A few hours before…
Sayaka got out of Kyousuke's room, thanking him for allowing her to see him, before closing the door and pounding her fist against the door.
Why...why couldn't it have been me in that accident? Why can't I be in that hospital bed, listening to such graceful performances? He's so much more talented than me anyways…
Her thoughts continued for a while, but not before blood began dripping along the wall.
And what's beating myself up going to solve? Is it gonna make him happy? Is it gonna fix him?
If only it would…
Calming herself down, she made her way down the hall. It really was nice of the man to let her visit, though it was of course nerve wracking. Nervously, she opened the door. It looked like most of the others she had seen here, nothing too special, but her eyes focused in on the girl on the bed.
She wore braided black hair with red glasses, and a cute face almost her own age. Sayaka began playing with her own hair, but it was far too short to braid like she had.
On her side, the man she had met earlier, fast asleep beside her. He wore a white lab coat over his body, with what appeared to be the beginnings of a beard.
How old is he…
Sayaka felt herself trip on something, falling to the floor once again. Getting up with a little wince, she looked at what she had tripped on.
The bag...
She looked back at the man, still fast asleep, before looking into the bag. A peek couldn't hurt, after all. Taking the mysterious object out, it turned out it was just a normal microwave.
"So I got myself worked up for nothing…" She said to herself with a laugh. Taking a look at it, a note was taped to the back of it, folded up. She attempted to resist her extreme curiosity, but her resistance wasn't enough.
She started by unfolding the first segment, which only showed the words "Phone Microwave" on it. Was this a startup project? But why would anyone use this?
She continued reading, unfolding the next segment.
"Property of Future Gadget Laboratories." what kind of name was that? She looked back at the man, still sleeping. A little more won't hurt.
She unfolded the next segment, now dropping to the floor. There was no way…
Regaining composure, she stood back up. There was no way such a device could exist.
Still, there was no way he would keep something like this such a secret if it was just some foolish joke.
From behind her, the man rustled in his sleep. She needed more info, that was for sure. Sayaka put back the device and the note before getting ready to leave.
"Oh, I should thank him for letting me see her" She said to herself again..
Sayaka put one of the CDs on a nearby desk, the least she could do
"I look forward to seeing you again. Hope you like classical." She said before closing the door to their room.
Outside the hospital, Sayaka looked off, seeing Madoka asleep on a bench nearby. She forgot that she would wait for her while she looked after Kyousuke. She approached her before giving her a short shake.
"Hey, Madoka."
The sleeping girl slowly opened her eyes, probably having slept for a while.
"Saya...ka…" Madoka dazily said. "Where were...you?"
"Sorry. Kyousuke enjoyed the company, and I met another girl while I was up there?" She replied. She considered whether to include that device, but decided against it. She didn't hide it well enough, getting questionable glances from Madoka, before she decided not to pry further.
"She's okay, though. Apparently, she's supposed to be discharged from the hospital in a few days, so let's all have a celebration when she gets out.
Madoka nodded. "And we can have a big cake to go with it too. I'm sure mom will be happy to help with the celebration. She always likes any excuse to have fun.
"Then it's settled. We'll visit her tomorrow and set up the party." Sayaka excitedly said. "It's getting late, though, so we should head back to your place. I'll race you there, she said before bolting towards her house. "Don't wait up."
"S-Sayaka chaan…" Madoka yelled, attempting to beat her back.
Homura sat in Madoka's room many days later, the big celebration in preparation.
"So, Homura-chan, you're starting school in a few days? That's amazing." Madoka excitedly said. "You'll have a great time."
For the first time in many timelines, Homura was genuinely nervous. She was actually getting close to her.
"Y-yeah. It'll be lots of fun." She replied. 'I'm sure we'll be great friends." She replied.
"Maybe this time, she'll take my warning more seriously, seeing that we're actually becoming friends." She thought to herself.
"You're gonna love it. Sayaka is lots of fun, even if she can be a little lazy sometimes." Madoka laughed a little, and for the first time, Homura laughed along with her.
