#quick write up

If a spark of life is planted too deeply, or not deeply enough, a defect can happen. If a spark of life is encased in a faulty gem, a defect could happen.

If a spark of life is more than what it is supposed to be, a defect will happen.

Defects were not kept alive long, either snuffed out of existence the moment they emerge or used for other purposes. No matter the flaw, a defect is a defect, and misery would ensnare its life.

The air was frigid in the temple of ice like stone, the very surface of the temple pure and unbroken, beautiful and radiant with hints of blues and whites, reflecting the light off of them like crystals, dazzling in its simplistic way. The temple of the Blue Diamond court sat high up in the mountain like terrain where soldiers and council members worked and kept their distances from the rest of the other courts, only interacting with the world when absolutely needed. To be a soldier quartz meant fighting and protecting the temple, their lives created only to protect and fight, most heading off to other planets on missions just to use their weapons and fight.

Home world was too quiet for them.

To be a member of the Blue Diamonds court meant grace and beauty, each gem designed to look a certain way and to follow orders, bowing and performing for their diamonds whenever they were called upon, some going as far as to remain by their sides, to climb up the ranks if only to have the chance to be considered amongst the elite.

The very diamond in charge herself was a tall and beautiful creature, her body the color of the sky in morning, her hair a translucent white that reflected the light very much like her diamond. She was beautiful and perfect in her ways, a true diamond through and through, hailing from the first era. All whom gazed upon her respected her, adored and loved her.

Which in turn, meant they had to love him as well.

The defective diamond that sat in the shadows and watched the world under a translucent blue veil whilst his quartz soldier stood close by, stealing quick glances and lingering touches, if only to calm the diamond of his nerves. The defective diamond, though not nearly as tall as the other rulers, was a bit taller than most in the court, standing a good foot taller than as his Topaz, his body thin and tapered. His skin was colored a pale blue, his hair short, white, and choppy despite being told to change it- it made him feel unique despite others thinking it just added to the fact that he was defective. The diamond on his belly was accentuated by the dark blue one piece that clung to him like a second layer,white patched in the front, a thin sheer veil hanging over his eyes. Most days, when not in the court’s presence he covered his diamond and let the veil off, choosing to be called  a name of his own choosing rather than his title.

The topaz that doubled as both his protection and friend was just a bit shorter than the diamon by a mere foot, built tall and sturdy, limbs thick and chest broad, his own skin a butter brownish yellow, his hair dark and tied back by a blue ribbon he wore across his forehead, his uniform that of a normal quartz with a blue diamond emblazoned on his chest. It was with no doubt that the Topaz belonged solely to the defective diamond, their presences always intermingled, their friendship ignored rather than dealt with. After all, no one had time for two gems pushed aside and ignored, only called upon when needed.

To strengthen their friendship the defective diamond gaze his topaz a name.

Together they were Lance and Hunk, two gems whom wanted nothing more than to leave, to travel the galaxy for exploration and wonderment rather than war and conquer.

Where the other gems were content with their roles in life, Lance and Hunk wanted more. To explore and experience rather than simply read or learn through others.

The first chance they got to leave the Court of blue they did, sneaking out during the time the Blue Diamond had left to council with the other proper Diamonds, leaving Lance to his own devices. With silent footsteps befitting of a diamond, followed by muffled heavier steps, the two of them inched from the main halls, avoiding the quartz that stood guard, slipping past to get inside the hangar where the vessels were located, all locked tight and awaiting orders, varying in colors and size, save for the one at the very end. The ship had been designed for Rubies and smaller quartz of the courts, the ship sleek and more compact compared to the fleet ships that rested in the hanger. It was the perfect chance for an escape, with the courts being in session and the Amethysts having made their rounds for the evening, there was no one left to check the large cluttered hanger. Glancing about the empty spaces between the crafts with cautious blue and yellow eyes the two gems began their course of action, blending and shifting against the shadows to keep hidden, aware that one wrong step could land them both poofed, or worse, if they were caught with intent of escaping or possible treason.

“I don’t know about this my diamond, what if we get caught?” The Topaz whispered,stopping just short of reaching out to touch his beloved diamond, eyes dropping to avoid Lance’s concerned face, not wishing to see the look of unease or sadness.”I would be shattered, that would be fine, but you? I don’t want you getting harmed.”

Reaching out the diamond tilted the Topaz’s chin up, the blue hushing softly, soothing the yellow gem before him with a warm smile that hinted at promises. “We are in this together, no matter what. We made a promise a hundred years ago that we would leave, and i am not about to give up our dream. Just a little further and soon we won’t have to worry about who’s a diamond or such technicalities. Just stay with me a little further more.”

