The beach was quiet, it usually was, since it was outside the Crystal Temple, which people seldom visit. You can't blame them, the gems aren't human, and due to human nature they aren't accepted.

Now since the beach is seldom visited, all the amazing items washed up by the ocean remain, until a certain gem digs them up.

Steven was walking around the beach looking for items of interest. He noticed a rather large golden colored item lying in the sand. He picks it up out of curiosity "Hmm." He inspects it "This looks cool, maybe the others will thinks so too!"

Steven rushed inside. "Hey Guys check out what I found!" He shouts holding up the gem. Pearl glanced at Steven "Not now Stev-" She froze. "Steven. Where exactly did you find that?" Steven shrugged "It was just lying around in the sand."

Garnet, who was talking with Pearl when Steven walked in, put a hand on Pearl's shoulder. "We can't be sure, it has been centuries." Pearl snatched the gem out of Stevens hand, she examined it closely.

She sighed "You're right Garnet, it's been so long, the gem has probably been destroyed." She sets the small piece of amber on the counter.

Steven watched this scene confused, he had absolutely no idea what they were talking about or what made Pearl act like that. The gems soon left for a mission, Steven, as always, stayed behind.

He walked into the kitchen to grab a snack and noticed the piece of amber. He picked it up and chuckled "Sorry little guy, looks like they didn't like you as much as I do."

The gem felt warm in his hands, he soon became aware it was getting warmer. He set it down not wanting to test how warm it was going to get. He stared at the gem for what seemed like hours, before walking back to the TV.

Several hours passed, eventually the gems returned. Steven jumped up. "Did you guys get me anything?" He asked excited.

Amethyst smiled "Of course we did." Amethyst tossed him a small leather bag. It was empty, much to Steven's disappointment, he then looked over at the piece of amber.

Smiling, he dropped the amber in the leather bag and tied it up. "We're going to be best friends from now on, my names Steven. What's yours?"

As expected, no response came from the leather bag. "The silent type eh? I'm ok with that." He pocketed the leather bag, then sat on the couch.

Night soon fell, Steven set the bag next to his bed. "Goodnight best friend." He said through a half yawn. He rolled over and quickly drifted off to sleep.

The gems awoke to a loud cry. The rushed out. "STEVEN!" Pearl yelled drawing her weapon. "Its gone!" Cried Steven, tears streaming down his cheeks.

He held up the leather bag, it was empty.