I actually got this idea about a year or so ago but didn't really have a good reason for them to visit Homeworld - well, now with Lars being stuck there, that became a reason for them to go and I've been slowly plugging away at this story. The first couple of chapters are short and then I'll get into longer ones.
I have not added relationship tags because there are elements of surprise with some of these relationships.
I must also mention I normally don't post until a fanfic is done, but I'll try something new here and post as I write. My main reasoning for this is I may go back and change something but I think I have this fic pretty well planned out. We'll see if this keeps me motivated to finish - as always, expressed interest will keep me writing so comments are appreciated.
This fic is NOT related to any smutty short stories I may have posted, however, it does take my story "Peridot" into account - when it comes to it, I will very briefly sum up Peridot's backstory, but if you'd like the whole thing that fic is available.
Steven Universe is the property of Rebecca Sugar and Cartoon Network that I am borrowing for this fan project.
Sapphire
In a moment, those doors will open and I want you all to remember what I'm about to tell you.
You, find your friends.
You, find your family.
You, run as fast as your legs will carry you and be clever.
You, don't fight – it will only hurt worse.
You, it will all be okay.
And Ruby…I love you.
Those words kept repeating in her head in a voice she did not recognize. She had put a hand she didn't remember she had to her chest. Half of her had reflected confusion and fear; the other half felt acceptance and sorrow, but such was fate…
It may have been a dream since she had been sleeping, which was odd because Sapphire never slept. Though according to any timepiece she might see, it was nighttime, gems didn't need sleep. She had woken up in comfortable quarters in Blue Diamond's domain on Homeworld feeling a bit confused. She was home and in a safe place. Why had she felt fear in her dream or vision?
"Your Clarity, it is an honor to see you here today," a high, proper said.
Sapphire knew without turning around that it was Aquamarine, but she couldn't tear herself away from the window. Whose voice was it she heard in her head? It had the same proper tone as Aquamarine's, but was deeper and not as snooty. "The stars are so pretty from here."
The smaller gem joined her at the window. "I suppose so."
"Where is your body guard?"
"They came and took Topaz. Something about breeding her."
Sapphire's mind still felt fuzzy but she remembered back when they used to breed gems…they had stopped to focus solely on growing them in the ground. "Breed her?"
"Yes, Yellow Diamond started the program back up again a few years ago. Topaz was one of the first to volunteer."
"So…are they making Sapphires this way?"
Aquamarine laughed. "Of course not, Your Clarity. Yellow Diamond is only interested in military gems, so she's breeding quartzes, topazes…possibly rubies…you know, gems suited for an army."
"Rubies…" Sapphire repeated thoughtfully.
Ruby, I love you…