It's difficult for the Crystal Gems to help corrupted and misguided gems. But perhaps the most corrupted gems in need of help are the ones living with them, and what they need more then a prison is a mentor and someone that cares. Family themes.

Lapis is carrying Peridot's eggs, and now they must live with this new parent experience of taking care of two gemlings. Rated T for labor. Gem Egghell AU Lapidot. I really don't know what to do with this anymore, might delete later

When a new Gem is found, the lives of the Crystal Gems begin to change forever. This new Gem is strange in form and past but seems to have been to Earth before. This raises some very good questions: Is she a threat, an alley, and what kind of person is this Gem? What are the secrets she's hiding? Find out while following Steven, the Crystal Gem, and Peridot through new adventures.