Chapter 3
Nobody can protect you! If you become Puella magi you will die!
The calm breeze blew through the window as Sayaka took deep breaths as she prepared to meet a special someone. A boy in a hospital bed looked and showed a smile as Sayaka walked in
"Hey!" He said with a smile. Sayaka quickly sat on a nearby chair beside him rummaging through her bag to find a CD "this is for you" she said handing him the CD
"I really want to say thank you for everything you've done. You're so good at finding these rare CD's, Sayaka." He grabbed the earphones on the desk beside him
"Well, I think I'm just lucky"
"He's such an amazing musician. You wanna listen, Sayaka?" He said putting one in his ear and handing the other to her
She had a slight blush on her face "i-if you don't mind"
"I'd rather hook up a speaker, but we're in a hospital." He said as Sayaka put it in her ear
As the music flowed through her ear she viewed back to the time when he was a little kid playing the violin. She snapped out of her daze when she noticed he was crying and her eyes shifted to his broken hand, her face turned glum at the fact.
~~~Later~~~
"Tiro Finale!" Mami's finishing move as she killed a strange looking dark creature, was it a witch?
"Wow, Mami is so cool!" Sayaka said
"Jeez, that wasn't just for show." She said as she transformed back into her school uniform from the top of a lamppost "keep in mind that we're dealing with something really dangerous." She said jumping off of the lamppost with grace
"YES!" Sayaka said
Kyubey and Aito soon appeared which seemed like it was out of nowhere
Madoka noticed the problem "but there was no grief seed"
"It was only a familiar" Aito said as he walked beside Madoka
"A familiar is a spirit that split from the original witch. It didn't have a grief seed with it"
"So that wasn't a witch..." Madoka said
"It seems like the witches keep getting away." Sayaka said in a saddened tone
"But you can't let familiars get away with the dirty work because if they stay long enough they will turn into the same witch" Aito said as he walked up to Mami as she gave him her soul gem and taking the darkness from inside it and handing it back to her.
"What did Aito just do?" Sayaka said a little weirded out
"Aito along with other boys like him have the power to take the darkness from soul gems. His kind is great from storage when we're not around to take the grief seed" Kyubey said
Aito's face became cheerless "I hate to be thought of as just a container."Besides I am a human after all, right?" Kyubey didn't respond
"Well let's go shall we?" Mami said speaking up. Walking through the darkness Mami decided to speak up to avoid complete silence "have either of you decided what you'd like to wish for?" Sayaka thought about it but drew blanks "have you Madoka?" Madoka looked down
"Well, this is what happens when you suddenly need to make a decision." Mami said
"What was your wish, Mami?" Aito put his hand on her shoulder "Madoka...it's probably best not to get into that" his face looked pretty sad thinking back to it.
Madoka quickly tried to change what she had said "well, you don't have to answer me..."
"No...its fine." Her eyes shifted up recalling the incident "I...didn't even have the chance to choose. Not that I regret doing this. Dying back there would have been worse than living like this...but if I could choose for myself, I would want to make the decision very carefully."
"Mami, do we have to wish for ourselves?"
"What do you mean?"
"For example...I mean, it's just an example. There's someone who's in a much bigger trouble then I am. Can I make a wish for that person?"
Madoka whispered to Aito "she's probably thinking about Kamijo" she said as they both started laughing
"You guys! I-I said this was an example!"
Kyubey spoke up "well, the contracted person doesn't have to benefit from the wish."
"Wasn't their somebody who's done that before?" Aito said trying to think back
"But that story doesn't have a happy ending." Mami stated "if you want to make someone else's dream come true, you need to make your own wish even clearer. Do you really want his dream to come true, Miki? Or do you just want him to thank you for making his dream come true?" Mami's face was completely serious
"Mami-san..."
"The two may sound the same but they're completely different."
"Its kinda mean for you to say that..." Sayaka said gripping her bat. Aito showed a worried face towards the two
"I'm sorry, but I have to say it now. If you make the wrong choice now, I'm sure you'll regret it later." Mami stated
"You're right. I was too naive. Sorry." Sayaka said
"Well it's good to see that your little girl fight is over" Aito said mocking the two and getting a punch in the arm from Sayaka as a reward "ouch, even if you say you were playing around your punches still leave bruises" he said rubbing his left shoulder
"Well next time you-" she was silenced when he lifted his sleeve showing the bruise healing almost instantly making Sayaka grimace slightly
Kyubey changed the subject back to wishes "well, I do want your wishes as soon as possible."
