A/N: Hello! It's-a-me! Back with a new chapter! I'm glad that everyone enjoyed the previous chapter and I thank you for thinking that it's the best chapter so far in this fic, but the best is yet to come.

Jason2108 - be glad that you really don't and never, ever imagine it. What happened to Sayaka and by extension, Kyouko, was far from pretty in canon.

Here's another random quotes from Gintama - "You still don't understand? Some of the things you sacrificed were too important. You abandoned your comrades? No. You were afraid of losing your comrades. You fought alone? No! You wouldn't have to feel the pain of solitude if you'd been alone to begin with. You abandoned your sense of self? No. You were running away from the pain you caused and the pain you endured. You're just a coward!" - Gintoki Sakata

And time now for the new chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic.

-EARTH 111-

Mitakihara City, Mikuni Mansion

Homura Akemi can't believe her eyes.

Sayaka Miki is alive! And to top that, she is back normal! She's still a magical girl but her soul is back in her body as evidence with her shattered Soul Gem which didn't harm her at all. Kyuubey the Failure theorized that the moment Chizuru Tachibana had pulled out Sayaka's soul from the Witch, her soul was regenerated to a new body, making Sayaka human once again.

This shocked the other magical girls but it gave them hope, that they'll return back to normal once again.

Sayaka then apologizes to Madoka Kaname and Mami Tomoe and they responded by hugging her with tears in their eyes as they were happy that she's okay. Ever since that event, Sayaka become quite close to Kyouko, much to the redhead's embarrassment. Of course as promised, Chizuru scolded Sayaka, the same fashion as Negi, but she listened firmly much to everyone's surprise.

Ever since the arrival of Homura's "friends", everything has change one by one. First is that Mami survives her death, second was Sayaka turning back to normal after becoming a Witch. The interference of Chizuru, Setsuna Sakurazaki and Ichigo Kurosaki also prevented Kyouko's heroic sacrifice which caused her with her own life.

If this goes on, then maybe just maybe. They had the credibility to destroy the strongest Witch ever.

Walpurgisnacht.

And she could only hope.

-BREAK-

The next day, we see Madoka, Mami and Sayaka making their way towards school. Both Mami and Madoka are happy that Sayaka is now back to her cheerful self, as if she weren't turn into a Witch.

"I'm so glad that you're back to your usual self, Sayaka-chan." Madoka commented with a smile.

"Yeah... I wouldn't mind loosing all of magical abilities for a life like this." Sayaka admitted.

Mami giggled, "I couldn't agree more with you." she said.

"Sayaka-chan... I don't want to stir something but are you gonna be fine once you see Hitomi and Kamijou together?" Madoka asked in concern.

Sayaka let's out a sigh, "I'd be lying if I say no.'' she grumbled, "To be honest, it still hurts but like what Chizuru said, that there's someone out there for everybody or two somebodies for one person which he call "jackpot"." she said, "Though I had no idea about the "jackpot" thing.'' she admitted,

Madoka placed a palm on her face, "That scumbag." she muttered referring to Chizuru as Mami let's out a giggle.

"Good morning everyone." a voice greeted.

The three girls turns around to see Hitomi Shizuki walking towards them, "Good morning, Hitomi-chan." Madoka greeted when she noticed the solemn expression Hitomi had, "Hitomi-chan... is there something wrong?" she asked in concern.

Hitomi let's out a sigh, "Kamijou-kun... he rejected me." she replied.

"What?!" Sayaka gasped in shock, "What do you mean that he rejected you?!" she exclaimed after all, she saw the two of them having a good conversation at the park before she gave into despair.

"Ah! Hello Sayaka-chan, I'm glad that your'e back." Hitomi greeted, "Are you okay now, you've been gone for a couple of days." she said in concern.

Sayaka shook her head, "Never mind about me! What about you?! Why did Kyousuke rejected you?!" she exclaimed in confusion.

Hitomi let's out another sigh, "Yeah... Kamijou-kun rejected me. Though the two of us remained in good terms but getting rejected stings a bit, so I slept the moment I get back home." she said.

