-What are we doing here?—asked pearl as garnet searched the town archives…this was so primitive, there were only news papers, microfilms and recordings….worst of all a big deal was censored so it was like seen a sea of black lines covering the information?
-information—Garnet said as she finished the last microfilm of one box and picked up some old news papers…there must be something to help them.
-we already got what we need—pearl said getting a little uncomfortable with leaving Steven so long without them…more so after they learned that what they were fighting wasn't even alive…however that was possible.
-no…we know who he is and…maybe what he is but not how we defeat him—Garnet answered as she flipped pages and pages from the papers…then she saw one short article about a young couple moving out of town: Jesse Walsh and Lisa Webber. Grinning she scribed the names on a paper sheet and decided to keep searching just a little bit…then she found a small article about a young mother, Alice Johnson moving out of town with her father Dennis Johnson...
-what are those names? Alice Johnson? Jesse Walsh and Lisa Webber?—Pearl asked as she saw the single sheet of paper that they were allow in the archive, not that it would have prevent them for really doing anything…the lady who led them in was just as deluded as the rest of the town.
-people who moved out of town—answer her as she saw the lady who let them in walk towards them…that could only mean one thing…
-I am so sorry but we need to close for the day…I hope you had found everything that you needed—said the middle age woman with the same empty smile as the rest of the town.
-we did—said garnet to the woman...And to a baffled pearl who don't quite get what was Garnet referring to. As they walked outside the building pearl simply had to ask.
-what did you mean when you told that woman that we get what we needed?—
Garnet gave Pearl the names in the paper and began to explain.
-those are the people who had moved during a decade where a big number of deaths were being reported—said as they walked out of town, the sun 2 thirds on its way to set—and I feel, that if we don't succeed tonight, those ones will be our plan b.
-succeed tonight?—pearl asked as they were now way out of town and closer to the portal—what are you paining to do?
-Steven told us that he and Connie saw him while they were sleeping and Sadie had a similar experience—she began
-so we are going back and see if we…-then realization hit—are you sure Garnet?—asked pearl.
-we will not be alone, amethyst will company us and…-she began as they stepped on the portal.
-Steven won't be coming with us…I will not risk Steven with that…-but before they teleported garnet turned towards pearl and said complete serious.
-If my working theory is true then he will not suffer any danger—but if he don't suffer any danger…it was worst than she imagined…and Steven must not know.
This was not what pearl was expecting…at all. In front of the portal was a restless looking Vidalia walking back and forth who only stopped when they appeared. The couch was occupied by one of the pizza kids, the son of the ex mayor was there as was Vidalia oldest son. Steven was talking with Connie in his room and amethyst was talking with Sadie in the kitchen…everyone of them stopped talking and doing what they were doing as soon as they saw Garnet and Pearl appear in the portal. On her side she could hear garnet say "wops".
-Steven said that you will have answers—said the woman with the shoot gun looking at garnet and pearl straight on…
-yes…and no—Garnet said cautious.
After they had gotten to explain to them the incident of the school…the old house and the Hathaway house, garnet then finished with the fact that every bit of data looked censored or simple did not exist. Frankly she was surprised by their silence…until they told pearl and her, what had happened while they were away.
-the plant…just burst on flames?—a confused pearl asked turning to Garnet…then it got worse when Steven and the kids told her…about the pizza. Pearl had nothing in her stomach but still feel the need to vomit…it was the most monstrous thing that she had heard…if what they tasted was genuine…what this wretched creature…this monster wanted? She turned to see his poor Steven…but before she could get out of her thought Garnet spoke.
-was anybody sleep when some of this things happened?—Said her with a little bit of caution in her voice, after a little while of uncomfortable silence she saw how garnet for a second turned to see Steven and wonder why…then Sadie spoke.
-So Freddy Krueger was a child killer…who somehow is now…-
-a spirit—finished Buck with a mysterious air to it, slouching a little while in the couch.
