Hello fellow readers here is a new chapter for A Gem's Legacy.
For starters I did say that there would be two things going on in each chapter but I couldn't think of anything that could follow up to this so I'm sorry. Also I've gotten a lot of followers and favorites on this fanfic and that is truly grateful, thank you very much.
But enough of that, please enjoy.
Chapter 8: Losing trust
Today Prism had discovered that he had a Gem sister named Peridot, it was unexpected but thanks to her he was able to recover most of his repressed memories.
Peridot was sent to Earth to check on the Cluster, a fusion of Gem Shards that could absorb all life and energy from the planet. Checking on it with her and understanding what it could do really terrified Prism, however he came up with an alternative that could be very helpful to both Humans and Gems, co-existence.
Peridot didn't really believe that possibility could work, but after her brother explained the details into it then she thought it was a good idea. She then left Earth to go back home and report her findings to the Diamonds, plus she told Prism about their idea and maybe they might accept it.
After she left Prism went back home, he had a pretty long day and felt like he needed a soda even though his body could go without the requirements of food or liquids. Back at the house when he got his soda Prism faced against the Crystal Gems and Steven. "Prism, we need to talk." Pearl said with some firmness in her voice.
"What about?" Prism asked, knowing what the answer could be.
"It's about what happened today. Why did you protect that Home World Gem rather than siding with us, your family?" Pearl said.
"I've told you before, she was my sister. And I sided with her because the three of you always charge in first before asking questions." Prism said.
"What did you two talk about?" Garnet said, wanting to know what Prism and Peridot did.
"That's none of your business." Prism replied.
"Prism we're being serious. We need to know because what if you two planned out an invasion or she was contacting the other Gems from home world to come and finish where they left off." Amethyst said with a serious voice.
"Alright I'll tell you. At the very last moment when you really need it." Prism said, reflecting on what the Gems do to Steven.
"Bro please, we need to know." Steven asked kindly.
Prism took a deep breath before thinking about it, then he finished his soda and went to go to his room without saying a single word. The Gems were getting irritated by this and believed that they can no longer trust Prism since he's protected two Home World Gems from them.
The next day when Prism exited out of his room he was suddenly ambushed by Pearl and Amethyst, then Garnet went up to him as he was struggling to get away and surrounded his entire body in a huge bubble.
"What are you guys doing?" Prism said with shock and confusion.
"You're getting a time out Prism, until then we're not letting you out until you tell us what you and Peridot talked about." Garnet said, explaining his punishment.
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" Prism said while punching the bubble.
"The bubble is impenetrable Prism, there isn't a way out until you tell us what we need to know." Pearl said.
Prism couldn't believe the Crystal Gems were doing this to him, he knew one day this would happen to him and he was not wrong. As the three Gems waited for an answer Prism refused to say anything and began giving them the silent treatment, which he is very good at.
Three days later Prism had be using his super speed to kill his boredom by constantly running around in circles. Steven heard about what the Gems did to him and felt like it wasn't right, but when Steven tried to talk to his brother he himself didn't receive a reply because Prism thought if he told Steven what him and his sister discussed them he'll definitely tell the others.
The next day Prism continued on ignoring his family. "Wow, I never thought Prism would go four days without talking." Amethyst said as she was surprised on how Prism was able to keep this up.
"He really won't say anything. The last time he gave us the silent treatment was when Rose had to give up her physical form so Steven could be born. He didn't want to express his feelings towards any of us, but then we were able to help him by telling him that what Rose did was for the greater good and that having Steven would be the greatest thing that could've ever happen to him." Garnet said, telling everyone how Prism gave them the silent treatment before.
"He really did that?" Steven asked.
"Yes, but right now he isn't telling us about Peridot. And I believe it's because of how we deal things with you Steven." Pearl said while looking at Steven.
"Maybe, but I think Prism has been in that bubble for too long. Let him out." Steven asked the Gems.
"But he still won't say anything to us Steven, what makes you think he'll say something now." Amethyst said, knowing that if they let Prism out then he still won't say anything..
