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Steven Universe: Milky Way In Turmoil	By : Ranger356 Category: +S through Z > Steven Universe Views: 11324 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Yeah...I told everyone that there is going to be a desicion chapter. By as my plans always fails...I decided to divide one chapter as two chapters...
And yes, I'm not dead...just Exams and all that stuff.
So yeah...I don't know when next chapter will arrive but you will be notifed...enjoy
Chapter 3: A New Heir For G.R.A
7 January 2030, 11.32 AM
Underlife, Mountain Of War, Sovereign's Chamber.
The sound of hammer clanking can be heard everywhere. Which every clank hit, The Thunder sends a lighting strike to the scorched lands of Underlife...where the evilest Gems Abominations, Corruptions, and mutants are filled on these lands...to suffer here eternity
But clanking noise is not a random noise in Underlife. It's the sounds of someone forging considered to be the most Powerful Gemstone in the Existence...
One Diamond Stone to rule them all...
Inside the Mountain Of War, The Dark Lord Sovereign with his dark hammer is responsible for all these noises. He hits his hammer to Nearly Made Diamond stone, using his trustworthy anvil for creating the second masterpiece he ever created.
"Razu Darid Karulu Karionto!" (And so on: this Diamond Stone shall rule over them!)" Sovereign chants every time he hits the Diamond Stone.
By every hit of Sovereign's hammer, the stone more and more forms into Diamond Gemstone. The more and more Sovereign gets ambitious that soon he will be freed from Isolation.
Sovereign stopped hammering after the Stone's form is finished as he desired. He turned his head to the left direction, to where his hooded Servants are waiting for his order.
"Give me a blood of Diamonds" Sovereign hisses
One of the servants came closer with a bottle of Every Diamond's blood and bowed to Sovereign, offering it to Dark Lord.
Dark Lord grabbed it and poured every bottle of Diamond's blood into it. The Diamond Stone changed the color many times, from white to Blue and so on. Once he poured the last. The Diamond Stone flashed in bright light before it finished.
"At last! After so many millennia of isolation..." Sovereign grabbed the stone from the anvil and looked at it, smiling under his helmet. His new Gemstone creates sort of color swapping. It changes from Red to Yellow and so on. It also flickers as showing how much power on that stone is.
He raised his Stone to the air, showing to his servants of what he accomplished "AFTER SO MUCH WASTED TIME! I'M THE DARK LORD SOVEREIGN: THE GOD OF WAR AND FOUNDER OF GEM SOCIETY: ONCE AGAIN BACK TO RULE THEM ALL! THE MILKY WAY WILL BE PUNISHED FOR DISOBEDIENCE!"
KORRI!...ENA SOVEREIGN...IRA...KATIRAAAA
ERAAA...KATARAN...ERRAA...KEKARRAA
KATIROAAAAAA!
"And now, Goddess Diamond..." Sovereign lowered his arm and gazed at Diamond Stone "I'm NEW God Of Diamonds!"
By raising his left arm, Dark Lord Sovereign lunged his Stone at his right arm. Once it collided with his armored arm. The Stone flicked and tried to sew into his arm...but ultimately failed. The Diamond Stone just cracked by itself...and pieces fell down to the ground.
Due to nobody ever sees their Dark Lord's face. Nobody of Spirits can't describe what Sovereign feels at this moment. His body remains frozen after his creation was destroyed.
"No..." Sovereign's arm shakes in anger "No..." He clenched it into his fist "NO! NOOOOOO!"
He grabbed his short Warhammer and smashed his anvil in rage, cursing Goddess Diamond's name many times. His servants made two steps backward from their positions. If they try to calm down their Dark Lord, then they already gained a wish to die.
Eventually, Sovereign calms down and stops swinging his mace. He breathes very hard as stares at his destroyed anvil. He only now realized what's the problem with his second creation.
"I was a fool...connecting my powers with my First Creation...Without it...I'm nothing..." He mumbles under his breath.
The reason why he can't just create another Diamond stone is that of what he did to first creation. He transferred all his powers to it, creating a strong power connection between Diamond Stone and his psychical and wraith body. Replacing with another Diamond Stone won't work for him...and even he will try...he will just vanish from the trail of this Dimension...and all his plans will just be thrown away
He came back to his throne and landed in depression, sinking into it. He supported his head with a hand while tapping his clawed hand against the armchair. "Goddess Diamond was smart woman to steal it from me...now I'm stuck here while she is having fun on Afterlife..." Sovereign mumbled. His hand shakes in anger of thoughts seeing Goddess Diamond as the creator of Gem Society...if only he could rip her apart for what she did to him...to let him "ROT" in here...
"My Lord? Your advisor returned to us!" Sovereign heard his servant's scream from far away.
"Let him...or her...or whatever gender that organic mutant is.." Sovereign supported his head again.
The Flaming portal appeared in front of Sovereign's throne. From it appeared Lord Silicon himself with another masked and hooded High Priest. They walked closer to Sovereign before standing on their knees to bow to their master.
"Lord Hur. Where is my Diamond Stone?" He asks without any sign that he is delighted to talk with him.
Lord Hur starts shaking in fear. He and Dark Lord himself already know the answer. "ANSWER TO YOUR DARK LORD, IMBECILE!" Sovereign slammed his fist against the armchair. It created good echo trough the entire Mountain.
High Priest flinched by the hit. He decides to tell it anyway as he already can see he won't survive from his debriefing "We unable to find your Gemstone on Andromeda, my Dark Lord. I-"
He was abruptly interrupted by Sovereign's electric bolt hitting his chest, sending him to fly at least two meters before slamming himself against the rocky wall and sliding down to the ground, dying in agony...
"Then death is your reward!" The Dark Lord shakes his hand from black smoke. He changed his attention to another Red hooded priest "Lord Silicon. How is our Aura Quartz doing?" Sovereign hisses
Silicon raises his hooded head to Dark Lord. Taking a long breath trough his respirator before finally saying what he wants "She barely handles with her task, My Sovereign. She keeps wasting her time by interrogating pretty much everyone."
Sovereign chuckles by his Advisor's remark "Patience...my friend. She is still a special gift to me...She has a good potential to become one of the strongest warriors I ever had..." He then leans to Lord Silicon "And Steven Universe too."
Silicon twitched a little bit "My lord, Steven Universe is a weak person to handle your powers. Due to his weak and close-minded behavior. There is small chance he will join us."
Sovereign left out a dark laugh "Don't be naive, Lord Silicon. Steven Universe is a far more deadly enemy than any Diamonds combined. But let me remind you that YOU joined me...YOU fought with Rose Quartz in your dimension...and you lost it...you lost your limbs and burned alive...you lost your powers and no longer you were an asset to me... But I brought you to serve me on this dimension. Isn't it right..." Sovereign leans his head to Silicon and whispers "Steven Universe...?"
Silicon lowered his head by Sovereign's mentioning. It hard to believe that he once was Steven Universe who killed his Grandfather and stopped Galactic Empire. But it was long time ago...He lost everyone he loved and admired...now the only reason why he is still alive is to serve to his true master
"Yes, my master. You always right " Silicon finally replies
"Good...and don't worry for Aura Quartz, Lord Silicon. She is doing everything as I planned for my revenge. You may go and return to Andromeda, my old friend...and make sure that Golden Whore won't destroy my armada." Sovereign waved him off.
"Thank you, my master. I won't fail you" Silicon stand up on his feet and about to walk away when he heard Sovereign's voice "And Silicon..."
He turns around "My Sovereign?"
"If somehow Steven Universe will defeat The First One and Arkay. You will be the one who will turn him into the dark side. For now...don't try to reach him. I need him to suffer and be broken before the final confrontation." He finishes...
Silicon becomes stale for a moment. It didn't take him long enough to regain his mind that he stands in front of his master. So he bowed his head and added "As you wish" before he opened another portal and entered it.
Sovereign waited for Portal to close. He made comfortable himself "And once again. The Reign Of Sovereign: The Dark Lord Of Underlife, The Master Of Masters and Ruler of all Organic and NonOrganic Life is not yet arrived on this Dimension...and The tail of Foolish Goddess Diamond is not completed..." Sovereign growls in disgust
Evil smile forms under his helmet as he painted a good picture. "...Yet" He laughs at as he imagined this day...a day where his enemy will be defeated and Goddess Diamond is killed by him. And now he needs to wait for that day...
But it won't be long..
"Oh, my little thief." Sovereign laughs quietly "You think that stealing my Diamond Gemstone from me and using it to create new life is considered to be your's?" He addressed to Goddess Diamond accomplishment "Oh, you greatly mistaken, my little buttercup."
