Tatewaki Kuno (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

Tatewaki Kuno is the older brother of Kodachi Kuno, and unlike his other counterparts he is referred to by his first name by the other characters.
==Biography==
===History===
Hitome and Godai Kuno were were quite wealthy. At least Hitome was. She died when Kodachi and Tatewaki were children. This left them alone with Godai, who squandered all of the money Hitome left and when it was gone he turned to less legal means of gaining monetary funds. That was when social services discovered their state of near bankruptcy. When they found out the depths of his maltreatment of Tatewaki and Kodachi they took them from him. Sadly their repose was slight as they were soon separated due to the fact that many were reluctant to foster two children with eccentricities such as theirs. Tatewaki made it his quest in life to find Kodachi once again. It was his duty as her older brother to find and protect her. That is what my Hitome told Tatewaki on her death bed and that is why he has been trying to track her down since.
While all his foster families had been kind to him, they didn't know how to help heal his broken heart. One day his latest foster home discovered the Kuno family katana he'd always kept with him. Feeling that the weapon wasn't appropriate for an eight year boy, they had tried to take it away only to have Tatewaki run away with the katana in tow. That was when he ran into Azami Daimonji, literally. The force of the impact caused him to fall back on his butt and gaze up at a woman from who seeped a power that Tatewaki had never sensed before.
Upon seeing the katana in his lap she asked him where he got it from. When he told her it was a gift from his dead mother she asked him he would like to learn how to use it. When he agreed she introduced herself as Mistress Azami and with that she took his hand in hers as they walked down the street. He wasn't sure how she had arranged it but somehow Mistress Azami became his legal guardian. So over the next seven years he trained in the woods of Kyoto. She was a harsh trainer but he enjoyed his years with her and had been sad when the day arrived for him to enter middle school. Sad because it meant leaving her and the only real home he had known in a long time. But he had to go to school and he had to look for his sister.
Mistress Azami gave him the information that Kodachi had been living in with a foster family in Juuban. So that was where he was headed and that was where she had arranged for him to continue his education. Unfortunately by the time he arrived in Juuban his sister was long gone, the foster family claiming that she had run away after a falling out with her boyfriend. On hearing this Tatewaki experienced his first flash of extreme anger since his mother's death. His sister was only fourteen and already she was dating?
It was during this time that he met Ryoga. Tatewaki transferred to the same school as him and got into a fight with my brother. Ryoga and Ranma were raised to fight over food, Tatewaki unaware of this figured that Ryoga was being picked on and intervened. When they explained it to him he was awfully sorry and the three got to be friends, though Tatewaki and Ranma can barely stand each other. The only thing they have in common is sword training and that made them more competitive with each other.
Ryoga has been traveling with Tatewaki for about a year. They started off traveling with Ranma and Genma but they ended up getting separated because of Ryoga’s horrible sense of direction. One day they were at a street fighting tournament in Tokyo and got separated from the two in the crowd. They next thing they know they were in Osaka. They’ve been traveling alone ever since as they try to look for their families.
===Plot===
Tatewaki and Ryoga tracked Kodachi down to the Bayankala Mountain range only to be captured by the Musk. They had been locked up in one of the harems for a couple of days when Ryoga came up with the idea to tunnel out. After escaping they made their way to Jusenkyo hoping that Kodachi’s trail as well as that of the guy she was traveling with hadn’t gone dead. As they looked over the training ground Ryoga noticed two swift figures in the midst of a battle on top of the high bamboo poles located in middle of the springs. He pointed out them out to Tatewaki say they might be some of the local Amazons. However Tatewaki focused on the fact that one of the combatants was a male and rushed to put a stop to it before Ryoga could stop him. 
The combatants turned out to be Mousse and Shampoo. Tatewaki called out Mousse for attacking a lady causing him to attack Tatewaki in a fit of rage for interrupting his sacred challenge. While surprised at the sudden barrage of chains Tatewaki was easily able to break out of them. Seeing this Mousse decided to use all of his power as he couldn’t allow anyone to interfere in his quest to win Shampoo's hand. Shampoo finally made her presence known by telling Mousse that she will never marry him and that they only reason she accepted his challenge in the first place was to get him to leave her alone. She told him to leave Tatewaki alone but he refused stating he would defeat him then defeat her.
Having heard enough Tatewaki attacked in a fit of rage, Mousse was barely able to dodge Tatewaki's downward thrust of his katana. Just as Mousse was about to retaliate Ryoga showed up and shouted his name in a panicked voice. Turning his attention to his friend, Tatewaki asked what was wrong calling him out for choosing such a bad time to distract him. Ryoga looked like he was about to say more when his expression changed to one of alarm as he shouted out a warning. Tatewaki had only a second to see the cannonball before it connected with the side of his face. Stumbling from the force of impact he lost his balance and fell into the cursed spring below.
In a swift movement Ryoga launched himself at Mousse who easily dodged his attack that was clumsy in his rage. In a casual movement Mousse wrapped Ryoga up in several heavy chains which caused the lost boy to topple to the ground only inches from a cursed spring. It was only by a stroke of luck that he didn't fall in. Mousse bragged that if Ryoga didn’t stop he would end up like his friend. Ryoga was about to break out of his chains and attack again but was stopped by the sound of Tatewaki struggling to climb out of the spring. Snapping his chains Ryoga dashed over to his friend who was being carefully removed from the spring by the Jusenkyo Guide. A disgusted Shampoo threw Mousse into the spring of drowned girl before going to check up on Tatewaki herself.
