Claws and Rose A Steven Universe fan-fiction

Part 1

Deep in the recesses of the Crystal Caverns, 100,000 years ago.....

Midnight. The moon's rays falling through the cracks in the ground, shining into a hidden cluster of caves below the surface. The moonbeams reflected of the massive crystalline structures that dominated the lower levels of the caves. In the central cavern, a feminine being sat cross legged in front of a futuristic monitor. She was a dark russet skin creature with pure white locks of hair drifting down her spine. She had what appeared to be a gemstone embedded into her throat in the shape of a heart. She had her eyes closed tightly, a look of concentration spread across her thin face.

Her left eye opened at the sound of approaching footsteps. She sighed, shutting her eyes again. "What is it this time Pearl? Haven't I asked you to leave me to meditate?" "Uhhhh, do I look like some low class slave to you, Cinnabar?!?!?" A gruff, snarky voice replied humoredly. Cinnabar opened her eyes to see not Pearl, but Emerald, her bodyguard and closest companion.

Emerald had dark green hued skin with piercing blue eyes (which was rare, because most Gems had eye color similar to their gem color). Well built, with a jacket embroided with the Diamond insignia and trousers, Emerald defiantly stood out, Emerald defiantly stood out. And it's not the reason you think. Emerald was a Male Gem.

(Authors note: Before all you diehard Steven Universe fans start crying foul, please hear me out! I wanted to make my fanfic unique in its own way. In my Universe, Gems are created as female about 95% of the time. The remaining 5% of the time end up being Male, signifying the rise of an important Gem being. I got the idea from a famous Nintendo franchise. If you figure out which one, you either A) are a huge gamer nerd, or B) have a lot of spare time on your hands. Leave your guess in the comments section.)

"Hello Emerald, what can I do for you?" She asked half joking. Emerald was- well, an emerald. They were designed to be elite guards as well as technicians. He was supposed to work for her, but he acted more like a buddy or close friend. But Cinnabar could let that go. After all, he had been her only companion since she was created, so she could give him some slack. "Oh, nothing- unless watching you is counted for something." he joked, leaning against the wall. "You were watching me again?!? Seriously, Em, what's wrong with you???" Cinnabar snorted, standing up and stretching. She was all too aware of Emerald's eyes watching her closely. When she met his eyes, he glanced away quickly.

Cinnabar was well aware that her bodyguard had grown..... Fond of her, and she was aware she had similar thoughts about him. The only problem was that it was against Gem customs to pair with another of such a low class. She was a cinnabar, a high class gem scientist. She outranked Emerald exponentially. What a shame, she thought, her cheeks growing a dark crimson. It could have been great.

"Hey, what can I say-"Emerald said, jolting Cinnabar back to reality. You're absolutely- Radioactive! Ha-ha!!!" She groaned at Emerald's horrible pun. She thought he was a pretty good companion, it was just his puns-they were so cheesy it was painful. "Emerald, do me a favor and shut up. Yeesh, I lose brain cells every time you open your mouth and spout your nonsense!!!" She said, pulling out a gem computer and started going through her agenda. "Y'know, if it was anyone else asking, I'd be encouraged to keep it going, but for you-" He paused, catching her gaze. "-I'm willing to stop." Cinnabar smiled, brushing a stand of ivory hair out of her eyes. "Thanks. You have no idea how glad I am to have you here." "Ehh, I'm nothin special." He replied, shrugging his broad shoulders. Oh, and by the way, Girasol asked me to come get you." Cinnabar sighed, shutting down here holoscreen. She could never relax for long, could she?

After you, my master." Emerald said, bowing toCinnabar, a smirk plastered on his face. Rolling her eyes, Cinnabar steppedoutside the room, followed closely by Emerald. "Honestly Emerald, I am thisclose to taking back what I just said." She said as the door slid shut behindthem. As she set off down the hall, Emerald chuckled to himself, running a handthrough his hair. I might be able to haveyou the way I want, but you can't change the way I feel! Smiling tohimself, he ran after Cinnabar.