Just a small note here but…I didn't realize I posted this story the same day the movie was released lol. Guess it was good timing on my part then. Anyway, hope you folks enjoy!


Heart of Gem

Chapter 2

New Town New Life

It has been a few days since the events that had transpired at the lava ruins. A bag is suddenly shown being thrown into a small carry on trailer that is attached to a pale green jeep.

It is shown that both Matt and Al are packing their things onto the trailer and jeep. While Al did get that disk from the ruins, he still has no way to translate it without a proper base to go by.

Matthew instead finally decided on what to do. He would go to this Beach City and find these Crystal Gems. It was the only lead he had to go on and he knew that he would be gone for a very long time, so he took this chance to move out as well.

Al being his best friend actually decided to go along with him and move out of his folk's house as well. With the trailer belonging to his grandpa and the jeep was given to Matthews by his father when he got his license.

Marcus, Matthews step-farther was standing at his house with a worried look on his face. After the events, Matthew apologized for lying and told him everything, including on going to Beach City.

"You sure you really want to go this far kid? I mean, I understand you won't get a chance like this again to know more about that gem on you but-" Marcus tried to convince his step-son but from the look on his face he wasn't succeeding.

"Sorry dad but I made my decision. I am going to Beach City, finding these Crystal Gems and get some solid damn answers!" Matthew said as he stared at his step-dad with determination in his eyes. Marcus could only stare at his step-son with worry but knew there wasn't anything he could do to stop him.

"Sigh I see you really made up your mind huh?" Marcus said, finally submitting to what was going to happen. Matthew merely nodded his head as he smiled.

"Bro! You ready?! We got ground to cover!" Al said from the driver's seat in the jeep.

Matthew nodded to his friend as he faced his step-father. He then sudden grabbed him in an embracing hug which caught Marcus off guard.

"Thank you for everything dad. I'll be sure to keep in contact with you." Matthew said with a smile as he waved his father goodbye and jumped aboard the jeep.

Marcus could only smile a little and waved back to his son and friend as they drove off to their future. Marcus remained there for a few minutes till he decided to finally go back inside his house. But just as he shut the door there was a knocking on it. When he turned and opened it there was Officer Danny, in all his police officer glory.

"Officer Danny, what are you doing here? If your looking for Matt he's gone." Marcus said as he procced to try and shut the door on the police officer but Danny stopped him.

"That's exactly why I am here…Sergeant." Danny said is a very serious tone as he narrowed his eyes at the retired military solider. Marcus scrunched his brow as he looked around outside. Once the coast was clear he nodded and let Danny inside.

O-O-O

The two had their destination. Beach City was a small town on the beach front, in likeness it was very similar to Sandlot City…except with more water.

Al did his research and found that the small town was located on the very edge of Delmarva Peninsula which based on the map was on the other side of the USA with the two being near the other side. In short if they drove fully each day, they would make it to Beach City around 2-3 days or longer depending on their pitstops.

"Shesh I was kind of hoping it would be closer." Matthew said as he was going over the route they were taking to get to the city.

"Hey at least we get to see some pretty cool scenery along the way." All pointed at as he continued to drive on the road.

"Yeah, I guess this could be considered a road trip then. Let's try to make the most of it!" Matthew said, getting excited for what awaited the two.

"YEAH!" The two cheered as the drove towards their newest adventure. Matthew smacked the play bottom on the radio as music started to jump out from it.

(Insert One Week by Barenaked Ladies)

And Adventure is what waited the two on their journey. Along the way the two stopped by some attractions and food stops to eat.

In Wyoming the two stopped by it's Independence Rock State Historic Site to explored the sights he held. Al decided it would be funny to write his name on one of the rocks there. Matthew decided to join him just for the memories.

They then traveled to the Boneyard Creation Museum in Nebraska, there the two learned about the evolution of dinosaurs based on the bones there. While there Matthew managed to scare Al by putting one of the fake dinosaurs' skulls on his head.

Next they went Iowa, but instead of heading to an attraction they two actually got attack along the way by a monster with purple skin and no head but a giant mouth in its chest.

