Disclaimer
I don't own Persona, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, or the 7th stand user. All the properties mentioned belong to their respective creators and owners.
[STAND] descriptions come directly from JJba wiki page. Persona descriptions come from Megami Tensei wiki pages.
If you like this story, make sure to read my other story. Please favorite and follow if you like the story and make sure to leave a review, criticism is welcome for I am still a little new to making stories.
Currently I am working on this as a side project and I have no experience with Persona 3. So, I am watching different walkthroughs of the game until I can play it myself. I need all they information and experience of the game in order to best write the story and characters.
As for the sword of Saint George let me explain. This weapon can only be obtained by beating the game on the fourth run and even then, you would have to go through a huge amount of days to power up the sword. Then you would have to fight Kars and be lucky to get the stone of Aja to finally get the sword. To get past this overtly complicated problem I simply made Utah give the sword away on their first encounter. Utah spent some time with Senbun and saw him worthy of inheriting it. Along the way Senbun got all the crusaders to touch the sword and upon it breaking from Iggy, Senbun went to Joseph and he gave him the stone. Now before you ask the sword won't be used every time, just once or twice due to the immense power being too strong for humans and too dangerous to use in a city.
One more thing that I want to make abundantly clear is that one can wield a Persona or [STAND], never both. The reasoning behind this is because I view the powers as contradictory forces, [STANDS] are a visual manifestation of life energy, and represent the manifestation of an individual's innate "fighting spirit" and embodies, to an extent, the individual's psyche, thus anything inflicted onto the [STAND] will be inflicted to the user.
A Persona is a manifestation of a Persona User's personality in the Persona series, referred to as a "mask" for an individual to use to face hardship and damage to the Persona does not physically injure the user. Rather, it causes a strain on their stamina and severe mental pain. It is said that Personas reside in the depths of human hearts, shared with all people, there is a domain where mythological archetypes dwell, and they grant an influence over an individual's personality development.
[STANDS] are unique each one originating from their user and affected to somewhat by their users' personalities, but Personas aren't unique when compared to a [STAND] because they are shared amongst all of humanity. In conclusion [STANDS] are unique manifestations of the soul that belong to one individual and represent them solely, thus is the reflection of its user. Personas are manifestations of the psyche of their user that have been accepted and can only appear in special places like the Dark hour and the T.V. world. It basically soul vs mind without all the context, as the book in the 7th stand user says, humans are made up of three thing body, mind, and soul.
Location, Unknown
Time Morning
Date Unknown
It was early in the morning and something was amiss. In an abandoned back alley and multiple things that didn't belong were scattered all over, as if hurricane had blown through, amongst all the stuff lying there were the three crusaders unconscious. The coursing light, breaching through the buildings hiding the spot they were in, reaches the face of Senbun. Stirring slightly the boy awakens confused but remains alert remembering what had recently occurred. Grabbing his head Senbun stumbles attempting to get up from the ground, his vision slightly blurry.
Senbun: Uugghhh! My head! Where the hell am I!?
Hearing some noise coming somewhere around him, Senbun struggles to identify the source of the sound. The voice sounding oddly familiar calls to him, it was Jotaro awakening, just like Senbun had before, with genuine concern for his friends' wellbeing.
Jotaro: Seven! Kakyoin! You guys alright!?
Immediately Kakyoin responds to the Joestar descendent.
Kakyoin: I'm fine Jotaro. What about you two?
Senbun, finally regaining his bearing after all this time, gets up off the ground responds light heartedly.
Senbun: Yeah aside from the fact I feel like I was lost in the ocean for days on end I'm fine for now.
Taking a look around their surrounding area they noticed all the furniture from the hotel room was littered on the ground. All the items previously in the room were intact, but strangely place with beds stacked differently and other objects in similar positions. Making note of this Kakyoin says as he inspects their luggage and furniture.
Kakyoin: So far nothing seemed broken or missing for that matter. Though it strikes me as odd that nothing happened to us yet. We were unconscious for who knows how long and yet the enemy didn't bother to finish us off.
Jotaro picks himself up and dusts himself off. He readjusts his hat as turns to look directly at his friends.
Jotaro: So, either this was an accident, or the enemy is just toying with us as usual? Yare yare daze.
