At time of posting this I actually have 12,000 words written, but I'm not posting all at once. It's not done yet, but comments greatly encourage me to keep typing it to the end!

warnings&themes: oral, fingering, alien genitalia, tentadicks, rhodonite's ruby/pearl, non-canon background jasper/ruby, peridot/ruby, and other rubies, risky sex, oviposition, gem egg hell, jealousy sex, AU, headcanons,

At some point the two would become Rhodonite, but that time wasn't now. Instead life seemed bland, stressful, and full of certainty. What Ruby wouldn't give to ask a Sapphire the future; surely she would say Ruby would be re-assigned to someone nicer. Pearl on the other hand preferred not to know her future for she was sure it would always remain the same anyhow.

Life under Morganite was a typical one for a Pearl and a Ruby. High class gems gathered as many little servants as they could as a show of power. They were show offs.

As low class gems such as a Pearl and a Ruby, their day to day activities consisted of but were not limited to: looking pretty, holding things, guarding valuables, cleaning quarters, complimenting their owner, and piloting ships. Of course Pearl and Ruby assignments were different. A Pearl could brush her owners hair, but could not pilot a ship. Likewise a Ruby could guard a chest, but could not tidy a cluttered desk. As such, Rubies and Pearls did not often work together. Their interactions were reserved for when they followed Morganite around or when they were off duty.

At the moment they were waiting on her outside of a closed door. Morganite was doing business with an especially fancy type of pink Sapphire, and thus had gone into her office to talk. On the outside of the door Morganite's loyal Pearl and Ruby stood to the right. To the left were three Pearls, which were all owned by the Sapphire, and there were many more through the expansive house. They had been standing there for over fifteen minutes.

"So, Pearl," said the first Pearl to the left. "how many servants does your Morganite have at her house?"

Pearl could tell this other Pearl was being a snob. She moved some pink hair out of her eyes and looked nervous. "We.. we have a few,"

The three Pearls giggled, exchanging glances.

Ruby glared at the giggling Pearls. Even among low class gems class was important- it was all they'd known. They had so little to be proud of, what else was there to be proud of other than being under a rich gem?

The nervous Pearl blushed and looked down at the Ruby a moment, sharing a look of annoyance. She rose her head back and said "Well how- how many do you have,"

The gigging stopped a moment before returning. The three were trying not to be too loud so as not to disturb their owner inside. Finally the second Pearl said "Seven Pearls, three Jaspers, an Amethyst, and eleven Rubies... you know, to man the ships,"

Sapphires certainly were very high class. The Pearl to the right became embarrassed and turned her head back to look straight ahead, trying to ignore them. That only made them laugh harder.

Ruby finally clenched her fist and stepped out of line. "You.. you dumb Pearls are always gossiping, why don't you do your jobs, before I make you," she growled quietly, pointing at the three Pearls across from her. The Pearl beside her looked down, giving her a small sad smile of thanks.

The Pearls quieted back down and were giving the Ruby a sour look. Rubies were hardly a step above them, being better in only the fact that they were fighters and pilots. Most Pearls disliked them.

Suddenly the door opened, causing Ruby to clasp a hand over her mouth and step back. Luckily the door shielded her from being seen out of line. She regained her composure and placed her hands at her sides. Everyone was at attention.

"I will be happy you hear from you shortly then!" said the Morganite, bowing slightly.

The Sapphire shook hands with her. She smiled back. "Yes, you can expect that. Please, allow me to personally escort you down to the door," she clapped. "Pearls, return to your normal posts,"

Morganite upturned her palm and gestured for her two servants to follow behind. They took their spots a few steps back from the Morganite's heal, with one of Sapphire's Pearls ahead of them and Ruby in the middle.

Sapphire's Pearl had the door open before anyone could ask. She bowed low.

"You will have a lovely trip home," Sapphire said as Morganite gave one last goodbye and bowed.

Ruby and Pearl followed after but were stopped by the Sapphire. "Wait," after a long, incredulous stare at the two that freaked Ruby out, she shook her head. "No, no... I'm not going to deal with... that," she shuttered. "leave now," she shooed them.

Wondering why that happened and somewhat worried about her future, Ruby skittered ahead to catch up to Morganite. Pearl followed quickly behind, glancing back at the frowning Sapphire. She must have seen something. Yes- she was going to die. That must be it. Pearl shook.