It seemed that Tatewaki had fallen into the spring of drowned chicken however the guide informed Ryoga and Shampoo that it was actually the spring of drowned Phoenix its just that is what the bird looked like when it died. He was about to explain how Tatewaki could grant a person unbelievable power if he sat on their head but was cut off by Ryoga asking if there was a way to reverse the curse. Pushing Ryoga's hands from their grip of his shirt the Guide produced a steaming tea kettle from out of nowhere and explained the nature of Jusenkyo while he changed Tatewaki back. Unfortunately he was naked and seeing Shampoo's interested inspection of his body Tatewaki turned beet red and quickly grabbed his nearby backpack to cover his most private of areas. Amused at his embarrassed reaction Shampoo closed her eyes and allowed him to get changed.
After Tatewaki got dressed and the three properly introduced themselves Ryoga was ready to track Mousse down and make him pay. Only to be stopped by Tatewaki who believed that Mousse’s actions was the result of psychosis and thus felt it was a waste of time to go after a madman. He also took the time to apologize to Shampoo for insulting her status as a warrior by interrupting her duel. Remembering their last visitors Shampoo asked they two were there. Seeing the scroll on her face Tatewaki nervously told her that they were there to find his sister Kodachi and Ryoga’s family. He showed Shampoo a photo asking if she had seen her.
Shampoo instantly recognized Kodachi as the demon thief. Apologizing to Tatewaki she told him that he and Ryoga needed to return with her to her village as his sister had been marked for death. She explained to a stunned Tatewaki that a month ago Kodachi and another man who they weren’t yet aware was Ranma invaded her villade and made off with several of their most valuable treasures. Seeing his friends tortured expression after hearing Shampoo's words Ryoga asked where she was taking them. Shampoo told then that she was taking them to see her great grandmother who as the tribes Matriarch would know what to do about Kodachi. Hearing that there was a chance to prevent his sister’s death brought Tatewaki out of his funk.
Upon meeting Cologne Tatewaki couldn’t help but wonder how it was possible that she was related to Shampoo as well as if that was what Shampoo was going to look like when she gets older. Though he was smart enough not to say his thoughts out loud. Tatewaki explained the situation to Cologne and begged her not to execute his sister. Looking into Tatewaki's tear filled eyes Cologne grimly that the punishment had already been set and it would not be easy to convince the council to change their mind. She inform Tatewaki that he must pledge his loyalty to the tribe and if by some chance Kodachi is spared she must do so as well, as well as except any new punishment. Tatewaki didn’t hesitate to agree. With that Cologne picked up her staff and left as there was little time to find Perfume and inform her to halt the execution.
Tatewaki was going through his sword work while thinking over the days events. As he finished his thoughts turned to his sister. Tatewaki tried to contain his anger as he thought to the men Kodachi was traveling with who he believed had corrupted her. He vowed to free her from their influence. He was interrupted by Ryoga noticing just how attractive Shampoo was causing him to pass out from blood loss. After Tatewaki managed to wake his friend and reassure Shampoo that Ryoga was fine the two boys decided they should go to bed early. This left Shampoo with Cologne who had been silent almost the entire evening.
The next day after a near five hour drive the group had finally arrived at the nearest airport, which was quite small with the limited amount of travel in the area, to wait for their plane, which took three hours. While Ryoga was excited to fly in a plane given that Genma made them walk everywhere, Tatewaki thanked Shampoo for her generosity. Blushing she told him that it was all Cologne’s doing, this caused her to ask about Tatewaki’s parents. Though she trailed off nervously upon seeing Tatewaki's earnest gaze at her question.
Tatewaki gave a wan smile and explained what led him to this moment and why I must find Kodachi and prevent her horrible fate from occurring. Looking at Tatewaki with sad scarlet eyes Shampoo gently touched his forearm and assured him that they would find Kodachi and stop Perfume delivering her sentence. Once again Tatewaki thanked Shampoo for her generosity. At this Shampoo blushed deeply but before she could reply Cologne told them that it was time to board the plane having gotten them early admittance. Ryoga dashed in to get a window seat causing Tatewaki to go and make sure he didn’t get lost.
While Ryoga was amazed at being in the air Tatewaki was horrified and any amount of turbulence caused him to turn grey and hold his seat's armrests in a death grip. Seeing this Ryoga assured his friend that there was nothing to be afraid of only to for Tatewaki to tell him that he wasn’t afraid. Needless to say it was a long flight for the plane's crew. Tatewaki made constant request for a glass of cold water only for Ryoga to immediately dismissed the order. After this had happened several times the crew decided to ignore whatever requests the pair made. Unfortunately Tatewaki decided to go get cold water on his own which led to a rather violent confrontation with Ryoga in the small aisle of the plane. The brawl went on for several minutes with Tatewaki screaming about using his curse to escape a fiery death as Ryoga told him that he was in fact a needless coward. Eventually they were knocked out by Cologne much to the dismay of Shampoo Needless to say the crew was ecstatic to see these passengers exit their plane.
Tatewaki was shocked upon being told that Kodachi had gone to Nerima. He explained to Cologne that it was where they lived before their mother died. Shampoo having been looking at the map stated that they could make it their soon if they hurry. Not wanting Perfume to complete her mission Tatewaki suddenly leapt into the air and began running on the rooftops on his way towards Nerima. Shampoo knowing that trying t stop Perfume wouldn’t be easy raced after him seconds later with Ryoga running at her side. Wearing a secret smile Cologne chuckled to herself before she followed her young companions on their way to Nerima.
