Genma Saotome (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

**Genma Saotome** is a former fellow student of Happosai's along with his old friend and prospective in-law, Soun Tendo. In this universe Genma married both Nodoka Masaki and Atsuko Hibiki and is thus the father to both Ranma and Ryoga.

## Biography

### History

Kodachi has been traveling with Ranma and Genma for little over a year. Despite Genma’s best efforts the two became a couple, though luckily they’ve been taking things slow. The three went to China on a quest. Upon arriving there they spoke little of the language and only after several business dealings Ranma and Kodachi made were they able to obtain a Guide of sorts. They requested to gain some training skills native to the region and the Guide led them to Jusenkyo. Unlike Ranma and Genma Kodachi wary of the training grounds name decided to sit things out. Ranma managed to to triumph over his father and knock him into the nearest spring, which happened to be the spring of drowned big fat flying pig. Surprised at his fathers transformation Ranma fell into the spring of drowned female elf.

### Plot

Ranma and Kodachi are introduced fighting Genma shocking the denizens of Nerima at the sight of two women one of which is an elf fighting a flying pig. While Kodachi led the attack out of the two Ranma appeared to be the exalting the most. Ranma jumped on her fathers back causing him to fly high into the atmosphere in a fit of rage before plummeting back to the ground hitting it with a thunderous crash. Kodachi immediately went to check on Ranma who luckily was able to get Genma to take most of the impact so was relatively uninjured. After jokingly wondering if Genma was Ranma’s real father the two discussed what to do next. Ranma wanted to just leave Kodachi felt that it was best to meet with the Tendo’s. Genma informing Ranma about his engagement with one of them is what started the fight between the three and she felt it was advisable to at least see what hold they claim to have before moving on. At the very least they could get food and shelter out of it.

Ranma reluctantly agreed but first they needed to get rid of some extra baggage. After picking up her father Ranma bounded into the air with an agility that didn't seem entirely human and left before anyone watching could even blink. An enraged Genma managed to escape wherever Ranma left him and fly to the Tendo Dojo and launched himself at Kodachi who had been sparing with Nabiki. Kodachi claimed that Genma was some lab grown mutant that has been bothering her and Ranma for some time now, and the only reason they haven’t destroyed it was Ranma’s merciful heart. A story Nabiki was skeptical of despite the creature being right in front of her. Taking out her ribbon Kodachi knelt down to tie up the flying pig threatening to sell it to a butcher. This caused Genma to stir and letting out a horrifying squeal he squirmed out of Kodachi's grasp.

With that the two began to fight, Kodachi seemed to forget that Nabiki and Akane were there and told Genma that she wouldn’t allow him to proceed with another scheme to unhappily trap Ranma's affections. Nabiki was the first to get over her shock at what was going on and shouted at Akane to go get Ranma figuring she would know what was going on. As she was left alone to observe the battle between Kodachi and the flying pig the heir to the Tendo dojo jumped into the fray to help her. Even if Nabiki didn't trust the gymnast she wasn't about to let her be attacked by some weird mutant animal.

Together the two managed to defeat Genma at which point Kodachi began to jump up and down on the already unconscious flying pig in certain glee while Nabiki just watched. Eventually Nabiki told her to stop; giving her a warm smile Kodachi went back to her tale about Genma being an escape mutant that seemed to have a vendetta against her and Ranma. Nabiki still not buying it and seeing that Genma was regaining conscious demanded that Kodachi tell her the truth. Kodachi who had been given Nabiki her silent respect panicked at being told this, unfortunately Genma was to fast for her. He launched her towards the dojo wall with a crushing blow to her midsection. He then turned his attention to Nabiki. As she shifted into a fighting stance Nabiki was surprised that the pig seemed to be studying her.

At this point Kodachi managed to push herself up into a sitting position while clutching her sore ribs. She asked Genma if he was done attempting to ruin Ranma’s life. Genma in response released a series of angry squeals causing Kodachi to remind him that no one could understand him in that form. Which in turn caused Nabiki to ask why she was having a conversation with the pig. Before she could reply the flying pig released another angry squeal and went zooming out of the dojo with a burst of unexpected speed.

