Chapter 26: The Emperor's Wrath

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Blue Diamond and her loyal pearl walked through the Zoo's display halls; where all the specimens that Blue Diamond has gathered throughout the known universe go about their business, seemingly unaware that the intergalactic monarch was watching them. Blue has made a habit of stopping by the Zoo every now and then to see all the recent developments in the structure she's personally pooled her resources into keeping active for centuries. Sometimes it would be once a year; or twice... they've been here so many times that they've lost count. Blue has always enjoyed the creation and building of magnificent structures, unlike Yellow who spends many of her resources building war machines; brand new and, as of recently, shelved ideas. As Blue and her pearl passed by the exhibits, until she stops and observes the first exhibit of the grand structure that belonged to her baby sister, the human exhibition.

The humans within were all descendants of those who are long gone; they all wear blue vests, and long white loincloths held together by a brown belt around the waist and purple earrings. Pink thought that the fabrics would be comfortable for them; seeking out the best materials in the universe for her little pets. While Blue isn't fond of organics, she admitted to having some favorites in this group. One was subject Y-6, a dark-skinned male human with long black hair; the other was subject J-10, a tan-skinned female human with long blonde hair. Based on all the monarch's observations, they aren't that different from any of the other humans; but there was something that drew Blue's attention to these two during her visits.

Despite all of this, Blue never understood Pink's utter fascination with the fragile species; but she does admit that she is impressed by their determination to survive whatever seeks to harm them. It never made sense to her how something so delicate can persevere, while a being as powerful as a Diamond... can perish. Blue Diamond felt tears run down her cheek at that harsh truth; quickly wiping them away before turning to her dear servant below her.

"Pearl." The monarch began in her low tone.

"Yes, my Diamond?" The slim Gem asked, looking up at her titanic master as she wipes away her tears; a result of her Diamond's empath powers.

"It is time to check on the health of the inhabitants." Blue Diamond stated. "Could you take care of the examination?"

"Of course, my Diamond." Blue Pearl responded. "And where am I to meet you afterward?"

"You know where to find me." Blue Diamond stated as she left the slim Gem on her own.

"Yes, my Diamond." The pearl said lastly with a respectable bow as she turned and walked in the opposite direction to carry out her task. Blue Pearl feels that coming to the Zoo hasn't been healthy for her Diamond; only making her more miserable. However, she knows the decisions of the Diamonds are considered the law and should be followed without question; no matter how much pain it may cause her, or her Gems.

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Blue Pearl entered the Human exhibit, past the two amethyst guards, with a container full of sweet fruits in her arms. The humans hated their yearly "checkups" and were like little children; you can't get them to cooperate unless you bribe them with something sweet and savory. Around this time, the humans would be taking their baths in exhibits central pool; just as the pearl predicted, she found a large pile of tossed aside clothes and the naked organics bathing themselves in the deep end of the lake which concealed their... private areas.

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