Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite (Facet-4R7B Cabochon-4XD) is a gem residing on Earth who possesses two polarised and opposite personalities, one of which is a loyal Crystal Gem, the other which is an unstable, cruel assailant.
== Appearance ==
Rhodochrosite's appearance changes depending on which personality is currently dominant at the time.
=== Alpha ===
Alpha Rhodochrosite is tall and bulky but rounded. Her hair is short and shoulder-length with curls on the bottom half and side-swept bangs on the left. Her hair is hot pink with darker pink streaks, one of which is larger than most of the others. She appears to have a very feminine figure as well. She has carnation-pink skin with mahogany bands or stripes in various places around her body, as well as on her face. She has defined lips with a punch or rose-pink colour, a smaller, downturned nose, and two slightly upward slanting eyes. Her irises are pink and her pupils are pale pink and heart-shaped. Her outfit appears to be a sleeveless dress that is split at the waist and flares out from there. The neck area is coloured completely mahogany. the top half of the dress is coloured solid magenta, and the bottom half is an almost ruby-red colour, flaring out with two asymmetrical layers, and having two pale pink stripes just above the edges of the layers. In the centre of the stomach area of her dress, where her gem is, is a cut-out rhomboidal shape with a light pink eight-sided star-like shape created through the outline of the diamond and four additional points in intermediate directions. Behind her back is a large pale orange ruffle tied into a bow shape, vaguely resembling a cloud. She also wears pale orange knee-high boots.
=== Omega ===
Omega has the same body and facial structure as Alpha, however, her eyes tend to rest at a half-lidded glare. She has the same carnation pink skin and mahogany red stripes, but her lips are also mahogany rather than punch-pink, and she appears to have heavy black eyeliner on the top of her eyes. Her eyes retain the same colours as before, but the heart shape of her pupils are bisected. Her neck is covered with solid mahogany as well. Her hair is longer than Alpha's, though it retains the same curliness, colour and striping. However, Omega's outfit is completely different from Alpha's. She wears what seems to be a magenta leotard with pale orange ruffles at the bottom and a pale pink stripe chevron just above the edge. In the middle of her chest is a yellow rhombus shape, and on her stomach is a cut-out rhombus shape around her gem, outlined in yellow. She has a single shoulder-length mahogany glove covering her left arm and a yellow boxy pauldron on her left shoulder. She also wears what seems to be a yellow headphone- only one, over her left ear, layered under her hair. She wears thigh-high pale-orange boots, with a yellow ring at the top of each of them. 
== Personality ==
Rhodochrosite has two separate personalities, one referred to as Alpha, or her dominant or original personality (thus; Alpha, beginning,) and the other referred to as Omega, or her unstable and 'new' personality. 
Alpha and Omega are vastly different. 
=== Alpha ===
Alpha is a sweet, nurturing personality, generous and gentle. She is the mother of the group, looking out for others and offering support and unconditional love. She always seems to know what to do in the event of someone losing their cool and is ride-or-die loyal to the crew. She keeps things in order and calm, but can be forgetful of what may upset people, and becomes immensely crestfallen when she sees others in silent distress. She tries to advise people but doesn’t know everything and refuses to be believed to know everything. She is very curious and is constantly fascinated by the things around her and life and nature that exists. She holds a familiar belief that there is beauty in everything. Despite this, she can be very secretive towards the others for mainly one reason: they won't tell her why they're scared. Knowing they fear her is very emotionally painful for her, but she tries to respect their fundamental right to secrecy. She is completely unaware of Omega. 
=== Omega ===
Omega, however, is cold, calculating, apathetic and strategic. She was unconditionally loyal to Homeworld and had no regard for the others, actually finding enjoyment in capturing them with the intention to bring them back to Homeworld. After the changes that occurred in Change Your Mind, however, she no longer is loyal to Homeworld, and rather just follows a path of cruelty. She is, oddly, persuadable to participate in fusion, desiring occasionally to fuse simply for more power, even when she’s already won. This is rather hypocritical, however, as she finds immense humour in taunting Dottie over being separated from her fusionmates, viewing her as weak and pathetic. She often taunts the crew and boasts of her own strength and power. Unfortunately, she has a lot of strength and power. She may be vaguely aware of Alpha, as she responds to mention of her with distaste.
== History ==
She started out as an ordinary high-ish-ranking war gem who defected to join the Crystal Gems. At some point, she was captured and they attempted to rejuvenate her. It went wrong and ended up splitting her into two different personalities, Rhodochrosite Alpha, and Rhodochrosite Omega. Cat’s-Eye, after finding her, helped her stabilise and got her out of Homeworld, and they ended up joining the crew in hopes it would be their ticket back to Earth. The crew eventually learnt of Omega, and how dangerous she was, but Alpha was completely unaware of Omega, and can’t control her. Nobody had the heart to tell her that they feared her because she was like a ticking time bomb. Several times, Omega had gained control and put the team in danger, causing many troubles for everyone, but they just couldn’t simply abandon Rhodochrosite. They just tried to adapt and prepare in the event of Omega.