"Why do you have sleep after rejection?'' Mami asked in confusion.

"The best solution I can only think of." Hitomi replied.

"Don't worry Hitomi-chan." Madoka reassured, "Like my friend said, that there's someone out there for everybody." she said.

"Ara! I wonder who is this friend of yours." Hitomi quipped.

"He's a scumbag.'' Madoka bluntly replied.

Hitomi was taken a back by that, "Eh? Why are you friends with someone like that?" she asked in disbelief.

"Secret." Madoka replied.

"But why Kyousuke rejected you?" Sayaka asked, "That's pretty much not like him at all." she pointed out, still in disbelief.

Hitomi sighed again, "I asked Kamijou-san about that and he told me that he likes someone else...'' she said as she looks at Sayaka, "... and he told me it was you." she revealed.

"Me?!" Sayaka gasped in shock.

Hitomi then walks towards and placed a hand on her shoulder, "Ain't this great Sayaka-chan... he's all yours now." she said with a smile before walking past them.

"I can't believe it... Kamijou-san was infatuated to you all this time." Mami stated in shock.

Sayaka then grabs her head in frustration, "Ahh! I can't believe it! I let myself fall in despair when in truth Kyousuke likes me all this time!" she whined.

Madoka let's out a giggle, "Well at least, you had Kamijou-san all to yourself, so all's well that ends well." she said with a smile.

"Madoka! Don't you tease me or I'll tease you with your crush on Midoriya!" Sayaka exclaimed in embarrassment.

"What?!" Madoka squawked, "No! Me and Izuku-kun are just friends!" she said in denial but her red face says the opposite.

"Suuuuuuurrreeee~" Sayaka said with a teasing smirk.

"I don't have a crush on Izuku-kun?!" Madoka replied in defiance.

"Yes you are!" Sayaka and Mami said at the same time.

"Mami-san too!?" Madoka squawked in shock.

-BREAK-

Later that day at Mitakihara Middle School, it's time for the students to go home. In one classroom, we see Madoka and Sayaka packing up their stuffs when Hitomi approaches them.

"Hey girls." Hitomi called out, "Can you girls accompany me to the cafe today, I'm still hung-up with Kamijou-san's rejection and I still need comfort." she suggested.

Sayaka stares at her with a deadpanned expression, "You slept after your rejection and that wasn't still enough for you?!" she said indecorously.

Madoka was about to let answer when Mami calls to her through telepathy, "Madoka-san, Sayaka-san, I got a call from Kazama-san that several Eggbears we're spotted in a nearby construction site and told us to deal with it. I'll meet you two at the gates.'' she called before cutting off.

"Ah! Gome, Hitomi-chan, Sayaka and I had something to do today, so we can't come with you." Madoka lied.

"We do?" Sayaka asked causing the pinkhead to lightly smacking her head, "Oh! I mean we do!" she said.

"Sorry again, Hitomi-chan... we'll make it up to you next time!" Madoka said as she grabs Sayaka's hand and hastily made their way out of their classroom.

Hitomi let's out a pout, "Why are they in such a hurry? Are they avoiding me?'' she asked. She then walks towards their classroom's glass window and outside, she saw Madoka and Sayaka meeting up with Mami before hastily making their leave, "This is suspicious.'' she muttered with narrowed eyes.

-BREAK-

Later, the trio of middle schoolers arrived at the said the construction site.

"I really hate lying to Hitomi-chan." Madoka said as Arcanine walks behind her.

"You already did." Sayaka quipped, she's is currently in her Magical Girl Attire.

"We can talk about that later girls." Mami called, she's also in her Magical Girl Attire, "I think we just found our targets." she pointed as she spotted three Eggbears walking inside the construction site.

Madoka nodded, "Let's this over quick." she said.

And with that, the trio of girls plus Pokemon charges at the trio of Eggbears. Mami summons two musket and began to shoot at one Eggbear on the head and the chest area, killing it. Sayaka then jumps above another Eggbear before slashing her sword at it's neck, killing it in an instant. Meanwhile, Madoka had Arcanine use Flamethrower at the last Eggbear, incinerating it to it's death.