Having heard all the rumors about Nerima being worse than Tomobiki Ryoga wasn’t all that impressed. Insulted Tatewaki tried to argue that Nerima was perfectly normal, but before he could start a truck with the words 'Akane-chan's Volunteer Biohazard Unit' written on the side of it went blazing past them on the road leaving them stunned in its wake. Tatewaki just gave a nervous laugh when Ryoga asked him to continue. Shampoo rolled her eyes at this before she found her attention drawn away by Kasumi and Perfume walking past. Perfume was the one who caught her attention as she was carrying a massive pile of bags. Shampoo recognized her 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. Much to her embarrassment being with Tatewaki seemed to revert her magically to the shy girl she was when she had last seen him. In a soft whisper she told Tatewaki that Ranma was her boyfriend. She became concern when he froze solid for several minutes. He finally growled out Boyfriend, and Kodachi explained that she and Ranma had been dating for quite some time. At this comment Tatewaki's clenched jaw twitched and the vein on his forehead bulged to even greater size. In a slow mechanical movement, he turned on his heel and walked 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. Kodachi it all with a wary expression before bounding after the two.
Ranma dodged Tatewaki’s attacks trying to get him get him to calm down. He finally got a chance to ask him why he was so mad when Tatewaki paused in his attack on top of a local bakery. Ranma gave a heartfelt explanation of how much he loved Kodachi. Remembering what Ranma was like in middle school Tatewaki didn’t buy it, even reminding Ranma that this wasn’t the first time he claimed to love someone only to toss them aside. Ranma was adamant that he had changed and would do anything to make Kodachi happy. Calming down Tatewaki reluctantly relented, he did however try to make Ranma abandoned his criminal was and his sister could never be happy living such a deceitful life. This Ranma didn’t agree to causing Tatewaki to think he was trying to manipulate him. Ranma pointed out that he hadn’t sister in years so wouldn’t know what she’s happy with. Ranma who knew her better didn’t think him acting all strait laced was going to do that. He then attempted to explain the dual nature of Kodachi to Tatewaki. Tatewaki didn’t understand what Ranma was talking about, but while he acknowledge that Ranma seemed to care about his sister so let the matter drop. He warned Ranma that if he ever hurt his siter horrible doom would fall upon him. Ranma was brought out of his nervousness at this statement by the arrival of Kodachi. Happy that the two had settled their differences Kodachi told Ranma go back to the dojo as she and Tatewaki needed to talk. 
Kodachi took Tatewaki to the Kuno Mansion, both could hardly believe how run down and deserted it had become. As they walked inside Tatewaki informed Kodachi that thanks to Azami they still owned the building. A moment of silence past as Kodachi absorbed this information before a smile slowly formed on her face.
Seeing the large number of wrapped presents and several thousand bouquets of flowers Tatewaki reluctantly asked Ranma about them. He informed Tatewaki that they were gifts for Akane, who flunked her home economics midterm for the fifth time. Hearing Akane’s name he remembered it as the same one on the side of that truck. Shaking his head, he walked downstairs leaving a confused Ranma to go back to getting ready for school. Everyone arrived at Furinkan to find that Shampoo had enrolled as well. Upon seeing the alterations, she had to the school uniform everyone’s reaction was different. Ranma and Kodachi looked at her in what appeared to be mixed humor and lust. Ryoga covered his eyes. Akane didn't seem to notice anything and gave her usual perky smile as she beamed at Shampoo. Nabiki wore a droll expression, and Tatewaki simply stared at Shampoo with a blank expression. He was brought out of his shock by Shampoo hitting him in the head. She asked him if he liked her dress, Ranma and Kodachi stepped in and complimented her on how marvelous she looked. 
This upset Shampoo who was only interested in what Tatewaki thought, she also wouldn’t mind Ryoga’s still had his eyes covered. When she asked him why Nabiki took pity on her nervous iinazuke and told Shampoo a lie that fashion bothers him. She then helped him to class. Everyone watched their departure before Akane clapped her hands seeing it as a sign that Nabiki liked Ryoga, since she never helps anyone to class. Much less a boy. Tatewaki agreed that it was at least a good start. He became flustered again when Shampoo asked what an iinazuke was. Kodachi stepped in again and explained that it meant the two were engaged. When the bell rung Shampoo asked Tatewaki if he would show her to class.
After Tatewaki introduced himself to the class Nabiki teased him about the fan club he had gained amongst the female students. The girls of Furinkan High were horribly deprived of intelligent, polite, and good-looking boys. When Ranma came they got their first taste of being around a boy like that and now the girls craved more. That's when Tatewaki arrived and unlike Ranma, he was very much single. It was only his first day and already Tatewaki felt like he was already in trouble.
After school ended Ranma and Kodachi waited for Nabiki and Ryoga, Tatewaki and Shampoo were with them as Akane was busy with soccer practice for the rest of the day. When they didn’t show up Kodachi wondered if their romance had succeeded. The group started discussing how they hoped the two worked out as they seemed to be good for each other. A conversation that ended when a blurred figure dashed past them and off campus with a large crowd of boys chasing after it shouting at the top of their lungs. The group watched the crowd of boys depart and were silent for a long while before a very puzzled Shampoo finally asked them why did the Japanese like candy so much. For a response, the others simply blinked.
Tatewaki and Shampoo sat on the porch outside of the sitting room as they both tried to ignore the sounds of Genma and Soun's 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. Tatewaki tried to think of a way to rid Kodachi of Ranma’s influence, while Shampoo tried to assure him that everything was fine. Making sure not to call Kodachi demon thief. To take his mind off things Shampoo offered to spar with him Tatewaki was initially reluctant both since the thought of sparring for fun was foreign to him, and he had never sparred with a girl other then his mistress. He relented when this gave Shampoo the belief that he thought she was weak.
Hearing lightning the two went inside only to find Ranma's very charred form. 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.
