~ So I apologize for the late update. I actually moved which as you know is a bloody fricken mess in itself. It also took me two weeks to get my internet service to transfer and I also had to cater to my man-child of a husband. He doesn't do well with new things and transition. He kind of panics and wants everything to done NOW. Well I also developed migraines and its set us back a week. I'm better now after seeing a doctor but man I don't wish those on anyone! Anyways a few things first I spelled STEVEN as STEPHEN last chapter. Sorry about that its a habit I don't know anyone that spells Steven with a 'V' its always been a 'PH' for me. Also Steven is not in this story just yet. The reason being is because Jasper tried to kidnap him and hurt him last time and our favorite Gems are just a bit leery. I wrote the last chapter BEFORE they incorporated Peridot's adorkable self in it as a Benedict Arnold (If you don't know who that is READ a history book first before this chapter or I will be DISAPPOINTED IN YOU CHITLINS) So I updated my story idea to have her present. That and HOLY CUPCAKES Lapis is in the next episode from the promo so you know what that means...OUR FAV BUFF CHEETOH SPACE PUFF IS FREE to be her bitchy rotten self that I adore. I hope they don't have her all ga-ga over being a rebel but I do hope her captivity with Lapis taught her a bit of humility and she goes back to being loyal to Homeworld but sees when Yellow Diamond doesn't give a shit about her, just like Peridot did, that she changes her mind and she kind of becomes the Vegeta of the Crystal Gems. She's not to me submissive but definitely is smart enough to be like 'Well fuck, I need these bastards to get what I want' Anyhoo enough word splooge. Hope you enjoy. Please try to review I enjoy them, momentously. Although again I don't need them for my ego its just because I love to hear back. I want to know what you like, don't like, and the criticism makes me a better writer, I just ask to actually give criticism constructively. Not some bullshit 'I HATE YOU AND YOU SUCK AND YOUR OC IS A WHINEY BITCH OMG PUHLEASE' I will virtually smack you. I will. I know how I've been on this website longer than most of you have been alive.~
~ P.S. I do, as some you have noticed in my stories, have a bit of a tickle fetish :p I'm not a weird perv, usually.~
** Ciao, Maiko :3 **
Chapter Seven
A few days passed since the incident where Jennifer had found out that their emotional bond was not just one sided, that Jasper could feel her emotions as well. Not only that but that their bond could hurt one another as much as help one another.
Since the incident, Jasper spoke more to Jennifer and even found herself a bit timid in her presence. Jasper had never known a being like her and she hardly knew any humans so she didn't have much to go by. Still she knew Jennifer was unique. The way Jasper had been created and cultured during her growth was that if you had an advantage over something you used it for your own survival and well being.
Jennifer could hurt her without even physically touching her but she chose not too. In fact, her affection and patience were starting to rub off on Jasper. It was a queer feeling at first but now she was coming to accept it little by little. Although she still had setbacks a long way to go. Her Homeworld programming was so ingrained into her very existence she didn't think she would ever assimilate entirely to this new life. Although she had hope to coexist in a much peaceful manner especially to keep her bonded healthy and safe.
Jasper was starting to feel less trapped and controlled and much more free and peaceful, something she had never experienced. As frightening as it was she could not deny this new life was not without its advantages. Only time would tell if this new understanding she was gaining would be permanent.
One thing Jennifer noticed about Jasper was lately she liked to sleep long hours as if she was exhausted especially the last few days. She would sleep usually twelve hours at the least. Jennifer didn't know whether or not to be concerned because the was Jasper wasn't human as she had come to discover. She didn't even know where to begin at tracking her health or her sleep habits. She did know one thing though their fight had taken a lot out of her. So Jennifer for the time being left her alone and just kept and eye on her while she slept. When Jasper was awake she was perfectly normal so Jennifer didn't see any reason to worry just yet.
On the fourth day since their fight, Jennifer found herself sitting on the bed next to Jasper. Jasper sleeping like she often did on her stomach, arms crossed, and her chin resting atop her forearms. Today Jasper had nearly slept sixteen hours today both of them having gone to bed at around nine the night before it was now one in the afternoon. Jennifer sighed reaching forwards and placing the back of her hand on her forehead. Jasper was warm, as she always was, but her temperature was normal. The thing she noticed was that Jasper was in fact not breathing. Panic hit Jennifer like a sledgehammer. She quickly came to her knees on the bed and put her ear to Jasper's back trying to listen for a shallow breath or, at least, a heart beat.