Taking some time to get a better idea to where they were, the three noticed that they were in a large back alley in a modern city. The architecture style of the building looked similar to the ones in Japan and they can hear noise coming from far away. So far, they had no clue where they ended up, but they knew that they were nowhere near Cairo or Egypt. As they are distracted by the noise pollution from the city footsteps can be heard coming up the alley way. A rough grunt echoes throughout the alley causing the crusaders to turn towards the source. It was group of young men around their age and by the way they were dressed they were local street punks around this area. There were ten in counting with the front most of member wearing a mask around his mouth and jacket wore over his shoulders declaring to the rest.
Punk#1: Well look what we have here boys! Some dopes entering our territory without our permission!
Some of the punks were smirking and snickering at the misfortune for the crusaders. Though their outward appearance calm and collected the crusaders were extremely shocked. These guys were Japanese, did that thing take them all the way back to where the journey began. They barely had five days left and they couldn't afford to waste any more time. As they were standing there frozen in place the gang members mistook this for fear and began to move in closer. One member with a blond mohawk hairstyle and wearing sunglasses grabs Jotaro by his jacket.
Punk#2: Hey were talking to you! What so scared that you can't talk shit head!?
A third punk who bald with tattoos on his face and head jokes.
Punk#3: You know for guys so big who knew you would be such pansies!
The first punk laughs at the comment fully agreeing with his friend.
Punk#1: Right! So, listen up you three our gonna cough up everything you got! Do you got that or do have to repeat myself now?
Sighing in annoyance Jotaro with a bored expression says to the thugs.
Jotaro: Yare yare. You guys expect me to take jokes like you seriously?
This both shocks and infuriates the members of the gang. The tallest of the group with a scar running down his face moves in closer shouting.
Punk#4: Ww-what!? WATCH WHAT YOU SAY BASTARD!
Both punk number two and four attempts to punch Jotaro, but Jotaro easily catches both of their fists and throws them to the side with ease. They are launched into nearby trash cans and incapacitated instantly, much to the shock of their fellow gang members. What remaining member begin to arm themselves preparing to beat up those who harmed their friends.
Punk#5: No-NOW YOU'VE GONE AND DONE IT! WHEN WE'RE DONE THE PARAMEDIC WILL HAVE TO PEEL YOU OFF THE ROAD!
The "fight" begins as four members charge Jotaro and two each rush Senbun and Kakyoin. One of the members attacking Senbun takes his wooden weapon and swings it down hard in an attempt to bash his head in, but Senbun swiftly dodges and brings his foot down breaking it and punches the punk right in the face. After having just dealt with one of the punks Senbun deals with the last of the duo by grabbing the wrist of his attacker and kneeing him in the gut, the force of the hit instantly knocking out the daylight out of him. Kakyoin was dealing fairly well against his two having just sent one face first smacked into the ground and twisting the other's arm before nailing right in the kisser with quick and decisive elbow blow. Just as they finished up the go to see if Jotaro needed any help, though they doubted he need it. Just as predicted Jotaro made short work of them quickly knocking out one with a swift blow to the temple, he then finished two by picking one of them up and slamming him into the other. All that remained was the original punk that looked down on them, trying to crawl away from the insanely strong men. However, Jotaro was having none of it quickly grabs the delinquent by the back of his shirt hoisting him to eye level.
Jotaro: So, what's this about me being a dope now?
The boy looked as if he was about to wet himself in fear any second now. The punk putting his hand together grovels to Jotaro in attempt to save his life from the wrath of the Joestar descendent.
Punk#1: P-pl-please fo-forgive me! I'm truly sorry for insulting you and your friends! I will do anything you want just to name it and it's done! Just don't kill me!
Despite the entail conflict Senbun was quick to forgive. The people in front of them were just idiots and they already had been beaten enough as is. There was no need for anymore in his humble opinion.
Senbun: Just let the punk go JoJo, he isn't worth it.
Even though Jotaro rarely listened to anyone, he still trusted Senbun with his life. He wasn't exactly wrong either, but he still needs questions answered and this guy was going to do that.
Jotaro: Alright pal looks like today is your lucky day, so I'll let you go, but first your gonna answer some of questions of mine got it?