Giving a nod the Topaz  continued to fall behind his diamond, the gem on his left hand glowing once they approached the ruby ship-it was true they were not rubies, however with Topaz’s held for their flexibility and resourcefulness, they were granted permission to open up nearly all quartz ships, this one being no different, the door sliding open slowly, yellow hued lights flickering slowly to life. The inside of the ruby ship was small, basic with just enough space for smaller gems to feel comfortable. With a barely withheld sigh Lance forced himself to shift down, his long legs and arms shortening, his blue diamond gem hidden on his belly whilst he slipped his veil back. Turning to the Topaz he smiled, no longer towering over the other but coming up just barely to his chin. Motioning for the topaz to close the door the diamond headed to a small control panel, his eyes widening at the different keys and panels integrated together; being a diamond he had never had to worry about such  trivial tasks, such as learning to maneuver crafts, it had always been either a ruby’s job or a peridot. Gazing at the controls he bit down on his bottom lip, glancing to his Topaz.

“Do you know how to fly this thing, Hunk?” The diamond whispered, eyes widening at hearing a voice from under the first layer of the ship, most likely the inhabitants were down in the control room rather than the ship being vacant as they thought.

“Hey, who’s up there?!”

“No time, button press, now!” The Topaz panicked, slamming his hand down upon the control panels before two figures could ascend the stairs, the sudden speed that the ship took off causing the Topaz and diamond to topple over and slide about, a loud crashing of metal against metal heard until the ship leveled out, the red metal visor slipping down to reveal the windshield, and with it a inky black space that was scattered with blurred stars.

“Who the hell do you think you are?!” A male voice snapped, belonging to a ruby that stood with his arms crossed, his black hair falling into his eyes- it took the diamond a moment to realize it was called a ‘mullet’ style, one that many Rubies wore. The Ruby wore a simple one piece suit, a yellow diamond symbol on his chest. The Ruby looked less than pleased. “A topaz and a- what are you?”

“He’s a-”

“I’m a water gem!” The diamond piped up, thankful his gem was hidden by a layer of clothing, his face losing most of its color before he could calm down. “I’m a Lapis Lazuli.”

“Huh, I wasn’t aware Lapis’s and Topaz got along.” A female voice called out, a much smaller gem approaching to stand by the Ruby, a Peridot from the looks of it, the girl wearing a pair of green tinted glasses and her hair cut short and choppy. The Peridot tapped her chin in thought, examining them both closely before glancing to the controls, her eyes widening. “Just where do you think you were going?!”

“Anywhere but HomeWorld.” The diamond scoffed, eyes narrowing. “Hey, what’s a Ruby and a Peridot doing together, thought you gems disliked each other.”

“Well, I suppose like you, we’re trying to leave HomeWorld too.” The Peridot replied, her back turned to them, swiping her fingers quickly, the ship slowing down. “We’re defect’s I guess you could say. Call me Pidge, I’m a peridot from the Nova galaxy.”

“And i’m Keith.” The Ruby’s eyes narrowed suspiciously. “Why do you want to leave homeworld so bad? And Blue Diamond members at that, aren’t you all supposed to be pampered gems?”

It took all of Lance’s will power not to freeze the ruby where he stood- didn’t keith realize all diamonds were dictators? Blue diamond being no better. “You’re wrong, blue diamond is just as controlling as the rest of them. We left in hopes of finding our own court… names? You guys go by names?”

“Got a problem with that?” Keith growled, gauntlet forming.

“Of course not!” Hunk was quick to pipe in, an arm wrapping around Lance. “I’m Hunk, this is Lance, we’re defects too!”

Despite the Ruby’s suspicious gaze the Peridot smiled softly, shaking her head with a laugh. “Well too late to judge now, Home World will find out were missing any time now, and unless you want to explain why we left, it looks like we’re traveling together.”

“You can’t be serious! Pidge, we don’t know anything about them!” Keith snapped, his arms crossing over his chest once more, eyeing the blue gem suspiciously.

“Do you want to be shattered?” Pidge asked simply, annoyance clear in her eyes, her tone holding no room for argument. “No? Didn’t think so. Just keep your gem cool, I’ll take over the controls,  I may not be a ruby but that there isn’t a ship I can’t fly, I simply need to veer us somewhere Home World hasn’t conquered yet, how hard can it be?”

Sitting down with a sigh Keith gazed over at the Topaz and diamond, running a hand through hair. “So, Hunk, Lance, tell me why you decided to  steal my ship.”

Lance could feel a bead of sweat forming,wincing at the way Keith spoke. He hadn’t realized this had been keith’s ship...

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