Hello again. I was trying to think of a good idea to write for when this idea came to me. An AU where magical girls and witches don't exist, Kyubey doesn't either(at least as an incubator), and everyone is just a normal girl. Even more, they are all family, so don't expect any romantic ships. Still, this is a series of One shots, so each chapter is stand alone and with the exception of this first one to explain everything, they all can be read without needing to have read any other chapter. Enjoy.
One of the best feelings in the world is to sleep in on the weekends, knowing that nothing was planned for the day. However, that feeling is quickly erased by the annoyance of a blaring alarm, something Madoka Kaname was learning quite harshly.
She rolled over in her bed onto her stomach, and pulled the covers over her head. Her arm poked out of the side of the sheet as she began slapping around on her nightstand, searching for her alarm. A loud groan came from beneath the covers as she was unable to find it. Pushing the covers back and turning her head to look, the alarm clock was slightly out of reach.
She crawled over to the edge of the bed and stretched her arm out to reach the clock. Finally hitting the off button, she lifted her back up slightly to adjust to a more comfortable position. Unfortunately, by lifting her back off the bed, her body weight was centered on the edge of the bed.
With a slam, Madoka hit the floor. She groaned louder than before as she lifted herself up onto all fours. Rubbing the sleep from her eye, she slowly got up and walked over to her desk.
She took a small mirror from it and examined herself. She wasn't hurt from the fall, but it did mess her hair up pretty bad, or that may have been bed head, she wasn't sure. She grabbed a small brush and quickly flattened her pink hair down somewhat. She would really clean it up in the bathroom, but for now she wanted to at least look not quite as embarrassing to her family in case they say her before she cleaned herself up.
Now that she looked semi-presentable, she decided not to get dressed as her pink pajamas were very comfy and since it was only Autumn, it wasn't too cold out.
She opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. The upstairs floor was quiet, but she could hear some chatter from downstairs. Her Papa must be cooking breakfast; she could smell it from here.
She quickly ran to the spacious bathroom by her parent's bedroom, hoping to avoid being seen before she could clean up. She moved to the sink and began pulling out the soap, her toothbrush and toothpaste as well as a hairbrush. She ran the water and waited for it to get warm, before splashing her face in it. In just a moment, her face was washed and her teeth were clean. It took little time to brush her hair and tie it up in its usual pigtails.
A quick look over in the mirror confirmed it, if her Mama was with her, she would say Madoka looked very pretty. She flashed herself a smile, her day couldn't start without a warm smile after all.
She turned about and left the bathroom. Right as she was opening the door, a yawn struck her. She froze to let it pass, but right as it did someone grabbed her. She yelped and jumped away, spinning around to see who had surprised her. The assaulter was wearing a short blue skirt with a grey T shirt, and short blue hair came down to her neck but no further.
"Good morning My-Lovely-Big-Sis" the person called out, putting a teasing stress on the "my big sis".
It was Sayaka, her closest friend who now lived with her.
"Sayaka! I told you already, you don't need to call me that!" Madoka was flustered. Even if they were indeed now sisters, step-sisters at least, she still couldn't accept being called sister by someone she had been friends with almost her whole life.
"I gotcha, I gotcha. Jeez Madoka, it's so easy to get you all riled up." Sayaka's grin was huge, she took every opportunity she could to tease Madoka and this one was no less amusing than the others. "Oh might want to check your foot there, you got a bit of toilet paper stuck to it."
Madoka just glared at her. "Sayaka, I wasn't using the toilet, I was washing my face."
"Hehe… Man I hoped you would fall for it."
Madoka sighed, Sayaka's teasing was annoying at times, but Madoka enjoyed it. If she didn't, there was no way she would have been friends for so long with Sayaka.
"Come on Sayaka, lets head downstairs for breakfast. Let's try to get it before Tatsuya wakes up and eats it all!" Madoka rushed towards the stairs, her stomach growling.
They both passed by a window and stopped to look outside. It was getting chilly out, in the next month winter would be arriving.
"Come on… Why can't you snow already?" Sayaka pouted at the outside view. "I really want it to snow so we can get a break from school!"
