Sissithississ

Sissithississ is the recent head of the snake clan in the wake of his uncle's death

## Appearance

Sissithississ is a tall man with green and slitted eyes.

## Personality

Sissithississ is the bodyguard of Lemon who aided her in her search for Herb. An exasperating duty to say the least as while he is no stranger to being patient and slow when necessary, Lemon is quite the colorful character. One of her more frustrating traits is her constantly calling him Sissy. Anytime he yells at her to stop, she would start to bawl and ends up feeling like a world class heel when she did that, and quickly melted like butter in a blast furnace. After all, it was not like she did it on purpose to annoy him. No, she likely was not even aware of the connotations of the name. Still, he really wished she would stop.

## History

On the day Herb’s marriage interview with Lemon was announced, he and his two guardians suddenly rushed off, saying only that they would be back in a short time. After a month Sissithississ had been tasked to aid Lemon in looking for him. He suspects that his brothers wife who was a member of the Fox clan convinced him to ask him. He initially believed that the boy was afraid of getting married and had run off, but that didn’t really make any sense. Unlike his father Herb always been a calm one, so didn’t strike Sissithississ as one to dodge a wedding by running off.

His next thought was foul play, perhaps a kidnapping or worse. However, a continuous chain of leads quickly showed that conclusion to be false. The boy was traveling unhindered with Mint and Lime. The only odd thing was that everyone Sissithississ had talked to noted that Herb was going around dressed as if to conceal himself. However, perhaps that was simply because he did not wish to attract too much attention. He was a prince after all.

Sissithississ had even played with the idea that someone was impersonating the prince, concealing himself to prevent discovery. However, that was unlikely in light of the battle in that one village on the edge of Amazon territory. The few witnesses that were willing to talk had detailed the prince's power. Although a little subdued, Sissithississ knew of no other that could wield that kind of power save a member of the dragon clan, and Herb was the only current one not accounted for. Although Sissithississ was concerned about some accounts saying the prince had lost the battle, it nonetheless left little chance of the party in question being an imposter.

After several months of searching, the trail had lead to Japan, hopefully they would finally catch up with their quarry. Lemon was becoming increasingly impatient with the delay, and in her excitement she once again let her cloak drop causing everyone in Tokyo international to swarm her.

After fighting everyone off Sissithississ ended up getting arrested for starting a riot. Lemon was able to get him out by enchanting an officer, as well as get the charges dropped. Knowing that it would do little good Sissithississ resisted his desire to scream at her for her recklessness as they left the police station. So he distracted himself by contemplating why Herb would come to Japan, causing him to remember that the man who fought Herb, was supposed to be Japanese.

So the two began searching around for Kasumi which led them to the San Cheng Huang where they were greeted by Cologne. Shocked by this Sissithississ asked where Kasumi Tendo was as he might have info on their prince, he became suspicious by how inquisitive Cologne was being. He was about to question her on just that when Lemon interrupted telling Cologne that she was Herb’s fiancée. He grew suspicious again by Cologne being surprised at this information since she had no reason to be. At that moment Mint rushed in the door only to stop cold upon seeing Sissithississ.

At this point he demanded Cologne tell him where Herb was, and he came out shortly after in his cloak and armor assuring them that he was fine. Lemon threw her self in front of him and bowed happy that her fiancée had finally been found. Sissithississ reminded the shocked Herb about the marriage interview that prompted his initial trip to Jusenkyo. Who informed the two that he had already chosen to marry. This prompted Lemon to grab him by the waste and sob uncontrollably, speaking incoherently through the tears. The close proximity, not to mention the crying, caused Herb to cringe and try to withdraw unsuccessfully.

An embarrassed Sissithississ was able to convince her to let the prince go. Calmed down somewhat Lemon asked if she had displeased him somehow, but since this was the first time they had met that was impossible. Before Sissithississ could stop her she pulled off her hood. While Cologne was left in awe at her beauty Mint was not so restrained, forcing Sissithississ to knock him out before he could do anything.

Much to their surprise Herb seemed completely unaffected as he demanded why Sissithississ attacked his guardian. He tried to explain Lemon's enchantment magic, but Cologne and Herb mistook it for Mint and Lime’s usually reaction to girls which Herb didn’t consider justification for attacking them, though he at least calmed down. This prompted Lemon to once again kneel before her feel and make her claim.

