The Joestar Protector Book 1

Being a Coward or a Hero

JoJo landed beside me and I could tell he was fine. A few cuts here and there but he pretended to be dead. I closed my eyes and thought it would be best to rest for a bit and just listen to the situation instead of watching.

   " No! JoJo! Y/n! "

   " Don't be a damn fool. Run Speedwagon, Get out of here before it's too late. I'll try and distract him somehow. " I could hear Caesar saying.

   " Curse this blood in my eye. It threw off my aim. But it proved enough when you made the choice to hide behind a pillar. It's a shame that the female tried to save you. You only took a small hit from the power of my divine sandstorm while she took most of it. "

I could hear JoJo exhale a breath and I knew what he was doing. he was trying to play dead so the pillar man wouldn't look over at us any longer. 

   " You died rather quickly. Normally, I would ignore human onlookers such as yourselves. However, you witnessed my shame, so, unfortunately, I must take the time to destroy you both. You may pray now if you wish. "

   ' No, Speedwagon...Caesar..."

I tried to get up but my body wouldn't listen to my command. I couldn't get up and my eyes lids were too heavy. I could hear slight shuffling and I didn't know what was happening. The shuffling stopped and then Wamuu spoke once more.

   " Hmm. Must be the light. "

   ' What is going on? '

I continued to hear shuffling and then I was picked up. It wasn't a strong embrace but I could tell this person's breathing was ragged and he had no air in his lungs. I was then dragged away from the voices of Speedwagon and Caesar. I placed into something metal and then the body of the one dragging me got in as well holding me in his lap.

   " Nice try there, human! "

I felt the air shift around us as something thumped against the metal we were sitting in.

   " Coward. No true warrior would ever feign death just to save himself. "

The metal box we were sitting in started moving and I finally gained enough strength to open my eyes. When I did I saw we were in a mining cart. JoJo was holding me against his bare chest, because his shirt was torn in the storm, with Wamuu standing above us.

   " That may be true, though, my intention was not to escape but to distract. Truth be told, I was just trying to get you onto this mine cart. "

   " You are clever indeed. So, you were only playing the part of the coward to lure me away from your friends, is that right? "

   " I'm surprised you fell for it. That trick is probably older than you. "

   " Then why bring the girl with you? What use does she have for you? "

   " She is the reason I fight. I protect my friends but she is much different than that. I would rather take her with me and protect her than leave her there to possibly bleed out or for that Cassanova Italian to sweep her off her feet and save her. She is my protector but no one said I couldn't be hers. "

The cart continued to move and I felt somewhat relaxed laying on JoJo's lap. My body was tired and my breathing was off. The divine sandstorm move destroys someone in a few seconds.  

   ' If his aim was exactly right I would be dead right now. '

The ride was rough on turns and JoJo started panting to get his breathing back into control.

   " Although you are confident for someone who is knocking on death's door, I must tell you that your plan is a poor one. You're quite tough. I'll give you that. Soft-headed, but tough nonetheless. Tell me how do you remain unyielding at the moment before your death? "

Wamuu jumped in the cat and got closer to us. JoJo held me closer to him and made sure Wamuu didn't touch me. 

   " Do you really want to know? "

   " Actually no. Let me guess. Because you are obviously clever I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you wouldn't be stupid enough to be holding a stick of dynamite behind your back. And I know you wouldn't insult my intelligence by thinking you could quickly throw the brake and send the mine cart flying off the tracks. Maybe like this! "

Wamuu kicked the brake and did exactly what he said. The minecart flew off the tracks with us flying out of it. I could see where we would land. It would be in the middle of a building above ground but we had to fall to get to it. I used what strength I had left to turn our bodies and my back was now facing the floor.

   " I don't think so! I won't let you take the blow this time. "

JoJo switched us around and he hit the floor. My body landed on top of his but Wamuu pushed me away from JoJo when he landed on his feet. I couldn't move I could only watch. My hearing was fuzzy and I couldn't understand what was going on. I knew they were talking and JoJo was trying to talk his way out of it. I could see another figure run to find us but they hid behind a pillar. I knew it was Caesar coming to help us. Along with Caesar came the other two pillar men. They landed beside Wamuu but Caesar stayed behind the pillar. As my hearing got fuzzier so did my vision. I could see their figures move and punch JoJo but it seemed he was still alive. I felt my consciousness leave me and blackness cover me.

( Anyone's P.O.V. )

   " I can see why you do this. However, do not forget that our goal is to obtain the Red Stone of Aja. We must stay focused. Let's go. "

Kars pushed off the building and flew away. Wamuu and Esidisi walked over to your unconscious body and observed it.

   " She is still alive, but barely. She has a strong will to stay alive. " Wamuu observed.

   " Yes, it seems she does. She interests me now as well Wamuu. I agree that she should come with us. She might be part of the Hamon tribe but her will to fight is strong even in a state such as this. She remains alive. "

   " She is powerful and confidant in her stance and fighting abilities she knows when to strike and when to remain calm and to relax in a situation. Her beauty only adds to that effect even more. "

Wamuu picked you up gently. Your head rolled off his arm and you laid limp in his arms, but your breathing still remained a slow constant pace. JoJo saw this and sat upon his spot. A glare remained on his face.

   " Leave her alone! She remains with me. "

   " That was not part of the deal human. And I believe you said she is the reason why you fight. Why not fight us to take her back. That should give you some more motivation to train harder. "

   " No! You can't take her! I won't allow you to take her from me! "

They watched as JoJo struggled to get up and the fight in his eyes grew. They looked at each other and realized that you were more important to him than a friend. 

   " You love this human girl don't you, JoJo? "

   " Yes, that's why you can't take her. I am her protector as she is mine and I will not let her be taken by you. "

   " We will allow you to keep her as a gift for striking my face. "

They set you done beside JoJo and he brought your unconscious body closer.

   " I've got you. " He whispered into your ear.

Both Wamuu and Esidisi flew off behind Kars and left the Hamon users. JoJo passed out on the ground still holding you in his arm. Caesar finally stepped out from the pillar he was hiding behind and crouched next to the two of you.

   " JoJo. You fool ."

He picked JoJo's head up and held it as he stared at the unconscious boy thinking about all the training JoJo would have to go through. Then his eyes wandered to your body. Even in the terrible state, you were in he thought you looked mesmerizing with the moons glow laying on you.

   " JoJo, you aren't the only one with feelings for her. "