Upon returning to Earth, she rejoined the Crystal Gems. She helps others with the task of describing their emotions, sometimes.
Omega remains a part of Rhodochrosite, but Alpha still knows not of her existence.
== Abilities ==
Along with possessing normal gem abilities- fusion, summoning a weapon, regeneration, bubbling, shapeshifting, enhanced strength and durability- Rhodochrosite has some more unique abilities.
* Interdimensional Storage: Rhodochrosite possesses the ability to store things in her gem.
* Anthokinesis: Rhodochrosite possesses the ability to manipulate and create flowers.
** To clarify, this is not Florakinesis and applies only to flowers themselves. It does not apply to other parts of the plant, nor any non-flowering species.
* Psammokinesis: Rhodochrosite possesses the ability to manipulate sand.
* Enhanced Shapeshifting Abilities: Due to her fragmentation, and both personalities having different forms, she can technically change her form for extended periods of time. 
* Minor Healing Abilities: While not at the level of Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite displays minor healing abilities, mostly for non-gems. 
* Empathetic Awareness: Rhodochrosite is highly aware of the emotions around her and can tell with precision what kind of emotions they're feeling. She hasn't told the others of this ability but is aware many of them fear her. 
=== Fusions ===
It should be noted that among the crew, it is bluntly forbidden to fuse with Rhodochrosite, as a result of her instability. This doesn't stop fusing from happening, though.
* When fused with Bumblebee Jasper, they form Jaspilite.
* When fused with Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl, they form Chicken's Blood Stone.
* When fused with Chocolate Tahitian Pearl, they form Rubellite.
* When fused with Dottie, they form Anyolite.
* When fused with Lazurite, they form Turkiyenite.
* When fused with Leuco Sapphire, they form Banded Carnelian.
* When fused with Lepidolite, they form Fire Black Opal.
* When fused with Moss Agate, they form Fortification Agate.
=== Skillset ===
* Mace Proficiency: I use this as a broad term, as her weapons are Morningstar and Flail, but both weapons are semi-derived from a Mace, so, in theory, she'd be proficient in all three, as well as any weapons that are also derived from the Mace.
* Stored Healing Items: Rhodochrosite happens to have vials filled from Rose's Healing Fountain stored in her gem from back when she was originally a Crystal Gem.
** She also has a few first-aid kits, mostly for Lazurite's sake.
* Stratagem: Rhodochrosite is an excellent strategist, and is able to come up with sound battle plans quickly, though she cannot do so on the fly.
* Medical Knowledge: Rhodochrosite is shown to have a thorough understanding of human biology to the point where she can do many medical techniques that other gems may not be familiar with, as they'd generally have no reason to be. Her skill in medical applications is to the point where it may be more practical than her weaker unreliable healing powers.
* Placation: Though it seems like an unusual trait to note, it is part of her skillset. Thanks to her empathetic abilities, Rhodochrosite's understanding and knowledge of emotions and why people may feel the way they do give her an advantage when it comes to calming people down. She generally can handle soothing and comforting others, as well as talking them down into potentially thinking more rationally and talking things through.
* Coordination: Despite her build, Rhodochrosite is shown to be very graceful and agile, able to handle movement and coordination without being hindered by her size.
* Swordsmanship: Rhodochrosite is also proficient in swordfighting. Though her weapon is macelike, she has practised extensively to master sword techniques.
And Omega has a special trait of her own that contributes to her own skillset:
* Lack Of Compassion: Unlike Alpha, Omega does not care about others' feelings or emotions, and will use others to get what she wants. It's a skill, solely because it aids her goal.
== Relationships ==
=== Bumblebee Jasper ===
==== Alpha ====
Rhodochrosite and Bumblebee are very playful towards each other, oft enjoying playing around together, joking and chatting like a pair of preteen girls at a sleepover party. They're very sisterly towards each other and enjoy each others' presences. Bumblebee actually seemed to have a crush on Rhodochrosite at one point, but it was rather short-lived.
==== Omega ====
Omega causes severe emotional stress for Bumblebee- she knows what will send Bumblebee into such a state she won't be much of a threat: accentuating her defects. She has caused Bumblebee many a mental breakdown. Bumblebee wants to despise her- She does, really- but the pain of her memories keeps her ability to act on her anger limited.
=== Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl ===
==== Alpha ====
Rhodochrosite and Cat’s-Eye are very close, having joined the rebellion together, becoming good friends, and Cat’s-Eye managing to save Rhodochrosite from Homeworld. Their relationship has only slightly changed since the fragmentation, and Cat’s-Eye highly relies on Rhodochrosite for protection and emotional support. Cat’s-Eye, when feeling threatened, may hide behind Rhodochrosite’s legs, like a child behind their mother’s legs. Cat’s-Eye is at her loudest around Rhodochrosite and tends to be more outgoing when it‘s just the two of them. She’s shown to constantly worry about Rhodochrosite if she gets dissipated, and complains that ‘she always takes too long to come back’. They know each other better than anyone else in the crew knows them. Rhodochrosite acts awkwardly motherly and sisterly towards Cat's Eye.
