A/N:

Hey guys! I was actually on vacation during the last SDCC, but I caught up on all things SU now that I have returned. Speaking of the vacation, I used that time to write this little chapter for you. Read, relax, and most importantly, ENJOY!

Waves crashed against scattered rocks as a lone plateau stood at the center of it all. A golden figure sat on its edge, watching the sun's path across the sky's expanse. A single hand rested atop her swollen belly, slowly stroking it with her thumb. She didn't have to do this, but deep down, she felt there was nothing else she had to offer.

The sound of a warp stole the gem from her thoughts, and the voice which spoke was one that was all too familiar. "There you are. Everyone was worried when you just disappeared like that."

"Ironic, considering whose mouth this is coming from." Said Yellow. "And what do those Crystal Gems of yours think about me again, Pink?"

"It's Rose now."

"It is, isn't it?"

A tense moment of silence hung between them, broken by a sharp exhale of defeat by Rose as she moved to take a seat next to Yellow. "Thank you for keeping my secret, by the way." She paused, glancing toward the other in hope that she had elicited some sort of reaction. But Yellow kept her gaze fixed over the ocean. "It wasn't easy, you know. But you gave me no choice. If someone had just listened sooner then-"

"Then we wouldn't be having this conversation right now." Yellow spoke up. "Would we?"

Rose loosened her posture, not realizing how worked up she had gotten. "No, I suppose not." She said. "You know, when I learned that you were staying here on this planet, I thought I'd been cracked. I mean, there was no way that Yellow Diamond, the Yellow Diamond, would choose Earth over the Gempire."

"Gempire? Where did you learn that?"

"Greg." She chuckled. "Where else?"

"Of course." Yellow said with a knowing smirk. But that look fell away as she released a sigh. "I used to wonder what it was about this planet that captivated you so, why you'd ever want to give up on the colony…" She paused, watching a pod of dolphins as they leapt from the water. "All it took was a change in perspective. And then I saw it. I understood."

A gust picked up, spraying the two gems with fine salty mist. As Rose pulled tousled curls out of her face, she looked at the other with concern. "I'm glad you did, but… why give yourself up for-"

"Because I'm obsolete." She stated, shutting her eyes. As they opened, the planet's star began its path below the horizon. "I'm a product of a failing system; and nothing I do can fix it."

"But surely you could've done something?"

"I wish I could. But it's too late for that now. And I don't have much longer left." She said, struggling to stand up. And when Rose offered her arm, she accepted graciously. "Now, if I recall, you said quite a number were worried for me. Yes?"

"Yeah." She nodded.

"Then I suppose I should return. Farewell, Pink."

As the light of the warp pad dispersed, the only illumination left was that from the moon. The former Diamond stared up at its milky surface, remembering days long passed. Both of them were so different from the gems they used to be. She let out a light chuckle. What if it was Blue here instead? But those were thoughts for another day. As Yellow's gems worried for her, Rose knew the Crystal Gems would be just the same for her own sake.

As gems had no need for sleep, Rose's worries grew in the night, long after she had returned to the temple. While Yellow was always a gem for dramatics, there was something about the way she spoke these past few meetings that warranted concern. Rose had to see her again, even none of the other gems would approve.

Rose left her room, and the unsuspecting gem met the fiery gaze of a sun which had just risen. She quickly blinked the surprise away and headed for the wrecked gem vessel she knew the others resided in.

When she arrived, she witnessed the jasper and peridot, who seemed to be in the middle of some heated argument, standing guard outside. It would be best to avoid them, lest they start questioning her motives. But she had no doubt she could make it past undetected. Rose was a master of disguise, after all.

"Hey, you!"

Rose sank further into her leafy cover, hoping she hadn't messed up so soon already.

"Yeah, you, thinking you're stealthy over there!" The gem called again.

"Great." Rose muttered to herself before popping out to answer. "What do you want, Jasper?"

"Authorized personnel only. You're trespassing." She answered.

"Yeah, what she said." The peridot followed, earning a glare from the intimidating quartz.

"Oh really? Cause last I checked, there were never any signs around that said 'No Crystal Gems Allowed'." Rose retorted.

The jasper crossed her arms, a clear sign that she'd stand her ground against the rebel leader. "No, but these orders come direct from Yellow Diamond."

Even without the need, Rose's breath caught in her throat. Whatever else Jasper was droning on about, Rose didn't pay attention. Alarms were blaring through her mind and she couldn't ignore them.

Rose bounded to the gem vessel, running through the jasper and peridot who stood in her way. In a frantic haste, she searched for the Universe van which signified the reconstructed entrance to the interior.

"Yellow?" She called, running into the ship. It was a labyrinth of corridors. This modern gem architecture boggled her mind, but she had to keep going. "Greg?"

"What's with all the yelling?" Shouted Yellow's pearl as she exited a nearby room. Her eyes widened when she saw Rose. "What are you doing here?"

"Where's Yellow Diamond?" She asked, determined.

The pearl paled, nervously wringing her hands. "She's um…"

Rose's eyes followed where the pearl kept glancing. "In there?" She pointed.

"No!" She cleared her throat after the outburst. "I mean, she doesn't wish to be disturbed right now."

Rose grew suspicious. Her eyes narrowed, and she decided to push past the pearl standing between her and the door. "I think I'll be the judge of that."

"No, wait!"

Greg jolted awake from his constructed bed at the intrusion, a shrill cry coming from a mysterious bundle which laid on his belly. He groaned, clutching it close with one arm while the other rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "I told you we were sleeping." He slurred, still not fully aware of his surroundings."

"I'm sorry, Mister Greg, but-"

"Where's Yellow Diamond?" Rose interrupted.

The human blinked a few times, finally starting to process his surroundings. "Yellow? She's…" The bundle cried out once more, and greg protectively shifted it to his chest. "Come here."

Rose approached with caution, not wanting to startle the thing again. But as she drew close, it calmed down, and Greg pulled the blanket back for her to get a better look. A baby, it was a human baby. It opened its eyes to look at her, but it couldn't be. It wasn't until it reached its arm out that she saw, and realized. She gasped.

"His name is Steven." Greg said.

The brown fuzz on his head matched his father's, but he had his mother's eyes, and of course, her diamond. Here Rose stood, having faked her own shattering thousands of years ago for this planet, and there was Yellow, having given up her own gem for it. Why did so many gems have to suffer for the Earth? Rose began to tear up. Only one living gem would know the reason why she did so. She whispered so no one else could hear, hoping somehow that these words would reach the other. "Goodbye, Yellow."

A/N:

So somewhere along the way, Rose told YD the truth. Definitely post main story, but I'm not sure if I'll incorporate it into the side stories. I'll leave that decision up to you guys. Anyways, I hope ya'll didn't cry too much. I've been wanting to add something like this for a long time to the series.

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