[GAME] Kamen rider X Jojo's bizarre adventure

[G.K.]

Prologue

In spite of it's close proximity to Vegas, The area in which the motel was located had a very small town feel. A more paranoid individual might claim to feel the eyes of the locals on them. As if they knew he or she was not from there. Said locals all seemed to know each other. And would begin talking the second they made eye contact with one another. In spite of that they were pleasant to any out of towners "brave" enough to speak to them. Most of them at least.

Directly across from the motel was a rather large strip mall. The centerpiece of the psuedo shopping complex was a combination gas station, mcdonalds, starbucks which was a hub for tourists passing through on their way to and from vegas. On either side, You would find a series of mom and pop establishments frequented by the locals. Notable was a moderately sized convenience store featuring every generic brand item known to man, A 50's (though not intentionally by design) style dinner called "Bills" And a Small pub wedged between a drug store and a laundry mat called "
"The Drink"

 

[Icefish]

Salvatore walked through the strip mall, taking stock of the stores around him. It wasn't nearly as well-stocked or advanced as he had hoped- too many "mom and pop" stores, not enough high-end retail. The convenience store might be of use, but there were still several things he'd need that he most likely wouldn't be able to get here. Fortunately, a few of them were on their way. In the meantime, he decided a meal was in order. He hadn't been kidding about looking for some food.

Sadly, there didn't seem to be any take-out here, at least not any of the sort he was looking for. Salvatore decided instead on Bills. Diners weren't his preferred style of food, but he didn't have many options, or much cash. He made a mental note to fix that issue later. For the time being, he found himself a seat and started looking over the menu for something to eat.

 

[G.K.]

A phone started ringing in salvatore's pocket. It was the phone he'd taken from the late Jeana Anderson. It would ring on and on if Salvatore didn't answer it. Eventually the caller the option to leave a voice mail.

A minute or two later a waitress who'd been noisily chatting it up with a rather portly woman two booths over sauntered up to where Salvatore sat. Rather than asked what he wanted she stopped in front of his table and stared at him with a pen and notepad in hand.


Meanwhile. Antonio walked into the doors of a convenience store. Literally. Perhaps he'd been spoiled by the automatic doors of the high end store chains he'd grown accustomed to. It only served to revitalize the pounding headache he'd initially escaped. He would need to add painkillers to the small list of items he planned to purchase before the trio planned their next move. Half way down 5 in search of a tissue box Antonio, For the briefest of seconds though he saw a familiar face walk past. He chalked it up the concussion and continued shopping. It happened again moments later. This time he could have sworn he saw another familiar face walk through the door. He payed for is items in a hurry, apologizing to the clerk for any unintentional rudeness and then ran out the door.

There he found the person in question. Nervously fumbling with a lighter in an attempt to light a cigarette. Antonio recognized the woman instantly. Laura Colt, Bassist for The indie band known as "Aliens attack". One of Antonio' favorite bands.

The revelation left the young man in awe. He dropped the items in his hand. The sound of them hitting the ground cause the woman to jump, sending he cigarette in her mouth flying through the air. she screamed "****!" aloud as it hit the ground. He turned angrily towards Antonio only to be greeted by his smiling face what she might describe as "puppy dog eyes" and felt the urge to laugh clash directly with her unease. When her eyes met his he turned away from her shyly. He turned back toward her with a piece of paper and a pen in hand. He glanced down at the paper, seeing his shopping list and then flipped it over. He moved awkwardly over to her and then asked

"....um...can I...uh...have your autograph?"

 

[Icefish]

Salvatore heard the phone ringing and considered answering it. However, he decided answering could be potentially risky. If the caller was linked to Jeana, then hearing him answer could cause trouble. Besides, he had no idea if the caller would have known Jeana was dead. For all he knew, it was a trap. He decided to let it be. If they left a voicemail, he could go from there.

Sure enough, the phone soon chimed with a voicemail. Salvatore started to reach for it when the waitress arrived. Her expression was hardly one of cheerful service. Salvatore shifted his attention back to the menu quickly. "I'll have a plain hamburger, fries, and a coffee please." He gave the waitress a friendly smile, or at least as friendly of one as he could muster. Once she left, Salvatore pulled out the phone and had it play the voicemail the caller had left.

 

[G.K.]

When Salvatore listened to the message he would be initially met with silence. Eventually the caller spoke in a hushed tone.

"Stand. If you know what it is I'm saying to you then call this number at a pay phone. It doesn't matter when. I'll be waiting."


Meanwhile outside of the convenience store

Sure kid. She formed a smile that was only partially forced. It was alway nice to meet a fan. Even if said fan had a hand in her losing a cigarette. As he moved towards her she skillful pulled a cigarette from the case in her pocket and lit it. She took a deep puff of it a she took the paper and pen. Antonio stood slightly mesmerized at the sight of her. She was nearly a foot taller than him. Her clothes were intentionally ragged. Her faded blue Jeans had strategically place tares in them. Her Tank top was once a V neck T shirt she took a pair of scissors too years prior. Her fiery red hair was long and stopped an inch above her waist.

"What's your name?" She asked. Pulling Antonio out of his daze. He stammered a bit before finally Saying his own name correctly. She stopped writing momentary to take a look at him then went back to writing. "Most people would just go with Tony. Like our drummer. But the full name suits you." She handed him the signed paper. Antonio looked away slightly, fearful that he might be blushing.

The blissfully uncomfortable moment was ended suddenly for Antonio when when an older couple came through the doors. The high pitched laugh of the woman almost sounded like a scream it started. It was enough to Startle Laura worse than Antonio did moments prior. She took several deep breaths and then another drag from her cigarrete before she calmed down a bit. Concerned, Antonio pocketed the autograph and then asked.

"You seem kinda jumpy. Everything ok?"

