A Gemling's tale

Chapter 6

Of course, these actions upset Jasper. But anyways, the large gem had a plan that they should all go to Earth in which Peridot obliged although she was slightly uncertain. The small green gem had sent her robonoids to fix the warp pad and it would be finished in another hour or two which made the large gem happy because she was gonna get her family back again. She was also going to be able to eat more Lion Lickers!

The large gem rushed back to her room after speaking with Peridot. She slid in through, skidding herself to a halt as she watched Lapis put her clothes on again. A grin was on her face as she excitedly purred. "Lapis! We're going to Earth!" She excitedly howled.

Jaspilite was following close behind her sire as she let out a groan. The commotion woke up Lazuli and Citrine who confusedly stared at their parents. Malachite wheezed and she peeked out of Jaspilite's hair, watching her parents as she made unpleasant breathing noises.

The words seemed to strike Lapis as if she was being stabbed. She tied her bow in the back before glancing to look at Jasper with an overly worried look. Of course, she thought Jasper wanted to harm Steven.

"E-Earth..? Why"

"Because! We're gonna go to Earth and.. and.." The large gem softly spoke, going up to Lapis as she reached out, holding her hands. "We're going to be a happy family." She warmly smiled at the blue gem.

With a loud squeal, Lazuli and Citrine started to clap their hands in delight. At Citrine's age, she really didn't understand what Jasper meant but she was glad to hear the words 'happy' and 'family'. Lazuli was much older and she understood what Jasper meant which overjoyed the blue striped cub. Jaspilite didn't seem all that amused and Malachite didn't even understand what was going on so she just simply wheezed as a response.

Wide eyes and a slight scowl on her face was Lapis Lazuli. She held onto Jasper's hands, looking nervous. Was this some kind of trick?

"Are you trying to say we should be mates?"

"Of course! We're gonna have cubs together, we're gonna love each other, and we're just gonna be so happy.." The large gem spoke.

"We won't have cubs if I don't get knoc-" Lapis was cut off by Jasper pulling her into a hug. The large gem was such a softie.

Citrine and Lazuli continued to proudly squeal and they widely grinned at the action of Jasper. "Yeah! You go Mama!" The yellow cub loudly but happily squealed as she then rushed over to cling to Jasper's leg. Lazuli summoned her wings to fly up and sit on her sire's shoulder. "Am I gonna see Steven again?" The blue cub chirped and it was answered by Jasper nodding.

Jaspilite and Malachite simply watched. The Jasper cub groaned and Malachite simply snuggled against Jaspilite's soft but fluffy mane. It was just like a blanket.

. . . .

A few hours had passed and it was now time to go. A knock was sounding on the door which caught Citrine's attention. The yellow cub stood up and went over to open the door and was greeted by a green gem. Immediately, she rushed away, diving under the bed with a loud squeal.

With a confused look, Peridot entered the room and she looked over to Lapis and Jasper who were sound asleep on the bed. Of course she wasn't able to see the cubs but they were all curled up beside the two. Even Jaspilite. The small gem let out a furious yap, stomping her prosthetic limb against the cold metal as her robotic digits curled into fists. "Jasper!! What are you doing with our prisoner?!"

The commotion started to rouse the other cubs as they whined softly. Lazuli loudly yawned and she opened her eyes before fixing her hot pink bow in her soft blue hair. She sleepily looked over to Peridot, waving to her although she was unable to be seen. "Hi.. Hi Peridot.." The blue striped cub slurred and she scrunched up her face. Jaspilite simply just stared at Peridot, starting to prepare herself as she knew it was time to go.

Jasper and Lapis opened their eyes before looking over to Peridot. "Oh, She's not our prisoner anymore. She's.. my mate.." The large gem loudly yawned before pulling Lapis closer who just simply laid limp against her new mate.

Obviously furious was Peridot. She was fuming; narrowed eyes staring at the two gems laying on the bed. "Get your ass out of this room because we're going to Earth like you wanted." She muttered before storming out of the room, muttering profanities under her breath.

Lazuli seemed rather surprised while Jaspilite really didn't care. Malachite was still asleep in Jaspilite's mane and Citrine's head peeped out from under the bed as she just simply watched Peridot leave.

. . . .

A few minuets have passed and Jasper was following Peridot to the Galaxy Warps as Lapis was perched on top of her broad shoulders. Lazuli held Citrine close to her chest as she flapped her water wings, following close behind her sire. Jaspilite seemed to be walking, occasionally looking up to her sister who was flying. At last, everyone was at the Galaxy Warp.

Jasper seemed so excited. She went over to the Warp Pad that led to Steven's house, purring loudly as she warped everyone there as soon as they were there. Soon enough, everyone found themselves to be in Steven's house.

Moonlight shone in through all of the windows. It was rather cool in the house and it smelt so fresh, so familiar. Of course out of sheer curiosity, the cubs started to search around the house while Jasper and Lapis did the same. Even Peridot joined in with the searching although she seemed reluctant to do so. Everyone seemed to be rather quiet besides Jasper who was searching for her Lion Lickers.

With a soft squeal, Malachite fell out of Jaspilite's soft cozy mane and she crawled over to the couch, crawling under it. She curled up, closing her eyes as she wheezed. This was the area she had died. Of course her memories were faint of it but she was unable to breathe as a cub. Plus, she was the runt of the litter which gave her a very small chance of surviving. Malachite was so small, she was able to fit in the palm of Peridot's hand.

Of course, Jaspilite knew Malachite fell out of her hair but she didn't bother to go get her. The cub looked over to Citrine and Lazuli who seemed to be laying against the floor, sound asleep. Jaspilite simply went to the loft, perching herself on one of the beams as she decided to watch over everyone in the temple. She wanted to make sure her reckless and irresponsible sire didn't mess this one up. Especially because this was reality and if Jasper messed up, she'd be shattered. That's if she went the route she did in her dream at least.

All of the other gems continued their search until Jasper went to the loft, Lapis and Peridot chasing after her. Peridot only went because Lapis did. The large gem examined the child in the bed before crawling on top to lay down with him. With a purr, she kneaded against the blankets, sweetly smiling as she closed her eyes. Lapis and Peridot slightly smiled as they watched her in adoration. It was pretty cute to see a gigantic quartz acting like a cat. Lapis decided to crawl into the bed, laying down beside Steven instead. Peridot just seemed to wander around the loft, unsure what to do.

Soon enough, soft snores echoed through the temple. Everyone was sound asleep. Even Peridot who was wandering around like she was clueless. Citrine and Lazuli were cuddling with each other downstairs, Jaspilite was hanging off of the beam as she slept, and even Malachite was asleep while she was under the couch. It seemed rather peaceful. Just how Jasper and her cubs wanted it t