Puella Magi Wonderworld Magica (Balan Wonderworld x Madoka Magica AU)

Prologue: The Dimmed Light

As the sun shone down upon the west coast city of Timeville, people were going about their day, whether it be at their job, exploring town, or just getting a snack or two- they were enjoying the moment like fish in a pond. In fact, no one was prepared about what was going to happen just hours later- and said thing would be an event that would change the city forever.

At that same moment, a the former chess champion of Timeville, Cal Suresh, was running down the street in order to get towards Timeville Public School. He had quite the schedule that day; with tutoring kids on how to play chess, hanging out with his loved ones, and making time for the little things in life, such as roses and butterflies. It surely must be great today. He thought as he carried something that looked like a silver Faberge egg in his hand, but in reality was his soul gem.

A month earlier, he had made a contract with a single wish in order to become something that fought against Negati in the real world- a Magical Warrior. The wish in question? To enjoy a game and not throw a temper tantrum when he lost. His friends also made similar wishes for forgiveness, friendship, and to regain their confidence; and together they called themselves the Wonder Warriors, and vowed to keep their powers secret from the world for safekeeping.

To almost nobody's knowledge, Cal and his friends had all been to Wonderworld, a secret realm where people go when they have broken hearts. And throughout their journey, two 12 year old kids, named Leo Craig and Emma Cole, helped Cal and the other 11 inhabitants regain the balance in their hearts; and they all became closer together after quite the journey.

As the kids spilled out of Timeville Public School, one rushed towards the chess champion- Bianca Suresh, his 6-7 year old daughter. "Daddy! You're back!" She said gleefully. "Bianca! How's my sweet little darling?" Cal said as he embraced his only daughter, not knowing that the ghost of his wife Valerie was watching from behind a rose bush.  "Can we go get ice cream tomorrow?" She asked as she held her father's hand as they walked down the street away from the school. "Absolutely. You've been quite the darling, after all!" Cal said. The Fort Bros hurried after the father-daughter duo, knowing that Cal had fully accepted the balance within him.

Not far away, Lucy Wong and her son Clem Wong were busy going towards their newest client- an adorable Yorkshire Terrier belonging to a most wholesome family. Lucy also carried a Soul Gem, albeit in ring form and coral color. She had wished to find inspiration anywhere, and thus escaped a seemingly endless cycle of Art Block. "Ready to paint such an adorable puppy?" Clem asked his adoptive mother. "Absolutely, darling!" Lucy replied, putting away her paintbrush. Inkabelle, who was Lucy's Nega Boss, grinned as she hurried along, hoping to not be melted by the hot sun.

Meanwhile, everyone else was enjoying their day and the moment, whether it be hanging out with loved ones, playing games or walking, everyone was happy. But in an alternate world called Wonderworld, everyone was just as joyful as the day in the outside world. The costume leaders were on the Isle of Tims, taking care of the babies and feeding them as many drops as they could.

But for the two Maestros? Balan was having tea with his beloved personal Tim Shiro, while Lance was busy hatching his most devious plan yet- take over the outside world for fun! "Papa! Papa! Papa!" Replied a tiny voice. It was Lance's personal Negati, a Kosokoso named Kuro. "Kuro, stay out of this discussion here! You don't want your heart to be filled with fear!" Lance replied politely and gave the small Negati a strawberry. But Kuro knew better as his papa got out a strange bottle with chains around it.

Back in the real world, some of the kids from Timeville Public School (Namely some of Yuri's Classmates) were at the library, looking up stories on ghosts; while their pet bugs lazily ate away at some fruits they had gotten. "So apparently there's this ghost called the Kuchi-Sake Onna; and she wears a face mask to conceal her true appearance- a really, really, wide mouth." Gerald Bennett said as he pointed to a picture in the book.

"Man, he looks a teeny bit creepy." Helena Robinson said as she looked at a picture of The Headless Horseman, while her pet caterpillar ate a leaf. "You should see the Banshee. She screams when someone's about to kick the bucket." Maxie Keddington said. The kids gasped. "But if all these stories are real..." Claire Taylor replied as her older sisters, Isabella and Stephanie, approached. "Then are ghosts real," Isabella replied. "Here in Timeville?" Finished Stephanie.

At that very same moment, the Timeville Mall was flourishing with lively people and friends; especially since the day was nearly coming to an end; and that the night with its blanket of stars would cover the town. But Lance had different plans- he would throw the Negativity Fog onto the town and make it his own domain. As the sun set into the west, Lance grinned with maniacal intent. "Time for it all to end, and no way will this town's balance will mend!" He cackled as he threw the small bottle out the window. Kuro gasped in horror, and ran off to warn the gang. But as the bottle broke upon impact...

...All changed forever.