Lapis didn't have a clue of what was about to happen to her. She didn't know that the next few weeks would change her life forever.
Maybe none of this would have happened if she never flew back to Homeworld. But she did. And so everything took its course. Lapis had had no clue why she was imprisoned by Yellow Diamond right after her arrival. Everyone told her that she was a traitor. Afterwards, nobody spoke to her, and nobody cared about her.
Then, after she spent a few days in prison, the blue gem was brought to Yellow Diamond's place again. The first thing she saw when she entered the room was another gem who was standing with her back to her and talking to Yellow Diamond.
Someone informed the Diamond about Lapis' arrival and the ruler of Homeworld's armies stood up.
"Peridot, you were asking for an informant to guide you to earth. This will be your informant."
The other gem, named Peridot, turned around and glared at Lapis.
"THIS is supposed to be my informant?", she yelled. "Who is that?"
Yellow Diamond glared down at the smaller gem.
"Her name is Lapis Lazuli, and she has been stuck on earth for thousands of years. Nobody else would know the way to earth as well as her."
The Diamond frowned.
"But I recommend you not to trust her. We are quite sure she's a traitor who probably worked together with some gems from the rebel group Rose Quarz founded." Peridot looked annoyed.
"So, you are sending me a TRAITOR to guide me?"
"Yes Peridot. Do you have a problem with that?"
"No Yellow Diamond." Peridot looked up to her leader again. "And what about an escort to eliminate any leftover rebels?"
The Diamond gave a signal to one of her guards and she disappeared only to come back with a new gem. A gem Lapis would rather not face in a fight.
"This is Jasper. She is a war veteran and has many years of experience with eliminating the enemy. She is going to be your escort."
Jasper and Peridot were introduced to each other. Nobody paid attention to Lapis, standing in the corner, being held by the guard who brought her here until the Diamond told them to go. Peridot walked up to Lapis and looked at her patronizingly.
"What a pathetic little creature. You're supposed to be happy that Yellow Diamond left you alive. If I was her I'd crushed your little useless gem into millions of pieces right after you arrived here."
Lapis flinched at these words only to be grabbed by the more powerful gem.
"You are not going anywhere." Peridot growled. Their faces were only a few centimetres away from each other.
"You are my prisoner now, Lapis Lazuli. And I am never letting you escape."