⟡𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇𝑒𝒹⟡

⟡𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒪𝓃𝑒: 𝐻𝑒𝓇 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽⟡

For a school that was praised on its academics, you would expect longer and harder classes with no interruptions whatsoever. 

So it was a shock when the day started out with an all-school mandatory assembly.

The students, dressed in their perfectly ironed uniforms walked towards the auditorium, in pairs of 3, or more, chatting quietly among themselves. 

One group specifically was taking this strange interruption to a whole new level, whispering furiously, but not too loud in case they got caught. 

"What's going on? Why are we having an assembly this early, or at all? And where is Pink- I mean my Diamond?" A pale, very thin girl with short light orange hair and bright blue eyes asked. 

"Relax, Pearl. I see her up there with the other Diamonds. It'll be fine." Replied a tall girl with dark hair and a large afro that had streaks of red and blue throughout.

"Yeah P, calm down. It's not like she's going to die or something! She's right there like Garnet said!" This came from a shorter, curvy girl with light purple hair, darker skin, and a ton of freckles on her sun-kissed cheeks. 

"Amethyst! Death is NOT something to joke about!" The girl, Pearl whisper-shouted at her friend.

"Chilllllllllllllll." Amethyst retorted, giving a loud laugh.

"DON'T YOU TELL ME TO CHILL, YOU-" Pearl gave a start, but Garnet held her back.

"Pearl, Amethyst. Both of you need to calm down. Let's stop making a scene and just go over there and see what's going on."

"Fine." Fumed an angry Pearl.

"Yeah, alright," Amethyst responded.

"Good. Now, let's go." Garnet motioned for her friends to follow her towards the rows of chairs filled with many of their other classmates and friends. 

They chose a row of seats in the front, sitting down next to Yellow and Blue Diamond, the highest ranking in their student monarchy. Along with them was Pink Diamond, but she was up on the stage with the Principal, White Diamond, also known as the overlord and "ruler of this school." 

Next to Yellow and Blue were their Pearls, who were their servants. Their real names weren't Pearl, but they were called Blue and Yellow Pearl to represent their Diamonds.

Most people just called them Mop and Grinchy since there were already three "Pearls" at this school.

The only one who was actually named Pearl was Pink Diamond's, and since that was her real name people would refer to her as that. 

"Is anyone else sitting here? My friends and I were hoping to sit here since it is closest to where my Diamond is up on the stage." Pearl asked Yellow and Blue Diamond.

"Ugh, well no one else is sitting here." Yellow Diamond said, rolling her eyes.

"So I suppose you can sit here. Just sit next to the Pearls, away from us." Yellow Diamond finished off by saying, flicking her hand in the direction of Mop and Grinchy.

"Okay, thank you." Pearl gave a Diamond salute and motioned for her friends to do the same.

"My Diamond, do these awful misfits have to sit with us?" Grinchy asked, well more so whined to her Diamond.

"Yes, Pearl. There is nowhere else. Trust me, I don't like this either." Yellow Diamond snapped, startling her Pearl. 

"Yes, my Diamond," Grinchy said.

So the "awful misfits" sat down beside Mop, who was doodling in her sketchpad.

"Hey Mop, watcha drawing?" Amethyst asked, looking at the book.

"Oh, well I was drawing Yellow Diamond to give to her as a gift." Mop responded, ever so quietly. She didn't talk much, but on the rare occasions that she did she usually only talked about her art or the Diamonds. She seemed nice enough but... troubled. Her Diamond, Blue, had a lot of emotional issues and was known to lash out at the most random times, upsetting those around her. Most of the time her emotions were dumped on Mop, who just had to deal with it because if she didn't she would be expelled.

It was a cruel world they lived in.

"Cool beans, Mop Head." Amethyst praised. 

"Thank yo-"

Mop was cut off by the sound of microphone feedback, signaling that the Principal, White Diamond was about to speak. 

"Morning, everyone. I am aware of the delay in classes, and I want you all to get the proper education you deserve. However, there has been a matter that was brought to my attention that needs to be addressed."

The entire auditorium broke out into a chorus of silent whispers.

"SILENCE!" White Diamond yelled, and everyone was quiet once more.

"The matter is... there was a threat to one of our students. Pink Diamond. We aren't sure what, but it has come to my attention to inform you all of this. So if you see any suspicious activity, you are to report it to me IMMEDIATELY. Is that understood?"

A chorus of "Yes's" was heard throughout the auditorium.

"Good. Now before we leave are there any-" 

"I need to use the bathroom." It was Pink Diamond who stood up, announcing this. 

"Very well then. Go." An exasperated White Diamond responded.

"I ought to go with her, to protect her from the danger." Her Pearl stood up.

"Fine you two, go!" White Diamond yelled.

Both girls walked towards the doors, receiving a very watchful audience. 

"Now, are there any questions that DON'T concern using the toilet?" Asked White Diamond.

"Uh, yes actually I would like to make an announcement. I think that Pink Diamond isn't going to the bathroom and in reality, is actually going to fake her de-" 

"Who let you in here?" White Diamond asked the curly-haired glasses-wearing guy.

"Well, that's not the point. Any-"

"What is your name and order of business?"

"My name is Ronaldo, and I'm here on a VERY important meeting to deliver fries to the Cafeteria."

"Well, this isn't the Cafeteria, is it, Ronaldo?" White Diamond asked, putting emphasis on the last word.

"Well um, I just-" He was cut off by a screaming from outside.

"Yellow and Blue Diamond, go see what that is."

Both Diamonds rose from their seat and walked towards the doors.

The auditorium was silent for a moment before Blue and Yellow burst back out, screaming while holding a lifeless body in their arms.

Pearl followed behind them, her hands covering her mouth and tears streaming down her face.

"What is going on?" White Diamond rose from her seat as well.

"P-p-p-p-ink Diamond is dead."