Jasper awoke at the touch and looked over her shoulder curiously at Jennifer. She quirked an eyebrow and winced at the woman suddenly dug her fingernails in her back.
"What are you doing?" Jasper said in a raspy voice
With that Jennifer let out a startled shriek jerking her head up and in the process keeling backward and losing her balance. Jasper watched in surprise at the woman toppled off the bed and fell onto the floor. Jasper sat up and looked over the edge to see Jennifer sprawled out on the floor awkwardly. Jasper blinked a few times before chuckling than actually laughing out loud at the ridiculous human that was her bonded.
Jennifer regained her senses from being scared half to death before bolting up. "J-jasper! Are you okay? Why are you laughing?! I was scared half to death! You weren't breathing! I didn't hear a heartbeat either! Do you even have a heart? Why weren't you breathing!" Jennifer said in a panic her questions back to back.
Jasper sat Indian-style smirking at her. Jennifer chest heaving waiting for a reply felt aggravation hit her as the alien creature just looked at her amused. She frowned crossing her arms glaring at her. "You know what, nevermind," she snapped irritated Jasper didn't have a little empathy for her ignorance. Jennifer turned to leave her when Jasper's arm shout out grabbing her arm at the elbow. Jennifer squeaked being jerked back into her embrace.
"Why are you leaving so soon?" Jasper purred in her ear.
Jennifer scowled blushing squirming in her hold. "Let go, Jasper," she snapped
"No." Jasper challenged
Jennifer wiggled more and Jasper only laughed before pinning her on the bed. Jennifer tried to push her off but quickly found out it was useless Jasper wouldn't budge.
"You're so ridiculous it amuses me," Jasper said looking at the enticing pout on her bonded's lips and the pathetic attempt at a glare she was giving her. Jennifer gasped as Jasper grabbed her shirt jerking it up to her collar bone. Jasper grinned seeing, as usual, she had no underclothing on. Jennifer squealed as a hot mouth started in on her already sensitive skin. She bit her lip trying to not give Jasper the satisfaction of seeing her reactions as she and suckled the sensitive areas of her breasts. It wasn't until her lips and tongue descended to her navel that she couldn't hold in the yelp.
Jasper grinned at the reaction and repeated the action circling the little dip in her bonded's abdomen a second and then third time. The third time Jennifer responded differently with a giggle. Jasper curious looked up and saw her shaking and a smile on her lips. She felt over their bond arousal, obviously, but also a giddiness almost a bubbly feeling. She repeated the action again and this time, her laughter was more of a bark and she jerked and sat up and grasped her shoulders trying once again to push her off.
"J-jasper! That tickles. Stop!" Jennifer pleaded
"Tickles?" Jasper asked curiously intrigued at this new reaction. Looking at her speculatively Jennifer saw her the question in her amber eyes.
"If you stop I'll explain." Jennifer bargained
"Fine." Jasper agreed sitting back on her haunches but her thighs still half pinned her down. Jennifer sighed with relief sitting up on her elbows. "Well, explain."
"Okay, okay. Give me a second to catch my breath you nearly tickled me half to death. Tickling, is, well an action that causes someone to laugh because their sensitive." Jennifer said trying to figure out how to explain to where she would understand
"I thought a sensitive sensation was a good thing. You usually seem to enjoy." Jasper said
"Usually, yes, but a person can be so sensitive sometimes it unbearable," Jennifer said
"So it causes pain? But you were laughing not screaming." Jasper said a bit annoyed. Humans were so complicated.
"Well, there is sensations that are painful this isn't necessarily painful just, well, makes you jerk and laugh and it, well, tickles. A lot of people do it to be playful, I think somewhere I read it's a natural defensive reaction."
"So it doesn't hurt, but it's still unbearable, and you laugh? Does it cause arousal at all?" Jasper asked
Jennifer blushed "S-sometimes. For some people it does."
"Does it for you?" Jasper asked with a straightforward tone
"Um..." Jennifer said
"Well?" Jasper prodded still
"Yes, sometimes," She admitted
Jasper smirked "Well then you should enjoy it then. I might say I enjoy the pleading its natural to submit to someone more powerful than you."
