"What's the mission?" Lapis questions.
"A corrupted gem, and Peridot," Garnet says and fidgets with her shades. They need to hurry up, the longer they stay here, the less Peridot stays in the picture.
Lapis stays quiet for a moment, but it's a moment too long and Garnet turns and begins walking away. "We don't have time for this. Steven, let's go," she throws over her shoulder.
Steven looks between Lapis and Garnet's retreating form. "Lapis," he calls almost sadly as he turns and begins to follow Garnet.
Lapis watches them go. Part of her wants to stay right where she is at until they return, but, she feels somehow her place is beside Steven right now. Finally making up her mind, she follows the two.
When they reach the shore, Garnet begins to head into the house. As she makes her way to the door, she throws, "nice to see you've made a decision," over shoulder upon noticing Lapis's presence. Lapis doesn't say anything as all three make it into the house and onto the warp pad joint Amethyst and Pearl.
"Let's go," Garnet says as she warps all five of them to Peridot and the corrupted gem's location. "Spread out," she says as she steps off the pad.
Upon Garnet's command, Pearl and Amethyst head off in one direction as Lapis stays close to Steven, who heads in another direction but still close to Garnet.
"Garnet, where are we?" Steven asks.
Garnet, for the first time stops and takes in her surroundings. This place feels so familiar, like she should know it. It's like a wide canyon. She was about to answer him when she saw a flash of green swoop past her. "Peridot," she calls after her.
Before Garnet could follow after her, a giant orange creature with six arms, spiked back armor and a club tail quickly follows after her.
"The gem!" Steven says and chases after the corrupted gem.
"Steven!" Garnet and Lapis call after him before Garnet quickly racing behind him.
"What are we going to do?" Pearl questions as she drops down beside Garnet.
"First, we get Steven, then we capture the gem and hopefully Peridot along with it." Garnet says.
"Garnet!" Amethyst calls as she also drops down beside them. "The gem is after Peridot. Should we get her first?"
"No, the corrupted gem," Garnet replies.
"Peridot! Let us help!" Steven calls after Peridot.
"Leave me alone you Crystal Clods!" she yells and tries to use her fingers as propellers but the corrupted gem swings his tail in the air knocking her somewhat off balance.
"Gems; Pearl, Amethyst, the creature," Garnet instructs them.
"Right," they both say head toward the gem after pulling out their weapons.
She turns slightly you Lapis. "Stay here unless you're going to help us," she says as she summons her gauntlets and jumps toward the creature.
Lapis looks on as Garnet fires her fists at the creature knocking it on its backside. She then turns her attention toward Steven who is still trying to go after Peridot.
"Steven!" Lapis gasps before summoning her water wings to fly toward him.
"Peridot, we're trying to help you," he calls as he summons his shield and threw it Frisbee style at her fingers.
"Ah," Peridot shouts as she plummets to the ground.
Lapis towards Steven as he rubs toward Peridot.
"Ugh, get off me you clod," Peridot says as the gem throws Amethyst into her.
"Whatever dude," Amethyst says and scrambles back at the creature. Amethyst draws two whip she slings them at the creature capturing two of the creature's legs. Pulling her whip, she drags both of fhe creature's legs from underneath it.
Garnet punches the creature sending it toppling on its back. Pearl dives from the sky with her spear trained at its gem effectively poofing it.
"Where's Steven?" Pearl gasps as she looks around for Steven.
"Yo, last time I saw Steven, He was chasing Peridot. Looked like he had her too," Amethyst says.
'Where's Lapis?' Garnet asks herself. Pearl quickly runs off toward Steven.
"Hey guys, I caught a Peridot," he says as he sits on Peridots back. "Lapis helped too,"
"Get off of me you clod," Peridot yells as she wiggles around to try and throw Steven off her. "Wait, you're unfused, where's Jasper?"
Everyone stays quiet as they hold their breaths waiting for Garnet to answer.
