Perfume (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

==Appearance==
Perfume’s cursed form is that of a small winged ultra kawaii pixie. After Siren merged Perfume with her curse her height has lessened severely leaving the girl barely over five feet tall. Brown hair is now tinged and looks almost blonde while her ears hold an elfin point to them. What is most significant is the fact that now Perfume has a pair of delicate wings on her back.
==Personality==
Perfume is the Enforcer of Joketsuzoku, feared by all who knows for not only her skill in combat but her bad temper and tendency to say things more vulgar than any hardened criminal would. Not only is this version of Perfume shown to be a lot more temperamental than her various counterparts. The fact that she has a pixie curse in this universe makes it worse. The kawaii form makes many of her fellow villagers question her skill as a fighter causing her to be very confrontational. Not to mention that the small form and pixie instincts has led to a lot of embarrassing situations.
Perfume is shown to like the Tendo’s family’s treatment of Kasumi feeling that they see her as their personal maid. Part of this is the belief that Kasumi’s status reflects on her status as the village enforcer as well. Part of it is also her love for Kasumi. She feels that Kasumi should be doing something else, and that it was her job as her Airen to help her find other pursuits besides pleasing her family.
==Biography==
===History===
J’hael died at childbirth in this universe and all Perfume has of her it silver neckless she created as a present for her daughter before her birth. The unique nature of her body coupled with the loss of her mother made Perfume’s life rather lonely growing up. Siren hadn’t returned to the village until Perfume was almost ten. In the meantime Cologne took her in, seeing great potential in Perfume she began training her alongside Shampoo. The two became almost like family as Cologne groomed Perfume to be the new village enforcer.
As the Amazonian enforcer Perfume was sent to execute Kodachi and Ranma after they were sentenced to death for stealing many of tribe's most valuable treasures. It was noted by Cologne that even taking their actions into account Perfume was unusually angry when she left to track them down.
===Plot===
Perfume is introduced attempting to assassinate Kodachi only for her to bend down and pick up a hundred-yen piece at the last second causing Perfume to hit a fire hydrant and activate her curse. As Kodachi continued to the dojo unaware of what had happened, pixie Perfume was left to spew vulgarities that came out sounding like melodic bells that were very pleasing to the ear. She was able to track both Ranma and Kodachi down to Nabiki’s room where the three were going through their profits. However, as she flew through the window, she was seen by Nabiki and mistaken for a bug. Perfume could just watch in fear as Kodachi proceeded to hit her with her ribbon, before pouring a gooey liquid on her and wrapping her up in paper. Perfume tried to struggle free as the noxious fumes filled her lungs only to be flushed down the toilet the last thing that she saw was Ranma closing the toilet lid.
Perfume flew through Nerima covered in toxic substances and other things too disgusting to mention when she spotted a sport center and quickly headed there so that she could change back. A gang of sweaty girls wearing basketball uniforms ran into her, but luckily she was able to somehow grab one of their shoe laces and allowed herself to be dragged into the building. When the girl who turned out to be Akane stopped to get undressed in the locker rooms Perfume rested on the ground and contemplated her situation in silent rage. As well as admire Akane’s athletic frame. When they finally entered the bathhouse Perfume didn’t hesitate to dive into the water.
Akane wore a look of shock upon seeing Perfume appear out of nowhere. Narrowing her eyes at this Perfume did the only thing she could do in a situation like this. She retrieved a new pair of double-bladed axes and demanded to know her exact location. Getting over her shock Akane explained to Perfume that she was inside the Furinkan High's sports training center and asked if she was lost. Perfume scoffed at the notion that an Amazon Enforcer could get lost. Meeting an Amazon fascinated Akane and she introduced herself as well as her teammates. Realizing who she was Perfume asked Akane to take her to her sister. Akane agreed on two conditions. First, they get her cleaned up and smelling nicer and second, they get her some clothes. The pair soon disappeared from the general view of the Jacuzzi occupants and when they did there was a general feeling of disappointment tinged with envy for the latest focus of Akane's attention. 
Once Perfume had bathed and been given one of Akane's spare basketball uniforms to wear the two girls left for the Tendo dojo. Though she tried to remain vague Perfume found it increasingly difficult to avoid answering Akane's questions. The girl was so damned friendly that it somehow made her impossibly likable. A few blocks away from the dojo they heard shout echo throughout Nerima which Akane recognized as her sister. As Akane wondered what could make Nabiki so angry Perfume grabbed her then took off in the direction of the shout. This time she would not let her targets escape. They found Nabiki ranting at Ranma and Kodachi, but just as Akane got her attention a large truck passed in front of them and caused the puddle of water in the street to splash upwards. Akane escaped dry but Perfume was another matter.
Perfume followed Ranma and Kodachi as they headed back to the dojo, leaving Akane to try and convince her sister that she was real. Though upset about being splashed she consoled herself with the reminder that she had managed to stay with her targets. She was so focused on completing her mission that she didn’t notice that she that she had flew near a bug zapper and was unable to stop herself from flying towards it. After the electricity flowed through her tiny frame Perfume blearily focused her eyes upon her enemy from on high and before she lost consciousness, she let loose a silent curse upon whomever had invented the bug zapper. Perfume was discovered by Kasumi as she finished sweeping the front walk. Taking her out of the dustpan she began to gently with the edge of her apron. Waking up an enraged Perfume began ranting at Kasumi causing her to chastise her for her language surprising Perfume that she could understand her. 
Kasumi agreed to get her some hot water, only if Perfume asked nicely. Forced to apologize for her vulgar behavior Perfume was placed on the kitchen counter. Kasumi turned on the hot water as Perfume explained who she was recognizing the name Jusenkyo Kasumi commented about how Ranma changes into an elf girl. Perfume demanded to know where the elf girl was. It took a while for Kasumi to answer mesmerized by Perfume’s beauty. Before she could they heard a loud splash and disturbing peals of laughter. Recognizing Ranma’s voice the naked Amazon shoved herself up and out of the sink and ran out of the kitchen while retrieving her double-bladed axes. 
