"Why is everything so dark?" Pearl asked herself as tried to get up, but a force kept her on the concrete ground. 'Where's Garnet?!' Pearl wondered, as she tried once again to get up, but no prevail. "Garnet!" She shouted but received no answer. Then she heard a familiar scream, "Garnet where are you?!" But only got another scream, she tried to get up and help, but failed. All of a sudden, silence. She soon heard footsteps heading towards her direction, along with an evil laugh. He scooted to where she could see his shadow, she asked very annoyed, "Where is Garnet!?" No answer, he then reached behind himself and threw Garnet in front of Pearl.

Pearl looked at her girlfriend, she was badly beaten, tied up, and naked. "YOU FUCKING BASTARD! WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER!" She screamed and struggled to get over to Garnet, when he stepped out of the shadows. "No! Not you!" Pearl stared at Peridot with pure hatred in her eyes, he finally spoke, "Ah, look who finally woke up." He scoffed and walked over to Garnet. "Don't you dare touch her!" He laughed and replied, "It's a little to late for that." Garnet looked up at Pearl, Garnet, brave, strong, fearless, was now weak and helpless. She finally found strength to speak, "Pearl, I-I love you..." A second after she said that Peri slit her throat. "NO!" Pearl felt tears run down her cheeks, he then said, "You know, killing her was easier than killing Rose." He saw the look in her eyes, "You really think giving birth killed her? Ha! Tell you what, that Greg fellow was easy to persuade, all I did was promise he would have a son. All he had to was poison her. Now, it's your turn!"

"Ah!" Pearl sat up, sweat rolling down her face. She looked over at Garnet, who was now fully awake. "Are you alright?"Garnet asked, instead of an answer, she got a huge hug, and felt her shoulder getting wet. "Pearl please tell what's wrong." Pearl only said this: "Please don't ever leave me." Garnet promised her, that she would never leave, no matter what. Although she didn't know exactly what was wrong, she felt as she just needed to hold Pearl. Both girls soon fell back asleep.

Garnet's room...

'I need to know what her dream is about.' Garnet knew Pearl, and for her this was way unusual, yea she liked the hug, but Pearl waking up in the middle of the night screaming, she has to know what's going on. She was pacing around her room, 'Hm, deja vu.' It's been awhile since her weird dream, so she didn't really remember it. 'Perhaps it has to do with Peri.' She sat down to think, then Pearl walked in. "Hey, Garnet, is it okay if I talk to you?" Garnet nodded, "Garnet, I was wondering if maybe I could move in with you, or you move in with me?" Garnet gave her a curious look, but replied, "Okay, but which room do you prefer?" Pearl said hers.

Pearl was just about to leave when Garnet stopped her, "Pearl, what did you dream about? And please don't blow it off, I know it had to be something bad." Pearl sighed, she just couldn't argue with Garnet, "It was about Peri, I woke up in darkness, and he hurt you, badly. I tried to get up but couldn't, he...he slit your throat and then told me that he killed Rose, and that it was my turn." Garnet noticed during her pause she starting tearing up, Garnet walked over to her and wiped the tears away, "Pearl, there is no way in hell, he'll ever hurt you, I promise." She kissed Pearl, and starting packing her bags.

Pearl walked over to help her girlfriend, and for the first time ever, Pearl saw Garnet cry. "Garnet why are crying?" Garnet replied, "I shouldn't have told you, I should have made sure that it was true. Now your scared he's going to hurt me." Pearl hugged her, that's all she could do, then Amethyst walked in. She instantly stopped, "Um, guys, Steven and I are gonna go to the doughnut shop. I'll see you guys later." And she left just as quickly as she came. Garnet smiled, knowing Amethyst was confused, Garnet's personality was different now, to her. Pearl shrugged and smiled, "At lest she walked in on..." She was cut off by Garnet laughing, "You know what, Pearl, that is a good thing, because if she walks, you know Steven coming in too. And (chuckle) I don't wanna have to explain that yet!" Pearl giggled, yes, Steven was 13, but they didn't think he was ready for the talk. Greg can handle that!

