Author's Notes: Yes, I'm well aware that this chapter is long... I didn't want a 3-part chapter. I felt it might annoy my readers who just want to read. Also, this is literally the last time Rose and Pearl get into it. Sorry, folks!

The following week, Rose had prepared for her and Pearl to go on a little date before they messed around for the last time. She had bought strawberries, if only for the fact that she's never witnessed Pearl eat, and that they smelled so nice. She'd also packed a couple sandwiches, some sweetened tea, and a couple of apples. Greg was off trying to look for a separate job, so she and Pearl had the whole day to themselves. She had already set things up on the hill where her moss bloomed every few years, and she was excited.

She had made it to the temple and called out for Pearl, waiting patiently before seeing her door open. With a giggle, she hugged her. She hadn't told Pearl of her plans, and she was screaming with joy on the inside. Together, they warped to a place closer to the hill, and Rose had been smiling the whole way.

"What's with the face?" Pearl asked, her voice almost playful.

"Can't tell you" she retorted, barely holding in a giggle. "I need for you to close your eyes. Where we're headed is a surprise!" And Pearl did just that, being picked up and carried by Rose not a second later. They laughed together as Rose sprinted up to the top of the hill. Oh, this was all going to be so much fun. She gently set Pearl down as soon as they reached their destination. "Okay, Pearl." She said "Open them."

As soon as she did, Pearl saw a lovely picnic set out with a perfect view of the town and ocean. There was a light pink blanket spread out, estimated to be about five square feet. Atop it was a cooler and a bouquet of roses, lavenders and lilacs, the blended scent earning a heartfelt sigh from Pearl. She looked back at Rose, a tear of joy escaping her eye. "You did this all... for me?"

Rose giggled "Why, of course! Today's a special one, right? I wouldn't want this to be a bad memory." She stated as she sat on the blanket, patting in front of her so Pearl would sit with her.

She set everything out, the tea, the strawberries, the apples, the sandwiches... She poured her and Pearl both a glass and she smiled at her before taking a sip. Pearl hesitantly took a strawberry after drinking a little less than half her glass. She didn't eat much because it felt weird, but she dared not tell Rose that. She gingerly bit off of it and hummed when its tart flavor met with her tongue.

Rose grabbed an apple and began eating it, blushing as she watched Pearl slowly and delicately consume strawberry after strawberry. She looked so cute that Rose couldn't resist. After she swallowed the bit of apple in her mouth, she kissed Pearl, faintly tasting strawberry on her thin lips. Pearl instantly kissed back, smiling.

Rose swept the food aside as she laid Pearl down, the kiss getting more passionate as seconds flew by. Pearl wrapped her arms around her leader as they got more into it, phasing out of her clothes a moment later. Rose's lips trailed down to Pearl's neck, leaving gentle kisses in her wake as she went further down. Pearl gasped when Rose gently nipped just below her collarbone, tangling her fingers in those soft pink curls.

Feeling Pearl's skin on hers again felt so right to Rose, like it was the only thing on Earth that mattered right now. She gently ran her hands over Pearl's skin as she took a little blue nipple into her mouth, giving it a few quick licks before suckling on it, earning a soft moan from the gem under her. Her hand slid further down, dipping between the slender gem's thighs and slowly rubbing her clit. She was barely surprised when she realized Pearl was already wet.

Pearl tugged Rose up to kiss her again, bucking her hips up to roll her over so she would be below the smaller gem. "We can't do that just yet." Pearl said before taking the larger gem's mouth with hers again. Rose nodded before phasing out of her dress. Pearl gently ran her hands over Rose's chest and teased one of her nipples as her lips traced her jawline and neck, leading slowly down from her collarbone to her stomach, chuckling before placing a kiss on her gem.

Rose quivered at this, looking down at her knight. "Pearl... Please." She begged. It was then that a marvelous idea came to her mind. She laid beside Rose, her body in a separate direction and on her side. Rose immediately caught on, pulling Pearl's hips towards her and running a tongue over her sensitive nether regions. Pearl did much of the same, resting her head on Rose's inner thigh as they began eating each other out.

Oh, this was quite the action to experience; being worked on while tasting her captain's sweet juices. Pearl couldn't help the moan that escaped her, sending the vibrations straight through Rose, causing her to cry out in response. She gently slid a couple of fingers into the pink little cunny before her as her tongue did its job on the little bud that was nearby. Slowly, she rubbed them in and out, determined to give Rose the best she's ever had. Her breath hitched and her hips rolled when she felt Rose's tongue flick over her clit. Rose was enjoying this almost more than she was, it seemed.

"Rose..." she breathed "Please... I need release."

Rose nodded and sat up, sitting the same way she did when they first started fooling around. Pearl had no trouble situating herself between Rose's legs, despite how embarrassed she was to have the other gem watch her do it. With a smile of approval from Rose, they began rocking their hips into each other.

Pearl couldn't help watching as Rose let herself get lost in pleasure, softly moaning almost in time with their movements. It wasn't like the last time they did this. The warm sun hugged their bodies and cool winds were teasing their skin every time they passed. Indeed, It felt more amazing to do it out here than in Rose's room, more natural. Pearl, herself, began to get lost in pleasure.

