Starting with the Man in the Mirror Closed(Morion/Sulfur)

[Sulfur]

The world felt false, it felt as if it was a film or a book. Like a fantasy land that was nothing but pure fiction. It was... another dream. This time however, before the Smoky Quartz stood not a cave, but a field. It was cold and windy, the grass blew in the wind. It was relaxing.





Nearby was a cornfield and a lake. The cornfield for some reason caught Morion's attention. It was the corn... each ear of corn had an eyeball at it's center. All of the eyes were fixed on the gem. Looking up, the moon was one great eye. The peaceful atmosphere was broken.

The lake began to bubble. What horror could be waiting in the black water of the night!? It began to emerge, the demon that was nourished by the hearts of the pure! ....It was a giant oyster. The Oyster opened slowly. Inside was a familiar face. Sulfur was reclined in the "French girl" pose. He had whipped cream on his head with a cherry on top. He was smiling innocently. It was a sickening display.



"Apologies my good gem! I do know how you hate these 'dreams' but I have urgent matters I need to discuss with you!" Sulfur shouted across the lake. "I understand that you want to kill me, I met the assassin! She was incredibly obnoxious. I didn't appreciate it! It made me realize that you aren't as insane as I thought, in fact the two of us have quite a bit in common!" he caught a fish from the water and tossed it to Morion as if it were a gift.

"I actually would deem you a nicely respectable gem, but there is one small thing about you that makes all of the difference..." he said rubbing his chin he looked down at the base of the shell. He looked back up at Morion after a long pause with a playful smile on his lips. "You want to kill me... Well at this point I suppose you're a pretty good deal anyway. Look, I`ll make a deal with you. Don't shatter or bubble me and I`ll do you a sort of favor! Of course if you don't trust me I will simply leave you alone after I am healed. You are not one I want to fight with, I can assure you of that."

[Morion]

"You..."

The Smoky Quartz hissed, and his features changed to be a bit more feline like
an angy panther, with clawed hands
In this dream-world, hes mood was meld his form to reflect his feelings
Dark feelings... anger, hatred

"You tried to shatter my apprentice!"

Morion roared
But tried to stay calm

"I promised to him I will not crush and shatter a Gem... I will not kill a Gem... but you would be surprised what you could survive! And I am quite an expert not just how to kill, but how too keep alive somebody... for a very... very... very long time, so not even the poofing or death would save you from my wrath!"

The silver, blazing eyes were clold; he watched the Gem with narrowed eyes

"A deal... why do you think I want to make any deal with you after you have done?"

[Sulfur]

"Apprentice?" Sulfur asked, his playful smile quickly fading. "Oh...I see you mean that boy. I had no clue he was of any relationship to you, but I have many enemies. He entered my mansion so it was only necessary to my survival that I eliminate him. I did offer to spare him though, if he left and never came back I wouldn't kill him, but it seems that he did in fact spread the word and I am paying for my generosity..." Sulfur said with a grumpy look on his face.

"You are actually the reason I lashed out, if anyone knew about you and my mansion, well you'd be able to find me much easier. And you know why I can't allow that don't you Smoky Quartz?" He asked, putting his finger in the whipped cream. He examined the cream while rubbing it between his fingers. "It was a little unfair of you to send that 'light' psychopath after me don't you think? And don't brag about your ability to kill. I already know, it's part of your Aura. That's why I'm practically running from you. I have never fled from another gem before do you understand? I am highly capable of many things, I do think you would want to make a deal with me... Think of it as an apology to whatever I have done to gain any resentment from you!"

[Morion]

"Yes Gem, you have many enemies..."

The smoky quartz smiled coldly with full of fangs
Fire Opal and Morion was among them for example

"We WILL find your hideout Gem... I promise. And the retribution will be... swift and fiery. They say Revenge is a dish best served cold, but I think in your case it will be burning hot!"

