At last my Hiatus is over! Here are two fresh chapters for your reading pleasure my friends. Please enjoy them, or don't if ya don't like it 'cuz everyone's entitled to their own opinions. Anyway enjoy readers!

Staring out into the crowd I felt many emotions at once. I felt happy,confused,scared,and even sad; why was I staring out into an entirely new Emerald Clan? I just couldn't wrap my head around it, 'Is this a trap by Homeworld? Would they stoop so low?'

"Sir," Quartz's voice steals me out of my thoughts, "The others are wondering what your orders will be."

Clearing my throat I turn to the crowd, "Hello fellow Clansmen," I pause to thump my chest and feel relieved when multiple Gems return the gesture with thumps on their Gems, "My name is Emerald Quartz, son of the two Sages of old, Oceanus and Amoura Bundus. I ask why you have arrived to Earth, planet to the enemy of Homeworld."

As I awaited an answer the crowd seemed to part for one Emerald, and by his markings I could tell he was an Elder, "We have come to seek sanctuary against the heavy handed and oppressive grip of the Diamonds."

He went on to describe how Homeworld had revived the Emerald Clan out of pity but still treated them as outcasts because of the Crystal Gem Rebellion. When it was announced that war was coming back to Earth the Diamonds had announced that the Emerald Clan wouldn't be allowed to participate. To my Clan that was something terrible; we may not have the bloodlust of a Jasper, but we were silicates. Emeralds loved to test opponent's mettle in fights, almost to a point of Chivalry Rules. So by barring the Emerald Clan from battle the Diamonds had given my clan the short straw, and like any species backed into unfair situations, they had gotten angry and fought back. At the end of the story I had to rub my eyes clear, "That is a hardship I can guarantee you will not have to go through here."

The man bowed, "Thank you young one." But before he left he looked at me, "I have but two requests."

"What is it?"

"We have many eligible warrior who are willing to fight against Homeworld. I even offer my son,Star Emerald,as a great warrior. I ask that you let those still willing to fight and those who aren't be allowed sanctuary."

I gave a warm smile, "Of course," I motioned Quartz over, "Please follow my second in command to a good location for home."

"S-Sir, I still have many jo-" After I gave Quartz a look he quieted down.

"Let your apprentice take care of them. He can drive correct?" Quartz nodded, "Ok, bring them twenty kilometers away from training ground, that should be enough room for them."

Quartz hesitated for a second and sighed, handing me his data pad, "Give it to him and make sure he doesn't spill drink on it this time."

I laughed, "Alright, get going."

As the crowd moved with Quartz I began walking off looking for that quiet kid Quartz had trained.

Training Grounds, Ocasio's P.O.V.:

As I inhale air for the first time in twelve minutes I realize that Diopside has really started becoming stronger. With a smirk he called out to me, "You're starting to lose your edge Ocasio!"

Returning the smirk, I reply, "You try to train new recruits, both including Gems and Humans. Then you can come tell me I've lost my edge."

Diopside gave a quizzical look, "Aren't humans weaker than us?"

"Weaker doesn't always mean one isn't hardy." I explain with a sigh.

"Really?"

A sly smile draws its way on my face, "Of course, I wouldn't have tried to train you if it was the same"

At first he beams, but as realization strikes him he slowly grows a frown, "Hey! What's that supposed to mean?"

Before I can make a comment I hear a thundering noise, "Do you hear that?"

Diopside perks his head up, "Kind of, but it just sounds like a storm."

I decide to investigate the noise, at the very least I'll get to see another electrical storm. 'I think you will be surprised at what you see young one.'

I almost tripped when the voice spoke, 'Star Quartz can you not scare me like that!'

The voice belonged to a certain 'Goddess' of Ancient Gem Mythology, though it was less of a myth than history, 'How would I not? It isn't like I can alert you as to when I'll speak'

As I felt her laugh through our connection grew annoyed, 'The same way you can make me feel your emotions; give me a warning using that!'

Nothing but divine hatred was what pumped through the link; I became terrified for my life, my knees wobbled, my throat dried, my hands clammy, 'Is this better young one?'

Another laugh,'No it wasn't; you know that, you are the Goddess after all.'

By the time I finished the argument the thundering sound was extremely close; but I saw no hint of an electrical storm. I ran to the crest of one of the hills nearby and was extremely confused by what I saw, 'An Ocean made of Dad?'

'No young one, it's Emeralds.' A small, light-hearted chuckle came through the connection.

A shadow appeared overhead and I felt wind on my neck, "Hello Sage-Daughter."

Turning around I saw Quartz, "Hey… what is going on?"

Quartz rubbed his head anxiously, "Well at first we didn't know. Many homeworld ships just dropped out of the sky so we assumed an attack, but then an entirely new Emerald Clan just appeared out of the ships. Most are willing to fight, but some just want sanctuary so the Praetor has asked me to take them further north of the Training Fields."

I nodded my head so it didn't seem as if I was listening, because earnestly, I was fixated on this Emerald Clan, 'I wonder if they're the same as from Dad's stories.'

Star Quartz replied with a feeling of wonder, I guess even deities get curious as well, 'We can go see. Besides this is a great chance for you to learn about how a clan works.'

I look to my right and see Diopside, "Hey training is canceled for right now." He didn't really reply, and by his awestruck face I assumed he wouldn't either.

