''But Lion ate it, so that doesn't count!'' Amethyst complained to Pearl as they walked down the beach. The taller gem sighed before turning back to the temple.
''Listen, Amethyst, it's almost time for Connie's next sword fighting lesson,'' the graceful gem pointed out, hoping to change the subject.
''Fine. But be ready to tackle this head on when you get back!''
Nearly an hour later Pearl was giving the young human some last minute pointers. ''Remember to be ready for anything.''
''Yes, ma-''
''You two done yet?''
''Amethyst? When did you get here?'' Pearl asked startled.
''Just now...well?''
''I think we're almost done,'' answered Connie, looking at her instructer. ''Right?''
''Yes we're done,'' agreed Pearl. And the three of them warped back to the house, only for the two sword fighters to gape at what they saw. Squid and octopi tentacles everywhere, the roof, the floor, the counter, the walls. ''Where is Steven's bed?''
''Oh, it's around here somewhere,'' said the purple gem with a smirk. ''I felt like redecorating. What'cha think?''
''Wha-bu-huh?'' the bewildered gem simply stuttered.
''I told you, P,'' pointed out Amethyst.
''Told me what?''
''BE PREPARED!''
''RRRROOOOAAAAAARRRR!''
''Lion? Steven? When did you get here?'' asked Connie.
''We've been here covered in squid the whole time!''