Disclaimer
I don't own Persona, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, or the 7th stand user. All respective properties belong to their respective owners and creators.
[STAND] descriptions come directly from JJba wiki pages. Persona descriptions come from Megami Tensei wiki pages.
I am sorry I have been away for so long. Recently my mother passed away and I have been unable to write. There has been so much to do, and I lost all my will to write. I will finish the next chapters in my stories sometime in the future. 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.
Another detail I left is a [STAND]'s visibility. While normal people can't see [STANDS] because they don't have [STANDS] of their own, but Persona users can be due to how close the powers resemble each other, but they can't interact with them without their powers. As for the Dark Hour it does make [STANDS] viewable to ordinary people, so in other words plot device.
Star Platinum won't get time stop, because they haven't fought DIO yet. Obviously Hamon counts as light damage so certain Shadows and Persona are immune to it, also another fun little tidbit for this chapter, whenever the battle music I choose starts Sonic Youth plays it as he fights. That's it enjoys the rest of the chapter and tell me your thoughts on it.
DARK HOUR
The Stardust crusaders hurried as fast they could to reach the child before whatever was growling ahead of them got there first. As they ran, they noticed the dark atmosphere that surrounded them as if it was trying to envelope them. The moon shined a sickly green and the night was ominous and dead as if the whole world was gone. It looked like the apocalypse had struck, but they had no time to investigate for the child was still endanger. Senbun quickly using Sonic Youth's echolocation to pinpoint the child's location, normally this would be difficult with many moving objects getting in the way. Thankfully with everyone turned to coffins and no sounds being made it was easy to find where the kid was going.
Senbun: Guys I found the kid and whatever the hells tailing them! Just head straight after turning left on the intersection, they both be a short distance away just follow me!
Both making no arguments followed Senbun to where the child was. They move past several coffins in their path to the mini shopping district they had visited earlier. As they move on, they finally reach the place, it was a small parking lot with little cars left present. Looking around they see no kid or what had chased the kid, just cars.
Kakyoin: Senbun, where is the child now!?
Senbun doesn't reply, instead he slowly moving towards the white mini-van and kneels down. The [STAND] user has a soothing expression on his face as he looks under the van's chassis. Underneath the van curled up in the fetal position is a boy no older than four years old, he is wearing a broken baseball cap, blue jeans, and a red stripped polo shirt. The boy was covered small scratches and was slightly bleeding from his shoulder, tears dripped from his eyes as he breathed heavily. Upon seeing the kind of torment Senbun knew two things, one this boy would need to see a doctor right away, and two he was going to kill what did this to the kid. Keeping his calm Senbun introducing himself and asks the child.
Senbun: Hey my name is Senbun or Seven as my friends call me, what's yours little guy?
The boy looks at him and says nothing, continuing to shake in fear. Senbun knew they boy was traumatized beyond belief, but they need to get a move on because right now they were wide open to the thing that did this to him. Trying again to calm the boy down Senbun asks kindly.
Senbun: Are you all right? You need help finding your parents?
This got a reaction out of the boy; he looks up pleadingly for help from the high school teen. Smiling at the child Senbun holding his hand out to the boy offering to help.
Senbun: Come on let's get out of here.
While hesitant for a second, the child eventually grabs the teens hand and is gently pulled out from his hiding spot. The boy, being carried by Senbun, grabs onto him holding on and his refusing to let go out fear. The three take a closer look at the child's condition and are relieved to know his wounds were minor and nothing important was injured. Kakyoin was disgusted by the act, he pitied the boy for harm that befell him. Jotaro was pissed off, but kept his cool trying not to scare the kid any more than he was and asks.
Jotaro: Listen kid we need to know what happened and what did this to you.
The boy said nothing still haunted by the experience of being hunted like some sort of prey. Senbun gently rubs the back of the boy's head, trying his best to not startle him more and help to ease his fear.
Kakyoin: Unfortunately, we won't get anything out of the boy. I'm surprised that he even trusted us to begin with, considering what happened to him.
Suddenly a roar is echoed throughout the entire street. They all look to the source of the beastly roar with mixed expressions, Senbun with worry for the child in his arms, Jotaro with annoyance, Kakyoin was shocked to say the least, and the boy with fear now knowing all too well the sound. It was one of the monsters that had attacked him a short time ago but disappeared just before the crusaders arrived. The being stood atop the building basking in the moonlight as a silhouette staring deeply at them. Quickly the monster descends to the ground from the spot it once stood, its appearance became more visible the closer it got. It was a masked humanoid figure with a slim metallic black body, covering itself with a long black cape with purple interior, and has a lantern where its stomach would be. This was a Shadow known as the Phantom Master and it is preparing to strike the humans from afar. It begins the fight by using Agilao, creating an extraordinary fireball that was flying at Senbun, for it saw him as the weakest link of the group. However, this shadow was in for a surprise when Sonic Youth appears behind Senbun creating a whirlwind with a strum of its guitar that dispersers the fireballs. The tornado didn't stop there, it continued to press forward slamming into Phantom Master damaging it heavily. The Shadow was down and Senbun was far from done with it. He handed the boy, who was reluctant to leave his side, over to Kakyoin and began to march over to the Shadow. His friends watched on as he cracked his knuckled and peered down to the Shadow on the ground.
