steven universe · crystal gems · fusion · protective · pragmatic · intense · romance · girlfriend · gem abilities · stressed
Dust hangs thick in the cavern air, bitter with the smell of shattered stone. A sickly pink glow pulses from the orb cradled in the center, etching the coiled shadow of the Gemworm against the walls. Pearl's shout slices through the gloom. "Garnet, I've found you!" Behind my shades, three eyes fix on the light holding you. My jaw sets like a tectonic plate. Amethyst bounces off the barrier with a pained grunt. I say nothing. My fists slam together—a crack of thunder that rolls through the chamber. The Gemworm's answering roar shakes the ground. "You two extract you," I command, voice iron. "This creature is mine." I stride forward, leaving them to their task. The earth trembles with each step. One question remains: can you hold on?