Making her presence known Perfume informed Ranma and Kodachi that she was there to kill them for stealing the treasured from her tribe. A long moment passed as the couple considered this grim declaration then in a lightning quick motion Kodachi produced a smoke bomb which she threw to the ground. While clouds of smoke filled the yard Ranma grabbed her girlfriend's hand as they made their escape. Meanwhile Perfume was swiping the dark clouds from her view and upon seeing the yard empty she let loose a loud scream of frustration before tracking their departing trail. 
She chased them through the kitchen and ended up slipping on some vinegar that Kasumi dropped in surprise at their sudden appearance. The Amazon Enforcer lost her balance and skidded around the kitchen before she hastily grabbed onto the rack with the pots hanging on them. Kasumi tried to tell her not to, but it was too late and one after one the pots fell with a loud crash upon Perfume until she was buried beneath them all. Seconds later her pair of double-bladed axes landed to imbed themselves into the large cauldron that sat on the top of the pile. Perfume regained consciousness to the sounds of the Tendo sisters discussing what to do with her. Nabiki thought she was crazy for running around with axes, while Akane thought she was a nice girl. Kasumi ended up being the one to decide that Perfume would stay. Feeling that it was her fault that Perfume got injured she believed it was her responsibility to take care of her. Nabiki tried to protest but Kasumi’s word was final. 
Perfume finally revealed she was awake after Nabiki and Akane left. She asked Kasumi to confirm that she was the one who caused her injuries. Embarrassed Kasumi told her about the vinegar. She continued to avert her eyes from Perfume's naked form while the Enforcer contemplated the effects that this would have on her mission coming to the conclusion that Kasumi defeated her. Realizing that Perfume hadn’t said anything in awhile Kasumi asked if she was alright eyes still on the floor. After telling Kasumi to call her by her name and not Pixie-San Perfume lifted her head up and explained the kiss of death to her before demonstrating the kiss of life. Being her first true kiss Kasumi melted into Perfume's strong but gentle hold as she began to return the kiss with interest. 
Once reality set in a panic Kasumi asked Perfume why she did that causing her to explain the rules of the kiss of life. Perfume wanted to continue making out but having calmed down Kasumi slipped out of her grasp stating that they get to know each other first. Seeing Perfume’s confused expression, she told her that she wasn’t going to sleep with her. This caused Perfume to believe she had been rejected. Kasumi assured her that that wasn’t the case she just wasn’t ready to take things that far. Perfume agreed that they should get to know each other better first. Getting her something to wear Kasumi asked Perfume why she was there. Perfume immediately launched into the long and arduous tale of the infamous demon thieves.
Perfume woke up to the sound of Kasumi’s freaking out at finding the two of them in bed with each other. She moved into a sitting position and asked why they were there. The group simply stared at the Enforcer in shock who was perplexed about their reactions. Nabiki was the first to recover. Pushing past the group she stalked into the room and demanded to know what Perfume did to Kasumi, accusing her of being a molester. Confused Perfume told Nabiki that Kasumi was her airen, and they were supposed to sleep with each other. This did nothing to calm Nabiki down, but before she could lay into Perfume, they were distracted by the sound of Soun crying that his eldest daughter had been deflowered. Behind him a nonchalant Genma shrugged and told him that it had to happen eventually. Just as Soun set about strangling Genma for saying that Akane came up to ask them why they weren’t eating breakfast. Seeing Perfume instead of freezing in shock like everyone else Akane just commented on how she had recovered.
It was here that Kasumi finally woke up and on seeing the group gathered in her bedroom she pulled the sheets closer to her body. With wide eyes she realized the position that she had just been caught in and what everyone must be thinking. Soun started crying again this time at the fact that Kasumi was a lesbian. Genma’s blunt response to this led him to being strangled by an enraged Soun. Before Soun could do any real damage to the other man Nabiki dumped a bucket of cold water on them. While Perfume began snickering at Genma's cursed form Kasumi told her shivering father that nothing happened. When a confused Perfume asked Kasumi why Soun was so upset. An angry Nabiki interrupted her sister reminding Perfume that they caught the two in bed with each other, she even called her an evil seductress. Akane however thought the two made a nice couple, even thinking that having an Amazon for an in-law would be cool. Akane went back into the kitchen changing Genma back before she left.
In a solemn tone Genma tried to get Soun to calm down. He reminded him that they’d dealt with Amazons before, so this wasn’t new to him. He also pointed out the similarities between this and the situations he had with his wives. As Soun considered his words a suspicious Nabiki asked Genma about his wives comment. Wearing a definite smirk Genma folded his arms across his chest and told her that it was just details of his personal life. Genma turned back to Soun who had calmed down, even admitting that he was never really that upset, just shocked at seeing Kasumi in bed with someone. There was a long moment of tension as Soun gave Perfume a hard stare. He then suddenly slammed his hands down on the table and demanded to know if Perfume planned on treating his daughter well.
Perfume vowed on her life to treat Kasumi well. Before Kasumi could come to terms with the odd pact being made between her father and Perfume, Soun broke out into a wide smile and pulled Perfume into a hug. Akane mimicked her father and began to hug the Amazon Enforcer as well. At this display, Nabiki scowled, and Kasumi watched with wide eyes as her new Airen started to turn purple from the lack of oxygen caused by the multiple hugs. Perfume managed to free herself from the confines of the Tendo group hug just in time to catch Ranma trying to subtly gain Nabiki’s attention. She attempted to resume her chase only to be stopped by Kasumi. Immediately, the Amazon Enforcer froze in her tracks and seeing their opportunity for escape, Ranma and Kodachi disappeared from the premises once again.
A frustrated Perfume demanded to know why Kasumi stopped her. In a soft tone that somehow held a hint of steel Kasumi told Perfume that she was no longer to attack either Ranma or Kodachi. When Perfume tried to argue Kasumi used the fact that she was the dominant partner in the relationship to make her. With that, Kasumi turned on her heel and left a stunned Perfume standing in the sitting room. Akane patted the enforcer on the back telling her that Kasumi can be strict at times, while Nabiki just sarcastically welcomed her to the family. With that they both left to get ready for school.
