Blue watched the stars pass by from the ships observation deck. Sitting on a dark-blue throne was her Diamond, the lustrous Blue Diamond. Towering over the Pearl, Blue Diamond wore a dark-blue shroud that covered her from head to toe. She also had long flowing white hair and fair blue skin. Within the center of her chest was a fine cut azure colored diamond.
Blue was not here watching the stars by choice; she always went where ever her Diamond went. Not that she would mind, however. After serving her Diamond for centuries, she eventually acquired the same tastes as her; whether it came to the empires politics, her Diamond's natural born architectural talents, or just viewing the natural beauties of the universe. Blue enjoyed being present for all of them.
The main doors to the observation deck open from behind them, Blue and her Diamond turn around to see who it is. Entering the room was another Pearl, except this one was pink. She wore similar attire to all Homeworld Pearls, like ballerinas of a singular color with only slight differences that made them stand apart. This had a knee-length dress with elbow length gloves and angular, spiky hair. Just like Blue, her gemstone was on her chest. "Pardon the intrusion, your grace." The Pearl said with a happy sounding, carefree yet formal tone. "But we have arrived at the colony, and your sister wishes to see you."
Blue steps back as her Diamond rises from her throne and turns the other Pearl. "Thank you for informing me. I'll meet with her at once." Blue Diamond says with a soft, elegant voice that you would never expect from someone of her stature.
Pink Pearl bows gratefully towards the monarch. "Thank you, your grace. You'll find my Diamond in the control room, overlooking the planet; you wish for me to accompany you, or…"
"You are dismissed and may return to your Diamond."
"Yes, your grace." The Pearl gives one final bow as she leaves happily.
Blue follows behind her Diamond as they leave to speak with her sister.
Blue Diamond was very annoyed by that pink Pearls happy-go-lucky attitude, but would never say anything; each of the Diamonds had their own ways of running their Court: Blue Diamond's Court revolved around formality, elegance, and respect for your superiors. Yellow Diamond's Court was a more militant in behavior. Never question, just obey. As for Pink Diamond, she had a long way to go. Pink Diamond was the youngest member of the Diamond Authority, the undisputed leaders of the empire. Pink was a kind, gentle Gem who always found a way to bring smiles to the faces of others. However, she lacked the discipline needed to be an effective leader that Homeworld will need one day; which is why Blue Diamond happily joined her on the colonization of her first planet. Earth. It was a small planet, but it was rich with resources, perfect for a first colony.
Blue and her Diamond enter the control room, where Pink Diamond shapeshifted her height to be around the size of a Quartz; so, she could sit in the captain's chair and look at the beautiful blue ball that would soon be hers. Pink Diamond turned the chair around and notices her older sister. "Blue." Pink shapeshifts back into her normal form, a one-piece set of clothing that covered her legs and torso, but left her arms and shoulders bare. Her hair was spiky and angular, but sharper looking. Her gemstone was on her stomach, a fine cut diamond like Blue Diamond's. She gives her sister a big hug. "Oh, thank you again for doing this along with me, and finding such a lovely planet. You can't imagine how happy I am."
"You are very welcome, my dear sister." Blue hugs her sister back.
One of the ship's pilots, an Emerald, turns around from her chair and addresses Blue Diamond. "My Diamond, we found a suitable location to land the ship, we'll land as soon as you give the order."
Blue Diamond breaks from the hug and turns to the Emerald and orders her formally. "Permission granted." While Pink continues to quietly squeal under her breath. "I'm so excited."
The ship lands on a firm patch of land where green was seen for miles ahead. The main hull opens, and Pink Diamond is the first to step out, along with her Pearl and two of Blue Diamond's Amethyst guards. "Everything is so beautiful, look at all the colors, the ground is so firm, yet so soft, the sky is so blue. It's perfect."
Blue Diamond could not help but smile at her sisters over enjoyment. "Feel free to explore the area Pink, but don't take too long, and make sure to keep your Pearl and my guards close."
"I will." Pink Diamond says as she continues strolling across the ground, admiring the beauty of everything along with her Pearl, and the Amethysts staying close by.
With Pink Diamond gone to explore, Blue Diamond turns back to her Gems, ready to give them orders. "All right, we'll be making our base here. Garnet!" Blue Diamond calls out, and a tall, three-eyed, warrior Gem rushed towards her Diamond and bows respectfully.
