The chessboard lit up. Princess Celestia and Twilight Sparkle both groaned in great annoyance, then gasped in surprise. Princess Luna was on-screen.
"Sister. Twilight. It's... Been some time. For me, at least."
Princess Celestia put her hoof on the board.
Luna! Oh thank- Where are you!? Are you alright? What did He do to you, we'll fix-!"
"Sister... He's... I would like to say, He has done no wrong... From what I know, what I've seen, what I now feel. You wouldn't understand..."
"He's playing you, some strange means of-"
"Celestia, listen to me! I am, and have been, of my own mind since nineteen eighty six... Though a blink of an eye for us, these years have been... Eventful. There's so much that's happened. So much that will, that can happen! So many timelines that can... I wanted to talk to you. I've missed you all so much."
"Then come back!"
"I Can't! Not... Not yet. I... I must, see to it that certain events are in order... Sister. This may mean nothing now, but please remember. Remember these words. Seek the Eyes of Heaven."
"Eyes of... What does that mean?! Please, just come back, come home! Luna!"
Princess Luna looked to the side, her face seemingly began to glow. DIO came into view, even though his face was covered in darkness, the slight gasp was enough.
"You're... You're still here."
"I needed to speak with them... And, I needed to see you, one last time."
DIO hesitated, but with a simple step forward, His Face had finally been revealed. Though no physical change in the years, save for simply sharper eyes, He seemed a different Man entirely. Twilight Sparkle remembered His Face to be like that of a serpent. A mask filled with deceit and contempt for all around Him. Princess Celestia remembered Him as a mongrel. A mere monster out of control, a beast playing god on the base of pitiful euphoria. Now both were astonished at the new face of DIO. He, was neither man nor monster. Now... Even they were unsure what He was. DIO slowly pulled Luna into a hug.
"No matter what form or name, you will always be My Guiding Moonlight."
"... I wish they could know this, new you. The you that I see. That I worked so hard to bring out. And now, to know what happens next. All that hard work..."
"Was all I could ever ask you... I never deserved such kindness. I... I'm sorry, that I hurt you of all people."
She held him tightly as her eyes began to well up in tears. DIO ran a hand through her hair, to savor every, single, atosecond of time They had left Together. Luna smiled and nuzzled into His Chest.
"Heheh... I'm pathetic. I don't want to let go..."
This was... Bizarre. DIO acted as if he had a heart. DIo even seemed saddened at this moment. Dio Brando, had never once apologized to anyone for anything. Never. This woman, this mare, this dream girl... This angel of the night, gave him a taste of what he has shunned. Now, Dio Brando felt regret for only one thing. But he would not cry. He would not run from fate. His Sins must be paid for. DIO chuckled.
"Then we are both miserable creatures..."
He turned His Head to alicorns. His Face, was something it had never been in His entire Life. Ever. For the first time, DIO had true certain honesty, on His Face.
"Celestia. Twilight. Hate me all you want. Ridicule and forget me. Tell the worlds, yours and ours, of my evil and misdeeds. Exile me from the annals of history. But never, ever say, that I, DIO, did not love His family."
He finally let go of her and kissed her a wordless farewell. The screen faded away from the chessboard. Princess Celestia was horribly confused. After all this antagonizing, the back stabbing dealing, and the straight slaughter of uninvolved... Something was not as it seemed. Nearly all of the pieces were gone. Their pieces had only grown, and they were determined to not lose anyone.
My Little Pony: Friendship is a Bizarre Adventure
Part 3:~Stardust Coachriders~
Episode XVIII: The Telepathic Video Game Nerd
Behind the gate was an otherworldly garden. Flowers clearly not native to this land bloomed with great beauty. A strange aura came from the plants, as if Life itself poured from them, though faintly. Polnareff lightly pounded his fist onto a vine that wrapped around the entire stairway, and nearly fell onto Zecora.
"Wh-What the!? Hey! Something just punched me!"
