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

Chapter 10: Facing the Survivors, Hol Horse's True Nature

Gladius POV

My anticipation only increased the longer I waited. I had no idea who'd return, Polnareff or J.Geil. True Kakyoin was also there, however I had no idea if they'd figure out Hanged Man's weakness between the two of them.

I remained silent as I waited, Hol Horse tried striking conversation. However I either only gave quick and simple answers or remained silent altogether. Instead my focus was on the road ahead and it was soon, my answer as to the victor presented itself.

Surprise filled me for a moment when I saw that it was Kakyoin and Polnareff that returned! Kakyoin seemed virtually unharmed while Polnareff certainly looked like he'd seen better days, blood covered his body.

I nudged Hol Horse to catch his attention before pointing towards the pair. Hol Horse grinned and muttered "Well well, it seems our prey have returned. Guess now's our chance right?" I nodded and said "Exactly. Follow my lead."

With those words we approached the pair, currently they had their back to us so I contemplated striking them unsuspectingly from behind. However before the thoughts could even cross my mind, Hol Horse blurted out. "HOLD IT! Finally caught up with you."" 

This caused the pair to stop in their tracks and turned to face us. Upon noticing me, Kakyoin's eyes widened. "So, you are here." I just smirked "Glad to know you remembered me." Polnareff glared at me before asking.

"So what, you're working with these two now?" I gestured to the still-grinning Hol Horse responded "No, I'm working with Hol Horse here. As for the one you just fought, I have zero interest in helping the likes of him."

I revealed a knife and spoke coldly "Now though, there's no escaping for either of you." Hol Horse grinned even more as he agreed "That's right, soon you two will be meeting your dear friend Avdol." Polnareff shot back. "Oh yeah?! Who's running?!" With that, all of us went silent for a moment. Until...

"ACE OF SWORDS!"

"SILVER CHARIOT!"

"HIEROPHANT GREEN!"

"EMPEROR!"

All four of our Stands became active and the battle commenced! I lashed out by summoning a handful of knives which I threw towards Polnareff's head! Silver Chariot was quick to counter. Displaying speed that matched my own as it swiftly sliced at each knife, knocking it out of the way.

Hol Horse opened fire with Emperor, calling out "You allowed yourself to get distracted Polnareff!" However before his bullet could collide with its target, Kakyoin yelled out "EMERALD SPLASH!" Firing a cascade of the green gems, causing the bullet to crash into the floor.

I had Ace of Swords summon a rapier, similar to Chariot's own and said "Seems your Stand is pretty fast. Let's make this fair then, shall we?" Before Polnareff could answer, Ace of Swords stabbed the rapier forwards, giving Chariot barely enough time to react.

Nevertheless, he did parry and from there our Stands duelled. Hol Horse sought cover, ducking behind one of the stalls and shooting towards Kakyoin who tried to dodge only for the bullets to curve. He once again had to counter with his Emerald Splash.

I had an idea, summoning a series of knives I threw them into the air and ordered "FIRE!" Hol Horse understood the order and used Emperor to hit the knives in mid-air. It was just like when we met, the knife bounced off the bullet.

This time though, it hit at an angle so that the knives shot downwards towards Polnareff's feet, he barely managed to hop back, causing the knives to jam into the floor before vanishing altogether.