Earth was a beautiful planet. At least, to Yellow Diamond it was.

It was the only planet he had ever considered beautiful. He was happy to be in charge of it.

He would stand on the top of his sky temple and look out over the beautiful land, his pearl next to him. His pearl would report to him everything that was going on.

He wasn't exactly sure why Pink Diamond gave him control over the planet, when she would usually consider herself to get everything just right. Or rely on Purple Diamond to make sure nothing went awry with the soldiers.

Maybe she felt bad for her thousand years of disdainful treatment, or maybe she didn't think Earth was a high priority.

"Its a beautiful day." Yellow Diamond stated, watching the large yellow sun rise over the mountains. His pearl walked over to him, only a few feet shorter since Yellow Diamond was in his smaller form.

"Yes it is, Diamond." His pearl replied. Survo was his name.

"Any news?" Yellow Diamond asked, making mental designs in the trees and rivers below. Such a rich planet.

"A new handful of quartz soldiers emerged just a couple hours ago. A Tanzanite was the first to emerge. They found him watching the sky."

"Well, it is a beautiful sight, when the moon is out and the constellations are there to see."

"You were out here all night?"

"Why not? I had no duties, so why would I go back inside?"

"I'm just saying, Diamond. What if you fell, or an Earth creature attacked you?"

"I can handle a simple Earth creature. Besides, I haven't see enormous, gem threatening creatures flying about, have you?"

"No. I suppose not."

"You should stay out here with me tonight. I could show you the Lion constellation."

The two were silent as the sky turned a silky light blue.

"Shall I bring the quartz soldiers to you once they get a quick briefing on where they are.. What they are?"

"Of course." Yellow Diamond replied, listening to his pearl's fading footsteps.

He could recall when he saw the first gems to emerge at the Kindergarten. How they were so confused that one threatened him. They had basic knowledge and understanding, but they didn't know things like what they were, their purpose, or their Diamonds. The smart ones did anyway.

"They are waiting for you." His pearl called from the doorway and Yellow Diamond turned and walked inside, shifting to a larger form as he did. They sky would be waiting for him when he returned.

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"Hello." Yellow Diamond greeted as he walked into the room, his pearl standing beside him.

A row of quartz soldiers stood before him, all wearing a diamond insignia.

His diamond insignia.

"I am Yellow Diamond." The quartz soldiers simply watched him, their emotions varying.

"You are aware of where you are and who I am, correct?" He looked at them, waiting for a response.

"We know that you are supposed to be our leader and that we are quartz soldiers.." One answered, studying Yellow Diamond.

"Yes. I am your leader. I am part of the Diamond Authority. I am in charge of Earth. There are two other Diamonds. Pink Diamond and Purple Diamond."

"Before I go further, let me make something clear." Survo cast him a side look, trying to read Yellow Diamond's upcoming actions.

"I am not the most powerful of the Diamond Authority. I am, in fact, the youngest."

"Then why do we have you as our leader? The perdiot back there mentioned Earth was a valuable resource and that it was in high regards to the Diamond Authority."

Survo's expression displayed his shock and horror. He knew that Yellow Diamond was hard to calm when he was offended, and offending a Diamond was a shatterable offense.

Yellow Diamond stared at the gem, not sure if his expression seemed hostile or not.

"Let me make this clear. You are not to repeat my words. The other two Diamonds are not as lenient as I am. If you make one mistake in their presence, you would be shattered. I find it wasteful. But, that does not mean I will not have troublemakers sent to Homeworld for their judgement."

Empty words. Yellow Diamond would never send a gem to their death. It made him feel disgusting and as bad as the other Diamonds. But he had to make sure he had a strong image so the other gems didn't try something that would catch Pink Diamond's attention.

"Understand?"

The gems nodded.

"Thank you. Now, my pearl shall lead you to my zircon general outside. He will give you instructions. Do not cause problems, I believe I have made myself clear on that issue. Dismissed."

Yellow Diamond stood on the balcony, staring at the world below.

"You were quite... Expressive. Back there." Survo muttered as he walked over to stand beside his Diamond.

"I had to be. What's the point of obeying if you think you can get away with anything?"

"I wasn't talking about your threats. I know you well enough to know you'd never do that."

"I'm sorry for referring to you as an object." Yellow Diamond said, staring at the mountains.

"It's not that. I understand you have to maintain image. I was talking about how you spoke about the other Diamonds."

"They'll never hear."

"What if they do?"

"They can't shatter me. They can't support the pyramid with only two Diamonds."

"True. But they can do worse."

"Like what?"

"Take Earth out of your control. Lock you away a couple thousand years. Shatter your most valuable gems."

Yellow Diamond turned to Survo. It wasn't direct, but he knew Survo was referring yo himself. He was almost shattered once. He didn't want to have that happen. Neither did Yellow Diamond.

"I won't let them shatter you." He said forcefully.

"They would have to shatter me to make that happen."