Silver Chariot - Sword vs. Flame! Who Will Win?!
Hanabi stood worried as she observed the silver-haired stranger's Stand pointing its sword at Avdol.
"Your sword is terrifyingly fast. It's amazing, but do you really think you'll defeat me by the time the flames on that table strike 12?" Avdol pointed at the stranger, "Aren't you being rather conceited, Mister….?"
"Polnareff. Allow me to introduce myself. Jean Pierre Polnareff."
"Merci beaucoup. I appreciate your introduction. But…." Avdol points over at the fire clock and it explodes.
"Whoa," Hanabi gasped
"Monsieur Polnareff, don't assume that my flames always burn upward or downwind as they would in nature. It is called Magician's Red because it controls flames freely," Avdol said
"Hmph," Polnareff's Stand puts its sword in the ground, "In the beginning, this world was engulfed in flames. I expect nothing less from Magician's Red, who controls the flames that suggest the beginning of all things. But, you say I'm being conceited? You're saying that my swordsmanship-" Polnareff opened his hand to reveal five coins, "-is conceited?!," he threw them up in the air, and then struck forward making everyone look in awe as he skewered all five coins.
"I-Incredible," Hanabi gazed amazed.
"In the moment they lined up, he pierced five coins in a single strike!" Joseph said
"No. Take a closer look," Jotaro said
Hanabi peers closer and she gasps at what she sees. The sword had not only pierced the coins but the flames themselves like someName:metal fire kabob.
"How is that possible?!" Hanabi said
"I-I see…..there are flames between each coin," Avdol said
Polnareff smirked, "It appears you understand what this means. It is not conceit. My Stand has the power to sever even fire! It can slash the very air and create gaps between nothingness and nothingness. Which means your Magician's Red is powerless before my Silver Chariot!"
Silver Chariot slashed the air and dropped the coins before vanishing.
*SLAM*
"Huh?!"
Everyone turned around to see Polnareff at the door.
"When did he…."
"The card my Stand has, The Chariot, suggest conquest and victory. I don't mind taking care of you in this cramped little space, but, Avdol, you'd be able to use your flames abilities in a much more open space, eh? It would be fitting for my Stand to defeat you under those circumstances. A fitting victory," Polnareff said
"He's kind of like a knight with that Code of Chivalry," Hanabi thought
"All of you, outside!" Polnareff said
The group had followed Polnareff as he led them through the streets of Hong Kong. After walking for a while they had arrived at their destination.
"Wh-What is this place?" Avdol said
"What interesting architecture," Hanabi awed looking around.
The group was surrounded by various statues and artwork, the whole place looked like a jungle of art.
"It's Tiger Balm Garden," Kakyoin told the group.
"What?" Joseph said
Tiger Balm Garden, a garden that exists along the hillside of Hong Kong's Tai Hang Road. Its unique taste and appearance make it number one among Hong Kong's bizarre zones.
Polnareff led the group up some stairs to an open area that was a little secluded.
"I will make a prediction here. First, Avdol, you will be destroyed by your own Stand's powers," Polnareff summoned Silver Chariot.
"Avdol…," Jotaro said
"Jotaro, you need not interfere. With such an open space, I can control my Stand as freely as I please. YEEEHHHH!" Avdol shouted summoning Magician's Red.
Avdol and Polnareff had a stare down, Hanabi could feel the intense atmosphere building up.
"They both seem pretty powerful. I hope Avdol can defeat him on his own," Hanabi thought
"Come on!" Polnareff said striking.
Silver Chariot slashed its sword several times at Magician's Red, but Avdol's Stand dodged each attack. With each swing, Polnareff would cry out 'Come on!'.
Silver Chariot seemed to be moving faster, stabbing its sword at Magician's Red. Magician's Red finally turned to the offense and sent several fireballs at Silver Chariot but the silver Stand easily deflected the fire knocking it into a statue behind Avdol.
"Wha?!"
The statue shattered and underneath it was another statue, a replica of Magician's Red.
