"She's cornered, she'll probably be tougher to get if she's surrounded," Tiger Eye said, putting her weapon back into the gem on her shoulder.
Azurite nodded, "Let's retreat until she comes out of the alley. I am going to stay here and watch."
"Hey," Vexus said, grabbing her lover's hand, "You haven't eaten in three days, we should get something for you."
"I'm good," Azurite said, "We have to catch her soon before she hurts anyone."
Vexus shook her head and walked over to Jewel, "Let's get her some Starbucks."
"Okay," Jewel smiled, telling Emerald she would be back and to watch their leader.
The two walked across the street and saw the target, a Starbucks in a secluded place. Jewel, who was much taller than Vexus ordered a dark roast coffee and some mini vanilla scones. After they paid, the order took longer than expected. When the food came out, apologies were offered and Vexus and Jewel took off back to the alley. No one was there, however several drops of blood littered the ground. Vexus looked to Jewel, who looked upwards.
She could hear scuffling up on the roof so she grabbed Vexus and jumped up. Jewel was faced with a strange scene, her lover, Tiger, and Azurite fighting each other like crazy. The silvery gem had no choice but to intervene, punching Tiger in the stomach, instantly poofing her. Emerald was a different case, the gem dodging most of Jewel's attacks. Vexus hit her in the knee, making her kneel in front of her lover. Just as the smaller green gem was about to hack Emerald's head off, she came to.
"Whoa, Vexus, calm down, it's me," Emerald communicated, picking herself up, "Chrysocolla is hiding somewhere, we hit her pretty good."
Azurite blinked a few times, "Yeah, she likes to dictate, doesn't she?"
"Of course," Vexus said, "But why didn't she do it before, and why is it wearing off now?"
"I think hers has a time limit and a recharge time," Jewel said, "She is probably tired from using it so much."
"Alright, I'm going to look for her, Jewel please heal Azurite and make her rest," Vexus said, as Jewel nodded.
The small green gem walked over to the other side of the roof. All of a sudden, she heard groaning.
Vexus saw Chryoscolla's fingers curling in pain. Whilst staring at the heaving humanoid gem, Vexus noticed a small sign of corruption. It seemed like she was fighting it off as she sat there, looking at Vexus.
"I just want to see My Diamond," she said, heavily sighing, "My memories are fading away so rapidly, soon I will forget how to exist. Please don't chase after me anymore, I want to go home."
Vexus nodded, helping the gem up. She touched the light blue gem on her belly and felt it for what it was worth. Chrysocolla groaned as Vexus touched the crack on the backside of her gem. As Vexus withdrew her fingers, Chrysocolla grabbed them and stared deep into her eyes. She let go and ran off the building, disappearing within seconds.
As the small green gem walked back to her friends, she thought about how Chrysocolla wasn't violent when people were willing to talk with her. How come her friends wouldn't listen to the gem? Is it because there was something wrong with her, or was there something wrong with them that wouldn't allow any room for listening.
"We aren't going to continue pursuing her," Vexus said, almost grimly, "She doesn't mean any harm."