The Devil and the Angel
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | "The Devil and the Angel" |
| Author(s): | Netherwood |
| Date(s): | 26 May 2015 - 1 June 2015 |
| Length: | 13816 words, 3 chapters |
| Genre(s): | Friendship, Drama |
| Fandom(s): | Puella Magi Madoka Magica |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11272855/1/The-Devil-and-the-AngelArchived via WMB |
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"The Devil and the Angel" is a Puella Magi Madoka Magica fanfic written by Netherwood. The story focuses on the evolving relationship between Miki Sayaka and Akemi Homura, from their early friendship before the first episode of the original series, to the aftermath of the events of Rebellion.
Overview
Blurb:
A friend at her side, a fool screaming for her downfall, a crusader wading into the battle. Over the years, Miki Sayaka has been many things to Homura. Perhaps it was always leading here, where the devil and an angel clasp hands and prepare to strike the other down.
Background
Story
Chapter 1. The Princess and the Knight
Chapter 2. The Hanged Girl and the Fool
Chapter 3. The Devil and the Angel
Genre, tropes, tags
Development, narrative choices and inspiration
A/N: If that seems like a strange place to end it... yes, yes it is. I did this fic as a character study to help me get a grasp on Sayaka and Homura's relationship for a much longer post-Rebellion fic I'm working on. So if you're screaming "BUT WHERE DOES THE PLOT GO?" at your monitor right now, just hang tight. Another story is coming.[1]
Comments
From the comments:
This was a very well written and enjoyjable story. I really loved it, since I also wonder often about the dynamics between Homura and Sayaka, considering how similar they are (despite that their antagonism in the series' timeline), but you did a great job exploring their relationship through different timelines as well post-Rebellion. It's really interesting how at first they got along very well, but then in consequent timelines they started to see each other's bad side and then grew apart, and by Rebellion they ended enemies again. And also the tables were turned: While Homura was the one who saw Sayaka fall in so many times, now Sayaka is the one who want to pull Homura out of the abyss. I guess this is also a reflection of their respective character arcs. I loved, loved, the princess - knight analogy: in Rebellion the parallel was more than clear, with Homura being the sleeping beauty and Sayaka the knight who commanded her rescue. And the final chapter was very fitting, it leaves things open, as they are supposed to be, but also gives a glipmse of hope.
Regarding characterization: As an ultra hardcore Sayaka fan all I can tell you is THANK YOU FOR CAUGHT HER SO WELL. Of all the few PMMM fics I have read until now, your Sayaka is the most IC for me. You really caught her at her lowest and at her highest, and also at her most immature and judgamental to her most mature and understading. I really loved that. Your Homura was also perfect: the stark contrast between Moemura-series Homura-Akuma Homura was very well done, and the transition felt natural, as well feelings toward Sayaka and the other girls, considering that most of the series focus more on her relationship with Madoka, uff. The dialogues between Sayaka and Homura were also very IC and simply splendid, you made a great balance between hostility and sympathy, which isn't easy to pull off.
Again, I loved your fic. It was very well-written, and as a character study for the relationship between Homura and Sayaka serves it's purpose and succeeds epically.
Greetings! :)[2]