INVADER PINK
The Pink Nightmare
(Note: Hello everyone, I'm back and with a new project. Now don't worry I don't plan on dropping my unfinished ones anytime soon. But as the new year came in this is a story I've been cooking up in my head for awhile, mostly thanks to the release of Enter the Florpus. It reginited my love of Invader Zim and with me riding the high of SU and SUF I came up with this fun idea. I hope you all enjoy it. ^^
In the Farthest reaches of space, beyond the limits of the human imagination was a planet whose name was unknown. But to its inhabitants it was known as Homeworld. This fractured planet was home to the mightiest conquers in the universe known as the gems. Light based creatures known for their gemstone and insane power. This race has gone across the cosmos taking planet after planet in order to further grow their numbers. And today would be the start of their biggest expansion yet. Thousands upon, thousands of ships slowly descended upon the planet in calm orderly lines entering the atmosphere and landing at the space docks.
At least until one small ship flew in. The small craft violently pushing its way through the other ships destroying the once orderly lines. The ship burning through the atmosphere and coming in hot towards a sparkling city. The ship narrowly dodging building and bridges, well one bridge got nicked as it flew by. The ship coming up to a dock pushing another ship out of the way as it landed.
Many gems looked at the ship confused as it settled. The ship opening and a set of stairs descending. The gems looked on curiously at what was in the ship, until something revealed itself, a pink ballet slipper with a little white poof on it. Upon seeing that all the gems gasped in recoiled as a towering figure exited the ship. The figure took a moment to look around before pulling out a small device and throwing it before the gems. The device landed and then formed into a metallic donut shape and began to float from the ground. The figure then leapt from the ship onto the device and pink bubble forming in the center of it which they landed on. The figure then began to run on the bubble making it move forward, all the gems getting out of the way as the figure barreled through. The figure then jumped on the bubble launching it and itself high into the air where it proceeded to bounce across building moving towards the center of the city.
In the center of the sparkling city was a Citadel where thousands of gems were flooding in of every shape color and size making their way into a massive stage area. Yellow and Blue lights shined on the area as two small figures stood in the center stage.
"Everyone, behold! The daunting, beauty and elegance that is, Yellow Diamond!" Yellow Pearl said striking a pose
"Ahem, everyone prepares yourselves emotionally for the overpowering elegance that is, Blue Diamond." Blue Pearl said as she gave a small bow
As soon as both said their piece a pillar of light erupted from the ground. And once it died down two massive figures stood before the gems. Two of the rulers of Homeworld Yellow and Blue Diamond. The arena erupted into cheers at the mere sight of their grand leaders shaking the entire citadel.
"Thank you, Thank you. Your all to kind." Yellow says quieting them down
"Woooo!" one lone gem cheered
"And you're just brown-nosing." Yellow said glaring at the gem
"Oh." The gem said sadly
"Our dear gems, welcome to start of Era 3!" Blue Diamond says as the gems cheer again
"Under our leadership you shall be instrumental in the continued expansion of our race across the universe. Every gem has a role they must fill, and it is through your obedience that this well-oiled machine keeps running." Yellow says proudly
"Now before we begin the assigning, we would like to take a moment to once again congratulate a special gem. Carnelian Facet-3G6, Cut-4WF, whose brave sacrifice helped us achieve victory in the battle of Leo-Dejo." Blue said as the light shined on a gem in the crowd who was missing half its body but still waved to the crowd with a pained smile
"How are you?" Yellow asks
"It only hurts when somebody touches it-AAAAAH!" Carnelian screams when a ruby touches the fractured gem
"Right. Now let us begin I will take a number of you to the western quadrant to do battle with the Allama Armada who have been a thorn in our side for a while now. You all must be prepared for battle." Yellow says sternly
"I will be handling the eastern quadrant. The planets we colonize will pose little resistance, still there will be much data to gather and records to be made." Blue said
"So, without further delay-." Yellow says until a Massive crash filled the hall getting everyone's attention
"WHO DARES-?!" Yellow yells angrily looking to the doorway with energy crackling around her
"EXCUSE ME!" A bratty voice says down the hall shocking Yellow and Blue
"That voice." Blue says frozen
"Pardon me! Coming through! It's nothing personal I'm just important!" the voice says getting closer
"It can't be!" Yellow says in disbelief
"MOVE PLEASE! SORRY! THAT'S NOT AS BAD AS YOU THINK IT IS!" The voice says getting closer and closer
Until a pink blur entered the arena and leapt over the crowd everyone looking in awe as it soared overhead landing before the Diamonds. The Diamonds looking on in shock as the figure pocketed it's traveling device into its massive head of Pink hair.
