Author's notes: Part of my problem is that I think too far ahead. I try to think of ways to write the ending instead of how to lead into the ending. Anyway, I'm thinking I'll have every chapter after this be shorter than chapter one, similar to how some animes have a premier episode that's twice as long as the rest of the episodes.
Chapter 2: Lysera's Power
"W-Witches are..." Sayaka began. However, at that moment, Lysera felt something and quickly rose, catching the group's attention. "I... I'm sensing something... from over there?!", she said as she quickly turned to her left. "What are you-", Madoka began before sensing something herself. "N-No way... that's in the same direction that Lysera's facing", Madoka thought, "Did she somehow notice before I did?" "Wh-What's going on?!", Homura asked. "W-Well... when I made this world with my wish, I became the Law of Cycles and gained the ability to sense when a Witch is about to form, but somehow there are some that I don't detect soon enough.", Madoka said, "By the time I reach them, they've already transformed. But somehow, I think Lysera sensed a Witch before I did."
"Sh-She sensed it?!", Sayaka asked, surprised, "Could that have anything to do with her weird Soul Gem?" "M-More importantly, they're sensing a Witch! If we leave it alone, it'll hurt people!", Homura said. "Ah, that's right!", Madoka said, "I got caught up in the conversation! I have to hurry!" Madoka then made a dash for the door. "I'm going too!", Lythera said, following her. The rest of the group then looked at eachother before making a serious face and nodded, and then got up and followed them.
After fighting through the lair, Madoka stops upon seeing the Witch in front of her, with Lysera stopping right beside her. "Looks like a big one.", Madoka said. "Yeah.", Lysera replied just before the rest of the group ran up to them. "Everyone?!", Madoka said, turning toward them, "Wh-Why are you here?!" "We came to help you!", Sayaka said. "I appreciate it, but I can't get you involved.", Madoka said before turning around and rushing at the Witch. "D-Does she really plan to fight that giant thing alone?!", Mami asked.
For a while, Madoka seemed to be doing fine. She wasn't getting hit, and she landed a good number of arrows. However, the Witch didn't seem to be too phased by it, and managed to land a powerful blow, knocking Madoka back quite a bit and surprising the group. "M-Madoka...", Lysera said, still surprised and seeing Madoka struggling to get back up, "N-No way... it's that strong?" Lysera's body trembled as she watched as Madoka continuously tried to take out the giant enemy before she clenched her fist.
"Madoka!", Lysera shouted out as Madoka stood up once again. Madoka then noticed as the lair walls were suddenly cracked. "Wh-What the?!", Madoka asked, surprised. The rest of the group looked around, just as confused as Madoka. A blue flame then appeared in Lysera's Soul Gem Case as the walls shattered, revealing the same Lair that Lysera woke up in. "I won't let you...", Lysera began as dark energy began to gather at her hands, "hurt my friend anymore!"
To Be Continued