A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter nine of this story. Here, the search for the Off Colors continues.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
The five Crystal Gems walked around the vast and foreboding Kindergarten. The group where looking for the gems Topaz told them about, but with no success.
"That's about five percent of the Kindergarten." sighed Pearl.
"I don't know know we're gonna search this whole place." said Amethyst.
"Are you sure the ship won't be searched?" asked Pearl concerned.
"It will be fine." answered Sapphire reassuringly.
"I'm surprised they didn't recognize the ship." admitted Amethyst.
"Homeworld sees all gems of the same cut as the same." sighed Pearl sadly.
"Lucky Aquamarine didn't find a way to rat you out." said Ruby.
"Even she could, Aquamarine wouldn't hurt her pride by admitting failure." said Topaz.
"We will have to deal with her eventually." noted Ruby.
"One thing at a time." said Topaz.
"For now, we need to keep searching." said Ruby.
The group looked at the vast Kindergarten.
""Sapphire, I think it would be better if we split up." said Pearl.
"Let me see." began Sapphire.
Sapphire looked into the future.
"If we stay close, we can split into groups." stated Sapphire.
"I'll be with Sapphire." said Ruby,
The two shared a kiss.
"Pearl will go with Amethyst while Topaz will go with us." said Sapphire.
"We should still say close." noted Ruby.
The others agreed.
"Just, be careful." warned Sapphire.
The others agreed.
"Let's go." said Ruby.
The group began their search.
"Pearl..." began Amethyst.
"What is it?" asked Pearl.
Amethyst took a moment.
"I have a question." answered Amethyst.
"Go ahead." replied Pearl.
"What exactly did you do before joining Rose?" asked Amethyst curious.
Pearl froze in place.
"Pearl." said Amethyst confused.
Pearl was holding her hands over her mouth.
"Are you okay?" asked Amethyst worried.
Pearl managed to remove her hands.
"I...can't tell you that." answered Pearl.
"That's cool." replied Amethyst.
"I wish I could tell you all." admitted Pearl.
"Do it when you're ready." replied Amethyst.
Pearl thanked Amethyst for understanding and the kept walking.
"Pearl, was life on Homeworld shitty?" asked Amethyst.
"It was...okay." answered Pearl.
"Even though Pearls are servants?" asked Amethyst.
"The gem I served...was nice and I liked her." answered Pearl.
"Can you tell me about her?" asked Amethyst.
Pearl covered her hands with her mouth.
"It's cool." said Amethyst.
"I joined then Crystal Gems to be with Rose." revealed Pearl.
"Cool." replied Amethyst.
"So...is Homeworld anything like you imagined?" asked Pearl.
Amethyst took a moment.
"I'm not totally sure what I pictured." answered Amethyst honestly.
Meanwhile, Ruby and Sapphire where walking with Topaz.
"So...how did you met?" asked Topaz.
"It's a long story." answered Ruby.
"She'll want to know anyway." noted Sapphire.
"She's right." shrugged Topaz.
"Ruby was guarding me when Rose and Pearl attacked. Ruby saved me changing the future." began Sapphire.
"Sapphire saved me from being shattered and we've been together ever since." concluded Ruby.
"That's so romantic." cooed Topaz.
Topaz sighed.
"I wish our union was more romantic." sighed Topaz,
"Don't envy us." said Ruby.
"She's right." agreed Sapphire.
"Yeah." said Topaz.
Topaz took a moment.
"Would it be better if I split up too?" asked Topaz.
Sapphire took a moment to see the outcomes.
"It'll be better if you stay together." answered Sapphire.
"Okay." replied Topaz.
The three continued their search.
"What's it like?" asked Topaz.
"Huh?" asked Ruby confused.
"What's it like being made of two different gems?" asked Topaz.
"I don't want to offend!" declared Topaz.
"It's fine." said Sapphire.
"Totally understandable." added Ruby.
Topaz sighed in relief.
"I'm just glad I didn't offend you." admitted Topaz.
"You didn't." said Sapphire and Ruby in unison.
Meanwhile; Steven, Connie and Lars where still cooped up on the ship. The boredom was getting to the trio, but they knew there was no way they could leave the ship. The sounds of gems outside where clear. Lars was especially becoming antsy as time slowly passed by. He had begun to pace back and forth on the ship.
"Lars, you need to be careful." warned Steven.
"I need to kill time Steven." said Lars annoyed.
"Just tread lightly." said Steven.
"We don't need anyone knowing we're here." added Connie.
Lars threw his back against the wall and slide down.
