Hey, Bluebird! That's enough! Don't do anything to them!!

Well, the truth is, I'm still not sure what to do to them. *turns to Lapis* Lazuli.

Yes, your highness?

Did you get any useful information out of these Gems?

Not really– Well, maybe I did. You see, I found out that some of the quartz soldiers—mostly Amethysts—belong to Steven.

Those I sent to fight a few hours ago?

Indeed.

I see. Well, that doesn't matter. We'll deal with them later, because I've already made up my mind.

(Steven, listening to their conversation.)

What are you going to do!?

We're gonna rejuvenate these Gems. They're no good to us as they are now.

Wait, what? Wouldn't it be better to kill them?

[ Spinel is also in this place.]

Excuse me for butting in, ma'am, but I agree with Lazuli. It would be better to kill them right now.

I think so, too.

Same here.

Don't you see, ma'am? We all agree that we must kill them.

Mm-hmm. What're we waitin' for, then?

Yeah, let's–

*shouts angrily* Shut the hell up, all of you! I'M your leader, I'M the one giving orders and you only have to obey without question! Remember that all of you are forbidden to think for yourself! IS! THAT! CLEAR!?

*they bow down to Bluebird shaking in fear* Of course it is! Please forgive us for our insolence, your highness!

Fine, fine, forget it. Let's never speak of this again, okay?

*in fear* Yes, your highness!

(Through the communicator, Steven and his friends are still listening to what is happening.)

*whispers to Steven* Why do they have so much respect and fear for Bluebird? I mean, the four of them are so much stronger than her, aren't they?

: No idea, maybe it's because of the brainwashing.

Spinel, you've got a rejuvenator, don't you?

Yes, I do. *pulls out the rejuvenator*

Perfect. *chuckles* Rejuvenate all these Gems then, you can start with this snitch. *points to a dying Peridot 9XL*

Right away. *activates rejuvenator*

Wait, no! Stop! Don't do that!

Too late, Steven! Do it, Spinel! Rejuvenate her!

(Spinel spins the the rejuvenator and then charges at Peridot 9XL, slicing off her head and causing her to poof instantly.)

NO!!

(The Gems captured with Lapis' water chains are terrified of what happened, so they try to run away.)

Stay still!!

(Lapis tugs on her water chains, then squeezes those Gems tightly, pinning them in place.)

It's your turn now!

Ready or not! *twirls the rejuvenator* Let's begin!

(With the rejuvenator, Spinel proceeds to cut off the Gems' heads mercilessly, rejuvenating them.)

Please, I beg you to stop!Stop!!!

(Despite Steven's pleas, Spinel keeps rejuvenating Gems mercilessly as they scream in horror and Bluebird laughs it off, and a dumbfounded Steven hears it all.)

*angered* I can't bear you keep doing this anymore! STOP!!

(Steven glares furiously. His entire body turns pink.)

*groans loudly* I said STOP!!!

(Steven unleashes a devastating shockwave from his rage, knocking all of his friends back and creating a big crater.)

*breathing hard* I've had enough of YOU!!

(An enraged Steven tosses the communicator against a boulder, damaging it.)