(Peridot approaches Lapis to try to calm her down.)

Lapis, hear me out!

*shivering in fear* P-Peridot?

You don't have to be afraid! *places her hand on Lapis's shoulder* You are no longer trapped in the mirror or in Malachite. Now neither she nor anyone else can hurt you.

But...

There is no greater torture than suffering day after day for something that happened in the past, even knowing that in the present you are surrounded by friends who love you very much, who in the future will always be with you to support and protect you in any circumstance.

Peridot. *she said captivated*

Lapis, you are no longer alone. You will never be alone again.

...Hmm, yeah! *she calmed down already* You're right!

That's why you-

(Suddenly, Lapis envelopes Peridot in a crushing hug.)

*confused* Huh?

I really do appreciate you always being there with me. *hugs her more firmly* Thanks for everything you do for me... *tears up* Peridot!

Don't mention it, I do it with great pleasure. *returns the hug back to Lapis* I'll always be by your side.

You have no idea how much I missed you.

Me too. I'm so glad you're back, and I apologize for everything I told you before, I didn't mean to hurt you.

No worries, I know you didn't do it with the intention of hurting me.

We just have to get through this together.

Yeah... together.

Well, I guess we should help, right?

Yes, let's go...

(They end the hug.)

Think you can take on Malachite?

I think so. I'm not afraid of him anymore, I don't have to. After all, I am no longer a part of her.

Very good, Lapis! That's the spirit!

[Meanwhile.]

(Obsidian and Malachite 2.0 are still fighting.)

*panting* I... haven't been able to make even a single scratch on them, however...

I see you still want to keep fighting, huh?

*panting* I'll keep fighting until the end!

Don't be stubborn! You can't beat me and I don't want to hurt you, so will you please give up?

*shouts* I'm never giving up!

Ok, have it your way!

*enraged* Screw you!

(Malachite 2.0 charges at Obsidian, but is stopped midway by several water chains which suddenly emerge from within the ground, such chains wrap around her body, shackling her neck, torso and all of her limbs and pinning her in place.)

*grunts* Grrr! *struggles* Wh-what's going on?!

*confused* No idea.

I gotcha, Malachite!

*struggles hard to turn his head to Lapis* You?!

Hey.

What do you think you're doing?

I'd tell you it's nice to see you, but I'd be lying to you.

Grrr! *struggles* C'mon, unchain me right now!

Pfft! Not on your life.

(Lapis squeezes Malachite 2.0 hard with the water chains.)

*screams in pain* Aahh!!

This isn't because I am afraid of you or anything like that, I just find it disgusting to see you.

: What- *pants in pain* -will you do me?

I think you should know by now, don't you? *squeezes Malachite 2.0 tighter and tighter with her water chains*

AAHH! *screaming in pain* W-why?!

enjoying it* Haha!

*shouts* Hey, Lapis! Hold on a sec!

Huh? *turns to Obsidian* What's up?!

At least have the grace to ask me before snatching my opponent from me!

Sorry about that. It's just that you're not taking this seriously, you've just been playing around instead of getting rid of her quickly.

I just didn't wanna hurt her. By now she must be very weakened, you could accidentally shatter her.

Why would I do something like that, huh? Who do you think I am?

I'm just saying.

...Okay, truth be told. If I shatter her, it wouldn't be accidentally. After all, I'm not lacking in desire.

What did you say?!

But I'm not a monster, I would never consciously do that to anyone, because doing it would be very wrong... regardless of whether they deserve it or not.

Fine, suit yourself. Just remember to be careful with her.

Yeah, don't worry about it.

(Malachite 2.0 tries her best to free herself from Lapis' water chains.)

*struggling* Lemme go!!

Nope, I'm never letting you go!

struggling to get free* Let go of me!

Umm, on second thought. You'd do me a big favor if you got outta my face. *begins to accumulate water*

Wait! *panicked* What are you thinking to do?!