Chapter 2 : Don't Do Dares
Well I promised you a shorter chapter so here it is and I'm sorry for what I've done, I really am.
'It's been a two weeks since I awoke in the Gems home and I've learnt quite a bit about them. Amethyst seems to be the childlike one of the three, I often see her and Steven playing pranks and messing up stuff together, I find it funny to watch but it seems dangerous at times. Garnet's the leader of the group and according to Steven she has the ability to see into the near future, which is pretty awesome by the way and may be the reason she knew I lost my memory that quickly. Then there's the spear freak who by the way points that bloody spear at me every time I get close to her, she just keeps her distance from me which I'm really, Really glad about I'd rather not have another close shave, or beheading as it were.'
'I spend most of my days working at Greg's car wash whenever he has something to do, other than that I spend time with Steven and Connie, when ever she's visiting, we have fun but really I'm just keeping an eye on them for safety's sake and all. There a great pair of kids smart, funny and full of glee its always nice to see them smile especially when there together. Anyway I better go get ready for work Greg's going to stock up on supplies today and he needs me to watch the car wash while he does it so I'll see ya later journal"
I stand up from my desk located at the end of my bed which is just across the landing from Steven's bed. I pushed the chair under the desk and jumped down from the balcony to the floor "Morning guys" I say waving to Garnet, Amethyst and Steven in the kitchen who in turn waved back at me. I continue on as the spear freak walks out of her room behind the magical gem door "morning" I say forcing a smile but she takes no notice of me and carries on walking towards the others.
'Man I really don't like her'
I decide to disregard her rudeness and continue to my destination the bathroom I walk up to it and knock twice "hey Peri its morning, I need to get ready for work can you let me in" I ask waiting for a reply when the door creaks slowly open to reveal a small girl with lime green triangular hair and a very light green skin tone poke her head out from the other side "why do you need to enter?" she asked with a glare to which I just sighed
"Peridot we've been over this time and time again I need to shower, wash my face and brush my teeth otherwise I'll start to stink and no body, Human or Gem wants that" I said with a grin knowing I'd won the battle for the bathroom... Hmm I guess I'm quite conniving huh, that'll come in handy quite a bit. Peridot grumbled under her breath then looked towards me "fine but you only get ten clock cycles" she said exiting the room in a huff
I watch as she sits beside the door frame "that's all I need, thanks Peri" I say with a smile as I finally enter the bathroom. A moment later I open the door and turn to the green gem holding her legs "oh and it's minutes, not clock cycles but good try" I say with a grin as I close the door on her anger filled face.
After my ten clock cycles, man that's funny, were up I exited the bathroom and gave a sigh of relief "there you go Peri, same time tomorrow" I say with a smile "unfortunately that is likely to happen" she said with a hint of a smile under the glare of annoyance "well until then, see ya" I say with a wave as I headed towards the kitchen.
The only person in the kitchen was Steven, I guess the gems left for some place already, who was still eating his breakfast which actually surprised me "how are you still eating Stevie, your normally done by now" I said with a surprised smile as he looked up from his plate with a groan "my stomachs still full from last nights dare" he said pushing the plate of food aside
"Ah the 20 cookie cat dare Amethyst gave you" I say as I grab a bowl, a spoon, a carton of milk and a box of Cheerios. I then sit down opposite Steven and look over at the floor to see multiple wrappers of cookie cat ice cream "You actually finished them all, no wonder you can't finish breakfast" I say with a surprised yet sincere look at the groaning boy
It doesn't seem that he can even muster the strength to speak so I sigh and smile as I pick up the now half asleep boy and take him back to bed "get some rest little buddy I'll be back later" I say as I exit the house and finally head for the 'It's a Wash' car wash.
It wasn't a bad days work, it was actually quite enjoyable considering it only consists of taking money and starting the machines up every time a car comes in, it's really not hard and I get to listen to music most of the time so I enjoy it a lot since Greg has like thirty different CD's in his van each with some amazing tracks.
As I lock up the car wash and head back to the temple I can still here some of Greg's songs in my head
'I know I'm not that tall'
'I know I'm not that smart'
'But let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'I know I'm not that rich'
'I'm trying ta get start'
'So let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'And if we look out of place'
'Well baby that's ookay'
'I'll drive us into outer space'
'Where we can't here what people say'
'I know I don't have a plan'
'I'm working on that part'
'At least I've got a van'
'So let me drive my van into your heeart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Let me drive my van into your heaaart'
'Man that songs gonna be stuck in my head for a long time... But I don't care it's awesome' I approach the beach to see the Gems, Steven and Connie with their weapons out and facing a giant... Worm? 'Why the hell is there a giant crystal worm, here of all places?'
I stay where I am not wanting to distract them from their enemy and I watch on in amazement at they fight. Garnet's gauntlets protect herself and others with packing a huge punch knocking the worm into the ocean. Amethyst's whip makes her attacks flexible and fast allowing her to strike and trap the worm in its thorny tangled grip which allowed the staff freak to strike the worm quickly and easily even Connie joined in her strikes as Steven protected her from any attack the worm shot at her, even though he still looked a little queazy from the cookie cat dare. By the way the worm is shooting acidic spit at them... That's just gross. Peridot didn't like fighting mainly since she hadn't fixed her limb enhancers yet, there was quite a bit of water damage.
They continued their fight until the worm puffed out of existence leaving half of a small gemstone behind and making them all collapse in exhaustion. I decided now was the time to walk over to them and see how they were "hey guys nice..." but then I noticed something, there was only half a gem from that worm meaning there must be another worm somewhere close by!
My fear was confirmed just a moment later when another worm burst from the sand and charged straight for the now lying Steven who couldn't move thanks to his stomachache. Within milliseconds by body reacted and without me even realising I had ran for Steven, grabbed him and rolled just out of the way of the worms attack.
My mind couldn't comprehend what I had just done, I had saved Steven from a giant crystal worm when he was over a mile away from me. The others didn't even realise what I'd done they just rushed over so see if we were safe each reacting differently.
The spear freak was in hysterics, crying as she held Steven close to her heart. Garnet seemed calm but even I could tell she was tearing up under her visor. Amethyst was crying but was jumping for joy that he was safe and Connie had just broken down in tears when she saw he was safe she had ran to him, pushed spear freak out of the way 'now that was funny' and held him in her arms never wanting to let go.
I took one look at them all and knew I had to protect them, they had taken me in a complete stranger and other than the spear freak and probably Peri they had accepted me completely, I had to do whatever I could for them no matter the cost. I stood up and walked away from them.
I stoped for a moment, turned back to them and smiled, I turned once again and ran making sure to stomp my feet on the ground as hard as I could and because of the vibrations the worm jumped out of the sand and began to chase me.
I tried my hardest to evade the slippery blighter for as long as I could but I knew eventually he'd catch up, and sure enough he did. I had become cornered between the mountain side and the worm. With nowhere to run I faced my attacker head on, his whirlwind of teeth ready to cut me a knew one, I did not run even though I knew what was about to happen. I only wish I could of done more for them, for my new family.
'Well I guess there are worse ways to go... Oh who am I kidding I'm about to get eaten by a giant bloody worm for Gods sake, who in Hell Would Want This Ugly Bugger To Be The Last Thing They See.'
Yeah... I'm a bit of an evil bugger. I didn't want to leave a cliffhanger but I had to otherwise this would be as long as the first chapter and two huge ones in a row is just too bloody much.
Anyway for all of you who have followed my story already I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you continue to enjoy my fanfic.
Thanks for reading and I'll see ya next chapter.
