Princess Candice had a few gasps with each bit of action. Blood was a common sight, that much she gathered, but although Josuke had saved the day... The method was by all means sheer cruelty. She had witnessed the scene with the bullies, to judge Josuke's character, yet she still didn't quite understand him. And now... That strange watery creature had used an unassuming host, unaware of his own actions, and vowed a sickly revenge. Her friends seemed in good hands, but she still couldn' t help but think, just what had she gotten into. The board became wet as droplets fell from the edges. A watery hand snaked up Rarity's leg and seized the throat of the piece. Princess Candice gasped as the screen changed to a rainy day, a cruel looking man spied on the Higashikata's house.
My Little Pony: Friendship is a Bizarre Adventure
Part 4: ~ Diamond is Charitable ~
Episode II: Angelo the Twisted, Josuke the Diamond
Tomoko tapped her foot as she stared at Josuke and Rarity.
"... Okay. Who wants to go first, what happened?"
They both slowly raised their hands with small smiles.
"Okay. Polarity, you're new, ladies first."
Rarity lowered her hand and flexed her fingers.
"Well, I had come to see Josuke from school to home, as you requested."
"Alright."
"And he had brought a friend with him who lives not too far from here. A classmate by the name of, Koichi Hirose."
"Sounds right."
"We had decided to celebrate a goid first day at school, we would collaborate and get to know each other at the mall-"
"Ehnn! Wrong."
A loud slap echoed in the room. Tomoko had struck Rarity's hand with a ruler. Rarity shrieked and fell to the floor as she blew on her hand. Josuke looked at the ruler like it was a gun as Tomoko had it to his face.
"Your turn, baby boy."
"... Can I pass?"
"You can pass on to the afterlife."
Josuke's eyes widened. He had to tell the truth. He looked to the side at his grandfather, the man who had gotten them out of jail due to his position and "heroics". Ryohei Higashikata. The old man shook his head as he silently prayed for them both. Josuke chuckled as he looked back at the devil that was his mother.
"... W-We ran into a crime?"
"Keep going."
"A woman was being held at knife point?"
"That's what I heard."
"S-So me and Rarity saved the day!"
"Okay. You're free to go."
Josuke sighed. He stood up and made his way to his room, but was suplexed into Rarity by Tomoko.
"Gun!" "Aghck!"
Tomoko stood up and pulled them both by the collar.
"I'm not mad that you went to go socialize with a friend. I'm mad because you two went and lost your goddamn heads, didn't you!? Rarity, you're too polite and well mannered to jump on people like you're Jumpman Mario! Josuke, you'd never kill a cockroach if it skittered on your own food, but will punch the president of a foreign nation if he made a snide ass comment about your hair! You two could've died, and then who would I feed and pay copious amounts of money for fashion services on!? I'm a goddess in whatever I wear, I don't need that shit!"
Josuke looked down as Rarity processed the words. Though she was upset about her hand, even Rarity was slightly grateful for Tomoko's odd sense of caring. Josuke rubbed the back of his head.
"Y-Yeah... I hear you."
"Yes ma'am..."
Tomoko nodded and hugged them both.
"Ugh, you're taking the years out of me, and you White Foundation, just got here! I'll be all wrinkly and saggy by the time you get to your first class. Still, I'll get it while I can. Josuke, get your silly ass outta that uniform! Dinner is almost done!"
Josuke ran for his life as Tomoko let them go. She raised a brow at Rarity.
"Hey, Rupee?"
"Rari- Yes ma'am?"
"Enough with that ma'am stuff, it makes me feel old. Were you always wearing that outfit? With the sandals and strings...?"
"I change whenever I can! Do you like it?"
"Am I going to have to pay for it?"
"I made it!"
"... Y-You're serious."
Rarity held up her sewing kit.
"I'll gladly show you."
"... After dinner, sure."
Everyone sat down at the table. Ryohei spoke up.
"Well then, why don't we let the guest of honor have the first pick!"
Tomoko began to fill her plate.
"Dad she's gonna be living here for a few months at least."
