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Elemental- A person who has the abilities to manipulate the elements. In this case, the four main elements. (You're basically the Avatar).
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Meeting
I sipped my drink as I continued to peer out onto the beach, watching the waves crash easily against the rocks. I had only just moved to Beach City, so the view of the ocean was still breathtaking, especially now that the sun was beginning to set. Grabbing my drink, I stood up about to take my leave when I backed into someone knocking the both of us off balance.
"Oh, geez," I said, grabbing the taller woman's elbow as to help steady her. My eyes immediately landed on her forehead where there seemed to be a large oval-looking stone embedded. A pearl? I thought before my brown eyes caught the woman's pale blues staring down at me with surprise. She cleared her throat and straightened herself. I couldn't help but notice the small almost nonexistent tinge of teal on her cheeks. Teal?... I thought. That's an odd color for a blush...
"That's quite al-"
"Okay, Pearl. I'm ready." a small, curly haired boy said, coming to stand next to the almost unnaturally pale woman. He looked up from the bag he was holding and smiled brightly at me. "Oh, Hi! My name is Steven. Steven Quartz Universe." He looked towards the woman next to him. "- and this is Pearl." he introduced giving her a friendly half hug. "I've never seen you around before. Are you visiting?" Steven asked with wide and genuinely curious eyes. I smiled down at the small boy, deciding to think about how Pearl also happened to have a pearl on her forehead later.
"Oh,umm- that's because I just moved here from Empire City." I explained to him. "My name's Demi," I said with another smile, before guiding my eyes over Pearl's tall, lithe form. I wanted to say something to her, but I couldn't quite place why. I found myself not able to come up with anything and about to bid them goodbye, Steven spoke.
"Demi, where do you live?" he asked. I eyed him curiously, cocking my head to the side. Why did he want to know my address? I was about to question this, when he spoke again, as if reading my confused features. "The Gems and I throw Beach Parties a lot." He told me.
"Uhh-" I furrowed my brows. That didn't necessarily clear up why he needed my address.
"The parties' invitations are sent out via mail." Pearl explained sensing my confusion.
"Oh," I said simply before writing down my house address on a small piece of paper and handing it to the eager boy. I already new he was going to be the cause of a lot of happiness in the near future. He just seemed so positive and kind.
"Steven," Pearl began with a tone, I can only describe, as motherly. "It's getting late, we should get going." she stated simply in a way that left no room for argument. Steven looked like he was about to object, but seemed to have changed his mind.
"Okay," he sighed, turning back towards me, another smile on his face. "It was nice to meet you, Demi!" he said sweetly. I smiled down at him and ruffled his hair.
"It was nice to meet you too, Steven." I replied before guiding my attention over to Pearl who kept a friendly smile on her face- though I couldn't tell if it was forced or not. I reached my hand out to her.
"It was very nice to meet you too, Pearl." I said with a charming smile. Pearl looked at me silently, before shifting her eyes to my hand. She cleared her throat and my smile turned into a friendly smirk upon noticing the now apparent blush that spread across her features as she took my hand in hers.
"A pleasure meeting you as well," she replied- her eyes not quite meeting mine. I noticed how soft her slender hand rested in mine. Wondering if she simply had a soft handshake I decided to put a little pressure on it which she returned easily. Finally, our eyes met and she seemed surprised that I had been looking at her. I cocked my brow and looked at out conjoined hands. "Oh! Um..sorry." she mumbled retracting her hand from mine, and looking out towards the ocean waves.
"S'okay," I smiled. "Well it is getting late, so I guess I'll be going too." I turned to look over my shoulder before realizing that I didn't exactly remember how to get home. Well, this is embarrassing. I nibbled on my bottom lip, before turning back towards Steven and Pearl who looked at me oddly.
"What's the matter, Demi?"
"Umm..." I rubbed my neck awkwardly, peering over at the ocean before taking a deep breath. "Do you guys know how exactly I get to Wilmington Lane from here?" I asked cringing at my inability to remember the directions of my new house. Steven's face twisted in thought.
"Hmm...Pearl?" he asked, looking up at the tall woman. She stared back down at the small boy before looking back up at me.
"Oh, well...yes. I do-"
"Great! You can show Demi then!" he exclaimed. He seemed almost happier than me to have found a solution to my problem. Pearl crossed her arms over her chest.
"Steven, you should be getting home-"
"I can walk home by myself!" He countered. Seeing the conflicting emotions on Pearl's face, I was quick to respond.
"Oh! No, that's okay. You could just point me to the general direction," I said waving my hands behind me- gesturing to where the houses were. "I really wouldn't want to put you out or anything." I said in earnest. Pearl seemed to have been contemplating the situation until she caught sight of Steven's large puppy dog eyes. She turned to me slightly.