"Oh, Rose.." she sighed as they rubbed against each other "I love you so much..."

"I love you too, Pearl" she said before kissing her, shortly allowing her tongue to tangle with her own. She still tasted of strawberries, but this time with a hint of Rose's own juices. The flavor earned a soft moan from her, and she started adding a tad more pressure from her hips. Pearl cried out in response, gripping the blanket and slightly mimicking Rose's movements.

Rose could tell Pearl was getting close by the way she was panting and moaning, and she knew she wouldn't last much longer either. Soon, they climaxed together, screaming out each other's name. Rose kissed her gem as they laid down together, cuddling and dozing off.

Months had passed and Rose had almost more than gotten back to being with Greg. Pearl had noticed that Rose was carrying a lot more weight on her than usual... Her stomach was... quite a bit on the larger side. "Greg, may I have a word with you?" Pearl said, tapping her foot. Greg walked closer to her. Rose was out buying food for him, so it was pretty much just the two of them.

"Yeah?" He asked.

"Why is Rose..." She began asking, touching her own stomach for emphasis.

"...Pregnant?" He said, not knowing that Pearl was only asking why her stomach was larger.

"WHAT?!" she exclaimed. "But... Gems can't get..."

"She said she wanted to have a kid, even knowing what might happen..." He said, scratching the back of his head.

Pearl raised an eyebrow "What might happen...?" She repeated.

"Pearl, I know you like her, so please don't kill me... " he said, a bead of sweat forming on his temple.

"... What did you do to her?" She snarled, irritation clear in her voice.

"Well..." He started "She can't have a baby unless she... Umm..." He swallowed his courage "I mean... She sort of can't be here when..."

"... You murderer..." She mumbled, summoning her spear. Greg stepped back, panicking.

"N-Now look, Pearl..."

"No, YOU look!" She yelled, cutting him off and aiming the blade of her spear at his throat "Rose is everything to me! You're taking her away from me... You're KILLING her!"

"Stop this!" They heard Rose yell, holding a couple of grocery bags. Pearl ran towards her, crying. "Rose! What were you thinking, mating with a human?"

"Pearl" Rose stated calmly "It's what I want. I wanted to know what it's like to be human... And now I can. I'm happy with little Steven wiggling around in my belly."

"You named that... abomination?" She asked, her voice almost shaky.

"He's not an abomination, he's my child. And I won't let you insult him. In fact, that's one of the reasons I came back here... " she said, placing a hand on her shoulder "I need you, Garnet, and Amethyst to watch over him and protect him. Do you think you can do that... For me?"

Pearl sighed heavily and smiled up at her. "Do I have a choice?" Rose ruffled her hair and smiled back.

A few hours later, the gems heard groaning, followed by Greg's voice saying to calm down and breathe. They rushed to Rose's room to see Greg beside a bed, rubbing Rose's stomach. She was in labor. Pearl ran to her side and took her hand with her own. "Rose, are you okay?" She asked, worried. She's never seen a human (or gem, in this case) give birth. She didn't know what to think.

"Yes, Pearl. I just- ohh" She was interrupted by a contraction. "The baby's coming..." Garnet said. Rose nodded, gently squeezing Pearl's hand. Pearl didn't want to be here. She knew Rose would be gone when that thing comes out. She tried jerking her hand out of Rose's grip, only for it to tighten in response.

"No... Please, don't leave me, Pearl. I need you here with me." Rose stated, a tear escaping her eye.

"...But..."

"I don't feel right leaving without you here to see me off..." She said, smiling.

Pearl could feel tears well up in her eyes. "Rose..." She whispered, kneeling "...As you wish."

It didn't take long before Garnet, standing between Rose's legs, could see the baby's head. Thanks to her future vision, she knew what to possibly do and how to do it. Pearl was sitting on the side of the bed now, running her fingers through Rose's hair while her other hand was being used to help Rose squeeze the tiny halfbreed out. His shoulders started to appear. "Once more, Rose!" Garnet said. Rose nodded, trying her best to push the infant out. "Come on, honey. You can do it!" Greg cheered, earning a smile from her.

Rose pushed harder, squeezing Pearl's hand near the point of breaking it as the child started sliding out. When he was completely out, his umbilical cord shortened itself, glowing as it retracted into his navel.

Garnet smiled and handed the newborn to Rose. "Here's Steven!"

She smiled as she held him, then looked up at his father. "Look Greg" she said weakly "We were able to fuse after all..."

"Yeah..." he sighed, forcing a chuckle and looking down at him. "I guess we were..."

"Pearl..." She said, her body construct starting to glow. "Please... Don't ever forget me."

"How could I...?" she responded before being pulled into a soft kiss, the last kiss she'll get from the woman she gave everything for. Tears trailed down her cheeks as she kissed back, the woman below her disappearing in a bright pink light that went into Steven. Pearl could hear a faint whisper as Rose's light began to fade "I love you... my Pearl." it said.

"Rose, I..." She whispered, her voice and body both trembling. "...I love you, too..." She looked up at Greg, clutching her chest as fresh tears still ran down her face.

He gulped audibly before speaking. "...My bad."