Alright, let's get busy!

Time for me to get back to work on this.

It has been about a month since leaving Earth as the rescue ship reaches the nearest gem controlled planet so that they may warp to the Homeworld.

"We have arrived and the prisoner is prepared for transport." the bridge officer said, turning to Peridot. Next to Peridot stood Jasper, behind them both stood Diamond who held Lapis's restraints.
"I don't know what there will be out there," Diamond whispered to Lapis, "but I will keep you safe." She looked at him scared, then swallowed hard and nodded. The door of the ship opened to a walk way where the four of them traveled to the warps. "I haven't seen this many gems in so long..." Diamond said to no one in particular.
"Oh please, this is one of our smallest colonies." Peridot said waving off his surprise. The four climbed on top of the Homeworld warp.
"Ma'am!" called a small ruby running towards them.
"What is it, and be quick." Peridot said.
"I have been instructed to inform you of your arrival itinerary."
"Very well, proceed."
"Apon arrival, you," she said looking at Jasper, "Are to return to the escort brigade service." Jasper did not reply, but just gave a menacing stare. "As for you," she said now looking at Peridot, "Are to report directly to Yellow Diamond."
"WHAT?! SHE WANTS TO SEE ME? WHY?" Peridot responded ecstatically.
"Correct. She did not say why. Finally," she turned to Diamond an Lapis. "You are both see Blue Diamond."
"As I hoped." Diamond said under his breath. They activated the warp pad.

Homeworld appears before them as they arrive.

"I AM FINALLY BACK!" Peridot said. Diamond and Lapis both froze in their tracks as they saw how much Homeworld had changed. "I musn't keep my diamond waiting. I will make sure she knows how helpful you were." Peridot said to Diamond before departing.

"It was a lot easier with you." Jasper said, extending her hand. Diamond grabbed it and they shook hands firmly, sending Jasper on her way.

"It is time." Diamond said looking at Lapis. She nodded and the two of them began the trek to see Blue Diamond. Guards were in lines along both sides of the streets as he approached her home. They all stood at attention, then all at once saluted. Diamond and Lapis continued into the large home of his former friend. Inside he saw her, looking out a large window.
"I was not only surprised to hear that you were still alive, but over joyed as well." She said as Diamond closed the door.
"I still question how sometimes myself." He replied. "What was with the guards outside?"
"I told you I would not tell anyone of what happened between us." She said. "I told them you had been killed protecting me."
"You know why we came back." He said.
"I do, but there are many things you have to get caught up on." She said, now turning to face him. "You probably have already seen that not everything is how you left it." She noticed the restraints on Lapis, "Come here my dear." Lapis stepped forward and Blue Diamond reached down, unlocked them, and removed them.
"You mean the new tech and control stations? Not surprised." Diamond said half-caringly.
"That is not what I meant." She said. She stood up and stepped out of the way of her window. "Perhaps you should take a look and see if you notice what you did not on your way here." Diamond and Lapis walked to the window and looked out to the city below.
"I don't get it what am I looking for?" He asked perplexed.
"Your favorite thing." She responded. He studied the city once more for a while.
"Where is everyone?" He said suddenly noticing the lack of everyone except guards around government buildings.
"They are all terrified. To scared to leave their homes, they work in the day, all going to work at the same time, then return at the same time."
"W-what? Why?"
"The balance was lost. I'm sure you were aware of it, you and I have been softer to the commoners than Yellow and Red Diamond, the rest being rather detached from the general population."
"Those two have really driven everyone to fear like this...?" He said, his voice fading.
"Yes" She said, returning to her seat. "I know why you are here, but you can't get it with every thing like it is." She said her tone very direct.
"So what do I need to do?" He asked.
"When I reported your death you were regranted your position on the council, more memorial than anything, but regardless regranted. I think it is time you let everyone know you are back, including the council. Once you do that you need to get back to the people."
"This won't be easy." Lapis said to him.
"Nothing that is worth it ever is." He replied.
"Just know anything you need I am here for you." She said. He looked her in the eyes, looking for the right words to say, of all the love he had for her but all he could do was kiss her on the forehead and keep the tears in. He then turned to Blue Diamond.
"I need you to call a meeting of the council, I no longer have my Diamond line communicator." He said to her. She reached onto a sidetable next to her. She handed him a small wrist-watch looking device.
"There is a new one, but don't use it yet, I will call the meeting." She said.
"Thank you." he said looking at it before strapping it onto his wrist.
"You are both welcome to stay here until your home is cleared of dust and debris." She said to them both.
"You are too kind." Lapis said to her.
"If it is alright with you I think Lapis and I need to talk a bit." Diamond said.
"Of course." Blue Diamond said with a smile. She gestured to a door, "make yourselves comfortable." The two walked in, closing the door behind them.

Inside the room

Diamond shook his shoulders and his armor faded, a blue trench coat with black trim falling into place with black pants and a white shirt. "What are you thinking?" he said, looking over his shoulder to see a nervous looking Lapis.
"Just come back safely." She said quietly.
"Don't worry, it's only a meeting."
"Homeworld, it's, it's not like it used to be." fear began to creep into her voice.
"I won't leave you." He walked over to her and held her tightly in his embraces. "Not again. Once the meeting is done I will be back here."
"Diamond, it's time." Blue Diamond's voice came through the door. Diamond walked out into the main room. "Forgetting something?" she asked looking down at him.
"Oh, uh yeah..." he said. He grew to his correct size, putting him about a foot taller than Yellow Diamond. "Let's go." The two of them walked out of the house. The guards all turned surrounding them then walked with them escorting the two to the council chambers.

Thoughts mes amies?