"There they are." Jexi said as their ship arrived in Steven's world, seeing both the Shining Hope Squadron and Team Chronicle waiting for them on the shore.
"Hey guys! Thanks for coming by to pick us up." Hope said.
"You know, you could've just come to us. We were all in Tokyo….looking for David's class." Rainbow said.
"Well, we didn't know that at the time." Hagakure said. "We were too busy rescuing Steven's dad from a Space Station that imprisons humans from hundreds of years ago in a zoo telling them what to, while trying to evade detection from the Homeworld gems, and getting the attention of Two Diamonds."
"You forgot to add the part where Falinks and Cramorant helped Akal punch the overly talkative Agate in the face." Glimmer said.
"I'll never forget that moment…" Alkal chuckled.
"Anyways...did you manage to find your classmates, David?" Mark asked.
"Sure did. Turns out they got transported to the Realm of Exploration via a fountain back in Ginza that served as a portal." David said.
"Turns out they stopped a meteor from crashing into that world." Jexi said.
"Not only that, but they managed to lift a curse placed on a Gardevoir that was roaming around there and helped her live her life again." David said.
"Wow. Sounds to me like we both had awesome adventures." Hope said.
"Well we didn't exactly participate but…" Jexi said.
"Still, it was pretty nice coming home every now and then. They seem to be doing well while we were gone." David said.
"Hey, if they're your class, I doubt we need to worry about them too much." Jexi said.
"Heh, yeah, I guess." David said. "Who knows? Maybe we'll end up running into them again in the future."
"Well, they did get VIP tickets for the Olympics, so I'd say we definitely will." Lloyd said.
"Maybe not." a voice said as a girl stood right there on the beach.
"Homura?" Madoka said.
"Hey, I know you. You're the one Madoka selected to take part in the WBC. What're you doing here?" Hope asked.
"I'm simply keeping you all away for now." Homura said as time seemed to slow as a rift opened in the air.
"A Dimensional Rift!" Tails said.
"Homura, what're you doing?" Madoka asked.
"I should be asking you that, Madoka. Forgetting about your normal life to hang with these people? No worries. Once everything is done...we'll have our normal life back." Homura said.
"Am I the only one creeped out from the way she said it?" David asked.
"No dude. The feeling is mutual." Rainbow said.
"What in the?" Tetsu said as they all slowly rose into the air.
"Homura...you need to stop!" Madoka shouted.
"Long live the Anti-Gods." Homura said before they all fell through the rift.
"Excellent work, Homura." a voice called out as a man in a suit appeared and walked next to her. "It must have been hard for you."
"She will learn to forgive. I've sent them through the trap like we planned but...somehow I doubt that'll keep them busy for long. Depending on how fast...they'll likely be free in a day, maybe two." Homura said.
"That's all the time we need. All we must do is obtain the keys and open the gate. Once we do...the Color Gods will be no more, and Madoka will be safe." the man said. "In the meantime, let us depart. We have keys to find."
"Yes, Elder Sigmund." Homura bowed. The two then walked off as the rift closed behind them.
The Past, Unknown World…
"Ugh...what hap...oh right...that Homura girl." Adora groaned. "Is everyone all right?"
"That depends on if anyone's bones are broken." Hope said.
"I think we're fine. We've landed in some field." Ranma said.
"Still, what was that? I've met Homura during the WBC and I don't think she's ever acted like that. Could someone be controlling her, maybe? She did seem to be acting weird." David said.
"No, that is just like Homura to act that way…I should've seen her do this." Madoka said.
"What do you mean, Madoka?" Glimmer asked.
"Truth is...for a long time now...she's wanted to try and make me a normal human girl again." Madoka said. "Remember when I fell from the sky? She actually managed to drain some of my power. But before she could try and take me back, Black went and attacked to take advantage. The rest well...you pretty much know the rest."
"Geez...what a jerk move." Eddy said. "Why the heck would she do that?"
"Probably so she could do whatever it takes to have her friend back." Gemini said. "Guess she didn't like the idea that her best friend was a Color God."
"Wait, What?!" Bow said. "Madoka's…no way."
"I may look human but what they say is true. I'm the Color God Pink. I manage the entire MG Universe." Madoka said. "However becoming one has a price. Because of dark events in my original timeline, I became a goddess to save all the Magical Girls but this also erased me from all other timelines and the memories of family and friends."
