A Fractured Reflection

Chapter 10 Deception

Speak:"Hey

Thoughts:[Hi]

Steven Speaks:"Meow"

Steven Thoughts:[Why?]

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Stevens Pov.

A week has passed since the discovery of the fusion experiments. During that time I had too help Garnet and Amethyst chase after a corrupted gem that was loose in the temple.

I don't really remember much of the chase but from what Garnet told me the moment I saw the Slinker I practically tore into it like a wild animal. What I do remember though, was that Amethyst was really insecure about herself. So I tried to help her with her insecurities and after that I decide it was time to pay Dad a visit.

During my visit Dad told me about how he learned about fusion and his attempt to fuse with mom, all in all it was a sweet ending in my opinion. So the week continued on like normal, well as normal as it can be for me.

I was in the moment watching Crying Breakfast Friends with Amethyst and Lapis.

Amethyst:"I don't get this cartoon man. Why don't they just eat the ice cream off the floor? They don't have to cry about it"

Lapis:"I just don't understand how you can enjoy a show that only shows people crying all the time?"

I just shrug my shoulders with indifference.

"I find it very entertaining alright, don't judge me"

We continued watching when the screen changed to static.

"*Growl* Not again! It was doing this yesterday to!"

Amethyst:"Hang on I got it"

Amethyst went next to the TV and proceeded to kick it a few times.

Amethyst:"How about now?"

Suddenly the TV started to emanate a loud noise which spooked us. It was so loud it hurt my already sensitive ears.

"AAAAHHHH MY EARS!!!"

Just as I was about to smash my TV to pieces the image of Peridot appeared. She was saying something.

TV Peridot:"This is Peridot transmitting on all frequencies from abandoned crystal system colony planet Earth to Yellow Diamond. My mission has been compromised, my escort and informant are gone. Now I am stranded, please send help!"

The message kept repeating it self non stop. By now the other gems join us in watching the message.

"I'm going to guess and say that this is playing on everyone's TV"

Pearl:"But where could Peridot be broadcasting a signal that strong?"

Garnet:"There's only one place"

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A pink portal appears with lion jumping through with the gems on his back, then collapses from the weight on his back. A second later I pop my head out of his mane.

"*Concerned* Lion, are you Okay?"

Lion gives a small roar in response. Garnet then appears beside my head.

Garnet:"It's as I feared"

We all look up and see the communication hub has been put back together, although in a messy way.