Chapter 27 - Evan Williams(1)

(Ward K, Infirmary, Site-19, America - 11:44 AM)

Green, Amelia and Emma were standing outside of Ward K in the infirmary who were waiting for Rodeo to come out of the ward since he was being checked by a psychiatrist. 

Emm began to speak, "I know this isn't the right moment but..."

"Go ahead."

Emma sighs, "I wish to conduct an interview with The World, and I was wondering if you would like to join me, Dr. Buck... along with Rodeo."

"And why do you need Rodeo as well in the interview?"

"Rodeo is also Stand and I think he should also know the truth regarding why The World was in that forest and how he was able to find both you and Rodeo."

"May I remind you that boy is going through trauma right now , Site Director Emma." Amelia said with a glare.

"I know, Dr.Buck. If Rodeo is ready to join the interview then he can come. No one is forcing him. Meet me at 2 pm in the interrogation room in the third floor, and I hope he gets better soon. See you later. "

Emma starts walking down the hallway. 

"Well, I'm impressed." Green said.

"Impressed by what?"

"Being a friend to the kid."

"He was feeling hurt, Agent Green. I was just there to help him. That's all." 

"You were smiling."

"It was just to reassure him and calm him down."

"You really do care for him, don't you?"

"...He's different, Green. He's kind, caring, gentle and is ready to put his life on the line for friends and now look at him. A shattered mind." She said looking down.

"He... needs time to heal. And also as long as we're there for him, he won't have to face most of his problems alone."

"Yes, Agent Green."

The ward door opens and the psychiatrist comes out

Amelia asks, "Is he alright, doctor?"

The psychiatrist sighs, "He's alright for now, but he's gonna need some time to heal. Since we know how PTSD can cause harm, it's best if you don't talk about the forest or anything related to that. Otherwise it might trigger the flashbacks in his head, and best keep an eye on him if he does anything."

"We will. Thank you, doctor."

The psychiatrist nods and then went back into the ward. Few minutes later Rodeo came out of the ward and then looks at both of them.

"How's it going?" Rodeo asked.

Green responded, "We're fine kid. How about you?"

Rodeo sighed, "I don't know. I just feel gloomy."

"You'll be fine, Rodeo. Things like these take some time to go away."

"Yeah, but how long should I endure it? Days? Months? Years? I don't even know whether it will go away at all."

Amelia then holds his right hand between her palms.

"It will go away, Rodeo. Believe me." She said in a reassuring tone.

"Thanks, Dr.Amelia. So how long do you plan on holding my hand?"

Amelia then let's go of his hand, "Sorry."

"It's alright. So where's The World?"

"He's in a containment cell for now. But Emma is planning on doing an interview with him at 2 pm."

"And she also asked whether or not you want to join the interview."

"I'll do it."

Amelia and Green eyes widen.

Amelia says, "Rodeo, the interview is going to be related to..."

"To what?"

Amelia didn't want to say anything related to the forest, since the flashes could appear again in Rodeo's mind and affect him again.

"Amelia, it's alright. You can tell me."

Amelia sighs, "It's regarding... The World. Emma wants to know how he found us and showed up in... that forest."

Rodeo then stayed silent for a bit.

"I'll still join the interview." 

"Rodeo, you are going through PTSD! Why can't you understand that it can trigger those images inside your head again."

"...I know, Dr. Amelia. But I also want to know why he was there and how he found us."

Green interjects, "But kid, if you ...

Rodeo cuts him off, "If I see the images again and if it affects me badly then, I'll leave the room immediately. I promise."

Amelia just sighs in defeat, "Alright Rodeo. We'll do it your way."

"Thanks Amelia."

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(Interrogation Room, Site-19 - 2:00 PM)

The World was sitting on a chair next to a table with Amelia and Emma while Rodeo was just standing next to the table looking at him. 

Amelia was wearing a yellow short sleeved shirt, black pants and high heels and had her hair tied up in a bun and was wearing a new labcoat over the shirt unbuttoned. Emma turns on the tape recorder which was on the table.

"Good afternoon, Mr. The World." Emma greeted.

"Good afternoon to you as well." The World greeted back before looking at both Amelia and Rodeo, "And how have you two been?"

"We've been perfectly fine." Amelia said.

"Yeah, 100% perfect." Rodep follows.

The World then looks at Emma and then asks, "It seems you want to know who I am and how I ended up in that forest. Am I correct?"

"Yes. And also we wanted to know how you were able to find Rodeo and Dr.Buck?"

"Before I say who I am, I'll tell you how I was able to find these two. I sense a feeling coming from him and it was something related to... time."

"Bites the Dust."

"Yes. The power of time still flows within you and that is why I was able to find you and track you down back at the forest."

When he said forest, Amelia immediately looked at Rodeo who was silent. She wasn't sure if he was experiencing a flashback or not but him being silent wasn't a good sign.

But surprisingly Rodeo speaks up, "Ok , but don't you think it  involved fate as well.

"Fate?" Emma asked with a questioning look.

"Ah yes, in the world of jojo, fate or destiny has always played a major role." The World agreed to his word.

"Fate in the jojo universe, determines the outcome that will happen in the future. Sure you can change it's order but the outcome will be the same no matter what changes you made.

"Wait, so your saying no matter what happens, you were destined to meet za warudo eventually in the end." Amelia asked.

"Correct."

"It does make sense." Emma also agreed.

"Yeah but still me being drawn to 'Bites the Dust' also played a role in finding him and fate as well."

"I see."

"Ok, now it's time you tell us who you are."

"My name is Evan Williams. I was born in Los Angeles, California. My parents are of American descent and they too were also born in the same city."

"Alright, Evan how did you become this Stand. The World I mean."

"It all started when..."