heart of pastel. [steven universe diamond! x reader insert]

six.

This is being told from third person pov. <3

 ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

After what seemed to be thousands of Earth rotations, White Diamond had concluded going over the rules and her expectations for the both of you, mostly your pearl, as she expected you to be in one piece by the time you got back. 

With a flick of her wrist, you and your pearl were teleported to the Moon Base, it was immediately composed with nothing but silence and loneliness as your bubbles floated in the air, neither of you a clue what to do or where to go. Even if you weren't in your physical form, you still had the ability to communicate with other gems and use a portion of your powers. 

This room was at the lowest known level of the Moon Base. The four diamond symbols were depicted on the floor with each of the colors directed toward the mural of one of the four diamonds. The control surface of the staircase was located on a certain tile at the edge of the room and composed a distinct material compared to the surrounding stone floor. The room's only known door lead to the lunar surface with a staircase outside

The silence spooked you, and you suddenly felt as though you were in danger, like something in the dark would jump out and pop your bubble, leaving you vulnerable. 

Aware of your vulnerability as well as your Pearl's, you tried your best to form a protective shield around your bubbles, though that only resulted in you exhausting yourself and draining your energy more than necessary. 

You were aware it was impossible for you to use your powers without your physical form, yet the sudden feel of danger still made you want to try it.

The attempt at shielding the both of you failed, luckily, there wasn't anything around you and it was your own head making you seem paranoid. 

"My Diamond, are you alright?" Your pearl's voice snapped you out of your paranoia, making you feel like you weren't the only one in fear.

"I am." You said, your pearl, however, could easily tell something was off due to the way you unintentionally stammered, it was evident you were in fear. 

"White Diamond would not have sent us here if it would threaten our safety, my Diamond. She knows what's best for us." He chose his words carefully, making sure he was respectful and gentle. 

His words did make you feel better, but you still couldn't help but ponder if the reason for certain actions of White were for the sole purpose to keep you safe. Though, the thought of her betraying you seemed almost impossible to you.

From where you were floating, you saw a stairway that lead to the second floor of the base, and you felt as though floating and staying in place wouldn't bring much excitement to being on another planet. 

Sensing your Pearl wanted to have a word with you, you decided to focus on what he had to say before transforming into your physical form and having a look around.

"Is everything okay, friend?" 

You hadn't intended to call him that. You saw him as a friend instead of a servant, that was true, but you feared White would probably have lectured you for getting too intimate and benevolent with someone who she personally saw as a servant.  

"I'm alright, my Diamond." He reassured, though it seemed as if he was trying to convince himself that he was genuinely fine. His tone seemed against his words. 

It seemed he wanted to get up and go explore as much as you did.  

"Is there something on your mind, my Diamond?" Your pearl questioned, though he already interpreted you simply wanted to wander up the stairs of mystery and see what was at the top. 

"Though I can not guarantee. . ." You trailed off, feeling as though you were losing connection with your pearl when you saw a shimmer come from the second floor.  

Not wanting for that to happen, you regained your focus and tried to gather some strength once more, being able to communicate with him in gem form was one of your top priorities. 

"I am conflicted on traveling up the stairs." You admitted, as your pearl understood your fears and reassured you once more.

"My Diamond, if you wish to travel up the stairs, I can go first." He suggested as you couldn't believe how humble he was. You understood he was just as selfless as you, if not more, but it was still surprising to see a  gem as nice as him.

"Perhaps we should keep a low profile for the time being." You advised, "We don't know what dangers might pose as a threat to us." 

"I understand." He replied, his tone less confused now.

"Shall we advance up the stairs then, My Diamond?" 

You replied to his final question with a yes, before allowing yourself to shape into your physical form.

 ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───