Morion promised

"A 'light' psychopath? Ahh... Lady Obsidian. I didn't sent her after you... tho' I did asked her about any protection from your dream-walk assaults. But she is useless... mad sicentist my smoky ass! She is as dangerous as a dust bunny! And as usefull... "

The Smoky Quartz frowned

"You are capable of many things? Like you were capable to made an artifact from shards or that was a lie too? Last time you told a few lies... and this time? You lost my trust Gem, and I don't give it back that easly!"

He hissed

"Tell me then... tell me about your capabilites and as a bonus, a reason why should I belive anything you say... aside from the fact, you are desperate to save your hide"

[Sulfur]

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jG99z7lVY  the music for the forest :3)

Sulfur caught on to the word play. His mansion was to be burnt down. A pity... he had many valuables in there... He could not contain his grief and it became visible.

"She did mention you telling her about me." Sulfur said, hanging his head. He turned to Morion glaring. "Dangerous? Well it seems we share a common enemy. Her views are infuriating and directly contrast mine. I'd like nothing more than to have her shattered! You pose a threat to me, but I see her as my real enemy. I would rather walk up to you and ask you to shatter me than allow her plans to come true... Well of course she couldn't stop me, I tend to be a bit intellectual myself! I am no expert in the field of science but I suppose I would do better in the lab that this insult!" Sulfur was furious. He often became frustrated but he had never lost his temper to this extent.

"Well... the crystal ball I'm using now. It is made of shards of gems I have shattered. I don't expect any trust from you, I am simply begging for my life here. I don't see how much damage I can do while my life is at stake." Sulfur grinned. "You're not so dull. Being a Quartz soldier I expected less of you! Well other than sparing my hide you know about my thirst for blood yes? And you despise the crystal gems yes? I hate them more than homeworld, I have met them, I have fought them."

Sulfur's eyes narrowed and his face became solemn. "They...cracked...me..." He mumbled while staring into Morion's eyes. "My talents lie mostly in the art of assassination, I have taken out fusions before. I may not be as affective as you but I definitely will be of use. I can offer you my service. Since I love to spill the blood of gems the crystal gems should be good enough to quench my thirst..."

He sank deep into the clam and a gulping sound was heard. He suddenly sprung up from the grass in front of Morion with a grim look on his face.

"I think you should trust me because I only receive gain from this. This deal is only a win for me, I get to do what I love and my life is no longer in jeopardy." He said quietly. "If you have any specific questions or requests for me you can go over those as we take a walk. I want to get away from this ghastly lake."

Sulfur waved his hand and the grass parted revealing a trail into the forest. Fireflies lit the trail along with what appeared to be small floating flames, about the size of the flame on a candle.



He started to walk down the path and then he turned to Morion.
"Ahead is a bit slippery, would you be comfortable holding my hand? It's easy to get lost in the mind's eye." He said, holding out his hand.



"This place is a lot more beautiful than the last is it not? I visit here often, it's the center of my mind. Hostile but afraid... I am very afraid." He said awaiting Morion's hand. "Please be patient with me, I have no reason to pose a threat to you."

[Morion]

The Smoky Quartz watched the other Gem with narrowed silver eyes, blazing like dead stars
His gaze was cold, like his voice

"I am not going to tuch you, Gem..."

Moiron frowned
Walked next to the Gem

"Yes... it is beautiful"

He admited
Then shook his head with a sigh

"You want to be sure I won't hurt you, nor my Apprentice will? Then enough of this mind games! Name a place and I will send for you a human escort to bring you to me! You then can swear fealty to the Homeworld. Or if you don't want to be the Diamond's servant, then an oath of fealty to me. Or Fire Opal, the Gem you tired to shatter! And accept his verdict. After that? You can live with us in my spire... or if you wish to be alone, claim a domain and defend it from Monsters and Rebels! We will help and protect you from your enemies... and we will heal you. I think it is a fair offer... and requires as much trust from your side as much from ours.