Jennifer's eyes widened in terror as the tiger-striped amazon resumed her ministrations. Soon Jasper figured out that not only her tongue was a good torture tool but her teeth and fingers as well. It wasn't long before her touches and tickles drifted lower and Jennifer was begging in a whole other way as she found her core. Between her tongue and fingers, Jennifer was at her mercy and she could admit it wasn't all that bad.
Not soon after Jennifer sat on her bed in only her panties and her tanktop with Jasper's head in her lap. Jasper's eyes were half lidded as the tiny and delicate fingers drifted through her thick mane of hair. Jennifer smiled content as the warrior relaxed so openly around her now.
"Jasper..."
"Hnngghh?" she grunted
"Are you alright? Really? You've been sleeping so much lately. I mean I don't even know where to begin with you. I don't even know what species you are, where you came from, or how to help you if you get hurt or sick."
Jasper opened her eyes blinking a few times looking at Jennifer's once smiling face now worried and concerned. "I'm fine. I sleep because I want too. You humans worry too much but I guess it comes naturally to you since your race is so weak."
Jennifer rolled her eyes "Can you tell me more about yourself, please. You don't have to say anything really personal I just want to know a little more about you. All I know is you are some kind of creature created from a gem, you and I have like an emotional psychic connection, and you're not from this world."
Jasper sighed "Very well pet. I am what you humans would refer to as an alien and you're right in a sense, a gem, and I am not of this world but another far from here. We do have a connection."
"Do you have parents? Or a family of any kind?" Jennifer asked curiously
"I have creators, not parents. I have two thousand siblings some different colors and some who take different forms." She said nonchalantly.
"Um...wow. So do you get hurt?" Jennifer asked
"Not like you. Just like you first found me I can be damaged, cracked, or shattered." Jasper informed her
"So if you're damaged or cracked you can be repaired, but what about shattered?" Jennifer asked not liking that word in the least
"I die," Jasper said quietly making Jennifer's stomach tighten. "Don't look so pitiful pet, it's not easy to crack a quartz soldier much less shatter us. We're warriors and protectors we are created under pressure and are the strongest of Homeworld creations. A quartz soldier hasn't been shattered in millennia."
"You're a warrior? That makes sense...you're so strong and powerful." Jennifer said her concern lightening a bit.
Jasper felt her pride swell as her bonded admitted her strength. Jennifer smiled at her and Jasper felt herself get that same peaceful feeling again.
"Even if you're strong though I'll still worry about you," Jennifer admitted shyly
"Of course. It's in your human nature." Jasper snorted
"It's not just because I'm a human Jasper. Its because that's who I am. I care about you, a lot. If you get hurt or upset it upsets me." Jennifer said in a serious tone
"Its only because of our bond and you feel what I feel. It influences you." Jasper said quickly feeling uncomfortable
"No, it's not! Its because I care. Me. It's not because of this "bond" we have. That's the truth whether you like it or not. If you're hurt I hurt. If you're upset I'm upset. That's what its like to love someone. I'm sure the bond influenced it a little I'll admit but it's not the entire reason. I've never felt this way about anyone how I feel about you." Jennifer said in a serious tone
Her sincerity flooded Jasper and she was honestly paralyzed by this new feeling. She took it in slowly for a few seconds savoring it. Jennifer watched her just staring at her perplexed and suddenly felt guilty for admitting all of that in such a rush and with almost a desperation.
"S-sorry. That just came out. Its all true but I know you don't understand it." Jennifer admitted
"I'm learning." Jasper whispered and Jennifer watched in shock as she tenderly reached up and brushed her cheek with her fingertips. Jasper wasn't gently naturally. Jennifer felt her cheeks flush at the soft touch hypnotized. Jasper sat up and still touching her cheek she guided Jennifer's lips to her in the gentlest kiss she had ever had.
Jasper pulled back a bit surprised herself by her actions but looked at Jennifer with intense amber eyes. "W-will you teach me? M-more about these human feelings."
Jennifer smiled "Absolutely. But only if you tell me more about your world and you."
Jasper sighed frowning slightly "Its only fair." Jennifer's smile widened.
