Jotaro stared at the picture, then back to Rainbow Dash.
You want to go to Italy to find... Your, sister?"
She shrugged.
"I'm going regardless you want me to or not. You can handle things on your own here, this needs my attention."
"This girl, is from this world, but is your sister."
"I just need a quick visit. I'm going but... I at least want to hear what you think."
"You know what I think."
"... I need this, Jotaro. Please."
He sighed and reached in his pockets.
"Yare Yare Daze... You've got that face I really hate, it's the one you get when you get stubborn, and usually get yourself in trouble later on."
"..."
"But, you're no girl, we're grown ups now. I'm not going to stop you but I will say this. You're not gonna want to go there. That's clearly Morning Star right by her side. Who knows what's happened with him and your Princess within these last ten years. However, that's not what worries me."
"And what is it then?!"
"That you'll find exactly what you're looking for. That this girl, Scootaloo, has a bond with someone like you or stranger, that there is another you here. It's always bothered me since Gilda, Trixie, and Zecora. If you knew them from your world before. Who else could be here? What if there is or were a Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, or Rarity that naturally belonged to this side? What would happen if the two met? It's all theoretics but..."
"Jotaro, I doubt anything like that'll happen!"
"Strangely enough, I agree, but remember what happened with Gilda. How she didn't recognize you at all, and how that ended, I don't want to see you like that."
"I'm telling you this is different!"
"Dash, just think. What if-"
"I'M TIRED OF THINKING OF WHAT IFS!"
Jotaro watched her catch her breath from the outburst. Rainbow Dash shook as her fists clenched.
"I want to stay here... I want to help those two in retrieving the Element of Harmony! But, even if she's from a whole 'nother world, I have to take care of her."
"Then who'll take care of that her."
He looked to the door to Jolyne's room.
"I've been away for awhile... We all haven't been together like this since her third birthday. In fact, I'll be busier from here on out. Her seventh one is coming up soon actually."
"I-I can't take JoJo with me-"
"No. You can't. Polnareff has done all he can and would, and Grandma is bringing Gramps here. Where you're going could be dangerous. I'm not saying that you can't leave for Italy, but if you do, you'd be leaving Jolyne by herself in the end. We both know my job is what allows us to live this life... If one if us isn't there for her, what kind of woman will she grow up to be?"
"... I hate that face. The one you get when you make a point that I have trouble arguing against."
He stared straight at her with single blink and his usual expressionless face. She groaned with a nod.
"Yeah, that one."
"I still remember what DIO wrote. We heard from Polnareff how he's learned of another Arrow with an orange gem. We saw Enyaba with the Bow and an Arrow. An, Arrow. One with half of Kindness on it."
"And what are you getting at?"
"Morning Star is in that picture with your sister, or sworn sister, and look carefully at his chest."
He held the photo up to view. It was barely visible, but there had been a thin rope around his neck, with the top of the Element of Harmony visible from under his shirt. It had bounced into view as he walked. Rainbow Dash's eyes widened.
"No... Fluttershy represents Kindness! It was only us Six that were sent here!"
"Then how did your Princess get here?"
"Am I being interrogated?"
"..."
"... She doesn't know, or won't tell me... I've... Read the first page only. I want at least Princess Celestia to read it with me, and she's practically vanished from the existence."
"..."
"Jotaro, this is about me getting to her, to protect her from all this, and if he has one of the Elements? Then we'll it can only be a win."
"..."
"I'm going."
He turned away from her and began to write his daily reports on the sea life nearby. He stopped at one sentence and held up a small note with numbers on it.
"... You, can use my personal account instead of our shared one. When you get there, don't get distracted, and remember you have people who love you too."
Rainbow Dash leaned back, surprised, but hugged Jotaro with a small smile.
"Thanks."
"... At least, take someone with you, for me?"
"Who? Not a lot of choices..."
The phone rang. They stood there and staredstared it for a moment before they realized Jolyne had already fallen asleep. Rainbow Dash picked it up.
"Kujo Residence."
Her face changed from slight annoyance, to great worry, a large weight came over her as fear held her heart.
