All right, everybody, listen up! We already have in our possession three of the four Gems responsible for the situation we are currently in.

That just means that now all we have to do is beat...

Emerald!

We've been on Homeworld for about a day and we still haven't heard from her.

Where could she be?

I wonder if she was inside White Diamond's ship too.

Lapis, you were inside that ship. Do you know if Emerald was in there too?

No idea. The ship is huge, and the whole time we were only in one small, dimly lit room.

Besides, that ship was buried in the rubble. If she was in it, she would've escaped from there by now, don't you guys think so?

Yes, I think so too.

Let's start looking for her on Homeworld then.

Maybe she's not on Homeworld right now.

Huh? Why do you say so?

While we were in the ship, Bluebird was alone, talking to someone through a communicator.

You think she was talking to Emerald?

I'm not sure, but it's likely, isn't it?

That doesn't confirm she's off planet.

True.

What if we ask Bluebird?

Sounds good. Lapis, please dispel the water bubble from Bluebird's head. I wanna talk to her.

Right away. *snaps her fingers to dispel her water bubble and release Bluebird's head*

*walks up to Bluebird* Bluebird, where is Emerald?

I'm not tellin' y'all nothin' about nothin'!

Uh, please.

Tell me, why do you think I'd wanna collude with you against her, you moron?!

Oh come on, it's just to save us the trouble.

Pretty sure with a little torture she'll be singing like a canary in no time.

Torture me as much as you want, you won't be getting anything out of me!!

Don't worry, we won't torture you.

Why not?

We don't need to take that kind of measures, because they practically already lost.

(Bluebird starts laughing out loud.)

Why are you laughing?! What's so funny?

I may have lost this battle, but you... You won't be able to win the war against Emerald! *laughs*

What?!

I'll just tell you that no matter if you're half-Diamond, you won't be able to do anything against her.

What do you mean?

All the efforts you've made so far will be useless, Steven! *laughs*

What the heck are you talking about?

She just wants to scare you, Steven.

Yeah. It's ridiculous to compare the strength of an Emerald with that of a Diamond.

I don't know, she seems to say it very seriously.

Nothin' a Gem like her says can be taken seriously, Steven.

Grrr! *yelling* Bluebird, enough with the jokes! What is Emerald going to do?! Tell me where she is!

I won't, I trust her blindly! *chuckles* I'm pretty sure she's gonna save me and make you bite the dust, Steven!! *laughs*

It's impossible. She won't tell us anything.

The little torture is still an option.

No way! If she doesn't want to tell us anything of her own free will, then we can't force her to talk.

Ugh fine. I was just kidding anyway, so don't get mad.

So, what are we supposed to do now?

I have no idea.

I told you she's most likely not on the planet right now.

Hmm, maybe you're right.

Then we should take the opportunity to help the Homeworld Gems. When I was rejuvenated and almost destroyed this place, it's certain that several Gems ended up buried in the rubble.

That's right, we've got to help those Gems. Let's look for the wounded Gems then.

If they haven't died yet.

Don't beat yourself up for this, Lapis. It’s not your fault what happened.

It happened, though, I can't help but feel kind of guilty.

Don't fret, everything will work out.

Of course it will, and since we've defeated some of the leaders, we should spread the word throughout Homeworld.

You are quite right, the rejuvenated Gems will not put up any resistance, as they will have no one to lead them. This way we'll be able to make them get their memories back more easily.

Exactly.

But we only have three scanners, don't we?

Yes.

Tch. That's not enough for the ten of us.

We just have to split up into three teams and fix as many Gem as we can in different places on Homeworld.

Hmm, I think that's a good idea.

Sure it is.

Well then... Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl can be the first team. Connie, Spinel and I the second team. Lastly, the third team would be-

*interrupts* Wait, hold on a second!

Jasper, what's going on?

I need you to know that I don't mean to help anyone in the slightest, I just want to fight!

Well, in that case. *to Connie* Do you want to switch places with Jasper?

What? Why?

It's just to keep an eye on her and to make sure she won't do anything stupid.

Oh, I get it. Then I don't have any problem switching places with her.

Perfect. I wanted to be part of my Diamond's team from the beginning.

So... Peridot, the two Lapis Lazulis and you Connie will be the third team?

I'm okay with that.

Ok, it's all settled then. We'll get down to business when Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl have gotten enough rest. Until then, we should take the opportunity to rest as well.

(Later.)

Connie.

Yes, Steven?

We can't let Bluebird, Holly Blue Agate and Mean lapis go just like that, not after all they did.

*thinking to herself* Wait a sec, he just said Mean Lapis? Does he mean me?

So, what do you think we should do with those three Gems? Any suggestions?

Hmm, I think for the time being, the best thing to do would be to take them with us.

Sounds good. Since we are three teams, each team should take one of them.

I agree.

*to Garnet* Who do you want to take?

Holly Blue.

Do you think you guys will be able to hold her for long?

Sure, it'll be easy.

Ok, here. *unshackles Holly*

So long, suckers! *attempts to run away*

Amethyst!

I got this!

(Amethyst summons two whips and swiftly lashes them at Holly, catching her.)

*groans* Dang it!

We'll take Bluebird, maybe when she sees how we help other Gems, she'll reconsider and change her mind.

Ha, I'll never change my mind!

Good luck, you'll need it. Especially patience, Steven.

I can imagine.

Here. *unshackles Bluebird*

*quickly summons her wings and flies off* You idiots won't catch me so easily!!

Jasper, don't let her get away!

Consider it done!

(Jasper jumps up into the air and smacks Bluebird hard downwards, slamming her into the ground and causing a humanoid-shaped crater.)

*lands next to the crater and looks into it* Come on out of there, you puny fusion. *pulls Bluebird out of the crater*

weakly* W-would you be so kind as to put me down, ma'am?

Not a chance, runt! *whacks Bluebird's head multiple times*

*cries out in pain* AAHH!

Jasper, stop it! Don't go overboard.

*stops whacking Bluebird and holds her tight* As you wish, my Diamond.

Man, and to think I used to look up to you.

Why would I care about that? I don't even know you.

So... Lapis, will you take Mean Lapis?

Yuh-huh. We'll try to help her, as well as teach her that she can also change for the better.

Neat.

Hey, hold on a sec!

Uhm? What's up?

This is the second time I've heard you say "Mean Lapis", you mean me, don't you?

Well, yeah.

But that's not even my name!!

I like to give nicknames to Gems.

There's no need for that!

I know, but Gems' names are pretty much the same, only differing by facet, cut, cabochon, letters, numbers, etc. I find it difficult and annoying to have to remember all that, a nickname is easier to remember, plus it's fun.

Yeah, it's fun. He nicknamed me "Freckled Lapis" or also "Nice Lapis".

Oh, I think I get mine now. MEAN Lapis, huh? It really couldn't have been better.

If it bothers you or makes you uncomfortable, just let us know and we'll never call you Mean Lapis again.

No, it's okay. It doesn't bother me at all. That "nickname" suits me just fine, actually. *lowers her head as she sighs depressedly* There's no doubt I deserve it.