Chapter 4: Setup
As they walked into the tower of HeadQuarters, Rose felt a strange chill pass through her. A premonition? Rose was never one to ignore such things, but right now she had to focus on what she was going to say.
"Hi, is Jasper around?" Rose asked the secretary on duty.
"Yes, she's upstairs" said the brownish colored Gem.
"Is she available at the moment?"
"Yes, but she won't be for long, so say what you need to say now."
"Thank you. Come on Pearl, let's go."
"Coming Rose." Pearl said.
They ascended the stairs leading to Jaspers room as fast as they could, but it still took them a few minutes, because Jasper resided on the very top floor of the HeadQuarters.
"Wow…" Pearl said in-between breaths, "I don't get winded easily, and I don't complain that much, but why does Jasper have to live on the top floor?"
"Well…. Let's catch… Our breath." Rose said, also panting heavily.
A minute later, when both Gems had caught their breath, they knocked on Jaspers door. The door quickly opened, and there stood the general in charge of The Kindergarten- Jasper.
"What do you want, 'generals'?" Jasper spat at them.
"We just came here to talk. No need to be hostile." Rose said.
"Well, it must be if you've managed to bring the sword general into your chat. Come on in."
They stepped through the door into the bright neon-orange room. It was sparsely decorated, with only a desk on one side, with a chair facing the door, and four chairs facing the desk. There was window with some sunlight streaming through, but it seemed most of the light was coming from the room itself, which appeared to be pulsing slightly, letting off light.
"Have a seat" Jasper said, taking the seat facing the door.
"Thank you, we will." Pearl said as she and Rose took seats next to eachother.
"Now… tell me. What did you want to discuss?"
"We want to organize a meeting with all the generals. Now I know you don't like me, but this is very important to me, and I would owe you one if you-"
"Done." Jasper interrupted Rose
"...What?"
"I don't like you, and you know I don't, but if I can get you in my pocket, I'll gladly take it. I'll organize a meeting. Now get out."
Jasper quickly stood up and held the door open. "After you, "friends."