A Vacation from the Stars
Even the strongest fusion needed a break sometimes. After countless battles against corrupted gems, galactic threats, and existential dilemmas, Garnet decided it was time for something she’d never allowed herself before: a vacation.
Not a mission disguised as downtime. Not training disguised as relaxation. A real, honest-to-goodness vacation.
She chose a quiet, endless desert far from the chaos of Beach City. The golden dunes stretched out in all directions, the sun’s rays warm but not overbearing. With no gem monsters lurking and no Steven to call for help, Garnet could finally be... still.
Lounging in a blue foldable chair, she stretched all four of her arms, her visor glinting in the sunlight. Each hand waved lazily, catching the soft wind that carried the scent of dry earth. She had no plans, no schedule, and no battles to win today. Just her thoughts and the endless horizon.
Ruby, the fiery half of her fusion, grumbled internally, "Isn’t this too boring? We could be sparring right now!"
Sapphire, ever calm, replied in her serene voice, "Silence is a luxury, Ruby. Enjoy it."
Garnet smirked. She loved the quiet back-and-forth between her components. It reminded her of the harmony they’d worked so hard to build.
As the sun lowered in the sky, Garnet allowed herself a rare moment of indulgence. She reached into her gem and pulled out a small, glowing cube, a gift from Steven, a holographic music box that played her favorite melody.
"Fusion is powerful," she thought, "but even power needs rest to shine brighter."
As the stars began to light up the sky, Garnet leaned back, letting the beauty of the universe remind her of everything she was protecting. She wasn’t just a warrior or a leader. She was Garnet, and she deserved this moment of peace.
