Boredom was something Amethyst didn't tolerate well. But, on the other side of that, when she actually set her mind to something, nothing could stop her. So to follow up on her plan, boredom would have to be dealt with. It was all a matter of patience, something she had yet to master.

But she was determined.

It was just a matter of - There! Now!

Amethyst lunged from her spot on the statue, falling toward the ground with a cry of triumph. Her prey looked up at the sound but did nothing to stop the child-like Gem's descent before she landed on top of her, Garnet's thick hair taking most of the impact.

Amethyst laughed heartily, looking down from atop her target, smiling widely. "Gotcha Garnet!"

The tall Gem actually smiled and shook her head. "It would seem so."

Still smiling, Amethyst rolled off and landed on all fours on the sand. "How was the mission? Did you guys kick monster butt? Do you think I can tag along soon?" She fired one question right after the last, excitedly talking as she followed next to the quiet Gem.

"The mission was a success. We found what we were looking for."

Amethyst grinned, shifting into a wolf as she continued forward with Garnet. "C'mon, I want details. You gotta give me details." She pounced back and forth, tail wagging.

Garnet hummed, seemingly deep in thought. "Perhaps you could ask Pearl for the specifics."

The lavender Gem immediately paused, ears drooping back against her skull. "Pfft. I didn't want to know that bad."

Garnet stopped just before the temple entrance at the base of the statue. It had been a while since Amethyst had joined the group and Pearl was still uneasy around the youngest of them. In response to this, Amethyst had taken up the tactic of just avoiding the stick thin Gem. Why hang around where you weren't wanted, right?

"Well, anyway," Amethyst continued. "I think I'm gonna go explore the woods some more. See if I can find those wolf pups again." She turned, ready to run. "See ya later, G!"

Amethyst came back to the temple a few hours later, once again in her normal form, tired from playing and roughhousing with those pups. It had been fun, until the mom had called them back and Amethyst had been left to her own devices once again.

"-ow her to go on missions with us."

"You can't be serious!"

Amethyst paused.

"She's ready, and we can't just keep her cooped up here forever." Garnet.

"She's not cooped up! She's always going on about those filthy beasts she plays with out in the forest!" Pearl.

"Pearl-"

"She's not ready. How do we even know if she can handle being out there? What if she-"

"We won't know until we try."

"But-"

"My Pearl." Wait, that was Rose's voice. Had she been there the whole time? "I think it would be a good idea. She's shown she knows how to summon and use her weapon. Why not let her prove her abilities on an actual mission?"

There was a palpable pause. "Rose, I don't think-"

"You of all people should know the feeling of being underestimated."

Even though the words hadn't been directed at her, Amethyst was almost certain she could feel the slap to the face Garnet's statement had been to Pearl. If the heavy silence that followed was anything to go by. Pearl was about to answer when Amethyst finally stepped around the corner and caught all of their attentions.

"I'd... I'd like to try," she said after it became clear none of the others were going to say anything. "I mean... if it's really okay with you guys."

Garnet gave her a thumbs up. Rose smiled widely, almost giddy. The three other Gems then looked to Pearl, waiting to see what she would decide, if she would relent. The shortest of the older Gems still seemed reluctant, but was well aware that she was being out voted. She sighed. "Alright."

Amethyst smiled slightly at her, still looking incredibly anxious and out of place. But hey, Pearl was giving her a shot. She'd prove that she could be apart of the Crystal Gems. She'd prove to her that she could be useful.

I just had this idea and thought, well, why not. It's not nearly as psychological or sad as the others but I can't keep writing sad things. I don't wanna depress myself. Or you guys.

But anyway, reviews would be most appreciated.

I'm out. Peace.