"What...? Where. When did this happen, how, is he still alive?!"
"Dash?"
"I... I'm on my way."
She hung the phone up and turned to Jotaro, she shook her head with a frown, running a hand through her hair.
"Polnareff, was just recovered from an Italian village. He's in critical condition. Any objections now?"
"... Damn... You two are always so annoying... Give me a minuet. I'll get Jolyne's things. She'll stay at Josuke's house while we're gone. I need to stick with you when you go searching anyhow."
"I knew you'd see reason, eventually."
My Little Pony: Friendship is a Bizarre Adventure
Part 4: ~ Diamond is Charitable ~
Episode VII: Love Can't Shine In Hate, It Goes Both Ways
Koichi sat in the corner of a lavish living room. He had been taken to an empty mansion by Yukako, who prepared breakfast right in front of him. The area was full of large manors, similar to this very one, yet it sat at the edge of a cape. He learned from Yukako, that the owner of the mansion was a renowned businessman in Tokyo, and would only cone to Morioh Town for his summer escape. Koichi was stuck with this girl until the summer.
"Koichi... You're friends, don't seem to like you very much. They think, you're worthless, with no potential."
His eyes widened as he came to the terrible truth, his friends attempts of making him undesirable, only made her want him more.
"Koichi... I'm going to do my part, and mold you into the man you are meant to be. You, may eeven hate me for this, but you'll thank me in the future."
"I... I want to go home."
"You can't. Not yet. I have to see for myself who you are, Koichi."
Koichi gasped, she was utterly serious, and he was trapped. No one would come to rescue him.
"(Koichi...! Koichi! I don't know if you can hear me, but don't you worry!)"
His eyes alone slowly glazed the area. He and Yukako were uaware of the tiny crystalline wire that snaked under the large window. It rose carefully up behind the chair, hiding behind it, and stopped right at the base of Koichi's neck. At the end was a small speaker.
"(Rarity's here to get you out of this situation, darling! Just play along, and act natural!)"
He had no choice, he had to play along for now, but never before had he felt so relieved. He knew he could rely on someone, and Rarity was the most relatable. He'd be out of here in no time. He leapt out of his seat with a big smile.
"W-Well, I guess I can only make the best of this, it looks really good!"
Yukako smiled and held a hand out as she stopped him.
"Ah. You can't eat all of this, Koichi."
"Eh?"
She held up his English test, and carefully placed it on the table with a soft sigh.
"This score... Is so low, I doubt even Okuyasu failed this hard. This is inexcusable."
"U-Uh..."
"So, I'll feed you the knowledge!"
She slammed three boxes down on a separate table.
"They say that, you absorb learning faster, when you're having fun! So, let's study while eating!"
"U-UH! ! !"
Koichi wanted to look around, he hoped Rarity really was there to save him, or had he really lost his mind. He had to believe she was there, he just had to! He gulped and sat down as she spun the boxes. From A to C each one had a different answer.
"Okay, Koichi. Prince likes to make funky music. What is, synonymous, with that word? Is it, A, crazy music? B, groovy music? Or C, smooth music?"
Koichi mentally shrieked. As far as he knew, music was music. Of course there were different genres, but English had eleven words that meant one meaning, how was he supposed to know?! He stuttered and stammered, shakily he pointed to his gut choice, but stopped himself. He began to second guess. He had already put his hand out, but he looked up to Yukako to ask for a hint. Instead, he realized he could use her facial expressions to his advantage. He wasn't exactly sure how or why, but he believed since she smiled so sweetly, this had to be the answer.
"Ah... Ahm... Uh... B?"
"... Ah!~ You did it! Underneath the box for B are boiled eggs! I'll peel the shells off, do you want salt?"
Koichi sighed. He had began to overreact. Yukako was a strange and odd girl, but in the end, she only had forward and funny ways of doing so.
"Oh, Koichi? If you had picked A, you'd have to eat this eraser."
"What?"
"And C held a bar of soap! Isn't learning fun?"
Koichi gulped. This bitch was absolutely out of her damn mind. Shine On molded more and more of its armor to allow Rarity to listen in.
"I can't believe how, versatile, you really are...!"
