12. Trust

A whole month has passed ! August has been living in Beach City for a month, during which time he learned a lot of new things, made a lot of friends, and tried a lot of new things. This month brought him a lot of new sensations, this month was the best for him in his entire life. He hung out with Steve and Connie, sparred with Garnet, walked on the beach with Pearl, was a wrestler with Amethyst. Little by little, the distance between them and Augustus gradually narrowed. And it was reduced so much that Pearl invited him, on behalf of all the gems, to her home. What is it, if not trust ?

It was the first time Augustus had been invited to someone's house. He was nervous. I was very nervous. He was afraid to make a mistake, to say something offensive, to do something unpleasant for them. So he decided to consult Miss Peregrine.

--- Miss Peregrine

--- Yes ?

--- Did you often go to visit other people ?

--- Yes. Why did you ask that ?

--- It's my first time being invited somewhere and I'm very much afraid of making a mistake. I want to know what to do when I get there. What should I do?

There was silence after his words. She stared at him for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

--- Hahahahahahahaha !

It was the first time Miss Peregrine had ever laughed in his presence. She's mostly annoyed or calm, and he hasn't seen a hint of a smile on her face in a month. And now she was laughing ! Above him ! What does it mean?

--- What's so funny?

--- Oh, you made the old woman laugh.

---But....

--- Listen, kid. A house invitation, it's not a test. There's no mistaking it. Just be polite and don't be a greyhound. And everything will be fine.

--- Are you sure ?

--- Of course! You've only been living in Beach City for a month, but you're already being invited to your home. This is a sign that you are trusted. Not everyone can let a stranger into their home who they've only known for a month.

--- Good. Thanks.

--- You are welcome. Just stay calm and you'll be fine. Now, go make me dinner ! I'm hungry !

The conversation with Miss Peregrine gave Augustus confidence. Although he was still worried, he was so worried that he didn't have to go to their house. And just like that, he found himself in front of the house of Stephen and the Crystal Gems.

In the face of Augustus, there was a very amazing building. When Augustus imagined the house of gems, he thought it would be a simple wooden house, but everything turned out to be much more. No, their house was made of wood as it was supposed to be, but he couldn't have known for sure that theirs would be built into a hill that turned out to be a fucking huge statue !

It was a huge eight-armed woman, about half of her arms were broken, but the ones that were intact were literally holding the house. It was something.

" I thought that when Pearl said that their house was the only one in the world, she was embellishing it. But now I think she was downplaying it. "

--- August !

Who else could it be but Stephen?

--- Hi, Steve !

--- What are you doing here ? I've never seen you climb this side of the beach.

--- Pearl invited me.

--- What ?! Why didn't she tell me?! I could give you a tour of our house !

--- You can ask her yourself.

--- What are you talking about ?

--- Steven !

--- Aaaaaa !

It was Pearl, of course.

--- Pearl ! Don't scare me like that !

--- Steven,don't delay August. Garnet and Amethyst and I need to talk to him seriously.

--- Can I come with you ?" Please, please !

--- No, it's too early for you.

--- Oh, man ! Well, until August. Until tonight.

--- Bye

--- Good. Follow me August. I'll show you around.

She took his hand and led him quickly toward the house. The house inside was actually quite ordinary. Well, except that in the far part of it there was something alien and incomprehensible to August. Pearl led him to the living room where Garnet and Amethyst were already sitting.

--- Garnet, Amethyst.

--- Mmmm

-- Yo

Pearl let go of his hand and sat down next to them. There was a chair opposite them, I think it was meant for him. He sat down on it and waited for the conversation to begin. Garnet started the conversation.

--- August.

--- Mmm ?

--- You've been living in Beach City for a month now. What do you think of him ?

--- Well...he's quite friendly.

--- Go on

--- In all the cities I've been to before, everyone either shunned me or stared at my eyes. Here, everyone treats it like a normal thing.

--- Go on

--- It was here that I made friends for the first time in my life. I've been to an amusement park, fished, learned how to cook and clean. This city has brought a lot of new things and for this I am grateful to him.

--- But..

--- But one day I'll leave him. I will go on a journey to find myself. After all, the world is so big, and I know so little about it. But even if I leave Beach City, it will always remain in my memory.

There was a silence in the room. The gems exchanged glances with each other. They seemed to understand something, nodded at each other, and turned to face him. Garnet of the beginning.

--- August. I'll be honest, when you came to town, we didn't trust you. We've been following you.