Angry at being yelled at Perfume considered killing the demon thieves against Kasumi's orders but thought better of it, both due to Akane’s words and the ominous way that Kasumi had said she would punish her if she did. After getting dressed Kasumi asked Perfume if she would like to go shopping with her, having decided to obey her airens order Perfume agreed. While they were out Perfume expressed her annoyance at Kasumi was her family’s caretaker. Stating that the airen of the Amazon Enforcer shouldn’t do such things. Kasumi explained to Perfume that she wasn’t her family’s servant. Helping others and making them happy made her happy, by caring for her family she sees that in them every day. While she understood Perfume didn’t let the matter drop and told Kasumi that she was preventing herself from having a life of her own.
There was a long moment of silence as Kasumi contemplated these words and several frightened shoppers scurried past the strange couple. Perfume was scowling deeply and had her arms folded across her chest. Finally, Kasumi asked Perfume how they did things in Joketsuzoku. Perfume was happy to do so seeing it as her chance to break Kasumi out of the odd dependence she had for caring for her family. As well as a chance to convince Kasumi to return with her to her tribe. On their way home they came across Tatewaki, Ryoga, and Shampoo the later recognizing Perfume from the long line of very descriptive and extensive vulgarities she was saying. The group all made their way back to the Tendo dojo and gathered in the sitting room discussing current events that included Perfume's newly formed engagement.
Cologne assumed that Kasumi was the reason that Perfume hadn’t completed her mission. However, she just figured that Kasumi distracted her, so was intrigued when Kasumi explained Ranma and Kodachi were guest of her family, and it wouldn't be polite to allow them to be killed. Kasumi noticing that Tatewaki didn’t look like an Amazon asked why he was there. Tatewaki was about to introduce himself only to realize that had gotten lost on the way there. Not wanting his friend to wander aimlessly while his family was so close Tatewaki left to go find him. He had just turned to exit the sitting room when he was stopped by the figures of Soun and Genma returning from their usual afternoon trip to the bar. Genma asked Tatewaki if Ryoga was with him only to be told that he had gotten lost on the way there. Tatewaki tried to console Genma while Soun demanded to know what Cologne was doing there finally recognizing her. Cologne explained that she was there to inform Kodachi and Ranma that they had been sentenced for death.
Shampoo didn’t know whether Soun was more upset over the death sentence or the fact that Cologne called Ranma and Kodachi a couple. Tatewaki meanwhile forgot about Genma and began seething upon hearing that Ranma and Kodachi were dating. Cologne got everyone to calm down and explained that instead of death Ranma and Kodachi must give reparations. She had always wanted a Saotome on the side of the Amazons, and while Comb failed to marry Genma this was a chance to make up for that. Ranma would pledge his loyalty to her and become an Amazon. Ranma made his presence known causing the group all turned to see him standing in the doorway with Ryoga at his side and right in front of them was the wide-eyed figure of Kodachi whose eyes were focused on the sight of her older brother. In seconds the two were exchanging a fierce hug for an embrace that had been years in the making. When they finally parted after a few minutes, they said how much they missed each other.
The quiet moment of family reunion shattered by the loud shouts of Genma and Ryoga as they embraced each other. The hug was stopped when Genma pointed out to his son that he couldn’t breathe. Ryoga apologized but Genma dismissed it saying that everything would fine now that he was there. Before Ryoga could ask him what he met Cologne reminded everyone that they had business. She told Ranma and Kodachi the death sentence placed upon them had been revoked. Tatewaki had asked for leniency on their behalf, and she decided to give under certain conditions. They give back the treasures they stole, and they pledge their loyalty to her and the tribe. There was another long pause of utter silence as Ranma and Kodachi exchanged a silent look. Together, they both turned back to Cologne and agreed. Their words were met with a loud crash as everyone except for them and Cologne went toppling over on the floor. It seems that wasn't the answer everyone had expected.
Genma was the first to recover and was about to call Ranma out only for him to toss a bucket of water at his father. Genma pig began to squeal indignantly at being in his cursed form as everyone who was unaccustomed to it looked at him with wide eyes before they began laughing. Everyone except Ryoga who was shocked that his father had a jusenkyo curse. Ranma confirmed that he had a curse as well. Upon realizing that Ryoga new was Jusenkyo was Ranma began to panic thinking that he had a curse as well knowing that their mother was going to be pissed. Ryoga explained that Tatewaki was the one with the curse who stopped him before he could say what it was. Ranma started teasing Tatewaki who responded by accusing Ranma of corrupting his sister.
Tatewaki pulled out a katana and told Ranma that he would make him pay for defaming the Kuno family name and honor. Ranma just became annoyed at this, he told Tatewaki that he didn’t have time to fight as he was making a deal with the amazons. Looking at the distressed Kodachi, he pointed out that he was upsetting his sister. This infuriated Tatewaki even further as he saw it as a cheap trick. Kodachi finally spoke up and asked her brother not to fight with Ranma. She then asked Cologne to postpone their talk until later as she had family business to deal with. Cologne wrote down an address and told Kodachi and Ranma to meet her there later.
When Cologne moved back to talk quietly with her Great Granddaughters, Tatewaki moved to his sister's side. He demanded to know why Kodachi was protecting Ranma. Kodachi took Tatewaki out into the backyard where they could be alone. Awhile later he walked back into the sitting room to stand behind Ranma. When Ranma noticed his presence and asked him what was wrong Tatewaki just attacked him. Ranma hastily dodged Tatewaki's katana before he bounded out of the dojo with the angry Kendoist hot on his heels.
Seeing his brother being pursued by his best friend, Ryoga started to run after them only to be stopped by Genma bitting the cuff of his pants leg. Genma started to squeal indignantly only to realize that Ryoga couldn’t understand him. Kasumi offered him a kettle but only if he agreed to stop hounding Ranma about the engagement and trying to ruin his and Kodachi’s relationship. Genma agreed but before he and Ryoga could start talking Nabiki and Akane finally returned home. Seeing Cologne and Shampoo started another argument between Nabiki and Perfume.
