[s5e18] A | Single Pale Rose

: Steven reaches the deepest layer—Pink Diamond’s palanquin—and witnesses the truth: Pink Diamond, wanting to be free of Homeworld’s hierarchy, created the Rose Quartz persona.

: A grieving Pearl traumatized by the loss of Rose and the looming responsibility of Steven. [S5E18] A Single Pale Rose

: Steven, unnerved by visions of Pearl shattering Pink Diamond, directly asks Pearl for the truth. Pearl is physically unable to answer, her hands involuntarily covering her mouth due to a final order from her Diamond. leaving them in absolute shock.

: A dazed Pearl surrounded by the aftermath of the Gem War. [S5E18] A Single Pale Rose

: Steven returns to the real world and reveals the secret to Garnet and Amethyst, leaving them in absolute shock.