After a hard fought battle Matthew beat the monster only for it to poof and leave only a gem behind. The two were confused what happened to the monster till the gem started to glow and the monster came back again.

After another fight the two tried to contain the beast only for it to reform again and again, till somehow Mathew accidently formed a green bubble around it. Seeing that the bubble somehow contained it, they decided to hold the bubble in a glass jar as to not pop it. The two did the same with any other monsters they faced in the future.

The next county the reached was Illinoins where they visited the Lincoln's Tomb Historic site and payed their respects to the late president.

And finally, their last stop was in Ohio! Where the two had an adventure on the ZipZone Outdoors park where they traveled from tree to tree on zip lines. They also got attacked again there by another gem monster that was shaped like a gremlin and used the lines to its advantage. After many annoyances Matthew managed to poof it with his boomerang.

After there travels the two finally managed to make it to Dekmarva and soon enough, to Beach City itself as it shows the two driving past it's city sign.

(End Music)

The two stopped by a donut shop called the Big Donut as Matthew rushed inside. Matthew slammed open the doors to the shop with a frantic look on his face. Surprising the two workers inside.

"Please tell me you guys have Cookie Cats available?!" Matthew said as he rushed to the counter where a short girl with blond hair worked while a taller lanky boy who was off to the side looking on in surprise at Matthew behavior.

"Um…I'm sorry but those went out of business weeks ago. Sorry." The girl told Matthew in a apologetic voice.

Matthew just slammed his head on the counter and looked like he was crying. "Damnit…Why are all the good cats gone?!" Matthew said as he repeatedly slammed his fist on the counter but not very hard.

"I'm getting a sense of deja-vu here." The taller teen said with an annoyed look on his face.

Al came walking in with an annoyed look on his face as he approached his friend. "Bro I told you, they went out of business everywhere except back home. Lion Licks are the top seller now."

"But they taste terrible…And they barely even look like lions!" Matthew shouted as he pointed angrily at the poorly designed image of the Lion Licks that were being sold in the shops freezers.

"Yeah I see what you mean now Lars. I'm sorry we can't get you any cookie cats. Maybe there is something you'll like to have instead?" The girl at the cash register suggested to the two.

Matthew merely sighed as he rested his face on the counter. "…I'll get a box of Timbits…Randomize me…" Matthew said as he kept his face down but raise his finger up to order.

"I'll get 3 chocolate glazed donuts chica (Girl)." Al ordered with a bit more energy then his partner.

"Coming right up! Lars can you-" The girl started to say but the boy now known as Lars was already moving.

"I got it, anything to get away from these weirdos." Lars said as he started to prepare the orders.

"Wow, I think that's the first time I didn't have to force Lars to do his job. Anyway, my name is Sadie, what brings you two to Beach City?" The girl known as Sadie asked while Lars gave her a sink eye because of her comment from her.

"Seeing if I am an alien or not." Matthew mumbled with his face still down on the counter.

"Alien?" Sadie asked, not really sure if she heard him right because of his voice being muffled.

"Yeah don't mind him he's just…." Al said as he tried to explain his friend to her.

"Cookie Cat…He's a pet for your tummy…Cookie Cat…He's Super Duper yummy…" Matthew started to sing depressingly while still facing downward.

"Yeah…Anyway, the reason we are here is to find out about my amigo's family. You see he was adopted and doesn't know who his real family is but we just recently got some news that there might be some info here." Al told Sadie about why they were here to begin with.

"Wow really? That must be ruff. I can't even imagine not knowing who your real family could be." Sadie commented on the situation Matthew was in.

"If it's any consolation I was raised by a very loving step-family and friends." Matthew said as he finally raised his head up from the counter, seemingly recovering from his cookie cat depression.

When Matthew did raise his head, Sadie was surprised by his mismatched eye colors. "Wow red and green eyes? That pretty cool."

Matthew was a bit surprised that she complimented his eyes but he brushed it off. "Oh really? I don't think their that special."

Soon enough Lars came around with the two orders. Al payed for the both of them as they grabbed their boxes.

"It was nice meeting you two, good luck with your search!" Sadie said as she waved the two goodbyes. They both waved back as they exited the shop.

