After letting Sweetie Bell recover from her brain freeze, the trio decided to take a walk since there's still time to look around and see what catches their eye. Josuke hasn't heard anything from the others so far, why not explore the mall a bit more? There's so many shops here he wanted to check them all! Then all of a sudden he felt something heavy land on his back! He looked back to see Sweetie Bell!

"H-Hey what are you doing?!"

"What does it look like I'm doing? Getting a piggyback ride!" She said Happily.

"Sweetie Bell, get off of him this instant! You know it's very rude to do such a thing!" Rarity scolded her little sister.

"Why? Jealous?"

"Grr!"

Seeing this could go on for a while, and not wanting to be part of it. Josuke just accepted his situation and said.

"*Sigh* Rarity, don't worry about it. I'll give her a Piggyback ride. As for you missy, you need to ask permission before doing something like this. It's very rude!"

"Sorry." Apologized Sweetie Bell.

"Good. Now, let's take that walk shall we?"

"Josuke, are you sure you can carry her?" Rarity asked.

"I got it! She's not that heavy!"

"Hey, I'm not fat!"

"I didn't say you were."

"Hmph!"

With that, the trio went on their walk. Unknown to them they were being watched and followed…

After taking another look around the mall to pass time, Josuke has decided that this mall, since it's the only mall in the city, is a good spot to hangout with the others. Especially on days like this. But then again, he had never been to the city, so maybe one day he'll take a look around and see what's there to explore! The thought of sight seeing the city excited the young man. After living in Morioh most of the time, Josuke always wanted to visit other places. Like Disneyland! Or the big apple, New York! But knowing he's not from around here, and not from this reality, he'll have to fit in. So far he's been doing great, so yeah!

Suddenly he felt something wrap around his arm, he turned to see Rarity close to him! She looked creeped out! He wondered what's up with her?

"Something wrong?"

Hearing Josuke's voice, Rarity snapped out of what was distracting her.

"It-It's nothing! I thought I saw something."

Josuke didn't buy that, telling by her face, she looked...scared! What did she see? Moments later, Rarity did it again! What is freaking her out?

"Come on Rarity, what is it? Don't wanna freak out Sweetie Bell!"

He's Right, Sweetie Bell was distracted as she looked around, pretending she was taller than everyone else.

"Alright. This is going to sound strange but, I've been seeing this person dressed up in what appears to be a cat costume."

"Cat costume?" Josuke replied. He slowly turned around and saw what Rarity described. He froze in place. No...It can't be!

Seeing his reaction Rarity said.

"I told you! Some creep is wearing a costume and no one is paying attention! And he's been following us for a while! I think we should-"

"You're not doing anything."

"What?"

Placing Sweetie Bell down for her safety, the girl complained.

"Hey! Why-"

"Rarity, you and Sweetie Bell get out of here, now!"

"J-Josuke! What is it?" Rarity had never seen him this serious! He always had this calm look and happy attitude when around people.

"That's not a guy in a costume...it's a Stand! Yoshikage's Stand!"

"What?! You mean-"

"Yeah, that's the guy. Now please, get out of here while you still can!"

She didn't want to leave Josuke behind and fight this terrible monster by himself! But she remembered that he and the others arrived together, so there's a chance they can defeat him!

"O-Okay! Be careful Josuke! Come on Sweetie Bell, let's go."

"But-"

"No time to explain, come on!"

Seeing Rarity and her sister leave, Josuke hoped they were able to escape. Looking back at Killer Queen, it was still looking at him for a moment until it walked away. He knew if he followed it, there could be a trap waiting for him. But if he didn't, who knows what could happen next!

Screw it, better follow it and end this! But not without back up first! Josuke took out his phone and messaged the others.

Canterlot Mall, Arcade area.

Finishing a dancing game and losing, Okuyasu fell to his knees and cried.

"Damn it! How could I lose? Were my dance skills not good enough? Was I not flexible? Or maybe I'm too stiff?"

Seeing her opponent on the ground and weeping in defeat, Pinkie laughed like a villain.

"Ha! Ha! Ha! Victory is mine Okuyasu! I find your lack of dance moves disappointing, but satisfying! An easy win for me! Time for your punishment!"

"No...please! Have mercy!" Said Okuyasu, shaking in fear!

"Sorry, out of mercy!"

*Beep* *Beep*

Okuyasu's phone went off!

"Oh! Hang on!"

"Hey, come on! I was on a roll here!" Complained Pinkie as she placed her hands on her hips. What a way to ruin the mood!