He flew into the kitchen to grab kitchen before zooming into the sitting room with it in his teeth. Seeing this Akane paused in her pacing and began to wonder if her new iron supplements was causing her to hallucinate. Nabiki demanded that Kodachi tell her what was going on who just ignored her as she tried to get close to Genma. Kasumi entered the room confirming to herself that a flying pig stealing a kettle from her wasn’t a dream. This brought Soun who had gone into a depressive funk thinking that Ranma was a girl back to his senses and he finally peaked his head from under the covers.

Nabiki having no idea what was going on latched on to something Akane said earlier and asked her to confirm it. Akane explained about how she found a guy in the furo when she went to go get Ranma. Ceasing her glaring at Genma Kodachi asked if she knew where the guy went only to be told no. Akane and Nabiki were interrupted from trying to figure out who the guy was by the arrival of Ranma who chastised Kodachi for thinking that he’d run off without her. Bounding forward Kodachi enveloped Ranma in a tight hug, who returned it wearing a soft smile, she then pulled away and explained that Genma had somehow escape from wherever he left him meaning they had a great deal of explaining to do.

Observing the various confused reactions of the Tendo’s Ranma grimaced and met the eyes of Kodachi who shrugged as way of an answer. Sighing at this, he introduced himself as Ranma Saotome. As Ranma, Kodachi and the Tendo’s sat around the table Kodachi took the kettle from the smug looking pig and poured its contents over it changing Genma back. This time it was Soun who demanded what was going on but before Genma could reply Kodachi cut in smoothly to explain how he and Ranma got cursed at Jusenkyo. Soun couldn’t help himself from laughing upon finding out that Genma fell into the spring of flying spring pig agreeing with Kodachi that it was fitting. Genma calling his friend out for laughing at his misery just cause Soun and his daughters to laugh harder.

Kodachi demonstrated the curse by throwing Genma into the koi pond. When he changed back Genma called Ranma out for not stopping her who just said that he deserved it for getting him stuck with another engagement. Hearing that Nabiki asked if Genma had done this before. Ranma told her that his father had engaged him to a least a billion women only to be corrected by Genma who stated it was only five. Playing off the others as the large amount of girls chasing after him. Ranma snarled at this and looked ready to attack Genma when Kodachi intervened. She asked Genma who the fifth engagement was however he dismissed it as Ryoga’s responsibility.

Akane wanted to bring the conversation back to the magic curses, unfortunately Soun was furious at Genma for going back on their agreement. Genma managed to deflect his anger by pointed out that Ranma is a boy so can still marry one of his daughters. Soun agreed and asked Ranma to pick one only to be told no. Soun turned red faced at this and started to say something when Akane spoke up to remind him that they had already told him that they didn’t agree to this. Kodachi got Ranma, Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi discussed things amongst themselves with them all agreeing that they didn’t want to be a complete stranger.

With that Ranma and Kodachi were ready to leave only to be stopped by the fathers. Genma stated that this wasn’t like the other engagements as it was a matter of honor. This gave Ranma pause as he had never seen his father make a promise on his honor before. Seeing Ranma's reluctance to leave and sensing perhaps something deeper to this engagement as well Kodachi asked the two why it was so important. Genma explained his fears of what his master would do to them if he and Soun did not set two of their children in an engagement as he wished and merge the two schools together.

Since they were playing to stay in Nerima anyway Kodachi convinced Ranma to not immediately rescind the promise of his father however before the fathers could celebrate she stress that Ranma still wouldn’t agree to marry someone he doesn’t know so asked Soun if they could stay so that he could get to know his perspective Iinazukes. Soun didn’t hesitate to agree. After this was said Akane gave Ranma and Kodachi short welcoming hugs and offered to let Kodachi stay in her room before she went upstairs to do her regimen of sit-ups. Kasumi in the meanwhile was heading towards the kitchen to retrieve the requested sake for her father and Genma as she wore a thoughtful expression on her face. And Nabiki simply directed her sharp hazel gaze at Kodachi and Ranma who were murmuring to each other in low tones.

The next morning Genma demanded his share of the latest job and after Kodachi laughed at the absurdity of that happening, the two proceeded to beat him into the ground which is how Nabiki and Akane found them. Nabiki noticed the missing Genma when Ranma and Kodachi came to breakfast, Ranma told her that they punted him the stratosphere so he wouldn't follow them to school.

