Shampoo (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

## Biography

Soon after making it to Jusenkyo, Tatewaki and Ryoga noticed Shampoo and Mousse fighting on the poles. 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 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 would never marry him and that the 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.

Mousse turned back to Shampoo to finish their battle. Horrified she asked him how he could curse an innocent man out of spite. The fact that Mousse showed no remorse for his actions disgusted Shampoo. This reaction confused Mousse allowing her to get the drop on him. In a moment of pure precision, she knocked him off the bamboo pole causing him to fall into one of the cursed springs below. Having won the challenge and repaid him for his treachery. Shampoo told the cursed Mousse that she never wanted to see him again for her heart he is forever banished. Leaping down from the high bamboo pole she stood on Shampoo went to check up on Tatewaki.

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 it’s 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 the 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 the two why they 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 village 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 them that she was taking them to see her great grandmother who as the tribe’s 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.

Tatewaki explained the situation to Cologne and begged her not to execute his sister. Looking into Tatewaki's tear-filled eyes Cologne grimly told him that the punishment had already been set and it would not be easy to convince the council to change their mind. She informs 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. With that, Cologne hopped out of the room leaving a stunned Ryoga, Shampoo, and Tatewaki behind her.

Shampoo quickly dashed after her to ask if she could come as well. After Shampoo admitted that she was the one who threw Mousse in the pool both for his relentless pursuit of her and for what he did to Tatewaki, Cologne asked why she was so interested in him. She wouldn’t normally be so forgiven of a male attempting to fight her battles for her. Turning red Shampoo could only say that he was different. She asked Cologne again to let her join, promising that she wouldn’t regret it. Cologne agreed to let her come and told her to go get her things while she swayed the council into her way of thinking.

Ryoga and Shampoo sat on the porch of the cabin watching Tatewaki practice his sword work. He slowly inched away from the Amazon and willed himself to remain calm. He used his fathers about his anxiety around the opposite sex and didn’t make eye contact with Shampoo as he answered her question about how he and Tatewaki met as well as why they were traveling together. Seeing how sad Ryoga was about being away from his family for so long Shampoo unsure of what to say told him that she was sure he’d find them once they return to Japan. Ryoga was so touched by her words that he lifted his head to look into her eyes and his reaction was immediate. First it was seeing her charming smile then it was seeing her scarlet eyes shining with concern and then it was seeing the sight of her slightly exposed cleavage. When all of these were combined it took less than a second for Ryoga to faint. Shampoo could just watch all this in shock. 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. After his exit Cologne gave her Shampoo a curious look which caused her to flush beet red before she dashed after Tatewaki. And observing this Cologne chuckled.

While on the plane Shampoo tried to ignore the outbursts coming from across the isle from their traveling companions as he focused on Cologne explaining that they needed to stop Perfume from delivering the sentence. Cologne asked Shampoo why she left in such a state of absolute fury. While she knew she couldn’t tell her grandmother as it was private. Luckily Cologne never expected Shampoo to divulge her cousins’ secrets and told her to be prepared to take on her role as a mediator. Shampoo wondered why Cologne couldn’t just tell Perfume to stop. Cologne knew that Perfume wouldn’t take the judgement being altered well so needed someone to explain the logistics of the situation to her. Looking at her Great Grandmother with some wariness Shampoo turned to gaze out the window. Only then did she realize that she was trapped. There was no place for her to run and that meant one thing and one thing only. That Cologne was going to take advantage of this by going into her usual spiel about Shampoo's duties as the Champion of her tribe. She was doomed.

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. Both Perfume and Shampoo agreed that Cologne was not someone easily understood.

Sitting next to Perfume on the bed Shampoo asked her how she was defeated. At this question, Perfume turned bright red. It was a good two hours before Shampoo finally got Perfume to tell her about her defeat at the hands of Kasumi. And it was another two hours before Shampoo finally stopped laughing about it.

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. However, while Cologne had had said that she had to wear the dress but she hadn't said exactly how she had to wear it.

