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After Garnet left, Pearl kept thinking, 'She hesitated to say she loves me...' She tried to think of the positive, 'Well...she really isn't much of a talker, and she does have a little trouble with her feelings...' And that's when the bad thoughts came in, 'Oh...what if she isn't really sure...or-' She continued like this for a while, thinking of good things and bad things, but none of it added up to one thought.

She sighed, after a while, her brain hurt and she was tired of going over the same subject just to lead to another...She walked outside, the salty fresh air blowing through her hair. She smiled, 'This feels nice.' She went to the front of the ship, and sat down at the edge to look into the crystal blue ocean. She looked ahead of her and saw a small patch of island, she smiled, 'We must be close!' She sighed happily, 'The Armada will never find us out here! Even if the prince wanted me back!' She felt someone wrap their arms around her, "Well, my dear princess, as you know, we're almost there." Pearl leaned back, resting her head on Garnet's shoulder. They stayed like this for a while until Garnet said she needed to steer the ship (there were many sharp rocks around the base of the island, but you had to the island to know where to go.)

After Garnet left to tend to the steering wheel, Pearl started thinking again, 'What about my father? He's far too old to carry on with his royal duties...' Pearl's father was human, she was adopted a long time ago by the king and queen. Although the king didn't want her in the beginning (their first child died at birth) he became attached to Pearl, especially after the queen had passed. Pearl wondered, 'Perhaps he'll just let the prince rule without me...' She sighed, she saw that the small island was closer to them than she thought. She smiled, 'I think this is for the best!' A loud rumble of thunder interrupted her thoughts, "Princess," She turned around to Garnet, "You need to get inside."

"Oh, alright, but what about you?"

"I need to keep the ship steady." Pearl left, she didn't want to argue with Garnet. Pearl sat at the edge of the bed as the thunder grew louder with each clash, and soon, her worrying became too much to bear. She stood and went for the door, only to see the crashing waves coming on board of the ship, then she saw Garnet rushing down the stairs, and opening the door, "Quickly, princess! We haven't much time!" She grabbed Pearl's hand and rushed to the main deck, the sea was raging now. More and more, the waves grew, Pearl stood behind Garnet, and firm arm around the darker girl's waist as Garnet fought the sea.

After what seemed like hours upon hours, the storm finally ceased. Pearl looked up, and saw that they had hit the sandy beach. Garnet shook her head, "This is going to be hell to fix." Pearl bit her lip as she continued to embrace Garnet, who didn't really care about the close contact. "Now, my dear, I do believe we need to greet my comrades." She took ahold of Pearl's hand and they left port. Once they settled on the sand, Garnet led her down a unnoticeable path through the dense jungle. Then they hit a clearing, and three huts were set up along with a campfire. "Is this your camp?" Pearl asked, finding it quite interesting, Garnet replied nodding a slight bit, "Yes. This is where Amethyst, Rose, and I camp. But, unfortunately, our captain-Rose- has become ill with some disease. As you know, Gems don't normally get sick, so Amethyst and I are very worried." Pearl bowed her head with respect, Garnet smiled and grabbed her chin gently, and lifted it, "Don't worry your pretty little face. She'll be fine in no time." She gave Pearl a small peck on the lips before heading to one of the huts, Pearl followed, unsure who they were visiting.

When they reached the bamboo door, Garnet knocked and said, "Amethyst, you are need immediately." They waited there a few moments until a short, purple-colored girl came out. She had long, purple tinted white hair, that went down to her ankles. She was also wearing a white linen shirt, a jerkin, a pair breeches, and a black pair of worn boots. She yawned, "What is it, G?"

"This is our guest, the princess of Danehine, Pearl." Amethyst gave Garnet a confused look, "Our 'guest'? I thought she-" Garnet gave her a death glare which made her shut her mouth, Garnet looked at Pearl and spoke to fill the silence, "You'll be staying in my quarters, princess." Pearl tilted her head slightly, "Garnet, what was she about to say?" Garnet smiled, "Nothing you should worry about, dear." She grabbed Pearl's hand again, "Now, how about we get you comfortable, hmm?" This made Pearl's cheeks burn, it was just the Garnet had said it, so seductively. "Let us go then." Pearl agreed and followed Garnet, until Amethyst stopped them, "Garnet, after you get Pearl settled, I need to talk to ya." Garnet nodded once and continued on her way to her hut. 'I'm going to regret this, aren't I?' Garnet asked herself this a few times and she led Pearl into the small house. Pearl looked at the hammock in the corner, "Hmm, this certainly won't do now will it?" Pearl turned to Garnet when she asked this question, "What ever do you mean?"

"Guess we'll have to sleep on my ship. It definitely has a nicer bed, and perhaps a bit more privacy." Garnet smirked at Pearl's blushing face, "C'mon then." And they headed for the ship. Once they arrived, Garnet led her to the bed almost immediately, inside Captain's Quarters, Garnet shut the door behind. When she turned around, she smiled evilly, 'Now, it's time to have a little fun.'

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