The Diamonds

Blue Diamond sat sadly gazing at the Quartz that floated above her. Another tear fell from her face, her memories flooding back to her. Of better times where Pink, her sister would be creating gems for their specific purpose. Pink, was so clever and she was so good at making gems. She even worked hard searching for planets to use for colonies. Blue's mind slowly drifted back to a much happier time, when Pink was still alive.

Many, many years ago

"Ah Pink there you are," Blue greeted, a smile on her face. Her Pearl stood silently next to her waiting for her orders.

"Hello Blue, I am just looking for a new planet for Yellow and White has me under a special mission to create the perfect soldier," Pink said barely glancing at Blue as she gazed at the countless planets that were on the screen.

"Oh a new gem huh? What gem does White need?" Blue asked smiling at her little sister.

"Well, she wants a soldier gem, that is really strong, very powerful, durable and completely loyal to anyone who owns them. Basically a Diamond like us, it is supposed to be a present for Yellow, who is constantly complaining that her Jaspers, no matter how hard they train seem to get shattered or poofed," Pink said finally looking up and smiling at Blue. "Oh by the way how is your Pearl performing? I see she looks exactly how you want it, is she too your satisfactory?" Pink asked now looking at Blue Pearl.

"Just fine dear, my Pearl is just fine. Pink, I am so impressed with how well you are doing. Honestly, when are you going to ask for your own colony?" Blue asked standing next to her. A chair appeared out of nowhere allowing Blue to sit next to her sister.

"Blue, you know I would never get my own colony. Yellow always thinks I am too young. As for White, she might agree if I have a good reason. That is why I am working hard on this special project, if I do this right. Then White will see I can handle my own colony, and Yellow will have to vote for me too, once she sees how well her personalized gem fights," Pink said confidently. "Till then I will continue to work hard and earn my first colony," Pink added.

"Well, I decided you do deserve one thing, your own Pearl," Blue said standing up another smile on her face.

"What do you mean Blue?" Pink asked getting excited.

"I hope you don't mind but I had some of my gems that help you create other gems, make you a Pearl of your own. Pearl go get her," Blue said to her Pearl.

"Yes, my diamond," Blue Pearl said softy with a bow. She went outside and within moments came back with another Pearl. This Pearl was pure pink with a lion's mane hair style. Her outfit was a flowing light pink dress, her gem in the center of her belly with deep pink eyes. "Well, Pink what do you think?" Blue asked biting her lip, holding in her excitement.

"I love her," Pink gasped as she knelt down to her Pearl. "She is perfect, simply perfect," Pink whispered. Tears fell from her face as she hugged Blue tightly. "Oh thank you Blue, thank you!," Pink cried.

"Anything for you," Blue said smiling hugging her little sister.

"There you are I figured I would find you here, again," Yellow said dryly. Her face clearly annoyed, by what she was seeing.

"Please Yellow go away, I just want to grieve," Blue said sadly. A quartz bubble resting on her hand as it floated safely back up. A sad smile on Blue's face as she gazed at them.

"You have been grieving enough, your colonies are almost low on resources, you have not picked any new planets to colonize, and you seriously need to keep your court in line. That pathetic Agate didn't even know I was here for ten minutes. That is unacceptable, I would have her shattered but it wouldn't have happened if you informed her," Yellow snapped.

"I was busy, remember when Pink got her first Pearl?" Blue asked. "She was so happy when I gave it to her, remember how proud she was showing her off to every gem. Pink was so easy to please, so carefree," Blue sighed.

"Yes, carefree, good talk, now back to work Blue. Unlike you, I have better things to do then go on about the past,"Yellow said rolling her eyes.

"She was your sister too Yellow," Blue reminded her.

"I am well aware of what Pink was to me. Now come on I want you to leave and get back to work," Yellow said.

"I will in an hour," Blue said softly. Another bubble floated past her face, another sad smile.

"That is what you said a week ago, no more excuses, move it!" Yellow barked. She grabbed Blue's arm slowly losing her temper.

"Let go Yellow!" Blue cried trying to pull her arm free.

"No, you are a Diamond, time you act like one again!" Yellow shouted. Just then a bubble containing a Rose Quartz gem bumped Yellow's hand. Her eyes narrowed as she squashed it like a bug.