-how do we kill it?—said a glacial voice
Everybody turned to Vidalia who was standing looking outside the window and walked to the group, first to garnet then to the pair of Connie and Steven and finally to Sadie.
-mom?—was the only thing that he could muster the scared SC, in his whole life, he had heard his mother said menaces or advices to people about what will happen to them if something happen to his brother or him…but this day he understood that she had never joked…she sounded venomous in every word…she wanted Krueger dead.
-do you know how?—Vidalia insisted again.
-well we...—began pearl not knowing how to respond…they poofed gem monsters…never thought that they will ever try to kill someone.
-I have a plan…and a plan B—said Garnet—Amethyst, Pearl and Me, along with Steven will sleep in order to test is he truly is responsible for this—garnet then went to the medical cabined and then returned with a bottle with the image of a smiling sleeping face—Steven you will need this if…-but Vidalia intervene again.
-I will go with you—she said in a tone that leaved no room for questioning.
-And so do I—Said SC
-No you won't, you will stay here—
-MOM, IF I CAN HELP…-
-it will be out of harm's way…I lost Onion, I will not lose you—Vidalia said with finality as she turned to see garnet who had watched the whole exchange—Had a problem with me tagging along?
-if that is what you desire—garnet said calm but pearl recognized the tone that said…she wished rater not—you to will need this medicine to sleep…-then she turned to Connie who was about to speak—no Connie...You can't come with us—
-But I and Steven can form…-
-your mother will never forgive us if she knew of this—not to mention she did not want to risk anymore kids—you will be here and take care of Steven—
-fine…but how I am suppose to do that?—Asked a confused Connie.
-if you detect sings on Steven that something is wrong…wake him up by any means—said as she stood up to move the table from the center and laid two pillows—you don't have to stay if you don't want to—Garnet added to the trio and to Sadie.
-we will guard you during your journey—said buck as a matter of fact…he then turned to jenny—this makes you uneasy—
-I…I will stay…if what you said is true…maybe he had something to do with other deaths—she said still feeling hurt to think about her grandmother.
-And I will not leave my mother, that won't be cool at all—SC said kneeling where her mother was.
Sadie just looked at Connie, she knew that they will need help and deep she wondered if they will become some kind of back up.
After the three crystal gems lie in the floor and close their eyes Steven and Vidalia drank the pill and laid on the floor.
Minutes passed and Steven could feel himself becoming sleepy…little by little he was feeling less and less aware of everything…
Suddenly Steven found himself in a weird place…it was a boiler room but he was in what appeared to be on top of a railing catwalk. To the front and down he could see the endless roads of pipes and gases that emanated from them, the dripping of water could be heard in the death silence, becoming un easy he concentrate in bringing the gems and Vidalia to where he was…hearing a poof behind him he turned and was relieved when he saw the three of them looking every direction…finally saw garnet smile and he became relived by it. For her part amethyst was remarkably serious with her with on hand and Pearl was already with her spear…only garnet and Vidalia look like they were weaponless.
-We Are the Crystal Dykes—was heard said by a deep and guttural voice suddenly as they turned to the left where they heard it first—They always Fuck your day—the sound now came from the right-And if you think they can't—the voice was getting closer…now the sound came from every direction…Steven wondered where he learned that song—they always find a way—then with the voice they heard the sound of metal being scratched close by a laugh…the the catwalk collapsed. Thinking quickly Garnet grabbed Vidalia and prepared her for the fall. Pearl reacted and positioned herself while amethyst rolled herself and ricocheted herself in her way down. Steven for his part made a bubble and braced himself for the crash which never came…he looked up to see the man that he and Connie had seen in Sadie's Dream, but something was wrong…he was gigantic. he was known as big as the diamonds with him resting in the palm of his left hand that was know elevating from the plant to his eyesight with him smiling viciously towards him-That's what people of your world believe in—said the now the whispering singing voice that mocked his song, he then began to close his left hand, Steven then began to see his ball collapsing under the pressure, putting all his effort he pushed back but with a final push the bubble pop and he found himself squeezed in the hands of Krueger who then, turned him to see the plant bellow and finished pointing with his gloved hand with blades as big as his mother sword-Lesbies, midget, and eyecandy and …the lardass—said pointing the gems who looked at him in defiance in the ground of the factory…then they open their eyes in shock which baffled Steven until he understood. He felt himself float for a moment when he realized that the pressure from his body had disappeared…he was on free fall.
