Dekablue - Yes she can shift into animals. It's a simple Stand but it does have some other applications you'll see later in the fic, but nothing too crazy. Also, what do you mean by tame?

Clarent excalibur - Yes, she can change into animals, as well as take on certain attributes of them.

Guest124 - You are correct its like Scary Monsters. Fiamma's Stand doesn't have its own form in a sense she is the Stand. Animal grants her the power to morph her body into various other animals.

UsagiAngelRabbit - So her Stand has no physical form its apart of her, like Shizuka's Stand.

Redangel14 - Her Stand, Animal, grants her the power to change into animals. It does have certain rules Fiamma has to follow in order to use the power and those will be further explained as the fic continues.

mtnetwarrior - So I actually got the name from Maroon 5's song Animal. I know its a bit on the nose and not a more classic song, but my friend listens to the album a lot and it's one of her favorite songs. But I do like your guess on the reference, makes me wish I had picked one of those instead.

Note -

Since it's so early in the story I'm changing Fiamma's Stand name. I wasn't' too keen on the name and a reviewer pointed it out as well. Incredibly while I was out and about I heard the song Wild Thing playing. So Fiamma's Stand is going from Animal to Wild Thing.

Black Sabbath - There's More Than Two Path's To Choose!

Giorno and Fiamma looked up and standing at the railing of the stairs was Koichi.

"What are you doing, Giorno Giovanna?!" Koichi shouted

"Koichi!"

"Who's that guy collapsed at the bottom of the stairs?!" Koichi pointed at the dead janitor. "What did you do to him?!"

"Don't get the wrong idea! That wasn't me! The Stand right there atta-!" Giorno paused seeing Black Sabbath was gone.

"The wrong idea? I saw you and that girl talking to that old man!" Koichi gestures to Giorno and Fiamma before pointing up at the window. "I was watching from the window!

"He jumps to conclusions fast. That's not good," Fiamma spoke looking at Koichi.

"The window? Then….did you see the lighter being relit, too?" Giorno said

"Huh?" Koichi said

"Don't step into the handrails shadow, Koichi! Get out of the shadows!" Giorno shouted

His warning wasn't fast enough as Black Sabbath appeared grabbing Echoes.

"Sh-Shit!" Giorno cursed

Black Sabbath held Echoes. "You saw the lighter being relit, didn't you? You have two possible paths. The first path is to live and become a chosen one. Your only other path is death."

"W-What's going on?" Koichi gasped

Black Sabbath opened its mouth revealing the arrow causing Koichi to gasp again.

"Gold Experience!"

Gold Experience came out grabbing the arrow in its hand to prevent it from hitting Echoes. Giorno cried out as blood leaked from the new open wound on his other hand.

"It hurts so much….This hurts like hell, but now….it looks like I was able to drag you out into the sunlight," Giorno said

The railing next to Black Sabbath started to change turning into vines. The vines grew out exposing the sunlight, allowing it to shine down on Black Sabbath.

"OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Black Sabbath screamed as it was burned by the light, flopping and thrashing like a fish caught on a lure.

"I turned part of the railing into morning glories and let them hang down. Now you out of the handrails shadow!" Giorno smirked

"This...reminds me of a vampire movie I once saw," Fiamma thought

Black Sabbath screamed reaching out, the tips of its fingers connecting with a shadow and the Stand was gone.

"Damn...it got away," Fiamma said

"So close! There are more shadows nearby," Giorno said

Koichi stared gaping at where the Stand once was.

"W-What was-Was that a Stand?!"

"As you saw it's trying to attack us. The old man who relit this lighter was killed. Because we saw it being relit, the three of us are now it targets," Giorno explained

"That's not what I meant. That arrow….It's from the Bow and Arrow! I didn't know one was in Italy, too….What are you up to Giorno Giovanna?! Is it because of you that another Stand with the arrow appeared?!" Koichi shouted

"Assuming is bad. The only thing we know about the arrow is that a Stand is using it to stab people," Fiamma said

"W-Who are you?!" Koichi questioned

"Fiamma." She simply said

"That doesn't-!" Koichi stopped slowly turning to his right.

Black Sabbath was standing patiently in the shadows right next to the short teen.

"It'll take too long to explain everything. Do you know something about that Stand? And about that arrow?" Giorno asked

"Why did you save me?" Koichi questioned

"Telling me about that arrow is more important!" Giorno snapped, "The sun is going to set!"

