20. Two in One

After the problem with Stephen was resolved, it was decided not to cancel today's internship. Since the problem was quickly resolved, there was no reason to cancel the internship. Today, the mission was in a very cold place. So Augustus dressed warmly.

--- This place is called the Far North. Today we are looking for the Howling Stone.

--- What's it ?

--- This is how you have people's phones. But only without the Internet.

--- This is the August post office. The stone was used to transmit messages during the war. We could be in one place and they could be in another. As Amethyst said, this is a phone without internet.

--- That is, it is mail.

--- Yes ! Straight to the point.

--- The Howling Stone is somewhere in the north. But this is inaccurate. So we'll split up into teams. Amethyst and Pearl, me and August. Let's start the search.

And so they split up. The farther north they went, the colder it got. Although the gems didn't feel the cold, August did. The weather was also getting worse. Light snow and wind began to fall.

--- So where exactly do we look for it ?

--- Don't know. But we are going in the right direction.

--- How do you know ?

--- We feel it. It never failed us.

--- Why do you always use the plural ?

--- It's a long story. We'll tell you about it sometime.

--- I will wait.

They walked on in silence. The weather has deteriorated. The snow was falling harder and harder, and the wind was already blowing them away a little.

--- Has anything been bothering you lately ?

--- ???

--- Convulsions.

--- Oh, that. I almost forgot about them. After you started training me, they were long gone.

--- Hmmmm, good.

The weather became unbearable. It wasn't snow anymore, it was hail. The wind was blowing so hard that it uprooted small trees.

--- Garnet. I think we should wait it out somewhere. A little more and we'll just be blown away.

--- There is a cave here. We'll be there soon.

Indeed. A few minutes later, they were near a cave that went underground. It was a good place to wait out the bad weather. Before entering, they gathered firewood and lit a fire. The fire warmed August slowly. It's finally warm.

--- So, how long will this bad weather last ?

--- Half an hour.

--- It's like you're looking into the future.

--- Relatively.

As they sat and warmed up, or rather August warmed up, the weather outside was getting stronger. Until there was a loud noise.

" BAH ! "

The entrance to the cave was covered with snow.

--- Heck ! And how do we get out now ?

--- To wait.

--- I hate waiting. It's boring.

--- Then, do you want me to tell you a story ?

--- Bedtime stories ? Well, since we're stuck here, let's do it. At least we'll have some fun.

--- Good. Then listen.

[ Story time ]

Somewhere out there, in another galaxy, on another planet, there was a race of gems. They were a prosperous people. As their empire grew stronger and stronger, it was due to the Diamonds and the special gem that could see and predict the future.

Sapphire

It was a special stone. She could predict the future for thousands of years ahead. Thanks to Saphir, the Diamond Empire can find the planets they need. But this story will not be about one stone. And about two.

There are such stones as Rubies. They are small in stature, hot in character, but they are very strong. The rubies were warriors. They were always on the front line. Also use Rubies for protection.

This is a story about two special stones that are different from each other, but who love each other.

Saphir had three guards. They were all Rubies. One day, Sapphire flew to Earth, to her Diamond to tell a prophecy.

--- Once the three stones are broken, the rebellion will end. Two Rubies and a new stone. Never before found.

Then the revolutionaries broke into the hall. They broke two Rubies, but as soon as they wanted to break the Sapphire and Ruby, they merged and a new stone was born. It was....

[ End Story ]

--- Garnet ! It was you ! So you're a fusion?!

--- Ha ha. Yes, it is.

--- Wow. But how long have you been in the merge?

--- All my life.

--- And the Ruby and the Sapphire ? Are they still here ?

--- I am the Ruby and the Sapphire. I am the fruit of their love for each other, and this love is so strong that I will never disappear.

--- Will I ever see them again ?

--- You will have the opportunity.

--- When ?

--- Soon. You just need to be patient.

--- I hate waiting.

--- I know. But you'll have to.

--- I know. I'll wait.

--- Do you have any more questions ?

--- Probably not. And it seems that the weather has improved. There's no noise outside. Let's get out.

Quickly getting out, they continued their search. It turns out that the stone was only a few steps away from the cave. It was a stone with a hole in the middle. There were many gold-colored inscriptions on it.

--- Pick it up and leave. The others are worried.

They took the stone and returned home. It turns out there were two stones ! The second was found by Pearl and Amethyst. They now had two stones. But there was a problem.

--- Why are they yelling ?!

--- What !?

--- Why are they yelling like that ?!

--- I don't know !

As soon as the stones were next to each other, they began to scream violently. It was like an ultrasound. The problem was quickly solved when Garnet stuffed the pillows into the hole.

--- Why did the rocks start making a noise ?

--- Maybe someone sent a message ?

--- It can't be! We are the last gems on Earth ! If someone sends a message, it is only from outside.

--- This should be studied.

--- Good. This is without me. I'm terribly tired and I'm still cold. See you tomorrow.

After Augustus left, the gems and Stephen began to study the stones. They were trying to use Earth technology to translate the message. But each time they broke something. Then Greg came, and with his help they were able to decipher the message. It was a video.

--- It's Lapis ! Gems of the HomeWorld are flying to Earth !

--- Who is she ? And why is she sending a message to Earth ?

--- Quiet, Pearl.

--- This is the message I'm sending you. I don't know if you'll get it or not, but I hope you will.

--- To whom ?

--- August ! Please be careful ! The gems of the HomeWorld are much more dangerous than the crystal ones. Please hear me.

--- August ?! How did he know her?!

--- I don't know . We won't know until tomorrow. We need to prepare ! We'll have guests soon.

The gears begin to move. The mechanism starts working again. Soon all the connections that Augustus was able to acquire will pass the test. Will they be able to survive ? That remains to be seen.