A/N: Sorry for the long delay y'all. Life got hectic.

Sex changed everything in a close relationship and Pink and Pearl both were learning this. Despite the fact that there wasn't a real intimacy between the two of them before there seemed to be now. Pearl had a secret knowledge about her Owner and Pink still had power of control over her but there was something new that neither one of them was sure of. In the weeks following the party the pair of them returned to their awkward and stilted routine of Pearl lecturing about the goings-on of Earth and Pink not really bothering to hide the fact that she wasn't listening.

"My Diamond?" Pink snapped out of her reverie to look at her pretty little slave.

"What is it?"

"I think we need to- to go do some ground work." Her face was serious but politely pleasant as usual but there was something gleaming behind those placid eyes.

"Oh. I think you might be right. Let's go." She rose from her chair, leading the way to the warp pads. Her sharp eyes kept watch for anyone who might question where they were going at this time of day but there was no one. Everyone was busy with their own stations.

Quick as a blink, she shape shifted in Rose Quartz and took Pearl's hand, stepping onto the pad and disappearing to Earth. They came to a landing at the now empty kindergarten.

"Wow, I've never seen it like this," Rose marveled.

"Fascinating isn't it? I thought since you loved seeing this place so much we could see what else was on Earth."

A smile broke across her face as she looked down at the smaller gem, stars shining in her eyes. "That would be wonderful!"

Palms tingling, Pearl reached for her hand and pulled her away from the kindergarten out toward vibrantly colored meadows. The sun was high in the sky causing their light forms to become warm and brought a sense of ease and pleasure. All around them as far as the eye could see was rolling hills of grass and flowers popping out of big bushes. A cool breeze blew across their skin and it was then that Rose realized that Pearl wasn't wearing her usual dresses.

"You changed," she said.

Pearl blushed. "I didn't think the other attire was practical given our agenda but I can change back."

"No, I like it." She looked her over. The frilly petticoats and skirts replaced by a pair of pink shorts that matched her own big curls and a periwinkle top still with gauzy accents. It made her gem tingle a bit to truly see her servant's form like this.

It wasn't until she dropped her gaze that Rose realized she'd been staring for a bit too long. She cleared her throat. "It'll also keep people from knowing that you belong to a diamond," she added, returning her eyes to the landscape before them. Excitement bubbled up inside her. Nothing gave her this kind of rush, not even the sex parties back on Home world. This was new and exciting. If only she'd been born into this life instead of the stupid life of a diamond...

"Well, my Quartz-"

"Just Rose," she interrupted.

"Rose," Pearl echoed, looking up at her with an unreadable expression. She nodded to herself, "Well, M- Rose, I chartered a simple route for us to begin our journey. Earth is relatively small but it will still take some time to cover the whole thing. A lot longer than we would have an excuse to be gone for. I hope you don't mind that I broke it up into sections."

"Not at all, it gives me something to look forward to," she assured the pale gem.

Pearl projected a small map in front of them so she could see where they'd be going. "Shall we go then?"

They set off toward the great glowing ball that was the sun and Rose bound gleefully through the tall grass. The warmth that Pearl felt throughout her light form had nothing to do with the Earth's star and she knew that. For the first time since her creation she felt like she was finally doing something right. Even if it went against everything they were supposed to be doing back on Home world and they, meaning she, could be severely punished for it. She didn't give a damn. She would rather do this for only a few more short weeks and be shattered than to live an eternity being a dull and useless pearl to someone who hated their position just as much.

As pragmatic as she was, Pearl couldn't help but allow herself to be swept up in Rose's joyful fun. When she snagged her hand and pulled her along to run and swing and fling themselves into the sweet smelling dirt below, it felt so good. They laid side by side laughing uncontrollably, having both toppled and rolled down a particularly steep hill. She turned her head as Rose turned onto her side, grinning down at her with flushed pink cheeks. "This has been so much fun. I can't wait to do it again with you."

Her mouth opened but no sound came out so she cleared her throat. "Well, R-rose we're not done yet!"

"I know but it just keeps getting better." She slowly began to lean in and Pearl quickly popped up to her feet.

"So let's keep exploring!" Her mind reeled a bit, trying to figure out if she was imagining things or not. She shook it off as they strolled quietly ahead, seeing a small glittering blue lake ahead of them as the grass began to grow shorter.

When they returned back to the warp pad at the kindergarten, their sides and cheeks ached from so much laughter and smiling. Looking to make sure they were still alone both gems phased back to their appropriate forms and attire and stepped onto the warp.

Upon reappearing back at Home world they rearranged their faces and began the walk back to Pink's work quarters. "Honestly," she whispered. "Thank you."

Pearl turned and saluted her. "Anything for you, my Diamond." They parted ways again.

Pearl made her way back to her private quarters, lost in thought about the day. She was so focused on her own musings that she ran smack into Black Pearl.

"Oh! I'm so sorry."

Black looked at her curiously. "It's fine. What's got you so distracted?"

"Wha-? Oh, nothing. Just some reports for my Diamond," she replied.

They hadn't really seen each other since the night of the party and she wondered if Black had any ill regard for her. She certainly hoped not.

As if reading her thoughts she grinned surreptitiously. "If you're wondering if I'm upset about our last run in I'm not. It's not for everyone."

"I'm glad to hear that. I just... I don't understand why everyone would want to do all that. It seems messy and strange."

"That's just because you've not done it. Yet."

Pearl snorted. She doubted she'd ever do it. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude."

Black shrugged. "It's fine. Like I said, it's not for everyone. Anyway, my Onyx needs me so I'd better be off before she gets upset."

Black hurried away in the opposite direction. Pearl couldn't help but wonder what exactly it was that had been happening at the party. The way it had made her light form grow hot and her gem pulse excitedly. Once more she found herself realizing her own naievity. One would think that for a gem her age she'd be a little more learned about things even if they were "underground."

She had a sudden thought and turned away from her private chambers to go find a friend.