Start: Stardust Crusaders OST - Stardust Crusaders
Senbun: Looks like you can't handle a little bit of wind huh, well that's too bad you picked a fight with me then. I don't know if you can understand me, but I hate leaving a job undone and I could have killed you with that last attack. So better listen up monster because I'm only saying this once!
The Phantom Shadow groans in pain as tries to pick itself up off the ground. Senbun continues to move in closer to the Shadow his eyes hidden from view.
Senbun: Do you wanna know why I haven't ended you yet? You hurt an innocent child and toyed around with him, for that reason alone I held myself back when I countered those fireballs of yours'.
Finally, able to get up again the Shadow growls in anger and prepares to catch the human of guard. As Senbun gets close enough the Phantom Master slashes at him with razor sharp cloak blade moving faster than any human ever could, but before the Shadow knew it the cloak it proudly wore was torn to shreds by several air blades. The Phantom Master reeled back and hissed in pain, right then and there it was hit dead center in the mask by guitar and sent skidding into the ground. Posing dramatically Senbun his eyes stern and he points at the Phantom Master conviction in his voice.
Senbun: Because I still haven't payed you back a thousand-fold yet! Sonic Youth!
Appearing once more answering his user's call, the sound [STAND] unleashes many deadly air slashes just by strumming its instrument. The Shadow was subject to an excruciating pain like no other, its body was being torn apart at the seams by powerful air blades. After the nearly endless assault the Phantom Master fell to the ground, gushing black goo escaped its wounds and it dissipated into nothingness.
Senbun: That was for the kid you bastard!
End: Stardust Crusaders OST - Stardust Crusaders
The boy looks at the man who saved him with wonder sparkling in his eyes. Charisma the likes Senbun displayed when fighting the monster only ever seen on television, seeing it in person was a whole other thing entirely. The child felt that something he hadn't felt since this fever dream began, it was the hope that he would make it out alive. Jotaro and Kakyoin who had their fair share of flair were glad that was over and done with. Now all that was left to do was figure out what to do with this kid and be on their way. The boy was still in Kakyoin's arms being held firmly so that he could be better protected. Setting him down gently Kakyoin presents himself and Jotaro and asks the boy politely.
Kakyoin: Excuse me I don't believe we have been introduced yet my name is Noriaki Kakyoin and this Jotaro Kujo, I believe you know already Seven. May we know what is your name by any chance?
The boy is a little shy at first tugging slowly at his hat a bit. He was a little intimidate by the sizes of the Stardust crusaders and how could blame them.
Boy: H-Hiro.
As the trio pays complete attention to their surroundings, they ask Hiro a few more questions hoping he'd answer.
Jotaro: Okay Hiro where's your family?
Hiro sobs lightly at the question, he started rubbing his eyes with his right arm. He was stuttering the events that lead him her.
Hiro: I-I d-don't know. When I last saw my mommy, s-she and I were walking h-home from the doctor. Th-then in the wh-whole tu-turned s-scary and these wei-weird things are all around me. I tried re-really h-hard to find mommy, but then the monster ca-came, and I had to h-hide. Now I j-just want to find m-my m-mommy!
Senbun hugs the kid trying to calm him down, after he had been through the child deserved some peace. An idea pop into Senbun's mind, he starts to channel Hamon into Hiro. The Hamon begins to do the trick and all of Hiro's wounds were healing up fast. Amazed by the power that he could best describe as a warm feeling that took the pain away Hiro asks as Senbun breaks the hug.
Hiro: H-how did you do that Mister!?
Knowing full well he couldn't tell the kid about Hamon Senbun struggles to find an answer to give. Thinking like Joseph Joestar, Senbun gives the child jazz hands and melodically says.
Senbun: ~Mmaagggiic!~
Hiro however wasn't satisfied by the answer starts puffing out his cheeks in indignation. The sight was quite humorous for the teens who smiled and laughed at the childness of Hiro.
LATER
All four of had been walking down the normally busy streets, but instead of people all there was more caskets in their wake. They had finally managed to convince Hiro to take them to where he last seen his mother, along the way they had groaning coming from far away. The boys did their best to avoid whatever was making that sound and had agreed that Hiro didn't need to know the sorted detail about the coffins having been humans. Moving around the coffins they reach the clinic Hiro had visited with his mother. Hiro moves next to the coffin that was once his mother pointing at it with his right index finger.
Hiro: My mommy was right here then she wasn't and not just mommy, everybody was gone. Then this thing showed up all over the street and the monster chased me all the way to that place where you found me.
While they were relieved to have found the boy's mother, there was still the issue of free her and everyone else from this [STRANGE] stated.
Senbun: What could have caused this all? Normally a [STAND] has a range in which its ability can work for, but so far it seems to be affecting the entire island.
Taking a moment to look at a nearby coffin, Kakyoin looks any opening in for him to peer inside.
Kakyoin: Perhaps a closer inspection is in order? If we examine the coffins it will become easier to determine the cause of this dilemma, I could use Hierophant to see what is going on inside of it.
