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"Really? Then why the face, kiddo? You hiding something?" He exclaimed, already onto Ben. "I've got nothing to hide here. The name's Dante. Renowned Demon Hunter from where I come from. Not one to brag but I've taken out a lot of big and strong demons in my time. I'm sure you've got some big secret behind ya, and I bet, it's that fancy watch of yours."

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"I'm a little envious. I wish I had cool stuff I could hunt strong demons and fight big monsters with just like you, which I definitely do not," Ben continues to attempt to hide the secrets of the Omnitrix with a grin.​
 
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"I'm a little envious. I wish I had cool stuff I could hunt strong demons and fight big monsters with just like you, which I definitely do not," Ben continues to attempt to hide the secrets of the Omnitrix with a grin.

"Really. You're going to keep hiding it. Then what exactly CAN you do? Because if it's not that watch, then I can hardly believe that a simple ten year old boy can handle a Criminal Mastermind. And considering all of these guy's strengths and looks? You are very out of place here, kiddo."
 
"Don't know what I'm gonna do..." 682 admits. Before he was caught he just killed as many people as he could, to wipe the world of the disgusting humans but now he had to take care of a kid. Unless they were returned directly into their containment cells he would be home free. "Maybe try to join up with the The Black Queen or something. Destroy that damn place once and for all." At this point, 682 was mostly talking to himself.

At the white haired human's comments about the wrist watch thing on Ben's arm, 682 himself takes a look. Yeah that was definitely anomalous. He was curious but really didn't want to stay here too much longer, if this place was as bad as the rich one said they could be swarmed soon. 053-Sandra could get caught in the crossfire. "Leave the kid alone. He's probably diabetic and that tells him his insulin levels or some shit. We've got more important things to worry about."

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At the white haired human's comments about the wrist watch thing on Ben's arm, 682 himself takes a look. Yeah that was definitely anomalous. He was curious but really didn't want to stay here too much longer, if this place was as bad as the rich one said they could be swarmed soon. 053-Sandra could get caught in the crossfire. "Leave the kid alone. He's probably diabetic and that tells him his insulin levels or some shit. We've got more important things to worry about."

"Woah. Now who do we have here--- holy. crap." He exclaimed as a very large creature appeared. "Woah... You are big... Like, really big. The creator size big... How are you even fitting in this alleyway?"

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" Huh? " He blinked in confusion. It should've make contact a second ago, not just stop mid-swing. Majima didn't even see it coming once he felt a hard blow hit him square on the chest, not even a single punch from Kiryu could actually replicate this. Slamming into the wall back first and then flopping to the ground, some people would think that'll be it... but it wasn't exactly the case with this Mad Dog.

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" Ehehe... ! I like you already, I knew I can get a real good fight outta ya! " It was a real wonder how Majima could be this eager to continue, standing up and possibly having some injuries already. Didn't really expect this youngster to have some strange power like that, but hey, Majima ain't complaining.

Not even thinking that he was gonna get hit hard again, the yakuza sprinted right at Jotaro again, going ahead to... get down to do some breakdancing technique to fight back? Yeah, basically that.

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<Is he. . .break-dancing in a fight? Who the hell is this guy?>

It wasn't anything out of the ordinary for Jotaro to get involved in a bizarre fight. That was more or less the tune of his life three years ago. Jotaro's eyes drifted away from Majima for a moment to look upon the being floating behind him.

For a brief second, it hit Jotaro.

It's a long time since he's seen Star Platinum. In these past three years he's never had any real reason to use his stand for anything other than needing something done quick. The reason why the delinquent got involved with stand users in the first place was because Star Platinum beat up a bunch of thugs to near-death. Jotaro thought that it was an 'evil spirit' - something to be purged or at least contained within a jail cell. It's scary to think what would've happened if the old man and Avdol didn't show up that day - or if Kakyoin didn't try to kill him. He'd be left thinking it was all 'evil spirits', neglecting what had to be done.

This life became apart of him. How did he neglect it for so long?

Jotaro shook his head and looked back to Majima, stumbling back as he noticed how close the Yakuza was getting with his chaotic move. He scowled and rose a finger, pointing it at the lowlife.

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"You're getting more than a 'good fight', idiot."


At the speed of thought, Star Platinum phased through Jotaro and rushed forward, catching the dancer's throat despite his erratic movements. The strength of the previous punch was felt again as the massive ghost-like being was gripping him enough to almost break his neck. The stand then began to violently strangle the thug, whipping him about like a wet towl and vocalizing the new inner rage Jotaro had recovered within himself.

"ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!"

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Jotaro clenched his fist, prompting his stand to cease the strangling and cock it's other fist back as far as possible for it's physique.

