The Blade's Edge (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders x Male O/C)

Chapter 3: A New Stand User Appears

Gladius POV

Arriving in Singapore was just like in Hong Kong, I had no idea of my targets were here. I had no idea how many Stand users were already here or where they were. The false captain didn't make it clear how many more there were only that they were here.

As soon as I was off the boat, I made my way to the streets and began trying to signal a taxi. Before one could come, a voice caught my attention, speaking fluent English. "Hey man, are you lost?" 

Turning in the voice's direction, I was met with a man with long black hair wearing brown pants and a Hawaiian shirt. I responded "Yeah, you wouldn't happen to know the people in this picture would you?"

I once again held up the picture of Joestar's group, more sceptically this time after my incident with the captain. This man studied the picture for a moment though, I thought I saw something trickle from his sleeve, a glint of yellow liquid, however it vanished up his sleeve before I could get a look.

The man replied "No, sorry. No clue." I sighed, forgetting completely about what I'd seen. "Okay, no worries. Do you at least know a good hotel." At this, the man's expression turned to a grin. "Oh yeah, I know a GREAT place. Just keep going straight until you reach the crooked palm trees at the T-junction. Turn right and you'll find the one I mean."

I nodded "Right. Thanks." The man just replied "No problem, see you around." With that, he turned and walked away. I wasted no time following the directions he provided. With them, I was able to find what I believed to be the building he'd described. A large hotel, definitely not too fancy, but not a run-down shabby one by any stretch.

Entering the building. I approached the front desk and gave the bell a faint ring. Within seconds, a member of staff was on the other side of the desk asking "Hello sir, can I help you?" I barely visible smile replying "Yes, I'd like a room please. Any will do."

The woman behind the counter asked "How long will you be staying?" I answered "Only three nights at most. If I leave sooner, I'll still pay for three." The staff member typed away on the computer before saying.

"Great, we do have a room for you. 912 to be exact. Is that okay with you?" Without hesitation I nodded and said "That's fine by me, thank you." The staff member smiled as she said "Here's your key. Just go to the lift up to the ninth floor." 

She handed me the key, I bid her farewell and followed the directions to the lift. The button for the ninth floor was pushed and just like that, the door closed and the lift ascended, soon arriving at the floor in question. And from there it was only a matter of time before I found my room, put the key in the lock and went inside.

The room itself was nothing unique, just your standard hotel room. There was a balcony overlooking outside, a small door which I presumed to be an en-suite bathroom. What really caught my attention though, lay on the bedside table.

A doll, which appeared to be of native American design, was sat on the table with its eyes closed. It seemed rather out of place for a Singaporean hotel room. Leaning forward, I inspected the doll for a moment, muttering "Strange..." It was almost as if someone else had put it there.

As if on cue, a low laugh was heard behind me. Snapping in that direction, I jumped as I saw a man now stood next to the open bathroom door. A malicious grin stretched across his face. In an instant, in an instant Ace of Swords was out and ready to attack.

I knew this man. Devo the Cursed. I knew his reputation and knew he wasn't to be taken lightly. "Devo the Cursed." My words made his grin only grow wider. "Well well. You know who I am, and I know you as well Gladius. It seems we both have a reputation."