The days following were some of the best Jennifer had in a long time if ever. Jasper was still moody and rough around the edges but her transition from the beginning was was astounding. She spoke to her more, made and attempt to be more gentle, and treated Jennifer more like a living creature and less like an object. She found out that Jasper hated water with a passion and though she would sit on the beach for hours she never went into the water.
Jasper didn't eat either and that was something Jennifer was still trying to figure out. She never bathed either and still stayed the same something else she was curious about. The newest discovery was her ability to shapeshift her appearance to whatever she wanted mostly pertaining to her clothing.
Their lovemaking was slower and more sensual and with this new pleasure, Jasper found herself growing stronger. As Jennifer's mental and emotional health became better Jasper felt like her old self in the aspect of strength. She could be away from Jennifer for longer periods of time. It didn't take her long to figure out the better mood and health Jennifer was in the stronger she was. It was starting to become easier to balance it out.
As for Jasper's purpose and existence her, Homeworld programming took a backseat and was easier to ignore as her main concern was now Jennifer. Especially when a certain Crystal Gem showed up one day.
Jennifer had just returned from a visit with Martin. Jasper was sleeping a series of long hours again. Jennifer had come to realize that Jasper had spent most of her life taking orders and fighting. It was no wonder she was so tired and the rest did her well. Jasper surprisingly laughed more and her smirks were more amusement and less scary leers now. Even if her new found amusement was at Jennifer's expense because it was a well-known fact she was not graceful in the least despite her years of ballet training.
Jennifer sometimes worried about the relationship between her and Jasper. Jasper had showed up so unexpectedly in her life that sometimes she was scared she would wake up and find her gone. Jasper had brought life back to her gray world and for the first time in a long time, Jennifer was happy. She had a reason to live. As much as she didn't know about Jasper and their bond it felt right. Her life felt right at the moment and she tried to be more concerned about the present and less about the future. She set her bike in the little shed that housed it and shut the door locking it as usual. As she turned she was startled to see a young girl behind her. She was probably twelve or thirteen with long brown-black hair, dark skin, and wearing shorts and a tanktop.
Jennifer was so startled she and the young girl just stared at one another for a bit. "Um...hello," Jennifer said unsure
"Hi. I'm Connie. Who are you?" The young girl asked
"Jennifer. How did you get here Connie?" Jennifer asked curiously
"I walked...I came with a few friends." She said smiling
"Oh. Okay, you should get back to them then." Jennifer suggested hopefully.
"Could you come with me? I kind of walked away from them and I'm afraid to be by myself until I find them." Connie said sheepishly
Jennifer sighed a bit aggravated, she didn't really care for children but knew the girl was right. "Sure. Come on."
Connie smiled and nodded as Jennifer walked with her. They walked about a hundred yards before they saw some figures sitting together, three to be exact. Jennifer's eyes widened as their features came into focus as they approached. They all appeared to be female, which was acceptable, what wasn't acceptable was their skin colors and the fact they had distinct features that weren't human. Especially two of them, one had green skin and the other had purple skin. As she got closer she saw the green and purple skinned ones were short. The third one was curvy and tall, probably as tall or close to Jasper's height. The final feature she noticed was the fact they all had the distinct stone like protrusions on different areas of their bodies.
Panic swelled in her chest and she fought to maintain control of her emotions. Something told her these creatures were the same as Jasper and that she couldn't trust them. In fact, she got the distinct feeling they were looking for Jasper.
"Yo! Dude, you can't go wondering off like that Con-girl." The purple one said exasperatedly.
"Sorry! I just thought I'd lag back a bit. I didn't mean to get so far behind." Connie said sheepishly
"Why we brought this prepubescent human along defies logic. She has neither the proper skill nor knowledge to be of assistance." The green one replied and it occurred to Jennifer she had hair shaped like a triangle.
"Gee, nice to see you again too Peridot," Connie said frowning at the green one.
"Don't mind Peridot Connie she's a bit grumpy." the largest one chuckled with what sounded like a British accent and the green one glared at her. This one had glasses on and a peculiar outfit almost like something you'd see from an eighties SciFi movie.
"So who are you?" the purple one asked finally noticing her. The other two's gaze shifted to her all of a sudden.
"Oh! I'm sorry. This is Jennifer. She helped me get back." Connie said smiling introducing Jennifer who just stood stock still uncertain about the three in front of her.