"Hitomi is a smart girl, and I'm sure you'll get along just fine." She added. "It's strange. I feel like I've met you before." She added.
"I just have one of those faces, I guess."
Madoka examined her a little more, not quite satisfied, before Sayaka stumbled into the room.
"Hey, Okabe. I wanted to thank you for introducing us to Homura. Can you come outside for a moment?"
Okabe got up, having watched all this transpire, though a little unsure.
"Come on, don't be so nervous, Okabe. Give these two lovebirds some time alone." She smugly said, making the motion of going in for a kiss. Both of them blushed, seeming to back away a little further. Sayaka laughed before closing the door, and before Okabe could realize what was happening, Sayaka had a death grip on his neck.
"Hey, what the-" She put her hand to his mouth, giving the look that she wasn't fooling around.
"I want you to either nod or shake your head. You understand?" She asked.
Okabe nodded.
"Good. Now, can that device you had really send messages to the past?"
Okabe nodded. How did she know of it?
"Alright, so you're not fooling around. Now, do you have that device anywhere on you?"
Okabe shook his head. She seemed to take a moment to consider this.
"I want you to let me use it." She demanded.
Okabe shook his head. Her death grip grew tighter.
"That wasn't a question. Care to give another answer?"
Okabe, reluctantly, nodded his head.
"Alright. I'll let them know that we went out for a while together."
Sayaka went in, seeming to instantly put on a smile like nothing happened.
Once again, he was alone.
So much potential…
Okabe looked around. Sayaka was still inside with them, and there was nobody around…
"H-hello?" He asked.
No reply.
A flock of birds flying off interrupted the silence before Sayaka came out of the house.
"Alright. Take me to that device of yours."
An hour passed, and Homura and Madoka were walking home from the mall. It had been her idea to get out for a while like Okabe and Sayaka.
"Listen, can I tell you something?" Madoka asked.
Homura nodded, just finishing off a smoothie she had been sucking dry for a while.
"Go ahead. What would you like to say?" She responded.
Madoka seemed to take a moment to compose herself before continuing.
"I...just have this strong feeling I've met you before, and I really wants to be friends with you."
Homura nodded, gesturing for her to continue.
"I mean, it's almost like the two of us were destined to meet, if you believe in that" She said.
"Maybe it is fate that we met each other." Homura replied, smiling.
"What I really wanted to say, Homura, is that I'm glad I met you, and I hope we can still…"
Homura felt the world lines changing, the timeline reorganizing itself to fit what's changed.
Madoka was gone.
"No...no...NOOOOO"
Homura fell to the ground, barely able to speak.
"It's...It's not fair…" She barely managed to get out. "I was finally...happy…"
Homura got up, though reluctantly, before walking out of the mall. She could feel her soul gem blackening. She didn't care.
Walking along the empty street, lit only by the occasional dim lamp, she looked across to see Madoka.
"Oh, thank goodness, Madoka. I was so worried you were gone from my life again, but I swear. We can be the best of friends, changing the world together like never before."
The girl seemed to pause for a moment, the darkness covering them over.
"I'm sorry, but...do I know you?" she asked with a terrified expression.
Homura backed away before stopping herself. She was not gonna let this chance slip. Not again.
"It's me, Homura. You and Sayaka were holding a party to celebrate me getting discharged from the hospital, remember?" She had to remember. A faint memory. Something.
Nothing was said for a long time. Finally, Madoka approached her. This was it…
"I don't know who you are, but that party is for Sayaka and Sayaka alone."
Homura stood confused, and before she could reach out to her, she had her phone in hand.
"If you're stalking me, I'll call the police. Please don't follow me again." Homura knew she wouldn't do it, but she backed off anyways, the only sound she could hear being the sound of running footsteps, far out of her vision.
What a great start this has been. She thought to herself, the thought of strangling Okabe the only thing on her mind.
Third chapter done
I'll try to keep a steady upload schedule, but that might not always be possible. However, I hope you continue to enjoy reading, and thank you for the feedback.
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