Chapter 64: Bismuth's Crush

It's been two weeks since the Gara Droid's last attack. With Gien gone, Bomber and Huntress have been laying low for while. Revenger hasn't been seen around lately since the last fight saying he needed time to think.

At the house.

Pearl was busy washing dishes.

Pearl: Ugh! Amethyst have you been using the garbage disposal to make that egg salad of yours again?

Amethyst: Yup! It's a unique way P.

Pearl: That "unique" way of yours keeps jamming it! I'm getting dirty water overflowing again.

Bismuth enters.

Bismuth: Don't worry Pearl, I can fix it.

Bismuth made sure to first turn off the power before doing anything else. Next she opens the cabinet under the sink and loosed up the machine by turning her hand into a wrench. Then she turned her hands into pliars and removed whatever was stuck in the drain. After taking all the gunk out, she put everything back, turns the power back on and the garbage disposal worked again.

Bismuth: And there we go.

Pearl: Oh Bismuth it works flawlessly. Thank you. And the best part I don't have to call a repair man.

Bismuth: Hey, it's a pleasure doing Bismuth with ya.

Pearl: ( chuckles) Oh Bismuth, that never gets old.

Bismuth: Hey uh, you need some help cleaning Pearl?

Pearl: Oh well, if you can just put some of the clean dishes away that would be helpful.

Bismuth: Sure thing.

Bismuth took the clean dishes and put them in the cabinet. It felt good to help Pearl she thought. Actually she liked being around her. Bismuth never told anyone but she always liked Pearl. And I mean like, like. Ever since they first met during the rebellion.

Over 5,000 years ago.

Bismuth was just like every other gem on Homeworld and alway did what she was told to. Build another arena, build another sphire, build this, build that. It was okay she thought, but she wasn't sure if this is what she wanted. That was until Rose Quartz ( Pink Diamond really), spread word to stop all of this, stop the colonization on Earth and do what you want.

Somehow it hit her. She was different than any gem she's seen. One day she quit her job on Homeworld and went to join the Crystal Gems, it was the best thing that ever happened to her.

At their base.

Bismuth just joined the team. She met Garnet first and was amazed to see a fusion of two different gems. She wanted to meet Rose next and so Garnet led her to her.

Rose: Garnet welcome back and who's this?

Garnet: Rose, this is Bismuth, she just joined us.

Bismuth: Oh wow, I can't believe it. The Rose Quartz, the first gem to ever rebel on a Diamond, I mean how do you do it?

Rose: Well... let's just say I tried to be reasonable with Pink Diamond, but she wouldn't listen.

Bismuth: Oh yeah, let me tell you if I ever see Pink Diamond again, I'm going to punch that pink, nasty nose off her face!

Rose: Um...y-yeah, she's a real jerk.

Pearl enters.

Pearl: Rose I'm back.

Rose: Oh Pearl perfect timing! Meet our newest recruit.

Bismuth looked to see who Rose was calling and saw Pearl. He eyes widened, seeing her. She looked so pretty she thought.

Rose: Pearl this is Bismuth, Bismuth this is Pearl.

Pearl: Oh hello.

Bismuth: Oh uh...hi. So you're a...a pearl?

Pearl: Is there something wrong with that?

Bismuth: No! No. I mean so Rose this is your pearl huh?

Rose: Oh no, no. Pearl doesn't belong to anyone anymore. She was the first one to ever join our side and has been fighting by my side ever since.

Bismuth: So wait you can fight?

Pearl: I can.

Pearl shows Bismuth her sword.

Pearl: I haven't really mastered how to summon my own weapon yet so I use this.

Bismuth: Oh wow, you are one of a kind. I mean it's crazy usually pearls don't fight. I mean I'm not saying you should'nt fight I mean you could but you don't have to. Wait no I mean...I mean...

Pearl couldn't help but chuckle at Bismuth's stutters.

Pearl: It's okay I get it. Anyway I need to get back out there on patrol, I look forward working with you Bismuth.

Bismuth: Uh, yeah...me too.

Pearl leaves the base. Bismuth was yelling in her mind calling herself stupid. She meet's the first member of the Crystal gems and this is how she introduces herself?

