[The Crystal Gems perform their fusion dance, their movements perfectly synchronized. Lapis, meanwhile, watches them with quiet patience.]
Lapis: ...
Bluebird (Aquamarine): They're fusing! We must stop them, NOW!
Bluebird (Eyeball): Why? Interrupting them would be rude.
Bluebird (Aquamarine): Common sense is on sabbatical, apparently.
Bluebird (Eyeball): Excuse me?
Bluebird (Aquamarine): Who gives a damn if it's rude?! We need to stop them before it's too late! * shouting at Lapis* Lazuli, don't just stand there like an idiot! Do something, for fuck's sake!
Lapis: Right.
[Lapis's giant water clone raises a hand, forming a water sphere that it hurls at the Crystal Gems. However, the water sphere disintegrates the moment it hits them.]
Lapis: *shocked* What the--?!
[The five Crystal Gems glow and spiral in a pentagon shape, and a colossal, eight-armed fusion begins to take form. The result is the enormous molten fusion Obsidian.]
Bluebird: *in awe* Oh no.
[Obsidian lets out a deep, guttural roar, unleashing a destructive shockwave that sends everyone hurtling through the sky. The sheer force obliterates Lapis' water clone in an instant.]
Lapis: UHROOH!!!
[Lapis steadies herself high in the air with her water wings, her expression one of utter disbelief.]
Lapis: Unbelievable...
At The Same Time.
[The shockwave also sends Peridot and Connie hurtling into the air, causing Peridot to lose control of her tractor beam and accidentally release Nice Lapis and Mean Lapis. Both Blue Gems quickly summon their water wings, steadying themselves high in the air.]
Mean Lapis: We're free!!
Nice Lapis: Yeah!
Mean Lapis: Let's fly outta here, shall we?
Nice Lapis: Right.
[Both Lapis Lazulis fly away as Peridot uses her metal powers to manipulate her limb enhancers, managing to steady herself in mid-air. She's now able to fly, much like when she uses a trash can lid.]
Peridot: *sighs in relief* Phew. That was close.
[Peridot's eyes narrow as she spots Mean Lapis and Nice Lapis flying away into the distance.]
Peridot: Not so fast!
[Peridot immediately fires a tractor beam from her left limb enhancer, aiming at both Lapises.]
Mean Lapis: Hm? What's that?!
[Mean Lapis notices the incoming tractor beam and reacts just in time, maneuvering out of the way.]
Mean Lapis: *to Nice Lapis* Watch out!
Nice Lapis: Huh? What are you--!?
[Nice Lapis doesn't catch Mean Lapis' warning in time, and the tractor beam ensnares her, pulling her toward Peridot.]
Mean Lapis: NO!
Peridot: Whoops, looks like I missed one.
Mean Lapis: *shouting* Hey, you there! Let her go, RIGHT NOW!!!
Peridot: Can't do that, sorry.
Mean Lapis: *angered* Then I guess I'll just have to MAKE you!!
[She dives toward Peridot.]
Peridot: *mocking* Oh, hoho! I'm dying to see you try!
[Peridot quickly activates the tractor beam on her right limb enhancer and fires straight at Mean Lapis. However, Mean Lapis anticipates the move and dodges effortlessly.]
Peridot: Tch.
[Annoyed, Peridot persists, firing her tractor beam repeatedly. But with every attempt, Mean Lapis dodges effortlessly.]
Peridot: *thinking to herself * She's fast, I'll give her that. But...
[Peridot turns her right limb enhancer into a plasma cannon.]
Peridot: I'm not out of options just yet!
[Mean Lapis halts dead in her tracks, fear evident in her voice.]
Mean Lapis: Whoa! Don't you dare!
Peridot: Oh, I'm daring alright!
[Peridot grins as she aims her plasma cannon directly at Mean Lapis, firing a massive energy blast at her.]
Mean Lapis: Oh, shit!
[Mean Lapis reacts instinctively, wrapping her water wings around her body in an attempt to shield herself. The blast strikes hard, and while the water absorbs most of it, the sheer force still sends her hurtling backwards. She slams into a nearby Gem Building, creating a deep crater in the wall upon impact.]
Mean Lapis: *weakly* Okay... that... really hurt.
[Mean Lapis falls out of the wall, hitting two rocks before finally hitting the ground.]
Peridot: Dang, she's one tough Gem. Didn't even poof after a direct hit from--
[Just then, Connie's terrified cry is heard.]
Peridot: Connie?!
[Peridot whips around just in time to see Connie plummeting from a great height.]
Connie: AAAHHH!! I'm gonna hit the ground!!!
Peridot: *worried* No, no, no! I've gotta save her! Steven will never forgive me if I let her die!
[Peridot fires the tractor beam from her right limb enhancer, ensnaring Connie mid-air and pulling her toward herself.]
Peridot: Gotcha! Man, that was a close call. You can't even imagine the mess I would've been in if I'd let you die-- wait, what?
[As Peridot pulls Connie closer, she notices Connie's face turning blue from lack of air inside the tractor beam. Panicked, she releases the beam around Connie's head so she can breathe.]
Connie: *coughing and gasping for air* For a second there, I thought... I thought I was going to die.
Peridot: From the fall, or from suffocating?
Connie: *breathing heavily* B-Both.
Peridot: Oh, I'm so sorry. This thing isn't meant for humans.
Connie: *smiling faintly* No, it's fine. I'm really grateful you saved me, Peridot.
Peridot: No problem! Luckily, the limb enhancers are made of metal, so I can fly without needing to use the helicopter fingers.
Connie: I... I see.
Peridot: *checking on her* By the way, are you okay in there? Is it comfortable?
Connie: I'm fine, don't worry.
Peridot: Good. So, what now?
Connie: We'll regroup with the others later. For now, let's just find a safe place.
Peridot: You got it! Let's fly out of here!
[Peridot and Connie fly away to a safer place.]
Meanwhile...
[Bluebird stands atop a Gem Building beside Lapis, both gazing at the imposing figure before them.]
Bluebird (Aquamarine): *frightened* They... they're huge. The air here feels so... heavy now.
Lapis: *nervously* Yeah, I noticed that too.
[Obsidian lets out a grunt before speaking in a deep, imposing voice.]
Obsidian: Hey, you two!
Bluebird (Aquamarine): *shudders, backing away slightly* T-They can talk? W-Whoa, even their voice is terrifying...
|Note: In the original show, it was never clear whether Obsidian could actually talk. But if I had to explain why they can here, I'd say it's because the Crystal Gems' synchronization is better this time, or maybe Steven's just stronger now. Not that anyone really cares about this minor detail... right?|
Obsidian: I don't want to hurt you. Surrender now!
Bluebird (Eyeball): Ha! In your dreams!
[For some unknown reason, Bluebird (Eyeball) suddenly gets fired up. She summons her ice sword, raising it defiantly toward Obsidian.]
Bluebird (Eyeball): No matter who or what stands in my way, I'll fight to the bitter end!!
[Before Obsidian can respond, two rockets slam into their back, exploding on impact. The smoke clears, revealing Obsidian standing completely unfazed.]
Obsidian: Hm?
[Obsidian turns around, spotting dozens of Homeworld ships flying overhead. In an instant, the ships open fire on them.]
Obsidian: Oh, right. Forgot those things were still around.