Chapter 10

NOTES: This chapter will contain some swearing.

Lapis could over hear what Steven, David and Peridot were talking about…but she was thinking more about what Peridot said to her while she was asleep, it was real and she could tell with Peridot's soothing voice that she meant every word and didn't mean to keep things from her. The three were about to leave until Lapis called at them.

LAPIS: Wait!

The three were about to leave the barn but heard a voice shouting "Wait". They all stopped to turn and then saw Lapis flying from the upper level of the barn and gently landing next to Peridot, who looked slightly worried.

LAPIS: I…just want to say something…

STEVEN: (To Peridot) Peridot, we'll…wait outside.

Peridot nodded, as Steven and David left the barn and closed the door…leaving the two gems in silence that were only for a sort few seconds but felt like very, very long minutes until Peridot broke the silence.

PERIDOT: Lapis, I know you're still angry about me keeping things from you and-

LAPIS: (Shakes her head slightly) No, I'm not.

PERIDOT: Oh…uh, w-well I'm sorry I kept things from y-mmfff?

Lapis had pushed Peridot against the wooden barn walls and pressed her mouth onto Peridot's, who was stunned by this reaction and yet, the more Lapis tried to gain access using her tongue, the more Peridot relaxed and eventually, gave Lapis the entry. The kiss was soothing, delicate and passionate as the gems wrapped their arms around each other and letting their hands feel the shape of their bodies. They gently pulled away from the lovely embrace, both slightly panting. Peridot felt like she should be confused by this action but this moment seemed to push that question away.

LAPIS: I heard you in my dreams, Peridot.

PERIDOT: (Blushing) Oh…

PERIDOT:(Whispers) I'm sorry, I wasn't honest with you. I'll never keep anything from you ever again. I love you~

LAPIS: But I know it wasn't a dream…(Smiles) it was really you speaking.

PERIDOT: Lapis, I…I'm sorry…

LAPIS: Don't be. I understand why you kept it to yourself and I know it couldn't have been easy for you. (Strokes Peridot's hair) But we're not safe…are we…?

PERIDOT: (Hesitant at first) No…

LAPIS: (Slight nod) Do what you have to do…I'll be here if you need me.

PERIDOT: (Smiles) I know you will.

They embrace in another passionate kiss, this lasting longer than the first time but neither wanting it to end but…things had to get done as they both broke up their beautiful connection of love for each other.

LAPIS: Stay safe, my cute gem~

PERIDOT: (Slight chuckle) Heh, don't call me cute…

Lapis chuckled with Peridot…as Peridot went to the barn door, she opened it and turned back to her beautiful blue gem and smiled.

PERIDOT: I love you, Lapis

LAPIS: (Blushes) I love you to, Peridot.

The exchanging words of love could have carried on for minutes or even hours but Peridot had to go with Steven and David, to explain to the crystal gems what she had been keeping secret, though it was only mention what homeworld were planning moments before she started her mission with the cluster…so she could only tell them so much…but the smallest detail was better than nothing. In some ways, it was good to get it off her chest…but she only kept it to herself because she didn't think homeworld's plan would still go ahead. Still, Peridot left in comfort knowing that Lapis had forgiven her.

Lapis didn't like it when Peridot left, even if it was just a short walk outside. She loved being with Peridot and having her warm body next to hers but she wasn't to deny herself that were Peridot was going, was very important.

The blue gem was about to produce her wings and go back to her comfy haystack until she heard a unfamiliar noise, like wood being snapped. She turned to where the sound was coming from…but nothing was there…then some rustling, she quickly turned and saw a shadow move…but this shadow didn't want to be seen. Lapis hesitated for a moment before slowly walking to where the shadow was.

LAPIS: Peridot…?

There was no response and no matter how many times she called other names that came to her mind, it was same reaction…nothing. This was making Lapis a little nervous.

LAPIS: P-Peridot…did you forget something?

Lapis pushed aside her fear and quickly headed to where the shadow had stopped. She looked behind the haystack and moved some heavy sand bags…but there was nothing else in its place. Maybe her mind was playing tricks but she was certain she saw something…if anything this frustrated her but just then a massive hand grabbed her face, covering up her mouth to stop her from screaming, it worked as she could only muffle her scream…and then she was pulled back, another hand wrapping it's self around Lapis's waist, tying down her hands and unable to move. She struggled but was getting nowhere, she kept whimpering only to turn her head slightly to see who had grabbed her. Her eyebrows raised in fright, as these glowing amber eyes were staring back at her…an orange face and an almost glowing sharp nose: Jasper.

JASPER: You're not hard to find!

