IN GARNET'S ROOM
"So now what?" Ruby asks using Garnet's mouth.
"We find her, that's what," Garnet says almost defensively.
"Garnet, I understand you love her and miss her, but think, you have a team to protect," Sapphire says through Garnet.
Garnet is quiet for a while as she tries to figure out what to say and do. She's just got Jasper back, is she really willing to let her go again?
...
'Garnet, something happened between you two," Rose Quartz says as they stand looking out at the ocean.
'We were in love," Garnet lets out.
'How long?'
Garnet ponders her question. It's been since she can remember. Jasper has always been there. Now, she doesn't know how she's going to keep going without her.
'2,300 years,' Garnet finally says.
Rose nods her head. 'Are you sure you want to do this? Do you really want to fight Jasper, your former love?'
'I am sure," Garnet replies. 'She'll come to understand."
'But that could be centuries from now,' Rose tells her.
Slowly Garnet turns to Rose with her shades removed. All three of her eyes are brimming with sadness and determination. 'I have no choice. But if centuries is what it'll take, then I'll wait for her. I won't give up on her.' She materializes her shades. 'But for now, we have a war to prepare for.'
Rose nods and turns to head back into the temple.
Garnet stays out a little bit longer to think. She doesn't know how long she'll have to wait to speak to Jasper, to reconnect with her and to love her again. She just hopes that by then, Jasper understands and is willing to forgive her. After all, part of the reason she's here is … or was, to protect her.'
...
"I've waited centuries, I refuse to wait any longer," Garnet says quietly. Garnet doesn't normally sleep, but today will just have to be one of those days.