Peridot
Also known as: Peri, The Great and Lovable Peridot
Homeworld technician who arrived to check on a doomsday geo-weapon and defected after calling Yellow Diamond a clod to her face. Her barn-era partnership with Lapis made Lapidot a fandom institution.
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Devoted Crystal Gem who rebelled against Homeworld for love of Rose Quartz and spent millennia defined by that grief. Her arc from possessive mourning to self-possession is one of animation's great queer stories.
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Ocean-controlling Gem who spent millennia trapped in a mirror, then fused with Jasper into the mutually destructive Malachite. Her slow recovery at the barn gave the show its most direct portrait of an abusive relationship's aftermath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Peridot?
Peridot appears in 7k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Steven Universe fandom. You can browse all Peridot fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Peridot ships?
The most popular Peridot ships include Lapis Lazuli/Peridot. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Peridot fanfiction?
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