The first of the street punks quickly jumping at the chance to avoid death responds.
Punk#1: Y-yes sir! Whatever questions you have I won't hesitate to give answers!
Jotaro's stoic attitude did not break as he continues to look at directly at the guy's face for any sign of a lie.
Jotaro: Glad to hear, first question where we are currently and not just a street name, I want to know the name of this city.
The boy inwardly sighs at the simple question he was asked.
Punk#1: Okay that's easy we're on avenue des fleurs de cerisier Tasumi Port Island.
A clearly confused Senbun asks their would-be assailant.
Senbun: What? Are we in France or Japan?
Kakyoin was a well-educated young man and even he hadn't heard of this city before. He places one hand on his chin states to his friend.
Kakyoin: I haven't heard of a place with that name existing in either countries.
With one quick glare from Jotaro the punk explains a little more.
Punk#1: I don't have frickin clue why they name the streets in French honestly it too much of a hassle, but we are in Japan.
With that lack luster answer done Jotaro moves onto his next question.
Jotaro: Alright next question, what the date today.
Learning from mistake before the punk answers a bit quick then before.
Punk#1: It's Tuesday the fourth of August.
That first strike for Jotaro, he proceeds glare more intensely and pull back his fist as if he was preparing a punch.
Jotaro: Quit lying or else I'll have beat the shit out of you!
Frighten out of mind the street punk tries to convince the taller man he wasn't lying.
Punk#1: I'm not lying I swear that's the date!
Things were becoming extremely heated for the moment. That is when Kakyoin decided to step in and handle the situation.
Kakyoin: JoJo please wait a moment!
Turning away from the thug for a bit Jotaro asks Kakyoin.
Jotaro: What is it?
The red headed young attempts to reason with his larger friend to defuse the situation.
Kakyoin: He has nothing to gain by telling us lies, so calm down and if I may ask our friend here a few questions of my own?
Sighing in annoyance Jotaro takes the punk and drops him so that Kakyoin can ask his questions.
Jotaro: Fine have it your way.
To ensure he wouldn't run away Jotaro stood directly behind him so that he couldn't escape. Kakyoin smiles at Jotaro and thanks him for trusting him. Now that was done with Jotaro the street punk had Kakyoin's full attention.
Kakyoin: Now then have you ever heard of the Speedwagon Foundation?
Still hysterical with fright after upsetting the scariest guy he ever meet in his life, the street punk quickly answers.
Punk#1: No! is it like that Kirijo Group?
This was another [BIZARRE] piece of information they had learnt. Not only does this guy not now of the multination organization that spanned over half a century with hands in modern medical research and environmental protection. Though the headquarters of all their operations is in the United States, Japan still had small branches in Japan. Now he was comparing it to a company that they had never even heard of till now.
Senbun: Kirijo Group?
Though the shell shock of learning this man never heard of the Speedwagon Foundation lead him to a terrifying consultation. Kakyoin couldn't be certain unless he asked this last question.
Kakyoin: Seven please wait, I have one last question that is imperative I ask. Would you mind telling me what year it is?
Finally calming down a little after the three were stuck in their train of thought.
Punk#1: Huh? O-oh It's 2009 man.
With all his patience worn thin Jotaro picks the delinquent back up and saying in a voice so calm that it would scare any sensible person into insanity.
Jotaro: I've just about had it with your shit.
Afraid of the guy would do to him the punk quickly reaches into his pocket to get the evidence.
Punk#1: W-what a second! Let me just show you!
After a few seconds the punk pulls out a flip phone from his pocket. He proceeds to show it to all of them and Senbun astonished by it asks.
Senbun: What is that?
Confused by the way they were acting the punk thought that they were going beat him up for having such an old phone. He quickly tries to validate himself so that he wouldn't be hit by the much stronger men.
Punk#1: It's my phone, I know it's a little old, but it still works. See right here fourth of August 2009, just like I said.
Havin never seen a cell phone so advance before and in the hands of a common street punk was the last bit of evidence they needed.
Kakyoin: It seems that I was right the evidence is irrefutable. JoJo, Seven it appears we aren't where we're supposed to be.
Senbun having already knowing where the conversation was going questions.
Senbun: But how is that possible? Could DIO have done this?