"Sorry, it might be important." Okuyasu stood up from the floor and looked at his phone, he received a text from Josuke! Wonder what's up? He opened and read the message, and suddenly, his expression turned to shock and seriousness. "Pinkie...You have to get out of here, now!"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Pinkie asked. Did something happen?

"Remember that Yoshikage guy who takes women's hands? He's here!"

"What?! Oh no!"

"Yeah, now listen! Josuke and I fought many stand users, and won. But this guy, he's on another level! I hate to run off and leave you here, but I don't have a choice!"

Knowing he was right, Pinkie really didn't want Oukyasu to leave. She was having such a great time with him! He's actually the first person, or rather, the first guy she had ever to hang out with! It would be terrible if he lost to that murderer!

"Now get out of here! I gotta go!"

"Wait!" Pinkie grabbed Okuyasu's arm, preventing him from leaving!

"H-Hey! Pinkie, what are you doing?!"

"I want you to promise me! Promise me you'll make it out alive! And then, we'll hang out again. Okay?!"

"Pinkie…" Okuyasu smiled. This girl is definitely the one for him! He gave her a thumbs up and said. "Alright, it's a date!"

"Yeah! And here's for good luck!" Pinkie grabbed Okuyasu's head closer to her and pecked him on his cheek. Causing the teenager to blush deep red! "Now go out there and kick is butt!"

"O-Okay!"

With that Oukyasu ran out to find Josuke and come up with a plan. Holy crap! He got another kiss from Pinkie! Well, not a real kiss, but at least it was something! Ha! Wait until Josuke hears about it! He'll be so jealous!

With Jotaro and Twilight.

Hanging out with Twilight was the most relaxing time Jotaro has had all day. Better than hanging out with her parents as they were barely tolerable! Pretty sure they're not happy about ditching them, but it'll take them a while to search for them, as long as Twilight keeps ignoring their phone calls.

Their first stop in the mall was a bookstore, not much of a good spot to hangout, but it's a start! Twilight was reading a book about, well, science! Gotta stay smart! As for Jotaro, a book about the ocean and its inhabitants! Gotta love those dolphins, such majestic creatures!

Their next stop is a merch store that sells all kinds of things that are from your favorite show, anime, games, you name it! While looking around, Twilight spotted a familiar tiara. Instantly she knew what it was. Taking a quick look around her, the teen placed the accessory on her head, posed, and quietly said.

"In the name of the moon, I will punish you!"

"Seriously?"

"Gah!"

Turning around and looking behind her was Jojo! Who was wearing a red helmet that had features of a tyrannosaurus. Isn't that from...

"Jojo, why are you wearing a-"

"A Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger helmet? I saw and it reminded me when I used to see it as a kid so...I wore it. As for you, I didn't think you were into Sailor Moon."

"W-Well, as girly as it may be, it has some action! Unlike yours, it was corny as heck! Entertaining, but still corny! And here we call it Power Rangers! Not, Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger!"

Jotaro Shrugged his shoulders.

"*Hmph, So? At least my show has better poses."

Twilight looked at Jojo with a serious look.

"Are you challenging me to a pose off?"

Jotaro smirked behind the helmet.

"I might be. Why? Scared that my moves will outshine yours?"

"Oh, it's on!"

And so both teens had a pose off in the store and tried all of the accessories and props they could find to see whose pose is better while in character.

Their third stop was a toy store, Specifically, a store where you can create your own stuffed toy. Seeing it looked fun, Twilight asked Jojo if they could go and make one together!

Not really his style, yet he didn't want to look bad in front of her, Jotaro agreed.

After making their doll, the stuffed toy looked like Jotaro, which he was not amused, but he kept it to himself. The body was a bear, since they decided to keep it simple, it's clothing was a long black coat with a black hat that resembled his old one.

Seeing how adorable it looked, Twilight gave it a hug. Sure she may be old for a teddy bear, but she ain't complaining! Plus, Jojo bought it for her! Now that's a gift that she'll hold onto very dearly!

Looking at Twilight cuddling with the toy bear made Jotaro smile. It was a shame they didn't have stuffed dolphin dolls, ah well, a bear will have to do. But why did she make it look like him? Couldn't Twilight make it look like her or something? Good grief, girls are weird.

After walking around the mall, they decided to take a break at a nearby bench. Taking their seat, both teens immediately began to chat.

"*Phew* What a day! I have to say, I had fun! 'Wouldn't mind doing it again!" Said Twilight.

"Same. I had a great time too, it would've been nice if your family didn't butt in and attempt to ruin our day together." Jotaro replied with a hint of annoyance.

