A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter nine of this story. Here, the Crystal Gems arrive on Homeworld and began their search.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
The ship departed from the atmosphere and made the jump the light speed. Much like their trip to the Human Zoo, caused Pearl, Amethyst and Garnet to revert to their gems along with Topaz. Once they exited,light speed the shattered planet the gems called their Homeworld came into view.
"This is Homeworld." said Connie.
The trio of humans walked to the front of the ship
"What happened?" asked Steven horrified.
Pearl's mind drifted to a certain diamond.
"I think I know." muttered Pearl.
"What was that?" asked Garnet.
"Nothing." answered Pearl defensively.
"Damn. This is really happening." said Lars amazed.
"Are getting worried?" asked Connie worried.
Lars took a deep breath.
"No backing out." answered Lars.
"Correct." noted a new voice.
The group turned around seeing two smaller gems.
"Where did the big one go?" asked Lars confused.
"Garnet is a fusion of two gems." answered Connie.
"Meet Ruby and Sapphire." added Connie.
"Nice to me you." said Lars.
"Same to you." replied Ruby.
"Should I unfuse as well?" asked Topaz.
"She's one too?" asked Lars.
"Nice, but Topaz is made up of two Topazes." explained Steven.
"And because of that I don't believe it is necessary for you to unfuse." said Sapphire.
Sapphire took a moment.
"My visions of you staying fused don't end badly." revealed Sapphire.
"I'll stay together." stated Topaz.
"We'll have to stay together." said Sapphire.
"Future Vision?" asked Ruby.
"I see our fates ending badly if we split up." confirmed Sapphire.
"What...exactly do you see?" asked Amethyst unsure.
Sapphire seemed hesitant to answer.
"We'll be shattered...won't we?" asked Topaz solemnly.
"Yes." answered Sapphire monotone.
The gems winced.
"What's that mean?" asked Lars confused.
"Killed." answered Pearl sadly.
"But, this is your home planet." noted Lars confused.
"We're rebels who defend Earth against Homeworld." explained Steven.
"Homeworld considers the Crystal Gems traitors." added Connie.
"The love between Sapphire and I is forbidden as we are two different gems." noted Ruby.
"Oh man." sighed Lars heavily.
Steven saw Pearl covering her hands with her mouth.
"I can't believe I'm back." thought Pearl, "If the other Pearls see me..."
"Are you okay?" asked Steven concerned.
Pearl snapped back into reality.
"Yes." answered Pearl firmly.
"Amethyst, you will need to transform." noted Sapphire.
Amethyst nodded and transformed into the size of a "regular" Amethyst.
"We are ready." said Sapphire.
Suddenly, another ship arrived.
"A patrol ship. Stay calm." said Topaz.
"State your cut and facet." demanded a voice.
"A Nephrite." whispered Pearl.
Sapphire used her status as a Sapphire to get the Nephrite to back down without needing to answer. The ship landed and the gems exited while the three humans stayed below in the ship. Sapphire was able to her status to make sure the ship wouldn't be inspected. Pearl and Garnet where stunned by how advanced Homeworld had become while Amethyst was just speechless being on Homeworld.
"Lapis wasn't kidding when she said Homeworld has changed." cooed Ruby.
"I never could have seen it being this far advanced." admitted Sapphire.
A Beryl suddenly bumped into Sapphire.
"Oh My Stars! Please forgive me!" begged the Beryl.
The other gems began looking.
"It is fine. I will...let it go this time." said Sapphire.
'Thank you." said the Beryl gratefully.
The Beryl raced off as the crowd dispersed.
"Yet somethings stay the same." said Ruby flatly.
Pearl hung her head sadly.
"You okay?" asked Amethyst hushed.
"Yes." answered Pearl softly.
"We have to go." stated Topaz.
The gems continued onward.
"How long until we get there?" asked Amethyst.
"It's a ways away." answered Ruby.
"So...was this where you where created?" asked Amethyst.
"Yes." answered Pearl sadly.
"Is this how you pictured Homeworld?" asked Ruby curious.
Amethyst took a moment to think of an answer.
"I wasn't sure what I was expecting." answered Amethyst honestly.
"We need to check the old Kindergarten." noted Topaz.
They didn't notice a Morganite keeping an eye on them.
"This is...interesting." whispered the Morganite.
The Morganite began walking behind the group. The group, unknowingly followed by Morganite, arrived at the Kindergarten.
"Damn, this place is huge!" exclaimed Amethyst.
"Please keep your voice down." requested Pearl worriedly.
Amethyst nodded her head.
"Hey, can I return to normal?" asked Amethyst.
Sapphire took a moment to use her Future Vision.
"Not right now." answered Sapphire.
"But what if I get stuck like Steven when he tried to grow?" asked Amethyst.
"There is a chance we've been followed." revealed Sapphire hushed.
The other gems froze at this.
"Are you sure?" asked Ruby worried.
"I am not sure, but it is a possibility." answered Sapphire.
Morganite watched from hiding.
"Amethyst, you can stop shapeshifting once we've gone deep into the Kindergarten." said Sapphire.