"Oh! But if that's the case, why does Josuke sleep on the couch?"
Josuke groaned.
"Grandad, it ain't like that."
"Like what? Didn't you two just meet? She should know you won't do anything at this point."
"It was my idea-"
Rarity spoke up.
"That I was against, just putting that out there."
Josuke shook his head.
"I just don't want to make it awkward or something."
Tomoko chuckled.
"This coming from the boy who wears pink something on everything."
"Oi, oi, don't start with that!"
"I love Granny Pinkie too, but c'mon son, did you have to make your hai-"
Ryohei clapped loudly.
"No fighting at the table, we've had enough of that earlier!"
"Yes, Dad." "Yeah, Grandad."
"GREAT! Now then, er, Clarity was it? Pass the the tea please. It's exquisite! You had some already, yes?"
She shook her head as she offered the kettle. He held a hand up.
"Then who am I to take the first cup!? You're essentially family at this point! Only familiarity among us, don't ever feel like you don't belong around us!"
Tomoko smiled and nodded.
"Right!~ Just cause I get on you two, don't think it's cause I just like hitting you! You're a smart girl with a good face, I already feel a special connection! Not to mention, I need help with that one right there."
She winked at her as Josuke gave a thumbs up.
"Yeah, don't worry about a single thing! We all take GREAT care of each other! Nothing is too small or big for us!"
Ryohei laughed.
"I've worked as a police officer for thirty six years! There's been a fair share of awful criminals and people, but I always take them down. You even have Josuke at your beck and call, and Lord help whoever Tomoko lunges for! You didn't hear this from me, but some people used to think she was raised by wolves and bears before she came to me!"
Tomoko looked up with her mouth full.
"Wab wuz dat?"
Josuke looked up as well with cheeks puffed out with food. Rarity couldn't help but giggle. This was a strange family, but a good one. Past the loud, tough fierceness was just, normal happy faces. They didn't know a real thing about her, but just took her in. Around the same time, at a hotel, Jotaro Kujo looked over a file with Rainbow Dash.
"Hey, check these out."
"Jotaro, I am literally in the bath with Jolyne, what the Hell is so damn important?"
"Well I was brushing my teeth, and I wanted to see if you could read still. Just look at these, they're copies so it doesn't matter if they get wet."
"If I could rea- I fail a single literature test at college level, one time, and you suddenly believe I'm retarded!"
"You want me to bring up that one time with Milder?"
"Gimme that stupid piece of- Ooh! JoJo, don't ever be an ass like your father."
Jolyne looked up at Rainbow Dash.
"Dad said I shouldn't be like you either, who do I be like?"
"Be Jolyne, sweetie. Now lemme read this."
She took the file as Jolyne splashed in the tub and made boat noise. Her eyes narrowed as she held a hand to her chest. She felt ill just reading it. She made sure that Jolyne didn't see a thing. Anjuro Katagiri. The man was known as Angelo in the media. When he was only twelve years old, he had committed murder and rape. Due to his age, the sentence was heavily reduced. All his life he had been sent in and out of jail. Twenty of his thirty four years have been in jail. His latest and most infamous crime was the murder and rape of three boys. He had done the deed with the first two after kidnapping them, but learned the third one had wealthy parents. He held the boy ransom, but was apprehended by the police. It was too late. The boy was dead and his penis nailed to a pillar.
"Oh... This is... Good Grief."
Jotaro shook his head. He shared the feeling. Just reading the file himself made him physically ill.
"Exactly. Of all the kinds of people to get a Stand, it's guys like these."
"Angelo... You think he's our, water snake guy, Josuke called us about?"
"Check the page after that."
She turned the page. He had been senteced to death by hanging. But he was alive for twenty minuets. After he was sent back to his cell. Angelo, had escaled. Rainbow Dash closed the file and tore it to shreds as she tossed it to the trash.
"Fantastic. Nothing else explains that much... C'mon JoJo, it's bed time."