"Now, piss off."

"ORAAAA--"
As the group was conversing (and fighting evidently) Aquawoman had decided to stand back. The two thugs fighting was none of her concern and everyone else seemed to be able to play nice with each other. Then however she realized... "Where is the one called Bruce Wayne?"

Sure enough a quick look showed that Bruce was nowhere to be seen. "Everyone!" But he could still be heard. For a billionaire playboy he sure could sneak around well. He had moved to the end of the alley beckoning them to follow him. Anyone who did spotted a street sign.

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Crime alley, yeah this place sure looked like a crime alley. That however wasn't what Bruce wanted them to focus on. Instead he pointed to the window of an electronic store where on the TVs there was a man talking about something.

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"-ere are the Justice League in all of this? People say that they are off world but I've been hearing that for a month! The truth is that they don't care what's going on in Gotham City right now, in fact they welcome it!" The man who spoke seemed to be rather intense to say the least. "That's right my fellow citizens it's been over a month since the "criminal mastermind" calling himself Bane took over Gotham City and isolated it from the rest of the world. And your government or your superheroes aren't doing a damn thing about it! This is infallible proof that the regular Joe on the street doesn't matter to them! Or is it because they are scared? Your government has told you that Bane has weapons of mass destruction primed and ready on tactical targets all across the nation. But we all know that's a bunch of hogwash! A WMD against the Justice League? Even a crazy man in a batsuit would take care of that! No citizens, this is happening because they want it to happen. Bane is your master now Gotham, and that's the bottom line. Think about that. This is Glorious Godfrey signing off. Don't let the government tell you what to think. That's my job!"

As the program ended Bruce had a very grim look on his face, but it was Aquawoman that spoke first. "I had a very sudden urge to punch the man in the television right in the face." Came her response.

"You're not the only one, but he rakes in too much money for the network to let him go." Bruce finally responded. "How could this have happened to Gotham? A month? Taken over by Bane? It doesn't make any sense..."

"How much or little sense it doesn't matter. This is reality. Bane is in control and we are standing in the middle of a war zone."

The streets really did look like they had been hit by a missile with burning cars and debris scattered all over. "We have to get to the GCPD,"
Bruce replied. "Even if Gotham is overrun by criminals, Gotham's finest are no doubt doing everything they can to reign in the chaos. And you..." Bruce turned towards Bluebird. "You're an associate of Batman aren't you? What about him and the protectors of Gotham?"

Now it was Aquawoman's turn to speak up again. "As of now Mister Wayne as far as we know. We are the protectors of Gotham. But you are right, we need to seek shelter. Standing in the middle of the street makes us vulnerable. Perhaps a police station would be a good choice for us until we can figure out our next course of action?"


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" - ?!"

The fist stopped in mid-air, hanging in front of Majima's face. Jotaro turned his attention to the television. Jotaro Kujo wasn't one to stop a fight just because of a television program, but he could not ignore the anchor's words as he went on about his rant. As he listened, Majima would notice Star Platinum's grip lighten up on his throat. In fact, the stand itself seemed to slowly fade into nothingness, vanishing in a brief sparkle - and with that, he was freed.

Jotaro dug his hands in his coat pockets and began to walk away from Majima, towards the conversing superheros and others who had followed them. "Hold on."

"That Bane person. . .is he the one who caused all of this?" Jotaro questioned, regarding the ruins around him and the assortment of individuals who all seem to be unfamiliar with how they got here. It seemed like this was starting to make some semblance of sense. Not only that but. . .this all felt too similar. As he though about it, he lowered the brim of his cap again.

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A mastermind, holing up in an old city and having everyone around at his beck and call. Using the weak and the innocent for his own gain.

That's true evil.

And it makes the birthmark on his neck itch a little bit.

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Everything was exactly as it should be for the street fighter - this goon wasn't even paying attention. One well-placed bat to the ribs would be enough to get a nice beat-down going on him. Majima no doubt has experience in fighting like a maniac on the streets, and as far as he can tell, this punk isn't anything special.

That is, until the bat stopped.


The bat isn't moving -- it hangs in the air, a few meters way from it's intended point. Everyone watching could see it, the bat abruptly halted in it's swinging arc, as if something grabbed it right when it was about to hit Jotaro's side. Even if Majima let go, it still floats there as if something is holding it there. The man Majima had intended to fight turned his head. His cold eyes met Majima's, staring daggers through him. His face was as empty and barren as it was before. There was no telling what was going on in his head just from an outside glance - he looked absolutely calm.

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"You must be a special kind of stupid to walk up to me like that. Though, now it doesn't matter if you keep coming at me or not."