Not liking the idea at all Jotaro protests, seeing way too many flaws in the plan.
Jotaro: Don't risk it. We have no idea of what will happen if anyone messes with those coffins.
Senbun worriedly began to point out all the worst possible outcomes.
Senbun: For all we know it could be a virus or curse that reacts when the coffin is opened. Maybe their bodies have become the coffin itself and opening it will be like tearing them apart.
He understood that his friends didn't want to see him end up hurt or worse hurt someone else. However, Kakyoin was still not done looking for an answer to the predicament.
Kakyoin: Then we must look for another solution in dealing with the problem at hand. We only know whatever creating this affect must have a powerful ability with large range and I have a feeling that creature Senbun destroyed wasn't the only one of its kind.
The tension of the situation was clear, the three teens were stuck on what to do. They had no way to know what was causing this and it was starting to affect moral. Jotaro was still nonchalant as ever saying his catchphrase.
Jotaro: Yare yare daze.
During their conversation the had left out Hiro, knowing that the boy would not know any more information than them on this occurrence. The boy had grown increasingly anxious, eager to see his mother again he ask them.
Hiro: What are you talking about? Aren't you gonna help me find mommy?
Not wanting the child to feel afraid and alone like he was before Senbun places both his hands on the boy's shoulders and smiles.
Senbun: Of course, we are going to help find her. The fact is that until we find out put all the coffins here, we won't find her.
Trying his best to put on a brave face, but Hiro still looked like has was about to sob any second now.
Hiro: Okay Mister Seven, but please hurry I miss mommy.
Not willing to deal with any water works tonight Jotaro orders Hiro.
Jotaro: Quite it with the complaining and no crying either kid.
Trying to get his buddy to lighten up on the boy a bit, Senbun gets up places a hand on Jotaro's shoulder.
Senbun: Jotaro take it easy on the kid, I think he has earned the right to want to see his mother.
Taking what Senbun was saying to heart Jotaro just pulls his hat down shadowing his eyes away from view. Kakyoin meanwhile was feeling the texture of the coffin before hearing more groaning in the far distance. He quicks looks around their surroundings and finds nothing in their vicinity, but he still gets his friend's attention.
Kakyoin: Seven, JoJo we need to plan our next course of action now, before any more of those creatures arrive!
Jotaro: If that last freak was anything to go by then a group of them would spell some trouble since we have to look after the kid.
Deciding now was as good as time as any Senbun presents his theory about the Shadows, unaware of their true nature or purpose.
Senbun: You guys think they maybe are a product of a [STAND], like with Justice turning those corpses into puppets. Because the way it turned into mist when I finished it off isn't normal for [STANDS]?
A little disturbed the notion that there was secret scheme in the works, Kakyoin wished to confirm with Senbun on the matter.
Kakyoin: Are you suggesting that whoever is behind the island's transform, is creating these monsters with a [STAND] or is working alongside someone who can?
Senbun: Maybe we know vampires like DIO are able to make zombies by draining people, so we don't know if a [STAND] did created these monsters or not. But what if the reason we were spared from turning into coffins was because we're [STAND] users. That only those like us or with high enough potential to be, are immune to this effect and the monsters are sent after who remains.
While not totally convince by the entire thing, there were several key points that Jotaro thought were worth taking a look into.
Jotaro: I'd say you watched one too many horror movies, but you might be onto something Seven.
Thinking out the scenario in his head Kakyoin begins to get flashbacks of DIO. The man stripped him of his free will, making a puppet in an effort to kill of the Joestars. It was something that both infuriated and frightened the red headed teen, but even so he had to remind himself and more importantly his friends, that they still had no idea of what they were truly up against.
Kakyoin: An unknown force attempting to get rid of any potential adversaries in order to maintain perfect control, all the while gaining more pawns. It's a dangerous prospect for certain, but all of this just theorizing, and we have no concrete evidence to back it yet. So, I say we get a move on and see if its Seven's theory holds any truth.
Becoming more than a little feed up, with still being lost by what they were saying, Hiro grumpily asks them.
Hiro: What are you even guys talking about anymore!?
Knowing full well that the boy couldn't handle all the information Kakyoin formulates a plan in his mind. In order to make him disinterested in continuing asking more about their conversation Kakyoin uses the one thing that children tend to steer clear when speaking about.
Kakyoin: We were talking about school would you like to join the discussion?
This gets a good reaction out of Hiro, who is visibly upset that they were trying to include him in that topic.
Hiro: No way, school is dumb!
Kakyoin simply has a smug smile on his face as they boy takes the bait. He continues to press on, to further make the boy want to steer clear of their conversation.
Kakyoin: Come now, school is exciting place full of books, classes that last the entire day, and teachers that give you plenty of homework to complete.
Senbun and Jotaro were amused by this exchange, with Senbun suppressing his snickers. With that last line Hiro fell for it hook line a sinker, Hiro blocking his ears and facing away from the three begins to try and tune them out.
Hiro: Lalalalalalalala! I'm not listening to you, you're so weird! Lalalalalalalala!
Loud howling can be heard from the distance snapping the four boys out of their amusement. Springing into action the take guard of Hiro making sure nothing could get to him. They could see several masked figures like the one before, the monsters were coming from the alleyways and main road.