The two crusaders were talking to each other as Jotaro eyes were covered by the shadow of his hat. His facial expression hidden and mind unreadable, but his friends could tell Jotaro's mind was on his mother. All while this was happening the punk wanting to get as far away from them and as soon as possible ask stuttering.
Punk#1: S-so a-am I free to go now?
All the [STAND] users turn their attention back to the thug they were getting answers from. While they agree he did answer all their questions Jotaro had other plans in mind.
Jotaro: Not yet.
The punk was unnerved by the ominous tone of the Joestar.
Punk#1: Eeeeeh?
Realizing that they would be stuck here a while Jotaro wanted to scope out the city, but they couldn't do that unless they all their stuff behind. This meant that anyone could steal it and they would have no way of knowing it. That's were these guys came in handy.
Jotaro: You're going to stay here watching our stuff until we get back got it?
Not wanting to upset him more than he has the punk complies with the order.
Punk#1: U-understood!
With that conformation Jotaro motions to his buddies to follow him.
Jotaro: Come on Seven, Kakyoin let's have a look around.
As they take their leave the punk sighs in relief, but just as they were about to exit the alley way Jotaro turn his head back to punk alarming him greatly.
Jotaro: Oh, another thing I wrote down a list of everything here and if a single thing is out of place, I'll ground you into paste.
The punk screeches in terror at the declaration of the act.
Punk#1: Eeeeeeeeek!
LATER
The trio are walking around the street following Jotaro's lead in whatever objective he had in mind. Kakyoin grimaced at their situation and helplessness.
Kakyoin: It would appear we are no longer in the world we once knew.
Nodding in agreement Senbun adds with resolve in his voice.
Senbun: Yeah seems that way, but now we need to find a way back and fast.
The 7th [STAND] user turns to Jotaro with a thought in his mind.
Senbun: So Jotaro where are we going?
Coolly Jotaro replies without hesitation.
Jotaro: We're looking going for an apartment.
Understanding what meant Kakyoin nodes his head in approval with this plan.
Kakyoin: That would be the logical response seeing as we have nowhere to rest currently. How much do each of you have on you?
Bluntly Jotaro states without giving too much detail.
Jotaro: Not enough that's for sure.
Not pressing Jotaro much more Kakyoin calculates their next course of action.
Kakyoin: I understand, I only have enough to probably get one night in a hotel. Maybe we can pawn off the furniture from the hotel, but that would lead to suspicion on how we got it. What about you Senbun how much do have on you?
Senbun looks through his backpack counting the money he had received on their journey.
Senbun: Counting foreign money, maybe 50 million Yen or so.
The two stop and look at Senbun with mild shock. Kakyoin was more open about it, while Jotaro simply stared with an unreadable expression.
Kakyoin: W-what!? How were you able to get that much money!?
Senbun explains how he acquired the hefty amount of money during their travels to defeat DIO.
Senbun: The Speedwagon Foundation gave us some, but most of it came from Lackeys that DIO paid in advance. They were attacking us and all, so I merely confiscated the money for good measure.
Jotaro smirks at Senbun commenting on his boldness during their adventure.
Jotaro: Didn't think you had it in you Seven.
Senbun was against stealing for the most part, but with the variables in the matter he simply couldn't let the crooks keep any of the money.
Senbun: Considering they got the money from DIO I think it's only fair that I take it away. Where does a vampire even get all this money anyway?
The three of them stop and think it over for a moment before they each shook their heads to drop the complex subject. Kakyoin got them back to the task at they needed to deal with.
Kakyoin: A question for another time perhaps, we still need to find some sort of housing.
As they walked around the area in an attempt to search for some empty housing they stopped by several places along the way. It was when they were about to pass by a small-time shop with games in front of it, despite the size it was doing well enough that the claw machine housed several grand prizes. A voice calls out from the shop revealing to be a man with gray hair and small amount of wrinkles on his aged face with a small beard growing on his face.
Old man: Hey you youngster!
Confused about being called out by the old man Senbun asks.
Senbun: M-me?
The owner of the shop smiles and confirms that he was addressing the right person.
Old man: Yeah want to try your hand at winning a state-of-the-art touch phone.
