A/N: I'm not the only one frustrated about Jasper's absence, right? I mean, at least give her a better excuse than falling into a hole. It wasn't even like she was my favorite character or anything (in fact, she might have been my least favorite at one point), it's just that there's a lot plot potential with her and her disappearance felt kinda disappointing. Well, here's a Jasper-based chapter, just to vent out frustrations.

Rose Quartz was a part of Pink Diamond's armies, her second-in-command, and a well-respected figure in her court.

Jasper (specifically Facet-5K7N, Cut-3DA) was a newborn Gem amidst Yellow Diamond's court. Cultivated quite recently, not old enough to earn any higher rank; she was young, impressionable, and so far, unremarkable.

But that's not what Rose saw.

Even though Gems of different courts rarely interact and hardly ever needed to, Rose had found ways to visit Yellow Diamond's armies and set her eyes upon the Jasper.

Newborn Gems were hardly anything to look at, and definitely not impressive in terms of combat. They were untrained and undisciplined and often acted like excitable children. Most of them showed signs of recklessness and laziness; the opposite of a true warrior.

But looking into the amber eyes of Jasper reminded Rose of herself when she was younger, bright-eyed and unsullied by the trauma of warfare and bloodshed. She almost appeared to be innocent in a manner.

This specific Jasper was practically the runt of the batch, somewhat strange amidst the clones of Jaspers. She was enthusiastic, yes, but also savage and quite rebellious in a way. She respected the Diamonds wholeheartedly, as she should, but she often let her own desires come first before their orders and sometimes committed atrocious acts just to earn her victory.

She was driven, yes, and possessed the true bloodlust of a warrior, and was loyal to the point of acting blindly to one's orders. But her savage ways to claim victory for herself and how she carelessly broke rules to maintain order rose suspicions amongst the Diamonds.

A few of her superiors believed it was a less extreme case of defectiveness. And everyone knew what happened to them.

Rose did not want that for her. She was too young to be so viciously killed this way. She didn't even have a chance to better herself in the eyes of her Diamond. It seemed far too unfair.

She worked out a deal with the Diamond Authority: if she proved Jasper to be a competent warrior, she shall live. Failure to do so would require her to be punished as well.

So she had taken Jasper under her wing. She didn't tell her pupil about why she was being momentarily detained from Yellow Diamond's teachings; she covered up the truth and warped it to say that Jasper was simply special instead of possibly defective.

Well, it certainly helped Jasper's ego.

Rose now witnessed what the Diamond were worried about. It was true; Jasper was the equivalent of a wild organic animal. She was wild to no limits, and had a certain disregard for the guidelines set before her—who was slightly hypocritical on her part, seeming that she does not tolerate others disobeying orders, yet so carelessly pushed them aside when it came to her own needs.

She was far too sadistic as well, stretching her limits too far if it meant seeing her enemies vanquished and ensuring her own victory. And it often led to her twisting the rules to her own terms, completely disregarding what would be in store for her when violating her superiors.

The Diamonds did not tolerate that kind of recklessness. To them, that was the first milestone on the road to rebellion and anarchy.

Rose was forced to show Jasper the harsh truth of working for the Diamonds. The cruelty that was carefully hidden from the public eye, the consequences to insubordination, and what it did to those who served and those who ruled. She never did once mention Jasper was a potential target as well, but she showed her student what was in store if she ever stepped out of line.

It left the young warrior traumatized, but it severely improved her ethics. She now knew the difference between determination and utter recklessness. She learned better ways to discipline herself and even showed great respect to those who were superior to her in combat, instead of trying to find ways to knock them down. In the eyes of a Diamond, that was a perfect soldier.

Jasper didn't know it, but Rose had just saved her life. She saved her from what could've meant an early death. But to her pupil shall never know that. She shall never know that she was a potential victim.

Instead, Jasper had respected Rose greatly for improving her combat style and adored her as a mentor and superior.

Rose had grown to value Jasper as well, certainly not in a friendly manner, but in as a valuable asset to an army. She was powerful indeed and her determination and strength had led to her being redeemed in Yellow Diamond's eyes and slowly moved her through the ranks more fluidly than her fellow Jaspers.

And it was all because of Rose.

Jasper practically worshipped her as much as she did to her Diamond. Rose was certainly pleased to see her pupil had become so fond of her, but she couldn't help but notice she was a part of the few who Jasper truly respected. It was strange indeed, but she brushed it off easily.

Jasper owed her greatly, even if she didn't know exactly how much. She taught her everything she knew. She gave her the patience and love that no one else bothered to give her. Everything Jasper had now was because of her (including her right to live).

She was in great debt to her. And Rose knew exactly how to get repaid for her services.

"We need you, Jasper. I know you have never seen Earth, but trust me, it's far greater than anything else Homeworld could offer you. You could be free to live amongst Gems of all types without worry—and with thousands of creatures that are just as worthy to live as us. Remember everything I've done for you? It was much more than anything Yellow Diamond had done. You owe me."

"So you think just because you have taught me a couple of tricks in the past means that I have sacrifice everything I know, everything I care about, just for some idiotic humans? What have they done to make you so fond of them anyways? What makes them worthy enough to make me die for them?"

"The only way you could ever know that is if you follow me."

"Look at you! Pretending that just because I was pathetic as a newborn means that you're higher above me! Let me teach you something: I have changed, and not because of your training. And I am smart enough to know the difference between a hero and a traitor."

"Do not call me that, I am only someone who has seen the truth. The Diamonds are the true traitors for hiding so many secrets from the public eye. We cannot trust them."

"And how do I know I can trust you? It's funny, actually; I thought you were an inspiration before in the past, but now, I've seen what you've really become. Yellow Diamond was right, you really are a defect!"

"You're the one to talk! In fact, a long time ago, you were the one considered to be a defect!"

"Do you expect me to believe that a defect could be a war general to Yellow Diamond, that a defect could be one the greatest heroes Homeworld has ever known, that a defect could be what I see in the mirror every day? How dare you try to feed me these lies! And that was what everything you taught me was: nothing but a lie. I'm not who I was thousands of years ago; I'm not that idiot who blindly followed everything you said. I know who really tells the truth around here, and it's certainly not you. And I can't wait to show your pathetic excuse for an army what I know."

"I cannot believe that you would speak this way to someone who has saved you from utter destruction. Fine, then. I'm done negotiating. If you truly feel this way, then prepare to meet me on the battlefield, not as an equal, not as a mentor, but as an enemy."

"Trust me; I cannot wait to beat you into the ground after what you've done."