I was honestly wondering what I would be doing for this chapter, which focuses on Lupin. I decided to focus less on his death, and more on the days leading up to it. Disclaimer: I don't own Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, the Fate series, Lupin III, Ni No Kuni, or My Hero Academia.

Chapter 12: Final Days of Lupin

After the meeting, Evan and All Might returned to their Masters, but Lupin and Jonathan stuck around. "So," Lupin said, "How exactly did you die?" "Let's just say round two with DIO didn't go as well as the first fight we had," Jonathan replied, "Though to be fair, that was my own choice. Having lived for longer than a century, I was starting to get tired. And all my friends had long since passed. Plus, I wanted to make sure nothing further could endanger my great-granddaughter." He explained in brief detail the entire story of the Stardust Crusaders and the hunt for DIO.

"So you took a fall past your prime for the sake of your family, knowing someone could pick up where you left off," Lupin said, "Gotta admit, if I had lived as long as you did, I'd have done the same thing. Sooner or later, the game starts to lose its fun no matter how you change things up." Jonathan took a sip of his beer. "There's something I should mention. My great-great-grandson, Jotaro. He stopped by the Einzbern manor to warn me and Kiritsugu about something." "So it really is Kiritsugu who's your Master," Lupin noted, "Me and Kirei suspected as much. So what did Jotaro want to warn you about?"

"It seems a nefarious group called the Court of Owls has designs on the Holy Grail War," Jonathan explained. Lupin nodded. "I had a hunch it might be something like that. An old friend of Kirei's called mentioning they would be making their move. I should have known they'd rise up after my death. Especially since it was one of their remaining members who finally did me in. I never even saw him coming. Me and my gang were doing another routine heist, and I realize that's a strange line coming from me, but just as we were making our escape… Bang! Suddenly I feel a serious pain in my chest and I realize I've been shot." He closed his eyes. "Though I gotta say, the days leading up to that were the best in my life…"

It was early in 1984. Lupin received a call from someone wanting to meet him in Rwanda. Imagine his surprise to learn it was Inspector Zenigata, waving him over from the bar. "Surprised you're not trying to slap the cuffs on me like usual Pops," Lupin said as he sat down. "Interpol has jurisdiction in this country," Zenigata explained, "That's why I chose it to meet. Probably gonna be the only time we get to have a drink together." He took a sip of his drink. "The truth is, the Court of Owls has decided to rise up again."

Lupin narrowed his eyes. "After we spent so much time squashing them years ago?" Zenigata nodded solemnly. "There almost something on your shoe that you just can't scrape off. Somehow, a little bit always remains behind. The thing is, I happen to know that they're operating in the area where you intend to have your next heist." Lupin had already sent out a calling card declaring his intent to steal the fabulous Rainbow Diamond. Lupin realized what Zenigata was getting at. "So you basically want my help dealing with the Court before we have our usual cat and mouse."

"If we even get that far," Zenigata clarified, "Last time we tangled with the Court of Owls several of us almost lost our lives. And there's no doubt they hold a grudge." Lupin closed his eyes before flashing his usual grin. "Hey now, don't go talking like Pops! It's not either of us are gonna kick the bucket that easily!" Zenigata smirked. "You'd better not, you crazy bastard. Or I'll be sure to lock your corpse up in solitary." The raised their glasses in a toast before chugging back their beers." 'I really hope that gives us a boost in good luck,' Lupin thought to himself, 'We're gonna need it.'

Later, Lupin had been surprised when Fujiko had invited him to her bedroom. And even more surprised when he learned why she did so. "Wait, are you serious!?," Lupin asked, "You actually want to have sex together!?" Fujiko nodded. "I heard about what Zenigata wanted from us, and given what happened last time… I don't want things to go un resolved between us." Lupin was a little hesitant, but his hesitance started to fade when Fujiko embraced him. 'Holy crap, she's serious!' It wasn't long before they wound up on the bed, it being hours before Lupin finally left Fujiko's side.

