Puella Magi Momo Magica

[Shinobu Oshino]

Spoiler: Premise

Premise of the quest is basically Momo Sakura (protip: you) are alive survived the attack that was supposed to kill you. This changed the timeline of the series significantly and the story basically picks up from there. Details will be fleshed out as the story goes. Let's all have some fun then, shall we?

PROLOGUE​

It was a summer a few years ago. It was too hot in the house since we lacked any kind of ventilation. It was a luxury we really couldn't afford. We thought it was a good idea to come outside to enjoy the summer. Really it was an excuse to get out of the house. Dad was all for it. He ended up making the pyre himself and lighting it while Mom fetched the hotdogs. Onee-chan and I wanted to help. We weren't allowed since it was 'adult' work.

"Momo wants to help!" I tugged on her sleeve. I still referred to myself by name. Sometimes I still catching myself doing it since old habits die hard.

"We can't, Momo," she was next to me sitting on a log. We were out in a clearing in the woods near the church. The sky above was a nice orange. Despite the heat, it really was a nice family outing. "You know what Father said? It's adult work."

"But Momo's hungry!" I yanked on her sleeve again.

"The food's coming, just wait, will ya?"

"Mmmmm," I pouted.

"Ah, fine, here, this'll work, right?" she pulled out an apple from a small pouch to her side.

"Aaaah! Who gave you this to you!?" I took it from her.

"A nice old lady!" she pat my head with a smile. "Eat up, but don't spoil your appetite. We're gonna have a lot of meat to eat!"

"That rhymed!" I bit into the fruit while talking to Onee-chan like I always did.

"Heh," gradually her smile faded.

"Kyouko, Momo! We're ready!" the two of us turned to our parents. The barred metal that served as the grill was set over the contained flame. We dashed on over to be with the people most precious to us.

That's one of the many memories I still have from our time as a family. I remember them when times are hard or when things are too much. I pray to God everyday that each day can be as fun as the next.

I always try to put that night away. Dad came in with a knife, talking to me in a soft voice. He said Onee-chan was a witch, he said his life had no meaning, we had no meaning. He tried to stab me. Mom protected me with her body, pleading, screaming, crying - ... they went unheard. I almost passed out. Dad left soon after that. Then there was the heat from the fire that sound consumed the house.

That's when I heard her voice.

"MOMO!"

She screamed.

"O-onee...chan..." the smoke got into my mouth. I could hardly talk. "ONEE-CHAN!" regardless I yelled out. It hurt - but I somehow managed it.

"MOMO!" she came running in. She was wearing a red dress with a red gem at the nape of her neck. She cried and hugged me. After that everything sort of blurred together. I woke up to see a white roof overhead. I woke up in an ambulance where I was moved to the hospital. I woke up with Onee-chan there by my side. Her eyes were red from all the crying. I reached out a hand to pat her on the head. I didn't quite understand what happened. It didn't hit me yet that I lost everything. When the day passed and I was better, Onee-chan came in the middle of the night to talk to me.

I asked her about her outfit and what happened with Dad.

When she told me everything.

It felt like everything stopped. I wondered if what was happening was real or not. Whether or not this was some nightmare that I had to wake up from. I stared into her tired eyes. She blamed herself for everything. It was her fault because Dad said it was. She wanted to leave everything behind. She didn't want to be a danger to me, she said. She didn't want me to end up the same way.

[_] "I'll go with you. It doesn't matter, as long as you're there Onee-chan."
[_] "Please don't run away and leave me alone."

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

POST​

Prologue: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Interlude 1: Fragmented Promise
Episode 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Interlude 2: Rosso Phantasma
Episode 2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Interlude 3: Marionette Blue
Episode 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Interlude 4: Flowers
Episode 4: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Interlude 5: Through the Valley
Episode 5: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

CHARACTERS​

Spoiler: Momo Sakura (You)

Name: Momo Sakura
Age: 13
Skills:
Talents:
Bio: Younger sister of Kyouko Sakura. Survived the destruction of her family and house, now lives with Mami Tomoe on an arrangement made between her sister and Mami herself. Currently studying to find her way into a good school when she's of age.

Spoiler: Kyouko Sakura

Name: Kyouko Sakura
Age: 14
Relationship: Older sister
Bio: Older sister of Momo Sakura. Survived the destruction of her family and house, now wanders around the Tokyo area to different districts and towns fighting witches and familiars. Comes back every now and then to hang out with her sister to make sure she's doing well. Doesn't believe she'd be a good influence on Momo.

