Before we get started I want to apologize for placing different languages in my sentences. I should've placed this in from the beginning, so I'm sorry for doing this now. It does make my readers put in extra work to research and translate the words to understand what the people in my story are saying, but I wanted to stay true to the roots of said languages on where they originated from.
Other than that, let's keep it going.
Episode 35: True Fear
Fear. A double-edged sword within the mind, heart, and soul. Your greatest strength to keep you grounded and level-headed, but also your greatest weakness if you allow it to consume you. Everyone is afraid of something, whether we want to admit it or not. Letting it cloud your mind leads to paranoia; creating a plethora of mental and/or emotional issues to face. Even worst, by allow large amount of fear into yourself it will ultimately break you, leaving you in a shattered state with little faith of recovery.
September 8th 2:00 a.m.
Underneath the quiet streets of Destiny City is a secret. A secret only a selected few know about through rumors or whispers from the alleyways. A way to step up from the shadows and take control of the competition. Especially with the best weapons money can buy. The answer... The Black Market.
If you're looking for the best of the best, or something unique that catches your eye, the Black Market is the place for your needs. Criminals of all love coming here, but there was one criminal that comes here to get the deadliest and dangerous gear to of all time.
Walking through a crowd of punks and crooks a cloaked figure quietly turned his eyes at the various displays laid out. Most of them were standard... Some were brand new, fresh from a vault or a lock-up... And others were just stolen goods from some old shop. No... they weren't good enough.
Taking a left turn the cloaked figure spotted a nearby tent at the corner of his eye. Walking toward it he lifted the covers and went inside. Inside the tent the figure slowly turned his head from left to right. On his left there were various bladed weapons, but...they didn't look like ordinary swords. Most exhibited a glowing aura, strange symbols etched into the metal, and some being translucent or covered in unknown energies. On the right were a myriad of guns, only...they definitely didn't look normal. Most were small with bulbs attached to their sides, others were identical to rifles but made from unknown material, and some were just unrecognizable to make you question what it even is.
"Ah... Come in. Come in."
The cloaked figure turned his head straight to see a person at a wooden counter. The said person was a light-skinned male who was bald with light blue eyes. The male held a large stomach while wearing a large white collared shirt with dark blue jeans. His fingers showcased ten golden rings with Platinum etched into their centers. His smile revealed some golden teeth in his gums. Just by his appearance alone was enough for anyone to turn away.
The cloaked figure approached the man and stood near the counter.
"Is there anything you're interested having tonight?" The man asked.
The cloaked figure raised his arm up, dropping a piece of paper onto the counter. The man reached out for the paper and picked it up, but as he lifted it to his face his eyes immediately shot open.
"Ah... I was wondering when you would get here for this. Yes, yes, I have it right here." The man said as he ducked down.
Pushing himself back up the man raised his hands out and placed the items onto the counter. Descending his eyes the cloaked figure stared at the very items he had been looking for. Right on the counter were two handguns. But these weren't ordinary handguns, oh no, these handguns had unknown red energy coursing all over them with black and white stripes painted on their handles.
"These weren't so easy to acquire. G.P.F. nearly discovered me when I was smuggling them from West Africa. My brother was so blindsided by our arrangement he never suspected me to take his treasure. And now, they're in the hands of someone who can really do some damage." The man said as he giggled.
The cloaked figure reached into his pockets and placed a large stack of cash onto the counter. The man squealed at the sight of it and took hold of it while the cloaked figure grabbed his new guns.
"Pleasure doing business with you." The man happily said.
The cloaked figure turned around and exited the tent. Walking forward a large burst of electricity hit the figure in the back, causing him to kneel on the ground. Several bystanders gasped and stared at the figure while another one walked out of the crowd and approached him. Reaching her arm out to her cloak the figure removed, showing herself to the male figure and the crowd.
"*gasp* It's the Lightning Gunslinger!" A bystander yelled.
Just as the crowd attempted to leave several guns clicked in the air, making each of them stay where they were. Right behind them were various D.C.P.D. officers pointing their guns at the crooks.
"Have ta admit. I never expected we be meetin' like this again. Ya did a good job hidin' from us, but we managed ta figure out where ya might be next." Amber said as she slowly walked up to the cloaked figure. "Now. This is yer only warning. Drop the guns and put yer hands behind ya head." She said firmly.