"You're getting an ass-beating from yours truly."


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It seemed as if no time passed between Jotaro saying that and Majima finding himself uprooted from the ground by a single, rib-shattering punch to the chest. The Mad Dog may be used to fighting against street goons, but this most likely wasn't something he was used too - it was as if he'd got hit by an invisible truck. If Majima didn't recover himself, he'd fly and smash against a nearby brick wall, crumpling to the ground like a used ragdoll. Jotaro sniffed and shoved his hands in his coat pockets, stepping forward slightly.

A mysterious, purple aura began to manifest around Jotaro. Just then, something previously invisible began to materialize into view. It's shape was massive, floating just behind Jotaro and staring down the yakuza like a hawk down at a mice.

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The monstrous figure that manifested near Jotaro hovered after him as he slowly approached the Yakuza. It lifted his metal bat up and effortlessly snapped in two, tossing it aside like garbage.

"Get up. I'm not done yet."
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As Chester stood near Harper his eye turned towards the large Japanese man. His cig fell out of his mouth suddenly started laughing.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! What do we got here?"

Floating forward, it seems Chester's powers were more than just reading minds.

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Normally I ain't the voice of reason, but he's done, mate. Leave the poor sod." We're all in the same boat, and we got problem's to solve.

Chester would be at a relative safe distance. Pointing to the others, Chester spoke.

"Name's Manchester Black. I with the others there, I couldn't help but notice it seems you summoned a bloody ghost! A punchy ghost at that!"

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Jotaro dug his hands in his coat pockets and began to walk away from Majima, towards the conversing superheros and others who had followed them. "Hold on."

"That Bane person. . .is he the one who caused all of this?" Jotaro questioned, regarding the ruins around him and the assortment of individuals who all seem to be unfamiliar with how they got here. It seemed like this was starting to make some semblance of sense. Not only that but. . .this all felt too similar. As he though about it, he lowered the brim of his cap again.

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A mastermind, holing up in an old city and having everyone around at his beck and call. Using the weak and the innocent for his own gain.

That's true evil.

And it makes the birthmark on his neck itch a little bit.

Now this guy, definitely caught Dante's attention. Dressed in such a way that definitely caught his eye in terms of someone classy. Dante approached him, hands up.

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"Woah woah woah, get a load of this guy! Wearing that classy outfit. You aren't by chance, Jotaro Kujo, are you? The "Ora Ora Ora" guy? Some demons would not shut up about you, you earned a famous reputation as a very strong character. Course, I don't watch none of that stuff, I'm more of a Professional Demon Hunter to be frank."

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Trixie simply nodded, spun the bottle about in her magic field, and tilted the bottle down to pour the first cup full of SeeU's request: persimmon juice. Upon filling it, the cup gently floated towards SeeU.



Trixie tapped her chin while spinning the bottle around a second time, before moving to fill the next two cups. This time, however, it most certainly wasn't juice coming out the nose of the bottle. A sparkling golden liquid flowed out to fill the second and third cups, both of which Trixie offered to Bluebird with smug eyes.



Trixie gasped. "Zap apples are just magical...and that's saying alot, coming from such a talented magician like myself," she chuckled, spinning the bottle a third and final time before pouring out a thick, prismatic liquid, "The flavour is something else; anything I could say to describe it would hardly do it justice," Trixie commented, offering Vel'koz the final cup, hardly fazed by the jellyfish's appearance.
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"Looks like this pony knows how to party!" Harper exclaimed before snatching both glasses and chugging them, recklessly tossing each one over her shoulder as she was done. "Fuck! That hit the spot."

<Is he. . .break-dancing in a fight? Who the hell is this guy?>

It wasn't anything out of the ordinary for Jotaro to get involved in a bizarre fight. That was more or less the tune of his life three years ago. Jotaro's eyes drifted away from Majima for a moment to look upon the being floating behind him.

For a brief second, it hit Jotaro.

It's a long time since he's seen Star Platinum. In these past three years he's never had any real reason to use his stand for anything other than needing something done quick. The reason why the delinquent got involved with stand users in the first place was because Star Platinum beat up a bunch of thugs to near-death. Jotaro thought that it was an 'evil spirit' - something to be purged or at least contained within a jail cell. It's scary to think what would've happened if the old man and Avdol didn't show up that day - or if Kakyoin didn't try to kill him. He'd be left thinking it was all 'evil spirits', neglecting what had to be done.

This life became apart of him. How did he neglect it for so long?

Jotaro shook his head and looked back to Majima, stumbling back as he noticed how close the Yakuza was getting with his chaotic move. He scowled and rose a finger, pointing it at the lowlife.

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"You're getting more than a 'good fight', idiot."


