Just as you got comfortable in Trish's lap and thought you had a moment to rest it was all ruined. Mista, Giorno, and Bucciarati had to evacuate the car that was about to crash and go downhill which caused the turtle to flip a few times. Making everyone in the turtle stumble and move.

Abbacchio almost fell, Fugo fell, Narancia stayed were he was, Trish stayed where she was, and you fell off the couch and landed face-first on the floor.

"Ow!"

You rolled onto your back and rubbed your nose, trying to get it to stop hurting and Trish kneeled down next to you. She grabbed your cheeks and made you look at her.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Trish looked at Fugo who was standing up and took her hands off your cheeks and stood up.

"Checking to see if she got a bloody nose because I care about whether she's hurt or not."

You stood up and Trish crossed her arms. Fugo was grinding his teeth but couldn't do anything about it, he wasn't going to start a screaming match in the middle of this serious situation.

"I do too, don't act like you're the only one."

"Oh? And when have you shown your concern for her well being?"

Fugo was about to lose it while Trish pointed her nose up and help her head high.

"Giorno, what happened?"

Fugo and Trish broke the glares they were giving each other and looked up.

"The stand users followed us, now the mold is spreading rapidly, it's getting to everyone!"

You looked to the chair you would normally climb onto to get out but saw Abbacchio sitting in it with his arm crossed.

"There are over three million people in Rome, I can't just stay here."

You stood in front of Abbacchio but he didn't move. He only looked at you and said the same things he said to Giorno.

"Bucciarati ordered you to stay here. That's what you'll do."

You chewed the inside of your lip. Looking conflicted and taking a deep breath.

I'm sorry for this Abbacchio.

Your conflicted look leaving moments later and you frowned.

Actually, no I'm not. You wouldn't move so this is what you get.

"Ocean Man!"

You called out your stand and Abbacchio's eyes widened. You had to be joking. You couldn't seriously be doing this to him.

Outside -

"Bucciarati, Mista, and I can take the helicopter, but Y/n has the best chance against this other stand user."

Giorno looked at him as Secco grew closer. Bruno looked at the turtle and then the line of broken-up rock showing that Secco was growing closer and then at Giorno. Letting out a sigh/huff mix and reluctantly agreeing.

"Alright."

He didn't want to do this, he had been avoiding it but he couldn't deny that Giorno was right any longer. Not when everyone in Rome was dying. That many lives came before yours.

"Y/-"

Before Bruno could say your name you came out of turtle with Ocean Man next to you. Giorno and Mista gave you a quick look and started running while you and Bruno were left, Secco popped his head up from underground and looked at you, his cheek still bleeding from Ocean Man's attack.

In the turtle -

Abbachcio was lying face down next to the chair and Narancia had both hands over his mouth to cover his laughter. It was impossible not to laugh, even Fugo was smiling while Trish just sat on the couch and crossed both her legs and arms.

Back outside -

Bruno looked at you and Secco let out an inhuman growl at you. He was holding a grudge. Bruno didn't need to say anything and he picked up the turtle, looking at you one last time but couldn't keep eye contact for long. He started to run to the colosseum while you were left looking at Secco.

You kept Ocean Man at your side and it returned Secco's inhuman growl with its own. Giorno, Mista, and Bucciarati were all running and you stayed where you were.

"I'm- I'm taking care of you first wh-wh-whatever your name is, I don't care what I have to do."

His voice was unsettling and he stuttered a lot from how upset he was.

"Y/n, my name is Y/n, if you were wondering."

He climbed out of the ground and stood before you with a slouched posture, you took a step back.

"Shut up, how dare you hit me back in the village... I'm not falling for that, I won't be outsmarted by a thirteen year old gi-"

"Wrong."

"Shut up! I won't be outsmarted by however old you are year old girl."

He made a strange growl like sound.

"Stop acting so cleaver and smart like you're some kind of genius! Wait, no..."

You gave him a moment.

"Acting so lever- no no, acting so beaver... or was it sever? Griever?"