Genma had been taking Soun out to a bar every night, however since they never order anything Soun eventually asked his friend what the point was. Genma informed Soun that the bar didn’t have ears. When Soun asked what he was talking about Genma explained that Ranma was too clever for his own good, so they had to prevent him from gaining anymore knowledge. Soun felt that Genma was being ridiculous all they had been doing was conduct idle chatter and there was no way a teenager any sort of power. This caused Genma to start ranting about how trouble usually starts within a week of he and Ranma arriving somewhere, and they’d only been lucky this time. Whenever Genma would go into his rambling speeches about his son Soun tended to phase out of the conversation. However, he did catch Genma lamenting about how he wished his eldest son was there. Genma was confused about why Soun would ask him about Ryoga as he had mentioned him on the post card he sent. Soun could only blink at this revelation. Finally, he snapped out of his daze and asked where Ryoga was. Sighing Genma replied that he was lost.

Nabiki informed the family that Kasumi decided to sleep in. As she had never done this Soun began to panic and immediately jumped to the conclusion that Kasumi was sick. Genma pointing out that she hadn’t made dinner the night before didn’t help matters. Nabiki tried to calm her father down stating that with everything Kasumi does for them; they can at least let her sleep in. Unfortunately, at that moment Akane came in stating that she had made breakfast. At this Soun began wailing again and Nabiki let loose a heavy sigh. She told Akane to calm Soun down while she checked on Kasumi.

When they heard Nabiki scream at the top of her lungs Soun was by her side almost instantly while Genma just walked lazily behind him vaguely curious about her yelling. Soun tried to get Nabiki to tell him what was wrong, but she didn’t say anything, and simply turned to point at the open door to Kasumi's bedroom. Dashing down the hallway in a rush, the dojo occupants piled in front of the door to see the forms of Kasumi and Perfume lying on the bed entwined in an embrace. There commotion seemed to wake Perfume up who asked them what they were doing there. The group found themselves much like Nabiki in their loss of speech. They simply stared at the Enforcer who was perplexed about their reactions.

Nabiki was the first to recover. Pushing past the group she stalked into the room and demanded to know what Perfume did to Kasumi, accusing her of being a molester. Confused Perfume told Nabiki that Kasumi was her airen, and they were supposed to sleep with each other. This did nothing to calm Nabiki down, but before she could lay into Perfume, they were distracted by the sound of Soun crying that his eldest daughter had been deflowered. Behind him a nonchalant Genma shrugged and told him that it had to happen eventually. Just as Soun set about strangling Genma for saying that Akane came up to ask them why they weren’t eating breakfast. Seeing Perfume instead of freezing in shock like everyone else Akane just commented on how she had recovered.

It was here that Kasumi finally woke up and on seeing the group gathered in her bedroom she pulled the sheets closer to her body. With wide eyes she realized the position that she had just been caught in and what everyone must be thinking. Soun started crying again this time at the fact that Kasumi was a lesbian. Genma’s blunt response to this led him to strangled again by an enraged Soun. Before Soun could do any real damage to the other man Nabiki dumped a bucket of cold water on them. While Perfume began snickering at Genma's cursed form Kasumi told her shivering father that nothing happened. Nabiki’s anger was focused again when a confused Perfume asked why he was so upset. Akane however thought the two made a nice couple, even thinking that having an Amazon for an in-law would be cool. Akane went back into the kitchen changing Genma back before she left.

In a solemn tone Genma tried to get Soun to calm down. He reminded him that they’d dealt with Amazons before, so this wasn’t new to him. He also pointed out the similarities between this and the situations he had with his wives. As Soun considered his words a suspicious Nabiki asked Genma about his wives comment. Wearing a definite smirk Genma folded his arms across his chest and told her that it was just details of his personal life. Genma turned back to Soun who had calmed down, even admitting that he was never really that upset, just shocked at seeing Kasumi in bed with someone. There was a long moment of tension as Soun gave Perfume a hard stare. He then suddenly slammed his hands down on the table and demanded to know if Perfume planned on treating his daughter well.

Perfume vowed on her life to treat Kasumi well. Before Kasumi could come to terms with the odd pact being made between her father and Perfume, Soun broke out into a wide smile and pulled Perfume into a hug. Akane mimicked her father and began to hug the Amazon Enforcer as well. At this display, Nabiki scowled, and Kasumi watched with wide eyes as her new Airen started to turn purple from the lack of oxygen caused by the multiple hugs. Perfume managed to free herself from the confines of the Tendo group hug just in time to catch Ranma trying to subtly gain Nabiki’s attention. She attempted to resume her chase only to be stopped by Kasumi. Immediately, the Amazon Enforcer froze in her tracks and seeing their opportunity for escape, Ranma and Kodachi disappeared from the premises once again.