Mami turned and continued to walk "boys who tell girls to hurry up will be unpopular."
Aito raised his arms in the air "well that must mean I'm as popular as Mami-san"
Mami giggled "not even if you try your hardest Aito" they all laughed in unison.
Mami walked through the door seeing a boy the same age as her with some coffee at the table "oh your home, did you enjoy work Kouhei?" she said walking past him to change out of her school clothes. He had blonde hair similar to Mami's, forest green eyes and was wearing plaid shorts with a T-shirt. "Stop picking fights with that Homura girl...I'm worried about your safety"
Mami stopped at their room "please Mami try to get along with her. She isn't causing any trouble"
"Its fine, tonight was the last time we'd meet" she said with a smile
he wrapped his arms around her waist "how about the next time you come out for a witch hunt I...can come with you" she took his hands and threw them off of her "why don't you think I can do this by myself!"
He looked down to his feet " your pressuring those two girls into something that's really dangerous...they shouldn't be a part of this"
"You've been talking to her...haven't you" she didn't turn to look to know that he couldn't say anything. She brought out a pillow and a blanket and set them on the couch in another room "I don't want to see your face for the rest of the night if you don't have the courage to at least make up a lie, good night" as she closed the door behind her and locked it
Kyubey appeared on the table drinking coffee from his cup with his tongue "her fate is unavoidable...even if you save her tomorrow it doesn't mean that her life still won't be in jeopardy"
"Its still better than what I was doing before" he said as he turned around
"Your star brother Aito still doesn't know about the cruel fate of Puella magi...most likely is that he'll lead Madoka to become the ultimate witch before he finds out the truth. I'm going to assume you haven't noticed that he's falling for Madoka"
"I-I can't let that happen" he said with determination in his voice
"Remember Kouhei that if you tell him your wish will backfire and Mami will suffer for it. I'm sorry but that's just the way the system works.
"B-But..." He stuttered from nervousness again
"The soul gem you possess is because you refused to accept what a star child's job is. If you tell Aito the truth...I can't get you out of the punishment from the higher ups" and with that Kyubey disappeared.
~~~Later~~~
Sayaka came out from the elevator where Madoka, Aito and Kyubey were "what? You didn't get to see Kamijo?"
"Sounds like he isn't doing very well today." Sayaka said
"Well I'm sure you'll be able to see him tomorrow, Sayaka" Aito said trying to reassure her. Walking out of the hospital Madoka pause making Aito bump into her while Sayaka kept on going "ouch, sorry Madoka but what are you staring at?" She pointed to the grief seed in the wall
"Sayaka, there's a grief seed in the wall up their!" Madoka said
"This is bad. We need to run away quickly! Its about to form its magical barrier!" Kyubey said
"Will there be a maze again?" Sayaka asked
"Their is always a maze in the barriers" Aito stated
"Madoka, do you have Mami's number?" She shook her head no
"Aito do you?" Aito shook his head no "my mom took my cell phone away yesterday"
"This is bad. Madoka, go and get Mami right now. Aito and I will keep an eye on it" Her face was serious
"What?!"
"Don't worry, with Aito you'll have safety" Kyubey said
"And...I can't just leave it" Madoka knew she was referring to Kamijo
Kyubey jumped off her shoulder "Madoka, go by yourself! I'll stay with Aito and Sayaka. When Mami gets here, she can use telepathy to figure out where we are. Just let us stay here and keep an eye on the grief seed."
"Thank you, Kyubey" Sayaka said
"I'll bring Mami here as soon as possible!" Madoka ran off leaving the trio "go with her Aito"
"What?! Sayaka I have to protect you." Aito said
"...I've been watching you and Madoka for a while...and if Kamijo means as much as to me as Madoka means as much to you then keep her safe." He blushed slightly and dashed for Madoka
The grief seed flashed and Sayaka and Kyubey were gone.
"Madoka! Wait up"
"Aito, what are you doing here?!"
"Sayaka told me to come with you" she nodded
The barrier was dark and covered in colourful candy, ribbons and other things that appeal to small children.