"Why did you save me?! Don't you dare assume that I feel like I owe a thief like you anything!" Koichi shouted

"The lighter being lit is because of something I did. There was nothing I could have done for that old man. I feel awful about it. I believe what I did was right, but I feel dark and gross inside. But despite that, I Giorno Giovanna, have a dream that I believe to be right," Giorno said

Koichi stared taken back by Giorno. The silent moment was broken by Fiamma clapping her hands. If there was one thing Giorno was good at, it was making inspirational speeches.

Koichi moved his gaze from Giorno to Black Sabbath.

"Two years ago I was shot with a similar arrow and gained my Stand ability. If the person shot with the arrow doesn't awaken to that ability, they will die."

"So that arrow can give people a Stand? What if a person already has a Stand and they're hit?" Fiamma thought

Koichi continued his explanation, "I don't know about the origin of the arrow, but I've met a Stand similar to this one before. It's a long-distance remote-controlled Stand!"

"Long-distance and remote-controlled?" Giorno questioned

"It can only carry out simple commands, but it won't stop attacking until it's fulfilled is motive," Koichi said

"Ah, that explains why after Giorno burned it the thing still didn't give up," Fiamma stated

"Our best option is to find the Stand under and take them down," Koichi said

"Sadly, that's not an option. The user is in a jail cell. We can't get to him. Anyway, that thing won't be able to leave the school buildings shadow, so its head into the sunlight while it's still available. Then before the sun goes down, we'll lure it into the shadow of something that can move, and then we'll get rid of that shadow. That way we can drag it into the sunlight."

Koichi and Fiamma agreed with the plan, then the trio started to run off trying to get to the area with the most sunlight.

Fiamma peered over her shoulder. She stopped running causing Koichi to run into her legs.

"What-!"

"It's gone," Fiamma stated

Giorno hadn't stopped running and was already at the gates of the school. He passed by a tree stepping into the shadow of the fauna.

"I've got you!"

Black Sabbath appeared from the shadow of the tree gripping tightly onto Giorno's ankle.

"Wh-What?!"

Black Sabbath swung its body around taking Giorno with it. With a hefty swing the Stand flung Giorno onto the sidewalk, the blonde teen landing on his back.

"You saw the light being relit, didn't?"

"That line is starting to get old," Fiamma said

"The crows!" Koichi pointed up. "It hid in the shadows of those crows and moved over there in them!"

"Th-This thing…." Giorno gritted his teeth.

Gold Experience came out kicking the Stand.

"Muda!"

But Black Sabbath easily dodged each attack grabbing Gold Experience's leg, immobilizing both Giorno and his Stand.

"Sh-Shit! While in the shadows, its power and speed are much higher!"

"Wild Thing!"

Fiamma's limbs started to take on a new shape. Spotted fur sprout from her arms and legs, a tail grew from her backside the long limb lazily swinging back and forth. Claws retracted from her new paws. In a snap Fiamma had taken on the attributes of a cheetah.

"Cha!"

Fiamma shot forward like a bullet and like a flash of light she was behind Black Sabbath, leg raised for a powerful kick.

"Cheetahs have the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3 seconds! But they can only maintain this speed for one minute. "

"Cha!"

Fiamma performed a spinning kick landing a direct hit on Black Sabbath's head forcing the Stand to let go of Giorno. As Fiamma's feet touched the ground she tried to move back but Black Sabbath reacted faster grabbing a hold of the girl's tail. The tail was yanked and Fiamma was sent crashing onto her back. Black Sabbath let go only to grab the girl by her calves. It pulled Fiamma closer opening its mouth to reveal the arrow.

"Act 3! 3 Freeze!"

Koichi's Stand appeared hitting Black Sabbath and the Stand stopped moving. Its hands crashed to the ground with such force that it caused the pavement to crack.

"My Echoes Act 3's ability is to make Stands or people heavier. I've made its hands heavier, so much that it won't be able to lift a finger from the ground." Koichi said

With the intense increase of gravity Black Sabbath should have let go but instead it gripped on tighter to Fiamma.

"It's not letting go," Fiamma calmly stated.

The young woman shows no discomfort from Black Sabbath's hold or Echoes gravity attack, she simply laid on the ground face as placid as ever.

