Homura Akemi quotes from Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Homura

[Narrating] I'll do it over. No matter how many times it takes. I'll relive it over and over again. I will find the way out. The one path that will save me from this destiny of despair. Madoka; my one and my only friend.

Homura

[Thinking] I won't rely on anyone anymore! I don't care if no one understands! I won't let Madoka fight! I'll destroy every last witch by myself if I have to! And this time...I'll defeat Walpurgisnacht...once and for all!

Homura

We pray for hope, embrace curses, and protect you from the dark. We're magical girls. We traded our souls for our powers and a destiny of battle; a destiny which ends in oblivion. For the only way to escape our despair is to vanish from this world. The end will come for all of us, so we continue our fight and wait for the Law of Cycles to lead us away. In this broken world, doomed to repeat its tragedy and hatred, I dreamt of someone I knew...and saw her familiar smile again.

Homura

It's true. I'm not a magical girl anymore. [Points a gun at her Soul Gem and repeatedly shoots it until it shatters.] How could this happen? How? Why? Why would I end up as this? When did it even happen? When did I... BECOME A WITCH?!

Madoka Kaname

I keep thinking "if only I listened to you before".

Homura Akemi

If you had, it wouldn't have changed Mami Tomoe's fate. [Madoka sighs] I was able to change yours, though. That's good. So at least I saved one person. I'm glad about that.

Madoka

Um, you know, Homura, I get the feeling you're a veteran at this, too. I mean, like Mami, but different.

Homura

Perhaps. I can't deny it.

Madoka

And I guess...you've seen lots of people die horribly, haven't you?

Homura

I have.

Madoka

How many?

Homura

I gave up counting long ago.

Madoka

And her (Mami's) place...Is it just gonna stay like that?

Homura

Most likely. She didn't really have any family to speak of...and it'll be a very long time before she's reported missing.

Madoka

Then...no one's gonna notice Mami's dead?

Homura

It can't be helped. If you die in a labyrinth, your body stays there. That means in this world, she'll be considered a missing person forever. It's a fate all magical girls can look forward to eventually.

Madoka

That's awful! She was all alone. She fought to protect everyone! And now no one will know she's gone? That's horrible!

Homura

It's a condition of the contract we make in exchange for our powers. We are not protectors. We fight for the sake of our wishes and this is how we pay for them. If we die and no one remembers us, I guess that's just the way it is.

Madoka

I'll remember her. I'll never forget her. Never! I promise!

Homura

I see. Mami Tomoe's lucky. She'd be happy to hear that. How I envy her.

Madoka

I won't forget you either! I swear I won't forget you, Homura...and how you saved us yesterday! I'm always going to remember you! [Homura doesn't respond] Homura...?

Homura

You're too kind.

Madoka

Huh?

Homura

Remember this...and take it to heart: kindness sometimes leads to even greater tragedy.

Kyoko Sakura

We can go all out up here if we want! Come on, give me your best shot!

Madoka Kaname

Sayaka! No, don't!

Sayaka Miki

What are you doing? You shouldn't be here! This has nothing to do with you, so stay back!

Madoka

Come on, think about what you're doing! This just can't be right!

Kyoko

[Points her spear at Sayaka.] Ha! The annoying bitch has an annoying friend! Go figure!

Homura Akemi

[Appearing suddenly behind Kyoko.] Well I wonder what kind of friends you'd have then. [Kyoko is surprised and looks behind to see Homura there.] What are you doing? I thought we agreed you'd leave Sayaka Miki alone?

Kyoko

Like your wimpy idea is gonna teach her any manners! Besides, it's not like she's backing down!

Homura

[Steps forward] I'll take her on then. But you stay out of it then

Kyoko

Hmph. You've got until I finish eating this [Referring to the pocky stick in her mouth.], then it's on!

Homura

That's plenty of time.

Sayaka

[Angry] It won't be that easy! [Prepares to transform]

Madoka

Sayaka, I'm sorry!

Sayaka

Madoka! Why'd you do that?!

Madoka

But if I didn't you would've- [Sayaka's body becomes lifeless and collapses onto Madoka.] Sayaka?

Kyubey

Oh, Madoka. That was really bad.