"I know, but at least we ditched them! And honestly, it felt thrilling to do that! I've never done such a thing to my family before! Have you done something like that before?"

"To my family no, but I've ditched school a few times when I wanted to. Does that count?"

Twilight giggled as she laid her head on his shoulder to rest for a moment.

"You're so silly, Jojo! And yes, I think that counts. But I don't think I'll be doing that again for quite some time."

Jotaro chuckled as he looked at Twilight with a small smile. She sure has changed since the Friendship games. Twilight was a bit awkward and somewhat shy when they first met. Now, she's happy and has great friends around her! But she's still a bit of a nerd, but he likes that about her. Most girls worry so much about things that don't make sense to him. Such as, clothing, looks, which male celebrity is attractive, and their social media posts. The list goes on!

But Twilight, she's...different! She doesn't care about what most girls worry about, ok, she somewhat does, but that doesn't affect how he sees her! To him, she's still that silly, smart girl who he loves to be with. Perhaps the only girl he cares for. If something were to happen to her...

No! He can't think like that! Don't wanna jinx things! Cadence will kill him if anything happens to Twilight! Of course, he can defend himself, but that woman, she's something else! He hates to imagine what type of stand if she obtained one! Combine that with her rage and...Oh god...

*Beep* *Beep* *Beep* * Beep*

"Urk!" Jotaro's phone went off! Phew! That made him jump a bit. Just thinking Cadence made him almost sweat in fear! How the hell did her parents raise her? Best not to think about that. Better check out what he received on the phone.

Waking up from her nap, Twilight sat up straight as a sound woke her up. It was a shame it didn't last long, Jojo's shoulder was comfortable to lay her head on. After adjusting herself, she looked at Jojo and saw him looking at his phone, staring at it so seriously! What happened? He then turned to her and said.

"You need to get out of here, now!"

"What? Why?! Jojo what's-"

"He's here, Yoshikage is here!"

Twilight gasped in shock and fear. Yoshikage, the same man who nearly killed them with that explosion a while back?

"H-He's here?! Why?!"

"No clue, Josuke messaged me that he spotted his stand nearby. He's gonna need all the help he can get! Now go!"

Before she could say anything, Jojo took off in full sprint. This made Twilight feel useless! Why couldn't she go with him and help! But hearing how dangerous stand users can be, perhaps it's for the best. All she could do is pray for his safety…

Elsewhere…

After messaging the rest of the team, Josuke last spotted Killer Queen in the most populated part of the mall. Not good! It could ambush him at any time! But will it risk causing an explosion that will kill hundreds of innocent people? Most likely. That's why he has to find that stand and at least prevent it from setting off a bomb!

Suddenly his phone rang! He answered it.

"Hello?"

"Oi! Josuke, Where are you? I'm on my way!"

"Okuyasu!" Josuke replied, boy was he glad to hear his voice! Still alive too! "Honestly I'm not sure where I am! But I'm somewhere that is filled with a bunch of people here!"

"Yeah, it's the same where I am! Gotta give me something more specific than that man!"

"*Tch* Don't know how specific I can get! Even if I did mention the name of a store, you wouldn't know where I am!"

"Ah man this sucks!" Okuyasu complained, if this were Morioh, then he would have no problem finding Josuke! But since this place is new to him and his pals, it's gonna make things hard to find him!

"Tell me about it, look, just keep an eye out! Message the others to do the same, if anything happens, just follow the sounds of fighting!"

"Got it!"

Hanging up, Josuke continued his search for Killer Queen. If only he could use Crazy Diamond to at least get a better view, but that would get Yoshikage's stand's attention and cause trouble! Better lay low for the moment.

After carefully walking around the area, nothing! This place is still too crowded! And Killer Queen hasn't made a move yet! What is it planning? What is Yoshikage planning? More importantly, what is he doing here? Probably looking for his next victim, ugh, thinking about that monster's fetish just makes him sick to his stomach!

Then again, there are worse types of things that people are into. Like-

"Hey pal, want a drink? You look like you could use one!"

Josuke's thoughts were, thankfully, interrupted as a man tried to sell drinks to him.

"Oh, sorry, I'm not interested at the moment. Next time!" Said Josuke as he stepped aside to go around the man, but he was stopped once again.

"Ah come on man! You don't know what you're missing out on! This is revolutionary! I'm telling ya this will make you change your mind when I explain!"

"Look, I'm in a hurry! Can't you-"

"I introduce 'Hot Cola'!"

