The Joestar Protector Book 1

The Death of a Joestar

   ' It's so dark outside. '

It was a dark day at the manor. The sky was black and it seemed as if it was going to rain. Dio left hours ago to go to London for some reason. He left without my knowing so I couldn't follow him. I didn't want to anyway. Dio looked ready to hit somebody and I didn't want to be that person. 

   " I wonder when JoJo will be back. "

   " I'm home! "

   ' Speak of the devil and he shall come. '

I stood up from my chair and set my book on the table. I ran towards the two front doors and saw JoJo standing inside with another tall and well built man behind him. I hugged JoJo and he returned the hug. 

   " Y/n, it's good to see you. How is father? "

   " He's a little better ever since you told those butlers to give him medicine. He's still very weak. "

   " And where is Dio? "

   " He left. He left the manor before I could stop him and he was heading into London. He'll be back in a few minutes I believe. He looked mad and ready to fight someone. "

   " I see. Oh, I forgot to mention this is Robert E. O. Speedwagon. "

   " It's wonderful to meet you Ms..."

   " Y/n, is fine. "

   " It's wonderful to meet you Y/n. "

   " It's nice to meet a man such as yourself. "

   " Thank you. "

   " Y/n we need to hide somewhere for our plan to capture Dio. We need you to act like you didn't know we were here. Can you do that? "

   " I'm not that great of an actor, but I can get father and bring him down. "

   " That would be great. These police man will follow you up and help you come back down in case something happens. Here take this antidote and give it to father as well. "

I nodded at him and started heading up the stairs towards Mr. Joestars room. When I entered I woke Mr. Joestar and gave him the antidote. He took it immediately and I helped him stand up. Quickly we made it down stairs and listened to the conversation between JoJo and Dio. Dio admitted that he poisoned father and Speedwagon had to interrupt their conversation and bring out the man who sold the poison.

   " I've heard enough. " Me. Joestar spoke in a weak tone.

The curtain that hid us opened and we could now see the situation. I noticed Dio's arm was in a bind. 

   ' He's injured. What happened in London? '

   " You break my heart. Why, Dio? From the day you arrived, I have loved you as though you were my own son. "

He started coughing and I held him upright so he wouldn't fall. Dio looked angry.

   " I'll return to my chambers. I don't want to see my boy in chains. Do what you must, JoJo. "

   " I will. "

I noticed Dio stand up and his face looked composed. He didn't look mad but I could see the anger and frustration behind his gold eyes. JoJo and I approached Dio, and he held his fists up towards JoJo.

   " JoJo, I want you to be the one to put the cuffs on me. Please brother. "

   " All right. "

   " This doesn't seem right. " I whispered.

    " be careful. He's a crafty one. " Speedwagon warned, while handing JoJo the cuffs.

   " JoJo, it was hubris that led me to this ignominious end. This fall from grace has taught me well. However one may scheme and dissemble, my down fall this night is part of the human condition. A condition I now forsake. "

   " Wait, forsake? What do you mean? "

   " You see, I am about to become so much more! "

Dio quickly pulled out the mask from his bind along with a knife. His arm wasn't actually injured, he was just holding a knife.

   " Help me shed this mortal skin. "

   " Watch out! " 

   " Fire at will, men! "

   " JoJo, your blood is the key! "

Dio lunged forward with the knife and I watched as he stabbed Mr. Joestar. Mr. Joestar got in front of JoJo and took the stab. He collapsed into JoJo.

   " Oh my god! "

   " Father! "

Dio laughed menacingly as he put the mask on. I felt cold when I saw him smear blood on the mask. Then talons left the mask and went into his head. The eyes on the mask turned red, and Dio continued to laugh through the marbled mask. 

   " Shoot that maniac! "

Multiple bullets were fired in DIo's direction. I was pulled away from harm and into the chest of a man I just met moments ago. Speedwagon held me to his chest so I wouldn't see what was going on. I could hear it though. They fired their guns at Dio and the force pushed Dio out of the window and into the rain. It was quiet once more. Speedwagon let me go and I ran to JoJo and Mr. Joestar. I let them have their moment together. I didn't want to interrupt their goodbye to each other. Then it was my turn.

   " Y/n, you have grown up into such a beautiful woman. I felt such sorrow when you dispersed as a child. I missed you greatly. I'm glad I could see you one last time before my life line has ended. You are such a wonderful young woman. Please continue to grow and flourish like you have been. I couldn't be anymore prouder of you two. "

I shed my tears and stayed quiet when they continued to talk. Then Mr. Joestar's hand fell from JoJo's grip. JoJo's tears left his eyes in groups. I held onto JoJo's side and cried with him. He held me to him and we continued to cry over Mr. Joestar.

   " What the hell? The body! Dio's corpse, it...it vanished. Oi, copper away from the window! "

Then, the cop's head became detached from his body. His body fell and blood pooled around his body and head. 

   " JoJo. " A menacing  voice said.

Dio appeared in the window. He looked alive and well, like he had never been shot.