Here's where the time skipping starts up :) We see the diamonds testing underwater volcanoes, as well as the effects of the incubation goop in the injectors. They wonder how it would effect organic results are more than they hoped for. The idea of underwater volcanoes, as well as the ideas of using that goop on organics, comes from Kilare T'suna :) (Also I know that the observation orbs most like can't do what they do in this story. And I have no idea if it was ever said how long it takes for a gem to grow in the show)

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It had been two weeks, and Steven's testing had gone even better than the diamonds had expected. Blue diamond, Yellow and Paragon had been reading his results from the peridots. They were all standing in the center of the palace, along with their respective pearls. There were a few tests that Paragon had wanted to try, but at the moment Blue diamond strongly disagreed.

Her voice held a sharp, angry tone. "Paragon, no! His organic body will not adapt to things such as temperature and pressure! While he does have a gems abilities in some respects, he is not composed of light. If he was damaged too badly there would be no reforming! He is unable to retreat to his gem! Don't you care? I thought you of all gems would be more careful with such things!"

Yellow let out a frustrated sigh, while Paragon stared at Blue diamond with a deadly look. "I am being careful, Blue. We must know his physical limits when it comes to pain. As well as cracks, and chips in the gemstone. He has been doing wonderfully in all other tests. So, he will most likely do well with tests like these."

Blue diamond grit her teeth slightly. "But, Paragon! We do not know the full extent of his healing capabilities! We do not know if he would be able to heal himself. If something went wrong he would be permanently damaged!"

At this Yellow diamond nodded. "I agree with Blue. Before we start such tests we must test his ability to heal such wounds. Maybe even on organics. Learning if he could heal both perfectly first of all, would benefit our cause greatly."

Paragon went silent for a moment, before sighing and nodding. "Very well. Those tests can be postponed for now, since you are both so concerned. Now then, onto a grander type of test. Blue, you have told me about these volcanoes. They are under a planet's ocean and have a great amount of heat and pressure. You think it could grow gems naturally. Tell me, do either of you know of any other planets besides Earth with these landmarks?"

Yellow shook her head. "No, unfortunately all of my newest colonies are already cleared. There are structures and gems all over the planets, and there are no signs of any other living things on my colonies anymore. But in the future, if these plans are successful, I shall be sure to suspend all construction on planets with similar attributes."

Blue also shook her head. "Unfortunately most of my colonies have become planets of very little land. They are mostly composed of water, ice, and gas. Any volcanoes similar to the ones on Earth were used to power structures. I will also be sure to be careful when finding new colonies."

Paragon nodded, and smiled slightly. "Thankfully I have one singular colony with volcanoes like the ones on Earth. I have been incubating some new amethysts. Would you both care to see their progress?"

Both Yellow and Blue looked surprised by this news. Blue diamond spoke first. "It has been weeks since I first contacted you. These new gems will have not made any progress. And this means you immediately followed my theory. I thought you did not believe me at first? What changed your mind?"

The eldest diamond just smiled wider. "A sapphire. One that has been very useful in my conquest of planets. She came to me two weeks before you contacted me, and told me to place injectors on a few of the underwater volcanoes. Thankfully construction had just started. So I have had time to study the results. Come, follow me."

All three of them walked to Paragon's area of the palace, and she brought up a holo-screen. As she flicked through it, an observation orb levitated up from below the floor. She looked down at her pearl, and the small gem quickly nodded and turned it on. In an instant the white walls flooded with images of one of Paragon's colonies. They were all currently under the oceans of the colony, and large bursts of steam erupted from the ground.

Paragon's tone was curios as she moved her fingers along the orb's surface. "Alright, let's see...ah, here we are. Pearl, bring up the progress reports."

At once, there were strings of numbers and letters that appeared in front of all of them. Paragon looked over each of them and nodded. "Yes...very good. Everything seems to be operating properly. Well! Blue, Yellow? As you can both see this has great potential. While yes it has only been weeks, the amethyst are still incubating properly. They are due to emerge in about two hundred years. Further testing will be done as they incubate to search for any defects. And, there will be more tests if these are successful. We do not know what gems could be properly created like this."

Upon hearing this, Blue diamond's eyes lit up, and she smiled widely. "Oh, this is wonderful! Things are truly going well for gem kind!"

Yellow nodded. "Yes. But what about the injector serums? Have there been tests done on them? How they effect organics?"

Paragon shook her head. "Not yet. I am waiting for my Nephrite and her group to return. She is scouring nearby colonies, containment areas, and searching for other space vessels that may hold any organics. Though my Ambers, and Citrines are ready to help keep the organics calm. Eventually I will need to find a black Tourmaline. They may not heal, but it would help any pain that the organics may be in from the injection serums."

The other two diamonds nodded and Yellow spoke. "Well, if that is all, I believe we should all return to our duties until we get news of the organics that may arrive."