Spoiler: Mami Tomoe

Name: Mami Tomoe
Age: 15
Relationship: Surrogate older sister
Bio: Magical girl senior of Kyouko Sakura and surrogate older sister of Momo Sakura. Does her best to protect Mitakihara Town from the threat of witches while taking care of Momo and attending school. Her life's certainly chaotic, but she manages to make it work.

Spoiler: Midori Chiba

Name: Midori Chiba
Age: 14
Relationship: New friend
Bio: Girl that Momo (you) met at the Mitakihara Mall. Helped you out while offering to buy you food. Not much is known beyond the fact that she's a magical girl. Seems to like helping people.

Spoiler: Yuuto Mamoru

Name: Yuuto Mamoru
Age: 17
Relationship: Midori's friend
Bio: A boy pulled into the magical girl business by his girlfriend's wish. Not a lot is known about him, but he seems to be in good standing with Midori.

Spoiler: Noa Sasaki

Name: Noa Sasaki
Age: 17
Relationship: Midori's friend
Bio: The girl who pulled Yuuto into her wish and fight. Not a lot is known about her, but she seems to be in good standing with Midori.

Spoiler: Madoka Kaname

Name: Madoka Kaname
Age: 14
Relationship: Mami's friend/apprentice, new friend
Bio: A girl that Mami took under her wing. Shows great potential to be a magical girl and is friends with Sayaka Miki. Seems really nice and someone you could easily get along with. Sayaka seems to think she'll even share sibling trouble later on in life when her brother gets older. With how Madoka turned out as she was raised, you have to wonder if that'll even happen.

Spoiler: Sayaka Miki

Name: Sayaka Miki
Age: 14
Relationship: Mami's friend/apprentice, new friend
Bio: A girl that Mami took under her wing. Shows the potential to become a magical girl. She seems like the rowdier of the two, but her heart is in the right place. Teases Madoka a lot but you can tell she deeply cares for her. Seems like a dependable girl.

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

"I'll go with you. It doesn't matter, as long as you're there Onee-chan," I smile at her. She looks away while biting her lip.

"I can't. I..."

"Where will I go?"

"Tch," she closed her eyes. I know she blamed herself and she probably didn't want to be around me, but that's the opposite of what I wanted. I had to be by her side because that's how we always were. I only spent a little time in the hospital before we left. There was nothing more the hospital could do for me anyway since I was well. Onee-chan and I left Kasamino behind with little more than what he had on our backs. We went to Mitakihara to see Mami-onee-chan.
...

It was the middle of winter. It was cold, snowing, but it wasn't that unpleasant.

"Mami-onee-chan..."

I hugged her as soon as she opened the door. Tears streamed down my face since I could hardly control myself. Mami-onee-chan had no idea what was going on. We were brought into the apartment, warmed up and given fresh pairs of clothes. From here this is where new living arrangements were decided. That is... I would stay here while Onee-chan dropped by every so often. I protested, I didn't like it. I also heard the idea of a 'foster home' being thrown around since Onee-chan and I survived... neither of us liked that idea very much. With no other options left, we had to settle for this.

This is where I've been for the past year.

It wasn't easy after this. I still cry, I still think about what I've lost, but I can't keep crying forever.

I have to keep going.

For Mom, for Dad, for Onee-chan.
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Present Day


It rained all day yesterday, so I couldn't go outside. Mami-onee-chan told me that I'd get a cold. I didn't protest since she sat inside to let me study her English workbook with her. We had a nice dinner after that too! And desert was her signature peach pie. The entire time I asked if Onee-chan was coming. She told me no, since she hasn't heard from her.

That didn't stop it from being fun.

"Mmmmm," now I'm there sitting at my desk reading an open Bible since it's Sunday. I remember Dad's sermons each Sunday morning. Sometimes I even repeat some of them when I'm feeling down or I can't sleep. I try to keep his memory alive as much as I... "Oh no!" I close the book.

Tears got on the page? Not again. "Sniff," I wipe my face and nose. I guess that's enough of that for now. I'll-

[_] Mami's Apartment
---[_] Go make breakfast
---[_] Go see if Mami-onee-chan is around
---[_] Go grab some study materials
---[_] Take a relaxing bath
[_] Mitakihara Town
---[_] Go for a walk around town
---[_] Go to the mall
[_] Mitakihara Park
---[_] Go for a jog!
---[_] Go for a walk in the woods
---[_] Play in the park with other kids
[_] Custom?

