Cassiopeia's first song

Title is a song by Weezer and honestly this chapter is dedicated to the first band I ever heard (well them and Queen at the same time.) and my love for them, Weezer.

Checking into the motel was easy as Peridot was in the lobby and then into the room in a matter of 2 minutes. 2 rooms with 2 beds with her and Lapis obviously sharing a bed, the two bunked with Gary since he was a heavy sleeper most of the time so they could fool around if they wanted to. "Alright guys if you still need more sleep go-" the doors all shut as she sighed and pulled out her phone joined by Jasper.

"He owes us lunch." she stated matter -o-factly as Peridot had her phone next to her ear waiting for him to pick up.

"Ed, hurry up and come outside. We'll meet you at the restaurant I sent you." In a series of grumbles and soft laughs the man hung up and the two women headed off to a free meal.

Dodging his band members, Ed was almost out the door until someone snatched his wrist. Pearl the over caffeinated mom of the trip glared daggers into his soul, with a nervous chuckle he got out of her anger with a simple sentence: "Got a call from the other boss lady, can't keep her waiting right?" Pearl growled and let him go before returning to her own room. Wiping his forehead he pulled out his phone and followed the map to his location. During the day you could see the locals and how they were around new areas you've never been and it has always been interesting to anyone, really shows you how different everyone is even though we're all Americans you know? Walking into the Steak joint Ed smiled brightly walking up to his friends. "Hey buddies! Been one hell of a challenge not pissing off Pearl so i'm sorry we couldn't do this earlier." he apologized being stared down by a hungry Jasper.

Peridot chuckled and side hugged him and got squished into another sandwich as Jasper wanted in on the love as well. "Well we got a couple of hours to kill in case you've already slept plenty?" she looked at him with puppy dog eyes to which he agreed instantly thinking of an angry Pearl being awoken by him accidentally being loud. As the food arrived Jasper tried her best but couldn't help but tear into it as if she hadn't seen a real meal in months, Peridot was embarrassed when Ed asked if Jasper wanted seconds.

Of course she did...

Back at home Sadie had fully taken over Peridot's original position and had Steven replacing her as well. Sadie was still trying to be as efficient as her previous coworker but the stares from Yellow weren't gentle or kind seeing as Rose wasn't always at the office as of late. Steven always relaxed her with a song or two and she was thankful for it, he would even sneak his radio in to play Lapis' mix of random assorted songs. "Your gonna do great today as well Sadie!" he cheered before heading back to his desk. She giggled as she always did and proceeded to finish the rest of her work with no interruptions or problems for the rest of the day.

Garnet and Amethyst weren't too fond of the silence inside the house but waited anxiously every night for Pearl's call and minor complaints about the conditions of the hotel's or how she missed cooking her own food. The two often comforted her and promised that everything was clean including her own room. "Thank you both for taking care of the house while i'm away. Ugh this is just such a pain to worry about so much!" Pearl exclaimed falling onto the bed as S. snoozed away happily.

"It's the least we can do P, the silence is starting to fucking kill me honestly." Amethyst confessed smiling at Garnet. "Besides, we can throw a party for you when ya get back. Take the edge off of everyone!"

"That sounds like a great plan Amethyst, as long as your cleaning up."

"Deal, get to show off my moves to queen nee anyway right?" ignoring the laugh Pearl wished them a happy day before joining S. on her bed and snuggling in hopes of waking up before the show.

Back with the trio they had wandered back to the motel and pulled out some instruments playing around, Jasper kept it simple and played without much energy to save herself for the show tonight, she even put her hair in pigtails making Peridot snicker happily. After playing around for a few minutes Ed and Jasper questioned:

"You got any songs of your own Peri?" she thought it over for a minute before putting together some notes and the other two following her lead. It was a soft slow song but you could swing to it and that's all the other two cared for at the moment, staying silent though they could somewhat make out the words Peridot was singing:

"Flip on the tele. Wrestle with Jimmy. Something is bubbling, Behind my back. The bottle is ready to blow.

Say it ain't so. Your drug is a heartbreaker. Say it ain't so, My love is a life taker."(1) Ed and Jasper grinned at each other and followed until the blonde finished and put her guitar down. "You guys dig it? I figured it would be cooler than my other one about an Island In The Sun." they hugged the poor woman tightly signaling a yes to her mind as she embraced them back. After the joyous moment they all returned to their rooms and rested a little longer before the show. Lapis was drawing and Peridot looked it over with amazement.

"How do you like Cassiopeia's first logo?" she asked showing Peridot. It was a shooting star with the outline of the asteroid itself being the C and the craters being the other letters. She kissed Lapis and cuddled her tightly.

"I love it..."

(1) Say It Ain't So by Weezer

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