The next morning breakfast was interrupted by a very high pitched and feminine scream. Genma and Soun remained where they were and continued eating but most everyone else in the house went running towards the sound of the screaming. It turned out that the amulet also locked Ranma in his cursed form. Later the group was discussing was discussing what happened. Ranma being out of the room as she was still upstairs with Kodachi. They came to the conclusion that Tatewaki and Kasumi should ask Shampoo and Perfume for help when Ranma finally came downstairs. The entire group froze upon seeing Ranma decked out in a pair of notably tight and form fitting black leather pants, a shrunken white tank top which served to reveal both her flat stomach and ample cleavage, and a pair of shiny silver boots. All except Genma who immediately became furious. Until he was told what happened, at which point he began panicking about what Nodoka would do to him when she found out. Genma didn’t feel that it was right to hit Ranma when she was struck by lightning after she started teasing him.
Due to the number of times, she was struck by lightning Ranma ended up passing out and had to be tugged along to school in the little red wagon by Kodachi. Lucky for Ranma, the little girl that Kodachi had bought the red wagon from didn't know the value of yen yet and she'd gotten a really cheap deal on it. The group arrived to discover that not only had Akane joined that weird crowd of boys which always gathered in the far corner of the yard., but Ryoga and Nabiki had gotten their own group of admirers. Once she regained consciousness Ranma refused to go inside like that. By this point Tatewaki no longer found the situation funny and advised Ranma not to do so.
At this, Kodachi looked at Ranma in certain frustration before she formed a coy expression and started flirting with Ranma to get her to agree to stay in the wagon. While this went on, Tatewaki averted his eyes, tried not to blush, and silently cursed Ranma for his fiendish hold over his normally angelic little sister. As Tatewaki was contemplating how he was going to free Kodachi from Ranma's treacherous grasp, Ranma got struck by lightning for the eightieth time.
A storm popped up on Tatewaki’s way to school and before he had the chance to begin a quick run for Furinkan High's main building, he found himself utterly drenched from the sudden downpour of rain. Since he wasn’t used to flying yet all the soaking wet Tatewaki phoenix was settle under an umbrella with several students. And while he did so, he couldn't help but listen into their conversation which involved them declaring how they would defeat Shampoo. Tatewaki phoenix's eyes narrowed and turning his feathered head, he looked to see Shampoo nearing the school. He fluttered off of the ground and flew towards Shampoo as fast as he could manage.
Which meant by the time that Shampoo reached the front entrance to Furinkan High he was barely halfway there. Fortunately for Tatewaki, the Amazon saw his struggling and rather pitiful attempt at flight and ran towards him. She allowed him to land on her hands and after catching his breath he tried to warn her that she was about to be attacked, but because he was in his cursed form, she couldn’t understand him. once he realized this Tatewaki phoenix squawked so loud that his eyes almost bulged out of his head, and he flapped his wings as fast as he could while turning around in Shampoo's hands. Following his strange turnabout, Shampoo looked up just in time to see a large crowd of people charging at her.
Placing Tatewaki on her head so that her hands would be free Shampoo dealt with her attackers with brutal efficiency. When Ranma and Kodachi arrived, he took one look at the chicken sitting on top of Shampoo's head before she burst into laughter. At this, Tatewaki phoenix squawked loudly before he leaned forward to peck Ranma on the forehead several times. An Amused Shampoo told Ranma that was what he got revealing that the bird on her head was Tatewaki. There was a slight pause before Ranma began laughing even louder as Kodachi looked at Shampoo with wide eyes.
After Kodachi got over her shock Shampoo explained how Tatewaki received his curse. As she neared Tatewaki phoenix he looked at her with sheepish beady black eyes. Kodachi concluded that it could have been worse. Ranma didn’t agree and through his laugher managed to compare Tatewaki to a puffed-up chicken. At this comment, Tatewaki phoenix narrowed his eyes which flashed with fire and that was when Ranma got struck by lightning for the eighty-first time. With a sigh Kodachi reminded Ranma that they we're going to be late for class. This caused Shampoo to rush off to the bathroom so that she could change Tatewaki back.
During Lunch Tatewaki wondered just why everyone was staring right at him in the cafeteria. He also wondered where everyone else was as he didn’t see any familiar face in the cafeteria. Tatewaki was about to resign himself to eating outside underneath one of the large trees in the yard, when Hiroshi and Daisuke appeared at his side wearing large smiles. After introducing themselves they asked if rumors about him changing with Shampoo in the bathroom were true. They wanted to get the real deal from the source before Ranma and Kodachi started placing bets. Hearing Ranma’s name Tatewaki immediately jumped to the conclusion that he was spreading lies about him and Shampoo, not listening as Hiroshi tried to explain that it was Shampoo who told everyone.
Throwing his lunch tray into the air, not really noticing when it landed on a nearby student and produced his katana. Tatewaki declared that Ranma would pay for sullying his and Shampoo’s good names. With that, Tatewaki rushed out of the cafeteria leaving all of the students in it in complete and utter shock.
Upon finding the building that Cologne had purchased burst through the front door held his katana in attack position and screamed that Ranma would pay for his lies. While Ranma had no idea what Tatewaki was talking about he agreed to hiss challenge. This surprised Kodachi and Shampoo, but Ranma assured them that there was nothing to worry about as the two did this all the time back in middle school. Tatewaki confirmed that it was the only matter he and Ranma can settle their differences. This didn’t relieve Kodachi who pointed out that settling fights with swords was hardly safe. Tatewaki just enforced that it was their chosen way. With that Ranma rose to her feet and produced a katana that equaled Tatewaki's in both beauty and craftsmanship. After telling the other that they had become much better since the last time they fought, both Ranma and Tatewaki decided to test if it was true.
The customers of Madame Francine's Bistro that decided to sit outside on the terace found their peaceful lunch interrupted when two katana wielding combatants came out of nowhere to land on the same aforementioned terace. While evading Tatewaki’s attack, leapt onto one of the Bistro tables and looked at the couple sitting there. She paid close attention to the man who held an open velvet box in his hands that was presented to the woman that he sat with. Seeing that that he was proposing with a Cubic Zirconium she told his date that someone as gorgeous as her deserved the real thing. Before the woman had a chance to respond or even get angry about the fact that she'd been proposed to with a Cubic Zirconium ring, Tatewaki called Ranma out for flirting with another woman.