==== Omega ====
Although she nearly despises the other personality Rhodochrosite has, especially as a result of torment and criticism Omega gives her over her defects, Cat’s-Eye could be scared or persuaded into assisting Omega with her goals and schemes. She doesn’t like her, but she is still Rhodochrosite. Omega finds Cat's-Eye the easiest to manipulate and the most effective means to her end.
=== Chocolate Tahitian Pearl ===
==== Alpha ====
Although they do not interact personally all that much, Chocolate Tahitian Pearl seems nearly the least afraid of Alpha. They interact positively, Rhodochrosite finding comfort in a lack of fear and treating Tahitian Pearl with great respect, as she sees it as a sign of courage and mental strength. She's very encouraging and enjoys seeing Tahitian Pearl's growth as a gem.
==== Omega ====
Unfortunately, of course, Omega views Tahitian Pearl as no better than her intended purpose: a servant. Therefore, she views her as incredibly insignificant and often ignores her. If Tahitian Pearl proves to be a match for her power in any way, Omega will become enraged and twice as violent as before.
=== Lazurite ===
==== Alpha ====
Their relationship is complicated. Lazurite consistently fears Rhodochrosite and feels pretty bad about it. Due to her spontaneous instability and dual nature, Lazurite instinctively does not feel comfortable around Rhodochrosite in fear of her power. They try very hard to relax around her and not worry about it, but it's not generally effective. Rhodochrosite is very sweet and nurturing towards them, but she feels bad too, as she's aware of their fear. They have many positive interactions and enjoy each other as people. Despite their fear of her, Lazurite does view her as a sort of mother figure and puts a lot of hope in her. Sadly, Rhodochrosite's instability is one of three things that can trigger a panic attack for Lazurite.
==== Omega ====
Omega is another thing that can trigger a panic attack for Lazurite. Lazurite's feelings towards Omega range between debilitating fear and blinding fury. Omega, however, views Lazurite as little more than a pest.
=== Lepidolite ===
Lepidolite and Rhodochrosite rarely interact, but Rhodochrosite is exceptionally good at calming Lepidolite down.
=== Leuco Sapphire ===
==== Alpha ====
They don't specifically interact much, but Leuco does generally interact well with her, trying to be polite and handling the subject of Omega gently to keep it out of Alpha's knowledge. Leuco does not fear Alpha like Lazurite does but does treat her with significant caution, always on alert when her precognition indicates Omega's arrival.
==== Omega ====
While Leuco Sapphire does not fear Alpha, she does fear Omega. She's aware of the power and capability Rhodochrosite has and does not want to suffer punishment at her hands due to her cruel and apathetic nature. Rhodochrosite Omega is strangely the only one who can frighten Leuco enough to break her will.
=== Seraphinite ===
Seraphinite has only interacted with Alpha, as Omega usually sees the destabilisation or separation of Seraphinite soon after taking control. Seraphinite finds Rhodochrosite cute and sweet and enjoys her being around because she's generally a cheerful person. Rhodochrosite finds Seraphinite fun and enjoys her positive energy.
==== Elle ====
===== Omega =====
Due to several past events, Emerald seems to despise Omega most, becoming unspeakably mad at the mere sight of her, and even further enraged by the sound of her voice.
==== Dottie ====
===== Alpha =====
Alpha is shown to act very motherly towards Dottie, but not much interaction is seen between them otherwise.
===== Omega =====
Dottie despises Omega, because Omega plays into her insecurity and torments her, as well as causes her suffering by separating her from her fusionmates. 
==== Moss Agate ====
===== Omega =====
Moss Agate doesn't care much about Omega and will make attempts to torment or insult her back when she's being tormenting or insulting.
=== The Crystal Gems ===
Being she is a Crystal Gem, her relationship with them are generally very positive.
== Gemstone ==
== Trivia ==
* 'Fragment' is a term commonly used when referring to Dissociative Identity Disorder or 'Multiple Personality Disorder'. Rhodochrosite's personality split is referred to as Fragmentation both because of this, and because the word 'fragment' also relates to gemstones, as in a shard.
** Rhodochrosite's personality split can be referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder, but the fragmentation is essentially due to brainwashing and possibly the trauma stemming from it.
** However, the fact that Omega is cruel and destructive would likely be a rare occurrence in actual Dissociative Identity Disorder.
* The fact that the stripes and streaks on Rhodochrosite's hair and skin are darker than the base colours around them isn't common in the Rhodochrosite gem, as typically the gem's banding happens in a lighter colour. However, the darker bands was an artistic choice for easier visual reception.
* Her favourite colour is orange.
* She has Acrophobia.
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