-STEVEN—shouted the clear voice of pearl and Steven then felt someone tackle him and as he turned he saw garnet. After a couple of movements they landed on the ground far above where he had been just moments before just to hear the echo of the laugh of Krueger in the whole structure.
-show yourself coward—said pearl with genuine hate in her voice
-or what?—said a voice just behind pearl…
Pearl turned fast and her spear connected with Freddy's face throwing him to the ground once in the ground she raised her spear to swiftly stab him when he turned and dodge her stack getting on his feet. Recovering pear advanced and this time he received the blunt of the stab on his stomach.
-HA! You see Steven, we could…-but amethyst looked at Freddy confused by his reaction, he was smiling
-I have been burned—he said as he sliced his index finger with his clawed hand…from the finger green slime came squirting making pearl keep her distance while still holding her spear firm—then they blessed my body—he said showing his middle finger to them as it was cut…a little of the green stuff fell on pearl's skirt—then I was torn apart—he said cutting and swinging his squirting hand splashing amethyst in the face…Steven and Vidalia saw some drops fall on their feet—this one is priceless…I was unborn, and you…think that this toothpick will…stop…me—he said staring down at pearl who keep firm…then with a laugh he disappeared. For a moment everyone looked at each other when suddenly…
-WHAT THE…-they turned as soon as they hard the scream of Vidalia who feel from a trap in the ground. Garnet quickly tried to punch it open only to find the ground. Then the gems got close to each other, back to back circling a looking to all sides...then they heard a scream from the sky…the figure of Vidalia was falling, acting fast Amethyst jumped and catches her and landed on top of a big pipe.
-gotcha girl…now…Vidalia what are you doing?—said a little taken back by her friend who was slipping her hand under her shirt…then she heard a whispering raspy voice.
-will you let me be your girlfriend?—then amethyst saw the face of Krueger in the head of her friend who then licked her face…before she tossed her the pipe open and sucked her while the now Vidalia-Freddy stood laughing.
-Amethyst!—pearl screamed running. In one leap she jumped at last to floors, then using the pipes as steps she got close to Krueger who turned and looked at her.
-how cute…don't worry…I will meet you in private—he said as suddenly where he stood a mirror that pearl just looked confused and then she heard Garnet shout…
-PEARL COME BACK, THAT WAS A…- but it was too late. From the mirror jumped Freddy who dragged a fighting pearl. Garnet then grabbed Steven and said to him.
-don't get away from me, he will try to separate us…can you bring them back?—asked calm
-I'll try—he answer back and close his eyes concentrating…then he said—I can't, they are still here…but not…is like being in the same house but in different room.
-I understand—said garnet putting Steven on her shoulders as she jumped on one of the many corridors…that mean that they still where here.
Pearl feel herself falling for a eternity then she saw a small puddle down, putting herself in proper posture she feel splashed in only to find that she landed in the ground…after rolling a little she recovered… she was in the Hathaway house. Slowly and cautious she stood, it was dark, using her gem she light the front, there was a small corridor where she began her walk, with her spear still in her hand, deciding better she changed it for her sword. She could hear the sound of water dripping even thought she could not see the source. The she heard a voice…it couldn't be…
Running pearl found a door…the voice came from inside. With a kick she entered the room and there she saw her with her back turned. She could not believe it. Rose was here…not it could not be rose...This was a trick. With firm voice she said.
-Stop this nonsense Krueger—she said scanning with her eyes every point of the room—where are the rest?—then the characteristic giggle of rose sounded.