"It should've though. I made the entirety of its hands heavier! It shouldn't be able to bend its fingers anymore!" Koichi exclaims

"It's strong. It's determined to no let go, no matter what," Giorno said

"You have two possible paths…." Black Sabbath brought forth the arrow again aiming for Fiamma.

"Act 3! Undo 3 Fre-"

"No. Don't do that Koichi," Giorno said

"Wha?! But if I don't her legs are gonna break!" Koichi shouted

"This ability is exactly one I need," Giorno said

"But her legs are going to shatter-!"

*CRACK*

Koichi gave a silent gasp quickly looking at Fiamma's legs. But he was surprised to find them perfectly fine. A thud sounded behind him and Koichi quickly turned around to discover the trees branch snapping is what made the cracking noise.

With an alarming rate the tree started to grow and grow.

"Gold Experience is an ability that continuously gives life, and now it's starting to wither."

The tree went through a rapid life cycle, flourishing then withering into nothing. The tree disintegrated leaving no shadow available for Black Sabbath.

Black Sabbath started screaming exposed to the sun. It tried crawling away but a heel dug into its hand halting its movement.

"You told me there were two paths, but sadly, you only have one. Koichi, could you move to the right a little?"

Koichi took a few steps to the left, "Huh? Like this?"

"Hmmmmm…"

Gold Experience came out pummeling Black Sabbath.

"Muda! Muda! Muda! Muda! Muda! Muda! Muda! Muda!"

"Bask in the sunlight. That's your one possible path."

Black Sabbath gave out one final scream as it was vaporized by the sunlight.

Black Sabbath

Power - E Speed - A Range - A

Durability - A Precision - E Potential - E

The sun had set beyond the school only a speck of light on the horizon. Giorno picked up the lighter, its flame still burning.

"Still, I have to wonder if I'm going to be able to join the gang now. What to do…."

"That arrow...The fact that the Arrow is also in Italy means that there'll be even more victims!" Koichi ran over to a payphone that was located just a few feet away. "I need to hurry up and tell Jotaro!"

He quickly dialed some numbers on the payphone until a slender finger pressed on the hook switch stopping the call from going through. Fiamma was leaning casually on the side of the payphone pressing on the button.

Giorno walked over standing next to the girl. Koichi removed the phone from his ear slowly turning his head to stare at the two.

"Wh-What are you two doing?" Koichi questioned

"Did you just say there'll be more? We defeated Polpo's Stand which had the arrow. You saw it for yourself," Giorno said

"Yeah heard its agonizing cries of pain too as it burned to a crisp," Fiamma added

"You've got this all wrong! I'll admit that we managed to escape its attacks, but that Stand only stopped attacking because of the sunlight. The user isn't hurt at all. They're perfectly fine!" Koichi said

"So Polpo's alive?" Giorno questions

"Not only that, but long-distance remote-controlled Stand's basically don't affect their users at all. He probably hasn't even realized there's been a battle here," Koichi explained

"What? So he has no idea at all?" Giorno asked

"That would mean he wouldn't know about our Stand's either, right?" Fiamma questioned

"If he noticed anything, it was probably that his hand felt a bit heavier, but he'd have no way of knowing that the three of us are Stand users," Koichi said

"Why his hand?" Fiamma thought

"Hey," Koichi looked at Fiamma, "Could you move your finger?"

Fiamma shook her head no.

"Sorry, but we still can't let you make your call. I'm begging you...This isn't just one enemy. They're an organization. If you tell someone, the organization might find out," Giorno said

"Enemy? Organization?" Koichi questioned

"I'll tell you and only you, Koichi."

Wild Thing

Grants the user the ability to semi or fully transform into animals.

Power - A Speed - A Range - N/A

Durability - A Precision - D Potential - D

Fiamma had taken a seat on the ground as Giorno spoke with Koichi. If Giorno was anything he was good with his words. She started to zone out staring at the sky.

"What should I eat for dinner?" Fiamma thought

*VROOOOM*

The revving of an engine echoed in the air as a motorcycle came barreling towards the group. The rider made a sharp turn causing the bike to skid to a perfect stop before the group.

"Well, well, well, looks like I missed all the fun."

The rider took off their helmet revealing the one and only Hope Sato.

Koichi gave a rough summary of the past events to Hope.

"Hmmm, so there's a Stand that has an arrow?" Hope summarized

Koichi nodded his head.

