Hello guys. I'm writing this on the spot so this is going to be a bit weird. Anyways enjoy :P

Author's Note

Present

Flashback

Chapter 2: Who's There?

Peridot and Lapis whimpered as they heard a louder sound. Peridot decided to CHEEP about this scary, paranormal experience. SAVE ME! THERE'S THIS HORRIFIC CREATURE TRYING TO ATTACK ME AND LAZULI. CHEEP'D! There we go," Peridot thought silently, shivering uncomfortably. Peridot strained while trying to use her powers to keep the door locked. She heard a loud knock. "Is there anyone in there?" asked a terribly exhausted voice. "GAH!" Peridot shrieked, bumping Lapis in the process.

"It's me," the voice said. "Steven, are you in there? I'm coming in..."

Lapis felt really uncomfortable. She couldn't leave the area because if they exited the first thing that would happen would be the boogie man, lunging at their gems, hungry in vain. Peridot was sweating and straining really hard to keep the door shut. The first thing she would do if the monster got in would search for Steven. "It wants to attack Steven!" Peridot screamed. She was straining really hard to keep the door shut. She groaned and sweated. She would not let that gem attack her or Lazuli.

Lapis summoned her wings. She flew up to the ceiling, trying to break a hole to escape. Only then it occurred to her Steven would be really upset to find a hole in the ceiling. So then she stopped, dropped to the floor, and removed her wings. "Water won't help in this situation," she said, feeling a little sick and nervous. "I know," Peridot said, trying not to freak out. The reason she was having trouble is because she felt frightened - she couldn't function her powers very well. She groaned and wiped the sweat dropping from her forehead.

Lapis knew Peridot needed a break. Her struggling was just like Lapis struggling during Malachite. "Oh my gosh," she said, noticing how hard Peridot was working. She looked a bit weak but more frustrated. "Please Lapis, help me," Peridot managed to squeak out. Lapis gently pushed her out of the way and held the knob shut. Peridot was gasping for breath (gems don't need air but she was focusing on keeping the door shut). Lapis felt too weak. She had become stronger after the Malachite fiasco, but she hated being reminded of it.

Then the monster opened the door. Guess who it is...

Ok, guys, that was chapter two. Stay tuned for chapter three tomorrow!