The next morning, everyone returned to the hunt. You all asked around town a little more before coming across some men working on a roof.
“I’ll go ask.” Polnareff volunteered, climbing up the ladder to talk to the men. “Hey, have any of you seen the building in this photo?”
“The building in the picture?” One of the men said, taking the photo out of Polnareff's hand, squinting down at it, “I’ve been repairing roofs in Cairo for over 40 years, and I’ve never seen a place like this.”
Beside you, Joseph sighed audibly.
The roofer glanced at Polnareff before continuing, “Though, from the looks of it, this building was built about 100 years ago. I’d guess it’s somewhere South of here.” He pointed off into the distance, “The buildings in Cairo get older the farther south you go.”
“Huh… thanks.” Polnareff said, taking the photo back.
“Sorry I couldn’t be much help” The roofer said, getting back to work.
“No, Thanks, sir. Sorry to bother you.” Polnareff said, descending the ladder and turned to look at everyone, shaking his head a little.
Joseph sighed, rubbing the back of his neck for a moment, “I’m going to go make a call.” he said, walking over to a nearby payphone.
You sighed, looking at the others in your group, “When are we gonna catch a break?” you muttered, pushing the toe of your shoe against the dirt at your feet.
“I’m sure we’ll find it soon. We know it’s in this city. It’s only a matter of time.” Avdol muttered.
You nodded, but it didn't make you feel any better.
A couple minutes later, Joseph hung up the phone, walking back over towards where everyone was waiting, “I called Japan.” he said, his expression troubled, “My daughter’s much worse.” he pressed his lips together, brow furrowing, “She’s lost all her strength. She has three, maybe four days.”
Your eyes widened. That’s all the time you had left? Jotaro’s mother was really that sick? You glanced over at Jotaro, but his expression was unreadable.
Joseph stood there for a couple more moments before turning away, “I can feel it.”
“Feel what?” you asked, taking a step towards him.
“Dio is near.” Joseph muttered, “He’s hiding somewhere close by. He has to be around here somewhere.”
“We’ll find him, Joseph.” you said, frowning slightly, “Let’s keep moving. We’ll talk to everyone we can.”
Later, your group had wandered into the Market, talking to anyone you saw. It was tedious. Everyone you talked to said that they’d never seen the place before.
As you were all walking, you suddenly noticed Polnareff tense beside you, frowning. You turned to look at him, “What’s wrong?”
“Someone’s following us.” Polnareff said, glancing over his shoulder.
“You think?” Joseph asked, scanning your nearby surroundings before looking at Polnareff again, “Can you tell where they are?” He asked.
“I think so…” He muttered, looking over his shoulder again, “I’ll go check it out.”
You frowned, “Want backup?”
He shook his head, smirking at you, “I’m sure I’ll be fine.” Polnareff started to walk over, his stand appearing behind him. He disappeared from view.
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(Jojo / Jjba X Reader) A 7TH Stand User Joins The Party
Fanfictionaha.. You're a stand user who was under control of Dio's Flesh Bud. Luckily for you, the Crusaders realized that you were not in control of your actions and graciously decided not to beat you into a bloody pulp.... However now you have a whole new a...
