Backhand Ruby

**Backhand Ruby** is a Homeworld Gem that debuted in "Together Alone" as an attendee of  "Pink Diamond"'s Era 3 Ball.   As of today, she lives on Jewel Beach after moving there in 2021 alongside her sister, Thighs. On most days there, one can find her at her beach house, swimming in the ocean, or playing volleyball with fellow gems.

## Biography

### Emerging and Guarding

Backhand emerged during the early stages of the Earth Colonization on a declining colony alongside numerous other Rubies.  Later she and the other Rubies were found by a group of gems, led by a Rhodochrosite.   Upon finding all the Rubies, Rhodochrosite had them taken to Homeworld where they were tested to see what the Rubies were like and they were proven to be Bodyguards.

After the fact and the discovery of numerous other Rubies on other colonies.   All the Rubies were then assigned to Yellow, Blue and Pink Diamond respectively, with Backhand being assigned to Yellow Diamond.  Additionally it was there while Yellow Diamond’s Rubies were being identified, Backhand and another Ruby named Thighs were found to be sisters.  After being reviewed, the two began grimacing and body-guarding work.    Backhand and Thighs’ first guarding duties were not very important, in fact the only real issue they had was when they had to calm down a panicking Jade who was nervous about the new emerging rumor on  Earth that a rebellion calling themselves "Crystal Gems" were forming led by a Rose Quartz.  When the Jade approached them panicking, Backhand gasped and backed up.  After Thighs managed to calm the Jade down,  Thighs realized that Backhand could easily be startled.

### Hearing about the War and Making Freinds

Backhand was a little nervous about the rumor, and even explained her concern to Thighs.  Thighs tried to calm her sister down, explaining that the rumors were just that, rumors and nothing to worry about, however if anything did happen they'd have each other's back and keep each other safe.

Eventually the war against the Crystal Gems did begin, and the two were shocked.  Later on, Yellow Diamond ordered Backhand, Thighs and another Ruby from her court to body-guard a Sapphire from Blue’s court.   They would meet the Ruby the following day.   After the Ruby introduced herself as Ulna, she then practiced her defensive skills which startled Backhand a bit.  Upon seeing this, Thighs promptly explained about Backhand being startled easily, and Ulna apologized.

After meeting, the three Rubies went to the Blue Diamond Living District to meet the Sapphire.   After meeting the Sapphire, who introduced herself as Fluffs Sapphire, the three Rubies befriended Fluffs.  Backhand would being body-guarding Fluffs alongside Thighs and Ulna throughout the Rebellion in case if the Crystal Gems attacked Homeworld, and they occasionally Backhand heard about the war on Earth, but didn’t hear much about it.

However one day while body-guarding Fluffs broke down in tears.  She then whispered to Backhand, Thighs, and Ulna that something horrible was going to occur, with Backhand feeling a chill within her.

Later on, Fluff’s prediction would turn out to be true.  As Rose Quartz, the leader of the Crystal Gems would shatter Pink Diamond which resulted in White, Yellow, and Blue avenging their youngest sister by unleashing a power called, "The Light" which was believed to have annihilated all gems on the planet, with the Earth colonizations being abandoned.   When it was said and done, Backhand was in shock and was completely taken aback, while also being devastated.   She would be comforted by  Thighs on the situation.

### Era 2 Days

Backhand, like all other gems at the time, attended the Era 2 Ball/Pink Diamond’s Funeral, and that many were saddened at the loss of Pink.    After the funeral, Thighs kept comforting her a lot about what had occurred in the Yellow Diamond Living District.    Additionally in the following weeks, she would meet the new gems that would move into the Yellow Diamond Living District that were either grieving gems who were from Pink Diamond’s court or newly emerged gems who were emerging during the Gem Boom of Era 2.

After the Gem Boom of Era 2 concluded, Backhand, Thighs and Ulna would do some more body-guarding with Fluffs before they were relived of their duties.  However the three Rubies would still remain in contact with Fluffs.

Over the next five millennia, Backhand, Thighs and at times, Ulna would do guard work and other types of jobs that were assigned to them.

### The Era 3 Ball and Era 3 Begins

After five millennia, things would begin to change forever.   It all began when one day, she and the rest of Yellow’s court were informed that Pink Diamond was alive on Earth and was returning to Homeworld.    Backhand was surprised by this abrupt occurrence.

The following day, she was told to prepare for the Era 3 Ball.  When she, Thighs, and all the other Rubies were getting lined up to enter the Diamond Ballroom, Backhand and Thighs encountered Fluffs.  After a brief chat, the two Rubies went back in line but Fluffs would explain to Backhand and Thighs that the Era 3 Ball was not going to last long.