"NOOO!" Blue cried seeing the shards on the ground. "How could you? Those were Pink's creations, how dare you destroy them!" Blue yelled, hot tears running down her face.

"This wouldn't have happened if you were doing your job!" Yellow yelled. "Do not forget it was one of Pink's creations that killed her! A Rose Quartz, killed our beloved sister, instead of cuddling them, have them all shattered!" Yellow growled.

"You wouldn't say such things if White and Pink were here," Blue told her.

"White has been gone for a few years actually doing her job, on other planets. Leaving me in charge of Homeworld, since you refuse to do any work. As for Pink well we all know why she is gone, don't we Blue?" Yellow asked a cold grin on her face.

"Don't go there Yellow," Blue warned.

"Hey I didn't approve her death. Pink wanted her colony, I knew she was not ready, but did you and White listen? Oh no, she worked so hard making gems and stuff she was ready for a colony. Then what happened Blue? She died, you approved it, you and White are responsible. Don't blame me for your lack of judgment," Yellow told her. Blue stood there eyes shut as the tears fell down her face. "Now get cleaned up and meet me in the throne room here. There is a matter we both need to figure out, if you are late I will come back here and shatter each gem in this room, including your Pearl," Yellow threatened. Blue glared at Yellow with cold eyes as she pushed her Pearl behind her, as Yellow walked out of the room,Yellow Pearl right behind her.

Yellow was fuming as she sat down on her throne. How dare Blue argue with her? She only told Blue to do her job, she didn't mean to shatter that stupid gem, what did it matter? Why did Blue protect the very creation that killed Pink? Sadly Yellow remembered that dreadful day when Pink asked for her colony.

Many many years ago

"White, Yellow, and Blue, I, Pink Diamond request your permission to allow me to have my own colony," Pink said her Pink Pearl standing next to her. Yellow rolled her eyes knowing this was a dumb request.

Nonsense Pink, you are too young for a colony, I say no," Yellow said flatly. Pink breathed deeply hiding her annoyance.

"Not so fast Yellow, let's hear Pink out," White said a sweet smile on her face. "Go on Starlight, why should you have your own colony?" she asked.

"Well, as you know my main job is to make gems for specific jobs. Pearls are made to serve, Jaspers, Amethysts, and other quartz gems are made to be fighters, Bismuth gems are made for building. Also, due to my countless efforts I have found planets for all of you that helped create these gems. I only ask for my own, and to create my own court," Pink said gently bowing to her sisters. She slowly waited for their response, hoping her hard work would be enough.

"Well, Pink, you have worked hard. I vote that you get your own colony, I know you can do it," Blue said with a nod.

"I still say no, Pink, you have no idea how hard a colony is, especially when defects are involved. You would shed too many tears if we ever shattered one gem that came from your colony. Sorry Pink, you are just not ready," Yellow said flatly folding her arms.

"I vote yes," White said with a smile. Pink's head snapped up a big smile on her face.

"White, you can't be serious," Yellow said in surprise.

"Oh but I am, Pink is the one responsible, for creating many wonderful gems, including your moonstone, Yellow. She never asked for much, kept finding planets to make colonies for us, and making gems to our exact specifications. No matter how challenging it was,she still made them. Pink is more than ready, Pink please pick out your planet you wish to colonize, and tomorrow make your own court," White said with a smile.

"Oh thank you sisters, I am so happy, I will not disappoint you!" Pink exclaimed happy tears running down her face. She bowed to them and her and her pearl left the room.

"I knew she wasn't ready, no one ever listened," Yellow grumbled.

Her eyes looked to her right wishing the one gem who listened was right there. Her moonstone, her precious Luna Moonstone. Oh Luna, you always understood me, you knew I was only strict for I cared about Homeworld. No matter the task I asked you, you never failed me, my sweet moonstone. You were the prettiest gem, I ever owned. So, calm and reserved, never letting emotions getting the best of you. No, you always saw the bigger picture, never afraid to show off your raw power. That is why I never wanted another moonstone, you were my one and only. Blue and Pink didn't deserve a gem as grand as you and White could never appreciate you like I could. That pathetic Rose Quartz took you from me, how I wanted to kill her, yet like a coward she ran away. During the rebellion, I searched the war zones through what the soldiers told me. Just so I could find that Rose Quartz and kill her myself. Instead we killed that puny planet, yet somehow life survived, don't worry my beloved, Rose will pay for killing you. One day I will avenge you.

