Cologne (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

### Plot

Cologne accompanied Shampoo, Tatewaki, and Ryoga to Japan after convincing the council to change the death sentence placed on Kodachi and Ranma for stealing Amazonian treasures. When Tatewaki freaked out on the plane due to being afraid she was forced to knock both him and Ryoga out.

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. Awhile later he walked back into the sitting room to stand behind Ranma. When Ranma noticed his presence and asked him what was wrong Tatewaki just attacked him. Ranma hastily dodged Tatewaki's katana before he bounded out of the dojo with the angry Kendoist hot on his heels.

Seeing his brother being pursued by his best friend, Ryoga started to run after them only to be stopped by Genma bitting the cuff of his pants leg. Genma started to squeal indignantly only to realize that Ryoga couldn’t understand him. Kasumi offered him a kettle but only if he agreed to stop hounding Ranma about the engagement and trying to ruin his and Kodachi’s relationship. Genma agreed but before he and Ryoga could start talking Nabiki and Akane finally returned home. Seeing Cologne and Shampoo started another argument between Nabiki and Perfume.

Perfume didn’t know what conned meant, so a weary Kasumi told her not to think about it, before reminding Nabiki that she and Perfume were engaged according to Amazonian Law. This caused Akane to become excited that there was going to be a wedding. When everyone recovered from their mutual face fault, Nabiki told Akane that there wasn’t going to be a wedding because since it was only Amazon Law it held no power over a Japanese citizen making it null. Cologne was impressed by Nabiki’s cleverness, but pointed out that such a mere technicality won’t free Kasumi from her duties to Perfume and the tribe.

Nabiki accused Perfume of trapping her sister into a marriage. This Perfume did understand causing her to retrieve her axes. Kasumi put a stop to things before they could escalate. Standing in front of Perfume she told Nabiki that she had an obligation to Perfume one that she might not understand or even like, but she accepts, and she wished that Nabiki would accept it as well. Looking deeply into her sister's eyes Nabiki shook slightly as she bunched her hands into fists. She told Kasumi that though she wouldn’t say anymore she still didn’t think it was right. With that, Nabiki turned on her heel and silently left the dojo while everyone watched her retreat.

Despite Kasumi’s protest the Amazons decided to leave for the hotel that they'd made arrangements to stay in. Cologne insisted as they had things to discuss, and the Dojo wasn’t the most most private of places. At this Perfume muttered something under her breath causing Kasumi to chastise her on using profanity. Perfume opened her mouth to protest but when she met Kasumi's warm brown eyes she faltered and turned bright red as she mumbled an apology. Kasumi forgave her and took hold of her hand causing Perfume to blush. Seeing this caused Shampoo to even darker shade of red and on seeing this Shampoo burst out into full on laughter. Perfume in return chased her off for laughing at her.

It took some time for the group to get into their rather expensive hotel due to the large amount of security they had because of an incident with some con artists. Once they did Perfume hissed at Cologne for making a deal with the demon thieves. She quickly calmed down however when Cologne called her out for questioning her actions. She still pointed out that Kodachi and Ranma couldn’t be trusted but Cologne didn’t trust the, she just knew that it was best to turn your enemies into allies. Or at least lead them to think that you have. Shampoo asked how they were going to do that, and when she didn’t understand Cologne’s answer, she told her granddaughters that she’d take care of it on her own.

Cologne ended up enrolling Shampoo into Furinkan High School. While she initially refused to wear the ugly uniform Cologne gave her. She reluctantly relented when her great grandmother pointed out that to stay in Japan she had to go to school which required a uniform; and if she went back to China she couldn’t see Tatewaki. Cologne next went to visit Kasumi 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 that he and Genma were off trying to arrange a date between Ryoga and Nabiki. 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.

When it was time to meet Ranma and Kodachi Cologne set a trap so that Ranma would be placed in his cursed form she then ceremony that happens with all outsiders that are introduced into the tribe for reasons other than marriage. Which involved hypnotizing the two with an amulet so that they tell her what they truly fought for before placing the amulet around Ranma’s neck. When Ranma asked her about it she just told him that he’ll find out soon when he asked her why she put it there before leaving. As she bounded away, Cologne noted the cloud of smoke that was coming from her newly purchased building and wondered if she should have warned the couple that the amulet couldn't be removed without her personal approval.

Perfume brought Kasumi to the building that Cologne brought so that she could ask her to train her airen in the healing arts. They three were interrupted by the arrival of Kodachi, Ranma and Shampoo. Cologne jokingly chastised Ranma and Kodachi for skipping school. This caused Ranma to stalk towards Cologne and the table she sat at with Kasumi and Perfume, and demand she tell him why she put the amulet on him. More cordially Kodachi tried to convince Cologne to remove the amulet or at least ceased the lightning strikes. Cologne was disappointed that even with Shampoo and Perfume’s aid and Kasumi's newfound knowledge on their history and laws the two still didn’t know what's going on. Cologne told them that the amulet is a test of both character and power. Ranma will continue to wear it for as long as she deems necessary. She did agree to remove the command that has the lightning strikes set up as punishment for him.