Jotaro: Yare yare, you got to be kidding me.
Knowing full well that they couldn't fight with all the coffins surround them, the teens pick up Hiro and initiate the ultimate technique of the Joestar family. They ran at full speed not bothering to take a breath, but always taking care to be lead into a dead end. The Shadows chased after them immediately wanting to get their prey and devour psyche. Before they had knew it, the crusaders had reached the beach, they were thankful for the lack of people there for they couldn't outrun the Shadows for much longer. Without even saying a word the three knew that this is where the would make their [STAND] against the monsters. Soon enough after the three crusaders had taken up their positions, the Shadows had arrived and there were dozens of them. Taking a good at the Shadows, Kakyoin compares them to the one Senbun had killed early. The most common among the Shadows were the Indolent Maya, black blobs with arms and a mask sticking out. There were ten disembodied hands that uses its fingers as legs/arms and the wrist part as its head, the Killing Hand. Next set of Shadows were three Mach Wheels, they were wheels with a lion-like head and spikes protruding from the center of each wheel. In the back of mob stood two metal giants sporting wrestling speedos, the Steel Gigas and they seemed to be guarding one Shadow in particular. It was hulking beast bigger than the Gigas, a white knight in armor holding a lance in one hand, while sitting astride floating horse armor. This Shadow, the Intrepid Knight, seemed to be the one calling the shots. It kept its eyes peeled on the humans and their every move.
Kakyoin: These ones are certainly different from the one we faced before. The one is back that resemble a knight on horse seems to be the Leader of the pack.
Standing before their foes the young [STAND] users show no sign fear, only vast determination. This display of courage didn't impress the Shadows however, seeing as they were mostly mindless beasts.
Jotaro: Nothing's changed just kick their asses and keep the kid out of their hands. Do me a favor and just leave all the bastards to me alright.
Kakyoin: What and leave you all the fun? I believe Senbun and I have just as much a right to participate in this battle.
Senbun: You can't shake us of that easily JoJo!
Jotaro: Heh. Alright Senbun handle the freaks in front and don't let any get close, Kakyoin watch Senbun's back. I'll be going after the boss hiding in the back, make sure to keep them off me.
Kakyoin: It seems we are in agreement then.
Senbun: Then let's do this, Sonic Youth!
Summoning his [STAND] Senbun unleashes a devastating gust of wind pushing back the mindless Shadows. This left an opening for Jotaro who moves forward to strike with his mighty [STAND].
Jotaro: Star Platinum!
Star Platinum appearing right beside Jotaro, begins aiming his fists at the closest Shadows within his range. Following his master's command Star Platinum begins his deadly barrage of punches.
Star Platinum: Oraoraoraoraoraoraoraoraoraoraora!
With each punch thrown the Shadows were dropping like flies. By the end of the one sided beating a substantial amount of Shadows were pummeled to death. In total twenty-five Maya, three Killing Hands, and a Mach Wheel were destroyed leaving only thirty Shadows remaining. Many of the troop Shadows were struck with fear, panic, distress, and rage by the power of Star Platinum. The Shadows enraged blindly rushed at the teens attempting to kill them, however Kakyoin was prepared using Hierophant's signature attack on them.
Kakyoin: Hierophant Green Emerald Splash!
This attack knocks back all the Shadows, finishing them off in the process. The enemy had lost another five Maya and three more Killing Hands, but still weren't done. The two remaining Mach Wheels who were still injured from Sonic Youth's last attack, race over at high speed towards Senbun seeking revenge. Senbun pushes Hiro behind him and braces himself for what's to come. When the Mach Wheels arrive Senbun had Sonic Youth create another gust of wind that sends them flying skywards, but he wasn't done yet. Senbun inhales deeply and moves in for the kill, as they descend Senbun hit one of the Mach Wheels with a fist full of Hamon and knocks them into each other destroying them as he shouts.
Senbun: Overdrive!
Slightly pleased with his work Senbun continues onward to help his friends. The trio easily cut down the Shadow forces, making major headway in reaching the boss. They finally arrive at the back of the beach where the Knight and two Gigas were watch the battle play out. Jotaro eyeing the monster with indifference walks closer to them with the intent to end this once and for all. The two Steel Gigas however were not pleased with Jotaro's arrogance, the flex slightly before they prepare to jump Jotaro. Star Platinum quickly parries the attack and sends them back, unfortunately this was not to put down the Gigas as they shook off the pain and rushed back into the fray. Thinking Jotaro would need some help with the Shadows, Senbun leaves Hiro in Kakyoin's capable hands. Without a single word spoken the two took a Gigas each and finished them off fast. Senbun had used a Hamon infused drop kick to cause the Gigas to fall over before he had cross spilt the Shadow's head off his shoulders. In comparison Jotaro's plan of attack was simple, he had Star Platinum engage the Steel Gigas up front and used star finger impaling his fingers through its head. With the bodyguard dead and done with, Jotaro looks at the Intrepid Knight with a little mockery in his voice.
Jotaro: Well looks like your all alone now.