They both tucked her in and turned the light off. Jotaro looked at the original file picture Angelo, the Psychopathic Criminal, the worst Japan has ever seen. Then, to Jolyne. All he could think was how troublesome this all was, and hoped this would be the end of dangers in this town. The next morning, Rarity woke up with a yawn, she didn't know why but she felt more rested. She got up with a hum, lightly singing to herself, it was a beautiful day. She opened the bathroom door and saw Josuke's wild hair sprawled out in front of him. He growled as he combed and brushed away, but his hair simply didn't stay put.
Oh, dammit! How can I go outside when I look like some homeless no good troublemaker?"
"Ahem... Perhaps if I, had a go at it? I don't need the help of cheap sprays and flammable gels."
"Huh? Oh! You're awake, uh, you can try but I doub-"
Like a flash of lightning, she snatched the comb and brush right out of his hands, by the time he blinked she was already done. His hair had actually improved by his standards. It made the perfect heart shape in front that he hadn't had since he was a boy.
"... H-How'd you...?"
"Quality and Finesse are but a few of my trademarks, darling!"
"No kidding, you're kinda like Granny Angel!"
"Granny Angel?"
"Yeah! Though, not as pink."
"Pinkie Pie, again! How do you know her?"
"Well, I'll tell you that stuff later. C'mon in and get ready, I'm just brushing my teeth."
"I-I need to use the shower."
"Ah! Okay!"
"Than-"
Josuke pulled the curtain back and kept his eyes on the mirror.
"There you go."
"... Th-That's not what I meant."
"Oh! Oh, oh, sorry!"
"I-It's no issue, darli-"
He tossed a towel and shampoo at her. He placed aa new bar of soap in the shower.
"That should be everything! Well, what're ya waiting for? I'll be done in a minuet anyhow."
"... When I said relax, you really took it to heart, didn't you."
"You could say it was a heartfelt talk... Get it?"
"Oh-puh, kff!"
Rarity scoffed and pushed Josuke out of the way. As they strolled down the stairs, the phone rang. Tomoko shouted from the kitchen.
"Get that! Somebody, anybody!"
They both reached it and picked up the phone. Rarity pulled it to her ear.
"Higashikata Residence! This is Rarity!~"
Josukr pulled the phone to his ear.
"And Josuke."
Jotaro's voice sighed from the other side.
"Yare Yare... I need to talk to you both. This is Jotaro Kujo, you've met my family. This is about the Stand you found at the mall."
"Ah! Of course."
Rarity pulled and tugged, but Josuke didn't budge. Jotaro continued.
"The Stand you found. It's weak in physical power and defense, but this allows the User a long range to work with. If he possesses people, then you shouldn't come near any water or liquid."
"Jo-Josuke! Who is it? Let me hear!"
Josuke glanced into the kitchen as he saw Tomoko sip of her coffee, and saw the Stand enter her mouth.
"Shit, hold on, talk to Rarity!"
Rarity raised a brow as she saw Josuke grab an empty glass flask. He walked behind Tomoko calmly. She glanced back at him for a moment then raised the photo.
"Hey... Do you know this guy? He was the milkman this morning, said he was subbing, but I don't trust this ugly pug. Even his photo gives me a bad feel."
"Nah. He was just in the way for a photo shot."
A sudden hole appeared in Tomoko's stomach. The glass flash had shattered and shoved through the hole. It was pulled out in an instant and everything was back to normal. Tomoko blinked, unaware of the attack on her body.
"You want the usual mik and french cream?"
"If you could add a little sugar, that'd be just, GREAT!"
He sauntered over to Rarity who saw the whole thing, but not what caused it. Josuke gently took the phone from her shocked hand. She couldn't help but think, did he just attack his own mother? Then she noticed the amount of water taken from Tomoko's body, as well as how frantic it moved on it's own. As if it were alive.
"Wh-What's going on...?"
"You can't see it can you? I didn't think so, don't worry about a thing."
Josuke held the phone up to his ear.
"Hey, Mr. Jotaro? I got the Stand, so what do I do with it?"