Shampoo showed off the alterations she had made to the uniform (which I described as looking a bit like something that a stripper would wear. A stripper or some type of anime superhero) to the others when they arrived. The entire group stared at Shampoo for a long moment and the Amazon noted their reactions in confusion. 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 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.

Later back at the hotel after being forced to wait over an hour to go to the bathroom Perfume started teasing Shampo again about her feelings for Tatewaki. pointing out that looking good for him is the only reason she would be in the bathroom for so long. She dismissed Shampoo when she tried to threaten her as the truth was blatantly obvious. Instead, she asked how far the two had gotten. Calming down Shampoo admitted that they hadn’t gotten far as Tatewaki hadn’t responded to the usual tricks. Perfume suggested that she just needed to try a different approach.

When Shampoo reached the front entrance to Furinkan High and seeing the Tatewaki phoenix’s struggling and rather pitiful attempt at flight 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.

Luckily Ranma and Kodachi explained to Godai-senshi what happened which combined with his distraction at Ranma’s constant lightning strikes meant that he wasn’t upset at her being late. He still had her stand in the hall though. Shampoo felt that helping Tatewaki change in bathroom was worth it. With that, Shampoo skipped out of the room while the few girls that were in the classroom had their eyes as wide as they could get on hearing Shampoo's statement.

The lightning strikes eventually caused Godai to send Ranma to the principal’s office recommending that they be sent home for the day. At this point he could barely walk so Kodachi went with him as she was the one, he trusted the most. Shampoo was sent as well, when she asked why Principal Hiro Ukita told her that he received a disturbing report from Mercy on Nerima Hospital about how she sent many of her fellow students to the emergency ward. Shampoo didn’t understand why this was a problem since they attacked her first. Principal Hiro merely stared at Shampoo with an expression of blank shock when Kodachi smoothly intervened and explained that Shampoo merely reacted according to the customs of her tribe.

Principal Hiro ended up letting Ranma off with a warning as well as heeded his senshi’s request and excused him from classes. Kodachi convinced him to let her go as well since Ranma wasn’t fit to exit the school grounds by himself in his current state. However, before he could deal with Shampoo, the door to his office swung open and Akane burst in wearing her usual happy smile looking for Dr. Akihito. Instead of being upset Hiro informed Akane that she had gone to the wrong room and told her that Akihito’s office was three doors down.

Seeing Shampoo Akane told her about how her basketball coach wanted her to join the team. While Shampoo found the game fun, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to join a team. Before Shampoo could refused Kodachi stepped in and agreed on her behalf. Akane gave a small bounce and a clap saying that she’d inform the coach after talking with the doctor. She then took off in a cloud of dust, where it came from no one really knew, and ran three doors down the hallway.

While this went on, Shampoo sidled up to Kodachi and hissed in her ear, demanding to know what she was doing. Kodachi just told Shampoo to trust her, and all would be well. Shampoo would sooner trust a snake, but before she could continue the principal cleared his throat. Shampoo was suspended for one day so she’d have to miss basketball practice. He told Shampoo that he hoped she would be a more responsible student and athlete when she returned Wednesday. In an easy and charming tone Kodachi told Principal Hiro that she certainly would. She then turned to Shampoo who looked stunned and giving her a nudge, Kodachi asked for her confirmation. Shampoo could ju8st stammer yes in disbelief.

With that they were excused Kodachi and Shampoo nodded at this while Ranma remained frozen before Kodachi pushed on her back to lead the blonde out of the room. Shampoo was almost out the door when Principal Hiro called out. He told her to take a tip from Akane and ignore her overzealous fans next time. As they made their way to the building Cologne had bought and Shampoo knew that she'd be in. She asked Kodachi why she helped her. shooting Shampoo a rakish smile Ranma informed her that it was convenient and it helped their cause just like him pretending to be catatonic helped Kodachi to get out of class for the day.

