'Give me a damn break...!' thought Peridot, her eyes as desperate as her soul.
Peridot had undergone so many medical procedures that her brain was at its limit. Shamelessly, she held the hand of the stern woman, mimicking her movements perfectly and adapting them to her anatomy.
She hadn't had time to think about anything else except simulating a human body.
'I will never wear pink again.' The image of the stoic Lion appeared in her mind as a symptom of PTSD. It was because of Lion that she was in this terrible situation.
The hospital team saw her as a traumatized child. Peridot knew they were seriously misunderstanding her, but there was nothing she could do about it.
'What should I say? That I'm an alien from another planet with a mental illness? The reality is even more unbelievable.' she thought sarcastically.
After automating some vital processes in her gem, such as heartbeats and breathing, Peridot finally became aware of her surroundings.
It was a small white room with a window, several medications around, and a desk next to her bed. A small metallic object was on her index finger, and a mask on her face provided oxygen.
Bandages covered her body and face, and she was wearing a typical hospital gown. There was only one person in the room: the stern woman from earlier.
The stern woman was affectionately stroking her hair with a gentleness that contrasted with her initial appearance.
Peridot felt guilt and embarrassment for her actions. This woman had examined her entire body, something not even her family had done before.
The woman, who had taken away her first kiss and her pride as a man, was now treating her like a cute child, caressing her hair and gently touching her face.
Peridot felt a strange sensation in her stomach, even though she lacked physical senses.
She decided to ignore the woman's actions and focus on organizing the situation in her mind.
'I will probably go to an orphanage or stay in this hospital for a while.'
Peridot was a blank slate in human society, with no background or family. The hospital would take care of her for a while, but there must be a limit to how long she could stay. The only option would be an orphanage and possibly adoption.
'It's not ideal.' This was different from what she wanted, but at least she would be reintegrated into human society. 'The only problem is where this is.'
Peridot wanted to avoid Beach City as much as possible.
'I don't know the exact timeline, but Beach City will probably remain a chaotic place full of monsters and gems who could decapitate someone just for fun.' she thought.
After organizing her thoughts, Peridot decided to communicate with the stern woman to get information. Unfortunately, she still couldn't talk or hear, so the only way to communicate was through writing.
'It would be problematic if they ask too much, but as long as I don't provide too much information, they won't know I'm lying.'
Peridot now had a perfect poker face, not just on her face but throughout her body. She just needed to be careful about how much information she provided.
'The less you say, the better. I just need to be succinct.'
Peridot tugged at the woman's coat, immediately capturing her attention. The stern woman tried to say something, but Peridot couldn't understand her.
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Steven Universe: Broken Peridot.
FanfictionWhen he opened his eyes, he found himself in a desolate, abandoned, and cold world. After exhausting all available resources, he finally discovered a way to escape, but at a tremendous cost. He had lost his ability to speak, hear, and move properly...
