Lamp Entertainment presents…
Chapter 2: There is Someone on Homeworld…
December 2nd.
Once the Diamonds made it back to Homeworld, they wasted no time. They had a plan and a tight schedule. If this was going to work, they'd need the combined might of the entire gem civilization on their side.
They sent out an urgent message to every colony in the galaxy, save for Earth, of course.
The three gem matriarchs shared a message, the very same message Steven had given them. They told gemkind of this most wonderful holiday from Earth. They spoke of cheerful songs and celebration, of games and fun. They spoke of kindness and generosity, of love and family. They spoke of the ultimate symbol that embodied that which Christmas was truly about; Santa Claus. An inspiration to all of humanity to be a little kinder towards each other.
Throughout the galaxy, gems were in awe. To think… truly, only on Earth could they ever think of something like this. The gems that had lived their entire life under the harsh rule of the Diamond Authority before Steven ushered in the new Era could hardly imagine such unconditional kindness from even one person, let alone it being the basis of an entire holiday celebrated by humans all over the Earth.
Finally, the Diamonds revealed their grand plan to make Santa Claus real. They, the gems that had once intended to conquer that pale blue dot, would be the ones to deliver gifts to all of humanity!
The idea was met with joyous cheers, applause, and many gems exclaiming "Merry Christmas!"
"Merry Christmas!"
"Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year too!"
…
But everyone was not so happy.
There was someone on Homeworld who was crying. Someone who saw Christmas from another perspective. Someone who was alone as the shadows returned once again and darkened her thoughts, soul, and life.
Somewhere on Homeworld, tears turned to ice.
AUTHOR'S NOTES
A shorter chapter today, there'll be a few of those… but most chapters will be much longer, don't you worry.
That last little part was inspired (stolen) by a song called Jul by Snowstorm. It's a really good song. It's on the Sad and Depressing side of things, but still very good.
See you tomorrow for the next chapter where things… heat up a little.