Leon was like a deer in headlights, not knowing what to do nor say as he was seen. He snapped out of it quick enough to dodge a ball of energy that nearly took his head off.
Leon dove toward the sea. The water rose high into the air to form a large wave. Leon started to spin as his gem glowed.
A small opening formed as went into the water.
"What's going on? Why are you guys fighting?" asked Erin.
Ares said nothing as the other Topazes came closer.
"Can you find him?" asked Erwin. Before he could answer, a portion of the water began to turn red. Leon leaped out of the water and landed on the beach.
The red water surrounded him in a circle as he watched the Topazes. Ares and Taji were the first that came running at him. Leon froze the red water as formed into a sword.
He met Taji's strike head on and blocked it. Ares came from behind and Leon was more than ready. The sword shifted into a new form as Leon pressed down.
The red ice formed into a staff as Leon planted it into the ground. He lifted his lower body up and managed to doge Ares' thrust.
Leon pushed himself up and off the as he leapt back a few feet. The staff melted as the red water circled around Leon.
Leon was about to make a move but stopped when he heard a voice say 'Cool'.
Ares and Taji quickly got rid of their weapons as they saw Stevie come running over with Steven, Connie, and Rosie walking behind her.
The pair paused when saw Stevie ran up to Leon. Connie held one hand over her mouth while Rosie was in her other arm. Tears were about to fall from both Steven and Connie's eyes.
Leon didn't know what to do nor say as Stevie stopped right in front of him, her eyes filled with stars.
"Whoa! You look so cool! My name is Stevie, what's yours?" said Stevie.
Leon wanted to say something but he was having a hard time trying to stay 'normal' for the time being.
"Stevie, that's Leon." said Connie. Stevie practically jumped with joy.
"Mom and dad told me so much about you. As well, and uncle Erin and aunt Emma."
"Oh really. I hope...it was all good thing." said Leon trying to keep his voice. The Topazes were the only ones that noticed his voice change for a second.
"Oh yeah. How you can fly. Move the water. Oh oh, and they said you can become this giant called Black Diamond.
'Can you show me please?" said Stevie. Leon looked back at his fellow hybrids. All of them nodded with a smile on their faces.
"I don't see why not." said Mal. "It has been a while and this way we can catch up with one another." said Ichigo.
"Maybe now is not a good time. I mean Leon just came back. I'm sure he might want to take things easy for a bit." said Vishala.
"If he can be a one man army, I believe a simple fusion won't overstrain him." said Mal.
"We can even make a show of it." said Emma.
Leon knew what Vishala was up to but didn't say anything as he went closer to his fellow hybrids.
All of their gems glowed as water started to flow around them.
" You know who it is. Coming 'round again. We're the hybrids from Homeworld. " sang all of the hybrids.
" I'm an expert with a blade. See me and soon you'll be dead, come on shout our name. " sang Leon as he began to walk forward a few feet.
" Loud, loud, loud, loud. " sang all of the hybrids.
" I could take it to the top. No, we don't need your help, because we're a bad gem, gem, gem. " sang Leon
" And when we start to talk like that. " sang Mal, Tal, and Ichigo as they walked passed Leon.
" Like that. " sang Leon, Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
" Oh you won't know how to react. We're a picture-perfect threat. " sang Mal, Tal, and Ichigo.
Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire walked passed them as they formed a semi circle.
" So keep your eyes on us now. Because the show is about to start, on the highest level,
try to meet us on the top. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire as they each raised a hand before lowering it.
The water around them started to form pillars, with the top portion being turned to ice, as it brought all of the hybrids into the air.
" We got it all in our hands now. So can you handle what we're all about? We're so tough. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
" Tough. " sang Leon, Mal, Tal, and Ichigo. The pillars of water formed to make a platform in the air.
" Not scared to show you up. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
" Up. " sang Leon, Mal, Tal, and Ichigo. All of the hybrids began to line up next to each other.
" Can you feel the rush now? " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
" Ain't nobody bringing us. " sang all of the hybrids as they raised their right arms up and brought out their left leg.
" Down, down, down, down, down, down. " All of the hybrids brought their right arm down and left leg in as they brought their left arm up and right leg out.
" They could try but we're gonna wear the crown. " All of the hybrids turned to the side and pumped their arms before facing forward again.
" We can go another round. " All of the hybrids spurn around.
" Round, round, round, round, round, round. " All of the hybrids began to pump their arms into the air.
" Wish you luck but you're not bringing us down. We go hard; 'til we get it, get it. We go hard; we so in it, in it.
" We're hybrids, hybrids, only winning, winning now. Ain't nobody bringing us down, down, down, down. " sang all of the hybrids as Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire began to back away.
" Hey! You ready for this? " sang Leon as he stepped forward.
" Let's go! " sang Mal, Tal, Ichigo, Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
" Gonna hit you, so hard and then the crowd is gonna shroud it. We're trouble and you're wanting it. " sang Leon.
" I'm so cold. "
" So cold. " sang Mal, Tal, and Ichigo as they came forward.
" When I move that way, you gonna be so blown. " sang Leon.
" So blown. " sang Mal, Tal, and Ichigo.
