Vonvon's Space Adventure, Part 3
Another resplendent scene of Beach City. The azure waves crashed upon the golden sand, darkening it to an earthy hue. Steven and Connie eagery awaited the crystalline vessel descending from the atmosphere. Its ivory body glimmered in the sun, its strking eyes looking ever onward toward the horizon. To them at least, their darling child's weekend went without a hitch. But little did they know of the horrors that transpired on a distant world.
It began on a Saturday.
"So, where are we going again?" Vonvon asked.
Shortly after waking up from a rather restless night, Vonvon was brought aboard White Diamond's ship; a massive, crystalline upper torso. All they were told was that the Diamonds had prepared a "game" of sorts. After all, children enjoy games, at least that was what Spinel told the Diamonds.
White Diamond sat in her command chair, supervising her bridge crew. The central viewscreen above was focused on a strange alien world. White clouds swirled around the northern hemisphere, a vast ocean covered a majority of the planet, which had only three major landmasses.
"Vonvon." said the Diamond, directing their attention to the planet. "This was Exoplanet D-23, one of Blue's. Despite initial findings, she deemed the planet unfit for full colonization."
"So what happened to it?"
"She decided to use it as an educational facility. Gems under her supervision were sent here for training." She continued. "This was once a place where Sapphires would go to learn proper etiquette and learn how to decipher their visions. If I remember correctly, the Sapphire you are familiar with spent some time here herself."
When the ship landed, Vonvon looked out an idyllic, tropical landscape. To their surprise, the seas were relatively shallow, no deeper than several meters. There were extremely deep pools, however, which were noticably darker as their depths descended deep into the limestone below. Strewn all across the landscape were sandbars and the occasional solid landmasses, with crystalline trees sprouting out from them. The combination of the warm sun and salty breeze refreshed Vonvon's little body.
They then looked to the distance, spotting great spires on the horizon. These were once the courts of Blue Diamond, where countless Gems would congregate and speak on matters and events from across the great dominions of Homeworld. These were places of culture and refinement.
"What do the Gems there do now?" Vonvon inquired.
"Whatever they desire, dear." Said the Diamond. "Blue still occasionally holds court here, mostly to hear about what they've experienced."
The child wondered if they were going to meet with these Gems. But it seemed as if the Diamonds had another idea.
White led Vonvon to a massive, dome-shaped construct that stood on crystalline pillars in the water. Inside, they were greeted by a crew of Gems and the other two Diamonds.
"Welcome to a Gem warfare command center." Yellow Diamond said, visibly excited for the day's activity.
"Command center?" Vonvon wondered.
"According to our studies on what sort of games human child enjoy," Yellow explained, "We've decided on allowing you an opportunity to command a small army for war games. Blue, White, and I will be commanding our own forces, while you try to take our command centers."
The Diamonds led the child to their small, human-sized command chair in the center of the room. It was elevated over a crew of diligently working Gems, who were making their final preparations and communications checks.
"Are the Gems okay with this?" Vonvon sheepishly asked.
"As you know, with the beginning of Era 3, Gems are free to pursue whatever lifestyles they desired." Blue Diamond assured them. "Some, however, didn't know what to do with themselves and so we organized a number of activities for them."
"Does Papa know about these sort of games?"
"W-Well, no." White Diamond said. "Your mother suggested that we not tell him of her idea."
Vonvon wasn't at all surprised that their mother suggested that militaristic Gems take part in these war games. But they did wonder if she took part in any herself. The more they thought about it, they began to wonder about the large rolls of paper that Connie kept hidden in the broom closet that somewhat resembled battle plans.
Vonvon was given an hour to prepare their forces as the Diamonds left for their command centers. The game seemed easy enough, command units to capture bases, and only after capturing all their bases can forces move on the command center. Units included artillery, cavalry, armored, infantry, logistical support, and air support.