Being from 80's and another universe Senbun couldn't believe that anyone would make it easy to win one right away.
Senbun: H-huh, seriously quit pulling my leg!
Reaffirming the young man of his claim the owner points to the large claw machine they noticed before. It looked as if it was custom made from several other machine and paint with new colors.
Old man: No joke, all you to do is pick it up in this crane game but be warned the game is time sensitive. The rules are you must both find to the prize you want, pick it up and bring it back to the prize slot then drop it or else it will put it back with the other prizes. Even if you don't pick up a prize the first time you send the claw down you can do it until time runs out after thirty seconds.
Kakyoin, moving in closer as he listens to the rules of the game, inspects the machine closely and is mesmerized by it.
Kakyoin: I see, an ordinary claw machine tries to trick people into thinking they can win, usually the claw is too big, or the prizes are placed beyond reach. Yours is doesn't hide the difficulty of the machine not only making it about the prize itself but a true game that requires great skill to beat it.
Taking pride in the boy's analysis of his game the owner explains.
Old man: Heh! That's right when I was young my hatred for those machines that trick people with a fake easy game was so great. I wanted to make a game that would make people really earn their prizes and experience joy in playing it whether they win or lose.
The three discussed whether to play the game or not. On one hand they lose money that they need to pay rent for their housing, on the other they need a way to communicate if they were separated from each other. Senbun brought up they point they needed to blend in and having phones would help with that. In the end they all agreed to play.
Senbun: Sign me up then! Come on guys!
While he understood their need to win Jotaro couldn't help but sigh at them.
Jotaro: Yare yare daze.
Kakyoin moves right beside Jotaro looking directly at the machine.
Kakyoin: I would like to try my luck with the game.
The three each took turns at the prize game to win the new phones. First up was Senbun who getting a feel of the machine, he searched the prizes and found the phone of his choosing. He succeeded in finding it and picking it up, he made sure to take his time, so the phone doesn't fall and won with only two second to spare. Senbun excitedly picks up his pale gray and black phone and pumps his fist.
Senbun: Jammin' I won!
Next up is Kakyoin taking his turn on the claw machine. After taking his time to examine the possible phone he could get he found a melon green one. Preparing to go for the phone Kakyoin begins the game. Kakyoin displays excellent strategy by quickly rushing to get to the phone and keep a steady pace when bringing the phone back. The owner's jaw dropped by not just one big prize winners, but two.
Kakyoin: I must say while I do appreciate winning it was fun, nonetheless.
The last one up to bat was Jotaro eyeing the dark purple and gold phone at the bottom of the pile. He kept a calm attitude throughout the entire game, using Star Platinum to guide him to victory easily dodging the prizes that he didn't care for. The old was in awe of the three children who beat his game three times in a row. Though he was sulking quite a bit due to how easy they made it look, but just about when was going to go back in his shop, he hears Jotaro call out to him.
Jotaro: Hey old man.
The old man turns round to see Senbun and Kakyoin lightly bow in respect and Jotaro grinning at him.
Jotaro: That was a fun game I like to try it again someday.
The old man just smirks at the teen, despite still being sore he was happy.
Old man: Damn it! Even though you brats cost me three new phones I can't stay mad. In fact, I'd say I'm prouder than anything to see you winning, just don't comeback too often or else I might have to close shop!
Remembering the reason, they came for Senbun asks the owner of the store help.
Senbun: Hey old man does you know where we can find any empty housing for rent?
Stroking his beard, the old man thinks for a little bit before answering.
Old man: You kids looking for a place to stay? Well I heard that there is a building just a little while from here that has plenty of open apartments.
After getting the directions on paper and a free map from the old man, the three say farewell and head off in search of the building. Taking look at the packaging of the new phone Senbun gets lost in thought. Noticing their distracted friend Kakyoin asks what was on his mind and Senbun replied.
Senbun: You guys think that these phones do anything else besides make calls?
Taking a moment to think it over Kakyoin states.
Kakyoin: Considering the difficulty of the game we played to get them and the comparison to the phone we saw earlier they must.
However, Jotaro wasn't interested in the slightest if did. He never even played any videogames so why he should start playing with the phone, but even he had to admit the uses of phone would come in handy latter on.
