Kasumi Tendo (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

==Biography==
===History===
Kasumi always liked playing doctor when she was little and when she was in high school science was her favorite subject. There was even a time when she considered becoming a doctor. But then Kimiko died, and Kasumi had to take care of the family for her. It was her duty as the eldest to run the house and care for everyone. But in the process, she forgot about herself and her own wants and needs.
===Plot===
Nineteen-year-old Kasumi is the eldest daughter of the Tendo family. She was happy for the distraction of visitors when Soun loudly declared his disappointment about his daughters their protesting the engagement that he had arranged for them. As she lamented her annoyance at her Father's habit of throwing highly emotional fits, seeing it as a form of emotional blackmail. She was shocked to be greeted by Ranma-chan and Kodachi having expected Soun’s friend and his son. Kasumi was brought out of her shock when Kodachi asked to meet the head of the household, shifting back into her polite mode in order to take them to Soun.
Soun eagerly leapt to his feet upon being told that they had visitors only to fall to the floor in a heap as an echoing silence filled the air when Ranma introduced herself. His daughters stared at their father in shock while Ranma looked wary at this reaction. It was a feeling that Kodachi shared. Akane was the first to break silence and called her father out for being so rude to their guest just because they were girls. She suggested that they let Ranma and Kodachi stay with them causing the two to exchange sly looks. Something that did not make it past Nabiki’s notice. Bowing Kodachi thanked Akane for her generosity.
Blushing at the praise Akane assured Kodachi that the two could stay as long as they like. However they just wanted to resolve the matters with the Tendo’s while discovering the truth behind the whispered rumors of an engagement involving Ranma. At this point Kodachi poked Ranma in the ribs who after agreeing with Kodachi asked if she could take a bath much to everyone’s surprise. Before Akane or Nabiki could reply Kasumi rose smoothly to her feet and led Ranma to the furo.
Later Kasumi was interrupted from preparing dinner by a flying pig coming into the kitchen and stealing a kettle. Her going into the sitting room to confirm that she wasn’t dreaming finally caused Soun who was still moaning beneath the covers to come back to his senses. Nabiki having no idea what was going on latched on to something Akane said earlier and asked her to confirm it. Akane explained about how she found a guy in the furo when she went to go get Ranma. Ceasing her glaring at the pig Kodachi asked if she knew where the guy went only to be told no. Akane and Nabiki were interrupted from trying to figure out who the guy was by the arrival of the guy Akane saw who chastised Kodachi for thinking that he’d run off without her. Bounding forward Kodachi enveloped him in a tight hug, who returned it wearing a soft smile
Observing the various confused reactions of the Tendo’s the guy introduced himself as Ranma Saotome. As Ranma, Kodachi and the Tendo’s sat around the table Kodachi explained Jusenkyo using Genma to demonstrate. Soun couldn’t help himself from laughing upon finding out that Genma fell into the spring of flying pig agreeing with Kodachi that it was fitting. Genma calling his friend out for laughing at his misery just cause Soun and his daughters to laugh harder.
Soun happy that Ranma was a boy so could marry one of his daughters asked him to pick one only to be told no. Soun turned red faced at this and started to say something when Akane spoke up to remind him that they had already told him that they didn’t agree to this. Kodachi got Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi to discuss things amongst themselves with them all agreeing that they didn’t want to be a complete stranger. With that Ranma and Kodachi were ready to leave only to be stopped by the fathers. Genma stated that this wasn’t like the other engagements as it was a matter of honor. Genma explained his fears of what his master would do to them if he and Soun did not set two of their children in an engagement as he wished and merge the two schools together.
Since they were planning to stay in Nerima anyway Kodachi convinced Ranma to not immediately rescind the promise of his father however before the fathers could celebrate she stress that Ranma still wouldn’t agree to marry someone he doesn’t know so asked Soun if they could stay so that he could get to know his perspective Iinazukes. Soun didn’t hesitate to agree. After this was said Akane gave Ranma and Kodachi short welcoming hugs and offered to let Kodachi stay in her room before she went upstairs to do her regimen of sit-ups. Kasumi in the meanwhile was heading towards the kitchen to retrieve the requested sake for her father and Genma as she wore a thoughtful expression on her face.
