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Chapter 18.5
Wira was sitting in a chair facing two figures. "So Wira, do you care to explain yourself?" asked one of the figures.
"What's there to explain? I only do as I'm told. Whatever I say is what you want me to say." said Wira.
"Kiryu1095 can you help me out here?" "Ummm, well why don't we use our writing power to have her go to sleep or give her extra work?" said Kiryu1095.
Wira laughed. "Really. I'm one of the core Topazes. Getting rid of me will be getting rid of a vital part of the explanation."
"I said sleep, not remove, you dropping too many foreshadowing and maybe future stuff that we don't wanna reveal yet'."
"It's not like I told exactly what is going to happen. Besides, I haven't truly spoiled anything." said Wira.
"Yes but you have done a lot of damage." said lamaj97. "Oh please. What damage have I done?"
Lamaj97 looked at her before looking at Kiryu1095. "Do you want to tell or should I?"
"I don't know, I just don't want Mazin Emperor to…...I mean nothing!" said Kiryu1095.
Wira couldn't help but laugh. "And here I thought I was dropping hints." said Wira.
"Not only that but you went overboard as well." said lamaj97. Wira look at lamaj97.
"Oh, and how did I go overboard?" "You know Leon and Blue still didn't fully recovered from their forgotten memories.
'They still have scars from them. You only opened an old wound and made that much harder for them to get over all the things they've before and during the war." explained lamaj97.
"If they can't get over it by now then they need to as the saying goes man up." said Wira.
"Wira you know if Blue and Leon don't recover their memory they might even forget about everything in their past.
'In others words, Blue will forget about you three" said Kiryu1095. "Then let him! At least he could easily forget the past and hide out on another planet.
'What are we to do?! We lost one of our diamonds and one of our own betrayed us! WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT LANTIN'S FEELING!" said Wira before standing up.
"You mean their feelings? Also, it's Blue." said lamaj97. Wira only stared at a complete lost for words.
She thought about what she said and what she would say next. "But still, why should I care?"
"Because you use to have a bond with him, and a strong one like Ruby and Sapphire" said Kiryu1095.
"That's what you think." said Wira. lamaj97 let out a sigh before speaking. "Just be careful of what you may say."
Wira stood up and began to head toward the door. "I know, I know. This is not plot related at all." said Wira before walking out.
She walked down a hallway before eventually reaching the stage. Red had a smirk on his face as he watched her sit take her seat.
"So, how'd it go?" asked Red already knowing the answer. "It went great. They praised me and said I was the best Topaz." said Wira.
"WHAT?! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!" Red was fuming until he saw the smug look on her face.
"They didn't say that, did they?" said Red. "Was I that obvious? It's so easy to get you riled up." said Wira.
"As much as I love to hear you two go back and forth, we're late beginning." said Blue.
"Of course. You take a break. I'll start it." said Wira. She stood up before moving toward Blue.
"What do you HEY!" Wira pushed Blue into the seat she was sitting in.
"Hay is for horses. Besides, it became apparent you need time to rest."
Blue only looked up at her before looking at Red for an answer. Red just shrugged his shoulders.
"Just go with it. Besides, I get along a whole lot better with her than with you." said Red.
"Now that that's established. Hello to all those reading this. It's time that you learn what our role is on Homeworld.
'First off, the Topazes. In this story, all Topazes were blue and diplomats. Due to resources, they became yellow and switch to being in charge of capture missions.
'The fours of us though are different from Topazes in general. It is said that the four of us were created by our respective diamonds themselves.
'That may be true since most of us match our diamonds with either our gem location and color.
'The four of us were put in charge in helping to make the perfect weapons. When we discover the planet Earth, the vast biology of it was perfect.
'We took humans to see if it was possible to create gems without using the Kindergartens.
'Granted due to their genetic makeup being different from our gemetic makeup, it was difficult.
'Then the rebellion and the answer to our problems. All the traitors captured were sent to us to be used in our experiments.
