The Peridot was speechless. When she had seen, Homeworld Defence Ships heading towards the White Court ships she thought it would be a tremendous fight. Perhaps some sort of hope that she could be rescued. After all the White Court's ship had rather archaic technology on them. Although other parts were made of technology even alien to her. She had expected a close fight. Perhaps casualties on both sides with heavy damages. Something that would at least deter the court of White from attacking Homeworld under the pretense of rescuing the Diamonds from Steven. But this, this was a wipeout. Whatever technological advance warships Homeworld's defence had, were now floating debris around the asteroid belt that they had flown in.
She wondered how many of the gems she knew were in those ships that had just challenged Moonstone's armada. It wasn't just the strange technology the court of white had that ensured the victory. It was their leader herself, Moonstone. Although the Peridot was not well verse in battle tactics, it didn't take an expert to guess whose battle tactics were way superior. Peridot found it harder to believe that it had been Emerald they had just fought. The veteran war gem that had subjugated countless galaxies.
It was hard to watch, as she was rooting for the green Homeworld admiral. In the end, it was like watching a secondary school chess player go against a world class grandmaster. While Emerald's fleet had been obligated, the only damage the White court suffered was a dented hull on one of the minor battleships.
"How unsatisfying," Moonstone spoke, her voice betraying no emotion.
"If this is what current Homeworld has to offer, it is no wonder they lost to a planet full of renegade gems. The Diamonds may count themselves fortunate that Diamondbacks armies have been kept back all this milenia,"
"You didn't have to destroy them all!"the Zircon who apparently served as a sort of negotiated said.
"It was an act of mercy. A wake up call to Homeworld. They need to get their act up together. If they can't even put up a decent fight with us, think what destruction Sneekkkk would cause," Moonstone said dismissing her advisor.
"Wait, there are still signs of life among the rubble," the Zircon said looking at a white screen.
Open closer inspection, the Peridot realised it was an escape pod. Not just any ordinary one either. It was from Emerald's ship.
"Should we destroy it?"a white Jasper said over the intercom.
Peridot turn to Moonstone uneasily. She wonder if she could try and beg the high ranking gem to spare her opponent. But perhaps she would be cut up to pieces for that.
"Leave it. It is a more effective way of sending a message, rather than to the direct Diamond line," Moonstone said not even bothering to look at the screen.
Peridot gave a sigh of relief. Perhaps this Moonstone wasn't as heartless as she seem. Or was she?