He stands up from his throne "There is only one who is responsible for creating Diamonds and Gems in the first place...! It's me..."
Sovereign grabs his sphere of Eye. It showed both Yellow Diamond and White Diamond together as a picture, way before his best apprentice regained his throne back "And I will get my true children back from you, Goddess!"
Sovereign left out an evil laugh that may shake the stars in agony. It won't be long before the judgment day on Milky Way will come...
won't be long...
The Milky Way Galaxy, Pax System, Noveria
Everything is quiet on Noveria. The small frozen world is still untouched by Great Galactic War.
Once again, The G.R.A tries everything to achieve a global win against Carnelian's Empire. With Steven and Famous Crystal Gems, The G.R.A managed to win minor fights. Mostly all of them were just rescuing trapped soldier or getting supplies. Some of them were dealing with Imperial Fleet that was near their system. There were three major victories where they managed to liberate the occupied planets and destroy the facilities...which is always a good even for major Gem Rebellion.
At this moment, Steven is in him small cozy room, sitting on the desk as he writes down the letter for special someone. He wears the red jacket and warm pants with black boots. Even in the base sometimes it can be cold..not that cold like in the surface but still, it's not summer here.
Near him, sits Blue Pearl, writing down the notes on her notepad. She is still in her Blue Court Pearl clothing which Steven sometimes wondered how she doesn't feel cold. Celiana got cold and become sick last year. Guess cold resistance is great advantage for Pearls
But he admits. It was fun nannying sick Celiana with Blue Pearl. But in overall. Steven had the interesting time he spend on G.R.A. He met new Gems with their interesting attributes. He had a great time with his old friends. He with Celiana actually learned more and more each other. Between him and Zeira developed some kind of "Best Friends Forever" rellationship...which Celiana didn't actually like that.
He and Peridot continued secret love away from Yellow Diamond. They developed a very serious romantic relationship. Peridot did read many Earth magazines and studied a lot of Earth's custom. She probably knows pretty much everything about Humanity's culture. But as she learns, she more and more understands that there is no way romantic triangle can happen on Steven. There was some a big problem where Peridot actually tried to tell Celiana about it and would call a "bitch" for stealing him. Steven, of course, persuaded er to not do that. He just wishes that he and she will be together...She doesn't want to get her in danger if Yellow Diamond will...threaten her with her life.
And there is him and Yellow Pearl...which is weird. Yellow Pearl follows romantic relationship with him...yet she uses rather "offensive" words to describe her feelings. There was a time where she slapped him and called him "Lecherous snake" before she furiously pulled his lips to hers...Even today he can't tell if she is mocking him or loves him.
Thankfully, Blue Pearl is far more not like Yellow Pearl. Steven developed a respectful relationship with her. Between them created a sort of understand friendship. She became his personal assistance by Purple's personal order. She thought that Blue Pearl will ease her soul up if she will spend more time with Steven. And it works pretty well as he thinks. Somehow he noticed wherever he is around near her, she smiles and talks more often.
With others like Skinny Jasper and Dark Pearl. Steven learned more Gem's structure. Both of them taught him many interesting facts which he always likes that.
"Do you need a help with the letter?" Blue Pearl quietly but suddenly asked, turning her head to him.
Steven squeezed his pen for a moment "No need, Blue. Already finishing" He replies, which Blue Pearl nodded as a back reply.
Thinking a little bit longer. Steven finds the proper words for final paragraph and wrote it down. Soon after that, Steven laid his pen and put the letter inside the envelope.
"And now it's done" Steven sighed in relief that he finished.
"You have a bad time when it comes to writing?" Blue Pearl asks some part of her Gemstone wished for not asking it. She doesn't know it's a private for him.
Steven glared at her and smiled. He left out a small chuckle before saying "Sometimes. It can be hard to find good and proper words for me. My last Valentine Day was a good example of my bad writing skills."
"Valentine?" She asks, it did create a smile on her face...it's really cute name.
"Or Goddess day on Homeworld. In short: between me and Yellow Diamond was sort of competition. We make a dare to where we need to make both good Valentine cards or love poems to each other."
"That's cute." Blue smiles. Steven already told her two months ago about him and Yellow Diamond. Which Blue Pearl respects their relationship. It's very rare to see a Diamond that has a romantic partner who is considered to be lower class.
"You didn't hear the main part, Blue. As this was competition. Our Yellow Diamond offered a generous reward for the winner."
"What is the reward?" Blue asks uneasily
"The winner gets the full pleasure from the loser." He awkwardly replies
"Oh" Blue Pearl slowly and slightly opened her mouth, trying to imagine their conversation. After that, She just closed it and continued ".. and who won?" She whispers
"She.." He simply replies, changing his eye direction to the floor.
Blue Pearl blinked twice under her hair after hearing that. Her cheeks formed a dark blue blush, imagining their time in her innocent mind "Seems...Yellow Diamond...really likes you..if she allows you to do that to her" Blue awkwardly replies, rubbing her fingers in slow movement
"She does...kind of" He scratched his head "I still have her love poem on my desk..."
"Really?" She surprisingly stutters "I shouldn't ask this but would you mind read this to me...I'm very eager to hear it." Blue asks eagerly. She never heard that Diamond would ride a poem.
"I don't mind...I can read it for you" He smiles
"...that would be very delightful" Blue blushes
With a smile on his face. Steven walked to his cabinet and searched for it. He pulled out a small paper with a Yellow Diamond symbol on it and small yellow hearts.
"So..." Steven checks with love poem and finds the beginning "I will begin." He clears his throat before proceeding.
"Wonderful Heartache" By Yellow Diamond
"My stomach starts to ache, my hands start to shake,"
"As he draws nearer one last deep breath I take."
"My Diamond Gemstone beats fast like never before,"
"The butterflies tickle and tease me till I can't take it anymore."
"I begin to tremble as he says "hello",
"I can feel the blushing of my face start to show."
"By looking down I try to hide my dark yellow blush,"
"I reply to his greeting with a soft "hello" mutter."
"With his face so handsome, he gives me a smile and a wink"
"As he turns to walk away, my Gemstone starts to shatter."
"So sweet and so kind that he noticed ME,"
"I feel that he is the Goddess Diamond for me."
"This feeling I have is more than a crush,"
"when I think about him, I get a sudden rush."
"Great chills shrill down the back of my spine,"
"Why..oh why?" I wonder, can't he be just mine?"
"In my thoughts, he is always in shine,"
"I wish he was...my Valentine."
(Author's Notes: The concept of the poem is not actually mine. It's by Jordan S. Hutchinson who did this amazing poem back in 2006. It's on familiyfriendpoems site if you interested)
Finishing the poem. Steven felt weird for some reason. It's like millions of butterflies invaded his stomach to kiss him the hell out. He of course already read it a year ago. Even today, he still gets strange emotions from Yellow's poem.
Blue Pearl's mood was desperately increased after hearing this. It felt for like her Gemstone reborn again. It's very delighting to hear that Diamond wrote a love poem to someone who is...lower class.
"God dammit, Celiana," Steven mumbled under his nose, gazing at the Valentine card for no reasons
"What's wrong?" Blue Pearl asks
Steven looked at her "I feel like she stole it from somewhere...don't know where though."
He tried to guess where but ultimately failed, besides it's not important right now. So released his breath and laid the card on his desk. "Never know..."
Blue Pearl turned her attention to the letter he wrote earlier. "So why you wrote a letter?"
Steven sighs "It's for my friend on Earth, Blue. I can't contact with her trough Homeworld Extranet as Earth doesn't have it. There is will be courier who will travel around Empire, sending letters."
"Seems like she is very important to you." She comments.
"She is...been with me since I was a kid." He smiles, imagining the time he had with Connie...If only Priyanka and Doug Maheswaren would see their daughter of how she accomplished much and became a scientist
"I hope you one day will see her. Having a friend is always important to everyone...even for ordinary Court's Pearl like me."
"You don't have any friends?" Steven confusingly asks.
She lets out a small sigh "I'm just a Pearl...dedicated to serve a Diamond until the end...that's the only reason why I escaped with White Diamond."
"But...what about Yellow Pearl? I mean you both-"
"I hate her...with all passion I have." Blue quietly interrupts him, it did sound that Blue Pearl is very angry...but you can't tell every time. Blue Pearl is one of those Gems who you can't tell if she is happy, sad or angry.
Steven cupped his mustache after her words. Blue left him in an uneasy position. "Blue, don't say things like this. You have friends here. White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Amethyst, Crystal Pearl, Peridot and me are your friends. If it Yellow Pearl tells you that you don't have them then tell her to go away...or worse."