"How may I be of service, my Diamond." Garnet was an Imperial, a Gem handpicked by their respected Diamond to serve as a royal guard and is the most trusted soldier of their Court.
"I need you to take a squad of soldiers, Peridots, and Lapis Lazuli with you, and find a suitable area to be made into a kindergarten."
"Consider it done, my Diamond."
"Very good." Blue Diamond turns her attention to another one of her Gems, while Garnet goes to gather her squad. "Holly Blue!"
"Y…yes, my Diamond." Holly Blue Agate, an intimidating drill instructor who helps keep the soldiers in line, but turns fainthearted whenever in the presence of a Diamond.
"Unload the supplies and start building the base, I expect it to be done soon."
"Oh, of… of course, my Diamond." Holly Blue bows respectfully to the monarch, before turning to a group of Quartz soldiers. "Get those supplies unloaded now! Our Diamond wants this base built! Move it, soldiers!"
While the soldiers work on setting up the new base, Blue Diamond turns to her Pearl. "I want you to stay out here and record the progress. If Pink is to return and is looking for me; tell her, I'll be in the ships communications room to inform Yellow Diamond that we've arrived."
"Yes, my Diamond." Blue bows to her Diamond as she leaves, and takes out her data-pad, writing down and drawing everything she sees. Holly Blue continues to bark orders at the soldiers as they move equipment, and start forging the structure as fast as they can.
Several Earth days have gone by, and the structures were about a twelfth of the way complete, and a hardly any of the builders looked exhausted, Blue really should not be surprised by that, warrior and worker caste Gems have always had the more endurance than others. However, there was no sign of Garnet and her squad yet, hopefully, the new kindergarten will not be too long a journey from here. Blue was bored out of her mind just taking notes, even though she will follow her Diamonds order without question; she desperately wishes for someone else to give her a different order. No matter what it was.
"Oh, sister."
Blue, Agate and the other Quartzes all turned their heads in the direction of the voice. Pink Diamond has returned from her overextended stroll through the grasslands. Pink returned, along with her Pearl and Amethyst guards with that carefree grin spread across her face, carrying a fully grown, red tree slung over her shoulders. She stopped in place and looked around for Blue Diamond. "Sister?"
"All salute for the glimmering Pink Diamond!" Holly Blue ordered all the Gems. All the Gems give the young Diamond a salute, before returning to their work.
Blue walks up to the young Diamond and gives a respectful bow. "My apologies, your grace. But my Diamond wanted me to inform you, upon your return that she is within the communications room to inform Yellow Diamond of our arrival to your new colony."
"Aw, and I wanted to show her this before she had to go back to work." Pink Diamond pouted as she places the tree on the ground. "This is known as a cherry blossom tree. Isn't it beautiful?"
"I am sure my Diamond would love such a gift."
"Actually, I was asking for your opinion."
"Mine?" What Pink Diamond had said took Blue by surprise, usually, higher-ranking Gems do not concern themselves with the opinion of Gems like Pearls.
"Yes. I would like to know your opinion of the cherry blossom. It's okay, I don't bite."
Blue said aloud the first thing that came to her mind. "Well… I think… it's beautiful."
"I was thinking of having this planted somewhere near the base. Oh, Holly Blue."
The Agate turns to the young Diamond. "Y… yes, your grace?"
"I don't mean to be a bother, but could you spare a couple of your workers to help me plant this?"
"Oh, oh... of course your grace." Holly Blue smiled awkwardly and bowed before turning to two Amethysts. "You Two! Aid Pink Diamond in planting that tree, and once you are done, get back here ASAP!"
The two Amethysts saluted the Agate and ran over to Pink Diamond.
"Follow me, there's a spot where this would look lovely."
Blue watched as the Diamond frolicked away with her Pearl and Quartzes to plant the cherry blossom. Pink was so young, so naïve and so innocent; her sisters mean well, but she is nowhere near ready for the responsibilities she will soon be upholding.
Six-hundred years have passed, what would be several lifetimes to humans, would only feel like a handful of years to Gems.