Sometime later Bismuth decided what she wanted to do. Because most gems needed weapons to fight, she decided to become a blacksmith and make weapons. She built her forge hidden somewhere only she and her friends would know. Bismuth called Pearl to come over, she had something for her.

Pearl enters the forge.

Bismuth: Oh Pearl you made it.

Pearl: Hello Bismuth. What are you so eager you wanted me to come?

Bismuth: I have something for you. Close your eyes.

Pearl: Uh, why?

Bismuth: It's a surprise.

Pearl: ( sighs) Alright.

Pearl closes her eyes, Bismuth placed somthing in her hands.

Bismuth: Okay you can look now.

Pearl opened her eyes and on it was a new sword. He eyes widened as she gasped.

Bismuth: I made you a new sword.

Pearl immediatly drew it out and it looked so nice and it appeared to me more durable than her old one.

Pearl: Bismuth this looks amazing.

Bismuth: Go ahead, try it out.

Bismuth set up a few dummies for Pearl to try her new sword. It cut through them instantly and easily like butter.

Bismuth: So...what do you think?

Pearl: Oh Bismuth you shouldn't have. You put so much effort into this blade.

Bismuth: Hey, it's a pleasure doing Bismuth with you.

Through out the rebellion Bismuth fought by her new friends, but Pearl was probably her closest friend. She saw how fierce she can be when fighting and when she wasn't, she seemed so smart, independant and polite at times. During times of not fighting and after the rebellion was over, they got to know each other more. Pearl really grew on Bismuth, but as much as Bismuth wanted to tell her how she felt, she couldn't because she knew how Pearl seemed to be more interested in Rose and they went through a lot together. Not wanting to ruin their own friendship, she stayed away.

Many years later, Rose became interested with humans espcially when one night she went to a rock concert and met a failed rock star named Greg Universe. Rose took a liking to him while some of the others, mainly Pearl didn't really care for him.

One day outside the temple.

Bismuth just warped back to the temple from her forge and right in front of her was Pearl sitting on one of the steps looking down.

Bismuth: Hey Pearl, look at this flail. It's so light and powerful that it can't fail. You get it, flail and fail ryhmes.

Pearl: Oh that's...that's very nice Bismuth.

Bismuth frowned seeing how sad Pearl looked. She sat down right next to her.

Bismuth: Hey you okay?

Pearl: ( sighs) No, it's Rose. She just went out with that Greg again to go see this movie or whatever.

Bismuth: Oh is he still coming here?

Pearl: Yes! Seriously what is it that she see's in him that I don't have. I can do what he can but better. I can sing too you know.

Bismuth: Yeah you definetly have a great voice.

Pearl: Oh well thank you, but still. I've been with her much longer, I've done so much for her. Did he fight in a war for her? No. Did he get hurt or poofed mulitple times trying to protect her? No. Why is she so much more interested in him than with me? I don't understand.

Pearl looked down at the ground slightly teared up. Bismuth placed her hand on her back trying to soothe her. Bismuth didn't show it, but she was getting a bit angry forthe way Rose has been acting. It's like what Pearl said. Why is Rose ditching her for Greg. She knew how much Rose meant to Pearl, and this was affecting her. If she was Rose, she would never gone out to meet humans or leave Pearl alone. She'd be by her side nonstop. Not to mention why would anyone want to be with humans. They seem so primitive and are bunch of weirdos.

Bismuth: You're a great gem Pearl. I wouldn't want to be with anyone else but you.

Pearl: ( small smile) Thank's Bismuth that does make me feel a bit better. I'm heading to my room.

Pearl gets up and heads to her room. Just sometime after she left, Rose finally returns.

Rose: Oh Bismuth you're here perfect!

Bismuth: Perfect?

Rose: Yes, Greg is having car trouble. I told him to wait while I go get you. Come on.

Rose takes Bismuth's hand and drags her to Greg who had problems with the engine.

Rose: Greg, Bismuth is here to help.

Bismuth: I am?

Greg: Oh good, because I don't have insurance.

Rose: Now you help him, I'll be back.

Rose leaves leaving Bismuth alone with Greg.

Bismuth: ( sighs) Alright, what do you need?

Greg: Well I'm having problems with the engine.

Bismuth: Okay let's see.

Bismuth opens the hood of the car and looks at the engine.