About 30 minutes went by, they were all done. Garnet didn't have a lot clothes, but Pearl found that she had a few civilian clothes. Her and Garnet soon left to go unpack. As they were heading out the door, Amethyst stopped them, "Guys, there's a huge ant outside, come on!" And they ran outside.

Outside...

The ant creature was as long as 2 trailer houses together, and gems made up it's body. At the mouth, 2 large tusk like things stuck out, and were sharp as razor blades. The Gems summoned there weapons when Pearl asked, "Where's Steven!?" Amethyst pointed at the docks, Steven was hiding just as Amethyst commanded. Pearl gave a sigh of relief. Pearl jumped at the creature, and stabbed it's eye. It threw her off, she got up and noticed that its target is Garnet. 'First he tries to kill me now Garnet!? Once you mess with my friends, that's the last straw!' Pearl was mad, and the other Gems could tell.

The creature ran after Garnet, Amethyst jumped in the way. She was pummeled, she was hurt badly, Steven saw her and ran after her. He had to get her to the temple, but he couldn't activate the door yet. The ant made it's way to Garnet, she dodged it's huge teeth. It hit her back a few yards, but when Pearl saw, that monster had another thing coming. Pearl jumped at it, she started stabbing, slicing, and screaming. Garnet wasn't as badly injured as Amethyst, but that didn't matter, it hurt both of them, and that's all that mattered to Pearl right now. With on finale scream, from Pearl, the monster fell. And it exploded.

Pearl stood up breathing hard, she ran over to Amethyst, Garnet was already over there. "Amethyst, are you alright?" Pearl was worried, Amethyst was practically her younger sister, and letting the monster hurt her, made Pearl upset. The younger girl nodded, but when she tried to get, she couldn't. "She didn't brake anything, she just sprained her ankle pretty bad." Both Steven and Pearl looked at Garnet in confusion, all Garnet did was lift her glasses. Then they understood. Pearl picked up Amethyst and went straight for the temple.

In the temple...

"Pearl, how'd you do that?" Amethyst was confused on how Pearl defeated the monster by herself, Pearl replied with a smile, "No one hurts my little sister, and gets away with it." With that said she hugged the younger girl, "You know what, I've always wanted a big sister." Pearl's smile grew larger. Garnet even smiled, she then sensed Steven at the door. Garnet walked over to the door, and opened it, "Come on then." Steven was in shock, this was the first time someone, besides Amethyst, who got in trouble for it, let him in the temple. He ran up to Amethyst, "Are you alright?" She nodded.

Pearl looked at Garnet, it was her 'are you kidding me' look, Garnet smiled, and shrugged. Pearl just rolled her eyes, "Come on, Steven. Let's leave Amethyst to rest."

Unknown location...

"How?!" Peri yelled, "How can she do that!? Dammit, she's too strong. I need a spy. Jade!" "Y-yes sir." Jade stepped to hear his evil plan. She sighed, and nodded her head, "Peri..."

"What?"

"Remember your side of the deal..." Then she walked off to complete her mission.

 Jade walked across the beach, hands in her pockets. 'Jade, if you really care about her then you won't do this.' She was still arguing with herself, 'But if Peri keeps his deal, then you'll have her all to yourself.' With a loud sigh she stopped and sat down on the beach. She pushed her green hair behind her ear. She dressed casual, light green shirt, and a pair of blue jeans, and dark green shoes. She decided Jade would fit her, even if it weren't for her gem, her eyes were a beautiful jade green. Thus she stuck with the name Jade.

In the house...

Pearl sighed, mornings like this one were her favorite. No one awake, a light breeze blowing in the window, and the sun just rising. She was counting her crystal shards, making sure she had all 8 of them, last time she lost one and had to fight Frybo, even just thinking of it gave her shudders. When she finished she realized that she had nothing to do. She was just about to go back to her room when Garnet walked out. "Well your up early." Pearl smiled, just the person she wanted to see. She walked up to Garnet and gave her a kiss.

Garnet smiled, her smiles were becoming more frequent. Which made Pearl happy. "Hey, Garnet, would you like to take a walk with me?" Garnet nodded. Pearl gathered her crystal shards, put them away, and met up with Garnet at the door.

On the shore...