"So…" Matthew started but stopped as he flung a small Timbit into his mouth. "We finally managed to make to…Ew coconut. Pfft!" Matthew said as he spit out the bad Timbit.

"Beach City right bro. So…Where should we start our search?" Al asked as he took a bit from his donut and leaned against the jeep.

Matthew stuffed his face with a few more Timbits before swallowing and speaking again. "First, we search the town and ask questions, then we work it from there. With a name like Crystal Gems people must have heard of them."

"Gotcha amigo. Commencing operation 'Gem Search'!" Al said as the two clapped each other hands and went their separate ways into the town.

The two searched and asked all over the two, managing to meet all of its unique residents. From the pizzeria called Fish Stew Pizza run by the Pizza family (yes, their last name is pizza), to the Beach Citywalk Fries where they served some of the best fries Matt ever had.

After a half day of investigation, the two decided to meet up on the lighthouse hill that overlooked the beach and city.

Al looked around the top of the hill at the city, confused as to why they were there. "So…Why are we here bro? Aren't we looking for those crystal gems people?"

"Yes, we are, got some detail saying they live in a giant stone statue of a woman by the beach. I thought it would be pretty easy to find it from the best view in town." Matthew said as he started to search hard around the town.

"Woman? What like what was in those ruins from before? If so then I don't want to hit my head and deal with lava again bro." Al said as he remembered the bad times they had inside there.

"Don't worry I'm sure there won't be any lava…Pretty sure…90%. Anyway, keep an eye out for any large woman in the general area." Matthew said as the two started their search atop the grassy hill of the Lighthouse.

One Hour Later

"Bro…" Al said as he was lying face-up on the lighthouse grass with a tired expression on his face. "I think we got duped."

Matthew on his end was still searching but he just like his partner looked to be incredible tired as well. "No, No. I refuse to accept that. Why else would she tell me to come here and find these gem people?!"

"I don't know man, maybe she said that to distract us from the fact she stole Romeo? I am still upset she stole him from me like that, that Perra(B***h)*" Al said in a sour tone as he crossed his arms in frustration that his favorite and best pet he had got stolen from him.

"You can always buy another at the pet shop…Or in the wild…Sigh but yeah I just don't see it anywhere from up here…And we can see the whole town from up here!" Matthew said in depression as he slung his arms and shoulders down.

All saw how upset his friend was and stood up and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Bro, why don't we call it a today and try again tomorrow, eh?"

Matthew just looked at but then smiled a little as he nodded. The two were starting to walk back to the jeep when they both heard something

SPLASH!

"AAAAHHHH!" A girl's voice was heard screaming which was meet with a loud splashing sound. When the two turned around and looked down from the hill to the beach they saw a short purple skinned gill get tossed out of the water.

"Purple skin? Bro I think she need to see a doctor." Al pointed out, not sure if purple skin was healthy.

"I don't think that's it." Matthew said as he was starting to feel like this was something important.

The girl was shacking her head a bit as a large explosion of water erupted from the sea. What cause it looked to be a large blue and teal colored crab with what appeared to be a gem in the middle of its head, it was also as big as the jeep Matthew and Al rode in. On it's back was another girl with white skin and was holding a spear that was lodged into the crab's shell. A gem was seen on her forehead but it was hard to see as it matched her skin.

"Amethyst! Are you okay?!" The white skinned girl asked as she was struggling to stay on the crab as it was trying to shack her off.

"Ugh, I'm fine Pearl! But not as fine as this thing will be!" The purple skinned girl now known as Amethyst said angrily as he reached down into her chest and pulled out a spiked whip from a gem that as there.

"Bro did she just-" All started to say with Matthew finishing his sentence.

"Pull out a weapon from a gem that is attached to her body? ...YES!" Matthew said excitedly as he gripped down on the edge of the cliff he was holding, making it crack a bit from his strength.

Soon something else burst from the water and bashed into the crab, knocking it forward into the sand. It was revealed to be Garnet herself.

"Keep trying Gems, there must be someway to break through it's armor!" Garnet said as she pulled out her star gauntlet and tried to smash at the crab but got smacked away from one of its large pincers.