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

"Okay!" I slap my cheeks, nod to myself in the mirror and take off out of the room. First thing I see in the living room is Kyubey! "Good morning!"

"Good morning, Momo!"

He's cheerful as always. I pet him behind the ears to make him happier. "Where's Mami-onee-chan?"

"She's in the kitchen," he licks his paw when I pull my hand back.

"Oh," I was going to surprise her by making her breakfast. Oh, no, I think she'd scold me because I'm still younger than her. She never lets me cook when she's not there to watch me.

"Momo-chan, are you awake?"

"I am up! I'm coming!" I pick Kyubey up then head into the kitchen.
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There's a plate of pancakes there, a serving of eggs, and some home-made biscuits. "It looks amazing!"

"I made a little extra for lunch. Eat as much as you want," Mami-onee-chan sits down while taking off her frilly apron.

"Thank you! Oh, wait," I bow head and bring my hands together. "Lord, Dad, Mom - watch over me, Onee-chan and Mami-onee-chan. Let's eat and be happy together... and please don't make it rain today. I want to go outside too. Studying is fine, but I still have to be active."

Mami-onee-chan usually joins me for these prayers. It's really nice of her.

"Let's eat now, Momo-chan."

I nod.

Breakfast starts as happily as it ever does. As we continue on with the morning, I-

[_] -ask about Onee-chan.
[_] -ask what we're doing today.
[_] -ask to go to the park.
[_] -ask to go to the mall.
[_] Custom

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

"Mami-onee-chan," I look up after eating some of the delicious pancakes. "What are we doing today?"

"I plan on doing some grocery shopping," she puts a hand to her chin.

"Oh, can I go?" grocery shopping is a lot of fun. Especially with company.

Mami-onee-chan quirks her brow, "You want to go somewhere along the way?"

Did she see right through me? Of course she did, she's practically an adult. I nod, "I wanted to stop by the park. Is that okay?"

"It's fine since it's not very far," Mami-onee-chan starts digging in. "Anything else?"

"I asked about Onee-chan yesterday... have you heard anything?"

"It's only been a day," a light chuckle. "If she comes around, the uncouth girl will just barge right in."

"Don't call Onee-chan uncouth," I stuff some pancake into my mouth and chew. I say that but I don't really believe it. She does have a tendency to be a bit rude... not to me, though, but to Mami-onee-chan. Next time I'll do my best to make her apologize.

"Sorry."

"It's okay," can't stay mad! I start feeding Kyubey the rest of the second pancake I didn't finish. He makes his 'kyuu' sounds while chewing. It's really cute so I have to restrain myself from hugging him.

"Don't feed him too much."

"Okay!" I do as instructed. When the plate is empty, I take it over to the sink.

"Momo," Kyubey speaks while he jumps off my shoulder to the counter top near the faucet.

"What is it?"

"Have you ever considered becoming a magical girl?"

[_] "Not at all. Humans don't have a right to play God, I don't think..."
[_] "I don't need a wish granted. Thanks anyway, Kyubey."
[_] "I promised Onee-chan I would live a normal life. Sorry."
[_] "I have but... I don't know where to even begin."
[_] Custom

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

"Da-... Papa didn't like Onee-chan becoming a magical girl," the memory is still there. I cried earlier this morning so I have to be strong now. "I've thought about it, but... I don't believe we have the right to play God. Papa and God wouldn't like it," I look at Kyubey with a smile.

"I see. I can't force you," he playfully scratches his ear while hopping off of the counter top. "If you ever change your mind, I'll be here."

I nod.

"Kyubey," Mami-onee-chan gives a scary look to me then to Kyubey.

"What is it, Mami?"

"Don't pressure her. Girl's don't like it when boys are pushy."

"He understands," I bend down to pet Kyubey on the back. I end up pulling him up into my arms while walking over to the table. I sit down to watch Mami-onee-chan eat.

"Momo-chan, it's not polite to watch someone..."

"Ah, sorry, you just looked so beautiful."

"We're already going to the park. You don't have to flatter me," the dishes go into the sink and Mami-onee-chan comes back. "We ready to go?"

"I am," Kyubey climbs up onto my shoulder while I sit up.

"Did you brush your teeth and take a bath?"

"I did last night."

"That's not good enough," she pats me on the head. "A young lady has to keep up appearances. What if you catch the eye of a nice boy?"

"What about you?" I haven't seen Mami-onee-chan with any boys. I think that's weird since she's a growing girl.

"U-uh," her face goes a bit red. Is it really that embarassing? "It's nothing like that. I can't. Between school and hunting witches, I don't have the time for that sort of thing."