Perfume didn’t know what conned meant, so a weary Kasumi told her not to think about it, before reminding Nabiki that she and Perfume were engaged according to Amazonian Law. This caused Akane to become excited that there was going to be a wedding. When everyone recovered from their mutual face fault, Nabiki told Akane that there wasn’t going to be a wedding because since it was only Amazon Law it held no power over a Japanese citizen making it null. Cologne was impressed by Nabiki’s cleverness, but pointed out that such a mere technicality won’t free Kasumi from her duties to Perfume and the tribe.
Nabiki accused Perfume of trapping her sister into a marriage. This Perfume did understand causing her to retrieve her axes. Kasumi put a stop to things before they could escalate. Standing in front of Perfume she told Nabiki that she had an obligation to Perfume one that she might not understand or even like, but she accepts, and she wished that Nabiki would accept it as well. Looking deeply into her sister's eyes Nabiki shook slightly as she bunched her hands into fists. She told Kasumi that though she wouldn’t say anymore she still didn’t think it was right. With that, Nabiki turned on her heel and silently left the dojo while everyone watched her retreat.
Despite Kasumi’s protest the Amazons decided to leave for the hotel that they'd made arrangements to stay in. Cologne insisted as they had things to discuss, and the Dojo wasn’t the most most private of places. At this Perfume muttered something under her breath causing Kasumi to chastise her on using profanity. Perfume opened her mouth to protest but when she met Kasumi's warm brown eyes she faltered and turned bright red as she mumbled an apology. Kasumi forgave her and took hold of her hand causing Perfume to blush. Seeing this caused Shampoo to even darker shade of red and on seeing this Shampoo burst out into full on laughter. Perfume in return chased her off for laughing at her.
It took some time for the group to get into their rather expensive hotel due to the large amount of security they had because of an incident with some con artists. Once they did Perfume hissed at Cologne for making a deal with the demon thieves. She quickly calmed down however when Cologne called her out for questioning her actions. She still pointed out that Kodachi and Ranma couldn’t be trusted but Cologne didn’t trust the, she just knew that it was best to turn your enemies into allies. Or at least lead them to think that you have. Shampoo asked how they were going to do that, and when she didn’t understand Cologne’s answer, she told her granddaughters that she’d take care of it on her own. Both Perfume and Shampoo agreed that Cologne was not someone easily understood.
Sitting next to Perfume on the bed Shampoo asked her how she was defeated. At this question, Perfume turned bright red. It was a good two hours before Shampoo finally got Perfume to tell her about her defeat at the hands of Kasumi. And it was another two hours before Shampoo finally stopped laughing about it.
Perfume observed with some humor, as Genma and Soun proceeded to get themselves plastered on a seemingly endless supply of sake they had for themselves. Apparently the two men were celebrating what they felt was now a guaranteed union of their two families and the future of the Anything Goes school through the engagement of Ryoga and Nabiki. But why they felt this way was lost on Perfume. She was just happy that they were leaving Kasumi alone. Her enjoyment of watching Genma and Soun sing the seventh chorus of a Hundred Bottles of Sake on the Wall in off key tones was interrupted by the arrival of Kodachi and Ranma who was promptly struck by lightning due to a slave amulet.
Perfume recognized the amulet around Ranma’s neck as an Amazonian slave device. Ranma asked Perfume what it does, and when she refused to help, she offered to pay her only to be struck again. While Ranma groaned, Kodachi crossed to the blonde elf and knelt at her side. Stroking Ranma's hair, she looked up at Perfume and begged for her help.
Perfume was contemplating them when Kasumi spoke up and explained the nature of the Amulet telling Ranma that only Cologne could remove it. Ranma was impressed by Kasumi’s knowledge, and she explained that she had been reading Perfume’s books. Leaping to her feet Ranma vowed not to allow herself to be controlled only to be struck by lightning for the fifty-fifth time. Observing Ranma's twitching form, Kodachi sighed and looked to Perfume and asked her if there was a way to convince Cologne to remove it. Perfume told her that Cologne isn’t one to keep her motives secret for long so all they could really do is ask her.
They were interrupted by the arrival of Tatewaki and Shampoo. Upon seeing Ranma’s curse Tatewaki joked that it was appropriate for him, which caused Shampoo to hit him over the head with her bonbori for insulting woman. Realizing his error Tatewaki apologized, and Shampoo was about to accept when she noticed the slave amulet around Ranma’s neck. Ranma made a snarky remark and there was a discernible pause, and everyone waited for her to get struck by lightning for the fifty-sixth time. When nothing happened, she gave a triumphant cheer only to be struck by lightning before she could finish.
Perfume explained to Shampoo that Cologne was the one who gave Ranma the amulet. When she asked why Kodachi wasn’t punished as well, her cousin teased that it was most likely because of Shampoo’s relationship with Tatewaki. He put a stop to their arguing wanting to know if Cologne would go back on her promise not to hurt Kodachi. Neither could really answer his question. Ranma stated that she wouldn’t let that happen as she tried to push herself up and out of Kodachi's arms where she had been resting. Tatewaki was quick to point out that Ranma was in no condition to battle with the Matriarch. When she got to her feet Ranma bragged that she always wins. At this statement, everyone in the group exchanged a wary look while Ranma burst into impudent laughter. Mere moments later, Ranma got struck by lightning for the fifty-seventh time.
Later back at the hotel after being forced to wait over an hour to go to the bathroom Perfume started teasing Shampoo again about her feelings for Tatewaki. pointing out that looking good for him is the only reason she would be in the bathroom for so long. She dismissed Shampoo when she tried to threaten her as the truth was blatantly obvious. Instead, she asked how far the two had gotten. Calming down Shampoo admitted that they hadn’t gotten far as Tatewaki hadn’t responded to the usual tricks. Perfume suggested that she just needed to try a different approach.
