Lars ran out of the temple to look at the rising sun. He wore a large smile on his face. Today was the day that he could finally leave the temple to see the world around him.
Lars had grown quite a bit in the last few years. He wore his hair in the style of a mohawk and usually wore a simple t-shirt with jeans.
Lars was about to start off on his little journey when he was stopped by a thin, white hand.
"Woah, there," Pearl said. "Where do think you're going?"
"Pearl," Lars said as he struggled in her grip. "Let go."
Pearl did as he asked but still blocked his path. "I know you're excited to go out there, but you have to remember to be careful…" As Pearl continued to talk Lars got distracted by a butterfly.
"Lars," Pearl said placing her hand on Lars' shoulder. "Are you listening? Remember you get…"
"Hurt or stepped on or even get lost," Lars finished for her. "I know. And if I see any strangers, don't talk to them. Come straight home."
"What am I missing out here?" Rose asked leaving the temple and walking towards the two.
"I was just reminding Lars of precautions before letting him leave," Pearl said.
"Thank-you, Pearl," Rose said. "But Lars you must stay away from Mask Island."
"Why?" Lars asked.
"We've been hearing rumors about Homeworld gems being there," Pearl said. "You don't want to be anywhere near them."
"Pearl's right, Lars," Rose said. "You can never turn your back on them."
"Really?" Lars asked. "How come?"
"Nevermind that," Rose said. "You can go now."
"Alright," Lars said as he excitedly started to rush off.
"And remember to stay on the path I marked for you," Rose called after him.
At that moment, Garnet came out of the temple chuckling. "Rose," she said placing her hand on Rose's shoulder. "Who does he remind you of?"
"What?" Rose asked. "Who?"
"He's just like you when you were discovering this planet," Garnet said.
"Exactly," Rose said. "Don't you remember all the trouble we got into?"
"You don't need to worry," Garnet said. "He'll be fine." With that said, Garnet and Pearl headed back into the temple.
Rose knew that if Garnet wasn't worried she shouldn't be either, but she could shake her nervous feeling. She walked over to her communication device and put in a call for good measure.