Home World (Steven Universe AU)

Summary:

In which someone's curiosity gets the better of her..

Blue, now 14, tapped the screen, searching for another planet to conquer, while Pearl dried and brushed her long hair. Blue's eyes scanned the screen until they paused upon a planet of interest—not for conquest but curiosity. It was Area 51, also known as Earth, the planet where Pink Diamond's first colony became her last and where Blue's human half originated. Yellow had made no secret of her desire to erase Earth from the star maps with her Cluster. Yet, from the looks of things, the Cluster hadn't emerged.

"Pearl," Blue said, zooming into the planet. "Did my organic side really come from Earth?" She looked at her hands—so different and fleshy compared to everyone else on Homeworld. She slept while others worked.

"Yes, my Diamond," Pearl replied. "Your organic side gave you flesh. Your appearance mirrors your creator's."

Blue had seen stained glass depictions of the first Blue Diamond. She looked identical to her mother, except she was small and had human flesh. Unlike her mother, Blue didn't mourn and weep constantly, though she wished she could have met her mother—or even Pink Diamond—just once. What would they think of her? What had her mother thought of humans to have a child with one?

"Do all humans eat and sleep as I do?" she asked.

"Yes, your organic needs are mirrored to the humans of Earth," Pearl replied.

Blue twirled around in shock. "Even the menstruation cycle?"

"Like all human females, yes," Pearl answered.

Blue's jaw dropped at the revelation before turning back to the screen. She wondered: would Yellow let her visit Earth? Just to see how humans lived for 24 hours? Did they sing as she, Yellow, and their Pearls sometimes did? Did they dance? What was their culture like?

"Do you think… Yellow would let me visit Earth, just this once?" she asked meekly.

Pearl paused, remembering how her creator often visited Earth—sometimes in secret, other times persuading Yellow for permission. "I don't know. You could ask," she cautioned.

Blue nodded. "I understand," she said, continuing to study Earth and the information about it. A Peridot had compiled a list of natives, including a Steven, a Connie, a Lars, and others. Blue chuckled, recalling when this same Peridot called Yellow a clod. Blue had overheard it while sneaking into Yellow's control room and ran away laughing at Yellow's stunned face. The Amethysts had laughed for days when she told them about it, turning the memory into an inside joke.

"How long until my mealtime?" she asked.

Pearl answered just as she finished brushing and drying Blue's hair. Blue smiled and got up. "Good, I still have time to talk to Yellow. She can't have gone to her colony yet," she said, hurrying out of her room.

To her pleasant surprise, Yellow's ship was still on Homeworld. Spotting her across the paths, Blue called out and hopped onto the other Diamond.

"What is it, Blue? Can't find a colony?" Yellow teased.

Blue giggled. "No, I have one in mind already. It's Area 9, a few light years from the Milky Way."

"Oh? Not a bad idea," Yellow said, sitting down.

"But I do have a request," Blue said gently, folding her hands. "As you know, I'm half-organic, and I was wondering… If permitted, may I visit Earth?"

Yellow's eyes immediately narrowed. "Absolutely not."

"Please, Yellow, just this once—"

"No, Blue. That planet is to die from my Cluster. You have no need to go, and no need to get caught up when it emerges," Yellow said firmly.

Blue sniffled. "But please, Yellow. I promise it will only be for 24 hours. Haven't I always kept my promises?"

Yellow sighed deeply. Stars, Blue looked just like her creator. "Fine. If you bring at least two Amethysts and return in 24 hours. You may bring back one souvenir, but that's it. Understand?"

Blue beamed, nodding. "Yes! Thank you, Yellow!" she squealed, kissing Yellow's cheek before rushing back to her room.

Yellow sighed, wondering if she'd made a mistake by giving in again.