Author's Notes: First, a disclaimer. I do not own Steven Universe. None of it. Rebecca Sugar does. I respect her and her art. Especially her fan art... Second, this will contain spoilers for the show, so if you have not watched the show, I recommend it for not only your enjoyment, but also for a spoil-free experience. Forgive me if I do something wrong, please? I hope you like it. I'll shut up now.
Episode: Rose's Scabbard
How could she not tell me? I sit on the grass, ignoring Steven's calls to me. I successfully hold my tears back.
I hug the sword to my chest. It's feels cold, yet warm. When I hold this sword, I feel like I'm touching Rose herself.
"Rose, why did you hide this from me? How did that… lion get it?" I ask the sword. It's not her, but it feels like her. Did Rose trust a lion more than me? Jealousy sparks in the back of my mind.
"I was your most trusted ally..." I whisper.
Something breaks the silence. "Woah!" I hear Steven yell.
"Steven!" I run towards the edge of the floating and see him falling. He grabs onto the thick and thorn-like vines grown on the floating island. He's alright and dangling at the end, but I don't assist him.
He reminds me about her so much and everytime I think about her... I'm on the verge of tears.
I partially cover my face. No, Pearl... Don't cry!
"Pearl!" I hear Steven yell. A part of me is thankful he's safe.
"Pearl, you have to tell me what's wrong." His voice is so calm now. Almost like...
"Sometimes, you even sound like her..." I whisper.
"Do you remember this place?" I ask, clutching the grass. "Do you have any of her memories?" I stand up. "We were right here. Over 5000 years ago.
I summon a holographic figure of Rose herself, her back faced towards me. Just like that day...
Steven is silent.
The holographic Rose and I have conversation we had that same day. The day I swore my loyalty to her. To fight with her.
I feel reminiscent. Nostalgic. She reaches her hand out to me, and for a split second, the hologram feels like the real Rose. I am ready to take her hand.
"My Pearl. You're wonderful." Rose and I lock hands.
The hologram disintegrates. I stare at the stars with a lost hope.
"Everything I ever did, I did for her. Now she's gone. But I'm still here." I stare at the stars with a found misery. "Sometimes, I wonder if she can see me through your eyes. I sigh. "What would she think of me now?" I imagine her shaking her head, looking at me with pity.
All of a sudden, I feel a familiar warmth on my back. "Well... I think your pretty great." I hear Steven say. I hear Rose say.
I can no longer hold the tears, the angst I feel. I cry.
The moonshines on us both. I feel her. I feel her watching me.
Rose...