"School isn't that bad Sayaka." Madoka paused to think for a moment. "And you know that it won't be winter for a while."
"Still I want it to snow, snow is better than everything else." Sayaka scoffed and turned away down the hall.
Madoka sighed and watched her head to the kitchen before following her. Sayaka never really liked school, she liked being there with Madoka and her other friends, but she always said the atmosphere of school was not very enjoyable. Any opportunity to skip school was one she would take in a heartbeat.
When Madoka entered the kitchen she saw Sayaka had already sat down at the table, laying across it in a depressed manner. Her Papa was across form Sayaka looking over the paper. Mama wasn't good at cooking, and if Papa wasn't cooking, that must mean!
Madoka turned to look behind the counter. Dressed in a brown skirt that went down to her knees, and a white button down shirt covered by a flowery apron over top, was Mami.
Madoka was ecstatic. While Papa's cooking was great, Mami's was even better! She tried to silently sneak behind Mami to see what she was cooking, the smells all mixed together so she couldn't tell what it was.
She was only a few feet away when Mami spoke.
"Good morning Madoka, did you sleep well?"
Madoka jumped for the second time that day. "Aww… I wanted to surprise you! Good morning Mami. I slept really well, what about you?"
Mami was the first addition to their family. The Kaname's took Mami in when she was invited over for dinner. During the dinner Madoka's parents learned that Mami had lost her parents in a car accident was now living alone off of the massive amount of money they had saved. Madoka's parents had opened their home to Mami and if she wished, and Madoka was really glad Mami accepted the offer. Mami was a really nice and reliable person, like a super awesome big sister, even if they were the same age.
Mami opened her mouth to respond, but before she could Madoka's stomach began growling again.
"Hungry I see." Mami responded with a chuckle. "It will be ready soon, go sit down and I will bring it to you when it is done."
Madoka nodded as she ran back to her chair at the table. She seated herself next to Sayaka as she waited for the food. She didn't realize it until now, but some people were missing.
"Hey Papa?"
Madoka's father Tomohisa looked up from the paper. "Yes Madoka?"
"Where is everyone? It is just us four but usually everyone else is here."
"Well your mother seems to have caught some bug, so she is sleeping in to recover. Homura is out shopping since we needed a few things for dinner, she should be back soon. Tatsuya…" Tomohisa looked at the clock. "He should be awake, I'm not sure why he isn't down here ye-"
He was interrupted by Madoka's 3-year-old brother running into the room giggling. Following right behind him was another adopted member of the family, Kyouko. Dressed in jeans with a red and blue top covered in images of the snack food she loved, she had her arms up in the air and was walking like a giant monster as she chased Tatsuya. Her scarlet hair was in its usual ponytail however she had it flipped backwards over her face to make her look scarier.
"Rwahhaaaaa! I'm gonna getcha! I'm gonna eatcha for breakfast! Rawaaaahhhhh!" She yelled out in an overly deep voice as she stomping into the kitchen.
Tatsuya ran over to Mami and hid behind her.
"Big Sis Mami! Big Sis Koko wans to eat me! Don't wet her eat me!" he yelled, still giggling.
Mami reached down and ruffled his hair with one hand while still cooking with the other. "I won't let your big sis eat you ok? Also good morning Kyouko, good to see you got him up so quickly."
"Ahehehe… It wasn't much, you know he likes me so it ain't too hard to get him up." Kyouko said dropping the monster act. "Something smells good, whatcha cooking?"
"I am making some pancakes today. They should be ready soon so go take a seat and I will bring them over."
"Awesome, your cooking's the best here!" She said with a massive grin on her face.
"Kyouko, that hurts." Tomohisa said, feigning pain at hearing Kyouko's comment.
"Don't worry Pops, your cooking ain't bad either." Kyouko reached her hand out and took Tatsuya's hand and led him over to the table. "And up ya go!" she lifted him up into his high chair and helped him settle in at the table before sitting down next to him.
Madoka watched the sight with a smile. Since her parents took Kyouko in, she quickly became close with Madoka's younger brother. It helped her Papa a lot because Tatsuya was quite a handful, and also it allowed her to have someone to goof off and run around with.