Greg: Well can you fix it?

Bismuth: Well, I'm not sure. I'm not familiar with the tools needed for this.

Greg: I got some right here.

Greg takes out a tool box.

Greg: I don't why I have these since I can't really fix anything.

Bismuth: Let me see that.

Bismuth looks inside and takes out a wrench.

Bismuth: What's this here.

Greg: Uh...a wrench.

Bismuth: A wrench you say.

Bismuth shape shifts her hand into a wrench hand.

Greg: Whoa.

Bismuth: Yeah whoa.

Bismuth tries again on fixing the engine.

Bismuth: So um... you and Rose been spending a lot of time together huh.

Greg: Yeah, we have.

Bismuth: And she really likes you huh?

Greg: Well yeah, I mean who doesn't like me?

Bismuth: Uh Pearl.

Greg: Well other than her?

Bismuth: Well some of us.

Greg: What you too?

Bismuth: I'm not sure really. To be honest I don't know what to make of you. The only thing I don't like is that Rose is hanging with you more than Pearl.

Greg: I take it you and Pearl are best friends.

Bismuth: Yeah, we pretty much are.

Greg: Well look I know she doesn't like me, but I don't want to be bad to you or the others too. I want to get to know you as well.

Bismuth: Well one thing you already know is that I can fix or build anything. I have to say, I'm kinda impressed with the variety of tools you have here. All I have is just either a hammer hand or a pick axe. Their's so much I can do with this.

Greg: How do you know how to fix a car?

Bismuth: I honestly don't know, I guess it's natural senses. Welp, it's done now. Why not give it a go?

Greg enters his van and turns it on, and it works.

Greg: Alright, thanks a lot.

Bismuth: It's a pleasure doing Bismuth with ya.

Greg: Hahaha, very funny. Hey why not come to the movies this weekend. I heard this new Star Wars has a twist at the end.

Bismuth: I don't know what that is, but uh...sure I guess I can try.

Greg: Great, I'll see you around.

Greg drives away as Bismuth waves bye. Maybe she thought Greg wasn't too bad after all.

But as time went on news came that Rose was pregnant. But to have Steven, she had to give up her physical form. Bismuth still felt that a van wouldn't be suitable for the child so she built the house in front of the temple for him to live in. Still after Rose died, this effected everyone, especially Pearl.

It's been a week since Steven was born, Pearl was sitting on the steps in front of the house depressed. Bismuth saw her down and went to go talk to her. Pearl did not look at her as they spoke.

Bismuth: Uh hey Pearl.

Pearl: What Bismuth?

Bismuth: I just came to check on you.

Pearl: In case you can't tell I'm not doing good.

Bismuth: Pearl look, I'm sad Rose is gone too. We all are. But I want to let you know things are going to be okay.

Pearl: Okay? OKAY?!

Pearl got up looking at her with now mad with tears in her eyes.

Pearl: You think that now Rose is gone it's okay ?!

Bismuth: What? No, no. I didn't mean like that. I mean she inspired all of us to be who we are. She helped us and maybe the least we can do is raise her kid for her.

Pearl: You can do whatever you want, but I refuse to be around that, that thing!

Pearl marches back inside.

Bismuth: Pearl wait!

Bismuth tried to catch up to her, but Pearl already went into her room.

Bismuth: AAH! Shoot! Idiot now she's never going to like me. Then again, I don't think she'd want to be with me to begin with.

Bismuth sat down on the couch to relax. Then she looked at the stairs to where Steven's room is. She sighed and went up there. She hasn't really properly introduced herself to him. The first gem was Garnet. Bismuth went up the stairs and saw Steven's crib. She went closer and saw baby Steven sleeping.

Bismuth: Okay he's still sleeping maybe later.

But then she stepped on a squeaky toy which a made a noise. Steven wakes up and see's her. The two of them stared at each other for a moment until baby Steven cooed and reached his hands out for her.

Bismuth: Awww, let me see you there Rose Jr.

Bismuth picks up Steven as she gets a look at him. Steven noticed her rainbow hair and played around with it. Bismuth chuckled for a moment. Then frowned for a moment.

Bismuth: So I guess, you really don't remember anything from before do you?

Baby Steven replied by tugging her hair.

