GOOD EVENING EVERYONE! Nick Write here, bringing you the 7th chapter of Gem of Time! Uh, I'm a little late. Daylight Saving's Time sucks. Anyways, that's besides the point. We are now the most popular Loz and SU crossover (judging by favs and follows)! Isn't that just exciting? I really appreciate that you are reading this, even if it isn't the best. I really do try though. Speaking of things that I'd really appreciate, I'd appreciate it if you went onto my profile, and voted on my poll. It's there to determine the pairing. I can't make discisions on my own. I need your help. It closes on April 14th, and at the moment is at a three way tie, with only three votes. PLEASE GO VOTE! Pretty Please? Ahem, anyways, the chapter. I've got to do that now. Uh, so my fellow bookworms...READ ON!
They rode up to the countryside with Greg, Steven's father. They rode in almost crippling silence, the only thing keeping it from being awkward was Steven listening and singing along to his dad's old songs. Link allowed a small smile to make itself apparent on his face, as he listened to the young hybrid listen to his father's music, while his father simply blushed, and chuckled at the antics of his boy. The ride didn't last for long before the van came to a stop. Greg turned to them.
" Alright, we're here. Uh, I guess you're all free to go."
Steven smiled." Thanks Dad!"
Greg ruffled the boy's hair, and grinned." No problem kiddo."
They all exited the van, each one of the gems also giving their thanks to Greg, (aside from Peridot) and they went over to the barn. This wasn't Steven and Pearl's first rodeo here either, so while the gems gathered, Pearl went into the barn, and brought back a large black board, as well as some chalk. She pointed to the board, and spoke loudly.
" Alright gems, we need a plan of action!"
Peridot held her hands out." Hold on a moment! We're letting a Pearl control the mission? That's all backwards!"
They turned to Peridot, Steven and Amethyst were confused, Link sat quietly, no expression on his face, Garnet in a similar fashion, and Pearl looking slightly offended.
Peridot continued with her rant." Pearls are made to hold things, and look pretty for their owner. Not lead the group."
She stood up, and walked up to the black board. Pearl was looking pissed at the short green gem's words, and watched as she stood on the stool. She picked up the peice of chalk, and pointed it to the board.
" As I mentioned before, the Cluster will emerge shortly. When it does, it will completely obliterate the Earth. Now, we need a pl-"
Pearl stepped in front of Peridot." We need a plan. Using the parts and tools that we were given to use, we have to build a drill that will be able to get to the center of the Earth, as well as penitrate and shatter the Clus-"
Peridot pushed Pearl out of the way again, both of them getting slowly more frustrated with eachother." Yes, we need to make our drill strong enough to destroy the Cluster, otherwise you can kiss the Earth goodbye."
Pearl stepped forward, glaring at the shorter green gem.
" Look here. I have been a part of this group way longer than you have. I don't think you have any right to stand up and act like you own us."
Peridot scoffed." But I'm much more qualified than you. I was made to build and work machinery."
Those words made something snap inside of Pearl, and she lunged at the green gem, who tried to protect herself, but before Pearl could reach her, Steven stepped inbetween the two, stars in his eyes.
" Guuuuys! I have an ideeeeaaa!"
They all looked to him, waiting patiently.
" Why don't we have a competition to see who leads our mission."
Pearl looked at the young boy skeptically, eyebrows raised.
" What kind of competition?"
Steven grinned." A Giant Robot fight!"
The gems all stared at the boy in confusion, and Link spoke up.
" What the hell is a giant robot?"
The stars never left Steven's eyes as he went into an explanation of giant robots.
" They're like giant cars, but they can grab stuff, and pick stuff up, and hit things, and just be really super cool!"
Link was even more confused now. What was a car? However, before he could make his confusion apparent, Pearl stepped forward.
" No, I don't think that's a very good id-"
Peridot grinned maniacally, and rubbed her hands together.
" I think that's a great idea, Steven."
Pearl sighed." I'm not doing it. It's pointless. We need to focus!"
Peridot's grinned widened." This is a smart Pearl! She knows she can't win!"
Pearl stopped what she was doing, and turned to the short green gem. Her eyes obviously showed the sheer anger as she smiled politely.
