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Lapis has a nightmare. Peridot comforts her.

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Lapis was fast asleep in her hammock. Peridot was quietly watching her tv, being mindful of her sleeping roommate.

While she kept watching, she heard a few sounds coming from Lapis. They were just small grunts, so she decided to leave her be.

Her attention was still on the television. (She's probably just getting comfortable.)

After a few more minutes, Lapis let out a much louder groan, and thrashed slightly.

Now, Peridot turned to face her. She saw Lapis curled into a ball. Her face was scrunched up, looking pained.

She hopped down and walked over to her sleeping friend. There was sweat forming on her skin, and a few whimpers escaped her.

Before Peridot could say or do anything, Lapis spoke in her sleep.

Her voice was scared, and small. It sounded nothing like the Lapis she knew. "Please...don't...not them..."

Lapis had tears running down her face now, and Peridot gently shook her shoulder. "Lapis? Lapis, please wake up. It's just a nightmare."

When she started to tremble, and cry in earnest now, Peridot felt a shock of panic.

She sat next to her, gently shaking her. Her voice was urgent. "Lapis! Lapis, wake up! Please, everything is fine!"

After a few seconds of trying to wake her, Lapis jolted up. A startled gasp escaped her, and she frantically looked around.

When she saw Peridot she grabbed her, pulling her into a tight hug. "Peridot, where is everyone? Where's Steven?"

Peridot gently hugged her back. "It's ok. Everyone is fine. I'm sure the gems are all doing things at little homeschool. And I know Bismuth is building a few new projects. Steven just got to a rest stop a few hours ago, remember? He called us."

Lapis slowly stared to calm down, before letting Peridot go slowly. She wiped her eyes. "Right...right. I'm sorry."

Now, Peridot just sat next to her, a patient look in her eyes. "Do you want to talk about it?"

At that, Lapis just shook her head. "No, I shouldn't. It's terrible...Steven would hate me for thinking it..."

Peridot let out a snort. "Oh, please. We both know Steven is understanding. And this was just a dream. It's just like your mind making a movie. I learned a lot when me and Steven tried to remake C.P.H"

When Lapis stayed quiet, Peridot put an arm around her. "Don't worry, I'm here. I won't judge. If you want, this can stay between us."

A few seconds of silence passed before Lapis let out a sigh.

She spoke slowly, clearly uncomfortable.

"I fused with Jasper again. We were Malachite, and...Jasper took control. She...we...I...went on a rampage. We...destroyed everything. I was so angry, and scared and...I don't know. Then, the Crystal gems...and you, and Bismuth tried to stop...us. And Jasper had full control. It was like...I was there, looking at us from the outside. I couldn't do anything. When we started fighting, you all got hurt. Your forms were...poofed. But then something changed. Suddenly I Was the one in control. I made a fist of water, and...you all were shattered. And then we unfused. Jasper was just so...proud. She said she 'always knew I was a brute.' And so I shattered her. I was so...angry."

As she fell silent, more tears slipped down her face.

Peridot rubbed small circles in her back. "Of course you'd still be scared and angry. You and Jasper...have never really talked it out. So...I'm sure seeing her around brings back some unpleasant memories."

Lapis sighed slightly. "But that's not right. Steven taught me that being kind, and forgiving is right. And being angry about the past is..."

A small hum escaped Peridot. "Well, that's fine too. You can't just forgive, everything right away. That takes time. And, sometimes it's ok to be angry."

She smiled at Lapis, and hugged her again. "But, I'm here with you. Bismuth is here. The Crystal Gems are here. And Steven will be back someday. We won't just leave you, or dislike your feelings and thoughts."

Lapis slowly hugged her back, a smile spreading across her face. "Thank you, Peridot."

After a few seconds, she let go. "Tomorrow...do you think you could come with me? I think...I think I should talk to Jasper. About everything."

Peridot smiled, and nodded at her. "Of course! I'll be there to help you all the way!"

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I love comfort stories :)