Bismuth: ( small smile) Well... you are really something else.

Garnet: Hey there.

Bismuth: AH!

Bismuth got startled by Garnet who was right behind her.

Bismuth: ( sighs) Don't sneak up on me like that.

Garnet: I was only here to check on Steven, but I see you beat me to him.

Bismuth: Steven? Oh I thought his name was Rose Jr. I mean I haven't really seen him yet, but just look at him. He really is something else. Plus he is kinda cute.

Garnet: Glad you two are bonding.

Bismuth: ( frowns) Yeah, just wish Pearl would give him a chance.

Garnet: Give her some time, I can see her meeting him soon.

Bismuth: Good. Because one day, this guy here is going to be our new leader. And I will help him to succeed that. Right young leader?

Suddenly Baby Steven spoke in his normal voice.

Baby Steven: Bismuth can you put me down now?

Bismuth: Huh what?

Bismuth snaps out of her flashback trance and realizes she is in Steven's room and holding him like a baby just like in the flashback.

Bismuth: Oh uh Steven...how you doing?

Steven: Bismuth can you put me down now, this is really embarrising.

Bismuth: Relax no one is here.

Steven: Connie's right there!

Steven pointed out that Connie was right there behind her who was laughing a little at the sight. Bismuth realizes this and puts him down.

Bismuth: Connie hey...uh how's your day?

Connie: Um fine, I just came by to discuss the book Steven and I are reading. But what was up right there?

Bismuth: ( blushing) Uh nothing. Except...

Connie: Except what?

Bismuth: You guys like each other right?

Steven: Um...yeah.

Bismuth: Do you like, like each other?

Steven: ( blushing) What...no. No not like that.

Connie: ( blushing) Yeah... we're not in love.

Bismuth: Oh sorry, sorry. I'll just leave then.

Steven: Wait Bismuth, why are you asking us this unless...( gasps with stars in eyes) you're in love!

Connie: Wait is that it? Bismuth is there someone you like?

Bismuth: Okay fine you got me. Yes there is.

Steven: I knew it! Who is it? Who is it?!

Bismuth: Well you already know her and she's downstairs.

Steven and Connie looks down and see's Pearl on the couch folding cloths.

Steven: Wait Pearl? Bismuth you like Pearl?!

Bismuth: Shhhh!

Bismuth looked back down to make sure Pearl didn't hear them, luckily she didn't.

Steven: So you like Pearl? For how long?

Bismuth: For a long time let's say.

Connie: Are you trying to hide it from her?

Bismuth: I mean, well yeah. I just don't want to ruin our friendship. She's my best friend since the rebellion. Plus I know how she was with Pink. Oh who am I kidding she was a Diamond. I'm just a low class who just build things.

Steven: No you're not. Bismuth you're one of the strongest and probably the most Crystal Gem out of everyone. After everything that's happend you should try and tell her how you feel.

Bismuth: No, no I can't do that.

Steven: Why not?

Bismuth: Fighting in a war and risk getting shattered is one thing, but telling someone you like how you feel and risk getting rejected and ruining our friendship is another.

Connie: Bismuth even if she rejects you, I don't think it would ruin your friendship. Besides you won't have to do it alone. We'll help you.

Bismuth: R-Really?

Steven: Of course we will. We'll build your courage so you can tell Pearl how you feel, win her heart and then we can have another wedding!

Connie: I think the last part might be too soon.

Bismuth: Thanks guys. You don't know how this means to me.

Steven: Okay then, let's start planning.

To be continued...

Author's Note: That's it for this chapter. So we'll take a little break with the Gara Droids so I can plan the later arcs more and to finally give Bismuth her spotlight. Now I was going to have Pearl be with Volleyball but only because at the time when I brought Volleyball, the second half of Steven Universe Future wasn't released yet. Thankfully I didn't expand on their relationship to a romantic one so now I a chance to do it for Bismuth. Maybe I'll have Volleyball be with Spinel when I retell the movie. This was meant to go one more which would retell Bismuth Casual, but this flashback went on a lot longer than I thought so we'll get to that next chapter. I'd like to thank Lady Shadow 92 for suggesting this. If you liked this chapter, be sure to follow, favorite and review. Thank you and until next time.