He sliced at Ranma who leapt away just as the Tatewaki's katana cut completely through the almost engaged couple's table. Seeing that that Tatewaki was destroying private property Ranma decided it was best to leave before they got sued. With that, she leapt off of the terace and went plummeting towards the ground below only swiftly bound off of a flagpole to launch herself higher into the air. Strangely enough, the blonde landed directly in the middle of the outside terace to Madame Francine's biggest competitor, Signora Maria's Cafe, whose customers looked just as shocked at her sudden appearance. Before they had time to adjust, Tatewaki followed Ranma's exact path to land in front of her and they decided to continue with their duel in the middle of the Cafe. The pair were only there a few seconds before Ranma ended up flirting with, yet another woman and Tatewaki sliced through not a table but a good deal of entrees this time.
Although they destroyed a good portion of tables, foods, and even a near engagement, the sword fighting duo seemed unaware of their actions as they continued on their duel throughout Nerima. While fighting Tatewaki was fun after a half an hour Ranma was starting to get bored. So, looking around the park that they'd recently moved their duel into, Ranma searched for some way that she might overpower Tatewaki, who at the moment had a slight advantage thanks to his superior body strength. Seeing a water fountain Ranma slowly backed up while she blocked each one of Tatewaki's attacks. When Tatewaki launched a particularly strong downward blow with his katana, Ranma swiftly stepped off to one side and this caused Tatewaki to slice through the fountain triggering his curse.
Ranma celebration of her victory was short lived as Tatewaki phoenix waddled forward to start pecking at her feet which were partially exposed because of the shoes that she wore. By this point the others had caught up and Shampoo picking up Tatewaki phoenix called Ranma out for cheating. Ranma didn’t see it that way, but just as she was bragging about how she could defeat Tatewaki anytime out of nowhere a cannonball appeared to hit her directly in the face. Ranma collapsed forward into Kodachi's arms who looked up at Shampoo. The two wondered where the cannonball came from while Cologne pointed out that Mousse is the only one who used such an attack. Which brought about the question of why he would be in Japan. Ranma having regained consciousness asked who Mousse was from where she was resting comfortably in Kodachi's arms. Shampoo explained that Mousse was an annoying suitor that she had though she had finally gotten rid of back in China.
By this point Nabiki and Ryoga came across the group having finally found their way back to Nerima after getting lost. As everyone explained why they were out of school Ryoga noticed that Tatewaki was in his cursed form and wondered if it had rained while he was away. Tatewaki phoenix letting loose a deafening squawk as Shampoo picked him up allowing him to attack Ranma was all Ryoga needed to figure out what had happened. Cologne’s voice cut through the air to serve much like a calming influence as asked Shampoo if she had placed Tatewaki on her head when she battled those boys at school. When Shampoo affirmed that she had, Cologne confirmed with Ryoga that Tatewaki’s cursed form was indeed a phoenix. She told everyone that if they wanted to know the exact nature of Tatewaki's curse they should be getting back.
When they made it back to the building Cologne explained the Phoenix Sword technique to them. This nearly caused another fight between Ranma and Tatewaki when the former commented on the fact that the later wasn’t so useless in their cursed for. Ryoga tried in vain to keep Ranma and Tatewaki from fighting. He even ran out the building after them when they both unsheathed their katanas again as they bounded out of the building to start up their duel once more. This prompted Nabiki to run out so that he wouldn’t get lost with Shampoo hot on her heels as the Amazon hoped to watch Tatewaki utterly defeat Ranma in a fair battle. Once they got back to the dojo the group had all split apart to do their various chores. Perfume helping Kasumi to prepare dinner while Shampoo and Tatewaki were in the dojo sparring again. This left Nabiki, Ryoga, and Ranma in the sitting room observing the evidence of Genma and Soun's drinking binge.
When Tatewaki couldn’t find Ranma or Kodachi the next morning he went to the sitting room to ask if anyone had seen them. Neither Soun nor Kasumi had, though she did recall having heard Kodachi leave Nabiki’s room late last night. Upon hearing this Soun accused Nabiki of being a lesbian and burst into tears. The reactions to this statement were mutual blank faces and a simultaneous blink from everyone in the room.
While technically Ranma and Kodachi were fit to go to school since the lightning attacks had ceased entirely, they felt that this fact was still up in the air. After all, it was quite possible that the lightning attacks could start up again and if so they couldn't risk being at school and angering Principal Hiro. Which of course meant they were skipping school for the day to go with Nabiki to her movie audition. When compared to this logic, Ryoga's motives were infinitely easier to understand. He liked Nabiki therefore he wanted to be with her. Being unable to say this Ryoga instead chose to follow her like a faithful puppy and act like one by protecting his Mistress. Tatewaki refused to leave his sister alone with Ranma so skipped school so that he could make sure that Ranma didn't sully Kodachi's innocence further. As they left they came across Perfume and Shampoo who were headed for the Tendo dojo at the time and the latter decided to join them for similar reasons as Ryoga.
Once they made it to the audition Nabiki eyes widened upon seeing the crowd of thousands that had gathered in downtown Nerima. Ranma wondered how they were going to make it through. In response she produced a glass of cold water from out of nowhere to hold it in front of Ranma. Ranma was reluctant to change back now that his curse had been unlocked. Kodachi appealed to Ranma’s vanity by commenting how no one could jump higher than him in his cursed form. With that, Ranma took the glass of cold water and upended it over his head. Turning to face Nabiki, a now elfin lifted her into her arms then jumped almost a mile into the air in a strange trek towards the stage. Ryoga seeing this took off after Ranma and plowed through the crowd of people in the process.