--- Following me ?

--- Yes. But as time went on, we realized that you weren't dangerous.

--- Why did you even think I was dangerous ?!

--- It's a long story.

--- And I have a lot of time. So go ahead, I'm waiting.

And they began the story. Once upon a time there was a war on Earth. This was not a human war, not a war for resources or territory, it was a war for the Earth itself.

There is a people of gems in the universe. They were ruled by 4 Diamonds. Blue, Yellow, White, and Pink. In order for new gems to be born, they needed colonies. They took over other planets, and new gems were born from natural resources, but in doing so they killed the planets. Pink Diamond was the youngest of the diamonds, so she was given the Land as the first colony. At first, the creation of the colony went on at a calm pace, until the gem was born, which completely changed the existing realities about the gem life.

Rose Quartz

As soon as it was created, she began to study the Earth, the Earth was beautiful for her, Rose liked this planet. She also learned that the planet is inhabited, so she decided to talk to her diamond. A Rose Diamond.

Rose tried to convey to the Pink Diamond that it is impossible to destroy this planet, that if you look closely, this planet is beautiful. But at her entreaties, Rose Diamond only laughed and chased Rose out of her chambers. Then the Rose began to act.

She began to collect gems and explain to them that it is impossible to live like this anymore. You can not follow the commands of the diamonds without question. Her speeches inspired many, and soon the group Crystal Gems was formed. But what followed was terrible.

A war broke out between Rose Quar and Pink Diamond. It was a terrible war. It lasted 700 years. For 700 years, the war did not subside, and every year it became more terrible. But the most terrible thing is that even people began to take part in this from both sides, And if on the part of the Rose people themselves decided to take part in the protection of the Earth, then on the part of the Pink Diamond there was a different situation.

People were brainwashed. They were made slaves to the power of the Pink Diamond. They put experiments on them, strengthened them so that they did not die quickly. But it all ended when Rose Quartz decided on a desperate act.

Crack the Pink Diamond, which led to complete death.

And she managed to do it. She cracked the Pink Diamond, but what followed was horrifying.

Angry at the loss of the Rose, all the diamonds gathered all their strength and attacked the Earth. They spared no one, enemies or allies. Rose only managed to protect Pearl, Garnet, and Amethyst. They are the last gems on Earth.

And they were afraid of Augustus, because his eyes were just like diamonds. They thought he was just another diamond experiment sent to Earth to finish the job.

When the story ended, it was already evening.

--- I hope now you understand why we were on our guard.

--- Good. Thank you for telling me the truth, but why did you tell me this ?

--- We want you to join the Crystal Gems.

--- Join us ?

--- Not really. You'll be on probation. As an intern. Well, what ? Do you want to be a part of our team ?

This was more than he could have expected. Now he knew why they had behaved this way to him from the first days. But things got even more complicated. How does it relate to diamonds ? Could his father have had anything to do with it ?

" If I join them, I can learn more. I don't think that's all, there's something else. I think my answer is obvious."

--- Yes ! I'll join you.

--- Excellent. Welcome rookie.

--- Hey guys ! I'm at home.

I think Stephen's back.

--- Pearl, Pearl, Pearl !

--- What ?

--- I want to learn ! Connie told me it was fun and I want you to teach me.

--- I'm sorry, Stephen. But I don't have time. But I know what can help you !

The stone in her forehead shone and a mirror appeared in her hands.

--- Tada ! Crystal tutorial. He'll help you with your studies. Look at this. Show me the Moon Temple.

Nothing happened.

-- Show me the Moon Temple.

Nothing happened again.

--- Show me the Moon Temple !

And this attempt is unsuccessful

--- It seems to be broken

--- Damn, it's a shame.

--- Pearl can I have it back ?

--- Take it, it's still not functioning.

--- Thanks

--- By the way, Stephen. Congratulate August. from this day on, he is a Crystal Gems trainee.

--- Wow! This is cool ! Does that mean we can see each other more often ?

--- Most likely.

--- Coooool !

August spent the next few hours until nightfall at the gem house. They showed him around the house and told him a lot of interesting stories. Today was an interesting day for him. So he quickly fell asleep waiting for tomorrow. But he didn't notice. The mirror that he took glittered in the night and a soft cry came from it. Someone lives in it.

The gears of fate are running. The mechanism can no longer be stopped. You can only destroy it or go to the very end. The arrow moves slowly forward. It's time for the apocalypse.