Zecora held Polnareff back.
"No, there is no enemy in the garden, but a backlash from the plants who you had just burdened. Tis garden, and the power to return any burden, is the Stand ability of His Son Morning."
"Y-You mean this kid created all that!? But it's everywhere! It could be dangerous!"
"It isn't. Everybody, I have something to say-"
Kakyoin put a hand on her shoulder.
"Actually. We both do, but we don't have time to dawdle. Ms. Holy's life is on the line. Just know that if we don't attack any plants or animals in here, we won't be attacked either."
The front door had opened on it's own. The hall was empty, void of anything but hallways to the side. It was endless. Polnareff scratched his head.
"Oh fuck me, He lives in one those underground mazes like a mole!"
Kakyoin raised a brow at the sight.
"I believe you mean like how an ant lives under the pile?"
Rainbow Dash tilted her head to the side, but had yet to step inside.
"I'm pretty sure you guys are thinking of snake pits or something."
Joseph growled as he readied himself.
"How about you all shut up and pay attention to that thing flying at us at Mach Twenty!"
A man flew from the end of the hallway. His feet hovered above the air. He pulled back right at the door and bowed. Strangely, he resembled D'Arby, though with a heart on his shirt, shoulders and chest.
"Welcome, to our humble home. I, am the Butler of this grand manor. My name is, Telence D. D'Arby, Daniel J. D'Arby's younger brother."
Rainbow Dash internally screamed bloody murder at herself. One D'Arby was enough to put her edge by just sitting by her. After her experience, she didn't need to face another one. But that didn't mean she wouldn't. She composed herself as Telence looked at her.
"For the record. I hold no grudge against you, Rainbow Dash. My brother has a saying, those who lose deserve to be cheated, and I agree. He lost his fight, so it's only right that you are here."
Joseph took a step forward. One more and he would be in DIO's Mansion. However, this new appearance unsettled him.
"Telence, right?"
"Yessir."
"You work for DIO?"
"Yessir."
"You're a Stand User?"
"Yessir."
"The design of the interior... It's an illusion, isn't it."
"Yessir. Lord DIO told us you were quite perceptive."
"Caused by a Stand?"
"Yessir."
"Yours?"
"No sir."
"DIO's?"
"No sir."
"Who's?"
"You don't need to know."
"So there's another Stand User? How many of you are left."
"You don't need to know."
"Are they hiding in wait? This is an ambush, huh?"
"You don't need to know."
"DIO's Family. They're here aren't They."
"You don't need to know."
"A lot I don't need to know it seems."
Pinkie Pie popped up from behind Joseph.
"... Could you let us pass without fighting you?"
"... Actually..."
Telence motioned politely for them to enter.
"I am to fight you, but I also must ask that the cane of N'Doul be handed to our Prince. If you enter, you all must fight me, eventually. However, we will make an appointment first. It is very important to him. Many of us are the only family he has. N'Doul and Gilda, were clearly his favorites."
Polnareff shouted as he summoned his Stand.
"Like fucking Hell we'll just waltz right in! If it's so important, why doesn't the brat get it himself?"
"He is rather young... Not even five at this moment. These are DIO's orders, as well as the Prince's request. Though he can't talk, he is very clear."
Jotaro took a step into the mansion and pulled out the cane with Rainbow Dash by his side. Telence raised a brow.
"I hope you don't mean to, sucker punch me into submission, do you? Rainbow Dash."
Her eyes widened and moved to Jotaro. He shook his head and stared at Telence.
"The best way to go about this is together. It'd be a bad idea to just go in and get lost in a place like this. Lead the way."
Telence bowed and hovered ahead. Kakyoin looked to Zecora. They nodded as she had informed him of Telence's Stand ahead of time. Still, they kept quiet, for now. The room changed into am actual manor like design. Everyone had entered, and the door closed behind them. A small boy stood by himself near a large stairway. Golden hair and alabaster skin, yet moonlit blue eyes, and a strange shimmer in his hair. Telence bowed deeply to the child.