The others watched this for a moment before Kodachi commented on how well things were going. Moving into a quick sprint, Kodachi bounded after them through the path Ryoga had cleared. Now alone, Tatewaki and Shampoo shared a perplexed stare before they both shrugged and decided to head after everyone just to see what would happen next. They arrived in time to help Nabiki calm Ryoga down with Tatewaki reluctantly pointing out that Ranma was just trying to help. Nabiki ended up fainting from excitement when Ukyo made his presence known and stated that she’d make a great leading lady. However, when Kodachi made her presence known Ukyo screamed upon seeing her.
Backing away from Kodachi Ukyo demanded to know what she was doing there. Kodachi told him that she was only there to represent Nabiki as well as pay her respects to an old friend. This caused Tsubasa to speak up stating that he was one of Ukyo’s many stalkers if she was an old friend. This gave Ukyo time to subtly stepped behind his friend and fellow Kung Fu star. Again, Kodachi was asked what she was doing there this time by Tsubasa. With teasing exasperation Kodachi repeated that she was there as a representative of Nabiki's interests.
Ukyo wasn’t buying and accused Kodachi of trying to manipulate him into going out with her. Kodachi told him that she was already dating someone, and upon hearing this Ukyo wanted his name so that he could warn him about how dangerous she was. This Kodachi took offense to and pointed out that because of her Ukyo was now rich and a famous movie star. While Ukyo reluctantly admitted that what Kodachi said was true it didn’t change the fact that Kodachi screwed up his life. Kodachi accused him of being a drama queen before she arched her head to look back at Ranma, who had been observing the entire scene with shock and wonder. She then revealed that he was the one she was dating.
All it took for Ranma to snap out of his momentary shock was hearing his name being spoken. He then walked over to Kodachi's side, wrapped an arm around her waist, and gave Ukyo his most charming smile. He expressed his surprised that the two used to date. Ukyo once again denied that happened pointing out that Kodachi just chased him around like a relentless stalker and made his life miserable for five months before she ended up skipping town. And by then he'd already been roped into doing his first movie. Kodachi again accused him of being a drama queen, Ryoga still feeling partially upset over the attention Ukyo had paid to Nabiki spoke up as well, and asked Ukyo if he didn’t want to be a movie star.
Ukyo opened his mouth in way of reply but faltered and then looked back at Tsubasa who wore a soft expression of understanding on his features. Giving up Ukyo just told them that none of them would understand. Ranma took that as admission and had Ryoga pay up. While Ryoga handed over a thousand yen to his brother he pointed out that Ukyo never said for certain that they went out. Turning even more rade faced Ukyo shouted that they never went out. She stalked him and caused him to break up with the only girl that he’d ever loved. No one believed him, however. In desperation Ukyo once again tried to deny it only to be told by Kodachi that he couldn't have abandoned their love so easily.
At this, Ukyo released another scream of frustration before tangling his hands in his oak brown hair as why no one would believe him. Instead of an answer to his question, Ukyo received the sound of low and seething voice saying his name. When he looked up, Ukyo saw Tatewaki pointing a katana at him while wearing a look of quiet rage on his features. After introducing himself Tatewaki threatened Ukyo stating that movie star or not if he didn’t stop marring Kodachi’s name with denials of his relationship with her he would punish him. Ukyo response was to state that Kodachi can blemish her reputation perfectly fine on her own. It took Tatewaki less than a second to move into attack position and by the time he did, Ukyo was wielding a katana of his own and wearing the rakish smile that his millions of fans were so used to seeing on the big screen.
After hearing Ukyo brag about all the training, he had undergone since becoming a movie star Ranma asked if his old friend could teach him how to kill someone with a spoon. This caused Tatewaki to call Ranma out as they were in the middle of a duel. A duel which soon ended up on the Nerima Rapid Action News shown every night at six o'clock. Luckily or unluckily for Ukyo, everyone who attended the audition assumed it was all some sort of publicity ploy for the movie itself. It was unfortunate that the publicity ploy happened to move into downtown Nerima and destroy a few cafes in the process. But, as someone told Madame Francine and Signora Maria after their restaurants had been destroyed the second time for the month, that's show business.
Tatewaki, Nabiki and Ryoga gathered in the sitting room. It was early in the morning, far before they had to go to school for the day, and they were busy conversing about all the various worries they had about Kodachi's past and current relationship with the Kung Fu star, Kuonji Ukyo. Ranma called them out for worrying about something that was not only none of their business, but obviously over. Tatewaki accused Ranma of not caring about Kodachi’s welfare. As who knew what Ukyo returning to her life might do to her. Nabiki called Ranma out as well for not caring what relationship Kodachi had with Ukyo. Ranma wore a face of disinterest and looked out at the koi pond stating that it was in the past.
Nabiki was still concerned about how terrified Ukyo looked upon seeing Kodachi and was satisfied when everyone agreed with her. She ended up asking Ryoga what he thought the two’s relationship was. Blushing a bit at Nabiki's attention, Ryoga recalled Ukyo's smooth and charming behavior around Nabiki and in anger stated that he believed that the two dated and that Ukyo still wasn’t over Kodachi. Tatewaki pointed out the other girl Ukyo talked about being in love with. He theorized that Ukyo must of left Kodachi for that girl and his sister didn’t take it well. Realizing how much sense that made Nabiki asked Ranma what he thought only to find an empty space in place of where he was sitting. It's true that con artists are expert liars amongst other things but there is one thing even the most talented of con men can never lie about. And that's feelings of the heart. Particularly, when that feeling just happens to be love. Love was something that Ranma found himself deeply entrenched in when it came to Kodachi. Which is precisely why he just left to find her.
