Clank...clank...clank..

Aaaaaah!

The sounds of fists hitting metal and frustrated screams echoed in Rhodochrosite`s mind, her eyes blinked open. She didn`t even realize that she regenerated, looking pretty much the same. She was in a dark, grey, drab prison cell, she remembered a little on how she got there, Crystal Gems...of course. She recognized the screams, they came from the guard, she probably didn`t like being inferior or at someone else`s mercy. Rhodochrosite crawled to the bars and grabbed them, she noticed that her arms and legs were chained to the concrete floor, so she had to strain to look out. She saw the blue Gem, the one from last night, trying to calm down the Gem in a humane and kind way, shushing her and telling her that nothing was going to happen, or at least she lied to her, just to calm her down.

Rhodochrosite smiled lightly, the blue Gem wasn`t like the way the Gems back home said of people like her, she was told they were ruthless, criminals, and they were disgusting, fuse-happy hooligans, but this one looked nice, she had a beautiful, white smile and gentle hands. Her voice was calming and low, and it reminded her of Earth piano.

After the guard Gem was calmed, the blue Gem began to approach Rhodochrosite`s cell. Rhodochrosite panicked and slumped in the corner, her left shoulder pressing the bars and her back to the left concrete wall of the cell. The blue Gem stopped at her cell and chuckled lightly at Rhodochrosite`s fake angry expression.

"And how are you doing, Grumpy Gus?" The blue Gem giggled.

Grumpy Gus? What on Earth was that supposed to mean? Rhodochrosite thought.

"It`s Rhodochrosite." She replied.

The blue Gem laughed. "It`s an expression! I`m Sodalite, by the way. Crystal Gem, you probably hate me, but that`s okay, I`m obligated by my peers and superiors to hate you back."

"Well, that`s comforting." Rhodochrosite said sarcastically.

"What do you expect? It`s a war!" Sodalite shrugged, her once smooth as honey voice turned into an abrasive, rude one.

"Can you at least tell me what you guys are going to do with us?" Rhodochrosite asked.

"I`m not known to spoil surprises, but we ain`t gonna torture you, this isn`t Homeworld, but we want you to pick a side, you can probably connect the dots from there, you`re a smart Gem." Sodalite leaned in and whispered through the bars, then pulled away and began to walk off.

"Are you going to come back?" Rhodochrosite asked.

Sodalite looked back. "Maybe." She smirked and walked out of sight.

"How did it go with the prisoners? Did they whine, or try to attack?" Howlite asked as Sodalite plopped down next to her on the couch in Howlite`s room.

"The pilot was fine, obedient. I sent the Pearl for questioning, and they had someone come in and shatter the Kindergarten worker for her crimes against humanity or whatever." Sodalite began.

"Okay, even I admit that`s a little harsh." Howlite said. "What about Pinky?"

"Rhodochrosite regenerated, and she`s the kind to ask questions, but I didn`t tell her much. The guard Gem has a serious case of PTSD, wailing like a corrupted Gem, she might just be corrupted now." Sodalite finished.

"Man, because of us? I feel that this raid was a bit harsher than usual." Howlite looked at the floor.

"Look, let`s just use this raid to show Homeworld that we ain`t messing around, and next time we`ll treat `em like we always do, okay?" Sodalite patted Howlite on the back.

"Thanks, Soda." Howlite smiled.

Sodalite looked around. "Hey...we`re alone. No one`s around, maybe we could...fuse?" Sodalite grinned lightly, her eyes darting, and she began to blush sheepishly.

"Of course! Come here!" Howlite smiled and stood up, Sodalite followed.

Howlite twirled, her long braid circling around her like a black halo, she twirled right into Sodalite`s embrace, Sodalite dipped Howlite, who was like a loose puppet, and pulled her close, their lips almost touching. Both of their Gems glowed and they formed the white blob, forming the fusion.

Out came a Gem as tall as the fusion between an Amethyst and a Pearl (If such a thing happened often), she had short white hair that was dreadlocked in light blue beads to match her skin and Gems. She had a muscular, defined body, that was lean and agile, and she wore a white karategi with a dark blue belt. The fusion opened its two ice blue eyes and stretched its four, long arms. It then smiled.

"We did it! I mean...I..did it?" The fusion shouted in triumph. It began to jump about giddily before falling backwards onto the couch with a loud thump, almost breaking it. It giggled and laughed with glee.

"Okay, okay." The fusion regained herself, her voice slightly shaky from laughter. "We...I..am Benitoite! Right?" She thought for a minute before nodding. "Yep!"

Benitoite stepped outside the room, a bunch of Gems were sitting around the temple, chatting, but the fusion definitely popped eyes. Soon, everyone was staring at the giant woman that had come out of a temple room, lord knows which one. A green Gem came out of nowhere in front of the fusion,

"Nice fusion! Whoever you are...Want to maybe try sparring with me?" The Gem asked, she looked desperate, but Benitoite was bored, so she decided to do it.

Benitoite summoned a gigantic halbird and slinged it on her shoulder, waiting for her opponent to summon hers, which happened to be a stiletto (A small dagger) that glinted a bit in the light. The Gem looked at the fusion with a little fear now, knowing that she was going to get poofed, she was sure of it.

"Still want me to spar with ya?" Benitoite asked.

Everyone was still watching, so the Gem just decided to lose in glory than live in shame. Benitoite picked up her halbird and instantly slammed down on the Gem, the weight and sharpness of the thing poofing the other Gem instantly. Benitoite, who had gained an ounce more of confidence, yelled to all who were in the room,

"Anyone else wanna try?!"

Everyone murmured among themselves and stepped away, fearful.

"Well then, I best be off." Benitoite smirked and stomped out of the main room and back into Howlite`s room, everyone still in awe of her.

The fusion disappeared in a big, white cloud, and only Sodalite and Howlite remained. They were pulled in together, still in the dip position, laughing and smiling.

"That was awesome!" Sodalite shouted.

"We were awesome!" Howlite added and pulled Sodalite in for a hug.

Sodalite and Howlite were slightly hesistant and awkward when they were holding each other that close, their arms around each other`s waist, and their faces too close for comfort. Finally, after a sheepish little giggle, Sodalite and Howlite kissed each other, still holding tightly.