The Wasteland of Hope:

As I trudged over another sand dune I look around for any clue where my sibling's murdered could be. After searching turned nothing up I decided to set up camp in a nearby mountain side; I shoved my hands while focusing my thoughts to envision an opening in the bedrock wall causing it to eventually make an indention. I keep this up until I have made a cave, but then I got carried away and started making it a little bit homier. I turned rugged walls smooth and made seats out of the stone and outside sand. Sitting down at one of these seats I put my satchel down on a nearby table and took out the shards; over the days of seeking revenge I had developed the habit of looking at the shards and as I did I always envisioned the scene of them reforming and us going home to finish rebuilding our home world.

Eventually I fell asleep and day became a dark, clouded night. I woke up, but surprisingly by a dim light, but it was bright in the dark cave I had made. Opening my eyes I looked at the shards and the bringer of light was Sunstone, 'Even in death you shine the brightest…'

New, warm tears now traced their way down my face and onto the shards below. They dried up almost instantaneously but as they hit each individual shard it seemed like the souls still lived on and were sharing in my sadness. It made me cheer up a little, enough to fall back asleep and have a restful night.

The next morning:

The sound of heavy footsteps woke me up; by the time I had stood up I saw that I was surrounded by fellow Gems. Each of them were obviously younger than me but they seemed to be a bit more aged than the siblings I had around me and older than the Water Gems on the other side of the equator, 'Sheesh, this planet is bigger than I thought.'

The four Gems moved out of the way to reveal a pale white Gem, "You are an intruder to our lands, speak now or I will shatter you."

I grab my satchel and put the shards back in, "My name is Star Quartz, First-Born of Moonstone, and you are?"

The pale Gem smiled, her face looked innocent enough but her eyes depicted otherwise, "My name is Ivory, First-Born of Father Meteor. So naturally I'm the strongest on and around this planet."

"Well someone is sure of themselves." I say, smirking visibily.

This annoyed Ivory, "What is that supposed to mean? I hope you know I'm strong enough to shatter three gems. In fact I did so just a few days ago, so don't think I will not do the same to you"

Something inside of Star Quartz snapped when Ivory spoke the words that confirmed she was the murderer in question with such an enthusiastic voice. The air in the cave condensed and intensified with the feeling of death; Star Quartz gave a murderous smile, "Three gems you say? Orange, Green, and deep Blue were their colors correct?"

Ivory now had a less confident look upon her face, so scared that she tripped over her words, "Y-y-yes… w-why?"

Swifter than anything ever seen by anyone's eyes, Ivory was grabbed by the throat and flung outside of the cave and crashed through several sand dunes until she came to a stop against a nearby craggy mountain wall. After a few minutes dust that had yet to move from the first attack shot out of the cave's entrance. A white robed figure walked calmly out of the billowing smoke, the feeling of insane depression coursed around her. The only thought she had was to kill Ivory, who by now was charging at the terrifying Gem.

'Must protect the others… they are the next to live… even if I die… they must live!' Star Quartz faltered for a second when she somehow heard Ivory's thoughts; however, the anger soon returned in time for Star Quartz to grab Ivory's weapon by its middle prong and cleave in twain with her own weapon. Ivory jumped back and shoved a hand towards Star Quartz, a column of visible wind shot out towards her. Star Quartz dug her feet into the ground and willed the sand to solidify around her feet, this allowed her to not be blown away by the violent winds.

Ivory kept the assault of wind going, she wanted to protect her siblings. She had to, if she died then they would have to finish her job; so for the sake of her sisters she kept the column of wind going, even though she knew when she ran out of energy that she would ultimately be killed by this psychotic Gem. Ivory soon ran out of energy and knelt down in exhaustion, allowing Star Quartz to walk once again towards her with a malicious and insane smile, 'You… will… be... Avenged!'

The sound of a gemstone being pierced and a sudden flurry of crystal dust filled the immediate vicinity around Ivory, Star Quartz, and a little Gem who had a content smile on her face.

The sound of someone screaming awoke me from the dark rivers of my hatred, "HAWK EYE!"

I stared into the eyes of a brown and orange Gem, she seems to be smiling with tears in her eyes. 'What have I done?'

