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

Chapter 25: The Water in the Desert

Gyalzen POV

Of COURSE, Iggy got to sit in the back seats of the jeep. I wasn't going to argue, there was no point in doing that. The dog's behaviour earlier was proof enough. And that's how I ended up crammed in the back with Avdol, Kakyoin and Polnareff.

That didn't stop Polnareff complaining though. It lead to Joseph saying "You'll just have to wait until the coffee flavour runs out. When it has throw some more gum into the trunk to lure him back there."

I spoke up as well "You don't want to repeat last time. You'll just get yourself mauled again." Polnareff reached towards Iggy only for him to growl angrily. I shut my eyes, muttering "I rest my case."

My relaxed state was suddenly broken though as Joseph abruptly let out a loud groan. For a moment, I thought the jeep was going to tip over as he screeched to a halt. Once I'd calmed my nerves I turned to Joseph about to ask what the hell he was doing, however he pointed ahead, stammering. 

"L-look! Over there!"

We all climbed out of the jeep and it was now I got a look at what he'd noticed. My eyes widened, a HELICOPTER. Not just any though, no, the words 'Speedwagon Foundation' were emblazoned across the front.

It was worth noting there was only the one helicopter. I didn't yet know whether it was the one who brought me or Iggy. Kakyoin pointed out "One of the Speedwagon Foundation helicopters went down! It looks like it just fell out of the sky." Avdol added "There's no sign of an explosion or gunfire."

Joseph turned to us, warning "Be careful, you can bet it was attacked by an enemy Stand." That's when Jotaro pointed out "Look, it's the pilot!"

I approached the scene carefully to get a better look. Joseph called after me "Gyalzen! Be careful! Someone could be hiding there!" However I raised my hand, assuring him "I'll be fine."

I surveyed my surroundings to try and spot possible enemies, however there was nothing of the sort. Upon closer inspection though, I was able to conclude that this was the chopper that dropped Iggy off. The whereabouts of mine was unclear.

As Joseph and the others joined me, the bizarre circumstance behind the crash only became more apparent. Most notably, upon inspecting the pilot's body, we were shocked to discover his mouth wide open full of water?!

Placing the pilot down again, water flowed out, Jotaro commented "All this water, from one person's mouth. No, the water must be from his lungs." Squatting down, I inspected the body for injury only to find nothing again.

I spoke "Yes, drowning was definitely the cause of death. But how? Where did this water come from?" 

Polnareff caught out attention next, calling out to us "Hey! The other guy's over here! He's alive!" Instantly rushing over to him, it was clear he was dehydrated. Joseph told him "Talk to us! Hang on! Tell us what happened!"

The remaining pilot gasped, slowly he raised his hand towards the wreckage and rasping out. It took him a moment to get the words out. However I heard them clear as day.

"W-w-water..."

Confused, Joseph said "You want water? Polnareff, hand me that canteen." Polnareff did exactly that and Joseph held the canteen closer to the pilot "Here, just hang on, here's some water." What happened next, caught me off guard.

The pilot abruptly screamed "NO! THE WATER ATTACKED US!" As he said this, a stream of water burst from the canteen! 

In an instant it took on the shape of a HAND, grabbing the pilot's head and killing him instantly and now blood-tinged, it retreated back into the canteen with Joseph exclaiming "It's a Stand!"