Then blue portals began to appear and began to suck in the Eggbear's corpses, leaving no traces behind.

Sayaka then let's out a breath, "Whew! That's that, I wonder if the others are done with fighting." she mused.

"Madoka-chan... Sayaka-chan..." a voice stammered.

The trio of girls and Pokemon froze immediately upon hearing a very familiar, they slowly creak their heads to their right to see Hitomi standing behind a fence with her mouth agape from what she just witnessed as they started to sweat nervously.

Then Madoka spoke, "Hey Hitomi! Mami-san and Sayaka-chan are doing a cosplay here in the construction site, weird location isn't it?!" she stammered, "And oh! have you met my pet dog Arcy, I fed him too much that he grew this big!" she said with a nervous grin.

"Woof!" Arcy barked.

Madoka then looks at Arcy in surprise, "Did you just say "woof"?" she asked her large Pokemon.

Hitomi obviously didn't buy it as she gave the trio of girls and Pokemon a deadpanned stare.

Sayaka slumped her shoulders down, "We got a lot of explaining to do, don't we?!" she grumbled as Mami let's out a nervous giggle.

-BREAK-

Meanwhile somewhere in Mitakihara, we go an aging, European-style building at a Y intersection in a district surrounded by skyscrapers. We then see Chizuru and Homura walking towards the said building.

Chizuru let's out a whistle, "Woohoo! Look at that! This place is something to die for!" he commented in awe.

"You know... you don't have to come along with me.'' Homura said in a cold tone.

"And let you walk here all alone?" Chizuru mused, "No way jose! Plus, your still handcuffed so you need someone to come along with you just to be safe." he reasoned.

"Then get this cuffs off my wrists then!" Homura demanded.

"And let you use your ability to use time? No way jose." Chizuru replied in defiance.

Homura let's out another groan as the two enters the building. The two then made it at one room, the interior of Homura's apartment is ultra-modern, and the walls appear to be digital displays of documents pertaining to witches. There is a decoration on the ceiling made of clockwork, and the "desktop" within the digital display features a pair of swinging, bladed pendulums. Along a fourth, unseen wall, there is a row of candlesticks and pillars. There are numerous crescent and rectangular seats scattered around the white blank floor and small round table in the middle.

Any stupid unimportant nerds will call this place a Witch's labyrinth on first glance.

Chizuru let's out an impressed whistle, "Nice room... really unique." he commented, "Better get those guns that you stole from the military, so we can go back at Oriko's mansion quick." he reminded.

"Shut up." Homura replied as she walks on the other side of the room.

Chizuru then began to look around the spacious room and approaches the table in the middle, on the table and saw a small notebook. Curious, he picks it up and began to browse it's pages, he then pulls out a picture and his widen of what he just saw.

At the same time, "Let's go, I got what I need." she called.

Chizuru then slowly turns to her with a serious look which made her flinch a little, "Homu-Homu..." he called as he brought up the photo, "... could you explain me of what the heck is this?" he asked, the photo shows of her, Madoka, Mami, Kyouko and Sayaka together, however Homura had a different look, she wears thick red glasses and her hair is tied in braids.

Homura's eyes widen in shock at the sight of the photo, she then made a mad dash towards towards and tries to swipe the photo from Chizuru's hand but to no avail, "Give that back!" she demanded.

Chizuru then grabs her left arm and quickly locks it behind her back and pulls her close to him, "Answer my goddamn question!" he demanded, "What the heck is this? Why is there a photo of you, Madoka, Mami, Sayaka and Kyouko, with you looking all different?" he asked harshly but Homura kept silent, "Homura... if you want everyone to trust you, then please be honest with me and answer this question!" he pleaded when the blonde's eyes widen in realization, "Don't tell me... you're ability to use time... could it be..." he mused a he stares at the raven-haired girl in the eyes, the said girl was slightly getting scared and at the same time, her heart is beating fast on how close they were, "Homura... don't tell me you're a...'' he was about to say only to be interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing, using his free hand he fishes out his phone and placed it in his ears, "This better be important.'' he said in an annoyed tone.

