Pearl hadn't meant to intrude be honest. She had heard screaming and shouting when she was walking down the hall to her room after checking on Steven. She stopped by the supply area and listened for a second a bit startled at the sounds coming from within. It was definitely a female voice and human to be exact.

She put her hand on the panel to open the door when she froze hearing a shuddering pant and the name gasped.

"J-jasper! Not again...ah! Mmmm...god."

Pearl's pale complexion turned a very pale shade of blue and instantly glowed with shocking embarrassment. That voice belonged to none other than Jennifer and she was having intimate relations with Jasper. Pearl quickly backpedaled a hand clasped over her mouth in shock and ran away mortified.

Jennifer laid completely devoid of any will to move or energy on top of Jasper her skin shining with a fine sheen of sweat. Jasper's energy and content and utter shit-eating-grin drifted over the bond and Jennifer smiled.

Pillowed between Jasper's breasts she found the will to lift her head and look at Jasper. The Tiger stripped warrior was grinning and Jennifer giggled slightly blushing and Jasper's chest vibrated with a soft purring laugh.

"Did I wear you out human?" Jasper teased

"You damn near killed me." Jennifer sighed

"Would it have been a bad way to die?" Jasper snickered stretching out and putting her arms behind her head still quite proud of herself. She didn't think she had ever gotten any of her partners to scream that loud.

"No. You are ridiculous." Jennifer giggled idly twirling of her bonded's locks about her fingers.

Jasper glanced down at her. Never in her creation did she ever think she would bond and never could she had ever imagined it would have been with a human. Here she was though bonded and indeed it was a human. There was still a lot of confusion inside of her over these new emotions and her time on earth and even more now that they were with her one time enemies. However, this, Jennifer in her arms and the contentment over their bond felt right. Was this what Rose Quartz had experienced. All this confusion and all this turmoil inside?

"Rose Quartz bonded with a human." Jasper blurted suddenly and suddenly felt awkward having done so. Essentially she was answering her own internal musings out loud. Jennifer's soft blue gaze found her sharp amber one once more in curiosity.

"Rose Quartz was Steven's mother?" Jennifer asked

During the more detailed introductions to the Crystal Gems troops, she had learned more about the gem-human hybrid Steven Universe. He was really just a kid barely seventeen. He was short and stocky growing out of what was once baby fat and had long, curly, black hair and wide ebony eyes. The most distinguishing feature was, of course, the perfect pink rose quartz embedded in his navel.

Jennifer had never seen anything like it. Actually, she really shouldn't have been surprised given her situation and circumstances but it was none the less shocking to see. Like the other gems Steven's gem was the epicenter of his power and being but somehow he was human as well? Jennifer didn't think her brain could handle anymore after that and was glad Garnet saw her distress from taking in so much at once and offered her and Jasper a place to rest.

"Yes. That is what you call a creator here on Earth? Mother?" Jasper asked mouthing the strange alien word with distaste.

"One of the creators, or parents, we call them parents." Jennifer corrected

"Parents? That is plural so it takes more than one to create? How is this race so large? That seems inadequate and completely an obtuse use of resources to require two creators."

Jennifer sighed smiling again at Jasper's befuddled look and her attempt to mask her confusion by being snarky. It was an endearing quality.

"It's more complicated to explain to you but actually, it's rather simple. Ask Peridot to give the play by play I'm too tired to teach the entirety of reproduction of the human race to you right now. However, I will say you have a pretty good understanding of sex Jasper. If that is how Gems "create" you would have been overrun with creations." Jennifer teased

Jasper looked at her appalled and utterly taken back. "That is not how creators on Homeworld create Gems. It's not so...basic. Is this how humans create life?"

"Yes and no...Jasper please its late and I'm tired I'll explain later. Remember we're from too different races." Jennifer said with a yawn "It's going to take time..."

"Yes, time," Jasper said a bit cryptic frowning

Jennifer gave her a questioning look but decided to leave it alone. Through the bond, she could feel Jasper's worry and apprehension she figured it had something to do with aging from what she could feel from her. Jasper was worried about her age and at the rate she was aging which was much faster than a gem of course. Jennifer was too tired and spent to worry about that right this minute, though. Jennifer managed to find the strength in her over sexed body to push herself up and plant a soft but generous kiss on Jasper's brooding mouth.

Jasper sighed accepting the kiss and met her gaze once again. "Jasper try to relax for just tonight. Let's sleep."

"Hm." Jasper agreed and Jennifer felt the large gem tucked an arm around her before rolling on her side. Jennifer sighed content snuggling into the comforters and pillows. As much as a turn on Jasper's hard body was she preferred the softness of bedding to sleep on. With Jasper spooning her from behind she sighed content and her exhausted and thoroughly loved body fell asleep instantly as she closed her eyes.