" I'm the realest in the game. " sang Leon.
" Say we're on fire with a blade. You're about to hear our name. Ringing in your head like, whoa. " sang Mal, Tal, and Ichigo.
Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire walked forward as they formed a semi circle.
" So keep your eyes on us now. Because the show is about to start. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire as they each raised a hand before lowering it.
" We're so tough. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire
" So tough. " sang Leon, Mal, Tal, and Ichigo.
" Not scared to show you up. " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire
" Up. " sang Leon, Mal, Tal, and Ichigo.
" Can you feel the rush now? " sang Erin, Emma, Mai, Bryx, and Claire.
All of the hybrids lined up with another.
" Ain't nobody bringing us. " sang all of the hybrids as they raised their right arms up and brought out their left leg.
" Down, down, down, down, down, down. " All of the hybrids brought their right arm down and left leg in as they brought their left arm up and right leg out.
" They could try but we're gonna wear the crown. " All of the hybrids turned to the side and pumped their arms before facing forward again.
" We can go another round. " All of the hybrids spurn around.
" Round, round, round, round, round, round. " All of the hybrids began to pump their arms into the air.
" Wish you luck but you're not bringing us down. We go hard; 'til we get it, get it. We go hard; we so in it, in it.
" We're hybrids, hybrids, only winning, winning now. Ain't nobody bringing us down, down, down, down. " sang all of the hybrids.
The water began to rise higher before it launched all of the hybrids high into the air. All of the hybrids came together as they held hands to form a circle.
A bright light enveloped all of them as Black Diamond began to form.
" Oh, you can put down your guard. 'Cus, oh, oh, I go hard. Oh, oh, we're hybrids, hybrids, hybrids, hybrids. " sang Black Diamond as they gracefully landed with their wings.
" Ain't nobody bringing me. "
" Ain't nobody bringing me. " sang Black Diamond as they raised their right arms up and brought out their left leg.
" Down, down, down, down, down, down. " Black Diamond brought their right arm down and left leg in as they brought their left arm up and right leg out.
" They can try but I'm gonna wear the crown. " Black Diamond turned to the side and pumped their arms before facing forward again.
" I can go another round. " Black Diamond spurn around.
" Round, round, round, round, round, round. " Black Diamond began to pump their arms into the air.
" Wish you luck but you're not bringing me down. I go hard; 'til I get it, get it. I go hard; I'm so in it, in it.
" I'm a hybrid, hybrid, only winning, winning now. Ain't nobody bringing me down, down, down, down. " sang Black Diamond.
Black Diamond couldn't help but smile as Stevie was ecstatic when she saw them.
"Wow. You're so big and cool and amazing." said Stevie.
Black Diamond got down on their knees and leaned closer.
"Why thank you. So am I what you were expecting?" said Black Diamond.
"Yeah! Do you guys know any more songs?"
"Let me think."
~Inside Black Diamond's head~
All of the hybrids were standing around talking with the exception of Leon. As they talked about what to sing, Erin noticed that Leon only one not saying anything.
Not only that but he had his back towards them while holding himself.
"Leon? Are you okay?" asked Erin. Leon didn't say anything as he started to tremble.
"Hey, you okay over there? You're not one to be so quiet in these things. What's eating you?" said Mal.
Leon didn't say anything until he stopped shaking.
"I am. Everything is just so new and need to get used to it." said Leon.
"That is understandable. You were out of commission far longer than any of us. If you want, you can lead and we'll follow your pace." said Tal.
"Tal's right. We may need to start slow until we truly get back in sync." said Emna.
"Just please keep an open mind and let me deal with them in my own way." said Leon.
All of the other hybrids were curious at what Leon was talking about and a bit concerned.
~Outside Black Diamond's head~
Black Diamond stiffened a bit as they slowly stood with their head down.
"I know just the song."
All of the Topazes' eyes widened a bit worried especially when Black Diamond look right at them.
Black Diamond started to sway side to side as the held themselves.
" Fake faces hiding everywhere. Liars, deceivers, phonies here. To hide their darkest deeds. Don't want you to look too close, don't you dare. "
Black Diamond put their hands over their mouth.
" You want to keep me silent. "
Black looked up at the sky and they lowered their hands.
" I remember you said long ago. That I would be the star of your show. In the end, though I see it was lies. "
Black Diamond looked down at the Topazes.
" Creating perfection takes torment and time. "
Black Diamond glared at them.
" You can't fool me. I'm not some naive child. You can lie all you want. I won't fall for it anymore. "
" I learned to use every weapon, I know every fighting style. "
Black Diamond began to summon each of their weapons one by one and did a few different stances before getting rid of them.
" I fought in every battle, so I can make the diamonds proud. Waiting for an invite to never come along. "
Black Diamond had tears on the verge of their eyes but wiped them away.
" I learned to use every weapon, I know every fighting style. I fought in every battle, so I can make the diamonds proud. "
" I hate what I had to do. I can't stand the pain, I'd never be sane. I'll never the same. "
Black Diamond closed their eyes before opening them, their face filled with rage.