"Morning, young sir. The intruders are here."
"..."
"They brought N'Doul's cane it seems. Just as the King and Queen said."
"... I miss him..."
Telence nearly fell out on the spot and the group were caught off by the action.
"Y-Young Sir...? Did you just...?"
Morning Star approached Jotaro and stared up at him.
"... Are you here to hurt Papa?"
"... Yeah. Gonna stop me?"
"No. That's okay. A lot of people try to hurt Him. You're the first one, to have the right to do so."
Jotaro held the cane out. Morning Star gently took it and sniffed.
"I wish... We could all be friends... I wanted to see, if you would attack me because of Him. You're all, good people. I hope... I hope we can see each other again one day."
Footsteps, deep and powerful, echoed from the stairway. Princess Luna stepped down from above. Just as Rainbow Dash remembered, she was nearly a giant, even to the Joestars. Morning Star ran to her side. She looked down and lifted her son up from the ground and into her arms.
"Rainbow Dash. Pinkie Pie. Joseph Joestar. Jotaro Kujo. It's nice to meet you all at last. I will not lie. I had planned on a pacifist manner of things, but... It's far too late for something like that."
Rainbow Dash snarled and pointed at her accusingly.
"Hold it! Who's the one really talking there!? Luna? Nightmare Moon? DIO?"
"... A heartbroken mare, who must do what she can to protect her world. That, is who speaks."
She pointed to a dresser with a mirror.
"When you've done the deed. All you will need to see, will be right there. Telence, do your best."
He bowed and slowly lowered to the ground.
"Yes My Queen."
A large hole had suddenly appeared in the ground and swallowed them all whole. They were in a void, lifeless and dark. Kakyoin became slightly unnerved.
"Are we in that strange space that occupies Nana's hair?"
Pinkie Pie rummaged around in her hair.
"Uh...Nope! Just checked!"
Joseph took a step before light flooded the area. As their eyes adjusted, they saw that they stood on a small island. Telence stood there with two tables, one with a dual television set with a game console for each one, and another with two bottles of rare wine. A large cabinet, nearly a closet, stood on the edge of a small cliff. Telence held up a number of wine glasses and a bottle in one hand. It was his steady heart and calm nature that allowed him this versatility, this mental stability to do even mundane things in an impossible way.
"I try to make things as comfortable as possible. I like a challenge as much as anyone else."
Telence then summoned his Stand. It was decorated with heart motifs about its body. On its face were Telence's initials along witht a breathing apparatus.
"This is my Stand. [Atum] the Egyptian God of Birth and Afterlife. The last, loyal, Egyptian God... Zecora."
Atum lifted a hand up at the group and pointed at Joseph. Zecora shouted.
"Mr. Old Man! You have to dodge that han-"
The hand shot away from Atum's body, every Stand flew to Joseph's defense, but the hand had seized Zecora by the throat.
"Agck!?"
Telence snickered.
"They say that... In ancient history, the sun god and king of all, Ra, was closely related to Atum. But in the world of Stands, none is more frightening than our Master's. You, Ra and Enyaba, both gave Him that Stand. As His friend, butler, and servant I will punish you for your betrayal. Rainbow Dash, you will next attack me with your right foot of [Star Seraphim] and then say, 'What are you on about you idiot!?', right?"
Rainbow Dash sent a kick for Atum, but stopped short and threw the left leg as Atum's knee. The Stand had already lifted the leg and kicked back. Rainbow Dash fell to a knee. Shocked.
"Wh-What're you on about you... N-No way... Old Man and Pinkie Pie's trick...?"
"Exactly! Please, you may wish to look down at your calve. Though those ugly socks are in the way.
"You wear hearts on like you're a rejected Valentine's Day villain from an underground superhero comic! Shut your mouth!"
She rolled down the sock and nearly yelped. A strange copy of Atum's foot merged into her calve. She looked up and saw Atum's hand and foot were missing. That was, it's foot inside of her. Telence brought a hand up to his chest.