The construction of the base was complete, but the great abundance of trees that surrounded the area was now gone, and the grass was no longer as green as it once was. The only pure form of life left in this area was the cherry blossom that Pink to extra caution in protecting.
Several temples were built in the name of Diamond Authority, spread across this entire region. One of which, the Lunar Sea Spire is Pink Diamonds favorite.
A great lake far from here that was scouted out by Garnet had been terraformed into a canyon to become a kindergarten. Due to it being Pink Diamonds first, she labeled it the Prime Kindergarten. Decades after setting up her first kindergarten, another was made within a desert region. She labeled that one the Beta Kindergarten. From both kindergartens, the first members of Pink Diamonds Court were born; they came into the world ready to serve their Diamond, some of her Gems came out flawlessly, others had some… complications.
Due to the lack of natural resources at the Beta Kindergarten, many of the gems born there came out "wrong." Nonetheless, they are able to serve their Diamond just like any other Gem, which is what matters to both them and Pink Diamond. Two of which Blue has met while her Diamond attended a meeting with her sister; they were happy to serve and ignore the ridicules of others:
The Rutile Twins: A Rutile born with conjoined bodies that act like one, with their own unique personalities. A large majority of Blue Diamond's upper-class Gems were all disgusted by their appearance, but just ignored the insults; what matters to them the most is serving their Diamond to the best of their abilities, a task they are well skilled in.
Padparadscha Sapphire: A young Sapphire who has delayed sapphiric future vision, a future vision only bestowed to Sapphires; unlike a Garnets future vision, which can only see days or a month into the future, a Sapphire with this future vision can see years or decades. Sapphires that lack this ability would be harvested and used to make a better Sapphire. However, Padparadscha was different. Even though she had no powers, she always found a way to bring joy to other Gems, much like her Diamond. Gems around Padparadscha would feel happiness and motivation.
They were able to start a friendship with Pink Diamond's Pearl, speaking with her whenever all three of them were off duty. Though it is considered improper for Gems like them to speak to a Diamond's Pearl, the way Pink runs her Court is her business. It may need some proper guidance in the future for when she expands beyond Earth, but for now, her current methods are working for her.
Then one Gem stood out from the rest. Powerful, beautiful, and caring. This Quartz was the first Gem ever given life by Pink Diamond, modeled in Pink Diamonds image; unique and the only Gem of her kind, as well as the first Imperial of the Court. The magnificent Rose Quartz.
Rose shared many of Pink Diamonds ideals; love for beauty, fairness, and equal respect for all Gem in their Courts and the preservation of life; both Gem and organic.
Blue and her Diamond enter Pink Diamonds quarters, she was sitting on her throne discussing something with her Pearl, the Rutile Twins and Padparadscha were with her. The Twins and the Sapphire looked different now, compared to when they were first given life; they were given proper Homeworld uniforms and altered their physical forms for more comfortability when performing their tasks. "Hello, Pink. May I kindly have a moment to speak with you?"
"Oh, of course, please come on in." Pink Diamond says with a carefree tone, even though she was holding a stable Court, she still did not take the responsibilities it holds seriously.
"My Diamond, I foresee your sister wishing to speak with you." Padparadscha innocently says a few seconds later. The Sapphire sported a pink colored gown that covers her whole body, and gloves that left the top of her hand exposed, revealing her gemstone. She made her hair shorter, so it would not get in the way.
"Thank you, Padparadscha." Pink Diamond smiles at the Sapphire, before turning to the Rutile Twins. "Rutile, would you and Padparadscha kindly step outside for the moment."
"Of course, my Diamond." The Twins say at the same time bowing respectfully. The Twins sported identical Homeworld uniforms, with an opening around the stomach, revealing their shared shard-shaped gemstone. The only difference between the two of them was the right Rutile had shorter hair, while the left one had shoulder length hair. "Come on Pads."
"We should leave, our Diamond wishes to be alone," Padparadscha says again with innocence as the Twins close the door behind them. Leaving only Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond and their Pearl's
"How may I help you sister?" Pink says as she adjusts her seat for more comfort.
"I'm here about a message I received from Yellow Diamond. She's concerned about the fact there are still organics on this planet after so long."
