Just a sidenote, I wrote this way back whe Can't go back aired, so at that time I didn't know White Diamond's powers
- What will happen when she can’t remember anything? … when this... THING...takes over completely. Will our daughter be GONE? _ Dr. Maheswaran asked, exasperated.
- I don’t know _It was all Peridot could answer.
- Didn’t you find something else? … There is a way to stop it?
The doctors couldn’t give the Maheswarans a solid answer, so they went to Peridot. But unfortunately she couldn’t answer them either. They felt more and more powerless every time Peridot answered again with…
- I DON’T KNOW
One of the things that bothered her most was not knowing things, particularly when people relied on her for information. They stopped asking questions when they noticed the growing frustration in Peridot’s eyes.
- I don’t know_ This time she told it to herself instead of the Maheswarans.
Steven was sitting down next to Connie, who was sleeping peacefully on the bed. He was worried about what doctors had told the Maheswarans and whatever they were discussing with Peridot. Greg saw the concern in his son’s eyes so he put his hand on Steven’s shoulder as he said…
- Hey, don’t worry Stu-ball, I’m sure the doctors are doing everything they can to help her.
- I know, it’s just… I wish I could do more than just sit and wait
- You are always there for her. I think that’s what she needs.
Greg was thinking of something else to say when the Gems entered Connie’s ward. Steven felt relieved to see them; he received them with a hug.
- GUY… I am SO happy to see you here.
- We read Greg’s note, so we came here as soon as possible. _Garnet said
- How is she? _Pearl asked.
- The doctors said she has some kind of amnesia, she can still remember some things though. But they don’t know what is causing it._ Greg answered
There was a short pause before Steven asked
- Did you guys find something?
- We found these strange black monsters; they didn’t seem like corrupted gem, they seemed to be made of dust… they were SO weird. _Amethyst replied
- They were the ones who were infecting and controlling the corrupted gems… _Pearl continued.
- YEAH, but we kicked their buts as Alexandrite. _Amethyst interrupted
- Dark monsters?… Wait…we saw those things when we rescued Lars from the tunnels. _ Steven replied
- Tunnels? _Amethyst said, surprised
- WAIT, you mean there are more of those things?_ Pearl asked
- Yeah, it’s best if I tell you everything that happened…
- A PROJECT ORDERED BY WHITE DIAMOND?! _ Pearl said in an alarming tone.
- Well… that’s what Peridot said. She also said that those vines were the ones sucking the energy from the earth. She theorizes that they’re using it to create more of those monsters.
- GREAT. So what do we do now?_ Amethyst asked
- I was about to ask the same question to you guys.
The Maheswarans and Peridot entered the ward, when they noticed the Gems, they greeted them. Greg then asked them.
- What happened?
- The doctors have no clue of what is happening or what to do. This is obviously something we can’t fix with human medicine. So the doctors decided to discharge her as soon as she wakes up. Maybe this is for the best. That way we can find out how to solve this. _ Dr. Maheswaran said, trying to hide the worry in her voice, but failed
After a few minutes of chatting and discussing what they were going to do, Connie woke up, but her eyes went wide open when she saw the gems.
- Hey how do you feel? _Doug asked his daughter
- We came here as soon as we knew you were in the hospital. _ Pearl said, trying to cheer her up.
- Do you remember us? _ Again Amethyst interrupted Pearl
- Yeah… I do _Connie said in a venomous tone. Of course she remembered the ones who hurt her
Lars was by the vending machines drinking soda. That helped him to relax. He always hated hospitals. The reason why he stayed was because he felt that it was the least he could do for Connie, even when she didn’t remember him. She saved his life after all. He still remembered her cries of pain from last night. Nobody deserves to go through that.
His train of thought stopped when he saw Steven and Mr. Universe coming towards him.
- There you are, we have been looking for you. _Steven said to him.
- What for?
- Connie has been discharged, we are just waiting outside for her to change clothes._ Greg replied
- Thank goodness, I was getting tired of this stupid hospital setting. _He said as he crushed the empty soda can. _ So is she better now?
- Not quite, she still has amnesia. But since the doctors can’t find a cure, we will go to the temple. Hopefully, we can all find a solution to this.
The conversation was interrupted when they heard shouting in the other hallway.
- CONNIE STOP, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? _It sounded like Dr. Maheswaran.
Immediately, they ran towards the source of the sound. Connie was unsheathing her sword against Amethyst while the Maheswarans behind her begged her to stop.
- HEY, WHAT WAS THAT FOR?! _ Amethyst asked as she dodged Connie’s attack.
- You are in my way, so I shall eliminate all of you.
- What the heck are you taking about Connie?
- Amethyst… I don’t think Connie is the one talking. _ Peridot said to her
Garnet and Pearl approached Amethyst to help her, but they needed to be careful. If they were not, they could hurt Connie.
Connie was about to attack again but Steven got in the way, not summoning his bubble, he wanted to show he trusted her.
- CONNIE PLEASE STOP, THIS ISN’T YOU! _He said with tears in his eyes
Fortunately, Connie did stop, but her gaze remained defiant. Not only that, but they were shining red. Everyone else froze in place. They were in shock.
- Get out of my way _ She said with her hands firmly holding the sword.
- NO _ He said determined
She kept giving him a fierce look but he didn’t move a inch.
- I know you are still there Connie… PLEASE… remember who you are… we are best friends… JAM BUDS! _ He had a lump in his throat. It was hard for him to look at her like this
A few seconds passed and it seemed that Steven’s words weren’t getting through her, but then she lowered the sword while her eyes turned back to normal.
- Steven? _She said in a trembling voice, she was shaking.
She saw the sword in her hands and when she realized what she was doing she immediately threw the sword away, then she proceeded to put her hands on her head as she fell on her knees. She felt how that thing was trying to take over again. Amethyst took the opportunity to take the sword with her whip.
- I’m so sorry _Connie began to sob _ I didn’t mean to…
Steven got on his knees and pulled her into a hug.
- I know _He was sobbing too_ we are here to help you
The Maheswarans joined them.
- It wasn’t your fault, besides nobody got hurt _Doug reassured her
- No… you don’t understand, it’s not over, YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE.
- What do you mean, honey? _Dr Maheswaran asked.
- I lead them here… they are coming.
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