Spinel has her orders, one last simple job to do, then this whole rivalry between the Diamonds Gang and the Crystal Gems Gang once and for all, all she had to do was one thing, and that was to execute Pearl, the leader of the Crystal Gems Gang. Pistol in hand, Steven's jacket on her torso, and a look that can massacre millions plastered on her face as she made her way down the hallway. Spinel stopped in front of the door, the door that lead to the bound and gagged Pearl, but something settled in the pit of her stomach, and she couldn't figure out why. Her left hand resting on the doorknob as she psyched herself up for this, even though she's been in this gang for most of her life, she had never gotten used to the idea of..... killing someone, but she had never disobeyed an order before and by God was she not going to disobey it now. This gang, this lifestyle has been here for her whole life, even before her parents were murdered she had a vague idea of what she'd be brought into someday. Even though Spinel wished it was her parents that showed her what the world is like, this gang is her family, the Diamonds have showed her how to be strong, confident, brave, loyal, and to show no mercy. Spinel grit her teeth in a sneer as she squeezed the doorknob, as a memory of Steven smiling ever so sweetly to her flashed in her mind. Steven had taught Spinel that the world wasn't always so brutal and cruel, even if he never realized it in the end, but she felt like that he had shown her every little beautiful thing that this universe had to offer. Steven was the one that taught her how to be gentle, compassionate, more emotionally open, and...... found. Spinel felt found when she was with Steven, whether it was just hanging out as friends or teasing the absolute hell out of him, she just enjoyed being with him and always sadden at the thought of leaving his side. Spinel turned the doorknob and opened the door finally, slowly stepping into the dimmed room before closing the door behind her. She felt so lost, no, lost isn't even the right word, she feels empty. Spinel didn't feel much of anything besides anger and irritation, for she cried so much already that there were no more tears to spill from her eyes, and the only thing that gave her comfort was the jacket she wore.

   "So......you're Pearl, the bird bitch?" Spinel asked coldly, stepping closer to the tied up leader of the Crystal Gems Gang. "And You're Spinel? Steven's friend?" Pearl questioned just just as coldly, "that boy can really befriend anyone, that's going to get him killed someday...." she sighed tiredly. Spinel's right eye twitched at that comment, because it sounded exactly what Steven would do, befriend someone that could possibly have him killed, and that's exactly what happened. If she hadn't pursued Steven after he was kidnapped, then maybe he'd be alive still, well, that's what Spinel believes at least. "You don't have to worry about that...." Spinel sighed, pulling the jacket tighter on her body, "we're......not friends anymore" she added on. Pearl, although a bit battered, could tell there was something off about the maniacal girl in front of her, "if you're not friends anymore.....why do you have his jacket?" she questioned, even she could tell that the jacket is awfully filthy. "He's gone...." Spinel answered quietly, but loud enough to where she knew that Pearl had heard her, her grip tightening on the pistol handle she was holding in her right hand. "Heh.....I've heard you're always a jokester, a cruel one at that" Pearl pointed out, not believing the fact Steven was actually dead, "but that has to be the cruelest joke I've ever heard in my life...." she mumbled. Spinel crossed her arms, glancing down at Pearl, and watched as reality slowly unveiled itself for the kidnapped female. "H-He can't be gone.....I J-Just saw him the other day....S-Steven was angry at me and..... I-I never got to apologize....." Pearl spoke, her voice shaky as tears welled up in her eyes, "my poor baby boy....i-i never got to say goodbye...." she sobbed. Spinel watched Pearl cry softly, she knew Steven was practically raised by his father Greg, and with Pearl.....but she never knew how close they actually we're, almost as if.....a mother to her surrogate son. "Do you have any last words?" Spinel asked as she doubled checked to make sure the pistol was loaded, no need for a silencer, one clean shot, then everyone in hearing range will know what has been accomplished. "Y-Yeah.... knowing Steven....he'd want to tell you something important.....but I guess it's up to me then..." Pearl sniffled slightly, trying to regain whatever composure, and dignity she has left. "Yeah? Is it important for me to know?" Spinel asked as she took the safety off the pistol. "More than you realize Spinel......it's about your parents...." Pearl answered, whether or not it was buying her a bit more time to be alive, she knew she had to tell Spinel this, and one look at the clearly confused Spinel and she knew she caught her attention. "I will be clear, I don't know who killed your parents, and I don't know why. But your parents weren't killed by anyone on the Crystal Gems, they were A PART of the gang. They were the best we've ever had.....and they were good people...." Pearl explained, her pale blue eyes watching Spinel becoming more angry and confused. "You're lying!" Spinel hissed, now aiming the gun right at Pearls forehead, and pressing the barrel right against her pale skin. "Am I lying?....or have you been lied to for most of your life?" Pearl asked, clearly still crying as another tear or two trailed down her face, but having enough composure to speak clearly. Spinel sneered as she gripped the pistol tighter, her right index finger laying on the trigger, the barrel now only an inch or two away from Pearl's head, "I've had enough, I've dealt with so much bullshit this week, and right now you're the last thing I need to worry about. After you're gone, this whole gang war thing will be over, and I won't have to face anyone anymore and just fade away in existence" she hissed. "......is that what Steven would want? For you to do all this? He saw some good in you, even if he was a bit gullible, he was a good judge of character Spinel...." Pearl stated honestly, seeing hesitation in Spinel's eyes as the barrel of the gun lowered. It was silent for a few seconds before Spinel shook her head, she then took her aim at Pearl, and before she squeezed the trigger, she closed her eyes at the last second before the audible sound of the bullet shooting out of the pistol had echoed in the silent room.

