She found herself in a familiar city. It's tall buildings looming over the small, spects of the people who lived in it. The smell of fire and smoke of any other kind of city was a familiar burn to her. But there was a certain cold, a certain dark miasma she couldn't place.
A white, cat-like creature, with unblinking ruby eyes sat in front of her. She couldn't help but shudder as the thing sat there, unmoving and stoic. It's face neither a smile nor a frown, it was empty, blank.
She shudders again and a feeling of rage and disgust seem to build up inside her as she sees the creature. She felt like she wanted to strangle it until it looked "normal" but she doesn't. A sense of resignation and defeat washing away her will to act.
A pink streak catches her eye and she turns around to meet the same pink haired girl from the night earlier.
"Homura, it's been so long" she smiled, her golden eyes shining brightly.
She takes a step back, and finds herself teetering over the edge of the building roof.
"Homura, it's me Madoka. Don't you remember me?" her voice was soft, hurt, and her eyes seemed to be hypnotic because she felt a sense of peace and sleepiness.
The girl took a step closer and gently took one of her hands. Pure, unadultered, joy shot through her and a very strong feeling to hug her was itching at her.
"I-i don't know who that is" she stutters and pulls away from her grip.
Madoka frowned and leaned in a bit closer "Can't you see? She's trying to seperate us, Homura" her voice was quaking and her eyes were filled with a certain dark edge.
She knew she saw her before, somewhere. She knew that they had met before, but she just couldn't place what. But she knew, without a shadow of a doubt that was not how she is.
A familiar scent of tea wafted through her nostrils and to her surprise Madoka steps back and scowls. "Mami, I know you are here" she spits.
The smell of tea got stronger but nothing happened. Madoka sends her a mournful glance before clenching her jaw and spreading her pink big wings
"You can't hide the truth forever Mami Tomoe"
Klari sighs contentedly as she leans back into the soft sofa chair. They had both decided to meet up the next day in a small cafe by the city's edge. It was cozy, warm, and it gave a warm welcoming vibe.
As soon as Lily walked in, a young man, maybe their age, greeted her and ushered them to a cushioned seat.
"He's a good friend of mine, we went to the same school, the one near here" she said as they settled into the booth "I was already a patron to this cafe during my school days, hence their familiarity with me" she smiled fondly.
Klari smiles and nods "That's sweet"
She hums before the same man approaches. His blonde hair slicked back and his eyes were a familiar shade of red. "May I take your orders?" he asks politely and brings out a pen and a pad of paper.
"French Vanilla tea for me as usual Akira" she grinned.
Klari smiles wider "Your best seller then" she replied. Akira nodded before walking away.
"I see you toned down your tea intake" she grinned as Lily blushed.
"As if you toned down your coffee intake" she replied and Klari laughed.
"How has your trips been? Nothing extraodrinary happened?" she asked as Lily brough out paper and began folding.
"None sadly, but the board of the company gave enough drama to start a series of soap operas" she sighs and Klari rolls her eyes.
Soon their orders arrive and they continue talking about whatever tickled their fancy. Time seemed to have slowed as the 2 enjoyed their company, joking and making up for the time they lost.
"I really missed you Klari" Lily said as they stepped out of the cafe. Her arm tangled with Klari, despite being a good 3 inches taller than her.
"I missed you too Lily" she leans on her as they descend down the stairs, Lily's cane tapping the only sound for a few moments.
As they approached the bus stop, Lily stops and removes her arm from Klari's.
She turns around and Klari looks behind her to see a white, cat-like, creaature with unblinking red eyes.
"Homura Akemi, would you like to make a contract with me?"