Here is really one of several fics inspired by Super Robot Wars, but with a magical girl flair. The series has a complete list, but this is the most unorthodox of my current plotlines, not only for including two series with "cute witches" rather than magical girls, but also adding a straight out mecha series as well.
The list is as follows, excluding the original storyline:
* Izetta the Last Witch
* Strike Witches
** Strike Witches 2
** Strike Witches: The Movie
* Buddy Complex
** Buddy Complex: Into the Skies of Tomorrow
* Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
** Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
* Sailor Moon
** Sailor Moon R (Black Moon Arc)
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica
* Daybreak Illusion - il sole penetra le illusioni
* Yuki Yuna is a Hero
** Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Hero Chapter
* Vividred Operation
* And finally, my own magical girl series, Universal Lady Justice Aya. This fic would cover the last two parts, which are unpublished yet the beef of the whole series.
Before I continue, I need some feedback over which of two protagonists should be the main one, inspired by the recent Super Robot Wars games.
Even so, I hope people take interest in the story.
A pair of large wide eyes stared in the face of a bright light. Although it didn't exactly suck him in, the waves and ripples formed a tunnel that attracted him. It was far more than his size, yet only he was tasked to go through it.
For him, he first thought of himself as just a Murlock, an insignificant creature with the only purpose as livestock to humans and worshippers of humans as gods. He was far shorter than a human, being only a quarter of a meter tall. He had black fur on most of his body, which was shaped more like a rabbit, except for his white belly and hands. The only few things he could relate himself to humans was walking on his two feet, his tiny bare hands, his ability to understand and speak the human language, and to think like them.
And yet, one of these human beings looked to him as no different, to whom he turned back. In the cold, dark metal room was an adult woman with short black hair that covered her eyes. This was the woman who took him in from the farming grounds. She gave him an education, teaching him the human language and knowledge in ancient machines...such knowledge that his kind may or may not have forgotten, knowledge that was forbidden to her kind. Even this was high treason...treason against the Vilag.
"Are you scared?" the woman asked him from the darkness.
He remained silent, unsure of what to say. From that moment, the woman approached him and held something in her hand. It was a thin, gold necklace with a white crystal pendant. She placed it around his neck as she continued.
"If you are unsure, just remember that the fate of future hands in the balance. As long as you believe, you can have the power to change this future."
Just then, a large metal crash shook the two as they faced the door, now showing light.
"Go now, Tipler," she called out his name. "Find them...and guide them so that this future never happens. For you, the human race, and for everyone else."
By then, she pushed Tipler forward towards the small wormhole. When he was almost a foot away from the device, he turned back to see the woman making her final stand. The door was already blasted open and beasts were crawling into the room. The woman fought back as she fired bolts of flame against the wolf-like monsters. Hunterbeasts, he remembered that they were called; each looking like wolves with sharp claws and fangs, the jumping height of a leopard, hides and bones as strong as steel, and the jaws of a wild boar. These grey-furred monsters came in a pack of six with the primary purpose of hunting down their prey.
Their very existence shook Tipler to the bone, even though the woman already took down one of them with ease. However, she found herself surrounded by them, far more than she can handle. One that passed her already sensed his presence, giving a growl that would intimidate any animal.
Instead, Tipler glared at the beast. Even though the creature was fast, it was still not enough for the Murlock to close the distance. With one quick leap, he launched into the portal before it could get a chance to bite him. He knew he already succeeded in getting away, the moment he found himself accelerating forward.
Cruising through the portal, he faced forward in the hope that he could rewrite the past. For humanity's sake...no, for everything's sake...
...
The year is 1940, the era of the Second World War.
Years ago, global conflict cast a dark shadow on the world. The war was not created by human powers, but rather an unknown force that waged war on humanity. No one knew exactly where they come from, only that the powers that be identified them as "Neuroi." Across the world, these creatures manifested in the sky to establish their hives. By absorbing the landmasses and nearby machine, they formed weapons that cut through with brutal and deadly efficiency.
