Not Their Fault
Chapter 4
Pearl sat awkwardly next to the unconscious kindergarten gem laying on the couch. She would have preferred to have accompanied Rose to the human village instead of babysitting but she does whatever Rose wants her to do. Pearl scrunched her hands into fists and let out an irritated growl. "I am supposed to be your protector Rose! Why did you leave me here to babysit this, this...defective gem!" Pearl gasped and covered her mouth and looked down at Amethyst. She felt relieved to see the purple gem's eyes still closed. Pearl sighed and put a hand on the gem's forehead. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that. It's just...it frustrates me how she won't let me protect her." Pearl suddenly laughed and looked embarrassed. " I don't know why I am even telling you this. It's not like you can hear me or even know what I am talking about. You were all alone in that place." Pearl looked sympathetically at the small gem and smiled. " I have to admit you are kinda cute though." Pearl looked up as Garnet walked into the room and leaned against the door frame. "Welcome back. How did it go?"
Garnet nodded at Pearl and proceeded to walk into the room. "Rose can fill you in on the details. I'll watch over Amethyst now." Pearl briskly stood and walked out of the room throwing a "thank you Garnet" on the way out. Garnet walked over to the couch and sat down next to the sleeping gem's head and slightly smiled. "Yea, you are a cutie pie."
Amethyst felt her mind come back from unconsciousness again. She still felt tired and the pain from her gem was still there. She listened to her surroundings but didn't hear anything. After a small struggle she managed to somewhat open her eyes. All she could see was a black and red blob. Amethyst blinked a couple of times trying to clear her vision as the blob came into focus. It was the gem with the glasses and she was looking down right at her. "Hello Amethyst."
Amethyst just stared up at Garnet with her half open eyes. "How are you feeling?" Amethyst felt uncomfortable under the other gem's gaze. She turned her head slightly to get a better look at her surroundings. She wasn't in the familiar comfort of the Kindergarten and started to feel scared and confused. Her eyes widened at the realization and she rolled herself off the couch and tried to scramble across the floor. She fell halfway across to the other couch in the room and nervously looked behind her. Garnet hadn't moved a muscle but she was still looking in the direction of the purple gem. Amethyst clutched her gem as her physical form glitched for a second and she felt a small, sharp pain. She quickly crawled the rest of the way to the other couch and hid behind it. She curled herself into a ball and started to cry out of fear and confusion.
Garnet remained seated not wanting to frighten the scared gem even more. She slightly flinched when she saw Amethyst fall and her form glitch. Ruby felt sympathy for the purple gem and wanted to comfort her. She knew all too well the pain that stayed with your gem after being cracked and healed. Sapphire remained patient knowing Amethyst needed her space to calm down. "It's ok Amethyst. I know it hurts and I want to help you." Garnet could hear the cries of the smaller gem quieting down and called out to her again. "Your gem was badly damaged and healed. Rest is the only way for it to feel better. I know you are scared and confused but please let me help you." There was something about this small gem that hit a soft spot with Garnet. The normally stoic gem couldn't help but crack a smile as the purple gem peaked her head around the side of the couch. Garnet slowly sat on the floor in front of the couch and crossed her legs in front of her and waited patiently. "Hello again, my name is Garnet.
Amethyst's gem was really starting to hurt again and she was scared. The enclosed space behind the couch was comforting though. It felt like being in her hole back at the Kindergarten. She started to relax a little bit and the tears started to slow down as the other gem began speaking to her. Amethyst didn't reply back but couldn't stop the curiosity that tugged at her. She slowly peaked her head out and saw the other gem smile. Amethyst watched as the tall gem slowly went to the floor and spoke to her again. Amethyst crawled out a little further and stopped. She stared at Garnet and let out a timid "Hi." Garnet perked up at this and smiled at her. Amethyst smiled back and started to walk on all fours towards Garnet. She stopped just short of the sitting gem and looked down. She still felt a little nervous of the situation and leaving the comfort of the confined space behind the couch. She looked up to Garnet and had a flashback of being carried and the feeling of the strong, comforting arms holding her. "Garnet." She smiled really big and closed the small space between them. Garnet reached out and pulled the small gem in for a hug and set her down in her lap. The purple gem let out a yawn and felt her eyes getting heavy again. Her body still felt weak and her gem still hurt but the comforting embrace of her new friend made her feel safe and not alone anymore. She snuggled into the embrace and laid a hand over her gem as her eyes began to close.
Author's notes:
I thought about this all night at work. I'm happy I was able to get it typed up before passing out for work tonight. I know this may be a little out of character for Garnet but I picture her being the same way with young Amethyst as she is with Steven. I really appreciate all the reviews. Thank you.