[After Steven helps the Cluster bubble itself]
[hugging him] You did it!
StevenWe did it together. And it was great.
[The other Gems arrive, with an unconscious Lapis]
Steven
Guys! You're back! I-is Lapis okay?
[concerned] You look happy! Uh, did you destroy the Cluster?
Steven
No, I talked to it.
Steven
It doesn't want to destroy the Earth. It just wants company. And it's got it now! It's like a bajillion people! They'll have lots of time to get to know each other, now that they're in a bubble.
[utterly astonished] How on Earth did you bubble that whole thing?!
Steven
We had a little help.
[The Cluster is shown again, still peacefully contained in its bubble]
[Steven peeks inside the barn, worriedly seeing Lapis laying on a sack of hay while recovering from her unstable fusion with Jasper]
I see you're worried about your friend.
Steven
Yeah. When I saw her in my dreams, it looked like she was fighting so hard to keep Malachite from escaping.
Lapis spent an unbearable amount of time fused with Jasper. The emotional and physical strain of that type of fusion, I can't imagine. She's gonna need a lot of time to recover.
For a moment, I really felt like things were different... but they're not. No matter where I go, I'm trapped.
Steven
But you're not. You're not underwater. You're not in a mirror. This time, you're free!
Steven
Yeah, but nothing is still on Earth. Everything's always changing—the leaves, the cities... even Jersey changes. My dad says the rest stops used to be pretty gross, but now they have sushi! This isn't the same world that held you prisoner - not anymore. And I know it doesn't feel like home, but maybe that can change too. I know you can't go back to Homeworld, but if you stay here, it'll be your choice to stay here.
It's funny... For all the time I spent on Earth, I barely saw any of it.
Steven
That's not funny. That's super sad.
[talking into the tape recorder] And then I'll say, "Hey, as one refugee to another, it isn't so bad that we can't go back to Homeworld, am I right? Why don't we watch the sun come up and figure out what we're going to do with all this time, eh, Lazuli?" And then she'll say, "Yes, Peridot. As impressed I was by you on the ship, I am even more impressed with your new compact look and capacity for friendship! I'm so glad we're going to live together." Peridot, Facet 5. [ends her log] Let's begin.
[amused] This isn't gonna work.
I really thought I would be living alone here.
Steven
Yeah, but this is even better! Oh here, how about this? I saw this on an episode of a TV show! I didn't see how it ended, but I'm sure it worked out right. We'll divide this place in half, you'll both have your own space. [takes out a marker and divides the barn into two non-equal parts] High ceilings, real wood floors, convenient location on the heart of the country. So what do you think, roomies?
[satisfied] I like the cut of your gem, Steven Quartz.
What's the problem? You're the one getting all the good stuff! You've got the propeller and paint cans on your side! You can do tons with those! Oooh, actually, I kinda want the paint cans - you wanna trade something?
I don't care about paint cans. That's not the problem.
Steven
What's wrong, Lapis?
She's the problem. I can't stand the thought of looking at her everyday. She's the one who dragged me back to Earth.
Hey, it wasn't my idea. I was headed to Earth and I needed an informant. It should have been a simple mission. Things didn't exactly work out for either of us.
You used me like everyone else did!
But it's not like that anymore. It's different now - I'M different!
Steven
It's true, Lapis. Peridot has really come into her own since she's been living on Earth.
I sabotaged my own mission! I helped save the Earth, I even yelled at Yellow Diamond! She's probably sending a whole fleet to find me and shatter me right now! I'm kind of a big deal; a big Anti-Homeworld deal!
Steven, I don't think this is gonna work.
Steven
Ahhhh, ummmm, maybe we could put up a curtain? [Lapis gives him a patient smile, but walks out of the barn and flies to the top of the Silo; to Peridot] Sorry. Thought this was gonna be okay. I forgot the last time you saw each other… wasn't so okay.
That was in the past. It's not like that now! UGHHHH!
Steven
I know.
But obviously she doesn't! She's the one who needs to know! I want her to understand!
Steven
Aw Peridot, that's sweet! That's the you you need to show her!
[confused] Show her my sweet?
Steven
I got you.
