The title here was taken from the first Jojo video game to hit America (I think). Either way, it's the final chapter in Stardust Crusaders. Enjoy. Disclaimer: I don't own Jojo's Bizarre Adventure or My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Stardust Crusaders Chapter 34: Heritage for the Future

Fluttershy blinked her eyes as light streamed into them. She looked around and realized she was in some sort of ambulance. "Hey, she's awake," came Polnareff voice, "We were starting to get worried, mademoiselle." She then felt a hand squeeze hers and looked over to see Jotaro, smiling. "Good to see you're awake." Fluttershy smiled. "Yeah... Is it over?" "It's over alright," Joseph said, "DIO's dead, well most of him. What's left of him is in that bag over there on the other bed, still alive but there's no chance of it springing to life before the sun rises. This time he didn't escape."

"We lost Jonathan Joestar though," Polnareff said sadly, "Luckily he was our only casualty. Kakyoin, Avdol, and Iggy are gonna be nursing wounds for days, but they'll live." Fluttershy sat up. "I'm glad. I wasn't sure if Kakyoin had made it or not. What about Holly?" "I already got word," Joseph said, relief in his voice, "Holly's fever has broken and she's expected to wake up from her coma in a few hours. Sanji mentioned that Holly's Stand has disappeared. It's likely still there, but now it's dormant. And it won't return unless Holly somehow learns how to summon it."

Fluttershy nodded. "So it's all over then. We came so far, but we finally succeeded. So where are the others?" "We sent them to a hospital in Cairo," Jotaro explained, "They're in the other car, along with Hol Horse. We'll be checking on them later, but first we have to dispose of what's left of DIO. And that means exposing him to the morning sun. Which will be rising soon." Fluttershy smiled and nodded, happy in the knowledge that their trip wasn't for nothing.

And so it was that on January 17 of 1989, DIO was finally destroyed once and for all, his body turned to dust under the Cairo sunrise. "Now Father can rest in peace," Joseph noted, "DIO had stolen much over the last century. Much of it can never be returned. But now his reign of evil has ended." "It's been a long journey," Polnareff noted, "And we came close to losing a number of times. It's a miracle only one of us lost their lives in the end." Jotaro nodded. "Looks like for now, our family can rest easy."

DeKurliss gazed into Beautiful Stranger while on his flight from Cairo to Los Angeles. 'For now, perhaps. But you've not seen the last of DIO's legacy, Joestars.' He turned off his Stand then got out the diary. "Pucci is the only other person who could decipher DIO's formula. I wonder if it will all come together as intended. Well, that's not for this time. It will be some years before we can recover and resurface." He put the journal away and decided to drift off to sleep.

"You sure you want me near that friend of yours, Polnareff?," Hol Horse said. "Why not?," Polnareff said, "Someone has to let Antoinette know I'm alright. Besides, someone has to stay here and keep an eye on Avdol, Iggy, and Kakyoin." Fluttershy giggled. "You're just hoping you'll run into that woman again." Polnareff shrugged. "Well, you never know. I do have a month to find out. That's how long it'll take for them to get out of the hospital." He closed his eyes. "Though afterward, I think I'll return to France, one way or another."

"Are you sure?," Joseph asked, "You said you have no family left there. Why not stay with us in New York?" Polnareff shrugged. "France is still my home, Mister Joestar. And I still have many fond memories there, more than enough to outweigh the bad ones." "I wish we could stay and check up on our friends as well," Jotaro said, "But Mom may get worried." "It's alright," Polnareff said, "Go home and assure her."

"We'll be sure to return when it's time for them to be discharged," Fluttershy said. "It's been hell of a ride," Hol Horse, "But... I'd better hit that trail." He headed off for his flight to Paris. Polnareff, Joseph, and Jotaro then grabbed each in a bro hug. "I'll be you seeing you soon, you cheap old coot!," Polnareff said, "Make sure you live long! And your lousy grandson too!" "Ha!," Joseph said, "At the rate I'm going I feel like I could live a century myself! You should consider your own health, idiot!"

"Gimme a break!," Jotaro said, "It's not like we won't be seeing each other again! I think you both took too many knocks!" Fluttershy laughed. "You guys are nuts, you know that? I can't tell if you're being insulting or not." The four of them laughed. "Well," Joseph said, "Our flight is ready. We'll be going now. See in you a month, Polnareff." Polnareff nodded. "Take care. I'll be sure to let the others know where you are."

Holly slowly opened her eyes, and saw her husband and mother nearby. "Sadao. Mama." She sat up easily. "Sweetie are you alright?," Suzi Q asked. "I'm suddenly feeling a lot better." Sadao smiled. He had already seen the thorny Stand disappear, meaning Holly's life was no longer in danger. "And...," Holly said, "I just felt something! They're coming back, Mom!" Suzi Q was confused. "Who, dear?" Holly smiled as she got up and opened the door. "Papa, Jotaro, and Fluttershy! They're coming home!"

One the plane, Fluttershy was sleeping with her head on Jotaro's shoulder. Joseph smiled as he looked back at them. 'Those two represent the next generation of our family. I'm glad to see them alive and well. In our journey, we've met many Stand users willing to use their power for wicked deeds. But there must also be those who wish to use their powers for good. We need to find them... And gather them to protect those that cannot defend themselves against such powers.'

He placed a tape in his Walkman and started listening to it, a picture the group took when they reached Egypt in his hands. 'Stand power must be studied further. Its secrets, its origins. The earliest we know of it was the arrow Aunt Twilight had. But the others from the same tomb are missing. Then there's the fact that the Stand Anubis was contained in a sword without a user. That must be studied. But such things are for the future. For now... We enjoy this time of peace.' He smiled, happy in the knowledge that for right now, things had turned out all right.

Gaiden Story: A Gentleman, A Thief, A King, and A Hero

Next Story: Diamond is Unbreakable

So yeah, if you want the full experience, go to the gaiden story next. And with that, the stage is set for the next part come next chapter. But we'll be seeing several of these character further down the line. Read and review.