With a nod Paragon turned the orb off. "Very well, I will keep you two updated on anything new." They all turned and left to their respective areas of the palace.

~~~Timeskip~~~

After another week passed Blue diamond had decided to visit Steven in the testing chambers. She was calmly walking through the hallways, towards the planet's warp pads. Her pearl walked next to her, keeping her head down, as the gems all stood aside for Blue diamond. When she warped to the testing area the Peridot in charge of the tests and records saluted her quickly. "My diamond, how lovely to see you today! May I be of service, my Diamond?"

The diamond nodded patiently. "Yes, I do need your assistance. I wish to see Steven."

The peridot nodded. "Ah, of course! He is in great health, and has been doing exceptionally well. We have followed your orders and fed him on the schedule you told us."

She nodded. "Very good, come along, Pearl."

With a nod pearl followed her as the main door opened. Steven looked up and smiled widely. "Blue diamond! Pearl! It's so good to see you! How have you been?"

Both Blue diamond, and Blue pearl smiled softly at him, Blue pearl speaking first. "We have been quite well, Steven. Your friend Lars has been learning quite a lot, and has been quite helpful in learning about organic beings."

Blue diamond nodded. "Yes, he is quite a useful person to have around. We have also been incubating gems in volcanoes, and are transporting organics to other testing areas, for testing. We are going to see how the injection serum effects them. Would you like us to keep you informed on the progress?"

Steven nodded happily. "Yes, please! It will be cool to see if something helpful will happen."

With a nod Blue diamond lowered her hand, inviting Steven to step into her palm. Pearl quickly joined him, smiling softly. Blue diamond's voice was curious. "So, Steven. Tell me how you have been. I've heard that you have exceeded our expectations on these tests."

He smiled widely and started talking about the many tests he took. The gravity tests, the endurance runs, the strength measuring, and even his abilities at using his bubble and shield. Blue diamond felt a wave of joy and could not keep the smile off her face. (Oh, pink. You would have loved this. He really is something else...)

~~~Timeskip~~~

Now two more weeks had passed and Nephrite's ship was approaching Homeworld. Her crew had gathered quite a few organics from many different planets and containment cells. Many of the containment areas had been mostly abandoned so it had been easy to gather them. Most of them were kept in green bubbles, as a form of stasis.

Once she landed she turned to her crew. "Good job, everyone! I will be going to Paragon to report the good news. I will come back shortly and inform you all of what we should do."

As she left her crew cheered for her, their gems all glowing, and making a green light shine throughout the area. As the Nephrite approached Paragon's chambers her pearl stepped out of the main door. "Greetings, Nephrite. What business do you have here?"

Nephrite saluted, just in case the pearl would report it to Paragon. She had never seen her diamond personally, as most of what her court did was sent out as an order directly from her pearl, who of course, acted on her diamond's behalf. "Nephrite, facet 3L1K, cut 5JI. I am reporting back from my mission to retrieve organics for testing. My crew and I have gathered many specimens from many different areas, and hope that they will suffice."

The pearl nodded. "Very well. I shall inform my diamond immediately. Wait here."

As she went behind the door again Nephrite smiled to herself. (I can't believe this! I'm going to see Paragon! In person!)

After just a moment the door opened, and Paragon stepped out, along with her pearl. "Nephrite, show me the organics. I wish to see how many different species there are."

She smiled even wider, if that was even possible. "Of course! Right this way, my radiant diamond!"

The trio walked to the Nephrite's ship and the captain called out. "Everyone, bring out the organics. Our diamond wished to see them!"

In mere seconds the other Nephrites scurried out of the ship, carrying their bubbles. Paragon looked over each of them, and was pleased to see the organics all very lively, and drastically different from each other. "Very good. These will do. You have done tremendously, Nephrite."

All of them smiled widely and saluted. The captain spoke. "Thank you so much, my diamond! We are always happy to see you satisfied!"

She bubbled the organics, and sent them to her area of the palace. "You may proceed with anything else you all wished to do."

~~~Timeskip~~~

Two days passed after this and the three diamonds were all watching each organic react to the serums. There were also many other Peridots, pearls, and Zircons taking notes, and recording results. It had seemed that depending on what the serum formed as, it effected an organic differently. If the serum was set to create an amethyst gem, the organics gained a large amount of strength. Jasper serums gave an organic waves of energy. And most interestingly at the moment, Peridot serums seemed to drastically increase the organics durability, as they sustained far less injuries when injected with it.

Paragon was currently looking over some of the reports. "Hmm interesting...it seems that this is not a permanent effect. In most cases the organics lose their gem-like abilities many hours after being first injected."

Yellow diamond spoke up. "Yes. But this could still be useful. If we had enough organics we could use them as a rather short, but fierce, squadron of soldiers. We will have to test their abilities to understand and fight."

Blue diamond just nodded before speaking. "I do believe they can understand. The serums seem to change their mental states as well."

Once again, Paragon spoke. "I believe this could be incorporated into Steven's tests. He could try to heal these injected organics, and if he has to, he could defend against them."

Yellow diamond seemed curious. "Hmm, and with his abilities he may even be able to communicate with them."

At this Blue diamond nodded slightly. "Yes...but on one condition. I want to be there with him in case something happens."

The other two diamonds seemed to think this over before Yellow diamond nodded, Paragon being the one to speak."Very well. We shall begin this new test at the end of this week."

Blue diamond smiled and nodded. "Thank you."

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This was a huge chapter. Sorry about that, I covered a lot of ground in it lol Anyway hope you enjoyed :) Next chapter we will see some more of Steven's tests, and the idea of Pink diamond coming back in a new form.