Steven Universe: The Diamond Legacy

Chapter 11

The sight of the police cars would have frightened me if I didn't expect them to be there. There were three in total; two in our driveway and one one the street. I saw my mom speaking to a human policeman when she noticed us pull in. She immediately ran over and hugged me when I got out of the car, though I usually resist being randomly hugged, given the situation, I let her.

I felt little twigs wrapped around my hand. "Hanami!" I cried, letting the little tree creature climb onto my palm. Apparently Mom found her hiding in the garden. If only she could talk, then she could tell us the identity of the crooks . Luckily I was positive of their identity.

"Excuse me, officers?" I bravely approached the police talking. "I think I know who the suspects were." Mom watched me surprised. The police asked me to describe them. "I could,but I think it'll be better if I show you." Right on the spot I projected the images of Aragonite and Gypsum directly from my memories. Because my memory was so detailed they looked to be the real thing if not for the pink shade of the hologram. A Hessonite officer quickly snapped pictures and the other cops thanked me.

"Do any of you know who Tanzanite is?" I asked the police who were Gems. "Because I think those two are working for her." All the Gems shook their heads and the Hessonite jotted down the name on her notepad. "The name rings familiar. I think she was a commander during the Rebellion." A ruby said. (there were a lot of rubies in the police force.) "but don't go by me, I'm an Era 2 gem."

I nodded, heading into my house and avoiding the staring gaze of my parents. "It was easier for me to show them from my mind than wasting time trying to figure out words. You can yell at me in the car."

The moment I got inside I spoke to my friends over community  call explaining the situation and apologizing I messed up everyone's plans. I told them everything, the fight, the crashed ship in the mountains, the black Pearl, and the rogue Gems who were apparently now hunting me down. The were more than understanding, sympathizing with my argument and urging me to get the hell outta dodge as soon as I could.

"Nora, there's nothing to apologize for. Your life is in danger!"  Rebecca said urgently.

"Yeah what the heck are you still doing here talking to us for, get outta town! We'll be fine!" Mabel added.

"We'll be all right at the concert series, don't worry about us. We all love you Nora, and we want you to be safe." Corey reassured. "It won't be forever, you'll be home again before you know it, I feel it. Take care of yourself 'kay?"

"You guys are the best." I said tearfully. "I'll see you soon."

"We'll see you soon Nora." They all said. Rebecca remained when Mabel and Corey signed off. "I'm sorry it didn't work out with your parents. You didn't ask them I guess."

"There was no point, they made their opinion clear."

"I get it, I'm so sorry. Try not to think about it too much okay, we'll figure it out." I could almost see her smile with optimism. "I'll ask my parents if we can stay at the timeshare, if I can do it I'll bring Mabel and Corey. I'm not giving up hope yet, and neither should you. Take care of yourself, Starlight Girl, and good luck."  She signed off, leaving me alone to pack my bags.

I sighed with sorrow in my heart, I don't know how long it'll be before I see my friends again.

The fact that we needed to leave ASAP stressed me even further. Normally it would take me a few hours to pack for two weeks and even if i couldn't finish in a day, I still had a few days to get everything I needed together. With such a short amount of time to get everything packed my head was a jumbled mess and I couldn't think of what else I needed to remember. Luckily Mom stepped in to help. "We'll pack up together." She smiled. She ended up making a list and together we followed it down and checked off all the things I needed for the extended stay at my aunts'.