Now, go forward, push through the stone and dirt, make your way outside. There is...work to be done...
With all my strength, I managed to push myself from the ground, emerging from the pure darkness into...a dead planet. The stone valley looked weak and brittle, and the air stank of stagnation...such an eerie place to be created on.
???: Oh my! You're different from the others!
Huh? That voice, it's unknown to me, but somehow familiar. The voice came from behind me, from a massive, shining figure with a large stone embedded on their forehead.
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Black: You, are a Diamond as well. You are...White Diamond.
White: Correct, and do you know what I do?
Black: White Diamond is the supreme leader of all...Gemkind. There are currently two other Diamonds that came before me, Yellow and Blue Diamond. They, along with me, control the lesser Gems, and colonize other planets in order to reproduce.
White: Quite right! Such a bright one you appear to be!
Black: You said I am different, what do you mean by that word, different?
White: Hahaha, you will understand once you look at your reflection!
My reflection? Reflection, yes...I understand that word, it means my appearance on a specific surface, like...glass, metal, liquid. Despite the barren landscape, there was infact a small body of clear liquid flowing along a long stretch from both sides, that is called a "river", I think. I walked over to the edge and saw just how many features about me were so different.
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My face, my body, my, gemstone...they were nothing like White. Definitely not as tall as her, either. And this, "hair" on my chin is a stark contrast to her face. What would you call me compared to White? Is there a word for it?
Black: I understand what you mean now. What planet is this?
White: It really doesn't matter anymore, all of its resources were used for your creation. Now that you're here we can-
Suddenly, a hand burst from a nearby wall of stone, reaching out and a feminine voice muffled within.
White: Another one??
Black: I will, investigate.
I approached the large hand, noticing that although it belonged to something bigger than me, it wouldn't seem as the being inside is as tall as White.
Black: Hello? I'm going to try and help you, don't be alarmed.
I grabbed the wrist and pulled back, placing a foot on the wall for better leverage. After a few seconds, the wall gave way and a massive pink figure was flung onto its face.
Black: Hey! Are you alright?
???: Uh... I think so? Wait, wh-who are you?!
The pink figure stood up, gazing at me with a look of distrust while holding their wrist.
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Black: I am Black Diamond, and it appears that you are Pink Diamond. We were both created by this planet. The tall shining Diamond is White. We...lead, yes, that's the word for it. Leaders.
White: Hmm...this is odd. I intended there to be only one, but now there's too!
Black: What should happen then? How many Diamonds should their be?
White: Well, it doesn't really matter how many. Now come with me, we must go to Homeworld and reveal you two to everyone!
Pink: Homeworld?
Black: It is the Gem home planet.
Pink: How do you know?
Black: Hm? Don't you?
White: Hurry up now! There's much to be done.
The two Diamonds followed white to a large structure in the wasteland, it resembled White, but lacking any limbs.
Black: This is your...vessel? This brought you here? Must be very advanced to travel throughout space with such a design. But how does one go inside? Is there a, door? A, hatch?
White: Stand close to be, both of you.
They did as White instructed, and the three Diamonds were suddenly enveloped in some type of barrier, then the two small Diamonds found themselves in a large, empty chamber.
White: That is the entrance.
Black: Impressive! But, where are the, controls? How does this, ship, move?
White: There aren't any, I am the only one who can operate this particular craft, but don't worry! You'll have your own in due time.
Pink: We will??
Black: I see....ah, we've left the atmosphere.
Pink: What? How can you tell this thing is moving? I don't feel anything!
Black: I sensed the lack of, oxygen, in this, room. The planet is already...several hundred kilometers away from us. Such a fast vessel...
White: So smart, Yellow is going to enjoy having someone like you around!
Black: Yellow. Her purpose, is of military and weapons development. My purpose, is to increase productivity and efficiency of Gem colonization.
Pink: Hey! How do you know all this stuff?! Weren't you just made or something?
Black: It is common for Gems to have all Homeworld knowledge, and understanding of their purpose implanted immediately from the moment we form. Do you not know your purpose?
Pink: I mean, I'm Pink Diamond, you said I was a leader...
Black: We are all leaders. White is the one who leads us, we will lead Homeworld. This is how it has been, for several thousand years.
Pink: I...I didn't know that.
Black: I see. Then you will understand when we arrive on Homeworld, and our first orders are given.
