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This wasn't an easy decision to make, and I have a lot of anxiety about disappointing people and not living up to expectations, but it's wholly necessary for the good of the story as a whole. I have some good news and bad news.
First, the bad news. After a lot of careful deliberation, I have decided to stop updating this version of the story. I've done a lot of thinking for how i would like to tell this story, and have found myself dissatisfied with writing a story i started hastily and with no structure or planning. I'm incredibly sorry to anyone who is disappointed by this decision, but there is a silver lining.
Now for the good news! The story does not end here. In fact, far from it. I'm going to be taking my time to better plan out the kind of story i want to tell, and once I've figured everything out I will begin posting chapters again, this time from a better starting point and with a much more cohesive idea on what i want this AU to accomplish. I can't say when that will be, but that leads me to another bit of good news.
I WILL continue to update, draw art, and answer asks on this AU's Blog, https://pink-providence-au.tumblr.com/. The story is not necessary for the premise of Rose Quartz revealing she is really Pink Diamond during the rebellion, and anything up to this point in the story will still be considered canon as far as the blog is concerned. Once I've reworked how i want to approach writing this with confidence, significant portions as seen in the current version will still be present in the reworked version, albeit improved upon, and the story will resume with (hopefully) scheduled updates and more structure overall.
I want to make it very clear that i hold a lot of love in my heart for Steven Universe, and i genuinely want to explore the question of how the timeline could be made better or worse by Pink Diamond being honest from the beginning. I will be continuing work on this AU and fanfic, but more privately to ensure i am not stressing myself out with releasing unpolished/hasty work, or self-inflicted guilt from wanting to live up to perceived expectations. I'm very excited to write it and to contribute to a fandom I've loved since the day Steven Universe aired, and i want to give it the level of time and attention i feel it really deserves.
I want to give a really big thanks to everyone who has commented or encouraged me and this AU! Your support honestly blew me away, and ignited a big motivation to do my very best and put in my best effort. I appreciate it so much, it really does mean a lot for me. And thank you all again, for being understanding of my decision and allowing me to write the story this fandom deserves. Keep an eye on the Tumblr blog for updates and art regarding this AU, goodbye for now!