After some dancing, Backhand would later be shocked at the commotion that ensured in the ball with fusions being formed and Yellow Diamond poofing them.  However little did Backhand know that this would be one of the last Great Diamond Authority events, as two days later, Backhand was informed by Thighs, Ulna, and Fluffs that “Pink Diamond” who was actually her son, Steven Universe, had overthrown the Great Diamond Authority and all gemkind was granted its freedom.   Backhand was shocked to hear this, but was surprised by this.

### Moving to Jewel Beach and Present Day

With Era 3 bringing massive changes to Gemkind, Backhand was adapting very well, while Thighs was doing so as well.   Later in 2022, at the suggestion of Thighs, Backhand read several pamphlets for different locations across the Galaxy.  And the one that caught her attention was Jewel Beach, a colony on a beach planet.    After showing the pamphlet to Thighs,  Thighs agreed to move there.   Later the siblings would move to Jewel Beach.

After moving to Jewel Beach and moving into their new beach house, Backhand would befriend two Amethsyts, Amethyst 8ZR and her cousin, Amethyst 8ZH.   8ZR told Backhand they were gems who lived on Homeworld and moved to Jewel Beach and asked if they wanted to be friends.  Backhand agreed.   Additionally throughout 2022, Backhand would learn how to swim, play volleyball and ect.   Additionally on some nights she helps with lighting a bonfire at night on the beach.

As of today, Backhand lives a pretty good life in Jewel Beach with her sister.  She always enjoys playing volleyball and go swimming.  She definitely looks forward to what the future brings to her.

## Appearance

Backhand has a short and think build, warm red skin, and dark mahogany square-shaped hair. Her outfit is a maroon top with the Yellow Diamond insignia, with brown shorts and maroon boots with her gemstone on the back of her right hand. She wears a magenta athletic swimsuit when swimming in the ocean, while also being barefoot.

## Personality

Backhand can mostly be easily shocked, startled, and taken aback.  Despite this, she is confident.  Furthermore since Era 3, she has been become extroverted as she would like to talk to almost anyone. Additionally since moving to Jewel Beach, she has relaxed a lot and is a pretty relaxed gem.

## Relationships

### Thighs Ruby

As a sister to her, Backhand loves her sister dearly and always enjoys spending time with her. In turn, whoever she got startled, Thighs would explain that she could easily be startled and taken aback. They currently live with each other at the same Beach House in Jewel Beach.

### Fluffs Sapphire

Backhand would do some work working as a guard with Thighs and Ulna at times guarding Fluffs. During their times interacting with each other, they would be good friends with each other. Additionally, during the Era 3 Ball, they would stand next to each other. Backhand still has contact with her through a call screen as Fluffs lives at Little Homeworld on Earth.

### Ulna Ruby

Backhand would befriend Ulna when she and Thighs were paired with Ulna to help guard Fluffs. Ulna would befriend her and Thighs. While she practiced her defensive skills which startled Backhand a bit. After Thighs explained about Backhand being startled easily, Ulna apologized and they became friends. Ulna would stay back on Homeworld, but still stays in contact with Backhand through a call screen.

### Amethyst 8ZR

Backhand met 8ZR when she moved with Thighs to Jewel Beach and they became friends after she saw 8ZR playing volleyball. They became friends after they played game other on the same team. At times 8ZR visits Backhand's beachhouse with 8ZH.

### Amethyst 8ZH

Backhand also met 8ZH when she moved with Thighs to Jewel Beach after a playing game of volleyball with them. They are good friends with 8ZH at times visiting Backhand's beachhouse with 8ZR.

## Abilities

Backhand posses standard Gem abilities with bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Unique Abilities

* **Heat Generation/Pyrokinesis**: Backhand can increase the temperature and generate heat. It can to be related to her emotional state, although this barley occurs. However a times at swimming, she can accidentally heat up the water as she enjoys swimming.
* **Pyrokinetic Touch**: This ability allows her to set fire to whatever she touches. Although once again, this barley occurs when playing volleyball.
* **Fire Dash**: She can move at high speed by forming a fireball around herself.
* **Heat Resistance**: She can withstand heat. This can allow her to be in a hot area for a long time. She can also withstand the heat whenever there's hot day with a boiling sun in Jewel Beach.

## Gemstone

Backhand’s gem is located on the back of her right hand. It has a square aspect, the front and back are symmetrical, and it has a light pink ring around it, which is usually hidden inside her body, except when she is regenerating. It is a decahedron, specifically a truncated tetragonal dipyramid.

## Trivia

* Backhand enjoys swimming, despite her heat generation/pyrokinesis. Although since it barely occurs for her, it doesn't heat up the water as much, allowing other gems that are in the water to not be affected.
* She has the same gem placement as Dorsals Ruby. Despite the same gem placement, they are not related.