Ranma scowled at the mention of lightning, but Kodachi stopped her from saying anything by touching her arm lightly as she thanked Cologne for her leniency. When she asked why she put the amulet on Ranma, Perfume quickly cut in and bluntly told then to return their treasures. Kodachi and Ranma looked her way and when they did, the Amazon Enforcer smirked and pointed out that they hadn’t forgotten that the two still had them. Ranma expressed disbelief and annoyance that, that was all this was about. Kodachi moved away from Ranma and waited for him to get struck by lightning for the ninety-second time, nothing happened. Seeing this Cologne informed them that Ranma isn’t being punished because of certain things that he says or does, the lightning was just random.

The amulet is a test, Cologne was taught it's far better to have a powerful ally than a powerful enemy and that's where Ranma comes in. He has the potential to be powerful but has no idea of the abilities his cursed form holds. She could teach him those abilities but since she didn’t trust either Ranma or Kodachi with such power as of, yet she required a safeguard. A confused Kodachi asked why that required Ranma to be trapped in his cursed form. Cologne explained that given the powerful magic they were dealing with, training Ranma in them would be easier if Ranma remained in his elfin form.

There was a long moment of silence as everyone turned to look at the oddly mute form of Ranma who had her blonde head hung low as she stared at the ground. Everyone reacted in surprise when she started softly chuckling and not noticing the attention, Ranma wore a wide smirk as she proclaimed, she knew she never did anything worth being zapped for. Watching warily as Ranma burst into impudent laughter, Shampoo asked Cologne if she turned off the punishment. Cologne replied no as she smiled on realizing what Shampoo was insinuating. Then Ranma got struck by lightning for the very last time.

Shampoo looked at the huge pile of treasures that almost reached the ceiling in shock a sentiment that Perfume shared. 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. Cologne pulled Shampoo away to tell her that her principal call and told her about how Shampoo had hospitalized a good portion of her classmates. As much as Cologne found Shampoo’s actions displeasing, she was more curious as to how she managed it, as her attacks were never that powerful. Initially she was afraid that was trouble Shampoo formed a perplexed expression as she realized that her great grandmother had a good point. While Shampoo and Cologne mulled over this, the front door to the building flew open to reveal Tatewaki's raging figure.

He held his katana in attack position while screaming that Ranma would pay for spreading inappropriate rumors about him and Shampoo. While Ranma had no idea what Tatewaki was talking about he agreed to his 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.

Cologne, Kodachi and Shampoo had caught up to the two just in time to see Ranma trick Tatewaki into activating his curse by luring him into slicing open a water fountain. Shampoo picked up Tatewaki phoenix and 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. While Cologne scanned the park with a calculating gaze. The thing that troubled her the most wasn't the fact that Mousse could be in Japan but more what Mousse would be doing in Japan.

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 and attacking 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.

Setting down a thick book on the dusty countertop that resided in the near empty room to the building she bought. 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.

This left Kodachi alone with Cologne. Before she went after the group as well Kodachi asked Cologne if Ranma really did have to stay in his elfin form constantly to learn magic. Cologne admitted that she was just messing with Ranma. While he could only learn magic in his elf form, he hardly needed to be trapped as one to do so. However, it wasn’t having the desired effect. Kodachi then asked if Cologne would show her how to return Ranma to normal. When Cologne agreed Kodachi prepared to make good use of the Amazon secrets she would learn.

After what happened with Ranma and Tatewaki Cologne was no longer sure that opening a restaurant was the way to go so began searching through a general information guide about the district. She took the opportunity to tease Shampoo who had grown board of reading the basketball rule book when she asked her why. While Ranma would be there for training Tatewaki would most likely be there because of her.

Cologne eyes narrowed by a rather dangerous notch when Siren entered her building and she demanded to know what she was doing there. She became very upset when Siren asked her why she insists on hiding her heritage. Eyes blazing fire Cologne was about to tell Siren that it was none of her business when Shampoo entered. Siren barely had time to take in Shampoo's bubbly frame before the lavender haired Amazon pounced on her for a tight hug. Smiling at Shampoo's exuberant nature, Siren gave the girl a gentle hug back before she pulled away from her and cupped Shampoo's cheek tenderly. She explained that she was there to train Kasumi. This caused Shampoo to narrow her eyes as she wondered why Perfume hadn’t told her that Kasumi was becoming a mage. Siren told her that she didn’t know and suggested she ask her cousin. With that Shampoo ran off to make Perfume pay for keeping secrets from her.

