Garnet panicked as the mace was coming down on her revealed gem hand as her weapon was force away. At the last moment a staff intervened and pushed the mace back knocking the Homeworld gem off her feet and back. The same staff came down on the Gem's stomach poofing her.
"Long time no see Garnet."
The Gem who saved her called.
Garnet's eyes traveled up slowly from where she laid on the ground and was surprised to see Bixbite grinning down at her. She reached back and slammed her staff into another Homeworld gem's face breaking their nose and sending them rolling on the ground with a pained cry. She slammed her staff into their back poofing them before reaching out a hand to Garnet.
Garnet quickly got to her hands and knees regaining her composure.
"B-Bixbite? What are you doing on the front lines?"
It again had been years since they last saw each other but that one day that they trained together had meant a world of difference for both of them and though neither was ever truly alone it had brought them closer in a way that not many could understand.
Bixbite grinned childishly.
Garnet had grown use to her personality switching in the short time they had spent together and though some would view that as unstable fusion Garnet thought it fit Bixbite perfectly.
"Well...you know..I was in the area. Thought I'd drop in."
Garnet rolled her eyes at her reply but she couldn't help but grin back at the fusion before accepting her hand and allowing her to pull her up.
She truly looked out of place with her bare feet and robes but it didn't hinder her in her close range fighting.
Which again surprised Garnet. It seemed the gem had took note of her own fighting style but focused her strength in her legs leaving her hands free for spells and hymns with her staff.
Garnet cringed and let out a half laugh as Bixbite jumped in the air dodging a claymore cleave and played a little dirty by coming back down and slamming a foot into another Homeworld gem's face.
Before they knew it they were standing back to back causing them both to flinch before they glanced back at each other for a moment.
"Your footwork in clumsy. You should probably stick to long range." Garnet joked in a monotone.
"Oh ouch and here I thought you'd be impressed by my premeditated fighting style." She laughed before jumping up and using Garnet's head as spring board to grapple a flying enemy -shooting at them from above- and force them back to the ground with a kick.
Garnet remained emotionless as her hair bounced back into place but she looked over a Bixbite as she landed with ease. The wave of gems was done for now.
"Really though. Why are you here?" Garnet asked again as she wiped sweat off her brow.
When Bixbite looked at her Garnet could see her fluster was back. When She wasn't making fun she would easily get worked up.
"I...I wanted to see you." Garnet's eyes widened at her words. "I..mean is it so wrong to want to see a friend?"
Garnet didn't answer her but like Garnet was use to her strange switching Bixbite was use to her awkward silence.
"Though don't tell Rose I was here. She would tan my hind to next decade if she knew." And there was that switch again.
Garnet chuckled.

Mask Island was always a good place to relax. That was the other reason Garnet liked to go there. Gems didn't come here so it meant she could get all the time alone she wanted by coming...though she wasn't alone this time..
Garnet sat in a low hanging branch near the waters edge quietly. Bixbite stood in the water up to her waist not caring that she'd get wet. She was just too busy staring up at the Earth's stars in awe, it was after all a sight to behold.
"This planet is so beautiful." She spoke breaking the silence.
"...Like you.." Garnet whispered.
She tensed at her words and lifted her head to see if the other fusion heard her...
She sighed in relief. She had no idea where that came from.
She just...enjoyed Bixbite's company a lot, and she didn't get much of it. Who knew when she'd see Bixbite again after tonight. The battles were becoming more and more frequent. This war was coming to a climax and until this very day Garnet couldn't see the fusion's future. Anything could happen to her and Garnet wouldn't have a clue. The question was..why did she care so much?
"...Bixbite?"
She hummed in reply to her question.
"...How come you never introduced me to your counterparts?" Garnet asked quietly hoping her question wasn't rude.
Garnet tilted her head curious when she stiffened.
They sat in silence for a moment...
Right when Garnet was about to take back her question she replied.

"...hmm...curious isn't it?" She started. "...but how about I give you a hint in the form of a song instead?" She said bouncing back with her playful attitude.
She turned to Garnet with a smile.
"It may seem silly..but I like keeping my mystery...makes me seem more flashy." She grinned and her head gem glowed for a moment as a music box formed into existence out of it.
It floated over to Garnet and waited...
"...Go on! Take it and open it..it's not going to bite." She giggled.
Garnet looked at the strange box for a moment longer before grasping the pretty item in her hand and admiring the engravings for a moment before opening it.
Music poured out almost immediately:
ENGLISH "PAPERMOON" Soul Eater (AmaLee & dj-Jo)
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"I'M FALLING DOWN INTO MY SHADOW,

Failing to control my breath

As I embrace the DEADLY NIGHT

If you are scared, never show it in your eyes

Near those pumpkin carriages

'Cause all the witches see right through your lies

SEE YOU IN YOUR DREAMS, YEAH, BABY

I'll still be there if it's a nightmare

FAIRY BLUE, for you I'd steal the stars

And lay them at our feet

So we could own the night

BLACK PAPER MOON

I will be the light, believe in me

WHEN YOU'RE LOST, HERE I AM

"FOREVER" WITH YOUR SOUL

Look above 'cause you belong up there

Beside the shining moon

A spell was cast, sweeter than the crimson jam

Taste it and you get one wish

So, wish for anything you'd like

YOUR DESTINY, make it grand or horrible

Grasp it with those hands of yours

'Cause you can live your dreams while still awake

Don't try to cast a spell on me

You'll never win – You'll never break me

FAIRY BLUE, the reason I'm alive

The reason I can breathe

It's all because of you

And I'll pull through

If you reach for me and call my name

I WILL FIND YOU MY DEAR

Wherever you may be

Here and now I swear to break your curse

And I will set you free

It's true, without you, there were nights

I told myself that I could live on in dusk and darkness

But somehow you reached me

It's your voice that calls to me when I fall

You are my savior

FAIRY BLUE, for you I'd steal the stars

And lay them at your feet

So they could light a path to guide you home

If you're ever lost and lose your way

Look up, you'll be okay

So wipe those tears away

FAIRY BLUE, the reason I'm alive

The reason I can breathe

Is 'cause you are the key that sets me free

So I swear you'll never be alone

WHEN YOU'RE LOST, HERE I AM

"FOREVER" WITH YOUR SOUL

We can make it through, if you believe - If you believe in me!"

Garnet had never heard her sing before so when she was left in a slight awestruck she herself was surprised as she pondered the words of the song.
"...Curse?.." Garnet quickly caught as the music box disappeared.
Bixbite turned back to her and smiled. Somehow it seemed fake.
"Yes,...in a way...we are cursed and until we...I can fix-...break that curse..you wont be able to meet them..."
Garnet seemed confused but she didn't pry. One thing was clear:
Bixbite was for some reason worried about what Garnet thought of her and was hiding behind false confidence...and she herself understood that feeling all too well...
Garnet watched her silently again. She was busy again looking up at the stars. She hadn't even noticed when Garnet jumped off the branch and walked into the water towards her. She hadn't even noticed her brief hesitation before she reached and grabbed her chin gently and pulled her to face her.
Bixbite blinked looking up at Garnet. She couldn't read her face and neither of them knew what they were doing when they both leaned in towards each other...and kissed deeply.
It just...felt...
~right...~
They both thought.