[ "Oh-puh, kff, Mistress! I'm your Stand! I represent the best and worst of you, which is why I'm such an excellent and efficient being, we have no worst of us! Though I must say, it seems only you and I are able to mold this otherwise stalwart substance, Mistress. You're even able to move and shift it into shapes with your will. You'll want to remember these skills for later, Mistress. Who knows what can happen now?" ]
"I believe I'll be taking my friend home by the end of the hour! Now shush, she might hear us, and I need to check on Koichi. I hope he's doing alright..."
She listened in and heard Koichi yell. He had been found out by Yukako for using her expressions, and was nearly force fed asparagus wrapped in dictionary pages.
"Yo-You've got to be kidding! This is too much! This is just torture!"
Yukako stared him down and received a silent glare back. Then, Koichi began to squirm.
"Ungh! Uhn! Hnn... Th-The bathroom! Where... Where's the bathroom?!"
"Right over there."
Koichi ran to the door, but shouted at the lock on it.
"What?!"
"The combination to that lock is the answer to this question. What year did Columbus discover the new world?"
"Ah! Mrs. Dash told me that Columbus wasn't the first to be there, and actually it was-"
"Mrs. Dash isn't the one with the key to your future, or that bathroom right there, Koichi. I am. To both."
"Urgh...! I... I...! ... oh no..."
Koichi blushed horribly as the stain grew. Yukako frowned and rubbed her head.
"That's okay... Well go over it tonight when we study until we sleep together. I made you a pair of pants and brought your underwear from home just in case!"
"..."
Yukako left as she had him undress before her, and watched. It had only taken her half a minuet to get Koichi new clothes.
"Still, I'll enjoy washing your clothes, Koichi. We're learning so much about each other! Hm? Is something wrong?"
Koichi was utterly embarrassed. She had practically seen all of him now. She noticed this and frowned.
"Koichi? What's wrong?"
"I... I wet myself, then exposed myself, to a girl. How do I not feel completely ashamed of myself? Nor even embarrassed, I just feel like an awful human being! I'm in highschool, and I just...! You can't like a guy who just did all this! Why are you doing this, can't I go home already?!"
Yukako stared at him, then frowned slightly.
"Oh... Poor, Koichi. I'm so sorry, I've hurty your feelings, I've been a bad girl."
Outside, Rarity was appalled. Not at Koichi, what else could he have done at the given time, from her understanding even this world had trouble keeping its history straight. Yukako Yamagashi however, sickened her. Rarity pitied the girl, but also couldn't help but hold her in contempt, there was no excuse for this kind of treatment. In fact, just about all of this had been her fault. She was completely within her own mind and power, and done all these acts believing she had been in the right. Yukako leaned closer to Koichi.
"You say that, you're an awful person, but I see a spark in your eyes. That glint of strength when someone has a, guaranteed win, a secret trump card. Koichi, I want to see this trump card."
Koichi and Rarity paled, but took relief in knowing Yukako hadn't discovered his Stand, or the fact he was even a User. Yukako smiled.
"When love is involved, something like poop or snot, or even urine doesn't bother me. Just you being here makes it all worth it."
She opened up a door to an empty closet. Inside sat an electric chair that was halfway installed.
"I'll have the chair set up by dinner tonight! It'll be a spelling drill!"
Koichi only stared at the chair as he processed his situation to the fullest. Rarity herself nearly blew her cover from a shout, but Shine On had closed her lips with its hand. Yukako nodded at Koichi.
"I was serious about molding you into a better man, because you have an amazing potential, Koichi. I want to share in it. If someone is perfect, then there's no faults to work on, no quirks or anything relatable to connect with. This is why I love you, Koichi. Do you, love me?"
"...!"
"You'll say yes, but for now, I have to order some olive oil for dinner. I'm thinking of Italian, have you ever had Neroand?"
She giggled and left the room. Rarity slowly raised her head, then jumped into view with a yelp as Koichi near body slammed the window.
"GET ME THE HECK OUTTA HERE!"
"K-Koichi! Keep it down, and don't raise your voice at me, it's utterly impolite and improper."
