Kunzite

* Crystal Gem
* Homeworld

**Kunzite** is a Crystal Gem. Originally a Homeworld Gem who made a daring escape, she turned herself into an unaligned rebel. After crashing on Earth, she lived with her fellow escapee rebel, Cavansite, living in a hidden cave on the hideout from Homeworld.

## Appearance

Kunzite is a very tall, reaching 7", slimly robust Gem that has pink skin with lighter pink markings on her face and arms. She has a small, curved nose and plump lips. Her hair is a light pink color, forming an odd shape and reaching her waistline and covering her right eye. The majority of her head is hidden under her hood. Kunzite's gemstone is diamond-shaped, and is located in the middle of her neck.

### Pre-regeneration (debut)

Kunzite's Homeworld formation. She wears a dark-plum overcoat with a patterned pink dress, a Pink Diamond insignia, and white gloves.

### Post-regeneration (current)

She wears a half dark-plum, half pink hooded cape that reaches to her waist, with a purple star at the tip. It's wrapped together with a pink belt around her waist. Her pants are a white-pink color and her shoes are the same dark-plum as her hood. She has pink bands wrapping around her hands and feet.

## Personality

Kunzite embodies a unique blend of sweetness, care, and independence. While she possesses a nurturing nature and genuine concern for others, she also demonstrates a remarkable ability to stand her ground when faced with challenging situations. Though not seeking trouble, she refuses to shy away from danger when she recognizes the necessity of taking action.

Highly principled, Kunzite's morality led her to develop a deep disdain for her role on Homeworld, particularly due to the invasion of privacy she witnessed. This distaste only fueled her desire to make a positive difference in the world. Compassion, kindness, and trust are among her most notable qualities, defining her interactions and relationships.

Her empathy knows no bounds, often causing her to become emotionally invested in various aspects of life. Kunzite readily connects with the lives of her friends and even fictional characters, easily relating to their experiences and feeling their joys and sorrows deeply. Strong emotions and opinions reside within her, but expressing these feelings proves challenging. She constantly worries about being a burden or an annoyance to others, causing her to hold back her thoughts and emotions.

Doubt and regret frequently plague Kunzite's mind, leading her to question her actions and motivations. Even when she has done nothing wrong, she carries an unwarranted sense of guilt. This self-critical nature can hinder her ability to fully embrace her own worth and voice her needs and desires.

## Abilities

Kunzite possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Fusions

* When fused with Cavansite, they form Bloodshot Iolite.
* When fused with Sunshine, they form Tangerine Aura Quartz.
* When fused with Cavansite and Sunshine, they form Moonbeam.
* When fused with Mozambique, they form Chalcedony.
* When fused with Serandite, they form Pink Onyx.
* When fused with Mozambique and Sernadite, they form Goldstone.
* When fused with Cavansie, Sunshine, Mozambique and Serandie, they form Goethite.
* When fused with Turquoise, they form Kornerupine.
* When fused with Coal, they form Rhodochrosite.
* When fused with Bumblebee Jasper, they form Botswana Agate.
* When fused with Steven, they form Phantom Quartz.

### Skillset

* **Master Martial Artist:** While Kunzite doesn't excel all that much in brute force, she possess immense combat skills, both offensive and defensive and is a useful partner to have in battle.
* **Bo Staff Proficiency:** Kunzite's gem weapon is a Bō Staff, in which she demonstrates great skill in bo-staff fighting. this is her primary means of self-defense.

### Unique Abilities

* **Telepathy:** Kunzite can read or sense the thoughts of other Gems, along with being able to open up some sort of mental link for secret conversations and relaying covert information. she can only connect to one gem at a time, and the stronger the will the harder it is to fully read a gems mind.
* **Empathy:** The ability to interpret the emotions of others. she can communicate simply through emotions with other Gems, as well as having 'emotional manipulation', or the power to make one feel pleased, angry, sad or any other emotion just through touch. with her touch, she can cause other gems to fall into a peaceful, dream like state that she uses to calm and soothe them.
* **Levitation:** She can hover in the air at will, allowing herself to levitate and float at her will.

## History

Once a highly esteemed gem on Homeworld, she held a unique position as a "therapist" tasked with utilizing her powers to suppress the emotions hindering other gems from fulfilling their duties. With an unwavering commitment to maintaining order and quelling any whispers of rebellion, she ensured that every gem remained focused on their assigned tasks.

Gifted with the ability to discern falsehoods and hidden truths, she's adept at uncovering deceit. However, the constant witnessing of innocent gems being shattered as a result of her foresight shattered her own blind loyalty to Homeworld's tyranny. Realizing the true cost of her actions, her love for Homeworld waned, and a deep sense of disillusionment took hold.

Finding solace in the companionship of another gem who harbored a similar disdain for Homeworld, they devised a daring plan to escape their oppressors. Seizing a Cavansite Steering Ship, they embarked on a journey through the cosmos, hoping to leave their troubled past behind.

Their escape was not without its challenges, and their ship crash-landed on an enigmatic planet unbeknownst to them—the remnants of Pink Diamond's failed colony, Earth. As they explored this uncharted territory, Kuznite and Cavansite realized that they had stumbled upon a sanctuary—a place where they could redefine their purpose away from the oppressive clutches of Homeworld.

In the tranquil mountains, hidden behind a mesmerizing cascading waterfall, Kuznite and Cavansite established their new home. Embracing the freedom and beauty of Earth's natural wonders, they let go of their former roles and embraced a peaceful existence. Surrounded by the untamed splendor of nature, they discovered a renewed sense of purpose and a profound connection to the world around them.

## Gemology

* Kunzite connects heart to heart, stimulating the connection between two people.
* Kunzite was first recognized as a unique variety of Spodumene around 1902.
* The pegmatites that yield Kunzite are also a source of lithium.
* It is a gemstone quality variety of spodumene.
* It has a rather unique lavender to pink color, being light and transparent.
* Sometimes specimens of kunzite are treated with radiation and heating to enhance their colors.
* Kunzite is found in Brazil, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The most prized ones however come from Brazil.

## Gallery

Reference.Kunzite sketch.Kunzite's bo staff.The Zeta Kindergarten on the Colony Zydax, where Kunzite originates.