Cologne (MOUFO)

## Personality

The original Cologne is very different from her counterpart though she herself mentions it is more due to circumstances then anything fundamental. She has learned more than honor, and that in fact honor is often more trouble than it is worth. This is why she hates her counterpart for abandoning Shampoo when she needed her the most. Though given the fact that Madame Lao exist in this universe it could be her experience with her granddaughter Comb that caused this change and not anything to do with Shampoo. She believes that her Shampoo is gone so seems to have taken on this version as a surrogate congratulating her on her skill as well as the fact that she has won Ranma’s heart.

## Biography

Cologne was very intrigued when Akane came to the restaurant to give a letter to Shampoo displaying knowledge she shouldn’t have because of a dream. Realizing that was why Shampoo had been so distracted lately she trusted her to resolve the matter herself, but did stress that she expected an explanation.

When Shampoo suddenly disappeared Mousse’s first thought was to blame Ranma thinking he’s run off with her. He was stopped by Cologne before he could run off after him as she correctly deduced that the bracelet had something to bracelets. They quickly made their way to the dojo to confirm her suspicions.

She informed the panicked denizens what was going on recounting to them the dreams Shampoo had been having. Naturally finding out Ranma chose Shampoo in this other universe drew a great deal of negative attention to him.

Soon Li arrived shortly afterwards led there by some unknown force supporting Cologne’s theory of what was going on. When she learned of the Friendship Bracelets she grabbed one and went into a trace.

Cologne was beginning to get annoyed with everyone’s demands for answers that she didn’t have and eagerness to rush off despite this. After Ranma and Ryoga used their combined power to knock the bracelet out of Soon Li’s hand Cologne sat the confused and disoriented woman down so that she could explain what was going on.

Her suspicions were confirmed when Derek appeared before Perfume in the guise of Ukyo to try and convince her to take one of the bracelets. When they arrived at Ukyo’s restaurant only to find her already wearing a bracelet she explained to everyone her theory of what was going on and how the bracelets worked.

As they needed people there in case Derek returned Cologne suggested that Perfume be the one to go rescue Akane and Shampoo. When Perfume protested she threatened to take her back to the village and tell them of her cowardice. After sending Ranma and Ryoga to get the other bracelet she gave Perfume an artifact that would allow her to keep her mind intact.

When the two returned Ranma noticed that they weren’t the ones from this universe causing Cologne to activate Akane’s curse to be sure. Soon Li watched the ensuring chaos in amusement leading Cologne to take charge.

When the discussion moved to where there Akane and Shampoo might be, Soon Li gave various theories on the matter. Cologne tired to use the opportunity to convince Ranma to marry Shampoo if they had fused with their counterparts.

It was ultimately decided that they would hide the bracelets and take the two home. Knowing that Shampoo would not be happy with the situation Cologne had Mousse stay with Ukyo so his usual behavior wouldn’t get him killed. Cologne was only mildly surprised when Shampoo ran into the kitchen so quickly went after her when she dashed out into the main dining area. By that point she had calmed down enough to demand where Akane was. The moment Cologne answered her Shampoo rushed out again. Soon Li started to pursue, but Cologne stopped her and called the Tendo’s instead. As she suspected she told Soon Li that she didn’t remember anything of this world.

Wanting to talk to Shampoo and Akane Cologne went to the Tendo home and arrived shortly after Shampoo had defeated Ranma. Cologne actually felt that this was a good thin, thinking that Ranma needed to be taken down a few notches, even telling Ranma that he needed to learn to accept defeat more easily.

Refusing to Ranma asked her what she knew about the Storm Style and if there was any way to defeat it. When she agreed he told her where Akane and Shampoo were. Though she realized that Ranma would have his work cut out for him when she came upon the two reviewing their fight. Knowing to expect anger and resentment given her counterparts actions she made her presence known to a shocked Akane and Shampoo.
Unlike Ranma Cologne didn’t believe that the two were the originals and promised to give them the bracelets and allow them to go home in a week. What Cologne really came there for was to apologize for her counterparts actions. Both girls were caught off guard by this, particularly Shampoo. She then took it a step further by telling Shampoo how proud she was of her.

They were shocked to find out that Cologne wasn’t aware of the bracelets until this incident so there was no reason for her counterpart to have one. She couldn’t theorize what her counterparts goal was but was sure she had one. Promising to look into it she took her leave.

The next day Cologne explained to the nature of the Storm Style as well as the Elemental Fury Style to Ranma. Who quickly thought of ways to exploit the weaknesses of the Lightning and Wind Styles, but unfortunately they had already compensated for them before arriving to this universe. Instead what Cologne showed Ranma was the basics of the Quake Style.

When everyone on the planet was transported to the other universe and merged with their counterparts Soon Li, Cologne, and Mousse went to the Tendo Dojo only to find them gone as well. So they grabbed took the bracelets and returned to the restaurant where Soon Li lost control over the sprit inside of her and attempted to leave with them. Against Cologne’s warnings Mousse attempted to stop her but she got past him quite easily.

