Summary: Join us this evening for a very special episode with our absolute dearest host, Sardonyx!

Live From Empire City, It's Sardonyx Tonight! (featured guest: Lion)

A pitch darkness surrounds you. The confusing situation is somewhat foreboding. Suddenly, a voice booms somewhere from the front.
"Live from this Shared Literary Venue! IT'S SARDONYX TONIGHT!"
The lights rise! A stage suddenly appears. The set up includes our red gem host, Sardonyx, standing in front of a wooden podium. Opposite her in the guest chair is what looks to be a very confused pink lion. The cat looks around in a shock at the sudden light display and massive crowd of humans sitting in front of him. Sardonyx begins:
"GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY! How are you all doing tonight?"
The crowd around you erupts in singular applause.

The gem continues. "The show we have planned this evening is VERY special. You see, this is not my normal venue…not AT ALL. We are actually projecting our program from THE INSIDE OF YOUR MIND! How is that you ask? Well, you can see me right now, clear as day, can't you? Let's just say, it's MAGIC!"

With a wave of her hand the gem suddenly makes thousands of dragonflies appear. The crowd gasps in awe before erupting into applause again.

"Hmm. The visuals in here aren't as good as my regular venue, but I guess it will have to do for now. Writing is kind of like that, isn't it folks?"
A slight sitcom-like laughter is produced.
"We also have a special guest to talk to tonight! Here with me, is the one, the only, LIIIIOOON!" The gem gestures toward the large cat in the opposite seat. The crowd claps politely as the large feline looks slightly frightened and incredibly bewildered by all the noise and attention.

The gem sits down in her stage chair.
"Let's get started! So tell me Lion, what should we expect from YOU for your upcoming adventures? Any plans, hmm?"
The animal sits quite stoically, not quite sure how to answer this question.
"What's the matter darling? Cat got your tongue? OH! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO!" As the gem laughs, the crowd joins in with glee, before silencing once more.
"…but really, truly, SERIOUSLY, what have you been up to lately my dear Lion? Certainly there is something you can tell us about your future goals and triumphs? You are technically a Crystal Gem now after all…."

The cat lowers his head. "Mrrrrppph…" He looks up at the gem with hope for some direction.

"Let's try this then! How about just "yes" and "no" questions? Each time I ask a question roar once for "yes", and make any other noise for "no". Got it?"
"RAAWR."
"Good, good! Right! Let's get this interview started than shall we? So we all know we are here because you are about to STAR in a brand new fictional story correct?"
"RAAWR."
"Can we expect any other gems to appear in this piece that we have not seen written before?"
"(raawr…)"
"You seem a bit hesitant darling… I'm not sure if the entire audience heard you…"
"RAAWR!"
"That's much better! Thank you!"

The gem straightens the papers on her desk before continuing. Lion begins to lick his paw in a slight annoyance. Sardonyx looks extremely appalled.
"Really now! Don't you know how unprofessional it is to brush your hair during an interview? …and in front of all these nice people too!" the gem gestures toward you as well as the rest of the audience. "Trust me! You look fine. Don't be nervous."
Lion stops licking his paw and blushes slightly with embarrassment.
"Mrrrr…" The large cat droops his head in shame.
"That's quite all right. Just don't do it again."

Sardonyx straightens her bow tie with her second pair of arms, before they twist around 180 degrees.

"Continuing…will there be any comedic situations coming within the next few weeks?"
The animal looks deep in thought for a second. He glairs at the ceiling. "Raawwrrmph."
"I see! I see! Yes of course! This is partially a comedy after all!" The red gem nods in agreement, before leaning in closely to the cat. "…and will there be any ROOOMANCE?!"

An audible "OOOOOOooohhhh!" can be heard from the crowd as you wait for the creature's answer.
Lion looks around somewhat sarcastically. "Mmmmph."
Sardonyx seems slightly disappointed. "…are you quite sure darling? You must give the people what they want I say!"
"Rarrrph mrrr grrumph."
"What do you mean your publisher doesn't want to start a shipping war? How am I supposed to get an interesting scoop if there is no substance?"
"Roooooooo…."
"I see. So she thinks there is enough romance stories out there already? Well that's not a very enthusiastic way to go about it! What a terrible disadvantage! (doesn't sound too bright either) Your publisher seems like she has the CARDS stacked against her."

With the pronounced word, the gem displays a deck of cards to the audience, and with a swipe of her hand makes them disappear. The crowd cheers with joy.
"Ok! Ok! One last question! Will we get to see any repeat guests from your previous adventures?"
Lion says nothing, but smiles slightly.
"Not letting the cat out of the bag, eh? OH! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO!"

The audience erupts in laughter around you.

"I guess you can't tell all of your secrets. What fun would that be, right?"
Lion closes his eyes in contempt.
The gem stands up and faces her audience.
Sardonyx looks at you. "Well, that's all the time we have for this show! Tune in next week to see what wacky questions we get from our watchers! I'm sure it will be quite a spin!"

The host spins her secondary arms again, before all the lights diminish.

You find yourself in dark silence once more.

Hey guys! The "not too bright" publisher here!
(seriously…that was really rude…)
…anyway, I welcome everyone to the story of "Cub Together"! I hope you all enjoy yourself!
(mumbles obstinacies under her breath about having to write in second POV while breaking the fourth wall at the same time…stupid fusion….)

**To be completely frank, Sardonyx is probably my current favorite of all the fusions on the show…other than Garnet of course!
…but HOLY MOLY is she difficult to write for…good god.

You guys are free to send in questions for her to answer, but unless I get a decent amount of substance to work with I won't be writing a 4th wall breaking/ 2nd POV again anytime soon. LOL! (keep in mind the rating if you do send in anything…o-key-dokie?)

Also, these short stories are a sequel to my other fan fiction "Live and Let Lion", so if you haven't read that one yet, I would highly suggest to do so!