"I said I'm not- Wait. Did you say 'hot cola'?"

"That's right! Hot cola! A warm soda that you can drink without burning your throat!"

Josuke was speechless, a soda that's been heated up and this guy was selling them? Who wants to drink that?!

"Hot Cola?! Cola is meant to be cold, not hot! Who the hell wants to drink hot soda on a hot day?!"

"True, but if you think about it, drinking a cold soda burns your throat right? So Hot Cola is the solution to that!"

"Hell no! Drinking something hot burns your tongue and throat, not soothes it!"

"Then how about you try it out? Prove me wrong sir!"

Josuke groaned in annoyance, this guy just won't leave him alone, and see how stupid a hot soda can be! Seriously, who came up with that?! Guess he has no choice but to take a sip of that damn drink!

"Fine! If it gets you to leave me alone, I'll drink it!"

"Good choice sir!"

"Don't push it." Josuke replied as he reached for the drink and-

*Zoom*

*Splat*

Josuke and everyone else around him looked in horror at what happened just now! The man's hand just shredded apart! The crowd cried in fear as they began to flee from the area! Poor guy looked at his hand and responded.

"M-M-M-MY HAND! AAAAAHHH!!! MY HAND! WHAT HAPPENED?!"

Josuke, the only person who didn't run, kept looking in shock as to why the man's hand just ripped apart?! Was it the drink?! No, it was something else! That looked like a gunshot wound you see in the movies! But there wasn't the sound of a gun going off! Are they using a suppressor or something?

"Look over here…"

Josuke stood still as he heard a familiar voice coming from the man! Could it be…?

Still in shock, the man wondered what the hell just happened?! His hand exploded out of nowhere, like holding a dynamite that went off! Three of five fingers were now missing and half his palm remains!

"I said look over here…"

The voice next to him spoke to him. He didn't feel the presence of a person, was he hearing things? Must the amount of blood he was losing! He...he had to go get help! He looked around to see who could, but everyone around him ran away because of his condition! Damn it! He then saw a teenager in front of him, it was the same one he tried to sell the hot cola earlier!

"H-Hey! Can't you see I'm in pain and lost most of my hand?! Call 911! Help me!!!"

"Look...over...here…"

"And I'm hearing things! That's not good! Come on! Call the ambulance already!"

Josuke didn't pay attention as he was looking at the man's shoulder! There was something on it! It looked like a miniature tank with a skull on the front. And the guy didn't feel it on him! And hearing voices? Including how familiar it sounds, this confirms it. It's…

"Look over here!"

Feeling irritated, the man turned and shouted.

"What-"

A stand! Yoshikage's stand! Sheer Heart Attack!

*shink*

The tank stand flew into the man's mouth and knocked him down onto the ground!

Josuke looked in shock as the poor guy was not moving anymore as that tank stand shoved itself in his mouth. He's dead. He looked away as he wasn't able to do anything, even if he had Crazy Diamond next to him.

*Rattle* *Rattle*

"Huh?"

The stand was trying to escape the corpse's mouth. You could hear flesh and bone being ripped apart by the tank tread! Still stuck the tank resorted to another solution.

*Click*

Josuke knew that sound! He immediately stood up and ran far as he could!

"OH SH-"

*Boom*

The explosion managed to knock back Josuke away, however, those close to it were not so lucky as he was as they died horribly. Their bodies were tossed to nearby walls, glass windows, and other people who were in Close by. What's worse is not only they were blown back, parts of their body were torn open, or lost their limbs.

In short, it was a bloodbath!

Nearby…

Yoshikage looked at his work while hiding so he could personally see Josuke was taken care of. But knowing he and his allies has survived worse, it was best to not underestimate them that easily! As predicted, and how obvious, the explosion caused a huge panic in the mall!

'Sheer Heart Attack' will take care of the rest as it's a stand that has no weakness! And since it can work without any commands or range limitations, this was the perfect way to blend in and escape!

He wondered if Diamond Tiara, and her friend, had been trampled over by the crowd? If they are? Good riddance! If not? What a shame…

With Josuke.

Getting back up from the ground, Jouske felt a bit sore as the explosion knocked him back a few feet away. He looked around and saw the whole area had been abandoned. All that was left was nothing but rubble and the corpses of innocent bystanders caught in the explosion. Damn Yoshikage for causing this! He'll pay for this!

*Rattle* *Rattle*

The sound of metal caused Josuke to turn and see the small tank stand coming out of the rubble! Now free, it can now attack him! Where the hell are the others?!