Because of the frightening power of this new enemy, humanity was forced to couple together so they could fight back. Their greatest weapon was the Striker Unit, flying leg machines operated by women with the power to operate them. The pilots of these units became known as Witches and were the world's greatest soldiers against the Neuroi. For that, they were honored as heroes.
Even then, not all of humanity was united against this common enemy. In mainland Europe, the almighty Empire of Germania was one of the few nations that did not join the world's fight against the Neuroi. Instead, the Empire took advantage of the devastation in 1939, when they invaded the then powerless nation of Livonia. They then moved westward and absorbed Galia and all of its other nearby neighbors.
The powers of the world denounced the Empire of Germania for neglecting humanity's war against the Neuroi for their own ambitions. Renaming themselves as the Allies, they shifted their agenda to resist their conquests with whatever efforts possible. However, with the two powers' advanced technology, blitzkrieg tactics, and lack of hostility against each other, progress was slow and humanity was fighting a losing war.
Now the Empire continued its conquests by baring its fangs against its southern neighbor, the Duchy of Elystadt. Despite suffering no attacks, the small nation was burdened by fear for it had no real military strength against its enemies.
However, one young girl believes that she can change the fate of her country. And with it, change the fate of humanity.
So here are the selectable protagonists of the series. I'll then stick to that particular character for the whole fic.
Alice Alcubierre
Age: ~16
Birthday: N/A
Nationality: United States of Liberion
Height: 65 inches
Hair color: Blonde, shoulder length
Cup Size: C
Eye color: Silver
Skin/fur/etc colour: White
Preferred style of clothing: Short-sleeve shirt and shorts.
Frequently worn jewelry/accessories: Wears an earring on her left ear.
Personality: Adventurous, liberal, hot-blooded
Likes: Exploration
Dislikes: Timeouts
Favorite color: Red
STORY
Alice Alcubierre is the only daughter in her family with only a mother. When she discovered psychic abilities, she used her free time to develop her powers to a significant degree. Although she caused a lot of trouble, it's also thanks to her powers that she made a living at an early age to take care of her parents. After they died, she went to the United States as she promised them, under the belief that she'll have an easier living.
When World War II came with the Germanian and Neuroi invasions, that didn't stop Alice from using her money to travel to Europe. In fact, she saw this as an opportunity to use her powers for good, listening to the propaganda denouncing Germania as warmongering collaborators of the Neuroi. She wishes to make it a surprise and thus heads over to Westria to do it.
If Alice is chosen as the main character, Tipler encourages to take a more active approach to the way to further develop her abilities. Therefore, she goes to Eylstadt, where the Germanians are readying for an invasion. By getting there, they sneak onboard a train, unaware that it contains the princess of Eylstadt on it.
Alice's psychic abilities specialize in fire, wind, and light.
Candice Casimir
Age: ~15
Birthday: N/A
Nationality: Livonia
Height: 65 inches
Hair color: Blonde, long with a blue headband
Cup Size: B
Eye color: Silver
Skin/fur/etc colour: White
Preferred style of clothing: White and blue gown with long sleeves
Frequently worn jewelry/accessories: Wears an earring on her right ear.
Personality: Conservative, reserved
Likes: Tea
Dislikes: Dirty clothes
Favorite color: Blue
STORY
Candice was lived in a traditional family with a younger brother, where she was taught etiquette rather than social skills. Although she had a higher affinity in terms of power, she was discouraged to practice them openly since he parents feared she'll be targeted, especially by the Germanians who were persecuting Witches, or used as a weapon.
Unfortunately, her easy lifestyle was short-lived when the Neuroi suddenly attacked her homeland. She became the only survivor of her family, who was told by her dying father to head to safety. Her place of refuge became close to the borderline between Westria and Eylstadt. Using what was left of her family's fortune and developing her powers more, she established a small residence where she lived independently and isolated from the rest of the world.
If Candice is the main character, Tipler calls to adventure, stating that she is literally going to be in future danger. After the enemies forces pursuing Tipler attack her home, she convinces herself to stop hiding and start resisting.
Candice specializes in manipulating electricity, earth, and water.
Feel free to give suggestions, though the list for Convergence is final.
Either way, hope you're interested.