Hey everybody! I know it has been awhile but I have some new stuff for all of my stories so bear with me as I had a few chapters.
Chapter 4
It was a Friday might in the old abandoned part of the shopping district where the spray paint competition between the two gangs began and everyone was there to see which gang has the best tagger of their group. The Crystal Gems decided to bring Steven along because they thought there is nothing harmful about a spray paint battle, except maybe the chemicals in the paint and the Homeworld Gems brought Connie along as well. Steven and Connie stood to the side with the rest of their groups while Lapis and Amethyst took up two different walls each with their bandannas on and their cans out.
"Welcome everyone to the 1st Annual Spray Paint Competition! Now as you all know we have two very talented taggers here tonight but only one will win the title of 'Best Tagger In The World', we have Purple Puma from the Crystal Gems vs. The Water Witch from the Homeworld Gems. Now I want a nice clean fight so here are the rules, each one of you must stay on your wall, no sabotaging the other, no outside source is allowed to jump in and you get three minutes to discuss with your team on what you should tag as your finished piece. If anyone breaks these rules they will be disqualified and will forfeit the title. Anyone let's begin, each one of you go to where your team is and discuss what you are going to make" the announcer replied.
"Okay so this is my big chance to prove we are the best, what should I make?" Amethyst asked.
"Maybe something representing us in a way, like a proud pride of lions with star shaped mains or dolphins battling a great white shark" Pearl suggested.
"Or you could do something like a phrase describing what we stand for" Garnet added.
"I know this is important to you guys and I know I have no right to jump in but what if you just did what you wanted. Where is the fun in tagging when you can't express yourself? Tagging is your domain and you should exploit and use it to make your own design then it's useless" Steven replied.
"You're right Steven! I love tagging and I love doing it in my own way, and don't worry about jumping in because you're part of our group even if you aren't an official member" Amethyst replied.
"It's settled then, just go out there and have fun with it Amethyst and be yourself" Garnet replied.
"Good luck Amethyst" Pearl added in.
"Thanks guys, just watch me and cheer me on" Amethyst replied walking back over to her wall.
"Well done Steven, that was very helpful of you to encourage her like that" Garnet replied rubbing his head.
"I could tell she was nervous but you managed to calm her down, you're as kind-hearted and thoughtful as your mother" Pearl replied.
"Alright everyone time is up, you taggers have 30 minutes to come up with something so make every second count!" The announcer exclaimed as everyone cheered.
"I got this no problem" Amethyst smiled to herself.
"Squash that runt Lapis!" Jasper exclaimed, "If this was a fighting competition I would have won," she added.
"If you got into a fighting competition your opponent would be sent to the hospital" Peridot added not looking up from her phone.
30 minutes later
"Spray cans down girls it's time for the judging" the announcer replied as three people came up to the walls and examined each artwork, each one of these people are random citizens paid to judge so it's fair, "so judges, what's the verdict?" he asked.
"Well the Water Witch's is really good, I love the way the waves contort and bend as if she is controlling them and the image of her is really impressive. It shows that she is a very cmplicated but stable individual with control over her own destiny and life" one judge replied.
"It is true that the Water Witch has a good hand and design but there is just something about the Purple Puma's that speaks to me. I see a child with a terrible childhood who was found by a kind person and raised as if she was her own. This child soon grew up to become good friends with others and treated them like family. This painting shows that this person is and individual who won't e held down by society but will break away from it" another judge replied.
"I agree with the second judge, it really is a interesting piece of art and honestly it would look great in a museum" the third judge replied.
"Seems you guys have a tough choice to make, I'll three minutes to decide among yourselves" the announcer replied, after the three minutes the announcer was handed a piece of paper, "okay so the judges have turned in the result and I will read it now. No matter who wins or looses I expect you guys to go out with your chins up and take your loss like a champ. Anyway here are the results...and the winner is...Purple Puma!" He exclaimed making everyone on the Crystal Gems side cheer.
"Well congratulations Purple Puma, you won fair and square but I had fun even if I did lose to you" Lapis replied holding out her hand.
"I think you have a lot of skill and you may have lost but who says we can't both be winners?" Amethyst replied shaking her hand, after they shook hands they walked back to their sides and the Homeworld Gems cheered for Lapis and gave her pats on the back.
With Amethyst
"Well done Amethyst, that was perfectly executed and we couldn't be prouder" Pearl replied giving her a hug.
"Even though we won it still feels good to get out and have fun y'know?" Amethyst asked.
"It is, and for your victory tonight we're going out for some much needed food" Garnet replied.
"Aww yeah baby! Let's go get our grub on chicas" Amethyst replied walking to her motorcycle with Steven following, "and thanks a lot Steven, without your help I would have messed it all up because of nerves," she added.
"No problem Amethyst, I like seeing you smiling after doing something you love" Steven replied.
"Enough of the mushy stuff, I'm starving" Amethyst replied.
With Lapis
"Well done Lazuli, we may have lost but I think your work is great" Peridot replied.
"Peri is right, you do damn good work Lapis and I wouldn't trade it for the world" Jasper replied patting her shoulder.
"You are an amazing person for not getting made over your loss Lapis, it proves that even though your tough on the outside you still have manners somewhere in you" Connie replied.
"Thanks everyone, anyway I'm starving so let's grab some pizza and head home" Lapis replied with a stretch as she packed away her cans.
"You said it Lazuli, I have a lot of stuff to do for school" Peridot replied walking over to Jasper's car.
"Like tinker with your robots?" Jasper asked.
"I don't tinker with them, they are nearly perfect and I would love for you to stay out of my room and touching them. You would probably crush them when you pick them up with your strength" Peridot replied.
"My muscles are beautiful and I can control my strength perfectly fine" Jasper replied.
"Stop the arguing you two, I just want a nice ride home" Lapis replied hopping in the front seat.
"Lapis is right as always" Connie replied jumping in the back.
"Anyway let's go, I'm sick of standing here" Jasper said jumping into the driver seat of her convertible and driving off once everyone was situated.
Back at The Temple
"Goodnight guys, see you tomorrow" Steven replied going to his room.
"Night Steven" Pearl replied.
"Man I'm exhausted" Amethyst replied laying on the couch.
"You did eat a lot of food today, anyway the leftovers are put away so I suggest we all hit the hay for school tomorrow" Garnet replied walking out the kitchen.
"Yeah I hear ya, see you guys tomorrow" Amethyst replied going to her room.
"We should call Rose and give her a heads up of what happened tonight" Pearl replied.
"You go on to bed, I'll call her before I get there" Garnet replied taking out her cellphone and sitting on the couch.
"Don't take too long" Pearl replied leaving, the phone gave a few rings before someone picked up.
"Oh hello there Garnet, did something happen?" Rose asked.
"Nothing bad, we just got done with the competition and we won. Amethyst did a wonderful job expressing herself" Garnet replied.
"That's good, tell her I said congratulations and keep her grades up" Rose replied.
"Will do, I'm going to bed but we're talk to you later" Garnet replied.
"That would be nice, goodnight Garnet and talk to you later" Rose said sweetly.
"Goodnight to you too Rose," Garnet added with a chuckle as she hung up and walked to her room for some much needed rest.
Well I hope this is what you guys wanted because boy did it take me awhile to write. SOme of these chapters might be a little long but once I get to writing there really is no stopping it. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy it and please leave reviews on what I should and shouldn't do.