Jasper propped herself up on one elbow leaning her cheek onto her fist. She watched Jennifer drift off and felt the calm of her mind. Jaspers weren't made to coddle or to love they were created to fight and for strength. They were versatile and tough warriors but not nurturers by nature. These were things she was learning the one good thing about her programming she figured was her intense desire to be loyal. Being bonded made it much easier to sort out these emotions her loyalty for Homeworld was over-ridden by the intense connection to this human.

As much as her instincts fought against the transition she was undergoing her desire and what could only be what Jennifer called "LOVE" far outweighed everything. Jasper knew that she would die for this human and as much as it enticed her it terrified her. How had this happened so easily? Things were becoming clearer each day but there was the off chance she wouldn't learn quick enough and accidentally hurt Jennifer or Vice Versa. Jennifer wasn't exactly helpless and could easily hurt her if she wanted. That was what Garnet meant that that needed to learn control but controlled a possibility?

Peridot had offered to help research the nature of their bond. Jennifer didn't seem adverse to it but Jasper had always had an intense dislike for being poked and prodded. Once her creation had taken place and she had emerged from her Kindergarten she had avoided the technicians and science driven gems at all costs. In fact, she had always been somewhat of a loner herself, even for a Jasper. She had no need for comrades once on the battlefield. Other then a gem by her side carrying out their programmed duty she had no use for them. This strategy had served her well and she had avoided all labs and tests by being the top of her Kindergarten Jasper's and working her way up the ranks.

Once a celebrated Quartz Warrior of Homeworld now reduced to the failed traitor who was bonded to a human. There were worse fates she surmised and gave a soft smirk at the image of her human sleeping. Her fingers tangled in her hair and like Jennifer often did to her she let her strong hands drift through the silky locks.

Garnet sat with Peridot as she typed diligently at the console in front of them. Peridot, like she had told Jasper, had made leaps and bounds in improvements to their base's tech since her arrival. One of them being this console and viewing screen. Peridot had before her what vitals she had managed to gather on Jasper and Jennifer from observation and minute measurements. She hadn't been able to get solid accurate readings yet but she had compiled at least a theoretical database on both creatures.

"This bond is fascinating. Unheard of." Peridot said as she continued to enter her data

"Not completely. Rose Quartz bonded with a human remember?" Garnet commented

"Not completely. Her bond with Greg Universe was in the corporeal embodiment only. The bond between Jasper and this human, Jennifer, is on a whole other level. Look at the data I have compiled thus far. Synchronization levels are that of what a true bonded pair would have. The drawbacks are their different physical forms the energy flow is not consistent."

"Explain." Garnet prompted Peridot

"A human body is organic while a gem's body is more light and pure energy based depending on their respective type. Two completely different individual elements. Though the basic energy requirements are the same the way in which each form processes them is different. Essentially a bonded pair, both with gem forms, would share equal amounts of energy and be able to process it efficiently. My theory is with one member of the bond having an organic body the absorption rate and output is half or less of what it should be. Simply put Jennifer, have an organic form, is not able to properly provide Jasper with an efficient energy source or able to process the energy provided to her."

"Then how are they both still alive and functioning?" Garnet asked her concern growing

"My question exactly. My one theory is that though one body is organic and one is not on a molecular level there is still a small amount of energy transference being able to process. Because Jasper was created on earth their energies are similar as they were both cultivated and grown in the same environment. Of course, with more research, I will be able to find a more solid and ideal answer for you."

"Understood, thank you Peridot."

"Oh, I'm not done. There is more I was able to discover with the small amount of data I could gather..." Peridot said with a grin

Garnet quirked an eyebrow, "Alright, go on."

"In the past, the emotional bond was relevant between a bonded pair but otherwise normal. From my observation, the emotional bond between Jennifer and Jasper is heightened and is above average." Peridot said

"That seems to be dangerous for both of them," Garnet said with a sigh remembering the way they both were able to hurt one another with a mere burst of emotion from their argument earlier

"Yes but it is also a catalyst if I am correct. Jennifer was able to earlier simply break your hold and knock you away. How could a mere human do that?" Peridot said with a gleam in her eye

Garnet smiled slightly as Peridot seemed to be like Steven when he found a new favorite snack food. Peridot was originally assigned to creating technology for Homeworld but she had a passion and a natural aptitude for biological sciences. Garnet knew Jasper was not going to be happy being generally a lab rat for her curiosity. She hoped for Peridot's sake that Jennifer was more compliant.

