The Stakes

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   " You know how I said I was going to be nice to the enemy because it's a strategy? Yeah, that's out of the window now! " I screamed from my chains. 

When Wamuu brought me back to Kars, they cleaned the blood from my face and wrapped my arm, where the bullet wound was still healing. Wamuu told Kars of my disobedience so they decided to chain me up on the ceiling. Now I'm just hanging from the ceiling with chains around my wrists. Around me were other vampires but they didn't know that I knew they were there.

   " Wamuu what has caused her disobedience? "

   " The death of her comrade. He was the blonde Hamon user who defended his friend back at the cave. "

   " I see. "

   " He wasn't just some blonde Hamon user! He was my best friend! He was not just some blond in a cave! He was honorable, protective, and quick-witted! You ended his life! He should have lived a long life and seen great-grandchildren! You ended his life too early, you despicable beings! He never did anything wrong! Sure, he was a thug for a part of his life but he turned around! He defended the people and fought for them! He was an honorable man called Caesar Zeppeli! He was..."

More tears started falling down my cheeks and one part of me wanted to kill Wamuu and Kars. The other half wanted me to dangle there and just cry.

   " Caesar, I'm sorry I couldn't defend you. " I cried.

   " It seems he was of some importance to her. " Kars said.

   " It seems so. " Wamuu replied.

I gripped my chains tightly so they wouldn't cut into my wrists. The thin ropes downstairs cut my wrists and there were lines around the base of my hand. They wrapped my wrists up so the chain cuffs wouldn't hurt me. I rubbed my cheeks on my dangling arms and wiped away the tears.

   ' I need to be strong. I need to get out of here for Caesar's sake. '

I started looking around the chains to see if there was a way to escape. I knew I couldn't use my Hamon because the chain was connected to the ceiling. It reminded me of when Jonathan fought Tarukus and I knew I was in the same situation except my life wasn't being threatened. I could hear a faint scream in the background.

   " Caesar! "

   ' That's Joseph. He just found out about Caesar and he found the grave. '

More tears found their way down my cheeks and I felt a flare of determination. I looked at the ground and controlled my breathing. Wamuu came into my vision and I saw him kneel down in front of me.

   " I apologize, for misunderstanding and defeating your friend. I know this is a hard time for you, but it was needed for the protection of Lord Kars and myself. He has a true warrior's spirit and I honor him. "

   " ... " 

I just stared at him. My intent to kill him lowered but only by a fraction. I could feel my Hamon start to flare and move around me in golden strands of sparks. My Hamon was powerful but after Caesar's death, it was more. My Hamon dripped off of me without using any energy to make it spark. It was like when you walk on water, the pattern was flowing around me but the bands were relaxed. Wamuu must have taken notice of my power and looked up at me. 

   " Your Hamon..."

   " Is powerful. I know. It's always been powerful, but now that you've taken away Caesar it's even more powerful than what it was before. And I promise you when I get out of these chains, I'm going to defeat both of you with JoJo by my side and Caesar's spirit with us in our hearts. "

I looked up at him and Kars and I knew they were shaken up by the glare I sent them with a smirk.

   " And I won't hold back this time. "

I wrapped my hands in the chains and held them tightly. I could hear footsteps outside of the door and I knew Joseph and Lisa Lisa were making their way towards us. I knew they were almost here and Wamuu directed Kars to move to another place in the room while he talks. Kars agreed and Wamuu took a seat in front of the throne and crossed his legs. He looked like he was meditating. 

   " So, you're here. "

He looked up at the doors and I spotted Lisa Lisa and JoJo walk in. 

   " I've been waiting. I see your powers have grown greatly. "

   " Bastard! You're the one who killed Caesar. Now I-"

JoJo was about to run at Wamuu but Lisa Lisa stopped him.

   " Cool your head, JoJo. Now, look at the floor. "

   " I'm very calm. Don't worry, I'm in control here. You mean the footprints right? I noticed it too. There are two sets. That means Kars is here! Tell me where I can find him! Show your cowardly self now! "

   " Indeed there are two sets of footprints. He's here, but I feel dozens of lungs moving the air around as well. "

   " Huh? "

   " So it's you. Fascinating. You are extremely composed and perceptive though you are a woman. I can see how JoJo and Caesar were able to learn so much, so quickly. Y/n is the same way as you have shown yourself to be. And you can feel even the lightest respiration. You rank among the finest Hamon warriors. " Wamuu stated.

He used his wind power and sent a small wave of wind towards the fire and lit the place up even more. Around me, the vampires lit up and were able to be seen by the light of the fire. I was also revealed out of the darkness. 

