The Last Ring

Chapter One: Sounds like a Typical OC Fic But Knowing The Nature of This Series You Can Tell Not All Is as It Seams

Where should I begin when this story has so many different events? Maby at the time she woke up, on the day her life changed forever. Maby as he tried to save her but only made it worse. Or I could be really sadistic and start it at THAT point, where all the hope in the world turns into despair. Naw, I'm not that mean. Though I could be if I wanted to, but I don't want to.

My apoligies for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Nexal, and I shall serve as your guide to this tale. Now then, let me tell you a little something about this story. It takes place in a time-line before Madoka and the rest get their semi-happy ending. Homura, of course, has experienced many time-lines by now. Though nothing could have prepared her for this. I will also be starting the story at the time the changes begin to take place, when Madoka and Sayaka meet Kyubey for the first time. Other than that everything that already happened to our characters is the same as in the 'Good End.' Kyoko's family is dead, Mami was still in the car accident, and Kamijo still is living Hell. All the same.

Now I could talk about the incidents all flippity-floppin' day, but that's not what you're here for is it? So without further adieu, I bring you this story.

Have fun

So much was racing through Madoka's mind right now. A cute furry creature whom she had only seen before in her dreams had just asked her to defy all laws of physics by making a wish and gaining magical powers. Part of her wanted to say yes. Part of her wanted to say no. Most of her was still freaking out due to the trippyness of the Witch's Labyrinth. Whatever part of her brain was still functioning properly made a mental note to never do drugs.

"Is there a problem with what I asked Madoka?" Kyubey inquired. "If you need more time to think about it don't worry, I've got all the time in the world. Though maby you'd like to talk to my friend for a bit. Actually, now that I want to contract with you and Sayaka, it's his job to protect you."

"Hm? You have a friend Kyubey?" Sayaka asked. Not at all fazed by what had just gone on. She just accepted this reality as her own now. "Couldn't your friend have helped you instead of us?"

"Unfortunately he wasn't there at the time." Mami sighed. "Believe me, he would have if he could have."

Homura had not left the area, as she didn't want to leave Madoka alone with that thing. She couldn't help but overhear this talk about Kyubey's friend. As far as she was concerned, any friend of Kyubey's was an enemy of hers. And, by default, an enemy of Madoka's. Homura decided to wait longer to see what was going to happen. After all, this 'friend' might be another witch!

"Sorry I'm late to save you Kyubey." Came the male voice who had just walked into the gathering. He looked like a high school student from somewhere far away. Blue deep eyes and brown Earthy hair adorned his head. Just as blue jeans with worn out knees and a T-Shirt adorned his body. Even Mami had a hard time getting the meaning of the words on the shirt. It said 'Green Day' but why would a day ever be green or even have a color for that matter?

Nobody even bothered to look at his white sneakers before Sayaka blurted out "So you like Green Day too?"

"Why yes." The mysterious boy blurted out. "They're one of my favorite bands."

"Sayaka, what's Green Day?" Madoka asked, though Mami and the covert Homura were also curious as to what it was.

"It's a band Madoka. There songs are all in English so I understand why you've never heard of them. It's the band I was listening to at the music shop before we left."

Now that everyone was enlightened in the fine art of rock music, the boy decided to speak next.

"Anyway, I should introduce myself. My name is Wings. Sorazorashii Wings. But you can call me Sozo, it's much more convenient. And after all, I wouldn't want to inconvenience you girls."

The boy calling himself Sozo seemed nice enough, but that's exactly what bothered Homura and Sayaka. Though for different reasons.

"Not to be rude" Sayaka began "but how are you supposed to protect us? It just seems like you're- well like you're"

"Weak?" Sozo questioned, finishing Sayaka's sentence for her. "I may seem weak, but I can help you if I need to."

"Prove it." And with those words Sayaka challenged Sozo. She wanted to know if this person could really protect her.

"Normal people would probably get pissed off at that. You know, questioning the goodwill of someone who's trying to help you. But this world is anything but normal. I can't show you how I fight now for reasons beyond my control, but I can show you how good my senses are. First though, let me help Mami out a bit."