"Y-Yes ma'am..."
"Never fear, dear. Rarity's here!~ [~Shine On~]!"
She posed magnificently and pointed at the window. Shine On looked at the window and broke it with a small jab. Rarity's smile vanished as she pulled and ruffled at her own hair.
"WHAT WAS THAT?! THAT WASN'T GRACEFUL AT ALL! SHE SURELY HEARD THAT!"
[ "Oops! Forgive me, Mistress!~ Here you are, Dearest." ]
A crystal jack formed under the window and carefully lifted it up. Koichi climbed through as Rarity attempted to grab and shake her Stand.
"WHY! DIDN'T! YOU! DO! THAT! FIRST! ? !"
Koichi shrieked as he was pulled back by an unseen force.
"Hyah! Wh-What?!"
Yukako glared right at Rarity, her hair began to extend and travel across the whole room as Koichi had been dragged by his hair.
"You... I knew, from the moment we met, I wouldn't like you. That first glance at you by the school entrance, the way you dressed, moved, how highly you held yourself..."
"Ahhhh! M-My scalp! Something is pulling me from my scalp!"
"Koichi, I implanted my hair into yours. Even though it's not on my body, it still follows my will. Rarity... You have the same special powers I do. It looks like-"
Shine On swiped at the air, small crystal spheres flew off the armor like bullets, yet were caught in a wall of hair.
"My ability, overshadows yours. You're as useless as the rumors say. What next, would you have moved into Koichi's house? Ate his food? Slept in his bed? Gave nothing back, like the leech you are?"
Rarity tilted her head as her jaw dropped.
"What...?"
"Just how you managed to seduce that boy, Josuke, and when you were done leeching his family dry you'd go for Koichi next! Have you no shame or sympathy? To waltz in someone else's life when tragedy strikes, and take from them?"
"I... A-Are you truly so deluded?!"
"Are you? You'd have to be to think that you look anything but atrociously laughable in the horrendous clothes you wear."
"... What?"
Koichi squeaked as he saw Rarity's face. Yukako however, cared less, and shot her hair after Rarity to snap her like a twig.
"Not even a beaten dirtied hobo would wear that trash, you tasteless cow!"
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY? ! ? !"
This was Yukako's plan. She was there when the store had been robbed at knifepoint. She knew the trigger to Rarity. She's seen both her abd Josuke's Stands now, and was sure of it, Love Deluxe wouldn't allow anyone to interfere with love. Rarity only stood there as the tendrils of hair flew to ensnare her.
"Your ability, is the dumbest ability, what good is it against love?! ... H-Huh?"
Her hair had stopped. Frozen in place, and unable to move. Coated in the crystal substance. Rarity sneered with a growl.
"You Didn't Notice? The Crystals From Before Hadn't Vanished! They Were Spreading, Connected, And Entrapped Your Stand Before It Could Make It's Move! YOU'RE OPEN FOR A FULL ASSAULT!"
Shine On had lost its armor, but Rarity sprinted to Yukako, ready to teach her a lesson. Koichi was thrown at Rarity, his head hitting her in the side, forcing her to doubled over with wheeze as the air was forced from her lungs. Yukako walked forward as she grew more hair, though it too began to be encased.
"As long as I keep my roots and scalp from being frozen, I'll be fine. This freezing ability, is very annoying, I should kill you but..."
Yukako stomped down on Rarity's head.
"What then would I do... With all this unbridled fury?"
A few more stomps on the body and head. Shine On threw a punch, but a small tendril of hair shot out and seized it by the throat with a crushing grip. Rarity began to gag and choke as the imprint appeared on her throat. Yukako snarled as her left eyelid twitched.
"You made me use Koichi, My Koichi, to attack you! My left eye... It twitches when I get violent, and I want to really make you suffer, Rarity!"
Rarity's face was swollen, highschool uniform a ruined mess, and she was sure something inside her had been broken. Yukako wasn't satisfied and continued with harsher blows.
"Th-THAT'S ENOUGH! [ECHOES]!"
Koichi sent his Echoes out. It threw a sound at Yukako with great strength. As it stuck to her body, she stopped her assault just for a moment.
