Updated as of 4-11-18


Amethyst walked along the boardwalk, alone, through the crowds. The white dress she was wearing flowed around her as she walked. She glanced around as she walked until she noticed a familiar head of brown hair. Michael turned around and they locked eyes. Amethyst stopped walking and let him make his way over to her.

"Amethyst," he said as he reached her. "You... you did it, didn't you? You've fed; you're turned." He shook his head slowly, disappointed.

"Of course I did," Amethyst confirmed. "I'll be 18 forever with my family."

"You have to help me," Michael pleaded.

"I can't."

"Then I'll be stuck like this."

"Then join us... or go away," Amethyst said. Michael frowned. "I will protect my family."

"And what am I supposed to do about mine?" Michael asked. "I can't bring them into this."

"I never said you'd leave with them."

"What?"

"You'll think of an excuse then run away. You won't come back here and you won't bother us." Michael looked away and clenched his fists.

"I can't-"

"Why not? It's easy. You have a choice. You join us and become full," Michael looked at her with a glare. "you disappear, or we make you disappear."

"I'm as strong as you."

"You're only half; I never said I would do it," Amethyst clarified shaking her head. "One half stands no chance against four full." Michael sighed and looked away.

"Fine..." he relented. "I'll disappear... just... don't hurt my family."

"We were never threatening them."

"I know... just leave them alone and if my brother talks to you... don't tell him about any of this."

"He didn't figure it out by now? He's the one hanging out with those Frogs."

"He may have... I don't know. Just don't hurt Sam."

"I won't," Amethyst promised as she shook her head. "Unless he and those Frogs bother us." Michael looked at her for a moment.

"I guess this is goodbye," he said. Amethyst nodded.

"You can't come back to Santa Clara. Ever."

"I know..."

"Goodbye, Michael."

"Bye Amethyst," he said before he walked away with his head down.


Amethyst returned to the cave and walked to David who was sitting in his chair. Dwayne was on the bed teaching Jessie while Marko and Paul were fooling around by the fountain. Amethyst sat in David's lap. He put his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek.

"You look happy," he noticed.

"Michael's agreed to leave Santa Carla."

"For good?" Amethyst nodded. David smirked. "Glad to hear it."

"As a personal favor to me," Amethyst started. "Don't hurt Sam." David nodded.

"Fine. But-"

"Those Frog boys are all yours."

"I'll save them for a rainy day," David decided as he stroked Amethyst's hair with a smile.

"You look happy," Amethyst noted.

"Why shouldn't I be?" he asked. "The pest is gone and I've got my queen." Amethyst smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Does that make you my King?" David smirked. Jessie ran up to the two and tugged on Amethyst's arm. She picked him up and put him in her lap. David grunted slightly and gave Amethyst a 'really?' look. "And you're my little prince," she said stroking Jessie's hair. He hugged her tightly. David looked annoyed. Amethyst kissed David quickly before getting up with Jessie in her arms. The little boy smiled up at her as she walked over to Dwayne and sat down. Jessie stood on the bed and pushed Amethyst to Dwayne and hugged them both. Dwayne chuckled and hugged Amethyst with one arm. David watched jealously but didn't move from his chair.

"Hey Amethyst," Paul asked coming over. "Can tonight finally be my turn?" he asked as he gave her a hopeful smile. Amethyst looked at Jessie.

"What do you think?" Jessie looked at Paul then back to Amethyst then to Paul again before he nodded.

"Yes!" Paul exclaimed as he jumped up. Amethyst giggled. "Finally," he said before he hugged her with a laugh. Dwayne rolled his eyes and Marko laughed. Jessie yawned.

"Tired?" Amethyst asked him. He nodded. "Come on, time for bed," Amethyst said as she stood up. Jessie hugged Dwayne before crawling under the covers. Amethyst changed behind the curtain as the other boys went to their sleeping cave. Paul slipped into the bed and Amethyst got in. Jessie moved so he was between Paul and Amethyst. Paul frowned at the kid who turned his head to stick his tongue out at him. Paul pouted as Jessie hugged Amethyst. Amethyst smiled and stroked his hair. "Goodnight Jessie, good night Paul."

"Night Amethyst," Paul sighed. "Night kid."


Amethyst woke with a start when Paul suddenly sat up. It was still day-time but she sat up and looked at him. Jessie was still asleep but stirred slightly.

"Paul ...?" she whispered, groggily.

"Someone's killed Max," he said. Amethyst's eyes widened.

"W-What?" Her voice came out as a gasp she felt tears well up in her eyes.

"I'm sure the others felt it too."

"Who would-..." She looked at him. "You don't think..."

"Michael. He'll be long gone by the time we can go after him."

"He wouldn't leave his family now that he's human again," Amethyst mused as she shook her head.

"If it meant protecting us, would you leave?" Paul asked as he looked at her.

"If it meant you would be 'alive'..." She held up finger quotes. "Then yes," she answered with a slight nod. Tears rolled down her face and she sniffled slightly.

"Don't cry," he said before kissing her cheek.

"Who's the head now?"

"Of our pack? David," Paul said. "Come on... let's get back to sleep." Amethyst nodded and the two laid back down. Amethyst closed her eyes and a few tears hit the pillow.