Gems in Uncharted Waters

chapter 2

Luckily, no one else was home. Steven and Amethyst were on the beach. But Pearl knew she had to tell them at some point. And she'd rather get it over with as soon as possible. Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire had been sitting on the couch for awhile. Pearl seemed to be feeling much better. They talked about Pearl's pregnancy together. Everyone felt more at ease.

Sapphire had determined that Pearl would not lose her physical form. Rose died because her pregnancy was one between a gem and a human. And Rose wanted Steven to have her powers, so she had to give up her gem. Sapphire concluded that a gem/gem pregnancy would likely be more safe. The future was looking clearer. But she would only know for sure as time progressed. Two gems creating a new, non fusion being, was unheard of.

But the trio felt optimistic. Somehow they knew that Pearl would not die. With that out of the way, they began to look forward to having another child. Pearl looked at the bump of her torso. It was small, but definitely there. She felt excited. Steven was 16, and he was growing up so fast. It would be nice to have someone to take care of. Ruby was also looking forward to seeing how their child would look like. Holding a small gem in her arms. The thought of it filled her with joy.

After they were done talking, Pearl knew it was time. Ruby and Sapphire fused again. (Garnet was a lot better with this kind of thing.) Garnet took Pearl's hand as they stepped outside.

They gazed out over the beach and saw Amethyst burying Steven with sand. They were both laughing. It's funny, Steven grew some stubble and was almost as tall as Pearl, but still acted like a child. It was oddly charming.

They walked over to Amethyst and Steven.

"Hey, P. What's up?" Amethyst said.

Pearl was too nervous to speak. Garnet looked at them and said, "Come inside, we have something important to tell both of you."

"For real? What is it? Can't you just tell us here?"

"Amethyst. It's very important," Garnet said in her serious tone.

"Alright, alright. Just gotta get Steven out of the sand." The short, purple gem began to shovel sand off of Steven with her hands.

Steven got up and dusted sand off his clothes. They all headed inside and sat on the couch. Even Garnet was a little nervous. It's not really an easy thing to bring up.

"Pearl has something to announce, listen up."

"Wha?" Pearl blushed. "Well... I'm pregnant..."

"For real?!" Amethyst yelled.

"Yes..."

"So did Greg decide to fuck another rock?"

"Amethyst! I would never!" She was very flustered. "No... Ruby is the um... other parent."

Steven said nothing at first, he just smiled. "Well, it will be nice to have a baby sibling I guess." He sat next to Pearl. His smile faded. "Pearl... will you die like Mom did...?"

Pearl patted Steven on the head. "Heavens no! Don't worry. I'll be fine."

"We're not 100% certain yet," Garnet said. "But since the baby won't be half human, Pearl should be fine."

After the big news, Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven relaxed. Sitting on the beach, strolling though beach city, and simply enjoying the rest of the day.