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It was a cold and rainy morning in New York, Joseph Joestar was preparing to pick the next flight to Japan, where he was going to see his grandson, Jotaro Kujo, after a long time of absence.
He went through the entire check-in process and boarded the plane heading to Tokyo. Joseph sat in the back of the plane and closed his eyes, he always did that because the travel was too long to face when he was awakened, and sleeping there was so good
After the time described above
An object fell on Joseph's head, causing him to wake up suddenly. It was a necklace that had a very strange amulet. It was a green stone, with a strange symbol engraved on it.
Joseph Joestar: Hum, I've never seen an item like that in my entire life. Where did it come from?
Joseph then puts the necklace on his neck by his curiosity and it ends up being pulled to somewhere, an unknown place. He feels a severe headache and a feeling of vertigo as if he was falling into a black hole.
Joseph Joestar: OH MY GOOOOOOOOD!
After a fall and a painful dizziness
Joseph ended up falling on a busy street in what looked like New York, but it looked different and seemed "retro" in his point of view. People wore old clothes, cars were simpler, and shops had different names.
Joseph Joestar: Since when am I in a lucid flashback? Is this some kind of Stand?
Notes: The events of this fanfic are passing after "Part 3: Stardust Crusaders"
Joseph then pinched his face and felt pain, it was not a dream. Then, he went to a small store and asked the date, and the answer left him jaw-dropping.
15-03-1938
Joseph thanked the lady who worked in the store and went to an alley where he thought.
Joseph Joestar: (...HOW THE HELL DID I GO BACK 41 YEARS IN THE PAST?! Does it have anything to do with this necklace?..)
Joseph then got some fresh air and thought.
Joseph Joestar: (...Well, maybe I should enjoy my time here, obviously I won't reveal myself to anyone but I can't miss this chance...)
Joseph said, wondering what he was going to do next.
However he would counter that, he kind of can't control his mouth
Joseph then went out to buy a soda and saw a young man in front of him, taking his order. He looked and saw himself, it was his younger version, full of energy and confidence. He simply ignored it so as not to attract attention.
Joseph Joestar: (...I don't even know if I can do it, I'll see what happens and I won't interfere...)
Young Joseph Joestar had his wallet stolen, but when he realized that the policeman who intercepted the thief began to act excessively, he went there to put it aside. He used his intelligence and his skill with Hamon to teach the corrupt cop a lesson.
Old Joseph Joestar saw it all and thought.
Joseph Joestar: (...From an early age I'm already A BADASS MAN. That's my spirit!...)
When all that was over and young Joseph Joestar got a handle on the corrupt cop, he went to congratulate the boy.
Joseph Joestar: Congratulations boy, your attitude is an example for all of us, I am impressed. You have great potential, you know?
Young Joseph Joestar looked at Old Joseph Joestar with an expression of surprise and distrust.
Young Joseph Joestar: Oh it was nothing, I just did what I think was the right thing to do
Joseph Joestar smiled and said.
Joseph Joestar: Yeah, I didn't think it was fair what the cop was doing to the kid
Joseph introduced himself as Jack Stephenson
They picked up the same taxi and went on a drive to Young Joseph's household, where he lives with his grandmother, Erina
The two talked during the trip about some things and the chat was so good that even the taxi driver was participating
The taxi stopped in front of the young lad's house and he saw an old lady in front of the door, she was Erina Joestar, Joseph's grandmother
Young Joseph Joestar: Maw! I'm home
Erina and Joseph hugged and had a little talk before entering, but Erina noticed the presence of an old man next to her grandson
Erina Joestar: Who is he, Joseph?
Joseph then introduced him as a friend, and Erina trusting the words of her grandson, called the stranger to tea
Everyone had tea as soon as Erina returned, so old Joseph Joestar asked to speak to Erina privately. He said he had something very important to tell her, and that was about his past.
Erina was curious and worried and agreed to talk to him. They went to her bedroom, where there was a picture of her late husband, Jonathan Joestar, on the wall.
Joseph Joestar: Erina, I know this may sound crazy, but I need you to listen to me carefully. I have a shocking revelation to make.
Erina Joestar: What is it, Jack? You're scaring me.