Herb explained how he wanted to marry Kasumi Tendo, naturally this required that he explain her curse as they thought Kasumi was a man. This sent Lemon into another fit of sobbing this time directed at Sissithississ. She was afraid that she would, be turned into a boy, Sissithississ tried to calm her down by her clan only does that at birth, but it didn’t help as she was convinced the would. Herb tried to help by claiming that he’d forbid it, but as a prince he had no authority to such a thing.

Relenting Herb agreed to make her his second wife, before remembers Shampoo, thus she’d be his third. Lemon nearly yelled, and if Sissithississ's ears had not deceived him, she sounded almost outraged. Herb explained how Kasumi already has as Amazon wife. Now that he knew why Cologne was there Sissithississ agreed with her that Lemon needed some time to herself, so told her to wait outside while he talks to the prince. She tried to protest, but the snake warrior insisted causing the girl to go quiet, bow her head and withdraw.

Once Lemon was gone Sissithississ revealed that he had figured out that Herb was cursed. Seeing Herb tense he assured him that he had no intention of using it against him, or telling anyone else. Herb reluctantly explained how he got trapped, while Cologne explained that the Kaisuifu was destroyed and they were waiting for it to be repaired. Sissithississ tried to convince Herb to at least marry Lemon first, but Herb had no interest in appeasing her as that would only make his claim to Kasumi weaker.

Sissithississ agreed to stay in Japan, especially since he didn’t want to go through the effort of convincing Lemon to leave. He found Lemon Furinkan High School though she tried to put on an innocent front he knew she was there to spy on Kasumi. She was happy to hear that they were staying until things sorted out as it gave her a chance to think up a way to rid herself of her rival. Lemon’s smile did not fill Sissithississ with confidence.

Needless to say Sissithississ was not happy as he followed Ukyo through the woods to her family shrine, all the while lamenting how this was supposed to be a nice simple escort job. When they found nothing their, Ukyo initially thought her father had intentionally given her the wrong map, until Sissithississ pointed out the giant boulder blocking the entrance. Unfortunately not only did it weight about two hundred tons it was also warded, making it impossible for them to either move or destroy it. A frustrated Ukyo in avertedly started copying Sissithississ’ accent, before apologizing. He managed to calm her down and get her to realize that this must be a test of some kind, but in her impatience she just attacked it and ended up being sent hurtling backwards.

Realizing what was going on, Sissithississ decided to leave it up to Ukyo to figure it out herself as he set off to gather firewood. He congratulated her on her success when he returned. The three searched through the various scrolls held within the shrine while most of the techniques she already knew, there were a few interesting knew ones. Sissithississ was surprised to find a scroll containing the techniques of the Seven Lucky Gods. They decided to move to the roof next where they encountered a trap. Luckily Sissithississ was the one who set it off so was able to ignore the poison needle. Finding the forbidden scrolls Ukyo spent the night decoding them.

The first time Ukyo successfully performed the Burning Soul she was certain she would die as it basically felt like she was setting herself on fire. Sissithississ watched as Ukyo activating the technique for longer and longer intervals, but even using the heat resistance technique she had mastered she had only built up enough tolerance to last a few seconds. It reached the point where he eventually put a stop to it stating that it wasn’t training, but torture.

He also suggested that she take a bath due to the smell caused by her excessive sweating. Lemon who had been cooking also agreed. To weak to argue Ukyo agreed to at least take a warm one. However Sissithississ had already figured out that she had a jusenkyo curse. Upon learning that she turned into a wolf he advised her not to tell Lemon due to her dislike of canines.

Ukyo eventually asked Sissithississ why Lemon was so determined to marry Herb, causing him to explain the nature of the Musk and the Fox clan. He was a little offended when Ukyo recounted what Frost told her given the Amazon’s bias account of their origins. In return he asked why she was so determined to defeat Kasumi. Ukyo’s response was that she was sick of living in her shadow, and get her back for what she did. When Sissithississ asked what Kasumi did, she refused to answer. The three remained at the shrine for another week.

Lemon and Sissithississ had found Herb at the Tendo Dojo Lemon thought that if Ukyo defeated Kasumi Herb would loose interest in her. Unfortunately not only did that happen but Herb found the thought of challenging Ukyo more appealing then Kasumi. When Lemon asked what about her Herb nonchalantly answered that he’d still marry her afterwards. Sissithississ cut Lemon off before she could start arguing, thanked Herb and dragged her off. It wasn’t until they were several blocks away that Lemon stopped fighting him. Pouting Lemon began walking on her own trying to figure out why her plan didn’t work. She had an epiphany as they passed Tofu’s clinic. Sissithississ tired of the scheming pushed her on her way.

