Thank you to hopeheart108 for the request for Sonia or Light purple Pearl. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 2: Pearls don't matter

"Such a darling little pearl you have here Tanzanite." The pompous agate cooed as Pearl fought the urge to roll her eyes and bowed silently. Pearl hated meeting other pearl owners, they were somehow more invasive then non-pearl owners. Didn't they have their own pearls to bug? Why her?! Purple Pearl thought of all these things in the back of her mind as she gave a fake sweet smile and talked softly.

"Thank you my-" she was cut off by her Tanzanite pushing her out of the way and talking with the Striped Agate. Pearl made a face but, sighed. It didn't matter if she said anything. It's not like they would take her seriously.

She was just a Pearl

Pearls don't fight

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It had been a few hours since Smokey Spirit Quartz was called back from the Commander's quarters and Pearl soon found herself following her fellow Pearl to the commander's room. Purple Pearl looked at Red Pearl curiously as she guided her to Commander Red Opal. From what purple knew, red had chosen to still be Opal's pearl instead of being a free Pearl like her. Yet, Red wasn't miserable like she used to be. In fact, Red loved her position almost thrived on it. Purple could only guess why, maybe the commander gave her more freedoms than other pearls, maybe she was just programmed to enjoy her job, maybe her and the commander were secretly lovers!.

"Here she is my Opal." Red said proudly and Purple jumped in surprise. She looked and saw her commander talking with Mighty Ruby or "Cube-head" as she liked to call him. Ruby glanced and stuck out his tongue which caused Purple to growl and go to attack him before being caught be Red. "Both of you, show some respect in the presence of your Opal!" Red chastised as Ruby and Pearl apologized. Commander Red Opal chuckled and gently got up and guided Red to him.

"Oh don't be so hard on them Pearl." Red opal defended and gently hugged his Pearl. Red relented and nuzzled against her owner lightly, a smile on her face. Purple found the exchange adorable and wondered if her theory about them being secretly lovers was correct. Opal turned to Purple pearl "Purple Pearl, you've received a request to talk about what you did before being transferred as Black Sapphire's pearl. I am looking forward to hearing more stories!" Red Opal explained excitedly as Red Pearl calmed him down and turned on the camera. The pearl squeaked slightly as the camera was put on her, she quickly reverted to a stiff pearl-like stance and began her story.

"Greetings other life form, I am Purple Tahitian Pearl Facet 1FS. My current owner is Black Sapphire stationed at Big Green under Red Angelite's court. He is a very good owner and I am very lucky to be stationed here. Before being given to Black Sapphire, I emerged as a Pearl for Violet Tanzanite Facet 5-FL Cut 3CX." She soon thought of her life before this, she could even remember when she first emerged and met her old owner.

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"Welcome to existence Purple Tahitian Pearl, your owner Tanzanite is waiting you. Please follow me." The Nacre said and turned to leave. Purple Pearl squeaked and quickly followed the pearl creator. Purple Pearl looked around at the other Pearls coming out of their oysters. She took note of their different outfits and gem placements, wondering if they were happy with their new lives.

Purple Pearl glanced at herself in some reflective stone. She wore a dark purple leotard with a long see through skirt and sparkly flats. She had sheer puffy sleeves and a small purple bow in her hair. All in all, she looked really cute and smile softly at her reflection.

As quickly as she was made, Purple Pearl found herself looking at the door to the room her owner was waiting for her in. She finally found it in her to speak to the Nacre in front of her. She shyly tugged on her arm and gulped softly as the Pearl creator looked back at her with a raised eyebrow.

"U-Um..What is my Tanzanite like?" she asked quietly. The Nacre rolled her eyes before turning to the Pearl. She used her gem to project an image of a Tanzanite. They were tall, they seemed to have the body types of Agates with long wavy hair and glittering highlights. They wore a long purple dress that hugged their curves and with long sheer sleeves.

"This is your master, Purple Tanzanite. She is a high classed gem of blue diamond's court. She will want your full loyalty and that's all you need to know." The Nacre answered shortly and opened the door showing Purple Pearl's master.

"She's beautiful! Oh my own Pearl!" Tanzanite squeaked excitedly as Purple Pearl stood silently, her head down. She was quickly grabbed by the arm and pulled along with her new owner. "Oh~! I can't wait to show you off! Then I'll see how good of a dancer you are. It's all a pearl is good for anyway." Tanzanite said as the Pearl forced a smile.

Was this supposed to be her life?

