Kodachi Kuno (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

## Appearance

Kodachi is a teenaged girl of medium height with a trim athletic figure and violet eyes. She has her long raven hair pulled back into a high ponytail. She wears a gymnastic leotard covered in a pair of black pants and a silk violet Chinese style jacket that has an embroidered black rose on the back.

## Biography

### History

Hitome and Godai Kuno were quite wealthy. At least Hitome was. She died when Kodachi and Tatewaki were children. This left them alone with Godai, who squandered all of the money Hitome left and when it was gone, he turned to less legal means of gaining monetary funds. That was when social services discovered their state of near bankruptcy. When they found out the depths of his maltreatment of Tatewaki and Kodachi they took them from him. Sadly, their repose was slight as they were soon separated due to the fact that many were reluctant to foster two children with eccentricities such as theirs. Since then, she has searched not only the scant memories of her past but every resource available to find the home in which she once dwelled.

Before she met Ranma Kodachi hadn't quite gotten over my first love. That's when she found herself in Kyoto where she met Ukyo. The relationship was entirely one sided with Ukyo becoming Kodachi’s outlet for all her hurt feelings from her fallen relationship. Kodachi was rebounding when she met him, and because of this she fixated on Ukyo and began pursuing him aggressively. Particularly after he continued to turn her down as he was already in love with Makato Kino. Kodachi was very jealous of Makoto, seeing her as her only obstruction to having Ukyo as her own. So in order to break the two up Kodachi ended up blindfolding Ukyo-kun, let him think she was Makoto, and then tried to seduce him in the girls locker room. She had also sent Makoto an anonymous note asking her to be on the premises at a certain time. When she entered the room, as I planned since I had sent her, Kodachi immediately took off the blindfold that Ukyo was wearing. Making it look like he and Kodachi were both participating in a very mutual form of affection.

Makoto didn’t believe Ukyo’s please of innocence and he naturally wanted nothing to do with Kodachi after that. Kodachi made a large profit by selling photos of Ukyo to the many girls at the school who had crushes on him. On one such occasion the mob of girls was chasing him down the street, Kodachi following at a safe distance, and when they did so they happened to run past a rather influential movie agent. He stopped Kodachi when she ran past and she gave him all of the necessary information about Ukyo before she left town. The rest is history.

Kodachi has been traveling with Ranma and Genma for little over a year. Both Ranma and Kodachi were shocked at realizing that they knew of each other's first paramours. It had them laughing about it for days. Especially since they ended up as a couple. Due to a combination of wanting to make sure he did everything right and scared of what her brother would do to him the two moved at a pretty slow rate than most couples.

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.

Directly after this, the three found the Chinese Amazon Tribe at which point Kodachi and Ranma stole many of tribe's most valuable treasures.

### Plot

Nearly two months later 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. Kodachi stared at the empty space where she had been then gave a bemused sigh before moving into a quick run towards the direction of the Tendo dojo. And in doing this they left the several hundred shocked Nerima citizens behind. The two were greeted by Kasumi Tendo who was shocked to see a gorgeous blonde girl standing on the high wall that surrounded the dojo holding the hand of another girl with raven hair wearing an equally cheery face. However she quickly shifted back into her polite mode when Kodachi asked to see the head of the household as they had that would interest her family. As Kasumi led them to her father Kodachi snapped Ranma who was excited at the prospect of taking a hot bath back to the present.

After they introduced themselves Tendo Soun fell to the floor in a heap as an echoing silence filled the air. His daughters stared at their father in shock while Ranma looked wary at this reaction. It was a feeling that Kodachi shared as she sighed. Soun bemoaned not being able to join the schools as Nabiki chastised him for making sure his old friend had a son. Hearing this Kodachi asked Soun what that had to do with Ranma stating that if they get an explanation to the circumstances surrounding this promise they two would gladly leave the family alone. Sniffing as he continued to sob quietly Soun explained the promise he and Genma made to their master about continuing the Anything Goes school of martial arts. He then immediately burst into tears as the group took this information into consideration.

Akane was the first to break silence and called her father out for being so rude to their guest just because they were girls. Her suggesting that they let the two stay caused Ranma and Kodachi to exchange sly looks. Something that did not make it past Nabiki’s notice. Bowing Kodachi thanked Akane for her generosity. Blushing at the praise Akane assured Kodachi that the two could stay as long as they like. However they just wanted to resolve the matters with the Tendo’s while discovering the truth behind the whispered rumors of an engagement involving Ranma. At this point Kodachi poked Ranma in the ribs who after agreeing with Kodachi asked if she could take a bath much to everyone’s surprise. Before Akane or Nabiki could reply Kasumi rose smoothly to her feet and led Ranma to the furo.

A silence filled the room and finally Nabiki turned her attention to Kodachi. Noticing this she raised an eyebrow and asked what was wrong. Blinking at this statement Nabiki could only stare baffled at the other girl who tilted her head to one side in expectation of an answer. Akane apologized on behalf of her sister stating they don’t usually get a lot of strangers. Giving Nabiki a speculative smile Kodachi suggested that they leave only for Akane to stop her and invite her to the dojo.

When they got to the dojo Nabiki insisted that the two spar. While she accepted Nabiki’s challenge Kodachi silently prayed that the girl was as good as she thought she was. Seeing Kodachi’s toned body after she took off her jacket a worried Akane asked her sister why she had to be so violent, reminding her that Kodachi was a guest. Nabiki responded by stating that as the heir of the Tendo dojo it was her job to both accept and give challenges. Realizing that Nabiki wouldn’t listen Akane gave up. Kodachi’s only thought was how she was going to end things while staying in the Tendo’s good graces. Nabiki proved to be a lot faster then Kodachi expected, however she was entirely too rash in her attacks allowing the gymnast to dodge them with ease. The spar was interrupted by the arrival of Genma who launched himself at Kodachi upon seeing her.

Kodachi grabbed Nabiki in a tight embrace and bounded to one side causing him to crash into the dojo wall. It took Nabiki a while to realize what was going on as she was stunned by the sudden appearance of a flying pig. Once she came to her senses she angry told Kodachi to let her go. Kodachi argued that she was just trying to protect her once again bringing Nabiki’s attention to the flying pig. 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. Apologizing Kodachi ran after him stating that he was going after hot water. A confused Nabiki just followed after the gymnast.

Running into the sitting room Nabiki and Kodachi were greeted with the sight of Akane muttering to herself while pacing back and forth. While Soun continued to moan beneath the covers seemingly unaware of the situation. Suddenly, there was a crash from the kitchen and moments later the flying pig zoomed into the sitting room holding a kettle of hot water in its 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 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. He was about to tell her that school was where they did most of their business, but was stopped by Kodachi. However his slip up gave Nabiki another clue of just who the two were.