The Shadow glares furiously at the human children. It had lost its army in a manner of minutes and the condescendence of the human with the hat only served to infuriate it even more so. Intrepid Knight howls out in rage with its horse and starts to charge at them.
Intrepid Knight: Graaaaaaaaa!
With the large monster charging at all of them Jotaro sends Star Platinum to intercept the knight with a strong hook to the mask.
Star Platinum: ORA!
While the punch had made Intrepid Knight flinch to the side, it still is able to counterattack by bash Star Platinum with its lance. Star Platinum is able to block it in time raising both arms into a makeshift shield, but the force of the attack sends him sliding back to Jotaro. Making its move again, Intrepid Knight who's mask now sporting a large crack, jabs its lance into the ground creating a destructive Heatwave attack intending to wrap things up. Senbun quickly springs into action creating a wind barrier around himself, Hiro, and Kakyoin. Jotaro however was out of the barrier's range, but he remained unfazed simply having Star Platinum defend him. Once the attack struck dust clouded the beach, the Knight waiting for the dust to settle held his weapon tight pointing it at were his enemies last were. Then out of the dust cloud emerges a tornado flying directly at the Intrepid Knight. The boys were fine thanks to the wind barrier, but the still felt the force of the attack, and the worst Jotaro had was slightly singed clothes. As they pick themselves up off the ground, they notice the creature had not made a single sound, they turn to look at the Shadow. To their surprise it looked as good as new, the fresh crack in its mask looking like it never existed in the first place. Wanting to put some distance and to test a theory Senbun has Sonic Youth attack with a Wind Edge, as the attack hit its target the knight absorbs the wind into its body. This shocked Senbun who then tries a different approach, unleashing a wave of sound with Sonic Youth, Senbun charges it with Hamon. The Ripple Waveform reaches its target, but the Shadow remained unaffected. At that moment things were not looking good, all of Senbun's attacks involved wind which strengthened and Hamon which the demon was immune to.
Senbun: This thing is absorbing Sonic Youth's attacks and Hamon isn't making a dent!
Taking the time to figure out a plan Kakyoin takes a look at their situation and surroundings. He knew the Knight like monster was resilient enough to take a small beating from Star Platinum, granted Jotaro held back, but with all of its abilities it would not be best to fight it head on. Senbun could only fuel it and he was certain his Emerald Splash wouldn't be enough to put it down for good.
Kakyoin: I see so it's not only immune to both light and wind, but wind also heals it.
Suddenly an idea clicked in his mind as he measures the distance of all the objects on the beach. Manifesting his Hierophant Green Kakyoin slowly begins to carry out his plan in secret. In order for the plan to work fully he needed his friends to help distract the Shadow.
Kakyoin: Senbun for now just focus on support and wait for my signal, Jotaro just keep it at bay for a small time.
Both nodding in understanding, the two walked closer to the Intrepid Knight.
Jotaro: Alright.
Senbun takes off his jacket and throws it on the ground. Stretching his arms, a little the teen glares at the Knight.
Senbun: Consider it done Kakyoin!
Their [STANDS] reappearing into existence the teens attack. The Shadow tries to pierce the [STANDS] with the tip of the lance but is prevented by Sonic Youth's guitar parrying it blow for blow. This left an opening for Star Platinum to smash the Shadow's horse half and send it tumbling. The Intrepid Knight skids across the sand slowly losing momentum along the way. Unable to get up right away it raises its lance to the sky and the ground beneath the [STANDS] and their respective users glowed green and unleashed a torrent of wind. While the wind was powerful enough to overwhelm the likes of Star Platinum or even Sonic Youth, Jotaro and Senbun were hit directly thus affecting the [STANDS] directly. The wounds on their bodies were prominently shown, but they weren't deadly. The two quickly withdrew their [STANDS] just as the Shadow Knight got back up. Seeing this as his chance the Intrepid Knight charges at Jotaro and Senbun, unbeknown to it Hierophant had been unraveling his self the entire time. Hierophant Green had slowly made a web out of its body by attaching it to multiple different objects across the beach and the Shadow had made the mistake of stepping into it.
Kakyoin: It seems that you haven't noticed but you walked right into my Hierophant's trap, now Seven!
Knowing the tactic Kakyoin had in mind Senbun more than happy to Oblige.
Senbun: Do it now Sonic Youth!
The [STAND] heeding his call begins to do his thing. Sonic Youth unleashing a devastating soundwave from his instrument and aims the sound directly into their trap. The sound entered the web and was amplified many times over. It continued to bounce around until it hits the Shadow and hurting it greatly, but it didn't stop at once. Sound blasted continuously at the Intrepid Knight form all directions, eventually it did stop, and the Shadow had long since collapsed. As it struggles to gather what strength it has left a large foreboding shadow looms over it. It belonged to none other than the high school delinquent Jotaro Kujo looking down at the Shadow with the indifference he was known.
Jotaro: You know if it was anybody else, I might have pitied them, but you're a special case. Then again even if you were human it wouldn't change the result.
Intrepid Knight despite having mask for a face had a look of fear to him. If it had the capability the Intrepid Knight would have already soiled itself and would having been crying tears. Jotaro however, as most people who know him, holds a grudge and wasn't going to leave it at that. Star Platinum appears beside Jotaro and following the silent command of his user picks up the Intrepid Knight. Clenching all of the fingers on his right the [STAND] uppercuts the Shadow into the open air.