"I tried...but-" Blue tried to justify her actions
"It's because of Blue Diamond?" Steven interrupts her.
Blue Pearl becomes silent again after his words. Deciding not to argue, she lowered her head and whispered "Yes..."
"Blue...you do realize that if Rebellion will win this war...Homeworld wouldn't be same as it was before Carnelian's Rise To Power."
She raised her head "Really...?"
"Purple with Yellow and White confirmed it. If rebellion will win this war. All Pearls that served Courts or just any Pearls in existence will be freed from service requirement." He explains. Then he leans closer and whispers "You will be free from Authority, Blue Pearl."
"But I don't want to..." Blue whispers back
"Why?"
"...because that's the only reason why I was created...to serve my Diamond or everyone who should I." She wiped her eye with her hand, too bad he didn't saw her real eyes...Yellow Pearl teased him that she has very beautiful eyes.
Steven closed his eyes again before opening them. He took a deep breath before addressing to Blue Pearl "Then I'm sorry..." He lowered his head, staring at the carpet.
"It's okay..." She laid her hand on his shoulder, not matter what she says. She still respects his support for her...she can't imagine when the last time she got that much of support...everyone either disagreed, picked on her or called her "Stupid Servant" all just of her lower class status
They were interrupted by a sudden knock to Steven's door room. He groaned, finding that it's not the proper time to be interrupted
"IT"S OPEN!" He exclaimed. Blue Pearl tied her hands together.
The door opened and Crystal Pearl herself entered. She still wears her White Phantom Pearl Armor, the only difference is that the old Imperial Symbols she used to wear were replaced by classics Crystal Gem's Yellow Star Symbol. She is glad to have their classic symbol again.
She quickly rushed to where Steven and Blue Pearl are "Steven, I should-"
She looked at him and noticed he is not alone inside his room. Blue Pearl changed her gaze to Crystal Pearl, though she didn't reply to her.
"Oh..." Pearl adds, finding proper words to continue "Did I interrupted something?"
"No...we just...chatting." Steven scratches his head. Blue rubbed her neck in uneasy moment
"Good...because I need to talk with you" She turns her head to Blue Pearl "In private" Her voice gives a hint to Blue Pearl.
"Go, Blue. I will catch with you later." Steven laid his hand on her shoulder, which Blue blushed by his sweet and warm touch.
Blue Pearl looked at Pearl with hidden disgust on her covered eyes before she stormed out from the room. Steven could defiantly hear Blue's aggressive mumbles towards Crystal Gem Pearl.
Once Blue Pearl left. Steven looked at his old friends with all serious face "What's wrong, Pearl?"
Pearl throws her arms "Everything! We keep sitting here while Earth needs Crystal Gem's help!" She walks back and forth for no reason.
"And?" Steven shrugs, not understanding why she upset
"And?" Pearl looked at them "Humans need our help. They won't be free from Empire without our effort."
"So you suggesting that you, me and Amethyst will just go straight forward to Earth, Destroy everything in our way and thus Earth will be liberated?" Steven rolls his eyes.
"No" She turns around to him and points her finger to him "A complete opposite of it. I think to recreate Crystal Gems when it was during your mother's rebellion, Steven."
"Why?" Steven shrugs "Isn't G.R.A is enough for Rebellion against Imperial Homeworld?"
"Steven..." Pearl laid her hand on his shoulder, to make sure he follows her explanation "As Rose's ex-strategist. It would be better to have two independent rebel groups fighting together against common enemy. Perhaps you should talk with Purple Diamond about it."
Steven released a breath before continuing "Alright...I will try to convince her."
"Thank you, Steven" Pearl slapped her hands together and keep them intact in delight "Let's confront her together for additional advantage right now."
He scratches his head "I will...but I need to do something first before that, Pearl." He changed his eye angle to the letter he wrote earlier.
"What's is it?"
"A letter to Connie." He smiles
"Really? Oh Steven, that's is so wonderful from you! You really care for her after all!" Pearl replies with delight
"I do actually. Why you surprised?" He shrugged
"Yellow Diamond told me that you and Connie didn't talk that much once you met each other again."
"Wow." Steven is surprised to hear it from Pearl.
Pearl raised her eyebrow in confusion "What's wrong?"
"By your remark that Yellow Diamond told you...it gives me strange feelings since...you know...I-I never thought you and Yellow Diamond would get along" Steven stutters, some part of his brain can't even paint a picture of Yellow Diamond and Pearl gets along.
"She is not bad as I thought." Pearl smiles
"I'm glad to hear that, Pearl. But between Connie and me is everything okay" Steven smiles, he looked at his clock on the wall "Oh, The time...I will see you later with Purple Diamond, Pearl. I need to go"
"Alright...See you on Command Station then, Steven." She starts walking away "And let me know if you need anything!" She added before she closed the door, leaving Adult Young Man alone me know if you need anything!" She added before she closed the door, leaving Young Man alone again.
"Always on the same path, Pearl" He chuckles, admitting that chance Pearl will change is just zero percents.
"Alright. Let's not waste any time." Steven said to himself.
Grabbing his Gem-Boy, his belt with 10MM Gemirian Pistol and putting them on, also not forgetting to put the letter to Connie to his handy bag. Steven left his room. So far he knows, the courier is already on the hangar level, gathering the letters or giving them.
He noticed short Rebel Ruby hanging around against the wall, talking with Rebel Phantom Pearl. So Steven decides to ask her "Hey, Ruby FGS-821" Steven addressed to rebel, Ruby, which both Ruby and Phantom Pearl stopped talking "Do you know where Rebel Courier will be today."
"She will be on Hangar Level in next hour, Steven. In meantime, General Topaz wants to see you for debriefing the last mission you accomplished." Ruby Rebel replies
"Yeah" Phantom Pearl adds
"Great.." Steven rolls his eyes as he just needed that... "Thanks again, Ruby." He nods
"Don't mention it." And she starts chatting with Phantom Pearl again.
Well, it did change his plans...His mind actually doesn't want to open the discussion about reopening Crystal Gems to Purple Diamond and entire G.R.A...it just...he doesn't know if he is ready to lead new independent Rebel organization...many times Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl were the brains in every situation...and now he will lead new Crystal Gems with no knowledge of leadership...he even doesn't know if Pearl and Amethyst will back him up good enough...total rats.
Deciding to not argue, even more, Steven went to the elevator. It took him to Command Center where G.R.A keeps the contacts with separate Rebel Cells. These rebel cells are independent and have their own separate orders.
Like Homeworld Rebell Cell...luckily for Gem Rebellion, They managed to infiltrate the capital of Imperial Homeworld...he doesn't know if rebels on Homeworld are having a good time with their missions...Homeworld is heavily defended and secured...as much Steven remembers it when Aquamarine with Topaz brought him and Lars to the Heart of The Empire.
Turning left from the communication sector and passing trough transparent walking tube, he entered to entry hall Debriefing room.
Pearl is already, tapping her armored boot against the cold floor, waiting patiently for Steven. She is with another Phantom Pearl, wearing blue armor with a sign of "Crush The Carnelian, Crush The Second Tyranny." on her helmet. As for how he get it, Pearl is talking about "Yellow Pearl's" attitude towards everyone.
"Pearl, I'm ready when you're" Steven comes closer to her.
Both Pearls stopped talking. The Crystal Pearl turned her head to face him "Hello again, Steven. I spoke already with Topaz while you were away. She wants to see you first."
"She didn't tell "Why?"
"It's about the mission that you did with Peridot, Amethyst and Yellow Pearl." Phantom Pearl replies instead of Crystal Gem Pearl.
Steven covered his eyes in, realizing why Topaz needed him "And that's why I needed...Great"
"She already knows" Phantom again adds
"Look...I know that it didn't proceed according to the original plan." Steven groans. "The Star Destroyer would bombard the village if we didn't destroy it. The Echo-1 Squad sacrificed their lives for villager's."
"We understand, Steven." Rebel Phantom Pearl nods "Topaz wanted to talk about it with you in detail. She is our army leader, after all. She needs to now."
"I don't know what happened there...but I hoped it doesn't hurt you, Steven" Pearl adds.
"I'm fine with it, Pearl..." He gazed at the door for a moment "Alright, I will talk with her."
He pressed his hand on the scanner panel. It confirmed his identification and door slid in, allowing him to enter
Entering the main room, Steven looked forward. He brought up a smile on his face once he saw Yellow Diamond, discussing with General Topaz near the table that shows the Milky Way Galaxy as the 3D holograph.