Yellow's thoughts were interrupted as Blue quietly sat in the throne next to Yellow. As her pearl stood quietly by the throne, as that Agate, Holly Blue showed up. "My glorious, wonderful, splendid, amazing," Holly Blue began, but Yellow cut her off.

"Just get to the point Agate, any news on the cluster? Where is the Aquamarine I sent to capture those criminals that escaped?" Yellow asked.

"Well, my diamond I am sorry to say this, but we have no messages coming from Earth. Neither from the Peridot, the Jasper, the Lapis Lazuli, or the Aquamarine," Holly Blue informed her.

"How is this possible? Every time we send any group of gems to that miserable planet, we never get any information!" Yellow yelled making Holly Blue quiver in fear.

"We could send in some rubies to investigate," Blue suggested.

"Don't be stupid Blue, why send a bunch of dumb rubies when are smartest gems can't seem to send out any messages," Yellow growled. Blue just frowned and remained silent. "Where is the Emerald that is the reason the ship was taken?" asked Yellow regaining her composure.

"She is um waiting outside, my diamond," Holly Blue said.

"Well don't just stand there stupid, go get her!" Yellow yelled. Holly Blue just jumped as she ran towards the door. An Emerald resembling more of a pirate stood before Yellow and Blue. Her hair was a lime green color, done in braids, wearing a buttoned up light green dress shirt, with puffy sleeves, and dark green pants, with a emerald green boots. Around her, she was wearing a coat the color of grass, and her gem was on her right eye. To her hip was a slender sword, a green Pearl wearing pig tails and a light green dress, her gem on her left arm walked with her.

"My diamonds," said Emerald bowing to them avoiding eye contact.

"So, your the Emerald who lost her ship to a few defective gems," Yellow said with a growl.

"Please my diamond, allow me to explain," Emerald begged.

"No need, normally I would shatter you, but I need you for a mission," Yellow said interrupting her.

"Whatever you need, I will do my diamond," Emerald informed her.

"Good, it seems I have sent several teams to investigate a creation White, Blue, and I created called the cluster. Yet, every team we send never replies back. The Aquamarine and the Topaz fusion we sent after the defects was also, supposed to swing by the Earth, to capture a list of organic life we were going to see would make good servants, or be destroyed whichever, and to check on the cluster. There have not yet sent us any messages and they should have sent us a message two day ago. You have a chance to redeem yourself, come back with the ship, the defects, and information on the cluster, and why no gem has contacted us, is that clear?" Yellow asked.

"Yes, my diamond," Emerald said bowing.

"If you fail," Yellow said and with a cold look, pointing her finger at Emerald's green Pearl, and a yellow light came out of her finger. The light hit the green Pearl who screamed in agony until nothing was left but shards on the floor.

"Lime!" Emerald shouted falling to her knees cupping the shards in her hands.

"That will be your fate, so do not fail or else," Yellow said coldly.

"Yes, my diamond," Emerald said slowly getting up and bowing to them.

"Holly Blue, you shall accompany this Emerald to help her succeed in this mission," Blue Diamond told Holly Blue.

"It would be an honor my diamond," Holly Blue said bowing nervously.

"Now go, if you fail to send us a message, then Blue and I will show up and we will destroy any organic life there, and claim our precious weapon," Yellow informed them. Blue Diamond only quietly nodded as Emerald asked one more question.

"May I bubble up my pearl, so you won't have to bother your Pearl to clean up the mess, my diamonds?" Emerald asked.

"Yes, please bubble up the shards," Blue quickly said motioning for them to leave quickly. The gems bowed and headed for their ship towards Earth.

"One way or another we will claim our weapon. Now I have work to do on Homeworld I suggest, you get back to your own work Blue," Yellow said firmly.

"Yes Yellow," Blue said getting up. The two diamonds left the station known as the Pink Palace, a place filled with Pink's creation and things to honor her. As the two gems headed for Earth, to accomplish their mission or face the consequences.

To be continued...

Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter. A special thanks to Nickzilla20's for all their help. So what do you think of Emerald? I know she is different than on the show, I just wanted to be more creative, What should become of her and Holly Blue? Please let me know and please review.