Madoka, who was the caller, let's out a nervous gulp, "I'm sorry for calling you when your busy but we got a problem here." she replied.

"What is it?" Chizuru asked.

"Hitomi just found out our secret." Madoka replied.

Chizuru let's out a sigh, "All right... I'll be there in a minute." he replied before hanging up, he then turns to Homura, "Do Hitomi Shizuki got involved in the magical girls business in the previous timelines?'' he asked casually.

"A few times." Homura replied. Then her eyes widen and immediately regreted answering.

Chizuru narrowed his eyes, "So my hunch was right... Homura... you're... a time traveler.'' he revealed.

Homura kept her mouth shut as she looks away, the two stayed in silence with their body close to each other.

Get your minds out of the gutter, dear readers!

-BREAK-

Later at the Mikuni Mansion, Madoka, Sayaka and Mami brought Hitomi along with them. Hitomi was shocked to find out about the existence of Magical Girls and the Witches, and she was horrified of the current predicament of the magical girls. Nanoha Takamachi and Kenji Kazama then explains to her about the existence of other worlds, ZeroTopia and AWA which further led her to shock.

Though everyone wisely decided not to tell Hitomi about Sayaka turning into a Witch and decided to cover it up by saying to her that Sayaka got injured which got her out for a few days. After all, Hitomi was the reason why Sayaka fell into despair, even if it's not her intentions.

"I can't believe you girls!" Hitomi exclaimed in disappointment, "I can't believe you girls had been something like this from me?!" she stated, "And here I thought I was a horrible liar?!" she said.

"We're sorry Hitomi... but you had understand, we didn't tell you about this because we want to keep you out from danger." Sayaka reasoned.

"That I understand! But have you ever thought how will I feel if ever something happens to you girls without my knowledge! You girls are my closest friends and I'll definitely go insane if any of you got hurt or worst!" Hitomi cried.

"Hitomi-chan..." Madoka muttered.

Fate Testarossa then placed a hand on Hitomi's shoulders, "Maa... calm down. I know your worried and you had the every right to do so, but they're doing good and they had us look after them." she reassured.

Hitomi let's out a sigh, "I know... but I can't help but really worry." she replied.

"We understand Hitomi-chan and we're really sorry for keeping this from you." Madoka said apologetically.

"I guess it can't be help...'' Hitomi said, "... and here I thought I had the worst problems in the world. I never realized that my friends are risking their lives every night just keep us safe." she said solemnly.

"Wow... first, she's disappointed and then she feels guilty." Koutarou Inugami mused, "I tell you, she's bipolar." he pointed out earning him a smack in the head by Asuna Kagurazaka.

Madoka gently grabs Hitomi's hands, "Don't worry Hitomi-chan... I know your worried but there's nothing to feel bad for. You had your own life to worry about and we had ours. Thank you for caring for us so much, Hitomi-chan... it really proves that you're our true friend.'' she said with a smile.

"Madoka-chan..." Hitomi muttered before smiling, "Hai..." she replied.

Everyone watches them with a smile, though for some odd reason, Duncan Nelson looks at the scene in disgust. Then suddenly the door opens and everyone saw Chizuru and Homura entering the room.

"Hey you two.'' Kanonno greeted, "Did Akemi got what she's looking for?" she asked.

Chizuru looks at everyone with a serious look, "Yeah... she got what she wants.'' he replied, "I also discovered something... shocking." he added.

"Chizuru... what's wrong?'' Yoshika asked in worry from the face the blonde is making.

Chizuru then called Madoka, Mami, Kyouko and Sayaka and show them the photo he found earlier, the girl's eyes widen in shock upon seeing the photo.

"What... is this?'' Mami asked in confusion.

"This is impossible... Mami is the only person I know before any of you." Kyouko pointed out.

"And why transfer student looks so different?'' Sayaka asked.