"And this guy…."

Hope walked over to Giorno getting in the boy's face studying him. Giorno was only an inch or two taller than Hope so the two were eye to eye. Hope put a hand on her chin walking around the boy examining him with a keen eye.

"He's got the Joestar height and the handsome features. Plus the eye color too. That blonde hair though…"

"Your Giorno Giovanna right?"

"Yes," Giorno said

Hope looked to Fiamma. "And you are?"

"Fiamma."

"No last name?" Hope asked

"No."

Hope shrugged her shoulders. "Fair enough. Well, everything seems pretty cut and dry here. I assume Koichi you got what you were looking for?"

"Well, I got my passport but everything else is gone," Koichi said

"Well of course it is. You don't hold onto stolen goods for longer than a couple of hours. Your just lucky he didn't sell off your passport that would have scored him some big bucks," Hope said

"How do you-"

Hope smirked putting a finger over her mouth is shushing motion.

"Secret."

Hope got back on her bike picking up her helmet. "Alright Koichi, it seems like you've got everything handled. I've got some other business to attend to."

Hope slipped on her helmet revving the engine of the motorcycle. She winked doing a two-finger salute before sliding the visor of the helmet back in place. Hope gunned the engine one last time before peeling off barreling down the streets.

"She was cool," Fiamma said

The next day Fiamma joined Giorno as the teen delivered the lighter back to Polpo. As they looked inside his cell, just like the first time, they couldn't spot Polpo.

"How the hell does he hide in such a small space?" Fiamma thought

"Someone gifted me with a special order pizza!"

"So that's where he was hiding," Fiamma mumbled

Polpo's massive body was being obscured by an even larger pizza. He took a bit out of the center of the food before devouring the entirety of it.

Giorno remained stoic but looked away, Fiamma, however, had a frown staring intensely at Polpo, disgusted by his gluttony, she herself loved food but Polpo's habits made her stomach turn.

"Sorry to keep you two waiting. Let's see, you were…?"

Despite the fact that he just ate a pizza that was bigger than himself, Polpo reached for the mini-fridge in his cell digging through it.

"Giorno….Giorno, uh…."

"Giorno Giovanna," Giorno clarified

Polpo pulled out a banana and apple form the fridge.

"Ah, yes. Sorry about that," He looked to Fiamma.

"Fiamma," She stated not giving him the chance to question who she was.

"My head goes blank when I eat."

"Then-"

Giorno without looking covered Fiamma's mouth.

Polpo peeled his banana taking a bite then took a second bite from the apple.

"Perhaps it's because all my blood goes to my stomach. This might sound sudden but are either of you a religious person?" Polpo asked

"I'm not sure, but I'm not very passionate about it," Giorno said

Fiamma replied by just shrugging her shoulders.

"What I'm about to say may contradict God's teachings, but I'd like you to listen carefully…."

Fiamma started to zone out not ready for another one of Polpo's long-winded speeches, if it were something vital she needed to know Giorno would inform her. She was surprised Polpo could talk for so long without getting winded.

"Talking must be the only exercise he gets." Fiamma thought

"But!"

Fiamma finally started paying attention when Polpo raised his voice pointing at Giorno and herself.

"I will risk my life over being insulted. I believe that God forgives even murder. Don't forget that."

Fiamma's eyes narrowed, she knew a threat when she saw one.

Polpo quickly lost his serious attitude putting a smile on his face.

"Congratulations! I will allow you two to enter the organization. You did bring me the lighter still lit, as I trusted you would. You pass!"

Polpo reached into his jacket pulling out two golden objects. He tossed them through the small exchange window of his cell.

"Those are our Passione organization badges. It proves that you two passed. You'll be working under Bucciarati for a while."

Polpo took his attention off of the two throwing his head back to chug down some wine. As he was doing, so he failed to see Giorno reach past the badges and into his cell, Gold Experience 's hand emerging from his own.

Polpo finished his wine with a satisfied sigh looking back at Fiamma and Giorno.

"How about it? Why don't we celebrate your-"

Polpo stopped seeing as Fiamma and Giorno were already leaving.

The next day Giorno and Fiamma met up with Bucciarati. They each present their Passione badges.

"Come with me, Giorno Giovanna. Fiamma."

Bucciarati started to walk leading the two down the road and to their new lives.