NOTE:
This will all be through Yellow Diamond's POV. This is also kind of AUish, since Pink Diamond is alive and White Diamond is present. I've been meaning to write this out for a while. I've always wanted to write a sort of harem fic with the diamonds. And also, Steven, Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and the other gems will not be present. This will all take place on Homeworld, and is obviously not going to go by the canon. Even so, I hope you enjoy the first chapter and the chapters that will follow.
~MelodicSunshine
This was the worst feeling my body could endure. How could I be so ignorant?
I felt a dull ache in my chest as my vision began to get blurry. I didn't recall lying down, but there I was. Lying on the ground, I could only let out a shocked yell. Quartz soldiers ran over to me, practically tripping over themselves just to come to my aid. Idiots, the lot of them. I was in no sort of mood for shenanigans from guards who couldn't even stand up on their own two feet.
They had managed to scramble over to where I was, trying to lift me back up to stand. Realizing I had the capability to do so, I quickly stood back up. A sudden pang of pain was added onto my chest, and I clutched at my gem. But something felt different. Instead of its smooth surface, I felt something that was obviously the cause of my pain. I felt a crack, a deep one at that.
I looked down at the soldiers that were crowded at my feet. I demanded to know what happened.
"How did this," I gestured to my damaged gem. "happen?"
Everyone stayed silent until one of them spoke up. A small Amethyst made the diamond symbol and spoke loud enough for me to hear.
"M-my Diamond. Do you not remember? There was an assassination attempt. Someone damaged your gem."
Before I had time to muster up my disappointment and anger, my halfwit of a Pearl rushed over to me.
"My Diamond!" the yellow twit managed to spit out. "Are you okay? The attacker left. She must have thought you were..." She gulped. "How are you feeling?"
"After almost being shattered by an anonymous attacker I feel better than ever!" I said sarcastically, adding a facsimile of a smile to seal the deal. "What do you think, you yellow idiot? Do I look alright? Look at my gem! Get me to safety before someone else tries to attack me!"
She nodded, and guided me over to my palanquin. I could see the beads of sweat rolling down her face, and I was fifty times her size! Still having a hand over my gem, protecting it from any other harm, I managed to squeeze myself into my palanquin, and we headed towards the citadel where I could rest.
On the way there, I could not help but think about what I had just been told. Who in there right mind would shatter a diamond, goodness, who would even attempt to shatter one? And if any diamond, why me? I was the most feared, and I wear my intimidative abilities with honor and pride.
I spoke to my Pearl, who was sat right in front of me.
"Tell of what happened before my gem was injured." I commanded.
"Well, m-my diamond. I was writing down the list of duties there was to do today, and I--"
"So you were not alert at all? Were you the only one accompanying me?"
"Well, yes, but--"
"And you decided to let your guard down?"
"I mean, I didn't mean to, I just--"
"Just," I covered my face with my hand. "Continue."
"So, this unidentifiable gem came in, they were wearing some sort of garment to cover their entire body. I only noticed they attacked you when I saw them lunge up." She continued.
"That's enough. I don't want to get angered. Then I'll never get any rest." I laid my head back.
I wondered for a moment, what would the other Diamonds think? I am certain Blue would be hysterical, and would cry and ask over and over again if I was alright. Pink would probably send more guards to keep an eye on me. And with White Diamond rarely having contact with anyone, I don't know how she would react. But I did know I had a lot to handle once I made it to the citadel.
Once there, I was escorted into the building, where I was met with Blue Diamond. She greeted me with a smile, but then looked down at my gem.
"Yellow... what happened?" She walked closer to me. "Are you okay?" She asked with concern. I stepped back, not really wanting her close to me. At least not when I felt inferior. But then when she tried to feel my gem, I pushed her away.
"I'm fine." I said coldly. She seemed upset, but understood. Then, Pink Diamond came out. She, too, noticed my wound, but instead asked if I needed any help. I said no and said that I would explain everything once every Diamond was here.
"Get White Diamond." I told my Pearl before she clambered upstairs to get her. It was amusing to see such a small being climb over huge steps.
She came back soon after, and White followed behind. She groggily walked over to me. If she had acknowledged my gem, she hadn't mentioned it. She simply stared at me and crossed her arms.
"Now that everyone is here, please tell us what happened." Blue said.
"Yes, I want to know if it is serious or not." Pink added.
"What are you all talking about?" White said confusedly.
"Listen, everyone. I have some important news to share. There was an assassination attempt, and my gem was fractured. I am fine nonetheless, but I needed to tell you this for further notice.
Blue gasped and covered her mouth, while Pink nodded in understanding. White raised her eyebrows, showing some sort of surprise. But, yet again, the fool of a Pearl interrupted me.
"May I suggest something, my Diamond?"
"Ugh. Proceed, but no idiotic ideas. I don't want to have to punish you, do I?" I said. I really hated ideas that could do no good for anyone.
"No, of course not. I have a wonderful idea. Since you are injured, you should stay inside the citadel until you are fully healed and this whole assassination dispute dies down." Pearl said between stutters.
I thought about this for a second, and for once, I thought it was a good idea. I didn't need any more threats, and I didn't want to have to deal with anyone asking me questions about the incident.
"Alright. I agree, but how will I fix this?" I gestured once more towards my gem.
"I can assign soldiers to take care of--"
"Nope. I don't need those bumbling fools doing my dirty work for me. And they are only going to make this worse." I stated.
"Then, how about we take care of you?" Blue suggested, eyeing the other Diamonds. "Until that heals, we can take care of things for you. After all, who more can you trust than other Diamonds."
The others seemed to nod in agreement, and so did I. I was surprised that anything other than pessimism slowed out of her mouth.
"That sounds fine. Then we shall do that. I am going to my chambers. Please come to me for any questions. Pearl, alert everyone of my condition."
"Of course, my Diamond.
I quietly went up to my chambers and sat down at my study. I had made sure to close the door behind me. I rested my head in my hands, and breathed out a sigh. It would take a long time for my gem to heal. And I knew that from today...
This was going to be a long recovery.