When Shampoo left the room Cologne turned to face Siren wondering how she managed to convince the tribal Elders to allow her to train Kasumi as a Mage. She was impressed when Siren told her that she just explained the benefits of having one more mage that might listen to them. Though she didn’t believe Siren when she told her that Kasumi immediately accepted her offer when she explained the benefits of being a mage. Siren became serious and explained that she needed a heir someone to continue the tradition of magic in both the tribe and in her family. While Kasumi was her only option Siren did sense potential in her. Cologne had sensed it as well and stated that they needed to keep an eye on her. Siren started teasing Cologne again, but she brushed it off and hopped out of the room. Knowing when it was best to fight and to withdraw, Cologne told Siren that while she wouldn’t contest her on this she would be watching her.

Much to Cologne’s annoyance Siren went ahead and set up a Wiccan shop of sorcery called the Sensual Sorcery. While Siren though it was an interesting idea and would help Kasumi along with her training, Cologne didn’t see how such a business would attract customers. A disappointed Siren pointed out to the Matriarch that no one normal lives in Nerima. Cologne grew tired of Siren’s flirting as they entered the shop she asked the mage why she refused to leave her alone. When Cologne asked this, she said it in tones that would have turned the most stoic of Amazon warriors into quailing cowards who are fearful for their very lives. Luckily for Siren, and unluckily for Cologne, the Mage wasn't like most Amazon warriors and found Cologne's tones not threatening but rather more on the humorous side. She told Cologne that she’d leave her alone when she reveals the truth about herself to everyone in the tribe. Including her kin who Siren believed deserved to know what's lurking inside their blood.

Since Cologne's expression before could be described as dark it now looked downright murderous as she gazed upon the figure of Siren with blazing eyes. She told Siren that that she wasn’t going to have this conversation again. While Siren agreed that she wouldn’t break the vow she made not to tell anyone that didn’t mean she would give up in trying to convince Cologne to change her mind. On hearing this, Cologne gave a snort of humorous skepticism while a hint of a smile played on her ancient features as she looked at her companion. She was about to reply when Siren suddenly whirled around to look at the door to the shop which had been pushed open barely an inch. That was when Cologne saw the almost always haggard figure of Perfume in her pixie form flying into the shop spewing vulgarities in melodic bell like sounds. It occurred to Cologne that Siren didn't know about Perfume's curse so while Siren gaped at the tinkling and sparkling figure of Perfume pixie Cologne couldn't help but form a smug smile.

After calming down and changing Perfume back a still stunned Siren called her granddaughter out for not telling her about her curse. Perfume admitted that she was hoping to have gotten rid of it before she saw Siren again. Cologne who was arranging various spell books and potions behind the counter told Perfume that there are cure for Jusenkyo curses, but Perfume refused to believe that. Having fully calmed down Siren didn’t see what was so wrong with Perfume’s cursed form seeing her pixie form as quite charming. Perfume didn’t appreciate her grandmothers joke. Siren offered to help Perfume get rid of her curse causing Cologne to once again point out that curing a jusenkyo curse was impossible.

Siren however said that she would help get rid of the curse, not cure it. When Cologne didn’t see the difference Siren explained that she could use her magic to merge Perfume’s original and cursed forms together, something many overlook due to the nature of their curse. Since Perfume’s pixie form is quite human in appearance it won't cause a large shift in her physical form. There was a long moment of pause as Perfume hung her head low realizing that she would never truly be rid of the of her curse. Instead of changing into a pixie she would be a big pixie all the time. This realization caused Perfume to give a mad sort of laugh before she went dashing out of the sorcery shop. Another long silence enveloped the air before Cologne broke it as she commented on how well Perfume took things. Siren stated that Perfume would eventually get used to the idea of being a pixie all the time, but neither she nor Cologne was really convinced.

Moments after arriving at the newly opened sorcery shop in search of her Amazon iinazuke, Kasumi heard the explanation for Perfume's absence. While she realized that Perfume hated her pixie form Kasumi felt that she was making a big mistake, and that 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.

Much to Cologne’s frustration Siren asked her to fetch something from the grocery for her, since she was training Kasumi. As she griped about being treated like a personal servant Cologne felt her dress fly up only to fall a second later, causing her to freeze. The fact that her dress swept up wasn't what made her freeze rather it was the fact that her panties were gone. Needless to say Cologne wasn’t happy to have her panties stolen. It turns out that that this had happened to every woman in Nerima. She found them standing under a horde of their flying panties demanding that whomever was responsible to come out.

Cologne 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. The others started talking about finishing him off. 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.

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. 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.