Madoka then looks at Homura, "Homura... I know we've known for quite some time now back in AWA but I just can't shake the feeling that I've known you all this time...'' she said, "Was I right or was just thinking things too much?'' she asked.

Homura refused to speak, so Chizuru spoke instead in her place, "I have to be blunt to all of you... Homura Akemi's ability was to stop time right? But there's more to that... Homura can travel through time, she is a time traveler." he revealed which shocks everyone, he then brought up the photo, "This photo was taken from the previous timeline." he added.

"What? You got to be kidding us?!" Lloyd exclaimed.

"Oi! Oi! Just what the hell is going on?!" Zoro asked in confusion.

Chizuru then looks at Homura, "Homu-Homu... you had to tell them the truth. You can't keep everything to yourself forever." he said.

Homura had her down with her bangs cover her eyes as she spoke, "I... I... " she stammered, "I'm not originally from this timeline..." she confessed then she began to explain everything as everyone listens. She was originally a shy, weak transfer student who spent a long time in hospital due to a heart disease. She was befriended and eventually saved from a witch by Madoka, who revealed that she was a magical girl and later met the other girls who were good friends from the previous timeline. After the discovery of the horrible fates of the Witches which got Sayaka turn into a Witch, Mami went insane and killed Kyouko and Madoka was force to kill Mami to save her. Then Madoka was killed in her battle with the powerful witch, Walpurgisnacht, Homura contracted with Kyubey to become a person that could protect her. She became a magical girl with the ability to manipulate time, allowing her to return to her first meeting with Madoka in order to change her fate. She tries again and again to prevent Madoka from being killed or becoming a magical girl and, inevitably, a witch, but was never able to save her. She always returns to the beginning of the month upon failure. Her cold personality was developed from repeating the same timeline again and again, "Ever since then, I've stopped relying to others because no one will ever believe me! Then I discovered ZeroTopia and decided to take Madoka with me to prevent her from becoming a magical girl or becoming a Witch!" she finished with hot tears flowing down her face.

Madoka and the others girls were initially shock from the revelation, they had no idea that Homura went through something so horrifying as repeating time over and over again and witnessing a close friend dying in front of her eyes. Mami and Sayaka felt guilty for not trusting and not believing Homura, when in fact, she was actually telling the truth.

"Homura..." Nanoha muttered solemnly as Fate was crying from what she heard.

The rest were not faring better as their emotions were mixed, some are angry and some can't help but feel pity for the raven-haired girl. The only person who wasn't reacting to the situation was Duncan, who only looks away in disgust.

Madoka then pulls Homura in a tight embrace with her forehead touching hers, "Homura-chan... I'm really sorry that you had to go all through all that." she said softly.

"N-no... you had nothing to apologize Madoka..."Homura sobbed.

"Still... you went through all that because of me." Madoka said, "But that doesn't matter anymore... what important is now. You are our friend Homura, and I'm glad that you finally open up to us, shocking revelations aside." she said, "Homura... thank you for caring so much about me and even going all this lengths to protect me. But Homura-chan... you're not alone anymore. Stop shouldering all this burden to yourself. Don't be a stranger. Weep and ask for help. Lean on me with your runny nose. Cry when you feel like crying. Laugh when you feel like laughing. When you're tearing up with an ugly face, I'll give you a good cry with an uglier face. When you're laughing so hard your stomach hurts, I'll laugh in a louder voice. That's how it should be. We'll always be here by your side, we'll always be here to help you." she said.

"But... what if I fail again... and lost all hope?'' Homura asked.

"Then don't ever loose hope, no matter what." Madoka replied, "If someone tells me that it's wrong to hope, well then, I'll them that they're wrong. I will them that countless times. No matter how long it takes." she said with a look of determination earning smiles from everyone(sans Duncan) as Sayaka, Mami and Kyouko approaches them.

"Transfer... no, Homura-san." Sayaka corrected, "I'm really sorry for all the things I said about you and for not trusting. Both there and in the previous timelines." she said with a apologetic look.

"I apologize as well... always thinking you're the enemy when in truth, you are not." Mami said.

"You suffered way worst than any of us, if there's someone who should get release from their suffering first, it's you.'' Kyouko commented.