As they eat Ranma brought up his annoyance about how guy like him playing up the stereotypical dumb blond in his cursed form. Girls weren’t really better which is why he made sure Kodachi knew that they were telling everyone they were a couple this time. Kodachi sighed with exaggerated annoyance at having to pretend to act irrationally jealous. They two momentarily forgot the others were there and kissed. This surprised Kasumi who believed the two were just friends. It at least explained to the sisters why the two were so adamant about not wanting the engagement. The Tendo sisters agreed to go along with their plans, it had been along time since Nabiki met anyone with the level of savvy they possessed, Kasumi was just happy that any conflict was removed, while Akane was just happy for the lovely couple. They did agree that Soun shouldn’t find out about them being a couple.

Knowing that his curse being revealed was an inevitability Ranma asked Akane and Nabiki what was the norm in the Furinkan district on their way to school. In response Nabiki just smugly looked forward around a hundred students who all wore almost the exact same face of adoration. Several of the girls seemed to swoon as Akane stepped a foot onto the campus, while a good portion of the boys began drooling. Akane tried to ignore them as she continued to dribble her basketball while walking towards the entrance to Furinkan. She eventually gave and told them to go ahead at which point they began chanting her praise in perfect harmony. After congratulating them for their improved rhythm Akane went inside. Seeing the puzzled and intrigued looks on Ranma and Kodachi's faces when they were left alone, Nabiki explained Akane’s fan club to them.

After introducing themselves to the class the only person who didn't gravitate towards one out of the couple was Akane who was still occupying herself by tossing her softball into the air and catching it. Observing the admiring attention that they were receiving from their fellow students Kodachi and Ranma exchanged satisfied smiles while wearing smug expressions. When she met up with then at lunch Nabiki informed the two that she had gotten over a hundred information requests about them two in the past half hour alone. They told her that all they did was give the usual song and dance when you're a new student, but she didn’t believe them.

Whatever they did the student body wanted to know everything about the two. Which Ranma and Kodachi agreed to give as Nabiki formed a partnership with them, having figured out that she was the person to talk to when it came to running schemes. While Nabiki agreed she quickly began to wonder what she had gotten herself into after they began playfully flirting with her. Ranma and Kodachi had to a short errand after school so in order null any violent reactions to their disappearance they waited for Nabiki to ask her to tell the others. While she agreed Nabiki couldn’t help but wonder why the two were being so secretive. It turns out that they had had gone to the Kuno estate. As the two looked over the abandoned mansion Ranma assured Kodachi that finding it was proof that they would find her brother as well.

Ranma and Kodachi were involved in a very heated kiss that probably would have gone on for quite some time if Nabiki hadn't walked up to them and coughed loudly. Ranma jokingly asked her if she wanted to join to which she hastily told him no. After calming down she informed the couple that romantic interaction was against school rules. When Kodachi asked why Nabiki told her about and incident involving Akane, and her current boyfriend being caught causing her fan club to destroy the north gym and locker rooms in their misery. This caused Ranma to ask why the school was so plush. To which Nabiki informed him that since Akane couldn’t take on sponsors herself they give the bribes to the school. Upon hearing this Ranma and Kodachi exchanged a look of certain wicked intentions. Seeing this Nabiki asked what they were up to only for them to play innocent.

They were interrupted by the sprinkler system turning on activating Ranma’s curse. Ranma had wanted to wait until they came up with a way to profit off of it to reveal his curse. He was hoping that the crowed that had gathered to watch the two make out hadn’t seen anything since Kodachi was blocking him. The thunderous crash of the entire crowd fainting simultaneously was his answer. They ended up charging for an explanation Ranma’s curse, and between that and the pictures Nabiki sold they ended up exceeding all their profit calculations for the week. To celebrate Ranma and Kodachi wanted to go clubbing. They aksed Nabiki to go with them, but she declined stating she had homework. Kodachi insisted as Nabiki could use the time to find some male suitor. Nabiki told her she was perfectly capable of finding a male suitor on her own, but they didn’t believe her.

They were interrupted by Perfume in her cursed form flying towards them and Nabiki mistaking her for a bug causing her to freak out since she hated them. Perfume could just watch in fear as Kodachi proceeded to hit her with her ribbon, before pouring a gooey liquid on her and wrapping her up in paper. Perfume tried to struggle free as the noxious fumes filled her lungs only to be flushed down the toilet the last thing that she saw was Ranma closing the toilet lid.

Ranma and Kodachi managed to eventually convince Nabiki to go clubbing, but first they needed to get her some new cloths. When a confused Nabiki asked why she needed to buy a new outfit just to go out clubbing. She grew increasingly annoyed when they started talking about her romantic troubles again, and finally demanded to know what they were up to. Shooting her a charming smile Ranma told Nabiki that they were going to help her land a man. There was a moment of silence before Nabiki roared in fury. Nabiki was slowly stalking towards her business partners who wore innocent expressions on their faces as they met her burning gaze. Hissing she told Ranma to repeat what he just said. Meeting their eyes, the couple shrugged then Kodachi told her again that they were going to help her find a boyfriend.

After calming down Nabiki asked the two why they thought she would need their help. Ranma and Kodachi then began to list several reasons. Nabiki’s loud ranting attracted the attention of Akane. The couple had wisely taken Nabiki's distraction with Akane as a chance to escape from her wrath. As they perched themselves on a high telephone pole watching the middle Tendo sister head back towards the dojo. Realizing how hard it would be to get Nabiki to let herself go Kodachi decided that they should use love dust. They returned to the dojo once they felt Nabiki had calmed down enough only to find out that she had been waiting for them on the roof. As revenge for trying to meddle in her life she poured water on the two.

Before another argument about how Nabiki was perfectly capable of finding her own boyfriend could start a furious and naked Perfume rushed out and informed Ranma and Kodachi that she was there to kill them for stealing the treasured from her tribe. A long moment passed as the couple considered this grim declaration then in a lightning quick motion Kodachi produced a smoke bomb which she threw to the ground. While clouds of smoke filled the yard Ranma grabbed her girlfriend's hand as they made their escape. Meanwhile Perfume was swiping the dark clouds from her view and upon seeing the yard empty she let loose a loud scream of frustration before tracking their departing trail. She chased them through the kitchen and ended up slipping on some vinegar that Kasumi dropped in surprise at their sudden appearance.

After they had escaped from the dojo and the wrath of Perfume the couple began to wander aimlessly Kodachi was walked alongside Ranma who floated slightly off the ground next to her girlfriend. They were unaware of the stares that they were attracting. Knowing that it'd be best to stayed away from the dojo until they could figure out what to do about Perfume. They scammed their way into a high-class hotel. Such an opulent environment serving as their own personal Eden that was just full of apples ripe for the picking.

Ranma and Kodachi discussed whether or not to use the money they made to bribe Perfume into leaving them alone. As much as they loathed to give away their spoils it was better then her continuing to chase them or for Soun to kick them out. Much to their surprise when they returned to the dojo they found the Tendo’s all hugging Perfume. Ranma was able to gain the attention of Nabiki and subtly told her to meet them on the roof. Unfortunately Perfume saw him as and resumed 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.

