Taylor opens the front door
I'm home!, he shouts
But their was no answer. The house was as quiet as a mouse. Anyone home?, he shouts
Dad? Pearl?
Suddenly a mysterious pounces on Taylor from behind. As he falls to the ground, he turns over and sees what appears to be a giant black panther starring down right in front of his face with an angry look Suddenly the cats expression changes to excitement and gives him a lick followed by a grow.
Laugh... hey pulchra!, Taylor said as he pets her on the head. Taylor gets up and brushes himself off. Black Pearl walks into the living room carrying washing detergent
Oh Taylor , I didn't know you would be home early? Pearl said. Yeah turns out Ashley had something to do , but we had fun though. Taylor said
I bet y'all to did, she said. This caused him to blush and rub the back of his head
Did dad come home at all? Asked Taylor
No not yet, pearl said. But he said that he has a surprise for you when he gets home
Look I know today is my birthday but I told y'all that I don't need anything, Taylor insisted. I swear I'm fine.
Oh don't worry, pearl said I'm sure your gonna love what he has for you.
Awww dad, Taylor said in frustration. Well anyways I'm gonna head to my room.
Ok then I'll be in the other room doing laundry, Pearl said. call me if you need anything.
Taylor heads to his room after he shuts the door, he sits on the bed and looks directly at the gem on his chest and covers it with his hand he then pulls out a black Bow and arrow from it and shoots it at his dart board hanging on his wall the arrow hits at the exact center of it.
Taylor's pov
18 years huh? Man Time does fly by pretty quick, man I wish mom could see me now.But... too bad she won't.
He takes the photo of his mother and father with the words "we will always love you" written in the corner of it from his dresser and looks at it
I wonder what she was like. I know I was told story's of her about what she did and what she was, but I wanted to know her in person. Was she really who they said she was? If I had the chance to meet her even if it was for one day, I would ask her the same questions that I think to myself.I feel like myself but sometimes I wonder if ...she could hear me through this gem.
Few ours later
Taylor along with pulchra are in Taylor's room. Pulchra is laying down and Taylor is sketching out his gem suddenly his father Michael enters. "Hey son happy birthday ", said Michael
Oh dad your home, thanks , Said Taylor. How did you day with Ashley go?, he said out of curiously. Oh it was great. He said with a smile. We went to Freeman's and eat. She even gave me this necklace
Taylor holds up the black crystal necklace.
Wow, it's looks nice on your Michael said. Well anyways theirs something I wanna I want to show you kid, come on,
Dad you know you didn't have to get me anything right?, Taylor said as he and his father walked to the living room
Suddenly, Michael stops and turns his head around toward his son
It's not from me son...it's from your mother Taylor, said Michael
Taylor is shocked to here this. He was only told of her through stories but, He never met his mother in person.
My... my mom?, he asked in confusion
Yes,said pearl she specifically wanted us to wait until our turn 18, now come theirs some that we need to show you
Moments later
Taylor, Michael, and pearl walking deep into the forest. Where are we going?, Taylor asked. Are y'all leading me to a surprise party... in the woods? Oh it's a surprise but I assure you Taylor that it isn't a party, said his
Suddenly they stumble apon a hollow cave that is covered is moss. Do you recognize this place, pearl said. No I don't think soo, Taylor said in doubt. Well I do, Michael said with a smile. We remember this cave soo well.
Taylor, remember the story I told you about how I meet you mother?
Wait... so is this... the cave? Star said as he is amazed
Yep it sure is, pearl said with a smile. It would your black and I,s form home as well.
The gang continues to walk into the cave. This causes pearl and Michael to have nostalgia
Oh I remember the first time I came here, said Michael. Pearl almost killed me just for "trespassing". I was only doing what I thought was necessary, pearl said as she giggled. Well how was I supposed to know that this cave was occupied? Besides pulchra was the one who lead me here.
Wait you almost killed dad?, Taylor said
Oh yea we left out that part because we thou it was two gruesome for you at the time, said Michael.
Suddenly the reach to the end to the cave
It's a dead end, Taylor said in disappointment
Put your hand on the wall Taylor, said pearl.
Uhh... why, said Taylor in confusion
Just do it son, Michael insisted
When Taylor puts his hand in the center of the wall, a white outline forms around it followed by an AI saying the word:"Identify confirmed, Welcome Black Diamond"
Suddenly the cave opens sideways and Taylor is amazed and shocked at what he finds on the other side. It reveals a hidden room on the other side instead of hard stone walls, it was repacked with a diamond shaped pattern with all sorts of uncanny things.
Woah... What is this place and all this stuff?, Taylor said as he is amazed by all of his surroundings. This is the place where black kept all her accessories and secrets from our homeworld, said pearl
Taylor suddenly stumbles apon a chest. Out of curiosity he digs into it and he pulls out a small rod shaped device,with a button on the side, what's is this?, he said
Taylor put that down now!?, shouted pearl. Why?, he asked. This causes him to accidentally press the putten and the rod suddenly becomes taller and forms a sharp energy blade at the top. Woah!, he shouted as he lets go of the weapon and crawls back away from it.