[Sulfur]

Sulfur looked at him with an unreadable face. He looked around at the trees, when he did the trees seemed to sway. He put his arm down and put his hands in his pockets.

"I wouldn't want to touch my hand either." He said before chuckling ominously. "I'm not afraid of your apprentice nor do I need any truce for protection from him. All I want is a way to convince you not to come for me, I still don't trust you. I'm sure you wouldn't trust yourself either given my circumstance. Your human can tell me what you want of me and I`ll do it. This is only for the misfortunate occurrence of our meeting happening before I am healed and while we are on bad terms. If you have some sort of desire for me to move in with you it is unrequited and I will only be able to do so if I have reason to believe you. You're right, this does require trust from both sides."

Something moved in the forest, but it could have just been the wind. One of the small flames floated near Sulfur. He continued to walk, not acknowledging it.

[Morion]

The smoky Quartz watched the trees
When the Gem said: "I'm not afraid of your apprentice nor do I need any truce for protection from him." Morion reply was a simple:

"You should..."

He walked next to the Gem

"Let me explain! There is a war out there, but I guess you already noticed. And you? A dangerous Gem who made many enemies. Including me and my apprentice, Fire Opal. The Crystal Gems wants your head for your crimes... so you can't really run to them for protection. And as long as you a wyld card, it would be a huge and unnecessary risk not to hunt you down. It is that simple, aside from the whole selfishly personal reasons, you are too dangerous. And as long as I am not absolutely sure, you are on our side, thus you are not a danger to any of my allies, you are on the death list. But as you could saw, I was willing to negotiate... I made you a fair offer, it is up to you if you accpet it or not."

He nodded

"Consider the alternative! You are alone and hated, hunted, surrounded by enemies and I'm sure, even the Crystal Gems are sentenced you to death or bubbling... so the Independent movement is out of the question too... Sooner or later Pink Diamond herslef will arrive to reclaim her Planet! She already sent her Herald... so it is really just a matter of time. You could spend that time in fear and as a prey, running and hiding from your enemies, untill she arrives. Then? Then I am sure, Her Majesty, Pink Diamond first order will be to hunt you down and shatter you, because even the most caring and gentle of the Diamonds will not tolerate your crimes. You were right... you don't have to fear me, or Chip, or your enemies... maybe you could avoid us, maybe not, not really matters... You need to fear the future! Becasue your future is pretty grim and dark. Tell me Gem, do you honestly belive, you have any chance to survive US? And even if you manage to slip away from us... do you honestly think, you have any chance to survive Pink Diamon's death squad sent after you?

The Smoky Quartz asked calmly

"But... if you would, let say, join us, made those oaths and serve Homeworld well? We could report to Her Majesty, Pink Diamond: "Yes your highness, this Gem was a loyal Gem, served the Diamonds well and helped us to secure the Planet, your planet and quell the rebellion on Earth. Yes he made some mistakes, but only the Diamonds are perfect... forgive him!"

[Sulfur]

Sulfur considered this, for once in the conversation he seemed truly deep in thought. He turned toward Morion with an oddly contented smile.

"I was unaware that Pink Diamond was coming... I'm not disappointed though, but I will never...ever.. work for them. How about this... We join forces, I work under you not the diamonds. I would loathe working directly under a diamond, I hate the Diamonds... After what they did to me..." Sulfur clenched his fist so tight that it seemed he'd hurt himself.


"Working under you however would be shameless. You actually caught my interest when we first met, my only problem with you is that you want to kill me. Let's say I become your personal... assassin if you may, then I wouldn't have to worry about you shattering me and I would be able to do what I love." He said. Suddenly he seemed nervous, he had realized a flaw in his plan. "You see, I do have a sense of morals. Please don't send me on any missions to hunt humans. If this is too much of a restriction I have more talents than just killing."

