Summary: On her way to school Homura Akemi stumbles across a strange shop, one that grants wishes. Spoilers for Episode 10 inside. XXXHolic crossover. I always wondered what happened to Homura's glasses.

As the clock's hand swings, fate's knife falls, and the dead hands beckon and the world sees all, as tragedy begins and the faceless man rends, we hear the siren song, of childhood's end. Partial Melty Blood cross. 2nd Person viewpoint. Dark. Enjoy your 4 ws delivered in the most cryptic way humanly possible.