Session 43 (Season 1)

This is the forty-third episode of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Binding of Chains.

## Buongiorno, from Rome

***Durururururururu. What is that ringing?***

All was too quiet in Apex headquarters, and by now, Ellis, Lambrusco, and Nelson had just returned from their fight against Anubis, with the brunt of damage having been already healed. Ben was resting while the others were getting themselves patched up by Melissa’s hamon. This was when a phone suddenly rang from Mente’s desk, in the shape of a frog. A peculiar sight, Zach answered the frog phone, hearing static. -??? It appeared as if the group’s memory lapsed, as Ben held the phone instead, and a voice asked for her identity, afterwards making a comment about how Lambrusco used to work under him. The man immediately announced how the conversation had already happened. Lambrusco took the phone, with the man on the phone annoyed about speaking to the brother of Narancia Ghirga again. It was then that Zach got the phone, and continued with a drastically different conversation with “Mr. Apex.” His old friend, who now goes by Doppio, after being saved from his village fire by another individual. This individual was the one truly responsible for nearly blowing away Zach and the others that night in Sardinia, and wished for Zach to witness their return.

The leader of the Apex Cult, a man named Doppio as it seemed. The group ventured down to this ‘below’ to find and stop this plan from happening, and as the horizon changed, they followed a staircase leading down. As they walked along a road, the horizon changed, and people bound to chains were scattered across the area, with their bodies radiating Stand energies. The group suddenly heard the tooting of a purple haired piper, and a choir grew slightly louder. A lullaby in an ancient tongue, singing for someone. The group knelt for The Court of the Crimson King.

"Nessuno può sfuggire dal destino scelto." "Rimane solo il risultato che voi sarete distrutti." "L’eterna cima esiste solo per me." "Puoi cantare canzoni di tristezza nel mondo senza tempo." Everything stood still, the group, their abilities, all for this man in a sweater, with pink hair, and brown eyes. The same eyes as Oliva’s, but a completely different person entirely, all would be stopped for HIS return. His name was Diavolo, and soon enough, the person that saved Doppio from the fire would be coming, thanks to the turtle’s power. Everything had to be perfect for his return, his dream of being on the Apex...With the turtle’s power, everything appeared to duplicate when Jeremy shot his arrow. In order for his return, everything must be returned to zero…

## Good Morning from Hilo

Jimmy Bollow was ready for his vacation in Hawaii, beginning in his hotel room up at 10:00AM in the morning. A pleasant day to begin with a breakfast buffet, only to be disturbed by noise coming from up at the third floor.

Benjamin was ready to begin her vacation in Hawaii by murdering an innocent man in the hotel, quickly tossing the body, only to notice how a witness saw the toss, retrieving the body to dispose of it in a proper vessel like a dumpster. At this hotel, he also met another like minded individual by the name of Bradley, who had seemingly shared his murdering antics, and asked if he wanted some Mai Tais

R̶u̸u̴n̸ ̶E̷l̶l̵l̷i̸s̶ ̷M̸e̸r̵c̴i̷a̵ ̵D̵a̸n̷o̷l̶d̸s̷ was enjoying a relaxing time in Hawaii, speaking to his supervisor [\_\_\_]. He didn’t have much to say to ru-Ellis, apart from a few queries about the hotel, and saying R̶u̸u̴n̸. One thing going on in Ellis’ head was something missing, but R̵r̶u̶n̴ couldn’t decipher what, until \_\_\_ dropped something about Ellis finding his sister Macy Singanolds(?).

Ellis continued his research, his heart racing as he tried to figure out who exactly this Macy person was, before finding the name Oliva Singola. Even further, he looked into the name, and location, finding their residency at this exact hotel, along with some additional information being her birth year in 1945 and death date being the 8th of November. As he continued his exploration, he found the remnants of clothing in the hotel, before seeing some strange white liquid. Ignoring it for the most part, he went to search the hotel tenants to find out this mystery person, before seeing it was Just Singola. He saw, however, that she would soon be leaving the hotel, and suddenly the phone would ring, caller ID: Oliva Singola. This mystery woman caller warned Ellis that if someone were to die, it would put them all back in a loop, all caused by her father’s court. She told him the man that was on the first floor he needed to ensure didn’t die. Ellis hung up, then rushing to the first floor he saw a man whistling the tune of the song All Star, a bug like man with cicada like wings and an extended stinger like tail.

