Chapter 2

Steven's POV

When Pearl ran to the house, I followed her.

"PEARL, WAIT!" I ran as fast as I could and got in her temple just in time. I suppose she didn't see me come in. I heard sniffling from the waterfalls. She was on the top, hugging her knees as close as possible.

"Pearl?" She quickly shot up.

"Steven?" I went closer. I saw the redness in her eyes. I reached out a hand to touch her shoulder but I couldn't do it.

"What's wrong?" I sat down, her back facing me.

"I can't take it anymore….He…H-he.." She couldn't even finish her sentence. I saw something at my right direction. I took it and it seemed to be a half of a seashell. It had a name of that guy. That guy who is the reason why Pearl's crying. ONYX. Pearl looked at me and saw that I was holding the seashell and took it from me. I heard her whisper.

"Why did you have to come back?" Her voice was filled with sadness and she slowly stood up. She wiped the tears in her eyes and stood.

"Come, Steven, let's go." She walked ahead so I didn't see the look she had. I just followed her out of her part of the temple when we heard something outside.

"STOP!"

"Obsi, No! Stay out of this!"

We quickly ran with Pearl when we see the girl tied down by Amethyst's whip and Garnet about to punch that Onyx guy.

Onyx's POV

"What do you think are you doing here? You need to leave." Garnet said as she position herself with a fighting pose, weapon at hand.

I didn't want to fight her. I didn't want to fight anyone. I only want to see Pearl, but when I saw her, she ran away, crying.

"Garnet….I don't want to fight-"

"We will never forget what you did to us, what you did to Pearl!" Garnet charged at me but I quickly dodged it and summoned my machetes from my gem located at the upper middle of my arm.

"Onyx!"

"Obsi, get out of the way!" I pushed Obsi as I fought with Garnet. I did not attack. I just defended. I lost my grip at my machetes and Garnet kicked very high and landed somewhere on the sand. Garnet held my neck and was about to punch me when-

"STOP!" Obsi came running towards us with Garnet with a Gem Destabilizer at hand.

"Obsi, No! Stay out of this!" I glared at her. I didn't want her to get hurt too. But then Amethyst whiplashed her and got her tied. She fell from the ground. Garnet continued to try to punch me when someone suddenly shouted.

"STOP THIS AT ONCE!" Pearl was angry. I felt a chill down my spine. Pearl jumped down and went to our side with Garnet.

"Put him down, Garnet." Garnet just dropped me on the ground. I stood up and met eye to eye with Pearl. I tried touching her cheek but she slapped away my hand. She stared at me.

"Don't touch me, Onyx."

Garnet's POV

I don't know what those two are doing, but he better not hurt her. Steven was walking towards Pearl but I stopped him.

"Steven, you better stay out of this." I held his shoulder.

"Who is Onyx anyway? Why did Pearl cry?" I looked at him and I sighed.

"It was a long time ago…"

6,000 years ago

Rose Quartz prepared herself for the upcoming dangers lying ahead. She was getting worried, even though she prepared her army, she still was very concerned for these gems who volunteered to be with her and fight alongside her. She knew that this war was going to be bloodshed but she still has determination. She promised herself that she would save those innocent gems that were being created as the Homeworld's weapon. Her thinking was interrupted when Pearl came to her side.

"Rose? Are you well?"

Rose simply just smiled.

"I am fine. Do not worry about me."

"Someone is waiting for you at the Warpad."

Rose nodded and smiled. She stood up and gave a quick "Thank you for informing me." To Pearl. Rose made her way to the warpad. She saw a man whose back is facing her. He turned around and saw that Rose Quartz was standing above her. Rose Quartz observed the gem. He appears to be wearing a dark suited armor with one sleeve longer than the other, showing his gem. His slick black hair combed upright.

"Miss Quartz," That got her attention. She looked at him.

"I wish to join your army." She smiled at him and went closer at him.

"Why don't we talk first Dear. There must be a reason why you joined so sudden." They sat down and talked to each other for quite some time. Pearl intruded in their conversation.

"Excuse me?" Pearl caught their attention.