"I'm very lucky today... We were supposed to split you up and take you out. Trixie and Vanilla Cool Ice, won't even get a chance. I'll take all of your souls, one by one. Jotaro, you may want to listen before-"
Star Platinum had thrown a fist in front of Telence's face, but stopped at the nose.
"... Before you bring your friends to death with me. As you can see, though tall, I'm nowhere as physically as impressive as you. Though I am no weakling, even without our Stands, I wouldn't be a match. Hence, those limbs. In fact, you could say that the insurance is like Steely Dan's ability. But it is only insurance. Like my brother, I steal souls, mostly for sport. However, if my opponents are shocked, I can hold onto theur souls. This is why attacking me now would kill those two. Thank you all for being such good listeners. As a reward, I'll show you all a bit of the future."
He opened the cabinet. At first, the group felt a collective hint of disturbance. Dolls. Strangely crafted, some barely resembled people. Then, as Telence picked one up, the true horror came view.
"D'Arby...? I want to play... I'm so lonely... I like my dress..."
"This is Sophia. A beautiful woman who bet her soul to win back her wedding ring... One that she had stolen in the first place.
He hushed her and caressed her cheek as tears flowed down her cheeks. He pulled a napkin out and wiped away the tears. He placed her back and pulled one in a prison outfit out.
"I want to die... I can't stand it..."
"This is Crazy Taxi. He killed six people in a traffic accident, although he never meant to hurt anyone, he was the one sentenced to it."
He put Crazy Taxi back and pulled a doctor out.
"Uhehehe... Uhehehe... Uhehehe..."
"This, is Doctor Elliot. A surgeon who went crazy and killed eight to thirteen people. I found him when I took the Prince to the dentist. Safe to say, it was a memorable first time for us all."
All the dolls convulsed and twitched weakly. As if to run. To escape their prisons. Painful moans and fearful wails filled the sea air.
"I'll never do it... D'Arby... I'll never do it again..." "Free us... Free me... Somebody... Save us... Please...?" "... I want my mommy... Mister... Can I see mommy again...?" "Play... I want to just... Play..." "Let me... Die... I want to see them again..."
"This. Is my collection. I take great pride in showing it off. This is also my hobby. To make life-like puppets and to keep a fitting soul in them."
Everyone wanted to gag. Telence D. D'Arby was one of the most twisted men they had ever faced. He opened a draw and pulled put puppets that strangely resembled them all, except Zecora. Her puppet was broken. He threw it into the sea.
"The Prince seems to enjoy all of you, so I decided that for his sake, I'll let him play with you all forever."
Zecora gagged and coughed, barely able to breathe, let alone speak. Yet, she had to say it. She knew everyone's Stand ability and weaknesses! All but His. She had to save her friends.
"J-JoJo... The soul... He is able... To read the soul, for any fable... No one must panic! Or he will... Have you under his will! Beat him, at his own game, and show him... That he is stupidly lame! Gurkl!"
The hand squeezed tightly began to crush her throat. Telence's face warped into a disgustingly wrathful expression.
"SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU SICKLY BACK STABBING WHORE! YOU WANTED HIM ALL TO YOURSELF! IF YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM, NO ONE CAN, IS THAT IT!? EXACTLY!"
He calmed down in an instant and bowed quickly.
"Forgive me. I intend to savor you all as a collection, but I am going to kill her. If you want to beat me, it's simple. We play a game with a bet of our souls."
Kakyoin stepped up.
"I've been told of your prowess before. I know Ms. Zecora far better than you do."
"Ugh. Traitors galore, but you Kakyoin, you still have a chance. Are you sure? I can convince Lord DIO to spare you."
"You can give Him a message, when He meets you in Hell, tell Him that Noriaki Kakyoin has real friends that he believes in! I'll be your first and last opponent, D'Arby!"
