On a certain day in a certain place; a certain boy and a certain creature were facing each other in solitude of night. They were alone inside a room, talking about something that will change the boy's life forever:
" And that's the gist of it. " said the creature after introduccing itself and explaining the concept of magical girls. It's eyes were devoid of emotions and it's tone never changed while it was dumping information to the boy.
" So the big sis back then was a superhero fighting against witches? " said the boy excitedly, while thinking about his blonde hero.
Kyubey: " Yes, you can say that. " calmly affirming the boy
Boy: " So the ones who attacked me and this place were witches... " said the boy, trying to put pieces together
Kyubey: " I didn't say that. "
Boy: " Huh? " the boy was surprised as he was deemed wrong.
Kyubey: " Those girls were no doubt same as Mami. They were magical girls. "
Boy: " But that big sis- "
Kyubey: " Mami. " creature interrupted
Boy: " That Mami onee-san fought against them. How can they be on the same side! Also if those girls aren't witches then what is a witch? Are they even worse? "
Kyubey: " First of all I never talked about sides. I have only classified magical girls. Magical girls have the power but they aren't united nor there is an organization for them. Some hunt witches in groups but that's all. Witches on the other hand are even more chaotic. Those girls were no witches but I guess you thinking them as witches were given as humans define witches as something else and accuse many female for being one. Some of them were even magical girls. "
Boy: " Then what exactly are witches? "
Kyubey: " They are probably what you humans would call as monsters. They are not all same but most of them are not humanoid in appearance. They hide inside their barriers and drive people into committing suicide or committing violent crimes. "
Boy: " Why? "
Kyubey: " It's hard to tell. Short answer is that they simply wish to do so. The reasoning behind it is unclear though. "
Boy: " Why did those girls attack big sis Mami then? "
Kyubey: " Beats me. But magical girls are very competitive. It is normal for magical girls to fight each other. But that's for normal circumstances. Those girls attacked this place and wreaked havoc which is probably why Mami fought them. Which would mean Mami attacked them first. But before you ask, I don't know why they were causing destruction in the first place. "
Boy: " Do you know who these girls were? "
Kyubey: " Of course. They are magical girls so they made contract with me. "
Boy: " Do you give everyone powers just so they can fight against witches!? "
The boy was irritated of the creature. Though he was not going to pressure the creature over it's irresponsibility as the creature clearly didn't care about what those magical girls would do with their powers. The creature probably wouldn't even bat an eye while offering a serial killer such powers is what he thought.
Kyubey: " Not everyone, only those with enough potential get to become a magical girl. And I grant one of their wishes in compensation. "
Boy: " They not only get super powers but also one of their wishes realized?! That's such a win-win situation for them! And people suffer as a result of such reckless recruitment! "
Kyubey: " If you think so. But not everyone is happy about becoming a magical girl. Also witch extermination is saving lives so even the magical girls you may not like are indirectly saving people. "
Boy: " How come they aren't happy? Who wouldn't like having such powers. "
Kyubey: " Some of them regret their wishes and some of them don't want to fight witches. "
Boy: " They are cowards if you ask me. If I get such powers I wouldn't waste a single day without fighting. "
Kyubey: " Would you make a contract with me then? To become a magical girl? "
Boy: " Well, I don't want to become a
girl, can't you make me a magical boy instead? "
Kyubey: " No, I can only make a contract for magical girls. Besides you might be a girl only when you transform and you can keep living your life as a boy just fine. Wouldn't it be more advantageous for you to hide your identity as someone with magical powers if your transformed self is more different than the way you are now?"
Boy: " Just give me some time to think please. " the boy answered, losing enthusiasm he had after meeting this strange, talking animal. The creature had a point there but he had to think all it said.
He first thought he would join heroes that are fighting evil but those magical girls were not exactly that. Obviously there are exceptions but since they are not organized it isn't the same thing. If anything he can be seen as a threat by other magical girls if he chooses to become one. Transforming into another gender would keep him safer then. The boy thought hard about this bizarre offer. He decided to accept it in the end.
But who was this boy? This was the boy who chose to go as far as sacrificing himself for the heroic magical girl, Mami Tomoe! Was he any special among his peers?
Shuuta " Shooter " Matsutani was an energetic boy who would spend his time playing games, especially football, with his friends. He had a great admiration for super heroes and he would never miss any of their shows. Thus, his friends gave him the nickname of " Shooter ". He was average looking with brown eyes and dark brown hair.
It was like any other day, he woke up to prepare for his school. His school would start in noon after all. His parents woke up before him and went for their jobs. While he was preparing his breakfast he heard the rumble, screams of people, outside. He rushed to the balconry facing the road. His neighbour, the girl he would occasionally talk to was also screaming in their now upside down car. Her father would drop her by the school every time while going to his own job so she would wake up earlier than him. Strange luck, his tardiness made him avoid same fate that has befallen to his neighbours. However he couldn't feel relieved as a thrown off car came and crushed into his balconry, making him fall down to the street and get stuck under the rubble. He was saved by Mami Tomoe out of it just to be a hostage for her enemies later. When Mami Tomoe escaped as per his wishes, his captors knocked him unconcious and when he came to himself he was in a hospital. Hopefully his injuries were not serious at all and he was quickly discharged from the hospitals. He had to wait for his parents to pick him up and deal with the paperwork though.
