My Little Pony: Friendship is a Bizarre Adventure

Part 4: ~ Diamond is Charitable ~

Episode XIII: The American Boy, A Lesson In Reliance

Josuke, Rarity, and Okuyasu walked down the road. A weekend day and no one were used to their others outfits. Particularly Okuyasu.

Gee, Josuke, you sure you're okay in that?"

"What's wrong with it?"

"Well... You look like you're wearing a fishing net as a shirt! I'm so used to just wearing your uniform."

"Rarity made it for me!"

"Guh!"

Okuyasu flinched under Rarity's harsh glare.

"I'll let it slide this time, Okuyasu Nijimura."

"Ugh, don't say my whole name, it feels weir-"

"Don't talk back!"

"Yes ma'am!"

Josuke shook his head and looked to the sky.

"Good Grief... I wonder where Koichi is. He said he'd meet us up at the café."

Koichi ran out from the corner of the street and waved at them. Okuyasu pointed at him.

"There he is! I thought he got kidnapped again!"

He ran over and began to pull at Okuyasu.

"Guys! Hurry, Senset, she's doing something illegal again!"

Okuyasu shook his head.

"Now hold on. I know my sister. She can be a scumbag but, she's not all that bad. Right Josuke?"

Josuke only stared at Okuyasu. Koichi shook his head.

"But she's with a guy! Laughing!"

Everyone's eyes widened before they followed Koichi. They hid behind a tree. Senset giggled with a blush on her face. Sitting with her at a table was a boy. Strange hair that shot up in spikes, similar to Koichi's, and a rather handsome face. He was of average height with a medium build, and was clearly not from Japan, as he spoke awkwardly with an accent. Though he wore the school uniform of her school, it was heavily modified, so much that she was surprised he was allowed to wear it. On his right breast, shoulder and bicep, was in a square littered with small white stars. Over the breast was a large white star, a traditional shield with a lightning bolt was pinned on the center, and wings on the side. On the fore arm, and down, was red and white stripes. The word "FREEEDOM" was printed on his left arm in alternating colors of red, white, and blue. His cuffs were lined with hearts, the left breast had the letters "F" and "S" pinned on it. He only talked with her, but she was on top of the world. Rarity cooed.

"Praise be! Look at this, Senset actually found someone!"

Josuke shook his head.

"I'unno, this seems familiar..."

Koichi ruffled his own hair.

"I don't get it... She actually seems... Cute? Like, feminine, happy even!"

Rarity shook Okuyasu.

"This is fantabulous! Oh, aren't you happy for her? Okuyasu?"

She looked up at him, then held onto Koichi with a small squeak. Okuyasu had the same face he had when he cornered Akira and Octavia. Furious.

"That, Goddamn Bastard...!"

"D-Darling, didn't you ask for this?"

"When!? My Sister, She's Not The Kind Of Girl To Go Gushy, Even Over The Man Of Her Dreams! This Guy's Got To Be A Stand User!"

"It could be you're a tad bit... Er... Ehm..."

Josuke pointed at the couple.

"Oh! He's going in for a kiss!"

The boy leaned in slowly, yet Senset leaned away, a hand on his face as she pushed him off his chair. He blinked and they both began to laugh. Rarity shook her head.

"See, Okuyasu? Senset is just fine! ... Okuyasu?"

She turned to see Josuke hold Okuyasu in a full headlock with Crazy Diamond holding The Hand in a police hold. Koichi covered his mouth to keep him from shouting.

"... Well, I think this is GREAT."

"MHHHHHNPH!"

The boy rolled a sleeve back and looked at his watch. With a face of surprise, he ran off, waving goodbye. Josuke raised a brow.

"Now what was that all ab-Uhf!"

Okuyasu headbutted Josuke. Released from his hold, he ran over to Senset.

"Oi, Sis, you okay!? Who was that chump!"

"Huh? O-Oh, Oku! Hey!"

"Don't hey me, what was all that about!?"