" Let all of Homeworld come at me just let them try. I'm the weapon everyone adores with pride. Not even the diamonds can take me down. "
Black Diamond's features softened as they looked at the Topazes.
" They've been known to take risks, that the others won't. No, they never had the caution others show. Cause there's so much in the universe that nobody knows. "
Black Diamond looked at Topazes on the verge of tears again.
" Born perfection, the diamonds made. Falls from grace is never elegant. Stars will drop out of the sky. "
Black Diamond looked down at the ground.
" What if all the plans you made….. Were not worth the price they paid? "
Black Diamond began to shapeshift into different gems and humans. The Topazes recognized all of the gems. However, Wira, Melena, Latin, and Ares were the only ones that recognized the humans.
All of the Topazes especially recognized the last human that Black Diamond shapeshifted into before changing back completely.
" Even with the lives, you stole….. Can you even still say. That you're closer to your goal? "
~Inside Black Diamond's head~
Leon trembled even more before he started to glow.
Before any of his fellow could say anything, three balls of light came from Leon.
When the light finally cleared, three figures were standing around Leon. They were a Aquamarine, a Lapis Lazuli, and a young man with short hair in a buzz cut.
Leon was the only one that looked back. Tears falling from his eyes.
"You weren't supposed to see this." said Leon.
~Outside Black Diamond's head~
Black Diamond let out a sigh before unfusing. Stevie was the only one that was only one blissfully unaware of what was going on.
"What was that?" asked Ichigo. Leon didn't say anything as he looked away, a hand covering his mouth.
"Leon, is everything okay?" asked Erin. Leon looked at his fellow hybrids, all of them looking at him for an answer.
Leon wanted to tell them but couldn't bring himself to say anything. Not trusting that he could keep his voice from changing.
Latin was the only Topaz that took a step forward.
"Is everything okay?" asked Latin."Is everything okay with Leon? There was something weird." said Claire.
"What do you mean?" "Oh, I don't know. How about the fact that there's more than just him in there." said Mal.
Latin was completely confused and at a loss of words. All of the hybrids noticed that the other Topazes knew something as none of them were as surprised.
Erin was the only one that didn't want to belive that Latin knew what was going on was pretending to be confused.
"He's fractured." said Emma. When Latin didn't say anything, Emma kept going.
"Erin, you remember when I sent you and Steven into Serpentine's mind?" "Yeah. Why?" said Erin.
"When we fused to make Black Diamond, I can feel the energy all you emit. Leon's is still the same but it feels like something is different about it.
'It's as if he was split apart before being put back together. The only difference is that something new is there now." said Emma.
"That's because, on the fundamental level, he's still the same. What you're picking up maybe your imagination." said Latin.
"Do you always have to lie." Everyone stared at Leon. The only ones unaffected by his change of voice were the Topazes. Before any of the hybrids could say anything, Latin quickly spoke up.
"It's more than likely his physical form and gem still needs to stabilize. He was shattered after all. No gem has ever been fully repaired after being shattered.
'Let alone one that is part human." explained, Latin matter of factly.
Leon started to shake. He opened his mouth to speak but stopped and looked over at Steven, Connie, and Stevie looking on.
Leon moved a hand toward them and they lifted into the air. All of the Topazes were concerned when they saw this and reached for their gems.
"I'm sorry but this doesn't involve any of you." said Leon as he moved the family toward the house carefully.
When they were far away, he looked at the Topazes unphased by the looks they gave him.
"Do you mind actually telling any of us the truth for once? If not for me then at least for them."
"We spoke only the truth." said Erwin.
Leon's body started to shake as began to seethe with rage.
"FOR ONCE, JUST ONCE. I WISH YOU WOULD STOP KEEPING ALL THESE SECRETS!
'I can buy that the Lapis Lazuli and the Aquarium that I was made with is now separated and need to be returned to my being.
'Steven has memories from Pink Diamond due to having the same gem. I buy that I'm temporarily accessing the Lapis Lazuli and Aquarium's memories.
'BUT I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT HE WANTED ANY PART OF THIS!" yelled Leon.
"Leon, I get that you're upset but they don't need to know just yet." said Wira.
"Know what? What is going on? What are you guys even talking about?" asked Mal as he brushed his hair in frustration.
"I never asked to be a part of this. You took away the life I had. For what?! To bring someone that never wanted to come back?"
"Leon." said Erwin.
"What? Afraid that I'll finally let know what you did to me? Did you wonder who I was? Do you even know my name?"
"That is enough! You are speaking on matters that you have no understanding of. Stop this act."
Leon's gem started to glow as he stopped shaking.
"You know what. You're right. I should stop thinking that you know what's best when you don't know what is even going on." said Leon.
A/N: The italicized letters represent Aquamarine speaking. The underlined letters represent Mike speaking. The bold letters represent Lapis Lazuli speaking.
The blue italicized letters represent Leon speaking. The red underlined letters represent Tal, Ichigo, and Mal speaking. The violet bold letters represent Erin, Emma, Mai, Claire, and Bryx speaking.
The first song featured is a parody of the song Pop/Stars.
The second song featured is a parody of the songs Alice's Tango / Sacrifice / Twisted Imagination / and Grrls.
