Sapphire's POV

The days blended together filled with endless footsteps and thousands of words. It was actually nice having someone to talk to for a change. Sapphire wondered how long it would last. How long would it be before Ruby saw just what kind of gem Sapphire was.

It came as a shock to Sapphire that Ruby had almost been here a week now and there hadn't been any gems from home world. It frightened her to think about it. Adding it all together it had been over a month with no new waves of gems. Home world had to be planning something big.

We turned a corner our path now lead us towards the warp pad. A warp stream appeared and then faded leaving behind a blue gem. Sapphire readied her self for a fight until she recognized this gem as the one Ruby had come here with; Lapis Lazuli.

"Ruby finally I've been looking all over for you." The gem hopped down and rushed towards us.

"Hey Lapis-" Ruby's words were cut short as Lapis engulfed Ruby in a bear hug. It bothered Sapphire how affectionate this gem was with Ruby. She knew Lapis and Ruby have known each other longer then she has but that didn't keep Sapphire from feeling jealous.

Lapis finally let go of Ruby and looked around.

"What are you doing here?" Lapis asked with a look of horror on her face as she looked around the kindergarten. Ruby quickly cleared her throat.

"This is my station." Lapis' face fell. She looked utterly disappointed.

"You were assigned here? She didn't say yes to the home world warp? You asked her right? I guess I shouldn't be surprised I haven't seen you for a while. I should have realized you were assigned to a station already." Sapphire listened intently waiting for Ruby's response.

"Yeah I. I asked but she assigned me here. I didn't have any say in it." Ruby shot Sapphire a quick glance. Sapphire wasn't sure what to think. She wasn't sure which gem Ruby had lied to.

"Oh that's to bad. I was really hoping we would be able to fight together. See each other more then we did on home world." You could hear the disappointment in Lapis' voice so clearly.

"It's okay Lapis I'm sure there will be times we can see each other. This is Earth not home world."

"Yeah you're right. I should probably get going. I have to get back to my station before sundown." Lapis took Ruby's hand and squeezed it.

Sapphire wanted to move her bangs to make sure her eye wasn't tricking her but she didn't, she couldn't risk either gem looking over and seeing her.

It was quiet as Lapis warped away but the silence between Ruby and Sapphire continued even when she was gone.

(Back On Home World) – Jasper's POV

Jasper moved slowly in the line of quartz boarding the ship to Earth. She was frightened to be going to Earth but not for the same reasons the others were. Jasper was looking forward to fighting for her home world. The only thing that frightened her was not completing her mission.

She had a mission to destroy the Ruby and bring her shards back to Yellow Diamond. If Jasper came back empty handed she would be accepting her fate of being shattered.

Jasper told herself that wouldn't happen. She was a quartz this is what she was made to do. A warrior made to fight. Made to fight and made to win.

She had just reached the ramp leading to the ships entrance when her name and number were called out.

"Jasper 1123!" The line halted and everyone's attention was drawn towards the voice. Low mummers traveled through the line.

It was Yellow Diamond outside of her Temple walls. It worried Jasper to see Yellow Diamond here. She was known to only leave her Temple for the up most serious issues.

"Come with me." Yellow Diamond spoke with a strong intimidating voice before turning to walk in the direction of her Temple.

Jasper followed passing many other Jasper's who's numbers were not requested.

Once inside Yellow Diamond's Temple separated from the rest of home world her leader began to speak.

"What do you think you were doing?" Jasper wasn't sure how to respond without making her leader look foolish.

"I was um going to Earth to shatter the Ruby. Isn't that where you determined her and the Lapis escaped to?"

"Of course it's where they escaped. The Lapis' tracking device is still on her. The Ruby however lost hers somewhere. She probably lost her physical form before reaching Earth." Jasper was still at a loss for words after her leaders response. Did she also have a tracking device somewhere on her?

"I don't mean to be rude my Diamond but what is it you requested me here for. I do not want to miss my ship."

"That is what you're here for. I never assigned you to that ship."

"I'm sorry my Diamond I assumed you would want me to get to Earth as soon as possible."

"Exactly. Ships are not the fastest form of travel. If you would have told me your training was complete the moment you finished you would already be on Earth." Yellow Diamond began to walk away and Jasper followed her confused to what she meant. Ships were the only was off and on to home world.

Jasper was lead through massive double doors larger than the entrance to the Temple itself. Her leader spoke once again.

"These are the home world warps. You can travel from here to Earth in mere seconds." Jasper was both amazed and angry. Why didn't anyone know of these? Shouldn't the warriors be using these instead of ships?

A mirror was placed in Jasper's hands before she could ask her leader her questions.

"What is this?"

"This is a mirror that gems can be trapped and kept in. Once retreated into her gem all you will need to do is put her gemstone into the back. The mirror constantly draws energy from the gem playing back there memories so they are unable to regenerate."

"You want me to put her in this mirror? Do you mind me asking why?"

"She might have memories that will help us in this war. If not then I will be able to lay witness to her execution." As Yellow Diamond spoke a smile that Jasper had to restrain from grimacing at spread across her leaders lips.

A/N: I appreciate the feedback I will continue to work on improving my writing skills in dialogue and everything else. :)