Here's the next chapter everyone, in this we'll be getting a little bonding time, from two characters in particular.

I do apologize for not updating this story, I really am, but I've just been caught up with other things. Now, I know I said there will be a chapter focusing on their vacation, but it ain't gonna be every single day. Because come on, they got get some rest after shit goes down doesn't it?

I'm just saying.

But, enough from me, let's continue the next chapter shall we?

Chapter 7

Morioh Day 5

Currently two days had passed since Matthew and Janna struggle with the homeless Stand user. Despite luck being against they pulled through and survived their encounter.

Right now, we currently see Joey chilling on his bed listening to music while reading a book. Pretty much as of the moment, he was just pretty much having a moment of peace.

He then heard knocking on the door. Putting a marker down and shutting his music off, he went over. Through the peaking hole he saw that it was Star, but she appeared to be in a 'situation'. Joey sighed as he opened the door.

" Hey, Jojo... " Star greeted nervously and entered the room completely wrapped up in some sort of vines. " Could you help me out with something? "

" How the heck did you end up like that? " The said teen asked with a raised eyebrow.

" You don't wanna know. " The blond quickly replied.

" Alright, hold still... " Joey said making Neon Galaxy emerge and within seconds the vines were cut off of her.

" Phew, thank you. " She said stretching out his arms.

" No worries. "

All the sudden a flaming pillar shot out of the floor startling them. The flames then died down revealing something or rather someone. Standing in front of them was Tom eating some ice cream.

" Hey, what's up? " He greeted.

" Tom? " Both teen exclaimed in confusion.

" What are you doing here? "

" Actually, I was wondering if we could hang out. "

Star groaned in annoyance. " No-no-no. A million times no! " She said in annoyance Tom scoffed in annoyance.

" Not with you Star. " He said much to her surprise. " I actually wanted to hang out with Jojo. "

" Huh? " Joey grew confused at he said. " Why? "

" You remember how you said that you could help me out with my little problem? " The black spiked haired teen knew exactly what he was talking about.

" Oh, 'that'. Yeah, I can. But why now? "

" Are you still on edge after I kidnapped you? "

" If I'm being brutally honest, then yes. "

" Look, I know I've been a little 'agro!' in the past and I'm sorry. "

" Yeah, still not buying it that you want to kill me. "

" Oh come on, I though we bonded that one time... Please? You said that you help. "

" Fine... " Joey groaned in defeat and dragged Star over near the window. " But hold up a second... " Jojo huddles with Star so he could talk to her in private. " Star, what do you think? "

" Well, he did say you'd help him out with something. And I think you should make good on your offer. Even though, he's obviously trying to bury the hammer or whatever. "

" Okay, Tom...Before we go, I want you to be honest with me. Is there a real reason you decided to come here? "

" No! No! I'm telling you the truth I swear! "

" Alright...If you say so... " Joey then went over to the phone and pulled out a pen and piece of paper. " Just give me a few minutes, I gotta call up my Grunkle, he know's someone who's been through this before. "

Minutes later...

" Thanks a lot grunkle. Bye. " Joey set the phone down. " It's all set. Now we just gotta get there. "

" Cool. Let's go. "

" No hold up for one second. " The black spike haired teen said making the demon pause. " Tom, for starters, you need to hide your third eye. "

" Why? "

" Because, this ain't like Echo Creek, where everyone for some reason ain't bothered by all the stuff Star does. Things are different here in Morioh. In other words, try not to draw to much attention. You get what I mean? "

" Yeah, I get it. Totally. " The demon prince said snapping his fingers making a red baseball cap appear covering his third eye.


After calling up his gruncle Josuke and filled him on what was going on, his relative told him exactly where to go and gave them an address. With directions given the two of them were now seen on the public bus, sitting next to one another.

The reason was because Joey knew of Toms ride to get to places. If people saw that then they'd only freak out.

" Been a while since I've rode in one of these. " Tom commented since he's rarely ever had to ride the bus because of his royal status as prince of the underworld.

" You get used to it. " Joey said nonchalantly.

" So...How exactly are you gonna help me out with this thing? " He asked gesturing to the egg that materialized in his lap before disappearing again.