As they were walking, Garnet put her arm around Pearl. Pearl fell into the embrace, feeling that tingly feeling again. "Pearl, what took so long? Putting up your shards normally doesn't take that long." Pearl held down a blush, "I was just... thinking, and got carried away." Garnet gave her look that says 'uh-hu, now whats the real reason'. Pearl sighed, "Okay, I was wanting to go swimming, but I don't have a swimsuit. And, well... I didn't think you would mind, if I just went skinny-dipping." She couldn't contain her blush any longer, and neither could Garnet. "No, I don't mind." Garnet looked to make sure no one was outside, then she saw Jade.

"Pearl, is that who I think it is?" Pearl looked to see who she was talking about then she saw her too. "Oh my goodness! I think it is!" She walked closer to her when Jade saw her, "Oh hey, Pearl!" She waved her hand, signaling Pearl to come closer. Pearl sat down next to her and asked, "Jade, w-what are you doing here? That doesn't matter, I missed you so much!" Pearl gave Jade a hug, Garnet saw, and deep down she was a little jealous, but Jade was Pearl's best friend, and she left a long time ago. Actually right after Peri left, Pearl was upset, and that's when she went on lock down. "Oh, I missed you too, Pearl!" Jade was happy, but then she remembered her mission when Garnet showed up.

"Garnet! Long time no see, hu?" Jade looked at Garnet and thought, 'how can Pearl stand her being so serious, honestly, my Pearl is to out going.' "Hello, Jade, and yes, I suppose so." Garnet was acting her "normal" self around Jade, and this made Pearl a little confused. 'I guess I've gotten TO use to the new Garnet.' Pearl smiled and asked Jade, "So, what brings you back to Beach City?" Jade shrugged, "I was wanting to know if, maybe I could stay in the temple for a while."

"Of course you can, why wouldn't you be able to? You are a Crystal Gem after all." This made Jade feel bad, after what she was about to do, she would never be able to call herself a Crystal Gem again. Garnet was a little suspicious, because she could sense Jade's stress. They arrived to the house, it was way different than it used to be. Especially since Steven's bedroom took a huge chunk of it.

In the temple...

They got to the door, it turned a green color, when they walked into Jade's room, it was dusty. "Wow! It's like I never left, except (cough) it is pretty dusty in here." She went around examining her things she left behind, then Pearl spoke, "Well, if I knew you were coming then I would've dusted in here." Jade gave Pearl a confused look, "You, cleaning?! Since when do you clean?" After she said that, Pearl sighed, "Jade, things have changed, I'm not the same person anymore. I-I grew up, I have too many responsibilities, like help keep Amethyst out of trouble, and raise Steven."

"Oh my God! You sound like a housewife! Come on where's my Pearl?!" Jade was confused, the old Pearl was WAY more fun. Then Garnet stepped in, "Pearl is right in front of you. Just because you haven't decided to grow up, doesn't mean she has to wait on you! And Pearl was NEVER yours!" With that, she left. Pearl and Jade had a shocked look on there face. Garnet just blew up, and no one had any idea why she did. "Jade, I'm going to talk Garnet, I'll... be back." She left after Garnet, and Jade felt even worse after what Garnet had just said, and the same line replayed in her head over and over: 'Pearl was never yours!'

Garnet's Room...

'What is wrong with me?!' Garnet had to go to her room, she knew Pearl would be looking for her, and right now she was full of anger, and really didn't want to see her, she would be furious, plus Garnet didn't even know why she blew up! She was calming herself down when Pearl came in. "I knew you would be in here. Garnet, what got into you back there?" She came and sat next to Garnet, who remained silent. Pearl looked at her with pleading eyes, then she finally spoke, "I really don't know why, it... it's just, her saying 'my Pearl' just made me angry." Pearl smiled and Garnet gave her a confused look, the Pearl told her, "I think you're jealous." Pearl giggled, Garnet blushed and said, "Pearl, that's ridiculous, I'm not jealous. Why would I be jealous?"