Jotaro: Whatever least we have a way to keep in touch in case we get separate.
Ending the discussion right there the three stardust crusaders head of to the address written on the paper.
LATER
Landlord: Huh!? You kids want to rent the apartment on the second floor? Don't even joke about such things, just head on back to school.
After arriving at the building, the boys walk through the front doors to see a small but well decorated lobby. It was not as fancy as a hotel lobby, but more so than one would expect from an apartment complex. The waiting in the lobby for a little while on the Landlord to come and show them to an empty apartment, when he showed up, he was not what they expected. He was wearing blue overalls with a black shirt underneath, his hair was greasy, his face cleanly shaved, and while wasn't as tall as them, he had some muscle. After introducing himself he took the three on a tour, as it turns out there was a good deal of rooms left. He explained that many people liked living closer to the city nowadays and the train stations so they could get to work. The landlord showed them to an apartment on the second floor and it held three rooms, a bathroom, and kitchen. He mentioned coin operated washing machines in the basement if they need to do laundry, and with that sealing the deal the three agreed that this was a good place to stay. Unfortunately, the Landlord was confused on the ages of the teens, with Jotaro being the main cause. Upon learning they still were in high school and no jobs he refused to let them rent any apartment.
Kakyoin: Sir I can assure you we are quite serious on the matter.
With a calm expression the landlord explains the reasoning he couldn't sell them the apartment.
Landlord: Listen I don't think you kids understand. Not only would I look bad if I just let you rent it without a background check, but then there's the fact I can't trust a bunch of random kids with no steady income source to be responsible for pay the monthly bill. Sorry but the answer is no, besides I highly doubt you kids have the money to pay for it.
Trying to convince the Landlord they were able to afford the rent on the apartment.
Senbun: I understand your doubts sir, but we really have the money and have nowhere else to go.
The Landlord shakes his head sadly.
Landlord: Sorry kids I really want to help you and all, but there are rules for this kind of thing and my hands are tied.
Seeing no progress in their attempts to rent the apartment Jotaro steps in to deal with the unyielding Landlord.
Jotaro: What if we paid the rent and security deposited right now in cash? Would that be enough for you to believe us?
This confused the Landlord who more so than when he learned Jotaro was seventeen years old.
Landlord: Eh? What are you taking about I just said the rent is too high for some kids with no jobs, it's 160 thousand Yen.
Jotaro motions for Senbun to pull out the money with a single look and simply saying is name.
Jotaro: Senbun.
Understanding what Jotaro wanted him to do Senbun nodes.
Senbun: Right!
Senbun begins to pull out all the money from his bag and slowly handing it off to Jotaro. Who begins to count it without looking at the bills, this act complete stuns the Landlord who sees the young man sorting 10 thousand Yen bills.
Landlord: Waaaaaaaaahh!
After finishing counting all the money Senbun handed him Jotaro hands over to the landlord 570 thousand Yen.
Jotaro: We'll pay a month in advance and 250 thousand Yen deposit upfront.
Losing his mind over the fact that these boys had this much money and the kid in the hat looked like a full-grown man and was actin so damn calm.
Landlord: H-how did you kids get this money!? I won't accept dirty money got it!
While explaining how they got the money was tricky it was nothing Jotaro couldn't handle. he told the Landlord the truth, not the full truth taking a lot of context, but the truth, nonetheless.
Jotaro: If you must know we got most of it from my gramps a big shoot real estate agent in New York. The other came from beating up some scum who liked to pick fights.
This lead to the Landlord accusing and warning the teens. He began questioned their very actions in telling him this information.
Landlord: S-so you stole it! Why would you tell me that!? I could call the cops on you; do you want to be arrested?
Unfazed by what the Landlord was saying Jotaro interrupts the man saying with a strange aura surrounding him.
Jotaro: I listen up because I'll say this once I know a good deal when I see one, this build is old, yet both the build and the rooms looked good as new. The elevator looks to be state of the art to boot and yet you ask for 160 thousand Yen a month for a three bedroom, a large bathroom and kitchen apartment. That tells me enough that you aren't in this for the money, this building is your pride and joy am I right?