" Were going to meet an old friend of my gruncle. " Joey answered. " He's a Stand user too, but what's more is that his is very similar to yours. "

Tom's interest was perked up upon hearing this. " Wait, really? "

" Yeah, he gave him a call and apparently he's more then willing to give us a little bit of his time to help out. " As the black spiked haired teen said this the bus stopped. " Ah, here's our stop. Come on. " The two of them exited out of the bus.

The bus then left and Joey quickly brought out a small map of the area. " Where are we supposed to go now? " Tom asked Joey who was checking the map.

" We left here, and got off here, so we got only got a five minute walk. If we take a right up here, it'll bring us right near to one of the land marks of Morioh, Boing-Boing Cape. "

After putting the map away the two of them began to head in that direction.

" Wait, Boing-Boing Cape? " He got a look of confusion from Tom. " Why is it called that? "

Joey began explaining the folklore. " Apparently the story goes is that a girl who was trying to commit suicide by jumping off the cliff and miraculously bounced back up from a single rock. The local fishermen all pray for good luck to this particular rock, calling it a 'sacred spot'. Many also believe that there is a god of the sea at work. "

" No kidding? Is that all true? "

" Actually, it's only a cover up from what actually happened. " Joey began to go into more details as they continued walking.

" Huh? "

" You see the guy were seeing, was apparently abducted by a female classmate who was a bit crazy obsessed over him. It also turned out she was a Stand user to. "

" Whoa...So what happened? "

" She put him through what was described 'tutoring from hell.' It then eventually got violent and he called up Josuke. She was more then willing to kill him since she if she couldn't have him, no one could. During the struggle, the edge of the cliff gave out, and this guy used his stands ability to make her bounce off from the rock. That's how it earned it's name. "

" So what happened to this crazy lady? "

" Oh, that's simple. He sort of married her years later. "

" Wait what!? " Tom spat out some water in surprise. " Your saying this guy married the same chick who kidnapped him and almost killed him actually married her!? Who in their right mind who do that? "

" Beats me. " Joey shrugged his shoulders as they then stopped. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a note he had written down after talking to his uncle. The name of residency was Hirose, then out in the distance near the cliff where Boing-Boing Cape was at, stood a house. It was the one they were looking for. " Also, I think were here. " They begin to walk over.

" So, Is this it? " Tom asked.

" Yep, this the right address. " Joey confirmed before ringing the door bell.

" Coming. " A voice called out and then someone opened the door. Standing before them was the very least to say, a very beautiful woman in her mid 40's with an attractive figure to boot right. She also had very fine facial features too, with purple colored eyes and noticeable arched eyebrows. She also had long wavy black hair reaching all the way down to her waist. Her clothing consisted that of an apron covering an violet colored dress underneath, there also appeared to be a very noticeable small bulge on her stomach.

" Can I help you? "

" Yes, is your husband here? " Joey asked.

" Why do you ask? "

" My uncle sent us here to have word with him. " Joey answered making the woman raise an eyebrow in confusion before turning her head over.

" Dearest! "

" Yes? " A voice replied sounding like it was coming from what sounded to another level.

" There's two boys people at the door. Were you expecting anyone today? "

" Ah, yes, I am. Let them in, Yukako. "


Back at the hotel Star was tossing her wand back and fourth between her hands. " Sooooooooo boooooooored... " The blonde exclaimed in a whispered tone. A knock was heard at the door, she got up and looked through the hole to see it was Jewel and Janna.

She opened the door to greet them. " Jewel? Janna? What are you doing here? "

" We were just on our way to the hotels spa and wondered if you wanted to tag along. " Jewel answered and noticed Joey wasn't around. " Where's Joey? "

" He went into town to meet someone. " Star answered. " And I don't really know if I should. "

" Come on, Star, lighten up. " Janna exclaimed. " Right now we get the chance of relaxation and pampering. "

" Nah, no thanks I'm good. "

" Sweety, I think Janna's right. "

" Oh, come on, I told ya, I'm perfectly fine. "

" Are you really? " Jewel asked with a grin and a raised eyebrow. " When was the last time you ever got some quality relaxation, ease some stress and feel good? "

As the blonde was gonna answer she paused and thought about it. Sure she's had time relaxing moments, but at actual spa treatment? " She can't even remember the last time she had one.