The pair had made a quick run to escape from the Tendo dojo and was already halfway towards Furinkan as they tried to figure out what was going on. It would be the first time since they'd enrolled that they would be early for class. They always left in time for class but lately the crowd of their admirers, which was compounded by the fact that they walked to school with Akane, caused them some problems. They received their second surprise for the day when they arrived at school only to find the front lawn completely empty. The couple was still standing at the entrance to the school when seconds later, a strong wind kicked up and Akane went rushing past them.

In turns out that that due to it being the home economics midterm more than ninety percent of the students called in sick and it was nearly impossible to get enough substitutes for all of the teacher absences. Because of the tendency for missing students and teachers, the few who did show up for school were all placed in the same room. All in all, there were fifteen people in the home economics class. Twelve of them wore anxious expressions, Ranma and Kodachi just looked confused, and Nabiki had a wide smile gracing her pretty features. Not having actually eaten Akane’s food before the two didn’t understand this extreme reaction.

A Man in dressed in a biohazard suit and holding a huge metal briefcase of sorts came in who was greeted by Akane as Hasamato. He was a paranormal investigator and she asked him if the ramen she was making was possessed like her other meals. Hasamoto told her that he was just there to make sure everyone was safe. When Akane turned back to her home economics teacher Kodachi asked what was going on. Quietly Hasamoto explained that he was an actor hired so that the school could get rid of Akane’s cooking without hurting her feelings. Seeing that neither Ranma nor Kodachi were going to say anything he went back to work. The two paled when he and Nabiki started joking about what happened last year.

After they attempted to help Hasamato clean up Akane's cooking for a good five minutes both Ranma and Kodachi became all too disgusted with the effort and decided to flee the school. When they had successfully done that, the couple began their way back to the dojo. Ranma abruptly stopped walking causing Kodachi to stop also. She asked him what was wrong, but he didn’t reply just kept his eyes focused ahead and following his gaze Kodachi saw that it lead to Ryoga. Coming out of his stupor Ranma called out his brothers name and two embraced each other. It took them a minute to part but when they did they instantly began exchanging pleasantries. Remembering Kodachi he asked Ryoga if he was still traveling with Tatewaki.

Ryoga was confused why Ranma would even ask just as Kodachi caught up with them. Ranma introduced his girlfriend to his brother. Ryoga watched the couple a moment as they lovingly embraced each other now that they had finally found her brother before he decided to stop them before he got sick. Releasing a loud cough Ryoga woke the pair out of their daze. And asked them to take him to the Tendo dojo as that was where his friends went to find Perfume. As Ryoga started to explain how he knew that name, he remembered why he there in the first place and asked Ranma if he robbed the Amazons. Ranma tried to play innocent but Ryoga wasn’t buying it.

They arrived at the dojo to the sound of Soun crying. Kodachi walked past Ranma to the sitting room wearing a look of both anxiety and hope. Watching this with a face of concern Ranma quickly dashed after his girlfriend while Ryoga trailed behind them slowly. They arrived the overhear Cologne telling Genma that Ranma would pledge loyalty to her and beome and 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. This was interrupted by Cologne hopping closer to Ranma and Kodachi and reminding 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 with the exception of them and Cologne went toppling over on the floor. It seems that wasn't the answer everyone had expected.

Genma was the first to recover and was about to call Ranma out only for him to toss a bucket of water at his father. Genma pig began to squeal indignantly at being in his cursed form as everyone who was unaccustomed to it looked at him with wide eyes before they began laughing. Everyone except Ryoga who was shocked that his father had a jusenkyo curse. Ranma confirmed that he had a curse as well. Upon realizing that Ryoga new was Jusenkyo was Ranma began to panic thinking that he had a curse as well knowing that their mother was going to be pissed. Ryoga explained that Tatewaki was the one with the curse who stopped him before he could say what it was. Ranma started teasing Tatewaki who responded by accusing Ranma of corrupting his sister.

Tatewaki pulled out a katana and told Ranma that he would make him pay for defaming the Kuno family name and honor. Ranma just became annoyed at this, he told Tatewaki that he didn’t have time to fight as he was making a deal with the amazons. Looking at the distressed Kodachi, he pointed out that he was upsetting his sister. This infuriated Tatewaki even further as he saw it as a cheap trick. Kodachi finally spoke up and asked her brother not to fight with Ranma. She then asked Cologne to postpone their talk until later as she had family business to deal with. Cologne wrote down an address and told Kodachi and Ranma to meet her there later.

When Cologne moved back to talk quietly with her Great Granddaughters, Tatewaki moved to his sister's side. He demanded to know why Kodachi was protecting Ranma. Kodachi took Tatewaki out into the backyard where they could be alone. Much to her embarrassment being with Tatewaki seemed to revert her magically to the shy girl she was when she had last seen him. In a soft whisper she told Tatewaki that Ranma was her boyfriend. She became concern when he froze solid for several minutes. He finally growled out Boyfriend, and Kodachi explained that she and Ranma had been dating for quite some time. At this comment Tatewaki's clenched jaw twitched and the vein on his forehead bulged to even greater size. In a slow mechanical movement, he turned on his heel and walked into the sitting room to stand behind Ranma. When Ranma noticed his presence and asked him what was wrong Tatewaki just attacked him. Ranma hastily dodged Tatewaki's katana before he bounded out of the dojo with the angry Kendoist hot on his heels. Kodachi it all with a wary expression before bounding after the two.

She caught up with them just as Ranma was able to convince Tatewaki that he did care about her. Though he did promise to unleash horrible doom on Ranma if he ever hurt his sister. Happy that the two had settled their differences Kodachi told Ranma go back to the dojo as she and Tatewaki needed to talk. Kodachi took Tatewaki to the Kuno Mansion, both could hardly believe how run down and deserted it had become. As they walked inside Tatewaki informed Kodachi that thanks to Azami they still owned the building. A moment of silence past as Kodachi absorbed this information before a smile slowly formed on her face.

After a slight mishap when it came to choices in lingerie, or rather choices in lack of lingerie. Nabiki kicked Kodachi out of her room forcing her to stay with Akane. Not that it bothered Kodachi all that much. Akane was a vastly better roommate as she didn't seem to mind much of anything. Everyone arrived at school to find that Shampoo had enrolled as well. Upon seeing the alterations, she had to the school uniform everyone’s reaction was different. Ranma and Kodachi looked at her in what appeared to be mixed humor and lust. Ryoga covered his eyes. Akane didn't seem to notice anything and gave her usual perky smile as she beamed at Shampoo. Nabiki wore a droll expression, and Tatewaki simply stared at Shampoo with a blank expression. He was brought out of his shock by Shampoo hitting him in the head. She asked him if he liked her dress, Ranma and Kodachi stepped in and complimented her on how marvelous she looked.