When his parents asked him what happened he just said:
" Some car crushed into balconry for some reason and I fell down to the ground. " was all he said to them.
The mysterious attack has cost him more than a few injuries though, since his house's walls were broken open it was obvious he couldn't stay there. The government forbid entrance to the area in order to investigate and ensure safety of people's property. They were going to repair everything and nobody would be able to sleep in their houses until then. That's why he went over to his uncle's house to stay over.
Last time he went to that house was long ago, and he didn't wish to return after fighting with his cousin last time.
But none of these were important for Shuzo as his mind was always on the incident. He thought about how he felt back then. How frustrating it was, not being able to help his hero... But he knew he didn't become a bother for her. He didn't yield to those with power. If anything he was thankful that Mami didn't die because of him. For some reason he was left alive, for what reason he didn't know. He was determined to make them regret that decision though.
He thought about being a magical girl. Being a girl was going to be a small price to pay for obtaining that power. It could even come in handy anyways. He was supposed to make a wish as well. He was thinking of many possible wishes but in he decided which wish he wanted most to be granted.
Shuzo: " I will do it. I will become a magical girl. " His voice was full of determination.
Kyubey: " Oh? I see that you are serious about this. And what is your wish that you want me to grant? Or do you just want to become a magical girl? "
The boy shook his head. His wish wasn't something too different from that though.
Shuzo: " I want to be able to catch those who are evil and deliver justice. I want to become shining star of justice! "
Kyubey: " Then I shall grant you your wish and welcome you to the side of magical girls. " as it touched Shuzo's chest with it's feeler like body parts.
A mysterious light covered his body as the creature's feelers touched his body. Light covered his whole body first and then focused over his heart. A soulgem was formed and came out of his body. Shuzo held it before it would drop, thinking that it might be important.
Shuzo: " What is this thing? " he asked while making assumption in his mind
Kyubey: " That's your soulgem, proof of our contract. You will use that to transform into a magical girl. Do you want to try? "
Shuzo: " Well, I have already agreed to it so it would be pointless not to try. How do I transform? "
Kyubey: " Just think about it and focus. You should be able to do it. "
Shuzo thought hard about it, he was excited doing such a thing for the first time. As turquoise light covered his body he began to change into a girl. His hair grew longer, almost reaching his shoulders. His face changed into that of a girl's. His clothes were replaced with his magical girl costume: turquoise swimsuit, a thin metal armor covering the chest, on his arms he wears red metal cuffs with leather black gloves on her fingers. On her legs he wears white tights that are turquoise at the top and over her tights he wears long metal boots that are blue and white. His soulgem turned into a circlet with quadrilateral star shape shining jewel facing forward.
Shuzo completely transformed into a magical girl. He was now a she!
Shuzo: " How do I look? "
Kyubey: " I don't see anything wrong. From now on you will be fighting witches as a magical girl Shuzo. "
Shuzo: " I don't want to use my name while I am a girl. When I am like this call me Ryuusei. "
Kyubey: " As you wish Ryuusei. "
Ryuusei broke the transformation.
Shuzo: " That's enough for today. Tomorrow I will go to big sis Mami's side and join her in her fight. " as he threw himself to the bed.
Kyubey: " If it is okay with you I can travel with you to show you the way and guide you towards Mami's house. "
Shuzo: " Of course it is okay with me! You gave me magical powers. Even though I don't like you giving these powers to bad people like those girls you still made me happy. I don't mind looking after you. What do you eat? "
Kyubey: " You don't need to bother yourself with feeding me but if you wish to do so I can eat whatever you eat. A small portion off your plate would be enough. "
Shuzo: " Then goodnight Kyubey. I want to sleep as soon as possible. "
Kyubey: " Goodnight to you as well. "
The boy wouldn't normally be recruited as he wouldn't release considerable amount of energy when he transformed into a witch and it was also quite unlikely for him to become one. Kyubey would avoid such people by making itself invisible to those who didn't exceed the threshold. However this boy could be useful in Kyubey's plans as he held Mami Tomoe in high regard. His affection would come in handy to approach Mami Tomoe.
Homura Akemi was the only reason Mami Tomoe was avoiding her former companion. As Kyubey observed them he understood that Homura Akemi harbored certain emotions towards Mami Tomoe and she was quite forceful with Mami. If this boy could be used to create a crack between their relationship it needed then giving the boy magical powers and energy that could be used to extend life of universe by fifty years would be more than worth it.
" ( Homura Akemi, you are making yourself the center of everything. If we can get rid of you, the single pillar that is shouldering all the weight, then the path towards Madoka Kaname and witchification of other girls will surely open. ) " is what white creature thought.