"And there's Garnet…That confirms it." Matthew said as he stood up from the edge of the cliff. Al continued to look down at the scene while his friend stood up.

"Okay so they are here, but what are WE going to do once we are down there with that big-" Al started to wonder till he stopped speaking when he saw his friend jump off the cliff and towards the others on the beach.

Al only remained still with a flabbergasted expression on his face. "…BAH! Why does that Bastardo(Bastard) do this to me?! God Damn Imbecil(Asshole)!" Al shouted with a string of curses as he started to make his way down as well, abit safer.

The gems had the crab surrounded on three sides but looked to not be successful in doing any real damage to it. Just as they were about to commence another attack Matthew crashed landed on top of its head, with both feet firmly planted on it. The force of the crash burred the crab a little bit into the ground.

Done with his landing Matthew pushed the crab down even more when he jumped off it, doing several flips in the air and landed back on the ground with both his feet and doing a V pose with his arms. "Nailed it!"

Both Pearl and Amethyst had looks of surprised by Matthew entrance while Garnet herself supported a small smile in seeing him.

"Wha?! Why is there a human here?" Pearl said confused by Matthews appearance and even more so how a human was capable of doing what he just did.

"Whoa! Nice landing dude!" Amethyst said, impressed by Matthew landing and giving him a thumbs up.

"You came." Garnet said as she approached Matthew who turned and smiled at her.

"Hey you did say to come to Beach City and to find you guys if I want answers. But before that…" Matthew said but paused as he reached for his gem and pulled out his boomerang weapon. "Who's up for some crab legs?"

Both Pearl and Amethyst stared in further surprise at Matthew's gem and weapon.

"Did he just…" Pearl said, trying to process what exactly is going on.

"Whoa, you didn't tell me there were other gems then us on earth?" Amethyst said excitedly as she saw Matthews weapon and gem.

"There isn't…" Pearl said with concern, as she herself was sure that they were the only gems on earth. Pearl turned her direction towards Garnet and saw her nodding as if she approved of Matthews appearance.

"Well whoever he is Garnet seams to trust him. Let's deal with this thing first and then find out who he is." Pearl said as she gripped her spear in both her hands as she prepared for battle.

"Alright, lets see what this new guy can do!" Amethyst said as she pulled out her whip and jumped on top of the crab and started kicking it while it was still buried in the sand. This must have made it angry as it exploded the sand around it in rage, knocking Amethyst off it and flailing its large pincers around in a fury.

"Boomerang GO!" Matthew shouted as he threw his weapon at the crab, managing to deliver two large cuts on it, one on the initial throw and another on the return.

Matthew grabbed his weapon as it returned back to him as he stared in annoying at the little dmg he did. "Damn, what is it's shell made out of?"

"We've been trying to break through it for a while now but we are having no luck. Any idea?" Garnet asked as both her and Matthew had to dodge out of the way from an attack.

"Most cases with crab to break their shells is to find a crack or soft spot in it. If we can either find or make one then we can exploit that." Matthew told as he threw his weapon again but it got deflect by another attack which made it misdirect where the crab was smashing its pincer.

"We've been trying that. Anything else?!" Amethyst said as she tied the crab's legs with her whip but got smacked away by one of its pincers.

"Umm…Hit harder?" Matthew said, not sure if it was the right answer or not. Garnet grunted in frustration as she dashed toward the crab, grabbed two of its legs and flipped it several times in the air before landing on it's back.

That when Matthew realized something that they could do. "There we go! White try to stab that spear of yours in the underside!"

Pearl wasn't sure what he was saying but decided to do it anyway as they had nothing else. While she rushed towards the crab, which was struggling to get back up, Matthew rushed toward Amethyst.

Without a word he grabbed her and threw he hard into the air. "Hey what was that for?!"

"Garnet! Throw me at her!" Matthew said to Garnet, Garnet nodded her head as she understood what Matthew was planning.

"Purple prepare to grab and throw me with your whip at the crab!" Matthew said as Garnet grabbed hold of him and threw him hard and fast toward Amethyst.

