POV: Connie, Scene:Bedroom

I cried myself to sleep that night. Scratch that, I cried myself to sleep ever since she left. I wanted to forget her. I wanted to get over her death. But I couldn't. There was somethings that I couldn't just get over.

So now, the confident, headstrong, swordswoman, that is Connie Maheswaran, was now reduced to a crying mess. All because she lose her rock. My Gem. My Pearl. Pearl represented everything for me. She was my freedom from my sheltered childhood. She opened my eyes new things that could have only exist in fairy tales. She drove me to become better than I was. What people thought I could be. Without her I would never gotten to where I was today.

So now, I laid on my bed, clutching the bubble that contains my sensei.

"God, I give anything for my Pearl." I whispered as I tighten my grip. My hold was too tight, because the protective case popped. My world fell apart as I watch the little bits of crystal fall over my bed. I hurried trying gather it all in my hands. I begin to feel this weird sensation. The feeling having those gem shatters in my hands is the best feeling in the world. I pulled them closer to my chest. A blue glows begins to engulfed my body. But I didn't care, because, to me, it was her returning my love.

I looked around to see that I'm standing on water, provided by four large waterfalls that had no source. I began to panic for 5 minutes before I realised-

"Is this what Her gemstone looks like on the inside?"

The water began rippling underneath my feet. A figure, in a black dress, slowly began to rise from the water. I was scared for my life until I noticed the reddish-blonde hair.

"Pearl?! Is that you?"

She gave me a warm smile. "Connie. It's a pleasure to see you again."

I rushed into her arms, crying my eyes out.

"Pearl! It's you. Its really you! You don't know how happy I am to see you."

She pulled me closer. "*giggle* Neither do you, my dear. I missed you so much. Shhhhh. It's okay. I'm here for you."

"Why did you leave me?! You didn't have to be a hero! You could have just run, but you died. Didn't you think about how much pain I be in if I lose you?!"

She just looked at with a confused face.

'Did I say something wrong.'

"Steven didn't tell what actually happened, did he?"

Something about those words struck me. Steven was never completely clear on what took place.

"No."

"I thought that might the case. I knew he wouldn't tell the truth."

"Pearl, I'm confused. What exactly happened that day?"

"My sweet, sweet, Connie." She said as she caressed my cheek. She then held me in her hands. I looked into her eyes. There was something about them that was… alluring. Something that called me closer. "You're so innocent. So pure. But, if I were to tell you, there would doubt in your heart."

"Pearl, I would never doubt-"

"It's alright, my student. It's only naturally. After all, you're only human. But don't worry." She leaned closer.

"Pearl…"

"I'll show you better than I can tell you." With that, she kissed my lips. My eyes widen in shock.

'Pearl's kissing me. She's actually kissing me.'

I let tears flow as closed my eyes, and returned it. It wasn't the first time I have didn't refuse her.

Then, all of sudden, images began to flash before my eyes. I watch as Steven slashed me, slammed me, and then, stabbed me through the head. He looked different. But I knew it was him.

When the kiss ended. I was breathless.

"[huffing] What...was...all of...that?"

"What you saw was my death through my eyes."

I froze in her arms.

"Then, Steven…"

"...along with Amethyst, shattered me. They… didn't agree when my plans to bring back Rose. They didn't want me to be happy. *Whimpering* Don't I deserve to be happy, Connie?"

"Yes Ma'am. You deserve it more than anyone else. All I ever wanted to do was make you happy. You are worth more than this. Your more precious to me than anyone else."

She looked as if she was about to cry. She shed a lone tear before she smiled at me.

"Do you turly mean that?"

"Yes, I do. When I first started training with you, I swore my loyalty to Steven. But after years of training, I wanted nothing more than please you. Now that I have seen Steven for what he really is, it only solidified my belief in you. I know I can't please you like Rose did, but if you gave me the chance, I'll prove to you that I'm good enough. "

She held me in her arms, tightly, as she rocked us back and forth.

"Oh Connie, my dear disciple, you can never please like Rose. But that's because you are not her, and I loved her differently. I felt the same way you do for me, but I felt for her. I still feel that for her. But for you, I love you like she loved me. I cherish as she cherished me. You pleased me beyond the realm that she could reach." She went in for another kiss. I moved to meet her have way. "I couldn't ask for a better lover."

We shared a deep kiss. Then another. And another. I felt her hands explore my body. I didn't move mine from her shoulders. I wanted to please her.

'Let my being please you, my goddess."

A few minutes later...

When we broke apart, I laid against her frame. She held me in her lap, softly stroking my hair.

"Pearl?"

"Yes, my dear?"

"Did you mean it when you said you please better than she can?"

"Of course. Have I ever lied to you before?"

"No ma'am. It's just... do you still want her, now that you have me?"

"Do you want me to be completely honest?"

"You're never anything else, my mistress."

"Yes. I do still have a desire for Rose. But you're plenty for me."

I had knew the answer already. I wasn't prepared for what was to be said next.

"I wish there was away for me to be with her once more."

That's when it hit me.

"What if... What if I brought her to you?"

She blinked for a second.

"What do you mean?"

"What if you I brought you her gemstone?"

She then got a one knee and looked me dead in the eye.

"Connie. Do you know what you're saying? What you're suggesting is... betrayal against the Crystal Gems."

"I DON'T CARE!! After what they did to you, they deserve to be shattered."

"If you're serious about this, then I'll lend you my strength. My knowledge. I'll give you my powers and leadership."

"And I'll cherish these with my life. With your guidance, I'll succeed on my mission."

"You were always my favorite student."

"And you were always my favorite teacher."

We shared one final kiss before i woke up. I saw that the gemstone was gone, but in its place a light blue bracelet. When I reached my arm to admire it. My outfit changed to match Pearl's old one. Her lanceappeared before me in my left hand.

"Don't worry sensei." I said with intense fire in my eye. "I'll make you proud."

Meanwhile at the Temple.

POV: Steven

"I don't know how to tell you this."

"Amy, you know that you can tell me anything."

"Well, I just going to say it. *Deep Breath* I'm Pregnant."

At that moment my world stopped.

"What?!"

"Yea. I took a test. Well, multiple tests. They all came up positive. I'm sorry."

"Sorry. Why would you be sorry. This is going to to be the best moment of our lives. We're going to be parents."

"Except for one thing." She said in a sobborn tone.

"What would be?"

"It's going to be Rose all over again." She said as she started to cried in my chest.

Then realise shy she was upset.

"Hey. Look. Don't you worry about that nonsense." I said as I wiped away her tears. "We're going to enjoy these moment now, nevermind what down the road. We got each other and that's all that matters."

"You're right Steven. I worry too much. I love you."

"I love you too. Come on. Let's go. I want to enjoy ever second I have with you."