Star Platinum: ORA!
It was pelted high into the sky, but quickly fell back to the ground. As the Knight plummets down, he catches a glimpse of what waited him. There stood Star Platinum with a menacing grin plastered on his face. Once the Shadow was within his range, the [STAND] unwinds his mighty fists letting loose a beaten on the Intrepid Knight.
Star Platinum: ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!
All the punches meet their mark exactly, each hit being stronger than the last. The Intrepid Knight was bodied the likes of which only Steely Dan had received. After the unrelenting shower of pain was done the Shadow had exploded into a thick cloud of smog like the rest of its allies. Jotaro tilts his hat downward and walks away from the spot and back to his friends.
LATER
After the tedious battle with the Shadows at the beach the boys start walk back to where Hiro's mother was. Senbun carrying the young boy on his shoulder with Jotaro and Kakyoin walking in front and behind him respectively. They were still cautious of their surroundings after dealing with that last Shadow, not wanting a similar encounter to occur they get a move on.
Senbun: That last one gave us a run for our money.
Adding his input on the Shadow's existence.
Kakyoin: It appears that some of these creatures may have some sort of elemental immunity.
As they were making their way back the immediately notice things starting to change once again. The world was flashing and quickly everyone was slowly starting transform back from their coffin forms. The crusaders were shell shocked by the sudden change as people just went on as if nothing had happened. During this Hiro had fallen asleep on Senbun's back with young man quickly adjusting for the dead weight of the boy. Reminding his friends, Senbun states they need to get the boy back to his mother. They make it back to the street Hiro had taken them and see his mother currently speaking to a couple police officers sobbing as she spoke.
Hiro's mother: After we walked out the front Hiro vanished. I-I don't know h-how, I was holding his hand the entire time. P-please find my son!
One of the officers tries comforting the mother the best he could saying.
Officer #1: N-now Ma'am try to stay calm we'll try our best to find your son.
Senbun Immediately feeling guilty decides to go over there to reunite the mother and son. He tells his friends to stay where they were and let him handle the situation. Making his way to the mother while trying not to wake the boy Senbun makes himself known.
Senbun: Excuse me Miss, but is this your son?
The woman turns to the teen with tears in her eyes as she sees her son sleeping on his back.
Hiro's mother: H-h-Hiro!
She immediately darts over and scoops up her son. Doing her best not to wake Hiro she holds him close in her arms. The officers look at Senbun with suspicion in their eyes. Senbun breathes easy at the heart-warming scene, he decides to leave them be and get back to his friends. Just as he was about to leave the second officer places his hand on Senbun's shoulder. The officers take a good look at him noticing he was a teenage despite having the height and physique of an adult. The state of both him and Hiro were in immediately caught their attention.
Officer#2: Hold it kid! Just where do you think you're going? How did you find the kid and why are both your clothes torn!?
Releasing that everyone was transformed into a coffin felt as if time hadn't passed, Senbun knew he was in trouble if he didn't think up a story. He decided to tell the officers a carefully edited version of the story.
Senbun: I found the kid when me and my friends were walking down the road. We heard some yelling and found this freak with a mask chasing him. The bastard had a blade on him and almost cut me. After we finally pinned him to the ground his friends showed up and we had to deal with them too. There was too many of them so we got the kid out of there as fast as we could.
The officers look the boy in the eye as they listened to his story to see any hints of him lying. They found none and were quick to change their tune immediately asking the boy questions.
Officer#1: Any unique features you might have noticed at all? Height? Age? Even the mask description itself would be plenty.
While he knew the Officers meant well pressing him for answers. Senbun knew they wouldn't be able to find the Shadows and didn't want the police's attention on them. Replying calmly Senbun merely states how held no information for them.
Senbun: I didn't really get a good look at any of the guys. It all happened so fast and it was pretty dark back there. Sorry for not being any help, but me and my friends need to get back home now.
Nodding the second policer merely shakes Senbun's hand reassuring the teen no harm was done.
Officer#2: No worries kid, if anything we should be thanking you for finding the kid in the first place.
The first officer sickened by the thought of these scumbags tells Senbun.
Officer#1: If you see anyone that could have belonged to that group don't hesitate to inform the police understand?
Understanding he wouldn't really be able tell the police anything Senbun still nodded his head and politely saying.
Senbun: Yes sir.
Hiro's mom walks over to Senbun lightly bowing her head in respect to the boy who saved her son.
Hiro's mother: T-thank you for finding my son young man.
Scratching the back of his head Senbun waves off the gesture. Taking a look at the sleeping Hiro Senbun rubs the boy's head gently so he wouldn't wake him.
Senbun: No problem I'm glad to help out, make sure you both get home safely.
After deeming that the mother didn't need to thank him and just wished her luck, Hiro's mom nods and swipes some tears from her eyes.
Hiro's mother: O-of course, the same to you.