[on a rubber ring in a miniature lake] H-2-oh my gosh. It's a smaller than an average lake!
Steven
It's from the hole we drilled. Peridot and I sealed it and filled it with water. [Lapis pauses for a beat]
It's a gift for you. You know, 'cause like water's your thing? [snickers] Pretty good right? The barn's out here in the country, but now you can get your moisture fix whenever. Do all that water stuff you do.
You do realize that I spent the last few months trapped under the ocean, right?
It was an endless, crushing darkness. Wet and bleak and suffocating. Water was the tomb I lived in for those months.
[queasy and terrified] Tomb, you say?
Yeah. I'm kinda taking a break from water right now. [beat] But thanks…for the lake.
Steven
[grimaces] Uhh…
Don't worry, Steven. It's not your fault.
A pool! What a cloddy idea. Of course she wouldn't like that. There's nothing! Nothing! Nothing!
Steven
There has to be something. Something, something. Maybe, instead of something she likes, give her something you like. A piece of you!
Um…okay. How about my Camp Pining Hearts DVD?
Steven
Which season?
Steven
Trash.
I know! Ugh! [falls onto the ground with her back; speaks into the tape recorder] Log Date- whatever. Facet- whatever! WHATEVER! Clearly there's nothing important enough for me to give to Lazuli. At least I have you, tape recorder. [gets an idea; later wraps up the tape recorder with a blue ribbon and presents it to Lapis] Ta-da! [scoots a little closer to Lapis] See, the ribbon is even blue. I got your number. [looks at Steven, who shrugs] Uh, here. I'll unwrap it for you. When I was stuck here, Steven gave me this tape recorder as a gift, and I didn't really get at first, but it made me feel better. [rips away the wrapping] Just to talk about all the weird stuff that was happening. It'll help you too. [gives the recorder to Lapis] You, uh, press the button to record, and then you talk into it.
[presses the recording button and speaks into the tape recorder] I don't want your garbage. [raises the tape recorder up, crushes it, and drops it onto the ground]
GUH! What, were you trapped in a tape recorder, too?! [Lapis glares enraged at her; frustrated] Look, I get it, you know? You're confused. You can never go back to Homeworld. This place doesn't exactly feel like home yet. You're alone! No one could possibly know what that feels like! Oh, wait, I do! We're the same! Except… [calms down] you don't have to be alone. So, tell me, then, what you want from me. And whatever that is… [sighs] I'll do it.
[scowling] I want you… TO LEAVE!
[visibly hurt] Okay. [starts walking away]
Steven
Lapis, why are you being so mean to her? She's really trying.
Why do you trust her, Steven?
Steven
Because I know her! Lapis, you're not even giving her a chance. You should have at least gotten to know her before you decided you don't like her. Now it's too late. And she's never coming back again. [He and Lapis see Peridot running towards them while screaming] Oh, she's coming back again.
[Five Homeworld Rubies have arrived on Earth as Steven and the Gems hide in the barn]
Steven
Whoa, look at 'em all.
[scared] I knew it! They're after me! This is the end of the line!
You really weren't kidding.
I disobeyed a direct order from Yellow Diamond, and I called her a clod…to her face.
Oh, honestly, you call everyone a clod.
Yes. But not everyone has command over all the armies of Homeworld waiting for the word to shatter me! [fearfully hides under a box]
Steven
Peridot! We won't let them get you. [lifts the box, revealing Peridot curled up]
Haven't I caused you enough trouble?
Don't worry, Peridot. It's our sworn duty to protect anything that calls this planet home, and that includes clods like you.
[quietly] That's my word.
Listen up, everyone. I have a plan. Or should I say… [holds up her hands] We have a plan? [giggles as she unfuses, separating into Ruby and Sapphire]
PAPearl & Amethyst
Ruby! Sapphire!
Steven
[runs over and hugs them both] Hugs!
[Disguised as a human baseball team]
Steven
We're the humans! Steven!
[flirtatiously] And Sophie...
[Saspphire's Ruby blushes]
[After a baseball bat is accidentally destroyed, Steven goes to get a replacement from the barn]
[hiding in the barn] Hey, how's it going? Are we winning?
Steven
[nervously] Ummm, heh-heh...