"Didn't that all seem a little weird to you?" Sayaka whispered to Madoka.
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"I mean they didn't have a fight or anything, usually they can't talk without the mood getting spoiled." Sayaka looked over at Kyouko and then to Mami.
"Sayaka… You know they aren't on such bad terms they can't even greet each other. Plus, they have been living together for a while now, they can't stay upset at each other forever."
Madoka was glad to see them being friendly again. She never really asked about it, but Kyouko and Mami had some sort of history that wasn't very nice. They knew each other a while back and got into some type of huge fight. Shortly after, Mami moved here and it wasn't until they took her in after the accident that she met Kyouko again. Up until recently whenever the two talked it was always very tense. It seemed they finally were getting over whatever happened before.
"If you say so Madoka…" Sayaka looked at the two oddly, as if she didn't believe they actually were making up.
Madoka's thoughts were interrupted when Mami placed a plate in front of her. She looked up to see Mami placing several plates around the table. Once everyone had a plate, Mami placed a massive plate filled to the brim with a large amount of pancakes alongside several different types of syrup and a stick of butter.
"Help yourself!" She said, a hint of pride in her voice at another meal well made. She removed the apron and hung it up by the pantry before grabbing three plates. One she set at an empty seat for herself, the other she held in her hand as she placed two pancakes on top. Moving to the cupboard, she pulled out the clear wrap and began to cover the plate in the wrapping before placing it in the fridge alongside a sticky note indicating it was for whenever Madoka's mother woke up and got hungry. The third plate was for when Homura returned.
Sayaka grabbed two pancakes herself and slathered them in syrup before digging in like a wild animal. Madoka grabbed two as well, however one she cut in half and placed back onto the plate. Adding a slice of butter and some syrup she began digging in as well. Kyouko took three for herself and took the half that Madoka left and began cutting it up and placed it onto Tatsuya's plate and went about helping him put his syrup on.
The meal was over quickly as everyone couldn't help but devour Mami's wonderful cooking with glee. Clean up began shortly after, with Mami and Sayaka helping Tomohisa wash the dishes and clean the table. Kyouko was cleaning the mess up on Tatsuya's face with a damp cloth.
Madoka returned to the living room while she waited for everyone to finish up so they could do something together. While waiting, she took her backpack out and began working on her English homework. She had to translate an English fairy tale into Japanese. It was difficult because she had trouble with English. The language was complicated and had so many weird rules, and it wasn't like Japanese, a language that was nice and simple, aside from all the Kanji to learn and the overwhelming amount of object indicators for counting.
She was so busy focusing on the translations that she didn't hear the door open and someone walk in. It was only when the sound of bags dropping onto the table filled the room that she noticed and looked up.
"Homura!" Madoka exclaimed ecstatically.
"I am back with the groceries we needed." Homura's monotone voice replied. She removed her jacket and hung it up in the closet. She was wearing a grey skirt, black stockings, a dark blue button down with white sleeves and a white capelet.
"Thanks for getting those Homura, I can put them away so you go relax." Tomohisa dried off his hands and went to put the food away, leaving Mami and Sayaka to finish the post meal clean up. "Also if you want some, Mami put some pancakes in the fridge for you."
"I ate before heading out. I may have them later." Homura shook her head at the offer. She turned to head into the living room to see what Madoka was doing.
She moved over to Madoka at the table in the living room and sat down next to her. She silently looked over at Madoka's work and examined it as Madoka kept trying to translate the passage.
"'Once the twenty-four years of service to you have ended, as payment, I shall claim your eternal soul to return with me to Hades' kingdom.' would be a better way to put it." Homura broke the silence.
"Huh?" Madoka looked up surprised.
"You have it mostly right, but you are still missing a few things. I am sure that the teacher doesn't mind not using archaic English for your translation since that is very difficult even for native English speakers, but you make it sound too casual. Mephistopheles isn't talking in a casual manner; this is a business deal to him so he speaks formally."
Madoka wasn't surprised at Homura's comment. She was naturally skilled at everything and learning English was nothing to her. "Thanks a lot Homura! Could you stay around here if I need some more help?"