Pink's tone turned sour hearing this news. "For the love of…" Yellow's pickiness revolving the organ life on Earth annoyed Pink; she did not see the humans as a threat that deserved to be wiped out, and if they did attack, Pink would simply repel them off. "What is it with her and genocide?"
"Pink, you are aware of Homeworld's order. Inferior beings have no purpose in the universe and shouldn't walk on the same ground as us."
"The humans pose no threat to us, so why should they be exterminated? I am sure we can find a middle ground to stand with them."
"Are you suggesting peace? You can't make peace with organics; they can barely make peace with themselves as it is."
"Not unless we try. I have faith that it can be done."
"I have established enough colonies to know it cannot be done. Organics tend to loathe what they do not understand."
"They're not perfect, yes, but it doesn't mean they must die. In fact, why not make them servants to our cause? A couple of humans looked at me once, and claimed that I was a goddess."
"And all it takes is for one to disprove your divinity and it'll come crashing down. We may have the superior technology, but organics spread like weeds; they will eventually outnumber us on this planet, and our technology will mean nothing against those odds."
"My answer is still no. I will not commit a planet-wide extermination to beings that mean us no harm, based on pure speculation."
"Pink, these are our laws, and they state that the owner of a colony must eradicate all organic life before they can properly claim it as their own. If that Diamond refuses to do so, another will; in that process, they will then have that colony claimed as theirs. In other words, you can kill all the humans and keep your colony, or can have Yellow, or I do it and in the process, claim the planet. Of course, I won't do that you, but I can't say the same for Yellow."
Pink rose from her throne with anger in her eyes. "So, is that Yellows plan, threaten her baby sister with an ultimatum?" The infuriated Diamond turns to her Pearl. "Pearl! Contact Yellow Diamond, I have a few choice words I would like to say."
"Pink, don't. You'll be making a big mistake." Blue Diamond tries to stop her sister, but she refuses to listen.
"This is my colony and I will run it as I see fit. And I don't care if Yellow outranks me, I won't submit to her threats."
"Pink…"
Pink Diamond walks up to her sister and places her hand on her shoulder. "Blue, I know you mean well, but you told me once that each Diamond has their own rule; yours is elegance. Yellow Diamond rules through might. And I consider mine to be kindness. Trust me when I say I know what I'm doing."
Blue Diamond lets out a sigh and looks her little sister with a small smile. "You still have a long way to go, but you've grown so much since when we first arrived. I'll leave you for now."
The two Diamonds hug each other before Blue Diamond leaves with her Pearl. As they left, the blue Pearl's eye catches Pink Diamond's Rose Quartz by her door. She must have listened in as her face showed deep concern.
Five-hundred more years passed. All the natural plantation around the base had died, excluding Pink Diamond's cherry blossom. Whenever her Diamond relieved her from duty, Blue would sit by the tree and think to herself; there was something about the cherry blossom the calmed her anxieties and inspired creativity. Pink Diamond gave her sister one of the seeds of the tree, which Blue kept within her pearl gemstone for safe keeping.
Pink Diamond was still setting up kindergartens across the planet, giving life to new Gems. The Twins and Padparadscha still remained themselves, and the addition of new Gems to the Court has eased the stress of performing their jobs. Pink Diamond's Pearl stayed the same as she's always been, but after getting to know her Blue began spending more time with her fellow Pearl; enjoying the moments together when the chance was given. Even though Blue and Pinks Courts are enjoying the calm life of the Earth colony; there is one Gem, however, who was unable to take as much pleasure in it as she wanted to. Rose Quartz.
Rose's desire to preserve life, Gem and organic, was equal to that of Pink Diamonds; humans and animals continued living on this planet alongside Gems; some would keep to themselves and not involve themselves with the alien beings, others saw the Diamonds as goddesses, worshiping them like Pink had predicted. The humans showed no hostility to the Gems, that's not worried Rose; what worried her was that Yellow Diamond would make good on her threat sometime in the future.
Pink Diamond has spoken to Yellow Diamond about the colony and to let her run it the way she wishes. However, Yellow is not one to back down, and the worst-case scenario would involve an armada of the militant monarch's ships arriving on this planet. Pink Diamond was a great leader, but she lacked any form of military experience, and would be unable to fight back. Rose has expressed this concern to her Diamond, but Pink's over-positivity and newly gained pride from her time here has her disregarding her Imperial's pleas. This mixture of arrogance and optimism has her believing everything will work out for the better and is making bad judgment calls because of it; eventually, this will lead to the end of all organic life on this planet.