Raising himself from the ground the cloaked figure grabbed his cloak and threw it off of his body. Underneath the cloak is a tall pale-skinned man with short white hair and gray eyes. The man was shirtless with various bullet wounds on his back. He wore camouflage pants equipped with a belt of Vulcan Bullets, small handguns near his black boots, and small knives attached to his upper legs.
The man turned his head to Amber with a expressionless face. His lips slowly stretched into a wicked grin as he raised his arms out at the crowd.
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Shot after shot he fired his new guns. Each bullet impacted a random bystander, making them drop to the ground in seconds. One after the other the man continuously fired until he stopped and turned himself around to Amber. His wicked smile grew as he lowered his arms.
Amber glared at the man as she looked at each person he just put down. The screams that entered her ears... Women and men, young and old, releasing sounds anyone makes from sights like this. A natural reaction when something horrifying is in front of you and you don't know how to handle it.
"So... You gonna do it this time? Or are you gonna zap me again? Or better yet, put me in a body-cast for seven months?" The man asked sadistically.
How long has this been going on...? How many times has Amber let him escape...? How many people died by his hands...? This "game" of theirs has caused so much chaos. So much carnage. So much destruction. Handling him was on par with dealing with a Corrupted. But now... Now...she has to end it.
Dismissing Aaron and Jonah Amber reached into her holster and pulled out her custom-made S.A.A. Revolver. Raising it up toward the man her thumb pulled back the hammer.
The man smirked. "Finally. 'Bout time you made the right choice." He added as he raised his arms out.
"Shut yer damn mouth." Amber said quietly.
Bang!
September 8th 9:00 a.m.
Dark clouds soared through the skies, either solo or together. Crackles of thunder echoed in the air as the light of the sun began to slowly fade. Up above was nothing but gray, with only remnants of light remaining.
Far away from Destiny City and Beach City Amber sat down on the roof of the barn in solitude. Raising her hand she placed a cigarette in her mouth and used her other hand to shoot a small bolt at it's end. Placing her other hand down she sucked in the smoke and removed the cigarette, releasing the smoke from her mouth. Opening her eyes she gazed at the dark skies. Watching them pass on by without much thought in her mind.
"Yo, sis."
That voice... Looking down Amber saw both Pyrope and Onyx staring up at her.
"What?" Amber asked as she turned her head away.
"Mind if we join you?" Pyrope asked.
"Yer kinda bustin' up mah solitude, but fine." Amber replied.
Both of her brothers jumped from the grass and landed on the roof. Walking over to their sister Pyrope sat down on her right side while Onyx sat on her left.
"Why are you two here?" Amber asked.
"I went to visit you at the station, but the chief said you weren't there. You always come to the barn to either keep the place in shape or when your upset." Pyrope replied as Amber handed him a cigarette.
"There weren't any services happening at the mortuary. I was taking a walk when I noticed Pyrope exiting the station. I was concerned for you as well." Onyx added nonchalantly.
Sucking in some more smoke Amber released it out of her mouth and lowered her cigarette hand. "I had to put down another criminal."
Puffing out some smoke Pyrope turned his head to his sister. "You didn't have a choice. I'm sure that scum-sack had it coming."
"He was mah former partner." Amber said dully.
Onyx turned his head and looked at both his brother and sister. "You do not need to explain it to us if you're uncomfortable with it."
"That sonofabitch was one of the best people ah ever known. Until he turned on us. After that, ah've been huntin' him down and every time ah corner 'im ah either send 'im to the hospital or give 'im two-hundred volts. This time...ah ended it...fer good." Amber explained as she crushed her cigarette.
She greeted her teeth as she tightened her hand. That bastard... He was finally gone. The game was over... It was a brutal end, but she didn't have any other choice, even the chief was at ease with what she did. So...why was there cracks building up inside of her.
A light gasp exited her mouth. Her hand lessened it's grip as she turned to her brothers, whom placed a hand on her shoulders. Neither of them were smiling, but in their eyes she could tell what they were saying to her.
"Thank ya." She told them softly.
"You're a tough girl. One of the toughest I've ever known. But don't bottle up your emotions until they explode. I speak from experience." Pyrope replied.
"Though we have other issues to face, our personal and inner struggles are just as important." Onyx replied. "We are here with you, sister. No matter what happens."