Jennifer woke up refreshed and feeling great despite last night's activities. Jasper was already up and gone. Jennifer yawned and retrieved yesterday's clothes which consisted of a pair of capris and a tank top. Looking at the clothes as she put them on she grimaced realized they were streaked with dirt and even had tears in them in some places. She figured it would be okay to walk around barefoot she didn't see any reason not to the temple though located in a cave was relatively clean and sterile. Not too mention she couldn't find her shoes. She didn't even want to know what her hair looked like. She ran her fingers through the oily and lanky locks.

She left the room and entered the hallway to find Amethyst walking by with a bag of chips currently shoving handfuls in her mouth. Jennifer was reminded she hadn't eaten anything since yesterday either. The first thing she wanted was a shower and possibly to borrow a change of clothes.

"Oh hey, Jennifer. How's it hangin?" Amethyst asked seeing her

Yesterday Amethyst had apologized for accidentally breaking her ankle. Jennifer didn't really know how to take the shorter Quartz. Garnet was so calm and in control and then there was Pearl the stern and collected. Either way, she seemed kind of the goofy younger sister of the group.

"Have you seen Jasper? I woke up and she was gone." Jennifer asked

"Dunno where she is." Amethyst shrugged and shoved another handful of chips in her mouth

No sooner then Amethyst answered her than a roar cut through the air. After that, Peridot came running down the hallway screeching with Jasper close on her heels. Amethyst just watched lazily chewing on her chips as Peridot came up and hid behind her. Jasper stopped short in front of Jennifer.

"Whats up Peri?" Amethyst asked nonchalantly with a mouthful of chips

"Jasper wants to shatter me!" Peridot whined terrified

"That's right! MOVE, runt." Jasper snarled at Amethyst who still remained in the wait despite the rather large Quartz glaring her down.

"Whoa! What's wrong! What happened Jasper?" Jennifer asked desperately

"This weakling dared to say that, I, a Homeworld Quartz was created on this backwater planet." Jasper snapped utterly disgusted.

"I-its the truth! I showed you the readings from the scans." Peridot snapped with a shaky voice.

"Liar!" Jasper snapped looking appalled

"Whats wrong with being from Earth?" Jennifer asked confused

"Only pathetic, disgusting, abominations like this came from this colony. Expendable experiments and nothing more." Jasper snapped pointing at Amethyst who rolled her eyes at her "I am a Homeworld creation I wasn't created on this filth."

Jasper had awoken from her slumber and gotten up leaving Jennifer to rest. She had been keen on waiting for her human to wake up but then Peridot had come to their room requesting to speak with her. Jasper hadn't been to up to the idea at first but when Peridot enticed her with information about her and Jennifer's unique bond she was won over and decided to go with Peridot.

Peridot had barely made it a few minutes into her explanation, when she claimed that Jasper wasn't a Homeworld, created Quartz but in fact created here on Earth. A fury had erupted in Jasper and she had chased the Peridot down the hall in retaliation for such a ridiculous claim. She had put up with a lot in the last day her patience for these rebel gems was growing thin and without Jennifer to calm her down she lashed out.

Jasper suddenly felt the hurt drift over their bond and her gaze immediately drifted to her bonded. Jennifer looked at her frowning her glare piercing her. Jennifer thought that they were getting closer and that they were going to make this work but the last day was starting to convince her otherwise. Garnet was right they needed their help if they were going to survive this.

"Jasper...I'm from Earth," Jennifer said with an icy tone to her voice.

Jasper's attention on Peridot faded for the moment as she was pinned by Jennifer's disapproving look.

"Well, that's different you're a human. Not a gem." Jasper argued

"It's not different just because I'm a human! UGH. You are so CONCEITED."

"What?" Jasper asked quirking an eyebrow. She didn't recognize this word at all and had never heard Jennifer use it before. In fact, she hadn't seen Jennifer act like this before. She was usually much more agreeable.

"Ugh. I'm done! I need a shower." Jennifer said she couldn't believe that Jasper was being so difficult after the wonderful night they had together.

"Where are you going?" Jasper asked a bit more desperately than she intended. Hearing Peridot's finding had upset her more than she realized.

"To get a shower, alone. Don't you dare shatter anyone." Jennifer said with a note of finality before turning away from her. All three gems stood there a moment watching as the human stomped off.

"Well, she told you," Amethyst smirked and Peridot snorted in amusement before outright laughing at the large Quartz soldier. Once again she was at a disadvantage because of a human.

"Ugh. Get out of my way!" Jasper growled and stomped back towards the temporary room leaving the snickering gems in her wake.