"What have you done with Jasper?" Peridot questions again.
Garnet doesn't answer, but instead she just looks at Peridot.
"Answer me you clods, what did you do with Jasper?" Peridot asks again.
Still Garnet didn't answer, but a figure in the distance jumps down from her viewing spot up above. "They didn't do nothing with me," Jasper landing right behind Peridot and Steven.
"Jasper," all the gems let out.
"What are you doing here?" Garnet questions as she takes a step forward.
Jasper looks at the fusion, at her love, but says nothing.
"You said you wouldn't go looking for her, you lied." Garnet summons her gauntlets.
Jasper looks down at Garnet's gauntlets and smiles. "Don't worry love, I didn't, she came for me, but before she could get to me that monster came."
"And you didn't feel the need to help me?" Peridot accuses Jasper.
"Sorry, couldn't give away my position. I made a promise and I intended to keep it." At her statement, Garnet dematerializes her gauntlets.
"So, are you going to help me now?" Peridot throws out.
"No. I am no longer affiliated with Yellow Diamond. So, don't come looking for me," with that, she turns on her heels and begins to walk away. Garnet, not wanting to allow Jasper to disappear from her life again quickly grabs her arms. Jasper being caught off guard by the motion slams Garnet into the nearest mountain side.
"Garnet!" Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven yell.
"What are you doing?" Jasper asks as she stalks up to Garnet and slams her hands on either side of Garnet's head.
"Garnet! Get away from her!" Pearl screams and draws her weapon.
Silently, Lapis steps in between the trio.
"I knew it!" Pearl lets out.
"Lapis, what are you doing?" Steven questions worriedly and confused.
"Steven, they need this. They have to stop fighting history," Lapis says speaking to Steven yet also to everyone at the same time.
"Jasp, please?" Garnet whispers so only Jasper can hear her.
"You don't need me," Jasper says.
"But I want you!" Garnet raises her voice lightly.
Garnet's statement shocks the other gems.
"Look," Garnet starts, "I'm sorry I left you all those years ago. I'm sorry I didn't tell you what I was doing but I did it to protect you. I love you Jasper."
"I love you too," Jasper starts but Garnet interrupts.
"Then why don't you stay?"
"Because what you did all those years ago, is what I'm trying to do now."
Garnet shakes her head and reaches up to cup Jasper's face. "Don't, it's only going to cause us more pain. I don't want to wait another five millennials to love you again, I refuse too." Leaning forward, Garnet presses her lips to Jasper's, shocking everyone.
Jasper allows her hand to land on Garnet's shoulders before she pushes her away. "What do you want from me? I've forgiven you and now I'm trying to protect you. Why won't you let me do this for you?"
Garnet smiles softly at Jasper before leaning in so their mouths are almost touching. "I don't need nor want you to protect me by leaving. It'll hurt too much. I just want you here with me." Jasper closes the gap and presses a passionate kiss on Garnet's lips. She slides her hands down to Garnet's waist to pull her closer.
"Go head Garnet!" Amethyst yells!
"Okay, Garnet, Steven let's go we're leaving," Pearl says as she covers Steven's eyes and tries to drag him backwards.
"Pearl, no!" He smacks Pearl's hands away. "Garnet, does this mean Jasper's coming back with us?" Steven questions excited bouncing on his heels.
Garnet pulls away from her passionate kiss to look Jasper in the eyes. Removing one of her hands from Jasper's face, she takes off her shades. With her eyes no longer concealed, she searches for an answer yet pleads at the same time.
"Yes," Jasper says not taking her eyes off of Garnet's.
"Awe, Yeah!" Steven yells excitedly.
Garnet pays no attention to Steven's excitement, Jasper was the only thing on her mind. Quickly placing her hand back on Jasper's cheek, she quickly pulls Jasper in for a passionate kiss. Jasper smiles against Garnet's lip s and pulls her closer.