My name is Rose Quartz. And I am a Gem.

What is a Gem? Well, it's a long story... but to put it simply, we're just that. Gems. Only with a special energy that allows us to have physical bodies.

But anyway, I am a Gem who serves Yellow Diamond, another Gem who took over our home planet and began training gems into a warmongering race. I however, did not agree with Yellow Diamond's authority over the planet... but I know what happens to Gems to speak out against her.

And trust me, you don't want to know.

I would much rather live a life of peace, where everyone is an equal. And to Yellow Diamond, all Gems are equal... some are just more equal than others...

One day, while I was on patrol, I made a discovery that was so remarkable to me. A single ruby and sapphire gemstone, just laying next to each other. I analyzed both thoroughly, and sure enough, they were both Gems. I wondered how long they had been out of commission, and what the two of them were doing right next to each other?

But as I returned to share the news, I had just walked in to see a fellow Gem, Peridot, informing Yellow Diamond about an alien named "Brainiac".

"This Brainiac life form is extremely powerful, and it's coming to our planet to collect all the knowledge it can!" Peridot exclaimed.

"I see..." Yellow Diamond said.

She then noticed me in the room. "Um, am I interrupting something, your highness?" I asked.

"Not at all. In fact, your timing is perfect, General Quartz." she said to me. "I want you to have every Gem on the battlefield as this 'Brainiac' being arrives. And tell them to use any means necessary to defeat him."

"Even fusion?" I asked... to which I was only responded with a sneer from her. "My mistake, I apologize..."

And so, our war against the Brainiac was nigh. We've used all of our resources, but the ship and technology of this new foe was just so advanced. It seemed like nothing we did effected it. Many Gems were shattered in the battle... including my closest friend Pearl... and soon, the Brainiac's ship began drilling into the core of the planet to achieve "the data of the planet", as if it were a computer. With no other options, I had to relay the news to Yellow Diamond.

"Nothing we do seems to be able to stop it." I explained. "It's so bent on destroying this planet."

"Hmm..."

"What should we do?"

After a pause, Yellow Diamond answered me. "The only thing we can do now." she said. "I will inform all remaining Gems on this planet to prepare for relocation."

Relocation? I shuddered at the thought of Yellow Diamond's regime taking over another unsuspecting planet... but thankfully, I was not going to be around to witness it... for I was going to stay and die with my home, like any warrior with honor would. "As you wish, your highness."

And later, as the planet began crumbling to pieces, I was getting ready to cast out the ruby and sapphire I discovered into space, hoping that they would become true Gems, and hopefully find a home where they can have peace. My final decision was to leave behind a message for the two of them.

My name is Rose Quartz. I found you both deactivated on our home world... and... if you are watching this, then by now the planet is destroyed. I want you both to know that you aren't the last Gems in existence, for there are others that have left... but I wanted you two to be free of their control. To think for yourselves. To be yourselves. And with this, you have the power to be something extraordinary. I hope you're both safe...

And with that, I cast the two Gems out into space as I stayed behind. Though my home was dying, all I was hoping for was that the two of them found a good planet where they can call home...