   " Damn. Look at that! There's so many. I'd guess you're all vampires, is that right? "

   " ... "

   " No response? That's creepy, too. "

   " I know. " I said.

They looked towards me and saw me dangling from the ceiling. My wrists were slightly bleeding from how hard I held the chains and unintentionally pressed the cuff into my skin. 

   " Y/n! "

Before they could run to me Kars made his appearance known with his light abilities. 

   " Kars! "

He snapped his fingers and the vampire soldiers turned towards us and some even turned towards me.

   " Lord Kars saw fit to give us his chosen ones, the gift of eternal life. We number a hundred. On our master's order, we'll tear you both to shreds. A hundred against two, JoJo! " One of them said before getting the rest riled up. 

   " You fiends! "

They were all cheering and it made me sick. I swung myself upwards and grabbed one of them by their necks and swung them down. My Hamon connected and it was powerful enough to burn the soldier before I even could make contact. I threw him, with my legs into the fire. I swung myself backward and grabbed another. I swung him towards the floor and his face melted instantly, killing him. I continued to swing in my chains and grab them. I threw them away and destroyed them with my Hamon at an impossible speed. I wasn't even breaking a sweat yet. When I couldn't reach anymore I stopped and took a couple of deep breaths. 

   " Y/n, your Hamon. "

   " It seems your female companion has changed a bit due to your friend Caesar's death. Her Hamon powers drip from her and she has a great power within her. Before she made contact with our soldiers they were already filled with Hamon. Her aura has changed and has been filled with a dangerous amount of Hamon. "

Lisa Lisa and JoJo's eyes starred at me and their eyes were filled with amazement but JoJo's were also filled with worry. I snarled at Kars and Wamuu.

   " I'm going to get out of these chains and defeat you both. "

   " You can see it. " JoJo said.

   " Yes, her Hamon is indeed powerful. To the point, she can't contain it all and it flows into the air around her. She has become the ultimate Hamon warrior. She could kill anyone that even gets within a range of 500 units. " Lisa Lisa said.

   " She is the most powerful Hamon user we have seen in our lives. Hence, we will be keeping her after our battle. " Wamuu said.

   " You certainly will not! " JoJo shouted.

   " Lord Kars I want revenge for Esidisi. Please allow me the chance to fight him. " Wamuu asked dismissing JoJo.

   " No. Remember that my goal is only to obtain the Red Stone of Aja. Don't forget that, Wamuu. "

   " Yes, Lord. "

   " Oh, darn, no fight. Well, I'm not in the mood anyway. Of course, we both know I would beat you. But to what end? All these vampires are here. What sort of motivation is that, I ask you? Win or lose, I would still come out of it dead, right? "

He started moving around and I saw he was using a string to create a pattern. I smirked at JoJo's tactic. I knew it wasn't going to work but it was worth a try. His Hamon net didn't work.

   " Kill them without any further delay. "

   " Your choice, but if you kill us, you'll never get the stone. " Lisa Lisa said.

   " Hmm? Hold it. What are you saying now, woman? "

   " You don't think I'd have the stone here with me? That wouldn't be wise now, would it? We're headed to our destination. If we're not there in time to set the device, the Red Stone will be destroyed and you will have nothing. "

   ' Good job Lisa Lisa. '

   " Let JoJo and Wamuu have their one-on-one fight. And Kars, you and I will also fight one-on-one, and those who are left standing will possess the stone! "

   " Very well, we will battle for the stone. We will fight tonight under the full moon in the arena at the base of Piz Bernina. " Kars said.

   ' Great we'll be in their territory. '

   " Now, JoJo you will bring the Red Stone of Aja to the Skeleton's Heel at midnight tonight. And don't forget to remove the bomb. The woman will remain here with us as insurance. "

I felt my chains being released and I fell to the floor. I landed on my feet in a crouched position. I stood up and Wamuu's wind ability brought me to him. My Hamon was still fierce and I could see it start to burn his skin.

   " Hey, what are you doing! " JoJo shouted.

   " She is coming with us. The woman here is insurance but we have already claimed this one as ours. "

   " Sho most certainly is not! I will not allow you to take her from me again! " 

   " JoJo! "

JoJo turned to Lisa Lisa and she grabbed his arm.

   " She will be fine. She is already starting to burn Wamuu's skin by being near him. Wamuu why don't we make the deal a little sweeter and add Y/n to the mix? "

   " Hmmm? "

   " Since we both want her as well, let's battle for The Red Stone of Aja and Y/n. I know you wish to use her for reproduction but let's see who can win her honor along with the stone. "

   " Agreed, for now, she will stay with us as you have the stone. "

He turned around and with his wind abilities made himself disappear with me in his arms. 

   " Don't worry, Y/n! I will save you! " JoJo yelled.

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