A frustrated Perfume demanded to know why Kasumi stopped her. In a soft tone that somehow held a hint of steel Kasumi told Perfume that she was no longer to attack either Ranma or Kodachi. When Perfume tried to argue Kasumi used the fact that she was the dominant partner in the relationship to make her. With that, Kasumi turned on her heel and left a stunned Perfume standing in the sitting room. Akane patted the enforcer on the back telling her that Kasumi can be strict at times, while Nabiki just sarcastically welcomed her to the family. With that they both left to get ready for school.

Later Genma and Soun were returning from their usual afternoon trip to the bar to find Kasumi and Perfume talking with Cologne, Shampoo and Tatewaki in the sitting room. 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. After Nabiki left Genma told Ryoga about his Ranma and Kodachi’s adventures over the past year, while Soun observed in something of a daze. Once he got tired of complaining about Ranma Genma slapped Ryoga on the back and told him how glad he was to have him back. Ryoga told his father that he was glad to be back.

It was at this point that Ranma returned and seeing the father and son bonding teased Genma about why he was never received the same mushy sentiment. Genma called Ranma an ingrate and started complaining about how much of a slacker Ranma is compared to the responsible Ryoga. Setting himself up to agreeing when Ranma said he took after him. Ranma had actually returned to talk with Soun. Ranma informed him that because of his relationship with Kodachi he couldn’t marry one of his daughters. Before the Tendo Patriarch could say anything Ranma slapped Ryoga on the back and volunteered him for the job as he was a Saotome. It took Ryoga awhile before what his brother said sank in. Soun became thankful for having daughters when the two brothers started arguing. Soun confirmed with Genma about Ranma’s feeling for Kodachi who reluctantly admitted that his son was infatuated with her.

On the bright side now that Ryoga was here he could take over the engagement. Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of Ryoga knocking Ranma into the koi pond having grown tired of Ranma’s teasing. Before he could start gloating, he got an eyeful of Ranma’s curse form for the first time and promptly fainted. Ranma was drying herself off when Ryoga came two, Genma stopped the two before they could start arguing again by telling Ranma to go get the girls. Threatening to tell everyone his dark secret if he didn’t. Ryoga had finally gotten over his shock about Ranma's elfin form when he got back and Genma was forced to stop the two from fighting again. When all his daughters arrived Soun informed them that since Ranma couldn’t carry on with the engagement his brother Ryoga would replace him. Ranma affirmed this while slapping Ryoga on the back who couldn't reply because for some mysterious reason he was gagged with one of his own bandannas.

Nabiki called the fathers out for tying Ryoga up. Unfortunately, this allowed Akane and Kasumi to put two and two together before she could, allowing them to foist the engagement off on to her. Nabiki was left in dim shock at her sisters’ actions. Before she could regain her wits to make a protest, Ryoga made another muffled sound and gestured towards her in a frantic movement. Seeing this, Soun took it as him picking her. Nabiki finally regained her wits when Soun hugged her and started talking about what a great wife she would be. A few seconds later all of Nerima would hear her outraged scream echo throughout the night.

Not believing that Ryoga or Nabiki would ever ask each other out Genma convinced Soun to ambush the two after school and take them to the world famous Karaoke Palace. However they hadn't expected Ryoga and Nabiki to stay in the Karaoke bar. In fact, they fully prepared to battle the pair to keep them inside of the establishment and on their date. And they certainly hadn't expected them both to end up on stage despite the fact that they had bribed the DJ. But what they really hadn't expected was for Ryoga and Nabiki to turn out to be utterly fantastic singers. After Ryoga finished his own very rough but sexy version of Wherever I May Roam by Metallic among his admirers was Nabiki and when Ryoga finished the number she gave him a quick hug which, much to Genma's amazement, didn't cause Ryoga to pass out. Watching as the teenagers moved into a duet of Manic Monday, both Genma and Soun tried to regain their wits. They finally burst into a flood of happy tears over the formation of the perfect couple and the insured future of the Anything Goes school.

