Pearl had been manufactured for Pink Diamond, and she was aware of that.

The only problem was she needed to be trained, first.

Generally she was sent on errands for the three eldest Diamonds; to handle affairs while their own Pearls were inundated. Needless to say, she got the most attention (if you could even call it that) from White Diamond, as she had no Pearl of her own. This fact confused her — she couldn't quite understand why the most powerful Gem on Homeworld would not have a Pearl. Perhaps she didn't trust anyone to handle her affairs, so she took care of it all herself.

Furthermore, she found it ironic that the youngest Diamond was to have two Pearls. Originally, things had been fine with Pink's first, bouncy Pearl, but now she was gradually taking on more responsibilities, White Diamond wanted her to be supervised.

A pattering made her look up from the focus panel, and it fizzled away beneath her fingers. Pink Diamond's Pearl was running through the hall, and upon entering the room Pearl was standing sentry to, burst into delighted giggles.

Her Diamond was inside, then.

Once Pearl regained her focus, she was startled to find the other waving at her.

A small smile raising the corners of her lips, she raised her hand in automatic response, and then caught herself, hurriedly calling up the dormant panel. The other Gem looked mildly disappointed, but didn't say anything.


She had been sent to check on Pink Diamond and so, accordingly, was stationed outside her chamber. She gave a polite knock but, hearing cries inside, unlocked the entry panels herself.

Inside, Pink Diamond was prancing frantically around her burning throne, and her Pearl was using a holographic harddrive in an attempt to fan the fire (which, needless to say, wasn't helping, as the high concentration of oxygen molecules in the air were just being pushed toward the flames).

Having heard the doors, Pink's Pearl glanced over her shoulder and met her eyes, colouring.

Soundlessly, Pearl hit the emergency panel, activating the sprinklers, and the youngest Diamond and her Pearl stood gawking as the fire gradually died. When the coast was clear, Pink leapt gracefully up onto the throne to inspect the damage, and her Pearl came wandering awkwardly over, taking up position beside the room's new occupant.

A few moments passed in silence. Then the tinted Pearl leaned over and whispered.

"The flames were pretty though," she whispered, eyeing her Diamond.

"High levels of lithium chloride coloured the fire," Pearl explained. "Pink Diamond's thrones are all fashioned from kunzite, which belongs to the spodumene mineral class. Spodumene is a prevalent source of lithium, and the colour-enhancing dye used in Gem architecture contains chlorine."

The other Gem blinked. "But . . . how do you know all that?"

Pearl gazed at her in confusion, and the other tried again. "You're not a Bismuth," she explained.

Pearl became even paler, if that were possible. "—Oh, I just— I have free time, sometimes, and I— I look into things, I research, and I. . ." Resigned, she hung her head. "Please, don't tell anyone else."

Pink's Pearl looked scandalised. "Of course not! Why would I do that?"

Pearl couldn't think of anything to say.

"Pearl! The throne's fine!"

The youngest Diamond's voice carried easily across to them, and Pearl jumped, hastily saluting. The other only laughed delightedly and spun back to the former. "Oh, Pearl, tell my Diamond what you told me! About the kunzite!"

Pink looked entranced, and she trotted over, crouched before the two and stared eagerly at Pearl.

"Kunzite? Isn't that what my room's made of?"

"Ah— yes, my Diamond."

Pink's Pearl nudged her. "Go on!"

"Ahem, well, kunzite belongs to the spodumene mineral class. . ."


"Why can't I have a colony?" Pink Diamond demanded, and she stomped her foot. "White has one, Yellow has one, and you've got at least five! I want a world, too!"

"Blue and I manage seven colonies each," Yellow interrupted resignedly, and Pink scowled indignantly.

"Pink," her blue counterpart sighed. "White and I have already discussed this. You're not ready for a colony yet. You should be happy! You have all the time in the world to go and play!"

"I'm a Diamond too!" Pink yelled. "I should have a world too!"

Blue abruptly changed tactics. "Well, you know what you have that we don't?"

Pink paused, eyes narrowing with suspicion. "What?"

"You have an extra Pearl," Blue smiled. "We made her just for you, and now she's ready for you. Today we're handing her over."

"And you had best behave," Yellow chipped in. "Your new Pearl won't be putting up with any nonsense."

Standing sentry by the doors, the subject Pearls listened silently. The newest felt eyes on her and glanced at the other — Pink Pearl coloured and returned her gaze to the conversation. When the two larger Diamonds finally turned away, Pink Pearl leaned over.

"Isn't this exciting?" She whispered. "Surely this was meant to be. The two of us with our Diamond!" She cautiously reached out a hand, keeping a watchful eye on the Diamonds. "Our Diamond calls me Pink."

The barest hint of a smile curled Pearl's lips and she took the proffered hand. "I'm delighted to be working with you, Pink. You can call me . . . Pearl."


"Look, Pink! I'm balancing!"

Pink Diamond stood atop a rounded crystal ball, arms out and one leg raised gracefully.

Pink Pearl laughed delightedly. "Perfect, my Diamond! And it's wobbling, too!"

The entry panel chimed and the Diamond yelped, startled and thrown off balance. The doors slid open, revealing the newest addition, arms full with holographic harddrives.

Pink Pearl stopped laughing and shot her an anxious look.

Pearl turned and, upon seeing the Diamond, dropped the harddrives in horror. "Oh! My Diamond! Please, get down from there! It isn't safe!"

In tandem the Pearls rushed over to the flailing Diamond, and while Pink Pearl tried to grab her hand, the newer Pearl waved her arms in an incredibly ineffective attempt to assist her Diamond. She came toppling over, taking both Pearls with her to the floor.

Flustered, Pearl sat up, wincing and glancing around. Oh dear, her Diamond might be hurt, and what if the others found out—

Laughter pierced the air.

On her left, her Diamond was lying, unbothered, giggling hysterically at her own clumsiness.

On her right, Pink Pearl was chuckling into her hand. She glanced up and caught her gaze.

Pearl couldn't help her own laughter at the silliness of it all, and soon all three were lying together, laughing in tandem.

Their carefree giggles wound up into the air and tangled together, carrying out the window.

The whole of the Pink Court echoed with the remnants of childish pleasure.


PROMPT: "How about when pink pearl met our pearl? What was the reason pink diamond got 2 pearls? How did they interact?" — for mwaheed2001! Hope you enjoyed! :3

I just had to be a smartass and drop a nerdy Pearl in there. . . Forgive me.

Based on the canon animatic: watch?v=JxvNgDh3kKE