{ { "I HATE YOU!" } }
"Th-Those sounds won't come off until you've stopped and let us go! You'll go deaf soon, so hurry up! I'm not playing your sick games anymore, and I'm not letting you hurt my friends, so just listen and give up on me! ! !"
"... What, are you talking about? I don't hear a thing, Koichi, but you also have the same ability as I do... Can't you see? We were made for each other. And since she too has one, it's a test of faith! She's the obstacle to our love!"
The words fell off as Koichi fell on his rear. This was impossible, Yukako lived in her own world with her own rules, and nothing would change that. Koichi felt a cool smooth feeling on his hands. Rarity held up a pair of scissors she had kept on her.
"... F-Free yourself... G-Get out of here...!"
She snatched him by the collar, pulled his hair, and cut his hair with great expertise in a flash. Most importantly, he had been freed of Yukako's hair. Yukako kicked the scissors out Rarity's hand, but Koichi used his body to protect Rarity.
"S-Stop it! She's had enough! You're killing her! H-Her Stand can't even stay any longer!"
Shine On had started fade since it had been caught. It nearly had vanished and was on the verge of disappearing. Yukako kicked away still.
"That's, the idea, Koichi. No one will get in the way of our love."
"REAL LOVE IS EXPRESSING YOURSELF WITH SOMEONE ELSE, AND UNDERSTANDING THEM, TO FREAKING HELP THEM! THIS ISN'T LOVE! THIS IS JUST VIOLENCE!"
At this moment, more than anything, Koichi wished this crazed girl would be blown away. Echoes fell to the floor, curled up and hardened into a stony shell. Koichi was shocked, as was Yukako, who even stopped her attack.
"Ah! M-My Stand! Did... Did it die?!"
" 'Stand'? What's... Happening to it? That's not Rarity's doing! Ah!"
The crystal substance vanished as Echoes emerged from the shell in a new form. Much more humanoid than before, it still resembled a turtle. A long tail with a pyramidal pen tip and shell-like outer areas. It had boots and heart-shaped kneepads. It had a large highcollar fused with shoulder weights with "S2" written on the back. It took the pen tip and molded it into a ballof a word. It threw the word at Koichi and stuck to his arm.
{ { "WHOOSH!" } }
Yukako kicked the sound, and was blown through the window by a great wind, even the furniture behind her had flown away. She flew over the sea, but her hair had caught a tree to pull her back to land. Koichi's eyes widened.
Th-The sound... It became real! This new form and ability, Mrs. Dash told me even her Stand had changed, it happens when someone matures enough and grows! This is, [Echoes ACT2]!"
Yukako's eye twitched more as she stomped her way back to the manor.
"I'll have to reinforce the building, fix the windows, furnish the wood and clean the carpets of that harlots blood! I have to do these annoying tasks for you, Koichi, SO DON'T MAKE IT DIFFICULT! Can't you see?! Only a select few people meet their true love, why deny this, IT'S FATE THAT WE'LL BE TOGETHER!"
She lapt through the window as her hair enveloped the entire house.
"I'LL GLADLY BREAK THIS HOUSE DOWN! IT DOESN'T MATTER! But... Koichi... You've cost me so much stress... However, you do love me, yes?"
Koichi stared at Yukako.
"There's no point in talking, you simply wouldn't understand, that's why I hate you."
"NGH!"
Koichi was seized by Love Deluxe. He had felt crushed, the pressure of the grip was astounding, but shook his head.
"Even though I still see her as a friend, Rarity and I have more chemistry then you and I, at least she listens to what people tell her. That's why she has friends like me, who can think of ways to get us out of situations like these."
"I'll kill you Koichi! So you can live in my memory forev-"
{ { "KABOOM!" } }
Yukako's eyes widened as she felt an explosive force travel through her hair to her head. She had launched back with her hair nearly destroyed, her body laid at the edge of the cliff. Below was a dangerous drop into sharp rocks. On Koichi's back was the word for an explosion. He looked back at Rarity and knelt down at her side.
"This is awful... J-Josuke's not here to fix her! ... T-This outfit wasn't all that bad actually, my sister would buy this!"
