4} The fourth one. [thinking of names is hard at 6:30 am okay!]
Owen began to wake up from the little skirmish he and Pete had with the gem. His head felt like a bag of rocks smashed against a brick wall, and his body felt stiff. When his vision returned he saw a pair of beautiful aqua colored eyes. His vision went up from these eyes to see a giant jewel fixed on that persons forehead.
Owen: Oh shit the freak! [He began fidgeting around his seat looking for his gun or some sort of weapon to use, only to find he'd been strapped to a car seat.] Please don't kill me! I've got someone I love at home!
Pearl: My name is Pearl. You are safe. Your friend is out cold, as well as several others, but only because they attacked me.
Owen: Well can you blame them? You gems are freaky as all hell! [He held his hands up in defense anticipating an attack. Pearl simply returned to speaking.]
Pearl: Yes, we gems can seem very strange to humans, as you do to us. However if it were up to me, I would never have to fight humans. It is my job to protect humans. Now then, with that said there is the matter of that rogue gem killing your men. I want to put an end to the blood shed. Can you help me?
Owen: (I'm going to die at the hands of a cute woman. I always figured it'd be either the green one or McDonalds.) I- No. I won't. (If I dies, I dies..)
Pearl: [She gave a polite bow.] Very well then. I wish you luck in your life.
Pearl turned, and began walking away. Owen was shocked at what he saw. This gem was different from the other one.
Owen: Maybe all gems aren't as bad as him. Maybe he was an exception, and she's the rule. Oh lord.. I'm beginning to sound like my Grammy when she talks about black people.. [He looked around, unbuckled himself, got into the drivers seat and pulled up next to Pearl.] Um.. I'm Owen.
Pearl: I know. Pete told me before we came here, only to have him shoot me again.
Owen: Y-eah.. Sorry about that. We were all just way to jumpy after, well.. All of the attacks have been coming hard, fast, random, and deals us a heavy blow. He's also the only gem we've met to date... You uh, wanna hop in? I think I know where he's headed next. I promise no one will shoot you anymore.
Pearl: Really? Can you promise that?
Owen: Yeah. Maybe. Possibly. I think.. Well, okay they'll probably try and shoot you. Just get in. We're gonna need your help beating this guy before he kills again.
Pearl: Well, to late. Ryokki killed a man named Mathers. [She got into the backseat and buckled herself in.]
Owen: Oh.. Well, dang. I liked that guy.
Pearl: Hm.. Say Owen. I was wondering, what kind of mineral is Ryokki anyway? I don't believe I've heard of it.
Owen: Uh.. N-no. It's not any kind of mineral. Ryokki means Green Devil. It's a name some of the guys heard the locals call him. To my knowledge he doesn't have a name. *sigh* So, was anyone else killed or..
Pearl: Luckily it was just him. I checked to building and everyone else was simply put into a room that just needed a little brute force to open. Mathers seemed to be the target.
Owen: Yeah, sounds like his M.O.
Pearl: What can you tell me? I want to know all I can before hand.
Owen: [He tells Pearl all he knows. He doesn't give much outside what she already knew. He does give more detail in some of the targets he has hit. He also calls in on the radio.] This is Owen Lerch calling into Levi base, does anyone read me?
Radio guy: Uh, copy that Mr. Lerch. What can I do for you?
Owen: I just wanted to call in ahead to let you know I'm bringing a gem into the base to deal with our current problem.
Radio guy: ... Sir, if this is a joke it's not funny. At all. That Ryokki killed my brother.
Owen: No I'm serious. Her name is Pearl and she's a gem to, but she's really nice and pretty. Say hi Pearl. [He he twisted so as she could be heard.]
Pearl: Hello. Rest assured I am no danger to you, or any one for that matter.
Radio guy: Uh... What the...? Okay either you don't understand jokes, or your serious. In that case, has the possum taken acting classes?
Owen: Err.. That's a code we use. No she's not forcing me to take her to you.. [Pearl looked at him in confusion.] Look, just, let everyone know that a non-violent gem is coming and to not shoot at her!
Radio guy: Uh-huh. Sure, and I'm Santa. When you get here I'll be sure to sprinkle my fairy mag- *click*
Owen: Jerk. *sigh* So chances are you may be shot at when we get there..
Pearl: Then I'll just have to be careful not to hurt any of them. (Because that's what I need.. To be targeted by the very people I'm trying to help. Maybe I should have went back and gotten help.. No. Amethyst is so wild that she might spook them. Garnet can be very intimidating in her mere presence. And Steven..) No! I'll just have to face him alone and hope for the best. [She looked up to find Owen focusing on the road.] (Phew.)
Owen: [He gave her an odd look through the mirror.] So, what can you tell me about the gems? What are you? How many of you guys are there?
Pearl and Owen talk for a good 45 minutes. They talked a bit about what the gems were, the other crystal gems, though she was careful not to mention how some gems become corrupt. Owen even talked a bit about when he was a reality show contestant for a while. They kept talking until they came across the heavily armed fortress called Levi base. All the turrets were turned to them. Owen looked panicked, Pearl however kept clam. The gate opened to reveal a tall man with a thick beard, bulky glasses, and a shiny bald head. He spoke in a calm, soothing tone.
?: Hello Mrs. Pearl. I am Mr. Geralds. Would you please come in? We have a pot of tea prepared for you. [He gave a polite bow in respect.]
Pearl: I would love some tea. Thank you. (If they wanted to kill or hurt me, they would have done so already.)
Owen: [After Pearl got out of the jeep, Owen was more than ready to bolt.] Well this is goodbye then Pearl. Good luck to you, bye. Imma go now and check on my pals. [He was burning rubber to get away from the turrets.]
Pearl: Goodbye Owen! Nice man. It's nice to meet you Mr. Geralds. [She held her hand anticipating a handshake, but blushed a bit when he kissed her hand] Oh my.
Mr. Geralds: Come this way please.
Pearl followed Mr. Geralds into the base, and the gate closed behind them sealing them in, protecting them from the forest outside.
Okay then, not much happening here, but more in the next chapter.