At the speed of thought, Star Platinum phased through Jotaro and rushed forward, catching the dancer's throat despite his erratic movements. The strength of the previous punch was felt again as the massive ghost-like being was gripping him enough to almost break his neck. The stand then began to violently strangle the thug, whipping him about like a wet towl and vocalizing the new inner rage Jotaro had recovered within himself.

"ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!"

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Jotaro clenched his fist, prompting his stand to cease the strangling and cock it's other fist back as far as possible for it's physique.

"Now, piss off."

"ORAAAA--"



" - ?!"

The fist stopped in mid-air, hanging in front of Majima's face. Jotaro turned his attention to the television. Jotaro Kujo wasn't one to stop a fight just because of a television program, but he could not ignore the anchor's words as he went on about his rant. As he listened, Majima would notice Star Platinum's grip lighten up on his throat. In fact, the stand itself seemed to slowly fade into nothingness, vanishing in a brief sparkle - and with that, he was freed.

Jotaro dug his hands in his coat pockets and began to walk away from Majima, towards the conversing superheros and others who had followed them. "Hold on."

"That Bane person. . .is he the one who caused all of this?" Jotaro questioned, regarding the ruins around him and the assortment of individuals who all seem to be unfamiliar with how they got here. It seemed like this was starting to make some semblance of sense. Not only that but. . .this all felt too similar. As he though about it, he lowered the brim of his cap again.

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A mastermind, holing up in an old city and having everyone around at his beck and call. Using the weak and the innocent for his own gain.

That's true evil.

And it makes the birthmark on his neck itch a little bit.

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"Oh, you and Bane are actually a lot more alike than you think. You both could probably bench an entire apartment complex, for one." She glanced to the downed Majima.

"You're also both huge buzzkills."
Harper replied, having dealt with Bane once or twice in her run as a vigilante.

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"Hey! There's no need to fight, everyone! We need to work together so we can all go home!" This was bad, really bad. Why was everyone turning on each other? That would bring even more trouble! But Harper's comments caught SeeU's attention. "Wait...you know Bane, right, Harper? What is he like?"

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Now this guy, definitely caught Dante's attention. Dressed in such a way that definitely caught his eye in terms of someone classy. Dante approached him, hands up.

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"Woah woah woah, get a load of this guy! Wearing that classy outfit. You aren't by chance, Jotaro Kujo, are you? The "Ora Ora Ora" guy? Some demons would not shut up about you, you earned a famous reputation as a very strong character. Course, I don't watch none of that stuff, I'm more of a Professional Demon Hunter to be frank."

@CrunchyCHEEZIT.​
As Chester stood near Harper his eye turned towards the large Japanese man. His cig fell out of his mouth suddenly started laughing.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! What do we got here?"

Floating forward, it seems Chester's powers were more than just reading minds.

"
Normally I ain't the voice of reason, but he's done, mate. Leave the poor sod." We're all in the same boat, and we got problem's to solve.

Chester would be at a relative safe distance. Pointing to the others, Chester spoke.

"Name's Manchester Black. I with the others there, I couldn't help but notice it seems you summoned a bloody ghost! A punchy ghost at that!"

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Jotaro turned upon the mention of his name, looking at both Manchester and Dante. His face was as stony as ever, glaring past them to look at the downed Majima for a moment. "Yeah. Jotaro Kujo. I didn't know I had a reputation with demons."

". . .and, nice coat."


Jotaro figured he might've made some kind of reputation in Egypt with all the beatdowns he'd given to DIO and his goons. Though, he didn't know if Dante was referring to Egypt or if he was actually talking about hell. Or, maybe Dante is just insane.

"You can see it, can't you?"


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Jotaro's question prompted Star Platinum to reveal itself again, floating behind Jotaro and staring down the two men in the same exact way he was doing. The only contrast is that the "punchy ghost" looks much, much angrier than the seemingly aloof man speaking to them.

"Good grief, things aren't making any more sense. Are you stand users?"


". . .or something else?"

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"Hey! There's no need to fight, everyone! We need to work together so we can all go home!" This was bad, really bad. Why was everyone turning on each other? That would bring even more trouble! But Harper's comments caught SeeU's attention. "Wait...you know Bane, right, Harper? What is he like?"

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Harper would point to Jotaro with her thumb before speaking.

"Well, the best way I can describe Bane is like Mr. Eat Your Greens over there but Mexican and he wears a ski mask. Or... maybe it's a wrestling mask. I dunno. He also uses this drug called venom that's like, steroids on fucking steroids."

Jotaro turned upon the mention of his name, looking at both Manchester and Dante. His face was as stony as ever, glaring past them to look at the downed Majima for a moment. "Yeah. Jotaro Kujo. I didn't know I had a reputation with demons."

