Hi guys! This is my new story called Connie Maheswaran and the Crystal Gems. If you hadn't guessed, this is an AU where Connie is the daughter of the leader of the Rebellion, which isn't Rose Quartz. It's my OC Topaz. And the Crystal Gems aren't Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl, they're Jasper, Peridot, and Lapis Lazuli. Steven has Connie's role and I'll figure out everything else later. Well, if I still have your attention, ON WITH THE FIC!
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"Lapis, help!"
Lapis Lazuli hurried into the room to aid the young girl. "What's wrong Connie?" she asked in concern. "What happened Are you hurt?" Lapis Lazuli had the appearance of a blue skinned young woman with dark blue eyes and matching hair styled in a bob. Her outfit consisted of a dark blue dress accented with white with a blue star in the middle. On her back was a blue lapis lazuli gem.
Connie Maheswaran looked up at her, on the verge of tears. "I can't find my Spirit Morph book!" she whimpered. Connie was a young girl of twelve with long brown hair, big brown eyes and tan skin. Unlike the woman next to her, there was nothing out of the ordinary about the girl. Except, of course, the bright purple topaz gem in the middle of her stomach where her belly button should be.
"Where did you last leave it?" asked Lapis.
Connie thought for a moment. "I fell asleep with it," she answered. "I thought I left it on my bed, but it's not there!" She clutched her hair in despair. "Lapis, what if it's gone forever?" Lapis found it hard not to be amused at the girl's antics.
A green skinned woman walked into Connie's room. "Connie, what is the situation?" She had pale yellow hair shaped like a triangle and wore a green bodysuit with a star on each limb. In the middle of her forehead was a green peridot gem covered by a pale green visor. "Your vocal volume is quite loud, indicating that you are distressed."
"Peridot, it's awful!" sobbed Connie. "I can't find my book!"
"You mean that object consisting of many pieces of paper covered by cloth?" questioned Peridot. "I remember seeing it in Jasper's radius."
Connie's head snapped up. "It was near Jasper?" she asked. She quickly ran out of her room and into the living room, where an orange woman was about to step on a circular pad. "Jasper, wait!"
The woman turned towards her. "What's up, Connie?" She had an orange jasper gem on her face where her nose should be and wild white with an orange tint hair. She was about nine feet tall and very muscular. She was dressed in an orange bodysuit with a star on her side.
"Have you seen my book?" inquired Connie.
"You mean that square thing? I left it in the fridge."
Jasper had barely finished her sentence when Connie took off towards the kitchen. Once there, she practically ripped open the fridge. She sighed in relief when she saw her book on the top shelf. "Thank the stars," she whispered, hugging the book tightly. "I thought I'd lost you for good." It was a good thing that she found it when she did, she was already on the last chapter and hadn't thought she could wait any longer.
The Gems watched in amusement as Connie joyously read her book. It satisfied them to see Connie so happy. Surprisingly, Connie finished the last chapter within the next five minutes. "Wow!" she exclaimed, stars in her eyes. "That ending was phenomenal! I'm so glad that I decided to start this series! I need the next book like right now!" Connie was so distracted by the amazing ending that she didn't even notice that the topaz gem on her stomach began to glow.
Jasper, Peridot, and Lapis looked on in astonishment at the scene before them. "Connie!" exclaimed Lapis. "Your gem! It's glowing!"
Connie looked down at her stomach. "Whoa..." she whispered in amazement. "What's happening with my gem?" The glow began to dim. "No, wait! It's fading!" Soon, the glow was gone completely. She hung her head. "Awe man, it's gone."
Jasper placed a hand on Connie's shoulder. "Don't worry Connie," she assured the girl. "Your gem will glow again soon, I'm sure of it. You are a Gem." But even though she said this with a reassuring look, Connie could tell that the leader of the Crystal Gems doubted her own words. Connie was indeed a Gem, but she was also half human. How this exactly affected her powers has yet to be seen.
"Yeah," agreed Connie, although she didn't quite believe it. "Maybe."
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Doug Maheswaran entered the Beach House where the three Gems were raising his daughter. "Connie!" he called out. "Are you here?" Sometimes, it was difficult to be away from his daughter most of the time. But the Gems thought it was best to train her to use her powers and he agreed. It's what Topaz would have wanted for their baby girl.
Connie heard this and rushed down from her elevated room. "Hi Daddy!" she exclaimed, giving him a big hug. "What are you doing here?"
"Can't a guy visit his own daughter?" Doug teased. He held out a bag. "Also, I bought you this."
His daughter took the bag from her father and pulled out the second book in the Spirit Morph Saga. Connie gasped. "Oh my stars!" she shouted in excitement. She once again embraced her father. "Thanks Daddy! I've been wanting this for days!" She was so happy that, once again, she barely noticed her gem glowing. Connie gasped. "It's happening again!" This time, however, the glow did not just disappear. From it came a large purple sword.
Connie's eyes had stars in them as she took the sword in her hands. "Daddy, are you seeing this?!" she asked loudly. "I just summoned my weapon!"
Doug looked alarmed. "A-A sword?" he stuttered. "I'm not sure how comfortable I am with you handling such a dangerous weapon."
"But Mom used this sword!" protested Connie. "Please Daddy? I promise that I'll have Jasper teach me how to use it properly!"
Unfortunately for Doug, her could hardly ever say no to his baby. "Fine," he agreed. "But Jasper has to teach you."
Connie beamed. "Deal!" she promised.
The Warp Pad suddenly glowed, revealing Jasper, Peridot, and Lapis. "Greetings Connie," said Peridot as Lapis waved and Jasper nodded to the two. "And salutations to you, Doug."
"Guys, look!" exclaimed Connie, holding up her weapon. "I summoned Mom's sword!"
Lapis beamed, flew over to Connie, and scooped the girl into her arms, embracing her tightly. "That's great, Connie!" she praised. "I knew you could do it!" Lapis then proceeded to plant a kiss to her cheek.
"Lapis," Connie whined, but everyone could hear the joy in her voice. The blue Gem then let her down.
"Nice going, Squirt," complimented Jasper, ruffling her hair affectionately. "I knew you had it in you."
"Yes," agreed Peridot. "Your chances for success were at least eighty percent."
Connie blushed, yet the smile stayed on her face. "Aw, thanks guys!"
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So, what do you think? I thought it would be fun to give this a try. Also, I apologize if Peridot sounds like a robot and Lapis is too loving or whatever. And if you have any ideas for where I should take this story, please PM me.