"Of course." Homura's face was stoic, but Madoka could see the barest rise in the edges of Homura's mouth. Homura didn't show much emotion, but if you know how to look, you could tell how she was feeling really easily.
Madoka continued working while the others cleaned up the house a little. Almost an hour later they had finished and were let go to mess around since they had the day off. Kyouko and came over to Madoka and Homura and sat down by them.
"Hey Madoka, Homura. How bout we take Tatsuya out to the park in a bit. I'm sure he'd like to play outside before the snow starts falling." Kyouko was the first one to talk.
Madoka looked up from her homework at Kyouko, then down to her homework again, then back up to Kyouko.
"Come on Madoka, you still have 2 weeks for that project. Are you really going to let your little brother rot away without the love of his older sister" Sayaka complained in an overly dramatic fashion, throwing herself onto the table like she had just lost the love of her life.
Madoka looked over to Homura, silently asking what she wanted.
"I think it would be nice, but whatever you want."
Madoka thought for a moment, her face scrunching up as she did so. She finally came to a decision.
"Alright, let me put this away and get dressed then we can head out."
Sayaka stifled a laugh. "Right right, you still are in your PJs at…" she looked towards the clock, "Noon. Man Madoka, so lazy!" Sayaka threw another tease at Madoka.
Homura suddenly appeared behind her and bopped her head. No one noticed her get up and move so everyone was surprised. No matter how often she did things like that, they never got used to it. It was like Homura could stop time whenever she wanted.
"Hey Homu! What's that for!" Sayaka yelled, holding her head and rubbing the spot she was hit.
"Stop teasing Madoka so much." Homura's response was stoic as ever.
"Geh… You're no fun Homu…"
Homura wacked Sayaka again, this time harder. "Stop calling me Homu."
"Got it Homu-Homu."
Homura just sighed and returned to Madoka's side muttering something.
"What's got you riled up?" Kyouko began grinning at the same moment Sayaka did. "You said to stop calling her Homu, never said anything about Homu-Homu." Kyouko added, joining in on the fun.
"Madoka, please hurry up and get ready. Also Kyouko, go get Tatsuya ready, he may take some time to prepare." Homura figured the longer they stayed here teasing, the longer it would take to get to the park.
"Right!" Madoka shut her book and ran off upstairs to change. Kyouko pushed herself up out of her seat and stretched.
"Gotcha, now where's that little rascal at this time?" Kyouko asked rhetorically as she began searching for Tatsuya.
Homura watched her leave before turning to Sayaka.
"We might as grab our jackets and inform Father of our trip. I am sure he would enjoy the quiet along with Mami, unless she wishes to join us."
Homura got up and went into the kitchen, leaving Sayaka in the living room. She came out shortly after and informed Sayaka that Mami would be staying home in case Madoka's mother needed anything.
The two went to the closet and pulled out their jackets and put them on as they waited for Madoka and Kyouko to arrive. Kyouko came in with her fiery red jacket on and Tatsuya dressed in a green thick jacket was riding on her shoulders. Madoka came in shortly after now fully dressed for the outside. She was wearing a one-piece pink dress that ran down to her knees with a light red blazer over top. She ran to the closet and pulled out a long white jacket that ran down to her feet and pulled it on.
"Alright, ya all ready?" Kyouko asks jumping slightly and letting Tatsuya giggle as he bounced on her shoulders.
"Ready! Ready!" he cheerfully yelled.
Sayaka gave a nod as she adjusted her light blue jacket to let it fit more comfortably. Homura zipped her dark purple jacket up and opened the door and left the house. Kyouko followed with a smile, ducking so Tatsuya wouldn't hit his head. Sayaka followed after her and held the door open as she urged Madoka to follow. She left the house, walking side by side with her new family, a wonderful smile on her face.
All my friends… No my sisters, I love them all.
I hope I got everyone to come out alright. This is the first time writing something with actual personalities already set in, so I hope everyone feel in character. If anyone has a request for a future chapter, let me know and I may consider it! Stay tuned for more.