"I'm sure he will. But you three will need to listen to him for a change, then I'm sure Prism will respond." Steven said, suggesting that the Gems listen to him rather then the other way around.
Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl thought about it for a few minutes before thinking that is was an okay idea. So the three of them went up to the bubble next to the warp pad and released Prism from within it, but when they did that while he was running he crashed into the wall.
After recovering Prism looked at the Gems and glared at them without saying a single word. "Prism, please talk to us. We've decided to listen to you for a change instead of you always listening to us." Garnet said.
Prism was surprised by this, but at the same time he didn't believe it until Pearl told him that Steven suggested the idea. Hearing that did make Prism believe it, but then he used his accelerated to leave the house to go to the beach.
The Gems followed him and saw him outside on the beach looking at the ocean from afar while the sun was setting. Going up to him Amethyst went first to talk to him, "Come on Prism, say something to us. Just one word would be fine." She said, begging Prism to say something.
"Idiots." He replied.
"See, there's... What?" Amethyst said, surprised by his word.
"You three are idiots. You always do this and I'm tired of it. You never tell Steven what he needs to know and only tell him at the last moment when he really needs it, who does that." Prism said while not looking at them and telling them that telling Steven important stuff at the last minute isn't a good thing.
"We have to Prism. He's too young and he's not ready for it yet." Garnet replied, telling him the reason why they only tell Steven things at the last minute.
Prism didn't respond to that. Then Pearl took a step forward to speak, "Prism, please tell us. We really want to know because it could mean the end of everything we've tried to do on this planet." Pearl said, pleading to Prism about what he was keeping from them.
Hearing this while turning around to them, Prism saw how desperate the Gems were to know what he knew. He thought of asking Garnet to us future vision but he thinks it would be better for her to listen to his own words.
Taking a deep breath Prism finally told his family what he and Peridot talked about. "Peridot was sent here to check on the Cluster, it's a large fusion of Gem shards that could absorb the energy from the Earth itself whenever it wants to. However I thought about co-existence instead, Humans and Gems living in harmony. My sister was a little skeptical about it at first, but believed that it was a great idea. She then left to inform these "Diamonds" about it and hopefully they'll think the idea is better then draining a planet of it's life energy." Prism said.
Hearing this surprised and shocked the Crystal Gems, they also felt really scared about the Cluster and how it's power could destroy the world at any given moment. Plus the thought of Humans and Gems living together in peace didn't sound like a good idea.
"Prism, I don't think that'll ever happen. Gems are different than Humans and they don't see how important Earth is to us and Steven." Garnet said, thinking Prism's vision wasn't good.
"What about Steven then? He's a half human half Gem hybrid that my mother and father created. If they can live in peace then what about the others?" Prism replied while telling the Gems about Steven's existence.
"What Rose and Greg had was different. Plus the Diamonds would think that plan is a waste of time." Amethyst said.
Prism knew telling them this was a bad idea, so in that moment he began to walk away before Pearl stopped him by grabbing his shoulder. "I think that's a good idea Prism." She said with a small smile.
Garnet and Amethyst were stunned and shocked that Pearl thought Prism's idea was good. She then told them that Prism did have a good point about Steven and that it could completely put an end to any type of conflict between their kind and the human race.
Prism smiled at Pearl for believing in his idea, Garnet and Amethyst still thought it was a bad idea, but they'll try it to see where it goes. Afterwards the four of them went back inside to see Steven, he asked what they talked about and for right it was best to not tell him until tomorrow.
Prism also told everyone that the reason why he protected Lapis and Peridot from them is because they provided insight to his past and maybe one day his memories will be fully restored.
The Gems understood that, but warned Prism that not all Gems from Home World are good. He already understood that, plus he told them to think next time before acting while he was going into his room to get some sleep.
The Crystal Gems said they'll think about it, but for right now their primary concern was on the Cluster and how they were going to prevent it from destroying the Earth.
End of Chapter 8.
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