The next morning at breakfast Ranma and Kodachi momentarily forgot the others were there and kissed. This surprised Kasumi who believed the two were just friends. It at least explained to the sisters why the two were so adamant about not wanting the engagement. The Tendo sisters agreed to go along with their plans, it had been along time since Nabiki met anyone with the level of savvy they possessed, Kasumi was just happy that any conflict was removed, while Akane was just happy for the lovely couple. They did agree that Soun shouldn’t find out about them being a couple.
Kasumi had just finished sweeping the front walk and was about to dump the contents of the dustpan into the garbage when something caught her eye. Leaning in closer Kasumi carefully inspected the form of a very dirty Perfume in her cursed form. Her mother has read her stories about pixies, but Kasumi didn’t believe they really existed. Delicately lifting the winged woman out of the dustpan which was now resting on the kitchen counter Kasumi wetted the edge of her apron and gently wiped at the pixie's lovely face. This caused Perfume to wake up and enraged she 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.
Later Kasumi was preparing dinner when Ranma came running through the kitchen with Kodachi right behind her causing her to drop a bottle of vinegar in shock. The crash of the bottle hitting the floor had only just accessed in her mind when the still naked Perfume rushed onto the premises and promptly stepped into the puddle of vinegar. 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.
The Tendo sisters took her to Kasumi’s room and began 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. After a long pause Nabiki left without saying anything else. Akane pointed out how well Nabiki seemed to take Kasumi’s decision, commenting on how she seems to be getting angrier each day. Kasumi stated that Nabiki was just bit high-strung. Though she didn’t buy it Akane let the matter drop as she was some sort of charity auction, she had to attend.
After Akane left Perfume revealed that she was awake and 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 a while 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.
The next morning Kasumi woke up to find her family at her door in shock after having found her in bed with Perfume. With wide eyes she realized the position that she had just been caught in and what everyone must be thinking. Soun began crying 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. 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.
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. Kodachi told her brother to leave Ranma alone, and when he asked why she was standing up for him she revealed that they were dating causing Tatewaki to attack Ranma. 
Seeing his brother being pursued by his best friend, Ryoga started to run after them only to be stopped by Genma biting 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. Observing this with a chuckle, Cologne looked to the wide-eyed Kasumi and said that she was going to have her hands full with Perfume. Watching the Amazons depart, Kasumi could only heave a deep sigh for a response. She had the worst feeling that Cologne was exactly right in her predictions.
When she went back inside, she found Ranma-chan wresting with her brother and chastised her about how unladylike she was being. Genma put a stop to the twos fighting. Nabiki and Akane were there as well and with all his daughters arrived Soun informed them that since Ranma couldn’t carry on with the engagement his brother Ryoga would replace him. Ranma affirmed this while slapping Ryoga on the back who couldn't reply because for some mysterious reason he was gagged with one of his own bandannas. Nabiki called the fathers out for tying Ryoga up. Unfortunately, this allowed Akane and Kasumi to put two and two together before she could, allowing them to foist the engagement off on to her. 
Akane pointed out what happened the last time she dated someone seriously while Kasumi reminded her father that she was already engaged to Perfume. Nabiki was left in dim shock at her sisters’ actions. The two then went to Ryoga at started listing some of Nabiki’s positive attributes. Ryoga made another muffled sound and gestured towards her in a frantic movement. Seeing this, Soun took it as him picking her. Nabiki finally regained her wits when Soun hugged her and started talking about what a great wife she would be. A few seconds later all of Nerima would hear her outraged scream echo throughout the night.
After she had calmed down Nabiki called her sisters out for throwing her under the bus. Kasumi apologized but claimed that it was for Nabiki’s own good pointing out that she’s never dated, and this was a chance to be with a nice boy. This ended up offended Nabiki. Kasumi tried to get Nabiki to calm down not wanting her to make a bad first impression on Ryoga. Despite herself, Nabiki tinged when Akane pointed out that Ryoga was looking at her and turned to catch Ryoga looking at her with a serious expression on his handsome features. Immediately on seeing her looking at him, Ryoga turned beet red and quickly turned around so that his back was facing her, which Akane saw as a good sign. 
Not believing that Ryoga or Nabiki would ever ask each other out Genma convinced Soun to ambush the two after school and take them to the world famous Karaoke Palace. Watching the two run off to enact their plan Kasumi shook her head and murmured about how glad she was that she wasn’t her sister. When Perfume and Cologne showed up the elder and had to stop herself from laughing at seeing Perfume follow Kasumi's every instruction and whim like a henpecked Airen. Hoping to distract herself she asked where Soun was. Kasumi informed her the fathers plan. Learning of the engagement Cologne didn’t blame the father’s for wanting to safeguard their future. She even admitted that it would be something she’d do herself with my own Granddaughters. Kasumi however believed that Cologne’s more subtle tactics would work far better than what her father was planning.
