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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: A New Universe

by mtnetsurfer

Chapter 50: The Final Steel Ball

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The Final Steel Ball

Back at the Kujo household, Jotaro was still watching the event. 'As the race nears its last two legs, only one of the coveted steel balls that gives the Steel Ball Run its name remains unclaimed, with many questions as to why the racers at the head of the pack have not claimed one. Speculation is that they intend to grab one from another racer, but with seven of the eight balls in the hands of Team Kujo, who so far have maintained a position near the rear of the pack, it seems likely that they will be the ultimate winners in this great contest.'

"Come on Dad," Jotaro found himself saying, "You can make this." "I'm sure your father will be just fine," Holly said, "You know you got a lot of your toughness from him. In fact, I'd say there's a lot you take from him." Jotaro sighed. "Then I really hope I find more time to be there for whatever kid I have." "I'm sure Fluttershy will help you with that," Holly said with a whimsical smirk. Jotaro lowered his hat to hide his blush. "Gimme a break... Why do you have to push my buttons like that? You're such a bitch." "Okay!," Holly said cheerfully, knowing her son was just embarrassed by his relationship.


The race was about to take a brief trip through Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania before heading into West Virginia. "They only have six Stand users left," Sunset said, "Keep an eye out. They'll likely be trying to ambush us." Sure enough, she found herself using her Stand to block a couple of energy shots, one made of electricity and the other made of light, both of which somehow had enough mass behind them to impact against Tighten Up's shield. "Like I said," Sunset noted.

Two female racers were coming up right behind the team. "We need to stop them before they reach the final ball," one of the racers said. Her name was Princia Keselowski. Her Stand, Spark Moon, looked like an Egyptian belly dancer with hearts all over her outfit. The other racer was Lily Harvick and her Stand Bunny Flash. It resembled a casino bunny girl wearing gloves that resembled rabbit feet and wearing a mask. "What's with the Cutie Honey ripoffs!?," Sunset demanded, "There's no way the whole Magical Girl genre can pick up steam after the last few series featuring them."

"So long as our hearts still love this most magical of fantasies...," Princia started. "The genre will never die!," Lily finished. "My Stand is Spark Moon, which creates spheres of electricity that can devastate any opponent!," Princia called out. "And my Stand is Bunny Flash!," Lily said, "Her light blasts and razor cards can strike with precision!" "Together our Stands will punish those who threaten the world!," they said as one. "I'd say DeBorne is more a threat than we are," Sunset noted.

"DeBorne is acting for the future of this world!," Princia argued, "He's in contact with a powerful man who is seeking to bring Heaven to Earth! And we stand by him all the way!" Sunset sighed. "I have no idea what you girls are on about, but you sound completely naive. You're not doing the fairer sex any favors with talk like that. Tighten Up!" Her Stand flew at the duo, who prepared to fight, only to get completely decimated as Tighten Up struck with its kicks over and over, knocking both girls off their bikes. "Bringing Heaven to Earth may not be a good as you think it is," Sunset noted, "God allows us free will for a reason."


"We just got through the National Freeway," DeBorne said into his phone, "The last ball is in Maryland." He listened. "It's a risky move, letting them have all eight balls before taking them. Were you really so humiliated by our goons getting their asses kicked, Dad? I already told you, there was no way they stood a chance." He blinked. "Why didn't I step in? My Stand is powerful, but all Stands share the same weakness. The Stand user. And close up I doubt I could've beaten him."

He sighed. "Yes, well, he's an exception, isn't he? Given what sort of being he is, I think it's only obvious he wouldn't be as vulnerable. And don't worry about Team Kujo. I have three more Stand users standing between them and me. If I'm not mistaken, the next one to face them is PJ. His Stand is perfect for offense. Odd name considering his powers, though. Still, he might just give Kujo and his team a run for their money." He listened. "A member of Speedwagon? Well that's interesting. But I doubt they'll be able to stand against him."


The team finally reached Big Run State Park in Maryland, where the last steel ball was waiting. However, there was another racer standing there, and with him was a Stand that looked like a robot with taxi colors on it. "You guys came far," the man said, "But here's where you meet your end. I'm PJ Busch. You met my brother earlier. Allow to introduce my Stand. Groovy Taxi!" Groovy Taxi's arm seemed to transform as a combat shotgun emerged from it.

"I'm a big sci-fi fan," PJ explained, "And like a regular taxi transports people, my Groovy Taxi takes my imagination to amazing places and brings back weapons straight out of a sci-fi novel or movie. This shotgun is just the first of my powerful weapons." He made to fire, but the shotgun was torn off by Sanji's Stand, using its drill attached to its crane arm. "Thus far all of my teammates have had to fight for the chance to grab one of the steel balls," he noted, "And now it's my turn. You face my Stand, Reverse Rebirth. If your Stand represents destruction, then mine represents construction."

He smiled. "You said you were a fan of sci-fi. As for me, I'm a fan of tokusatsu, or special effects shows. My absolute favorite is Kamen Rider, and I believe my Stand could possibly inspire a new Kamen Rider in the future." PJ blanched at that. "Are you serious? What would that be called, Kamen Rider Build? There's no way anyone would watch a hero with such a boring name." Groovy Taxi's arm shifted around until a heavy assault rifle emerged from its shoulder.

Dodging the automatic fire, Reverse Rebirth hit Groovy Taxi with its caterpillar treads. In response, Groovy Taxi generated a plasma rifle from its other arm, only to have its rifle smashed with Reverse Rebirth's shovel arm. "Groovy Taxi!," PJ called out, "Unleash your powerful gauss cannon!" The giant electromagnetic cannon emerged from Groovy Taxi's chest. As it fired, Sanji called out, "Reverse Rebirth! Chest cannon!" Reverse Rebirth generated its powerful energy cannon, firing it to counter Groovy Taxi.

The resulting explosion as the two forces met knocked both Stand users off their feet. PJ tried to get up, but was too slow as Sanji got up first and slammed Reverse Rebirth's drill into Groovy Taxi, causing both Stand and user great pain. PJ tried to activate the chaingun hidden in Groovy Taxi's head, but before it could fire he lost consciousness, ending the battle. Sanji smiled as he picked up the silver steel ball. "That's all eight. Now we just have to head to New York and cross the finish line." The group cheered as they headed for their bikes, ready for the final chase.


Author's Note

Groovy Taxi's weapons are meant to be based off Doom. Now granted Doom wouldn't be debuting for a few more years in-universe, but considering PJ is meant to have an active imagination, I wouldn't be surprised if he could think up these weapons on his own.

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