These observations left the owner stunned; this young man had just figured him out in less than an hour. The Landlord remembers his Father who had long passed away with fond memories. Before all the quick paced nature of the city reached, the way it was today, his Father's building held a small amount of residents who were happy to live there. The man spent his days helping everyone that lived there, but he always made time for his family. Just thinking back to when he was a child and spending his weekends at the building with his Father brought him to the verge of tears.
Landlord: Y-yes, I cherish this building with all my heart. My father spent his life trying to make it good place to live, but nowadays people were in such a rush they all wanted to be close to the newly built train stations, so we had few tenants. Despite all the difficulties my Father was always happy to help what little tenants he had, to him they were family. Why the hell am I talking about this to some punks off the street!
He was stuck in an impasse with himself, these kids got the money from unsavory methods, but does that mean they stole it. Could they have earned it through betting? The man just didn't know what to believe now until Senbun bowed to him, Kakyoin shortly following suit afterwards.
Senbun: Your father seemed like a good man. I'm sorry we'll be leaving now; I apologize for any problems we caused.
With this act the Landlord made up his mind on the matter. He didn't care what anyone thought because despite the coarseness of one of them and [BIZARRENESS] of the trio, they were good people. Just as they were about to leave the Landlord called them back inside.
Landlord: Heh you kids! I swear I've never met an odder bunch that for sure! All right you can stay here, but you got to find an honest way to make money understood.
With the conformation that they were allowed rent the upstairs apartment Kakyoin and Senbun bow politely to their new Landlord.
Kakyoin: Thank you very much for this opportunity sir.
Senbun adds his own thanks and mentions that they would return shortly.
Senbun: Thanks a lot Mr. Landlord we just have to go get our stuff where we left it.
Understanding this the Landlord tells them.
Landlord: Okay I'll wait till you get back, just don't take too long I got other things to do.
ONE HOUR LATER
Landlord: I'm going to regret this decision, won't I?
In front of him were ten street punks on their hands and knees bowing before Jotaro and his friend. These people had just finished carrying up all the furniture from the hotel into the new apartment on the second floor. The first punk was quick to praise Jotaro in order to be freed from debt.
Punk#1: Thank you honorable one for sparing our lives!
A hefty punk in a bandana covered in comical bruising says.
Punk#6: We promise never to something so foolish again!
Unimpressed with their groveling Jotaro just sends them away rudely.
Jotaro: Just get out of here and never come back.
The whole group of punk's were ecstatic by the fact they won't die today shouted.
Punks: YES SIR!
As they left the Landlord looks over to the new tenants of his building.
Landlord: Do I even need to ask?
Rubbing the back of his head shyly Senbun explaining to the man.
Senbun: They were some guys that tried to rob us. We taught them a lesson and now they know better than to try that again.
Sighing in annoyance at the mild summary of the antics they had gotten into the Landlord says.
Landlord: Kids these days. Well have a nice night, I'll see you next month for the rent, and if need anything fixed just give me a call.
Smiling at him Kakyoin bows lightly and promises the Landlord.
Kakyoin: Thank you we will try to not cause any trouble from now on.
With a small smirk on his face the Landlord says to them.
Landlord: That's all I can ask for.
Tuesday August 4th, 2009
TIME: 11:50
With everything taken care they sit in the newly furnished living room, Senbun had recommend they take the time to learn how to use the phones they won early. While it took them sometime to finally learn how to set up the devices, they managed to get it done. After that was done, they decided to finally start a deeper discussion on their situation. Senbun has a serious look to him, something he only had when they faced enemies who trapped them.
Senbun: Well I'm going to come out and say it, we been sent to another universe. I mean how else can we explain how different everything is now compared to when we left, hell this place didn't exist last I checked a map.
Kakyoin grimly reminded them of the reality they were facing with the set time limit Holly has.
Kakyoin: Safe to say we won't be able to get back the way we came. We aren't even sure if that thing was a [STAND] or not. If we don't hurry Miss Holly surely perish unless Mister Joestar and the others defeat can DIO.
Jotaro unnervingly quite during the exchange, you could see his cupped hands turning pale from how hard he was squeezing them. Even though Jotaro was hard to read Senbun knew how he was feeling, he and Kakyoin felt the same helplessness at their situation. Senbun pushing aside any negative thoughts he tries to reassure Jotaro.