-oh pearl…don't you want me—said the illusion standing her full height and smiling…that sweet smile…but it was a lie—don't you love anymore?—she said walking towards Pearl.
-stand back, you aren't rose, you aren't here…you are false—she said pointing her sword towards her.
-maybe you are right…after all—she giggled a little—you did lose didn't you?—she said with all the innocence of a little girl…just like her.
-What did you mean?—she said looking at her…so real yet so false.
-think about it…I never told you about the lion…did I?—she said walking other step towards her.
Pearl said nothing, how he/she knew about the…no, that wasn't Rose.
-Shut up—she said walking back.
-I chose him instead of you—she then walked closer…and pearl back feel the door—you that died for me…you could die for me, but I died for him—she giggled again as she keep walking.
-stand back!—pearl said as it was within clear distance of the sword…she then touched the blade with her hand…it was as dedicated as she remembered.
-you didn't even know of the password for the canons…-said know grabbing the sword and openly laughing—that must have hurt you…it wasn't pearl or any of the gems…it was a silly thing that he said…then again, after everything that I had hide for you…do you really think that you are that special?—said now at breathing distance—you wanted him dead that day, didn't you?
Pearl tighten her grip on her sword and tried to push back but it won't move…she then saw that it was leaning and face to face using her free hand cares her cheek and then with her lips so close to her ear that she felt her breath it said.
-You wanted Steven death that day…sooo—giggling continued—you wondered for a minute if with him death I would come back to…you.
That did it. With a scream pear slipped from the illusion grasp and began to swing her sword. There was no ballerina type elegance, only fury. All the while the mockery of rose keep laughing at her, finally, cornering it she trusted her sword pinning her on the wall. There the illusion just kept on laughing.
-STOP! You aren't Rose—she said as the other one just looked at her amused.
-you don't want to play with us anymore?—it said tilting her head and giving her a mock pout
-there is only one you—countered her…then she heard the floor move. Turning a little she saw at first small mounds of earth lift. Soon she could see pink…there were at least 5 of them then she heard Krueger voice…a quick scan saw him close to the door.
-do you want them baby?—say him with a smile as the new quartz began to look at her hungry.
-what do you want?—she said appearing her spear…the quartz began walking slowly giggling towards her.
-Me? I only want fun…don't know if that explains it for you—he finished with a very deep raspy tone.
Then one rose reacted and jumped her, pearl successfully evaded her, then landing in her left foot she lunged and stabbed the other Rose while she saw that the rose that was pinned to the wall grabbed the blade and unlogged it from the wall. They were not going to poof. Quickly realizing that nothing short of total annihilation will stop them she then process to try to pin two at the same time, but it proven fruitless, finally one grabbed her arm, twisting she tried to free herself, then she felt her leg being grabbed. Pearl was strong but no quartz strong when she found herself grabbed by her arms and ankles and suspended in the air, she then tried a final attempt to squirm free…she then heard a clap.
-great show…sadly…you lose—said Krueger at her right…his bladed hand descended to touch her face—I and the pink's bitch son had some special work to do—he said as he leaned to give her a kiss…his skin was slimy.
-WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH STEVEN?—pearl said doubling her efforts to get free.
-have fun girls—he said doing a goodbye signal with his gloved hand.
Pearl then watched to her left to see a rose quartz glow, just to appear nude, the rest did the same, the ones not holding pearl cracked their knuckles while others lick they lips and she began to hear a generalized giggle…with a scream all went dark.
Amethyst walked in this weird room. It was full of mirrors. Some of them were distorted and some where just plain weird, as she walked she began to call for Vidalia then she heard a laugh, whipping her three headed whip she smashed the first mirror that she saw.
-SHOW YOURSELF LOSER—she screamed frustrated while smashing more of the mirrors…she then heard the sound of metal scraping metal…running at the cue she passed a sea of mirrors and even smashed some of them. Finally she saw a door close and rushing to it she opened and entered…it lead straight to her kindergarten.