Telence's eye twitched, but he smiled as he sat down in front of one of the television sets.
"Then by all means. Pick a game."
"Stop acting like a gentleman. It's annoying. Besides, I'm a rather good gamer, most of the games you have many have beaten. What a weak collection. We'll play, F-Mega."
"That's F-Ze-"
"Shut the fuck up."
Kakyoin placed the game in. The announcer sounded off.
[ "EEF MAYGUH!" ]
"That never gets old."
They selected their cars, and chose the track, a simple but dangerous track. They shared the same care as well. Telence then summoned Atum by his side and had it grab the right side of the controller. Kakyoin raised a brow and copied him.
"Is there a reason to use our Stands like this? Outside of preforming our very best."
"This machine is actually a Stand. Though no name given, it's bound to a single television. What it does... Well, I haven't played long enough to truly find out."
Kakyoin began to press buttons, but his hand couldn't bring them down. Hierophant Green however pressed them with ease. Telence began to tap the gas button at a rapid pace. Kakyoin cursed himself. Was it a lie to distract him!? No, Telence told Kakyoin the truth, he had fooled only himself. This is what made Telence a great danger! His calm mind rivaled that of Jotaro's! The cars shot off, with Telence in the lead, he cut right in front of Kakyoin. They had the same exact car, no extra power for Kakyoin to spin Telence out, nor any acceleration to speed past him. Zecora was dying as her legs quivered. She began to feel light headed. He knew that if he didn't finish fast enough, she'd die. That, was Telence's terrifying calculation. He looked at Kakyoin in a smug manner, and expected to see an upset child. He received a cool smile as Heirophant Green pushed the D-Pad in a rotation.
"Wh-That trick! You're a familiar player!?"
"You don't need to know, Baby."
Kakyoin's car began to spin, a technique in the game that pushed and damaged other players cars, and even slowed them down! They both braked at the right moment. The track was that of a cliff area, there were no boundaries to keep them from falling off. Telence glanced at Kakyoin as they both peeled off side by side.
"You're not the Kakyoin I heard of. You've overcome your fear! Now you're actually worth adding to my collection. But, I have to ask how you came about that. Or... Do I not need to know?"
"I'll tell you. Though it was ultimately my own efforts, I wouldn't have been able to grow without my family's support."
"Ah? You parents gave you strength?"
"No. My real family. I'm not going to let them fight for me anymore!"
"Psh, how pathetic."
Kakyoin then paused the game, which caused Telence to raise a brow.
"Pausing won't save you."
"I know. But if you don't unhand, if not at least allow Zecora to breathe, I won't unpause."
"And then what? We stay here til we starve?"
"Your ability, allows you to grab the souls of that are shocked and defeated. From that point you can break that body part. As you are, you could snap her throat, or break Rainbow Dash's leg. But then, the limb will return to Atum. Your hold gone."
Rainbow Dash spoke up.
"I'm just fine losing a leg. But she needs that throat to breathe. You kill her, you lose your life too, cause we'll jump you. And stomp you into a stain."
Telence simply rolled his eyes as Zecora gasped in air. She was in Polnareff's arms, and held onto him. Telence sighed as he saw the looks on their faces.
"I thought you were exaggerating, but you all really do believe in each other so closely. Stand Users like all of you... Are too dangerous. Unpause, Kakyoin, I want to collect you."
"You only had to ask. Ready? Set. DRIVE!"
Kakyoin unpaused, the cars at their max speeds. There were six turns, with Kakyoin on the outside. Each turn was a death sentence. However the road was so narrow, if Telence pushed Kakyoin, the force from that push would cause him to fly off the road as well. Each turn was successful! All that was next was the speed tunnel! Everyone, even Jotaro, began to cheer for Kakyoin as loud as they could. He frowned and thought, how long had it been since he first met DIO? Six months. So much had happened. He had grown so much. Seen so much. Gained so much. He'd be damned to falter now! This was what he was thinking! Telence however, kept Kakyoin to the side.
