-CHAPTER 1-
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Hi! This is my first ever fanfiction, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! This is a fanfiction of Steven Universe; the greatest cartoon ever. The characters in this aren't the Crystal Gems. They're Homeworld Gems who don't care for Earth, only for their fellow Homeworld Gems. The Crystal Gems will be making be appearances, though.
The story involves Pink Pearl: servant and confidante to Pink Diamond (not our Bird Mom!), Fluorite: a peacekeeper for White Diamond, Peacock Ore: an entertainer of Blue Diamond's Court and Red Beryl: a well-respected designer in Yellow Diamond's Court.
Now, without further ado, I present the first chapter of 'Agents of Homeworld'.
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Serve Pink Diamond. Pearl could feel those worlds being embedded into her mind, and it gave her a sense of purpose. She tried to picture her Master , imagining a tall Gem with an aura of authority like her fellow Diamonds. The image both awed and frightened the young Gem. Information of Homeworld and the Gem Castes flooded Pearl's head, until she had absorbed everything she was required to know. At least, for a Diamond's Pearl.
Pearl walked out of her hole in the vast Kindergarten and finally noticed her Gem's projection in the light outside. She was petite, with pale, pink skin and pink hair styled in a curled bob. She wore a pink maillot which left her arms and legs bare. A silky, translucent bow was tied around her waist. Ribbons of the same material travelled down her back from the bow, forming a cape of sorts. Dainty slippers covered her feet. Pearl noticed other Gems leaving their holes, their garb similar to Pearl's in style and colour. She noticed Rubies in formation, Amethysts brandishing their weapons and even some Peridots surveying the Kindergarten and the Gems it produced. Their attention, however, was mainly directed towards Homeworld's newest Caste of Gems; the Rose Quartzes.
They were tall, with skin ranging from light creams to deep tans. Their hair was pink and ample, and they wore flowing white dresses. They all stood at attention while the Peridots scoured for flaws in the projections their Gems displayed. One Rose Quartz, though, strayed from the crowd. She was gazing around at her surroundings, smiling at anything and anyone that caught her eye. Her eyes found Pearl and she waved.
Unsure on what to do, Pearl gave a brisk nod and proceeded through the Kindergarten. The rocky walls towered over her as she walked up to a nearby Peridot. Peridots were superior to Pearls in Gem society, but not enough to need Homeworld's Diamond-shaped salute.
"Greetings. I am Pink Diamond's Pearl. Do you know where she is?" Pearl asked. Pearl was dissapointed that her first words were for this Peridot and not her Master."Pink Diamond is in her private shuttle, Pearl. Use the platform over there, it'll get you out of the Kindergarten and onto the planet's surface. Do hurry up," the Peridot briskly said, turning on her heel. The personalities of Gems depended on which Diamond they served. Pearl wasn't sure she wanted to meet Yellow Diamond after that encounter.
Pearl walked over to the pink, levitating platform and slowly got on it. The platform began to rise up through the air until Pearl had reached the planet's surface. Pearl abandoned the cool, metallic platform for the rocky ground of the planet. Three large spaceships stood nearby, one blue, one yellow and one pink. Two Amethysts stood at the entrance of each shuttle. Pearl ventured toward Pink Diamond's ship, gave her status to the two Amethysts and entered the vessel.
The foyer of the ship was very decorative, with ornate murals adorning the walls and the emblem of The Great Diamond Authority in the center of the floor. Two Pearls stood in front of a pair of large doors at the end of room. The Pearl on the right appeared to be the Pearl of Yellow Diamond while the Pearl on the left seemed to belong to Blue Diamond. Muffled laughter escaped from the doors as Pearl walked over to the Gems.
"So, you must be Pink Pearl," Yellow Pearl said. "Yes. Do you know where my Master is?" Pearl asked. "Pink Diamond is with Blue and Yellow Diamond in her chambers. Whilte Diamond is also present by holograph," Yellow Pearl stated briskly. Blue Pearl merely murmured. Yellow Diamond glanced over at Blue Pearl, rolled her eyes and looked back at Pearl saying,"Get used to the mumbles quickly." Pearl gently smiled.
Pearl realised there were only three Pearls present and asked where White Pearl was. "White Diamond rarely leaves Homeworld, which is why she couldn't meet your Master in person. As she can't move about as freely as the other Diamonds, she often sends her Pearl to inspect space stations and colonies and report back. I often fear White Pearl's liberties will go to her head," Yellow Pearl said, lips pursed.
Pearl softly laughed to herself. "You know, I could picture my Diamond the moment I was fully formed. I don't suppose you two had a similar experience?" Yellow and Blue Pearl glanced at each other before Blue Pearly quitely asked," What did you see?" "I saw my Diamond, tall and authoritative. Why do you both look distressed?" Pearl enquired.
"The Diamonds are perfect. Non-Diamond Gems couldn't even dream of matching their skill, their beauty, their magnificence. However," Yellow Pearl dropped her voice to a barely audible whisper," you might find Pink Diamond to be+ different from the others..."
Before she could continue, large footsteps could be heard approaching the doors. The Pearls quickly moved to one side of the foyer as two of Homeworld's Matriarchs entered the room. Yellow and Blue Diamond summoned their servants and left the shuttle without acknowledging Pearl at all.