As Perfume was making her way to the Tendo dojo to visit with her Airen a woman dumped her dishwater out of her window at the exact same time that Perfume was walking underneath it. Unhappy and extremely grouchy Perfume as she flew along the usual path to the Tendo dojo from several miles into the air as she wanted to keep as far away from people and their bug zappers as she could. She had just made it halfway to the Tendo dojo when nearly a hundred severely injured people, came flying at and then directly into her as they all began to head on a crash course for the ground below. Perfume was left buried under a large pile of injured bodies.
She was eventually able to drag make her way to the dojo where Kasumi patched her up. The two wondered in her constant unlucky accidents was a part of her curse. Given what happened Kasumi expected Perfume’s injuries to be more severe when she changed back and suggested to Perfume that she asks Cologne if her pixie form was stronger then she thought. When she was finished Perfume impressed by Kasumi’s skill told her that she could be a great healer if she wanted to. It turns out that Kasumi had considered becoming a doctor when she was in high school. Sadly, Kimiko died, and she had to take care of the family in her place. As the eldest it was Kasumi’s duty to run the house and care for everyone. But in the process, she forgot about herself and her own wants and needs.
In a soft and loving tone Perfume told Kasumi that that she would help her become a healer. This mystified Kasumi who doubted that Perfume could pay for medical school. However, Perfume was talking about Kasumi becoming an Amazon Healer, explaining that she could ask the tribe to train Kasumi. It didn’t take much to get Kasumi to agree. She then gently reached out to hold the Amazon's hand in her own, cupped her face with the other and thanked her.
Several moments passed while the two sat quietly holding hands before Kasumi finally said that they should go see Cologne about the details. Perfume reluctantly nodded her agreement as she didn't want to lose this slight contact with her Airen but to her surprise Kasumi didn't let go of her hand when she stood up. In fact, they continued to hold hands during their entire walk to the empty building that Cologne had recently bought for financial and housing reasons. And more surprising, Perfume found the contact continuing on and off throughout the day as Kasumi held her hand for support as she told her plans to her father later on that day.
Shampoo looked at the huge pile of treasures that almost reached the ceiling in shock a sentiment that Perfume shared. Kasumi wondered how the two managed to steal so much without getting caught. Ranma and Kodachi explained that they arrived at the village during this big annual tournament and allowing them to sneak into everyone’s huts. Perfume became agitated when she couldn’t find the piece she was interested in, but Kodachi was able to calm her down saying that they would find it soon enough as she continued to add treasures to the massively growing pile. They were interrupted by the front door to the building flying open to reveal Tatewaki's raging figure who held his katana in attack position while screaming that Ranma would pay for his lies. While Ranma had no idea what Tatewaki was talking about he agreed to his challenge.
While the others chased after the two Perfume stayed to search for her treasure. Digging through the large pile of treasures, Perfume muttered a long string of vulgarities in Mandarin. She was just launching into a particularly nasty curse when finally found a shining silver necklace that had a small tear shaped emerald hanging from it. She was still focused on the necklace when the gentle voice of Kasumi. Knowing Kasumi didn’t like her cursing Perfume gave a wan smile and told her that she lost herself. Seeing the necklace Kasumi stated how beautiful it was. Perfume explained that it was made for her by her mother.
Kasumi comforted Perfume as she explained how her mother died at childbirth. Not being able to imagine not knowing her mother, but still able to empathize with Perfume for her lose. She gently pried open the Enforcer's clenched hand and removed the necklace from her grip. Kasumi unlatched it then quietly placed it around Perfume's neck. Pulling away, Kasumi formed a soft and pleasant smile as she pushed Perfume's hair back into place. She told Perfume that she knew her mother is proud of her just like she knows that her mother is proud of her. Feeling better Perfume came to an internal decision. The couple's second kiss wasn't quite as passionate as their first but somehow to Perfume it felt more fulfilling. Maybe it was because this time when they parted Kasumi's first instinct wasn't to run away but to pull Perfume into a close embrace.
Cologne brought everyone back along with Ryoga and Nabiki, who they had come across upon learning that Tatewaki’s curse form was that of a phoenix. Setting down a thick book on the dusty countertop she showed them the Phoenix Sword technique which explained how Shampoo was able to devastate a group of boys at school that had attacked her. When Kodachi expressed her worry about people taking advantage of Tatewaki because of his curse. Perfume who had been hanging back with Kasumi scoffed at this believing that Kodachi was exactly the sort of person who would do such a thing. This offended Kodachi who was adamant that while she may do many things that waver on the illegal, she would never take advantage of her brother. Perfume looked like she was going to make another derisive comment when Kasumi quietly sidled up next to her and asked if she would like to return home with her so that she could go make dinner.
Perfume overheard Cologne taking about what type of business she wanted to open and asked about the restaurant. After what happened with Ranma and Tatewaki yesterday Cologne wasn’t sure if opening a restaurant was really the way to go, given that the two would be there often. Perfume left to go visit Kasumi and Shampoo decided to go with her. On the way they came across Ranma, Kodachi, Nabiki, Ryoga, and Tatewaki on their way to the Bakers Peal audition and Shampoo joined them.
Perfume arrived at the dojo to find Siren embracing an enthralled Kasumi and angrily demanded to know what she was doing. Slowly pulling away from Kasumi who came out of her slight trance, Siren looked at her irate Granddaughter and greeted her as if nothing was happening. Perfume growled as she stomped forward to stand in front of Siren once again demanding to know what she was doing. She told her granddaughter that she was testing her Airen to see if she’d make a worthy apprentice. Perfume continued her tirade before realizing that Siren wanted to train Kasumi as mage. An annoyed Kasumi spoke up demanding to know what was going on. A sheepish Perfume introduced Kasumi to her grandmother. Siren took over telling Kasumi that she wanted to train her in the realm of sorcery. On hearing this, Kasumi could say only one thing.
Kasumi didn’t understand why Siren would want to teach her magic, even pointing out that her being Perfume’s Airen didn’t mean she would be any good at it and that she was interested in becoming a healer. Siren formed an all too sensuous smile and reached out to cup Kasumi's chin in her hand and asked her to hear her out before making a decision. Kasumi agreed while blushing much to Perfume’s frustration who muttered a string of curses in Mandarin under her breath on seeing this. Pushing her grandmother’s hand away from the light grip that it held on Kasumi's chin Perfume asked Siren go ahead.
