I can assure you little one, that the inside is even nicer than the door, the shadow s owner remarked. Haruno jumps and turns around to see a weird looking tall man, smirking down at him. The man has long hair, tiny squares of hair for a beard and a large western style hat. With a toothy grin, Haruno sees the man s beard isn t the strangest thing about the man, it s his shiny golden teeth with letters embossed onto them. The little Brando could almost make out what they spelled out before the man began to speaks again.
If you want to stare at me, then you re quite welcome to, though Johnny over here wants to head inside. The man gestures to his companion. The other person, Johnny, sat in a wheelchair , and his blond hair was covered with a odd star pattern cap that was adorned with a horseshoe. Johnny gives Haruno a glance, before rolling his eyes at his friend.
He s probably here to see one of the kids. The blond, Johnny, interjects. Your amazing looks are probably freaking him out, Gyro .
The man known as Gyro just smirks at his friend, looking ready to give a witty retort. Haruno doesn t have time to watch these guys talk. Instead he decides to ignore the weird men and head inside. A gentle chime of a bell rings out as he opens the door, the scent of cloves and old books are the first things he takes notice of as he enters the cafe. It s rather homely, nothing extravagant like the high class places his papa drags the family to.
There are soft cushioned chairs scattered about with circular tables placed near them, a couple of longer tables in a few corners of the room. Multicolored bookshelves lined the walls filled with books and magazines of all sorts of sizes and colors. Everything was made of some sort of dark wood and the lighting gave the entire place a warm atmosphere. There aren t that many patrons in the place at the moment since it was still pretty early. Haruno looks to the left and sees two old men in a heated debate about a mask from what he can hear. To the right there is a policeman having his morning coffee, he guessed at a glance. In the back was a serving counter built next to a clear food display lined full of various baked goods. Next to that was a sitting counter for customers, so people could sit close to the main attraction.
That s not what caught the little Brando s attention. At the bar stools, a stylish looking woman sat, in her left hand holding a red book that had a few random shapes on the cover with yellow colored title, a steaming beverage at her side. He had a feeling this might be the lady, this might be his mama. She definitely looks of someone who wouldn t take anyone s nonsense. She certainly is more than pretty too. She has to be the one. Which is why he starts to feel nervous the closer that he gets to her. What if his mama didn t like him, what if she really is as scary as his papa made her out to be? Those thoughts swirl in his mind.
When he gets within reaching distance the women turns from her drink and looks down. Her brow raise in confusion before she smiles at him.
Well I ve never seen you around here before, I certain don t think you need me for school matters. She says. So what can I do for you, little one.
Now that she s talking to him, he realizes that he should probably make sure this is the right person. Just because the lady looks like she could definitely be his mama, doesn t mean he shouldn t make sure she is.
Hey lady do you have any kids? He says trying to look her in the eye like his papa told him. Except it was pretty hard to do with those sunglasses she was wearing.
Her faces scrunches up in slight confusion before nodding. Yes.
Does one of your kids look like me? He stares intently at her. It might have been intimidating, but he was only seven.
Yes.
The bell gives a soft chime and the men from earlier come inside.
Are any of them this big, He raises his arm up and wave it at his height.
Yes. The confusion the woman was experienced ramped up, what exactly was this little boy getting at. She gave a slight wave to the approaching duo before focusing on the child once more.
Final question. If she answers yes then he had finally found her at last. He braces himself as he ask his questions.
Is your last name Joestar? Finally the moment of truth.
All the woman could think, did Josuke do something to this young man for him to her first? She thinks to herself before giving a nod to the child.
Yes, I m Elizabeth Joestar, though I have to ask, what so interesting about my children? She barely finishes before the little boy runs up and hugs her leg.
I wanted to make you were my mama before I hugged you, it s nice to meet you mama, he says with a beaming smile. Elizabeth reared back slightly in shock, as one of the men from earlier, the one in the wheelchair, professes in dismay.
Okay, Lisa Lisa, what the hell is this kid talking about? Last time I remember you only had two brats, not three. Johnny had slowly wheeled over to the pair, pulling up to an open spot at the counter that didn t have a chair, his long haired companion taking a few steps to the side to stand closer to Haruno.
I m not too sure myself, She gently pushes back the boy and takes off her sun glasses. I'm sorry, but I m quite sure I ve only had two children in my life. Though you are cute, I can t possibly be your mother.
Haruno started pouting No! You answered all my question right plus you said you were a Joestar, my daddy said my mama was one. I even had his weirdo guard tell me where she lives and works. He said she works at this cafe!
Woah hold on kid, I don t think anyone in this city would have to ball to say that Miss Silk had their kid except her husband. The man with the gold teeth spoke up, walking to stand over Haruno to pick the boy up. As he was being lifted, he raised his face upwards to give the man a glare, he starting frail trying to get out of the man s grasp.
Gyro, put him down. Elizabeth reprimanded Gyro firmly, the corners of her full lips pulling downwards in a small frown.
Actually no Gyro hold him up. If this kid claims to be a Joestar, there is one sure fire way to know.
Johnny! Elizabeth got up from her seat, somewhat exasperated. The police officers from earlier turning to look what was going on. She reaches out to attempt to grab Haruno from Gyro s grip, however he was a bit faster in pulling down the side of the child s shirt. Standing in stark contrast over Haruno s pale skin was the infamous star-shaped birthmark of the Joestar bloodline.
What?! Johnny and Elizabeth exclaimed in short-lived shock. Haruno stops struggling from the man s grasp while the adults circling him gape in surprise Finally getting himself together, Gyro puts the kid down.
Sorry for doubting you kid. Looks like you were right Haruno gave a huff, pleased to be back on the floor with the adults believing, yet he was annoyed by his treatment.
Yeah I didn t lie, but if that lady isn t my mama, who is?
Johnny pulls up closer to Haruno as Gyro back off. He had a feeling he knew exactly who this kid was then. Looking at his sister, it seemed that she did too.
I can t believe this, but kid just a question for you, is your pa named Dio Brando? Johnny asks.
Yep! My dad had business to do so he couldn t come with me. All three adults look rather pale at the admission.
I m sure that's what it was Gyro muttered softly. Elizabeth elbowed him in the gut before turning to Haruno. This was going to be difficult to explain, since like usual that asshole of a man had to make every situation difficult.
If that s the case Haruno, then we do know who your mother is. Though your father left a few details about it out, it seems.
Yeah, he didn t tell me what she looked like or anything. His lips pressing together in a small displeased frown. His papa always seemed to have trouble remembering all the ladies he s been with.
Oh no it s a bit more complicated than that. Though your mother is here.
What do you mea- Before he could finish that sentence, the door to the kitchen opened up with a soft thunk against the wall.
Alright I finished up your scones, Lisa Lisa. and out stepped a huge muscular man in a light blue apron. The man notices Haruno and gives him a gentle smile.
Oh hello there, I m Jonathan Joestar. Welcome to the Star Prism cafe. Is there anything you d like?
Johnny shakes his head before turning to Haruno. Speaking of your mother, here he is. Johnny gestures to Jonathan before pointing back down to the kid, Jona, cut the welcome spiel, this is Haruno
Haruno jumped back in bewilderment looking to the shocked cafe owner, then once again to Johnny . What in the world is this man talking about?
Haruno, you re finally here! the man s face bright with gleeful excitement, rushed around the counter, lifting him up in a surprisingly soft hug. Haruno turned his eyes away from the chest his head was buried into, to everyone else in the room with a dumbfounded expression taking over his face.
Huh?
