(Jojo / Jjba X Reader) A 7TH Stand User Joins The Party

Chapter 33

Steely Dan repeated himself, “How truly sad that old woman was.” he said, still laughing to himself, “But the fact that she trusted him so deeply shows how powerful Lord Dio’s evil charm truly is.” he said, tapping his temple and chuckling. 

You felt rage bubbling up inside your chest. Even until her last breath, that woman stayed loyal to Dio… even though she was your enemy, she didn’t deserve a death like that.

Apparently you weren't the only one who felt that way, because as you approached the man, the other crusaders were beside you.

Steely Dan sipped his coffee casually, an annoyingly smug look on his face. 

Polnareff was the first to speak, “Since Enyaba was connected with my sister's death, I’m pretty conflicted about this.” he clenched his fist, “but I will kill you.”

“It’ll be five against one, but we won't hesitate.” Kakyoin said, “prepare yourself.”

Jotaro looked down his nose at the man, “Stand up.”

The man stared at your group for a moment, before taking a long sip of his coffee, seeming generally amused by the situation.

“Oy, Jackass! Don’t try to act cool at a time like this.” Jotaro said, pointing his finger at the man, “Even if you won't attack us, we’re gonna fight”

Steely Dan chuckled, “Do as you please. But none of you will be able to lay a finger on me, Steely Dan.”

Jotaro immediately summoned his stand, Star Platinum punching the man in the stomach with a shout of “ORA”

The man was thrown back from the blow, crashing into the cafe’s front window, smashing the glass, but at the same time, Joseph was also blown back.

“W-What?” Jotaro muttered.

You turned, eyes wide, “Joseph!” you rushed over to his side, trying to help him up. 

“What happened, Mr. Joestar?” Polnareff asked, looking between Joseph and Steely Dan, “He flew back just like that guy!”

Steely Dan slowly pushed himself up, “You fool! I was still in the middle of my explanation! You were very close to killing your own grandfather!”

You looked up sharply, eyes going wide. Wait… what?  

He pushed himself to his feet, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, “Listen carefully. Do you think I appeared before you just to Enyaba?” He asked, spitting blood onto the ground. 

On the other hand, Joseph was shaking as you helped him to his feet. Blood was running down his chin, staining his beard red. 

Joseph looked over towards Steely Dan, “You bastard, you said you had the Stand of The Lovers card, didn’t you?” He asked, coughing into his hand, grimacing when he saw blood on his hand. “What kind of stand is it?

“Joseph, are you okay?” you asked, touching his arm. 

“I’m fine, (y/n), don't worry” he said, eyes trained on Steely Dan. 

“The battle has already begun, Mr. Joestar.” He said, that smug look coming back onto his face.

The crusaders quickly looked around, trying to catch sight of the man's stand before it got another chance to attack.

“You idiots.” Dan said with a laugh, shaking his head, wiping a bit of blood away from his mouth, “No matter how hard you look, you won't be able to find my stand.” He said.

There was a young boy nearby, sweeping off the sidewalk. Dan looked over at him, “Hey, brat.” He said, pulling out a single bill of paper money, “I’ll give you a tip if you hit my leg with that broom.” He tossed the money over to him.

The boy caught the money in his hands, his eyes growing comically wide. He gripped his broom in both hands, starting to smile. 

“I-It can't be-” Joseph said beside you. 

Before you could even react, the boy hit Dan’s leg with the broom, and Joseph let out a cry of pain beside you, reaching down to clutch his leg.

“Mr. Joestar, what happened?” Kakyoin yelled over to him.

You were looking between Dan and Joseph, starting to understand what was going on… but how…?

“I-It hurts!” said Joseph, panicked, “I don't know what’s going on, but there’s a tremendous pain!” 

“You haven't figured it out, have you, Joseph Joestar?” Said Dan, smirking over at him, “My Stand goes inside the bodies of others.” He gave a low chuckle, “The moment that Enyaba died, It entered your brain through your ear.”

“What?!” 

“Meaning the Stand and myself are one and the same. If my stand gets hurt, then so do I, and vice versa.” Dan said, waving his hand, “If you so much as scratch me, my stand that is within your brain, will react to my pain and suffering in that same moment by going berserk.” The man tilted his head back, confidence radiating from every word he spoke, “It will inflict pain several times greater to the same part of your body.” Dan pointed towards your group, “I’ll say it once more… You will not be able to lay a single finger on me!”

Everyone seemed frozen, unsure of how to handle this situation. You couldn't attack Dan without hurting Joseph… How could the crusaders possibly win something like this?

“Not to mention..” Dan said, pausing, “The Lovers has Taken Lord Dio’s flesh bud into your body. It’s growing within your brain. Just like Enyaba, it will eat you from the inside and you will die!”