He summoned Crazy Diamond and prepared to fight back!

"Alright you little shit, come at me!"

Sensing it's Target, Sheer Heart Attack charged toward the teenager!

"DORARARARARARARARA!!!"

Crazy Diamond's fists connected with Sheer Heart Attack and unleashed a fury of multiple punches! However the attack wasn't doing any damage to the stand!

"Damn it! This thing is tough! And there's no signs of damage!"

*Click*

"Shit!"

Crazy Diamond punched the stand tank away as it exploded violently, knocking back Josuke again to a nearby wall! The Impact knocked the wind out of him as he struggled to get back up.

"Argh! I really hate those explosions! *Cough* *Cough* At times like these I wish I had the ability to heal myself, but noooooo, I can only do that to others and objects! I need healing too!"

*Rattle* *Rattle*

Hearing metal noises, Jouske turned to see the small stand still coming towards him!

"Oh, come on!"

Within a split second, Sheer Heart Attack charged again towards Josuke and prepared to detonate! Only for it to suddenly halt and smash into the ground! As if something just stepped on it!

"Huh? What the?! The stand just sank into the floor! But how?"

"The enemy has been taken care of master! However it is still able to move. S-h-i-t!"

That voice! Could it be? Taking a quick look around, Josuke was able to spot Koichi and Yukako!

"Great Job Act 3! Keep at it for the moment!"

"Understood master!"

"Josuke! Are you ok?" Said Koichi as he and Yukako ran to aid their friend.

"You two made it just in time! I thought I was gonna be a goner for sure!" Josuke replied as chuckled. He was relieved to see a pair of friendly faces.

"Where's that creep, Josuke? Is Yoshikage nearby?" Asked Yukako.

"Definitely. Saw Killer Queen with my own eyes! But then Sheer Heart Attack appeared and…well, you see the results."

"Sheer Heart Attack?"

Koichi quickly explained as he helped Josuke get back on his feet.

"Sheer Heart Attack is a part of Killer Queen! It can send a small tank that seeks out it's target by reading it's heat signature. That thing is extremely tough and dangerous! And it's range is Unbelievable! We need to keep our distance if we can!"

"Range huh?" Said Yukako as her hair rose up. Showing off its length. "Love Deluxe has the range too! If it gets close I can smack it away or I can bind it in place so we can come up with a plan!

"Good idea, but I doubt it can cause any damage and it can still explode! Possibly kill you! I won't allow you to do that!" Replied Koichi. There's no way he'll let his girlfriend do such a thing against a stand from Yoshikage!

"Then what about Echo's other transformations? Can they do anything to help?"

"Even if I use Echo's other act's it won't be enough to stop it! Distract it maybe but that's too risky! What we need is the others to show up and fight back!"

"He's right." Josuke replied. "Fighting alone against this thing is dangerous! But we have to do what we can until the others arrive!"

"Master!"

"Act 3?!"

Turning around, the trio saw the small tank still trying to eliminate it's target as it drove while under the effects of Act 3's gravity power!

"Damn it! I forgot how stubborn this thing is!" Cursed Koichi as bad memories began to resurface in his head. "We have to find a heat source to distract it and find a way to stop it for good!"

"Sorry but I don't have anything that has enough heat!" Said Josuke. "But if we do, that thing will charge at us before we can blink!"

"Then what about food? I'm sure a shopping area like this has to have one! You have to heat certain meals with a stove! If we can find a food court then we can fight it there!

"Did someone say food court?"

Hearing another familiar voice, the trio saw Okuyasu nearby!

"Okuyasu! The hell you been, man?" Josuke replied.

"Looking for the fight of course! But what was it about food?"

"Okuyasu! Do you know where the food court is? We need to go there, now!" Koichi screamed.

"Uh, Y-Yeah! I know where it is! Follow me! I was there this morning!"

Without another word, the group followed Oukyasu as Kochi dismissed Echos to allow Sheer Heart Attack to Follow them!

Now free from gravity's hold, Sheer Heart Attack leaped from the ground and chased it's victims down!

To be continued...

Author's Note

Here you go! Another chapter to satisfy you! I hope. Anyway, I was going to make this chapter Very long, but I thought end it with a evil cliffhanger! Not really evil, but you get the idea. But the reason I left you guys hanging at the end was because it was going to have a chase scene. But I think that was too much to write and I didn't want to make the chapter even more longer and make it boring. Next chapter will be include the fight. And honestly, I don't know if it'll be entraining, but I'll try. Until then, stay safe out there! See ya!