This upset Shampoo who was only interested in what Tatewaki thought, she also wouldn’t mind Ryoga’s still had his eyes covered. When she asked him why Nabiki took pity on her nervous iinazuke and told Shampoo a lie that fashion bothers him. She then helped him to class. Everyone watched their departure before Akane clapped her hands seeing it as a sign that Nabiki liked Ryoga, since she never helps anyone to class. Much less a boy. Tatewaki agreed that it was at least a good start. He became flustered again when Shampoo asked what an iinazuke was. Kodachi stepped in again and explained that it meant the two were engaged.

When the bell rung Ranma commented upon how fast Shampoo was moving when she asked Tatewaki to show her to her class. Kodachi agreed and wondering if Cologne was trying to take advantage of their family decided it was best to keep an eye on the two. After school ended Ranma and Kodachi waiting 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.

Realizing that Ryoga and Nabiki weren’t going to show up Ranma and Kodachi went to the meeting place that Cologne had given them, which turned out to an abandoned building in downtown Nerima. Though initially skeptical that such a place would be somewhere Cologne would want to be Ranma shrugged it off and went inside; and was immediately soaked from head to toe as a bucket of cold water fell from the door and onto his head. Pushing a now blonde strand of hair out of her eyes, Ranma looked sourly at Cologne who was standing in front of them wearing a smug expression. She demanded to know why the elder did that. Instead of answering Cologne produced a glowing red amulet and held it up in the air for them to see.

She then asked the couple what they fought for. Kodachi told her that she fought for her loves, her brother Tatewaki and Ranma the only person who truly understands her. Ranma told her that he fought for everybody in his family which included Kodachi. Contemplating this, Cologne studied the pair for a long moment before she hopped forward to place the amulet around Ranma's neck. After she did this, Cologne hopped away from the couple and snapped her fingers. Immediately, Ranma and Kodachi woke from the daze they had been in and focused on Cologne. She told them that she performed a ceremony that happens with all outsiders that are introduced into the tribe for reasons other than marriage.

An annoyed Ranma was about to say something when Kodachi finally noticed the amulet around his neck. Cologne just told Ranma that he’ll find out soon when he asked her why she put it there before leaving. Both Ranma and Kodachi got a bad feeling from the amulet, but when Ranma tried to take it off she got struck by lightning.

After Ranma was struck by lightning for the for the fiftieth time Kodachi told the charred and smoking form of her one and only that she should stop trying to take the amulet off as it was obviously protected against such an action. Seeing that Ranma had passed out from her exertions Kodachi carried her out of the building. Ranma woke up a few minutes after she left and the two tried to figure out what the amulet was as they walked back to the Tendo Dojo. This caused Ranma to be struck again when she tried to examine it. She ended up agreeing with Kodachi that it was best to leave it alone. Kodachi was pleasantly surprised to find that the others were having some kind of party when they returned. As she walked towards the sitting room Ranma got struck by lightning for the fifty-second time.

When Ranma recovered from getting struck by lightning for the fifty-second time, she wandered into the sitting room to see Genma and Soun drinking sake celebrating Ryoga and Nabiki’s relationship. Ranma was struck again before she could comment on it. This attracted the attention of Kasumi and Perfume. Perfume recognized the amulet around Ranma’s neck as an Amazonian slave device. Ranma asked Perfume what it does, and when she refused to help, she offered to pay her only to be struck again. While Ranma groaned, Kodachi crossed to the blonde elf and knelt at her side. Stroking Ranma's hair, she looked up at Perfume and begged for her help.

Perfume was contemplating them when Kasumi spoke up and explained the nature of the Amulet telling Ranma that only Cologne could remove it. Ranma was impressed by Kasumi’s knowledge, and she explained that she had been reading Perfume’s books. Leaping to her feet Ranma vowed not to allow herself to be controlled only to be struck by lightning for the fifty-fifth time. Observing Ranma's twitching form, Kodachi sighed and looked to Perfume and asked her if there was a way to convince Cologne to remove it. Perfume told her that Cologne isn’t one to keep her motives secret for long so all they could really do is ask her.

They were interrupted by the arrival of Tatewaki and Shampoo. Upon seeing Ranma’s curse Tatewaki joked that it was appropriate for him, which caused Shampoo to hit him over the head with her bonbori for insulting woman. Realizing his error Tatewaki apologized, and Shampoo was about to accept when she noticed the slave amulet around Ranma’s neck. Ranma made a snarky remark and there was a discernible pause, and everyone waited for her to get struck by lightning for the fifty-sixth time. When nothing happened, she gave a triumphant cheer only to be struck by lightning before she could finish.

Perfume explained to Shampoo that Cologne was the one who gave Ranma the amulet. When she asked why Kodachi wasn’t punished as well, her cousin teased that it was most likely because of Shampoo’s relationship with Tatewaki. He put a stop to their arguing wanting to know if Cologne would go back on her promise not to hurt Kodachi. Neither could really answer his question. Ranma stated that she wouldn’t let that happen as she tried to push herself up and out of Kodachi's arms where she had been resting. Tatewaki was quick to point out that Ranma was in no condition to battle with the Matriarch. When she got to her feet Ranma bragged that she always wins. At this statement, everyone in the group exchanged a wary look while Ranma burst into impudent laughter. Mere moments later, Ranma got struck by lightning for the fifty-seventh time.

The next morning everyone but Genma and Soun rushed upstairs when Ranma let out a very high pitched and feminine scream. It turns out that the amulet locked her into her cursed form as well. After calming down Ranma took it in stride even dressing appropriately figuring she might as well as long as she’s stuck as a girl. Due to the number of times, she was struck by lightning Ranma ended up passing out and had to be tugged along to school in the little red wagon by Kodachi. Lucky for Ranma, the little girl that Kodachi had bought the red wagon from didn't know the value of yen yet and she'd gotten a really cheap deal on it. The group arrived to discover that not only had Akane joined that weird crowd of boys which always gathered in the far corner of the yard., but Ryoga and Nabiki had gotten their own group of admirers. Once she regained consciousness Ranma refused to go inside like that. By this point Tatewaki no longer found the situation funny and advised Ranma not to do so.

At this, Kodachi looked at Ranma in certain frustration before she formed a coy expression and started flirting with Ranma to get her to agree to stay in the wagon. While this went on, Tatewaki averted his eyes, tried not to blush, and silently cursed Ranma for his fiendish hold over his normally angelic little sister. As Tatewaki was contemplating how he was going to free Kodachi from Ranma's treacherous grasp, Ranma got struck by lightning for the eightieth time.

Ranma and Kodachi arrived at school to find Tatewaki in his cursed form sitting on Shampoo’s head. Not knowing who it was Ranma took one look at the chicken 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 then a phoenix. 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. Kodachi watched their exit and said in amusement, wishing to could see Shampoo take her brother inside of the boys lavatory just for entertainment purposes. Hauling a dazed Ranma onto her back, Kodachi started up the stairs and towards their homeroom when a random thought of where Nabiki and Ryoga were surfaced in her always busy mind.