Pearl's smiled grew as she spoke, "Garnet, everyone get's jealous, and to be honest, I kinda like it. Not because you yelled at Jade, but your jealous because she said 'my Pearl'. So, now I know I'm yours." Garnet blushed a deeper red, she was jealous. But, she was happy that Pearl understood. Pearl leaned in and kissed Garnet.

Pearl got up to leave, but was pulled down into another kiss. She couldn't resist, she was laying on top of Garnet, and she was kissing Pearl down her neck, Pearl let out a soft moan. Garnet started reaching downward, then the door opened, "God I need learn to knock!" Pearl sat up her cheeks a dark blue and Amethyst cheeks were a dark purple, then Garnet started laughing, "Garnet, y-you're laughing?! You know, I'll just wait 'til you guys are descent." Pearl was embarrassed, Amethyst had just walked in on them, thank goodness they weren't way into it. "I can't believe you're not embarrassed!" Garnet still had a smile on her face then said, "I told it would happen!" Pearl smiled and shook her head. "I've got to go anyways, maybe next time we'll have more privacy." She winked as she walked out the door. 'That's my Pearl' Garnet was happy, yes a little embarrassed, but was still happy.

In the house...

"Pearl, if you wanted some privacy, you should've just asked." Pearl blushed blue again, "Could we please not talk about that... What did you need anyways?" Amethyst replied, "Oh, I was just gonna tell you that Jade's on the beach." Pearl face-palmed, 'she probably heard or saw us, ugh I knew I should have stopped it.' Amethyst got tired of silence and asked, "Pearl, Jade was talking about your old self, and how cool you were. Why aren't like that anymore?" Pearl looked at the younger girl, she was too young back then to remember Pearl's reckless self, and was too young to understand the Peri incident. Pearl sighed, "Okay, well... back then I was a lot like you, young, reckless, and not big on hard-work. Well, that all changed when I had feelings for someone who didn't like me back, I decided if I grew up a little, the I could impress them, but it didn't work. And, one night, I was on top of the Sea Spire, with Peridot, he was my best friend in the whole galaxy. But he had feelings for me that I didn't return, and he went psycho, and tried to rape me. After that, I decided it was best that I grow up, help raise you and Steven, and just be me." Amethyst was stunned, she didn't know, and Pearl had a hurt look on her face, so she apologized, "Pearl, I'm sorry for asking." Peal gave the younger girl a comforting smile and said, "It's alright Amethyst."

Amethyst felt better and decided to play some video games. Then Jade walked in, "Hey guys!" She walked to the door, and opened it up to her room.

Jade's room...

She need the rest. She got in her room, when Peri called on his hologram watch, "So, how have you progressed?" He sounded irritated, Jade answered, "There aren't any monster's, but Amethyst walked in on Pearl and Garnet, doing well... you-know-what." Now he sounded even more angry, "What?! Start getting on Pearl's good side, be there at all the times. Even if our plan works, your side of the deal will fail, because Pearl won't like you!" Jade sighed, he had a point, "Oh, and Jade."

"Yes, brother?" He smiled, "I promise, she won't hurt like she did me, okay? I do care, even though I don't show it, I love you, my little sister." With that, she smiled, yes, most of the time Peri was a huge jerk, but when he wanted to, he could be the sweetest damn person you'll ever meet. "Okay." Then he ended the call, she sat in her room, 'I love him to pieces, but Pearl doesn't like me that way. And she never will.' Pearl walked in, "Hey , Jade, um... is it okay if I talk to you?" Jade nodded, "You seem kinda upset, are you alright?" Jade sat in silence for a moment, then answered, "I'm fine, Pearl. Just a little tired from the journey."

"How's Peri?" That was the last question she ever thought she hear Pearl say, "Um, he's fine. Why do you ask?" Pearl looked down, and replied, "Even though he did that awful thing to me, I still care. I understand he liked me that way, but if I didn't have the courage to come clean with Rose, then he was my second choice. I did like that way, just not as strong as my feelings for Rose." Jade was shocked, Pearl explained it way different than Peri did. He said that she ripped his heart in half, and was merciless. Pearl was too caring to be like that, but Jade couldn't stay with her, she had to make sure that Peri would be okay. "You know what, Pearl. To be honest, your too kind, sweet, and beautiful to be with Peri." Pearl blushed, but was also shocked, then Jade kissed her. Jade stood up and walked out the door. 'What the hell just happened?!' Pearl was confused, she had to know what was going with Jade, but what will Garnet say if she knew Jade just kissed her. Pearl ran to her room to think.