"Um...hello," Jennifer said softly
"Thank you for helping Connie find us." the larger one said and Jennifer noticed she resembled an African-American woman.
"N-no problem," Jennifer said forcing a smile
"Um...what are you staring at?" The purple one asked with a surly tone to her voice suddenly approaching her.
"N-nothing..." Jennifer said in a voice containing a higher than normal pitch and stepping back.
"Amethyst..." the larger one warned
"What! It's rude to stare, Pearl says it all the time."
"That's when you do it Amethyst," Connie said pointedly
"Whatever..." Amethyst said with a shrug giving Jennifer a dismissive look.
"It was all nice to meet you...I have to get back, though." Jennifer said and turned quickly starting to walk back to her beach house.
Peridot stared after her and gave her retreating form a calculating stare. "Hmmm...elevated vitals, nervous display, and her energy...it's familiar."
"What's that 'P'?" Amethyst asked curiously hearing Peridot's muttering
"There is something peculiar about that human," Peridot said
"She was rather strange..." Garnet agreed
"Its because you guys scared her half to death! Especially you Amethyst." Connie snapped at the gems none too pleased with their reactions to the woman who had helped her.
"That's because she was eyeballing me." Amethyst snapped
"Her behavior and response were indicative of distrust and fear. Which definitely could be a normal human response but her energy was the most interesting thing." Peridot commented in her usual analytical approach.
"What did you sense Peridot?" Garnet asked
"Give me a moment...It's very familiar to me." Peridot said crossing her arms and searching her memory. They all stared at her expectantly waiting. Suddenly Peridot's eyes popped open. "I got it! Her life energy...it felt like a gem's! Similar to Steven but different."
"What?" Connie asked in shock
"How is that possible?" Garnet asked, "Is she a hybrid as well?"
"No...it felt more like a...bond. Like you Garnet." Peridot said rubbing her chin.
"Whhhattt...that's weird," Amethyst said
"Quick, we need to go after her," Garnet said
"Wait! Guys don't she's just a human..." Connie pleaded but it was too late.
"Got it 'G'!" Amethyst cried and quickly started off after her with Garnet close on her heels.
"Hey you CLODS! Wait for me!" Peridot cried aggravated obviously not as quick as the two warriors.
Jennifer knew she had acted weird and it was so obvious. She didn't want to run but she definitely started walking faster. She didn't get very far before she sensed something behind her. She turned in time to see the one they had called Amethyst hot on her tail.
"Hey! Come back here!" Amethyst cried
Jennifer didn't try to hold back anymore she felt her instincts drive her to start to run. She flew forwards with a strength and speed she didn't know she had. Again though she didn't make it very far before Amethyst bounded straight into the air and landed right in front of her grinning.
"Gotcha!" Amethyst said and Jennifer skidded to a halt and backed up before bumping into Garnet. She gasped spinning around and came face to face with the large creature.
"Easy...we just want to talk," Garnet said holding out her hands in defense but also to block her way.
"G-get away from me!" Jennifer snapped trying to dash the opposite direction. Garnet easily caught her grabbing her in a tight hold, lifting her off the ground, and penning her arms tightly by her sides.
"Calm down...I'll put you down if you stop trying to run away."
"NO! I said put...me...DOWN!" With that, Jennifer's arm flew back and elbowed Garnet hard in the abdomen. Surprised by the strength of the blow Garnet dropped her. Jennifer didn't take the chance to register her hit had actually hurt the creature she just knew she had to get away.
Amethyst quickly used her whip. It sliced through the air with a sharp crack and wrapped around Jennifer's ankle. Jennifer's last coherent thought was the pain as she fell harshly to the ground and a sharp blow to her temple and then darkness.
Some time later she came too hearing voices yelling. She opened her eyes but her vision was blurry.
"How could you do that Amethyst! You hurt her!" A young voice cried
"What!? You would have rather she ran away?"
"That's not the point Amethyst...we don't harm humans." There was that British voice again.
"Although excessive force in the capture of a frail subject was not ideal it was effective in disabling the human for further interrogation with no long standing damage."
"That's not true! I'm pretty sure her ankle is broken Peridot and she hit her head hard. Just because and injury might heal it doesn't mean it's not traumatizing or harmful."