Godai Yusaku looked at Ranma's smoking form, which had just recently been struck by lightning for the eighty-sixth time, and then gazed at Kodachi and asked her how long this had been going on. She told him since yesterday, when he asked her why Ranma had gained enough strength to push herself to her feet and start ranting about how the old ghoul cursed her. There was a moment of pause as the class stared at the revived Ranma in shock before they started commenting on how impressive it was that not only, she was alive, but the lightning crashed a hole all the way down to classroom 2b. Getting the class back in order he turned back to Kodachi and asked her to elaborate. She explained that Ranma was talking about the Matriarch of the Joketsuzoku tribe of Amazons from China.

Godai realized she was talking about Shampoo’s Great Grandmother causing him to finally notice she wasn’t there. Kodachi told him that she was in the boy’s lavatory. Naturally he demanded to know why she was there. In a dismissive tone Ranma told him that she was helping Tatewaki change before asking to be excused from class. Godai didn’t really hear Ranma still wondering why Shampoo was in the bathroom. Coming out of his daze he narrowed his eyes and asked Ranma what she was up to. Ranma put on an innocent expression and told her nothing. Looking wary, Kodachi pressed a hand to her forehead and waited. Moments later, Ranma was untouched and forming a wide smile she leapt up and down as she cried about how she had defeated the amulet. Kodachi tried to stop her but was cut off as Ranma got struck by lightning for the eighty-seventh time.

Looking at Ranma's crumpled form on the floor, Godai asked him if he was ready to see the nurse. Ranma could just croak out that she’d be fine in a minute. Shampoo had arrived at this point and expressed her doubt at that happening. Since Ranma and Kodachi had already explained twhat happened Godai 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.

With the help of Kodachi Ranma pulled the stolen Amazon treasures out of subspace and put them in a pile that almost reached the ceiling. Perfume became agitated when she couldn’t find the piece she was interested in, but Kodachi was able to calm her down saying that they would find it soon enough as she continued to add treasures to the massively growing pile. They were interrupted by the front door to the building flying open to reveal Tatewaki's raging figure who held his katana in attack position while screaming that Ranma would pay for his lies.

While Ranma had no idea what Tatewaki was talking about he agreed to his challenge. 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 and attacking Ranma was all Ryoga needed to figure out what had happened. Cologne’s voice cut through the air to serve much like a calming influence as she told everyone that if they wanted to know the exact nature of Tatewaki's curse they should be getting back. Ranma wasn’t interested and was about to head back to the dojo only for Kodachi to reach out and grab Ranma by the top of her pointy ears then started to drag her down the street and past the others. As she called Ranma out for insulting her brother despite being told not to, the others could only wear faces of surprised wariness.

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.

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

Kodachi returned to the dojo to find Nabiki, Ryoga, and Ranma in the sitting room observing the evidence of Genma and Soun's drinking binge. Ranma was excited to see her having wondered where she had disappeared to. Kodachi coyly told Ranma that she had been discovering secrets that would benefit her, but before Ranma could ask what they were, he cut off by Nabiki. Everyone turned to look at the middle Tendo sister who was crouched in front of the television, her eyes glued to the screen as she wore an enraptured expression. Worried Ryoga tried to get her attention, but instead of replying, Nabiki moved forward and turned up the television volume so all the others could hear what she was listening to. It turned out that Kuonji Ukyo would be filming his new movie in the Nerima district and the film would be having open auditions for the role of the latest Peal girl.

Kodachi was shocked but nobody noticed that she seemed to know who Ukyo was. Instead, the focused on Nabiki who leapt to her feet and then ran out of the sitting room as she shouted in excitement. Blinking at this, Ryoga, Ranma, and Kodachi got over their mutual shock and went after Nabiki who was in her room and standing in front of her closet. Having calmed down Nabiki explained that she has loved Kung Fu movies ever since her mother took her to one before she died. A confused Ryoga wondered what that had to do with what was on tv. Nabiki enthusiastically exclaimed that Ukyo is the biggest Kung Fu star in the world right now as well as her favorite actor. Seeing how giddy Nabiki was, Ranma teased his brother, that he had competition.

Nabiki opened her closet and revealed several large rows filled from top to bottom with videos. Seeing everyone’s shocked expressions she sheepishly explained that she had been collecting them since she was twelve. Studying the video’s Ranma realized that he had heard Ukyo’s name before. Nabiki and Kodachi assumed that it was because Ukyo was famous, but that wasn’t it and even Ryoga agreed that there was something familiar about Ukyo. The two brothers stared at the video together while Kodachi looked at Nabiki and asked if she would be attending the auditions, but Nabiki was too nervous. Kodachi tried to convince Nabiki that she was a shoe in for the role and even offered to help her prepare. This snapped Nabiki out of her momentary daze and suspicious she demanded to know what Kodachi was up to.

Kodachi was adamant that she just wanted to help Nabiki achieve her dream of meeting Ukyo. However, if Nabiki did win the part of his on screen paramour she would need official representative. It seems that the tales of Nabiki’s singing skills hadn’t escaped Kodachi’s notice. Nabiki decided to allow Kodachi to be her agent. By this point Ranma and Ryoga where they knew Ukyo from. Turns out that they met him when they stopped outside of Kyoto on their first training journey when they were six. Nabiki thought that this might help her odds for winning if Ukyo remembered them. Learning that she was planning on trying out for the movie role Ryoga was sure that she would get the part. Kodachi meanwhile was left momentarily stunned at this knowledge. When she came out of it, she informed Nabiki that another person knowing Ukyo in such an intimate manner was opportune news. After saying this, Kodachi walked out of the room to leave Nabiki puzzled.

Later Kodachi was helping Nabiki pick out what she would wear and could stop herself from laughing when Nabiki asked her if she was desirable. Kodachi pointed out she has not only flirted with Nabiki time and time again she gives her daily compliments, and numerous signs she finds her both physically and mentally attractive. Nabiki agreed that it was a dumb thing to ask and thanked Kodachi as no one had ever told her that before. With Nabiki’s wardrobe assembled Kodachi felt that it was time for her to retire for the evening now that they were done with the wardrobe assembly. Watching as Kodachi walked towards her bedroom door, Nabiki told Kodachi that she could stay. Forming a slow smile, Kodachi told Nabiki that it would once again lead to her being uncomfortable, and that she was making a rash choice so ask her again one she thought about what it means. Nabiki tried to protest that wasn’t what she meant but Kodachi stated that they both know how her body and mind works. Not allowing Nabiki to say anything more, Kodachi then opened the bedroom door and exited the room to leave Nabiki utterly stunned. It was a state of mind that Kodachi was entirely used to putting people in.

