1} Where'd they come from?
The Crystal gems, guardians of Earth, were under siege from some strange creatures that rose from the seas.
Amethyst: Urgh! These things just keep coming! [She said as she threw a clam like creature against a mix between a dolphin and an ape]
The gems had been enjoying two weeks worth of rest and relaxation when Steven had burst in with a spiked octopus on his leg screaming bloody murder. After they saw these creatures many approach, they drew their weapons and leapt into action, leaving Steven behind. Amethyst started whipping left and right, Garnet did what she did best and punched everything in sight, Pearl took a more tactical approach and began herding them back to the sea trying not to burn to much energy. They had been doing this for 15 minutes now.
Pearl: We need to find out where these things are coming from and take them out at the source, or they'll keep coming! [She had began slicing through the monsters after they had pushed her]
The monsters had been getting bigger and stronger as time went on. Their target seemed to be the beach house, as they gladly ignored the town. They also seemed to be coming from one direction, and trying to ignore the gems. Some of the monsters had even sprouted wings.
Steven: Guys! Help! [A giant crab-like creature with wings had Steven by his arms]
Pearl: STEVEN!
Amethyst: Oh no.
Garnet simply grabbed an oyster/lobster hybrid and punched it in the creatures direction. Unfortunately it missed and it began flying towards the ocean, and the other monsters began to retreat back into the ocean. Garnet keeps throwing monsters at the one who grabbed Steven, only to miss. When she did hit it, another monster, a winged squid, grabbed Steven after the first went down, only to be stabbed by a spear thrown by Pearl. Steven fell and was caught by Garnet, rushing back to the beach house. A screech then came from the ocean, and the creatures that were returning to the sea and ignoring the other gems, went back and began attacking them.
Garnet: We need to regroup. Everyone, get to the temple. [Her path was blocked by huge monsters, whom were swatted like flies, but they were great in numbers and began to swarm Garnet, until Pearl threw Amethyst like a javelin and she cleared a path to save Steven.]
Steven: Pearl!
Garnet: We have to go.
Steven: But we can't leave her!
Amethyst: She'll be okay Steven. [She looked back to Pearl swiping at monsters who had formed a circle around her] (I'm sorry Pearl.) Let's get out of here.
Steven: Pearl!
A silent echo sounds amongst the chaos, as the surrounding monsters began sounding off in agonizing pain. As a creature was about to attack Garnet on her left, a giant shuriken sliced through it as did other giant shuriken slice through monsters all around them. Everyone, monster and gem alike, turned to the ocean where the shurikens came from to see a figure coming at them fast. Pearl got away from the group of monsters left standing who were around her.
Pearl: What was that? [Amethyst points to the figure]
From the ocean came a green, four armed man holding two broadswords with long handles, who began slicing and cleaving the monsters that he didn't kill yet. Another screech came and the monsters began throwing themselves at the stranger. He ran straight towards the mob, bringing his hand to his fore head, and a green gem began shining. He let out a swiping motion and a thousand shuriken flew at them, but grew to the giant ones thrown earlier, slicing monsters to the left and right, cutting their numbers in half. The monsters who remained were cut down by the stranger so quickly most of them didn't even realize they'd been cut down until they were already dead.
Pearl: Wha- Is that..?
Amethyst: Who is that?
Garnet: ...
When he left the horde, the stranger swerved around so that his back wouldn't be turned to his enemy. It took them a minute before they realized where their foe popped up. When they returned to battle, more monsters were coming from the ocean. The stranger put his weapons in the sand in order to crack his knuckles and neck, then he picked up his swords, bellowed out a violent war cry, leapt and landed in the middle of the madness. Slicing and dodging, sometimes tricking them into killing their own allies.
Steven: Whoa.. [He was awestruck by the warriors skill, and then saw his arm get slashed] Guys! We gotta help him!
The Gems looked at each other, and then at some monsters coming at them from the sky. Before the Gems had the chance to fight, the monsters were struck down by the stranger who left the mob to kill each other. He landed right in front of Pearl and the group had a better chance to see him and make out his details. He stood at 6' 3", had four arms, six green eyes all around a green object which showed him to be a gem like them, a flat nose and human-like mouth. He had long green spiky hair, his skin was a lighter green. He was wearing a fur vest leaving his chest open, baggy pants, a sash, and boots, all of which were varying shades of green. His hands had four fingers each with claws.
Stranger: Uh.. Hey. So, I thought we got off on the wrong foot earlier. [He was talking directly to Pearl, earning a few shocked looks from the others] If you're interested then maybe we co-
The stranger was smacked and sent flying back when a monster threw a rock at him, knocking him out. Most of them were still looking in confusion, while a few were aware of the situation.
Steven: Ah! Oh no! [Steven looked completely panicked, but the others didn't.]
Garnet: Pearl, look after Steven and our new friend. Amethyst, we need to form Sugilite. He has given us time to collect ourselves, so let's use it wisely and finish this.
Amethyst didn't say anything and simply got into position for the fusion. Pearl simply stayed back with Steven and what they regarded as a stranger. But she had in fact met him before. She'd even fought him before. What she didn't know was why he decided to help, and why at this exact moment. She didn't have time to ask questions however, as she got ready for any monsters that were coming for them. She just had to hold them off until Sugilite came to be.
... Who is this guy? How does he know Pearl? Why did he go to Beach city just to see her? Was he an old boyfriend? An acquaintance? Is he just a stalker? All three? Who?! Stick around friend. :D