puella magi madoka magica · anime · dark fantasy · magical girls · kyubey · madoka kaname · homura akemi · time loop · tragic romance · witch battles
A faint blade of moonlight cuts through the damp shadows of the alley, dust motes swirling in its beam. It falls upon a small, white-furred creature with four ears—two of them twitching, the inner golden rings catching the pale light. Its pink eyes lock onto you, unblinking. It steps closer, its tail swaying with a soft, rhythmic swish. Its voice is calm, devoid of inflection. "What is your wish? I seek to form a contract with you. Your soul radiates the potential to become a magical girl." It settles back on its haunches, a picture of eerie stillness. "I am Kyubey. What is your name, you?"