IORI MODELS

"And that's game."
The Abyss was holding it's spear to the Qan)t's neck.
Kyoko smiled. "Even in a battle of toys, I still beat you."
"One more!" Sayaka said.
"Guys, there's no need to fight…" Madoka said, trying to act as mediator between the two.
Suddenly the door opened, and all eyes turned to the person at the door.
Homura held her gunpla. "Madoka Kaname… let's settle this now!"

Both Madoka and Homura were already at the booth.
"I'm surprised, Homura. I thought you said you didn't believe this game will bring the old you back?"
"I cannot take the chance," Homura replied.

Beginning Plavsky Particle Disperal
Please set your GP base
Please set your Gunpla

Builder: Madoka Kaname
Fighter: Madoka Kaname
Unit: Sagitta Freedom Gundam

Builder: Homura Akemi
Fighter: Homura Akemi
Unit: Force impulse Gundam Sword Custom

Field: Snowy Plains
Battle Start

Homura's Gunpla landed on the field. There was no noticeable change from the Impulse, except that the Swords from the Sword pack are now mounted on the gunpla's waist.
A shot was fired-Homura dodged, then fired back. Madoka raised her shield and pondered on her next move.

"May I ask a question?" Sei asked.
"Yeah?" Kyouko said. "What is it?"
"Well, why do I get the feeling that those two.. well it's hard to explain."
"This is even bigger than you, Sei," Mami said. "Madoka wants to save Homura, and believes this is the way to do it. "
Sei shrugged. "I don't get it, but whatever you say."

Madoka fired the Himat system. Homura was able to dodge, but part of her lower leg got blown off by the blast.
"I'm not done yet," Homura said as she threw her shield and fired her rifle at it, causing the beam to hit one of Freedom's wings.
"Homura… why did you do it?" Madoka landed on the ground, her flight system damaged.
"I did it for you! I wanted to protect you! I wanted you to be happy!"
Tears flowed from Madoka's eyes. "Did you really think this will make me happy?"
The Freedom jumped up, Madoka regaining control over the suit's flight capability. She fired more shots from her beam rifle, which Homura dodged. The rifle ran out of energy, so she discarded it and drew her beam saber.
"Homura!"
Homura drew the Excalibur anti-ship swords, combing the two swords into one, and using it to block the attack. She then separated the two swords, so now she is holding two swords, one on each hand. "This is to protect you!" Homura replied. "I don't care if you think I'm wrong… "
Homura sliced Freedom's remaining wing.
The Freedom started falling into the ground.
"As long as you are safe!"
"No, Homura!"
Homura stopped her attack. The Impulse was in mid-air. Both players watched the Freedom crash into the ground.

Battle ended. Winner: Force Impulse Sword Custom

"Even in Gunpla battle, you couldn't bear to hurt me, Homura," Madoka said, picking up the remains of her gunpla. "Now's not the time to settle this," she added. "We must wait until the tournament."
Madoka then went to the shelf and picked out a Gunpla. "You will need this, Homura."
She gave the box to Homura, who just looked at her, speechless.
"I want a fair fight."
Homura accepted the box and ran away without a word.

"That was… intense," Reiji said as he walked in the shop.
"Reiji! Just how long have you been there? I've been waiting for you, I just finished the new gunpla…" Sei grabbed the gunpla on the counter.
"Hey, you." Reiji walked up to Madoka. "I sense you got a problem there."
"Hey, who are you to meddle with our problems?" Sayaka asked.
"Reiji, that's right, I think the problem's personal-"
"Listen to me," Reiji said, not minding Sayaka and Sei. "Your friend thinks she's right. Correct? Then you have no choice but to make her understand her mistake. Show her that she's wrong. And sometimes, Gunpla battle can help you there. It did for me."
"Ummm…" Madoka looked at the strange boy. "Thanks."
"No prob. Now Sei, you were saying…"

LATER-MAMI'S APARTMENT
"Are you sure giving her that gunpla was the right thing?" Sayaka asked.
"Yes, I'm sure," Madoka replied. "I want to fight her at her strongest. That's why I'm preparing too." She placed a box on the table. "Time to get to work."

HOMURA'S APARTMENT
Homura sat down in her chair.
Why wasn't I able to strike her down?
It was just a game of toys, yet she let her feelings get to the better of her. Homura looked at the finished Gunpla on her desk.
No matter, she thought. Madoka was always too kind for her own good. Now I can finally take her down.

NEXT DAY
"Are you ready, Madoka?" Mami asked.
Madoka nodded. It was fortunate that Homura was to be her first opponent. Around her her friends offered their support.
"I'm ready too!" Nagisa said.
"Yes, that's right," Mami said, smiling at the young puella magi.
Homura was on the other side of the stadium, silent.
The voice of the announcer can be heard. He sounded scared.
"Umm… we have an important announcement. We have a new event! Player Homura Akemi will face off against players Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka Miki, Kyouko Sakura, and Nagisa Momoe in a 5V1 match. So hold on to your seats everyone!"
The stadium erupted with conversations between the audience. This was new, and everyone was curious.
"What?" Sayaka asked.
"She asked for it," Kyouko said.
Homura looked at their group from her position.
"Homura…" Madoka said.
"We must win this," Madoka said. "So that we can bring Homura back."
"Don't worry, we can take on her! It's 5 versus 1, remember?" Kyouko said confidently.
"I don't think she'd challenge us recklessly," Mami replied.
"Exactly. So let's be careful," Madoka replied. " Homura was our friend, and this our chance to help her. "
Everyone nodded. They walked to the battle system.

Beginning Plavsky Particle Disperal
Please set your GP base
Please set your Gunpla

EDITOR NOTE: Snowy plains is meant to be the field where Operation Angel Down happened.