Lapis tried to scream some more but Jasper just squeezed her face to stop her from making any sound. Jasper then violent span the poor blue gem around, punching her across the face, this force pushed Lapis down with ease, falling hard onto the wooden flooring. Jasper didn't give Lapis time to react and climbed on top of her, grabbing her face and again squeezing it…Lapis tried to move but Jasper's weight and strength was too much. Lapis managed to produce a scream but this just made Jasper laugh.

JASPER: Go ahead, Lapis, scream! Scream so this planet shatters. (Chuckles) Keep…screaming!

LAPIS: My friends would've heard me! It…it wasn't long since they left!

JASPER: I'm counting on them to come back! They won't be going anywhere…not for a while!

LAPIS: What do you want?

JASPER: Malachite!

LAPIS: W-What…?

JASPER: I want us to fuse!

LAPIS: That's...not going to happen!

JASPER: I know…(Right to Lapis's ear)…you miss it…

LAPIS: Fuck you! I hated it! I HATED IT!

JASPER: (Sighs angrily) It's…it's that Peridot, isn't it? She's…corrupted you!

LAPIS: No! NO!

JASPER: Yes, she has. She's used the Earth's bullshit on you and now you think your…free?

LAPIS: I AM FREE!

JASPER: WITH A FUCKING PERIDOT?! (Chuckles) She's just a worthless gem, she's nothing without her limb enhancers. What do you see in her? What do you see in her what you don't see in me?

LAPIS: Kindness…

JASPER: Kindness? She interrogated you, she hurt you…I've yet to do so…

LAPIS: (Producing tears) Your…hurting me now…

JASPER: (Growls) What else? What else do you see in that worthless Peridot?

LAPIS: …Love…

JASPER: Love? LOVE? (Laugh) Gems can't love!

LAPIS: We can…w-we have!

JASPER: You've…fused with her? You've fused with that little bitch?

LAPIS: No…w-we…made love. Earth's love…

JASPER: (Frowns) You lie!

LAPIS: No…

JASPER: YOU LIE!

With a quick twist and strength, Jasper threw Lapis into the air, smacking hard onto the beams holding the roof, the impact hurting Lapis in the process and falling straight down onto the wooden floor and also denting through that. Lapis whimpered in pain…but Jasper never gave her a chance to get up and punched Lapis's gem on her back…Lapis screamed in pain as her gem now had a crack in it and her eyes disappeared into silver-like reflective eyeless eyes. Jasper then grabbed the blue gems arm, lifting her up with ease, as Lapis was hanging like a rag doll…weak and surrounded with pain, her eyes were pouring out some tears…but Jasper showed no remorse.

JASPER: I was your first, doesn't that count for anything…?

LAPIS: (Weak) Thro-through…f-force…

JASPER: Don't tell me you didn't like it? I was one with you…(Smiles) I know you liked it as well…

LAPIS: Leave…m-me alone…

JASPER: (Smiles, this time slyly) So, it's Earth love you like, is it? (With her free hand, starts to rub Lapis's leg) Like this…?

LAPIS: W-What are you doing?

Jasper just carries on but squeezes Lapis's leg tighter while slowly moving her hand upwards, making Lapis uncomfortable and whimper. Jasper smiles at Lapis's pain and discomfort and her hand eventually feels something moist, Lapis's squeals, with a quick but not in a good way as she tries to escape Jasper's grasp but it was no use.

JASPER: So you and the green bitch do this as love? That is not the gem way!

In frustration Jasper shoved her thick fingers into Lapis who cried with moaning of discomfort and pain. Jasper swiped the inside of Lapis and pulled her fingers out quick…and was curious to what substance was on her orange fingers…she then licked her fingers but neither decided on the taste and just stared at the blue gem…more so in disgust.

JASPER: Peridot drinks you, does she? I can't see what the fuss is about! It's not NORMAL! It's certainly not fusion…

LAPIS: FUCK YOU, JASPER!

Jasper growls angrily at Lapis and twists her arm, causing the poor blue gem more pain and then cracking her arm as it could no longer twister any further. Lapis let out the loudest scream she could produce.

JASPER: I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN HANDLE YOUR POWERS, LAPIS!

LAPIS: LET GO OF ME! YOU'RE HURTING ME!

JASPER: You don't get it, do you? I WAS YOUR FIRST TIME! MY FIRST TIME! WE WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER! NOT THAT STUPID WEAK PERIDOT! ME! I'M STRONGER! But together, we can be UNSTOPPABLE! When Earth is destroyed by the Diamonds cleansing, we need to be ready, we need to be indestructible…we need to be MALACHITE!

It was at this very point, that the barn doors were kicked open. Steven and Peridot entered, while David hanged back…but still ready for a fight, his goalie gloves on and his hand started to glow…Steven produced his shield but it was Peridot who was the most determined.

NOTES: That will do for now. Next chapter will be up next week. Don't worry, it will get better…I swear.