" Oh, alright. I'll come. "

" Good, let's get going already. " Janna said as she walked on ahead. " I heard they have a chocolate dipping fountain. " Star gasped upon hearing this.

" Why didn't you tell me any sooner!? " She asked and slammed her door shut to join her while Jewel shook her head.

" I know I said this before to myself, but I am defiantly glad I didn't have daughter... " She muttered to herself as she followed them over to the elevator.


Back at the Hirose residence Joey and Tom were in what appeared to be some sort of study. There were file cabinets, and dozens of different notes neatly organized in a book shelf.

Currently they were sitting on the right side between two black leather couches with a small coffee table in the middle right in front of the desk.

Sitting right across from was a man of short stature most likely at the age of 43. He had blue eyes, and silver spiked color hair and also supported a goatee. His clothing consisted of a dark green dark yellow buttoned up shirt with a front pocket on the side. He also supported pants matching in color.

" Thank you very much for having us over sir. " Joey said as his wife poured him a cup of coffee.

" No, need to be so formal. " The kind gentleman waved him off. " I heard about you from Josuke. But up till now, this is the first time I've ever you in person. I'm Koichi. Care for some coffee? "

" No thank you. " Both teens replied at the same time.

" Will that be all? " Yukako asked her husband.

" Yes, that'll be all, hon, thank you. " Koichi replied back to his wife who then left the room to leave them be.

Joey cleared his throat before introducing himself. " Anways, straight down to business. Grunkle Josuke talked to you over the phone about something important? "

" Oh, right, right. I remember. " He looks over to Tom. " Is this him? "

" Yes sir. " Joey confirmed.

" I have a quick question before we start, are you really a demon? " Tom seemed to be a bit taken back by this question. " Don't be so alarmed, I only wanted to see for myself if it was true. " Tom looked to Joey who nodded his head and then he raised up his hat revealing his third eye. " So it is true, what's your name. "

" It's Tom Lucitor sir. Thank you for your help. " He said before putting the hat back on.

" Of course. Now, back to business. How did you obtain your Stand? "

" Through an arrow. " Joey answered but didn't want to go into detail of how Tom intended on gaining a Stand to originally kill him.

" Ah, I see, just like I did. " Koichi hummed in thought. " Can you make it appear? "

" Yeah. " Within seconds the egg appeared in Tom's lap. "

" Ah, I see. So your one of those types. "

" Types? " Tom was a bit confused. " What do you mean by that? "

" Tom, your obviously new to this, and it's important that you listen well. Because one day, this information will help save your life. Understand? "

" Yes sir. "

" Now, to begin answering your question, I study the various different type of Stands. " Koichi began to explain. " You see there's different categories with stands such as the types. They all have different ability's and appearances, and there is in fact different kinds following in many categories. "

" Seriously? " Joey was surprised to hear this. " There's that many? "

Koichi nodded as began to go into long and extreme detail. " Yes. First we have,Natural Humanoid types. These stands in this have physical characteristics similar to human beings, most often their users. Obvious identifiable features include arms and legs, but the category distinctly specifies appendages that are reminiscent of the human muscular system as well as having working eyes and mouth. Your stand from what I heard from Josuke told me is a humanoid.

Next there's Artificial Humanoids. While also having humanoid-like bodies, Stands of this type will often feature artificial or mechanical nuances that separate them from natural humanoids. This includes having completely non-humanoid facial features and mechanical joints. Appearances that resemble robots, cyborgs or androids.

Natural Non-Humanoid hence the name, aren't human-like, there reminiscent of other lifeforms or objects in nature. This includes basic organisms such as animals and plants, but also more unorthodox concepts such as fog. Stands that may be described as "monsters-like" are often applicable here.

Next we have Artificial Non-Humanoids. These type of Stands are comparable to instruments or mechanical objects are placed in this category. This includes vehicles, weapons, and machines.