"Who, Flash? Just, a guy. He's from another country, but moved here for school. We met right over there at the bookstore and... Well, I guess we hit it off!"

"B-But...!"

"Look is this is one of those, moments, you have when you worry about me?"

"No! I'm worried for you!"

"Gimme a fucking break. I'd know if there was something off, my Stand is all seeing."

"But-"

"Just get to know him! You may like him."

"Hhnngh..."

Okuyasu couldn't believe it. He felt bad, but he knew his sister's luck with boys was as bad as Josuke's with gambling. There always was something wrong with every boy she attracted. In Europe, one turned out to be a human taxidermist, another was a pedophile in disguise, and even one turned out to be a cannibal who believed himself to be immortal. However, not one was a Stand User, and this guy was giving him a bad vibe.

"Y'know... I think you're right!"

"When am I ever wrong?"

Okuyasu opened his mouth, but Senset placed a hand over it.

"Don't answer that."

He only nodded and looked to the side as he rubbed his hands maliciously. He'd start his 'research' soon. A couple days later, he found out he too lived on the same street as Josuke and himself. He began his research by sneaking into his house. He expected to see his parents in the kitchen, but as he looked through the window, he saw only an emptry room with a few cabinets.

"H-Huh...? There's nothing here...? Eep!"

Okuyasu ducked as he saw Flash walk into the room. He slowly rose up to peek inside. Flash held in his arm a foldable chair, a plate with a napkin over it, and a candle in hand.

"What is he doing...?"

Flash set up the chair and placed the candle down before him. He lit the candle before he took out a photo of a beautiful woman in a hospital bed holding a baby. Smiling.

"Another good morning, Ma."

"...!"

Okuyasu didn't expect this. Flash took the napkin and neatly placed it over his lap. The dish was something Tonio must have cooked, or so Okuyasu believed, the sight alone was mouthwatering. Flash only spoke after he swallowed his food.

"I met a girl yesterday. She's pretty young but, you'd never know with how she looks. N-No, not that young, Ma. I think she's got something special. Something, you, had. Don't worry, I'm putting my studies first. Still, she's something else. No other girl is like her, then again, no other girl is like you. School here is different, but I'll adjust. Y-Yes, I have gotten plenty of milk in my system, don't worry."

Okuyasu wasn't sure if what he was watching was pathetic, or frightening. Then it got stranger. A woman, well within her middle ages and in a bathrobe with a spatula in hand. She had a strange smile on her face, and her pupils were shaped like a four pointed star.

"Samanosuke? How do you like your breakfast? I cooked it medium rare, just as you asked..."

Okuyasu was confused. He then noticed that Flash was less, flashy, with his clothes. A simpler school uniform with the letters "S. S." pinned instead. The woman was different than the one in the photo. Flash turned his head and reached out to the woman.

"It was delicious. I'm so glad you came to cook for me, you really didn't have to."

She gently nuzzled into the hand and brought herself closer to him, faces close. Okuyasu began to feel uncomfortable, even he knew something was wrong. They kissed, but she leaned back.

"I... You have school soon, we don't have the time...!"

"Nikisame... I'll make us the time."

Okuyasu had seen enough. He saw Josuke and Koichi and ran over to them. Josuke raised a brow.

"Hey, what're you doing by that house? Y'know it's empty, right?"

"J-Josuke! That Flash guy, he's a freak!"

"Geez man, give us some context, what's that got do with anything?"

"He lives in that house! O-Or squats in it! There's some broad taking care of him!"

"... Dude, grow up. Leave the poor guy alone."

"Huh?!"

Koichi shook his head.

"I saw Flash walk outside of the house on my street this morning. His mom even waved him goodbye."

Okuyasu blinked.

"M-Mom? Wh-What did she look like!?"

"Uh, average height, kinda reddish hair, she looked pretty young to be a mom. No offense, Josuke."