Feeling that seeing is believing Siren performed a spell to help Perfume with her hyper-sensitivity. When she asked how she knew that her condition was bothering her Kasumi spoke up worried that Perfume was sick. Seeing that Perfume didn’t want to reveal her weakness Siren spoke up and explained Perfume’s heightened nervous system and that she took away the pain she'd been feeling over the past few weeks because of it. Kasumi turned to regard the Amazon with tear filled eyes. Gently cupping Perfume's cheek, she asked why she didn’t tell her as she could have done something.
Before Perfume could respond, Siren cut in pointing out that she is the only one who can heal Perfume’s pain. As a Mage Siren can heal some hurts that Healers can never think of attempting. Some things can only be truly fixed with the help of magic. Instead of being impressed Kasumi called Siren out for not curing Perfume. In the barest of whispers Siren told Kasumi that she couldn’t. she explained how her husband went through the same thing and that the only way to get rid of the pain would take away his heightened senses. He, her daughter and granddaughter who inherited their condition from him refused to do that.
At this, Kasumi wore a face of shocked disbelief then turned to look at Perfume who ducked her head to avoid meeting her Airen's gaze. After a long moment Perfume told Akane that it was who she was. She then lifted up sapphire eyes to meet Kasumi's gaze and said that she didn’t want to change who she was. There was another long moment of silence before Siren's voice said in droll tones that she was wrong. Both Kasumi and Perfume turned to look at the Mage who smirked then repeated that Perfume was wrong. While its true that she didn’t want her heighten senses taken away, her wanting to keep her hyper awareness of pain was a lie.
Kasumi didn’t see why that mattered as Siren had already said that she couldn’t fix Perfume. Siren replied that she was still working on it and pointed out that her work would go much faster if she had someone to help her, like an apprentice. Kasumi's eyes were narrowed slightly as she considered this, but nonetheless she broke into a small smile before she accepted Siren’s offer. With that, the two women walked into the Tendo dojo talking about the start of Kasumi's training as Siren's Mage Apprentice and left Perfume standing alone.
After another unfortunate incident involving her cursed form Perfume made her way back home. Siren wasn’t aware of Perfume’s curse causing her to Cologne saw the almost always haggard figure of Perfume in her pixie form It occurred to Cologne that Siren didn't know about Perfume's curse so while Siren gape at the tinkling and sparkling figure of Perfume pixie when she came flying into the shop spewing vulgarities in melodic bell like sounds. Something Cologne couldn't help but form a smug smile at.
After calming down and changing Perfume back a still stunned Siren called her granddaughter out for not telling her about her curse. Perfume admitted that she was hoping to have gotten rid of it before she saw Siren again. Cologne who was arranging various spell books and potions behind the counter told Perfume that there are cure for Jusenkyo curses, but Perfume refused to believe that. Having fully calmed down Siren didn’t see what was so wrong with Perfume’s cursed form seeing her pixie form as quite charming. Perfume didn’t appreciate her grandmothers joke. Siren offered to help Perfume get rid of her curse causing Cologne to once again point out that curing a jusenkyo curse was impossible.
Siren however said that she would help get rid of the curse, not cure it. When Cologne didn’t see the difference Siren explained that she could use her magic to merge Perfume’s original and cursed forms together, something many overlook due to the nature of their curse. Since Perfume’s pixie form is quite human in appearance it won't cause a large shift in her physical form. There was a long moment of pause as Perfume hung her head low realizing that she would never truly be rid of the of her curse. Instead of changing into a pixie she would be a big pixie all the time. This realization caused Perfume to give a mad sort of laugh before she went dashing out of the sorcery shop.
Perfume was pouting or at least she was before Shampoo and Tatewaki had appeared to sit with her on the high wall to Furinkan High and asked exactly why she was pouting. When she told them the reaction was immediate. Shampoo burst out into raucous laughter and Tatewaki frowned at her in slight disapproval. But once Shampoo had stopped laughing the pair turned their attention to Perfume. And when they did they proceeded to tell her that her pouting was pointless. This was something that Perfume already knew but it was still something that she didn't particularly want to hear. Tatewaki didn’t see anything wrong with Siren’s suggestion seeing it as a nominal solution for getting rid of her despised curse.
Perfume however didn’t see being a pixie all the time as a nominal solution given all the horrible things that have happened to her when in her pixie form. While this wasn’t something Shampoo could understand Tatewaki could. While his curse has led him into situations less harrowing than Perfume’s, it still caused a good deal of pain and frustration in his life. Tatewaki ended up asking Perfume how this would affect her relationship with Kasumi specifically about the possibility of children. Having babies with Kasumi was something that Perfume had never even thought about. Gently clasping Perfume's arm Shampoo suggested that maybe Siren didn’t come up with such a bad idea. Perfume agreed but still needed time to think about it.
Shampoo beamed at this and was about to say something more when she caught sight of Happosai flying into the Furinkan High campus and towards where Akane and her athletes stood in a large group talking amongst themselves. Seconds later, it made contact and the horrified shrieks of the athletes were heard. Shampoo, Perfume, and Tatewaki could only blink at the scene before them as the athletes scattered as Happosai glomped onto all of their very luscious bodies. Producing his katana Tatewaki leapt off of the high wall and went dashing towards the fray but found himself stopping short as he saw that someone else was punishing the perverted old man for him. A very beautiful female someone who looked vaguely familiar to Tatewaki, though it was hard to really look at her features as she was currently occupied with thrashing Happosai by throwing several hundred cannonballs at him and slamming a huge metal mallet into his head.
Sensing that someone was watching her, the beautiful girl paused in her work to look up at Tatewaki and on seeing him, she turned deathly pale. Blinking at this reaction, Tatewaki took a slow step forward and asked, if she was okay. The girl didn't answer and instead began to back away, looking as if she was about to make a run for it. It was then that Shampoo's voice sounded in the air demanding to knopw what Mousse was doing in Japan. Tatewaki recognized the name as the guy who had been harassing Shampoo and threw him into the spring. Chocolate finally found the courage to speak. She stated that she had fully embraced being a woman. Perfume took in the beautiful girl before her in certain amazement, before calling out Shampoo for not telling her that Mousse had ended up looking like such a pretty girl.