I frown, "No time to yourself? Am I a burden too?"

"No, not at all," she pats me on the head then takes my hand. "We'll get you a bath when we get back."

"Okay," I sigh.
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Mitakihara - Corner Market


We live close to corner stores so walking from the apartment isn't a big deal at all. I'm actually allowed to run out and buy small things if Mami-onee-chan is busy cooking. I've been here so many times that I know the lady that runs the small store! Her name is Granny. At least that's what she told me to call her. She's just a few centimeters taller than me with a hunched back. She always has her hair down and enjoys wearing sundresses. As soon as we walk through the doubled-doors, I catch the scent of fried dough from upstairs.

"Mami-onee-" I'm about to talk. Cut off.

"Ah, Tomoe-san," the cheerful owner walks on out to greet us. "What brings you here today?"

"I'm just picking up a few things. We won't be long."

"Take your time," Granny walks around the countertop. "Ah, Momo-chan, I'm baking some cookies if you want some."

"I can smell it!" I like sweet things and I like Granny's cooking. "A-and I just ate. I can't have anything else."

"Are you sure?" she tilts her head. It's tempting me. She's tempting me with motherly cooking. "I don't think Tomoe-san would care much."

I look down the isle. Mami-onee-chan does have a basket in her hand. She's heading down to the refrigerator for some milk. That's just enough to...

[_] Temptation of the serpent! Refuse!
[_] Indulging a bit won't be too bad. I can ask Mami-onee-chan if she wants some.
[_] Mami-onee-chan is shopping. Taking one can't hurt.
[_] Custom

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

It's okay to indulge just a bit. It won't be too bad. I can ask Mami-onee-chan if she wants some. "Mmmm," I contemplate it further while taking a look down the isle. "Mami-onee-chan! Is it okay if we take some cookies for lunch?"

"Hm?" she turns back. "Yes, it's fine. Make sure to thank her!"

"I will!"

"This way, Momo-chan!"

Granny leads me to dough filled paradise. We walk up stairs, following the scent of fried goodness. We walk into the kitchen which has a window overlooking the street below. I'm so focused on the cookies I don't even bother looking out the window. She gives me a bag to carry some extras in and she lets me go. It's a nice quick visit. Mami-onee-chan finishes buying our groceries. We leave the store in high spirits!
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Mitakihara Park

We decided to eat on a park bench. It's the middle of the morning and on a weekend, so there are already a lot of people walking around. Old couples playing chess, people exercising or walking their dogs. Not too many people are having a picnic like us. "Here you go, Momo-chan."

I reach out to take the biscuit Mami-onee-chan made this morning. I start nibbling on it while pulling off pieces to feed to Kyubey. I'm discreet about it as best as I can be since other people can't see him. I'm careful too, since Mami-onee-chan told me not to feed him too much.

"What do you want to do later today?"

"I want to play outside before it starts raining again."

"... I suppose your shower can wait then if you're just going to get sweaty anyway."

"Sorry."

"You don't have to apologize. I was a kid too."

"You're only two years older than me," I frown.

"You know what I mean," Mami-onee-chan drinks some of her tea she prepared before we started eating. "I can't really do things like I used to."

"Now you sound like an old lady."

Mami-onee-chan sighs, "Girls don't like being reminded of their age, Momo-chan."

"Is this a lesson on womanhood?" it seems really complicated.

She laughs again, "No, nothing like that."

I raise my biscuit up to take a bite, but it's gnabbed away.

"Huh?"

"You're talking to the right person about that, Momo."

"O... Onee-chan!" I get up from the bech. I throw my arms up to hug her waist. I'm still sitting down. My knees are bending toward the ground, but I don't care how uncomfortable this is! Onee-chan is here!

"Hey, hey!" she pulls me up so I end up on my feet.

"I feel like you timed this, Sakura-san."

"Timed what?" Onee-chan takes a bite then gives the biscuit back. "You two eating out here? Nah, I didn't. How the hell was I even supposed to know you were going to be here? I ain't psychic."

"Suppose not," Mami-onee-chan pulls out a biscuit and offers it to Onee-chan. She smiles, takes a bite and sits down. "Momo, come here."

I sit down next to Onee-chan, "I asked about you yesterday. Where were you?"

"Had some errands to run."

"Errands?" Mami-onee-chan speaks up.

"No big deal."

"Did you head to Asunaro again?"

"Yeah, what of it?"

"Nothing. Just don't get into trouble. I'm not sure I would be able to bail you out if things go south."