Well, of course it was. What else was there?

She was just a pearl after all.

Pearls' feelings didn't matter.

They were made to serve, to dance, to sing.

Pearls were made not to matter.

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Pearl couldn't help but twitch in discomfort at the thought of her old owner. It wasn't that Tanzanite was a cruel gem, it was the fact that she seemed to relish in the humiliation the pearl went through. Dancing for any gem that simply glanced at out, having to drop to her knees anytime she called her name, and anything she could think of just because she could. As if she had known that Purple was upset, Red pearl laid a supportive hand on her shoulder and smiled. Purple Pearl smiled softly and continued her story.

"After my previous owner lost Pearl privileges, I was brought to the abandoned Pearl unit to be re-assigned. I was soon assigned to his grand clarity, Black Sapphire and quickly transferred to the all radiant, Red Angelite." Purple Pearl explained and smiled softly, thinking about the pleasant surprise she got when she met Black Sapphire.

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"Alright Pearls! Come on and line up for potential re-assignment. Let's go let's go! Hurry~!" The Blue Nacre chimed cheerily as the many abandoned pearl hurried and lined up for the visiting aristocrat. As the doors opened they all saw Nacre's pearl leading in a sapphire, though something was off. The sapphire was black, a lot taller than other sapphires seen, and to top it all off, wore an elegant three piece suit with tails instead of a long dress. The suit was black and grey with a blue in the middle of it. The sapphire's eye was covered and their long hair was tied back in a smooth ponytail. Even with their eyes covered, Purple Pearl shivered in fear at the gaze gliding over the room. They said nothing, only the shoes gave his presence away. The shoes gently clicked as the Nacre stood in front of the group of pearls.

"Presenting his grand clarity, Black Sapphire." She said and all the pearls immediately saluted, including Purple Pearl who was at the end of the line. She watched as the Nacre introduced each Pearl and discussed their previous owner, physical features, any possible defects, and so on. The Black sapphire seemed to nod and listen as he looked at the pearls. Purple continued to stare at the aristocrat until their gazes met. Pearl gasped softly and quickly looked straight ahead, breaking eye contact. Ownerless pearls weren't supposed to look aristocratic gems in the eyes ever. She gulped as she heard the shoes shift and, in the corner of her eye, the figure of the Sapphire coming closer.

The soft clicking of the sapphire's shoes grew closer as the Nacre gently sped up and Purple Pearl soon came face to face with the future-seer. He circled the Pearl and nodded softly checking for defects and after what felt like centuries, came back in front of Purple Pearl. As Blue Nacre was about to speak, Black Sapphire shook his head and turned to her. "I want this one. She seems so…curious." Black Sapphire said and looked at Purple Pearl who stood their stiffly and quickly bowed and walked out with Black Sapphire.

The walk was silent yet calm as they walked to a ship. "Where are we going?" Pearl asked receiving mean looks from the ruby guards. She blushed and ducked her head down, ashamed about talking out of turn. They quickly changed their toon when her owner let out a soft growl and they soon snapped back to attention. He then looked at her and gave her a small sigh.

" I was requested for the all-radiant Red Angelite's court. You shall be coming with me as well of course." He explained and the pearl nodded. He thanked the rubies and got into the ship. Pearl watched as the doors of the ship closed behind her and she hugged herself protectively before feeling a supportive hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see her owner who looked at her. "Do not be afraid Pearl, I'm not going to hurt you." He said softly and turned her attention to the ship's windows. Purple Pearl gasped in awe as she ran towards the window and looked outside, amazed at the stars and the sky. Black Sapphire chuckled. "I'm glad you enjoy this, I knew I made the right choice in picking you. I'll make sure to schedule more space trips for you." He said and Purple Pearl looked over very confused.

Was he for real?

Doesn't he get that she's just a Pearl?

Why should he care how she felt?

Pearls don't matter.

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As Pearl finished, Red Opal clapped happily and she bowed before leaving soon as she was dismissed. She came back to the squad room and was immediately asked about it by Cube-head and Ghost Quartz. As she was talking to them, Black Sapphire came back from a meeting and looked at Purple Pearl and cleared his throat.

"Happy to see you so excited Pearl, I foresee that the next to go is- actually, I'll leave that to the imagination." He said and Pearl pouted before giggling as Black Sapphire ruffled her hair. She laughed and smile a genuine smile.

She felt so strong here

So alive

So important.

Yes she was a Pearl

But Sapphire showed her Pearls did matter.