Needless to say, Jigen and Goemon were shocked that Fujiko was actually willing to go through with it, instead of stringing Lupin along like she usually did. "I wouldn't bet on this being more than a one-time deal," Jigen pointed out. "You're probably right," Lupin admitted, "But at least I can say I finally sampled the goods. Gotta admit, it was worth the twenty year wait." "It's not like you've lived as a monk for those twenty years," Goemon pointed out. "Yeah, but Fujiko is in a league of her own," Lupin noted. Jigen and Goemon looked at each other and shrugged, knowing he had a point.

Back in the present, Lupin opened his eyes. "It was the next day when we did the heist," he said, "We pulled it off, and we thought we dealt with those Owl guys in the process. But it turned out one or two had survived. And one of them managed to put me down. I felt myself floating after that. It seems it was at that point that I found myself in the Throne of Heroes." Jonathan remembered his own experience, and what he was fighting for. He got up. "Well, thanks for the drink. We'll be reconvening tonight as planned?" Lupin nodded. "You bet." Jonathan walked off, and Lupin got up to pay for the drinks.

Just then, he saw two police officers walking into the bar. 'Bad timing, but maybe I can slip out before they notice me.' "The chief's having a field day with Zenigata after we failed to catch Lupin," one of the officers said. "Think it really was the same Lupin III?," the other one asked. "If it wasn't, it was one convincing copycat," the first officer replied, "Everything he did was on point." The officer then noticed Lupin out of the corner of his eye and gasped. "Hey! You there!" Lupin snapped his fingers. "So close…" He turned around and chuckled. "Well, sayonara!"

He quickly ran from the bar, the two officers chasing after him. "HALT! I SAID HALT, DAMN IT!" "Only if you ask nicely!," Lupin said with a chuckle. He heard the usual chatter from the crowd as he ran, several wondering they were seeing things. Then he heard a familiar female voice saying, "Lupin?" Lupin had just enough time to turn his head and spot a familiar face in the crowd. Sure enough, it was Fujiko, ten years older but still as beautiful as ever. Of course, Lupin was too busy ditching the cops to get reacquainted. Even a pervert like him had his priorities.

He slipped into a nearby alley and started reaching into his jacket. However, the officers were starting to close in, only for someone to drop in and slice at the air in front of the officers. "Once again, I have cut a worthless thing…," came a very familiar voice as the samurai sheathed his sword. Once the distinctive click was heard, the officers clothes fell to the ground in strips, causing them to run away in embarrassment. The man then turned to Lupin, revealing the older but familiar face of Goemon. "You just can't seem to stay out of trouble," he said, "Though now that I've gotten good look at you… It seems you really have somehow come back from the dead Lupin."

Lupin chuckled. "Good to see you too, Goemon. And thanks for the save. Saved me a lot of time, at least." "Glad you also picked up on it," came Jigen voice as he stepped into the alley, "Spotted that little chase from the street. Only the real Lupin would have chosen the fun of a foot chase when that Fiat of yours was right outside the bar." Lupin chuckled. "I gotta be me." "Though that still leaves the question of how you resurrected in the first place," Goemon admitted, "Especially since it was confirmed that your body is still buried in France."

"Not every form of resurrection requires one's originally body," Lupin pointed out, "Haven't you ever read Dragon Ball, Goemon?" "Even better," Goemon noted, "I had the chance to watch it on TV. It was syndicated as an anime two years after your death." Lupin blinked. "Wow. I've see if I can check that out sometime." "That said, this world does not have Dragon Balls," Goemon pointed out, "But I get your point." Just then, sirens could be heard in the distance. "I think we'd better save this for later," Lupin noted, "After all, Pops is in town."

The three of them ran off, Lupin using his Tools of the Trade to set up a new disguise. However, before he could finish, he found himself running right into someone and falling on his behind. "Ow… That smarts. Hey, sorry about… That…" As he looked up, he realized the person he had run into was Fujiko. "Lupin…?," she said softly, her voice cracking a little bit, "it really is you, isn't it?" Lupin sighed as he closed his eyes and stood up, only for something heavy to slam into his stomach and grab him around the waist. He looked down to see a young girl that looked very similar to Fujiko.