While Shampoo and Tatewaki sweatdropped at this Mousse sighed and went back to her explanation causing Shampoo, Perfume, and Tatewaki to dimly stare at Chocolate in certain shock she continued to explain the changes she'd made in her life. She explained that she only came to Japan to make up for her past actions and she wants Shampoo to find happiness just like she has. Just as Shampoo was asking what Chocolate was talking about Akane ran towards her her a bright smile then kissed her in an all too passionate matter before she noticed them. Seeing their frozen states Akane asked if they were sick. A nervous Chocolate quickly told Akane no her only thought getting away before Shampoo could reveal her true identity. Luckily, or unluckily, for her it was right about now that Happosai decided it was the perfect time to show up and start glomping onto Shampoo's chest. Needless to say this served in distracting the Amazon Champion more than a little bit. And that little bit was just enough time for Chocolate to make her escape with a very confused Akane.
After beating up Happosai Perfume went back to pouting while Shampoo and Tatewaki searched for Mousse. Because of this, she was so distracted with contemplating her situation that she failed to notice bucket of water being dropped from the apartment building that she was walking alongside. After being trapped underneath the bucket Perfume immediately listed off a rather long and descriptive litany of curses in her melodic pixie language. The experience caused her to look a lot more favorably on the idea of merging with her cursed form as it met things like this would never happen ever again.
It had taken hours of deliberation and much vulgar cursing but Perfume had finally come to a decision. She had finally decided whether or not she wanted to merge with her pixie form. And her decision, or at least her announcing it in her musical pixie language, was cut off by the bucket she was trapped under suddenly flying upwards with incredible force. Unfortunately, she only had a second to rejoice in her freedom before a loud thundering noise met her ears and a sinking feeling hit her tiny stomach. Her eyes went as wide as saucers, well, as wide as tiny pixie saucers, on what she saw next. A huge mountain of panties that were heading right towards her that, for some reason, she felt herself being dragged towards despite the fact that she was frantically beating her small pixie wings in hopes of going in the opposite direction. The despair in her musical voice was soon drowned out into barely decipherable muffles as she found herself buried in the mass of panties as they continued to fly through the streets of Nerima on their set path.
When Siren caused the to drop down to the ground Perfume gave Happosai who had been beat up when they discovered he was responsible a swift kick to the head which caused him to pass out. She then fluttered out of the crater and towards Kasumi, only pausing to look at Nabiki who had accused her of being the one who stole the panties and stick out her tongue. The tiny pixie flew forward to rest in Kasumi’s open hand. Kasumi asked if she was okay and when Perfume told her she was rethinking Siren’s offer after what happened, but was still worried about what she would look like. Kasumi formed a charming smile as she said she though that Perfume would look very lovely that way. Not that She didn't already look lovely in either form. While Perfume blushed prettily at this, the others started talking about finishing Happosai off.
As they were coming up with ideas Tatewaki arrived and suggested that they just hand him over to the proper authorities. No one wanted to do that however, both because it wouldn’t be torturous enough and the fact that the police was afraid to come to the Furinkan financial district. As the debate about just what to do with Happosai continued on, it grew to massive sound levels. Turning around, the group regarded Taro and Akari standing next to a Tauros. Taro asked the group to hand Happosai over to him stating that he could punish him in a way that would make all of them happy as had more than just his panty thieving for wanting to do it. When Cologne asked what he planned on doing Taro formed a slow smile and activated his curse, they all watched as he turned a pink and cuddly creature that only one of them recognized immediately as a Clefairy. Ignoring their looks of wonder, the Clefairy walked over to where Happosai still lay in a crumpled heap and used metronome.
The explosion that surrounded Happosai sent him flying high into the air only to land seconds later back inside of the now smoldering crater with a loud thud. The Clefairy wore a smug smile as it hopped into the crater and produced a rope out of nowhere to tie the martial arts master up with. It then drug Happosai out of the crater and towards the amazed onlookers. Though anticlimantic everyone was happy Happosai got punished and it was fun to watch him get blown up. As everyone shared a laugh at this Kodachi noticed how Ranma was hiding behind her and shivering uncontrollably. When she asked him what was wrong he just stammered out Clefairy. On hearing its name Taro came over causing Ranma to scream in maniacally kawaii tones that were more than a bit frightening. That was when it was finally revealed. The secret technique and the secret shame of Saotome Ranma. Otherwise known as the legendary pokefist.
The others watched vaguely disturbed as Ranma chaseed after Taro through the Furinkan High front yard as she continued to shout 'Clefairy' in kawaii tones. Tatewaki explained the Pokefist to a confused Kodachi and Nabiki in a very solemn tones. An effect which was ruined by the obvious smirk of amusement that he was attempting to hide rather poorly. He was about to answer his sisters question of how he knew about when the air was pierced by a particularly hostile shout from Taro as he bounded on top of the Tauros. Seeming to give the hulking Pokemon a plea of sorts, Taro grabbed onto the Tauros neck and the two of them went barreling off into the distance. Akari took after Taro wailing that he couldn’t leave her now that she finally found a boy who loves Pokemon as much as she did. This left Ranma alone and looking very morose before she to ran after them.
Nabiki sweatdropped when Kodachi replied to this by calling Ranma out for chasing after other woman when she’s like that as he’d never get their numbers. She nonetheless went after both of her always wayward friends. As much as Tatewaki despised Ranma even he felt regret about his current condition. Giving a short and decisive nod of his head, he lifted his sheathed katana in the air and went after them. Watching Tatewaki dash away, Shampoo's scarlet eyes widened and followed not letting him go anywhere without her. This left only four people remaining besides the usual Nerima onlookers. Turning to look at Siren, who was strangely silent, Cologne wondered why she wasn’t going after them. Siren had had enough excitement for the day, besides the Pokefist is something that's so idiotic even she couldn’t quite take amusement in the affects it has.