Senbun: Jotaro I understand how you feel but have faith in our friend's strength. Even if we feel guilty leaving all that responsibility to them, we have no choice now. They can defeat DIO without us and save Miss Holly, but that doesn't mean we have to stop trying to get back. First thing tomorrow we'll search how to get home and finally end DIO's tranny once and for all!
Jotaro slightly easing up unclenches his hand and takes a small breath. Feeling a little better from Senbun's pep talk he turns to Kakyoin with a question.
Jotaro: Kakyoin tell us anything you know about alternate universes.
Taking a moment to remember anything that might help them in their endeavor. Kakyoin collects all the information he knows about the subject and explains in an easy to understand way.
Kakyoin: Well I am not well verse in the subject I do know about it somewhat. An alternate or parallel universe is a world similar and yet different from our own. These changes vary from a popular dish being named something else to the whole planet's history being changed. Some research state that they are derived from the choices people make, others say that they all exist at the same time.
Senbun already familiar with the concept from reading comic books and manga during his youth adds his info.
Senbun: I've read some stories that feature that concept a lot, so I got a basic grasp on the idea. Sometimes there exist alternate counterparts for people and sometimes it's as if they never existed at all. It like Kakyoin said the vary laws of nature or the [WORLD] could be different. They maybe more advance or twisted than our world, but most of the time they are pretty similar. Maybe this universe moves faster than our own, in some stories when the hero returns home almost no time has passed because of space-time difference.
Following what Senbun was implying Kakyoin nodes at the theory.
Kakyoin: Like the speed of Mercury compared to Earth. Perhaps that might be the case, but it would be foolish to simply hope this is the case and wait for everything to sort itself all out. Though we need a new lead since that vortex doesn't seem to be returning anytime soon.
Sighing from stress Senbun off handily suggests to his friends they look for help.
Senbun: What about that Kirijo Group that guy mentioned earlier? If they are anything like the Speedwagon Foundation, then might be able to help us get home.
Kakyoin while not completely against the idea voices his concerns.
Kakyoin: While looking for help might not be a bad start; we must know that we can trust them. This Kirijo Group may see us as insane or not have the means to send us home.
Jotaro adds a little grim perspective to the possibilities that might occur.
Jotaro: That said even if they can help us what makes you think they won't use this for something bigger. Having access to other universes might lead them to cause trouble for everyone else. For now, we keep this to ourselves got it Seven, Kakyoin?
Nodding in understanding the two agree with Jotaro, not wanting to risk cause any sort of crisis on infinite earths they must keep their origins a secret. The each prepare to leave for their rooms, but before they left the grandfather clock had struck twelve. It was midnight and suddenly everything started to change, they immediately Summoned their [STANDS] not wanting to be unprepared what was doing this. As Jotaro moved to the window in attempt to find the cause he sees the entire street had been changed and all the people out there had been turned into coffins. Kakyoin unsettled by the change begins to deduce whether or not a stand was causing this effect. Senbun was already having enough to deal with today without the need to battle something evil force of nature.
Senbun: Does this world even have [STANDS] or this a common occurrence nobody knows about because their fricking coffins!?
They all decided that this [PHENOMENA] was something they needed figure out now or else they might get caught up in it next time. Just as they head downstairs to see a closer look of what was happening outside, they hear a scream for help. It was the sound of a child in danger, they could hear the blood thirty growls coming from where the child was screaming, they got outside so they could flow the kid's voice. They had stern expressions that said they wouldn't allow whatever is attacking the child to lay a single hand on the kid and get away without serious beatdown. The crusaders without hesitation rushed to save the child from the ravenous monsters that were hunting them.
STAND STATS
Stand Name: Star Platinum
User: Jotaro Kujo
Power: A
Speed: A
Range: C
Precision: A
Durability: A
Potential: A
Star Platinum is a close-range [STAND], with a basic reach of only 2 meters from Jotaro's body, but with incredible strength, speed, and precision. Its overwhelming physical prowess in every basic characteristic, save for range, makes it one of the most powerful Stands ever known. Star Platinum can forcibly extend its middle and index fingers to a length of one or two meters, this attack know as Star finger allows it to perform sneak attacks and stab opponents from afar.