Blue sat by Pink Diamonds cherry blossom, enjoying the serenity of the area. Gems from both Pink Diamonds and Blue Diamond Court were enjoying this peace as well. Holly Blue Agate and other Quartz soldiers were more relaxed than usual, the Rutile Twins and Padparadscha began interacting with more of Blue Diamonds Court. The only Gem who was not around here was Rose Quartz. She left for an assignment seven months ago, which to a Gem is not that long, but Rose is someone who would love this peace; the biggest question on both Court's minds is where Pink Diamonds Imperial is.
"Pearl." Blue Diamond calls to her Pearl who looks up at the azure monarch.
Blue gets up from the ground and bows. "Yes, my Diamond?"
"I would like to speak to you for a moment."
"Of course, my Diamond."
"Follow me." Blue Diamond led Pearl to a secluded area of the base to speak with her Pearl in private. "Pearl, you are aware of the tension currently going on between my sisters, correct?"
"Yes, my Diamond."
"What do you think of the organic beings on this planet? I want your truly honest opinion."
Blue was surprised that her Diamond wanted to ask for her opinion. She would usually expect something like this from Pink Diamond, but not Blue Diamond. The Pearl decided to answer the question as honestly as she could. "Well, they are… different. They may not be anything special in the eyes of Gems, but their creativity is astounding, structures, art… I would never in my existence believe that organics were capable of great beauty. But they have primitiveness to them that cannot be ignored, one that can put the unwise in danger… if I'm to be honest, my Diamond… I don't really know how I should feel about them. Why do you ask?"
"Because Pink loves them, despite all their flaws. She sees something in them that I and Yellow Diamond cannot; she believes they should be spared from extinction."
"I know that your sister, Yellow Diamond, wishes to uphold the Authorities laws of dealing with the organics; threatening to take the colony in the process."
"Yes, and I have chosen to side myself with Pink."
Blue was surprised by what she had heard; her Diamond was usually one to side with the Authority, when it came to matters involving organics. "I was not expecting to hear that."
"My Pearl. You are one of my most loyal subjects, you've always been there for me. I've sided with my baby sister and will stay true to my decision, but this choice will affect not only her and me but all the Gems of both Courts. If we win, Pink may run her colony the way she wishes. But if we lose, Yellow will claim the planet and we'll all be disgraced. This will affect the Court's entire future."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because when Yellow does make good on her threat, and when diplomacy fails; there will be fighting. Many Gems on both sides will die, that is why I wish to present you this opportunity, that you may never get another chance at."
"You're asking if I'll stay loyal to the end, or defect to another court."
"I will not punish you if you choose the latter, the choice is yours and yours alone to make."
Blue stayed quiet after what her Diamond had said, some of Pink Diamond's beliefs must have rubbed off on her. Blue Diamond was right, however, when it came to Yellow Diamond, violence always follows when talks of peace do not go as planned. After serving her Diamond for as long as she could remember, Blue was offered a choice to save herself if the worst were to happen. Blue has been with her Diamond throughout most of the known universe, establishing colonies in the Court's name. After a moment of silence, the Pearl turned to her Diamond; giving her answer. "I... I am your Pearl, forever and always. And you are my Diamond. I will not leave you. That is my decision."
Blue Diamond gave her Pearl a faint smile, with small tears forming in her eyes. "Thank you, my Pearl." Blue Diamond extended her giant hand to the small Gem, who clasped the pinky finger gratefully showing her allegiance.
"My Diamond!" One of two Amethysts of Blue Diamond's Court shout. "My Diamond! We've found you. We have urgent news!"
"What is it? Blue Diamond turns to the two soldiers.
"We received a report that one of Pink Diamond's bases in the southern sector has been attacked!"
"What!" This news shocked the monarch.
"An entire base filled at least three hundred soldiers, a mixture of yours and hers have all been poofed, and the base has been demolished. No one has been shattered, however.
"How did this happen, who is responsible for this?"
"According to the reports, the base was attacked by Pink Diamond's Imperial! They were attacked by Rose Quartz!"
