Fusion Redemption: An SU fanfic

Chapter Eleven: Garnet vs. Jasper

*(Set 3 weeks after the previous chapter, and one hour since the previous mission, which was fighting a corrupted Gem)*

Jasper and Garnet walked out of the Burning Room, arguing over their latest mission.

"I can't believe you would be so reckless!" cried Garnet in disgust and anger. "How could you possibly endanger Pearl like that!"

"Well it's not my fault she didn't notice the corrupted gem!" cried Jasper in return. "I can't possibly keep track of every gem that goes out there with us. Nobody can! Not even you! And they call you a leader."

Garnet gritted her teeth, trying to resist the urge to cause more violence, but by this point, Jasper had already left and was trudging along to her room.

"Ugh!" cried Garnet in anger, "I can't believe she would be so willing to throw your life on the line!" she said while gesturing towards Pearl.

Pearl stood up from her spot on the couch and put a reassuring hand on Garnet. "Garnet, I know that we have been trying to be as welcome as possible, but Jasper... just doesn't seem cooperative."

"Hey," said Amethyst, standing up from her position on the couch, "just because you two can't get along with her doesn't mean we should kick her out. If that were out policy, we would have kicked Peridot out forever ago!"

Garnet and Pearl turned towards the shorter Quartz gem, and Garnet nodded in agreement. "Okay Amethyst," said Pearl towards the younger gem, "you're definitely right in this situation. But what do you propose we do now?"

"Just talk to her," Amethyst said while shrugging. "She may not be very polite, but she definitely understands the fundamental aspects of this team and of combat itself. She's a Quartz after all. She'll listen if you apologize."

"Garnet," said Pearl anxiously, "I'm not sure that's the best idea. You would be admitting that you were at fault here."

"It's just a pitiful argument," Garnet replied stoically. "It won't affect much." She turned her whole body to Amethyst and said, "thank you Amethyst. I don't know what I'd do if we didn't have another Quartz."

Amethyst shrugged reassuringly and returned to her spot in front of the television.

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Garnet walked into Jasper's room through the entrance from the Burning Room. Garnet strolled in to find Jasper sharpening her weapons. "What do you want, fusion."

"I came to apologize," said Garnet while bowing her head. "My anger towards you was inexcusable. I hope you can forgive me."

Jasper let out a belly laugh. "Oh this is rich. Amethyst probably suggested this."

"Jasper, you're not making this easy."

"Nothings easy with you two love birds leading us," replied Jasper.

Garnet gritted her teeth and balled her fists together. "Jasper, don't make me do this."

"Do what? Let me ask you something Garnet: why is it that you're leading instead of, say, me. Why is it that I, a Quartz gem and a legitimate soldier, is being outranked by a spoiled, aristocratic brat and her bodyguard."

This time, Garnet didn't hesitate, and she threw her blow back in a wind-up position, summoning her gauntlet onto her fist in the process, and punched her. Jasper growled as she slammed into one of her weapon racks, but had a smile on her face. "Ya know," said Jasper whilst cracking her neck summoning her crash helmet, "a workout would be nice."