Rhodonite had changed into a long, flowy, blousy blue silk dress, and for some reason, all of the dresses she was provided on Homeworld had tight bodices and long trains (Then she remembered the beauty standards). She couldn't sleep, no matter how comfortable the bed was, Homeworld was just a scary place. She was afraid that someone was going to take her, shatter her, experiment on her, torture her, so to clear her mind, she decided to go to the gardens and calm herself. The gardens were the closest thing to home for her, the closest thing to Earth, and it comforted her. Sure, it didn't have Steven, or Howlite, or the other Crystal Gems, but it was the best it could get for Homeworld.
The pavilion was a lot prettier at night, there were flowers that lit up in beautiful, vibrant colors, piercing the dark with their luminous iridescence. Rhodonite decided to walk the same old path, looking at all the gorgeous plants. She would peek through the trees and find little ponds full of white lilies and glowing magenta lotuses. Lining the path were plants of all kinds, and they all glowed. From pink and blue hibiscus-like flowers to golden, orange and magenta amaryllis. Rhodonite wished that she could put some of them in her hair, but she just didn't have the style for it.
She finally stopped at the river and the waterfall. It was calmer, not as quickly moving with thick, white, foamy rapids. Instead, it was a dark, teal ribbon that cut through the ground and slithered around the jungle. The sound of the pouring waterfall was calming, and Rhodonite decided to jump out to a stone in the middle of the water, sit down on it, and meditate, the train of her dress dipping in the water and floating above the surface. The glowing pink lotuses would sometimes drift and land on the cape, giving it a strange luminous look.
"Fancy seeing you here." A voice pierced the silence. Rhodonite opened her eyes to see Blue Diamond, wearing a fuchsia dress very similar to Rhodonite's on the bank. Her hair was down and full of luscious body, and her bangs were pinned back with a blue and pink scintillating oriental lily.
Rhodonite stood up on the rock. "I couldn't sleep."
"You're lucky you're allowed to sleep at all, only the wealthy or guests of the wealthy can sleep. Everyone else is still awake, well, including us." Blue Diamond leaped out to a rock close to the one Rhodonite was on.
"Why are you up?" Rhodonite asked.
"It's really pretty out here at this time." Blue Diamond smiled, looking up at the stars and the three moons in the sky, beaming down on them. "Is this what Earth is like?"
"From what I know, yes," Rhodonite replied.
Blue leaped out to the rock Rhodonite was on, their feet having to touch in order for them to both stay on. Rhodonite was nervous, butterflies were in her stomach, she wasn't used to being this close to someone.
"I have to admit, you are my favorite out of the Gems that have come here." Blue Diamond said.
"Then why are you hesitating? " Rhodonite asked but immediately regretted, she didn't mean to sound flirty right away.
"I just don't want you to get hurt." Blue sighed.
"I won't let that happen. If someone tries to hurt me, I'll hurt them back, and I'll take you away from this awful place, show you Earth." Rhodonite smiled.
Blue Diamond blushed and shuffled her feet nervously, causing the two to fall into the river in each other's arms. They came out of the water, giggling, yet still nervous. Their beautiful dresses were soaked, and so was their hair, but Blue's flower still glittered, and the two were holding each other now, laughing and blushing.
"Aw, great, now I`m all-" Rhodonite began to groan before getting shut up by a kiss from Blue Diamond. Blue Diamond's weight on Rhodonite caused the two to fall back under the water. It was dark under there, at least, not until the moon shone through and pierced the dark, creating a surreal sort of spotlight over them. Blue's long hair seemed to reach for the surface and wave back and forth with the soft current like a navy anemone, and Rhodonite's fluffy hair floated up as well, like soft, plump grasses. Rhodonite's eyes opened only to notice Blue Diamond's gem glowing, but hers remained dull. She was reminded of her inability to fuse and sadness filled her mind. How could Blue love her if she couldn't even fuse with her? Rhodonite felt unworthy to be with Blue, and she quickly pulled out of Blue's embrace and rose to the surface.
Rhodonite got out of the water and ran off into the forest. Blue rose from the surface and began to follow her.
"What happened? Where are you going?" Blue called.
"I'm sorry, Blue! But I can't do it!" Rhodonite called back, already deep in the woods.
"What do you mean?" Blue Diamond followed Rhodonite's voice into the forest.
Rhodonite wanted to morph into her corrupted form, her inner animal was roaring, snarling inside of her, wanting to come out. Too much feeling, her heart was racing and tears were drifting out of her eyes.
"Why do I always get myself into these things? I'm not good enough for one of the diamonds, especially that one! She's too good, too pure, and what am I? A stained, dirty disgrace to gemkind! I can barely even restrain my corruption, and for what, some stupid, cliche waterfall kiss that should never have happened!" Rhodonite said to herself, before growling and eventually morphing into her corrupted form, snarling in agony as her back morphed and extra legs formed. She kept stomping through the forest before ending up backed into a corner.
Blue Diamond ran into the area where Rhodonite was, calling her name still, and then stopped to see the gigantic lizard form of Rhodonite, growling.
"Rhodonite?" Blue Diamond asked. "What are you doing?"
"YOU HAVE TO LEAVE NOW!" Rhodonite shouted before she lost sentient and roared in Blue Diamond's face, almost blowing her away. Rhodonite gnashed her jaws, trying to get Blue, but instead of flinching or running away, she touched Rhodonite's snout and began to gently stroke it, much to Rhodonite's surprise.
"I didn't know you had corruption in you," Blue whispered.
The beast sat down like an obedient dog whilst Blue stroked her. Eventually, Rhodonite shrunk down into her humanoid form. She was on her knees, her face in her palms, her chest heaving. Blue Diamond sat beside her and put an arm around her.
"Why can't you do it?" Blue Diamond asked, her voice calm, sultry, and it sounded...like Earth piano.
Rhodonite looked up, her face out of her hands now, and said. "I can't fuse with you! What kind of lover am I if I can't fuse with you? And also, I'm too dangerous for you, I almost killed you just now! I shouldn't love anyone, and that's final." Rhodonite cried.
Blue Diamond scooted closer to Rhodonite and held her tighter. "If you say so, but for the record, I don't really like to fuse anyway."
"We're still friends, right?" Rhodonite asked, her voice stuffy from crying.
"Of course! You're the only person I know who is, well, good! You're someone who understands! I couldn't just leave you! Look, I know a lot is happening, and Homeworld is kind of scary, and corruption is giving you problems, but believe me, I'll help you through it. I won't let you be a goner." Blue said.
Rhodonite smiled. "Thanks."
To those who guessed, you are correct! Rho and Blue do have tiny little crushes on each other. However, Rho has a lot of baggage and trust issues, and in fact, so does Blue, so that leaves their relationship to be very, very, complicated. Unspoken communication also plays a big role in how their relationship turns out.
Rho x Blue was originally going to be a "guilty pleasure" ship of mine, but my friends (Who are also readers) and I felt like they sort of fit together!
Anyway, I will try to update more often...I haven't figured out an exact interval or date for each episode, (Like every Thursdays or something) because some things take longer than others.
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Love you all...
-AmethystGalaxy999