"Have some more faith in me, will ya, Mami?"

"I do, it's the other girls I don't really trust."

"Uh," I look off to the side.

[_] Ask how long Kyouko is going to stay
[_] Ask about general magical girl business
[_] Ask Kyouko if you can contract
[_] Ask about the Asunaro situation
[_] Custom

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

All of this talk is really confusing. Where do I even start? "Onee-chan, how long are you going to stay?"

"Hm?" she looks down at me with her face stuffed. "Rest of today. Maybe I'll hang around a bit to help Mami with witch hunts," she looks to Mami-onee-chan.

"It's fine with me."

"We're all going to be together!?" I'm so so happy. It's been two weeks since last seen Onee-chan. I know she's really busy fighting to protect people and getting witches. Being a magical girl is harder than it looks. "Oh! Onee-chan, how is your work going? If you have any stories, I want to hear them!"

"Uh..." she looks at Mami-onee-chan. She nods, onee-chan looks back. "As good as it's going to get. I mean, helping people isn't all fun and games, ya know?"

"..." I pout.

"What? What's wrong?"

"I wanted to hear more about how. I know you're doing your best, Onee-chan, but I want specifics. Please?"

"..."

"Are you hiding something, Sakura-san?" Mami-onee-chan starts prying.

"What?!" Onee-chan looks at Mami-onee-chan like she just got offended. Is she trying to hide something? "No, no, I'm not trying to hide anything. What's with that accusing glare?"

"Momo-chan."

I nod and mimic the 'accusing stare'.

"Double-teaming? Shi-... FINE," a shake of the head. "I was walking around Asunaro since I heard from Kyubey that there was a change in 'territory'. Went to check to go see what was up. Maybe snatch a few Grief Seeds up, you know how it is. Ran into a talking blue-head that wouldn't shut up about 'justice' and all that crap. She sounded like Mami here," a sharp pointed thumb at Mami-onee-chan. "She even shouted her attack names and everything. Got red in the face just listening to her. She fought with this strange familiar too. Really strange."

Oh, embarassed. Mami-onee-chan seems to be feeling some of it too.

"Maybe I was wrong about all magical girls being like..." Mami-onee-chan starts mumbling.

"Way to backtrack," Onee-chan grins. "It's fine, Mami. It works for you."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"You come up with a lot of great names... like Rosso Phantasma!"

It feels like Mami-onee-chan's credibility as a senior is falling.

"Mami-onee-chan, I think whatever names you come up with are great!" I eat the rest of the biscuit. "Just like everything else you do. Cooking breakfast, desserts, cleaning house, brewing tea. You're really amazing!"

"Thank you, Momo-chan," she praises me with a pat on the head.

"Thanks, Mami."

"Huh? For what?"

"Doing everything for Momo. I wouldn't be able to provide for her like you do. Guess in that sense, you're a better sister."

"No, I don't think-"

I throw both arms up. I hug Mami-onee-chan and Onee-chan. "I love you."

Neither say anything.

"Where the hell did that come from?"

"It's how I feel. I mean, we're... family, aren't we?"

Onee-chan looks at Mami-onee-chan.

"A pretty screwed up family, but yeah, I can live with this. What about you, Mami?"

"This is a sorry excuse for a marriage," Mami-onee-chan pulls back while drinking some more of her tea.

"What was that? You want to start a fight?"

The picnic ends on a high note. We all went back to the apartment together after I got a chance to play. It was a fun start to an even better day!
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Mami's Apartment, Later on that night

Onee-chan is in the bathtub.

Mami-onee-chan is making dinner.

There are a few things I can do, but I-

[_] Momo's Room
---[_] Study
---[_] Sleep
---[_] Read
---[_] Talk to Kyubey
---[_] Change clothes to nightwear
[_] Kitchen
---[_] Help Mami-onee-chan with dinner
---[_] Sneak a snack out
---[_] Go in and sit
[_] Living Room
---[_] Find a book to read
---[_] Lie on the couch
[_] Bathroom
---[_] Join Onee-chan in the bath
---[_] Knock on the door

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

I don't have it in me to study right now. Onee-chan is back so I want to spend as much time as I can with her. I get to the bathroom as fast as I can while throwing off my clothes. I knock on the door. "Onee-chan, are you almost done!?"

"W-wha? Momo, what is it? Do you have to use the bathroom?"

"No!"

"Then what?"

"I want to take a bath with you!"

"A b-bath with me? Aren't you too old for that?"

"Not if it's with you!"