"That bastard. He's mocking us. With repeated stabs, he carved a statue that looks just like Magician's Red," Joseph said
"You know….you fit quite well in this garden, Magician's Red," Polnareff said
Avdol glared and put his hand up. Magician's Red opened its mouth and then started suck in its breath.
"Hey hide behind something. Avdol is going to use it," Joseph said before running to take cover.
"It?" Jotaro questioned
"What's it?" Hanabi asked
"Crossfire Hurricane!" Avdol said
Magician's Red lit up with a powerful flame and then shot it at Polnareff.
"Is that all you've got?! I told you that my swordsmanship can create gaps between nothingness and nothingness and blow away flames!" Polnareff said
Silver Chariot slashed upwards at the attack and reflected it back at Magician's Red.
Magician's Red let out a shriek as it was lit on fire along with Avdol.
"Avdol!" Joseph said
"Oh no!" Hanabi cried
"The flames are so strong that he's being burned, as well," Joseph said
Avdol cried out as he fell to his knees and then to the ground with a heavy thud.
"Hahaha! It's just as I predicted. You will die, burned by your own flames!" Polnareff said
Avdol looked up and glared, even though he was on fire he re-summoned Magician's Red and it lunged forward with a powerful screech.
"You're still going to come at me? How unsightly!" Polnareff said as Silver Chariot raised its sword.
Silver Chariot slashed at Magician's Red but it had no effect as Magician's Red appeared behind Silver Chariot.
"What is this odd resistance?" Polnareff said
Silver Chariot was engulfed in flames, which in turn sparked some flames on Polnareff. His skin and clothes started to smoke as small flames appeared on his body.
"How can flames come out from the body I severed?" Polnareff said
"That's not the Stand. It's the statue!" Joseph said
Avdol stood up with a smirk, "Your eyes were blinded by the flames. What you cut apart was the statute that Silver Chariot carved earlier. I told you that I could control my flames freely. The flames that you blew back toward it melted its joints and caused it to move. You are the one defeated by his own Stand's powers. And now, face this again! Crossfire Hurricane!"
Avdol's attack hit head-on knocking down Polnareff. Polnareff landed on his back smoke coming off of him.
"Such terrifying power! Since his Stand took that head-on it must have melted. It's done for!" Joseph said
"That's one hell of a burn. Yeah, he's dead. If he's lucky, he'll be in serious condition. Actually, that'd be bad luck," Jotaro said
"Either way, he won't be able to stand for three months. His Stand is destroyed and unable to fight," Kakyoin said
"Now, Mr. Joestar, let us hurry on our journey to Egypt," Avdol said
"Indeed," Joseph replied
Hanabi didn't move and kept looking back, "From here he doesn't look wounded at all. He should be riddled with burns but…."
Hanabi's thought was cut off by the sound of loud banging noises followed by a loud boom. Everyone looked back to see a cloud of smoke coming from where they left Polnareff. Pieces of Silver Chariot were flying away.
"Wh-what? His Stand is breaking into pieces!" Joseph said
Polnareff then launched into the air.
"He flew into the air while still lying down!" Kakyoin said
Polnareff started to clap with a wide smile on his face, "Bravo! Oh, bravo!"
"H-He's…." Joseph said
"I don't believe it!" Avdol said
"No way!" Hanabi said
"He's perfectly fine!" Kakyoin said
"But why is his body floating in the air?" Jotaro questioned
"Haha, Take a good look with your inner eye," Polnareff said
Silver Chariot started to appear beneath Polnareff holding him up, but it looked different from before.
"That's…." Avdol said
Polnareff flipped off his Stand and landed on his feet, "Yes, this is it, My Stand with its armor off, Silver Chariot. You seem shocked, and it wouldn't be honorable to defeat you without explaining my powers first. You could even call it a surprise attack. Would you give me the time to explain?"
"Hmmph, Very well. Let's hear this explanation," Avdol said stepping forward.