'With that were able to create what is known as hybrids. Since humans were used in their creation, their partly human.
'Although the diamonds don't know that. They only know that we were able to create gems from using humans.
'Since the Earth was never colonized, we lost a lot of resources and potential resources.
'We can't further create hybrids to eventually make one that is 100% gem. We still create various weapons for the diamonds to use.
'As stated, many gems and humans didn't make it to the final stages. But we do have some that almost did.
'They're nothing like the finished product you see now but are...how do I put it." explained Wira.
"Like Zultanite being completely mindless and difficult to control." said Red.
"Exactly. A few of them can think and speak but the majority of them only understand violence.
'They're considered failures. Each of us have a number of them bubbled away. I don't like saying but as the reader you have the right to know.
'Out of 200 in total, I only have 4 that are considered successful." explained Wira.
"Out of 100 I only have 1 considered a success." said Red. "Out of 115 only 2 are considered successes." said Melena.
Blue remained quiet for some time before speaking. "Out of 250, only 2 are considered successes."
Wira looked at him. "It appears you do remember your past. That is what our roles are on Homeworld.
'For our creations though, they're roles differ. For instance, I created my Pearls for each of the diamonds.
'Pink Diamond expired before I could present them to each of their diamond at once. I kept them close to me after that." explained Wira.
"I was fascinated by quartz gems since they're strong and obedient. When the perfect Jasper was made, I focused on the Jasper gemstone in specific after that.
'I wanted to make the perfect warrior for the war but I took too long. Emma came into my possession after Wira gave me her plans.
'Since she was almost done, I finished her off first." explained Melena.
"I made Leon first to be the perfect warrior. Since he could fully think, I implanted a little from the failures to make him ruthless, whenever he was needed to be that way.
'In hindsight, that was my biggest mistake. I made Erin on a whim because I wanted a gem that was a great pilot and strategist.
'In the war, Leon was a soldier while Erin was a pilot and general. I saw what the war was doing to them so I made a machine that would wipe their memories.
'Since they couldn't remember anything, they didn't know what to reform as. So their human side had them reform as infants." explained Blue.
"I made Ichigo for my diamond. She was going to help keep the quartz soldiers in line after one of them started a rebellion.
'I took too long and that quartz gem took rebelling too far." said Red. "For a great change of pace we'll now talk about Galeun, Thulite, and Celeste roles." said Wira.
"As already stated on Homeworld Galenas are bodyguards for important gems that can't or don't fight.
'Like how the Rubies guarded that Sapphire. When we got involved with Celeste that all changed.
'It wasn't until we left that colony that we noticed that Blue wasn't with us and Celeste had the hybrids.
'Not only that, but a report later came out saying Blue was a wanted fugitive. His crime was planning a possible second rebellion.
'The three of us were also marked as accomplices since we had the Leon and Erin in our possessions.
'We couldn't keep our course for Homeworld nor any of gem controlled colony, so we headed for Earth.
'Our only hope was to find Rose and Blue. Since I was the only one built for fighting I kinda took the laissez faire role as leader." explained Galeun.
"As a Thulite, I was made to be like Rose Quartz but mostly as a medic instead of a fighter.
'Most of us were place in the Zoo to take care of the humans. When war broke out, we were sent to the battlefield to counteract Rose Quartz's healing by healing our own troops.
'Since we were not built for fighting, not many of us made it out of the war. After the war, we were constantly moved from colony to colony to take care of different problems.
'After being marked as a fugitive it took some time to adjust. Leon and Erin didn't reform until many years later.
'Since I worked with humans before I knew how to take care of them and was like what humans call a mother." explained Thulite.
"When comes Celestites we were mainly used assistants to gems that were what humans call scientists.
'I was one of the 400 chosen to assist the Topazes in making hybrids. After that were then broken down and 100 of us were assigned to help a specific Topaz.
'I was under Blue. When I helped Blue get to Earth I had no clue what all would happen.
'One minute I was assigned to dispose of Leon and Erin, the next I'm a wanted fugitive.