We now move onto Phenomenon's. Stands that typically either don't have clear appearances or are integrated into their user's appearance. Some people usually see this as some sort of superhuman ability's depending on the stand itself. Are you following all this information so far? "

" Uh...Yeah, I am actually. " Tom answered while still having a hard time understanding, he couldn't help but be fascinated with the new knowledge he was learning. " I didn't know that's so many different types. Is there more? "

" Actually yes, over the years more types have been documented. " Koichi continued on. " There's also Bound Stands. They're linked to material objects such as vehicles or dolls. As a result, ordinary humans are more likely to see them in effect, as the object they are bound to will showcase supernatural properties. A Bound Stand is usually featureless but occasionally possesses its own appearance.

Then we move into Colony Stands they are comprised of multiple units. Each able to function entirely on its own. The entirety of the colony constitutes a single Stand, and as a result, their power is divided. Similarly, damage to the user is proportional to the population size of the Stand; the higher amount of units, the less damage is transferred when a unit is damaged. Thanks to their numbers, Colony Stands can be used to overwhelm an enemy by attacking from multiple directions, the User not fearing damage since as long as even one unit remains, they won't die.

Up next, we have Sentient Stands Although most Stands do not show any personality or simple hints of it, there are Stands who display a full-fledged consciousness separate from their Users. These Stands are able to think, analyze their environment, and converse with their Users, offering advice or commenting on their actions. Their personalities are diverse, but most sentient Stands follow the command of their Users regardless and act to protect them. Some Sentient Stands qualify as automatic as they do not have Users and think for themselves.

There is also the rare cases of Shared Stands. These are Stands that can have different users simultaneously over time.

And now, we finally reach to the finally there's your type of stand. You see these types of Stands have the inherent ability to undergo metamorphosis and evolve naturally, becoming stronger and allowing their user to unlock various forms of the same Stand, referred to as "ACTs". " Koichi gained a green aura and before long his stand appeared.

It was a robot with the same metallic striped eyes but now human lips. Its body is covered in multiple striped protrusions mimicking human muscles and several of them form a crest at the top of the head. It also has two X-shaped holes on the sides of the head. It also possessed a cloth wrapped around its waist similar to shorts with the number 3 printed on the front and keeps its boots. Its tail is now vestigial, a single long spike protruding from its behind.

" This is my Stand, Echoes. And the form you see is Act three. " The stand then disappeared. " It has two other different forms, and they look nothing like Act 3. These Stands are very rare, what makes them so unique is that as they change, they're ability's become more stronger and sometimes in their last form they gain a new one completely different from what you've grown used to. "

" Whoa...So your saying that my Stands is 'unique'? "

" That's exactly right. But I have to ask, how long has it been since you've gotten it? "

" Honestly, I don't know, maybe two months? "

" You've had it that long and it still hasn't hatched? " Koichi put his hand underneath his chin. " Tom I have some good news and bad news. " Koichi said. " The good news is that your Stand is developing just fine and it's waiting to be born. The bad news is that, the state of mind your in, it won't hatch. "

" My state of mind? " Tom was confused to hear this.

"Koichi, what do mean by this? " Joey was also confused.

" You see this usually the user of this type of Stand happens to go individuals with weak fighting spirit but also have strong potential for spiritual growth. You see, Echoes hatched when I needed it, after growing a spine. It was my emotions to protect my family from harm. That's what triggered it. Over time, as I went through different struggles that almost killed me, I got stronger and so did Echoes. "

" So wait a minute, your saying that there's nothing wrong with Tom's Stand, but instead, he's the problem? "

" To be a bit blunt yes. " Koichi said and looked over to Tom who looked a bit down and was deep in thought. " I don't know what's bothering you, but if you don't address this problem, you'll only get yourself killed. The moment you gained a Stand from the arrow, the very life as you knew it is over. Stand users are attracted to one another, and half the time, someone always dies. "


Back at the hotel currently we see Star, Janna and Jewel were in Star's and Joey room wearing white robes.

Jewel sighed in content. " That was hot spring really hit the spot. "

" I'll say... " Janna agreed and looked over to Star. " What do think Star? "

" That, was amazing...The royal bathhouse in my home isn't compared to anything like that. "

" Did you know that this water actually has minerals that's good for the skin? " Jewel asked.

" No I did not know that. " Star answered.