"Are you afraid Sayaka?" Kyubey asked
"Uh, yes, definitely."
"If you pick a wish, I can turn you into a Puella magi immediately."
A huge sign that said "Operating" was over top of the giant cage that held the small object holding the real monster inside.
"I will if there's an emergency. But I can't do it now. Its an important decision for me to make. I wanna try to take it very seriously"
Mami dropped her bag off to the side as she looked at the wall "this is it ,right?" She held out her left hand revealing the portal to the witch's dream world.
"Kyubey, what's the situation?" She spoke through telepathy
"We're still okay. Its not going to hatch soon."
"Are you okay, Sayaka?"
"No prob, no prob. Its probably napping"
Aito spoke up "Mami-san its best not to use strong magic or else it will stimulate the grief seed. Can we get there without making a lot of fuss?"
Mami smiled "alright" as the three walked into the paradise for its owner. Floating jars and strange symbols littered the barrier. The three holding hands as they walked through the barrier.
Aito stopped walking making the two stop with him "we've got company" as they turned around noticing Homura. Mami thought back to the moment Kouhei talked to her about but she ignored it "I should've told you that I don't want to see you ever again."
"I'll hunt this one. You three should stay out of this."
"Maybe we should, Mami?" Aito asked for approval
"You sound like Kouhei! I don't think so."
Focusing back on Homura "We have to get Miki and Kyubey out of here."
Homura protested "I'll make sure they're safe"
"Do you really think that I would trust you?" She held out her left hand forming ribbons with a chain design around Homura strapping her in place with a little bow saying 1st place on it like she was a prize at a carnival. "Y-you fool! This isn't the time for this!" Homura yelled
"I'm not trying to hurt you, but I can't promise that you won't get hurt." Mami said
"This witch is different from the previous ones." She pleaded but was ignored
"Be a good girl and I'll release you when we get back." She turned to the two "Kobayashi, Kaname, let's go"
"Okay..." Madoka said. Homura leaned in to say something but was silenced by the ribbons.
"Mami-san...back there you said that I sounded like Kouhei...what did you mean by that?"
"Oh, I'm sorry about that it won't happen again"
Telepathy between Madoka and Aito
~Madoka...~ she was surprised by the sudden intrusion in her head
~yeah, what is it?~ they didn't turn to each other because their was no need
~umm...I was wondering..if we could hold hands again" she could tell he was blushing just by speaking about it
~are you scared?~
~ummm...well...I~ she laughed its fine she said as she grasped his hand. They were a little bit sweaty but she didn't mind
Telepathy over
The three walked through a dark hallway filled with hundredths of jars with strange labels and things inside
Madoka grasped Mami's hand as well. "Mami-san..." Madoka said
"What?" Mami asked
"I've thought about a lot of possible wishes."
"So you're ready to decide?"
"Yes" Aito squeezed her hand softly. She turned to him
~are you 100% positive about your wish?~ his face was dead serious
~well...~
~please think it over just in case~ she nodded
"What dream do you want to come true?" Mami responded Mami winced for a moment. She knelt down as she felt a sharp pain like she was being stabbed in the chest.
In the previous layer of the barrier cut ribbons stained the floor as familiar voices spoke
"Thank you" Homura said to the two
A 9 year old boy with pink hair, long brown sleeves, a pine green vest with red candy shaped buttons with light brown shorts black boots and a large red cape with a black scarf with red striped around it and holding a spiked ball flail. "Hey, don't mention it. My sister has been out of control recently. She had a fight with Kouhei yesterday 'bout you"
Kouhei slapped him behind his head "she doesn't need to know everything you moron!" Unlike the 9 year old beside him he wasn't in his puer magi uniform.
Kouhei sighed "let's just find Mami and get out of here"
"Mami-san are you alright?!" Aito and Madoka said in unison
"I'm fine" she said struggling to get back up "let's hurry and find Sayaka and Kyubey!" She said as she transformed into her outfit leaping off the bridge surrounding Madoka and Aito with ribbons. Reaching the ground surrounding herself with muskets. Firing them while twirling and spinning like a ballerina killing familiars with one shot. Releasing ribbons supporting her in the air and shooting more and more with every shot it was amazing soon she brought them to the others again.