Shampoo and Tatewaki found Perfume pouting on the high wall to Furinkan High. She told them that Siren had offered her a chance to get rid of her curse by combining it with her true form, causing Shampoo to burst out into raucous laughter while 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.
Shampoo found Mousse and Akane two hours later after the fell out of a tree. When Tatewaki saw her approach Mousse, he became curious and when the two left the grounds he felt that it would be best if he followed them. When he caught up with the two Mousse was pleading with Shampoo with all her being and expressing her love for Akane. This caused Tatewaki to point out that it seemed he had no interest in Shampoo. When an angry Shampoo asked him how he was able to sneak up on them he told her that his master had taught him many skills. Having calmed down Chocolate rose to her feet and apologized to both Tatewaki and Shampoo for how she acted in the past. She then turned a pleading look to Shampoo and once again asked her not to tell Akane stating that she had changed.
Observing in some shock as Mousse collapsed to the ground and began crying, Shampoo was lost for an appropriate response. That was when she felt Tatewaki clasp her shoulder. Seeing Mousse like that Tatewaki couldn’t find it in his heart to resent hi-her and asked Shampoo to give Mousse a chance at redemption. He stated that everyone deserves a second chance in their own lifetime. Turning back to look at Mousse, her eyes narrowed by a notch. Taking a slow step forward she knelt in front of Mousse who lifted her head to look into Shampoo's eyes. Shampoo asked her to confirm her love for Akane and that she had really changed. When she did and once again apologized for her past actions, Shampoo agreed to keep her secret for now, but stressed that Mousse needed to tell Akane the truth and soon. Tatewaki agreed that Akane needed to know all of Mousse not just the bits and parts she wanted Akane to see. Wiping away the last of her tears Chocolate stood up and thanked them both. There was a slight pause as all three teenagers smiled at one another as a wave of peacefulness fell over them. Then Shampoo formed a scrunched up expression. She asked Mousse why she would pick the name of Chocolate for a disguise.
When Chocolate, Shampoo, and Tatewaki arrived back at the Furinkan High campus they were greeted by a hundred or so fearsome glares burning into them. Slowly the students turned towards them and their eyes growing even more fierce, if that was even possible, together they gave a tremendous shout that reverberated in the air as they then accused them of making Akane cry. While Shampoo and Tatewaki visibly paled at the threatening tone of the crowd Chocolate was pale because of what they had just told her. Pushing past Shampoo and Tatewaki, she ran towards the crowd who glares softened just a bit because of just how incredibly good looking she was. A long moment passed before Chocolate heard a sniffle and a muffled voice say her name. Pushing through the crowd with a face of determination, Chocolate found Akane sitting on the ground where she was surrounded by assorted members of the Furinkan High girls sports teams.
Chocolate fell to her knees in front of the other girl and hesitantly reached out to cup Akane's cheek. Looking up at the other girl Akane asked Chocolate where she went having thought she left her for Shampoo. Chocolate gave a mixed sob and laugh as she buried her face in the warmth of the star athlete's shoulder and told her that she loved her. Earlier it was said that Shampoo's arrival on the scene heralded the most memorable moment in Furinkan High's not so glorious history (for today at least) and this statement was certainly true. Because when Chocolate and Akane decided to resume their activities from earlier in the tree but now in front of a rather large crowd, Shampoo was there, and she, along with everyone else who watched the pair, found their interaction very memorable to say the least.
Chocolate paused her continuing to gush over Akane as she and Tatewaki watched her instruct Shampoo and the other Furinkan High girls basketball players, to ask Tatewaki about his feelings for Shampoo. Tatewaki was confused at the warm tone of the girl's voice after she stated how glad she was when Tatewaki nervously admitted that he was fond of Shampoo. Shampoo needs to have someone like Tatewaki in her life and she knew the two would make a great couple. While Tatewaki was busy going over this information in his brain, several loud shrieks were heard from the basketball players.
Rising to his feet, Tatewaki's hand immediately went to his katana while he opened his mouth to ask what was wrong but instead of asking, he soon found his jaw dropping entirely of its own will. Seconds later, he squeaked in embarrassment and covered his eyes with his hands in a hasty movement. He did this because, for some reason, all of the girls basketball players on the court were not only missing their gym shorts but their underwear as well. There was a loud thundering noise, as the girls stampeded out of the gym to begin their quest to find their missing panties as well as who stole them. Tatewaki was left alone in the gym covering his eyes with his hands and frozen in a state of timidity. It would take him over ten minutes to work up enough courage to finally lower his hands only to find the gym empty and himself alone.
By the time he caught up with everyone they had beaten Happosai to within an inch of his life and where trying to figure out what to do with him. Tatewaki 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. It was so loud, that they almost didn't hear when a high pitched whistle pierced the air to get their attention. Turning around, the group regarded Taro and Akari standing next to a Tauros. On seeing the creature, Ranma's eyes went wide and she made a discreet move to stand behind Kodachi for protection.
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. they followed the trail of destruction left by Taro and Ranma to the dojo. Coming to a halt inside the destroyed kitchen, Nabiki asked Akane if she was responsible for it. Seeing her sister glowering at her, Akane jumped slightly into the air and then said in rather huffy tones that it was a big bull that Ranma was chasing. Before Nabiki could reply, Ranma's piercing cry of, "CLEFAIRY!!!" at the top of her lungs filled the air. Realizing that Ranma was in raged they became more cautious as they strided out of the destroyed kitchen.
When Nabiki ran into the sitting room, she was met with the site of Ryoga standing in front of Ranma and scowling deeply as he shook his finger at her. Though she attempted to get around him and near Taro who was still sitting on the Tauros back. Both were standing in the yard, well away from Ranma, but Ryoga wouldn’t let her telling Ranma once again that just because she wants to play with other Pokemon doesn't mean they want to play with her. Tatewaki was amazed to see Ryoga controlling Ranma. 
