One Glorious Moment.
The Five Puella Magi, not yet jaded, not yet aware of the layers within layers. One of the few good moments Homura can remember from her many rewinds through time.
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This is one moment she will remember. There are so few, or at least, few that she remembers with a smile.
Night was beginning to fall. A red-golden glow infused the world around them. The breeze, just a little chilly, tugged at Homura's twin pony-tails, and tousled Kyouko's long red hair.
To her left stood Madoka. A proud, strong Madoka in her frilly pink and white outfit, and longbow with its resplendent blooming rose carved into the tip. A Madoka that turned to notice Homura's gaze, and favored her with a brilliant smile. A shy Homura, half-hidden behind her glasses, smiled back with the faintest blush.
Mami, to Madoka's left, beamed. She rested a rifled musket over her shoulder, and her pride was evident. These were her girls, her protégés. All but Kyouko, who stood to Homura's right hand side. She smirked with arrogant assurance, her hands behind her head and her spear stuck into the rooftop at her side. Close to Kyouko's right side stood Sayaka, her cape billowing in the breeze. Her hands were wrapped around the hilt of her sword, but she had a look of ease and confidence on her face. The redhead opened her eyes and glanced to Sayaka with a wriggle of her eyebrows. Sayaka's cheeks flushed.
Kyuubey scampered out in front of the girls, glancing down the line. Had he human emotions, he might have felt pride. Homura certainly did. This group was undefeatable, and indestructible. They could take on the world together, and they would win. Nothing, Homura believed at the time, could ever change that.
"Ready!"
Mami twirled in place, flourishing her flintlock and stepping forward.
The four Puella Magi at her side readied their weapons, looks of pride and confidence upon their faces. At that moment, Mami could have led them to the very gates of Hell, and they would have felt certain of victory.
"Okay, here we go!"