Yellow didn't change that much. She got most of her stuff back from Homeworld. She is now wearing long Yellow Coat with high heel boots and her yellow gloves in order to keep the warm for her body. Her primary weapon is a yellow long sword that her soldiers managed to steal from Homeworld's Museum. Her sword was confiscated during the Carnelian's Rise To Power event and her imprisonment by her own servants...at least she has it again
"I have a bad feeling about this, Yellow." General whispers, looking down at Galaxy map.
"The Empire is clearly planning with this kind of shipment." Yellow points out, she changed her eye's angle to Steven as she noticed him and brought up a smile to him, before concentrating back to Topaz.
"Something tells me that the big metal structures they are transferring are not for Carnelian's amusement." General Topaz looks at the map "The Empire is planning something serious...it scares me to think what it is."
"Then I will notify my soldiers in Homeworld's Borders to be more aware of any Empire's possible movement with strange cargo. It might be important than we think"
"Go for it, Yellow."
"Alright..." Yellow writes down to her notepad all remarks that she heard today "is it everything we discussed?"
"Yes for today." Topaz nods
Yellow Diamond walked past Steven before turned around to address him "Steven if you have a free time. Come and see me. I will be in my office." And then she left the room.
Topaz tied her hands behind her back "The Empire is more and more scaring me...our Rebel cells saw many Imperial Acclamators, traveling around Empire's territories with strange cargos."
"Acclamators?" Steven asks he doesn't know what type of ship is that
"They are used for transporting Injectors, equipment or Imperial Troops for planet Invasion. So far we learned that all of the Acclamators we saw are transporting some kind of metal structures."
"Should we worry, Topaz?" He glared at Milky Way map.
Topaz cups her chin "Don't know..We will try to find more details about it. For now, we should be more cautious."
She released a breath and scratched her cheek in the awkward movement before She laid her hands on the table "So...it appears your mission was too complicated than we thought."
"Yeah..." Steven comes closer to her "It was a massacre."
"So tell me...what happened down there?"
"Well..." Steven begins "As you instructed us to stop the Construction of Kindergarten on Ellysian Controlled Planet. We went down there with Amethyst, Peridot and Yellow Pearl and blew it up. Echo-1 was also there, assisting us with the mission. But then we interfered the Imperial message that they will bombard Ellysian village as a reward for destroying their plans for the planet..." Steven stops.
"And then...?" Topaz whispers. Something tells her it didn't happen all right...and she is damn true about it.
"Echo-1 used the stolen Lambda Shuttle from Kindergarten and crashed it right into the Star Destroyer's bridge. Those who survived the impact fought from bridge to the Engines section. They used the same Star Destroyer to destroy another one that nearly bombarded the village. They destroyed it but unfortunately, they didn't make it as their Star Destroyer's core engine was damaged good enough for a ship to explode...nobody survived from Echo-1."
"And the Ellysians?"
"Survived...and secured by newly arrived Ellysian Legionary."
Topaz sighs in relief "At least it's something...no matter what anyone says about but you did good, Steven. Destroying the Kindergarten was the main priority for your mission."
Topaz reaches out from her uniform pocket and gives him two Golden Imperial Cards "The reward for your accomplishment is 20.000 Gemcrits. Once again" She laid her hand on his shoulder "You did a good job, Steven."
"I didn't do this for money, General."
"I know that" She turns around again, taking a seat nearest seat for her to relax "But you need them for survival. I believe your species have the quote "Money is power." on your planet."
She covers her face and depressingly released a breath "What happened with Echo-1 is a just small portion of this war...I watched the death of my colleagues for nearly my entire career of Purple's right hand in command."
"Did the time before my mother's war were good for Purple Diamond?" He put the two cards to his handy bag.
"It was good...but with the big tension" Topaz sniffed, feels like it was like old memories of ancient times "I was just a noble soldier among other Topaz soldiers. My Commander was Purple Aquamarine before Rose's War."
"Aquamarine you say?" Steven repeats her words. It gives him bad memories...for obvious reasons.
"When the war broke out with Rose and Diamond Authority. Purple Aquamarine commanded the division I was in. Then one of the battles. Our division was destroyed by White Diamond's Legion. I was the only survivor. Aquamarine died and so everyone else. The Newly formed G.R.A managed to get my Gemstone from the battle. Once I recovered, I was promoted...had my own Command fleet...and there it is..."
She gets up from the chair "The General Topaz Of Gem Rebel Alliance herself: Fighting an Empire that nobody ever stopped and no one ever will be." She covers her face, realizing all the pain she experienced for her entire time.
"Topaz.." Steven comes closer to her, embracing the broken general into a tight hug. Topaz responded with the confusion of his actions but she gets what he means...human comfort..as Dark Pearl taught her.
Topaz carefully embraced him back. She laid her head on his shoulder...bitting her lip as the memory of Aquamarine's last words ringed his mind...about patriotism and bravery...Purple Aquamarine did inspire her good enough.
Eventually, both released each other. Topaz blushed from their hug...Humans and Gemirians do have strange emotions...as an ordinary Topaz Gem, it always hard to understand Gemirians for their affection towards each other.
"I...Sorry, I just experienced mental breakdown" She laid her hand on her forehead, checking if she doesn't heat up...it can happen once Gemstone starts to produce more and more energy towards her body.
"It's okay, Topaz. You just need some comfort to let it go." He smiles
"Yeah...I know." She makes two steps backward from him, feeling rather awkward when he stands near her "But I should be concentrated right now...war is still happening.."
Topaz crossed her arms, tapping her feet as she thinks to what to say next. "Anyway, since Carnelian came back as soul leader of New Empire. I was scared...really scared. This person is a nightmare for all rebellions across the Galaxy. I had no hope that we will defeat him...until you came along"
"You seriously think I will defeat him?" Steven asked with confusion and a little bit of fear in his voice...He didn't saw Carnelian in the fight but he heard many times in imprisonment that his Grandfather is unstoppable killing machine...nobody ever defeated him in a fair fight.
"You have a good potential to stop him. Since you related to him and Rose Quartz. I believe you have the good skills to lead the rebellion and finish what Rose started. If needed. I will help you at any cost. You have my respect and hearing that from Topaz is considered to be respectful on any Diamond Court, Steven." Topaz smiles
"It seems Topazes don't show respect to everyone else..." Steven chuckled.
"Most Topazes follows the rule of warriors...prove that you true Homeworld fighter or be shattered and you can have their respect" She rolled her eyes and murmured "Stupid beasts"
"I see...Speaking of which. Why you don't look like normal Topaz?"
"I'm sorry?" Topaz didn't get what he meant by her looks
"Long time ago...I met a Topaz that was very muscly and..you know."
"Then you refer her as Era II Topaz. I'm Era I Noble Topaz. We are different from each other and have different roles."
"You're a noble?" Steven asked in disbelief. General doesn't look much of noble for him.
"Yes, noble Topazes were brains than fists in our society. That's the only reason why I become a general after some time of service."
"Then why you fought on the frontline?"
"Our army was weak and fragile back then. We used nearly all Gems to fight against Diamond Authority."
Topaz sat on the chair again "So yeah...I'm not like them...those stupid beasts" She raised her head at him "Why you're asking by the way?"
"Just I met one of them.." Steven tries to make not important for Topaz
"Really? She narrowed her eyes in disbelief. "When?"
This question is one of those which Steven didn't want to hear it again "Just...I don't really want to talk about it, Topaz. It was a long time ago..."
"Alright..." She wiped the dust from her uniform "Go and tell your Pearl to enter."
"No need, General" Topaz heard the familiar.
Topaz quickly stand on her feet and stood in military stance. Steven turned around, facing Purple Diamond with Crystal Pearl.
"My Diamond." Topaz saluted to an old purple woman.
"Ease up, Topaz." Purple comes closer to the table "Pearl already told me your plan, Steven."
"What told?" Topaz interfered
"Pearl suggest creating independent rebellion from ours. She wants to reform Crystal Gems."
Topaz widened her eyes. "Pearlina saves us all..." She cursed the name of Goddess of Freedom and Equality. "But where they will find resources to restore it. Ho-"
"Topaz, stop for a moment" Purple calmy and respectecly orders.
She acknowledges the Purple's order and shut her mouth. "Steven, I understand that you want to recreate Crystal Gems but you must understand it's not a simple task."
"Plus, we don't have enough proper resources, available army or equipment to help you out. You pretty much won't survive." General adds.
"I agree with Topaz." Purple then turns her head to Pearl "It's not a good time to rebuild the forgotten faction, Pearl. Give us more time and we might come up with ideas."
Hearing this made Pearl really angry. She just can't believe how Purple Diamond just decided to throw The Crystal Gem's legacy just some kind of trash "How dare you! We fought on your side, managing to drive Diamonds from this planet while you did NOTHING! How can you do that to ones who saved your pitiful Rebellion!" Pearl pointed her finger on Purple's face.