"You have to be right behind me or in front of me. Otherwise, you'll crash!"
"No. There's another way. You just have to turn this frown..."
Kakyoin double tapped the side button and lifted that side of his car up. His car and Telence's had entered at the same time. Kakyoin's car, drove on the wall, and soon directly above Telence. He smiled smugly.
"Upside down!"
"Wh-What!?"
"C'mon, D'Arby. You can't say lame things like that. Nana, give him an example of what to say in situations like this one, please?"
Pinkie Pie grinned brightly as Telence glanced at her with wide eyes.
"That right there is my grandson, Nerdy Noodlehead Kakyoin, and he's about to school you in real gentlemen etiquette. You shouldn't ever underestimate any of your opponents or allies!"
"Rgh! Shut your faces! All of you, I need to concentra-"
"Hey D'Arby, your brother at least knew how to talk to a lady. You can't even get that right!"
Zecora began to thrash around as the hand squeezed her throat for a moment. Everyone became silent as her heavy breathing and gameplay were the only sounds in the air.
"Better. Now... Comes the fun part."
The screen became pitch black. Joseph glared at Telence.
"What the Hell kind of trick is this!?"
Kakyoin spoke up.
"The first track in the game is actually a trap stage. It's meant for expert players who go above and beyond to learn the mechanics of the game. From here one must either use their ears to listen to the audio cues. Such as the soundtrack, tires screeching, and cannon fire."
At the moment, a cannon had fired in the middle of the road. The light gave everyone a single image. Kakyoin and Telence's cars were both on the walls now. Kakyoin felt his controller vibrate for a moment. Telence had bumped him.
"That's twice now... D'Arby, what're you planning!"
"There it is. I have to make it! I have to come first!"
Polnareff began to laugh loudly until Iggy bit his thigh. The opening was here. This final moment would determine who was truly in the lead! Telence, was a whole car's length ahead of Kakyoin. However, Kakyoin only sighed.
"Hold this fucking L you goddamn scrub."
Kakyoin spun out in the air, and hit Telence's car far off of the track. Everyone erupted in cheers, even Zevora held a fist up as she finally caught her breath. Telence, smiled.
"Kakyoin. You didn't underestimate me for a second, but unfortunately, you overestimated yourself! I have less power from bumping you in the tunnel. When the car has equal to lower power, it juts away farther! You didn't knock me off the track!"
Telence's car, landed two whole turns ahead of Kakyoin.
"You sent me straight to the finish line."
"!... ...!"
Jotaro shouted, but knew he was too late.
"Kakyoin! Don't admit defeat!"
Atum became whole, Zecora and Rainbow Dash freed from his grip, but tore Kakyoin's soul seamlessly from his body. The soul became gaseous and was sucked into the doll. Telence then cut two lines down each eye before Kakyoin slowly came to life.
"There, it's accurate! Be proud... I've never played a game so hard in my life. You truly almost beat me! I'll treasure you, as my most prized doll, the Prince loves to exercise his intelligence."
"Aaaa... Aaa... Everyone... Don't lose... Your head... Don't... aaa..."
"Amazing! Even like this, he still thinks of all you and you wellbeing, this kind of dedication is both admirable and unnerving!"
Telence looked up at an amusing sight. Pinkie Pie, held back by every Stand and Stand User, just barely dragged them all with her.
"Give. Him. Back.".
"Oho~! You have to win him back! Just like with Daniel, if I die, so does the puppets. I lost one hostage but gained a grander prize! Who then is next?"
Jotaro sat down in the chair.
"These games are popular were I'm from. I know their names, so I know what I'm getting into. We'll play this."
Telence raised a hand.
"Before you do anything, I need to hear those four eloquent words."
"Get Fucked You Ass."
"Did I mention that my dolls feel pain and pleasure? I could rip Kakyoin's arm right off."
"I bet my soul. For Kakyoin's soul."
"GOOD! Now just insert the cartridge and well be set."