"PINK DIAMOND?!" The two gems yelled shocked as they looked before the smallest and youngest of the Diamonds
"Hi Yellow, Hi Blue, and no White- as usual. My invitation must've been lost. If I hadn't heard from that Jasper, I would've missed this. That would've been unlucky for you." Pink says with a small chuckle
"You-weren't-invited!" Yellow says with a growl trying to contain herself getting an elbow from Blue
"Pink…. Dearest, weren't you supposed to be having your lessons in the Classroom?" Blue said kneeling down a bit to talk to her
"Oh, I quit when I heard about this." Pink says
"You…. Quit…... your lessons." Yellow says annoyed
"Come on it was so boring. I have the fracking schedule forever etched into my gemstone." Pink reasons
"That was the point! So, you can finally mature and act like a Diamond!" Yellow said looking down at Pink
"Besides, this is the beginning of Era 3! All the Diamonds should be here, it's a time for new beginnings and new ideas. Like me having a colony!" Pink says with a wide grin
"NO, no, no, NO! That's not happening, you're going back to your room and then we'll discuss you leaving your lessons once were done here." Yellow says pointing out of the arena
"COME ON! IT'S BEEN SO LONG! You can't start the new Era without me! Yellow I was a big part of your invasion on PeeTee-345, don't you remember?" Pink pleads
"Oh yeah, I remember." Yellow groans pinching the bridge of her nose
57 years ago
Sirens wailed and Gems were running and screaming as an enormous pair of Pink's mechanical legs march through crushing everything in its path. The Tiny monarch was inside laughing maniacally as she controlled the legs stomp furiously on everything in her path. A team of gems inside as well controlling the laser fire.
"MY DIAMOND PLEASE! THIS IS OUR COLONY!" A Peridot pleads
"SILENCE CLOD! Increase power! LASERS, I DEMAND MORE LASERS!" Pink yells causing the Peridot to frantically moves dials on a screen
"And you push more buttons, MORE BUTTONS!" Pink says laugh maniacally
Yellow sat on a throne face in her hands as Pink's legs marched by destroying everything in its path.
"MY DIAMOND! Pink is-." Yellow Pearl says coming in
"yeah." Yellow says defeated
"Aren't you going to-?" YP asks
"YEAH?!" Yellow says glaring at her
"…...yes, my Diamond." YP says exiting the room and Yellow sunk into her chair the sound of screams and explosions filling the air
Present Day
"What?! I thought we were under attack." Pink reasons
"By what? THE DIRT!" Yellow growls before Blue puts a hand on her shoulder
"You caused a lot of damage Pink. I mean you crushed my Pearl." Blue says
"Right before I put her back together again" Pink gestures to a BP, who is a shambling mash of limbs as she crawls about like an ant. Blue's current Pearl grabbing her Diamond's cloak and hiding behind it slightly
"PINK! You-are not ready- FOR A COLONY!" Yellow yells
"Bu-But it's not fair! You both got colonies when you were 12,000." Pink pointing accusingly at the two
"Yeah, but by then I wasn't bringing pet organics into the Citadel or distracting gems doing their jobs with a new 'bouncer' trick I learned. In fact, I never did that ever!" Yellow argued
"I was observing those organics to see how they would react in a gem environment. And the other gems love when I do my tricks." Pink said
"I actually do, there was this one time she bounced off the wall and…." One gem whispered to another only to then get zapped and poofed by Yellow
"YELLOW!" Blue yelled accusingly
"This is why she can't have a colony; she isn't taking this seriously. The way she is now, she is incapable of being the leader they'll need to control a colony." Yellow says
"I am taking this seriously! So, I do things a little different? Doesn't mean I'm ineffective." Pink says
"Pink you have a… special way of doing things. But it's not the Diamond way, the right way." Blue says
"B-but I have ideas! Things that could work for other colonies if you'd just let me show you!" Pink pleads
"Oh stars, not this Organic integration idea again." Yellow cringed Blue doing so a little as well
"No no no, please just listen. It can work if we can control the population, we wouldn't need to create so many gems and kill the planet so quickly. We can have a colony last twice as long." Pink said holding up two fingers
