[Bluebird observes the situation from a safe distance.]
Bluebird (Aquamarine): Look at Jasper and Lazuli, a few minutes ago they were complaining about fusion, yet they were able to perform it flawlessly on their first attempt. In short, hypocrisy.
Bluebird (Eyeball): Don't talk bullshit. You only convinced them to fuse so that they would be the ones fighting instead of us. You're a coward!
Bluebird (Aquamarine): You're wrong, my dear. This isn't an act of cowardice or anything like that.
Bluebird (Eyeball): So?
Bluebird (Aquamarine): Knowing you, I rather doubt you'll ever understand it, but I'll explain it to you anyway. You see, there are many ways to get what you want, such as deception or manipulation. Why fight your battles if you can have others fight them for you? Simple, isn't it? Using your head and your wits is a must, my dear. You can't always win using brute force, you know.
Bluebird (Eyeball): Yeah, I think I see your poin– Wait, what?! What'd you just call me!?
Bluebird (Aquamarine): *blushes* I just, uh, sarcastically called you that! *she said angrily and nervously* What I meant was that you're stupid!
Bluebird (Eyeball): But it was twice!
Bluebird (Aquamarine): Shut the fuck up! If anyone sees Bluebird talking to herself, they'll think she's gone stark raving mad!
【Meanwhile.】
[A enraged Malachite 2.0 spin-dashes towards Obsidian; however, Obsidian catches her easily in their hands.]
Obsidian: *in a deep, rough voice* This is nothing.
Malachite 2.0: Don't get cocky just because you have more hands!!
Obsidian: Sorry...
[Obsidian then throws Malachite 2.0 up in the sky.]
Obsidian: That wasn't my intention.
[Malachite 2.0 steadies herself high in the air with her water wings and grunts.]
Malachite 2.0: It can't be, they--
[Then, Malachite 2.0 gasps in shock as she see Obsidian aiming at her with Opal's bow and arrow.]
Malachite 2.0: Uh?
Obsidian: Just like in the old days - Fire!
[Obsidian fires the arrow, which turns into a shape of Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven holding hands.]
Malachite 2.0: No way!
[Malachite 2.0 manages to dodge the arrow with great difficulty at the very last second.]
Obsidian: Huh, how about that? This Malachite is more agile than the one from years ago. I guess these two are good for each other.
Malachite 2.0: *descends* You haven't beaten me yet!
Obsidian: Back for more, huh?
Malachite 2.0: *enraged* Shut the fuck up!!
[Malachite 2.0 forms a pair of giant water hands that clamp around Obsidian, she then begins freezing the water hands, squeezing Obsidian.]
Malachite 2.0: *panting* F-Finally!
[The ice suddenly starts to melt little by little.]
Malachite 2.0: *confused* Wh-what?!
[Obsidian is seen using the lava inside their body to melt the ice.]
Obsidian: Whew...
[Obsidian is now completely free of the ice.]
Obsidian: That was a close call. *they said relieved*
Malachite 2.0: Grrr!
[Malachite 2.0, visibly desperate, summons a water chain.]
Malachite 2.0: Gwaahhh!!
[Malachite 2.0 spin-dashes towards Obsidian, who quickly sidesteps and avoids it. Malachite 2.0 turns around and charges back at Obsidian.]
Obsidian: So fast.
[Obsidian continues to sidestep past Malachite 2.0 as she spin-dashes around them, creating dust clouds around them. Malachite 2.0 then stops, holding out her water chain.]
Obsidian: Wha?
[As the dust clouds fade away, Obsidian realized they're tangled up in Malachite 2.0's water chain.]
Malachite 2.0: Hehe...
[Malachite 2.0 then quickly tightens the water chain around Obsidian, causing them to fall over.]
Malachite 2.0: Be prepared to--
[Obsidian abruptly lets out a big roar that pushes Malachite 2.0 back and breaks the water chain holding them. Malachite 2.0, for her part, doesn't seem to want to give up, as she charges at Obsidian in full force, but to no avail, Obsidian effortlessly catches her attack head-on.]
[Obsidian begins to swing Malachite 2.0 around, and then throws her into a ruined gem building, which collapses on top of her and buries her under rubble.]
Obsidian: We'll never get anywhere this way.
[A pile of rubble starts to move, and Malachite 2.0 emerges out of it, panting heavily and limbing.]
Malachite 2.0: Ugh! Auh... *falls to her knees* Don't think you've won.
Obsidian: Can't you see that this fight is pointless? I recommend you throw in the towel now.
Malachite 2.0: ... Wha- what the fuck is a towel?
Obsidian: ...
Malachite 2.0: ...
Obsidian: *awkwardly* Okay, uh, let's see, how shall I put this?
Malachite 2.0: Yeah, whatever. I'm pretty sure I can beat you. *she said as she struggled to get up*
Obsidian: Look, what I meant was, give up. It's the best thing for both of us!
Malachite: I haven't lost yet! I'll keep fighting as long as I'm still standing!
Obsidian: Oh, come on! Really? Just look at you, you're on your last legs. It's over, deal woth it.
Malachite 2.0: *shouts* NO! It's not over YET!
[Malachite 2.0 turns to a bewildered Lapis, who is standing on a building in the distance.]
Malachite 2.0: Hey! I didn't save you just to have you stand there looking at us like a retard!
[Malachite 2.0 asks Lapis for help, hoping she will make a difference in the fight.]
Malachite 2.0: Come down here and fucking help me! I can't beat them on my own!
Lapis: *frightened* W-what?!
Malachite 2.0: Hm?
[Malachite 2.0 notices that Lapis is back to normal.]
Malachite 2.0: No way, her appearance changed. *frustrated* Tch. If she joins the battle, I'm more than done for. In that case...
[Malachite 2.0 suddenly flies off to Lapis, ready to take her down.]
Malachite 2.0: I'll get rid of her first!
[Obsidian, for their part, slashes Sugilite's mayal at Malachite 2.0, managing to wrap it around her and smack her in the face.]
Malachite 2.0: *in pain* Huh?
Obsidian: HEY! Don't forget about me!
[Obsidian then yanks Malachite 2.0 in, slamming her down into the ground and creating a gigantic crater.]
Malachite 2.0: *groans in pain* Gosh-darn!
[Lapis is startled to see Malachite again, as the awful experiences she went through after fusing with Jasper flash through her mind all at once.]
Lapis: *shivers in terror* Ma-Malachite's back! *she said terrified* Why?! Why am I going through this again?!
[Peridot flies up Lapis in order to calm her down.]
Peridot: Lapis, hear me out!
[Lapis, shivering in fear, turns to Peridot.]
Lapis: P-Peridot?
Peridot: You don't have to be afraid!
[Peridot says as she places her hand on Lapis' shoulder.]
Peridot: You're no longer trapped in the mirror or in Malachite. No one can hurt you now, least of all her.
Lapis: But...
Peridot: There is no greater torture than to suffer day after day for something that happened in the past, even knowing that in the present you are surrounded by friends who love you very much, who in the future will always be with you to support and protect you in any circumstance.
Lapis: Peridot. *she said captivated*
Peridot: Lapis, you--
[Lapis, now calmer, suddenly envelops Peridot in a crushing hug.]
Peridot: *confused* Huh?
Lapis: I really do appreciate you always being there for me. *hugs her tighter* Thank you for everything you've done for me, Peridot.
[Lapis states as she tears up.]
Peridot: Don't mention it. Lapis, you are no longer alone, nor will you ever be again, I assure you.
[Says Peridot as she reciprocates Lapis' hug.]
Peridot: I will always be by your side.