Jotaro inserted the cartridge. The screen came on.
[ "OH! DHA'S A BAESBOL!" ]
"I heard about this one all the time. It's popular in America."
Telence snickered.
"A simple but, technical, game. Just like your Stand as well as yourself. Pick your team."
"Jaguars."
"Oho~! Then I'll pick the Red Dragons."
"I bet you pick water type after your rival chooses a fire type, huh?"
"It's not my fault my preferred team is the ideal counterpick to yours."
Jotaro saw something strange. This game had a unique character customization, that's what made it so popular. Yet his characters resembled his Star Platinum. Telence's team resembled Atum.
"What the...?"
"Ah... So is this the Stand's ability? Interesting..." Who will pitch first?"
"Ladies first."
"Well that's just with no taste. Here it comes, JOJO!"
Star Platinum swung the bat... Before Atum had even thrown the ball. The first strike. Joseph yelped.
Eugh! What the Hell was that!? Jotaro you gotta wait!"
Another strike, for the same reason.
"What!? Y-You never make the sane mistake twice! I just said fucking wait!".
The strike out had been made. Polnareff smiled nervously as the group began to sweat.
"J-Jotaro... You have played, baseball before, right?"
Rainbow Dash shook her head with a shakey voice.
"F-Forget baseball, have you ever even played a game before!?"
Jotaro turned around and shrugged.
"I told you guys. I've heard all about this game. I'll get a hang of it."
"JOTARO!" "YOU ONLY HEARD!" "OH MY GOD!" "OH NO!" "Ugh...!" "Awwwooo!"
"Yare Yare... I already bet my soul, so just chill. I got this."
The second Platinum came to swing. The first strike was easy, he had swung after the ball had been caught. The secondr strike was the same. Joseph grabbed Jotaro.
"JESUS CHRIST! ARE YOU TRYING TO GET KILLED!?"
"Damn. I was hoping for a, 'You'll get better, it's only the first inning!', nice to see all that love and support everyone."
Rainbow Dash snapped her fingers.
"O-Oh! I... I get it! That's actually smart!"
Telence raised a brow, but had already pitched the ball. It was a home run.
"Wh-What...?"
Jotaro raised a hand that was high fived by Rainbow Dash.
"Love and support."
Telence snarled. Three more, three more home runs, Jotaro had done something! But what!? ... No. He needn't lose his cool. He was in control. He substituted his pitcher for a new one.
"Jotaro... I'll be calling my pitches to you from now on. Forkball."
Atum pitched the ball, a fastball, and laughed as it flew past Star Platinum. Joseph growled.
"Goddammit we're at square one again!"
Telence smiled.
"I believe that once I've read your soul, there's no way I can lose. Jotaro, I can tell what you're thinking. You're uneasy. Paranoid and anxiety ridden. You're wondering... How I do it? What's the weakness in my Stand, yes?"
Jotaro looked at the screen and said nothing. Rainbow Dash had finally dug into Jotaro enough to know what he was feeling. Telence was right. She didn't know what he was thinking, but he was bothered by something. Telence grinned. It was his turn to bat. Atum held the bat up and pointed forward.
"This is my call for a home run! JoJo, can you see a way to beat me now!?"
Jotaro began to aim. The reticle moved to the glove. Then to the side. Star Platinum aimed directly at Atum, but the batter leaned back, and struck the ball. A home run. Avdol couldn't believe it.
"This kind of Stand... It's unheard of! To read so deep into a person, how can one not be a victim!?"
Jotaro threw the ball at the foot, but another home run was the result. Pinkie Pie shook her head.
"Everything has a fault... C'mon young JoJo, you got this!"
Jotaro stared intently at the screen, then, removed his cap. He offered it to Rainbow Dash.
"Hey. Hold this for me."
She took it, but was surprised at the sudden caress of her hand.
"You look worried and tired. Did you get enough sleep?"
"What the- Jotaro! The game! Focus on the game!"