Individuals known by the names: Melissa Steel, Benjamin, Jeremy Quick, Ellis Mercia, Jimmy Bollow, Bradley Wilhelm, all were enjoying Mai Tais in a normal run of the mill hotel in Hawaii. Everything was normal to them, until everyone heard something loud and shocking. The fierce scream of a man in pain, as a man in a storage closet was pouring blood from his chest in a closet. A bizarre looking man, with pink, black spotted hair, dripping blood as they watched him panic and yell out questioning where he was and who they were. All of them tried to calm the hysterical man, as he desperately tried to run away, even after they offered medical help, as they were clueless as to what was driving him mad. As they stood by, the group heard whistling in the back of the hotel, in the tune of All Star. This...creature was dripping acidic white fluid on the floor, as a stinger like object appeared from the corner.

Here, Benjamin would join Ellis as he fought the bug-man in front of them, spewing several references to his hunger and some horrendous sexual innuendos. The man struck, only to have his tail bitten by Benjamin, only to give her a surprise bath of acid. As the three fought, the bug-man tried to convince Benjamin to team up with him as two big bad enemy guys, but ultimately declined, and having sucked Benjamin’s arm tight and dry. They continued their fighting, with Ellis specifically targeting his head, as Jimmy suddenly approached the battlefield, or was it Zachary? Joining in on the action, the weakened foe prepared for his last resort move: blowing himself up like a balloon. Just before he exploded, Ellis launched the man into the atmosphere, preventing him from blowing up on the group as he was sent flying through a wall! The three then and there suddenly heard an all but familiar ringing outside... with Jimmy comically pulling out an ice cream to see where it was coming from: the beach.

The man was even more so in hysterics as their attacker was annoyed as to the other’s interference. Jimmy quickly tranquilized the pink-haired guy to prevent him from causing further harm, pulling him out along with Jeremy, Melissa, and *Zachary---*EERRR Jimmy. The man complained that DOPPIO should’ve been there to suffer as well. As the three were outside, they noticed the commotion coming from the fight with the bug man, before hearing some bizarre ringing outside on a beach.

DURURURURURU. On the beach, there was a boat along the coast, ringing constantly. Benjamin and Ellis followed the sounds of DRURURURURURURU, as the sound lingered throughout all their heads. On the boat outside, was a ~~singola~~ single radio producing the noise. Jimmy answered the radio call, with a moshi moshi, as on the otherside was a man calling his “boss.” Wishing him buongiorno, the man told him to come by an airport in Hilo where he would’ve found a way to save him as his boss saved him. Agent Doppio then reported out from said airport.

The group, having realised it was the same Doppio the pink haired man was rambling on about, figured he must have the answers to their mystery...

## Come, The Time For Heaven Has Arrived...

Somewhere...nice. Ironically warm, a mountainous area known in the real world as: Iceland. Specifically, inside a lodging home, where two other people were sleeping. Kira, Voz, and Holy Knight had awoken inside a bedroom, and went to search for who else was inside this home. To their surprise, after a knock, was the voice of Pannacotta Fugo, and the first time “Piero’s” boss had seen his new state. Voz introduced himself to Fugo, informing him of the mission Mista gave to find him, and for his initiation into Team Fugo. Reluctantly, Fugo honored Voz into his squadron, after reaffirming Voz’s wishes to be with Passione. Fugo also introduced the group to another Passione associate, in a comatose pop-star named Trish Una. After finding her drifting out at sea, the turtle had used its power to transport her and Fugo to a place of their choosing in the world, with Fugo settling on a remote part of Iceland. Kira utilized her regenerative abilities to help aid in Trish’s recovery, her brain having been damaged after being submerged so long in water.

Fugo went on to inform the group what happened in their absence from the real world, while Voz offered some of his bodily wine. It had been nearly a month since their initial teleportation into the Turtle World, November 8th 2019. A nuclear bomb had been set off, causing untold destruction, and an adverse effect on the population as many people went comatose rather than being outright eradicated, all from a rainbow colored fume. All of this destruction to Italy as a country, it’s cities, were the work of the Apex Cult, the group themselves also now in sole possession of the Requiem Arrow.