"Pink, organics are…. Well useless. They're chaotic, disorganized, expire incredibly fast, and are…. just really disgusting." Blue said with a cringe
"And hard to control." Yellow added
"Eh, what's a little rebellion to us. It's like you said Yellow 'You just gotta break'em down until they listen' like you did with those Jaspers. Right guys?" Pink said looking to a group of Jaspers who was deathly silent looking at Yellow
"WE ARE NOT DOING THIS INSANE PLAN, JUST SO YOU CAN PLAY WITH ORGANICS!" Yellow yelled
"B-but I'm being serious, honest." Pink said looking sadly
"Pink your serious, is not the seriousness needed for a colony." Blue said trying to reason with Pink
"W-Why not? You both have so many worlds and I don't even have! It's not fair! You never let me do anything important except make parties for your victories! You send me away for 50+ cycles expecting 100! YOU TREAT ME LIKE I'M NOT EVEN A DIAMOND! I want one! I want my own army! I want my own planet! I deserve it! I'm just as important as you!" Pink yells stomping her foot and pointing at the two
Yellow then roughly grabs Pink's arms glaring at her intensely shocking everyone in the room. "Then why don't you act like it, Pink?!"
A chill went down Pink spine, she wanted to shoot back with something but she had nothing. She simply bowed her head in defeat as Yellow let go of her arm.
"Yellow that wasn't necessary." Blue said
"Pink, got to your room-NOW!" Yellow said sternly pointing to the exit, Pink doing so her head still bowed her massive hair covering her face, but anyone close enough could hear a small sob from her
The suddenly all the lights went out in the citadel surprising everyone. Then in the center of the stage between Yellow and Blue a beam of white light shined down. And in the center of that light was a White pearl arms stretched out. Blue and Yellow yelped and jumped back upon seeing the tiny gem, Pink turning around and wiping some welled up tears in her eyes.
"Greetings everyone from White Diamond." The Pearl said creepily cheerful
"Pearl? PEARL! PEARL IT'S ME!" Pink said happily waving to the gem
"Pearl! Pearl! Pearl! Pearl it's me! Right here! Pearl! Pearl! I'm right here! Pearl! It's Pink! Pearl! Pearl! Hey Pearl!" Pink yells and waves at the gem despite being only a few feet away from her and getting no reaction
"Pink you were supposed to spend 100 cycles in the classroom, yet you only spent 54." The White Pearl said in the same creepy voice
"Yeah well…." Pink says
"Ever so eager as always. Since you are so passionate White has been persuaded to give you a chance." White Pearl says
"WHAT?!" Yellow and Blue yell
"I'M GETTING A COLONY?!" Pink says eyes sparkling
"No, but if you do this right it could lead to one." White Pearl says as a 3-D space map overtakes the room
"Pink, my Diamond has decided to give you a special assignment to prove whether you are ready for your colony. My Diamond has decided to give you a special assignment." White Pearl says as Pink gasps
"SPECIAL?! JUST LIKE ME!" Pink says with Diamonds in her eyes as a Space Map fills the room
"You are to take a small squadron to an unexplored section of space and look for new planets for us to colonize. If you find any suitable planets you will contact us so that we may send the proper aid and begin colonization. But you will be the one in charge, all the planets you find in that sector will be yours." White Pearl says, Blue wants to interject but is stopped by Yellow
"All-Mine? S-so If I find like 50 planets, I get them? No Blue, Yellow, or White stepping in and telling me what to do?" Pink asks with a nervous laugh
"Yes, do you accept?" White Pearl asked
"… yes-Yes-YES! Thank you, thank you so much! You will not regret this!" Pink says as Blue and Yellow look concerned
"You will be given some gems to help with your exploration. Now-." White pearl says
"HI BEST FRIEND!" A high pitch joyous voice shrieked echoing through the building
Pink looked up and her eyes widened at what she saw descending on her. "SPINEL?!" Pink yells as the small pink heart gem landed on her face wrapping her limbs around her in a hug. All the gems in the hall only looked on confused as this situation proceeded to get weirder.