". . .and, nice coat."


Jotaro figured he might've made some kind of reputation in Egypt with all the beatdowns he'd given to DIO and his goons. Though, he didn't know if Dante was referring to Egypt or if he was actually talking about hell. Or, maybe Dante is just insane.

"You can see it, can't you?"


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Jotaro's question prompted Star Platinum to reveal itself again, floating behind Jotaro and staring down the two men in the same exact way he was doing. The only contrast is that the "punchy ghost" looks much, much angrier than the seemingly aloof man speaking to them.

"Good grief, things aren't making any more sense. Are you stand users?"


". . .or something else?"

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"What, is that thing like your butt buddy or something?" Harper asked in a tone which was full of disinterest as she looked up at Jotaro's stand.

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Jotaro turned upon the mention of his name, looking at both Manchester and Dante. His face was as stony as ever, glaring past them to look at the downed Majima for a moment. "Yeah. Jotaro Kujo. I didn't know I had a reputation with demons."

". . .and, nice coat."


Jotaro figured he might've made some kind of reputation in Egypt with all the beatdowns he'd given to DIO and his goons. Though, he didn't know if Dante was referring to Egypt or if he was actually talking about hell. Or, maybe Dante is just insane.

"You can see it, can't you?"


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Jotaro's question prompted Star Platinum to reveal itself again, floating behind Jotaro and staring down the two men in the same exact way he was doing. The only contrast is that the "punchy ghost" looks much, much angrier than the seemingly aloof man speaking to them.

"Good grief, things aren't making any more sense. Are you stand users?"


". . .or something else?"

"Heh. Thanks. And yeah, I can see your... muscle built version behind you. As for what I am? I am part demon after all. I'm the second son of Sparda. Kinda sucked but since that one day, I dedicated myself to the art of slaying demons, throwing parties and having a good old time."

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"What, is that thing like your butt buddy or something?" Harper asked in a tone which was full of disinterest as she looked up at Jotaro's stand.

"Yeah, I know right? Just seems to be a larger, more muscle built version of himself. Can't understand why he has a large following..." Dante exclaimed with a laugh, agreeing with the woman. "Say... I don't think we've had the pleasure of meeting. Dante. Demon Hunter extraordinaire. What's your name, sweetheart?"

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"Heh. Thanks. And yeah, I can see your... muscle built version behind you. As for what I am? I am part demon after all. I'm the second son of Sparda. Kinda sucked but since that one day, I dedicated myself to the art of slaying demons, throwing parties and having a good old time."



"Yeah, I know right? Just seems to be a larger, more muscle built version of himself. Can't understand why he has a large following..." Dante exclaimed with a laugh, agreeing with the woman. "Say... I don't think we've had the pleasure of meeting. Dante. Demon Hunter extraordinaire. What's your name, sweetheart?"

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"Name's Harper. And, I'm gay so don't get any ideas." Harper replied, not liking the sound of that 'sweetheart.' Maybe it was just something he called everyone but...

Better safe than sorry, right?

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As the group was conversing (and fighting evidently) Aquawoman had decided to stand back. The two thugs fighting was none of her concern and everyone else seemed to be able to play nice with each other. Then however she realized... "Where is the one called Bruce Wayne?"

Sure enough a quick look showed that Bruce was nowhere to be seen. "Everyone!" But he could still be heard. For a billionaire playboy he sure could sneak around well. He had moved to the end of the alley beckoning them to follow him. Anyone who did spotted a street sign.

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Crime alley, yeah this place sure looked like a crime alley. That however wasn't what Bruce wanted them to focus on. Instead he pointed to the window of an electronic store where on the TVs there was a man talking about something.

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"-ere are the Justice League in all of this? People say that they are off world but I've been hearing that for a month! The truth is that they don't care what's going on in Gotham City right now, in fact they welcome it!" The man who spoke seemed to be rather intense to say the least. "That's right my fellow citizens it's been over a month since the "criminal mastermind" calling himself Bane took over Gotham City and isolated it from the rest of the world. And your government or your superheroes aren't doing a damn thing about it! This is infallible proof that the regular Joe on the street doesn't matter to them! Or is it because they are scared? Your government has told you that Bane has weapons of mass destruction primed and ready on tactical targets all across the nation. But we all know that's a bunch of hogwash! A WMD against the Justice League? Even a crazy man in a batsuit would take care of that! No citizens, this is happening because they want it to happen. Bane is your master now Gotham, and that's the bottom line. Think about that. This is Glorious Godfrey signing off. Don't let the government tell you what to think. That's my job!"

