A Diamond That Doesn't Shine

Chapter 2 - Start Of Something New *REWRITE*

3rd Person Pov

The sun shone brightly over the small town, with the sound of ocean waves echoing across the city's south side. This town, known for its...alien encounters, is called Beach City.

However, our story doesn't unfold in Beach City. It takes place just outside it, in a quaint village named Bloodrose. Bloodrose holds a bakery, a general store, a car shop, a mechanic, a farm, a bank, and the home of their protectors: The Crystello.

♫ We... are the crys-te-los, we'll always save the day, ♫

♫ And if you think we can't, we'll always find a way, ♫

♫ That's why the people of this world believe in, ♫

♫ Andesine, Peridot, Spinel, and Y/N! ♫

Y/N's Pov

I wake up to the sound of Perry, or Peridot, yelling for me to get up because breakfast is ready. I climb out of my hammock, which I've been using as a bed since Perry couldn't figure out how to build an actual one and Andesine claimed it was a "good way to save money." I slip on my clothes: ripped jeans with one of my two gems fitting perfectly in one of the rips. Then I put on a grey tank top with a hole cut right between my breasts, where my other gem fits snugly. I slide on my crop top sweatshirt, which covers everything up to my belly button. The sweatshirt has a black main part with a checker pattern that matches the colors of my tennis shoes. Speaking of which, I slip on my black tennis shoes adorned with stars in white, a lighter shade of black, yellow, blue, and a few in a reddish pink. These shoes, made by my mom and Peridot, grow along with my feet, and I have a few extra pairs in case I lose or break one.

I look in the mirror and see my mom and mother's black hair with a few white streaks, supposedly inherited from my father.

I brush my hair and tie it into a ponytail with a ribbon that looks like my mother's. Then, I head to the bathroom connected to my room and brush my teeth, taking a moment to appreciate the minty freshness that wakes me up a bit more.

I walk downstairs and make my way to the island on the outskirts of the kitchen, the smell of breakfast making my stomach growl. The kitchen is warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the cold wooden chairs that Andesine built, but they're sturdy and well-crafted. Perry designed this whole place with such care and attention to detail, and Andesine brought those designs to life with her skillful hands.

As I sit down, I can't help but think about my mother. She was a "fancy" Pearl, a designation that meant she was used as a personal servant. While I think it's a bit wrong to use someone that way, I understand why it's done. Pearls are seen as status symbols, their elegance and obedience making them desirable to those in power. To be honest, I would love to have someone work for me, but I'd want them to have their own life and dreams. Who would want someone who only lives to serve them?!
My mom, however, was a high-ranking gem. She was so high-ranking that she had her own Pearl and worked directly under Black Diamond. After Black Diamond went missing, my mom was sent to Earth to oversee it. During this time, she was sent gems hand-picked by Black Diamond to assist her. She then... reproduced with my dad, but he eventually left. My mom and her Pearl fused, and then they had me. Or so I've been told.I look down at my gems and smile.

"You both love me, and I love both of you," I say, my smile growing bigger.

Because of my two gems, I am mostly gems. The only human traits I have are the need to sleep, eat, and drink occasionally. I also can't poof. My appearance is more gem-like because of this, and since I am essentially a fusion, my mother's gem changed colors. I think it's because my mom is much stronger than my mother. Instead of being just a Pearl, I have decided my gem name is Black Opal since the shape and color match up (at least that's what the other gems said).

Perry comes toward me with a large plate of my favorite breakfast food, a warm smile on her face. The aroma hits me first, and I look at the food with stars in my eyes.

"Thank you, Perry," I say, smiling up at her, still starstruck by the feast before me.

"You haven't eaten in exactly 14 Earth cycles or two weeks in human terms, so I thought I would do something special," she explains with a playful grin. I smile back at her, feeling a rush of gratitude, before eagerly digging into the meal.

As I savor each bite, I can't help but marvel at how well Perry knows me. Her understanding of my needs goes beyond just food; she always seems to know when I need a little extra care and attention. It's moments like these that make me appreciate the unique family I've found myself in.

The kitchen is filled with a comforting silence as I eat, punctuated only by the occasional clink of cutlery and the soft hum of appliances. 

As I finish my meal, I lean back in my chair, feeling content and a little drowsy. Perry watches me with a satisfied look, clearly pleased with my enjoyment of the breakfast she prepared. I wipe my mouth and smile at her again, feeling a deep sense of connection.

"You always know how to make everything better," I say, my voice full of warmth and appreciation. " I guess that's what family does," I lift my head to see Perry with a discomfitable face. We have been living and working together for a very long time yet the moment family is mentioned everyone gets weird. 

After finishing my meal, I say my goodbyes to Perry, who gives me a reassuring smile and a quick hug. I head to my room and grab my backpack, carefully packing my phone, wallet, emergency kit, a few changes of clothes, and a small picture of my mothers. This picture, though worn and faded, is precious to me. Their outlines against the dark Earth sky are barely visible, but it's the only keepsake I have of them.

I have to make a trip to Beach City to meet up with someone named Greg Universe.He has important paperwork for the car shops in Bloodrose, and since neither Perry nor Andesine can make the trip, it's up to me. While the gems head to an area experiencing a surge in corrupted gem attacks, I'll be heading to Beach City. Since it will be a while before they return, I decided to walk there instead of using the warp pad.

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"It's been days!"Why did I ever think this was a good idea? I start to tear up, leaning against a nearby tree."Whyyyyyy, cruel world!" I cry out, my voice echoing through the quiet surroundings. Suddenly, I hear a noise.

"Who's there? I promise I don't mean any harm!" I call out again, straining to listen. The noise repeats, and I cautiously get to my feet, moving towards it. But with each step, the sound seems to retreat further away. I break into a run, desperate to catch up, but the noise continues to elude me. Just as I'm about to give up, it stops abruptly, replaced by the distinctive hum of a warp pad. My heart races as I sprint towards the source of the sound.

After finally reaching the warp pad, relief floods over me, and I collapse to my knees, tears streaming down my face.

"Yes, thank you, a random gem!" I exclaim gratefully, wiping my eyes. As I look up, I realize I'm not alone. Opening my eyes fully, I see four gems standing before me—one of them a fusion—and what appears to be a human with a faint pink aura surrounding them.

"Sup," 

SUP! Y/N! IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO?

"Who are you," the small human asks.

"Y/n, The names Y/n"

TO BE CONTINUED...