"SPINEL? How did you escape the classroom?" Pink asked as she pulled the gem off her face and held her up
"I followed you when you left my diamond!" Spinel said happily with a toothy smile
"But I didn't see you on the ship." Pink says confused
"I held onto the outside!" Spinel says laughing
"I was flying dangerously fast; I'm surprised you held on." Pink says as she lowered her to the ground
"I think I swallowed an asteroid on the way here!" Spinel says smiling showing a hole in her teeth were the space rock flew through Pink giving a nervous grin
"Oh, great your Spinel's here. Well why don't you leave her to your room, she'll be here when you come back." White Pearl says
"Oh no, Spinel's coming with me." Pink says pointing to the small gem
"PINK! If you are going on a mission you need to focus and-." Yellow says
"Very well you can." White Pearl says
"Excuse me?" Yellow asked confused
"Yellow and Blue Diamond, White Diamond requests your presence immediately." White Pearl says as she vanishes in her bubble once again
The Two Diamond give a concerned look before they to vanished in a pillar of light. Thus, leaving Pink and Spinel in front of the huge crowd of gems who were waiting for something to happen. An awkward cough filled the air.
"Soooooo…... WHO WANT'S TO SEE ME JUGGLE?" Pink says with a smile not sure what to say at the moment.
"…. I do!" One gem yell
Blue and Yellow appeared in the Pristine chamber of White Diamond, the Luminous gem towering over the two with her calm smile.
"White, I don't think this is a good idea. Pink is still so…... under-developed she's not ready-." Blue pleads
"What's your game? That sector you showed is a dead zone, there's no suitable planet's out there! I've seen it." Yellow says with narrowed eyes
"What?!" Blue asks shocked
"Yes, it is, but Pink doesn't know that." White says
"Your gonna send her to roam some barren section of space?" Blue asks
"Of course, this is all just Starlight's newest game. She comes asking to feel important, so we let her. She isn't going to take this seriously, it's just another chance for her to play. She's even bringing her favorite toy. Let her play this little game until she gets bored and comes home, then she can get back to learning to be a true Diamond. Plus, this little distraction will keep her occupied while we work." White says
"She will leave immediately; you will give her the bare essentials she needs for her trip. Best to see her off. Oh, she will have some much fun with her little game." White says with a smile
"THIS IS NOT A GAME SPINEL!" Pink says now in her room gathering various things
Spinel sat on a chair kicking her legs as she watched Pink run around the room the pebbles hanging onto her.
"This is it! This is my chance! I am going to show them that I am a Diamond! I cannot mess this up! I and doubly determined to do this! And Your gonna help me Spinel!" Pink says pointing to Spinel as she held various crystals in her hands and hair
"YAY! ADVENTURE!" Spinel says clapping her hands
"Yes, Spinel! To the farthest reaches of space to discover new world in order to expand the gem empire. You and me facing untold dangers and gaining unimaginable glory! You are gonna be the first Spinel to colonize another world." Pink says grabbing Spinel getting an amazed 'Ooooooo' from her
"And finally, FINALLY! Yellow, Blue, White! They'll see, they'll see I got what it takes. That I can stand with them. That I am a Diamond, just like them." Pink says looking out to HW imagining her greatness
"Are you having that fantasy where you have the other Diamond's respect and are sitting next to them instead of below them in the throne room. And where your super big like them." Spinel asks
"I told you that dream in confidence." Pink says glaring at Spinel
"No, it's super cute." Spinel says smiling
"Either way, this starts the Legend of Pink Diamond! LET'S GO!" Pink says pointing towards the door only for it to open revealing Blue
"So just you and a Spinel are going to colonize a planet. Need I remind you that you are only cataloging and coming back to us, before you colonize. And I believe a few more gems will be needed on your journey." Blue says looking down at Pink
"Oh-yeah- I guess a few more hands would help." Pink says sheepishly
"This mission will be smaller so I will send a small team of our best gems to go with you." Blue said as a group of gems stepped up in front of blue
"These Rubies will serve as your protection, and they are led by one of our most experience ruby commanders." Blue said gesturing to 5 ruby soldiers
Pink examined the soldiers they were all pretty standard rubies all with a gem on their bodies. One on their left arm, another on their left leg, one with theirs on their belly, one with a gem with their left eye. And finally, the commander who had their gem on their right palm and wore a Yellow visor and a red headband.