Her vision began to clear and she groaned trying to sit up. "She's awake!"
She looked up at that young voice also familiar now came closer and a figure appeared. Jennifer recognized the voice as Connie. She quickly tried to stand in instinct to get away again but a sharp pain hit her right leg and wracked her body and she fell to her knees. Her head pounded too.
"Easy...easy..don't move Jennifer you're hurt." small gentle hands grasped her shoulder and she turned looking at Connie whose dark brown eyes were full of concern. She let her help her to a sitting position.
"Why...did you hurt me?" Jennifer rasped tears forming in her eyes as she observed the three alien creatures.
"It was an accident." Garnet said approaching her but stopped seeing her back away in fear "We really didn't mean to hurt you." she said gently
"What do you want?" she asked shakily
"Jennifer, can you answer some questions?" Garnet asked, "That's all we want is to talk."
"Human how is it you have superior strength and stamina uncanny to your race?" Peridot snapped
"Yeah...whats up with that?" Amethyst growled
"Enough you two! I'll handle this." Garnet growled and Jennifer watched the two back down immediately "Go! And don't come back until Connie comes to get you." her arm snapped out to the opposite direction.
Pouting the two smaller gems walked away from Jennifer and she settled down a bit. Connie held on to her forearm gently adding comfort trying to calm her panic.
"It's okay Jennifer. I'm sorry," she said softly
Jennifer looked at her silently than back to Garnet who didn't approach her any first but knelt on one knee instead about three feet away. "Jennifer, I'm Garnet. Could you please answer a few of my questions...then we'll get you to a hospital."
"Home...I want to go home." Jennifer snapped
"Of course...home. We'll take you home if that's what you want." Garnet said in agreement.
"O-okay." Jennifer agreed
"Good. Where do you come from Jennifer?" Garnet asked to start with
"My beach house, I live here," Jennifer answered honestly
"Thank you, now, you looked surprised to see us earlier. Why is that? Is it because we look different? Or is it because you recognized us?"
"I-I was surprised to see you and me kind of recognized you." She honestly admitted for some reason she felt like she could trust Garnet.
"Why did you recognize us? Have you seen us before or have you seen someone like us before?" Garnet asked
"I-I know someone like you."
"Oh...who? Are they a friend?"
"Sort of...more than a friend," She whispered
"I see. Hmm...do they have a name?" Garnet inquired
"Why? You're not going to hurt them are you?" Jennifer snapped
"No. Its sounds like they care a lot about you." Garnet said smiling gently
"They do...I think...and I care about them." She admitted
"That's okay. Now, what's their name?" Garnet asked again
"Jasper."
Their reaction told Jennifer all she needed to know. She felt anger well in her as Garnet scowled and Connie tensed. "You better not hurt her! I won't let you. If you do I'll, I'll, I'll..." tears clouded her eyes
"Ssshh...Jennifer, it's okay. I promised we wouldn't harm them but we do need to know where Jasper is. Its important for her and for you especially because you're bonded together." Garnet said
"How did you know about that?" Jennifer asked
"We can sense it...you see just like you realized Jasper is like us. She's probably hurt, alone, and confused its best if you let us help you." Garnet pleaded
Jennifer sighed "Okay. But we're not going anywhere with you!"
"That's fair. Come on now let's get you up." Garnet offered to hold out her arms. Jennifer reached towards her thinking she was just going to help her stand but she cried out in surprise as the woman scooped her up effortlessly.
She clung to her and Garnet chuckled "Its okay..I've got you. Connie go get Peridot and Amethyst and I want you all to stay here." Garnet instructed
"Are you sure Garnet?" Connie asked concerned
"Yes. Jasper will feel cornered and lash out if she sees all of us." Garnet explained
"Okay." Connie sighed and retreated to get the others
Garnet without a word turned and started towards Jennifer's beach house. She remained quiet and after a few minutes, Garnet finally spoke.
"I'll be honest with you Jennifer, Jasper and I are not exactly friends. In fact, the last time we saw one another she tried to kill me." Garnet explained
"I'm sorry. But I'm pretty sure she's changed." Jennifer said
"I can see she has...through you," Garnet said smiling
Jennifer blushed but somehow, again, she trusted Garnet and knew things would be okay. At least, she hoped everything would be okay.