My sword dissipates and the Gem falls back into the arms of a crying Ivory, "Hawk… w-why did you save me?

Hawk goes into a coughing fit but smiles right after, "You always said I had greater vision than you… but… I couldn't see a future where our elder sister was dead... "

"Who cares if I'm dead or not! You guys would've been better off without me!" Ivory's head was now on Hawk's shoulders

As I watched what occurred I saw something unexpected, in this Hawk's eyes I saw Sunstone… her eyes were bright as well, it made me fall to my knees, 'No… no… no why did I do this?'

Hawk's next words made my heart freeze, "Where is that other Gem?"

Ivory looked up at me, a murderous feeling emanated from her eyes and rightfully so, "She's going to be dead. So don't worry, big Sis will-"

"No!" Hawk's strong voice startled Ivory, "I'm sorry, but please don't seek vengeance… hate only breeds more hate, Father warned you of this. He warned you not to hate, do not kill because of me… If you do I can only see the destruction of our world."

"But how can I avenge you?" Ivory asked, tears practically flooding her face.

Hawk's smile still stayed, making me feel even worse for what I had done, she nodded her head, "You don't get it… I don't want to be avenged, only remembered. Work with this Star Quartz, she know the pain you feel now. You also destroyed her siblings, so I guess it's the the universe's way of evening the score. "

Hawk began to glow, flakes of her form tore off and floated into the sky like embers from a fire. Ivory didn't say anything, her head lowered, but I could still tell that she was falling apart. At least I didn't see her kill my siblings. But Ivory literally watched me kill Hawk, and now was watching Hawk's soul leave this mortal plane. After many minutes of silence all that remained of Hawk Eye was shards and a sobbing Ivory. I walked over to her and my shadow covered her; I summoned my sword, but she didn't move, I raised it and she still didn't move. Placing it into her hands I took of my protective robe and exposed the gemstone at my shoulder, "Kill me…"

She stirred, "Excuse me?"

I raised my voice, "You want revenge right? Then strike my gem until it is nothing but dust. I can guarantee my last of Kin will not hurt you, give him my robe as proof. We are all children of our Parents, and if a child misbehaves then they must face consequences."

Ivory stood up, my sword trembling in her hands, "Why… why would you let me?"

I gave a weak smile, "Her eyes brightened a room… didn't they?"

"Yes… she was the youngest so she didn't have too many troubles. Her eyes brightened the room so much, the light was the sharpest thing in my life…" Ivory said, a weak smile growing on her face too.

"My youngest sibling, Sunstone, was like that as well. But it was his smile, not his eyes; and I'm not going to be able to look him in the eyes once I die. But I have to repent somehow, even if I must die…" I say knowing every thought that must be running through Ivory's mind.

When she raised her sword I smiled and turned my shoulder towards the blade. When I hear a dull thud I turn towards a frowning Ivory, "She wouldn't want this…"

"But don't you want to avenge her?" I ask confusion clouding my mind.

Ivory gave a melancholy smile, "She wanted peace… the least I can do for her is peace." Ivory took my hand and shook it, "Let's make all of our late siblings proud."

I feel a sad smile draw itself on my face, "But first let's give them a proper burial."

The Canyon Of Leaving:

As I close off the last bit of Gem Shards I turn around to the last of my family, my entire family to be exact. After recent events I called a meeting between the Eldest children of each Tribe, and there was a unanimous decision that there would be no more distinctions between us. We were all children from our parents, though we were not directly related we were still family no matter what. There would be no more bad blood and any problems would be settled by the Eldest among all of us, which was me. Though that decision was the only one I didn't like; there was no telling if I'd be any good.

"After that Centuries pass and the Second-Born clans were developed. After that is what most Gems know as the First Gem Civil War." When Star Quartz finishes speaking I look around and see everyone is silent.

I spoke up first, "Kind of makes you think…"

Star Quartz waved her hands, "Oh my gosh there I go again rambling and making everyone feel sad… Sorry, I'll just retire back into my host."

As her form dissipates I look at Obsidian, "Well that was a Story…"

"Yeah, no kidding…" We looked at Star Emerald who was speechless.

Next we looked at Steven and Connie who were also speechless. I quipped, "So anyone up for s'mores?"