Madoka

Huh?

Kyubey

What's wrong with you? Are you out of your mind? How could you throw your friend away like that?

Madoka

[Confused] What did you say? What do you mean? [Kyoko rushes over towards the group, takes Sayaka's body, and holds her up by her neck.] No, stop!

Kyoko

[Surprised] What the hell's going on here?! What is this?! She's dead!

Homura Akemi

Why can't you understand you don't have a luxury to fool around? You should only hunt witches.

Sayaka Miki

Shut up. I don't need your advice.

Homura

Your Soul Gem is at its limit. You need to purify it now. Use this. [Homura tosses her a Grief Seed which Sayaka promptly kicks away with her heel shortly after.]

Sayaka

What is this? What're you up to?

Homura

Don't be stupid. You're in no position to question my help. Or do you just hate the idea of it?

Sayaka

Well, I'm gonna be a different kind of magical girl; that's what I decided. I'm not gonna screw anyone over or take anyone for granted. And I won't associate with anyone who does. I don't need anyone's thanks. I'll be the only magical girl around who doesn't use her magic for herself.

Homura

Well, then. You are going to die.

Sayaka

So what? If I'm gonna die, it's gonna be when I can't kill witches anymore. No one's gonna need me anyway, right? I'm okay with that. The world doesn't need a magical girl if she can't even kill a witch.

Homura

Why are you doing this to yourself? Why won't you trust me? Can't you see I just want to help you?

Sayaka

Why don't I trust you? Maybe it's 'cause I can tell what you really are. Maybe I know you're lying. You look like someone who's given up on everything. When you talk, you use empty words. In fact, you're doing it now. You say you wanna help me, but I know that's not what you're really thinking. You're not fooling anyone. Uh-uh.

Homura

Do you realize that you're just making Madoka suffer more and more?

Sayaka

Madoka? This has nothing to do with her.

Homura

You're wrong. Everything has to do with her. [Homura transforms into her magical girl outfit.] You're sharp. Yes, you're right about me. I don't give a damn if you live or die; I don't care. I just don't want Madoka to see you like this; as you destroy yourself. If you don't let me help you now, you're going to die either way. You see, if you make her suffer any more, then I will...kill you. Right here, right now, [Homura prepares for an attack.] Sayaka Miki... [Kyoko shows up from behind and restrains Homura.]

Kyoko Sakura

[To Sayaka] Hurry! Go on! Get outta here! [Sayaka gets up and walks away.] [To Homura] What're you, crazy?! What happened to saving her?! You remember that?!

Homura

Let me go.

Kyoko

Oh, I get it. If I keep holding onto you like this you can't use that funky technique of yours, can ya? [A flash grenade falls from Homura's sleeve. Homura pulls the pin out, blinds Kyoko and escapes.] Dammit!

Madoka

Sayaka?! [Kyoko looks away from Madoka in regret.] Sayaka! What happened?! Where's her Soul Gem?! What happened to her?!

Homura Akemi

Her Soul Gem disappeared and transformed into a Grief Seed. A witch hatched and it vanished. [Madoka collapses to the ground in shock.]

Madoka

No...It can't be...

Homura

It is. That's the final secret of the Soul Gems. [Pulls out her Soul Gem and shows it to Madoka.] When our Gems get too tainted and turn completely black, we transform into Grief Seeds. Then we're reborn as witches. See? This is the destiny which no magical girl can escape.

Madoka

It's not true... [Runs over to the two.] It can't be true...Right? [A train passes by creating a short pause. Madoka then collapses again in dismay.] But...how...? She...she only wanted to protect people from witches...She wanted to be a hero...That's why she became a magical girl...Why...?

Homura

Her curse became as powerful as her wish. It was only a matter of time, really. And from now on, for each person she saved, she'll curse another in return.

Kyoko

Why you...What the hell's your problem?! You trying to impress us with your big brain or something?! How can you stand there talking crap like that?! She was Sayaka's...[Looks at Madoka sobbing over Sayaka's body.] She was her best friend!

Homura

[To Madoka] You understand now, don't you? The thing you wanted so much to be...this is it. [To Kyoko] Oh, and the body you brought along? It's your responsibility now. [Forces Kyoko to let go of her collar.] You better be careful getting rid of it, though. Or it'll cause problems later.

