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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: A New Universe

by mtnetsurfer

Chapter 191: The Warden

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The Warden

So we've explored a lot of things that Rainbow's Stand can stop simply because they can prevent an eagle from flying. Let's explore one more thing that's sensible before I really get crazy, shall we?


The Warden

Pucci had returned to the prison and was signing out a few forms. With the incident caused at the punishment ward, a Level 4 Security warning was in effect for the Aquarium. That meant people could only enter or leave via one of the designated trucks, even important members of the prison staff or other authority figures. Once Pucci was finished, he was escorted by one of the guards. "Good morning, Father. Your hair looks longer." The guard took another look. "And since when did you have that birthmark?"

Indeed, Pucci's appearance had changed slightly. He was still recognizable, but his hair had altered and featured a prominent star on his forehead. In addition, absorbing the Green Baby had infused him with Joestar blood, giving him the family's birthmark by sheer accident. 'This is what DeKurliss was warning me about. But now I have all I need. I no longer need to stay in this prison. Rest in peace, DeKurliss. I will fulfill my promise and bring DIO's vision to reality.'


The group was being driven back to the prison as Jolyne read from the diary. "What you need is my Stand, The World. What you can find beyond the powers of my Stand is where you need to go in order to find Heaven. What you need is a trustworthy friend. He must be someone capable of controlling his own desires. He must be someone who is not interested in political power, fame, wealth, sexual desires... And must be someone who chooses the Will of God before the Law of Humans. Will I, DIO, be able to meet someone like this one day?"

"That must have been referring to Pucci," Rainbow realized. Jolyne nodded as she kept reading. "What I also need is the lives of more than 36 humans who have sinned. That's because those who have sinned harbor a strong power within." "Plenty of sinners in a prison," Ryusei noted, "And just over thirty-six casualties were confirmed at the punishment ward." "Why the punishment ward specifically?," Atroe asked, "I mean, is there anyone in this modern era who doesn't have a sin or two on their conscience?"

Jolyne shrugged. "Who knows? Pucci may have thought that the worse the sinner, the greater the power. Now where was I... Ah. There are fourteen phrases that one must keep in mind. Spiral staircase, rhinoceros beetle, ruined town, fig tart, rhinoceros beetle, Via Delarosso, rhinoceros beetle, singularity point, Giotto, angel, hydrangea, rhinoceros beetle, singularity point, secret emperor. I'll engrave these words onto my Stand, so I won't forget them. Wait... Dad never mentioned seeing those words on The World."

"Maybe he never got the chance to engrave them before he died," Anasui suggested, "And what do those phrases even mean?" "Dunno," Rainbow replied, "But me and Ryusei overheard Pucci muttering those same phrases right before the Green Baby dragged him off. It would take hours to research them and their meaning, which we don't have. What comes next, Jolyne?" Jolyne flipped over the next page. "Okay, here's something that explains a few things. What is most necessary is courage. I must have the courage to destroy my Stand, momentarily. My Stand, as it disintegrates, will absorb the souls of the 36 sinners, and will give birth to something utterly new."

"The World should have died with DIO, though," Ryusei pointed out. "It might have come back," Jolyne pointed out, "At least partially, when Sports Maxx used Limp Bizkit on it. Whatever is born will awaken. It will show interest in the 14 words that my trusted friend will utter... My friend will trust me, and I will become his friend." She thought about this. "Could this have something to do with my family's birthmark appearing on Wes?" "But I thought Pucci was the friend DIO referred to," Anasui pointed out.

"There's still research being done on Wes' past," Rainbow admitted, "Either way, we can be sure that something happened to Pucci and the Green Baby. They likely merged somehow." Jolyne kept reading. "Lastly, I need an appropriate location. North latitude 28 degrees, 24 minutes. West longitude 80 degrees, 36 minutes." "That's Cape Canaveral," Anasui realized. "Meaning Pucci is leaving the prison as we speak," Jolyne said, "The last passage says this... Go there, and wait for the New Moon... That's when Heaven will come... This last entry was penned the day before DIO was killed by my dad."

Ryusei sighed. "Guess it's about time to fall back on that other job Valentine lined up for me." "What are you saying?," Wes asked. "If Pucci is leaving the island," Ryusei explained, "Then we can't stay here either. There's no choice... Time for Plan B. As in, Jotaro's backup escape plan." "It won't be easy," Anasui said, "There are plenty of Stand users in the prison. Heck, several of us have powers that should let us escape easily. Yet for some reason none of us have been able to even attempt to escape." Ryusei grinned. "Not to worry. I already know the secret."