"... R-Really? Do-Do tell, darling!"
Rarity sat up suddenly, clearly in pain as she coughed, but smiled past her wounded face.
"Laces are a acquired taste of sorts, usually used in rather risqué uniforms, but it can make someone look like a doll!"
"Y-You're... Impossible. Just stay here, I'll-"
"W-Wait... I want to make sure that, she's okay."
"Huh?! D-Don't worry, I'll go do that!"
"I need to make sure, that she finally has it through her, thick head...!"
She struggled, but with Koichi's support, Rarity managed to stand and make their way to Yukako. Her hair had turned white and became a total wreck. Koichi winced at the sight.
"Is this because I attacked her Stand directly? I-We shouldn't get too close..."
Rarity nodded and did her best to pose, though painful, she managed.
"[~Shine On~]!"
Crystal appeared on Koichi as he summoned Act2, which also had the glamorous armor coat. It floated over to Yukako and held its head to her chest.
Sh-She's breathing, this is good! Ah! Rari-"
Both Rarity and Koichi shrieked as Yukako sat up an ensnared Act2 with Love Deluxe.
"YOU! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU, KOICHI! YOU RUINED MY BEAUTY! I'M, GOING TO RIP YOUR PISSY PRICK BABY INCH DICK OFF AND HAVE THAT BITCH THERE CHOKE ON IT!"
"Y-Yukako wait, you have to stop attacking me! You're about to fall off into the sea!"
Act2's tail flailed and whipped in Yukako's direction, but her hair knocked the pen tip off. She cackled madly.
"YAHAHAHAHAHA! AS IF! NO MORE LYING, KOICHI, NO GLITTER GLOSS OR SOUND EFFECT CAN SA-"
Yukako felt the ground under her shake as it broke off the cliff. She was being plunged into the sea. A sharp rock awaited to impale her. Rarity, had thrown herself over the edge, and grabbed Yukako. She grabbed Yukako, and turned her away from the rock, and prepared to take the blow.
{ { "BOING!" } }
Yukako gasped as she heard the odd sound. Instead of being skewered, Rarity and Yukako were bounced back to the top, it was as if the rock had become rubber. As they landed onto the ground, Yukako stared at Rarity in slight awe.
Why would you...? I tried to..."
"Josuke once said, being evil alone isn't worth letting someone die, and to be fair you're not exactly evil. I was just doing what came to my head, and that was a thought, what would Josuke do? Look at me, I'm a mess, no thanks to you.
Rarity stood up and dusted herself off.
"You know, I saw you with Koichi, I was genuinelygenuinely excited and all for it. But now... Well, time will tell, darling."
She hobbled off to Koichi who shook his head.
"Nothing anyone says gets to you, and that's dangerous, you should work on fixing yourself before fix others. Still, you'll probably ignore what I said. See ya."
As they left, Yukako began to reflect on everything.
"Rarity had... Consented, in the beginning? She... Wasn't there with the rest of Koichi's friends, but even though she came to take him away, she had gave her life for mine... Koichi, when I was in the midst of trying to take his own life, he still thought of saving my own...! These two, they've grown to loath me, but that's okay! I-I've only grown to admire them both! My love for Koichi has soared even higher! Rarity, none of those rumors are true, she really is a generous woman! Even if it's only from afar, I'll be with them both now!"
Koichi looked up to Rarity.
"Hey... How'd you find me? And where's everyone else?"
"Hm? Oh! You see, I had just taken you home, but heard an eerie sound of rustling in the bushes. However, the leaves and bush itself hadn't moved at all, nor any wind blew to move them! I investigated and found you in a bizarre scene, darling! As Yukako kidnapped you, I had stealthily followed her here, used that pay ph one there, and called our friends who are right over there."
She pointed to the road where their friends sprinted right at them. Okuyasu growled at the sight.
"Where is she?! I'll erase her piece by piece!"
Senset pulled at Josuke.
"I told you Rarity was tougher than she looked!"
"You said she'd be lynched like a ragdoll and bet me five hundred yen-"
"Shut the fuck up and heal her!"