In celebration for 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. Genma and Soun proceeded to get themselves plastered on a seemingly endless supply of sake they had for themselves. They were interrupted by the arrival of Kodachi and Ranma who was promptly struck by lightning due to a slave amulet put on him by Cologne. The next morning Genma became furious upon seeing Ranma-chan dressed in woman’s clothing. When told that the amulet also locked Ranma into his curse Genma began panicking about what Nodoka would do to him when she found out. Genma didn’t feel that it was right to hit Ranma when she was struck by lightning after she started teasing him.

When Happosai showed up at the dojo Genma and Soun naturally freaked out. Genma pig ended up flying out causing Soun to shout at him to come back. He was stopped from running away by Ranma whacking him on the top of the head with a sword sheath. When Genma whirled around to squeal at him Ranma smirked then asked him about Happosai. Hearing this, Genma pig's eyes widened and he squealed even louder while he waved his hooves in the air. This caused Ranma to wonder what it was about Happosai that his father was so afraid of. This is when Happosai made his presence known calling out Genma for trying to escape his master.

Turning around, Ranma looked at Happosai who was glaring at Genma pig who immediately flew behind his son in an attempt to hide from the shrunken old man. There was a long tense pause as Ranma narrowed his eyes before bounding over to Happosai, and asking him to teach him how to scare his father like that. While Genma pig squealed indignantly at this, Nabiki could only groan, and Kodachi scowled. Kodachi stamped her foot as she reminded Ranma about defending her honor. Ranma apologized to Happosai for having to beat him up, who welcomed Ranma to try. Nabiki observed as Ranma and Happosai began their battle which ranged throughout the entire dojo. Then she heard the sound of quiet sobbing and saw her father crouched near them as he watched the battle. Soun dashed forward to grab onto his daughter's waist and begged her to protect him.

Weirded out Nabiki demanded to know what was going on. Soun confirmed that Happosai was his master stating that he was the most terrifying person you can ever imagine. Before Nabiki could respond to this, Ranma went flying towards her thanks to a blow from the old man he'd been so concerned about hurting earlier. Frozen in shock, Nabiki could only stare woodenly as Ranma headed closer and closer about to crash into her when she was grabbed and pulled to safety by Ukyo. Ryoga showed up a short while later and Kodachi, Genma and Soun watched as Ukyo told Nabiki that he had fallen for her.

Though only moments had passed since Ukyo’s announcement to everyone Ryoga who was getting more red faced by the second it felt like an eternity. Just when it appeared as if smoke might start curling out of his ears, the lost boy chose to speak in tight and controlled tones. He called Ukyo out for his lack of honor in trying to get with Nabiki despite knowing that she was his iinazuke. Ukyo’s only response was that all is fair in love and war, before once again calling Ryoga out on their past. An annoyed and angry Ryoga didn’t know what Ukyo was talking about. This just made angrier and he called Ryoga out for refusing to admit what he is, stating that taking Nabiki away from him will not only be fun but the right thing to do. The world seemed to freeze at these words, or at least, it seemed to freeze for everyone who happened to be looking at Hibiki Ryoga. The air around him darkened and seemed to crackle with electricity. His dark brown hair was flying upwards in the wind and eyes that were normally kind in manner were filled with a sort of insane fury.

Kodachi was the first to speak telling Ukyo to run away. But Ukyo didn't run. Instead, he stood in his place and steadily met Ryoga's enraged gaze. Ryoga's only response was to narrow his gaze and form a fiercely glowing ball of dark energy between his hands. On seeing the ball of energy, Genma pig released a high pitched squeal of terror and immediately started to fly as far away from the Tendo dojo as he could get. By the time Genma managed to transform back into a human over half the Tendo dojo had been destroyed, the abandoned mitten factory toppled and various gapping craters littered the street overall he felt they got off lucky. Soun however didn’t see things that way.

Genma explained that Ryoga could do much worse he was his mother’s son after all. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Soun gave a nervous nod of his head before he turned back to the battle which was still going on. Realizing that Ryoga was doing all this because Soun made Nabiki his chosen iinazuke and as such Ryoga had to defend the honor of their bond. Soun was left wondering why all the decisions in his life that regarded his little girls always turned out so damned complicated.

