Joshua, Akahito and Harukichi walked out of the café after their horrific experience with Zoroku Sojito, also known as Crow Counter with his terrifying Stand, Smash Mouth. It seemed Akahito had managed to fight him off until the channel was changed, but there was no telling if he would still give chase.

They stumbled into the Nonomura house. It had just turned dark outside, the stars illuminating the blackness of the sky. "Hey, mom, we're back!" called Akahito.

A woman walked through the doorway. Her name was Aiko Nonomura, Akahito and Haru's mother. "Hi, Akahito!" she called back. "Who's this?" she asked, looking at Joshua.

Haru replied "This is Joshua Joestar. He ended up here and got attacked and now doesn't have anywhere to stay. Can he stay here?"

"He can stay in the spare room. I'm making curry for dinner." replied Aiko, focusing on her cooking. The siblings took Joshua to his room, where he placed his bags, before going downstairs again.

Meanwhile, Zoroku had been travelling between TVs until he came to the jackpot. He was almost at the Nonomura household's TV, where he would use Smash Mouth's other ability - messing with the TV itself. He would make it seem like the TV was out of batteries, hoping that Joshua and Akahito would go buy some so he could kill Harukichi. It was a foolproof plan. Aiko Nonomura was not a Stand user, so there was no problem there. She wouldn't be able to see what was going on.

Joshua and the siblings sat in front of the TV, talking about what they could do to pursue Shutendoji. "So, what did Crow Counter mean by you causing trouble for him?" asked Joshua.

"We've been doing some digging about his life. Trying to find out his real name, address, et cetera. No luck so far. He likes to keep this stuff on the down-low." replied Akahito.

Zoroku put his plan into action. He messed with the TV. When Haru tried to press a button on the remote, nothing was working. However, it was happening. They just couldn't see that it was as Smash Mouth was blocking it. "Batteries must be dead." said Haru. "Can you two go get some more? I'll try and fix it from here."

Joshua and Akahito went out for batteries and Zoroku finally saw his chance. Smash Mouth reached out from the TV and attempted to grab Haru.

The girl knew something like this would happen and dodged backwards. "You don't give up, do you, Crow Counter?" she said, mockingly.

The man came out of the TV with his Stand and attempted to run outside. Without a victim in the TV, his power was useless. As soon as he got outside, he felt himself unable to move as something kept moving in a circle around him, blocking his path. This was Haru's Stand - Blur.

Stand - Blur

Stand User - Harukichi (Haru) Nonomura

Abilities - Can move at the speed of sound

Stats

Strength - D

Speed - S

Range - E

Durability - D

Precision - B

Potential - B

Haru followed him outside, Blur landing itself on her shoulder. It was shaped like a bird, specifically a sparrow of some kind and was wearing a waistcoat. It was also green and purple. "This, Crow Counter.. is my Stand, Blur! Let me tell you how this is gonna go. I'm gonna beat the shit out of you, and then you'll tell me how you knew we'd be at the café."

Zoroku would have laughed, but he was severely weakened outside the TV. He ordered Smash Mouth to attack, but Blur dodged with ease, attacking with a rush. Whenever Zoroku attempted to trace it using sound, the Stand had already moved and kept on attacking.

The man stepped back in shock. "How.. is it so fast?" he called out, surprised.

"And now, Crow Counter, for my final move!" Haru called out, as Blur attached itself onto Smash Mouth. "HURRICANE TOSS! YAAAAAAAAAAAYURA!" The Stand spun itself around at extremely high speeds, taking the other with it. Eventually, Blur detached, sending Smash Mouth flying and Zoroku Sojito lying on the floor, bleeding.

At that moment, Akahito and Joshua arrived. "Haru! What happened?" they called out, running down the street. "Oh, hey guys." she replied. "We don't need batteries. It was this asshat all along." She kicked his body. "Now, will you tell us how you knew we'd be there, or do we have to use more force.

Zoroku laughed. However, it was not one of joy, but evil. "You think I'd betray Shutendoji? You're crazy. I'd rather die."

In fact, that was indeed what happened. The man pulled a revolver from his pocket and blew his own brains out. Joshua threw the corpse in the dumpster before they all went back inside for dinner.

That was the day when Joshua Joestar, Akahito Nonomura and Harukichi Nonomura realised that they were not going to be safe. That Shutendoji would follow them wherever they went and send more lackeys. Crow Counter was only the first. As much as they tried to relax, they knew that more were on the way. And of course, the man who attacked Joshua was still on the prowl.

--To Be Continued

Preview! (and mini thank you)

Hey, it's me, Bisgit, the author of this story. First of all, thanks for reading the first arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Cold Wilderness! (I know my writing sucks.) Remember, new chapters come out every Saturday and Sunday every week! Thanks again, and I'll pass it to Joshua for the preview!

Joshua here! Next time, while we're still recovering from Crow Counter's attack, we notice something strange while out grocery shopping! Everyone seems to be under some kind of mind control! This must be the work of a Stand! But who could it be? Wait, is that a raccoon? Join us next time!

Next Chapter - "Down with the Sickness!"