(Bluebird watches the situation from a safe distance.)

Jasper and Lazuli complained a lot about the fusion, yet they were able to perform it flawlessly on the first try. In short, hypocrisy.

Don't talk rubbish, you only convinced them to fuse so that they would be the ones to fight instead of us. You're a coward!

It wasn't an act of cowardice.

Huh?

Knowing you, I'm not sure if you understand. But let me tell you, there are many ways to get anything you want, such as manipulation. Why fight if you can manipulate others to fight for you? You get it, right? You don't always have to use brute force, sometimes you have to use your head and your wits more, honey.

Oh, I understan– Wait, what?! What did you just call me!?!

*blushes* I, uh, I called you that sarcastically! *she said furiously & nervously* What I meant by that is that you're stupid!

But–

Shut the hell up! If someone sees Bluebird talking out loud to herself, they'd think she's gone crazy.

[Meanwhile.]

(A enraged Malachite 2.0, spin-dashes towards Obsidian.)

So fast!

(Obsidian gets buffeted by Malachite 2.0's spin-dash, but is unharmed.)

Is that all? *they said mockingly*

Grrr! *spin-dashes at Obsidian again*

Tch! *dodges Malachite 2.0 out of the way*

(Malachite 2.0 starts spin-dashing around the place and then charges at Obsidian in full force. Obsidian, however, manages to catch her attack head-on.)

(Obsidian begins to swing Malachite 2.0 around, and then throws her into a ruined gem building near them.)

You can't win. Go on, throw in the towel.

*breathing heavily* I don't even know what a towel is, but... I'm sure I can win. *she said as she struggled to get up*

Look, what I meant was give up. I suggest it, because you've already lost.

*panting* I haven't lost yet. I'll keep fighting as long as I'm still standing

Oh come on. Just look at you, you're on your last legs. It's over, face it.

*shouts* NO! It's not over!!

(Malachite 2.0, visibly desperate, charges at Obsidian with Jasper's spin-dash + comet charge. However, Obsidian catches her easily in one of their hands.)

This is nothing to me.

Don't be arrogant!!

Sorry about that...

(Obsidian throws Malachite 2.0 up in the sky.)

That wasn't my intention.

(Malachite 2.0 steadies herself high in the air with her water wings and grunts.)

*in pain* I... can't believe it, they're surprisingly strong!

(Then, Malachite 2.0 gasps in shock as she see Obsidian aiming at her with Opal's bow and arrow.)

Uh?

Just like in the old days... Fire!

(Obsidian fires the arrow, which turns into a shape of Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven holding hands.)

No way!

(With difficulty and in the last second, Malachite 2.0 manages to dodge the arrow by getting out of the way.)

Huh, how about that? This Malachite is faster than the other one from a while ago. I guess these two are good for each other.

*descends* You haven't beaten me yet!

Back for more, huh?

*enraged* Shut up!!

(Malachite 2.0 forms a pair of giant water hands that clamp around Obsidian.)

Now...

(Malachite 2.0 begins freezing the water hands, squeezing Obsidian.)

panting* F-finally!

(Suddenly, the ice begins to melt little by little.)

*confused* What the-?!

(Obsidian is using the lava inside their body to melt the ice.)

Whew... *has already completely freed theirself from the ice* That was too close *said relieved*

Tch! *turns to Lapis* I can't beat them alone! *shouting at her* I didn't save you just to have you stand there looking at us like an idiot! Come down here and help me!!

*frightened* W-what?!

Hm? *notices that Lapis is back to normal* No way, her appearance has changed! *frustrated* I'm alone in this fight. In that case...

(Malachite 2.0 quickly flies off towards Lapis.)

I'ma wipe her out first!

(Obsidian quickly grabs Malachite 2.0 by the leg and then slams her to the ground.)

Hey! Remember you're fighting with me!

*groaning in pain* Gosh-darn!

(Lapis is scared and shocked to see Malachite again)

*shaking in terror* It-it's Malachite, she's back! Why?! *terrified* Why am I living through this again?!