-what the hell?—said her as she looked around…the the sound of the door closing with a bam told her that it was all a trick—oh! Great—now furious she began to walk when she saw her hole which began to glow. Walking back she saw how the hole expanded to the dimensions of the one they found in the beta kindergarten. Then she heard steps.
Putting herself ready she waited…what came out was not what she was expecting. As tall as jasper, her long with hair reaching a little bellow her waist. Her broad shoulders and muscles looked perfect…but she was dressed like the gems she saw in the zoo. Staring at her amused, was her own face.
-wow, so that is what a runt look like—she said walking towards amethyst.
-who are you?—she said beginning to circle her…doppelganger.
-not some mistake—she said smiling to her.
-I am not a mistake—she said using her whip to try to hit her…only to get rolled in the other forearm…with a strong yank amethyst was pull towards her. Amethyst took this opportunity to connect a punch to the other face. Rolling she ricochet trying to get out of her reach. A hard strike sent her crashing in one of the machines that broke and just a last minute roll saved her from being crushed by the machine…standing up she saw Krueger in front of her.
-and here I thought I will need her to crush you—he said smiling.
-where is Vidalia and all the others?—Amethyst said looking eyes with him.
-Pearl is having fun..do you wanna see it?—he then used his index finger to cut the air…that what appeared at first. In front of her was some hole where she could see other place. It looked like a pit, pearl was chained in the ground screaming…she quickly learned why as a lot of rose like figures were….
-BASTARD!—lunging at the laughing Krueger she began punching him in the face, with a strong tug she grabbed his bladed hand and pulled…problem was only his arm came.
-ARGHHH, no my arm—he said as he grabbed the point of his shoulder where it used to be. From the joint she could see bone and his blood was pouring in the ground.
Smiling amethyst realized her advantage and using the gloved arm struck Krueger sending him crashing into a wall where he twitched a little more moaning in pain…then she realized…he was no moaning in pain…he was laughing. He then slowly stood up and from his right side a new gloved arm came out. Lifting his sweater while he walked towards her it show scarred skin and then with the glove slashed letting worms pour in the ground.
-my turn—he then with a slap movement of his glove send amethyst crashing into a wall. One punch movement from his left hand made rock formed fist came out of the wall making her bounce against other wall. Then making a clap movement fast but stopping one cm before connecting the palms…amethyst was pinned between his palms—this place is to chilly…let me warm it up—making a rubbing motion as he would rub the palms fast to warm them, the two slabs of rock squeezing amethyst moved at the same rhythm—what girl? Can't you take the heat?—said laughing as amethyst fought to not be poof.
-arghh, WHAT DO YOU WANT?—said amethyst fighting the two wall grinding her.
-How unoriginal—Krueger lamented—why is so hard for you—he then let go and amethyst fell. Trying to stand up Krueger then used the slab to pin amethyst on the ground. As she struggled he finished—is really hard for you little shit, that I just want fun—
-AND WHAT YOU DID TO PEARL SICK BASTARD IS FUNNY?—amethyst yelled as she struggled…she was so beaten.
-yes…but let's see if there is something of value inside this little head—he said getting his claw close to the side of her head. She felt the cold steel on the side—let's see some deep issues—he said as he pressed the blade…and it began to enter.
The image of a small amethyst coming out of the hole, alone appeared. He could see how she called and searched for someone…anyone. Then it appeared the image of a sad pearl and garnet…rose was gone. This was so rich. Then there she was she and the fat idiot and her.
-so…your defective ass fears something—using her left hand he snapped his fingers—come on bitch give me your best shot—said using his gloved hand to flex her to come.
Running toward him she jumped…and was quickly slapped across her face, and then she noticed…there was something different. She could feel something coming out of her nose, reaching with one hand she saw it…blood. She was no longer a gem. Her hands were tanish and her hair was a light brown.