Pearl realised that there was only one Diamond left. Her Diamond. She slowly walked into the room, taking in the grandeur in one, long look. The walls shone with a pink lustre and pillars in the shape of vines formed a circle around a throne on a glowing dias. The throne was very regal, but Pearl thought it was too small for a Diamond. That was when Pearl saw her.
Pink Diamond was not nearly as tall as her fellow Diamonds, but she still towered over Pearl. Her angelic, oval-shaped face was framed by her lavender hair. She wore a tight-fitting jumpsuit the same colour as her skin, with magenta gloves and boots. Her eyes twinkled, and every part of her seemed to be shimmering. Pearl thought she was the most beautiful Gem she had ever seen. Pink Diamond was smiling at her, bringing a blush to Pearl's cheeks.
"You must be my Pearl. I hope you didn't have any trouble getting here; I know this place seems really confusing," Pink Diamond said, her voice kind and warm. She slowly moved towards Pearl, eventually crouching down so that she was only a couple feet taller then her. Pearl found her face to be even more beautiful up close. "No, my Diamond," Pearl smiled, giving Homeworld's Diamond-shaped salute," I received directions from a Peridot." Pink Diamond chuckled and laid out her hand towards Pearl. Pearl tentatively stepped onto her Master's hand, about to reach for her up-standing thumb for support but drew back. Pink Diamond smiled. "Go ahead, Pearl. I would like to be a source of support for you."
The comment made Pearl pause. She didn't expect ever hearing a Gem say that to her, especially her Diamond. She didn't have long to ponder on the thought as Pink Diamond was walking towards her throne. She sat down on it, but not before perching Pearl on one of it's arms. A panel in the floor slid open and a console sprouted out. One moment later, a holographic screen was projected from the console. "Show space station no. 41 in the Eastern Rim System," Pink Diamond commanded. The screen flew through several images of interstellar bases until settling on one. The space station was, like all other Homeworld space stations, wore functional then decorative. The station was surrounded by tons of ships, some fully constucted and some still in their early stages. All bore the insignia of Pink Diamond.
"Now, we'll have ships for all the Gems below. My Gems, I suppose. The ships aren't built for military use. My fleet is mainly comprised of exploration ships and scouting vessels. Still, it's a force to be reckoned with," Pink Diamond gushed, her eyes filled with awe as she stared at the screen. She then tutned to Pearl, still smiling. "What do you think of it, Pearl?" "I don't think my opinion matters matters nearly as much as yours, my Diamond," Pearl responded nervously. This seemed to sadden Pink Diamond who replied," I'd like you to be more then a servant, Pearl. I'd like you to be a confidante, a friend. I am going to need your counsel for the months to come, and I hope you'll come to see me as a friend during that time."
Once more, Pearl was at a loss for words. Pink Diamond, in the space of two minutes, had torn down every expectation Homeworld had on the realtionship between a Pearl and the Gem they served. Pearls were supposed to lift the burdens off their Masters shoulders, to be sources of comfort and enjoyment and to not seek anything in return. She could never have imagined a realtionship between her and her Diamond where they both gave and received the same actions and feelings. Of course, she knew she would have loved her position regardless of how Pink Diamond felt towards her, but the thought that she was to be considered an advisor, a friend, exhilarated her.
"I would be honoured, my Diamond," Pearl chirped. "You know, I would prefer it if you called me Pink. Seeing as how I am calling you Pearl," Pink Diamond requested. Now, Pearl felt like she had to object; formality was a virtue, after all. But she could never go against her Master's wishes! Her internal struggle must've shown on her face as Pink Diamond laughed and said,"If you would feel more comfortable with my proper title, then, by all means, use it."
Pearl felt that she would be feeling very comfotable in her new position as Pink Diamond's Pearl. She could pratically see Yellow Diamond's pursed lips if she were to find out about Pearl's liberties.
"If you don't mind me asking, my Diamond, but what is your main objective as Pink Diamond?" Pearl asked. Each Diamond oversees a fragment of Homeworld Society. From her palace on Homeworld, White Diamond oversees Homeworld's laws and has her followers keep the peace on Homeworld Colonies. Yellow Diamond is in charge of Homeworld's military and technology. Blue Diamond preserves and promotes Homeworld culture and decides which Gems outrank who in the Caste System.
"I will be taking control of Homeworld's exploration in Space and Gem development. I had a 'Diamond Orientation' from the others before you came. They're... a lot more friendly then I was expecting. I'm rather fond of them, actually. I suppose it's only natural that Gems in the same Caste like each other." Pearl thought that statement was very true. Everything a Gem does is for the betterment of her fellow Gems, but there are times when you can only rely on your fellow Caste members. This was the way of Homeworld; united yet divided.
"I've received reports from space station no. 41. The fleet will be completed within a week. Soon, I'll be establishing my first colony."
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So that was the first chapter of 'Agents of Homeworld'! Hope you guys enjoyed it, and I would really appreciate your feedback. I got my ideas of Pink Diamond and the Roles of the Diamonds from theory videos on youtube; thet're really interesting.
Hope you guys will continue reading! Bye!
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