Pearl and Baby Steven
The first time that Pearl saw Steven as a baby all she could think was that this creature was absolutely hideous. It did not have anything on Rose. An abomination, she would call him in her mind. She could not even begin to comprehend what Rose was thinking giving up her physical form to bring this thing into the world.
It was helpless and weak. It needed constant supervision and was so easily breakable. It had a gem but none of the qualities that newly created gems had. It was, in essence, a pathetic excuse for a gem and a murderer.
Rose died. A gem with more power, grace, and beauty than any other gem in the cosmos died because of this thing. She could not comprehend it. She did not want to comprehend it. All she cared about was that this creature killed Rose. It killed her so it could live.
And, it was part Greg. Why, if she had to give up her form, could she not have found a way to create such a creature with her? She hated that man, that human. He took Rose away. He captured and held onto her loving nature so tightly he tricked her into killing herself. He was despicable and he would never admit it.
But, Rose wanted the creature. She wanted the creature safe and protected. She wanted it to grow and become strong. So, Pearl will watch it. She will protect it. She will ensure its safety and wellbeing. She will never love this creature. She will never care for this creature.
She will protect it because she decided to be Rose's pearl long ago, and she will do whatever she wishes for.
The creature truly was ugly.