The next day... Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven are standing in a crowd on the boardwalk. They're awaiting the new mayor's speech.

"I still can't believe that she actually won!" Amethyst says in amazement.

"I'm more surprised that Garnet received 11 percent of the popular vote." Pearl says. She then turns her attention to Garnet. "You weren't even running!"

"... I'm just that awesome." Garnet replies.

"Awwww. You upset that your pick didn't even hit the top 3, Pirogi?" Amethyst taunts Pearl.

"I'm not upset!" Pearl says defensively. "I just can't believe that humans take the selection of their leaders so lightly."

The results announced last night surprised everyone. Not only was Lapis Lazuli the clear winner with 67 percent of the votes, Garnet had come in second and third was a two-way tie between Onion and a jar of Almonds. Ex-Mayor Dewey was a dead fouth in a two person race. That had to have hurt.

"Well." Steven says. "Lapis won. Peridot and Lapis got to learn alot about the Earth, and they're closer now!"

"Yeah they are." Garnet says with a grin.

"I guess you could call this an overall success." Pearl says with a smile.

"For everyone but Ronaldo..." Steven says sort of sadly.

"What're ya talkin' about, Steven? He's finally being taken seriously like he wanted." Amethyst explains with a goofy grin. "He's being tried as an adult!"

Before Steven can respond, the crowd becomes silent, and Ex-Mayor Dewey and Mayor Lazuli take the stage.

"Everyone!" Ex-Mayor Dewey says into the microphone. "It's been an honor serving this fine city over the years, but as former mayor, I have one last task to do... Everyone, I am pleased to introduce you all to your new mayor, Mayor Lazuli!"

The audience bursts into applause as Dewey steps to the side and Lapis approaches the podium. The two shake hands with a smile, and Lapis takes her spot at the podium.

"Hello Beach City!" Lapis says with enthusiasm. "Like my campaign manager, I'll keep this speech short."

The crowd laughs, but Steven can still hear Peridot's groan of frustration from backstage.

"I'd like to thank Steven for being the best beach summer fun buddy every. My campaign manager, Peridot, for being incredibly... sometimes terrifyingly... dedicated to my election. To the Crystal Gems for not crushing me into powder when I stole the ocean. And to Mr. Dewey for agreeing to be in my mayorial cabinet. But most importantly, I want to thank you all for electing me as your mayor... And I promise that I will make Beach City a better place! Thank you!"

Lapis steps away from the podium and heads backstage with Dewey as the audience cheers.

"Well, I'm glad that's over with." Lapis says with a sigh.

"Just wait." Dewey says. "Now the real work begins."

"Already!?" Lapis asks in astonishment.

"Correct." Peridot says as she reads from a tablet screen. "Dewey still has a few weeks in office, but I've taken it upon myself to acquire all of the city's rules and regulations and compile it into a single data device for your review. Feel free to thank me later."

Lapis groans. "I'll get right on that... Tomorrow." Lapis says. "I have other plans today."

"And what are those?" Peridot asks straight face.

Lapis smiles.

Later in the afternoon... Connie, Steven, Lapis, and Peridot are in a pool of lime green jell-o.

"I can't believe I let you talk me into this..." Peridot groans.

"Come on, Peri." Lapis says with a grin. "Doesn't it feel nice?"

"You're forgetting one important detail, Lazuli." Peridot adds. "WE'RE STUCK!"

"I guess you could say that we're in a jam?" Connie says with a grin.

"JAM BUDS!" Steven yells.

Connie, Steven, and Lapis all laugh. Peridot ever so slightly smiles.

((Final poll result: 6 Lapis. 1 A Jar of Almonds. 2 Write ins (1 for Onion and 1 for Garnet)... Man them results! Lapis killed it!

Lots of line splits!))