"Oh, Pearl, this is Onyx, our new recruit. Onyx, this is Pearl." They shook hands together. Onyx was awe struck at Pearl's beauty. She was described by him as "Divine as a dancer. Her movements are as fragile as a glass. Her beauty is like any other." Rose saw the look on his face and chuckled.

"Pearl, why don't you show Onyx his place to rest." Onyx blushed at the thought and his heartbeat quicken its pace. Pearl, though, was becoming uncomfortable with the atmosphere. She just obeyed Rose's order and showed Onyx his stay. Onyx wanted to break their silence so he asked.

"Uhh…Pearl? Is it?" Even though he knew her name pretty well, he wants to start with something simple.

"Oh! Yes, it is Pearl."

"You have a lovely name for a lovely maiden like you." Pearl blushed at the thought. She never found interest at Onyx the first time they met. She always thought of everyone who comes in Earth are enemies so she kept her guard up. ALWAYS. She wanted to have other comrades but it seemed so impossible for her to do it. She only found comfort with Rose around. When she looked at Onyx, she was feeling a little uncomfortable but she found it relaxing being with him. They talked to each on the way. Sad that it was too soon to say goodbye to each other. Onyx came up with an idea, but he was too shy and nervous to ask her.

"Uhm…Pearl?...w-wo-would you? Umm….would you…like to join me tomorrow for training?" Pearl smiled and blushed.

"I would love to Onyx" They bid each other their goodbyes and left. Both gems couldn't stop thinking about each other.

Next Day…

Rose prepared for their battle and training. She had planned out strategies and strategies. One after the other, in hopes that they can win and fight their battle. Onyx and Pearl were practicing their sword fight techniques that no one couldn't keep up with them. Pearl, of course, was seen much more graceful than Onyx was.

"Your very good at this." Onyx complimented. Blow after blow they would talk to each other.

"Why, thank you. I see you couldn't keep up with my movements." Onyx was defending Pearl's blows each having a unique style.

"I bet you haven't seen this one yet." Then Onyx vanished. He snuck at Pearl's back and quickly twirls her around until she landed safely in his arms. Their faces are so close to each other. Both were breathing hard from their training. Amethyst snuck in between them.

"What are you guys doing?" Her mischief smile tells that she's thinking something.

"Amethyst! I thought you were in your training."

"Well, I was, but then our training session ended and I got bored and went here to check up on you two."

"Oh, well, I better leave you two. I'll see you later Pearl." His smile melts her heart. Every time she sees him smile, butterflies are in her stomach.

Months Later…

Months have passed but the Homeworld hasn't arrived yet. Pearl and Onyx's relationship bonds became stronger. Their relationship has made them stronger. Onyx was already planning to confess his feelings towards her. And he was planning it tonight. Onyx made his way to Pearl's stay.

"Uhh…Hello? Pearl?"

"Onyx? What are you doing here?" Onyx was fidgeting his fingers. His hands were shaking. He clenched his fists and looked at Pearl.

"I just…wanted to show you something." He held out his hand and stretched it to Pearl. Pearl blushed and held his hand. Onyx pulled her and led them to the beach. The night sky was beautiful. Stars can be seen and the full moon was shining bright. The clock was almost ticking midnight. Onyx held Pearl's hand that flinched Pearl. Pearl looked at Onyx, with her beating heart racing more than ever.

"Pearl?"

"Yes Onyx?" He took a deep breath

"Ever since…the first moment I saw you…I already fell for your beauty. You are like no other. You show gracefulness in sword fighting that I cannot keep up with." As Pearl listens to this, she can feel butterflies in her stomach. She was really feeling her heart beating as she very slowly closes their gaps.

"You make the butterflies in my stomach and whenever I'm around you, you always make my heart jump. I…I…I Love You, Pearl." Onyx placed his hand on her cheek. Pearl had tears in her eyes. She was touched at his words.

"I Love You too!" As they slowly closed the gap between them and shared a momentous kiss at exactly midnight.

What they didn't know was the consequence of their actions.

End of Chapter 2

A/N: Here's Chapter 2 everybody! I'll be updating my other story in a few days! ;P See ya!