"This is driving me crazy." stated Lars.
Steven moved over next to Lars.
"I know its tough." said Steven.
Lars let out a chuckle.
"You can say that again." replied Lars.
"I'll check on the situation." offered Connie.
Connie got up and headed over to the front of the ship.
"I don't get why you're hanging around me." stated Lars.
"We're friends." shrugged Steven.
"I know, but why?" asked Lars confused.
"I'm confused." replied Steven.
"I've been nothing but a jerk for years!" declared Lars.
Lars quickly hushed himself as they heard whispers outside. Finally, thee whispers died down.
Steven shook his head.
"Lars, I've always know you've had a good side." said Steven.
"How?" asked Lars confused.
Steven needed a moment.
"I guess I got it from my mom." answered Steven.
Lars rubbed the back of his neck.
"Sorry for insulting her." said Lars.
Steven had to think for a moment.
"What?" asked Steven confused.
Lars let out a sigh.
When we where hanging out with The Cool Kids and I called her weird." answered Lars flatly.
"Oh that." replied Steven.
Steven rubbed the back of his neck.
"It's okay." said Steven.
"I wish I could be as forgiving as you." muttered Lars.
"Give it time." replied Steven.
"Hey guys, you should see this." said Connie.
Steven and Lars walked over to Connie.
"They keep looking suspiciously. I think they're onto something." said Connie worried.
"What do we do?" asked Lars worried.
"Lay low. That's all we can do." answered Steven.
"And...if they find us?" asked Lars worried.
Steven and Connie shared glances.
"We fight our way out." answered Connie.
Lars gulped worriedly.
"We'll make sure you're okay." said Steven.
Lars shook his head.
"I need to defend myself." replied Lars.
"Good to hear." said Steven,
"So...what type of gems are those?" asked Lars.
"Those are Onyx." answered Steven ominous.
"We fought them the day Steven..." explained Connie.
Connie trailed off, unable to finish.
"I understand. You don't have to finish." said Lars.
Steven chuckled.
"You really are a good guy Lars." replied Steven.
Meanwhile, Morganite had told the Diamonds everything. Once she finished, the Diamonds needed a moment to process this. Finally, Yellow Diamond dismissed her and Morganite departed following a salute. Once he left, the Diamonds turned facing each other. Blue Diamond still had the distressed expression on her face.
"I cannot believe, that after all this time, Rose Quartz still has followers on Homeworld." said Blue Diamond horrified.
"Especially after all we've done to suppress her memory." said Yellow Diamond angrily.
"What if she comes after us?" asked Blue Diamond worriedly.
"We have our armies to defend us." answered Yellow Diamond calmly
Yellow Diamond's eyes landed on the pearls.
"Besides, we have our Pearls to defend ourselves.
"I will happily sacrifice for you, My Diamond." said Yellow Pearl enthusiastically.
"As will I." added Blue Pearl.
This did seem to calm Blue Diamond down.
"What happened to that Aquamarine you sent there?" asked Yellow Diamond.
"I haven't heard from her in long time." answered Blue Diamond worried.
"She's probably been shattered." said Yellow Diamond annoyed.
"Oh my." replied Blue Diamond worried.
"Please, can can just build another." shrugged Yellow Diamond coldly.
Blue Diamond gave a concerned look.
"The Morganite mentioned a Topaz." noted Yellow Diamond.
"She must have betrayed us too." sighed Blue Diamond, with a heavy heart.
"What are we doing for now?" asked Blue Diamond.
"We just need to find a gem who can shatter these traitors." answered Yellow Diamond.
"Can we find one?" asked Blue Diamond worried.
Yellow Diamond laughed.
"Of course we will." answered Yellow Diamond firmly.
"Right. Yes."said Blue Diamond.
Yellow Diamond began to think.
"They've already shattered a Jasper." mused Yellow Diamond annoyed.
The two began thinking before Blue Diamond smirked.
"Are you thinking of who I am thinking of?" asked Yellow Diamond.
"Possible." answered Blue Diamond.
Blue Diamond revealed the gem she was thinking of.
"Oh excellent!" declared Yellow Diamond happily.
"I thought you would like her." replied Blue Diamond.
Blue Diamond turned her attention to her pearl.
"Pearl, please fetch her." said Blue Diamond.
Blue Pearl saluted.
"Yes, My Diamond." replied Blue Pearl.
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. So, we got a little more and got some set up. I will give you a clue to the identity of this mystery gem: she's canon. Next time, The Crystal Gems met The Off - Colors. Please review.