- Like you, I can also travel through time, Homura.
- Prove it.
Hitori suddenly disappeared and appeared in an instant behind Homura.
- Is this enough proof?
Homura was puzzled.
- How can you?
- I can freeze time too. – Hitori gently pressed Homura's shoulder. – It will be difficult for you to believe me, but I know everything you know. I know that Kyubey tricks us all, transforming us into magical girls who will eventually fall into despair and become witches.
-What about the soul gem's rank?
- Do you mean that we are an empty shell, controlled remotely by the soul gem?
Homura was very confused.
- How do you know all that?
- Why I know all this is irrelevant. But I promise you that I will help you. My only goal is to prevent Madoka from becoming a magical girl.
Homura didn't know whether she would trust Hitori or not. She couldn't know if she was lying or not, nor if she had discovered all of this on her own. However, how did Hitori know that Walpurgis was coming? How did Hitori know everything Homura knew about magical girls? Was Hitori aware of the possible fate of Mami, Sayaka and Kyoko? If she really was a time traveler, she should know.
- Hitori, what do you know about Mami?
-I know she will die at Charlotte's hands if she ever goes alone.
-What about Sayaka?
-If she becomes a magical girl, she always suffers the same fate: falling into despair. Her fate is intertwined with that of Kyoko, who always dies trying to defeat the witch Sayaka.
Homura continued in shock. How could Hitori know that? The only way she would know, was if she had lived it not just once, but many times.
"It's weird, but… I think this girl knows more than I think…"
Homura meditated.
"However, she is willing to help me save Madoka… the only thing in the world that matters to me. If she is really willing to save her… it would be a great help"
The next day, Homura silently observed Madoka's actions. Apparently, Mommy had already taught them what she knows.
"This is bad. If Mami continues with them, then…"
- Hello.
Homura was startled. Hitori appeared by surprise behind her.
- Hitori! You scared me.
Hitori laughed.
- I'm sorry. – The girl stared in front of her. – So they already met Mami, huh?
- Yes. There is no problem with Mami becoming friends with Madoka.
- I know. – Hitori remained silent. – Homura, I have an idea.
- What idea?
- Mami's fate is inevitable, right?
- In a way yes. Unless one of us stops her from reaching Charlotte and the other from defeating the witch, Mommy will always die.
- Well, Walpurgis is really powerful. You won't be able to face it alone. Therefore, I think we should recruit Mami.
- Recruit her?
- Yes. The 3 of us would have a chance against Walpurgis. The more companions, the better.
- Hitori, I don't know if you remember, but Mami's death is inevitable. If she dies... moment.
- What's wrong, Homura?
-If Mami dies, Kyoko will come to take her place. If Mami dies, both Madoka and Sayaka will understand how dangerous it is to be a magical girl.
- I understand... do you want us to let Mami die and recruit Kyoko?
- No. In fact, saving Mami would be a great help. However, it would be harder to convince Madoka and Sayaka not to become magical girls.
- We are at a crossroads then.
- Exactly.
Homura felt calm. For the first time in a long time, she had someone who understood her situation and was able to help her. Madoka would be unable to do so without having to make the contract. Sayaka would be damned if she did, and Kyoko was always hard to convince. She felt really comfortable with Hitori, despite having doubts about her. At least, she had someone on her side.