Josuke only shrugged as Okuyasu clenched his jaw. Neither the woman in the photo, nor the one all over him fit that description, but he knew he hadn't seen an illusion.

"Th... This makes no sense! I'm so confused."

Josuke rolled his eyes.

"Well, if you really saw Flash in that house, what was he doing?"

"Ah! He put up this single candle shrine and a photo next to it! I think it's his mom holding him as a baby, he even talked to it like he would a mother!"

Koichi rubbed his cheek.

"That's weird, but, I never lost my mom... Maybe that's just how he copes with the loss?"

"It gets weirder! A lady, I swear that is our Language teacher came out, and they start going at it! Kissing!"

Josuke reeled back.

"O-Oi, oi, don't say things like that!"

"I'm telling the truth, Josuke! K-Koichi, you believe me, right!?"

Koichi looked down with wide eyes.

"I... I don't think I could, even if I saw it for myself!"

"Ngh! I... I'll prove it! That guy, he's no good, straight rotten!"

Okuyasu sat in class and stared at Flash. When the teacher came to pass out the assignment, she stopped for a moment at Flash's desk, and caressed his hand after she placed the paper on his desk. No one saw it but Okuyasu, and as he glanced around, he was surprised to see Yukako staring at the two as well. During period shift, she approached him.

"Okuyasu Nijimura."

"Eh?"

"I heard that you, don't approve, of Flash."

"I-Is it that obvious?"

"Frankly, I don't care for you or your sister, but I need your help."

"You could've just said that last part..."

"I saw him, flirting with several girls from other schools, but only actually date older women."

"... Huh!? Y-You also...?!"

She nearly crushed his lips with her hand as she kept them closed. She looked around, and began to whisper as she let him go.

"I haven't said this to anyone, because I know no one but you will believe me, because you saw how our teacher acted. Right?"

Okuyasu nodded.

"Well, within the last few days, I've seen him in town with others. Seemingly at random. What I've also heard, was that there has been an increased missing persons rate as of late. Stand Users, are attracted to one another, and I believe he is one."

"M-Me too!"

"He clearly has a taste for older women, yet yesterday, he tried to gain Ms. Rarity's favor."

"Huh? How'd that go?"

"She declined him, but something was off, he'd emphasize certain words. Talk like he was in charge, and at the end acted strangely. I believe his Stand ability, doesn't work on other Users."

"Ah! Do you think it's something to do with his voice?"

"I'm not sure so... Against my better judgement, I propose we work together, and expose that plebian."

Sounds good to me!"

He smiled and offered a hand. Yukako stared at him before she walked away. After school, Okuyasu followed Flash around town. Flash stopped at beauty salon. Okuyasu growled, but saw Yukako enter after him. After a few minuets, she left and sat by the far end of a bench. Okuyasu sat on the other end.

"... So...?"

"He's tricky... I don't often go by salons, but he recognized me on the spot. I ended up making an appointment I won't even go to."

"Yikes. We'll have to try extra hard!"

"Just pull your own weight, Nijimura."

"Y-Yes, ma'am!"

They followed him into town. He threw himself into an alley. In the next moment, he was in an entirely different attire, even his hair changed. He put on an postman's hat and took a bicycle nearby the street. Okuyasu, who hid with Yukako behind the newspaper, raised a brow.

"H-Huh!? Who's that!"

"Idiot... That's still Flash! C'mon, we might lose him!"

"Yes ma'am!"

They followed him to the bus station. Another woman in a tracksuit hopped up and hugged him tightly. He handed her a box, and gave her wink as hr blew her a kiss. He biked away into another alley. Yukako pulled Okuyasu harshly.

"We're about to lose him! I can't let this prick go as long as he's a potential threat!"

"G-Guh! I get it but- Huh!?"

A motorcycle lunged out of the alley and nearly ran Yukako over had Okuyasu not pulled her back. Flash wore nearly all leather with a large "X" stitched to the back. As he drove off, Yukako stomped up to a taxi driver.