The two Non-Magi had no idea what Sozo was talking about, but Mami transformed back into her uniform and handed him a gemstone adorned in gold. Making sure to stay close to her while still giving the other two a good look at what was going on, he closed his hand around the soul gem. In a few seconds, he opened it and the gem shined brightly.

"When a magical girl uses her magic, her soul gem darkens. You need to purify it then so you can use more magic. Now normally you need something called a Grief Seed to purify it, but Sozo has the power to purify soul gems without Grief Seeds." Mami explained.

It was easily taken in by the Non-Magi. Homura however, was freaking out in her head. After all, sometimes the time-lines had changes, but never one this major. A whole different being had appeared in this time-line Hey! What else could it do? You! Was it another Incubator? Over there! Would it hypnotize Madoka into making a contract?

"Hey you over there!" Sozo yelled. Homura jumped. She knew immediately what had happened. This 'boy' had actually discovered where she was hiding, from over there. Knowing she had lost, Homura stepped out from behind her hiding spot.

"Is that proof enough?" Sozo asked Sayaka. Though Homura didn't hear them. Her mind was busy, desperatly trying to figure out what this 'Sozo' was. All she could come up with was either a Witch or an Incubator. Both possibilities were flawed just by considering his appearance! She had to withdraw and formulate another plan. And so she did. Though by the time she did the others had already left for Mami's home.

Mami sat there with her guests just as she did in the other time-lines The only difference was the addition of Sozo listening to Holiday on his I-Touch. Everything was the same. And so, just as before, Mami decided to begin her explanation on what Magical Girls did.

"Any questions?" She asked when she was done. And after the Q&A session Mami once again offered to take them Witch Hunting. This is where Sozo hijacked the conversation.

"Excuse me Mami, I respect you as a Magical Girl and all, and I'mma let you finish, but I need to explain to them how I'm going to be their bodyguard."

"Oh." Mami stated just realizing this herself. "Then please go on."

"Gratias ago." Sozo thanked Mami. "Now where do I begin? I'll start with what I've already done. I was late because I put up a spell around your houses. Sayaka, I put it around your whole apartment complex. That spell shall prevent Witches from harming anyone inside. It's a shield from their shield." Sozo stated with a smirk. Thinking he was witty.

He then continued.

"I shall also accompany you in places where you may encounter witches. However, if you prefer not having me around I can only be seen by those I wish to see me, or those who are involved. Don't worry about a thing in that vein of complications."

Taking a breath, Sozo gave them their last piece of information to chew on, from him now anyway.

"Lastly, I would like to accompany you on the Witch hunt if you decide to go on it. I need to protect you after all, and who knows, you may even get to see my power."

Sozo finished. Though he had just met the girls, he was already briefed on them by Kyubey. This marked the end of Sozo's consciousness, as he fell asleep, tired from all that he had done in the day.

Mami woke Sozo up, and after telling him that the girls decided to come on the Witch hunt. He walked them home. On the way to Sayaka's apartment, they started talking about everything and anything. Their hopes, dreams, and possible wish choices.

"You can wish for your dream to come true if you want. But you may want to think about it first." Sozo advised.

"Well here we are Sayaka." Sozo announced. They were at her apartment complex already. Sayaka thanked him for walking her home and started to walk in.

"One more thing."

Sayaka stopped. "What did Sozo have to say?" She thought.

"Sayaka, I want you especially to think hard about your wish. Just trust me ok. And if either of you ever go through grief or despair, just remember this. Omnia in arte magica est."

"What's that mean?" Sayaka asked dumbfounded.

"It means, all is in the magic. Now I don't necessarily mean the kind you'd get from Kyubey, I mean the magic that's already within your lives."

Sayaka smiled politely, standard practice when you have no idea what the other person is talking about. She then went back into her apartment, and went to sleep with Madoka soon following her.

Next chapter preview. By Sayaka.

In the next chapter of The Last Ring, we go on our Witch hunt! Oh! And we eat lunch on the roof with Kyubey and Sozo! And Sozo transfers in too! Wait, didn't he say he wasn't going to do that!

In the next chapter of The Last Ring

The Stereotypical White Knight Character Defies All Expectations In More Ways Than One, In Good Ways and Bad

But what does The Last Ring even mean?