"Dad!," the girl said, "It's so great to finally meet you!" Lupin's jaw dropped. "D-Dad!? Me!?" Fujiko giggled. "Yes, this my daughter Riko Mine. Or rather, our daughter, Lupin the Fourth." Jigen and Goemon were dumbfounded. "Well," Jigen said, "I can definitely see a resemblance to Lupin." "Seems this is the ultimate proof that Fujiko really did let Lupin sleep with her willingly," Goemon noted. "You guys really doubted that?," Lupin said indignantly, "Though I gotta admit, even I'm surprised that I got you pregnant on the first try." "I was shocked too," Fujiko admitted, "A friend of mine who's a clinically licensed doctor confirmed you were the father."

The old gang, plus Riko, managed to finally ditch the cops on a nearby roof. Lupin was still trying to process the fact that he had posthumously become a father. 'And I never even got the chance to get to know her. Sure my dad died while on the job, but I still got to see him often.' He sighed. "So, Fuji-cakes, how'd you know it was really me?" "I saw you on the TV the other day," Fujiko explained, "Even without hearing the full story, somehow I could just tell it was you." Riko laughed. "Mom always thought you were dead, but somehow I just knew you were still alive. Especially after all the stories she told about you."

"Yeah, but I gotta admit this is kinda awkward," Lupin said, "I mean, Fujiko looks as young and beautiful as ever, but Jigen and Goemon, you guys look like time really took its toll." "After you died," Goemon noted, "Nothing was ever really the same. We kind of went our own ways. And we really couldn't take up thieving again. Somehow, it just wasn't the same without you." Lupin gave a sad smile. "Sorry to leave you all like that." "Not like it's your fault," Jigen assured him, "None of us saw that shooter coming."

"That does remind of something," Fujiko said, "Lupin, what is this Holy Grail you're after now? It's not the same cup from Jesus himself, is it?" "Nope," Lupin said, "It's a bit more grand than a simple carpenter's wooden cup." He had seen the third Indiana Jones movie, and he had to admit the twist at the end made sense. "All I can say is that it's presence is tied to how I came back to life, and that it's mystical in nature. But this is one heist I can't get you guys involved in. Trust me, it's for your own good."

He was already bending the rules by getting Zenigata involved. Having his old crew around, especially when they had been out of the game for as long as him and actually gotten older, would likely get them killed too. "Aw, you can't even tell me Dad?," Riko asked. "Sorry kiddo," Lupin said, "But the most I can say is that doing so would go against the rules. And not even my rules, but someone else's." Goemon nodded. "I think that's most we'll get. If Lupin is willing to play by someone else's rules, then that means this heist is even more serious than any other. And we can't help him. Even if we could be involved, we've gotten too old for this game."

"Age hasn't stopped Zenigata," Jigen pointed out, "But I get your point. That said, Lupin, if you ever need a favor that doesn't involve this heist, I'll be in the city for a few more weeks. I needed a change of scenery anyway." He and Goemon left, but Fujiko stayed behind. "So, what about you Fuji-cakes?," Lupin asked. Fujiko smiled. "Sorry. It's not that my feelings for you diminished. But thievery kinda lost its spark over time." Lupin shrugged. "I guess as much. Let's just say being brought back to life gave me a few new tricks, like how to read people. But that's the only reason you quit, is it?" He gave a subtle looked to Riko.

Fujiko smiled. "I wonder what would have happened between us if you had this insight back we first got to know each other." She handed Lupin a slip of paper. "I'll be staying here for a while with Riko, so be sure to stop in every once in a while. It'd be good for her to get to know her father." She blushed. "And… Maybe we can pick things up again…" Lupin gave a minor grin as Fujiko walked off. "Good thing I know this new body is fully-functional," he muttered to himself. He likely wouldn't be giving Fujiko any more kids, but he could certainly give her the time of her life. But in the meantime, he'd be doing his next job with a new gang. Sometimes it was good to start fresh.

For the record, in this story Goemon never lost his eye due to shrapnel, since the shooter was able to hit Lupin while catching everyone unaware. Anyway, next episode will feature All Might and Zenigata. Read and review.