A small chuckle left Amber's mouth as Onyx and Pyrope released their hands from her shoulders. She then lifted herself up from the roof and jumped off, landing on the grassy plain. Her brothers soon followed and jumped off of the roof.
"Thanks again. But yer words ain't gonna make me go soft on ya." Amber said as she punched each of her brothers' shoulders.
A small chuckle left Pyrope's mouth as he rubbed his shoulder. "Wouldn't have it any other way."
"Indeed." Onyx added, rolling his shoulder.
Amber opened her mouth to speak again until a collection of sounds entered her ears. Her, Pyrope, and Onyx pulled out their phones to see a Gem symbol pop up at the center of it. Touching the Gem icon a location had been given to them. Closing out of the App they each entered their own personal Message Rooms.
Destiny City Police Department
[Amber]: Chief. There's a Gem-related issue ah need ta handle.
[Chief Briggs]: Very well. Be careful. Your work will still be here when you get back.
Jojo Gym
[Pyrope]: Claire. Gotta take care of personal business. If I'm not back by 1:00 p.m. then you're in charge.
[Claire]: Seriously? It's kinda packed right now.
[Pyrope]: I'll make it up to you went I get back.
[Claire]: Ugh. Fine. I'll hold down the fort. But you better give me a good tip when it's closing time.
[Pyrope]: Promise. Love you.
[Claire]: Love you too.
Destiny City Mortuary
[Onyx]: Gem-related crisis.
[Manager]: Please return safely.
[Onyx]: I will.
Putting their phones back into their pockets the trio summoned out their Warp Whistles and placed them onto their lips, but just as they were about to blow in them a loud ringtone entered their ears. Putting his whistle in his other hand Pyrope reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone before answering it.
(Pyrope): Hello?
(Garnet): I'm joining you and your siblings on this mission.
(Pyrope): Let me guess, you saw what was gonna happen, huh?
(Garnet): Yes.
(Pyrope): *sigh* Alright. We're at the barn. Get here and we'll take off.
(Garnet): Be right there.
Pyrope then hung up and placed his phone back into his pocket.
September 8th 9:30 a.m.
Seattle. A seaport town located in the far west from Delmarva. A city famous for the arts and a place for dreamers to make their goals reality. If you've got an incredible imagination and want to share it with the world, then this is the place for you.
Arriving at their destination Amber, Pyrope, Onyx, and Garnet were soon encased in light rain. The skies were gray and dark with droplets falling on them. The quartet looked ahead to see the city far in the distance while they themselves were on the Rowe Ravens Bridge. Only...things weren't as simple as it seemed.
"What the hell?" Amber whispered as they started walking.
Traversing through the bridge the quartet stared at the carnage and devastation laid in front of them. Numerous cars were wrecked or set on fire, the street lights were either damaged beyond repair or completely sliced off, and there were a plethora of people lying on the ground in large blood puddles.
Pyrope slowly approached a little boy lying on the ground. Next to the boy was a little girl holding a stuffed animal in her arms. Small breathes exited his mouth as he glared at them. Steam began to emit from his body as he slowly balled his fists. 'Whatever did this... I'm sending you straight to hell.' He thought as more steam surged out of him.
"Pyrope. We gotta keep movin'." Amber said.
Closing his eyes Pyrope sucked in some air and slowly exhaled it out as he turned to the others. "We're shattering the bastard who did this." He added.
"Agreed." Amber said with a nod.
Onyx nodded while Garnet gave no response as they continued walking.
Up ahead as the quartet passed through several vehicles and deceased victims there was large amounts of smoke emitting from a large bus. A figure stood near it, staring at the wrecked vehicle with two people in it's hands. The figure slowly turned around, watching the quartet coming up to it. The figure was tall with gray skin and a bushy black Afro. She had two pair of eyes. The upper pair were more rounded while the lower pair were more thin. Two thick upper arms with chains wrapped around them, equipped with small blades and two skinny lower arms holding the people by their heads. Long black pants with gray boots. Lastly she had a Control Collar around her neck and two Gemstones located at the end of her neck and at her navel.
"It's about time you all showed up. I can't believe it took causing a racket and ending the lives of these pathetic Organics to make you show up." The Gem said as she released the two people from her grasp.
"Rhodonite." Amber said firmly as her and the others summoned their weapons.
