The sun was hot, but their objective stood in place. "What's taking so long?" A Sphalerite asked. "It's hot!" another said, "And all this stuff is heavy." A third complained. "Don't you think that Tanzanite has it under control?" Aragonite said. "Yeah I bet she does, keeping us all in the dark." An Onyx stated. You continued to walk hearing all they said. "Shame about Topaz." The other Onyx said. You laughed. "What's so funny?" A Sphalerite asked. "I know it's not the sand," Aragonite said. "Don't worry just keep walking." After keeping this pace for awhile, they stopped. "You may rest here for now." "We continue soon." You said. "Finally!" All the Sphalerites said and put down their equipment. Tanzanite sat down and looked at the planets atmosphere. Well, Homeworld was different. This planet was intact. No holes in the ground or light were crossing through them. You felt peaceful here. The Sphalerites looked tired. This break was the first break they've had ever since the crash. They were so close. The Sphalerites were new gems though so it was easy to understand them. You and Aragonite were too. The Onyx's however, were veterans of many wars including the one here. You had heard many stories about this place. The gems that died all to secure this stupid rock. Once we got them, got it running, we could leave and let The Cluster do its job. You took satisfaction in the thought of the Cluster destroying the planet. You would be hailed as a hero back home. Getting the toughest new gems around. Your fame as a weapon designer was grand, yet people often wondered why you went on missions. The answer was always this. "I build my weapons, and I test my weapons, so I use my weapons." That was a fond memory. Even though you weren't a star; gems only got popular for like a day. Then it goes back to the Diamonds being in the spotlight. The Diamonds. They were flawed in your eyes. Ninety-five percent of Homeworld worshiped them as gods. They didn't seem that way to you. They were more just leaders, who gave themselves to much credit for everything. When you had invented the technological improvements for gems, limb enhancers, they hadn't given you much thought. That would change one day. When Homeworld's resources are depleted, you will try to get gems to leave. Topaz would've ruined that. Destroyed your reputation. But this would be your time to shine. Your day, your spotlight. You would no longer be a pawn in their world, their game. You would be the hand. Controlling every piece. "Alright breaks over!" You yelled. "We're almost to the Kindergarten!"