"You! Out of the car!"

"Huh-"

Love Deluxe crashed through the window and threw the driver out the car. Yukako got into the drivers seat and pulled off. Okuyasu gasped.

"Wait you mental bitch, I gotta get on too!"

"You're dead weight, Nijimura, I'll handle this on my own!"

"I once heard that evil people only care for themselves, they can't trust other people, or sometimes themselves! My sister's fallen for that loser, and your worried for our friend, so like it or not! I've got as much reason to go after him! [The Hand]!"

The Hand scraped away spacetime and teleported Okuyasu onto the roof ofthe car. Yukako drove like a madman, and nearly caused a pile up as she drove in the opposite lane, all to catch up to Flash. Okuyasu shouted.

"W-What're you doing!? You're giving us away!"

"A Stand activates when the User is in danger, so if I put him in danger, he'll have to react."

Yukako used Love Deluxe to cover the windows, as if they were tinted, she kept herself hidden. The taxi caught up to Flash, who rode with three other bikers, and drove close. Yukako rammed into Flash, who crashed into the others.

"Got them! Now to- Ah!"

A truck appeared before her, out of control, and headed right for her. Even if she hadn't attacked the bikers before, they would all be caught in the collision course. Okuyasu opened her door and pulled her out of her seat.

"[The Hand]!"

The Hand scraped above and teleported them both over the truck. Okuyasu used himself to brace for theimpact upon hitting the concrete. Love Deluxe wrapped around a light pole and pulled them away. Slowly they descended to their feet. Yukako's hair returned to normal as people huddled around the scene. Okuyasu looked and saw an ambulance already inbound.

What a mess... Are you okay, Yukak- Oh!"

She shoved him away with a dark glare in her eyes.

"Watch your hands you mongrel. Even if I'm about to die, I don't want anyone but Koichi to touch me."

"Eough... I don't know if I should be scared or inspired. But, what about that three timing asshole?!"

"I'll just have to see if I did it."

They searched around the wreckag, but were pushed back by police. Yukako's hair began to ruffle until they both heard someone talk.

"I heard there was a biker gang involved! Only two made it though, the others haven't been found yet! They got one member awake, but just barely holding on!"

Okuyasu and Yukako ran to the ambulances. At the back of one, they saw Flash in a gurney with a nurse attending to him. He lifted a hand weakly.

"N-Nurse... It's cold..."

"We're doing what we can, sir."

"Nurse... What's your name?"

"I-I don't think it matters at the moment!"

"It does... For me..."

"Hinake. Better?"

"Yeah... I have a reason to hang on now... I didn't have anyone... Not even my mom..."

"..."

"But, even just to say thank you later... I'd like to see you again, after this."

"Well, we just might. Now please, stop talking, save your strength."

"I will, I will... After I get a good look at your eyes."

"My... Eyes?"

"Yeah... If I do die... I want someone worth seeing to be the last thing I see... I want to dream of your eyes..."

"Ah...! N-Nonsense! You'll make it!"

"Just... A peek... Please?"

The nurse hesitated, but her face leaned closer to his. He smiled, and soon, so did she.

"B-Better?"

"Yeah... Thanks, Hinake..."

His hands blurred and snatched her head as he pulled her into a deep kiss. Her eyes flew wide, but her body began to glow, then vanished. Flash was completely healed. He looked to the side and saw a mirror. He opened his mouth and stuck his tongue out between his index and middle finger. A large bit of the tip was blue with various stars patterned on it. The rest were red and white stripes.

"Thank you for taking care of this, [American Boy]."

He chuckled and leapt out of the ambulance. Unaware of the shocked Yukako and Okuyasu that his in the crowd.

"N-No fucking way...! That's his Stand!?"

"With how many women and girls fall for him... He doesn't have to worry about any injury...! Just what kind of a freak is he!?"

"We've got to warn Josuke and Sis!" "I have to save Ms. Rarity and Koichi!"