-you know…you are such short—he then fast punched her making her fall to her knees out of breath—pathetic—using her left hand he grabbed her by the hair and dragged her while she recovered her breath—waste of space—he then grabbed the front of her throat with his glove while having her left hand still strangled in her hair. Amethyst needed to do something fast. Using her full strength she kicked back. Krueger then let her go as he grabbed his crotch. Thinking fast she found herself without her weapon and fragile as a human.
-you can't protect them, no matter how much you try—he said irritated, walking towards her—if pearl could not cut it…what can you do?—he said as he disappeared.
Amethyst stood there waiting then she began feeling something on her right hand….
I had been no less than a couple of minutes since they went to sleep…and everybody was nervous. Buck was sitting in the ground looking at garnet. Jenny was leaning in the kitchen drinking water. Sadie was sitting in the ground as well as sour cream who was looking at his mother. Then in chair close to Steven was Connie.
-what do you think is going on in there?—said Sc touching her mother's head.
-I dunno, is a dream…well a nightmare…maybe anything—said Sadie with a shrug.
-I hope Steven and the gems will defeat it—added Connie looking at Steven sleep
-Sadie you said that this guy appeared you in the crooked forest—jenny said walking towards Sadie and then sitting in the ground—how did a middle east blue collar dude knew about it?—she wondered.
-maybe…maybe because I knew it—Sadie said coming to a realization.
-You mean like mindreading—Connie helped.
-Yeah…he knew that…and the zombie thing…he tried to use what I knew…-
-against you—finished buck looking at her, then she looked at the gems—what do you think they fear?—
-I only saw them scared when Steven was kidnapped—she then saw Steven move—something is happening!—looking at them they saw that Steven made a series of faces…something was bothering him…then Vidalia screamed.
-MOM!—sour cream then began to shack her—mom wake up, wake up—he then turned towards jenny—jenny turn on the oven—
-what?—she said confused by the request—for what?—
-just do it—said sour cream carrying her mother to the kitchen—buck help me—
Without a word he took the feet of Vidalia and carrying her they put her in the table and turned to Connie.
-Connie, how strong are this pills?—asked fast SC
-Well I…-she began.
-how much?—he was close to breakdown.
-they get you dizzy, maybe some strong pain—she said and realize what they were going to do—are you crazy?
-jenny! Warm something metallic—said Sc.
-WHAT?—
-OH I DO IT MYSELF—said Sc as he grabbed a fork and putting it in the flame he waited until it was hot—sorry mom.
Putting the hot fork in his mother forearm had the reaction of making Vidalia scream and suddenly stood up using her free arm to punch the closes person…who ended up being poor buck.
-OW, WHAT?, WHERE IS HIM?…-Vidalia grabbed her left arm where there was a small blister…then turned to see sour cream who sheepishly put the fork in the sink—you wake me up? With a hot fork?—
-you screamed and where all crazy we thought that...—
-GUYS…-shouted Sadie pointing to the gems—look.
Everybody in the table turned and saw what Sadie was pointing. Pearl was trashing in the floor. Quickly Connie moved Steven and Sadie put her efforts in moving amethyst so pearl could not strike her.
-what is wrong with her?—asked jenny looking how pearl fought something…then she saw how pearl suddenly went quiet and began to cry…-what is going on—she said walking towards pearl…then amethyst began to move. Unlike pearl amethyst movements not only were limited on the ground, they saw how she connected with the roof then with a wall to finally lay in the ground, walking slowly toward her, Sadie saw her face make faces…the she suddenly open her eyes and sat.
-amethyst are you fine?—asked Sadie keeping her distance
Without saying a word amethyst stood up and ran to the door
-GET AWAY FROM ME—she said holding her arm…was halfway to the door when she collapsed in the ground groaning.
-Amethyst, what is happening to you?—said Vidalia as she got closer to her friend…then stopped as she saw amethyst extend her right arm…from the tips of her purple fingers she could see the tips of what appeared to be blades…at first just the tips but little by little they grow until those were lengthy steel blades.
-oh that's is nasty—said buck covering her mouth seeing from under amethyst purple skin charred slimy skin.
