The Renegades AU is a canon-divergent Steven Universe series written by Lucigoosey_The_Lightbringer.
This series focuses on a divergent timeline in which Steven Universe is unable to escape the clutches of the Diamonds and Homeworld during the "I Am My Mom" arc. True to Blue Diamond's word, she provides a punishment worse than what Steven initially imagined - rather than shatter his gem, she forces him into the life of a Homeworld soldier; after all, the best punishment "would be to force her back into the life she despised so much that she shattered her own Diamond, right?"
While on Homeworld, Steven meets his punishment head on with determination. He manages to find friends among the gems who hate him, and adapts to the harsh life of a Homeworld soldier. And just beneath the surface, a war rages against Homeworld - one that threatens both Steven, as well as the Diamonds.
The link to this series is here
List of fics in this series:
- I Am Rose Quartz
- Favorites
- Exhaustion
- Closure
- Grief
- Influences
- Havent You Noticed Im A Star
- Brave
- Baby Steps
- When It Storms
- Dear Old Dad
- Speechless
- Wild
- Welcome Back Bismuth
- The Truth
- Happy Birthday To Me
- I Am Steven Universe
This series provides examples of:
- Alternate Universe: This series focuses on what might have happened if Steven had been unable to escape Homeworld and was punished for the shattering of Pink Diamond as the Diamonds intended
- Brainwashing: Steven Universe is temporarily brainwashed into believing he is Rose Quartz
- Trauma-Induced Amnesia: As a result of brainwashing and Lapis being shattered, Steven also temporarily loses his memories of his life on Earth
- Cold-Blooded Torture: Steven is pretty much put through hell on Homeworld as a result of his punishments
- Child Soldiers: Steven is sent into a war with Homeworld and a group of rebels
- War Is Hell: This series focuses a lot on the long-term effects of war and fighting, as Steven was forced to become a soldier fighting for Homeworld's purposes