" I heard they use all kinds of stuff for the Mud baths too. " Janna chimed in. " To give the body nutrients. And I mean 'anything'. "

Jewel chuckled nervously at that. " Uh...yeah, I don't think anything Jana. " She then checked her watch. " It's past four, I better call Joey and see if he's okay. "


We now see Joey and Tom sitting on a bench over looking the beach and shoreline. It had only been a small bit after they had left the Hirose residence and after finding out new information regarding Tom's Stand it felt like they were back to square one. And it had been really quiet since then, neither of them had either said a word.

Joey noticed how down Tom looked, who sighed.

" You okay? " The black spiked haired teen asked finally breaking the silence.

" I don't know... " The demon prince replied. " I honestly don't know...I wanted to get some anwsers, but now-now I know there's nothing wrong with it. But, instead there's something wrong with me... "

" Look, I know it's hard, but you'll get through this...Somehow. "

" Thanks. Jojo, I appreciate this. I really mean it. "

" Hey, don't mention it. " He said before feeling his phone buzz in his pocket. " He picked it up and checked it. " Oh crap! "

" What is it? "

" My mom just texted me, she's getting worried and I'm past curfew. " Joey stood up unaware that the demon was looking a bit alarmed. " Tom, I'm sorry, but I have to go. " As he was about to leave Tom hovered out in front of him.

" Actually, Jojo, I can't let you leave just yet... " He said nervously.

" What? Why? " Joey was very confused by this. " I have to go. "

" Couldn't we just chill here, for another, four and a half minutes? " He asked weirdly.

" Tom, my mother is worried about me. After I got captured, and nearly killed I have a curfew to follow. " As he was about to go, Tom reached out and grabbed his shoulder.

" Please...Just wait a little longer... " He said sounding like he was straining himself.

" Tom, no. I'm sorry, I have to go, like right now. "

" And I said...WAIT! " He exclaimed angrily making a wall of fire shoot out behind him with all three of his red eyes glowing in anger. All the sudden a loud whistle was heard making the flames disappear. They both looked over to see it was Brian, Tom's life coach.

" Sorry, Tom, that's an instant failure, for you. But hey, you almost made it this time. " Brian said pointing to his watch.

" No-no! Wait-wait! " Tom was now panicking. " You've gotta give me a second chance! "

" Tom! What is going on here!? " Joey was demanding an answer and the only thing he got was stuttering.

" Okay-well you see...I...I... "

" Well, master Tom was just about to earn his anger management graduation badge." Brian answered holding up the said badge. " All he had to do was spend the three hours of the entire day with the person he hated the most. Without blowing up. "

" What? " Joey was beyond shocked to hear this and looked to Tom with a look of betrayal on his face. " Why!? "

" Joey, please just listen to me., I was going to tell you...Honest! "

" When? " He countered stomping towards him making back up to the bench as Joey towered over him. " Or were you just gonna keep hiding it!? " Joey then turned around sighing sadly looking hurt. " Tom...I thought we were finally becoming friends...So was that just a lie? "

" No! No! Jojo I really meant that!" He waved his hands in defense. " But I just...I just... " Tom tried to find the right words but in the end he couldn't.

" You know, I thought we really connected today...Look, I get that you might hate me because of Star...But maybe I was the bigger idiot to open a door of trust with someone like you... "

" I'm sorry... "

" You're sorry!? That's all you have to say? " He slowly walks forward to try and control his anger as was beyond pissed. He snapped turning around. " I went out of my way just to help you! I did this so you could have a chance to survive in this new life! I trusted you!... " He listed them." And this is what I get? No forget it! I already have enough shit to worry about! Especially from random people trying to kill me! " He then begins to walk off before storming off.

" Joey hold on! "

" No! " As he continued walking off Tom landed in front of him again. " Tom I told you, go away! " Neon Galaxy appeared behind him cracking his knuckles as a warning. But instead of replying back or being afraid Tom reached behind his back and from he it he revealed something that he instantly recognized making him stop in his tracks, making Neon Galaxy disappear. " What? The Arrow? "

" Here... " Tom presents it out to him.

" What is this? "

" Jojo, please...Just here me out on what I have to say. " The demon pleaded holding his hands together. " Just give me thirty seconds. " Joey then sighed in annoyance and crossed his arms.