-RUN PLEASE—cried in pain and anguish as she saw her arm lengthen, revealing red and green stripes—HE WILL KILL YOU!—she said fighting herself.
Connie looked at the bizarre situation in front of her and notices something when she turned back; buck was looking at the other two in the ground. Running towards Steven she grabbed his arm and without second thought…bitted hard.
-MY ARM!—screamed Steven as he sat up, grabbing his arm…then suddenly amethyst stopped screaming…hear arm looking like her arm again—Connie…did you bite me?—
Connie didn't even answer back; she just hugged him crying…Garnet then wake up looked at Connie and gave thumbs up. Then she occupied herself to try to wake pearl. Vidalia then hugged amethyst while amethyst still looked at her hand, now normal.
-someone explain me what happened?—said jenny distressed.
-he separated you?—asked Connie fascinated by the story.
-First Vidalia…then amethyst and finally pearl—Garnet said looking at pear who was silent looking at the window…she had not said a single word since she wake up…but her blank stare told her that it was nothing good—we and Steven walked thru the foundry.
-so why he picked Connie, Sadie and me together the first time?—asked Steven.
-he knew…that he could pick on you…but not the three of us at the same time—said amethyst still looking at her hand.
-so he take on you one by one—Sadie said rubbing her chin sitting in the counter—die he say something to you?—she said looking at garnet who silently said no, amethyst who mumbled and pearl who simple turned to see them and covered her mouth.
-nothing that I already did not knew—amethyst said as she walked to the door.
-Amethyst, we need to talk about what happened…-said garnet but amethyst stood still at the door.
-no, I got it, he made it clear…and he prove it—she said and turned—you know why he did not attempt to get you…don't be so humble about it.
-amethyst, this is not helping—garnet said with obvious irritation.
-but is true…I am a defective piece of garbage—amethyst blurted up—why do you think he tried to take over me…I am the weakest one and everyone knows it—
-you are not…-but garnet could not calm her that she walked around them.
-just say it garnet…he did even attempt to get you, you are safe, pearl was not on her aim so he just played with her…-she then turned towards pearl—I saw it pearl…he show it to me—
-what did he show you?—asked pearl with tears on her eyes but looking harsh at amethyst.
-you party of roses—she said dry.
-do you have any idea what he did?—asked pearl now out of her trance and furious—do you think it was funny?—asked pearl now in front of amethyst.
-at least you fought…he was playing with me—she said walking silently to the door and leaving the house.
-Damn…-said SC after the fight—so we got no new information from this?—
-I think amethyst is right—Pearl said walking serious towards them—he fears garnet or at least he is not foolish enough to try to fight her—
-but nothing of help?—asked Vidalia.
-maybe…this people have answers—garnet said as she pulled out the names…Walsh and Johnson—but…do you think that you could keep yourself from sleeping a little?—asked garnet.
-I think so, is not the first time that I had done it—Said SC.
-My record is 4 days—said Buck adjusting his glasses.
-why 4 days?—asked Sadie
-Concerts—he simple said.
-I have done something similar—said Jenny
-I think with coffee and pills I could push also similar time—Sadie said
-Pearl and I will go to find this people…Sadie, could you stay here with Connie and Steven?—Garnet said looking at her.
-sure…yeah I can be here—she said.
-Also…how did you do it?—asked garnet.
-did what?—Sadie said a little harsher than she intended.
-in your story you said that you hurt him…how did you did it?—she said looking at her.
-I just realized that that was my dream…I believed that I was going to hurt him and that worked—she said not understanding why it was hard to get it.
-I see…thank you—Garnet then walked the rest to the door, the last one being buck who stopped and looking at garnet asked
-you noticed too?—
-what do you mean?—she said looking at him.
-At first I thought it was amethyst but…-he then stopped and looking at her he added—I won't tell, but he must not know, he…-
-will blame himself—she sighs—like he always does.
-this make him the only safe one…he needs him—buck said as he turned and walked away
-oh Steven…why is always you?-garnet wondered as she stared into the sky.