Joseph Joestar: I know you might think me crazy, but I'm not Jack Stephenson, my real name is Joseph Joestar I'm your grandson, so I'm 70 years old, you can ask me anything I'll know to answer you
Erina Joestar: What? That's impossible! How can you be my grandson? Are you kidding me?
Joseph Joestar: No, Erina, I'm not kidding. I know it's hard to believe, but I can prove it to you. I know things about you that no one else knows.
Erina Joestar: Like what?
Joseph Joestar: Well, where do I start?
Your full name is Erina Pendleton Joestar.
Your first and only lover, Jonathan Joestar, died heroically on the ship that exploded, a heroic act on the part of my grandfather, that day you saved a child, she was Elizabeth, my mother, and who today trains in Italy with the code codename Lisa Lisa
My father, George Joestar II, was an RAF pilot who was murdered by a vampire. A remnant of what was the Dio Brando's army
Joseph Joestar: Well, I know everything Grandma, and I don't blame you for hiding it from me
Erina Joestar: How is this possible?! You are my grandson and you are 70 years old? You're the same age as me
Joseph Joestar: Well, I don't know either, but I think this necklace is the answer
Erina Joestar: Wait a minute, let me process the information you gave me, it's a lot for an old lady like me
Joseph Joestar: Well, I understand you in parts, after all, we are the same age now, and the pains of old age are hard to deal with
Erina then looked at the old man and recognized him as the elderly version of her grandson
Erina Joestar then gave her grandson a big hug and said she was glad he lived a good life
Erina Joestar: You know, I was afraid that you would learn the skills of your grandfather because I did not want to lose anyone else in my life, I have already lost my husband and son, losing my grandson would be the end of the world for me
Joseph Joestar: I'm glad I could live up to your expectations I missed you, my grandmother, I haven't seen you for years and I'm glad I could see you again
Erina Joestar: I am glad to know that even in your old age you have not forgotten me, it is a privilege to have a grandson like you
Joseph Joestar: Thank you, Grandma, I love you very much and it's very good to see you again
Joseph hugged Erina and she couldn't hold back and burst into tears
Erina Joestar: I love you too, my darling grandson
Two hours later, after an emotional reunion
Erina Joestar: Well, since you've reached that age, tell me, do you have children? Grandchildren? Great-grandchildren? Tell me, I want to know
Joseph Joestar: Well, I have a daughter named Holly, you got to know her, and she is my greatest treasure, my daughter is a blessing in my life; I have a grandson named Jotaro Kujo, who is Japanese
Erina Joestar: Japanese? Did your daughter marry a Japanese man? What a curious story, and what does Jotaro look like?
Joseph Joestar: He's a rock, I rarely see him showing emotions, but I see a good heart in him, even though he's a complete idiot sometimes
Erina Joestar: Similar to his grandfather, the difference is that you exaggerated your emotions a little, while your grandson seems to be more restrained in this sense, in this case, my 5x grandson
Joseph Joestar: Well, I just hope he improves that over time
Erina Joestar: Relax, if even you got it, he gets it too
Joseph Joestar: Hey! That's a nonsense comparison
Erina Joestar: Just kidding
After a long conversation
Joseph Joestar: Well, I don't intend to reveal myself to Joseph from that time yet, I think he'll screw up if I do
Erina Joestar: And when do you intend to do that?
Joseph Joestar: Everything has its time, maybe soon, for now I will remain as Jack Stephenson, for security reasons
Erina Joestar: You know, it was nice talking to you, I hope you enjoy your time here
Joseph Joestar: I tell you the same, by the way, I still know my old trick
Erina Joestar: What kind of trick?
Joseph Joestar: your next sentence will be: Does it have anything related to Hamon?
Erina Joestar: Does it have anything related to Hamon?
Erina had a chill in her spine, he predicted her next sentence exactly
Erina Joestar: Oh, this trick of predicting phrases, now I remember, by the way, how do you do it?
Joseph Joestar: Well, I don't even know myself, it's something I just do very well without knowing why
Erina Joestar: That's the Joseph that I know
Joseph returned to the entering room and saw his younger self asleep after the boredom of waiting for his friend, he then left and went to a nearby hotel where he would stay during his period in the early 20th century