Rhodonite's lips stretched into a smile, "Amber. You remember me after all this time? That's fantastic." Her smile then slowly faded. "But... That isn't gonna excuse the fact of how you and the others abandoned us on Home World."
"You and the rest of the Off Colors volunteered ta stay behind and cover fer us. We were gonna come right back, but our pods got damaged." Amber replied, pointing her guns at her target.
"Well... What's in the past is done. Besides, after the Twins and Padparadscha, I'm sure it's gotten to yours heads that you can't save us no matter what you do." Rhodonite said as she started twirling her chained blades.
"Unfortunately." Garnet replied firmly.
Just as either Gem attempted to make a move a collection of sounds soon entered their ears. Turning their heads the Gems witness two helicopters approaching them at top speed. Both copters soon stopped in place and shined lights at them.
"ATTENTION! EVERYONE ON THIS BRIDGE IS HERE BY UNDER ARREST FOR CHAOTIC DESTRUCTION AND SEVERE BRUTALITY! WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE LETHAL FORCE!" A loud male voice spoke through a megaphone said.
"Looks like our battle will have to be somewhere else!" Rhodonite yelled as she lowered her blades. "Meet me at that building piercing the sky! Try not to get yourselves killed!" She added as she started running away.
"After her!" Amber yelled.
The quartet soon began to run away from the copters. The copters quickly shut off their lights and began unleashing large barrages of gunfire. Amber quickly jumped onto the roof of a car and hopped onto the next one and continued jumping from one after the other. Pyrope followed his sister's movements, but as he jumped off of the third car he hit the ground and slid underneath a large storage tank before continuing to run. Onyx jumped onto a car and soon a large truck until he flipped his body over and landed back on the ground while taking cover using the wrecked vehicles. Garnet flipped her body over one car after the next before lifting up one to defend herself from the gunfire and punch it right at the copters, making them halt their gunfire to move out of the way.
The quartet continued running and soon reached the end of the bridge, making their way into the city. The copters quickly flew away from the scene and made their way to the upper skies.
September 8th 10:00 a.m.
Step after step the quartet ran through the empty streets of Seattle. Making a turn the quartet entered an alleyway.
"Dammit! We lost her." Amber yelled.
"Not only that, but G.P.F. are now hot on our asses." Pyrope yelled.
"What is G.P.F.?" Garnet asked.
"Gem Protection Forces." Onyx answered. "They are an organization with the objective to eliminate the Corrupted and neutralize terrorist attacks by those who use our technology."
"They aren't all bad though. Some factions work with us while others want us dead. Unfortunately, we ain't so lucky today." Amber added.
"What about our civilian rights?" Garnet asked.
"Doesn't mean jack to them." Pyrope replied. "G.P.F. have the legal authority to suspend them if we get in the way or when it's necessary." He then walked pass Garnet and poked his head out. "So far I don't see any soldiers, but they'll be coming. Amber, you go after Rhodonite while the rest of us keep G.P.F occupied."
"That's suicide. Not ta mention how much more destruction you'll cause because of it." Amber said firmly.
Turning around Pyrope stomped his way toward his sister, getting face to face with her. "Sis, I really don't want to argue with you right now. Besides, you know damn well G.P.F. are gonna stop us from reaching Rhodonite and have her raise her body count even higher. And when push comes to shove, you know what we have to do if it escalates too fast. When this is over you can arrest me, I'll take fall so Onyx and Garnet don't have to."
Locking eyes with her brother Amber placed her hands on his shoulders. They haven't always seen eye to eye on many occasions. Sometimes, they would argue rather than cooperate. But...at the end of the day they were still family no matter what. Even right now when the past was catching up with the family.
Tightening her grip on him she closed her eyes and sighed. "I ain't arrestin' family no more." She then reopened her eyes, "I'll go, but ya'll better not make a big mess. Understand?"
Pyrope nodded. Amber then pulled him close to her and patted his back before letting him go. Turning her head to Onyx he nodded at her as did Garnet. Turning her head to the sky Amber bent her knees and launched herself into the air until she landed onto a rooftop.
'A building piercing the sky.' Amber thought to herself. Looking into the distance there was only one building like that in Seattle. "The Space Needle."
Jogging toward the edge of the rooftop Amber jumped off of it and landed onto another one. Picking up the pace she leap toward a massive billboard and landed on it's top edge before flipping her body over and land on another rooftop.