"Your obsession with Rose Quartz is what you made insane, Pearl." Purple hisses, It didn't sound like Purple is making a threat to her "You don't care for Crystal Gems' legacy...you just want Rose bac-"
Pearl interrupted by grabbing Purple's neck, squeezing it harder "If you will discourage and humiliate Rose's name again. I will-"
"Pearl, stop it!" he gripped her arm to at least provide Pearl a sign it's too enough. Topaz was about to shoot Pearl in the back if Steven didn't stop her from shocking Purple Diamond to death.
"But she accu-" Pearl tried to justify her actions.
"Your actions will just weaken the entire Rebellion. My mother would never want that, Pearl. Just stop...you're turning into a monster." Steven whispered the last segment.
Releasing a breath and realizing what she had done, Pearl did listen to him and stopped making the situation even more problematic. She released Purple's neck and ran away from the room.
"Pearl, Wait!" Steven tried to stop her but it's too late. She ran far away enough.
"Dammit, Pearl," Steven mumbles in disappointed.
He then looked at Purple. She holds her neck and tries to breath "Are you all alright?" He tried to help.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She stands up on her feet and cleared her throat "Seems Pearl changed soo much for all of this year. I never would believe she turned into a madman for all of this years." She shivered.
"Not a madman, my Diamond. But an addict." Topaz points out.
"That I can agree." Purple released a breath "And again, Steven, we really sorry for all of this. We have our problems on our own."
"Maeby we can fix it," Steven suggests
Purple chuckles by Steven's logic. But still, she respects him like a son to her "You can't fix it as nature doesn't allow it, Steven." *Sigh* Sooner or later I'm going to pass anyway."
"What?!" Steven exclaimed at it. Topaz lowered her head as her Diamond is saying the hurtful truth
"I'm very old, Steven." She reached for her Gemstone and stroke it carefully "I'm near the edge of my life..."
"But how...you..you are a Diamond and..." Steven stutters, not understanding the concept
"Diamonds do age, Steven. Our Gemstones deteriorate every day after we became Diamonds. Our bodies worsen and worsen in order for my Gemstones to handle our psychical body. If not...our Gemstones will crack or shatter into pieces."
"Imagine a human computer" Topaz adds "It does deteriorate and performance worsen in years of working. The only way to keep computer still work is to make sure it won't heat up. Diamonds pretty much have the same situation"
"Okay, I get it. But who will be a new leader of G.R.A?" Steven again asks.
"At first, I thought it would be White or Yellow. But later I decided that Yellow Diamond is too...inexperienced to lead the Rebellion. She easily gets angry if someone drives her insane."
Purple is right about it "What about White Diamond. She is very talented when it comes to leadership?"
"As much she is talented, Steven. She is working through emotions...which is not always good if you have to choose between lives of others or advantage for winning the person who might bring more death."
"And Topaz?"
"I'm good with following and makings orders, Steven. Not guiding the entire Rebellion" Topaz remarked behind him.
"So...GRA has doomed apparently..." Steven sighs, there goes another blow to stop Carnelian.
Purple left out a small growl. "Not yet. there is another one..."
"Who?" Topaz and Steven asked at the same time.
Purple released a breath and closed her eyes "My daughter. Her name is Miraline Kerian. She became a new Pink Diamond five years ago and still training on Homeworld."
"Should Carnelian interfered her training, Purple? I mean he against the Diamonds." Steven scratched his head
"He against the Diamond Authority, Steven. But not the Diamonds. He respects The Temple because it's what keeps his memories of Golden Diamond. As long Mia won't try to overthrow him. She can be a rightful citizen of Imperial Homeworld."
"So what's your plan exactly about New Pink Diamond?"
"I already sent one of my messengers to the temple on Homeworld. If she will infiltrate the Homeworld. She will give a letter to my daughter. if Miraline will accept it. She will travel to us."
"And what if she isn't trained enough, my Diamond?" Topaz asks with little bit fear. She knows that Purple is rarely can be seen angry. But still, you should be cautious
"Then either your White Diamond will become the new leader of G.R.A, Topaz." She looks at Steven "But if my Mia will join us, Steven. I want you and Topaz to guide her...I don't know what she will become after my death...I just hope she won't follow the same mistakes as last Pink Diamond did"
"Don't worry, my Diamond. I will make sure your daughter will have a strong spirit." Topaz says with ambitious voice.
"Me too, Purple. I promise" Steven warmly smiles.
Their support brought an old Diamond a big smile on her shaggy face. "Thank you...both of you. Your support means a lot to me." Purple wipes the small tear from her eye.
"Purple?" Steven got worried when she touched her head and groaned. Sound's she is in pain
"Sorry...just head hurts a lot for past month."
"I think you should rest, Diamond. I will handle the Rebellion for today." Topaz comes closer, trying to help her Diamond to not fall down.
"Yeah yeah. Thanks, Topaz" Purple placed her hand on Topaz's shoulder. She then looks at Steven "You may go now, Steven. I believe Yellow wants to see you. You shouldn't keep young lady alone." She smirks.
Steven shooks his head. Purple is damn right about it. Leaving Yellow Diamond alone is a sure catastrophic event "As always, you're right, My Diamond. See you later then."
"Goodluck with her, Steven."
Leaving the debrief room. He was about to go to the Yellow Diamond's personal office. But noticed that Pearl is still here, sitting on the bench as she stares at her dagger...a dagger that she killed more than 600 hundred humans and 1012 rebel Gems on Earth.
"Tell me...does Purple Diamond died by me once I left?" She asks very quietly, still glaring at her dagger.
"She doesn't" Steven sits near her.
"Impressive...looks like I getting bad at it" Pearl jokes very badly.
Steven didn't find it funny too "I barely recognize you, Pearl. What is happening with you?"
"You won't understand..." Pearl makes hissing sound "You didn't experience the death of your friends when I and Rose fought for Earth's safety. I saw the faces of my enemies once they beg me to spare them..." She slowly turns her head to him. "And what I did?"
"You killed them" Steven logically replies. There is no need for denying that.
"Yes," Pearl sighs "Now...as 5101 years passed after I done killing. It came back to me...I killed so many humans because they were fighting for Earth's independence against New Empire. Some of them didn't deserve gruesome deaths..."
"I'm really sorry, Pearl" Steven lowers his head, imagine the horrors that Humanity experienced during Carnelian's invasion.
Pearl looks back at him...she makes a big pause. "During the Invasion. I met a young woman...she was so mysterious to me and so unique...she reminded a lot of you and Rose..."
"Who was she?"
"Her name was Sheena..." Pearl replies, lowering her head and closing her eyes. "She was so beautiful...so strong and independent... "
"What happened to her?"
"She died by Redstone's order...I killed her."
"Don't you know why?" He asks, though his mind already knows the question
"To make me suffer..." Pearl whispers
Steven covers his face again in anger. Redstone...the Gem who nearly genocided entire humanity. That Demon needs to be stopped sooner as much possible...he don't want to think of Redstone's torture methods...and most what he worries about is Connie's and Aveline's safety
"Once we will come back to Earth, Pearl. He raised his head and gazed at "I promise to you...I will restore Crystal Gems back as it was..."
Pearl brightened up by hearing this. It's true, She feels so proud of him for saying to hear. She was afraid he doesn't acknowledge Rose's achievement and legacy. She wanted to let Rose's Legacy flow forward trough the ages...if both she and amethyst will not survive...then she hopes Steven will tell the tails of Rose Quartz: The Legend to future Generation of Crystal Gems.
"Thank you, Steven. Rose would be so proud of you." Pearl then tried to hug him
"Yeah, yeah" Steven showed his palms as a protest for to be hugged.
"What's wrong?"
"Just...I should really go..." Steven scratches his head. He understands that Pearl is depressed but Yellow Diamond, man...if he late enough. She would defiantly be pissed at him. It will make him regret her wrath.
Celiana is really not a patient person when it comes to waiting for someone. Probably because high-quality living condition she had during childhood. Steven remembered how Celiana was REALLY angry at him for lating to their meeting. He learned this lesson and never will be late...because the really regretted what Yellow did to him
"To Peridot?" Pearl asks,
"No.." Steven tries to not tell the details.
"Then who?"
"To Yellow Diamond..." He unnoticeably blushed, it feels like his 12 years old self is coming back...at least it's a good sign his old traits still kicking.
"Wait for a second..." Pearl narrowed her eyes and noticed his adorable blush. She made a grin, knowing what he is up to "Are you having a crush on Yellow Diamond?" She whispered in a playful tone.