Leaning against Nabiki's door, Kodachi wondered why she had to suddenly gain a set of morals now of all times. Heaving a deep sigh, Kodachi pushed herself up off the door and walked towards Akane's room. Only to freeze in shock or heavy surprise upon seeing Akane and Chocolate snuggling underneath the covers together. Quietly backing out of the room, Kodachi closed yet another door to once again lean back against it. In less than a minute she had experienced two very sexually arousing situations. Kodachi went off in search of Ranma so that he could cure the state that Kodachi's body and mind she was in.

She started in the room that he shared with Tatewaki, Ryoga, and his father but he wasn't there. She then searched the sitting room, kitchen, attic, furo, dojo, and she had even taken a quick look inside of Kasumi's room. Unfortunately, it yielded no results, and she was getting very frustrated. That was when it came to her. The one place that she hadn't searched and was the most logical. With a mad sort of eagerness, Kodachi dashed out of the house to make a high leap and land onto the roof. Sprawled out on the roof to the dojo, Ranma was covered by a small blue blanket and despite her erratic sleeping pattern she looked entirely delectable. Bounding over to Ranma, the dark gymnast gently set down the kettle of hot water she held before she lightly straddled the elf girl. She performed the ritual Cologne showed her to change Ranma back before pouring some hot water on him. While the water being poured on Ranma’s head didn’t wake him up it didn't take Kodachi long to find a more pleasant and much more interesting way to wake up her sleeping boyfriend.

The next morning when they couldn’t find Kodachi’s underwear Ranma promised to buy her some new ones. Just as Kodachi was about to thank him they were distracted by Akane finding them. When Akane asked Kodachi about them she lied and said that they must have been blown away by the wind. Luckily, she was spared from having to further explain things when she spotted Chocolate trying to hide behind Akane's petite frame. Akane introduced the two after coxing Chocolate out from behind her. As Kodachi observed as a pair of stunning green eyes peered up over Akane's shoulder instantly appearing at her side, Ranma flashed his most charming smile and started flirting with her.

Akane agreed with Ranma that Chocolate was pretty and even started talking about how she had seen her naked, only to be cut off by a pair of delicate hands clamping over her mouth. As they did so, Akane's arm lifted up to reveal that her wrist was handcuffed. Before the couple could even start to contemplate the reason for this, Akane was lifted up and into the arms of Chocolate. Just seconds after revealing herself to Ranma and Kodachi's disbelieving eyes, Chocolate stealthily bounded away holding Akane firmly in her arms. There was a long moment of silence before Ranma and Kodachi slowly met their gazes. They both admitted that Chocolate was the prettiest girl they’ve ever seem and vowed to find out who she was.

While technically Ranma and Kodachi were fit to go to school since the lightning attacks had ceased entirely, they felt that this fact was still up in the air. After all, it was quite possible that the lightning attacks could start up again and if so they couldn't risk being at school and angering Principal Hiro. Which of course meant they were skipping school for the day to go with Nabiki to her movie audition. When compared to this logic, Ryoga's motives were infinitely easier to understand. He liked Nabiki therefore he wanted to be with her. Being unable to say this Ryoga instead chose to follow her like a faithful puppy and act like one by protecting his Mistress. Tatewaki refused to leave his sister alone with Ranma so skipped school so that he could make sure that Ranma didn't sully Kodachi's innocence further. As they left, they came across Perfume and Shampoo who were headed for the Tendo dojo at the time and the latter decided to join them for similar reasons as Ryoga.

Once they made it to the audition Nabiki eyes widened upon seeing the crowd of thousands that had gathered in downtown Nerima. Ranma wondered how they were going to make it through. In response she produced a glass of cold water from out of nowhere to hold it in front of Ranma. Ranma was reluctant to change back now that his curse had been unlocked. Kodachi appealed to Ranma’s vanity by commenting how no one could jump higher than him in his cursed form. With that, Ranma took the glass of cold water and upended it over his head. Turning to face Nabiki, a now elfin lifted her into her arms then jumped almost a mile into the air in a strange trek towards the stage. Ryoga seeing this took off after Ranma and plowed through the crowd of people in the process. The others watched this for a moment before Kodachi commented on how well things were going. Moving into a quick sprint, Kodachi bounded after them through the path Ryoga had cleared.

Kodachi caught up in time to see Nabiki faint in Ukyo’s strong arms. Ukyo stating that it had been a long time since a lady had acted that way around him, caused Kodachi to make her presence known and stated how she doubted that. Lifting his head in a mechanical movement, Ukyo looked into a pair of violet eyes that he never expected to see again in his entire existence on this Earth. Kodachi asked if he was happy to see his former girlfriend and for a response, Ukyo screamed.

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.

Ranma found Kodachi on the dojo rooftop, gazing off into the horizon. She became worried upon seeing him staring at her. Ranma chuckled nervously when Kodachi asked him if he was okay. Sitting down next to her Ranma asked Kodachi about her relationship with Ukyo. Gaining a look of sudden understanding, Kodachi assured Ranma that they two were never actually a couple. She went on to tell Ranma what happened between the two and after she finished Ranma was left with a pretty good idea why Ukyo didn’t like her. Kodachi admitted as such and though it was one of the things she truly regretted doing however she had stopping her representation of Nabiki.

When Ranma asked her why Kodachi’s response was that Ukyo was meant to deal with her whether he likes or not, she also saw noting wrong with trying to make a profit. Chuckling at this, Ranma cupped Kodachi's chin lightly in his hand and moved forward to meet their lips for yet another one of their passionate kisses. They arrived at school to find Ukyo flirting with Nabiki as Ryoga watched in fury. Ukyo once again screamed upon seeing Kodachi. Ranma called him out for doing that every time he sees Kodachi, to which she accused him of doing it for attention. Luckily for Ukyo they were there for Nabiki who quickly found herself escorted away from Ryoga and Ukyo by the couple as they walked across the campus.

Ranma and Kodachi intercepted a letter asking Nabiki and Ryoga to have a paid concert at Karaoke Citadel. They suggested that Nabiki take up the offer as it would be good bargaining tool when it came to negotiating her contract with Ukyo. Nabiki called the two out for being nosy, but they insisted that they were just acting out of concern for her welfare. Nabiki agreed to do it if Ryoga agreed as well. While she was initially excited at the chance to show Ukyo that she could sing, she began to wonder he hired her in the first place. She asked Ranma for his thoughts but he really couldn’t say, while he and Ukyo used to be friends Ukyo mostly hung out with Ryoga.

After Ranma said this, Kodachi's violet eyes gained a contemplative gleam but before she could comment, she found a Happosai gripping her chest. It took Kodachi less than a second to react. And all of Furinkan High, along with most of Nerima, winced at the sound of her supersonic scream. As Ranma plugged up his sore ears Kodachi demanded he get Happosai off of her as she swatted ineffectively at him. With a careless shrug, Ranma bunched his hand into a fist and slammed it into Happosai’s head causing him to fall to the ground. Having thought Happosai was some weird creature upon discovering he was a man, Kodachi reacted in even less time then when he had been glomping her chest, and produced a large mallet out of nowhere and tried to slam it on Happosai.