Jotaro blinked on the other side before he shook his head.
"Yare Yare Daze. Just sit tight. We'll be over there in a second."
"Ah! R-Right now?"
"There a problem?"
"Ah, well... I've never seen you in person. But, do you resemble Mr. Joestar? Er, my father...?"
"This better not get weird."
"I'm asking because my mom still, really, loves him! I-If she sees you, she'll know who you are on the spot!"
"This is overrules that. I'll be there in fifteen minuets and counting."
Jotaro hung the phone up. Josuke groaned and hung his phone up and nearly handed Rarity the flask.
"Who-Whoa. Careful, this thing is dangerous. I don't want you hurt."
"I doubt there's anything here that can scare me, I've seen my fair share of horrors."
"If you say so... C'mon, we'll be here for a few."
Josuke and Rarity played a classic video game to pass the time. Oh! That's A Baseball! She had won with little effort. Josuke hung his head low.
"Damn... I just can't ever win these things!"
"You'll get better at it! Just keep at it, Josuke."
"Yeah. Oh, hey can you shake that water right there?"
"Shake it...?"
She did so and raised a brow as the water simply splashed on its own. Rarity couldn't see the Stand, how it clawed at her and cursed her. Josuke only put it back down.
"GREAT! He's still there... Okay, what about J. Battle?"
"That fighting game there? You'll destroy me in that!"
"You said the same thing about sports. C'mon it's not lik-"
A gun was put to his head by Ryohei. The elder man narrowed his eyes at them both.
"And why aren't you at school, and you, not taking him?"
"U-Uh...?" "Hhhnn..."
Ryohei grinned and waved the gun around.
"It's a fake, you scaredy cats! Just a model for display, hehehe!"
Josuke and Rarity gave Ryohei a deadpanned expression. As Josuke turned the game off and changed the channel to the news, a report of seven murders had been announced. Ryohei changed on a dime.
"There's a foul influence in this town, a familiar one. Josuke, Levity, don't be reckless at any point. Anything could happen. Such as, this old man taking his well deserved rest after a long night shift!"
He chuckled for a moment as the a car engine was heard outside. Josuke looked outside the window and saw Jotaro. Josuke would go to meet many people in life, Jotaro would be of the most serious men he had ever known.
"Josuke. Where's the Stand?"
"Ah, in a flask, he's not going anywhere!"
"No one's drunk from it, right? Could it disguise itself other than water?"
Josuke's eyes widened as he turned around at Rarity's shriek. Ryohei twitched on the ground as he bled from his eyes and mouth. The Stand slithered out his ear and shot towards a shocked Rarity. Josuke's Stand punched it away into the wall. It pointed at him and sneered.
[ "Ryohei Higashikata, your love for alcohol has killed you! I'd say we're about even now! You arrested me all those years ago, but look at you! Pathetic! And you, kid! I told you we'd see each other again, and look where that attitude of yours got you! Hyehyehyehye!" ]
The Stand sunk into the vents of the house. Rarity looked up to Josuke.
"Something bad happened in his body! C-Can you heal him from the inside!?"
"Yeah! I can fix anything!"
Josuke's Stand held Ryohei's head by the temples. The man's face changed to a more peaceful look, even the blood vanished. But he still lied down with his eyes now closed. Josuke pulled him up.
"H-Hey! Now's not the time for jokes! C'mon, get up!"
Rarity looked behind them, Jotaro stood over with a calmer face.
"Josuke..."
Josuke kept going.
"Oh! I get it, you're just tired! Probably fell out of it and-"
"Josuke."
Jotaro put a hand onto his shoulder.
"Humans thrive off of the destruction of others to fulfill their own needs. However, there are people, like you. You have the kindest ability of all... But no Stand can bring the dead back."
Josuke looked up to Jotaro, then down to Ryohei's corpse. Rarity held her head low.
"I... I'm so sorry... I didn't know the flask could-"
Josuke stood up.
"It ain't your fault, Rarity. You can't even see these things. This is just... My grandad protected this town with his life. Me, mom, even random strangers. I'll fill in for him, now."
