Dance of Sapphire

Sapphire

In this, Rin's body is androgynous, but he likes being a boy more than a girl, so his pronouns are he/him.

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Rin wished he could just sit by his father's grave forever. He didn't want to be here. He'd gotten weird looks from people all day.

Ambers, Beryls, Citrines, Jades, they all stared at him as he walked through the hallways. He figured that was because Sapphires, among gems, were extremely rare. In fact, no one had seen one in years. There's not much history involving Sapphires since there haven't been many that were popular. Only religious beliefs that they're connected to the Diamonds, the gems that want control over everything.

Rin had a rough personality as well and used to get into fights with other kids, both human and gems, so people always called him a Diamond, even when he didn't have a gem.

He'd only gotten his gem a few weeks ago, when his real father, the Original Diamond himself –Satan–took control over Shiro, an old pearl who'd raised Rin and his twin.

Now, Rin sat here in cram school, waiting for his little brother to walk in. It'd been a week. They hadn't spoken much after the first day of school when Yukio told Rin he was a threat and nothing else. The sincerity in the words had almost felt like he'd cracked his newly born gem.

Rin didn't know exactly how it worked, but the gem had been inside him, waiting to be called to the surface when Rin needed it. For now, he refused to let anyone see it. It was safer hidden.

Yukio wasn't usually late, but Rin guessed he was held up in the hallways when regular school was out. He nervously tapped his foot as time ticked on.

Finally, the young teacher stumbled in. For a brief second, Rin realized that the Order gave them a human teacher to teach them gem properties and powers, which made no sense. How would he know anything? He only studied their powers and anatomy. He didn't know how it felt or how it really worked, since magic couldn't even be explained by gems themselves.

Rin sighed, giving up on thinking about it. It's not like anyone would listen to his logic anyways. Just pay attention to class and do what he had to to become a warrior.

Yukio then made an announcement that had Rin internally panicking.

"Okay class, today, I'll be handing you off at the end of class to Ms. Kirigakure to learn how to fuse. This class will be every day of the week."

Rin shivered. He'd never even known he was born a gem, much less a rare one. He didn't know how to feel or what to do. He only knew how to summon his weapon. This would turn out bad.

"I was also given the task of assigning you partners. Please listen to your names as I call them.

Moriyama and Kamiki.

Miwa and Noriko.

Shima with Takara.

Rin with Suguro."

Rin wanted to die. He and Suguro always argued because Rin always fell asleep in class and didn't pay attention. But apparently, as much of a supposed genius as Suguro was titled, he couldn't even figure out that Rin had ADHD and a slight case of Dyslexia. No wonder he couldn't pay attention. Rin couldn't read very well and he was distracted easily and hyperactive 24/7!

It seemed the Ruby didn't want to be Rin's partner either. He grumbled all the way through class, making jabs at Rin behind his back while he thought the other couldn't hear.

Rin couldn't tell if he wanted to punch the guy or just ditch the fusion class. He was still trying to decide when that very class started.

Shura was going to pick Shima as an example, but decided the Citrine was too pervy and chose Rin instead. She showed them how to do a classic ballroom dance a few steps. They weren't supposed to fuse today, but anyone who did would be extremely talented.

Rin felt panic rise up in him. The last time he fused with someone was when Reiji, a Topaz who was working for the Diamonds, forced Rin to fuse with him. That was when Rin had first called on his gem. They'd fused, and he'd tried to take Rin back to Diamond Homeworld. Rin had fought the whole time, but he was too inexperienced with his new gem to escape the fusion and ended up traumatized after forcefully separating himself from the Topaz.

Shiro had showed up and then everything was horrible, Shiro was shattered, Rin was the son of the most evil gem in history, and he was taken under the wing of this asshole Emerald who apparently knew Shiro.

Suguro sighed irritatedly and took stance, placing one hand on Rin's hip and taking Rin's hand in his as Rin placed his other hand on Suguro's shoulder. They did the first few steps decently enough. Rin tried to control his breathing and felt the panic lessen just a bit. At least Rin didn't step on his feet.....much.

"You're pretty clumsy, Blue." Suguro muttered.

"Not any more than you, Red." Rin shot right back. Grateful for the distraction, he argued with the Ruby willingly.

"You do realize I can easily over-power you? You seem pretty weak for a gem, but you're apparently rare too. Sapphires are s'posed to be strong, but you look like you'd crack easily." The taller gem mused.

"Crack my gem and I'll crack your face." Rin stepped away, out of stance. He didn't trust Suguro. Cracking gems was a serious matter. This idiot probably didn't even realize the seriousness of it at all. He was way too cocky.

"Where is your gem anyways?" Suguro wondered.

"Like I'd tell you. Never tell anyone where your gem is if it isn't obvious. Go to the Stars, Dull." Rin snarled, taking note of the shiny red Ruby embedded in between Suguro's collarbones.

"Boys, keep practicing!" Shura called. Rin growled. Why did he have to work with someone who hated him?! That was just unfair! Rin took a deep breath and calmed himself. Just try to make friends.

He stepped back up to Suguro and they silently worked on their footing and movements.

"Watch where you're stepping, ya almost stepped on me." Suguro growled.

"What was the point in telling me that if I didn't actually step on you?" Rin questioned fillipantly.

"Because if you step on me, I'll pound you."

And by the end of class, they were still not nearly as graceful as their instructor.

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"Why can't you just get along with Suguro?" Yukio sighed. They were eating dinner. Gems didn't typically need to eat at all, but Rin liked the flavors, not to mention the nutrients meant for humans gave Gems extra energy to draw on. He was a quarter human, so he could use the protein, vitamins, and other benefits.

"He threatened to crack my gem." Rin deadpanned. Yukio looked at him blankly.

"Oh come on, even I knew what that meant before I was even a gem." Rin scoffed. Yukio shook his head.

"Cracking someone's gem fractures their power and their physical self. If it's bad enough, their body will break. Some are unfixable." Rin explained.

"Oh. That sounds....bad." Yukio managed.

Rin rolled his eyes. "He's a punk and gets angry over the stupidest things. If he's such a freakin' genius, he should be able to figure out I have ADHD at the least." Rin continued.

Yukio sighed as his twin went on and on about classes and how hard they were. Finally, he shoved noodles in his brother's mouth to shut him up. Rin glared at him half-heartedly, but got the message and they ate the rest of dinner in silence.

Tomorrow would bring more troubles.