First steps

My room was quiet as I sat on my usual chair and stared out the window into the seemingly vast expanse of Homeworld. Huh? I just realized that I own this place, this planet, and many more to come. Of course, the more things you have, the more problems you'll have with it.

I highly doubt that during the entirety of Gem kind's history there never was a 'Rose Quartz' or the lik before or after Earth. Maybe that was a plot of convenience for the show and the closest thing to resemble rebellion would be the Off Colours. Then again they never had a choice in the matter.

The past year has shown me that reality is cruel. I've devoured one fifth of the planetary will souls and half of those were the souls that make up the shimmering mist of the surface. Now that's gone.

Now to add to the pile. Through latest Homeworld intelligence there are multiple forces currently fighting Gem expansion and pose enough of a threat. Making peace is difficult since there is nothing the other side can do.

Make a biological weapon, we don't have internal systems. Poison our production and planets, we don't need to eat and we are already doing that. Battle of attrition, we can go for weeks without rest. Fight us head on, let's gooo!!!

With all that said, the forces against Homeworld are still going strong with White at the head. Right now we are at a standstill and with the new forces created by me, Blue, Yellow, and Pink things are going to change in a few years.

"My Diamond?"

Pearl then interrupted my internal monologue, she is taking initiative. Looks like those training classes are doing something. I turned to look at her.

"Yes Pearl?"

She looked at me and actually wasn't flustered, not in a good way. Her facial expression shows she is thinking about something.

"My Diamond, please forgive me for asking but… are you okay?" Her expression becomes more worried as she looks down at the floor.

"Why do you ask Pearl?" I grew worried at my inability to hide my emotions.

"I..I know it isn't my place but, at the ball I noticed that you and White Diamond touched hands and I knew you must have used your powers…"

"I'm okay Pearl, really." I interjected before she could finish her thought.

"Ah mm." She stuttered for a few moments before she put a smile on her face and her hand clasped in front of her tightened a little bit. "Okay my Diamond and apologies for intruding. I should have known my place."

"It's okay Pearl. You did what you thought was best and I'm proud of you." I smile. I'm proud she took initiative, most Pearls don't do that unless it benefits their master. I don't see the benefit. I continue like nothing has happened.

"Now bring up the plans for my ship and right down the formation for the five Gem cells for small scale missions."

"Yes my Diamond and thank you."

I was so focused on working on the plans for my ship that I didn't notice the loving, warm gaze in Pearl's eyes.

"Set the formation as one Labradorite, two Onyx, one Schorl, and one Beryl. Other figurations can be and are followed…"

…

It's beautiful up here.

Space I mean. I've only been up here a few times in the last three years but wow it is great. I'm currently standing on a podium as I take command of the ship and set it to our destination.

The ship is in the shape of a headdress crown, with the middle portion being the biggest part and there are three pointed ends in the inside of the crown. The sides of the ship become significantly longer at the sides and it seems to be made of smooth material that changes directions abruptly. (Think of Polaris headdress crown but black and longer near the cheeks)

This would fit on the face of White's ship, with the arms from Yellow and Blue, and the the legs from Pink. Guess she has a fetish for Voltron.

Ignoring my boner for tech, I walked off the podium and sat on my captain's chair surrounded by the multiple levels of Gems currently working the ship, my cloaking flickering like a flame. A one way, sound proof barrier surrounded the chair. Pearl then stepped into the bubble from her place with her wristband flashing.

"My Diamond, Yellow Diamond has sent a signal to call. Would you like to answer?"

"Yes Pearl, bring it up please."

She tapped on her bracelet and a holographic screen popped up before she tapped the signal button and swiped right on the screen to the side. It then grew larger as it circled around my chair and stopped in front of me.

It went black for a moment before I saw Yellow sitting on a chair with her chin resting on the back of her hand as she leaned to the side.

Seeing me she picked up and sat in a formal posture as I began to speak.

"Hello Yellow. How nice of you to call me, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Hello Black I'm calling just to check up on you, have you made the necessary preparations?"

"Oohhh! You care about me! I knew you were a great little sister." I clap my hands together near my face and my white Diamond eyes turn in upward facing arrows.

"A-aa err.." Yellow becomes noticeably flustered for a few moments and then continues like she isn't adorably tough. "I just want to make sure okay, you were supposed to make your first expedition last year but you pushed it back."

Dang, did I forget to tell her?

"I just wanted to make sure I had enough time to prepare and finish my ship, evn for a Bismuth this thing was a piece of work."

Yellow's tone became more displeased before returning to her usual confidence as she spoke. "Yes, well if you need anything just let me or Blue know. You helped us quite a bit last year and we are better off with it."

"Yellow you sly cut! Has Pink been teaching you how to use your tongue?"

This time however she didn't let my teasign get to her as she showed a sincere expression.

"I mean it Black, your technology, knowledge, and Gems have made a huge difference. Thank you." Now I'm caught off guard. *Gasp* She has been taking lessons from Pink!

"It's nothing Yellow, I did it because I love you and Blue." Oh young padawan, the force is weak in you.

"W-w-well good to know, so you'll call if you need to?"

"Yes Yellow I will."

"Thank you and bye Black, I'll leave you to your work."

"See you later Yellow."

The call ended and just in time too as the bubble dropped and I saw the first planet I will fight on, command my troops, and breed (I could say use for material for Gems but…) ;). As I saw the massive planet teeming with life I had one thought.

I really can't let Blue and Yellow find out that I was collecting data on possible threats while I was helping them. To be fair, I thought they knew.