The funeral was heavy. Not many came, but many did mourn. The Higashikatas finally had a room for Rarity, but no one could do anything with. No one wanted to. His closet still had his old clothes, uniform still hung up, eventually it would all be thrown away. Josuke sat in the kitchen with Rainbow Dash and Rarity. She opened up a bottle of water. None of the pipes in the house ran water.
"You two'll have to drink right from the bottle. Who knows how well his Stand can hide? Even the bottles you buy will have to be checked."
Rarity looked to Josuke. A strand of hair stuck out of his pompadour. Rainbow Dash hadn't noticed.
"Canned foods will have to do as well. Rarity, you should really stay with me. This guy is something awful."
A few more strands stuck up. Rarity began to worry.
"I-I'll be fine."
"I doubt it. This Stand is a lot like one I fought in Egypt. Angelo-"
Rarity jumped as Josuke snarled wildly. His hair shot up as there was a violent feeling around him. His eye twitched and fist clenched tight enough to draw blood.
"Mhngh...!"
Rarity slowly placed a hand on his fist. He had calmed down on the spot. He took out a comb and fixed his hair. However, he shook horribly.
"I-I'm fine... Just a little ticked, I'm cool, really...!"
"Josuke..."
Rainbow Dash shook her head.
"No, I'm cool. You? Eager. That's not a bad thing, just don't go breaking people like you're doing your furniture... Or, warping... What a weird ability."
Rarity looked back at the twisted cabinets and fused chairs and glass. Plates had changed shapes and oddly fused with the wood.
"Oh my... Wh-What have I gotten myself into...?"
Rainbow Dash lifted the bottle.
"Told you should come with me. Not that I don't think he can't protect you, but it'd be better if neither of us had to worry about you."
"I can handle myself, this is just like any magic at Equestria!"
"I wouldn't say that... But I wouldn't say you're wrong. If you're so sure, then maybe you'll make it out. We just need to find some hint or whatever to where the Elements of Harmony are as well..."
Rainbow Dash held a hand up to check the time, then noticed something odd.
"Josuke. That cut on your lower lip and your hands... Can't you fix that up? Not even that bruise I gave you too?"
What she really wanted to ask was if that cut was all she had really did. Her fake arm differed from Joseph's, it was made for soldiers still able to preform during active duty, and willing to continue the fight for their people. It was heavily inspired by the Great Nazi Soldier, Rudolf Von Stroheim. Though she didn't know who exactly, she was sure someone was behind DIO, and that was her real enemy. She's dented metal walls with this arm. So, how tough is Josuke, is what really ran through her head. Josuke simply stared at his hands.
"My Stand, as you call him, can fix anything but myself. So before you ask, if AngeLO-"
His hair began to stick up again, but he stopped himself with a cool breath.
"If that asshole gets inside of me some way, game over!"
Rainbow Dash shook her head. Silently swearing, she knew that things would only get more interesting. Or in Jotaro's words, simply more annoying. The next day at school, Koichi was conflicted between approaching Josuke or simply leaving him alone. Even the school girls from before kept their distance. Josuke didn't show any sign of aggression or depression, but no one wanted to be the victim of a grieveing mad Josuke. Then, the magic mint girl approached him.
"Good afternoon."
Josuke looked up to her and waved.
"Yo. We uh, meet again, huh?"
She held out her lunch box.
"Please. Take this."
"Huh? I-I don't really follow..."
"You don't seem to have your own lunch. It's not healthy to skip a meal."
"Ye-Yeah... Well I'm not really, hungry, as of late. Sorry, I have to decl-"
The girl bowed as she held the box out.
"Please. I lost both of my parents at a very young age. I didn't want to live without them. My brother was my only friend and told me, nothing brings the dead more grief than seeing their loved ones in despair as they cannot do anything but watch, and your grandfather loved you very much. I mean no disrespect, but please understand. You have to grow strong for him and yourself, as well as anyone and everyone who cares for you. So please, eat."
