CONNIE POV
I sneaked out of my apartment very quietly, and I brought Rose's sword with me. It's good that Steven gave it to me. I brought it with my on my trip so I could always remember him. He definitely wouldn't approve of what I'm using the sword for, but I'm not letting that green alien freak bitch steal my future boyfriend. I walked up to the barn, and I saw Peridot standing there. I walked up to her slowly, keeping Rose's sword behind my back as I approached her. I could hear her trying to talk to me, but I completely ignored her. As soon as I approached her, I grabbed the sword and struck it in her chest. After a second, she disappeared within a cloud of smoke. Her green triangular gem hit the cold and wet sand. I picked it up and shoved it in my pocket. I sneaked back into my apartment again, placing Peridot's gem next to me on the desk before turning off the lights and going to bed.
STEVEN P.O.V.
I woke up as usual, checking my alarm clock to see that it was 7:00 am, my normal time of waking up. It was a normal day, and all was good in Beach City. The sun shined on my face through my large window. I woke up feeling as if it was a good day and nothing could go wrong. I figured why not make this day better by visiting Peridot? (Dramatic Irony Ensues). I went to find Lion so I could use him to ride to the barn so I could visit my adorable Dorito girlfriend. I noticed he was asleep in a curled up position. Adorable as always. I tapped him on his stomach and head, "Wake up! I need to visit the barn!" he let out a small grumble before closing his eyes again and laying back down. "Do you want a Lion Licker? I promise I would bother you the rest of this week I just really want to see Peridot soon." I think it was Lion Lickers that motivated him to get up and allow me to ride him. He loves those things now, and I use them as a treat to get him to do tasks that he is hesitant on doing. We stopped by the Big Donut to do what I promised, and buy him more Lion Lickers. I got off of Lion and walked into the Big Donut as I heard the door bell ring. "Hi Steven! Good morning!" I heard Sadie tell me. "Hey Sadie, good to see you again. Where's Lars at?" I asked her. "Oh, he's being a lazy-ass as usual. I don't know how he comes up with his excuses. Anyway, what would you like?" she replied. "I'll have three Lion Lickers." I told her as I brought out the frozen treats from the freezer. "That'll be $3.50." I pay her the money then I give Lion the treat before telling him, "Off to the Barn!" As I rode Lion towards the Barn, we passed Connie's Apartment. That made me remember of the incident that happened a few days ago. I still haven't talked to her ever since that awkward moment. I wonder how she's been doing. Probably awful considering that this is what she gets when she returns from a long stay in an alien area. Now I know for sure that she had a crush on me. However, I've moved on past her and I wonder if she'll do the same. I get lost in my thoughts when Lion lets out a roar to let me know that we're at the Barn. I hop off of Lion and head towards the Barn to get greeted by Lapis. "Hey Steven! It's good to see you again! How have you been?" I told her, "I've been pretty good. I'm still so glad that all this gem and war drama is finally over and we can relax on this earth." "Yep, I can justchill and enjoy my existence rather than being forced to do work or being forced to fight. This planet is not that bad after all, and neither is Peri," she explains to me. "Anyway, where's Peridot? Have you seen her around?" I ask her. "No, actually. I was about to ask you the same thing. I haven't seen her all morning. I hope that she's okay." Right after we stop talking, I notice foot prints in the sand near the barn. No, they weren't my shoes because I recognize what my mark looks like. No, they weren't Lapis' footprints because she is always bear-footed. I remember flashbacks from when Connie and I walked among the beach to either play or practice fighting. I really want to know if Peridot is okay, and I'll do anything to keep her safe. I decide that I want to go to Connie's house. "Hm. Lapis, they look like Connie's footprints. Maybe she has something to do with this? I don't know, but I'm going to go to Connie's house just to check," I tell her. "I'll come with you, I have nothing better to do plus I really want to make sure Peri's okay," she tells me. I tell Lion, "Off to Connie's apartment!" And we storm away.
