Chapter 2: Encouragement

"Pearl! Where are you?!" Rose shouted as she stepped into Pearls favorite hangout- the fencing range.

"Over here!" Rose heard a familiar voice say amid a chorus of grunts. "Just give me one moment please!"

Rose headed over to the source of the voice, and saw Pearl sparring with her favorite partner- herself. "It's probably for the best though," Rose thought to herself, "She would probably hurt someone else. The only one who can beat Pearl is Pearl."

Rose watched as Pearl impaled her holo-self on her sword, sending Holo-Pearl shattering into shards of light. "Well then rose, now that I'm done, what did you want to say to me? And aren't you supposed to be on patrol at The Kindergarten?" Pearl Inquiried.

"Thats what I came to talk to you about. There's something…. Weird going on at The Kindergarten."

"Oh? Like what?"

"Well, it's kind of hard to talk about…. I'm not sure how you, or anyone else, is going to react. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it myself.

"Oh come on Rose, you know you can tell me anything!"

"Fine," Rose sighed. "I think something's wrong with The Kindergarten. The ground is losing it's colour, and I KNOW it's not supposed to do that. I really enjoy this planet, and I don't want to hurt it- or the people on it."

"Rose, I know you're concerned, but there is probably nothing to worry about. Besides the Earth, who else is getting hurt? I don't want the Earth to get harmed either, but aren't Gems more important?"

"Pearl! I know you don't think too highly of the Humans, but they are just as important as us. I thought you would've realized this by now."
Pearl started stuttering, "No no no! That's not what I meant! I just…. Forgot about the Humans! Of course I think they're important!"

"Fine Pearl, I'll take your word for it. What do you think I should do about this?"
"Do whatever you think is best Rose, and I'll support you one hundred percent!"\

"Awwww, Thanks pearl! I know I can always count on you. So here's what I'm thinking- I'm going to call a council with the generals, and I'll need you to back me up, can you do that?"

"Like I said Rose, I'll support you in whatever you decide to do. As the general of the Sword Battalion, I should have some sway."

"Thank you so much Pear!" Rose said, wrapping pearl in a tight hug. Pearl, looking shocked at first, quickly returns the hug, even tighter.

"Let's go organize a meeting"