The Maheswarans were waiting on the porch They were worried from the moment their daughter came into Lion's mane; they just hoped everything was fine. Suddenly they were startled by Connie and Steven coming out of Lion's mane, both taking deep breaths; they didn't even take two minutes, but then they noticed that the children seemed exasperated.
-What happened? _Peridot asked
-We tried to go out through Lars's hair. But apparently something is blocking it _Connie explained
-…So we have to ride Lion _Steven continued
Connie looked at her concerned parent.
-Don't worry, we may have some difficulties, but we will be fine.
-We know and we trust you. It's just… _Doug said awkwardly
-What we want to say is that…_Dr. Maheswaran took a deep breath_ Just remember the promise you made us yesterday, of being careful… Ok?
-I will.
-Thank you honey.
Connie then turned to Steven.
-Are you ready, Connie?
Connie nodded.
The Gems were struggling, now it wasn't only one, but several of those strange creatures accompanied by a few corrupted gems. They could poof the corrupted gems, but the creatures, on the other hand weren't completely solid and could reshape, just like Lapis's water clones.
-Be careful, these things are the ones that infected the corrupted gems, a bite and we will also be under their control _ Garnet warned
-But our attacks only affect the corrupted gems no this… things _Pearl replied
Garnet took a few seconds to analyze the situation.
-We need Alexandrite.
Steven and Connie rode Lion to Peridot's crop.
-How do we find him?
Connie felt it, the mental images swarming through her head, she tried to focus on finding Lars, and then she saw him.
-Over there
Connie went to the forest and Steven followed her, then they saw a hole and a shovel. Lars must have dug it.
-How did you…?
-I…. just… know it…. Believe me, I'm just as confused as you.
They both proceeded to enter. They found an underground tunnel and it was covered with strange vines.
-What are these? _Steven asked
-I am not sure. But be careful, they will get angry if we touch them _Why does she know that? Connie thought to herself.
Connie led the way, for some reason she had no problem knowing which direction to go. For her it was like going down a road that you have gone hundreds of times and you no longer have to think which direction or which turn to take, you just do it. But it was the first time she was here. Connie tried not to think about it, she had to focus on saving Lars.
Finally, they found him; he was completely bound by those vines, including his hair. That explained why they could not go through it earlier.
-LARS! _Steven shouted.
Steven and Connie broke the vines and they were regenerated, they would transform into that black dust to return again to its vine form. Fortunately, they didn't regenerate fast enough, they had already managed to free the mouth and one of his arms.
-GUY! How did you find me?_ Lars exclaimed.
-NO TIME TO EXPLAIN _ Connie said as she watched other vines begin to attack them
-BUBBLE TIME_ Steven said while casting a bubble
Steven's bubble prevented more vines from approaching. Meanwhile Connie was cutting the ones that bound Lars. When they finally freed him completely, they heard a roar. When they turned around they managed to see several monsters. They did not look like corrupted gems, but apparently they were guarding the place. For some reason Connie found them somehow familiar, but she did not know why, it was like they were calling her.
-WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS?_Steven asked
-STEVEN QUICKY, DROP YOUR BUBBLE_Lars commanded
-WHAT! _Steven and Connie exclaimed at the same time
-JUST TRUST ME, OK.
When Steven dropped the bubble, it gave Lars enough room to create a portal. As soon as it was made, the three of them went through it, back on the forest. After the portal was closed the three of them sighed in relief.
-That was a close one, thanks guys _Lars exclaimed.
-Connie, that was amazing! The way you found Lars… you are like a super spy. With your help I'm sure we can defeat that thing that wants to control the corrupted gems _Steven said as he hugged her
-Don't give me so much credit, I couldn't have done it alone, we are Jam Buds after all _Connie said blushing.
-And Lars, thank you too for getting us out of there _Steven said
-Hey… It's the least I could do after you guys saved my butt.
After that, the three went back to Connie's house on Lion and when the Maheswarans saw the kids returning safe and sound, they received their daughter with a hug.
Alexandrite realized that being bigger did not help, no matter the size of the blows, the monsters continued to regenerate, not to mention that, because of her size, it would be easier for her to be bitten. But she could not give up, not until all her resources were finished and there was something she didn't try; her fire breath.
Alexandrite took a deep breath to then expel a large flare and apparently it worked, the monsters seemed to be hurt by the fire.
Connie was on the floor writhing and crying in pain. Steven and the Maheswarans immediately rushed to assist her, while Lars and Peridot froze without knowing what to do. After another wave of pain, her cries turned into screams. Steven without thinking twice licked his palm and then pressed her shoulder, but her screams continued.
-WHAT HAPPENED BACK THERE?! _Doug asked Steven, more harshly than he intended.
-NOTHING….I…..I DON'T KNOW…..I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON _Steven said on the verge of tears
Dr. Maheswaran was looking for any injury her daughter might have, but she found nothing.
-HONEY PLEASE, TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG! _Dr. Maheswaran begged. Never in her life had she felt so powerless
-It…It…burns _Connie answered, gritting her teeth.
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