Genma and Soun noticed how quite Nerima was, neither one sure if this was a good thing or not. There worrying of whether or not this was the quite before the storm was interrupted by a loud scream piercing the air causing them looked up to see Happosai flying past them, high in the sky above and appearing very charred and just, well, generally in worse shape then they'd seen him a very long time. Once they realized that their master had been defeated the two pupils of the greatest perverted martial artist ever burst into tears and began hugging each other with all of their might. Parting from their hug, Genma was sure either Ranma or Ryoga had done it. As he and Soun were celebrating having such good children they had, they overheard Akane and Chocolate seemingly having dirty talk in the kitchen.

A nervous Genma asked Soun if he had heard them, but Soun couldn't reply as he was in a daze. Genma grabbed his catatonic friend figuring that it was best that they leave as this was something a father shouldn’t hear. As their talk became more explicit Soun finally snapped out of his catatonic state and went barreling into the kitchen with as much anger as only an overprotective father could have. Unfortunately for him, at the exact same time a Tauros with a Clefairy riding on its back went charging into the kitchen from the opposite side. Naturally, this caused more than a little destruction as the Tauros ran into Soun as it continued on its path that went through the Tendo home itself. Seconds after the Tauros departed, Ranma in her elfin form along with some girl came chasing after it. And for whatever reason, Ranma was on all fours and constantly saying the word 'clefairy' as she went on her pursuit.

But when this all cleared away, Soun warily lifted his head from where it was stomped into the kitchen floor and gazed up at Akane and Chocolate holding bowls of ice cream with their faces covered in whipped cream and bananas looking quite innocent. With a loud groan, Soun allowed his head to hit the floor with a thump his last thought was how happy he was to have such good girls. This left Akane and Chocolate to figure out what just happened.

Genma didn’t make his presence known until Ryoga stopped Ranma from chasing the clafairy and explained to everyone what the Pokefist was. Kodachi initially believed that he had forced Ranma to learn the technique. 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.

After countless days away they were finally back home. Too bad for Genma, Ranma, and Ryoga they didn't have a chance to enjoy it. That was mostly because as soon as they arrived in the courtyard to their large mansion, Genma found himself at the end of Nodoka's katana. Atsuko and Nodoka asked their husband why he had been staying with Soun and never sent them a single word of this situation. Seeing Ranma crouching on the ground, holding onto Ryoga's leg, Atsuko brought him out of the pokefist. Ryoga assured and embarrassed Ranma that he mostly just hugged people before Nodoka brought their attention back to her. Ignoring his fathers begging Ranma revealed his curse to his mothers. While Atsuko whirled on Genma for taking their boys to Genma, Nodoka approached her eldest son with concern when told that he wasn’t cursed due to getting lost. Ryoga assured his mother that he was fine before telling her that he missed her. With this Nodokapulled him into a hug. When she finally went out of his arms it was only to embrace Ranma who turned an interesting shade of red before returning the hug.

Ranma squaked out that they weren’t kids anymore so the two didn’t have to worry so much, but Atsuko wasn’t having any of that. Ranma and Ryoga would always be their little boys or girl in this case. Reminded of Ranma’s curse Atsuko asked her husband why he took Ranma to jusenkyo. Laughing even more nervously, Genma said that he forgot about it being cursed until he was there and stuck in one of their cursed pools. The dry look of skepticism that Atsuko and Nodoka exchanged told Genma they didn't believe anything of the sort. Which didn't mean anything good for him. He finally admitted that since nothing happened the first time he went to Jusenkyo he would be fine when took Ranma much to his wives frustration. Genma was spared because they loved him so much, and luckily Nodoka understood that being a man is more than just having his body.

With that out of the way the topic moved on to Ryoga’s engagement to Nabiki. Ryoga face reddened as he stated that he didn’t mind as Nabiki is a great girl. Seeing how embarrassed he was Ranma whapped her older brother on the shoulder as she told Nodoka that he had a thing for Nabiki so everything was cool. Nodoka congratulated Genma for finally doing something good for once. Wanting to get Ryoga back to his iinazuke Atuko felt that it was time to head back to the dojo and needed Nodoka’s help so that she didn’t get loss. Nodoka chastised Atsuko for embarrassing RRyoga telling her to wait until they meet Nabiki. Atsuko's only response was to form a wicked grin which caused Ryoga to groan very loudly. Because as nice as it was to have his mothers back there were certain things he didn't want them involved in. His love life being one of them.

Nabiki and Kodachi quickly embraced Ranma when they returned 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.