"I gotta go! Vault-Tec calling!" Steven ran away, leaving Pear alone
"He is growing up" Pearl shakes in no.
"He is like 30 years old, Pearl" Random Phantom Pearl comments.
"You won't understand that. You're not a Crystal Gem, Pearl XJ-9" Crystal Pearl mumbled.
"And that's why you don't have friends anymore." Phantom Pearl rolled her eyes
To Steven
Escaping from Pearl. It didn't take him long enough to reach to Yellow Diamond's office. Hell, he is lucky that the G.R.A's base is pretty small. But it borrows him that Yellow Diamond's personal workplace is close to White Diamond's. Steven hopes that White and Yellow won't kill each other...their hatred towards each other is in high level...Goddess may help them.
Steven carefully knocked her door before exclaiming "Yellow! I'm here as you asked."
"Come in!" He heard her voice.
The door slide in. Steven entered trough and now step inside her office. It's filled with Yellow Diamond's stuff: Flags, vases, plants, paintings and even a Yellow Diamond's mural. Steven didn't know how Rebels managed to steal all her stuff from Homeworld and brought them here.
"Hey" Yellow stopped staring at her former colonies map and smiled at him "I presume something serious happened?"
"Same thing, Yellow" Steven sat on the couch, crossing his legs to relax on the comfy yellow sofa "Purple is concerned about new leader after her."
"Well If-" Celiana was about to tell when-
*Phone Ring*
"Goddess Cloding Dammit!" Celiana cursed, reaching for her IDroid Plus Phone and accepted the call!
"Hila!" Celiana said to the phone. Steven nearly left his laugh by strange greeting word.
*Understandable voice*
"And what I should do about it!?" She groans
*Understandable voice*
"I don't have reinforcement, Jasper! Most of them turned their backs on me!"
*Understandable voice*
"Then cancel the campaign! It's not worth it then!" Then she hangs up and laid her phone on her table.
"Who was that?"
"My Commander..." She shrugs "Trying to take back one of my former colonies"
"Success?"
"No"
"Shame" Steven looks at the painting of Previous Yellow Diamond...serious guy "So, you wanted to say something about New Leader?"
"Yes...so it seems Purple is a desperate search for next leader? Well, as I'm Princess Celionora III Of Eastern Empire and Seventh Yellow Diamond. I'm officially running for voting election." Celiana proudly says
"Wait...a princess?"
"My family come from Eastern Regions of Homeworld, Steven. It's pretty much big desert but has some stuff to see. We were rulers of Eastern Empire way before the global union was formed. My Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great- Grandmother was named same as me. Only she is second Celiana while I'm third."
"And What happened?"
"Carnelian and Newly Formed Diamond Authority happened. They propose a union to our Empire in exchange they will learn how to use Gemstones on their bodies. My Great-Great-Great-Great- Grandfather accepted the offer...and joined the Authority as First Yellow Diamond. Monarchy was stopped and became one of the thriving regions of Homeworld. Even today it still has the same title."
"Interesting. But should I call you as a "Princess Celionora III Yellow Diamond Of Diamond Authority then?" He grins, teasing her.
Celiana chuckles "No, I still have it as old Family title but I prefer when Gems and my friend call me "Celiana" or "Yellow Diamond...or sometimes a "Milady"
Steven chuckles "Okay...I get you, Yellow. But I should warn you about you being a candidate."
"What exactly?"
"Purple Diamond denied you will become the new leader," Steven whispers,
"Oh...and who will become new leader?" She calmly asks, perhaps it would be better if she will not become a new Rebellion leader...she doesn't want to deal with major problems
"It's either White or Topaz"
"Then I'm voting for Topaz...THERE is no way White should become a new leader." Celiana growled to even think about White Diamond being a new leader...
"Why?"
"Because she is a total bitch!" Celiana slightly hissed, lowering her head in agony, leaving her hatred and anger from her body that way "She will constantly whine about how G.R.A works bad and innocent people dying everywhere."
"That's our White Diamond, Celiana. You admit you like her that way." He grinned at her
Yellow blushed by Steven's words. She tried to hide it from him by turning her head away to not see her face "No, I'm not"
"Yes, you do"
"No-I'm-Not!" Celiana threateningly hissed at him this time.
Steven decided to continue to be serious "Look. If you do not want White Diamond to get elect. There is also another one candidate..."
"Who?"
"Well...her name is Mia. She is sort of New Pink Diamond. Purple wants her daughter to continue what she started."
"Wait...you said "Mia" is a new Pink Diamond?" Yellow make sure she heard it right.
"Yes...that's what Purple told me."
"But...she told me she is a shopkeeper two years ago!" Celiana exclaimed
"Then she lied to you, Yellow." He points out.
Yellow groans "If she will come here. I'm gonna to talk with her about it." realizing her breath, she went to the desk and sat on it. "But still...maybe being her as Pink Diamond is not that bad...at least I can now hanging around with her than White Diamond."
"Do you seriously hate White Diamond that much?"
"Steven. Imagine an obnoxious little princess who thinks she will get everything as long she will be shy and beautiful. That's what Zeira is. I hated her attitude since first grade."
"Then how you did become friends in the first place?"
Celiana lowers her head and releases a frustration "It was an accident. An accident that should have never happened in the first place...and I regret befriending with her, Steven..." She turns around to face him "Let's not talk about her, okay? I actually wanted to talk with you about one specific topic."
"I'm listening"
"Well..." Yellow smiles as she comes closer. Taking a seat near him "You do know that 3 or 2 months ago...we had the anniversary of our romance?"
"An anniversary?" Steven widened his eyes...unexpected moment from her, he must agree.
"Yes...and I wanted...to tell the truth..."
"What truth?"
"Steven, remember that the first words I told you when met on that facility?"
"Yes...what about it?"
"Well...the truth is...I was lying to you." Steven widened his eyes "Originally, I planned to use you to help to get to the shuttle and leave you to Imperials. Our first kiss was...the fake one...I know that kiss on Earth is considered to show the trust to your partner. So I used it to make sure you won't suspicious about it"
"So nearly all of what happened between you and me was fake?!" Steven stood up from his couch, exclaiming at Yellow Diamond. He doesn't care if she is a Diamond. He have rights
"Nearly all of it...yes" She closed her eyes and covered them
Steven lowered his head to gaze at the floor. It hurts very much when your first kiss is just a cover "Then why you didn't leave me when you had a chance?"
"I don't know myself" She scratches her cheek "I planned to return Homeworld to confront Emperor and restore Yellow court. You persuaded to not do that and to fly Earth instead..."
"Then...why you didn't do it later?"
A small tear appeared from her eye "When you told me about you and Connie. I felt the dead inside. I felt like a heart breaker to you. But I finally acknowledged that I really love you...Goddess helped me with that."
"But what about it now? Does our relationship still considered to be a fake!?" He hissed in mocking/angry tone, he deserves to be angry at her.
"She is having feelings to you, Steven." Steven and Yellow Diamond noticed Goddess Diamond came closer to them "She many times questioned her feelings towards you after you both crashed on Earth. But she finally acknowledged them. Your first time with her and others was not because to keep her secrets from you...because she really loves you." Goddess whispers
"And I do, Steven. I admit we rushed our relationship and didn't know good enough when we had sex. But despite this, after two tears being together...I will always love you...no matter the cost" Celiana smiles.
Steven released a breath "I'm sorry too, Yellow...I just...I feel bad for screaming at you...it just...it hurts when your first love is just...total lies."
"Then as a Yellow Diamond.." Celiana came closer and grabbed his arms "I won't keep your secrets anymore, bade. You and I are until the end." She embraced him into tight hug, which Steven replied with positivity
Goddess Diamond smiled at their understanding towards each other but something worries her. She feels how Steven is very scared to tell Yellow Diamond about him and Peridot. Yet she allows lovers to have multiple partners...it always ends up very bad. Celiana's attitude will defiantly blow up if she will figure about Steven's secret love to Peridot...and might end their romance once for all.
But Goddess is right about it. Steven also sometimes feels guilty and bad about it. But he should be...He is one who is responsible for all of this. What an idiot he is, mating with Peridot even though he is already with Yellow Diamond...and now Yellow Pearl is also in his mess...what an idiot he is.
He looked at the where Goddess Diamond is, only to see nothing. Probably already gone.
Celiana then release him from her, reminding that she has the special present for him "Oh, I forgot something!"
Celiana quickly walked to another room "Where are you going?" Steven asked her.
"You will see!" He heard her the cry.
It took him nearly five minutes befoe he finally heard her voice "Alright, first close your eyes and wait for my command."
"Why?" Steven stands up from the couch
"YOU WILL RUIN THE SURPRISE!"
