Fusion Gems

**Fusion Gems** are the product of multiple Gems . Fusions are formed when the participants are emotionally harmonious with each other. This state can be spontaneous, but it is usually achieved deliberately through a synchronized dance.

## Description

When Gems fuse, their bodies and minds become one. This creates an entirely different entity, as opposed to two minds sharing a single body. Fusion will cause the creation of a new Gem; however, this does not necessarily mean that this Gem does not already exist. A fusion of multiple types of Gems is referred to as a Gem type other than those of the components. Existing non-fusion type Gems will look different to that of a fused Gem.

Some dominant features in Gems can occur in their fusions. It is also possible for different Gems to take control of different parts of the fusion. Certain inflicted defects can be carried and spread through fusion, such as corruption.

Certain fusions will cause the loss of individuality between their fusing Gems if fused for long periods of time. A fusion of hatred is inherently unstable. Fusions retain all standard Gem abilities, such as fusing, shapeshifting, bubbling, and even more.

Common memories from the fusing Gems are carried over to the fusion. However, Gems who fuse together do not automatically share their memories with each other.

## Formation

To fuse, Gems must be in perfect sync mentally, physically, and emotionally. Fusions are usually formed when two or more Gems perform a synchronized dance, though this is only optional, as seen with Smoky Quartz. Each fusion's dance is different. Same type Gems are able to fuse by physical contact. If successful, Gems transform into an amorphous mass of light before fully transforming.

During the process of fusion, the gemstones of the participating Gems are visible and will morph into their corresponding locations from their fusing Gems. . If unsuccessful, Gems will be ejected before finishing the entire transformation.

Fusions are capable of fusing with other Gems. The same Gems will produce the same fusion regardless of which order they combine in.

Each fusion embodies a relationship between the participants. While some fusions embody romantic relationships, fusion is not inherently romantic, and other fusions can embody other sorts of relationships such as the social relationships between friends, family, allies or even enemies.

## De-fusion

De-fusion is a process in which a fusion splits into its component Gems. During the de-fusion process, fusion Gems will reverse the fusion process. The fusion will turn back into a mass of light before splitting back into its original participating fusees. During the de-fusion, the gemstones of the participating Gems are visible (with the odd exception of Sardonyx de-fusing in "Cry for Help").

### Stable

A stable de-fusion occurs when the participating Gems have a mutual agreement on de-fusing.

### Unstable

An unstable de-fusion occurs when the fusees have a very high conflict of opinion or one or all is experiencing an overwhelming emotion, causing a stand-out individual and the fusion to fall apart.

This is shown by the components being thrown out of the fusion. Whenever a fusion with a smaller, more stable fusion as a component undergoes an unstable de-fusion, the smaller fusion briefly de-fuses as well but can still hold themself together once the larger fusion has broken apart.

If at least one of the fusees is emotionally unstable during the fusion, it can cause the fusion to become "unbalanced" and lose touch with reality, hallucinate, and ultimately defuse.

### Damaged

A damaged de-fusion occurs when the fusion takes on severe physical damage. During a damaged de-fusion, the original Gems do not retreat into their gemstones to regenerate. However, the damage caused to the fusion will be carried on to the component gems, as Garnet and Amethyst were unable to move and had "a monster headache". Only if they are dealt in contact with a Gem Destabilizer, or a similar attack from Yellow Diamond the fusing gems will retreat into their gemstones to compensate for the damage to the fusion.

## Appearance

Fusion Gems combine the designs of both/all Gems unless they are the same type of Gem, in which case they will just be a bigger version of their Gem design. Gemstones appear in the same locations and are the same cut of the Gems are composed of, but the type of Gem changes, and so does the color. Should two Gems with gemstones in the same location fuse, the gemstones would either be side by side or up and down on the resulting fusion. Each Gem involved in the fusion often contributes an additional pair of arms, showing that multiple pairs of arms are a common trait among fusions. Another common trait among fusions is having more than two eyes. Many fusions so far have had as many eyes as all of their constituent Gems put together. The individual gemstones can appear to change size to be relative to the new form. The appearance of fusions do not necessarily represent stability or instability, but rather simply what is cool.

## Types of Fusions

### Stable Fusions

A fusion is marked stable when the fusing gems remain a strong synchronization, while also keeping a strong bond between each other. Some fusions are stable due to how close in connection the Gems fusing are. Same-Gem fusions can also be considered stable.

### Unstable Fusions

Some fusions can be unstable due to the way their participants' personalities combine.

### Same-Gem Fusions

Whereas different Gems fusing creates a new Gem with a new personality, fusions among Gems of the same type simply create a larger version of the Gems that are fusing. Because of the lack of individuality of mind and physical construct, there are no new personalities. Because all the fusing Gems are naturally synchronized, each Gem feels as themselves but they are actually all together as one.

If two Gems are of the same type but are *not* identical, they would still form a larger version of themselves in build, but with a combined color palette and outfit, as displayed with the five-Gem Ruby fusion.

Due to the natural synchronization resulting from their similar personalities, Gems of the same type do not need to form using a complex dance (whereas two different Gems usually must perform a fusion dance to synchronize).

Permanent fusions (or "perma-fusions") exist when two Gems remain fused with no intent of being split apart.

It is later revealed that fusions similar in nature exist on Homeworld. These permanent fusions are only seen as acceptable for some Gem types, and only among those of the same type.

Any Perma-Fusions made up of different types of Gems are immediately rejected by Homeworld, and the Diamonds.

## Abilities

The abilities of Gem fusions vary based on the two Gems who fuse. Whenever a Gem fuses to make a weapon, they combine their original weapons to create a new one composed of those two or more weapons. If a Gem possesses significant other abilities, such as Sapphire's future vision, that may also be incorporated into the fusion's abilities.

## Weapons

Fusions may wield the weapons of the Gems that compose them but can combine them into a singular weapon. These weapons typically harness the abilities of the weapons that were fused.

As for everyone else:

* Moonstone uses Akoya Pearl's Lasso as the whip and Achroite's Flame Thower to light it up.

Fusions can also retrieve items from their components.

## Fusions (by Gem number

### Double

* Moonstone
	+ Achroite
	+ Akoya Pearl
* Peach Topaz
	+ Ametrine
	+ Akoya Pearl
* Angel Aura Quartz
	+ Achroite
	+ Ametrine

**Full-Gem Fusions**

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