"My Stand did not break apart and disappear. Silver Chariot was wearing armor. That's what it just took off. What was burned away by your flames was just part of its armor," Polnareff said
"That's why he had little injuries," Hanabi said
"With its armor off, it is lighter. Did you see it lift me up? That's right. That's how fast it can move now!" Polnareff said
"I see. So you're saying that because its armor was so heavy, it had to take my Crossfire Hurricane head-on," Avdol got into a fighting Stand, "But that would also mean that it's naked now. Now that it doesn't have its protection, if it were to take that attack again, it wouldn't survive."
Polnareff crossed his arms, "Oui, precisely," Polnareff gave a smug smile, "But that would be impossible."
"Impossible? I'd like to test that theory," Avdol said
"Because I'm going to show you something astonishing," Polnareff said
"Oh? Go right ahead," Avdol said
Without a word, Silver Chariot split apart making seven copies of itself.
"Wh-What? His Stand just multiplied into six….no, now there are seven of them!" Avdol said
"Impossible. There should only be one Stand to each user," Kakyoin said
"It seems that you are astonished. These are shadow clones, Hehe. Shadow clones of my Stand that confuse not only your eyes, but your senses. Your senses cannot follow its movements. How do like its swordsmanship now?" Polnareff said as Silver Chariot attacked.
Hanabi's eyes could barely keep up as the seven Silver Chariot's attacked Avdol. Magician's Red did its best to avoid the attacks and when it had an opening it attacked back but every time it landed at hit, it turned out to be a clone.
Avdol kept attacking but nothing seemed to work.
He tried to attack Polnareff head on but the Frenchman had a plan for that. He used the Silver Chariot's to create a barrier around him.
"They formed a circle!" Joseph said
"There's no opening!" Kakyoin said
The Silver Chariot's went to block Magician's Red attack but then a burst of flames broke through the ground engulfing Polnareff.
"AHHHHHH!"
Polnareff was enveloped in fire and flew back landing harshly on his stomach.
"Now those are real burns," Hanabi said
Polnareff struggled to push himself up but fell back down as the flames still danced on his body.
Avdol pulled out a dagger.
"Uhhh, where did that come?" Hanabi asked
Avdol dropped the dagger in front of Polnareff, "Burning is a rather painful way to die. Use that dagger to kill yourself," Avdol said before turning away.
Polnareff raised up the dagger and held it like he was going to throw it at Avdol's back. He then lowered the dagger and pointed it at his neck. Before he could make another move he fell back down.
"I was conceited. I couldn't imagine his flames standing a chance against my swordsmanship. I'll be a good sport and burn to death after all. Since I was defeated by your powers, it is only due courtesy. It would be disrespectful to kill myself," Polnareff said
"Whoa," Hanabi said
Avdol turned around quickly and snapped his fingers and the flames disappeared.
"Even now, you remember to be chivalrous. And you did not throw your dagger when I had my back turned," Avdol bent down and turned over Polnareff, "Despite having orders from Dio you're proud honor shines through, it would be a shame to kill you. There must be a reason behind his actions…" Avdol pulled apart the hair on Polnareff's forehead to reveal a fleshbud.
"Ughhh it's another one of those things," Hanabi groaned
"Jojo!" Avdol said
"Yeah," Jotaro said
Star Platinum got quick to work taking out the fleshbud, this one seemed even more resilient than the other one as the tentacles flailed around.
"Ugh. Those tentacles are so gross!" Joseph said
"Agreed!" Hanabi said
"Jotaro, hurry up and get it out! Hurry! Hurry!" Joseph said
"Shut up, old man," Jotaro said
Star Platinum pulled the flesh bud out and it disintegrated.
Joseph sat Polnareff up, "Good! Now that the flesh bud is gone, we can be best buddies. Ta-da! Hehe," Joseph said
"Kakyoin, Hanabi, don't guys like him who make stupid puns seriously piss you off?" Jotaro said
Kakyoin chuckled and Hanabi smiled.
"Aww don't worry Jotaro, if you start making puns like your grandpa I promise to knock some sense into you," Hanabi said
Once Polnareff and Avdol wounds were treated, courtesy of Hanabi, the group made their way to the pier where a large ship was awaiting them, but they were also greeted by a familiar face.