Steven chuckles. But decided to listen to her "Alright, I closed my eyes"
"Just wait..." He heard her high heel steps sound "Now you can open."
Opening his eyes, Steven blushed after he saw her...wow.
"So...what you think?" Yellow Diamond now wears an exotic and beautiful Yellow or nearly Dark Yellow dress. It appears has some material of Blue Pearl's outfit. The Skirt that reaches early her foot is fully transparent. Her long naked legs and high heels can be seen in full glory.
On the upper part of her body, she wears a transparent cloak that clearly designer was inspired by Holy Blue Agate's cloak. Her shoulders and arms are naked too. The only what covers her upper body is her breast and little upper part of her stomach...which her breast half covered."
She also holds a big plate with a towel that covers something...might be another surprise...
"Man..." Steven whispers, gazing at everywhere "Where you get that, Yellow?"
"That was my dress I wore during the ceremony of becoming a New Yellow Diamond. My army managed to steal it with all stuff you see right now."
"Well...it is really good looking design. You look very...hot in it." Steven blushes
"You really think that I look hot in it!?" She is surprised to hear the positivity for the dress's design "Thank you! I many times tried to persuade my future Court that this dress is very good to wear for the ceremony. They told me it makes me too exposed for some reason..."
"Well...I think is a very good dress. Thank you for showing it, Yellow."
"Actually it's secondary gift. I didn't show the main gift." She removed the towel from the plate, revealing the big surprise.
It's a cake...a unique cake he must say. It's made of Yellow Diamond's symbol as shape...on it's written "Stellow Diamond forever!" with vanilla ice-cream flavor. Looks very yummy
"Dear God..." Steven is really impressed by the design of the cake "I wonder who did this..."
"The Designer is standing in front of you" She winked at him, giving a hint
"You did?!" He repeats, finding it very amusing.
"Back in my teenage days. I was in cooking class when I was in 8 grade. We used to bake many Homeworld's famous recipes. I was one of the best with skills and I even participate in the food festival. So today I decided to gather all my knowledge to make this cake"
"It smells delicious" Steven feels the good smell of her cake "Thank you again, Celiana...You actually didn't need to bake a cake to surprise me."
"Nah, it's okay. Like you, I actually forget that our Anniversary happened three months ago. So I decided to bake it to spend time with you."
"So it for us?"
"Yeah...if you have a time of course" She smiles
Steven checked his time on his Gem-Boy. It's only 12.04 PM and he needs to wait at least 30 minutes for a courier to arrive "I'm free..let's eat your cake then."
"That's the spirit" Celiana answered, placing the cake on their table...
Milky Way Galaxy, Great Galactic Gemirian Empire's Territories...
At last...after waiting for nearly a weekend to all Imperial Acclamators to arrive at Zirconia's big project. The last pair of Acclamators finally hyper jumped to the current system. They slowly moving towards to Kinderplanet, carrying the material for construction.
Director Zirconia carefully watched the final pair of Acclamators towards her project from her personal Frigate. She feels so proud that Empire finally approved her project...she defiantly will go to the history books after her creation will be completed.
Turning around from her window. Director Zirconia ventured back to her bridge with her Gemdlers Bodyguards. Arriving at her bridge, Director saw the one Gem who wishes she didn't saw Advisor Obsidian again.
Director walked to Imperial Lapis Lazuli, who is waiting patiently for any orders "Why Emperor's advisor didn't leave already?" Zirconia asks quietly to Lazuli
"He is waiting for you, Director" Lazuli whispers
She clears her throat "Alright..."
Director carefully comes closer to Advisor, while Imperial Lapis follows her behind. Advisor didn't turn around and instead decided to speak without facing her "Must unfortunate about Rebel Sabotage on Kinderplanet, Director Zirconia." Advisor says, coming closer to the window "After so many setbacks and delays and now it is..." His eyes caught on Kinderplanet. It's damn beautiful to watch the Metall Planet from small ship
Releasing his breath, advisor slowly turns around to face White Gem "We heard the rumors around the Empire..." He checks his gloves "Apparently you lost your Lucky Imperial Pocket Cards, My Dear Director."
Advisor walked passed by her, which Director closed her eyes and stretch her neck in frustration "If Homeworld Senate will see our massive project. They will sure react with negativity...maybe even revolt against the Emperor."
"When The Kinderplanet will be finished, Advisor. The Imperial Senate will no longer concern about it. Our Emperor will not need them sooner or later." Director confidently replies.
"When" has become "Now", Director. The Emperor agreed to support your project but he won't tolerate any further delays." Advisor comes closer "If you didn't do nothing, Director. The Ellysian's would never fight back today!"
Advisor leaned to her ear "I suggest to resolve your problems with an imminent test of one of your "Earlier projects" Advisor then comes to the window but not before turning around "Failure will find you explaining to Emperor himself...and we both don't want it to happen."
Director death-glared at Advisor "Oh, I will not fail, Advisor. I never failed him." Director strictly turns around and stormed out from the bridge. Her Bodyguards and Lapis Lazuli followed her
Obsidian grinned at how Director is scared of Emperor before He turned around to watch how Kinderplanet's construction conntiunes on the sea of space.
Planet Crystallia (Homeworld), "Our Lady Diamond of Hope" Hospital.
Doctor Hilon was in a somber mood.
At the moment, he is having a discussion with his patient, Orange Pearl, from Orange Diamond's Court.
"And ever since that day...I've felt terrible, Doctor. Everyone I remember has been shattered or worse...There is no one for me to serve anymore." Orange Pearl finished, slumping back into her seat.
Nearly an hour ago, Orange Pearl came to the hospital for guidance to cure her mental trauma. Ever since her Diamond was shattered by the lecherous snake called "White Diamond", the Orange Court was emotionally and mentally destroyed. Even worse, The Yellow and Blue Diamonds annexed their sector, leaving them humiliated in front of the entirety of Homeworld.
This left thousands of Gems mentally incapacitated and scarred; Orange Pearl's case was not unique, as Doc Hilon had seen it numerous times before.
"It seems you're experiencing a mental breakdown, Pearl" Hilon spoke aloud as he checked his notes. It had taken him over an hour to work with Pearl. Most of the time, he tried to help her out by psychological therapy, which seemed to help alleviate her suffering. Pearl listened to the Doctor's advice quietly as she sat on the chair, staring intently at the floor.
"Why?" She mumbled under her breath, head still tilted towards the floor.
"The death of Orange Diamond hit you very hard, Pearl. " He explained "Emotions are a common trait for all Gems. We all experience it once we lose something dear to us."
The doctor leaned in closer to Pearl and gripped her hand, trying to comfort her. "It's better for you to carry on after her death. If not...then a poor mental state could lead you to an even deeper depression, and quite possibly..." He leaned in closer "Suicide"
"I'll try, doctor" She simply replied, gently releasing her hand from the doctor's grasp and rubbing her naked arms.
"So let's try this..." Hilon stated as he began to write down an exemption from work for Orange Pearl. "I'm sending you to South-East Navajo Regions for a month. You need a break from the stress your duty brings, and try to come to terms with the past. There is plenty of sun and clean water in the region, which is perfect for swimming. I also recommend you sign up for massage therapy for your Gemstone. It really helps better your mood and allows your Gemstone to ease up."
He finished writing down his referral and handed it to Pearl, giving her a small smile. "Here, Pearl, I hope your vacation will be good!" He stood up from his chair and made his way to the door, opening it for her. "If something happens to you, let me know. I'm always available."
"Thank you, Doctor." With a nod and a graceful smile, Orange Pearl left the room.
The doctor closed his door and moved back to his desk, and added Orange Pearl to his list of patients that had come to him.
"Orange Pearl as a possibility for now" He stated, adding a question mark to the success tab.
"Doctor Hilon," a voice came over the speaker on his desk, "Lord Carnelian himself is here for you."
The Doctor sighed "Two rotations have passed and he's still having problems" he mumbled himself before pushing a button on his speaker "Thanks, Nurse. Tell him to come right in."
Hilon moved to his door and opened it, revealing Lord Carnelian. His mask and hood were removed from his person, face open to the world.
"Well, it surprises me that you came back to me, my lord." Hilon moved to the side, allowing him room to enter.
"You're the only Gem who can understand me Doc." Carnelian chuckled as he entered the small, softly lit office.
"Well...as Humans say, "Understanding Gary Sue is not a problem." He jokes.
"Excuse me?" Carnelian asked, not understanding the joke.
"Ever read human fanfictions, my lord? They have a thing called "Mary/Gary Sues, which are characters that are too overpowered and far too perfect for a normal human being."