Amethyst accepted this.
"Gotcha." replied Amethyst.
"We cannot afford to get lost, so we'll continue staying together." said Sapphire.
"Then this will take a while." noted Topaz.
"I am aware." replied Sapphire.
"What if our secret is discovered while we're here?" asked Pearl worried.
Sapphire again used her Future Vision.
"Those three should be okay. Most of my visions point that way." answered Sapphire relieved.
"Oh thank the stars." sighed Pearl.
"How big is the place?" asked Amethyst.
"Massive." answered Topaz.
The looked into the seemingly never-ending Kindergarten.
"Let's start going." said Ruby.
The others agreed and they began entering the Kindergarten.
"The Diamonds need to hear this." whispered Morganite.
Meanwhile, the trio of humans where waiting on the ship. The three where trying to handle this. Lars was uncertain tapping his finger on her leg and trying to hide how anxious he was. Connie had bought a book and was reading it. Steven was sitting with his back against the wall. The trio of humans couldn't be comfortable alone on enemy territory. Lars gulped and cleared his throat.
"Are...they still out there?" asked Lars.
"Yup." answered Steven.
"You didn't even check." noted Lars.
"He didn't have to." replied Connie.
Lars could hear footsteps outside.
"We're along here." said Lars.
"The gems will be back." said Connie.
"I've got my sword and Connie has our shield." added Steven.
"Plus, we could always form Stevonnie." said Connie.
"I gotta admit, I was hoping to do more than this." confessed Lars.
"Trust me, staying here and just leaving will be a good thing." said Steven.
"I know I agreed to stay here, but I really want to do more." replied Lars.
Lars rubbed his neck.
"Are you sure those guys outside won't come in?" asked Lars.
"Sapphire said to stay out so they will." answered Steven confidently.
"So...they've got this social ladder." said Lars unsure.
"There is a rigid caste system." stated Steven.
"I don't get it." said Lars.
"A caste system is social structure determined by birth...or creation in this case." began Steven.
"India has a caste system." noted Connie.
"A Sapphire is an aristocratic gem while a Pearl is a servant." said Steven.
"I assume there's no chance for improvement." mused Lars.
"Gems are forced to live their entire lives in the position they're created." confirmed Steven.
"Well that blows." spat Lars.
"That's why the Crystal Gems exist, to fight for change." said Steven.
"I'm glad you're here." stated Lars.
"Thanks." replied Steven grateful.
"It's what we do." shrugged Connie.
The trio heard voice outside.
"I want to inspect this ship." demanded a voice.
"I am sorry my Agate, but this ship belongs to a Sapphire who told us not to go in." said another gem.
"Why didn't you say so?!" asked the Agate worried.
"I guess you're right." said Lars.
"I think that was a Holly Blue Agate." noted Connie.
"It can't be the one from the Human Zoo." mused Steven.
"Yeah, must be another Holly Blue Agate." agreed Connie.
Lars raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"I wonder if she works for Blue Diamond." pondered Connie.
"Of that Holly Blue does then this one must too." said Steven.
Lars let out a chuckle.
"Man, you guys have done some crazy things." chuckled Lars.
"It's not your average childhood." said Steven.
The three shared a laugh together.
"I wonder what these new guys will be like." said Lars.
"I'm sure they'll be nice." said Steven.
"Yeah, especially since we're rescuing them." added Connie.
"But, this is the only planet they've known. They might not want to go." countered Lars.
Steven and Connie shared worried glances.
"I didn't think of that." admitted Steven.
"Neither did I." confessed Connie.
"We can just cross that bridge when we get there." said Lars.
Steven and Connie agreed with this.
"Good thinking." said Steven.
Meanwhile, Morganite made her way as fast she could. She arrived and was informed Yellow Diamond and Blue Diamond where in a meeting. The two where in the Morganite took a deep breath and made her way there. Morganite anxiously entered and saw both Pearls approach her. Morganite normally wouldn't tolerate a Pearl stopping her, but considering who owned these Pearls she easily made an exception.
"I am afraid our Diamonds are busy." said Yellow Pearl.
"Please return later." said Blue Pearl.
"I have to tell the Diamonds..." began Morganite.
"We are carrying out an order from our Diamonds and you are disobeying it." warned Yellow Pearl.
"Listen..." started Morganite.
"Please, do not risk your safety." said Blue Pearl.
"This is important!" declared Morganite.
Yellow Diamond scowled making Morganite more worried.
"Please, just hear me out." requested Morganite worriedly.
"Leave." demanded Blue Diamond annoyed.
"Do what she says." whispered Blue Pearl.
"She's right. It's for your own safety." agreed Yellow Pearl softly.
"But, I believe we have traitors on Homeworld!" declared Morganite.
Yellow Diamond immediately shot up.
"Tell us everything." demanded Yellow Diamond.
A/N: That is where we'll end things for now. This Morganite may or may not be the one Rhodonite mentioned. You'll have to keep reading to find out. Next time, the Crystal gems continue their search for the Off Colors. Please review.