Both ran all the way to Josuke's house. Yukako kicked open the door as Okuyasu shouted.

"JOSUKE, HOLY FUCK!"

Both ran into the living room, and grew as pale as ghosts. Flash held the baby and fed her as Josuke and Pinkie Pie played a fighting game. Rarity held up his leather jacket with a monocle.

"My, my! What happened to this thing, a vehicular accident?"

Flash chuckled nervously as Josuke shouted.

"How the Hell did you get a forty eight combo on me!?"

Pinkie Pie only smiled as her character did a series of movements. The game then shouted.

"FRIENDSHIP!"

"I'unno, how'd you keep getting hit?"

He groaned and looked over at Okuyasu and Yukako.

"Oh, hey... What's she doing here?"

Rarity scoffed at Josuke.

"Oh-puh, kff Josuke! Hush! Allow me to handle this. Okuyasu, Yukako dear, what's the matter?"

Both of them pointed at Flash.

"Th-That guy! Get away from him!" "Him! That lecherous bigamist!"

Flash blinked.

"M-Me...?"

Okuyasu snatched the baby from him.

"Keep away from him! He's a damn leech!"

Yukako's hair flung around him and began to constrict his body.

"Don't worry, Ms. Rarity! I'll finally redeem mysel- What!?"

Her hair and Okuyasu's upper body vanished as the baby began to cry. Pinkie Pie sighed and pointed at Josuke.

"Your next line is, Now look at what you both did."

"W-What is...?" "Huwagh! I-I can't see me!"

Flash took this time to run for the door, Josuke reaching out to him.

"Wait, Flash, wait...! Ugh. Now look at what you both did!"

Pinkie Pie stood up and took the baby from Okuyasu, even as she became invisible, only a pair high heels walked away. Soon, Okuyasu and Yukako are visible, and under the Diamonds hard glare.

"Darlings... What in Equestria has gotten into you two?"

"You guys really did a number. Flash was just feeling welcomed, now I bet he doesn't even wanna leave for school!"

Yukako opened her mouth.

"B-But Ms. Rari-"

Her mouth froze in place, and soon so did her body, trapped in Rarity's crystalline prison.

"Not a word from either of you! We'll be taking you two home, and you will apologize to him tomorrow morning! Is that clear?"

Okuyasu spoke up.

"But he's a soul sucking piece of-"

He too was then frozen as Rarity's gaze grew harsher.

"Am. I. Clear? You know what? I'll let Senset deal with you, Okuyasu! I can't believe you'd act like this! I thought better of you!"

Josuke shrugged and shook his head at Yukako.

"I knew you were just crazy, Yukako, but this is something else. You better be glad that armor is in the way, or I'd pound you both."

Both of them glanced at each other in agonizing silence as Josuke carried them out. He placed Okuyasu right in front of his house.. Okuyasu saw Senset tap her foot as Flash his behind her.

"... Well...? I can't show my brother how much of an idiot he is unless Queen Fragility let's him go."

Rarity popped up behind Josuke.

"I resent that! But fine."

With a snap of the fingers, Okuyasu was freed, only to be trapped by his sister's grip. She pulled him down to eye level and growled.

"So... What do we say, to people we wrong, Big Brother?"

"... He's a piece of shit!"

She punched him in the jaw.

"Try again!"

"N-No! Sis! You don't understand! He's a Stand User!"

"What!?"

"We can prove it! Me and Yukako!"

"That's...! Flash, can you see this?"

She turned around and blinked, activating her Stand. He shook his head.

"A-All I see is your brother... I-I can go if you need me to... I just, wanted some friends."

She snarled at Okuyasu, but he pointed at Flash.

"Y-Yeah! Look him over! [All Seeing Eye] should tell you all about his Stand! [American Boy]!"

Flash's eyes widened.

"How d..."

He slipped for a moment and everyone caught him. He realized that Okuyasu and Yukako were at the accident. He had to recover, fast.

