Aquamarine was supposed to be an onyx.. oh well!
Onwards! (I ended up changing the entire chapter)
A grey gem twirled, before leaping into the air along with the Lapis Lazuli she was performing with in this Pas de deux . They fell down together, before twirling away, creating swirls of water and steam as they gracefully moved along. Aquamarine, the grey gem in this dance, had her eyes closed, not needing their feature in this graceful dance.
She bowed down, leaning one of her legs up straight in a grand Arabesque just before leaping up once more, her arms curled around her chest area.
The Lapis Lazuli caught her as she fell, twirling her around, before dipping under the smaller gems arm.
Aquamarine could feel the gems moisture as she brushed pass her.
They kept a distance (to be careful that they do not fuse, it was a dirty tactic for battle after all.)
They twirled each other once more, spinning, before turning around simultaneously.
They bowed to the large figure sitting in front of them, arms crossed in the diamond shape.
The large figure nodded, a small smile on her face.
"Thank you. You are now dismissed, come back tomorrow at 1400 hours."
They nodded, before being shoved out by the guards (Jaspers, ugh)
"Wait, Jasper 451, bring the Aquamarine back."
Aquamarine stiffened.
What? What did I do?
She winced, realizing something.
Ah, shit. Did they find out I broke the computer screen in 4b?
Damn.. So close too.
She quivered before Blue Diamond, but tried to look dignified
"You have served us well as the lead dancer for ages, Aquamarine 211."
Aquamarine raised an eyebrow, before crossing her arms once more. "Thank you, My Diamond. But if I might ask," She waited for her leaders nod of approval before continuing. "Why have you brought me back here? Would you like me to dance again? That's-"
She stopped when she saw her leader waving her off, "No, no. I was informing you that Azurite.. Is no longer with us due to her mistake. We need a new dancer. So, I was wondering if you could pick a new one from the kindergarten."
Aquamarines stomach dropped at the mention of her - now dead h friend. She refused to show emotion, however, as it wasn't a suggestion, it was an order. But Aquamarine nodded all the same, "Of course, My Diamond. Should I depart now?"
The large gem nodded. "Yes, thank you."
Aquamarine left before the guards got to her, holding her head high as she exited the gates, like she was the leader, and they were the lower class.
As soon as she was out of eye and earshot, she let out the breath she had been holding. (Though gems didn't need to breathe..)
"Thank the stars! I hope i'll never do that again."
She wasn't good at facing things, she was better at running from them or fighting them. Not calmly stand in front of something and take the brunt of it.
She sighed, before racing away towards the crossroads, trying to get everything done. (Thankfully patrols weren't passing by there at that moment. It would've seemed suspicious that an Aquamarine was going to the kindergarten.)
"Hey! Aquamarine!"
She turned quickly, "What the-"
Her legs became twisted in her dress, making her immobile.
Great, this is just great. She could only think before she hit the ground.
"Oh- Sorry! I just-"
A grunt escaped Aquamarines grey lips as she sat up. She quickly untangled her dressed off her stuck legs, before stumbling up to her feet.
"Nah, its fine, Tanzanite." She could recognize the gems bubbly voice from anywhere, along with her light grey skin(and blue hair!). (they were the only two dancers in Blue Diamonds court that had grey skin, after all)
Tanzanite smiled softly, before tucking a strand of her blue hair behind her ear. "Uh.. So I was wondering.. Did you see Azurite anywhere? Shes been gone since sundown 3 days ago... It seems strange, even for her too dissapear for that long)
Aquamarine winced, That was the day of the performance.. The day she got shatterer
Tanzanite looked on worriedly, catching Aquamarines look. "Huh? Did something happen?"
Aquamarine sighed for the upteemth time that day, "I guess you could say that.."
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its the day we've been training for.. Aquamarine sighed as she looked around the room, seeing many other dancer gems like herself (mainly Tanzanites, Aquamarines, Lapis Lazuli, and Azurites)
The one Tanzanite she knew wasn't there, however, she was usually training with her manager, who was a retired amethyst..
Oh well, its better for her that way..
Aquamarine shrugged, deciding to think of something else. She looked down at her appearance, chosen by the Ambers of the palace; black sleeves stopped in the middle of the upper arm, a small cut in the side revealing her blue gemstone. Her leotard was a light blue color, a dark purple transparent skirt to go with it.
She, frankly, hated skirts. They just get in the way all the time! Its annoying!
She looked up at the gems around her (the non dancers) A crowd of important looking gems had come to watch, but that was nothing compared to the 4 towering figures over them all.
Her jaw dropped, she had never actually seen any of her diamonds besides her one. (Blue diamond.)
"Yo! Aqua!"
She turned, smiling at the rambunctious edge in her friends voice.
"Hey, Azurite."
The light blue gem gracefully cut through the crowd of other dancers (there was 10) ignoring the glares they gave her
"Aren't you excited? This is going to be great!"
Ya, forgot to mention how Azurite is an actual dance FANATIC
Aquamarine backed away at her obsessed smile, not understanding it. AT ALL.
Sure, she was good at dancing, that doesn't exactly mean she likes it, though.
"I guess, but I don't want to mess it up.. We could get shattered cause of it.."
Azurite punched her shoulder (the non gem holding one.) "It'll be fun, don't worry. "
Aquamarine smiled, "Thanks, Azurite."