[standing behind Sapphire, guiding her with a bat] Now, what you wanna do is lean with your hips. [Sapphire swings the bat] Yeah, that's pretty good. Let me show you again.
["Eyeball" Ruby watches them, then glares at Steven]
Steven
[sweating] Well, heh... We're doing just fine. [heading back to the field] Everything's going to be A-okay...
Steven
To make you feel better!
[After Ruby and Sapphire accidentally refuse into Garnet after the baseball game]
[laughs joyously for a moment] ... Whoops.
R"Army" Ruby
[also angrily] WE'VE BEEN TRICKED!
R"Navy" Ruby
[in quiet awe] What a turn of events...
R"Leggy" Ruby
[confused] Huh? W-what?
[to the other Crystal Gems] Sorry, guys. The game is over.
That's it! Rubies... COMBINE!
[The five Rubies fuse into a giant Ruby and roar]
WAAAAAAIIIIIIIT!! WAIT! STOP! DON'T HURT THEM! [rushes out of the barn, trips twice, and runs the rest of the way on all fours, panting] Wait, oh please, please! It's me you're after, right? I'm not gonna stand by and let my friends fight my battles!
Steven
Awww, Peri loves us!
GRGiant Ruby
[squats down] Are you the Peridot assigned to the failed Earth mission?
[nervously] Not sure if "failed" would be the right word to--
GRGiant Ruby
Where is Jasper?
You're looking for... Jasper?
Wait - but I'm the one who betrayed the mission! Who called Yellow Diamond a clod! The new leader of the Crystal Gems?!
GRGiant Ruby
Tell us where Jasper, NOW!
Jasper... umm... we know where Jasper is! [Pearl nervously shakes her head]
Steven
[pointing to the sky] Neptune! She's on the planet Neptune!
GRGiant Ruby
[stares at them suspiciously for a moment, then smiles and shrugs] Well, why didn't you say so?
[Steven sighs in relief, and the Rubies unfuse]
We all here? One, two, three, four, aaaaand... HA! Five. [points to herself] To the planet Neptune!
R"Army" Ruby
Let's move out, soldiers!
R"Navy" Ruby
[dreamily] What a lovely sounding planet...
R"Leggy" Ruby
But we just... got here.
[dragging "Leggy" along] Let's go, newbie!
R"Eyeball" Ruby
[glares at the Gems for a moment, then speaks in a strained voice] Thank you...
[The Rubies re-enter their space pod and zip into space at hyperspeed]
[Star iris closes in on Garnet's face as she smiles] Not all of them.
[Amethyst walks to the front door before looking at Steven up high in the sky]
Wait, can Steven fly? Yeah, I think I remember that. [enters house and closes front door; comes running back outside seconds later] No, no, I'm thinking of Lapis! Hey, Steven!! How did you learn how to fly?! I-I-I’m Amethyst Fletcher! The only way you should fly is that you’ll have a coupon! Not only to Woo Foo, right?
Steven
Amethyst! Go get help!
Steven
Ugh, she can't hear me.
[jumps up high] Hey, Air Steve!
Steven
Amethyst, I need you to... [she falls back down] Dang, too slow. Better ask quicker.
[jumps up again] What'd you say?
Steven
I could really use your assistance dealing with the sudden appearance [she falls down]—aw, rats! [she jumps up again; Steven continues] —of a power previously was unbeknownst to me [she falls] which I can't control... Um... [she jumps up again, annoyed]
Steven
Go get Garnet!
Steven
You could buy a house and a car
I guess that I can but I've already got a van
I could put you through college
Steven
But I'm with the Gems all the time!
Or I could buy you all the finest courses online.
[Steven, Amethyst and Peridot are too short to ride the Appalachian ride; Peridot's hair makes her look taller, but Harold Smiley pushes it down, making her throw a tantrum and wave her fists]
HHarold
[laughs] Sorry, guys. Looks like this squad has some growing to do before you can ride.
I do not have to grow! This height is indicative of my rarity and importance! I demand entry, you CLOD!
HHarold
[clears throat] You kids want another lifetime ban?
Steven
[nervously pulls Peridot away] No thanks, Mr. Smiley!
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