As the program ended Bruce had a very grim look on his face, but it was Aquawoman that spoke first. "I had a very sudden urge to punch the man in the television right in the face." Came her response.

"You're not the only one, but he rakes in too much money for the network to let him go." Bruce finally responded. "How could this have happened to Gotham? A month? Taken over by Bane? It doesn't make any sense..."

"How much or little sense it doesn't matter. This is reality. Bane is in control and we are standing in the middle of a war zone."

The streets really did look like they had been hit by a missile with burning cars and debris scattered all over. "We have to get to the GCPD,"
Bruce replied. "Even if Gotham is overrun by criminals, Gotham's finest are no doubt doing everything they can to reign in the chaos. And you..." Bruce turned towards Bluebird. "You're an associate of Batman aren't you? What about him and the protectors of Gotham?"

Now it was Aquawoman's turn to speak up again. "As of now Mister Wayne as far as we know. We are the protectors of Gotham. But you are right, we need to seek shelter. Standing in the middle of the street makes us vulnerable. Perhaps a police station would be a good choice for us until we can figure out our next course of action?"


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<Is he. . .break-dancing in a fight? Who the hell is this guy?>

It wasn't anything out of the ordinary for Jotaro to get involved in a bizarre fight. That was more or less the tune of his life three years ago. Jotaro's eyes drifted away from Majima for a moment to look upon the being floating behind him.

For a brief second, it hit Jotaro.

It's a long time since he's seen Star Platinum. In these past three years he's never had any real reason to use his stand for anything other than needing something done quick. The reason why the delinquent got involved with stand users in the first place was because Star Platinum beat up a bunch of thugs to near-death. Jotaro thought that it was an 'evil spirit' - something to be purged or at least contained within a jail cell. It's scary to think what would've happened if the old man and Avdol didn't show up that day - or if Kakyoin didn't try to kill him. He'd be left thinking it was all 'evil spirits', neglecting what had to be done.

This life became apart of him. How did he neglect it for so long?

Jotaro shook his head and looked back to Majima, stumbling back as he noticed how close the Yakuza was getting with his chaotic move. He scowled and rose a finger, pointing it at the lowlife.

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"You're getting more than a 'good fight', idiot."


At the speed of thought, Star Platinum phased through Jotaro and rushed forward, catching the dancer's throat despite his erratic movements. The strength of the previous punch was felt again as the massive ghost-like being was gripping him enough to almost break his neck. The stand then began to violently strangle the thug, whipping him about like a wet towl and vocalizing the new inner rage Jotaro had recovered within himself.

"ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!"

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Jotaro clenched his fist, prompting his stand to cease the strangling and cock it's other fist back as far as possible for it's physique.

"Now, piss off."

"ORAAAA--"


" - ?!"

The fist stopped in mid-air, hanging in front of Majima's face. Jotaro turned his attention to the television. Jotaro Kujo wasn't one to stop a fight just because of a television program, but he could not ignore the anchor's words as he went on about his rant. As he listened, Majima would notice Star Platinum's grip lighten up on his throat. In fact, the stand itself seemed to slowly fade into nothingness, vanishing in a brief sparkle - and with that, he was freed.

Jotaro dug his hands in his coat pockets and began to walk away from Majima, towards the conversing superheros and others who had followed them. "Hold on."

"That Bane person. . .is he the one who caused all of this?" Jotaro questioned, regarding the ruins around him and the assortment of individuals who all seem to be unfamiliar with how they got here. It seemed like this was starting to make some semblance of sense. Not only that but. . .this all felt too similar. As he though about it, he lowered the brim of his cap again.

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A mastermind, holing up in an old city and having everyone around at his beck and call. Using the weak and the innocent for his own gain.

That's true evil.

And it makes the birthmark on his neck itch a little bit.

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" Man... you hit a lot harder... haha... than Kiryu-chan... "

Majima still managed to laugh in small croaks, despite being strangled by this strange entity that this kid had control over. He expected the blows to come straight at him, and he was somewhat mentally ready for it... until the fight stopped?

Not being a total oblivious idiot, Majima took notice of the broadcast. Sure sounded like politics at first, but the mention of some asshole taking over the place called Bane got his attention.

Being dropped to the ground, the Mad Dog didn't take long to get up, feeling like he went through a really intense workout session. Taking a moment to stretch his back until an audible cracking of his spine could be heard, Majima stepped over to the main group.

" Sounds like some nice ass guy... when can I fight him too? " He chuckled wt that thought, and then saying over to Jotaro," Also kiddo... you owe me another fight... some time later. You're pretty damn... good. "

It was an amazement on how he was still standing.