Later Jolyne and Rainbow inexplicably found themselves in their original cell. Only this time, there was something written on their hands. Just three things. One, a suggestion to take a pen. Two, a warning to assume they could only learn three new things at a time. And three, a message to defeat a Stand user named Miu Miu and her Stand, Jailhouse Lock. "This must be what Ryusei was talking about," Rainbow realized, "I remember a little from that conversation."

There was a note on her arm, telling them to go meet Emporio. And another near her stomach to check her pants. Inside was a memo from Ryusei. "The prison doctors reported that Jolyne Kujo, Iro Dashell, Wes Bluemarine, Atroe Fendi, and Narciso Anasui were in a state of shock after seeing the events in the punishment ward that resulted in severe amnesia that only allows them to learn three new things at once. This is the power of Miu Miu's Stand, Jailhouse Lock, and is the reason no Stand user has escaped the prison. You can remember everything that happened before her Stand affected you, but everything after is limited to three things. Once you learn a fourth, you'll forget the first piece of information you learned."

"A guard slipped that into your pocket," came Gwess' voice. The girls turned to see her in the cell too. "Oh, you got back," Jolyne nonchalantly. Gwess sighed. "Hey, Gwess... Nice to see you again... We really busted our butts trying to get your soul back into place... Then you space out for two whole days..." Rainbow and Jolyne looked at each other. "Two whole days!" Jolyne thought back. "Now that I think about it, I do remember seeing this girl Miu Miu just before the cut in our memories. Yeah... We were instructed by Ryusei to try using our Stands to break out... His way of luring her into the open."

"Oh, hey, there's something else here," Rainbow said as she looked at the notice. It was a picture of a blonde woman. "I'm guessing this is Miu Miu." She then remembered something. "That's right! Ryusei said she was the head guard here! We have to get down to Emporio's room somehow!" "How?," Jolyne asked, "If we can only remember three things at a time, we could keep getting distracted." Outside, Miu Miu was watching them. 'Pucci said there was someone providing them information. It must this Emporio. Well, as Head Guard it shouldn't be too difficult to ensure that they can reach this person without distractions.'


Somehow the duo managed to reach the crack that held Burning Down the House. Inside the ghost room was an odd sight. Emporio and the others were sitting around, Anasui finishing off a lunch. "What's this all about?," Jolyne asked. "A plan from Ryusei," Wes explained, "We were only told three things. To spill some water in the room, eat whatever food Ryusei brought, and wait for you three. He repeated this several times whenever he visited." "To bypass Jailhouse Lock," Rainbow realized. "Not that it'll help in the end," came a voice as Miu Miu slipped into the room, "I honestly never expected this room to be here. But once you know the secret it becomes glaringly obvious."

She looked at Jolyne as she aimed a gun. "This is really your fault, you know. If you had just been more obedient I wouldn't have to resort to these methods." She fired several bullets, and got a shock when Jolyne deflected all of them with Stone Free. "I see... That's the reason for the water. If I'm looking at it instead of all the bullets, I can register all of them as one new piece of information, meaning I can deflect all of them." Miu Miu backed up. "Fine. I can work with this. After all, I just need to occupy your mind with three more things to make you forget I'm an enemy."

And with that, she slipped out of the ghost room. "Oh no you don't!," Rainbow called out, "I'll Fly!" She leapt out of the room, her wings expanded. Jolyne followed after her, only to be met with a group of guards. Miu Miu chuckled. "These men were informed of a possible break-out attempt. Being the Head Guard here has its advantages." "Hey Jolyne," Rainbow said, "Did you remember to check your own pants?" Jolyne dug into her pockets and pulled out a prison pass.

The guards lowered their weapons when the recognized it, but Miu Miu wasn't about to let up. "What are you waiting for?" "Hey," Rainbow said, "You're an enemy hired by Whitesnake, right?" She knew she couldn't name Pucci without sounding desperate. Miu Miu thought she had her beat. "Why would some rock band want to take you out?" "Oh, I dunno," Rainbow retorted, "Why don't you explain why a prison guard disguises themselves as a normal guard, but can't realize one of their own is helping us... Miu Miu."

Miu Miu gasped. "But how...? My Jailhouse Lock should be shutting down your memory!" "It's because of my own Stand," Rainbow explained, "I'll Fly creates a field of perfect flight around me. Anything that could interrupt that flight gets negated. And you'd need to remember way more than three things to fly without crashing to the ground!" Jolyne got the gist of it. "I see... So you're an enemy then!" "Oh crap...," Miu Miu said, as Stone Free appeared to attack. "ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!" 'Damn...,' Miu Miu thought as she collapsed from the attack, 'I thought the informant was that kid... But what Pucci should have looked for was spies in my own men...'

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