Kodachi agreed stating that all they wanted was for her to tell them how to they get Cologne to remove the amulet. Though Ranma also asked why it kept zapping him. Shampoo told them that Cologne had a plan of some type and best way to find out is to be asking her. As for the lightning the amulet was programmed to punish Ranma so that he’d give into whatever plan Cologne had. Hearing the sound of a conversation, the three went inside and were shocked to find Kasumi having a quiet lunch with Cologne and Perfume, which to Kodachi looked like a strange Amazon version of a Norman Rockwell painting.

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.

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. As Ryoga tried in vain to keep Ranma and Tatewaki from fighting Kodachi meanwhile was worried about people taking advantage of Tatewaki because of his curse. Perfume who had been hanging back with Kasumi on the edge of the discussion before scoffed at this believing that Kodachi was exactly the sort of person who would do such a thing. This offended Kodachi who was adamant that while she may do many things that waver on the illegal, she would never take advantage of her brother. Perfume looked like she was going to make another derisive comment when Kasumi quietly sidled up next to her and asked if she would like to return home with her so that she could go make dinner.

As the two left the building Shampoo and Nabiki laughed at the fact that Perfume was so whipped. Shampoo ended up revealing Perfume’s cursed form. As Nabiki formed a thoughtful expression and contemplated the idea of splashing Perfume just to see if what Shampoo said was true, Kodachi just formed a slow smile. Their thoughts were interrupted by Ranma shouting. Turning around, they saw Ranma and Tatewaki both unsheathing their katanas again as they bounded out of the building to start up their duel once more. Ryoga ran out the building after them which 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.

Shampoo quickly grew board of reading that basketball rule book given to her by Akane. Cologne pointed out that if she wanted to play, she must know the rule, but Shampoo focused on the large book that Cologne was flipping through and asked what she was reading. It was a general information guide about the Nerima district. Cologne was still unsure about what type of business she wanted to open. Perfume peaking her head around the corner suggested that she open a restaurant. After what happened with Ranma and Tatewaki yesterday Cologne wasn’t sure if opening a restaurant was really the way to go, given that the two would be there often.

Perfume left to go visit Kasumi and Shampoo decided to go with her. On the way they came across Ranma, Kodachi, Nabiki, Ryoga, and Tatewaki on their way to the Bakers Peal audition and Shampoo joined them 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.

On the day her suspension was ended Shampoo was surprised and excited to discover Siren in Nerima. 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.

At school Shampoo was confronted by a hundred or so boys that were wrapped in bandages, wearing casts, using crutches, and sitting in wheelchairs. The leader of group Shiro informed Shampoo that they were leaving for China to track down and punish Grocery Bag who tricked them in the matter of her love. This started an argument between the group as most of them wanted to punish Grocery Bag not on behalf of Shampoo but for what happened to them. Regaining their attention Shampoo asked them who they were. This caused another outburst as they tried to get her to remember the guys that had attacked her, Shiro even pointed out that it only happened back in Chapter Eight. Another argument started when stated the chapters’ title saying that they were the hospitalized idiots as they didn’t consider themselves idiots. Regaining control Shiro said his goodbye to Shampoo and with that, the huge group of injured boys all hobbled, limped, and wheeled away while a perplexed Shampoo observed them with wide eyes.

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. Akane watched in surprise as Chocolate turned deathly pale and slowly moved her head to look up at the figure of Shampoo who was standing next to them. Darting her gaze from Chocolate to Shampoo and then back at Chocolate again, Akane made her presence known. Both of the Amazons turned to look at Akane and when they did she noted that their expressions softened by an enormous degree. Akane expressed how happy she was that Shampoo knew Chocolate as other then her and the guys in her fan club she didn’t have any friends.

