Steven Universe x Male Gem Reader

Chapter 5: Revenge

(no ones POV)

Another day, another psychological torture. Since Lapis moved to your temple, you haven't had too much time to think about the Rose's offer. There were only two days left before you have to give Rose an answer. But you still continued with your daily tasks while enjoying the company of Lapis and Ash. That for some reason, there was a certain tension between them. But despite this, they seemed to get along most of the time. Right now you were on your throne while reading reports from other colonies. Ash was by your side, although her attention was on statues badly placed at the entrance to the throne chamber. She wanted to change these statues when the opportunity presented itself. Lapis was inspecting the war trophies that you gained over time.

Lapis: These are a lot of trophies.

Onyx: All those trophies belonged to warriors who fell before me. 

Ash: But none of those warriors had a chance against you, Master Onyx.

Onyx: Even so, those warriors fought with courage against me until their last breath. Organic life forms or not, a warrior is a warrior.

Lapis: Why do you respect warriors so much? Aren't you scared that they could... You know... Shatter you?

Onyx: I respect warriors because I have been at the front of many wars. I have seen many comrades die in front of me and I have defeated countless opponents on my way. As sad as it sounds, the participation of warriors is the first and last step for peace.

Lapis: That SOUNDS sad.

Ash: It may be that way. But that is why warriors have such low ranks among the gems. Because unlike a Sapphire or my master, they can be easily replaced.

There was an uncomfortable silence in the throne room. None of you wanted to continue talking about this topic. But fortunately, an unexpected event interrupted this situation. Suddenly, an explosion was heard outside the temple that shook the whole structure a little bit. A Topaz soldier quickly entered the throne chamber and formed a diamond with her hands when she stopped in front of you.

Onyx: What's going on?

Topaz: Sir! One of the cargo ships crashed and exploded near the entrance! We are doing what we can to stop the flames before the cargo catches fire!

You put a hand on your chin and tried to think of something quick. Your whole temple was full of soldiers, no one who could extinguish a fire. But there was someone who could do that...

Onyx: Lapis, I need you to stop that fire with your water! 

Lapis: What?

Onyx: With your powers to manipulate liquids, extinguish a fire is going to be Rubies game for you!

Lapis nodded and was about to leave, but you held her wrist.

Lapis: What are you doing?

Onyx: You will need more help to save the cargo! Ash?

Ash: Yes Master Onyx?

Onyx: I give you the power to order the guards to do whatever you want! And if any soldier refuses to follow your orders, tell me and I'll talk with that gem... Got it?

Ash: Understood!

Lapis: What are you going to do?

Onyx: I have to inform the Emeralds that something happened with the cargo ship. Now go!

Ash and Lapis followed Topaz out of the throne chamber, heading out of the temple. You went to your throne to use the communication board that was in front of it. But suddenly, you heard the sound of a stone falling against the floor from one of the pillars of the throne chamber in the background. You looked around the place. But you didn't find anything. Something was out of place and you knew it. You heard the sound of someone preparing an arrow to shoot it and you rolled on the floor, dodging a laser arrow.