Pearl's room...

Pearl sighed, 'Great, now I'm pulled into another love triangle.' Garnet walked in, "Pearl, are you alright? When Jade left the temple, I didn't see you come out." Pearl walked up to Garnet and hugged her, "Garnet, Jade kissed me." Garnet snapped, "What!? Where did she go? I'll make sure that won't do it again. I guess she's no different from her brother. Pearl, I don't want you around her anymore, at least not alone."

"Garnet, it's fine, I just needed to tell you, I don't want to keep things from you. And Jade is way better than her brother." Garnet was still angry, "Pearl, I know she's your friend, but I don't trust her, not anymore. What if she hurts you? I can't let that happen." Pearl was angered now too and she pulled away from Garnet, "No! I can handle myself! Why can't you see that?! I understand you're trying to protect me, but your jealousy is starting get on my nerves!"

"Fine! I was trying to keep you from getting hurt! I feel like something bad's going to happen, and all you see is that I'm jealous, and I'm not! And if you can't see that I do this because I love you, then... we don't need to be together anymore. I'll be back later to get my stuff." Pearl started crying, Garnet didn't care, she just walked off. "No... no Garnet, please come back!" But it was too late. She was gone.

Outside...

Garnet was pissed, sad, and tired from all the emotions. She needed some fresh air, as she was walking she saw Jade and walked up to her, and said, "If you want Pearl, you can have her!" Then she walked off, 'What was that about?' Jade needed to talk to Pearl, she walked to the house. Garnet sat on the beach, and became even more sad, 'This is were we had our first kiss...' A couple of tears came to view. 'Stop thinking about her!' She was mad at herself fro thinking about Pearl.

Pearl's room...

"Pearl, are you okay?" Jade walked into Pearl's room, when she looked at the waterfalls, they were black. 'I didn't know the water turned different colors.' She walked to the edged of the water when she heard crying. She teleported through and saw Pearl on her bed, "Pearl, are you okay?" This time she asked with more concern, Pearl answered, "This is your fault! How could you do this to me! I loved her and you ruined it be kissing me! I loved her so much I gave her my virginity!" Jade was shocked, not only did Pearl blow up, but told her that she gave her virginity to Garnet. 'She really must have loved her.'

"Pearl, I-I'm sorry I don't know what came over me, but don't worry I'll fix it!"

"Sorry doesn't cut it this time! And it's to late to fix it." Jade walked over to Pearl and tried to give her a hug, because that what Pearl would do. "Don't touch me!" Jade scooted away, 'Man, I really messed up this time!' Then Garnet came in, "Looks like you got over me fast." Pearl instantly looked up, "Jade, leave. I need to talk to Garnet." Jade left immediately. "What? I don't have a lot of time, I just came in to get my things."

"Garnet, I'm sorry, please don't leave. I don't like Jade that way, I promise. I'm sorry I said that you were jealous, I just... I don't know anymore. I love you too much to let you leave." Garnet looked at her with her normal stoic face, and said, "Pearl, I thought I loved you too. But, you obviously don't really care, if you did this wouldn't have happened. And sorry doesn't cut it this time." Garnet tried to leave, but was pulled back by Pearl, she kissed Garnet as she said, "Okay, if it makes you happy." Pearl was about to walk away when Garnet crumbled, "Why do you this?"

"Do what?" Pearl was confused, "Why do make feel this way, I can't ever stay mad at you. You always make me feel... amazing."

Garnet pulled her into another kiss and said, " Plus, I have to keep my promise, I will never leave you, again." Pearl smiled, "Garnet, how about we go out tonight?"

"I would love too."

Jade's room...

"Peri I-I screwed big time, I accidentally broke up Pearl and Garnet. Pearl was upset, and I tried to help, but it didn't help." Peri laughed evilly, "You did well, know all you need to do is finish your mission. And I'll help get to your precious Pearl." Jade sighed, "I will."