 

[Demetrivamp]

Keith had been following Salvatore, but when he saw a pub he knew what would be the best for him. After walking into the pub Keith had felt his wallet and how flat it was, because all he had was a dollar and forty cents on him. While sure it did suck, but this was just something Hold the line was just perfect for, and this wasn't the first time Keith had done this.

" Hey bartender, three scotch on the rock and make it the good stuff on the top shelf."

Keith knew this was going to be around thirty bucks, because it was some high class scotch and he didn't care about money anymore. After sitting there for about thirty minutes, and just drinking his scotch the Bartender spoke up," So ya that's going to be around forty five dollars, and you look like you have my job, so I doubt you can pay that." Keith smiled and said," I'm going to take a piss and then come back to shut you up alright?" Keith went into the bath room stall, and then looked concentrated as he used Hold the line to draw out three hundred dollar bills. After doing so he laughed at how perfect they were, and he then headed out and placed the money on the table,

" I'm going to need the two hundreds split up into ten twenties, and the change from the third you can keep for yourself."

The bartender glared as Keith's tipsy self walked out of the bar laughing his ass off about how fat he just made his wallet, but that was when he decided to follow Antonio.

 

[Icefish]

Salvatore hung up, intrigued. Whoever had called him clearly knew about Stands. Given that they had called Jenna's phone, they were clearly connected and would most likely be able to shed some light on their target, the second attacker, and the mysterious arrow. Getting in contact with the mystery caller was a bit risky, but they didn't have much to go on. B.O.A.R.D. was clearly trying to keep them in the dark as much as possible, revealing only what the team absolutely needed to know while keeping track of their every little movement.

His food arrived with the grace and tact with which it was ordered- that is to say, it was unceremoniously plunked down in front of him. He offered a smile to the waitress, who did not return it. As she walked away, Salvatore began to eat. It was more or less what he expected- a bit greasier than he would have preferred, but still satisfying. The burger was a bit overdone, but the fries were surprisingly crisp. He took a sip of the coffee...and immediately regretted it. It wasn't the worst he had tasted, but it was a very close second, losing only due to the fact that the first had been mixed with just a dash of poison. He set the coffee aside and finished his meal, leaving a few bills on the table before leaving.

Salvatore looked around for a pay phone. Fortunately, one was close by. He rummaged through his pockets and managed to scrounge up some change. It wasn't something he generally carried with him. He fed the coins into the phone while retrieving the caller's number with his other hand. After taking a quick glance around to make sure no one was watching or trying to listen in, he punched in the number.

 

[G.K.]

Chapter 2 Part 1: Prelude to the clash.

" I wasn't expecting to hear from you so soon." The voice on the other end of the line spoke in the same whispered tone they did in the voice message. "Let me start by saying this. I am neither enemy nor friend. Any piece of information I give you is only done in exchange for something you give or do for me. First I'd like to know why you killed my girl?!"

Meanwhile, In front of the convenience store

"Well it's....She paused, looking away for a second before turning back to Antonio. "You know about our gig tonight?" She asked in a bid to change the subject. Antonio gasped "I didn't even know you guys were on tour." The girl chuckled. "were doing a few secret gigs all this month." She paused to take another puff from her cigarette then continued. "Our next gig is in Rachel."

During the night prior to the current events, A humanoid being walked through the desert leading to the tiny town where team null was currently located. The creature seemed human at a glance. It wore a large wool cloak over it's body forming a makeshift hood over it's head. Beneath the hood you would ifnd a [Link=http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1898/decadevidoras.jpg]monsterious visage.[/link] It could be best described as being a human insect. It's skin was green, it' eyes were read, and it sported a set of fleshy antenna on the front of it's head.

It have moved through the harsh Nevada heat during the previous day and the blistering cold of desert night hours prior all without tiring. Never needing for food, water or rest. It's mind focused only on the commands given to it. To find it's target.

When Keith stepped out of the bar in search of Antonio He'd see the hooded figure come into view. It lumbered towards Antonio and Laura. The creature let out a thunderous growl at the sight of Laura and broke into a wobbly print towards her. Antonio Instinctively put himself in front of her His stand manifested in front of him and truck the creature twice. But with no knowledge of any crimes the creature may have committed the stand' power had no effect.

The creature stumbled back. A rather large chunk of flesh rocketed off the creatures shoulder after the first punch and a noticeably smaller chunk of it's face went flying with the second hit. "At least it's squishy" would be what Antonio thought if he weren't in a panic at the sight of the monster.

Unknown to all but Laura the creature had not come alone. Another creature identical to the one Antonio was fighting lurked towards the girl who had now started running away from where she previously stood. Kieth would eventually find himself between the girl and the second monster as she unknowing ran towards it.

 

[Icefish]

"Your girl started it. She attacked, bloodied me up pretty well." Salvatore kept his tone firm and flat. "I'm still not entirely certain how her stand managed to hulk out like that, but that's beside the point. She presented me with a shot, and I took it." He paused, thinking back to the fight. His tone softened a bit. "If it makes any difference, I just wanted to take her down. I wasn't aiming to kill her. Now, a question for a question: how did you know to call me?"

 

[G.K.]

The tone of the man over the phone changed slightly. While he still spoke in a whisper there was an air of smugness to his words.

"If you knew me you wouldn'tbe surpied to hear I have an in with the local police, as well as dispatch. When only one phone was recovered from the crime scene I went on the huntch that the one's who killed my girl took the other one. My gamble seems to have payed off. Now my next question to you is this. Who ordered you to attack my people?"

Meanwhile.

In her panic Laura didn't catch sight of Keith till she came barrelling into him. Not a second after hitting the ground did she notice a second creature creeping behind Keith. She pointed behind him and shouted "Look out!" instinctively and the creature reached out to attack Keith.