As I followed the Emeralds I noticed something very curious. There were many children, 'Gemlings!' Star Quartz corrected fiercely. It did get annoying that she could read my thoughts at times. But as I entered the parade of Gems I saw many smiling faces, many chil- gemlings rushing into their mother's arms, even the occasional couple holding hands.

Trying to communicate with Star Quartz, I cross my arms in confusion, 'Look Star Quartz, I know this is supposed to teach me how a clan works… but I still don't understand.'

'Maybe you should ask the gemling near you; he may have the answer."

'What do you mean, there are so man-'

"You don't look like an Emerald to me." the suddenness of the voice made me snap back and thrust my fist towards the intruder, luckily for the poor guy I realized he was an Emerald, "Woah, sorry there; didn't realize Earth Gems spooked so easily."

Taking a few breaths, trying to regain composure, I finally replied, "It's not that. Anyone could be scared like that!"

He gave a friendly smile, "Whatever ya say Goldy."

"D-did you just call me Goldy?" I say taken aback.

With a shrug he chuckled, "Seeing as your gem is yellow I just gave a cute nickname is all."

Poking him in the chest I angrily refuted his answer, "First of all my name is Ocasio Sage-Daughter; second of all I am a Topaz Gem. I thought Emeralds were supposed to be smart, but looks like it seems that they aren't"

"Hey! I take offense to that statement! I'm not just any Emerald, my name is Star Emerald and you better believe that you can't beat me just because you are a Sage!"Star Emerald exclaimed, his smiling face now drawn into anger. We stood there, eyes locked in what felt like was going to be an eternal staring contest, neither of us giving in.

It only lasted about two seconds before a small Gemling started tugging on Star Emerald's sleeve, "Big Brother Star, I'm bored."

Star Emerald's angry face turned towards the small Gemling and visibly relaxed into a caring smile, "All right Ocasio, I promise we'll play when Dad sets up our house."

'Did he just call that Gemling Ocasio?' I certainly didn't think I heard what I heard.

A feeling of joy came from Star Quartz, 'Why not, it's a fairly common name among my Children.'

'But I thought all Gems except me were called by their Gemstones! Why does she have my name?'

'Why don't you ask him?"

With a sigh I tap Star Emerald's shoulder, asking when he faces me, "How is it that you little sibling has a name? I thought all Gems were called by their Gemstone, well except me of course."

He started laughing and when I gave a serious stare he stopped and put a hand on his hip, "Well that'd be the case if every Gem used their class code, which some do for some reason. But the Clan they come from only has the right to give them a name, and if the parents don't choose the name then the child can choose it when they've come of age."

At the mentioning of parents among the Homeworld society my mouth dropped, "Did you say something about Parents?"

"Is that so wierd?" when my confused expression didn't change he sighed and rubbed his head, "Well I guess on Earth it's different; but yes, we have parents. It's kind of like adoption processes like I've read some societies had; the Parents, or Parent, puts in a request for a Gemling that relates to their respective Gemstones. If the Diamond Authority authorized it, which they almost always did, then as soon as the Gemstone was ready to come out of the ground then the host soil would be brought to the Parent's nursery in which the semi-formed gemstone will develop until the form is taken."

"So since you are all part of the same Clan, doesn't that mean when you form relationships you are technically hooking up with you sibling" I ask, the image of couples returning to my mind.

Unlucky for me I had asked a very gross question, which of course it was, because Star Emerald gagged a little, "Dear Star Quartz you guys are weird on Earth. Not at all is it like that; the Gemlings are not created using the same matter, we may be sillicates but the amount of plasmids the Gem Distributers use always varies so technically no one in our clan is related other than by love and bonds. With your father being an Emerald I thought you'd know this"

"How do you know my father is an Emerald?"

"Well you look like that Emerald Quartz who greeted us here, at least in the facial structure and hair. That and your name is Sage-Daughter, also there are no Topaz Gems on Homeworld, mainly because they're a unique fusion between two Gems from the First-Born Clans. So either you're a fusion, or Earth had more perks than previously thought." He said, his hand on chin.

I grimaced a little, even I found my creation a weird topic, it always reminded me that I'm not technically a full-fledged Gemstone, nor am I even a fusion, "Let's just go with Earth had more perks than previously thought."

'Tsk-tsk, Ocasio you should be honest. Besides, you are a full-fledged Gemstone, take it from the only Star Quartz.'

'Yeah you're right…'

'I sense hesitation.'

I ignored Star Quartz and kneeled by the little Gemling, "Hey do you want to go play? I'm sure Star would come too!"

The little Gemling became elated and began dragging me off, forcing me to grab Star Emerald as well.

Three hours later, Beach City Temple, Emerald's P.O.V.

Walking outside of the house I relished in the sunlight; finding Quartz's apprentice was no easy task, he barely is noticed by any of the other soldiers so it's always a game of trial and error. I finally found here at the temple and had gotten him to remember what jobs he had to do. I knew I had to get back to the Fields but I sat down anyway to enjoy a few moments of relaxation.

As I sat in the sand enjoying the waves crash on the shore, I got this uneasy feeling. It all happened in a second, A loud bang rang out, then fierce wind that made me shield my eyes from the flurry of sand, and finally a stillness. Uncovering my eyes I saw a blue humanoid shape.

It looked at me with a huge smile and I could see it was a he, "Amoura, is that you? My friend it's been a minute! It's me, Aquamarine, only your best friend in all of the Homeworld!"