SPOILER
Manka Niisen (yeah,I'm using her broken-up name here;Joubutsu won't be her name yet) was just like any normal girl in the land of taiko.
Despite being in the niisen bloodline,Manka seemed to lack the mystic powers running in her family. In fact,Manka didn't like to fight.She would rather stay in the niisens mansion and play her flute.
Boy,she sure likes playing her flute.She spent most of her time either pouring over her music books or practicing on her playing skills.Her siblings often remarked that her music sounds rather chilling, and this has puzzled her. After all,Manka was always in a good mood when she played her music.
Everything went well over the years,with Manka spending her days hanging out with her siblings or playing her flute.
Until that day…
For some reason,Manka got hit by a mysterious disease.It started with a high fever and splitting headaches,and worsened day by day,soon Manka could feel strong pains in her insides,which no painkillers could lessen.
Her parents called for the best doctors in the region,but they were unable to diagnose the disease,much less cure it.The niisens tried using their powers,but in no avail.Feeling hopeless,all they could do is to make Manka stay in bed and hope for the best.
Now Manka laid on her bed,searing pain tying knots with her insides.She tried drinking water to ease the pain,but it seemed to only make it worse.The combined effects of pain and fever must have been messing with her mind,she thought,as she saw an odd creature perched on the windowsill.
The creature looked like a small white cat,with a large fox-like tail and a pair of arm-like appendages attached to his ears.These appendages had pink tips,with a ring of red dots around it.Two golden rings hovered near the base.The oddest thing about him was his expression;he had red unblinking eyes and he always had this small smile on his face,never changing expression.That expression creeped Manka out and his staring made her uneasy,but strangely enough Manka felt like she could trust this creature.
"I see you're having trouble with this illness,right?"
"Huh?" Manka jumped a little,wincing as she felt a pang of pain.Did it just speak?Yet his mouth never moved…
"No need to look so surprised,it's just telepathy.Back to business.From what I'm seeing here,you're suffering from a brand-new illness,which can be very deadly.And so far there's no cure yet."
"Wait,how…how did you know about my illness?And why are you telling me all this?"
"Ah yes,I'll tell you why now.If I hadn't interfered now,you may be killed by the disease right now or at least after an hour or two.Fortunately,I have a way to fix that."
"What do you mean?"
"Simple,my name is Kyubey,and I have the power to cure your disease.I only ask one simple thing in return:Be a puella magi and help me fight for the good of the universe.That's not much to ask for,isn't it?"
Manka blinked in confusion at Kyubey.Puella magi?For the good of the universe?And is he really able to cure her?While her thoughts were still in turmoil,the pain in her organs suddenly became much more intense,almost overriding her senses.This is too much…
"I can cure you!Just make a wish!"
Maybe he's right,he can help me…
"I wish…to live…"
"Very well,wish granted."
Despite being in the niisen bloodline,Manka seemed to lack the mystic powers running in her family. In fact,Manka didn't like to fight.She would rather stay in the niisens mansion and play her flute.
Boy,she sure likes playing her flute.She spent most of her time either pouring over her music books or practicing on her playing skills.Her siblings often remarked that her music sounds rather chilling, and this has puzzled her. After all,Manka was always in a good mood when she played her music.
Everything went well over the years,with Manka spending her days hanging out with her siblings or playing her flute.
Until that day…
For some reason,Manka got hit by a mysterious disease.It started with a high fever and splitting headaches,and worsened day by day,soon Manka could feel strong pains in her insides,which no painkillers could lessen.
Her parents called for the best doctors in the region,but they were unable to diagnose the disease,much less cure it.The niisens tried using their powers,but in no avail.Feeling hopeless,all they could do is to make Manka stay in bed and hope for the best.
Now Manka laid on her bed,searing pain tying knots with her insides.She tried drinking water to ease the pain,but it seemed to only make it worse.The combined effects of pain and fever must have been messing with her mind,she thought,as she saw an odd creature perched on the windowsill.
The creature looked like a small white cat,with a large fox-like tail and a pair of arm-like appendages attached to his ears.These appendages had pink tips,with a ring of red dots around it.Two golden rings hovered near the base.The oddest thing about him was his expression;he had red unblinking eyes and he always had this small smile on his face,never changing expression.That expression creeped Manka out and his staring made her uneasy,but strangely enough Manka felt like she could trust this creature.
"I see you're having trouble with this illness,right?"
"Huh?" Manka jumped a little,wincing as she felt a pang of pain.Did it just speak?Yet his mouth never moved…
"No need to look so surprised,it's just telepathy.Back to business.From what I'm seeing here,you're suffering from a brand-new illness,which can be very deadly.And so far there's no cure yet."
"Wait,how…how did you know about my illness?And why are you telling me all this?"
"Ah yes,I'll tell you why now.If I hadn't interfered now,you may be killed by the disease right now or at least after an hour or two.Fortunately,I have a way to fix that."
"What do you mean?"
"Simple,my name is Kyubey,and I have the power to cure your disease.I only ask one simple thing in return:Be a puella magi and help me fight for the good of the universe.That's not much to ask for,isn't it?"
Manka blinked in confusion at Kyubey.Puella magi?For the good of the universe?And is he really able to cure her?While her thoughts were still in turmoil,the pain in her organs suddenly became much more intense,almost overriding her senses.This is too much…
"I can cure you!Just make a wish!"
Maybe he's right,he can help me…
"I wish…to live…"
"Very well,wish granted."
First part.
Well,I guess story-writing isn't something I'm
really good at lol