"Well, it doesn't look like Homura was affected at all." Hope said. "But there's no time to dwell on that. We need to figure out where she took us and how to get back."
"Wait...look over there!" Roku said as they saw a hut not too far off as a woman with long green hair practicing outside.
"Wait...that's Lyndis!" Izuku said.
"Yeah, I definitely recognize her from Aytolis." David said.
"Hmm...she's living out here all alone. Something must be up." Sonic said. "We should probably make ourselves known."
"Right." David said as he walked his way over to her, making sure not to break her focus. "Hello there."
"Hm? Oh, greetings." Lyndis welcomed, sheathing her sword. "Wait...who are you? Are you bandits?"
"No no! Definitely not bandits." Zenitsu said.
"Hmm...most of you seem trustworthy so I'll take your words for it." Lyndis said.
"Well, in any case, you don't need to worry about us. We're just a band of travelers." David said. "Not very convincing because of the size, is it?" he asked, scratching the back of his head.
"Hmm, as long as you aren't bandits...I could care less." Lyndis said.
"You seem...fixated on bandits. Did something happen?" Hope asked.
"Let's just say I wouldn't mind seeing them cut down by my hand...to avenge my tribe." Lyndis said.
"I see. I won't ask. I can see how much bandits have been a problem." David said.
"Thank you for that. Oh, where are my manners? I am Lyn, of the Lorca tribe. What brings you all to the Sacae Plains?" Lyndis asked.
"Well, we're new to this land, so we're hoping to find a town somewhere to rest up from our journey." David said.
"Unfortunately, my hut is the only residence you'll find in these parts. But maybe…" Lyn said before hearing something. "Hmm? What's that noise?"
"Uh guys...we got company." Kaminari said, seeing a couple of bandits approach.
"Oh no…bandits! They must be coming down from the Bern Mountains to raid… I have to stop them. You all stay here." Lyndis said drawing her sword.
"Please, let us help. We can fight too." David said. "Some of us may not look it, but we've got some effective strategists among us. We can help guide you through the battlefield."
"Strategists...you mean tacticians?" Lyndis asked.
"Well...pretty much, yeah." Captain Cold said.
"Fine. I will let you direct the battle." Lyndis said.
"Alright, Lyn. First, try positioning yourself in that spot over there." David said.
"Understood." Lyndis said quickly moving over there.
"Okay, good. As soon as the first bandit closes in, that's when you strike." David said.
One of the bandits drew close, but before he could bring his axe down, Lyndis was quick to cut him down as he fell over onto his back dead.
"I almost forgot how fast she was with that sword." Zoro said.
"Good work. One down, one to go." Miles said.
"I can tell that other bandit is going to be tougher. You need to be sure you're at full strength before taking him on." David said. "He seems to be near that hut further ahead."
"Understood." Lyndis said as she approached him.
"Who do you think you are? You think you can stand up to Batta the Beast?" the bandit said brandishing his axe.
"I think I'm more than a match." Lyndis said.
"You little…" he said raising his axe but not before Lyndis cut into him several times. "What? How...How did you-" he muttered before falling over dead.
"Whew… That about wraps it up. That was amazing, Lyn." David said.
"Thank you. And this makes the decision easier for me. Allow me to follow you." Lyndis said. "With all of your help, I could train and be stronger with a sword and then have the power to avenge my tribe."
"Well, having a local around would help us out a lot, so I guess we don't mind. Welcome aboard." David said.
"Good. Now I do recall of a town we can go to in order to gain supplies." Lyndis said. "We should go there first."
"Roger that. Let's get moving." Ventus said.
"By the way… You said that you met her before in Aytolis. So, how come she doesn't recognize any of you?" Sachiko asked.
"Hard to say… Then again… We don't exactly know at what point she was transported to Aytolis." David said.
"Which we may have ended up at a point before she was transported to Aytolis." Cheetah said.
"Yeah. That seems like a likely case. Then again, she doesn't have that sword that was with her at that time, so that might have something to do with it." David said.
"No matter how many times we do it, time travel is still weird." Zephyr said.
"We'll get used to it someday. For now… we have to journey through Lyn's world if we're ever gonna get back to our own." Hope said.
"Not like it's anything new. Let's do this." Jexi said.