Josuke blinked as everyone around them couldn't believe the nerve of this girl. Josuke slowly took the lunch box.
"Th... Thank you."
"It is the very least I can do. I have yet to repay the kindness you've shown me."
"Ah, about the car incident again? Yeesh, I told you, it's all fine!"
"... Y-Yes... Of course. May I sit?"
"Yeah, go ahead. Don't know what's up with everyone today but, guess it's just you and me."
The girl sat down and watched Josuke eat with a small smile. An honest smile. Koichi didn't know why, but the girl now unnerved him as well. He had a class with her, and she was completely silent. He felt that if he had approached Josuke instead, she would have never made the gesture. Three days had past since Ryohei's death. Tomoko had decidee to spend the week with a family member. Rarity had refused to leave Josuke's side as moral support, even as he himself asked her to. Jotaro and Rainbow Dash had alternated turns for who watched over Josuke and Rarity, and who looked after Jolyne. Today, was Jotaro. He patrolled outside the house and saw footprints in the grass. Angelo, had been close. Then he felt a droplet. Rain. It began to rain as storm clouds rolled in. The rain... Jotaro's eyes widened as Star Platinum struck the Stand and sent it onto a window on the house. Any sooner, and it would have entered Jotaro's mouth. It sneered and slipped into the house. Jotaro came to the terrifying conclusion. Angelo wasn't waiting for an opportunity for them to let their guard down and drink. He was waiting for the rain. He had to call Rainbow Dash, her Star Seraphim would completely decimate this Stand, but as he entered the house he knew that wouldn't be possible. The phone wires had been cut, all the sinks and pipes ran with water, tea pots and kettels and coffee pots all boiled steam. The Stand could be anywhere, and Angelo wanted it that way. Josuke and Rarity were confused as they stood in the kitchen. Jotaro barged in and saw the Stand take form in the steam.
"Josuke! The steam!"
"On it!"
Josuke's Stand grabbed a glass bottle and crushed it. It attempted to capture the steam. It didn't work.
"This is just GREAT! I can't catch him like this! We've got to get out of here!"
Rarity opened the door to the hallway, but was pulled back by Jotaro.
"Ah! Mr. Kujo, what is t-"
"There's steam at that end of the hallway. From the bathroom, the windows and stairs are all blocked, we're stuck in this dead end."
"W-We are!?"
"Josuke. Rarity. In situations like these, you have to come up with a plan. I have mine, but this is your house. Any ideas."
Josuke had his Stand punch down the one wall they were against.
"It's a bit unorthodox, but we run the hell away, simple and clean."
"... The Joestar Technique. Hah..."
The wall restored itself and blocked the steam from coming after them. Josuke grinned.
"This is actually good... If the Stand is this strong, then it's like you said, he should be close. This is really GRE-"
Josuke turned as the humidifier in the room blew steam in his face. Angelo's Stand formed in between Josuke's teeth and slipped right in. He began to gag and choke. Rarity held Josuke.
"J-Josuke! Spit it out! Throw up! Something! You can't let whatever is attacking us win!"
"R-Rarity... Yo-You're right, I gotta get serious!"
"Yes!"
"Which is why the gloves are coming off! Boouurgh!"
In Rarity's eyes, a glove slowly floated out of Josuke's mouth. Jotaro saw his Stand pull it out. Rarity backed away with a sickly face.
"Euogh... Th-That was unorthodox indeed... Wait was that a pun?"
Jotaro shook his head. He had heard of and saw Pinkie Pie's influence before, but this was ridiculous. Josuke grinned as the glove thrashed around and convulsed violently.
"What can I say, even backed in a corner, I'm pretty handy."
Jotaro lifted his cap.
"Look here, I don't care if you think you're funny or not, we're not doing this pun thing alright?"
"See, Mr. Jotaro can't take a joke. Anyways I'm gonna give Angelo a good shake down."
Josuke's Stand held the glove out of the window and shook it with great force. Angelo flew from a tree and hit the ground, still dressed like a milkman. He panted heavily, but shrieked as he looked up at his three targets. No, he was the prey now. Josuke gripped the glove tightly.
