Keep in mind- the military regiments are based off of the 'Attack on Titan' regiments, which I obviously do not own. Credit to the owners! Ok- continue with the story!

"I don't understand...is...do...you regret our time together, at least...? Please, just tell me- was all of...us even real? You can't just kiss me hard one day and then throw me away the next and then say it means...nothing...!"

"Margo-"

"Don't call me that."

"M-Moonstone, I...our relationship was like a treat. It tastes good while it lasts, and it's the sweetest while softening on your tongue...yeesh, I don't like eating...but anyway...when it goes down your throat, it still leaves you with the good taste, but makes your stomach hurt..."

"I don't like treats."

"Shit, Moonstone, I..."

The Gems had three regiments on their planet, essential for a functioning, sturdy military. Moonstone had always hated the military, of course, but that didn't mean when they graduated from training, she'd be left behind. No, she'd be forced into a role, whether she liked it or not. And often, if you were skilled and beautiful and bright-eyed, they'd let you in on what you were going to be- which is why Pearl, who was 'in' with the commander of the group she was to be in, knew and told Moonstone of her situation.

There was the 'Jasper Sky-Riders,' a group of rough and rowdy gems, often large in stature and or ego. The lot of them would maneuver hulking airships powered by the gems of the corporals or sergeants driving, and blast any astroid or small planet that seemed 'threatening' in any way (but everybody knew they got a kick out of seeing the explosions). Jasper commanded and founded it; it was the newest of the three.

There was the 'Spinel Guard,' a rather small lot of the intelligent or cunning. They guarded the oldest and most powerful gems and kicked around the street-gems, but were respected only because they were the ones who came up with the plans for attack or defense. They were highest in society and were infamous for their hatred of other planets. A pompous little gem with curly, long hair and a weary face watched over it, but refused to call herself a commander of any sorts.

Finally, the most dangerous and unsuccessful of them all, the 'Quartz Patrol.' They were the ones that left home world's rotating radius to search for new gem recruits. Recently, they hadn't been able to find many new gems, and they were mocked heavily by the Spinel Guard, who claimed they should be taken out of the military. Rose Quartz, obviously, commanded this regiment, and she said that if their newest mission wasn't successful with the new recruits, she would accept the fate of the Quartz Patrol and allow the stronger gems to form a new regiment.

The day of graduation was held in a huge, spiraling cavern called 'Emerald's Keep,' where a powerful and old gem named Emerald lived and held ceremonies within. She was tall- taller than Rose Quartz- and her gem was located on her tongue, of all places. Her weapon was a set of huge emerald, shimmering jaws that fastened to her teeth within a second and were told to be sharper than any sword, any blade, any arrow.

So when everybody saw that Emerald was wearing her weapon, they all recoiled and began shuffling back towards the giant warp pad, their faces contorted with discomfort and fear. One gem called out, "What are you planning to do- kill us?" But Emerald only shook her head and grinned with a strange gleeful triumph, enjoying the fear she held over her people.

"No, my gems," she boomed, her voice smooth and firm; she towered above them on a platform, with Jasper, Spinel, and Rose Quartz on each side of her on their own platforms, which slowly lowered, "I'm giving you a taste of power that can come any time you want! Once you get assigned, of course. Pity for those going to Quartz, though." The last part was quieter and more bitter, and a few snickered or harrumphed. Rose was passive.

The ceremony was long and boring, to put it cleanly. Moonstone could of sworn she heard Peridot's squeal as she hopped up on Jasper's platform and wrapped her noodle arms around Jasper's wide waste, only to be tossed to the hard floor of the platform, her eyes wide and hurt. Moonstone winced at the misguided little gem, but ignored her once Pearl stepped up, her chin high and her warm, blue eyes bright and passionate. Her chin trembled with pride as the words, lazy and rough, were spoken: "Pearl- The Quartz Patrol."

Moonstone watched tearily as Ruby and Sapphire were assigned to different regiments- Ruby for the Jasper Sky-Riders and Sapphire the Spinel Guard. They let out little squeaks of disbelief, Ruby's eyes wide and distraught, and Sapphire's teeth chattering, and as they ran up to the platforms, they embraced each other half way, and Ruby swung Sapphire down and kissed her hard, making a chorus of giggles erupt from the audience. Jasper and Spinel glanced at each other angrily, and as the two went to their posts, Spinel looked away, biting her lip.

Finally, it was her turn. The words were sharp and guttural, and as Moonstone stepped up, at this point half-listening, she was snapped out of her hazy state and let out a cry of dismay as she heard the words: "Moonstone- The Quartz Patrol."