Due to having grown an interest in reading Perfume’s books Kasumi was able to explain the nature of the slave amulet that Cologne placed on Ranma when her airen was reluctant. Later after it was discovered that the amulet also locked Ranma into his cursed form everyone decided that Tatewaki and Kasumi should ask Shampoo and Perfume for help.
The eldest Tendo sister tenderly placed a bandage on her Amazon iinazuke whose pixie form had gotten into another accident, while Perfume sat perfectly still as she astutely observed Kasumi's actions. It happened so often that the two wondered if it was a part of her curse. Having been informed that nearly a hundred severely injured people fell on top of her 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.
This caused Kasumi to pause, and her face formed its all too familiar unreadable mask as she remembered opportunities past. Perfume who wore a face of concern at her Airen's emotional status. 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.
Kasumi was left Kasumi alone in the house after Soun and Genma left for their daily trip to the bar which gave her time to think. Ever since Ranma and Kodachi had arrived the Tendo’s lives were full of life something which Kasumi quite enjoyed. She hadn't ever realized it but before now her life had been quite boring. All she'd done was take care of the family and while that was well and good there was more than that to life. There was more to her than maintaining the 'wa' of her household. Kasumi was brought out of her self-reflection by someone groping her. Releasing a high-pitched shriek, Kasumi Kasumi grabbed her mysterious groper by the hand and flipped them hard onto the ground in front of her.
After such an entertaining reaction to her attention Siren felt that Kasumi might be worthy of her training. Ignoring Kasumi questioning who she was Siren revealed that she had been watching her and Perfume and understands what she sees in her. Siren told Kasumi that she would train her if she passes the test. Blinking at this, Kasumi shook her head and narrowing her eyes slightly, she asked Siren again who she was.
Surprised but happy that Kasumi was able to throw off her influence Siren switched tactics. She then looked into Kasumi's eyes before gracefully moving forward and resting her lips millimeters away from Kasumi's ear. The woman breathed lightly against her skin and caused Kasumi to shiver. She asked Kasumi how it felt when Perfume touched her. In slow entranced tones Kasumi told Siren that it felt like life itself. The woman was contemplating this when an extremely angry Perfume shouted at her. 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 to 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.
Moments after arriving at the newly opened Sensual Sorcery in search of her Amazon iinazuke, Siren explained to Kasumi that Perfume had run off after being told that she could get rid of her curse by combining it with her original form. After hearing the explanation for Perfume's absence Kasumi felt that she was making a big mistake. While she realized that Perfume hated her pixie form she should at the very least think things over before making such a rash decision. After hearing this Siren asked Kasumi if she would talk to Perfume about her feeling on the matter. When Kasumi agreed future suddenly seemed a whole lot brighter for both Siren and Cologne.
When Ranma, Kodachi, and Nabiki came to Sensual Sorcery to ask Cologne foe help in finding Ryoga only to find Siren. Kasumi was skeptical when her senshi decided that she should do it seeing it as a teachable moment. Siren assured her that it wasn’t that difficult she just needed guidance. Siren walked Kasumi through the process of astral projection so that she could find Ryoga’s spiritual fingerprint. Kasumi felt herself drifting away, in a mass of lights and colors, and suddenly she found herself floating above Ryoga who was sitting in front of a lake wearing a morose expression as he tossed stones into it. Then just as suddenly, she found herself being pulled away from him and when she opened her eyes Kasumi saw the proud face of Siren beaming at her. Kasumi was in a daze as she re-laid her experience. Siren engulfed Kasumi in a sudden hug, but was cut off from her praise when she heard a loud cough and tilting her head she looked at Nabiki who wore a deep frown on her sharp features.
Drolly Nabiki asked where Ryoga was. After apologizing Kasumi told Nabiki that he was in the park. Turning on her heel Nabiki started out of the shop but paused to look at Ranma and Kodachi and thanked them for explaining things to her. she also told Ranma that she would keep her promise. With that, Nabiki ran out the door and to Ryoga. Siren then turned to Ranma and asked him about his request. Kodachi turned to look at her boyfriend who was staring at Siren. Giving a low chuckle, Ranma asked Siren if there was anyway to get the slave collar off. Sadly not even a mage of Siren’s caliber could remove it. Though he had a strong aura the magic she sensed from him was repressed so Siren didn’t understand why Cologne put it on Ranma in the first place.