"Yes..." He smirked playfully. "I also profess at... performing! I can dance and sing better than any gem I know! This may not be much... but it might be of some consolation due to my reluctance to hunting humans ey? I'm certain you have other gems such as your apprentice who would be willing?"

He turned dramatically and held out his hand. A confident smile on his lips.

"Do we have an accord!?" He shouted excitedly.

[Morion]

"I think... that is acceptable"

The Smoky Quartz nodded

"I would rather shatter than work under Yellow Diamond for example... so I can understand your feelings. A bit."

Morion admited

"Your terms are acceptable. I will not send you against humans. Not even Crystal Gem followers..."

He promsied

"But I want that oath from you... and it would be nice to see you in person. I will not confiscate your Artifacts. But I will give you a list of names... they are my allies, so don't harass them in their dreams! And you have to talk with Fire Opal! You tried to shatter him and I don't want any ill blood between my allies! You two need to resolve this... He will be in charge to heal you"

Morion watched the other Gem

"After the Diamonds arrived and we are free to leave this cursed planet... I will release you from your biding oaths and you will be free to go wherever you want, far from the Empire and the Diamonds... or do whatever you want. Deal?

[Sulfur]

Sulfur grinned and shook his arm.

"Deal, let's shake on it!" He said. "This is a great plan! I very much approve, there's no shame in this! You would never shatter your own assassin so I can't see why I should worry! I also get to shatter crystal gems, lovely! So I suppose we can meet in person. Oh sure... I will talk to the fire Opal. That's only to be expected. I still hold anger toward him but I will let it go, this deal is worth more than my angry feelings. Does he have healing powers? Well I am completely in agreement with this."

Sulfur's face fell. His posture sank.

"About my manor... has it been burned yet?"

[Morion]

"Shattering... try to bubble them. We need Gems to power our machines. And it is a fitting punishment."

The Smoky Quartz nodded

"Fire Opal is... well, no, he don't have any healig powers. Yet! But I know a Gem who is the Protector of a Healing Fountain. And already heald three Gems there.. so not just a myth. Fire Opal, chip himself was healed there!"

Then watched the Gem, Sulfur

"No... we planned to attack it, and destroy it... but we had more important things to do. Your hideout if that manor is your hideout, is safe. Don't worry. If anybody destroyed it, it wasn't us, and we will help you to take revenge! But last time my Humans checked, it wasn't in ruins!

[Sulfur]

"Very well, but I will be more satisfied to know that they are being harvested. Bubbling them permanently isn't good enough. Also, I may shatter my occasional crystal gem, bubbling doesn't always work I'm sure you know what I mean. Circumstances aren't always as fortunate as we'd like."

He folded his arms and leaned on a tree.

"I know where the fountain is, but I suspect that you want me to socialize with your assistant to get him more comfortable with me" He said shrugging and closing his eyes. He opened them and they narrowed. He smirked contentedly. "You mean to say... My manor is most likely not in ruin!? This is most convenient... If it is in fact, destroyed I appreciate your assistance but I will avenge it myself."

He shook Morion's hand.

"Then we have an accord! I will now find this assistant of yours!" Sulfur said.

He reached into his gem on his shoulder and drew a sword. He stabbed the floor of the forest, this caused the floor to shatter. A black abyss beneath them. Falling into the abyss the dream ended. They were waking up.

[Morion]

The smoky quartz smiled

"I promised Fire Opal, I will try not to shatter a Gem. But as you said... circumstances aren't always as fortunate as we'd like."

The smile was cold and sinister
He was glad, Sulfur was smart enough to understand this

"Go, talk to Fire Opal... he is a smart young Gem, call him Chip, not by his Gem-name. He will be... angry. Don't be surorised, you will have to work hard to convince him to forgive you. I know, you don't want his forgivness... but maybe after you healed, you will see things differently and you will be glad you apologized. Fire Opal will lead you to Bloodstone, he is an Independent Gem, but be tolerant... he is our friend and he is the Guardian of the Fountian."

Morion nodded, then came the awakening