Steven Universe: Arkham Edition

Chapter 15: Bleeding at My Past

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White Diamond's P.O.V.

Three Months Later:

Another day, another chance to improve myself. I've spent all of my time trying to be a face for Homeworld to look at and say 'that's a face we can trust,' not 'she's the worst of the worst.' Despite my undying attempts to get the majority of the population to, at least, not see me as the evil witch as I used to be, everyone still thinks I have an angle, and rightfully so. 

If I ever met someone with a lengthy past like mine and then suddenly turned good overnight, I would be hesitant to believe in their good intentions as well. It's more rare to see someone grateful than to see someone to still keep their distance from me. Even my mere presence creates unfathomable tension.

I need an ice breaker if this keeps going on. After three months of being on my best behavior, it still doesn't change the minds of the gems enough to even give me a chance to have a normal conversation with them. They either leave, or sound like they're forced to answer me. 

It hurts me on the inside to see them act like I'm the 'big bad White Diamond.' I understand why, but for it to still be a reoccurring issue for me to face in my day-to-day life, I might as well isolate myself again. I can read their thoughts, and I can hear them telling themselves internally that the 'big bad White is here' and all of those hurtful names.

They may be justified, but that doesn't mean I have to like them. Sometimes, it's easier to be Obsidian than it is to be White Diamond. Mostly because my reputation as Obsidian is easier to build than to restore my reputation as White Diamond. 

Everyone doesn't know who Obsidian is, good, I want to keep it that way. Everyone believes that Obsidian is another 'Earth gem' from Steven who's been ordered to guard Homeworld for him while he guards the Earth. Well, they're not completely wrong.

I'm not from the Earth, nor did Steven order me to protect Homeworld, but I am guarding Homeworld for him. It's so amusing to hear what Yellow and Blue think of Obsidian while I'm White Diamond. It's very refreshing to hear everyone talk about me in a positive light, even though they don't know it's actually me.

I can say that my training with Steven on Earth had definitely improved during the past three months. I may not be as good as Steven, but I am more than a capable fighter to be Homeworld's secondary protector. Why am I secondary? Because Steven is always the number one protector, due to his extensive training and powers. 

I still carry that grapple we looted from Huge Gigantacus three months ago. Speaking of him, he's the only one who is a threat to the identity of Obsidian, because he caught and unmasked me during Steven's first night on Homeworld. But he hasn't been seen since that night, I hope he stays gone. 

If he spoils the surprise when I'm not ready, Homeworld would lose it. Some might spin my masquerading career as my way of still harming gems and doing whatever I want. I need more time before the big reveal.