Crystal Clash
Chapter 21 Feelings of Fusion
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
At the barn, Peridot was trying to make a log about her recent fusion with Lapis. The green gem stood in her loft and held her tape recorder in front of her face as she began to speak into it.
Log Date Facet 12, the barn was recently attacked by Jasper and a Roaming Eye. The other Crystal Gems weren't around, so it was up to me and Lapis to deal with the situation. Our efforts did little harm to our attackers, so Lapis suggested that...the two of us fuse. I agreed seeing it as the only option with any chance of success. Lapis took...my hands and we began to dance in order to fuse. I...was nervous, yet I felt a sense of calm and...a strange feeling of joy as we finished the dance and we began to fuse. The fusion we created was called Aquamarine and using Lapis's power and my knowledge of the Earth's weather and clouds, we defeated Jasper and the Roaming Eye. I now have a little better understanding about fusion, but the feelings I had, while I was Aquamarine baffle me. I...can't fully describe the feelings and I don't know...if they were coming from me, Lapis, or from Aquamarine herself. I need more data to make a solid conclusion. Peridot out." Said Peridot.
The green gem sighed with frustration as she decided to go speak with Garnet. The fusion was outside sitting on a bail of hay and Peridot sat down next to her. The two of them sat and watched Amethyst, Lapis, Steven, and Connie playing around the little lake. Finally Garnet spoke.
"You came to ask me about fusion." Said Garnet.
"Did you use your future vision to determine that?" Asked Peridot.
"Not really. I figured you would come to me to talk about it." Said Garnet.
Peridot then began to explain her confusion and feelings about fusion and how it filled her with joy, yet confused her at the same time.
"The first fusion you do is always strange. When I came into being I was both amazed and confused, yet it opened my eyes to this new experience that I wanted to explore. Fusion gave me a new understanding of what I could be and it helped Ruby and Sapphire connect with one another, despite being different in both personality and gem class. The same goes for whenever I fuse with any of the others. A fusion is a great and wonderful experience." Said Garnet.
"I think I understand what your getting at." Said Peridot.
"There's still something bothering you." Said Garnet.
"It's just that, I don't think I'm...a worthy gem to fuse with Lapis. Im the weakest gem here and the only thing I have to offer is my intelligence, which really doesn't help in a battle situation. I know we beat Jasper, but that was mainly because of Lapis's powers. I have no weapons or unique powers to bring into a fusion and I can't bring my limb enhancers into one since their not a part of me. It would be best if Lapis find another gem to fuse with for future battles." Said Peridot.
Garnet starred at Peridot and then put both, her hands of the green gem's shoulders and starred directly at her.
"Don't talk about yourself like that Peridot. You are a worthy gem to fuse with Lapis. You are smart and perhaps you do have the ability to summon a weapon or a unique power. The point is that Homeworld prevented you from trying to figure out either of those things. Pearl learned to summon a weapon of her own and fight, because she stopped letting Homeworld tell what she could and couldn't do. You can do the same as well and a fusion is simply more then a weapon and a warrior. It's about gems coming together to better understand one another."
Garnet took her hands off Peridot's shoulder. Peridot starred at Garnet in awe at what she said. The green gem looked at her hands and then she touched her gemstone. Peridot had never considered she had the ability to summon a weapon, or some unique power of some sort. She had always been studying different things, yet she never took the time to study her own self. Lapis then waved at Peridot from the pool and called her to join her and the others.
"Go to them." Said Garnet.
"Alright and thanks for the talk." Said Peridot with a node before heading towards the others.
As she headed towards the little lake, Peridot made a silent vow to herself that she would figure out if she had a weapon or a unique power. The green gem wanted to be strong and useful, so she could protect her friends and her new home. Peridot grabbed a float and jumped into the little lake with the others, who cheered and laughed. It was indeed a pleasant day for all.
To be continued.