"How did you know I was from America?! I-I was going to take Senset for a surprise trip during the summer, I even wanted to ask you if you wanted to come!"

Okuyasu believed that Flash was lying. But to his surprise, Senset turned around, still on the foreign boy's side.

"No anatomical tells for a lie... But I see a major asshat right in front of me!"

Flash inwardly sneered. He was going to ask, but they'd never go. He just needed each of his victims in a secluded area. He'd earn their trust and get them to do anything and go anywhere. And if he was in trouble? Well, from sucking the being of whoever he tongue kissed, he'd receive all vital information. It's how he able to cheat a businesswoman out of her money to move to Morioh. These were his thoughts as he saw Okuyasu struggle in vain.

"I... I can prove it...!"

Senset sighed, anger subsided for pity.

"This is getting sad... Do you really think that lowly of him? Or, is it me?"

"I'm saying all this for you! I can prove it!"

"No! You can't!"

He shook and began to sweat. He had to think. He hated thinking, but he had to. Just, how could he convince everyone? Then, it hit him.

"Yea! I! Can!"

He grabbed Senset and shoved her away as he rushed at Flash.

"What're yo-"

He grabbed Flash and kissed him. He grabbed his jaw and forced it open as their tongues met. Okuyasu's body began to glow before he was sucked into Flash's tongue. A new star appeared as everyone stared in awe. Flash blinked as Senset looked at him with a betrayed expression. Then, hate filled."

"... You...!"

"Heh... Hehe.. Hehehe... S-Senset! Honey!"

"You...! What The Fuck Did You Do To My Brother! ? !"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

Senset began to beat him into a pulp. As blood began to fly, Rarity looked at Josuke.

"What just... Happened?"

"Well apparently, Flash was a Stand User the whole time who probably kidnapped or sucked people away for his own benefits, and until now only Okuyasu and Yukako knew."

"Okay, so I am on the same page then, yes?"

"I'm not fixing him."

"Well you don't see me protecting him. Oh, right!"

Yukako was freed and put down. Rarity held her hands.

"Yukako, please accept my apology! I should've believed you, even after everything that's happened. I should know to rely on my friends! Can you forgive me?"

"Friends...?"

"Of corsue, darling! I'd say you'd made up for your mistakes with this. You worked with Okuyasu, someone you had nothing in common with, and managed to save us!"

"I... Did?"

Flash began to shout.

"W-Wu-Wait! I'll let him go! I can't stand the pain! P-Please! I'll let everyone go!"

He opened his mouth as his tongue shot the stars out like fireworks. Okuyasu formed before them began to spit to the side.

"Pthb! Ptew! Pthoo! Gross! Ugh! Still, if I'm out here then that means you guys believed me at last."

Sense threw herself at Okuyasu and hugged him tightly.

"Oh! Oh thank God! I thought you'd...!"

"Nah! Okuyasu Nijimura's got the luck of gods! But uh, before we forget..."

He glared down at Flash. He was much smaller now and still heavily wounded.

"I know exactly what to do with you... Well Spirit."

"H-Huh!?"

Tomorrow morning, everyone got up feeling rather refreshed. They greeted each other with smiles greeted Angelo's rock as they passed it, and threw down change at the well in the park.

"Ow!"

Okuyasu looked around.

"Anyone hear that?"

Senset shook her head.

"Probably just a ghost that fell down the well."

Rarity held onto Josuke.

"Ooh!~ I think I felt a chill!"

"Yeah! Kinda spooky!"

Koichi looked between his friends and scratched his head.

"I feel kinda left out..."

The Well of Morioh Town. A creepy but popular spot for tourist. It's said that the spirit will give a blessing for each offering, and a special reward for fair maidens. At lunch in school, Yukako sat by Okuyasu.

"Thank you, Nijimura. You're actually somewhat... Reliable."

She began to eat quietly as Okuyasu blinked at her. Then smiled.

"So are we friends?"

"No."