With that they decided to prepare for the merging. This caused Perfume to mutter to herself lowly. Kasumi in turn once again called Perfume out for her cursing. Flushing a bit, Perfume said in rather apologetic tones as her eyes turned doe like. While Kasumi could imagine that it’s a hard habit to break it’s hardly the sort of thing that a pretty young woman like Perfume should be doing. As the pair continued in their walk, Siren and Cologne could faintly hear Perfume giving her own pixie versions of protests and finally, grudging acceptance of whatever Kasumi had to say to her, while Kasumi herself had even more of an air of happy contentment surrounding her. Cologne commented on what a cute couple they made giving Siren the opening to start flirting with her much to her annoyance.
Perfume wasn't entirely used to having magical experiments being done on her, but looking into Kasumi’s eyes and seeing the other girl's sweet smile, her bravery increased. The golden light around Perfume faded and when it did, her newly merged form was revealed. And, as most would expect, it was obviously exotic. As Perfume hovered off the floor as she looked at Siren. Her mouth opened and she cried out, only for her pixie voice to come out. All was absolutely silent as everyone stared at Perfume and Perfume stared at everyone. Seeing Siren form a very wary expression the only response Perfume gave to this was to scowl deeply and mutter low pixie curses under her breath. At least, that's what she did until Kasumi scolded her for it. It took a few hundred few spells which caused Perfume to speak in some very interesting languages before Siren had the one she needed. Which immediately led to a long line of curses in Japanese to be spewed from Perfume's lips. At least it did until Kasumi told her to stop. Halting in her line of curses, Perfume looked at Kasumi then sighed deeply and apologized.
Siren decided to test the result of the merging. It proved successful when aster being splashed with water Perfume simply stood there getting wet and looking the same as she was before except more damp. When Perfume asked why she is so tiny and why she couldn’t talk before Cologne explained as Siren was to embarrassed that the merging went a little too well. It gave Perfume more definite aspects of her cursed form than Siren expected. Leading to her only being able to talk in pixie language until Siren fixed it with a counter spell. She continued to tease Siren some more about her mistake, but when the blonde Mage started to reply her eyes widened and she went dashing out of the magic shop. Blinking at this, her companions followed after her. What they found was a huge
airship flying over them.
Siren appeared at the dojo in a golden bubble along with Cologne, Kasumi, and Perfume. The latter of which people would've stared at if they didn't have that airship hovering over them with some weird guy on it ranting. Just when they thought it couldn't get anymore confusing, the Saotome family returned in a wink of light. Causing Kodachi and Nabiki to embrace Ranma and Ryoga something Ukyo watched with a dark gaze. Returning the embrace with an expression of wonder Ryoga tried to calm his panicked fiancée down explaining that his mothers just wanted to talk. Nodoka and Atsuko were sure that Nabiki was Kimiko’s daughter the moment she turned on them, calling the two out for taking their sons in such a dramatic fashion. Though they did apologize for making her worry. Looking over at Kodachi who was busy making out with Ranma, she asked him about her. Ranma pulled away from Kodachi reluctantly, looking red from lack of breath. She squeezed Kodachi around the waist and introduced his girlfriend of over a year to his mother. Knowing her son Nodoka was surprised that they had been dating for that long.
Atsuko told Kodachi that she must be a special girl. They would've kept up their casual conversation if Tatewaki hadn't cleared his throatand reminded everyone about the airship. On hearing this, everyone looked up at the crazy man on the airship who was beet red and shouting. Kiren tired of being ignored demanded to know where the scroll of luck and his bride were. Siren and Cologne were the only ones who knew who he was and what he was talking about. Naturally they suspected Happosai of taking the scroll. Narrowing her eyes, Siren summoned Happosai. While initially surprised at being teleported Happosai was happy to see Siren. Cutting him off before Siren demanded to know where the scroll of luck was. When Happosai asked what she was talking about Kiima once again demanded the scroll. When Happosai revealed that threw it away before anyone in the dojo could properly react, a storm of pickles dropped from the airship and onto them. Burying them all in a pile of pickled monstrosity that smelled just as bad as it tasted.
As Kirin prepared the second wave those aboard his ship and the few people who'd dug themselves free of the pile of pickles turned as Akane made her presence known as she walked into the sitting room, a tray of pickles in hand. At her side stood Chocolate who was never far away from Akane. What more caught everyone's attention weren't the pickles on the tray but the scroll on it also. In particular it caught the attention of Prince Kirin who had Akane wrapped up in a long fishing wire and pulled high into the air and onto the airship. Akane called Kirin out for causing her to drop her pickles as she had made them for Chocolate. Putting his arm around the surprised Akane’s waist Kirin told her that they would have many delicious chocolate pickles at their wedding.
Using Genma's head for a vault, Chocolate bounded into the air. She pulled out a long claw and threw it against the ship, using it to climb on board. In dark tones, she demanded he let Akane go. Instead of doing what Chocolate demanded, Kirin held Akane tighter and simply smirked. Which caused her to scowl deeply and fly at him with an assorted arsenal that was discarded by Kirin in a lighting fast movement with, believe it or not, a pair of chopsticks. Unfortunately for those below, all of Chocolate's various weapons which included maces, dynamite, and one or two bombs, fell to the ground. Causing quite a bit of chaos as they scurried around, trying to avoid them.
Ignoring the explosions from below, Chocolate rushed at Kirin, only to be swept away by the speed of his chopsticks, causing her to fall from the airship with the sound of Akane shouting her name meeting her ears. It was that sound that kept Chocolate from giving up and reaching out at the last moment, she grabbed the chain she had attached to the airship earlier. When the ship vanished into nothingness, she went along with it. Watching this happen, those gathered at the dojo were silent for a long moment then Soun spit out the pickle he had stuck in his mouth. Some would swear for years later that the name Akane echoed in the air for hours after he screamed it. Then again, that might have something to do with the fact that not only Soun was screaming it.
==Notes==
In this universe Perfume’s hyper sensitivity is something she inherited from her grandfather and mother.
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