'Thulite was upset and Galeun was mad at until they saw how freaked out I was and that I didn't even know I had Leon and Erin on me.
'If they never talked some sense into me for me to calm down, I would've tried to go to Homeworld and oppose anyone that made us fugitives.
'Even if would be just my word against a Topaz or even a Diamond's. We came to a mutual understanding, knowing that if we wanted to survive, we had to work as a team." explained Celeste.
"Great now for the squad that Edom and Serpentine were/are in charge of." said Wira.
"When it comes to Bloodstones we're just like Serpentines expect slightly weaker.
'I was chosen to be in command of elite gems. The original squad consisted of Leon, Jade, Labradorite, Variscite, Tiger, Kitty, Star. and Hauk.
'Leon and I formed Serpentine by accident one day. During a battle, the footing under me gave in.
'Leon tried to save me but fell in as well. As we tumbling all I could think about was making the rebels pay for what they did to Homeworld and Pink Diamond.
'Apparently, Leon was thinking the same thing and we fused into Serpentine. As Serpentine, we forgot who we were and just kept fighting.
'Whenever we unfused, it was after we took too much damage and Leon was poofed.
'Each time I just wanted to stay Serpentine longer and longer. To the diamonds, other gems, and even my squad Serpentine was just a regular two same gem fusion.
'At least that is what I think. Fusion is not well received on Homeworld, even a same gem fusion.
'For all, they knew two Serpentines fused together and would temporarily be in charge of my squad.
'When Leon was taken away, it was like a part of me was taken away as well. I could no longer be Serpentine without him around. Then Tiger abounded us.
'When I found out where Leon was taken to I took the first ship I could to get him back.
'I didn't want my team with me but the diamonds felt I should take a few gems with me.
'I mostly just wanted to bring Cynthia since she could sense the presence of other gems and help me find him.
'I brought the others just please mine and the other diamonds. I told only Cynthia and Galaxite about Leon.
'As well as if they told anyone and especially the diamonds, I would shatter them and let the diamonds know they shattered due to insubordination.
'The others soon followed along, especially after we shattered that Ruby. Then again she was new and didn't know that Serpentines in general demand respect.
'When they tried to break us apart, I wanted to crush them. Even if the diamonds wanted Erin back alive.
'When Leon was fighting me, I was at a lost. It was as if all of those years of fighting together as a team was lost.
'It's why Erin and I don't really get along nor can see eye to eye. We both want to be the fusion that we are with Leon.
'I also blame him for why Leon fought me and later poofed. He can see the future, so he knows how things will go ahead of time.
'Though, Leon and I did patch things up after our stalemate. I feel he still wants to be Serpentine but I don't know with Erin being around.
'Back then, I had nothing to worry about. Now, those two are as close as he and I were back then.
'But when we made Kyanite that time, it felt like being Serpentine again but now Erin was in the mix.
'I couldn't stand him but then it was like I could finally understand his feelings and thoughts.
'They were the same as mine when it came to Leon. I just don't know anymore." explained Edom.
"Well, things were going pretty well back on Homeworld. Since we entered Era 2 my powers really started to shine.
'During that time Jades were well known for their skills with technology. Whether it was making it, repairing it, or even controlling it, Jades are tech specialist.
'Even though we are well liked, our power is still limited. Due to that, we don't have a need to fight.
'Since my squad was directly on the front lines during the war, I needed to be protected just in case.
'Though I received a little training to defend myself. I mostly took care of our ship and made sure that everything worked properly.
'Especially when the diamonds gave the order to retreat." explained Jade. " Variscites are like Galeun in the bodyguard aspect.
'We protect anyone we are in charge of protecting them with our lives. Due to that, we're mostly assigned to higher ranking gems that can't be lost.
'I came into the squad to protect Jade." explained Variscite. "Labradorites are mercenaries.
'We take on jobs that mostly involve exterminating all that are in our way. I join squad to protect Jade.