"What's wrong? Is there something else you needed, Polnareff?" Avdol asked
"I haven't thanked you for freeing me from Dio's spell yet," Polnareff said
"For that, you need to thank Jojo," Avdol said
"Don't need it," Jotaro said
"Ha, it appears there's no one to accept your kind thanks," Avdol said
"All right. I don't like to be pushy, either. But there is something else. Monsieur Joestar, I'd like to ask you a very bizarre question," Polnareff said
"A bizarre question?" Joseph asked
"Forgive my curiosity, but even while eating, you didn't take off your gloves. Your left arm wouldn't happen to be a right arm, would it?" Polnareff asked
"His left arm...a right arm?" Hanabi thought confused, "Even wearing gloves he couldn't hide that."
"What? My left arm, a right arm?" Joseph questioned holding his hands up, "That is indeed a bizarre question. What do you mean?"
"I'm looking for the man who killed my younger sister," Polnareff said
Everyone was shocked to hear this.
"I don't know his face. But he has two right arms," Polnareff said
Joseph removed the glove from his left arm to reveal his prosthetic hand, "I lost it in a battle fifty years ago."
"I apologize for my rudeness. Please forgive me," Polnareff said
Polnareff went on to explain what happened to his sister and Hanabi grew sick to her stomach hearing the details of the crime.
"H-How terrible," Hanabi thought
After searching for his sister's killer he was led to Dio who implanted the flesh bud.
"I've decided to go to Egypt with all of you! If I go after Dio, I'll be able to find the one who took my sister's life!" Polnareff said
"What should we do?" Kakyoin asked
"I have no objections," Avdol said
"I'm sure you'd follow us, even if we said no," Joseph said
Jean Pierre Polnareff
Stand Name: Silver Chariot
Powers: Fast and precise swordsmanship
"It's an honor," Polnareff said
"Yare ya-"
"Excuse me!"
Jotaro was cut off by a female voice that was not Hanabi's.
Two girls walked up to Jotaro holding up a camera.
"Would you mind taking our picture?" One of the girls asked
"Thank you!" The other girl said
Hanabi could see the annoyed look form on Jotaro's face as the girls kept talking.
"*SIGH* Those girls have no idea what they're in for," Hanabi thought
"You're annoying me! Ask someone else!" Jotaro yelled at the girls.
"Now, now, now, now, I'll take your picture for you," Polnareff stepped forward, "You have very nice legs. Let's get a full body shot."
"I-Is he serious," Hanabi said
The group watched as Polnareff took multiple photos of the two girls.
"Just like the button I want to push, push, push your hearts towards mine!" Polnareff said
"I don't quite understand his personality," Avdol said
"I think he's supposed to be charming?" Hanabi said
"That was a very sudden change of mood," Kakyoin said
"More like his head and lower half are very clearly separated," Joseph said
"Hahaha!" Hanabi laughed, "Now that was funny Mr. Joestar."
Hanabi's laughing caught the attention of the overenthusiastic Polnareff and he looked back at the laughing girl.
He tossed the camera back at the two girls and ran over to Hanabi. Hanabi stopped laughing when she found Polnareff in front of her on one knee holding one of her hands in both of his.
"Uhhh…." Hanabi said
"I forget to thank you, my lady, for treating my wounds. Having such gentle hands treat my injuries is a dream come true," Polnareff then winks at Hanabi, "And I must say peach pink is a good color on you!"
"Peach….pink?" Hanabi said
Hanabi thought back to when the table was flipped over and she fell back with her skirt flipping up revealing her pink….underwear. Her face slowly started to turn bright red.
"AHHHHHHHH!"
Hanabi screamed grabbing her skirt, "How did you see that!" Hanabi looks back to see the rest of the guys looking away from her all of their cheeks red except for Jotaro's.
"You all saw too!" Hanabi cried
No one said a word confirming this.
Hanabi fell to her knees anime tears flooding her face, "Why does this always happen to me!"
"Yare yare daze," Jotaro said