    Pearl felt something trickle down her neck, something liquid like while her ear rang like mad. Spinel watched at what she had done, instead of shooting Pearl right in between the eyes, she suddenly had a change in mind and heart as she moved her hand and shot Pearl right in the ear. The bullet hitting the chair, and now settled in the wooden material which left a noticable hole. "It's.....not what Steven would do......" Spinel gritted her teeth as she spoke lowly, lowering the smoking gun before dropping it on the ground, "it's not what I want to do...not anymore....." she huffed while holding back tears. The flash of Steven's dissapointed face was what made her flinch, was what made her point elsewhere, was what made her change her mind. Pearl blinked as she stared at Spinels dejected face, there was so much confusion, pain, and sadness in her fuschia colored eyes, that Pearl couldn't help but sympathize with Spinel. Now, Spinel was about to say something, but the distant, yet audible sound of what seemed like fire crackers igniting is what caught her attention. She glanced back at Pearl before grabbing the pistol off the ground, "don't go anywhere....." she hissed before rushing out of the room, and slamming the door behind her. "Not like I can go anywhere...." Pearl huffed, using her shoulder to rub at her ear, only to shudder and bite her lip to stifle a loud scream of pain.

    "Shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit!" Steven repeatedly thought as he ran through the hallway, gunshots echoed in the distance, he had two things on his mind, find Pearl, and especially find Spinel. His heart pounded in his chest, his flip flops flopping down the surface as he sprinted to get away from the bullets. Just how in the hell did Amethyst convince him that firecrackers would be a good idea to distract some of the members from the Diamond Gang, honestly he did ask that no one get hurt, but shouldn't have they been more discreet? Sure Steven hated guns, Pearl and Garnet taught him the basics on how to handle a firearm, but that doesn't mean he likes it. Nevertheless, Amethyst lent Steven her spare handgun in case of an emergency, such as the idea of being held at gun point, so here he is, the gun tucked away into the waistband of his pants. He stopped in a doorway to catch his breath, goodness knows how long he's been running since his heart was still pounding heavily in his ribcage, but he could still here the sounds of screaming, yelling, and gunshots, which shook him to the core. Steven just wanted this to be over, no more conflicts, no more violence, he just wanted peace between the two gangs finally. He clutched the handle of the handgun for reassurance, hoping he'd make out of this alive, but at the same time, he didn't want to hurt anyone. "Ok I can do this....I can do this I can do this...." Steven whispered to himself, psyching himself up to keep going, the motivation of rescuing Pearl, and seeing Spinel finally helped boost his confidence to keep running through the large building. "God if I do find them....what am I gonna s-" Steven whispered to himself, trying to figure out the endgame since this was a rushed plan, however before he could finish his thoughts, he collided with someone, or something as he rounded the corner quickly. On a "Fight or Flight" instinct, he retrieved the gun from his waistband and shot three bullets wildly due to his eyes being closed, his face cringing in the process. But when Steven's brown eyes fluttered open, he couldn't believe what he was seeing, one bullet hole in the ground, one imbedded in the wall to his left, and one last bullet hole piercing the wooden surface of the wall behind Spinel. The woman he missed, the woman he had been thinking of, the one he loves.