"Sorry I'm late!" Mami apologized
Sayaka laughed "you got here just in time."
"Watch out! Its coming!" Kyubey shouted
Out from what looked like a giant cereal box came a strange doll like witch that's head looked like a candy wrapper. It also seemed to look like it was having a tea party with a familiar. But that tea party ended. it was knocked of its chair by Mami's musket and was headed for a hard fall.
"Sorry for ruining your great day. I'll finish you off!" She swung the musket knocking the witch to the cushiony wall, firing some shots before it hit the ground.
She stepped beside the witch holding the musket against its temple and firing it and throwing away the used weapon. The witch was lifted into the air by small strands of her yellow ribbons.
"She's got it!" Sayaka cheered
Mami smiled at the complement as she turned her regular musket into a gigantic fire arm.
"TIRO FINALE!"
She shouted as it fired but it didn't finish the witch off the witch! It left a whole through it as the red ribbon wrapped around it and squeezed it making a horrifying long clown like creature with crazy rainbow eyes with a terrifying grin on its face shot downwards towards Mami who froze up as it opened its mouth to reveal extremely sharp teeth! She was paralyzed in fear, they all gasped in horror! It clamped onto her head
"Get away from her you bitch!" As a giant spiked flail was hit and flung the creature to the side. As it spat Mami out she was still too frozen in fear to notice what was happening!
"Yo! Get her to safety!" The 9 year old said as he dealt with the beast.
Arms wrapped around her carrying her bridal style was none other than Kouhei he made it behind the large doughnut with the others "Mami! Are you okay?!" He said but she didn't respond. He frowned and turned to the three.
"Hey, you guys must be the new contracties in Mitakihara sorry but introductions will have to wait" he said with a smile holding the girl who was clinging to his chest.
"Why isn't this working!" Daitaro said as he said beating the witch with the flail.
"I'll take it over from here" said Homura "get back, Daitaro!" The little kid ran towards cover as Homura jumped towards the creature landing on a platform "I'll kill it" she said with a determined look in her eyes.
It bit down onto the platform only to notice she was on the other platform! As it constantly tried to bite her it finally thought it got her only for something to explode it its mouth. Its skin met with constant bombing, Homura appeared in midair landing straight on a doll from before the witch's eyes met with hers giving her a death glare before it exploded into tiny pieces.
She stepped down from the extremely high chair walking towards the group.
"You can put me down now...Kouhei" all the energy in her voice was gone
"Are you su-" he was cut off
"I said put me down!" He was never yelled at by Mami before in that way. He quickly put her back on her feet.
Madoka and Sayaka were shaken up from what they just saw. They've never seen Mami in this way before, the kind and acrobatic Puella magi and friend was now a like a deer in headlights.
"The only reason why your still alive right now is because I was released by Daitaro and Kouhei" she didn't make eye contact with Homura but she did seem to react when she heard the name Daitaro.
"Now do you believe me about how dangerous it is to be Puella magi" Homura turned to the two girls who were still shocked at what had just happened.
The barrier started to look wavy and suddenly disappeared into the crack where it came from and leaving the group outside of the hospital on the surprisingly not busy sidewalk. The cause of the entire incident fell from the sky as the grief seed his the sidewalk Homura picked it up throwing it to Mami.
"You used more magic then I did so you can have it" Homura transformed out of her Puella magi uniform and so did Mami.
She didn't look at the grief seed. She gave it Kouhei
"I-I don't deserve the grief seed" she said as she started to tear up
"That's right you don't deserve it, a veteran Puella magi and she froze up in battle because she was too cocky. Pfft what an idiot sister" the boy said as he took the grief seed and used it. He transformed back into his normal clothes and walked off
"S…sister? Could he be?..."
"Give that to Mami!" Sayaka said with tears in her eyes
"Can't do that, Mami clearly doesn't want it and you can't have it because you aren't a Puella magi and only Puella magi and star children have the right to own grief seeds" the boy said as he literally disappeared around the corner of the hospital
Homura waved her hand through her hair "Tomoe will not be able to protect you and having to step in every time she may freeze up" with that Homura walked away
Mami started to cry as the tears were accompanied by small sobs. She dashed away not even looking back at the ones who saved her life.
review please. i wanna know what i need to improve more, what i need to add in and i'll even add in more oc if ya want.