Bismuth turns to hand me the sword. "Well, here you go." I smile as I take the sword by the handle. I tear up as I carefully feel through the blade. I'm doing this for you, Pearl. Wherever you are.

The sword is a little thicker, but it's still the same sword. I can use this in battle and I can imagine her fighting alongside me. But then, what about Steven and Peridot? How do I get closure for those two?

The only way might be through killing Eloc. If he's fighting in this war, I'll be sure to end him first. He's going to pay for what he's done to me and my family. "Alright. Is that everything?" Bismuth looks over at Jasper. "You don't want anything?"

Jasper turns to face her. "No thanks, Bismuth. I've got my helmet and an old Priming Gem Destabilizer with me. It's still good. Don't worry." Bismuth nods. "Alright. Let's turn off the lights and let's start heading back."

Jasper motions me forward. "Let's go, Amethyst." I follow Jasper to the door and the room goes dark. Bismuth runs up to me and she holds something out. "I almost forgot to give you the scabbard. Sorry about that." It's black just like Pearl's. "Thanks, Bismuth."

I sniff as I wipe the tears from my eyes. Bismuth opens the door and we start walking through the tunnel. Bismuth clears her throat, looking down at me. She sighs. "I can't believe I did all of that to you. I'm sorry that I hurt you and abused you during my stay. You didn't deserve it."

I pat Bismuth's back. "It's okay. I understand. I think I would be just as crazy as you if I was trapped in a bubble for that long." She chuckles.
"Well, thanks for...you know. Getting me out of the bubble and such. It's just..." She frowns.

"So weird. All of this was caused by a demon?" I press a hand against my forehead. "Yeah, we don't know much about him sadly. All we know is that he wanted to shut down the Crystal Gem alliance."
"And it's safe to assume that he was successful?"

"Well, yes and no. He tried to fuse with me and that ended up destroying his physical form. However, he did succeed in having me shatter Pearl, who I loved at the time." I glance down at the ground, blushing. "You loved Pearl? But, did she love you back?"

"Oh she loved me back alright. We kissed twice on the same day we made the confessions." Bismuth scratches the back of her neck. "Uh...okay." We exit the tunnel back outside to the green skies of the mountain.

Jasper takes the lead. "We need to head back to the warp pad, pronto." Bismuth and I exchange looks with each other. "What?" Jasper motions us forward. "How long have we been gone exactly?"
"Well, I would say about a few hours."

I look up at Jasper. "Should we make a run for it?" Jasper shakes her head. "No, Amethyst. Only an idiot would run through these slopes and narrow passages. Especially blindly." Bismuth brushes past me to walk with Jasper.
"Then let me guide you! Come on, Jasper."

Jasper contemplates on the request before letting herself step aside for Bismuth. Bismuth gives her a thumbs-up. "Alright, follow my lead." Jasper gives a rough pat on Bismuth's back and she puts her hand out. "Let's do it together."

Bismuth blushes as she grabs a hold of Jasper's hand and they start walking, guiding each other through the passage. "Whoa! Watch out!"
"Bismuth, watch where you're stepping! You're gonna-!"
"WHOA WHOA!"

Bismuth nearly slips off of the slope. Jasper catches her hand and she helps her back up onto her feet. "Thanks, Jasper." Jasper looks down and she chuckles. "Yeah, you're welcome. But seriously though, I thought you said that you could guide me through this."

"Hey! I'm really tired and I just want to get you guys out safely." Jasper smirks. "Yeah, that's more like my job now, actually." Bismuth snickers. "For what? Saving me?"
"Uh..." Jasper blushes. "Well, it's more like everyone, Bismuth."

Bismuth narrows her eyes with a slight curl forming in her lips. "Or is it me specifically?" I stop and I watch as Bismuth places a hand on Jasper's neck. Jasper's eyes shine as Bismuth brushes her fingers against her neck.

Suddenly, after a few moments of that, Jasper's eyes stop shining and she brushes off Bismuth's hand. "I'm sorry. I...can't." Jasper covers her face. "I don't want to hurt you too!" Bismuth's eyes widen as she notices her eyes watering.

Tears slip through her fingers and Bismuth gives a sad smile. "Jasper, it's okay. You're not going to hurt me. And I'm not going to hurt you."
"You don't understand! The last time this happened...it was just...horrific! Bismuth, please. Stop. I don't want it anymore."