A/N: Thank you all for the favs and follows! I'm so glad you're enjoying this. It'd certainly make Ace's day too. :3
I also see some anonymous reviews! I shall answer!

/Darkness Hunter (ch34 and Ch48): Well, now that you mention it, that particular form of Bipphire would fit Bill; glad you brought that up. But Ace and I are intending to keep him as his usual and only true form, the triangle, for the duration. Besides, as shown before, him using his powers for too long and all tires him out. Maybe in an AU? but glad you're enjoying this story!

/dogsdogsdogs: Nice to see you again! and you didn't miss it. It's alright. xD And aww, thank you so much for the nonexistent tip of the ol' Bill Cipher hat! I'm glad you think everyone's in character and all. We felt we were wobbly with some characters, but for a while now we know we've been doing well with them. It's good to have continued assurance. :3 I like it too - it's both our ideas, to keep the story in full circle. It makes it more real that way, instead of having people suddenly show up with little explanation or flashbacks. Though flashbacks aren't necessarily bad, it just won't fit this story. Wendy's one exception, I guess. xD aND it's time for the next chapter, so moonwalk back on over here and enjoy the read!

So, with that taken care of, here's Chapter Forty-Nine! :3

It's a little short, and skips to another perspective, but it's pretty insightful, I believe.

A Triangle in the Stars
Chapter Forty-Nine: A Cursed Earth?

Lapis was standing on the little strip of land, staring at the sky, and the storm, far, far away. She seemed relieved inwardly, that she got Jasper away from Beach City and from Steven. Jasper looked around. "There's nothing here... we need to find a warp so we can start looking again!" she looked at Lapis expectantly. "I presume you've traveled this planet long enough to know where at least one Warp Pad is..."

The blue Gem looked over at her, frowning a bit, but nodded, "I think there's one in a nearby town..." and she pointed north.

The Quartz grinned, "Let's go then!" and then started off in that direction, glancing at Lapis to make sure she was following her. And she was, walking at a brisk pace, hugging her arms. She wanted to get this over with as soon as possible. But where would she go afterwards? and what would Jasper do? would she really hold up to her promise? or would she still shatter her?

Jasper was considering her possibilities. She knew she couldn't let Lapis go. The water Gem had to be reported to Yellow Diamond, as did the rogue Peridot, wherever she was. Lapis closed her eyes for a little while. She looked around, taking in everything. And then something struck her, and she was horrified on the inside. Of course, she had taken them away from Steven. But for how long?

Jasper frowned. She picked up some grass, pulling it out of the ground and crushing it in her grasp. "Hmm... there was something about this planet, a problem with it..." she muttered, trying to think but having problems.

The blue Gem raised an eyebrow, coming a little closer, but not too close, "A problem?"

She was a little confused by this. What did she mean?

"Yes. I skimmed over the Earth information. This was supposed to be a colony, but there was a problem with the planet of some sort..." she continued onwards, deciding it wasn't worth it to waste time thinking.

Lapis, however, did spend time thinking on this, following her. A problem? Earth colony? and they couldn't do anything with this? of course, when it came to Steven, she wouldn't let that happen. And was glad it didn't. But what had happened that they couldn't?

"Lazuli, if something happens to me on this mission, you're my honorary second in command. You get the responsibility of reporting to the Diamonds, telling them what happened, and, if we find her, returning the rogue Peridot," Jasper announced gruffly. She had finally decided she could trust the water Gem.

And this snapped Lapis out of her thoughts. Her mouth was wide as she stared at the large Quartz. She hadn't expected this at all. She was so used to being held prisoner. But being an honorary second-in-command..? she soon nodded vigorously, leaping at the opportunity to be treated like an actual Gem among her own kind, "O..of course! I won't fail you!"

"You better not. Now, come on, we have to hurry. I don't like the looks of this place," she started to run in the direction in which Lapis had first pointed them. Lapis nodded, feeling chilly, and then started running after her. She hoped they wouldn't get to the Warp Pad back at Steven's place sooner than expected...

A/N: And I hope you enjoyed that one! Ace had Jasper, and I had Lapis. :3
Nothing much to say, but I hope you leave reviews. I like reviews and discussions. :3
Also, since this chapter is so short, I will be posting the next one this Saturday or Sunday. You're welcome!