This caused Shampoo to twitch slightly as told Akane that she and Mousse weren’t friends. Before she could go any further Akane asked who Mousse was before asking Chocolate if she had changed her name. Chocolate stammered nervously. Finally turning beet red, she sprung to her feet and produced a round object out of nowhere. In tears she told Akane that she was sorry and then moments later she threw the smoke bomb and clouds of black smoke engulfed them. When the clouds cleared away Akane found herself alone with neither Chocolate or Shampoo anywhere in sight. To say that Shampoo was angry when Chocolate released her about a mile away from Furinkan High would be an understatement. She was about to express that anger when she found the other girl bowing at her feet with her head buried in her arms.

Chocolate begged Shampoo not to tell Akane the truth as she couldn’t bear to lose her love. Not expecting this Shampoo just blinked, allowing Chocolate to go on about how much she loved Akane pleading with Shampoo with all of their being. Tatewaki had caught up with them at this point. 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.

Basketball practice was interrupted by all of the players gym shorts and underwear suddenly disappeared leaving them completely naked from the waist down.. Chocolate left Tatewaki standing alone in the bleachers and ran down to her girlfriend who was looking at herself in dim shock. Akane asked her if her panties were gone, but Chocolate didn’t know what those were which annoyed Shampoo. Realizing that they were talking about underwear Chocolate explained that she didn’t wear underwear because they itched. While Shampoo twitched on hearing this, the rest of athletes did what they always did when there was any type of crisis situation on campus. They sought their beloved Akane's opinion. Akane believed it was the work of the panty collector a man that comes to the dojo every month for her old panties as payment for the gas which he takes instead of money. Given the need to focus on the current problem Chocolate told Akane never due business with that man again, let her father pay the gas bill, and never let him know what she has been doing.

Chocolate was able produce pants for everyone and when a suspicious Shampoo asked where they came from Akane explained that they were presents from the Chocoholics. Shampoo’s disbelief that Mousse had a fan club caused Akane to ask Chocolate why Shampoo kept referring to her by Mousse. Believing that Mousse did deserve a new start Shampoo told Akane that Mousse was Chocolate’s surname. Now that they were properly dressed the team became determined to their panties and who ever was behind their disappearance. The journey didn’t take that long as the moment they left the gym they discovered their panties as well as a horde of others flying away.

They chased it down and found that Nabiki had beaten them there. Nabiki seemed to think that Perfume was trapped inside the horde was responsible. Akane watched silently as Shampoo pointed out that it made no sense for Perfume to do such a thing. This calmed Nabiki down a little and though she admitted that Shampoo had a point, Perfume was the only one they could hear. At that moment Happosai cried out about how happy he was. Nabiki just told Shampoo to shut up and then demanded that Happosai comeout and face his punishment. Shampoo asked if Nabiki was really her and Kasumi’s sister. Akane just told her that Nabiki’s always been a bit high strung.

At this comment both Shampoo and Chocolate sweatdropped before the latter asked how they were going to get Happosai out of the panties. It was at this point that Siren, Ranma, Kodachi, and Kasumi arrived. For Siren it wouldn’t take more than a flick of her wrist to break apart all of those panties and discover the thief inside. Cologne arriving as well accused Siren of being the cause of things. When Siren expressed how hurt she was at Cologne’s accusation, she let the matter drop and told the mage to just expose the thief. Giving Cologne a saucy smile and a wink, Siren caused the panties to fall to the ground. They ended up landing on the ground with a thunderous crash, causing a gigantic crater in the front yard to Furinkan High. On seeing this, Siren apologized having not expected that.

No one really noticed Siren's apology because they were too busy focusing on the pile of panties. Or rather, Happosai laying on top of the pile of panties hugging them to his body. In a split second, all the enraged and panty-less females present realized he was the one who stole their panties. That was when they all mobbed on him like a mass of uncontrollable locusts intent on tearing him to pieces. It was a scene that lasted barely a minute before they had him reduced into a mere shell of a man, and somehow after finding their right and proper panties, the women left the premises of Furinkan High to its usual insanity.

As Happosai laid in a destroyed heap in the huge crater where all of his panties had been before the girls had taken them back. 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. 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.