During all of this, Holy Knight had explained to Fugo about his group’s journey to Heaven, and that they had to get to the coordinates as soon as they could, covering Iceland to Florida. One last time, Holy Knight would create a helicopter to pilot, as they said their goodbyes to Fugo, or rather Voz and HK, as the three boarded the vehicle. Several hours later along the North Atlantic sea, the three would make their way to the coastline of Florida, as the New Moon was shining upon them all. Gravity itself drew them closer to the middle of a space center, as much of a coincidence that was, JFK Space Center was their target to achieve Heaven. They were all drawn closer to the complex, as the moonlight illuminated the group in one particular area. The two had their final conversation with the Holy Knight, as Voz said their goodbyes and thanks to the Holy Knight for guiding them, while Kira felt as if it wasn’t right to thank someone who really had no say in this journey. It was at an end as the knight’s armor cracked, shattered in a glimmer of light, pouring across the space center as he disappeared in the flash.

It wasn’t the end for Voz and Kira, as they watched the end of Holy Knight, sudden phenomenons began appearing left and right! It was at a speed like no other, as planes crashed nearby, and buildings began to crumble at an accelerated rate. Voz ended up being bisected during this event, as water began crashing down on the group, as the weather and day and night cycles began to shift back and forth rapidly. Voz began to hide from the shifting day / night cycle as Kira watched this time acceleration unfold, before joining him. As they hid, they soon realized something else was approaching them: rapid tides. The waves crashed into their hiding hole, decimating their hole as Kira was pushed out into the sea. Rocks were eroding, the entire Earth was undergoing a massive geographical shift, as it all was nothing but the ocean. Voz made a miniature plank for Kira to stay afloat, as the tides slowed to a calming speed, as something whizzed passed the duo. Expanding their frozen platform, the figure zipped past them more and more frequently.  Voz soon saw the figure’s face, not unlike Piero Altera, except now with a sleek metallic covering on it’s entire face, as an emerald green glow on it’s eyes looked back at Voz. Time accelerated to a point where Voz had to keep his entire body frigid to keep the ice raft active, but it soon would mean that their breathing got tougher, as space took over what was left of the Earth. Everything began to disappear, the world, their clothes, all nothing but the void of space. Soon, cracks began pouring into the ice, as two arms appeared, and on one side a painted moon, resembling the current state of its position in space.

**Judgement has come to you.**

A platform of a magenta, space like endless void, as the duo appeared to be normal, all but a new figure, radiating a Heavenly aura. Heaven’s Gate, as it called itself, was the final stage of The Holy Knight’s’ Power evolution, and the time for heaven had arrived. There he answered their questions, including what would happen now. Now that they had achieved Heaven, Heaven’s Gate would reset the universe, molding it into how Kira and Voz wished. Using its ability to accelerate time, it would cause the universe to hit a vanishing point, where then and there a new cycle would begin. A new universe, molded with as many minor or grand scale changes as they could possibly desire, and after that they would be brought back to where they would wish to be in the new world. Fate was in the hands of Voz Moerudokutai and Kira Langley Enterprise.

Kira was given the first wishes, courtesy of Voz. Kira herself said she didn’t want to play a god and decide what is best for everyone. In her universe all people would have a deeper sense of self consciousness and self reflection, as well as higher degree of free will where nothing will bind them, as well as such the simple act as erasing the Apex Cult and putting the A.I known as Oliva Singola on service for humanity, rather than for them to be with a destructive cult. Unsure about changing anything global, she figured it would be best as is to leave everything as they were aside from her wishes. She also quickly noted to keep her memories and experiences throughout her whole journey.

Voz’s wish...his wish was to be in Italy, and a member of Passione, and to keep his memories along with the abilities he developed along the way with his Stand, and returning back to being human. Being an immortal vampire was a rash choice in his mind, only for a dire situation. His last wish was to become even more power, enough to protect those around him, rather than his own gain. Finally, to ensure that the people in Mr. President Requiem would continue to exist for time to come.

Heaven’s Gate very own wish to resurrect all those wronged by Apex and those who sacrificed their lives within the universe, including many of the faces he knew: Dio Brando, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Ruun Danolds, Macy Danolds, Flavia Morchini, Piero Altera, the Holy Knight’s Power, and everyone who had perished due to the Apex Cult’s efforts, moving them all to the new universe to keep their current forms, minus Guido Mista, reverting the mafioso’s vampirism, and to of course also keep all their memories.

Reasonable idealism would prevail as Heaven’s Gate noted it would be keeping it’s extraordinary powers, albeit never to use them again. Voz made one more request to ensure the disease that plagued his home of Hoirom would never affect those he knew, including Thomas’ daughter and wife. It would be time for the universe to correct itself, bound to the wishes of those present. All of them stood by, watching as the galaxy itself began to accelerate for one more round, as the universe would start anew...