Chapter 122: End of Winter

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[We cut to Phosy, and Chalcedony discussing about Phosphosiderite slight change in appearance and in attitude..]

"He's definitely stronger than before but.. I'm not so sure how the other gems would react if they see this 'new' him." Phosy remarked.

It had been a few months since the ordeal and we see Phosphosiderite donning Chalcedony's heavyweight winter saw. Winter is about to end.

He and Red Aventurine are now taking on the winter duties and breaking of ice floes.

Most of the snow seems to be drying out.

"I'm sure they'll understand the change, I hope." Chalcedony doesn't mind the new change, it doesn't seem to negatively affect Phos.. yet

"Yes.. yes I'm just worried about one other certain thing." Phosy replies as he looks down in worry.

He reminds himself on how bitter he now feels for Pavilionus but still felt quite sad for her untimely death..

That massive jellyfish was her.. brother or sister perhaps but he still couldn't get it off his mind

"Oh yeah.. Chalcedony do you think.. that if I..?" Phosy snaps out of it and wonders to Chalcedony if..

"Of course.. I think we can still get Smoky Quartz back!" Phosy is still anxious while Chalcedony reassures him that.. all will go well.

With Chalcedony being Smoky's inner layer, the longer Chalcedony is awake and exposed to natural things like air, oxygen, sunlight the more difficult it could be to shell Chalcedony back inside of Smoky Quartz – Chalcedony hasn't been awoken in many years thus it may truly be difficult.

"We'll.. reassemble Smoky later on.. and this will be your final day awake so, do what you need to do before the time comes." Phosy replies.

"I think there's only a few for this year.. It was rollercoaster this winter, all I wish at this point is that you take care of Phosphosiderite and my brother, Red Aventurine." With this reply it surprised Phosphophyllite because Chalcedony never really liked being put back to sleep.. in the previous times he was awake he struggled to gain control over Smoky but now he's more than willing to be put back again.. It estranged Phosy but nonetheless he nodded in relief

[Meanwhile with Phosphosiderite and Red Aventurine]

*SLASH SHIING*

The way how Phosphosiderite strikes his blows.. it's so elegant yet looks so rigid.

Even up to this point Avent is still surprised on how Phos is able to wield the heaviest winter saw so very easily.

It's all because of his new arms but he needs more enlightenment on it.

With Avent's assistance they both clear out the few remaining ice floes, the others had receded to warming weather

"I think this should be the last one, Avent." Phos went down from his leap to destroy the ice floe; his hair was changed due to the tungsten within him

He fashioned it into a maiden like style, and on the side was the lapis necklace – it's shape was also changed and reformed like a blue flower

[Concept:

A bit of fingertips was also infused with previous pieces of himself, thus they looked like purpled, unpolished nails

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A bit of fingertips was also infused with previous pieces of himself, thus they looked like purpled, unpolished nails.

In short; he was more elegant now and Phos knew but wasn't entirely sure whether to boast to let it be so he just giggled cutely after the duty was done.

"Great work, Phos.The snow should all thaw soon, so we should get back to help Master." Aventreplied, Phos just nodded in agreement whilst smiling and went along.. 

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