With that the that exchange Senbun waves goodbye as he returns to his friends who waited for him down the road. The night had taken its toll on the young heroes while they still had much to talk about, it was late out, and they were tired from the day's events. They decided to head home and rest up for a few hours, but the thoughts that filled their heads remained.
MORNING
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
The following Morning was rough for the boys waking up rather late. There wasn't much awaiting them per say, but the [STRANGE] events that happened their first in this new [WORLD] wasn't something that could be swept under the rug. A child almost died and who knew how long this was going on for. Not finding any answers just discussing it amongst themselves the three crusaders head out to gather any information on the nightly event or any possible leads home. After asking people as they ate breakfast in a local café, they hit the streets in search of answers. The went shop to shop, asked any passerby, and even went to a library in the end. They tried to access the internet on a library computer but found no articles on the subjects that helped. With nothing coming up the group decides to head home, but on the way Kakyoin notices something strange.
Kakyoin: Hold it, something is going on over there.
Jotaro and Senbun both turn their attention to the scene ahead. Both of their faces turn sour at what their seeing. At the side of a store an old man is being harassed by three sleazy looking guys with two girls watching in amusement. The young men dressed up in fancy clothing looked to be drunk and the skinny pale old man was shaking slightly. Now one could ask how it came to this, you see if one looked closely, they could see broken shards of glass and sake on the ground. The old man had been carrying several heavy bags groceries and didn't see one of them while he was walking around the corner. This result in the man's drink falling and splashing him, ruining both his shoes and his pants. The old man falls to the ground and lost his groceries. One of the drunken thugs walks up to the man with irritation seeping in his voice as he slurs his words.
Gangster#1: LoOK w-WhAt Ya DiD yA Ge-gEeZeR!
A crazed and condescending smile spend on the second thugs face. Moving in closer acting as if he was the elderly man's friend.
Gangster#2: Do ya know who you're dealing with?! This Masaru Kenta and he don't take kindly to those who get in his way!
Fearing for his life the man bows his head at the man. You could tell he was in pain from the action and struggling to keep it up.
Old man: I-I'm t-terribly so-sorry.
The two women with the gangsters started to snicker. One of them speaks with a haughty attitude.
Young woman#1: Ugh old people always seem to get in the way!
The second woman with the intent to encourage the men, begins to complain in a dramatic fashion.
Young woman#2: Seriously, he is just killing the buzz.
Picking up on what the women wanted to happen Kenta smirks. Smiling a wicked grin, the man walks up to their soon to be victim. Staring down the helpless old man Kenta had an aura of killing intent surrounding him.
Kenta: See here you old fart! Me and boys were having a fun time with these lovely ladies, here you come ruining the party. Now my favorite clothes are ruined, and the ladies are upset. Normally I'm reasonable enough, but today I just can't be bothered.
Scared out of his mind the old man begs with tears in his eyes.
Old man: N-no p-please!
Not in the least sympathetic Kenta commands his goons with a cold voice.
Kenta: Take him back to the alley and make sure he doesn't bump into high class people ever again.
The wasted thug sadistically taking joy in messing with the peaceful guy smirks.
Gangster#1: Heh! Y-YOu gOt iT boSS! Le-LeTs gO yA oLD pIEce oF shit!
Just before the two thugs could surround their soon to be victim a hand reaches out. It belongs to none other than Kakyoin, grabbing the shoulder of the second thug holding him in place.
Kakyoin: Excuse me.
Clearly confused by the teen's sudden appearance the thug drops his friendly guise.
Gangster#2: Huh!? Who the hell are ya!?
Instead of replying Kakyoin simply glared at him, before quickly putting the jerk into a headlock slowly choking the air from his lunges.
Kakyoin: Take this as my introduction.
Angry at the sight of his friend being man handle the first thug charges headfirst.
Gangster#1: Y-yOu! WhY YoU fUcKiNg BaSTaRd!
Unfortunately for him he failed to notice the presence of Senbun who was directly beside him. The boy had a usually non-chalant expression on his face.
Senbun: Man being drunk really does make you bat shit stupid. Why don't we fix that right now!?
The usually peaceful teen dispatches the drunken man with a swift uppercut to the chin. This sent the guy flying before falling flat on his back into the sidewalk, the two women of the group shrieked at the violence and quickly ran from the scene. Kenta, infuriated by the strange occurrence, demanded answers from the two teens.
Kenta: Who the fuck are you fucking pricks!
Suddenly a shadow looms over Kenta's person. Turning around he spots Jotaro standing directly behind, who was already looking like he was tired of the whole ordeal.
Jotaro: Yare yare daze, You guys are some of the lowest scum I've seen.
Without warning Jotaro decks the gang leader directly in his face with a mean right hook. The blows send the boss directly into some trash in the alley. Stagger for a full two minutes to get up Kenta shouts.
Kenta: Y-yo-you bitch my face, my fucking face! Don't you think you won't get away with this! I have fifty more guys where that came from! Trust me when I say that I'll have all your head mounted on my wall!
After the declaration Kakyoin finishes knocking out his guy and drops him to the ground. Turning to his compatriots Kakyoin replies to the threat with a nonchalant attitude.
Kakyoin: Well that's a predicament if I have ever heard one.
Feed up with being seen as a joke by some no name kids, Kenta shouts at them with a booming voice.
