Defenders of the Universe - SU/VLD (Adopted by jorge.Fuentes18)

Chapter 18: Infiltration

A wide beam of cyan energy erupts from the Castle of Lions Galaxy Warp, as the Crystal Gems; Garnet and Pearl materialize on board after their one-month absence. The two Gems looked around and discovered that the Voltron Force had gathered around to welcomingly greet their returning allies. "Welcome back you guys!" Steven happily exclaimed as he, Connie, Amethyst, and Peridot run over and happily hug their family members.

"It's good to see you all again," Garnet said as she hugged the young Crystal Gems back; but for some reason, her response sounded staged.

"We missed you a lot. We've been looking forward to this day, too." Pearl stated as she joined in on the hug, but her response sounded staged as well, but far hammier.

"Garnet, did you look into the future and see that we'd all surprise you?" Steven asked the Fusion.

"You got me." Garnet embarrassedly answered. "I accidentally saw your planned surprise."

"But we didn't want to spoil your fun," Pearl added in as they all broke from the hug; she looked at the others with a smile before she noticed that Amethyst's appearance was different. "Amethyst, you... reformed."

"It's a long story." The purple Gem said with confidence.

"You can tell us when you're ready," Garnet said in a supporting tone. "We'll be here for a while."

"And it's good to have you both back." Shiro honestly added in, walking up to and offering a handshake to the two Gems; which they gratefully accept.

"Thank you, Shiro." Pearl gratefully said. "And it is good to see you again, too."

"How is Earth doing, by the way?" Shiro asked.

"It is still there if that's what you're asking." Garnet began. "Not much has happened during the month we were there; aside from a Monster hunt or two."

"Oh stars, I nearly forgot!" Pearl exclaimed in a panicked tone. "We gave the messages you guys made to Greg, Mr. and Dr. Maheswaran, Colleen, and your husband, Adam. But they also made messages you, too. I should have them right here."

The gemstone on Pearl's forehead began to glow brightly as the recording devices given to her by the Paladins materialized and levitated to Shiro, Steven and Amethyst, Connie and Matt and Pidge respectively.

"Thank you so much," Pidge said to the Crystal Gems, as she and her brother looked at the device.

"We'll look at them later." Matthew thankfully said to the Gems; with Pearl bowing respectfully and Garnet giving two thumbs up.

"Oh, I also have something for you too, Connie," Pearl remembered as she pulled out Rose's real sword from her gemstone and handed it to the girl. "Despite me explaining that you already have a weapon; your parents told me they would feel more comfortable if you had this by your side."

"Thank you, Pearl." Connie thanked her mentor with a slight bow.

"It was no trouble; all of your families were thrilled to find out you are all right," Pearl said as she and Garnet looked at each member of the Voltron Force when they suddenly catch sight of a familiar looking person within the group; who looked back at them with happiness.

Garnet took off her visor to make sure that she was seeing who she thought she was seeing; revealing her three eyes, that appeared to be on the verge of crying tears of joy. "It can't be..."