Chocolate Bones
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For nearly a thousand years the skies on Earth were full of Homeworld warships and light cannon bursts at almost every corner of the planet. But on this night it was exceptionally quiet. Earth creatures called crickets sang their song in the lingering warmth of the summer. Earth's only moon drifted along the star strewn sky. The tide pushed in a gentle breeze along the shores not far from the rebel base.
Things had never been more tense.
"Rose..." Pearl began, stepping from the shadows to meet her commander as she stood on a hilltop and watched the placid sea.
"Yes, Pearl?"
"Carnelian returned this evening. She said she saw three more fleets evacuate the planet just last night. We haven't seen this kind of activity from Homeworld since the Rebellion began."
Rose was silent. Pearl joined her. To most other Gems this news would be a sign that the war was coming to an end. That that the Crystal Gems would soon be victorious. But Pearl and Rose were much too smart and experienced to be so naively optimistic. They knew this only meant that Homeworld was getting desperate. A desperate Diamond is a terrifying thing indeed.
Rose looked at Pearl, offering a trusting glance.
"What do you make of it?"
Pearl froze. Rose often asked her what she thought of things, but for some reason it always caught her off guard, despite the fact that she knew they both trusted each other more than anyone. She looked away from Rose and out to the sea.
"I... don't know... We can't afford to assume they've given up on taking the Earth back. Like is often a case with the Diamonds..." she looked at Rose. "... Perhaps the only safe thing to do is assume the worst..."
Rose joined Pearl in staring quietly out to sea.
"So it looks like their Weapon is real after all..."
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Rebels: Rose has just called for a gathering of all Crystal Gems to take place at the base. Introduce your character, and let them interact with any Gems that you like.
Loyalists: The Diamonds have inexplicably ordered hundreds of ships to leave Earth. You are part of the few remaining fleets. Introduce your character and establish their current mission.
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@Lone_Garurumon , @SpatiallyRendering
Give us a taste of your characters and let's get rolling!
Things had never been more tense.
"Rose..." Pearl began, stepping from the shadows to meet her commander as she stood on a hilltop and watched the placid sea.
"Yes, Pearl?"
"Carnelian returned this evening. She said she saw three more fleets evacuate the planet just last night. We haven't seen this kind of activity from Homeworld since the Rebellion began."
Rose was silent. Pearl joined her. To most other Gems this news would be a sign that the war was coming to an end. That that the Crystal Gems would soon be victorious. But Pearl and Rose were much too smart and experienced to be so naively optimistic. They knew this only meant that Homeworld was getting desperate. A desperate Diamond is a terrifying thing indeed.
Rose looked at Pearl, offering a trusting glance.
"What do you make of it?"
Pearl froze. Rose often asked her what she thought of things, but for some reason it always caught her off guard, despite the fact that she knew they both trusted each other more than anyone. She looked away from Rose and out to the sea.
"I... don't know... We can't afford to assume they've given up on taking the Earth back. Like is often a case with the Diamonds..." she looked at Rose. "... Perhaps the only safe thing to do is assume the worst..."
Rose joined Pearl in staring quietly out to sea.
"So it looks like their Weapon is real after all..."
----
Rebels: Rose has just called for a gathering of all Crystal Gems to take place at the base. Introduce your character, and let them interact with any Gems that you like.
Loyalists: The Diamonds have inexplicably ordered hundreds of ships to leave Earth. You are part of the few remaining fleets. Introduce your character and establish their current mission.
----
@Lone_Garurumon , @SpatiallyRendering
Give us a taste of your characters and let's get rolling!