Sayaka then offers her a handshake, "Perhaps we should start over again... as friends." she with a smile.

Homura looks away, "I... I don't deserve you girls..." she muttered.

Suddenly Madoka tightens her embrace on Homura, "That's not true, we are your friends, now, then and forever. And nothing can change that, not even numerous timelines will keep us from being friends." she said with a smile as Mami, Sayaka and even, Kyouko joins the hug much to Homura's surprise.

"More tears then began to flow from Homura's eyes, "Girls... thank you...'' she said.

Everyone watches them with smiles in their faces except for Duncan who left the room in disgust. Well... he's a delinquent, things like this are not his things, so can ya blame him.

"First Chizuru and then Madoka. Ginpachi-sensei's wisdom is clearly taking effect to our friends." Nanoha commented with an amused smile.

"As much I don't want to admit it, I agree with you." Kenji replied with a bum look.

The five girls then broke the hug as Madoka made a determined look, "Yosh! I've finally made a decision!" she proclaimed.

"With what?" Sayaka asked.

"I've decided to form a contract to become a magical girl!" Madoka declared.

"NO!" Homura exclaimed in defiance, "Absolutely not! I cannot let you risk yourself like this again!" she cried.

"Don't worry Homura-chan, I'm forming a contract with the right Incubator.'' Madoka reassured, "Kyuubey-san!" she called.

Kyuubey the Failure then hops on the table with a mustache on his face, "You call?" he asked. He then noticed the mustache on his face, he took it off using his paw before hiding the mustache behind him with a sheepish grin, "And please call me the Failure. I don't like being called Kyuubey." he replied.

"Failure-san... I want to form a contract with you!" Madoka declared.

This taken the oddity in surprise, "For real? Are you sure about this?" he asked in concern.

"I believe that Madoka-chan is the person your waiting for Failure-san." Izuku Midoriya pointed out.

"Hmm... I see... if that's so, then let's get this started." Kyuubey the Failure announced, "So... what will be your wish?" he asked.

"My wish... is for all Puella Magi... that their souls are no longer trap from their Soul Gems and back to their original bodies where they truly belong! And this wish will take effect for future Puella Magis to come!" she declared.

Kyuubey then let's out a grin which resembles a horse, "Roger!" he replied.

And with that, Madoka was engulf by a pink bright glow, then this followed by a large pink-lighted shockwave that raced out in every direction in great speed, washing over everything and everyone, Duncan's shorts turns pink by the process. Homura, Mami, Sayaka, Kyouko, Oriko, Kirika and the Hohzuki Girl's body began to glow as their souls flew out from their Soul Gem and went back inside their bodies. The other magical girls scattered around Japan with their souls going back inside their bodies and as well gaining knowledge of the Incubator's deceit.

And when the light died down, Madoka was now wearing a different attire. She is now wearing a poofy pink dress with ribbons arranged at the neck, waist, and on the shoes. The middle of her torso is pale yellow with a white stripe and red buttons. On the back right under the white ruffles is a heart shaped hole. For the waist is a flower-like pattern that is a pink-white fade. At the edge of this are three diamond shapes and a red border. Under it is a white skirt accompanied by a petticoat of the same color. She also wears a pair of white gloves with pink trims, white, knee-high stockings, and dark pink heels.

Everyone especially Izuku stares at her in awe and let's out a collective "oohhs" and aahhs".

"Wow... you look good." Izuku said in awe.

Madoka giggles, " Thank you." she replied.

"Umm...'' Hitomi called getting everyone's attention to her, "Can I... Can I form a contract too?" she asked nervously.

Everyone blinks at her before her words sunk into their heads, "EEEEEEHHHHHH!" they let out a collective shouts.

A/N: And that's it for this chapter! The truth about Homura Akemi has finally been revealed and Hitomi gets involve in the plot. And lastly, Madoka is now a magical girl without the horrendous drawbacks.

Next chapter, the battle against the strongest Witch is about to begin. By the way, Happy New Year everyone!

Until then paalam!