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"-ere are the Justice League in all of this? People say that they are off world but I've been hearing that for a month! The truth is that they don't care what's going on in Gotham City right now, in fact they welcome it!" The man who spoke seemed to be rather intense to say the least. "That's right my fellow citizens it's been over a month since the "criminal mastermind" calling himself Bane took over Gotham City and isolated it from the rest of the world. And your government or your superheroes aren't doing a damn thing about it! This is infallible proof that the regular Joe on the street doesn't matter to them! Or is it because they are scared? Your government has told you that Bane has weapons of mass destruction primed and ready on tactical targets all across the nation. But we all know that's a bunch of hogwash! A WMD against the Justice League? Even a crazy man in a batsuit would take care of that! No citizens, this is happening because they want it to happen. Bane is your master now Gotham, and that's the bottom line. Think about that. This is Glorious Godfrey signing off. Don't let the government tell you what to think. That's my job!"

As the program ended Bruce had a very grim look on his face, but it was Aquawoman that spoke first. "I had a very sudden urge to punch the man in the television right in the face." Came her response.

"You're not the only one, but he rakes in too much money for the network to let him go." Bruce finally responded. "How could this have happened to Gotham? A month? Taken over by Bane? It doesn't make any sense..."

"How much or little sense it doesn't matter. This is reality. Bane is in control and we are standing in the middle of a war zone."

The streets really did look like they had been hit by a missile with burning cars and debris scattered all over. "We have to get to the GCPD,"
Bruce replied. "Even if Gotham is overrun by criminals, Gotham's finest are no doubt doing everything they can to reign in the chaos. And you..." Bruce turned towards Bluebird. "You're an associate of Batman aren't you? What about him and the protectors of Gotham?"

Now it was Aquawoman's turn to speak up again. "As of now Mister Wayne as far as we know. We are the protectors of Gotham. But you are right, we need to seek shelter. Standing in the middle of the street makes us vulnerable. Perhaps a police station would be a good choice for us until we can figure out our next course of action?"
"U-um, Miss Aozaki..." Soujirou stammered as Aoko suddenly wrapped her arm around him. He gave the woman an awkward grin, a reflex as he wasn't exactly sure how to handle the situation. Slowly mentally shaking it off, he decided to instead focus on what she was saying and answering her. "It might be a little, well, different compared to how most people think. 'Bloody cutting images' huh...I guess you could say the point of being a swordsman is to cut, right? So that is what I think about, and that is what I do."

He grasped the sheath of one of his swords and raised it a little, as though to show his point, before being dragged along and murmuring.

"I exist to cut everything in this world."

He would have offered his opinion on what to do next to some of the others, but quite frankly he was out of element. Though Aoko was Japanese like him, she at least seemed to know her way around a city. Soujirou didn't even have that. So for now he decided he'd just go with everyone else until he saw a reason to do otherwise.​
As Chester stood near Harper his eye turned towards the large Japanese man. His cig fell out of his mouth suddenly started laughing.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! What do we got here?"

Floating forward, it seems Chester's powers were more than just reading minds.

"
Normally I ain't the voice of reason, but he's done, mate. Leave the poor sod." We're all in the same boat, and we got problem's to solve.

Chester would be at a relative safe distance. Pointing to the others, Chester spoke.

"Name's Manchester Black. I with the others there, I couldn't help but notice it seems you summoned a bloody ghost! A punchy ghost at that!"
Jotaro turned upon the mention of his name, looking at both Manchester and Dante. His face was as stony as ever, glaring past them to look at the downed Majima for a moment. "Yeah. Jotaro Kujo. I didn't know I had a reputation with demons."

Jotaro figured he might've made some kind of reputation in Egypt with all the beatdowns he'd given to DIO and his goons. Though, he didn't know if Dante was referring to Egypt or if he was actually talking about hell. Or, maybe Dante is just insane.

". . .and, you can see it, can't you?"


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Jotaro's question prompted Star Platinum to reveal itself again, floating behind Jotaro and staring down the two men in the same exact way he was doing. The only contrast is that the "punchy ghost" looks much, much angrier than the seemingly aloof man speaking to them.

"Good grief, things aren't making any more sense. Are you stand users?"


". . .or something else?"
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"A boy with an affinity for cutting things up, huh? I knew a wonderful boy sorta like that, a long time ago. Hmm... Today... I guess he'd be just a few years younger than you. You even look a little like him a little," Aoko said with a light laugh in response to Soujirou, thinking back to the little boy she'd met in that field all those years ago. How much had happened since then? How many years had it even been since that fateful day? A small wave of nostalgia rolled through Aoko, before she cleared her throat.

Now, then. If this guy had a face like that boy's face, then certainly, she could trust him, right?

