It Takes Two To Change.

For help, Rose Quartz’s perspective is italics and Blue Zircon’s perspective is normal. Also, this is a bit pessimistic to change, but I hope you enjoy either way.

#2020MarchWW

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The Milky Way, about 5,300 years into the future. So much has changed but not for the better. The Crystal Gems befriended the Diamonds, meaning their reign of terror is over for good, yet the pain from the past can’t be let go that easily. The grief after becoming a corrupted beast was the least of her worries... if she made it that far. A change that had to become her reality was losing me, meaning Kunzite was gone. Then, only her ‘weaker half’ would be left, a Blue Zircon, scared to be alone again. Well, she describes herself as the weaker half, but I’d say we both have our issues.

She wasn’t a confident gem. But, I never saw this as a flaw. Rather, it was what a Blue Zircon was made for, to assure others in the face of terrifying opponents, such as the Diamonds. I was made to lead my facet and be a vocal member of Pink Diamond’s court. We were made to succeed on our own. Now, that statement doesn’t ring true. Even here in Pink Diamond’s Zoo, surrounded by other Rose Quartzes, I’ve never felt more alone.

Everyone seemed so happy to move on, to leave the past behind us once and for all. As I walked down the pier, I saw everyone ready to begin their future in Beach City and Little Homeworld. I thought that’s what I needed to do, put everything behind me and help out. And so, I did. I put Rose in the back of my mind and built some classrooms in Little Homeworld.

For a moment, I thought things would’ve been better. I could move on. I’ll be fine with never seeing her again. Until that day. I couldn’t keep myself together anymore. I collapsed.

“Rose!” “Zircon!” “Is everything alright?” I opened my eye(s) and my vision was blurry, my ears ringing heavily. “I can’t do this anymore…” (I felt my face and noticed the crack extending down my cheek.) I shakily got up and clutched my gem. I don’t know how much longer my form can handle this. I thought I was going to poof myself from the stress, I just need some space.

I ran out of Pink’s Observatory and pushed past the Amethysts. The only quiet place I could find was the former Ship Hangar. I needed a chance to catch my breath, I needed a chance to comprehend everything instead of forgetting it. I would have to live the rest of my life without my Zircon, she was my only reason to rebel. Without her, I would be alone again. But, maybe I shouldn’t see this as a bad thing. Zircon would want me to continue on, I mean, we’re free! I’m free to do whatever I want! Maybe I could learn a thing or two at Little Homeworld or make new human friends. I guess Era 3 won’t be so bad after all.

I went down to the beach and sat down in the sand. I’ve seen humans congregate around this area before, maybe there’s a reason for it. I put my knees up and put my head on them, wrapping my arms around my legs. I closed my eye and listened as the waves crashed on the shore. Everything came back to me. Rose Quartz was Pink Diamond, she started a war against herself and faked her shattering. The Diamonds corrupted the gems left on Earth and my Rose was taken away. All of this was Rose’s fault. But, she’s not here anymore. I can’t yell at her for her selfish choices. I can’t tell her how she allowed my Rose to be taken away to a death sentence. I couldn’t even make myself explain how it felt to be a corrupted monster. I have to let it go, no matter how much it hurts, I need to let it go. I know I can let it go. I let out a sigh and felt my crack get smaller, retracting closer to my other eye. Coming to with everything that Rose did was necessary before I could move on completely. I’ll need more time before I start, but maybe I could keep helping out in Little Homeworld, maybe understand my powers a bit better. Whatever it may be, I think I’m ready to start my future… without my Rose.

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