Kyoko

And you dare call yourself human?!

Homura

No, of course I don't. Neither should you.

Madoka Kaname

This is it. It's over for us, too.

Homura Akemi

Do you have any Grief Seeds? [Madoka shakes her head.] 'Kay. [Pause] I've got an idea. How about we both become witches? And we can tear up this rotten world together. Until there's no more evil, no more sadness, until there's nothing left. We'll break and smash and pound it into dust. What if we did that? [Tearfully] Wouldn't that be great?

Madoka

[Madoka pushes Sayaka's grief seed to Homura's Soul Gem.] Sorry, I lied. I guess I still had one left.

Homura

But why?! You should have used it!

Madoka

It's better this way. I want you to do something that I couldn't do. You can go back in time, right Homura? You can go back and change everything, so that we don't end up like this.

Homura

[Tearfully] Okay...

Madoka

And then save me from being stupid. From getting tricked. Don't let Kyubey fool me again.

Homura

I swear I'll save you! I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe. I'll come back again and again and again. I'll save you! I swear!

Madoka

[Weakly] Thank you... [Madoka's Soul Gem reverberates from the corruption, causing her to wail and fidget in pain.] Can I ask ...one more thing? [Homura nods tearfully.] Don't let...me turn into a witch. There's awful, horrible things in this world, I know that now. But there's a lot of things worth protecting, too.

Homura

Madoka!

Madoka

Finally...you called me by first name. I'm so...happy.

Madoka Kaname

[Looking at a picture of Walpurgisnacht on the wall.] That's Walpurgisnacht isn't it? Kyoko told me about it. She said you were teaming up. She also said it was so strong that one magical girl couldn't beat it by herself. Is this where you're getting ready? [Homura doesn't respond.] The city's in danger, isn't it?

Homura Akemi

This witch is different from the others. It's so powerful it doesn't need to hide in a labyrinth. And when it appears, thousands of people are going to die. Just like that. Since ordinary humans can't see it, they'll think the destruction was caused by an earthquake, tornado, or other disaster.

Madoka

: Okay, then it has to be destroyed no matter what. Now that Kyoko's dead, you're alone. You're the only magical girl left and you're going to need someone's help to beat it. What if I-

Homura

I can handle it by myself. Maybe Kyoko couldn't do it, but I can certainly defeat Walpurgisnacht on my own. To tell you the truth, I never really needed her help. I just agreed so she wouldn't feel bad.

Madoka

Is that true? I want to believe you, I do. I don't know why but...I guess I...I guess I don't want to think you'd lie to me. But I don't think you're being honest with me right now. And I don't think you're gonna be alright on your own...

Homura

How can I be honest with you? You wouldn't believe me anyway.

Madoka

Homura...

Homura

The thing is... I'm... You and me... We're not even from the same time! [Homura runs up to Madoka and hugs her. There is a long pause.] The truth is...I'm from the future. I've met you over and over and every time in every time I've had to watch you die. What do I have to do to save you? What do I have to do to change your fate? I kept doing this month over again searching for the answer.

Madoka

But you... [Madoka quivers, finally realizing what Homura is saying.]

Homura

[Homura hugs Madoka tighter. Her voice starts to break.] I'm sorry. I'm not making any sense. I'm scaring you, aren't I? I mean, you barely know me. I just started going to your school, so it's not like you really know me. But I know you, I know your soul...I know your life...[Homura starts crying] Everything's messed up. The more I redo this time, the further apart we get. My feelings, my words; nothing gets through to you. I'm out of options. I don't know what to do anymore.

Madoka

Homura...

Homura

I will save you. That's the one thing I wished for. That's how it started. And now, it's the only thing I have left to guide me. And it's okay if you don't understand anything I'm saying. But please, please let me protect you.

Madoka Kaname

Homura, I am sorry...but I...wanna be a magical girl.

Homura Akemi

Madoka...don't do it...

Madoka

I finally figured out what I want to wish for. I know what I want now more than anything else. And I'm ready to trade my life for it with no regrets.