"Okay I managed to lode my spear in it now…what?" Pearl asked as she saw what was going on with the others.

Amethyst smiled and nodded as she figured what he was planning and managed to grab Matthew with her whip and was spinning around with him, gaining more ferocity till she released him toward the Crab and at Pearl spear which was lodge into it.

Matthew came at full force at the spear, hammering down on it, managing it pierce it through its armor and poofing it. As the poofed gem dust settle it showed that Pearl spear was shattered because of the force and only Matthew legs was shown as the rest of him was buried in the ground.

"…Ow." Matthew managed to mumble in the ground, showing that despite his plan working he got hurt in the process.

Garnet grabbed hold of Matthew leg and pulled him out of the ground easily and placing him on his feet. "Nice work."

Matthew coughed up so sand but smiled and gave Garnet the thumbs up.

"Wow, that was awesome. Why haven't we met you sooner?" Amethyst said excitedly as she was jumping around him.

"Indeed, that was some quick thinking so…Who are you exactly?" Pearl asked with suspicion as she managed to bubble the gem they were fight and approached Matthew.

Matthew opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by a new voice. "Alight Amigo's I am here! Where is that Monstruo(Freak)?!"

Everyone turned to see Al with some football armor and carrying a sludge hammer in his hands. A large gash can be seen on the helmet showing that it has been used for combat before.

Al looked ready for combat as he looked left and right for the crab. But he relaxed and made a realization when he didn't see it. "…You poofed the Cangrejo(Crab) didn't you?"

"Cang…rej-What?" Pearl questioned as she wasn't familiar with the word Al just said.

"He said crab and yeah, bit late to the party their Al." Matthew said as he relaxed and crossed his arms.

Al just shrugged his shoulders as he leaned on the hammer and took off his helmet. "Hey less work for me bro. So…You going to introduce us or something?"

"Yes, Garnet. Are you going to introduce us?" Pearl asked in a upset tone as she narrowed her eyes at Garnet.

Garnet nodded as she raised an arm towards Matthew and Al. "Pearl, Amethyst. Meet Matthew Mercury and his human friend Alejandro Doronaro. Matthew is half gem."

Both Pearl and Amethyst gasp after hearing about Matthew being half gem. "You mean he's like Steven then?"

"Half-what now?" Matthew asked himself as he tilted his head sideways.

Next Garnet turned and raised her other arm at Pearl and Amethyst. "Matthew, Al. This is Pearl and Amethyst. They along with myself are called Gems. In your words you can say we are space alien rocks. And you are half of one."

Matthew could only stare in surprised after hearing that while Al had a surprised look as well but decided to actually give his own opinion. "Huh…Guess you being half alien was right bro. I owe you ten bucks.

Matthew shook his head a few times as he was trying to process what Garnet said. "Whoa, whoa. Maybe we should start this from the top. Is there somewhere where we can relax and talk better?"

Pearl walked up to Matthew and nodded her head. "I agree, we can continue back at the temple." Pearl said as she walked past Matthew.

"Temple? Where-wow!" Matthew said as he and Al turned as saw a large stone statue of a multi-armed woman underneath the lighthouse cliff, where a modern home was built into.

"Underneath the Lighthouse huh…Now that's ironic consider where we were looking for the place." Al said as he let a small chuckle out.

"Just…Don't. I am already upset with myself because of it…" Matthew said as he shook his head with his hand covering his face of embarrassment.

O-O-O

"So, what you guys are saying is that you are space sentient rocks that came to this planet thousands of years ago. And I just so happened to be half of one because I have a human physical body yet have this?" Matthew revised as he showed the gems his own gem where his heart was.

The two traded stories on the other to better explain the situations. The gems explained what they are and where they came from while Matthew with some help from Al, explained his backstory in that he was found at an orphanage and raised by humans dispute his unknown creation.

"That is correct, although I am not very familiar with you type of gem. I have never seen one with duo colors on it." Pearl said as she finished explaining. She took a closer look at Matthew's gem with a puzzled look on her face.