Cologne was bandaging Mousse up back at the restaurant when Ukyo, Ranma and Tae-il arrived. Mousse naturally blamed Ranma for what was going on so attacked him, only to run into a wall since he didn’t have his glasses on. Ranma explained to Ukyo and Cologne how he had been sent to the other universe and only recently returned. They were then forced to explain to Tae-il everything that was going on after realizing he didn’t know.

Cologne theorized that the reason they weren’t transported to the other universe and merged with their counterparts along with everyone else was because they weren’t ready to accept the other world. This confused Tae-il as he had no connection to them and if it was a matter of acceptance then there would be more then five people left. Cologne informed that Soon Li was still there as well, but since he couldn’t sense her he healed Mousse so that he could confirm it. This is when Cologne saw the birth mark on the back of his neck causing the two to realize he was Soon Li’s brother.

Mousse ended up attacking Ranma again so Tae-il explained to a confused Ukyo his and Soon li’s nature. Luckily he sensed Shampoo’s presence and found Soon Li when he walked out of the restaurant. Going to the roof Cologne uses a telescope provided to her by Mousse only to see what appeared to be Soon Li attacking Shampoo.

They ran off to rescue her only for Tae-il to finally lose control of the spirit within him part way there, and in a crazed state confronts them. After Shampoo arrived, she attempted to engage him, but despite her best effort was able to do him no harm and was effortlessly defeated. Cologne would then unleash her full power to distract him, directly Ranma to escape with Shampoo.

Like Shampoo before her, Cologne's efforts had no real effect, only amusing him. However, thanks to Soon Li's intervention, Ukyo and Mousse left the world, giving him some measure of control back. Even with that Cologne was still far out of her league, which is why she was quick to chastise Shampoo and Ranma-chan when they returned. She was promptly ignored by Shampoo asking her how her arm was. Though she admitted it would be detrimental Cologne brushed it off. The three tried to join forces against Tae-il only for him o reveal that energy attacks were useless against him. Luckily Akane and Ranma-kun showed up having been sent there by Ukyo and Mousse.

Since Ranma-kun had no idea what was going on Shampoo explained it to his as Soon Li convinced her brother to allow Shampoo and Akane to heal them. At this point he calmed enough to explain while he understood Soon Li's motives, he had doubts that Akane and Shampoo were up to the task as something was hunting all of them, which he dubbed the executioners. He was, however, convinced to allow Soon Li to impart the 2nd part of the unification technique to Akane, intending to test the pair in combat in their new unified form.

As she did Soon Li transferred the knowledge of the technique to Akane. Both Ranmas, without thinking, moved to help, only to be stopped by Shampoo who knew what was going on. Though Ranma-chan was quickly by her side when she collapsed from mental exhaustion. As Akane collected herself Soon Li explained what they unification was. Needless to say Ranma-chan, Cologne, and Ranma-kun were horrified at the thought of Akane and Ranma fusing together.

They calmed down somewhat when told it wasn’t permanent. Ranma-chan however still wasn’t convinced as there were too many unknown factors. This is in contrast to Ranma-kun who knew there was nothing else they could do. Akane and Shampoo’s spirits fused together to form Shamne leaving their bodies for the others to watch over as she fought Tae-il.

The group could only watch from the sidelines as Tae-il and Shamne fought. Soon Li was content to watch as she was worried about Tae-il’s warnings about them being hunted. It wasn’t until the energies that keep the planet stable began to leave that they were able to convince her to help as they no longer had time to wait.

Since Tae-il was still blocking magic they couldn’t use the bracelets to leave. Soon Li could place a anti-magic field on one of them so that they could grab a hold of him. this would both stop his interference and give Shamne the opening she needed. Ranma-chan and Ranma-kun started arguing on which one of them would do it. That is until Soon Li told them that the effect would be permanent. Ranma-chan would be trapped in her cursed form as similar to Tae-il the field would disrupt the magic of Jusenkyo.

Soon Li prepared the anti-magic field while Cologne gathered her energies to launch Ranma-kun into the sky. However at the last moment Ranma-chan pushed him out of the way and took it herself. With no time to explain and both shocked and still not having full comprehension of what she did she just had Cologne send her skyward. With Ranma-chan’s help Shamne was able to defeat Tae-il.

When they got to the ground Shamne grabed the bracelets activated them then defused and returned to Akane and Shampoo. the group then dashed through the portal and into the world beyond. Finding themselves once again in the void between worlds, they were led to MUOF’s universe as the portal to that world was glowing. Ranma-kun stuck close to Shampoo while Ranma-chan lagged behind with Akane to make sure she was okay.

Cologne ended up refusing to go, as she did not want to fuse with her counterpart. Ranma-chan had also come to the same decision so when Akane caught up she, Shampoo and Ranma-kun tried to convince her otherwise, but given that there was no proof that it would change the other Cologne in any way. Cologne informed Shampoo that she believed that her counterpart was trying to force her into a final confrontation. Though she didn’t know if it was to force her to take over the position of matriarch, or just to give her a convenient excuse to kill Shampoo, either way she told Shampoo not to let her control the time and place of this battle.

Bidding her farewell Cologne hopped off. She ended up fusing with counterpart from an unknown universe the night before Shampoo gets married. Her previous life nothing more then a confusing dream.