"No no, Demi. Steven's right." she told me.
"It's okay. I understand." I replied. She arched an eyebrow at me in confusion. "Oh! Oh, I mean, 'thank you'!" I recovered sloppily. I hadn't expected her to agree. "That's really kind of you," I could feel a small blush beginning to cover my sepia skin. Pearl's expression turned into a rather bemused one.
We walked along side each other quietly. Every once in a while, in my peripheral vision, I could see Pearl turn her head to observe me.
"Hey, Pearl?"
"Yes?" she inquired, her nose tipped down towards me as we continued to walk. The moon had already made its way into the sky and its light reflected off of Pearl's...pearl? I had already forgot what I wanted to ask her, but I couldn't stop the words from coming out of my mouth.
"Your pearl is beautiful." I told her. She seemed surprised by the compliment and another oddly colored blush made its way onto her features. Wow...She's beautiful...
"Why uh," she cleared her throat as she straightened herself, "Thank you,"
"Do...you mind if I ask you something? Something personal?"
"No, I don't mind. What is it?"
"Your pearl...is it the reason you're named Pearl?" I questioned. This thought process reminded me of what Steven had said earlier. "And who are The Gems? Are the two topics related somehow?" I asked realizing that I was probably over-stepping the 'I-just-met-you' boundaries, but I was genuinely interested.
"Demi, I'm not sure if I should..." she paused looking at me. "Well I guess I could. Since you are a resident of Beach City." she reasoned. "It would be pertinent to your safety as well..." she mumbled the last part to herself as she gently tapped her chin. I raised my brow at her. Safety? She clapped her hands as if finally making a decision. "Yes, well you see. I am part of the Crystal Gems. An ancient gem rebellion who's sole focus is to protect the earth and all living creatures on it from Homeworld Gems." she explained proudly, her head tilted to the sky- a smile on her face.
"Homeworld Gems? Wait, what do you mean by gems? Like, sapphires and aquamarines?" I questioned and I'm pretty sure the confusion was evident on my face. She turned to me, a smile still lingering on her lips.
"Yes and no. We are non-organic life forms, alien to your planet. Our gems," she said, gesturing to her pearl. "-are the center of our beings. At our core, we are, well, just gems," she laughed. I loved her laugh. I smiled at her before shaking my head.
"And I moved here to get away from the crazy stuff," I joked.
"Ah, well I must admit, everything abnormal that occurs in Beach City is our fault." she shrugged.
"I guess I can see why." I scoffed, shaking my head again. I looked around and began to notice my surroundings becoming more recognizable.
"Maybe I disclosed too much information to you. I understand if you have worries now-"
"Nah, it's cool." I said dismissively. Thanks for telling me, because you really didn't have to."
"Usually we avoid telling humans due to their self-incapacitating xenophobic nature. I'm surprised you accept something like this so easily." she said just as we turned down my street. I could see my small blue house from and was slightly disappointed as we reached my doorstep quicker than I wanted.
"Well, not all humans are as xenophobic as you think." I said winking at her as I stepped onto my patio. She blushed and coughed lightly into her hand.
"Why, yes of course not."
"Plus, something like this isn't too many steps off from my usual crazy." She looked at me oddly.
"What do you mean?"
"Let's just say I've had my fair share of abnormalities in the past couple of months. You'd be surprised." I told her with a smirk, causing her teal blush to deepen. She cocked her brow at me and scoffed.
"I highly doubt anything abnormal to a human could possibly surprise me." she paused a smug look on her face before her smile dropped and was replaced with a slightly apologetic one. "No offense, Demi. I just- it's improbable." she finished. Her eyes dropping down to her ballet flats.
"We'll see." I smiled challengingly before taking a deep breath. "Well, Pearl," I paused waiting until her pale blue eyes met mine. "I just wanted to say thanks for walking me all the way home. Without you, I would still be wondering around aimlessly trying to find my way."
"Oh, o-of course. It was no problem." she told me with a small smile as she began to turn away slightly, ready to be on her way.
"Goodnight Demi," she paused almost unsure if she wanted to continue. She clasped her hands nervously behind her back as she simply smiled.
"Goodnight, Pearl." I said softly, tilting my head to the side when I noticed her blush again. She sure does blush a lot...
"I hope we can become good friends in the future." She seemed surprised by this statement, and the blush on her cheeks didn't fade.
"As do I."
I watched her leave before discarding by now well-forgotten drink in the trash. Living in Beach City was sure going to be interesting.
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