With prompting from Ranma Kodachi activated Ranma’s curse. Now that she could feel just how powerful Ranma-chan was Kasumi was left stunned. Siren explained that elves were a powerful lot, not to mention a dangerous lot as well. An unspoken communication seemed to take place between Siren and Ranma after she stated that she like to user her powers and learn what her abilities are, and forming a slow smile, Siren stated that they should speak on this in private. Peeking over Ranma's shoulder at Kodachi, Siren promised to return him shortly. Seconds after saying this, Siren and Ranma disappeared in a flash of golden light as they winked out of existence to leave Kodachi and Kasumi alone and more than a bit surprised at their sudden exit.
When Ranma and Siren returned back to the sorcery shop they were met with an unusual sight. It was the sight of Kodachi trying to pry a pair of black silk panties off the window to the shop. Kasumi was standing next to her wearing a very perplexed expression. Sensing the magic influx that heralded Siren's return Kasumi asked her senshi for help stating that her and Kodachi’s panties were stuck to the front window of the shop. Knowing what happened Siren just tilted her head to one side asking how such a think could happen while Ranma went to help Kodachi. Before Ranma could say anything, a loud rumbling met their ears and suddenly both Kodachi and Kasumi's panties smashed through the glass. Hesitantly looking up, Kodachi met the blue eyes of Ranma and realized that the blonde elf had protected her from the brunt of the shattering glass with her body. Ranma assured a worried Kodachi that she was okay, but luckily Siren was there to heal her.
With that Siren felt that they should find out what whisked away their panties. Once again, a loud rumbling met their ears and they turned to look out of the broken window and saw a very unusual sight. More than a thousand panties flying past in a huge horde, that for some reason, was shouting the word 'sweet' which was accented by the sound of very irate musical bells that sounded all too familiar to an always attentive Kasumi. With a flick of her wrist, Siren said a few words under her breath and seconds later, they were engulfed in a golden ball of light and went flying after the panties. After the panties and the huge crowd of women and a few men that were also following after it.
They arrived to find the women trying to figure out how to get whomever was responsible out of the horde. For Siren it wouldn’t take more than a flick of her wrist to break apart all of those panties and discover the thief inside. Cologne arriving as well accused Siren of being the cause of things. When Siren expressed how hurt she was at Cologne’s accusation, she let the matter drop and told the mage to just expose the thief. Giving Cologne a saucy smile and a wink, Siren caused the panties to fall to the ground. They ended up landing on the ground with a thunderous crash, causing a gigantic crater in the front yard to Furinkan High. On seeing this, Siren apologized having not expected that.
No one really noticed Siren's apology because they were too busy focusing on the pile of panties. Or rather, Happosai laying on top of the pile of panties hugging them to his body. In a split second, all the enraged and panty-less females present realized he was the one who stole their panties. That was when they all mobbed on him like a mass of uncontrollable locusts intent on tearing him to pieces. It was a scene that lasted barely a minute before they had him reduced into a mere shell of a man, and somehow after finding their right and proper panties, the women left the premises of Furinkan High to its usual insanity.
As Happosai laid in a destroyed heap in the huge crater where all of his panties had been before the girls had taken them back. Perfume gave him 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. Kasumi whispered to Cologne who was standing by her side commenting on how strong Siren was. Cologne reluctantly agreed the narrowed her eyes before stating that perhaps a little bit too strong for many people liking. She realized that there was far more to Kasumi than it seemed when the pointed out that Cologne was talking about herself. While Cologne admitted that she was more talking about her fellow elders. This confused Kasumi who thought the village Elders would be friendly with her at least because of her powers and fear of them. Smiling at this Cologne explained that they are well aware of the fact that Siren would never do anything to hurt her people. Which gives them a slight advantage over her. She also explained Siren's choice habit of ignoring most of the rules that apply to the Elders in the village. Kasumi mulled over this for a moment before she gave a small shrug and focused back on Perfume who was being lowered to the floor as the magic around her body began to fade away. Only commenting about how petty that sounded.
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.
==Personality==
While not all that different from her canon counterpart, this version of Kasumi is said to have a tendency to be strict.
==Appearance==
Kasumi has an understated beauty about her with her long brown hair and warm tone of voice
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