Blue diamond expects her pearl to be beautiful. Beautiful, soft, and graceful. It was difficult to match her desires. However, all at once, it happened. She finally had her perfect pearl.

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Blue diamond sat at her throne, waiting for the pearls to form. There were four gemstones in total. They had all been carefully created to please the radiant diamond. At first, she had not wanted a new pearl. Her first one did not leave a good impression.

Her form had been just slightly off, instead of being any shade of blue, she had been a very dark purple. While yes, the color blue could be found in purple, that was not what she had wanted. The diamond wanted a lighter blue pearl. One that could remind gems of sky or snow. She did not have the grace and beauty she had desired. The pearl was not nearly as steady on her feet, or with her hands. She had stumbled as she danced, and her hands shook while she carried any needed objects.

It was not a pearl that she felt could represent a diamond. Of course, there were many pearls on Homeworld. Many that had been discarded by their previous owners. Those pearls were not at all suitable either. She had gone to their holding cells and looked over them. There were a few red, some green, light and dark purple ones, and even a handful of grey and black.

None of them had impressed her. Some were too jittery, others too loud, or too quiet. Some had their gems in very odd, no doubt inefficient areas. The round gemstones stuck out slightly, so having it on the inside of their hand, or on their necks, or their shoulders, and stars forbid, two had their gems where their noses should have been, it did not suit the appearance a pearl should have.

A pearl, or at least her pearl, was supposed to be the image of beauty. She had wanted her pearl to be smooth, graceful, and quiet. Not too quiet, however, but just soft enough to reflect an image of serenity. And of course her pearl should be kind, should be able to sing, and be able to dance, as well as the usual things pearls were made for. She wanted a pearl that reflected her own grace and beauty.

This small batch of pearls were made by a peridot, specifically chosen by Blue diamond, and the stones had been carefully created. Her voice echoed in her mind. 'My diamond, I assure you these pearls are the finest that I have created. I employed a Lapis Lazuli, and an Aquamarine to help shape their gemstones with the finest waters to be found. I am sure you will be quite pleased.'

The diamond sighed. (These pearls had better be just as described. Or that Peridot will face punishment.) After a few more minutes, all four pearl gemstones rose into the air, glowing different shades of blue. As they took form, they all looked at her silently. Her eyes scanned each of them. One had her gem on her cheek. (That one will not be chosen...I will test what she does with orders and tasks before sending her off.) Two of them had their gemstones on their stomachs. (Hmm...that could be passable.) The last one had her gem on her chest, just like Blue diamond.

A smile spread over the matriarch's features. "Hello, pearls. I will be testing you. I wish to see who out of the four of you may be suitable to be my personal pearl. Understand?"

They all spoke at once and saluted. "Yes, my diamond."

She reached for the pearl with the gem on her cheek. She wore a very light blue, nearly white, dress. It was simple, and did not have any marks on it, other than a slightly darker blue diamond on the left shoulder. Her skin was far too dark blue for her liking. Her hair was shaggy and unkempt.

"Your form. Is this natural for you? Or did you choose to form this way?"

The dark pearl saluted. Her voice was high pitched, and just a bit too loud. "Yes, my diamond. This is my natural form. I was not given any instructions to form any other way."

She nodded and set her back on the floor. "I want you to do something for me. Twirl on the tips of your toes, do it twice. And while you do keep your arms raised."

"Yes my diamond." The pearl twirled twice, though only stayed on the tips of her toes for half of the last twirl. As she lowered her arms, her left foot shifted slightly, her back had slouched slightly, and she quickly straightened herself.

"Hmm...sing for me. Copy this tune." The diamond hummed a simple few notes to the pearl.

When the pearl repeated this, it was ever so slightly off key. After she finished Blue diamond shook her head. "This will not do. You will be sent away as a reserve pearl. perhaps a sapphire will own you eventually. Go wait outside the door."

The pearl nodded and bowed. "Yes, my diamond."

Once she left she looked at the other three. "Now then, you three will repeat these same tests. Understand?"

They all bowed and spoke at once again. "Yes, my diamond."

One of the pearls with the gem on her stomach had tried to twirl, but ended up tripping over her own two feet at the end, falling on her backside. Her hair was too long, and tangled into her fingers as she stood back up. Her entire form was a monochrome sky blue. Blue diamond sent her to wait with the other.

Her voice was monotone as she responded. "Yes, my diamond."

The second pearl with the same gem placement watched her leave and Blue diamond cleared her throat. "Keep your attention here, pearl."

The pearl jumped and nodded quickly, saluting again. "Of course, my diamond." This one's voice was wavy, and uneven.

As she danced and sang Blue diamond found herself nodding slightly. Her form's color was a light blue, and she wore a dark blue shawl. She was almost perfect. However she noticed as she ended her tests she looked over at the last pearl. A smile was forming on her lips. The last pearl did not pay her any mind. This pearl could not keep her attention focused.

Another sigh escaped her. "No, no. Go wait with the other two."

At this the pearl's head hung slightly, clearly upset. She walked away without addressing Blue diamond.

Finally she looked at the last pearl. "Well? Do just as I told the others."

This pearl did a curtsy, gently holding the ends of her skirt. "Of course, my diamond."

Her voice was soft, and gentle. Almost caring, even. She did the dance perfectly, with a smooth grace that Blue diamond had not seen from the other three. As she sang Blue diamond smiled once more. The pearl sang it perfectly, while keeping that same soft tone. Her form was a powdery blue, and her leotard was just slightly darker.

Blue diamond lowered her hand. "You did wonderfully. I wish to examine you closer."

The pearl nodded slightly, a soft response of 'Yes, my diamond' escaping her before she stepped into her palm. Blue diamond lifted the pearl close, and examined her. "Your gem is perfectly round. And all of your limbs are perfectly shaped. And your hair is perfectly smooth, and just short enough to look elegant. Tell me, did you choose this form? Or were you told to?"

The pearl bowed her head, not meeting the diamond's eyes out of respect. "My diamond, I formed like this. I was not altered in any way."

A pleased hum escaped the diamond. "Very well. Now, let me see your eyes."

Even though the pearl parted her bangs, she barely looked up at her diamond. At this, the diamond tilted her chin upwards, and the pearl quickly averted her gaze. Her eyes were a very shiny, icy blue color.

"My pearl. Meet my gaze." Blue diamond waited to see her response.

The pearl slowly did so, an uncertainty shining in those lovely eyes. Her voice had a shy tone. "Is...this adequate? My diamond."

Another hum escaped Blue diamond. "Indeed. You are quite beautiful. You are a perfect pearl for me. And from now on, you will be my one and only personal pearl. Is this understood?"

Her new pearl bowed deeply. "Yes, my diamond. I am happy to serve you. Thank you very much for choosing me, my lustrous diamond."

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First chapter, woot woot! I loved Blue diamond and her pearl, so of course she got the first chapter :) More soon.