For a few moments, nothing happened. Neither Tourmaline, nor the Quartzes knew what to do. Tourmaline was the first to say something. "Uh...hi guys..." She said nervously.

"Wait, Tourmaline?!" She heard a familiar voice ask.

Suddenly, she was tackled by Amethyst. "We thought you were a goner!" She said hugging her again. "Wait, how did you escape?" She asked. Just then, the door opened and in walked the Amethyst that had tried to help Tourmaline. "This the one?" She asked menacingly as she threw Greg onto the ground.

"Quick! Hide!" Amethyst said a she jumped into the arms of another Amethyst.

"Greg!" She said in a scared voice.

"These Amethysts, they're really, really...GREAT!" At the last word the Amethyst released her and every Gem burst out laughing. "Your face!" The one who brought Greg in said continuing to laugh. "Tourmaline came out of hiding an ran to Greg with Amethyst.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I had to!" Amethyst said. Greg looked to Tourmaline. " I thought you were in the Zoo!" He said hugging her.

"I broke out. I ran into these Amethysts and before I knew it they were playing a practical joke on you." Tourmaline answered.

"Well at least you're safe." Greg said.

"So." Tourmaline said getting up.

These must be Prime Amethysts then?" "Yep! That's 8XG, 8XH 8XJ-" "I'm 8XH." One of the Amethysts in question said. "Sorry, I'm worse than Holly Blue!" Amethyst said. "Aren't we all!" The other Amethyst said. The Gems laughed at that. "We could use your help in finding our friends." Tourmaline said.

Turning to Amethyst, "I'm assuming you all came, correct?" "Yeah we-" Amethyst was cut off as a door opened, revealing Holly Blue. She yelled at the Amethysts to get back to their stations. As they left Tourmaline and Greg snuck out with them, meeting up with Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire.

Before they could say anything, Holly Blue came back and began leading them to the landing area.

As they were about to board the Roaming Eye, she noticed Greg and Tourmaline. "What...is...THE MEANING OF THIS?!" She yelled.

"Wait Holly I can explain-" Sapphire started.

"No need Your Clarity. Not even you could've foreseen the incompetence of these Amethysts. I guess if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." She said taking out a blue whip crackling with electricity.

As she was about to hit Greg and Tourmaline, Ruby and Sapphire fused.

Garnet grabbed the whip and held it. "Pearl, get those two on the ship. We'll handle this noise." She said, turning to Holly and phasing on her visor. Pearl jumped off the ship cutting Holly's whip. Amethyst rolled up catching the whip and ran around her too fast to see. Amethyst got up and Garnet walked to the now tied up Holly. "I've been waiting to do this a long time." She said.

With a punch to the stomach, Holly fell.

"I'LL REPORT YOU TO THE DIAMONDS!" She yelled pulling herself up. "YOU'LL ALL BE SHATTERED!" Pearl stepped up to her.

"Do you really want to tell the Diamonds that you let a band of traitorous Rebels sneak in under your watchful eye?" She asked.

"Doesn't seem like a smart thing to do, Holly Blue."

"So do yourself a favor." Pearl said climbing onto the ship as it started to hover. "Keep your mouth shut. That will be all!" She finished with a clap of her hands.

On the way back Tourmaline explained why she left without telling anyone and promised not to do it ever again. A few heartfelt hugs later and everything was forgiven. Making it back to Earth, Tourmaline noticed a surprising group waiting for them.

The Ruby squad stood with Lapis and Connie.

Tourmaline nearly jumped out of her skin. She-Steven? hadn't talked to Connie in ages. With everything going on, she had completely forgotten about her.

Realizing what she had to, she steeled herself and walked out. "H-hi, Connie." She said shyly. "Um...who are you?" Connie asked.

"Oh...uh right. I'm a fusion. Between...Steven and Peridot." She said the last part a little quickly. Connie was a little surprised that Steven had actually fused with another Gem. "O-ok. But, the bigger question is, why were you in space?"

"I was abducted by Blue Diamond. The Gems flew out to save me." Connie's jaw seemed to hit the floor.

She let out a breath and inhaled before starting again. "So...is there a reason you two are fused or..?" Tourmaline coughed. She hadn't thought of a reasonable excuse as to why she was still there. "Um...well you see...if you...there's a logical explanation as-" Tourmaline stuttered before Garnet put a hand on her shoulder.

"They like it. If they want to stay like this, that's their choice. You understand, right Connie?" Garnet said.

"O-of course. Sure." Connie replied. Garnet looked to Tourmaline and smirked before walking away. "So, now that that's out of the way, why are you here?"

One boring monologue about friendship and bonding later...

"So now, the Rubies, Lapis, and I have our own team we call "The Crystal Temps!"

"Wow..." Said Tourmaline. To be honest, it never felt like the Rubies would be a real part of the team, so she was glad they changed.

Tourmaline yawned. She felt exhausted. Based on her knowledge, she was only 25% human, but that was apparently enough to warrant the need for sleep. Saying goodbye to Connie, Tourmaline went back to the house. She got into bed and fell right asleep.

And, for the first time since being formed, she wasn't haunted by nightmares.

Author's Note:

Yes, I know, I haven't posted for an eternity. Yes I know I said I wouldn't do this. But it happend. Sorry. (Insert bad excuse here) Anyway, to the story. I actually added the part with Connie after realizing I hadn't ever mentioned her before. Sorry for any fans who like her, but I just really don't like Connie at all. I get why she's part of the show, but in this fic there will be next to no parts after this with and/or about her. Sorry again. Now that that's out of the way, make sure to review if you have any questions or suggestions, I'll answer to the best of my ability. Thanks again for the patience! (Not that you have a choice, but we'll ignore that).

-TheFireGamerHD