Part 2: The Past

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Your father's TARDIS sauntered through the time vortex, and it was at this moment you realized you hadn't finalized where you had set the time and place for materialization. You went around the console and checked the scanner. Neat, apparently you're landing on a planet called 'Gem Homeworld.' Oh, you've read about this place in your studies! It's run by the four Diamonds! You educated yourself on what gems are in case they turned into Dalek-like beings and they needed to be stopped. Apparently you're going to materialize there, thousands of years into the future. You desperately tried to recall how to materialize the TARDIS. So many buttons and levers lay on the control panel, what could it be...? Oh right, you just pull the throttle the other way. You pressed the blue button first this time, then the flashing red button, and pushed the throttle forward. The TARDIS started materializing. Goodness that noise is absolutely jovial. You eventually hear the THUD that sounds when a TARDIS lands, so you assumed its safe to go out. Hopefully this planet's residences aren't as hostile and merciless as the Daleks, or you may be in grave trouble. You slowly pulled the door lever and your ship instantly unlocked, as if it was a sign that the TARDIS knew it was safe. You treaded towards the door, and slowly opened it. You cautiously poked your head out. It looked... Amazing...! Everything appeared to be made out of a variety of colors of crystalline and metal. Small little buildings lined what you assumed was a futuristic street, and a magnificent castle-like tower in the middle of it all. There were a few civilians, or 'gems' walking around, a couple giving you odd looks. One, with orange striped skin and some LONG white/beige hair marched up to you and the TARDIS, stopping mere inches away. "Who are you? And how did you get here?" It demanded. It's voice was a bit raspy, like it had a cold. Probably because of the orange gemstone taking place of its nose. As masculine as it sounded, it did appear mostly feminine, so you decided to use female pronouns. "I-I'm (Y/N). I come from the planet Galifrey. I'm (age) years old and I wish to be granted asylum. I-I was being attacked, b-but I escaped. P-please, d-don't hurt me..." You said very nervously. This figure was MUCH taller and probably much stronger than you. "Galifrey? You're a Timelord/Timelady?" The gem asked. "Y-yes." You responded fearfully. "Come with me. Now." You had no choice but to comply with her orders. You stepped out of the TARDIS and carefully closed the door, it seemed to lock itself. In the blink of an eye, restraints were now on your wrists. They appeared to be laser-guided handcuffs. You looked down at them, slightly freaking out but also observing them with wonder. "Apologies, but a Timelord/Timelady could be dangerous, no matter how young they seem. All we need is to interrogate you, and you'll be set free. That is, if my Diamond doesn't have another use for you." Though you could not see her, you could tell the gem was smirking by the tone of her voice. You were afraid. Who was 'her Diamond?' Could it be Blue? White? Yellow? Or perhaps... Pink? They could hurt you... Or even kill you... No. It'll be okay. You still have your regenerations, a box, and a sonic. You should be fine. The gem grabbed your arm and pushed, urging you to move foreword. You did. You had no choice. These gems may not be as terrible and horrifying as the Daleks, but they are still a force to be reckoned with. You trudged along a route with the gem, who kept a firm grip in your arm. You prayed she didn't find your mother's screwdriver. It's the last thing you had from your mother before... "Timelord/Timelady, what are you doing? Why is your face leaking?" The tall gem asked. You hadn't even realized you had been crying. You didn't dare raise your hands to wipe your eyes. If only gems could know what parents are... "N-nothing..." You lied. Inside you were hurting. It felt like an elephant was sitting on your chest. You soon made it to that jaw-dropping tower you saw before. Being this close, you got a better observation of it. It's much like the ones back home before they were so ruthlessly destroyed. The gem walked you inside the building and about thirty pairs of eyes darted in your direction. Lots of whispering as grumbling made your ears burn with shyness. The gem continued to push you towards an elevator. She shoved you inside and walked in herself. She stuck her hand in some kind of holo-keyboard PDA and her eyes flashed with binary code for a couple seconds. She retreated her hand and her eyes went back to normal. You felt the elevator moving, accelerating faster, and faster. 'How tall is this thing?' You thought as the elevator came to an abrupt halt. The door opened and the gem pushed you out. The room was very... Yellow. And large. And chrome. Very chrome. Could this be a Diamond's chamber, perhaps? The gem moved you closer and closer to the middle of the room, where a gigantic chair floated and a VERY tall gem sat. It's a Diamond, it has to be. Judging by the room, and the huge gem's mostly Yellow appearance, it's Yellow Diamond. It's gotta be. The orange gem stopped walking, and kneeled, doing a sort of salute-type thing with her hands. "My Diamond. I have a prisoner. He/she could prove valuable to our war effort against the Crystal Gem rebels." Yellow Diamond's chair spun around and there she was, in all her glory. "Jasper, what have you brought to me?" Her voice sounded so elegant, yet so terrifying at the same time. "A Timelord/Timelady, my Diamond." 'Jasper' responded. Yellow Diamond sat up in her chair. "What?" She said, she appeared to be shocked. "Where did you find it?" "It landed here not five minutes ago in its... Ship. It calls it a 'TARDIS,' my Diamond." You could hear Jasper stand up behind you and place a hand on your shoulder. Fear jabbed at you. You hoped that Yellow Diamond would have mercy, something she didn't appear to have much of. She rubbed her temple. "Thank you for your report Jasper. Leave us, for now. And DO NOT destroy that ship." "Understood, my Diamond." And with that, the Jasper left, leaving you and Yellow Diamond alone in the room, excluding the Pearl typing away at something across from you. Yellow Diamond removed her hand and stared at you with a calm expression. You took long, quiet breaths. You felt like you were going to pass out, your two hearts beating at a million miles per hour. "You fascinate me, Timelord/Timelady." Yellow Diamond finally spoke. You didn't know what to say... "T-thank you, Y-Yellow--"
"Please, call me your Diamond."
Okay... You decided not to question it. "Thank you, M-My Diamond." Your dignity has completely shattered at this point. "As I've said before, your species has always fascinated me. Your ability to prolong death for so long... Is useful. Especially to us now." Where is she going with this...? "Recently, we've been waging a war against a rebel group known as the 'Crystal Gems.' They've been harming gems on our side for a time... Roughly five years. Nothing major. But that is besides the point." Yellow Diamond stood up and walked towards you. Her flipping FOOT was bigger than you. She kneeled down and lent a hand out to you, as if asking you to hop on. You reluctantly stepped on and she cautiously lifted you up, and over to her humungous chair. She sat down, and you almost lost footing. Yellow Diamond's other hand typed on a holographic keyboard, and a large holographic screen opened up in front if you. It played footage of what seems like a battle. A tall, pink-haired, mother-like figure with a pink gem on her belly button was battling the Jasper from before. "This gem, a traitorous Rose Quartz from Pink Diamond's court, has betrayed our trust and is now wreaking havoc amongst our soldiers." Why does she keep referring to the soldiers as 'our?' You're not a gem! You are a Timelord/Timelady! Why does she keep saying that they are 'our' troops? Your head was spinning, not because of the height you're currently at, but because of all the confusing thoughts swirling through your head. "All I need you for..." Yellow Diamond purred. "...is to help restore our cracked and shattered soldiers. This Rose Quartz was the only gem of her era to have healing abilities, but now you're here. You can help us, you can SAVE us." So... She's asking for YOUR regenerative energy to heal those in need? Why would you? Well... She hadn't killed you yet, and she appears to be offering asylum... Oh bullocks, fine, as long as you aren't hurt.
"So I ask you," Yellow Diamond-- no, YOUR Diamond said,

"Will you help us?"










"Yes, My Diamond."

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