"I... fine! Come in. It's unlocked."

I turn the knob while stepping into the room. "What do you think?"

"Why are you naked?"

"I changed outside the room. I was kind of excited so..."

"Fine, I get it," she looks away with a sigh. "What do you mean 'what do I think'? 'Bout you being naked or somethin' else?"

"The, uh," I forgot what I was going to say. "About the bathroom?"

"Oh," Onee-chan retreats back into the tub filled with water. "It's nice? I mean, better than our old rinky bathtub."

"Was it that bad?" I locked the door behind me as I stepped in the water to join Onee-chan. I sat at the other end so she could relax.

"Momo, do you even remember?"

"Not well."

"The floor was practically water-rot. Between the leaking ceiling and the overflow from the tub, it was a miracle we even got a working bathroom."

"Aaaa... maybe you should have wished for a better toilet?" I smile.

"Talk about 'shit' magic," she laughed at her own bad joke.

"..."

"Don't stare at me like that. It wasn't that bad, was it?"

I nod, "And please don't the Lord's name in vain like that."

"I got you, I got you," Onee-chan exhales. "So how have you been doing with Mami?"

"Mami-onee-chan is wonderful," I move the hot water with a motion of the hand. "But I still miss you," I hug my knees to my chest.

"Momo... I gotta do what I can. I mean," Onee-chan usually gets like this when I try to talk to her about our relationship.

"I know you love me, you don't have to say it. You are doing your best for me and Mami-onee-chan. I just feel lonely."

"I'm sort of an awful sister, aren't I?"

"No! No, not at all! I just want to see more of you. Because I... I don't want to..."

Onee-chan's eyes widen, "Momo, don't-"

"Forget your face. I know that being a magical girl is hard, I know that you're fighting to protect people. I know that, but... but..." I feel tears welling up. "It feels like you'll just disappear. It feels like I'll never see you again."

"Dammit, you see? This is why I don't come around often."

"Huh?"

"Momo, I'm not going to just keel over and die. The two of us have been through worse crap together in this past year than I've ever had to deal with as a magical girl," she smiles at me. "Have more faith in me, alright? If there's one thing I'm good at, it's being stubborn."

I sigh.

"I'm right, aren't I?"

I sink into the water while nodding.

"Good, we're in agreement. So let's finish this bath and enjoy a nice dinner!"

That's how the conversation ended. Onee-chan stayed the night like she said she wanted to. All three of us slept in the living room to stay closer together. I went to bed with the thoughts of my own sister leaving my life forever. It was nothing eventful, it was a simple 'she never returned to me'. My dreams were a repeat of the past. The loss of my family, the transition into my new life.

For some reason, I feel anxious. Like from tomorrow on... nothing will be the same.

PROLOGUE END​

 

[Shinobu Oshino]

Interlude: Fragmented Promise​

An unfamiliar landscape in an unknown city. There was a strong rain. It pelted the urban ruins left behind by the most powerful witch. An amalgamation of despair. The strongest, the ultimate, the insurmountable. There were bodies spread out on the ground. Some young, some old. They were victims of that monster. There were only four figures there in the harsh rain.

Two girls, one boy, and a single Incubator.

"It was inevitable," Kyubey spoke. "You fought well, but it wasn't enough."

"..." one of the girls, one with brown hair, was the only one unscathed. The very nature of her magic made her unsuited for fighting on the front lines.

The boy, on the other hand, was covered in wounds from his head to foot. He only survived because of this girl's magic.

"We weren't strong enough, I get that," he said with his head hung low. "But we couldn't save just... one..." he grit his teeth so much blood dripped from his chin. "DAMMIT ALL TO HELL!" he screamed to the sky. The response was a resounding thunder clap.

"It's all my fault. It's all my fault," the silent girl starts mumbling. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so so so so sorry," her legs trembled. She fell to her knees. Water slashed up. "We couldn't beat the Walpurgisnacht. I should have been more careful, I should have fought too. I should have-"

The boy embraced the crying girl, "You're not the only one suffering. You're not the..." his voice deranged into sobs.

The only one that didn't cry looked up at the sky. Her face was blank. She was in disbelief, but at the same time a new desire welled up inside.

"Kyubey."

"What is it?"

"Will it appear again?"

"It's likely."

"How long do you think it will take?"

"That's a question I don't really know the answer to."

"A prediction, anything."

"Two to three months."

"That's... good," she clenched her hands. "We'll be ready."

A desire to avenge her fallen comrades. The broken group of three resolved to fight on into the future until then.