"Come on. Pick up Steven!" Connie said to herself as she listened to the dial tone from her phone. She had come into Beach City to visit Steven only to find the Gems and learn the bad news. Finally, she received the voicemail message.

"Hey Steven, it's Connie. Please get back to me as soon as you can. The Gems told me what happened with the other gem and I want to make sure you're okay. And call me back as soon as you get this."

As Connie hung up her phone, she started to walk along the beach. She wasn't going to picked up to go back home for another hour and had time to wait. Eventually, she got bored and went to the boardwalk to find something to do. As she started to look around, Connie felt like she was being watched. When she couldn't take it anymore, she turned around and called out.

"Who's there? Stop following me or show yourself."

Connie waited as she heard murmuring from a shadow hiding behind one of the shops. Finally the figure came out and started to hug Connie.

"Connie! I'm glad to see you! Sorry we hid at first, but Topaz wasn't sure if we should get your help at the last second."

As Connie pulled out of the hug, she got to look at the new gem that had been hugging her.

"Steven? Is that you? Are you okay? The Gems told me what happened."

"Yeah, I'm fine. We just need your help to find Topaz's friend."

Connie looked at the fusion. "So, what should I call you two?"

For the first time since meeting Connie, Topaz spoke.

"You can call us by our normal names if you want since we answer separately, but together we're Andesine. But if you can help it, leave me alone."

Steven rubbed the back of their head. He explained to Connie what exactly was going on and what exactly they were looking for.

"Have you tried to see if any of the bubble gems are the one you two are looking for?" Connie asked.

Steven shrugged. "No, but it's not like we could. Topaz doesn't want to go near the temple anymore."

Connie rubbed her chin for a little before coming up with an idea.

"I could see if the gems are there and we could try getting into your mom's room. From there we might be able to get to Garnet's and look for Topaz's friend."

"And what if they catch us? Then we can't find Blue and who knows what might happen to us." Topaz spoke up.

"I thought you were being quiet." Steven said, looking down towards the other pair of eyes.

Topaz's eyes rolled before closing. Her pair of arms also went limp making Connie worry.

"What happened? Is she okay?"

One of Steven's arms waved. "She fine. I'm pretty sure she's just taking a break. She's doing a lot trying to keep us from defusing in bad way."

"What do you mean by that?" Connie asked.

Steven wrung his hands. "Well, she said when she and her friend end up defusing, they end up reverting to their gem state."

Connie's eyes widened. "Steven! That could kill you! Come on, we should got to the temple right now!"

Connie grabbed one of Steven's hands and started to pull Andesine. The fusion followed quickly, fast enough that they started to pull Connie along instead. It wasn't too long before they made it to the temple, but as soon as it was in view, Andesine stopped. "What happens if the Gems are in there. They could catch us."

Connie patted them on the back. "Don't worry. Listen, if you hide, I can look inside to see if any of them are in there. If they are, we can wait for them to leave."

Steven made them nod and gave a thumbs up. The fusion hid while Connie went inside the house to make sure the coast was clear. In a few minutes, she came back saying she hadn't seen any of the Gems, so they were either somewhere in the temple, or off looking for him.

Andesine and Connie quickly made their way to the temple door, and Steven tried to open the door. After they had been standing there a while Topaz's eyes opened up to see what was happening.

"Are we in yet?" She asked a little impatiently.

"Maybe it won't work with you two fused." Connie suggested.

She looked like she was about to say more, but the door finally opened to reveal Rose's room. Andesine gave a small laugh before going in. Steven waved Connie in, but she shook her head. "I'll wait here and keep watch for the Gems."

Andesine smiled and nodded before starting to walk away into the room. Connie gave a small wave as the door closed. She sighed when she could no longer see the fusion and went to go sit down in front of the warp pad.

Eventually, Connie felt a little chilly, and went to grab a blanket. She got up and turned around, only to fall backwards from the shock of seeing a small gem behind her.

"I am sorry that I frightened you." Sapphire said as she helped Connie back up.