"The message will be delivered promptly, my Diamond."
"I trust so. Begone then."
Aventurine saluted before leaving Yellow Diamond's court. Once she was certain she was alone, she recited the message under her breath. Then, "Aventurine, Facet 7G3X, Cut 2XJ." Then she continued walking.
"Aventurines do not use warp pads." She mumbled. "Aventurines only speak to other gems in person. Aventurines address every Diamond as their Diamond. Aventurines do not accept assistance. A shattered Aventurine is one who failed her mission. When carrying a message, an Aventurine may not speak to any other gem until the message has been delivered." Aventurine continued reciting the rules she was required to follow as she approached her ship. "Aventurines must be ready to carry a message at any time. Aventurines are forbidden to fuse." Each one was a careful reminder that one small step out of line could have her shattered.
She stepped into her ship. "A message for Pink Diamond, from Yellow Diamond, delivered via Aventurine, Facet 7G3X, Cut 2XJ." She exhaled as her hands touched the ship's controls. Then she smiled. "Hello, ship! I can't speak to another gem until I reach Pink Diamond, so I guess I'm stuck talking to you if I want to talk."
Of course, the ship only responded with a quiet hum as it rose off the ground.
"We are going to Earth again. A message for Pink Diamond, from Yellow Diamond, delivered via Aventurine, Facet 7G3X, Cut 2XJ, concerning the rebellion."
Once again, the ship merely hummed as it began to fly forward.
Aventurine's face fell. "I suppose I shouldn't even be talking to you, but I suppose that if no one can hear me, no one can shatter me."
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Pink Pearl watched Aventurine walk up silently. Pink Diamond stood next to the Pearl, her face grim. "You may speak, Aventurine."
"Yes, my Diamond." Aventurine saluted. "A message for Pink Diamond, from Yellow Diamond, delivered via Aventurine, facet 7G3X, Cut 2XJ, concerning the rebellion."
"Go on."
Aventurine inhaled and swallowed her fear. Aventurines had been shattered before for delivering messages the receiver did not like. And this time, the receiver was a Diamond, and the message was brutal.
"Hello?" Pink Diamond prodded Aventurine to speak.
"You must get your colony under control. Show this little rebellion your power as a Diamond, and squash them under your heel." Aventurine managed to hide the stutter she knew she had. "This Rose Quartz must be shattered the first chance you get, and these so-called Crystal Gems be destroyed along with her."
"That's enough." Pink Diamond interrupted. "It's no doubt she feels so lightly about this since she sent an Aventurine."
Aventurine flinched at the snide comment. "I apologize, my Diamond."
"No need." Then, it was almost like an idea flickered across her face. "Aventurine, I have a message for you to deliver."
"Yes, my Diamond?"
"To Rose Quartz, leader of the rebellion."
Aventurine felt her heart stop. "Y-yes, my Diamond?"
"Tell her that this is her last chance to return to me. If she decides to come back, I will let her and her 'Crystal Gems' live. Otherwise, they will all be shattered."
Aventurine flinched.
"That is all. I assume you can make the journey without a problem?"
"Yes, my Diamond."
"Can you make it without a bodyguard?"
That's the better question. "My Diamond, if I am shattered by going alone then it is a failed mission, not a mistake in going alone. I do not need a bodyguard."
Pink Diamond smiled confidently. "Then go."