"Oh, right. I got lost, in your eyes, guess I'll just go for high fastball."
"W-DON'T TELL YOUR PITCH!"
Star Platinum had already thrown the ball. A curve ball. Telence and Rainbow Dash tilted their heads, yet Jotaro looked back at her.
"You wanted me to give you more attention, right? You never said it, and I just started to notice it, you're cute when you're thinking smart."
"H-Huh?!"
"Low curve ball."
Another strike. Telence began to sweat. Atum could read the souls of anyone, but could only read thoughts of yes or no questions.
"JoJo... Are you even paying attention to this game?"
"(Yes! Yes! Yes! No!)Hmph."
"Wha-What!?"
The answer had changed at the last moment. That had never happened before! It couldn't ever happen! Unless... He truly just stopped paying attention.
"Areyou trying to distract me?"
"(No! No! No!)"
"Ngh! What!? You're cheating!"
"(Yes! Yes! Yes!)Hey Dash. I like how you don't ever lose your cool and freak out. You always seem ready for anything. It makes you reliable. High ball, fast."
Telence read his soul. It was so, yet the ball had curved again! Rainbow Dash had no clue what was going on, and wasn't sure how to respond. Jotaro pulled her close.
"Even when this is all over, I want you to stick around. I hate how loud you are, it's annoying, but I can't think of anyone else cool enough to hang around. Curveball."
Telence swung the bat, it was a low fastball.
"So, you gonna believe in me in the end, right? Cause I believe in you."
He smiled at her. She nodded back.
"Y-Yeah...? Jotaro, what're you...?"
"Center shot. Straight fastball."
Telence couldn't do it. He went for a curve swing instead, but it was indeed a straight fastball. Jotaro intended to peck Rainbow Dash on the cheek, but she turned her head in excitement.
"It's your turn to bat no-"
It was a moment, but a moment long enough. Their lips met and eyes went wide. Telence shook violently and dropped his controller, unaware of the scene before him.
"How...? How do I...? How does he...?"
Soon the souls of the puppets were finally freed, even Kakyoin's, Telence D. D'Arby had unknowingly admitted defeat. Jotaro threw the controller aside and stood up.
"Look at that. We beat him so bad, he let the others go too."
"Huh...? Wh-What!? No! No I lost hold of... Of..."
Telence saw the truth upon standing up. Hermit Purple wrapped around the controller. Joseph snickered and rubbed his neck.
"Baseball was a sport I wasn't really allowed to play much of, but I was too good at anything I ever did!"
"YOU WERE THE ONE PLAYING!? NOT JOJO!?"
"I am JoJo! By the way, your brother was more of a challenge."
"HHHHHEEERRREAAAAAGH! ! !"
Telence fell back as everyone began to loom over him. He held his arms up in defense.
"Just hit me quickly and get it over with!"
Jotaro glanced to Rainbow Dash. She was in a daze until he waved a hand in front of her.
"Huh? What? What happened?"
"He just asked us if we'd knock him out quickly."
"Can't he read souls?"
Telence blinked and saw the answer. The terrible answer.
"(No! No! No!)" "(No! No! No!)"
"EYUGH!"
She grinned and pointed at him.
"Hey, D'Arby? Which place am I going to kick in first?"
"... My... Face?"
"(No! No! No!)"
"My butt?"
"(No! No! No!)"
"My seductive throat!?"
"(No! No! No!)"
Jotaro looked at her.
"I bet I know where. His everything."
"(Yes! Yes! Yes!)"
Telence couldn't handle it anymore. He had to know.
ARE YOU GOING TO DO THE 'ORA ORA' THING!?"
Pinkie Pie and Joseph groaned.
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!" "Yes! Oh My God..."
Star Platinum and Star Seraphim launched a barrage of blows into Telence. The lesser D'Arby.
"ORA ORAORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!"
Telence flew into the air and broke a hole in the sky. That was the exit! That, was their way to DIO!