I do not own Steven Universe, all rights go to Rebecca Sugar and the respected creators of the series. The transcript of the episode "Rose's Scabbard" was used.

"Pearl! Pearl, you have to tell me what's wrong" Steven exclaimed to the Crystal Gem before him as he scrambled up the side of the floating cliff. The half-gem lunged onto the suspended earthy surface and approached Pearl. Her back was facing Steven, she grasped onto the scabbard that once belonged to Rose Quartz as if it was the only thing holding her together, and in Steven's eyes, it probably was given her reaction some moments ago. Pearl sighed, not turning to face the one boy that remained of Rose Quartz.

"Sometimes, you even sound like her," Pearl spoke, her sky blue eyes transfixed on the starry dome above her. "Do you remember this place? Do you have any of her memories? We were right here, over 5,000 years ago" she continued in a quiet voice. Using her gem, Pearl created and projected a hologram of Rose Quartz for Steven to see.

"Pearl…" Pearl imitated Rose's voice as the holograph moved its plump pink lips in sync.

"Yes?" Pearl responded to the projection looking up at it with curious eyes, as she relived the moment.

"I'm going to stay and fight for this planet. You don't have to do this with me" Holo-Rose continued, looking down at Pearl with a sad expression.

"But I want to!" Pearl exclaimed urgently. Holo-Rose sighed.

"I know you do. Please, please understand that if we lose, we'll be shattered, and if we win, we can never go home" Holo-Rose explained, a note of urgency in her tone.

"But why would I ever want to go home, if you're here?" Pearl asked in a small voice, her big bright eyes filled with question. Holo-Rose chuckled and holds out her hand for Pearl to take.

"My Pearl" Holo-Rose replied adoringly, a small smile playing on her lips.

"You're wonderful" Pearl replies, adoration coloring her tone. She grasps the projection of Rose's hand, but it soon disappears, leaving the Crystal Gem in harsh reality once more.

"Everything I did, I did for her. Now she's gone, but I'm still here. Sometimes, I wonder if she can see me through your eyes" Pearl once again addresses Steven, still not looking at him. She sighed sadly. "What must she think of me now?" She asked more to herself than anyone. A brief silence follows, both gems pondering over the thoughts of one particular gem who they both have a spot deep in their hearts for.

Steven can only imagine how much Pearl felt for Rose Quartz, his mother, his embodiment, and his gem. What if someone he loved became someone else entirely, with no memories of the one who preceded him? Steven approached Pearl, a hand placed gently on her shoulder as he faced her.

"Well…I think you're pretty great" Steven replied to Pearl's question, hugging the feminine presenting figure. Emotion overwhelmed Pearl and she hugged Steven back, sobbing into his chest. The two stay like that for some time before Pearl looks up into Steven's eyes, examining his features. Steven is Rose, physically and spiritually. Steven looks more like his father Greg, with minimal features of Rose. However, he embodies her perfectly. Before she can even comprehend her actions, Pearl lunges towards Steven and presses her lips firmly to his in a passionate kiss, her mind once again somewhere other than the present.

"My Pearl…" Rose's voice echoes in her head as she released her locked lips from Steven.

"Ummm…" Steven replies awkwardly as he backs away from Pearl.

TO BE CONTINUED...