Chapter 10 Jack and Gem Fusion pt 1

Crystal Gem Temple

Jack and Emerald went to the Crystal Temple to tell the gems about Aku's next movement. They hoped that the Crystal Gems would help them.

"We may need your assistance on this attack. Aku has a very dangerous lair filled with traps. The more gems we have the better our chances will be." explained Jack

"Are you sure you can trust Lapis Lazuli? She was under Aku's control." asked Pearl

"Yes. She helped us just like you. Besides it is not like Aku will be knocking at our door step anytime soon." said Emerald

"But we cannot mount a full on assault. The temple could be attacked if we go. Only one of us can go the other two will remain and guard the temple." said Garnet

"Ok, ok, I'll go." said Amethyst

"No. You and Pearl must stay here and protect the temple, I will go with Samurai Jack and Emerald. I have a debt to pay with Aku." said Garnet cracking her knuckles.

At first light the trio left the temple and were on their way to the Valley of the Fallen Kings. Garnet was nothing like Pearl. She stood silent and at the front of the group the entire trip.

Desert

They reached the desert after two days of walking. The valley was just a day and half from their current position. Garnet despite only being in the world for a few weeks seemed to know exactly were to go which baffled Jack and Emerald. Even he had a hard time getting around the world and he had lived in the future for far longer than the two gems.

Emerald wanting to start conversation decided to ask Garnet about herself.

"Garnet may I ask you a few questions?" asked Emerald

"Of course." responded Garnet

"I couldn't help but notice that you are stronger than the other Crystal Gems, is there a specific reason for that or is it that you train harder than the others?"

"I am just naturally strong."

"Alright then. How is it that you know where to go even if you had only been back on the world for a few weeks?"

"I have future vision."

"Excuse me?"

"I am able to see into the future. Also you must get your thoughts about fusion settled."

With that said Emerald was left with red cheeks. Jack on the other hand was confused about what Garnet had just said and Emeralds reaction.

They continued walking until they saw the entrance to the valley. Two great mountains stood side by side at the entrance. The mountains had been carved to show the statues of kings on either side. The two kings had big crowns and weapons. They held their weapons at their sides ready to protect the entrance. As they went past the entrance they was that at either side there were thrones carved into the mountain and each of them had a name and a title. The sun was setting but right in the middle of the valley there it was the castle of Aku. Jack suggested to go and hide on the caves to keep an eye on the castle.

As night fell Jack had grown concerned about Emerald and the whole fusion situation.

"Emerald is everything alright?" asked Jack

"Yes, yes everything is alright master. It is just this whole fusion mess. It's just that...Remember when you...gave me The Talk...Back when we saved that baby from the ogres." said Emerald

"Yes I remember the look on you had. You almost passed out." said Jack with a smile.

"Well for gems, fusion is something just as intimate also the process of it all is just so embarrassing. I can't even think straight." said Emerald with a red face.

"I know I cannot understand who you feel about this. But remember That must be an act of trust and you must only do it with someone who you trust with that." said Jack trying to calm down Emerald.

Unknown to them Garnet smiled at the samurais words.

Valley of the Fallen Kings

After looking all over the defenses that the castle and made a plan. They would drag out the guards and silently take them down and then they would enter the castle in disguise.

They were half way to the throne room when they heard movement coming from the other side of the tunnel. Right then and there was Almandine walking next to Emerald's other least favorite people Jasper and Peridot.

"Why must we waste our time on searching and destroying a puny human? We should be coming up with a plan to bring back Gem kind." said Peridot as they walked.

Peridot now wore a black version of her suit with matching black glasses.

"We cannot betray Aku. He holds all the power on this planet. And we need this planet. So until we can come up with a plan to get power we will obey Aku." said Jasper stopping Peridot in her tracks.

Jasper had now black hair and black combat pants.

"We must get to the vault, and free our fellow gems only then must we strike. Aku brought us back to the world, we shall reimburse him by taking over his empire. You all know your tasks move now." said Almandine

They all spread out heading in different directions. Peridot went by the same way that the three warrior were hiding. Garnet quickly caught Peridot and prevented her from talking. When the other two were out of hearing range Emerald and Jack pulled out their swords and placed them at Peridot's neck.

"We want answers and make sure you are not lying." said Emerald

"A gem? You must be the reason Aku has been using gems out of the blue. Why do you look so familiar." asked Peridot

"Take a good look. You tuned my best friend into that monster." said Emerald getting her sword closer to her neck

"Soldier 502.2E?" asked Peridot

"Talk. Now." said Emerald with a fierce look

"Aku is just at the other end of the corridor, at this time there is a change of guards he will be alone. We have recently been trying to get rid of him because of what he did to our world and our kind. We hope to begin anew on this planet. I have some prototype drills that are meant to plant gems. Please don't hurt me." said Peridot

After that was said, Emerald silently stuck Peridot. "This is for Onyx." said Emerald making Peridot go poof.