"Ah rubies, I would've preferred Quartz. But you all look capable and your commander brave and strong. I expect great things from all of you." Pink says
"Thank you, my Diamond." The rubies say saluting
"And this shall be your sapphire." Blue said gesturing to the small blue gem beside the rubies
"Ooooo, a sapphire. I've always been fascinated with your type. I will look to you to set me on the path to victory, as long as it doesn't involve me doing something stupid." Pink says
"I will try not to over step my boundaries, my diamond." The Sapphire said saluting and bowing getting a nod from Pink as she walked away
The Ruby commander than walked up to the Sapphire
"Me and my rubies shall give our all in protecting out Diamond and you my clarity." The Ruby said with a small bow
"She's going to be disappointed in the next 2 minutes." Sapphire said getting a confused look from Ruby
"This shall be your Peridot." Blue says gesturing to the green gem
"Top of my sector, not to brag my Diamond. Here for all your tech-based needs." Peridot says saluting
"Good to hear, I like tech. Especially ones involving travel like my bouncer. And not to brag myself, but am an expert with ship tech." Pink says
"Flying a roaming eye through an asteroid field and around a sun only to crash it into a small bodega does not make you an expert." Blue says
"YES, IT DOES!" Pink says stomping her foot
"Right, and Finally your Pearl." Blue says
Pink's eyes immediately sparkle at the mention of Pearl. A large smile takes over her face as she holds out her hands. Blue then holds out in her hands a Pearl and Pink's face fell.
"Who the heck is this?" Pink says
"Your Pearl." Blue says
"B-but this isn't-." Pink says
"White is still holding your previous Pearl. This Pearl is specially made to serve and assist you with your other Duties." Blue says
"You think I can't do this by myself?" Pink says offended getting an unsure shrug from Blue. Pink was about to yell until the Pearl landed before her
"I wish to serve you to the best of my ability, my Diamond." The Pearl says bowing before Pink
Pink got a good look at the Pearl and sighed with a light blush on her face
"I…... know you will, welcome to my court Pearl." Pink says with a groan
"YAY, NEW FRIENDS!" Spinel says from the back
"Now Pink, it will be your job to guide these gems on this mission. You will be the pillar holding up the foundation of your…. Colony. And these gems will look to you as their perfect leader." Blue says
"I know, blue I'm ready for this!" Pink says just as Blue scooped her up and hugged Pink to her face
"Ooooooh be safe my little Pink!" Blue cried
"B-Blue it's hard to look like a strong confident leader, when your crying over me!" Pink complained embarrassed
"Oh of course, they'll be waiting by your ship for you once you're ready." Blue says as she walks out leaving Pearl with Pink
Pink lets out a sigh as she goes back to pick up the various crystals. Pearl approached as Pink tried to organize.
"What are these my Diamond?" Pearl asks
"Oh, just some stuff I've been working on. Top secret colony stuff I've been hanging onto for years." Pink says examining a crystal
"There are so many. You are really taking this seriously." Pearl says
"Of course, I am! This is my chance to finally show them all, what Pink Diamond is made of!" Pink said trying to be serious despite the small pebbles running across her
Pearl hummed before having her gem glow enveloping the pile of crystals. They all then vanished into her gemstone, surprising Pink and Spinel.
"I will have to discuss the actual organization later my Diamond, but I'll keep them safe." Pearl says smiling
"Oooooo, do me next! DO ME NEXT!" Spinel shrieks
"Oh wow, I haven't had a Pearl in so long I forgot you all can do that. Well done Pearl, you'll come far here! Now let's get going! TO ME SPINEL!" Pink says as she holds out her arms
Spinel them jumps on her back wrapping her arms around her shoulders and her legs around her waist becoming a backpack. Pink then takes off down the hall Spinel giggling as she was carried. Pearl had an uneasy smile but followed.
In one of the gems ports a massive pair of Pink legs stood as the team of gems looked up at it in surprise.