" Yo got Thirty seconds go! "

" Look, I know I lied to and I'm sorry... "

" You got twenty five seconds left. " Joey said.

" I spat on your trust and your offer to help me...and now, I realize, that was wrong. I should not have used you for my personal gain. "

" 10 seconds. " Joey said.

" I also did a lot of thinking about what you told me... About how dangerous this thing really is...I looked into the past, and you were right... " Tom gazes down at his reflection through the gold part of the arrow before looking back at Joey. " This thing can create real monsters..., it was almost they weren't even human to begin with...I saw Morioh's entire past, the people who died by the hands of that serial killer and what your family had to face in this town...And it was all because of one of these... "

" Your at 1. " Jojo informed. " But you obviously got more. So just get to the point. "

He holds it out to the teen. " For a long time, this was considered a family heirloom, but now I understand that it'll only cause more havoc. So if you want to break it, right now, you can...It's up to you...You have that right... " Joey takes the arrow and gazes deeply at one of the very objects that've caused so much trouble. As he was about to break it with he knee he stopped in his tracks and sighed shaking his head.

" I really get what your trying to do, but no... " He gives it back to the prince of the underworld.

" What? " Tom was beyond confused.

" Tom, you are right. You are absolutely right to give this to me and to destroy it...But...Somewhere and sometime when we don't know it, we might actually, need it. "

" But you said... "

" I know what I said. " He cut him off. " And it is dangerous, however this thing might be our last hope in the future. "

" I don't understand. "

" Tom, years ago, my great Uncle Giorno Givana, the son of Dio, my family's sworn arch enemy. Made use of this power for good. While his father truly evil at heart, Giorno made a different choice in life then what his father had done. He instead made his own path embarking on a quest to restore the honor and virtue to the mafia in Italy. He made close friends along the way, to set things right. But it wasn't like a fairy tail where they all ride in the sunset, they barely made it out with their lives and when it came down, to it to finally taking the enemy he swore to defeat, In the last hour when all hope seemed lost an arrow actually helped for once, turning the tide of battle and eliminating another great evil. " Joey then sighed shaking his head.

" Tom, you're obviously a lot of things, a control freak, and you got a major anger problem. But you are not a bad person at heart. " He said honestly. " But that badge you were trying to get, by using me, is dumb as hell. No offense Brian. " He said looking over to him.

" None taken. " The life coach replied.

" Look, I am only gonna give you one last chance. " He raised a single finger. " One last chance. But dude, you do something like this again, I'm gonna beat your ass. Now, is there anything else you want to say before I change my mind? Anything? This is your chance to redeem yourself. "

" Uh, yeah...Just one. " With a motion of his hands he made an aura cover Joey that disappeared.

" What did you just do? "

" I, sort of put a curse that blabbers out your dirty secrets on you after the Blood Moon Ball to prevent you from asking out Star. "

Jojo glared at him. " That's a dick move man. "

" I know, I'm sorry. "

" If you want to make it up to me right now, just take me back to the hotel. Also, don't speak with me for the next two days, because I'll cool off my engines by then. Agreed? "

" Hey, I got problem with that. " The prince of the underworld raised his hands in defense. " I totally understand. " Instead of a carriage coming fourth a limo came out of the flames instead.

" But...we will try other stuff after you cool off...right? " Tom asked nervously as they entered.

" Don't push your luck right now. " Joey answered as the vehicle drove off.


To be continued

Yeah, I know completely different from the original episode frenemies. But hey, I just simply remade it to fit in this chapter.


Now replying back to reviewers

Raidentensho

Oh, yes there will be, you can count on that.

ROCuevas

Hmm.

boygoo500. Eh, it wont happen now, but it'll eventually happen in the future.

1. Eh, this questions noted.

2. Nope. Heck, Jewel confirmed it herself.

3. You'll find out sooner or later.

4. Noted.

5. We'll cross that bridge when or if it does happen.

6. Hm.

7. This seems to be the one thing agree on.

Ieuan Evans 2814

When I feel like getting back in the mood for it, sometimes I update stuff randomly, it usually depends on my mood.