27. Signal

[ Beach House ]

Right now, there was a battle going on inside the beach house. It was a noble fight between Augustus and Stephen.

--- I'll win you !

--- Dream on ! Not grown up yet !

They fought on equal terms. They both didn't want to give up, it was a life-and-death battle.

--- Come on August ! You can do it !

--- Come on, Stephen ! I believe in you

--- Let the fight be worthy

There was also a support team. Pearl was for August, Amethyst for Stephen, and Garnet was neutral.

--- More stuff ! Almost !

--- No! I don't believe it !

And although both were equal to each other, but the strongest always wins.

This is exactly what August realized when he was greeted by the red inscription on the screen "GAME OVER".

--- This is the third time !

--- Well, what can I say. The strongest wins.

--- I demand a rematch !

--- Ha ha ! With pleasure ! This will be my fourth victory !

It all started when August came to visit Stephen. Stephen had just bought a new fighting game and invited August to play. And so began a series of defeats, humiliations, and self-examination of Augustus. It was smashed to smithereens.

But it seems that August can't disgrace himself 4 times. Instead of playing a game, the TV started getting static.

--- What ? No !

Stephen stood up and began to beat the TV gently. But it did not bring any results.

--- I hate it when it hangs like that.

--- Apparently we won't play again

--- Probably. Then we'll go to...

The static suddenly stopped. A very familiar green face appeared on the screen.

--- This is Peridot speaking. Please send a ship immediately. We have failed in our mission. Evacuation is required, the Cluster will wake up soon.

Then this message was repeated. Everything in the room went quiet.

--- She survived ! And trying to contact his HomeWorld !

Pearl broke the silence.

--- Don't panic. We need to find the source of the signal and destroy it before it reaches the HomeWorld.

--- But there is no transmitter on Earth that can send such signals. We destroyed them all.

--- We need to check everything out. Pearl, August, head to the Communications Hub. Amethyst and I will go around the other places. Stephen stays here. Go ahead !

They quickly took advantage of the Warp and moved to a place unknown to Augustus. It was a huge, empty surface, in the middle of which stood a huge structure. It was a tower, and it pointed straight up into the sky, and from it a blinding white beam shot straight into space.

--- Is This A Communication Hub?

--- Yes. And the fact that it stands here is very bad.

--- ???

--- We destroyed it last time. Completely erased. But now, somehow, he's standing there safe and sound again !

--- Pearl

--- The HomeWorld began to move again. Why. Why they always ruin what I love. I hate them so much !

--- Pearl !

Augustus came over and took her by the shoulders.

--- We're here with you. We'll all get over it. I'm with you, don't be afraid.

--- But what if...

--- No ifs. There is only here and now.

She looked into his eyes and nodded

--- I understand

--- Good

He quickly approached her face and covered her lips with his. Before she could react, he pulled away.

--- It's a consolation prize.

Pearl's cheeks turned red. She nodded quickly.

--- Ugu

--- We need to contact our people.

--- Okey. Now.

After a while, Garnet and Amethyst arrived. It seems they also noticed that the Communication Node is intact.

--- What the hell ! We destroyed it !

--- I remember that, too. It also became bigger and stronger.

--- What should we do Garnet ?

--- Hmmm. We need Alexandrite.

--- Alexandrite ?!

--- Are you serious?! We haven't merged in a long time !

--- At 100 %. Here we go !

This was the first time Augustus saw the merger process. It was unusual. Each of them began to dance their own dance. Pearl ballet, Garnet tango, Amethyst break dance. They gradually approached each other, until they were illuminated by a bright light and all the stones and stones began to merge.

When the light faded, Augustus was confronted by a giant. She was as tall as a tower, her clothes were birch, she had six arms, each pair of gems, as well as the clothing elements of each of the gems. It was Alexandrite.

--- Nice to meet you, August. This is the first time you've seen us like this.

--- Me too. But we have a task.

--- Oh, yeah. Destruction.

Alexandrite summoned all the gem weapons. She began to violently beat, lash, stab the Communication Node. She began to completely destroy it. She could also merge gem weapons.

Gloves + Whip = Hammer on a rope

Spear + Whip = Bow

Gloves + Spear = Huge Hammer

She used everything to destroy the Node. This exhausted her greatly, which caused her to disconnect and all the gems were lying on the ground. They were very tired.

--- Phew...we haven't formed Alexandrite for a long time.

--- Agree. We seem to be losing our grip.

--- Task completed. We're going back.

They began to rise slowly, and with the help of the Warp, they came back. But they had forgotten Augustus because of their fatigue.

" I think I'm the only one here. I don't want to reveal that I know how to use the Warp, so I'll wait until they remember me. "

He sat down on the ground and began to look up at the sky. Although it was morning, there was a moon in the sky and the stars were visible in the sky. Augustus began to think.

" It's been almost 2 months. I never thought I'd be here this long. I thought I'd find out and leave quickly. But it was much deeper than I thought. "

" Ancient war for the Earth, Homeworld, Precious Stones, Diamonds, Pink Diamond. It seems to me that this is just the tip of the iceberg. How long will it take me to see the whole picture ? Is unknown. But I also gained a lot here for myself. "

" Friends, Acquaintances, Family, Love, Mastering your powers. I feel like I've gained a lot here. But how long will it all last ? How long will I be here? Everything comes to an end at some point. When will this end be ? "

His thoughts were interrupted by the sharp impact of something hitting the ground. It was a sphere. The green sphere. It opened and came out...Peridot !

--- Cobblestones ! How dare they destroy the Communication Hub ! It took me so long to restore it ! When the help arrives, I will...

I think she noticed Augustus, too.

--- YOU !

--- YOU !

They both screamed at the same time

--- WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE !?

The long-awaited meeting took place.