You could tell he was struggling with this.

"You're thinking of "clever" right?"

He got angry and upset from that and you took another step back.

"I knew that! What are you? An English teacher or something?!

What is this man?

He was getting upset and his breathing was offset and very uncomfortable to listen to.

"Y-You jerk!"

His anger was gone in a flash and he scratched the side of his head.

"Wait. I need to record a video, right, I can't forget that. Cioccolata would upset, shes only eleven-"

Wrong again.

"- it won't take long to finish her."

He spoke to himself. He reached into a pocket on his right thigh and pulled out a camera.

There was something off-putting about this guy, he wasn't attacking, he didn't look scared or nervous. It sent shivers through your body.

Why isn't he looking?

Ocean Man left your side and rushed towards Secco, it's mouth wide open and fists ready. What came next was the last thing you expected.

Secco was in front of you and kicked your head, hitting your lower jaw which forced your mouth shut, your inner cheeks started bleeding from biting down on them and drawing blood. The blood spurting out of your mouth as you fell back with wide eyes.

Secco started filming you and making sure he got a good angle.

"If you're this easy to hit I won't even have to dive underground!"

No, no, my stand his only good against him if we're underground.

You started to feel slightly panicked and back hit the ground. You could taste the coppery flavor of blood in your mouth and you sat up, darting your eyes around and they landed on Secco. He tossed the camera up and vanished.

He showed up in front of you and almost succeeded in punching you, instead, you moved your head to the side and he hit the railing behind you and it started melting.

S-Shoot. I can't match him above ground, I need to find a way to get him to drag me down.

He attempted another punch and you only barely dodged it. You watched his punches as Ocean Man did its best to block while you tried dodging the oncoming fists. Ocean Man was only really fast underwater, only fairly fast on land and Secco was able to hit your shoulder. You were pushed back and leaned against the railings his punches were only getting stronger and faster.

He punched you again and it sent you flying off the road, ocean the railing and towards the ground. Ocean Man dug its nails into the wall and slowed the fall before you reached the ground. You had the mold growing on your feet and Ocean Man burned it off, the shoes you took went to waste but your pants were still on and unburned.

You swallowed the blood that pooled in your mouth and looked up at Secco, and Secco looked down at you. You were barefoot and your shoulder and stomach were hurting which he could see from the way you were breathing.

He caught the camera and Ocean Man returned to you and faded into you.

"There's no mold on you... just like before... how do you do it?"

You looked him in his eyes.

"I'd tell you, but you'd only get upset with how clever I am."

The acid on your feet was burning into the ground and Secco got upset.

"Shut up shut up shut up! Wipe that smile off your face!"

You weren't smiling before, but after that, a smile started to grow on your face and he only got more upset with you.

"You won't be smiling for long y-y-you brat! I'm going to film your pain a-a-and make sure your death hurts!"

Secco dove into the ground and you watched.

That was close... I... I got too cocky... I was only thinking about my stand fighting under the surface. I didn't stop to consider the possibility of fighting above ground.

The smile you had was gone and you cautiously walked away, the acid on your feet burning footprints into the ground. At least you didn't get any dirt or dust on them, the acid just melted it away.

Ocean Man is faster in the water. It pushed the boat we use faster than anything... but just now it wasn't as fast. It's a stand built for the water, so naturally, it's going to be weaker on land... I should have figured that out sooner...

You began to make your way back to the road, climbing to get to it and you were panting by the time you got on it.

I need to outsmart this guy.

You leaned against a pole and looked up, trying to see if you could spot the helicopter until you felt something like mud around your feet. You didn't move your head and you glanced at Secco who was like an alligator with only his head and shoulders above ground.

He looked feral, he looked crazy, and you could hear the sounds of his unsettling breath.

What should I do?

Your mind was racing and you saw something out of the corner of your eye, something catching the light at the coliseum making a small flash of light.

Bucciarati should be close to it.

Your eyes returned to Secco who looked like he was about to snap and go batshit crazy.

How do I win against him?