Only for Happosai to lazily lift up a finger and send the mallet flying into the air causing the three teenagers to look at him in certain surprise. Happosai wondered why none of the ladies were happy at his appreciation of their healthy figures. Ranma told Happosai that they only do so if you’re a handsome young stud like him and you go about expressing your admiration a little more subtly. Narrowing his eyes Happosai asked Ranma who he was calling him impertinent. Ranma stated that ladies find his impertinence charming. Hearing this, Nabiki snorted while Kodachi sidled up to Ranma and grabbed his ear sharply to bring it down to her mouth. She then hissed at Ranma to punish Happosai for what he did to her.

Looking from the old man to his girlfriend, Ranma squinted his gaze a bit before apologizing to Happosai for having to beat him up. Amused Happosai told Ranma that, that wasn’t going to happen and when Ranma asked why, Happosai finally introduced himself. A long moment of silence passed as Nabiki, Kodachi, and Ranma were all left stunned at Happosai declaring himself their master. Ranma was the first to recover and with some disdain told Happosai that he had no master and never would. He lamented that Kodachi and his mothers didn’t count. Happosai explained how he was the one trained Soun and Genma, but Ranma didn’t care. He told Happosai that he wasn’t going to let him train him just because he taught his father. He made the mistake of saying that he learned how to grab onto girls chests along time ago causing Nabiki to slap him in the back of the head.

Nabiki told Ranma to control his ego and hormones she then stepped in front of him to confront Happosai herself. Like Ranma she didn’t believe that Soun would learn anything from him and demanded proof that he was really the master of Anything Goes. Happosai told Nabiki to follow him and she would see for herself just how well he knew her father. With that, the old man leapt into the air and bounded off into the distance but not before glomping a few random girls before he left. Watching his exit, Nabiki wondered how he knew her name. Ranma however having sensed Happosai’s chi was more worried about how strong he was. He specifically compared it to Cologne and his grandmother. This confused Ranma but his ear was grabbed by Kodachi before he could explain to Nabiki what his grandmother was.

With more than a hint of menace Kodachi asked Ranma why he let the old pervert get away. Ranma tried to defend himself by saying that Happosai was just an old man. This only made Kodachi even more infuriated. With a gulp and a nervous nod of his head, Ranma let loose a loud squeak and hastily dodged the large mallet that Kodachi produced out of nowhere and ran off into the distance as he followed Happosai's exiting path. As she observed this, Nabiki couldn't help but sigh and give a shrug as she followed the couple, knowing that whether she did or not they would just end up getting into trouble anyway. It was something that seemed to be a repeating trend when it came to dealing with Ranma and Kodachi.

When they approached the dojo they heard the sound of loud shouting and almost maniacal laughter echoing throughout the air. Seconds later, Genma pig went flying out of the dojo as they heard Soun shout at him to come back. Squinting at this, Ranma leapt into the air and produced his sheathed katana out of nowhere and then whacked Genma pig on the top of the head with it. When his father 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. The following battle consisted of Ranma attempting to hit Happosai and Happosai continually dodging these attacks. All in all, not much of a fight. Something that Kodachi, because she was the only one watching, definitely noticed. An annoyed Kodachi told Ranma to punish Happosai already who told her that he was trying.

Kodachi frowned as she saw Ranma talking to the perverted old man and was about to call to him once more when she was bumped by Nabiki who was being gently pushed back by Ryoga who was glaring at Ukyo. Ryoga accused Ukyo of trying to lose him. Ukyo responsed by saying there was Ryoga already knew where he stood so there was no point in lying. On hearing this, Ryoga turned red with rage and started to step forward when Nabiki touched his arm and stalled him. When she asked him what was wrong Ryoga opened his mouth to reply but shut it and turning to glare at Ukyo and told Nabiki to ask him. Frowning at this, Nabiki looked to Ukyo who told her that he and Ryoga could no longer be friends since he had fallen for his iinazuke and wanted her for himself. There was a long pause as everyone, even Kodachi, gaped at Ukyo in complete and utter shock. This included the observing Soun and Genma standing on the outskirts. Nabiki's response was somewhat predictable. She promptly fainted.

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. Watching his father's departure, Ranma felt he had the right idea and leapt down to the ground with his usual agility and swept Kodachi up so she was resting on one of his shoulders with Nabiki draped over the other. He explained to a confused Kodachi that Ryoga is a Berserker and thus dangerous when angry. Once they finally paused on a rooftop at least a mile away from the dojo Kodachi asked who usually stopped Ryoga when he got like this. Ranma told her that it was Atsuko who wasn’t there. Turning to look in the direction of the dojo, Kodachi realized that Ukyo knew that this was going to happen and wondered what he was planning. That Ranma couldn’t answer just that it's one hell of a dangerous scheme.

Nabiki woke up to the sound of distant explosions. Distant explosions and Ranma ranting. He was attempting to explain to Kodachi that the only way to deal with Ryoga when he gets like this was to wait him out. There was a slight pause and as Nabiki pushed herself up slightly she saw Kodachi walk towards the edge of the building and gaze off into the distance where smoke was curling into the air in massive waves. Kodachi asked why would Ukyo provoke such a reaction. It was by this time that Nabiki had heard enough and clearing her throat she gazed into the shocked faces of Ranma and Kodachi then asked what was going on. The look of dread that appeared on the couple's faces along with another monstrous explosion sounding in the background was all the answer that Nabiki needed.

Nearly an hour had passed since Ryoga's disappearance and Ukyo's swift departure at the hands of his lax bodyguards and it still didn't make any sense to Nabiki. So, strangely enough, Nabiki found herself asking her normally carefree companions for advice. Even stranger yet, what she found herself receiving was the best and most sage advice that she had heard in a few years. Ranma explained Ryoga’s nature as a Berserker to Nabiki stressing to her that what happened wasn’t his fault. He asked Nabiki to give Ryoga the chance to explain himself, and to show that he hadn’t changed. Just as Ranma's eyes lit up when Nabiki promised that she would only for his happy expression to fade when she asked how they would find Ryoga. Ranma's only response was overwhelming silence.

Ranma ended up that it would be best to ask Cologne for help though Kodachi wasn’t so convinced that she could. Ranma asked Kodachi to trust him as it was either Cologne or he’d have to summon his grandmother something he didn’t really want to try. This caused Nabiki to cut in. Surprised that learning that Ranma and Ryoga had a grandmother Nabiki asked what she could do. Ranma started bragging about his grandmothers power, but stated that as much as he loved her she had a bad habit of meddling which was why he was reluctant to summon her. Nabiki and Ryoga needed to work out their own feelings. He also brought up his grandfather but dismissed that since his grandfather was worse then his grandmother.

