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[ Inside the ship ]
There was an idle atmosphere inside the ship. They were able to save Greg, did not get taken hostage and even escaped from the Diamonds, it was fine. Everyone celebrated with what was on the ship, there was not much food but enough.
But there was something that scared August, Pearl's gaze from the other end of the table. From the very beginning of the celebration, she looked at him without looking away, without even blinking, it scared him very much.
" Did I do something wrong again ? "
Pearl's gaze hindered him, she was like an anvil ready to fall at any moment. Therefore, he quietly decided to leave while everyone was in a good mood. He left without any problems, but when he entered the residential areas, he was pushed hard and pressed against the wall. It was Pearl.
--- Hey, Pearl. Do you need something ?
--- We need to talk, now.
--- Okay, let's go to my cabin.
They entered his cabin , the door closed behind them. The room fell silent.
--- So...what you wanted to talk about...
--- You're an idiot ! - suddenly, Pearl screamed sharply and slapped him on the cheek.
--- It hurts
--- Do you even understand what would happen if you were captured by the Diamonds?!
--- I had a plan and I stuck to it.
--- You've been captured !
--- It was part of the plan
--- August...
--- Pearl, you're worrying too much. - he put his arm around Pearl and sat down on the couch, she put her head on his shoulder and her hand on his chest and stroked it.
--- I'll be fine.
--- August - she looked up at him
--- I don't want to lose anyone anymore If you were captured, I would kill myself.
--- Don't say that ! - he took her by the shoulders and turned her around
--- Never, listen to me, never think about it.
--- Then stop being so reckless !
--- Okay, but promise me. When I'm gone, you'll live.
--- No, you...
--- Pearl, promise me. - he looked her straight in the eye. Unable to withstand the pressure, she looked away and muttered almost inaudibly
--- I promise
--- Good. Let's stay here, I don't want to go anywhere. - August took Pearl and laid her down next to him on the couch. they lay in each other's arms and did not say anything. There was a beautiful silence in the room.
August and Pearl understood that as soon as they arrived on Earth, they would have to tell the truth. The terrible truth about Rose Quartz and Pink Diamond. But now, they are just lying in each other's arms and preparing for a terrible future.
.....
[ Somewhere in space ]
Two ships are flying at great speed. Yellow hand and Blue hand. They seemed to be in a hurry somewhere. There was a conversation going on inside the Blue Diamond ship.
--- Blue, are you sure for sure ?
--- Yes, we just have to explain everything to him.
--- This is a bad idea. This can cause an awakening.
--- That's why we're flying in person. I hope that you and I will be strong enough to restrain him if this happens.
--- I'm more concerned about how he survived ? I remember we completely destroyed all the instances.
--- That's not the main thing for me right now. And the fact that he is one of us, and he was alone.
--- I don't think so, he was with the rebels. He is no longer on our side, we need to destroy him.
--- Never ! I won't do it, and if you dare, I'll stop you.
--- You don't understand, Blue ! He's dangerous ! If he wakes up, he can easily destroy the entire precious empire in one click !
--- He's our family ! I don't care which side he's on, the main thing for me is that he's alive. I won't make the same mistake as with Pink again.
--- Blue...
--- The conversation is over. - Blue Diamond turned off the communicator and looked into space.
" The Earth, if it is there. I need to pick him up soon. " - Blue Diamond's thoughts were somewhere far away from here. Soon she will meet him, what should she say ? She didn't know.
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[ Earth. Beach House ]
All the gems were gathered in the living room. Pearl and August were standing in the middle of the living room, they called them.
--- Guys, we need to tell you something..
--- This is about Rose.