While Amber made her way to Rhodonite's location Pyrope, Onyx, and Garnet exited the alleyway and followed her through the streets. Running through the roads there were no signs of civilian life anywhere. However the Gems took a few glances at the house windows to see glimpses of children and people watching them.
"G.P.F. are coming toward us!" Garnet alerted.
Right on cue the sound of sirens entered their ears. Up ahead two APCs were speeding up to them, making them stop in place and circle around them. The vehicles came to a complete stop and several soldiers quickly exited out them, surrounding the Gems and pointing guns at them.
"On your knees! Now!" One of the soldiers yelled.
Raising his hand up Onyx snapped his fingers. In mere seconds large black portals erupted underneath the soldiers' APCs, making them fall into the portals until they closed. Taken back by the disappearance of their vehicles Pyrope dashed ahead and sent his fist right into a soldier's face, knocking him back. Turning his head Pyrope sent a punch directly into a soldier's stomach, making him gawk just before he was bombarded with a collection of rapid punches to the face and knocked back.
Turning their sights to Onyx the soldiers began to open fire. Snapping his fingers again a black portal erupted beneath him, making him fall into it as it quickly disappeared. Keeping their eyes open the soldiers turned in various directions while keeping themselves close. Unfortunately...another black portal appeared under them, causing them to fall into it while Onyx came out. Turning his head to a nearby soldier he dashed up to him, grabbing him by the neck and pinned him to a wall. Increasing his grip on the soldier's neck as he was staring into his eyes the soldier slowly released his grip on Onyx's arm as his head tilted down. Releasing him Onyx turned around to another group of soldiers.
With her gauntlets Garnet punched a soldier away as she turned around and launched her fist into another. She didn't want to fight them, but they were getting in their way and despite them being humans they were well-equipped, so critical injuries wasn't much of an issue with her. Coming up to another soldier as he was holding up her gun to Garnet, Garnet clasped onto it as the soldier fired. Both of them stood still in the rain as Garnet took her gun away from her and silently bent it before crushing it in her hands.
The soldier looked up at her as Garnet raised her leg and kicked her away.
The Gem trio gathered together and looked around at the beatdown they unleashed. Not too harsh, but not too soft either.
"The copters from before are coming. And there are more soldiers than what we just fought." Garnet said as she straightened her visors.
"Guess that was just the warm up." Pyrope replied. Let's deal with it and get to Amber after."
"Understood." Onyx added.
September 8th 10:30 a.m.
The Space Needle. The icon of Seattle. Even if you've never been to the city before or only known about it online, you'll always find their most amazing landmark in the distance.
Approaching the Needle Amber made her way inside and went straight to the stairs. Floor after floor she ran upwards until she made her way to the top. Once on the Observation Deck she ran toward another flight of stairs, making her way to the roof.
Throwing the door open Amber slammed it back as she saw Rhodonite standing at the center of the Needle.
"'Bout time you showed up. Thought I had to attack more Organics while I waited." Rhodonite said as she turned her head to Amber.
"This ends, Rhodonite. If there were any other way, I would definitely help ya." Amber replied as she summoned her guns.
"I don't want your help. I'm not afraid anymore." Rhodonite said as she twirled her chained blades.
Raising up her right chained blade Rhodonite threw it right at Amber. Coming in close to her Amber dodged the blade and jumped to the side, firing several Bolt Bullets. Rhodonite dodged them and reeled her blade back before running up to Amber. With both arms she pulled them back and thrusted them toward her enemy, but Amber quickly stepped back and jumped forward, sending her knee into Rhodonite's face.
A grunt exited out of Rhodonite as she growled at Amber. Throwing her blades into the air she grabbed onto the chains and slammed them right onto the roof, causing a massive burst of steam to erupt. Blurring her vision Amber kept her guns up as she slowly turned her eyes from left to right. Quickly turning around a blade was coming at her right before she ducked. Raising herself back up another blade launched itself toward her, making her jump out of the way right as the blade scratched her right cheek.
Kneeling on the ground her new scar quickly healed itself up and disappeared as if it was never there. Picking herself up again a blade was coming right behind her, but it soon passed by her head and its chain wrapped itself around her neck before pulling her out of the mist.