Pearl then picks it up, presses the button, Sigh... I don't know why she brought this with her. What the heck was that!?, he asked in panic. That was called a rejuvenator, pearl lectured. One swipe with this thing and we get reset including our memories.
Now come on we have soo much to show you
Moments go by as pearl and Taylor's father, show her just about everything that his mother had to offer. They show him all sorts of artifacts, relics, weapons and things that came from his mothers homeworld and some that she collec during her time on earth. Bus as the tours came to a close they decided to show Taylor one more thing. The real surprise.
Wow.. I... I can't believe all of this. Taylor said in excitement. I know buddy believe me it was a lot to take in for me also, Michael said as he put his hand on his shoulder. But son.. theirs one more thing we have to show you. Follow me
Michael leads Taylor to a box laying in corner, He Tells him to open it and when he does it's reveals a vhs tape with the world, for Taylor written on the front of it
Moments later
The gang arrive back at the house preparing to watch the video tape Taylor Inserts it into the vcr when he does soo an image of outside the cave suddenly a voice says "I'm I doing it right? Followed by another voice that sound like Taylors father, saying *laugh... no hun,got it backwards. The view changes to a gray looking woman with diamond shaped eyes with long hair. It was Taylor's mother "black diamond". Like this?, she asked Michael. Yea just like that, he replies. Don't worry it's recording.
"M...mom?",Taylor said
Hello Taylor, if you are watching this then it's means you are already 18 years old. This is your mother. I really wish I could see you right now. I bet you are as handsome as your father ...hehe. Taylor I know you have a lot more questions. Questions about me, where I came from, the abilities that I posses but I will not be here to answer them. I will be giving up my form to bring you into this world. We cannot both exist. I will not become half of you. You are not me Taylor you are you and only you ,but I want you to know that you are not the only one. Out there their are more like you. More gems and someday you can go out and find them. However their will be gems that our good, however you will have to face certain ones who don't see the ways we do. Im telling you my son, if you ever want to learn more about who or what you are. Go to beach city. I heard that there are four more gems in that area. And Taylor, no matter where you go no matter where you are. I will always be there. Not physically but in here ( referring to the heart) happy birthday son.I love you will everything in my intimate existence. Happy birthday.
The video ends with black putting her hand on her stomach
Taylor's stars to tear up along with Michael.Taylor turns And looks at his father with a sad look
The next day
Taylor finally decide that he's gonna go through with it. He gonna go out and meet more gems and try to find out more about his mother as he thinks things over, he and Ashley are sitting on the porch of his house next to each other
So... are you gonna go through with this?, Ashely asked as they both stare at the sky.
Sigh... I gave it some thought ,Taylor said calmly. And yes iv decided to head to beach city. I have to do this Ashley, there are more gems out there and I have to meet them. I have to know more about what I am and find out more about her.
But what about me? She said. Who else and Am I gonna annoy when your gone?my time with when you gone.
I mean you got deejay and Claire to keep you busy, he said with a laugh
But your like my main best friend it's not the same.
Don't worry I'll come back every once in a while plus I'll be taking pulchra with me and she can just make a portal back here.
Suddenly a voice was calling for him
Taylor!, shouted pearl
Taylor and Ashley head down where Michael and pearl are waiting for him.
Hey tip(Taylor's nickname) said Michael. I know you are old enough now to make your own decisions now,but this is crazy and even if there are more gems out there, what makes you thing that they won't try to kill you?but are you sure you want to do this? His father asked in concerned
Sigh... yes dad I'm sure, he said with confidence. I mean if there really are more gems out there, then I have to see it for myself. But don't worry I'll come by and visit every once in a while
Pearl walks up to Taylor
But pearl, what about you sure you don't wanna come with?I mean this Is your chance to finally meet another one of you. And it's been like thousands of years since you seen another gem other than mom.
Sigh... I'm sure kiddo, said pearl. I had my season in the sun and I already lived.but I think it's your time to shine, pearl said.
But what will y'all do without me?, Taylor asked in concered. Hey don't worry son we will still be right here when you come back and you can tell us about all you adventures, Michael stated
Well... ok.
Come one girl!
Once Taylor called for pulchra, she comes out of the house jumps from the pout chair and lands in front of Taylor,
Good luck Taylor, Ashley said as her and Taylor hugged Each other, thanks Ashley and don't worry I'll come back and visit soon, Taylor said.
Ashely proceeds to kiss him on the cheek which causes Taylor to blush and rub the spot. then he proceeds to climb of her back
Goodbye son call us when you get there Michael said. Goodly luck Taylor, said pearl
Well... I guess I'll be going then Taylor said. Goodbye y'all, he said as he waved
Pulchra let's put a roar which causes a portal to open, when Taylor and her go through it they land on top of the house roof
Wait, Pulchra this is the roof, I said to take us to beach city, Taylor said.Oh...You don't know where it is do you?
Pulchra let's put a whimper
Sigh... this is gonna take a while, he said