Valentine explained what had happened to Pucci. With him gone, his ideals went with him. The group was packing up in a new RV Jolyne got from Jotaro. The only exception was Emporio, who was staying with Ryusei and Sunset. "I can't believe my brother got the idea that people knowing what their destinies were would create happiness," Wes said, "Maybe in the short-term, but before long people would start to realize how boring or terrible it could be."

"Personally I like to be surprised about what's to come in the future," Atroe said, "I mean, my fate was probably dying back in the marsh when the bracelet exploded. But I'm still here. Who could have predicted that?" "So what's next for us?," Ermes asked. "I think I'd like to get in touch with my real family," Wes said, "I've spent all this time with a mother who, loving as she was, wasn't my real mother at all." Rainbow smiled. "I just heard Scootaloo got out of the hospital. I'd like to check in on her, let her know everything's all right."

Jolyne looked through more of DIO's diary. "I guess my shot at destiny is over. But from the looks of these entries before DIO finished his formula, we're not done cleaning up his mess. But it'll probably go to the next Joestar that destiny calls. But wow, DIO sure was busy during the four years between when he finally woke up from his coffin and when Dad and the others went hunting for him. Guess he wanted to learn what he missed after all those years being asleep."

"Maybe while we're traveling," Anasui said, "We could start cracking down on criminal gangs as a hobby. We certainly have the power for it." "And maybe the rest of us girls could get some boyfriends," Gwess said, "It's kind of a reverse sausage fest here. A... Tuna fest? Is that a thing?" Wes and Rainbow had decided to start dating, while Jolyne made good on her promise to accept a date from Anasui. "Oh yeah," Jolyne said, "Wes, your birthmark disappeared when Giorno reset Pucci's power, right?"

"Yeah," Wes replied, "It looks like I'm no longer connected to the Joestar bloodline. Probably for the best." Before they could leave, Jolyne recognized Savage Garden flying over and let him inside. "Your mom wanted to leave this letter with you," he said, "Be sure to stop by occasionally. I'm sure your folks will appreciate it." Jolyne smiled. "I'll do that. Thanks, SG." Savage Garden flew off as Jolyne read the letter. "So what is it?," Rainbow asked. "Just some well-wishes for the future," Jolyne said, "And a photo to remember earlier times." She revealed a photo of herself when she was younger, along with her parents and her younger brother.

"Yes," Valentine spoke on the phone in his office, "Word of Pucci's failure is sure to reach any remaining followers of DIO. Some might try to retaliate, but only the most desperate. Those we can easily deal with. Most will realize how dangerous it is and return to the darker corners of the Earth. I doubt there's any need to seek them out." He listened. "Excellent. I'm glad that Valentine Motors can become a part of the Speedwagon Foundation. Our company's contributions will go a long way towards uniting humanity."

He continued to listen. "Future projects? Yes, I can come over to discuss them. My schedule is free for the next week." He nodded. "Excellent. The alternate universe that had similar events... The bizarre adventure of the Joestar family stopped at this point in that world. But here it seems it will continue for a bit longer. At this point even my knowledge has reached its limit. So I'm looking forward to learning just how different this universe is."

At a certain school in Japan, a group of men were discussing recent events. "There's been no sign of Pucci, and it's clear his plan failed." "Luckily DIO never put all his eggs into one basket. How are plans for Project Kamukura?" "Proceeding well, but I recommend we halt the project temporarily. Jotaro Kujo's son is soon to graduate from our academy, and once he does it will be safer to proceed." "Very well. We will wait until he is no longer a student here, then continue our plans. In the meantime, we can continue to scout good candidates for the project."

In a secret conference room, a number of men were meeting using holographic projectors. "Pucci's loss is our gain. Thanks to his defeat, our plans can proceed unhindered." "I wouldn't be too sure. Second Impact was not the disaster it was predicted." "A trivial concern. We still have all we need to create Instrumentality. Our schedule is simply altered, that's all." "More importantly, my part of the project must be done in greater secret. Passione has been cracking down hard on suspicious activity." "Rest assured we will assist in keeping your side of things undercover. Our goal of godhood is only a few years away."

In a secret room, a man lit a candle and sat in meditation. "Too many... The Joestars have taken too many of our allies. And Pucci was the strongest among us. But maybe this is a sign. I was DIO's messenger, but now I have a power all my own. Thanks to that Stand user, I know how to strengthen it. I'll bide my time, wait for others to fail, before I set my plans in motion. And when the time comes... I think I'll pick up where I left off..." He chuckled to himself.

Kakyoin looked at the report given to him by Rainbow. "This is an excerpt from DIO's diary," he noted. "What's it about?," Sanji asked. "It seems DIO was curious about the meteor impact site at Cape York," Kakyoin explained, "And while there, he felt the energy from twenty undetermined points, which he never got the chance to explore. This bears investigation." Sanji thought about it. "If that's the case, who can we send? We don't know what's down there, so we don't if we should send Stand users or Hamon users." Kakyoin snapped his fingers. "In that case, we'll ask for people who use both..."

A short chapter, but it serves a purpose.

The time of merely building off of Araki-senpai's work is over. While further foundations will be used, this is where I continue into my own universe.

Tomorrow begins the new arc, Spirit Tracks. Keep an eye out, and see if you can figure out some of the other crossovers that will be showing up.