"What's a matter, crying over spilt milk?"
Jotaro glanced to Josuke.
"One more. You get one more then I'm walking out of here."
Angelo stood up with his head and heart pounding. He backed away into a boulder. Then, pointed at Josuke.
"Josuke!~ You have no right! Y-You can't kill me! Even though I'm a sick headed convict, escaped right from death row, and not a shred of remorse for any of my victims like your grandpappy! You can't hurt me! Otherwise, you'll be just like me!"
Rarity looked to Josuke. She didn't like Angelo one bit, even though she had only met him, her feelings were right. This man was evil. Josuke calmly combed his hair as his Stand destroyed Angelo's hand with a punch against the rock.
"Don't point that filthy finger at me, it's annoying."
"Aghck!? W-W-Wh-Wha-What!?"
Angelo's hand fused with the rock. Josuke threw the comb in the air.
"Angelo. Let's play Rock, Paper, Scissors for your freedom."
"Yo-You serious!? Now?! The fuck!?"
"JUST PLAY!"
"Hyeei! U-Uh! One, two, three!"
Angelo threw his remaining hand, but was punched into oblivion by Josuke's Stand. Angelo's body was fused to the rock as the Stand held a fist to the murderers face. Josuke caught the comb as it fell.
"Looks like you were rocked, Angelo."
Jotaro groaned.
"That's it. I'll do the talking now, Angelo. I know you weren't born with a Stand. How'd you get that shitty [GEB] knock off?"
Angelo shook and tried to free himself, but gave up.
"Fine! Fine! Fuck me, I'll sell him out. When I was in my cell, a few hours before sunrise and my execution, there was this guy in a highschool uniform... It was dark, he sounded and looked older, but wore a school uniform like that one! I was about to shout, but I noticed something. A bow and arrow, looked like they were centuries years old! The weirdest thing was this purple gem inside the arrow head. He pointed at me just as I opened my mouth and shot me clean! But, didn't die ol' Angelo did, and he pulled out. With it, my Stand, [Aqua Necklace]! H-He said he was from this town like I was and told me to come find him. Said he had a plan, something about a DIO or whatever!"
Jotaro's eyes widened, then steeled.
"DIO...? Angelo. Don't fuck with me. Is that the exact thing he said? And that gem, was it, as old as the arrow and bow?"
"N-No! It was brand spanking new! Sparkling even."
Rarity's eyes widened.
"It can't be...!"
Jotaro to Rarity and nodded.
"It's... It's got to be. I believe him, I shouldn't, but I do..."
Rarity looked back. Something was wrong. Josuke had let the glove go without thinking, and allowed it to claw its way to a child playing in the rain.
"No you don't!"
She kicked the glove, but it grabbed her leg, and snaked up to her throat as it began to strangle her. Angelo cackled as Jotaro and Josuke turned.
"Shit! R-Rarity!" "Dammit..."
"Kyhegehehehrahahrahraha! Josuke!~ Let me out of this rock, and you' ll have your fucktoy back! C'mon, you dicksauce, quit combing that shitty hair and free me!"
Jotaro and Rarity both looked to Josuke fearfully. The rage was already there, but Angelo pulled the tigger.
"What The Fuck Did You Say About My HAIR!?"
"H-H-Hey! Wait I'm the one in control he-"
It was too late. Josuke's Stand utterly decimated both Angelo and the boulder he was fused with. The glove fell limp and deflated as Aqua Necklace was no more. The boulder fixed itself, but was warped to an ugly flat face, pymrid like in shape. Josuke pocketed the comb.
"I'm no murderer, but you can't be held by the normal laws. So, this is my stone cold justice! Angelo, you'll be here forever in this town my grandad kept safe for all his life! Unable to move, or even feel another person's touch. You should be glad, I'm so generous, I let you keep your sight and mouth. Anything to say?"
"... geh..."
"GREAT choice of words. See ya around, rock head."
