A new start Part 2 (fanfic)

Many many light years away a large , kind, motherly gem is preparing to head to a new planet. Earth.

One hand gently strokes the hologram projected in front of her, smiling at the blue oceans and the green land masses and the delicate caps and swirls of white.

"I love it." She practically cooed , large hand making another affectionate pass over the hologram. "Is it done? official I mean? This is where my new kindergarten is to be set up?" Her eyes sparkled as she talked. It would be perfect.

"It certainty is  and the sooner we get started the better." An emerald with a melodic voice said, the pink gem looking over to the one in charge of organizing this at the emerald spoke, happy to see her nodding. "You will need a crew of course." The emerald continued. "It will be a while before we get a viable group together I-"

"The disciplinary station is only a two month drive." Rose cut her off. "I can select my crew from there if it gets me on my way faster."

"yes but-" The emerald wrinkled her nose. "Ma'ma , if I may be so bold, an entire kindergarten built by and ran by rif-raft better off dusted is not the ideal breading grounds for the empire's newest gems."

"It will just be to start off with." She shrugged , brushing off her concerns nonchalantly. You can send me more of proper standards when you have than. By that point everyone I brought will be either well in order and following directive or .." She stood to her full height stretching and smiling. "No one here can question my ability to control my ranks. Too much trouble and I'll dust them my self."

The woman at the head of the table nodded. "I have full faith in your decisions. I will have the documentation drawn up in a mater of days. "

"Perfect!" She had to resist the urge to jump for joy. "Thank you sister. Please do call me as soon as it is ready." She stood with out any ceremony exiting the room. She didn't know what it was about this "Earth" that had her so excited but she e did know something in her soul had sung at the sight and she couldn't wait to get there.
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"STOP SINGING!!!" Ruby snapped at the blue gem floating aimlessly around the room.

"Relax." she soothed. "I know you like my singing, no need to hide it."

"It has nothing to do with like or dislike it has to do with the fact that I need to listen to the engine! If something is going wrong I need to know it not be listening to you SING A BALLAD."

Sapphire laughed at how positively worked up the red gem was. "I told you I will tell you if there ever is a problem. I have very acute hearing"

"Wonderful. Now will you PLEASE go back and sit on the steps?"

"For now I suppose." She floated over to the steps, thankfully falling silent. Ruby settled back in her seat, eyes intent on the screen holding the latest update of the manual, ears listening only to the familiar pings and clunks and whirs of the engine. 

For the first time in the week since Sapphire arrived there was no noise  from the other. No swishing of air as she zoomed around or rustling of the silk and lace skirt she had shifted into shortly after her arrival, the cloth normally rustling as she floated through the air, no singing or humming or attempts at chatter.

Had she upset her?

Ruby resisted the urge to turn around , not wanting to encourage the break in silence. She focused resolutely on reading the manual in front of her.

But as the minutes wore on slowly leading into an hour an than two Ruby finally gave in and turned around, starting twords the steps. At first she was confused at what she saw when they came into view. Had she let her dress laying there? No, her hair was there too it was just her, laying face down on the ground still unmoving.

Ruby drew closer , dread in the pit of her stomach. No. Nothing could have happened to her? She would have heard it if it did right and besides she would poof , right. Hand shaking she reached out , prodding her gingerly at first. "He-hey." She whispered , rolling her face up as she got more bold. One small red hand pushed up the thick pale blue bangs dropping them with a start almost instantly at what she saw.

There wasn't two eyes under there; there was just one large one! She glanced around nervously even though she knew they where the only two down here. How had this gem not been caught with her defect so obvious? ruby swallowed hard , making sure to smooth down the bangs. Why was the sapphire so still?? It boggled her mind.

What if the eye wasn't the only defect? The thought crossed her mind. What if by some freak of nature she didn't regress into her gem when injured she just died like a non hard light life form?

Ruby panicked as that thought entered her mind and stung her eyes with tears. "SAPPHIRE!" She yells , shaking her probably more harshly than she should. She doesn't want to loose another partner so soon! This is why she didn't wants- "Huh?"

Suddenly Sapphire is up and across the room, hugging her self and looking at her with a bewildered expression. "What were you DOING?!" She stays away from Ruby as she asks this. The apprehension on her face softens as she gets a good look at the red gem's face. "You're crying? What on Home World is going on?"

"I- ME? Why are you questioning me when you are the one playing dead on the floor?!?! IS THAT YOUR IDEA OF A JOKE BECAUSE IT WASN'T FUNNY!!!!" She turns away as she screams the last part , whipping furiously an the tears on her cheeks , no doubt leaving trails on the sooty cheeks.

"Hey, hey , calm down." Soft gloved hands snaked around, hugging her from behind. "It's ok." She held her tighter as she begin to struggle. "Nothing is wrong I just was asleep."

"Sleeping?" Ruby blinked. Was it really something so simple? "But you're not organic!" She challenges , spinning still in her embrace to face her.

"It is still rejuvenating none the less. " She lets go of the other gem to allow some space to slip between them. "Don't tell me you've never slept before?"

"Well no," She answers with a frown. "Why should I?" She snaps defensively. "It serves no purpose and besides - I have to listen to the engines!!"

"Well for one thing it might help to calm you down." The sapphire says with a giggle, settling back onto the floor. "You will have to try it out some time just not now." She yawned widely before folding her arms up and nestling her head among them. "But not now. Do try to  keep your hands to your self this time as I finish my nap."