The Joestar Protector Book 1

The Truth

JoJo and you had become as close as you were before. Only this time a lot closer. He would take time in giving you flowers and complementing you whenever he saw you. You would always accept the gestures. JoJo continued to study the stone mask that belonged to his mother. He seemed to have found the secret of the mask when blood is spilled on it. Dio, on the other hand, continued to kill Mr. Joestar slowly. He also was developing a plan to steal you from JoJo. One day you were walking with JoJo to the library.

   " So what are you looking for? "

   " I'm looking for books on ancient history. I need to find out where that weird mask came from. "

   " Alright, I'll help you look for some books. "

   " Thank you. "

He hooked his arm with yours and you held his hand as you both walked to the library. He opened the door for you when you reached the library. You thanked him as you walked inside. You both walked to the history section and started researching masks and history over masks. You grabbed a book and started reading it when you noticed a paper fly by. A chest fell a few seconds later and it must have contained the letter. You picked the letter up and handed it to JoJo when he got off of the ladder.

   " It's addressed to Dio Brando. "

   " I wonder what's in the letter. "

JoJo opened up the letter and started reading over it. When he finished the letter I could see him clutching it very tightly.

   " JoJo, what's wrong? What does it say? "

   " It's a letter from Dio's father to mine. Listen to what it says,

      Your Lordship, sickness has laid me right low. It's the end of me, whatever it is. My chest hurts, my fingers are all swole up, and I can't breathe but for all this coughing.

   Those are the same symptoms father has. Every single one of them. "

   " You don't think..."

   " He has to be, let's go find him and get an explanation. "

I nodded him and followed him out of the library. We started looking around the manor but we couldn't find him. The last place was a room near the stairs. We started walking towards the stairs and we found Dio walking towards us up the stairs. He was holding a tray with a glass of water and medicine for Mr. Joestar.

   " Dio! That's father's medicine. "

   " He's due for his next dosage. "

   " All this time, you're the one who's been bringing it to him. "

   " Yes, what of it? "

JoJo started to explain the letter. As he explained the letter and it's contents Dio set the tray down on a nearby small table.

   " Those are the same symptoms as Father's, blow for blow! No way is this mere coincidence. Dio!"

   " What are you trying to say, JoJo? "

   " I'm having a doctor look at this powder. "

JoJo reached for the powder on the tray but when he grabbed it Dio grabbed his wrist.

   " JoJo, if you think I would poison Father, then, from this day forward, you and I...are friends no more! "

JoJo looked away from Dio, unsure about his choice.

   " Now, then, if you put that medicine back on the tray. I'll be willing to forget about your lapse in judgment. "

JoJo ripped his arm out of Dio's grasp and showed the drug to Dio.

   " Dio, there's only one way, you're going to convince me. Swear to me that the contents of this are safe. Do it in Dario's name. Swear to me on Dario's honor as a gentleman. Do that and I'll never bring up this moment again. "

   ' He won't be able to.

   " I...swear..."

I could notice that he started to shudder. His expression was unreadable until anger grew.

   " How can I swear on the honor of a man, who didn't have any!? he deserved to die! How's that for the truth, JoJo? "

I stepped back as he landed a punch on JoJo's left cheek. I got ready to intervene in the situation when JoJo turned his face with Dio's fist still touching it. He didn't look fazed at all by the hit.

   " You just gave me all the proof I needed, Dio. At hearing his name, you lashed out. I don't know what he could have done that moved you to such murderous rage but murder him, you surely did. "

Dio tried to jamb his thumb into JoJo's eye but JoJo pulled Dio's hand away from his face.

   " You hurt father. Never again, Dio. "

He grabbed Dio and hoisted him up. Dio was now above his head. He threw Dio off of the balcony and he fell to the first floor on his back. JoJo turned to me and held a hand on my shoulder.

   " Y/n I will be going to London in a few hours. Please keep watch of Dio while I'm gone. "

I nodded and he hugged me. When he let go he started walking away from the stairs. I looked over the broken railing at Dio. He started to stand up. he held his arm and grunted when he moved it.

   " Y/n can you help me to my chambers, please? "

   " I can't. "

   " What? "

   " You hurt Mr. Joestar. I didn't think anything between you two changed, but to go this far and poison Mr. Joestar. I understand your background but this is not right Dio. "

   " Y/n..."

He stared up at me with hurt laced in his eyes. I stood up straight and walked to Mr. Joestar's room to check on him.