With nothing better to do Sissithississ clicked through the channels on his hotel room's television, lamenting the fact that a clan leader was reduced to nothing more then a glorified babysitter. His self-pity was interrupted by the arrival of Herb. After advising him to find longer term lodging Herb informed him that Frost had attacked Kasumi. When a confused Sissithississ asked why Herb was telling him this, he replied that Frost had been manipulated by an imposter posing as Shampoo. He then ordered Sissithississ to tell him immediately if he learned who this imposter was.

After Herb left Sissithississ quickly headed over to the adjoining door and entered Lemon's room to find her listening in. Lemon had recently gained an interest in the Amazon Magus though she denied any involvement when he asked her about it. before leaving he reiterated what Herb said, that he would be upset if harm came to Kasumi.

Lemon suddenly disappeared with no explanation only to return and lock herself in her room and sleep. He woke her up after Kasumi defeated Rose and hearing the hope in her voice upon being informed about Kasumi’s kidnapping he quickly crushed it by informing her that she okay. Done with teasing he tried to reassure her by pointing out that the odds of Herb marrying Kasumi are rather low at this point. Not only did she, near as he could tell, have no plans on marrying him. She already had several other suitors, one who is in fact her fiancé. When she wasn’t convinced by his logic he headed back to his room leaving her alone.

Herb returned to the hotel sometime later demanding to know where Lemon was. When he told him that she was sleeping, Herb asked Sissithississ if he knew about her true nature. Seeing the confusion on his face at this question he told him that she was a kitsune. While surprised, Sissithississ admitted that it explained a lot. Herb ordered Sissithississ to tell him everything he knew about Lemon and what she has been doing.

Sissithississ tried to argue that Lemon didn’t intend Herb any difficulty, but only cared about her actions against Kasumi. The revelation that the Fox Clan were actually Kitsune made him wonder if they were planning to either mystically control him, or replace him outright. This Sissithississ couldn’t argue against as it was something he had been wondering himself.

Before Herb could realize what to do he realized that Lemon had run away. Scanning the area Herb ran after her after sensing where she went. Sissithississ was about to follow only to realize that in her panic Lemon had left her cloak. He caught up to at a restaurant and quickly realized what happened upon seeing Herb being assaulted by everyone within. Although she had a considerable physical advantage, the shear number of attackers was overwhelming her.

Luckily Sissithississ was well accustomed to this and was able to efficiently disable the restaurant goers and staff sufficiently for them to continue the pursuit. After calming down Herb attempted to find Lemon again, but when she couldn’t sense anything Sissithississ realized that met that she had run out of energy. Tracking her scent to an all night grocery, the two prepared to go in only for a man to come rushing out in a panic.

Sissithississ knocked the man out to be safe and they found Lemon laid out on the floor in her kitsune form. As the last of her energy left her she past out before reverting completely to that of a fox. They decided to take her back to the San Cheng Huang. They found Kasumi and Shampoo talking with a group of Joketsuzoku elders. Seeing Siren’s frown at her condition he explained that they didn’t hurt her she ran out of energy. Upon being told that they had discovered that a Kitsune was the one who enchanted Shampoo, Cologne realized this was his fiancée.

Surprised that Kasumi weren’t aware of this she explained how she met Lemon and Sissithississ. They were interrupted by the arrival of Jasmine who after inspecting the fox, quickly directing her to be taken elsewhere for treatment. Jasmine took them to a room in her pocket zone where he was left to watch over her, after she placed a seal on her powers.

Sissithississ went back to his duties of watching over Lemon as she was recovering at the dojo. Learning from Jasmine about how Kitsune are often hunted he figured that was the real reason he was asked to come with her to japan. After Eyebright forced Ranma and Kasumi to reveal Herb's curse Sissithississ informed him that he couldn’t get involved. Not only does the snake clan avoid involvement in this kind of thin, but he personally had no desire to run afoul of the fox clan. After the Fox clan was dealt with Sissithississ returned to the Musk. He gave the amulet he used to protect himself to Herb.

## Note

Sissithississ was an original character from a story submission that another author had requested of his readers. It was eventually trashed after a year of no interest and for convenience sake he was revived for this story.