As the Diamonds left, Vonvon excitedly waved them good-bye, joined by Spinel. But as soon as the doors closed, the child's demeanor instantly changed.
"Alright, Spinel show me what we have to work with."
Outside of the command center, Vonvon's grand army awaited. As soon as they saw the child, the thunderous echo of hundreds of Gems standing at attention and giving the child the old Homeworld salute filled the air.
"Good morning, General!" Said hundreds of voices.
Vonvon donned a pair of violently outlandish and dramatically pink visors, as pointy as they were outrageous, as they took a deep breath.
"Smell that, Spinel?" They said as they popped a lollipop in their mouth. "Smells like a good day for war."
Little did the Diamonds know, Connie had trained her child for this day. Fire Emblem, Advance Wars, Chess, Risk, Monopoly, years of playing strategy games and dealing with Connie's competitiveness were about to pay off.
"I wonder what Vonvon did all weekend." Steven said as he and his wife watched White Diamond's ship descend from the upper atmosphere.
As the door at the front of giant crystal torso opened up, the pair were greeted by Vonvon and White Diamond, the former decorated in military medals, flashy regalia, and a flowing, dramatic cape.
"Mama! Papa!" Vonvon laughed as they ran to their parents.
Steven was relieved everything seemed to have gone well, but wondered about Vonvon's strange outfit.
"Had a fun weekend?" He asked, looking up to White Diamond.
"Oh, absolutely!" She assured him as Yellow and Blue Diamond emerged from the ship. "They're a regular chip off the old Gem!"
"They remind me of myself when I was newly emerged." Yellow Diamond added, wiping an emotional tear from her eye.
"Huh?" Steven asked. "What did you guys do all weekend?"
"Pretty sure they just played games, hun." Connie quickly interjected.
"Like Battleship?"
"Sure."
While Steven was distracted with an excited little Vonvon, who was babbling what sounded like nonsense, Blue Diamond caught Connie's attention.
"They caused a little damage in their first battle." She whispered to Connie. "So our usual game will have to be postponed until the repairs are finished."
"What game?" Steven inquired, curious as to what the two were talking about.
"Chess." Connie said.
"Chess? I didn't know Blue played chess."
"You child is surprisingly sharp." Blue said, consciously failing to mention the sea of carnage they left on the distant world. "How was the colony?"
"W-Well..." Steven began as a distant, orange dot appeared in the distance.
Slowly, the dot came closer, changing into a large, humanoid shape.
"Steven!" Jasper yelled as she approached. "I formally request that you expla-!"
Vonvon noticed both Steven and Connie sigh while the Diamonds looked on in both confusion. They then had an idea.
"Jasper Facet-9 Cut-1T4!" They barked.
The big, buff Quartz stiffened up, straightened her back, and crossed her arms in salute.
"What is the meaning of this insubordination?!" They continued.
"I-It is not insubordination!" Jasper explained. "As Steven's bodyguard, I only wanted to do my duty and prove that I am as capable as Connie!"
"Elaborate."
"I simply request an explanation for what Connie can do for Steven that I cannot."
"Oh, that's a good question." Vonvon innocently noted. "You are a big, strong Gem. Mama can swordfight, but I don't think she can crush rocks with a headbutt."
Everyone, including the Diamonds, looked to Steven and Connie, waiting for an explanation. They could feel everyone's gaze piercing their souls, unblinking, unwavering.
"I'll handle this." Garnet announced, appearing without explanation. As she whispered something to Jasper, the big, orange Gem glanced over at Steven and Connie, then down to Vonvon.
"That's disgusting!" She screamed.
"It's what humans do." Garnet shrugged. "Rose did it."
Jasper struggled to process the information she was given. She then approached Connie.
"You survived what Pink Diamond could not." She said, deflated. "You truly are more capable than me."
Fortunately, Vonvon and the Diamonds weren't curious enough to ask Garnet about what she told Jasper. But more importantly, Jasper wasn't going to bother Steven or Connie again.
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