"I heard about it, but I never actually thought it real." The Ruby commander says
"The ship will be controlled by Pink, but we'll be running support making sure it keeps running. I hope you all are well-versed in some ship engineering; we have three roaming eyes on board for surveillance purposes." Peridot says looking at a chart made from her limb enhancers
"They'll manage." The commander says looking to her team who were looking at the ship
Then Pink finally arrived confidently with Spinel on her back. She saw the ship and immediately exploded into excitement.
"YOU'RE GIVING ME BACK MY SHIP?!" Pink says eying the legs
"You'll need it to travel…... though we did remove all the heavy artillery from it just to be safe." Blue said whispering the last part
"Alright then let's get this show on the-!" Pink says before getting interrupted by "PINK!"
Pink turned around to see a stern Yellow looking down at her arms crossed
"Oh yellow, nice to see you. And no White as usual." Pink says
"Pink… there's something I need to say." Yellow says actually sounding a bit unsure
"Okay." Pink says eyebrow raised
"Pink-I…... sometimes I can…... and you…...oh-kay. When I look at you, I see…... I know that." Yellow stammers
"Yellow, if you need to write this down you can call me later. But I gotta go now-." Pink says until Yellow jabs a finger on her head squishing her poofy hair and holding her place
"YOU-are not going anywhere! You are gonna stay here! And you are going to LISTEN!" Yellow growls getting a nod from Pink
Yellow puts her hands together taking a breath and trying to gather up some courage. She then drops to her knees wanting to get lower to Pink and holding out her hand. Pink cautiously steps onto her palm and is lifted up.
"Pink…. you are a Diamond, don't ever think that you aren't no matter what happens. You are meant for greatness and it never comes when we expect it. You have you own special way of doing things. And while very inefficient and sometimes destructive, it is your way and there is merit to it." Yellow says kindly Pink's eyes widening
"Pink, I know you are capable of great things. I just worry that your antics will get you in deep trouble if you were to ever get out there. But now I realize that it is best to leave you be and let you ride this out. Just know that…. When you are out there…... what you are looking for, may not be what you need." Yellow says
"Oh-okay Yellow, I-I'll be sure to remember that-." Pink says surprised by Yellow tone only to then get a hug from Yellow
"You are a Diamond, and you are going to be a great one. No matter what happens never lose pride in yourself." Yellow says her voice wavering
"I-I won't yellow, please let go." Pink says enjoying the moment but not wanting to admit it
"Aw this is nice." Spinel says still on Pink's back surprising yellow making her let go
"Hmf, anyway good luck." Yellow says blushing making Pink smirk before turning to the gems
"Now, I know you all probably have heard stuff about me. I want you all to forget that, cause what you are getting now is 100% pure-uncut-PINK DIAMOND! You are all about to apart of something great as we venture into the great unknown to further our mighty empire. You will all be remembered as not only the pioneers of the new frontier, but at the first of the Court of Pink Diamond. The story we forge out there will not only be mine, but the story of our COURT! NOW LET'S GO!" Pink says proudly as Spinel claps for her and the other salute
Yellow and Blue watch Pink and the others enter the ship. The Massive legs shudder and began to move. After knocking down a few ships the Legs take off towards the sky, the two Diamonds looking on with a smile but also worry.
"Don't worry, this will be good for Pink. White said so and she's always right." Blue says trying to encourage her making Yellow's sad frown deepen.
In space the pair of Pink legs took off through the void. In the main control center of the room Pink stood with her gems surrounding her doing various things.
"Ah this thing still runs like a dream." Pink says
"Coordinates are set, we are on route for the unknown sector." Peridot says
"Excellent! Soon we will bring glory to the gem race and DOOM to our enemies!" Pink says with a grin
"Yes, my Diamond!" The rubies said, the commander realizing Sapphire just left the room
"I'M GONNA SING THE DOOM SONG!" Spinel says jumping in front of Pink
"Oh, that isn't-." Pink says trying to stop her before
"Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom, Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom, Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom, Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom, Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom, Doom, doom, doom, doo doom, doom-!" Spinel sang as she did a little dance everyone watching just put off by the display
"Sooooo…... how long is she gonna do this?" Peridot asks
6 MONTHS LATER
(Note: I hope you enjoyed the start to this new series. If you did, please leave a review I really appreciate it when you do. And don't worry an update may be coming sooner than you think ;)