'I cannot allow her to make a contract.'

I've been through endless rounds, living a month over and over again. I can tell the changes that come up in each of our behaviours. I cannot trust them. Tried and tested, but failed. What do I do now? It's impossible, but no, I can't give up now. 

To think that I'd been fooled by that Being, it is an absolute shame. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to save the only person who cares. She cares too much. I've the feeling she will sacrifice too much too soon if given the chance. I will not allow her. ________________________________________________________________________________

'What is happening?'

Walpurgisnacht is here. She begins her onslaught, and everybody's too busy to defend Mitakihara City. Where are Sayaka and Kyoko? Mami? Anyone? Where is that damned Incubator even? I stop time and send a barrage of hand-crafted explosives at her. Then I resume it and feel a surge of shakiness. She isn't hurt. A dozen or so goes later, I can feel the ache in most of the muscles in my body. There is not a single scratch on Walpurgisnacht.

 I'm at my breaking point yet again; only this time, I'm alone. My mission is going to be a success.

  'Just a little more, just a bit more ...'

Walpurgisnacht strikes a very disoriented me. I get sent flying until getting hit against a wall. Oh no! What do I do now? I know. This is my turn for death. My Soul Gem has only a very slight tinge of violet, else it's pitch black. I'm going to be a witch. Guess I'll just banish myself from the planet. Perhaps find out where the Incubators live and rage against them. I smile, knowing there's still a plan even when there's none. 

At least I can end my human/magical girl life with some degree of dignity. I force myself to move, when a force shakes me. WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?  ________________________________________________________________________________

Is this the end?

Madoka has come here. Why? WHY? WHY? There's no redeeming me anymore. 

"Homura-chan, please let me help you. I can turn ..."

I interrupt her. 

"No way you will do that. Go to safety. I'm alright."

WHACK!

I am hit again, and this time, I begin to lose consciousness. What do I do now? My current answer would be to wait for the inevitable. My senses begin to go numb. A sudden fear grips me. I try to listen to every last word, see whatever I can, conserve whatever energy still exists. 

"Don't worry, This time, I know what is to be done. Trust me."

That was the last I hear of Madoka's voice. Walpurgisnacht has given up on me. There is no sound. The end is very near. My vision blurs and I feel a thud. ________________________________________________________________________________

Awakening

'Huh?'

'Where am I?'

"You're alive. There won't be a pulse, but see this."

I am handed a Soul Gem. My Gem. It is purified, sparkly and good as new. An entity that looks like Madoka speaks to me. 

"I am Madoka. Don't you remember me?" 

She makes a face, just like the one in Timeline #2. I am incapable of resisting and give her a reply.

"I do. How are we here though?"

"Well... YouwerebattlingWalpurgisnachtandweregonnabecomeawitchsoImadeawishtosaveallMagicalGirlsfrombecomingwitches ."

"WHY DID YOU DO THAT?" 

Great! She just tells me what transpired during my semi/unconscious state and I scream at her. What an awful person I am.

"Because that is what I want. This way, I'll be omnipresent. Plus, I understand what your thoughts are. Please, just try to understand my motive and point of view. By the way, I'm sorta a mind reader now."

I blush. Does that mean she can see every timeline as well? She seems to be aware even at the present, by what she tells me.

"Yep, I can see everything in all the possible pasts, presents and futures now. That even counts that one design you created for the shield in Timeline #2. Good thing it's not in use."

I redden further, but she simply continues.

"On a more serious note, I can't live as a human. I might not be able to physically meet you all the time. Do let me know if you feel exceptionally lonely or anything, don't abuse it though. Don't forget, always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember, you'll never be alone."

Tears spring from my eyes. I can't let go of her -  the only link to sanity or even to life for me. She embraces me. I can feel the warmth surrounding me, even with her petite frame. Most strong among all of it, I feel something gush across my heart, which gives a singular beat.

"This is only a temporary parting. It isn't a goodbye or anything. Do protect anyone in help for it is my wish. I will trust your judgement."  

I am unable to utter a single word as she disappears, leaving me alone. Oh how empty it is. Three dead and one practically dead as well. That's what the final timeline has achieved. 

What do I do now?  All that's left is to follow Madoka's wish to wherever it takes me, protect humans from whatever may attack them and await our reunion once and for all.