Homura

But you can't! If you do then...everything I fought for...it's all for nothing! [Begins to cry. Madoka walks over to her to comfort her.]

Madoka

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. You've been protecting me for a long time...and I'll never forget that. I know you're the reason that I'm the person I am today. I'm so sorry. I really want this; it's the answer I've been looking for. I swear. I promise I won't let your efforts be in vain. Believe me, Homura.

Homura

Madoka... [Madoka leaves Homura and faces Kyubey.]

Kyubey

You (Madoka) are the center of karmic destiny from many different timelines, so no matter how enormous your wish it most definitely will come true.

Madoka

You sure it will?

Kyubey

Of course. Madoka Kaname, what is the wish which you would trade your soul for?

Madoka

I wish...[Pause. Madoka inhales and exhales.] I wish I had the power to erase witches before they are born! Every single witch; from the past, present, and future! Everywhere! [Madoka's chest begins to glow to form her Soul Gem.]

Kyubey

That wish! Once it's granted, it will unravel the fabric of time itself! It violates the laws of karmic destiny! Are you trying to become a god?!

Madoka

I don't care what I become. All the magical girls who believed in hope and fought witches...I don't want them to suffer or cry anymore. I want them to be at peace. And if that goes against the laws of the universe, then I'll just rewrite those laws. That's the only thing I want. It's what I wish for. Now, grant my wish, Incubator!

Kyubey

The world is being rewritten. Does this mean a new principle has been born into this universe?

Homura

You don't remember the last time this happened, do you? Well, this is the second time I've seen this.

Kyubey

What's happening? Homura Akemi, what are you meddling in? You're changing something, but what?!

Homura

[Chuckles]

Kyubey

I don't believe it. Your tainted Soul Gem should have disappeared with your soul, but it hasn't! Why?

Homura

Because I remembered why I repeated time and suffered over and over again; my feelings for Madoka, they run so deep that even pain has become precious to me. And as for my Soul Gem? A curse isn't what's tainted it.

Kyubey

Then what is?

Homura

Something you can't understand, Incubator. It is the pinnacle of all human emotion. More passion than hope, much deeper than despair. Love!

Kyubey

Then...what are you? You're not a magical girl anymore, but you're not transforming into a witch either.

Homura

You're right. I'm not a magical girl or a witch. Madoka is as sacred as a god and I pulled her from heaven. So if you want to know what I've become, I suppose, if anything, you could call me a demon now.

Kyubey

There's no doubt now. Trying to put human emotions to use is just too dangerous for us. We could never hope to control something whose final form is so irrational.

Homura

Is that so? [Homura grabs Kyubey] The curses that have spread across our worlds still have to be dealt with. And you Incubators have become necessary for that task. You're going to stay and help. Incubator.

Sayaka

[Angry] Hey! Do you have any idea what you've done?!

Homura

I do, but if you'd like to share your thoughts, please, enlighten me.

Sayaka

Okay. You broke off a piece of the Law of Cycles! It's the only salvation us magical girls had!

Homura

I only took a tiny sliver of it, that's all. The piece that used to be Madoka - before she ceased to exist. For some reason, you were all pulled in with her. And now you can't return from where you came from, either.

Sayaka

You have no right to screw everything up like this!

Homura

I'm an existence called "evil" now. And if evil is supposed to disrupt the divine and be a force of chaos, it's only natural for me to upset the laws of a god.

Sayaka

Oh, yeah? What'll you do next? Destroy everything?

Homura

After all the Wraiths have been wiped out, perhaps I will. When that days comes, I suppose I can be your enemy, then. The question is: will you be able to stand up against me? [Claps her hands, altering Sayaka's memories.] You're having a hard time remembering things, aren't you?

Sayaka

I...I think I remember being a part of something. Some kind of being...or power bigger than this world. But I...I can't remember what it was anymore...All I know is that I'm not supposed to be here.

Homura

You're getting another chance at being human again. If anything, you should be happy about that. Eventually, life here will seem natural to you and you'll forget all about the past.

Sayaka

Even if I do, there's one thing I won't forget: you, Homura Akemi, are a demon!

Homura

We should pretend to be on good terms. If you're always attacking me, Madoka might end up hating you.