It was another quiet and average day in Beach City, at least for the Human residents that usually went about their days having little to nothing to worry about. But it was much different for The Crystal Gems. Steven was sitting on the couch, waiting for a familiar fusion to return from a mission she decided to take on by herself. Steven was reading a novel when he suddenly heard the warp pad activate. He got up and was ecstatic, but he took a breath in beforehand. The Human-Gem hybrid walked around the corner to see Garnet with a bubble in her hands, a corrupted gem within it. She rubbed the top of said bubble as it disappeared out of thin air. Garnet seen Steven walking up to her, she squatted down and was soon at eye level with the young Quartz. Steven cleared his throat as he spoke up, not wanting to be overly excited and freak out the fusion. "Um, G-garnet?" Steven said, barely containing his excitement. "Yes, Steven?" Garnet said in her smooth British accent. The young Quartz boy spoke up once more. "Can you-" "Come to the movies with you?" Steven was surprised by this. "Let me guess, future vision?" Steven said with a smirk. "Yup, and I would love to go with you." Garnet said with a smile.

Steven smiled and hugged the fusion, Garnet did the same, as well as rubbing Steven on the head, feeling his curly hair. Garnet realized something. "Steven, when are we departi-" As Garnet said it, the door behind the two opened up with a purple glow. Amethyst walked out, yawning with even more messy hair than usual. "Heyyy, Steve-O! Ready to go?" The door opened again with a cerulean light as Pearl walked out, wearing a small hat with a few flowers adorned in it. Amethyst snickered, "Calm down, P. We're just going to the movies." Pearl looked at the purple gem with a unamused look. "I know that, Amethyst. But that doesn't mean I can't dress formally for the occasion." There was a knock at the front door. "I got it!" Steven said as he ran to the door, he opened it to see Connie and Greg. Connie quickly hugged her best friend. Greg spoke up. "Hey, Schtuball, ready?" Steven nodded as Pearl, Amethyst and Garnet were behind him. "Alright, we're going to the theatre to watch DogCopter 4!" Everyone never really understood why Steven had an obsession with a robotic canine, especially at 14 years old. But they all went with it. "Ok, everyone. I invited Garnet as well, so we can all have a good time."

As soon as Steven said this, everyone gritted their teeth at the mention of the fusion. Steven seen this and lost his smile. "What's wrong? Did I forget something?" Greg kneeled down to be at eye level with his Son. "Of course not, it's just that… previous movies we've seen with Garnet were usually- Spoiled! No offense, G." Amethyst said as she cut off Greg…

(Beach City Theatre, 1984)

Greg's eyes were glued to the screen as Garnet sat motionless beside him, watching the film through her visor. The scene was Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's lightsaber duel on screen as the theatre was filled to the brim with others also watching. Garnet opened her mouth. "Vader kills the emperor and turns into a force ghost." The people around Garnet groaned and soon started to leave, complaining. Greg turned to look at the gem, his expression saying "Why!?"

(1990)

Amethyst and Pearl were watching a DeLorean on train tracks in 1885, almost at 88 MPH. Doc Brown trying to reach for his love Clara. Marty McFly held his hoverboard out of the side of the DeLorean. "Doc I'm gonna pass you the hoverboard!" Doc quickly nodded as Marty held out the levitating device. He soon let go as the board slid on Doc's feet. Marty cheered as the scientist caught Clara and they both hovered away from the train. Garnet's visor shined as she spoke once again. "Marty gets home and Doc Brown makes a time traveling train." The small Amethyst and Pearl groaned with rest of the people within.

(2015)

Connie was on the edge of her seat as Han Solo slowly walked to Kylo Ren, holding his Son's lightsaber as well. Kylo was almost tearing up. "I need your help with something, can you do it?" Han answered. "Anything." Garnet once again talked. "He stabs his father." The whole theatre soon started complaining as Connie's excitement was diminished. It didn't help the mood as she soon seen what Garnet had just said happen on screen.

(Present)

"Oh, that's why." Steven said as the group muttered yes and other things. Greg rubbed the back of his neck. "I'm also sure that they have a sign saying 'No Garnets' too." Steven's mood dampened, then he seen Garnet walking away from the group. He stopped her and cleared his throat. "You can still come, Garnet. Just don't spoil it, please?" Garnet thought for a second before breathing in. "Ok, I promise." Steven smiled as Greg opened the front door. "The movie's gonna start in 30 minutes, we gotta get good seats while we have the chance." The group agreed and began walking out. They soon got In the van with Pearl sitting up front next to Greg. Amethyst and Connie in the backseats. The flat back had Steven sitting in Garnet's lap, they voted for Steven to sit up front with his father but the Quartz child insisted. Greg put the van in drive as it drove down the beach, the Temple getting smaller each second. The van turned the corner and it went out of sight. Steven spoke to the fusion in excitement. "I'm so glad you're able to join us, Garnet."

"What do you mean she can't join!?" Steven said in panic as the ticket lady flinched at his shouting. Amethyst put an arm around Steven as he began to calm down. "I'm sorry, Sir. But due to several… complaints in the past about spoiling several films. She's not allowed in. It's not my decision, it's the town's." Steven sighed as Garnet had her hand on his back. "It's ok, Steven. At least we tried." Garnet turned away to walk back into the van, then she stopped before talking to herself. "You deserve to go, you deserve time off." "No! If I go into the theatre then you're coming." "Ruby, I know this is a tough decision, but I want you to enjoy yourself. I'll be fine, trust me." Garnet squeezed the door handle, leaving a small imprint of her grip on it. "O-ok…" Garnet said as she entered the back of the van. A bright light appeared briefly before Ruby stepped out, she waved goodbye to Sapphire who was sitting in the van. She quickly ran to Steven and tapped his shoulder. He turned around and his eyes shot open. "Ruby!?" Everyone else wasn't shocked, but certainly surprised. "S-sapphy said she wants me to enjoy the movie. S-she'll be fine back at the Temple. Greg! Drive her home!" Greg heard the stress in her voice as he nodded. He told the group to wait for him as he almost ran to the van and soon got in the driver seat, he looked over and his heart skipped a beat. Sapphire was in the passenger seat, Greg didn't see anyone in the seat while walking to his side. "Hello, Greg. It's been a while." Sapphire said with her smooth and delicate voice. "I'm not criticizing, but you don't have to be separated from Ruby if you don't want to. I know how important your bond is. And yes, it has." Sapphire replied a few seconds later. "We talked it over and I'm sure of it. I would like you to drive me back to the Temple, please and thank you." Sapphire said while looking straight ahead. "You got it." Greg said he inserted the keys as the car started up, headlights shining as he began to pull out. Sapphire looked to the window and seen Ruby eyeing her up, the red gem looking like a lost puppy. Both slowly waved as the van soon went down the road to the beach.

The van pulled up in front of the Temple, the fusion statue stood tall above everything else. "Thank you, Greg. Have a nice time." Sapphire stepped out and closed the door. She walked up the stairs. But due to her dress, it looked as if she was floating. She turned around and seen the van turn around and drive away from the house. Sapphire turned back to the door, she opened it and walked in, she slowly closed the door behind her. She looked in front of her at the empty house. She realized that for the first time, she had complete privacy to herself. Not as Garnet, but as a single unfused gem. She soon got a question in her head.

What was there to do?