"Yeah though I have to admit, red and green are not bad colors to get stuck with. Though I think purple would look better." Amethyst said as she was lying upside down on the couch, they were sitting in.

During the whole conversation Al had a notepad and wrote notes during what the Gems were saying. "It does explain a lot of things that you guys said about how gems operate. Inhuman strength, speed and durability. Unlimited stamina, magical weapon ect, ect."

"Yeah it does answer some questions but now new ones have popped up. Like why was I abandoned in the first place and who are my actual parents if you guys don't know?" Matthew said as he was getting frustrated with these new questions he had.

"I said coming here will help answer some of your questions Matthew. But I know sooner or later the rest will be revealed as you continue your path." Garnet said to Matthew as she was standing in a corner with her arms crossed.

Matthew remained silent as he thought hard on what to do. "And that path is with you guys."

Both Pearl, Amethyst and even Al looked at Matt in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

"You guys have been on earth for thousands of years. Meaning that anything gem related will turn up back to you guys in some way or form. If I stay here with you all I am bound to find those answers I seek."

Garnet smiled as she approached Matthew and placed a hand on his shoulder. "And we will be more then willing to help you find them. I can see a bright future for you Matthew."

Matthew smiled at Garnet approval then he looked at the other two to see theirs.

"Awesome! New members! Can't wait to see what kind of trouble we get into!" Amethyst said, showing enthusiastic at Matthew joining them.

Pearl had her arms crossed as if she was thinking about it. "Well someone who is older and the same as Steven could help him with his powers. And the added help could be useful for some missions as well."

Al decided to pop in after he heard Pearl talk. "Yo, I heard you mention that name before. Who's this 'Steven' anyway?"

"Yeah I was kinda curious about that too. What do you mean the same as Steven?" Matthew asked as he too was curios about this person as well.

Pearl was about to answer but was stopped when the door to the home they were in was opened up followed by a loud but young voice. "Guys, I'm home from hanging out with Connie! I-Oh! We have guest!"

Everyone turned to see a young boy. He was wearing a pink shirt with a yellow star on in and he had short black curly hair.

Pearl smiled as she stood up from her seat and approached the boy. "Matthew, this is Steven."

"Hello!" Steven greeted happily with a wave.

"And Steven, this is Matthew and his friend Al. Matthew here is half-gem just like you." Pearl told Steven who got stars in his eyes as he gasped.

Matthew eyes too turned into stars in excitement after what she just said. "Like…You?"

"GASP Like me? Does that mean you are half gem too?! Do you have a gem too?" Steven said excitedly as he raised his shirt up to show that he too had a pink gem where his belly bottom was.

Matthew walked up to Steven to get a better look, then her lowered his shirt a bit to show his green/red gem to Steven. "Just like me…I'm not alone."

"Wow! You do, and it's got two colors. That's so cool!" Steven said, showing his energy to Matthew who could only smile a little bit and shed a single tear.

The two continued to talk to each other while the others stood in the back to watch the two interact.

Al however walked beside Garnet. "So…You honestly have no idea who might be Matthew parents? Not even a clue?"

Garnet remained still till she placed a hand on her head and shook it. "No…And that's what I want to find out the most about him. Just like him, there are questions I want to find the answers to as well."

Al squinted his eyes a bit in worry as he looked back at his friend who looked like he just told a joke to Steven as the two were laughing. "I don't know why but…I have a bad feeling about finding those 'Answers'."


*Yeah Al said that, why? Well both him and Matthew are teenagers reaching the end of their teen so why wouldn't they know some swear words. But it will be mostly mild for the sake of this story being rated-T…For the most part that is. (Small evil laugh)

Just a small note here as well, don't expect me to play a song every chapter. I just did that here and in the first chapter to sort of get into the mood for the scenes shown. I will be doing it again in the future but not for every chapter.

So, there we go, Ment to post this story on Monday but it was a little longer then I thought it would be.

But anyway, we got to meet the gems, find out what they are and by extension what Matt is but there is still plenty of mystery behind Matt creation. Like who his actual parents are and what not.

So, I hope you guys enjoyed the story and pls don't forget to leave a review and tell me your option on my story, till next time, BYE!