Before Nabiki could question Ranma on his Grandpa, they found themselves in front of the building that Cologne had bought and gaping at the sign on it. While Nabiki was skeptical at the name Sensual Sorcery Ranma and Kodachi liked it. Kodachi however did point out that didn’t seem like something that Cologne would pick out. This is when Siren introduced herself. She expressed how happy she was at meeting the infamous demon thieves as it was fun seeing the stink they caused back in the village. Ranma as his eyes narrowed slightly and he moved on the defensive. The power that he sensed in Siren was like Cologne's, but even stronger, and it served to remind him of his aforementioned Grandma. Someone that Ranma would never even dream of messing with.

Siren was quick to assure Ranma and Kodachi that she would never hurt such very delightful mischief makers or the beloved little sister of her dear apprentice. Turning to Nabiki Siren murmured to herself about Nabiki’s protesting Kasumi’s engagement to Perfume. This caused Nabiki to demand Siren tell them who she was and how she knew Kasumi. Siren explained that she was training Kasumi to be a mage. Having not expected this news Nabiki, Kodachi, and Ranma just gapped at Siren. after calming down they asked Siren if she could find Ryoga. Siren decided to use it as a teachable moment and have Kasumi do it. They watched as Siren guided Kasumi through the process. Seeing Ranma’s eyes narrow Kodachi asked him what was wrong. Ranma replied by telling her to use the skills he taught her. This caused Kodachi to realize that it was not just Siren who was summoning energy but Kasumi as well.

While the couple were pondering over this, Nabiki was transfixed as she watched her older sister awash in the bright golden light that surrounded her. Kasumi's head was slightly tipped back and Siren floated behind the girl as she murmured soft and seemingly gentle words into her ear. It was a mesmerizing scene to say the least but what Nabiki couldn't get over was the power and the sheer level of confidence she felt coming from Kasumi now. She had never seen her Oneechan like this before. Nabiki wasn't really sure if she liked it. Siren engulfed Kasumi in a sudden hug when she was able to find Ryoga. Kasumi was in a daze as she re-laid her experience. Siren was cut off from her praise when she heard a loud cough and tilting her head she looked at Nabiki who wore a deep frown on her sharp features.

Drolly Nabiki asked where Ryoga was. After apologizing Kasumi told Nabiki that he was in the park. Turning on her heel Nabiki started out of the shop but paused to look at Ranma and Kodachi and thanked them for explaining things to her. she also told Ranma that she would keep her promise. With that, Nabiki ran out the door and to Ryoga. Siren then turned to Ranma and and asked him about his request. Kodachi turned to look at her boyfriend who was staring at Siren. Giving a low chuckle, Ranma asked Siren if there was anyway to get the slave collar off. Sadly not even a mage of Siren’s caliber could remove it. Though he had a strong aura the magic she sensed from him was repressed so Siren didn’t understand why Cologne put it on Ranma in the first place.

With prompting from Ranma Kodachi activated Ranma’s curse. Now that she could feel just how powerful Ranma-chan was Kasumi was left stunned. Siren explained that elves were a powerful lot, not to mention a dangerous lot as well. An unspoken communication seemed to take place between Siren and Ranma after she stated that she like to user her powers and learn what her abilities are, and forming a slow smile, Siren stated that they should speak on this in private. Peeking over Ranma's shoulder at Kodachi, Siren promised to return him shortly. Seconds after saying this, Siren and Ranma disappeared in a flash of golden light as they winked out of existence to leave Kodachi and Kasumi alone and more than a bit surprised at their sudden exit.

When Ranma and Siren returned back to the sorcery shop they were met with an unusual sight. It was the sight of Kodachi trying to pry a pair of black silk panties off the window to the shop. Kasumi was standing next to her wearing a very perplexed expression. Sensing the magic influx that heralded Siren's return Kasumi asked her senshi for help stating that her and Kodachi’s panties were stuck to the front window of the shop. Knowing what happened Siren just tilted her head to one side asking how such a think could happen while Ranma went to help Kodachi. Before Ranma could say anything, a loud rumbling met their ears and suddenly both Kodachi and Kasumi's panties smashed through the glass. Hesitantly looking up, Kodachi met the blue eyes of Ranma and realized that the blonde elf had protected her from the brunt of the shattering glass with her body. Ranma assured a worried Kodachi that she was okay, but luckily Siren was there to heal her.

With that Siren felt that they should find out what whisked away their panties. Once again, a loud rumbling met their ears and they turned to look out of the broken window and saw a very unusual sight. More than a thousand panties flying past in a huge horde, that for some reason, was shouting the word 'sweet' which was accented by the sound of very irate musical bells. With a flick of her wrist, Siren said a few words under her breath and seconds later, they were engulfed in a golden ball of light and went flying after the panties. After the panties and the huge crowd of women and a few men that were also following after it.

They arrived to find the women trying to figure out how to get whomever was responsible out of the horde. For Siren it wouldn’t take more than a flick of her wrist to break apart all of those panties and discover the thief inside. Cologne arriving as well accused Siren of being the cause of things. When Siren expressed how hurt she was at Cologne’s accusation, she let the matter drop and told the mage to just expose the thief. Giving Cologne a saucy smile and a wink, Siren caused the panties to fall to the ground. They ended up landing on the ground with a thunderous crash, causing a gigantic crater in the front yard to Furinkan High. On seeing this, Siren apologized having not expected that.

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

As Happosai laid in a destroyed heap in the huge crater where all of his panties had been before the girls had taken them back. 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, Kodachi looked at Akane and Chocolate then demanded, if they had seen Ranma. Chocolate pointed to the collapsed wall telling them that Ranma was following a bull.

After thanking her Kodachi went running through the collapsed wall in search of Ranma. 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 be disappointed upon seeing that it was Ukyo. Ukyo tried to call her out for being so dismissive of him, but Kodachi just left him at the door saying they had more important matters to deal with. Ukyo followed her into the sitting room and eyed the large group of people in attendance. The one his eyes rested on was Nabiki who currently had a worried expression on her features. Ukyo 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.

## Relationship

### Ranma Saotome

So strong is Kodachi and Ranma’s belief in their destined love that none of the many admirers they had picked up in their three years of traveling together ever had the slightest chance of destroying their bond. This is because Kodachi knows Ranma inside and out, just as he knows her, and that sort of connection simply cannot be broken. Especially when the people sharing it have only found acceptance in each other. In their meeting they encountered the first person in their lives who did not scorn their natural indiscretions of stealing food or conning people out of money for survival. Rather they traded secrets and devised new and better plans for doing so. In short, Ranma and Kodachi found in one another their partner in crime. And they vowed to be partners forever. As far as Ranma was concerned she was his personal definition of feminine perfection. Once you disregarded that frightening laugh of hers of course.