Shadows of Ourselves

"You don't choose family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." - Desmond Tutu.
A warrior who lost everything, an experience called an abomination by her own, a diplomat running from her mistakes, and orphaned twins just wanting to live up to what their parents thought they would be. They are Rose Quartz's legacy. They are the Crystal Gems.
An odd AU that is rather different from canon (and yes, I'm aware of how weird the concept is). The story begins to make major changes as the story progresses. Anyway, hope you have as much fun reading this as I did making it. (Also, read chapter 22. Trust me.)