Her expression shifted a bit when the television came on, providing some context on the state of this Gotham City they were all in, and how it had been run over by a villain named Bane -- a villain that Bluebird, or rather Harper, seemed familiar enough with in turn -- in the absence of who Aoko could only presume to be the local "heroes." How easily she was taking this news was surprising even to Aoko herself, not really fancying herself any sort of familiar with the concept of superheroes, but here Harper was, mask and fancy suit all. Guess that's just what happens when one stumbles into a living example of the Multi-Dimensional Refraction Phenomenon.

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"Oya, guess we really do need to move," Aoko said, remaining far from discouraged as she let go of Soujirou, though it seemed like people weren't immediately about to move, and the redhead didn't feel super inclined to lead the pack. Seemed more like Mister Wayne's or Aquawoman's, from her perspective, if only because Bluebird there seemed a bit... preoccupied.

And of course, there was... Jotaro.

She had to raise an eyebrow when Dante seemed to recognize him, casually mentioning demons like it were no big deal (even Aoko didn't find herself often running into Dead Apostles, but... well, anything goes in here), and how well the giant of a young man seemed to take it. But hey, may as well use that as an opportunity to get to know each other better.

"I didn't know we had a celebrity in our midst... though, I woulda figured I'd have heard of you if you're Japanese and you go around just flaunting a power like that," Aoko said, scratching the back of her head as she looked toward Jotaro, "'Course, I doubt anyone knows about me, which would probably prove to be a refreshing change of pace if that's so."

"To answer your question though, never heard of a Stand before in my life, so I must be "something else," since that's what they always call me anyway! I can't summon a punchy ghost like Chester over here calls it, but let's just say I'm full of my own fair share of surprises! In any case, I don't think I caught your name?"

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The Prophet sighed in relief when the Voidborn came to his rescue. "Yes, my lord, at once!" he said in response to his new command. He took the cup of the prismatic liquid and hesitated; he had never seen such a strange drink before. What if it was poison? Although he didn't trust Trixie, he trusted the judgment of Vel'Koz, and so he undid his mask temporarily and drank the liquid. His eyes widened. The taste was otherworldly and strange, but good. Not wanting to give the pony too much praise, he simply said, "This substance is of high-quality, my lord."
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"Ohoho. I see! I wonder if the fruit this juice is made out of can be cultivated in Runeterra. Yes, yes, this is worth researching once we return."

"Though I suspect Cho'Gath will eat any samples we bring back..."
the monster mumbled under his breath, sounding troubled.
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"Gay? What does that mean?" Was it a reason to turn Dante down? Maybe it meant that Harper was too young.

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Vel'Koz immediately responded to a question in which he could demonstrate his knowledge.
"Gay. Homosexual, adjective - romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender." He read off from the top of his head, "I studied it in my readings on the subject of love. It seems foreign to me, it goes against the nature of reproduction."

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"Gay? What does that mean?" Was it a reason to turn Dante down? Maybe it meant that Harper was too young.

"You'll learn soon enough what that means, kiddo. For now, just know that it's entirely different to a male and female situation." He exclaimed to the girl, before turning back to the one who said it.

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"Name's Harper. And, I'm gay so don't get any ideas." Harper replied, not liking the sound of that 'sweetheart.' Maybe it was just something he called everyone but...

Better safe than sorry, right?

"Well then. Ahem. That's a interesting development. Cough." He coughed after that and backed up a little. "No ideas were there. Relax, hot-stuff. Ever heard of compliments without the fun times?"

Dante then turned to the red haired arrival. "Well hello there. I don't believe we are acquainted. The name's Dante. Professional Demon Hunter. Extraordinaire in the art of throwing pizza parties and kicking the asses of Demons for a living. And who might you be? You don't appear to be anyone with special powers like most of these lot."

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"Ohoho. I see! I wonder if the fruit this juice is made out of can be cultivated in Runeterra. Yes, yes, this is worth researching once we return."

"Though I suspect Cho'Gath will eat any samples we bring back..."
the monster mumbled under his breath, sounding troubled.


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Vel'Koz immediately responded to a question in which he could demonstrate his knowledge.
"Gay. Homosexual, adjective - romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender." He read off from the top of his head, "I studied it in my readings on the subject of love. It seems foreign to me, it goes against the nature of reproduction."

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"Oh, I see! Like in Magnet!" Though...why did there need to be a word for it? Maybe certain humans felt certain ways about one gender, but not the other. After all, Dante seemed to be the opposite of gay...hmm... "Mister God sir, do you know what the opposite of gay is? Logically, the opposite of homo- would be hetero-, right? Or is there another word?"

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