Kenta: YOU THINK I'M PLAYING AROUND YOU SMUG BRATS.
Serious expressions dawn on the faces of the three stranded crusaders.
Kakyoin: Oh, we know you aren't bluffing. In fact, we are taking this matter with the upmost seriousness, right Jotaro?
With his ever-neutral look Jotaro slowly moves in closer.
Jotaro: It looks like the only option we have left is to kill these guys.
Feeling as if his heart just skipped a beat in terror Kenta tries in vain to stop them.
Kenta: H-hu-HUh!? What, wait a minute!
Jotaro: Sorry what was that?
Still scared out of his wits the gangster boss tries to put up a brave front.
Kenta: You can't t-treat me like this you bastards.
Suddenly Senbun in a silent rage slowly creeps forward towards the frightened man.
Senbun: You don't get a say in this, so don't go bossing us around you hypocrite.
As he advanced upon him, Kenta began to lose his bravado instantly.
Senbun: Both of your goons were about to the same to the old man because you told them to so. I think it's only fair we do the same.
After Senbun said his piece the two other crusaders followed suit, slowly enclosing the rude man. Jotaro picks up Kenta by the shirt collar glaring directly at him.
Jotaro: Listen up because I hate repeating myself. The name is Jotaro Kujo and I don't take kindly to bastards thinking they can't get away with hurting someone for their sick pleasure. So, if I ever hear about you pulling anymore of this shit, I personally send you on a one way trip to hell. Do you understand?
Willing to agree to anything if it would get him away from these monsters Kenta nodes his head.
Kenta: F-fine I got it! Now let me go already.
Jotaro: Oh, we'll let you go, but first a little incentive to make sure you behave.
Confusion clearly written on his friend.
Kenta: H-hu wha do yo-?
Before he could finish, he is hit in the face and sent spiraling into the ally dumpster.
Star Platinum: Ora!
Kenta: Ugh!
After dispelling his [STAND] Jotaro tilted his hat downward and sighed in annoyance.
Jotaro: That should be enough to get through the bastard's thick skull.
As Jotaro goes back to join his friends, Kakyoin is seen helping the old man up.
Old man: Th-thanks sonny. I was afraid what was going to happen back there.
Kakyoin: It was no problem sir. Would you like some help with your groceries?
Old man: N-no I can handle this much on my own. Besides you three already did so much for me already.
Senbun: Alright, but if you need help dealing with these punks again just let us know and we'll deal with it.
Old man: Okay, thank you have nice day!
Kakyoin: To you as well sir and take care.
Jotaro: Seven don't go putting words in my mouth.
Senbun: Yeah sorry about that, but we all know you would do it. With a promise or without one you would still beat the bastards to a pulp.
Jotaro smirks at the claim, not deny the statement. Despite his rough and blank exterior Senbun read him like a book. With that being said they took off in search of answers.
LATER
In a seemingly abandoned building Kenta and his two men enter still battered from their encounter with the stardust crusaders.
Gangster#1: Boss what are we gonna do?
Surprised by the state they were the rest of Kenta's men ask what happened to them. After explaining the entire story many members were laughing at their bosses' misfortune.
Gangster#3: Seriously you guys got beat up by a bunch of kids?
Still pissed off from what occurred, Kenta shouts enraged by the mockery of his underlings.
Kenta: SHUT THE FUCK UP!
All the laughing stopped as the members knew better than to push their bosses' buttons too much.
Gangster#4: Ease up boss. We just need to find those kids and teach em' a lesson.
Kenta: Are you crazy! Those guys are monsters! When I got back there was word of those kids beating up the Takeshi gang with their bare hands.
Gangster#2: So, are we just leave it at that?
Kenta: No, you numbskull! I am going to get those brats and the best part is I don't even need to get my hands dirty!
The boss of the group moves to the desk that has a laptop placed on it. Starting it up and opening a new browser, Kenta quickly types in the URL of a website. Most of the gang members look on with confusion.
Gangster#1: Boss are sure this is legit?
Dismissing the concerns of his lackeys Kenta continues to work.
Kenta: Of course, remember the head of the Kaze bikers?
Most of the members become perplexed by the random question.
Gangster#5: Yeah, why? W-wait boss don't tell me...
Kenta: Let's just say I took a gamble and it paid off big.
The man begins to type in the information. A mad grin sprouts on his face and he begins to chuckle darkly.
Kenta: This will show that brat what will happen when someone crosses me!
STAND STATS
Stand Name: Hierophant Green
User: Noriaki Kakyoin
Power: C
Speed: B
Range: A
Precision: C
Durability: B
Potential: D
Hierophant Green is a Long-Distance [STAND], and it has many abilities to assist it in combat and scouting. However, the [STAND] is relatively weak in direct hand-to-hand combat, as a trade-off for its great distance-based abilities. Hierophant Green's original appearance is not humanoid, but instead just a group of connected membranes, it is able to unravel itself into multiple long strings for multiple purposes such as acting like ropes. Hierophant Green's most powerful ability is the Emerald splash, when it gathers energy into its body, causing it to glow bright green, before firing off a large amount of energy which takes the form of emeralds.