Ryoga asked the group if Ranma had caused any problems. Nabiki told him no but before she could say anything more she was abruptly cut off as Ranma made a sudden mad dash around Ryoga and pounced towards Taro whose eyes immediately went wide. It seemed like time froze as Taro raised his tiny hands into the air and used metronome. The blonde elf went flying high into the atmosphere and as she did, the Taro heaved a sigh of relief. Kodachi cried in panicked tones while she rushed out into the yard. She turned to glare at Taro only for Akari to appear in front of her blocking her path. She called Kodachi out for being made at Taro for protecting himself, but Kodachi wasn’t listening upset that Taro possibly injured her Ranma.
Fortunately or unfortunately, their would be battle was interrupted by Ranma landing square in the middle of the two girls with a thunderous crash. Kodachi quickly sprinted into the crater and cradled Ranma in her arms. By this point Taro was able to change back. He told Kodachi that Ranma should be fine as his metronome attack is fairly harmless against humans. While she had calmed down Kodachi still called Taro out for being so harsh on someone who obviously wasn’t in their right mind. Taro reluctantly agreed but Poke-Ranma was too kawaii even for him. Seeing that Ranma would be okay Kodachi demanded that Ryoga and Tatewaki explain what was going on.
Kodachi initially believed that Genma forced Ranma to learn the Pokefist. This offended Genma who was insulted that she’d think he'd make Ranma learn something as useless and stupid as the Pokefist! Stating that if he was going to have him learn a dangerous technique that psychologically scarred him then it would at least be a useful one. Ryoga was quick to point out that didn’t make Genma look good. Once Ryoga finished explaining the Pokefist and what it does there was another moment of silence before everyone broke out laughing. Well, everyone but Kodachi who was frowning severely at Ranma. Taro was the first to calm down and asked how they snap Ranma out of it not wanting her to chase him anymore. Sadly the only people who are able to snap Ranma out of the Pokefist are Atsuko and Nodoka. Genma begged Ryoga not to call them believing that he’d be spanked for jusenkyo. This went on for several minutes before Nabiki finally grew tired of the odd almost conversation and then produced a mallet out of nowhere and hit Genma on the top of his head with it. Watching Genma topple over on the ground, Nabiki returned the mallet back into pocket space and told her iinazuke to go and call his mothers.
They dumped hot water on Ranma hoping it would snap him out of his Clefairy brained state but it hadn't helped at all. It just made him look stupider as he bounced around everywhere cuddling everyone. Including Nabiki. Who was currently sweatdropping as she looked at Ranma rubbing his head on her abdomen. Ryoga, however, turned an interesting shade of red as he pulled his brother off of her by the collar. Ranma said clefairy in kawii tones. Despite Ryoga telling his brother that it wouldn’t work he pulled Ranma in a hug apologizing for doubting him as Ranma smiled almost smugly. Shaking his head slightly, Tatewaki commented on how manipulating Ranma was even while having the brain of an innocent Clefairy. Shampoo thought the whole thing was funny however. A tied up and gagged Genma tried to get his attention and when Tatewaki asked what he was trying to say. Kodachi who was running her fingers through Ranma's silky black hair as he was once again curled up in her lap explained that Genma wanted to know why no one feels sorry for him. She then called her brother out for making fun of Ranma when Ryoga explained that they had tried to stop Ranma.
Sensing his wives presence begged to be set free but it was too late. Seconds later, in a cloud of black smoke the figures of Saotome Nodoka and Hibiki Atsuko appeared. Then just as swiftly, they then disappeared, taking Ranma, Ryoga, and Genma along with them. When the smoke cleared, everyone was left in shock. Everyone except for Soun, who was used to seeing this happen since he did know both of the women. Kodoachi rushed to the door upon hearing a knock only to return with Ukyo. Seeing Nabiki’s worried expression he quickly strode to her side and asked her what was wrong. Looking up into Ukyo's sandalwood gaze that was filled with such honest concern for her, Nabiki's sniffled before she fell into his arms crying about how Ryoga was gone.
Ukyo initially thought she meant that Ryoga had gotten lost again, causing Nabiki to explain that he and Ranma had been kidnapped by their mothers. Once she realized where she was Nabiki gave a sharp gasp then scooted away from Ukyo who raised an eyebrow at her actions. Trying to flirt with her Ukyo asked Nabiki what happened. Her explanation was something that Ukyo would've never thought of in a million years. Tatewaki and Shampoo commented on how happy the two looked causing Kodachi to call them out for being nonchalant over the fact that Ranma had been kidnapped. Attempting to calm his sister down Tatewaki assured her that his mothers wouldn’t harm Ranma. Soun also believed that the theatrics was done to teach Genma a lesson for not contacting them. Nabiki asked why they would take Ryoga having grown to dislike her prospective mother in laws. Soun was certain that Atsuko and Nodoka wouldn’t do anything to harm Ryoga or Ranma. Genma however... Soun now grimaced as he thought of this. Somehow this last statement of his didn't make anyone in the sitting room upset at all.
One moment they were all discussing their absent comrades and the next a huge shadow fell over them and they were all looking at a giant airship. Seconds later, Siren appeared 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.
==Appearance==
Tatewaki fell into the spring of drowned phoenix and his cursed form is be a hideous, pudgy bird with a phoenix-like tail described to look more like a really ugly chicken then a phoenix.
==Abilities==
Instead of Nenpo Kuno was trained by Azami Daimonji thus he fights with the Kuno Honor Blade instead of a bokken. His technique is described as beautiful to watch with an enchating fluid grace in his movements.
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