Josuke knelt down to Rarity. Her throat had almost snapped, but was healed by his Stand. Despite his apparent rage, his full attention was on her. Jotaro shook his head and sighed.
"Yare Yare Daze... Prodigal speed, phenomenal strength... And a strange ability to heal anything. But worst of all is his attitude. This kid is crazy."
Rarity looked up to Josuke.
"What is this called? Your magic, er, Stand thing?"
"I don't know. Never thought about giving him one."
"Him? Hm... What about, [Crazy Diamond]?"
Eh? Why crazy?"
"Because everything about it is just that! Crazy!"
"Oh c'mon, it's not THAT bad! Right, Mr. Jotaro?"
Jotaro tilted his cap.
"Actually, it's pretty fitting."
Rarity winked at Josuke.
"Having thing be fitted appropriately is another trademark."
Josuke only rolled his eyes, then sneezed loudly.
"Ugh... The one thing I can't fix, illness... Just GREAT."
Jotaro turned to leave as he left the kids to themselves. He had two of his own to worry about. Rainbow Dash grumbled as she struggled to keep Jolyne still.
"JoJo, watch out I'm trying to wash your hair!"
Jolyne put her hands over her head and giggled.
"No!~ It's so cool, it doesn't need to be washed! C'mon, Ma!"
"Please, it only shines like mine if you wash it! Here, I'll even sing your favorite song!~"
Jolyne squealed and shut her mouth.
"Ooh child~ things are gonna get easier..."
A woman walked down a street to her bus stop. Work was terrible today, but she had just received her pay. It was deducted due to the company's decrease in sales.
"Ooh child~ things'll get brighter..."
She sat down and sighed. The bus would come any minuet. A man sat down next to her. She was surprised, he was handsome. They started to talk.
"Ooh child~ things are gonna get easier... Ooh child~ things'll get brighter..."
They had a bit in common. She started to really like him. She let a personal issue slip out and felt embarrassed. He encouraged her there was nothing to be afraid of.
"Some day, yeah~ we'll put it together and we'll get it undone..."
The bus had come and she had to go, but he held her hand, she didn't want to let go. He invited her to his home for just an hour or two. How could she refuse?
"Some day~ when your head is much lighter..."
The drive was quiet. He had a sister, a rather cute girl that was asleep in the back seat of the car. He held her dearly, and told the woman that she was a heavy sleeper. Even then, his sister enjoyed meeting new people.
"Some day, yeah~ we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun..."
He carried his sister in and still opened the woman's door for her. He was a dream boy. She helped him and they talked in the kitchen. She never really wanted a big family, and wanted to live rather simply. She'd would be teased about that at work, but he had agreed wholeheartedly. As she drank the tea, which was divine in opinion, she began to feel sleepy. She wasn't worried. She woke up. Numb and clearly unable to breathe. It was awful. She was in great pain... But she couldn't scream. Fear ruled her mind as she saw a terrifying sight. A whole coat of skin, as if like a suit that was seamlessly taken off, hung on a hanger in front her.
"Some day~ when the world is much brighter..."
There were a few jars by her side. One full of skinned forearms without the wrist or hands, and the other was that of teeth. She could look, but not move. She felt everything soon. Everything but, her right hand. A glass door opened as the dream boy's sister looked up at her with a sweet smile.
"You're really pretty, I can't wait to study your body some more, it's very healthy. You have a clean digestive track. That's not as common as you'd think. Many suffer from constipation. You do have a bit of liver issues, drinking a bit to stimulate the nerves? I won't kill you... I don't want to. It's my least favorite thing to do. I just want to study the body and its functions. But... I can't let you go. I'm, not, sorry really. You're very nice, you'll make a wonderful friend for him. Thank you."
As the girl closed the door, the woman saw cabinets with labels, counters with surgical equipment, and blood. Her blood.
"Ooh child!~ Things'll get brighter... Some day~ when the world is much brighter..."
Jolyne's eyes slowly fell away as she drifted off to sleep. The woman, silently cried herself to sleep.