Josuke didn't hesitate and healed Rarity on the spot. She raised a hand to her head.
"Oh!~ After finally reaching the conclusion, I can't help but feel faint from all the excitement! Ah~"
She fell onto a rather luxurious couch that sat on the sidewalk. Senset shook her head and blinked a number of times.
"Where did- How'd she just- No never mind. Koichi! You okay, what's with the new hair?"
Kochi rubbed his neck and chuckled.
It's a long story, kind of a, hairy situation."
Josuke sneered and elbowed Senset several times.
"Hehehe! Hey. Hey, Senset. Senset, ya get it? Ya get it? Senset, did ya get it?"
"I cannot fucking believe this bullshit, even you Koichi?!"
Koichi held his hands up.
"H-Hey! You were the first one to pun with Josuke!"
"... Shut up. H-Hey! Isn't that Yukako walking over here?"
Okuyasu jumped at the sight of her ruined hair.
"That bitch looks possessed! Let's get outta here!"
The gang ran off home and left Yukako. Josuke had lifted Rarity up from the couch.
"Where do you find these couches, this is like the fourth time!"
Rarity put her hands on her hips with a pout.
"Oh-puh,kff! And just where exactly do you expect me to fall for my dramatics?"
"Gee Rarity, I could always just, drop you on the ground since I don't exist."
"Gee Josuke, you could always just, do your own hair and weave your own clothing with patches again, darling."
"Fair enough."
The rest of the day flew by. Rarity answered the door in an night styled gown.
"And who has the illustrious luck to be in our graces this evening!~"
She looked up to Jotaro, Rainbow Dash, and Jolyne. Jolyne had a small suitcase and a stuffed animal in her hands
"Hey Rarity, I'm dropping JoJo off here for a few days."
"Hu-"
"We're going on important trip."
"But I-"
"Don't get yourself in trouble, alright?"
"But Rainbow Dash-"
"Say bye bye to mommy and daddy, JoJo."
Rarity couldn't speak as Jolyne mumbled under her breath. The girl reluctantly dragged her feet into the house. Rainbow Dash knelt down and kissed her head.
"Be good for once, will you?"
"Mhn."
"Jolyne..."
"... No promises."
"Alright. Just a few days. We love you!"
Rainbow Dash stood up as Jotaro nodded to Rarity.
"Thanks."
They closed the door and left the two alone. Rarity looked at Jolyne with an awkward smile.
"S-So! I suppose you'll be staying with us for the time being!"
"..."
"Oh I'm sure we'll get along just GREAT with each other!"
"..."
"J-Josuke should be very happy to see his great niece! This is all so exciting, isn't it?"
"... I guess."
Rarity huffed and squatted down to eye level.
"Okay, let's talk business, what's the matter? You always were a bubbly ray of sunshine, dear."
"Ma and Dad, left me again."
"Again...? O-Oh! It'll be a flash, Rainbow Dash is known for her speedy tendencies."
"They hate me, don't they..."
Rarity kept her smile, but her eyes became like dinner plates, that was the last thing she expected to hear from Jolyne.
"A-Aha, ahahaha! No!~ Jolyne, sweetheart, no one hates you! Especially your parents! Look I'll-"
Rarity reached for Jolyne's bag, but froze at a cough. Tomoko raised a brow at the two.
"... I'm going to ask you about this later, it's too late in the night for this."
"Yes ma'am!"
"Just gotta kno w one thing. She isn't yours, is she?"
"Gun! Ms. T-Tomoko! Please!"
The woman shrugged then smiled to Jolyne.
"She's too cute to put out anyways, have you eaten yet, c'mon I got something for you."
Jolyne nodded and followed Tomoko to the kitchen. Rarity sighed and took Jolyne's bag up to Josuke's room.
"What a strange family... U-Ugh! Why is this bag so heavy!?"
On the airplane to Italy, Jotaro took out the cherished treasure, that photo from long ago, right on the sands of Egypt. The group, or rather family photo, of ten years ago. He looked to Rainbow Dash by his side, asleep soundly, then looked to the window outside.
"... This is so annoying."