" Could you kindly tell me what you just said to me you pebble?"
Her voice was sickly sweet, making a shiver going down Link's spine. This was going to be...destructive.
Peridot was obviously a little nervous now, but still kept her high and mighty composure.
" You heard me, pearl."
Pearl's eye twitched." Amethyst. Give me that wrench. We're about to build some robots."
Steven cheered in the background, despite the obvious tension between his teammates. They both went into the barn, and got to work. Meanwhile, the rest of the Crystal Gems waited outside for the two of them to finish. Link walked up to Garnet.
" So I'm going to set up a barrier around the perimeter. I have a gut feeling that this will get messy."
Garnet simply nodded, and adjusted her glasses." That's a good idea."
Link nodded, and walked around the perimeter of the barn property, setting up one big Nayru's Love that he could activate once the two returned. He sighed, wondering why he always got himself roped in with these things.
A few hours later, and the two had already finshed the robots, amazing the green clad gem, and the little green light that was now floating around him.
" Woah. That's awesome."
Jade looked at the Hero." I shouldn't be amazed, because I've seen much more advanced. But they just built them..so...fast..."
They watched as Steven grinned largely at the two giant robots.
" Now! We are going to have a series of tests that determine which of you is the better builder, and therefore lead the group as we build the drill! Let's get started."
The two were put throught several tests, mostly cliches like Strength, Agility, ect. Link was still amazed by the technology that presented itself in form of the giant humanoid robots, as they threw things, and ran, and were just pretty cool. The green clad gem kind of wanted one.
The group watched for several hours as the two duked it out in the many competitions. There were discarded parts and oil everywhere, and it was just a huge mess. Plus, it was getting late, and Link didn't like going without sleep, even if he had a bad tendancy to do that. So he stood up, and yelled to the two robot masters.
" Hey! Why don't you just do an actuall duel?! It's getting late, and I want sleep!"
Pearl looked over, an evil look in her eyes, Peridot having a similar look.
They both spoke at the same time." Ok."
The battle began immediately, surprising them, and making the event exciting again. Peridot's robot was much more bulky, but it seemed to be very slow. Pearl's on the other hand, was the opposite. It looked fragile, but it was quick, and agile. Most likely packed a pretty good punch as well. Like a glass cannon. The two we're going after eachother pretty well, Pearl on the offensive, and Peridot on the devensive, obviously. Suddenly, Peridot grabbed Pearl's robot in a tight hold. She grinned.
" Like I said! You're just a Pearl!"
Pearl looked angry at first, but then calmed down, and smirked.
" And you're just jealous that I'm taller than you."
Peridot was confused, and Pearl took the opportunitie to pull her long leg out, and ram it into Peridot's smug face. She stumbled back, and rubbed her face in pain. Pearl jumped up, and yelled down to her opponent.
" And now I'm going to use these long legs to kick your ass!"
She flew down, and Amethyst, Garnet, and Steven cheered her on. However, Link saw it when Peridot began to smirk. She quickly moved up, and grabbed Pearl by the leg.
" I'm built to last, baby!"
She then proceeded to smash Pearl's robot to hell and back with the white gem still in it. Once she was sure she was down, Peridot jumped down from her bot, and smiled triumphantly.
" I did it! I am now the leader of the drill!"
However, the other gems were busy talking to Pearl about her big moment. Peridot looked confused, as well.
" But I won, didn't I!? You should be praising me!"
Her cries rang out on deaf ears, except for Link, who stood beside her.
" You may have won, but Pearl really proved herself today.
Peridot scoffed." How so?"
Link grinned." She came to terms with herself. You should take notes."
He ruffled her hair, and she growled at him, and attempted to fix it. The hero walked away, and Peridot sighed.
' Maybe he's right...'
Her thoughts were inturrupted when Steven grabbed Peridot, dragging her behind him.
" What are you doing?!"
He grinned." We have a drill to build!"
Kinda weak. I'm tired. Remember, poll closes April 14th, and it's for this story's pairing. Please go vote, that's all I'm asking! Anyways, I guess I'll...
See You On The Flip-Side~Nick Write
