Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-4929778-20160124050717/@comment-3560963-20160302190906

Savior Quest wrote: Yeah...I really think that if Lapis just HAS to join the CG, it'd better be for a good reason and with a huge story arc. Good reason and with story arc yes, huge....if you mean her development as a Crystal Gem, yes; but immediately after, no. Need I remind you that we're already halfway through the season, and there're still two major plot points that need to be brought down: the Cluster and the possible invasion of Yellow Diamond. And there's also the implications of the titled episode called Monster Reunion, implying that the Centipeetle may be coming back and this time not a monster.

But make no mistake, a story arc dedicated to her would be most appreciated in Season 3, and is necessary to properly feel for this seldom-seen Gem.

As for needing a good reason, I think the reasoning speaks for itself: She has nowhere else to go regarding allies, and while she may not be entirely on the saving the Earth bandwagon, she'd likely rather want Earth to live instead of being destroyed by the Diamonds. If not, she wouldn't have warned Steven or the Crystal Gems of Jasper and Peridot's impending invasion in Season 1. Besides, Steven's thus far the only Gem-related character that's tried being nice to her and succeeded.