The chains tightened themselves around Amber's neck as she dismissed her guns and grasped onto the chains. Turning her head she saw Rhodonite using her lower arms to pull the chain toward her. As he laid on the roof in front of her Rhodonite grabbed her hat and took it off of her head.
"The Rainbow Gems... You all have caused Home World so many problems for our Diamonds. Your actions brought nothing but despair among our kind. And for what? Why should we give a damn about the Organics? Sure, not all of them are bad or evil, but don't forget the many times THEY attempted to conquer our world. THEY tried to rule over us. THEY tried to kill us and use us for their own agendas. So why put in so much effort for a planet that will die soon?" Rhodonite said as she threw Amber's hat away.
With her lower arms she grabbed Amber's hair and lifted her up. "You've lost. And once I'm done with you your Father is next. Then your mother and the rest of your family, including that abomination of a brother you have."
Amber's eyes immediately shot open just before she glared at Rhodonite. She was being controlled, but the words leaving her mouth were a mistake. Amber greeted her teeth as electricity began to surge around her.
"Ya said ya ain't scared of nothin'? Sugah... Let me show ya what real fear is like." Amber said as she grasped the chains on her neck.
Rhodonite looked at her with confusion, but then..her eyes instantly shot open. In focusing on eliminating her targets she had forgotten one of the many aspects about Ambers, especially with the kind of weather they were placed in.
The electricity around Amber surged faster than before. Then as Amber's eyes glowed she screamed, releasing a large burst of electricity and freeing her neck from the chains while pushing Rhodonite away from her.
Crashing on the roof Rhodonite grunted from the impact before she lifted her head up. Her eyes shot open at the very sight in front of her. Standing a few from her Amber stood tall in the rain with sparks of electricity flowing all over her body. Her eyes glared at Rhodonite as her Gemstone glowed, summoning a replica of her hat. Placing it on her head she started walking.
Getting up Rhodonite threw her blades at Amber, but in a flash Amber dashed at her, dodging the chained blades and sending her fist right into Rhodonite's face. Rhodonite gawked at the impact and stumbled back a bit as Amber spun her body around and kicked Rhodonite's lower leg. A scream of pain exited out of Rhodonite's mouth, making her kneel. Lifting her head she watched as Amber raised her hand at her before firing a stream of electricity at her Control Collar. Screams left Rhodonite's mouth as the device was getting zapped until it was completely malfunctioned.
As the electricity began to fade around Amber she watched Rhodonite return to her original colors. Her eyes began to blink as she raised her head to see Amber in front of her. Tears began to form in her eyes and fall down her cheeks.
"I...I'm so sorry. I...wasn't in control... Oh my stars, the beings I killed... I...I..."
Her voice choked as she grasped onto her face. More and more tears fell from her eyes as she started sobbing.
Amber kneeled to her, wrapping her arms around her body. Rhodonite continued sobbing, wrapping all of her arms around Amber. "I'M SO SORRY! I'm sorry!"
"Shh..." Amber whispered as she tightened their embrace.
Breaking away from her Amber watched as Rhodonite's started to glow. Turning her eyes to her hands she watched them glow brighter by the second. Looking back at Amber she wiped her eyes and placed her hands into hers. "I'm scared..."
"It's okay." Amber replied softly. "Yer free now."
Rhodonite slowly nodded as she glowed brighter. "Thank...you for saving me. I'm forever grateful."
Giving her a nod Amber watched as Rhodonite's entire body was engulfed in light before breaking apart and disappearing. All that was left was the damaged Control Collar, two broken Gemstones and the chained blades. Picking them up she placed them into her Gemstone.
The rain began to lighten up and shortly after...stop.
Just as she was about to move her phone started ringing. Reaching into her pocket she picked it up and answer it.
(Pyrope): G.P.F is retreating.
(Amber): Ah beat Rhodonite.
(Pyrope): How did she go out?
(Amber): She was terrified. I comforted her until she disappeared. Ah'm headin' back ta work.
(Pyrope): Okay. Remember what we talked about earlier. You helped me from burning the house down and I'll make sure you don't blow a fuse.
(Amber): Okay.
Hanging up her phone Amber brought out her Warp Whistle and left Seattle without a second thought.
End of Episode 35.
Hope you all enjoyed this. A little darker than usual, but necessary story-wise. Farewell... Rhodonite.
Next Time:
Runaway Gem