Now I can't skip a single manga arc during my story, but in between the Alessi arc and D'Arby arc is a little chapter called, "Shooting DIO?" It involves Hol Horse arriving at DIO's mansion and, as the title suggests, trying to kill him.

One problem with that for my story... Hol Horse is currently on the hero's side right now. So I had to improvise. And found a chance to ascend an extra character that only got a passing mention (and is also the reason why we have ten Glory Gods instead of nine). See if you can guess this character's significance.

Through the streets of Cairo a small limo drove. It's driver was a man named Telence T D'Arby. In the back was a young Japanese woman, named Tomomi Shiobana. Both of them were Stand users, and part of the Ten Glory Gods. "I can't believe we're doing all this work," Tomomi complained, "I'm satisfied just being near Lord DIO." "And neglecting the son you fathered for him, apparently," Telence said. "Don't patronize me, D'Arby," Tomomi warned, "I never asked for a child, unlike Enya. Though Mariah and Midler always seemed neutral about that. It's interesting how all four us gave DIO children. Hell, Enya gave him two, although the older one died."

"Speaking of that, Mariah's been admitted to the hospital for numerous broken bones," Telence said, "Oingo and Alessi as well. Boingo was released but will be staying in Aswan until his brother recovers. As for Anubis, he was tossed into the Nile. By now he's too rusted to continue fighting. I imagine he'll be gone forever before too long. And N'Doul... Well, that should go without saying. There are only four of us left to continue the fight, including my older brother."

"If the Joestars can beat his Stand none of us stand a chance," Tomomi noted, "He's a master gambler. It would take an expert poker face to break him." Telence smirked. "Oh please, my Stand easily outmatches his." "I've seen that look before," Tomomi said, "So many other agents of DIO had that look right before the Joestars turned the tables on them. Do not fall victim to arrogance, or you'll wind up either dead or right alongside Oingo and Alessi in the men's ward of the hospital."

Eventually the limo pulled up to DIO's mansion. "Well, regardless," Telence said as he stepped out and opened the door for Tomomi, "Even if they do get past all of us, they'll find DIO impossible to defeat." They stopped in front of the gate as a falcon wearing a helmet flew overhead. It perched near the gate and looked at them as if inspecting them. It then flew inside the walls of the mansion as the large gate opened.

Inside a small snickering was heard and the two Stand users looked up to see a short vampire clinging the ceiling. "Only so many left. Soon it will be my turn." "Like you could even hold a candle to the Joestars, Loser," Telence quipped, "You're a mere vampire. Joseph and Jonathan alone have killed plenty of vampires with just just their Hamon, and now they have the power of Stands to enhance their abilities." The vampire was called Nukesaku, hence the reason everyone in the mansion just called him 'Loser', since nukesaku is also the Japanese word for 'idiot'.

Nukesaku growled as the two headed off. In the library, DIO was found browsing the various volumes. Also in the room were DeKurliss, Ice, and another Stand user who served DIO named Kenny G. Tomomi and Telence soon entered. "Oh, you're back," Kenny said, "What's the news on the outside?" "The Joestar's defeated Mariah and Alessi in Luxor," Telence said, "If they keep going along DeKurliss' predicted path, they'll meet my brother Daniel next."

"They have four days to come and find me," DIO noted, "I must confess... I'm looking forward to it. To seeing how far they'll make it. And if they should reach me before their time runs out... How long will they last before their end? Thus far they've beaten some of the strongest Stand users I've ever seen." In an instant, he appeared on the other side of the library, not a single thing in the room disturbed, the book he had just been holding dropping the floor as he nonchalantly picked up another.

"Must you truly show off before us, Lord DIO?," Telence asked, "We've already pledged our loyalty even without intimidation." DIO chuckled. "Just a little fun. After all, you've all been privileged with the knowledge of my Stand's power, something that must not reach the Joestars until they finally face me." "What are you reading up on?," Tomomi asked. "I've been asleep for nearly a century," DIO explained, "I wish to learn what had happened in that time."

He leafed through the pages of the book. "I'm most interested in this Speedwagon Foundation that deigns to assist the Joestar bloodline. I knew Robert EO Speedwagon as a mere street tough, though one with unusually high moral standards. I'll admit I was a bit envious when I learned of all he accomplished since I was defeated by Jonathan Joestar back in 1888. He'd come to obtain everything I wanted prior to throwing away my humanity. And even today, years after his death, that legacy persists." He closed the book. "The final stage draws near. Make ready for the Joestars' arrival."

Joseph got off the phone and turned to the group. "I just spoke with the Speedwagon doctors. The news isn't good. Holly's slipped into a coma. She's only got four or five days left." Jotaro lowed his hat. "We need to hurry our efforts. I'm not about to lose Mom so easily." "Our best way to get from Luxor to Cairo is by train," Avdol noted, "It's ultimately the fastest way." "Think that will help us make up some time?," Hol Horse asked, "We kinda lost a day trying to recuperate, only to get attacked from two different angles."

"There's still four more enemies before we reach DIO's mansion," Avdol reminded him, "And we may not even fight them all before finding it. Some we may have to fight inside the mansion. Plus whoever else DIO has under his command." The journey was getting down to the wire, and DIO's remaining agents were likely to be even stronger than before. Still, the Kujo group wasn't about to stop just yet. They had a mission to complete, and they'd see it through to end. They hurried to where the train was waiting and bought their tickets, ready for what would likely be the last stage of their journey. Only four days remained before their deadline.