'I also taught her to defend herself a little." explained Labradorite. "Tiger's Eyes are all warriors.
'We live to fight. That's why most of us are sent to help colonize planets and uphold the law.
'We're not what you think when I say uphold the law. We mostly just keep the respect of the diamonds going.
'All of us follow our own sense of a code of conduct. For instance, I don't care who my opponent is, I fight until they poof or admit defeat, I respect those that can beat me with their own power, and I play by my own rules.
'I joined the squad on my own accord and among other reasons. I left because the diamonds and other gems decided to fight dirty.
'I won't follow a leader like that. On my way off the planet, I bumped into a newly formed Onyx.
'He literally just came out of the ground, so I took him with me. Since he didn't know that much, I taught him how to fight and to be on his own mostly.
'I came back to Earth to see if Rose Quartz survived, so I could fight her. All I found were what I know now are corrupted gems." explained Tiger.
"Cat's Eyes are what you may call amazonians. We were compliments that helped out Tiger's Eyes.
'In fact, it's not uncommon for Tiger's Eye and a Cat's Eye to be romantically involved.
'Since we're not the same gem, fusing will still be considered cross-gem and taboo.
'Though I've heard some have but have never seen any of them doing so. When it comes to my gem type naming is important.
'We get one by proving ourselves. I chose the name Kitty when the time came. I picked that name since I used to be called kitten.
'I was close to the one that called me that. They left many years ago. I wanted to go with them, but was never able to.
'By the time I could run off with them, they were already gone and I had no clue of where to.
'After they left, I threw myself into my work. Hoping that we could perhaps meet again." explained Kitty.
"Hawk's eyes are the ones responsible for helping set up communication hubs. We don't build them like Bismuths, we just get the materials needed and bring them to the sites.
'You can say we're like construction workers. At times we have to stop quarrels before they get out of hand or even fight so we can start building.
'When construction is done and there are no assignments for building we assist the Tiger's Eye and Cat's Eye gems with theirs if needed to.
'I was in the squad to mostly keep the communication going, so we knew what new order we may have." explained Hauk.
"Unlike the others, a Star Quartz jobs are mostly data recording. That way we can better prepare for battles or see what is needed to colonize a planetoid.
'We go from colony to colony, battlefield to battlefield fighting wherever there was a need to fight.
'Along with the builders, Star Quartzes are the first one sent to colonize new planetoids before other gems start to arrive." explained Star.
"Galaxites are excellent pilots. We mostly help other gems to from colony to only if they don't have any pilots.
'When Era 2 started, Peridots were on the rise. Our roles are still pilots but it slightly changed to be escorts as well.
'Some of the gems with us couldn't fight, so we protect them until they reach their destination." explained Galaxite.
"Sunstones are relatively new, unlike the others who are at least thousands of years old, I'm around 500.
'We are what humans refer to as bounty hunters. We work with Moonstones to assist in capturing rogue gems." said Kyra.
"Like Sunstones, Moonstones are still a bit new. Our role on Homeworld is to find and locate other gems.
'We were made to try and stop any future rebellions but our range is limited. We can sense gems, yes, but we don't know what gem that is until we get to them.
'Also our range is about a 100 mile radius." explained Cynthia.
"Excellent very good. Next up is….Onyx?" said Wira. "Why do you say it like that?" asked Red.
"Well, he formed shortly before the war ended. I don't know if he saw other Onyxes or even been to Homeworld."
"Then let him explain it." "Well, I never been to Homeworld or saw another Onyx before. Though I think I may know my role.
'Whenever I spared with Leon or Erin, it felt natural. Like I was made to help train other gems." explained Onyx.
"Impressive. Gems are made already knowing their purpose. It seems you were able to figure out yours." said Wira.
"So we're done?" asked Red. "It appears so. I don't think anyone was left out."
"Good, now we can get back to the real story at hand." "Maybe." said Wira.
Everyone looked at her. "I'm not going to say anything hurtful. Just that they'll be a song."
A/N: The next chapter will further continue the story