Aquamarine stood in the front of the crowd of dancers, quickly going through the movements in her mind.
Okay.. So we dance a pas de deux, then twirl.. Then the all partner dance.. Which.. She quickly looked at a Lapis Lazuli (the one from before) I'm partnered with her.. And.. The flip movement..
"They will begin, now."
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The first few parts of the dance went by well, everything going as planned.
Aquamarine twirled the Lapis Lazuli, dipping her before letting her go.
This was the part Aquamarine dreaded, she was going to have to do backflips and all other types of gymnastics. (Along with Azurite and another Tanzanite.)
Flips weren't exactly her strong suit, but at least she was good at them. Looking opon Azurites fearful face, you could tell otherwise.(for the other gem)
She ran jumping up, flipping through the air, landing where the Tanzanite could flip off her back, which she did, twirling in the air.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Azurite bite her lip, sweat beginning to drip off the side of her head.
She stood still, frozen.
Aquamarines heart raced, fearful for her friend
No.. Azurite! Go!
"What are you waiting for? Go!"
Blue diamond was starting to look angry, her face twisted into a scowl.
Azurite! Please!
Do it for Tanzanite!
Aquamarine prayed the gem would listen to her..
Azurite shook, before taking a few clumsy steps forward, tripping.
She fell to the floor.
In that instant, Aquamarine knew the other blue gem was screwed.
She heard a few loud, rumbling chuckles.
Aquamarine knew they weren't from a normal gem, and when she looked up at the 4 towering figures in the thrones. Her suspicions were correct
White diamond smirked, eyeing Azurite, amusement in her pale blue eyes
Yellow diamond was looking at blue diamond, dissaproval all over her features. (Especially those unnerving black and yellow eyes of hers.)
Pink Diamond didn't look like she cared, she was playing around with her pink cape.
Blue diamond.. Well, she was pissed.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Azurite flinched at her diamond loud voice.
She stood up quickly, shivering
"M-my Diamond.. I'm sorry! I didn't mean-"
"You have failed! You will be punished for this!"
Before Aquamarine knew what was happening, she was running over to her friend
"Wait! My Diamond! Can't there be another way? I mean no disrespect but she had never done this before an-"
"Silence!"
Aquamarine stopped
"I am giving you one chance to stay silent, or else."
Aquamarine stopped, looking down at her friend
Azurite smiled sadly, shaking her head
"Just let it go.." She mouthed
Aquamarine nodded hesitantly, stepping away from the other gem.
"Guards!"
Two jaspers grabbed Azurite, dragging her off the stage.
Blue diamond straightened herself, (including her blue cloak) before opening her mouth to speak once more.
"I'm sorry for the interruption, now, let's begin once more.."
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Aquamarine sighed, stepping away from Tanzanite
She didn't have the heart to tell her.
She forced a smile, trying to light up her formerly grim features.
"No, actually, I just remembered something!" She kept her grin up as she spun around, pointing to the way she had come before this.
"I think saw her at the temple awhile ago.. Maybe she's still there?"
Tanzanite grinned, a light thing against her dark grey face.
"Thanks, Aqua! See you around!"
Aquamarine kept her forced smile, forcing herself to brighten even more (a near impossible feat, even for her of all gems)
"Ya, bye!"
As the other gem ran off in the direction she pointed to, she could only think one thing:
I'm sorry, Tanzanite.. I'm so sorry..
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A small light blue gem stormed through the halls, gripping her blue hair(nearly white.. Not the time to discuss details) in frustration
"Stupid Topaz, stupid gem, stupid.. Me.."
She growled, stomping her feet down on the hard floor, making many of the other gems look up
"Hey? You okay?"
"Just leave me alone, Jade!"
The green gem shrunk back, but looked at her through narrowed eyes
"Fine, don't expect you to come crying back to be me, though."
"Don't expect to!"
She turned heel, storming out of that room as well.
She wandered throughout the hallways, bumping into others along the way.
She slammed her shoulder on the doorframe, causing her to reel back as pain went up through her arm.
She ignored it, not giving a damn anymore
You know what? Fuck it, I'm getting out of here.
Soon enough, she stood on the beach, curled up on the sand.
She glanced at her shoulder, seeing her gem.
It was a bit chipped. But she didn't care.
There was a reason she wasn't able to summon her weapon.
Her gem was disfigured, causing it not being able to summon a weapon. Or do anything really.
The only thing it gave her was immortality.
Which was great, she got to live forever in this pain
Notice the lovely sarcasm?
She sighed, her blue eyes closing, before opening them once more.
"I forgot about telling them!" She smirked, pulling a small microchip out of her pocket.
She removed her hand from her gem, before projecting a screen (yes, her gem was functioning. All it couldn't do was summon a weapon) She smirked, typing in an accession code.
Who could've thought a gem like her was good at hacking.
She closed her eyes for a moment, pausing before she placed the chip into the screen.
A flash of orange, yellow and red flashed through her memories.
Topaz..
A happy feeling coursed through her for a moment, it was quickly replaced with hatred, however
She opened her eyes, narrowing them.
"I hate her. Shes done this to me. She'll and the entire rebellion will pay."
And with a single 'click'
The chip was going through the system.
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So that's it for this chapter! I actually don't know where its going now.. But I'll figure something out.
From now on, I'm going to update weekly (1 to 2 week basis) so uh ya!
Reviews are appreciated!