By the way, where are the Diamonds right now?

*sniffles* I-I haven't the foggiest idea, they only said they were gonna take a "well-deserved vacation".

*sarcastically* Oh, sure. After destroying hundreds of planets and Gems over millennia, anyone would be tired and want to take a "well-deserved vacation".

I see. Then I'll contact the Diamonds later, I'll tell them they have to deal with all this.

What?!

Homeworld is their home, so they are the ones who have to deal with that problem. *waves goodbye* See you later, guys. *goes for a walk around Little Homeschool*

Is he really our Steven? The Steven I know would've left immediately to help the Homeworld Gems.

And he didn't even stick around for his party.

Too bad.

*turns to Garnet with concern* What do you make of all this? Should we take action or not?

Hmm, I think Steven's right. We defected from Homeworld a long time ago, it's not our duty to protect it just because it's changed.

That's true. It's not like Homeworld doesn't have thousands of Gems in its ranks, right? Besides, the Diamonds are the most powerful beings in the universe. Pfft! Those Gems don't stand a chance.

Yeah. Don't worry about Homeworld, they can take care of themselves.

*not quite convinced* I think... you guys are right.

[At the same time.]

(In a dimly-lit room of Homeworld Palace, Bluebird is on her knees before three Gems who scold her for her incompetence.)

It's been days since we took over the palace!

*enraged* Why the hell did you wait till now to tell us all this, you moron?!?!

I-I'm so sorry! It's just... it slipped my mind.

How the hell could something this important have slipped your mind?!

I thought Aquamarine's memory was perfect.

It is, but... Ruby's isn't.

I can't believe two Gems doesn't equal one!!

Bluebird, you messed up big time.

Indeed.

I want you to give us ONE reason not to shatter you right now!!

*in fear* Well, I, uh...

Just one, Bluebird.

Yeah, we didn't ask you for that many.

I-I-I know that my Ruby side isn't very... efficient, it even detracts from my Aquamarine side, but... *begs in terror and tears* I'll do anything to make up for my mistake! I beg you to give me a second chance! I'll show you I'm useful! But please don't shatter me, guys!

Heh, look. She believed us.

So I see.

Wait, what?

Even if you've screwed up, you can still be useful.

That's why we're not going to shatter you.

But you said-

*chuckles* Don't freak out, we were just kidding.

*laughs* I got a kick out of watching you beg us and scream "please don't shatter me, guys!" *laughs*

I know, right? *snorts and chuckles* Oh, Azurite, you should've seen the look of terror on your face! *laughing* It was priceless!

*relieved* Whew, you scared the heck out of me. Thank goodness you guys were just kiddin-

I WASN'T KIDDING!!! Bluebird, you were so stupid to let a puny, cracked Pearl get away!!

*frightened* I-I-I already told you that a sneaky, nimble Gem kept me from taking out the Pearl! But, I think we can still intercept the pod and destroy it!

You fool! It's too late now!

That's true. Escape pods aren't as fast as ships, but the Pearl has almost certainly reached her destination by now.

You-You're right! What do you think her destination is?

No idea.

Most likely Earth.

Earth?

If so, that Pearl will have told Steven all about us by now.

So? He was going to find out someday anyway, wasn't he?

You don't understand anything, do you!?!

Huh?

It wasn't in our best interest for him to find out about us!

At least not yet, it wasn't the right time.

I think so too.

Now because of your ineptitude we'll probably have to rethink the situation!

*shivering in fear* S-S-Sorry!

For your sake, I hope what we had lined up for today goes well! if it doesn't, you're dead!

Wait a sec, what are you talking about?

: *shouts* Hey you, come on in!!

(The silhouette of a Gem in pigtails enters through the door.)

No way! It's you!

Hope you're ready for this.

I am, ma'am.

Considering her background and how well we trained her, it's certain that she'll be able to fulfill this assignment.

With Bluebird's statement it is more than proven.

I had my doubts because of the type of Gem she is, but I think you're right. Still, let's not forget that Bluebird's screw-up can be a serious drawback.

Don't fret, we just have to trust her.

Yep.

*bows* I thank you for trusting me.

Well then, go!

Right away! *leaves the room*

Hey, why am I the only one who doesn't know what you guys are talking about? Tell me!

No, you'd just screw it up.