Carnelian released a breath, his mouth forming a smile as Hilon's words sounded humorous. "Come on, Doc. You think I'm Gary Sue?" He chuckled again, scratching his head in thought. "Well technically I'm Gary Sue, but it's not my fault I was trained by the greatest masters of the Galaxy." He joked
Hilon smiled back at him. "It applies to fake characters, my Lord. Imagine a Lord of the Rings character that can create 20 Rings of Power and just destroy Sauron by simply looking at him."
"I've never read Lord of The Rings actually." Carnelian replies, cupping his cheek "But so far, it's very popular on Capital. I even saw some Pearls cosplaying as a strange, dark knight, wearing a golden ring"
"You mean 'Sauron'?" Hilon asked.
"I guess that's the name..." Carnelian shrugged, "I never read or watch the movies so I can't tell how characters look. Miraline also suggested that I watch the Star Wars movies as well. She said that I remind her of a 'Kylo Ren' every time I wear a mask."
"Seems so..." Hilon smiled before dropping the topic, "I also noticed your high positivity, my lord. Did something favorable happen to you?"
Carnelian chuckled. "Nothing, in particular, Doctor. For nearly two rotations, everything on Homeworld has been quiet; Thousands of Gems are working towards a better future, the Authority's legacy has nearly been wiped out, and there hasn't been any sign of the Rebellion, or Steven Universe himself." Carnelian admitted, crossing his legs.
"What about your servants? How are they?" Hilon further questioned
"They're in good shape, Doc. Obsidian handles Administration very well, and our Military has never been stronger. They're operating at peak capacity; at levels, we haven't seen since before the Diamond's Revolution." Carnelian proudly replies, yet it's no surprising. He is happy for Gems that they finally cooperating with each other to handle all the problems on Homeworld. He once again proved them that they don't Diamond Authority to guide them.
"What about Steven Universe?" The doctor carefully prods. It was no secret that even mentioning Carnelian's grandson would fill him with rage...
Carnelian sighed in frustration. "Disappeared after his escape from Earth." He pauses a moment before continuing. "But good riddance anyway, Doctor. He could never do anything to stop Homeworld's great ambitions." He confidently replies.
"So it would seem..." Hilon marked down Carnelian's positivity on his notepad. "So why exactly are you here, my Lord? It appears you've dealt with the problems we identified long time ago."
Carnelian supported his head with his hand "It's just...*sigh* remember when we talked about the nature of evil, all that time ago?"
Hilon nods, "Yes, and I told you that evil is all about perception, say, a point of view of any creature to another creature."
"Yeah..." Carnelian lowered his head.
"Would you like to...talk about it again?" He whispered
"No, it's just-" Carnelian wiped his eyebrow, gaze landing on Hilon. "But even it's been 12 rotations. I still remember the day it happened…"
"When you regained your title as Emperor of the Gempire?"
"Yeah..." he replied, looking away and quickly looking back. "Do you remember my speech and how Yellow Diamond cried on stage?"
Hilon smirked "I was in my workplace back then, my Lord. The news of your return passed our hospital with no reaction. However, I heard about it from my colleagues one day later."
"They, at least, told you the concept?"
"They did, my Lord. So, let's get straight to the point; what's bothering you?"
Carnelian planted his hand on his forehead, sigh in exasperation. "It's just...I sometimes think that I didn't need to be that violent back then."
"Revolution devours its own children, Carnelian. It's Vladimir Lenin's quote in 1917" Hilon quoted from human literature.
"Yeah, but that's not the point, Doc. It's..." Carnelian stopped as the thought of lying crossing his mind. He groaned as he decided, to tell the truth anyway; He can't keep his guilt bottled inside anymore. "I always admired both Yellow and White. Unlike their predecessors, they grew up as sane, rational Diamonds."
"Sane?" Hilon repeats, pen poised to write down important notes.
"Yes. One was just an insane psychopath, one was a warmonger, and the other was a social outcast. Present Diamonds at least were normal."
"Hmm..." Hilon thought out loud. "I think it's more than that..."
"What do you mean?" Carnelian looked at him, confused.
"You can't just feel guilty over certain Diamonds solely because you admired them, my Lord. I can see in your eyes that you have a sort of Father-Daughter relationship with them."
Carnelian chuckled "I sometimes wonder how you read my mind."
Hilon smiled "It is my job, Lord Carnelian."
"Couldn't agree more, Doc. *Sigh* But you're correct. I had paternal feelings for one of them."
"Please, continue." He starts writing on his notepad again.
"Well, you see...the previous White Diamond hated his daughter for...gender issues. Before her death, his Wife asked me to take care of their newly born girl for her..."
"What's her name?"
"Zeira Axelon" Carnelian whispered.
Hilon widened his eyes when he heard the unexpected name "Zeira?!" He repeated in a surprised tone "Oh my Stars. Such a joy she was!" He smiled as he remembered the first time she came to him for inspection. If his memory was correct, Zeira got dizzy after splashing in puddles. "A Little Angel" He commented
"You know her?" Carnelian asked simply.
"I was her family doctor when she was very young." He looked at the wall. "Well...She did visit me as White Diamond two or three times..." He thought before shifting his concentration back to Carnelian "So, what's her history with you?"
"As White Diamond was not capable of raising his daughter, I raised Zeira for the most part of her childhood. I taught her everything I know." Carnelian explained.
"Ahh" Hilon understood what Carnelian was feeling "My Lord, you're equating the feeling of betraying Zeira to that of betraying your own daughter."
"Am I?"
"Yes, my Lord." Doctor Hilon stands from his chair and moves closer "In human understanding, you're a widower, Carnelian. You raised your own young a long time ago, with the death of your children sending you into a deep depression. But, having time to raise Zeira established a bond between you too. You feel pity for them because Zeira reminds you of Aura and Rose."
"I guess you're right..." Carnelian released the breath he was holding.
Hilon moved back to his desk "Then the question is," He sat back into his seat "Why did you overthrow them in the first place? Every person has their reasons for every action they commit in their life."
"The Homeworld needed me; look what the Diamond Authority had done to society. We would be crushed if I-"
Hilon stopped him by raising his palm to the Emperor. Carnelian groaned, letting Hilon speak. "You're talking from a political standpoint, but I asked about your personal emotions."
His words angered Carnelian as he had to voice his feelings out loud. But the matter was the lies needed to be destroyed by truth "It's because of my grandson, Doc. He ruined everything I planned. He broke my heart into a million pieces...he and the Diamond Authority deserved what they got."
"Hmm..." Hilon lowered his gaze at the table, before looking back at Carnelian "What did you actually plan in the first place?"
Carnelian sarcastically chuckled "You know Doc, can you describe your feelings when you finally lost the last piece of your family?" Carnelian mumbled to the wall.
"It's very hard, I know. Everyone handles it differently."
Carnelian shook his head. "You're right. *Sigh* When I learned that Rose had a child, I was so happy to hear it..." Carnelian squeezed his hand into a fist "I had many hopes to see him, and I had planned to return with him to Homeworld; to teach him the powers that only I know, to make integrate him into to our society. If he accepted my offer on that day..." Carnelian stopped.
He looked at the Doctor. "I would never have destroyed the Diamond Authority in the first place. I hoped that he and Zeira would have married each other...so that I could teach his children and guide them to unlimited power...All these plans were ruined, because of him."
"And how..you tried to get over with?" Hilon again asks.
Carnelian looks at him "I helped Miraline with her Pink Diamond's problem. She many times told me that she wants to become a Pink Diamond but always was afraid that she will end up as the last one."
"And you helped her to finally decide it?"
"Yes, Doc. She is training right now." He nods
Hilon cupped his beard. Carnelian's mental problems were difficult to understand. "Looks like we need more than therapy." The Doctor stands from his chair and moves closer "If you want, my Lord, I could arrange our private meetings to occur every seventh Homeworld rotation. I can come to your palace or you can come to the hospital."
"I think I'll make my way up here." Carnelian stood up from his seat "It's healthier for me."
"Okay, my lord." He looked at the clock "I think that's enough for today. Next week, we'll try to take a deeper look into your psyche." Hilon opened the door.
Carnelian walked towards to the door, but before exiting, he turned around. "Hey, Doc?"
"Yes, my lord?"
"Sorry I screamed last time, I just..." He looked down, "Overreacted."
"It's understandable, my lord. Have a good day."
With a final nod, Carnelian left. Hilon closed his door quietly and leaned against the wall. As he mentioned earlier...having a conversation with Carnelian was very…. interesting... so to speak.
"It's definitely going to be hard for me to understand him" He murmured as he walked back to his desk, determined to get back to work.
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