Ranma Saotome (MOUFO)

**Ranma Saotome** also known as **Ranko** is a version of Ranma from a universe similar to cannon.

## Appearance

Ranko has a more feminine hairstyle to more distinguish herself from her male counterpart. This was done on impulse after Kasumi noticed how familiar she looked.

## History

Ranma worried about how strange Akane had been acting for the past week followed her when she went to the river without telling him why. He was surprised to see her meeting up with Shampoo, even more given how friendly the two were acting. While creeped out he ultimately saw it as a good thing and walked off.

Later seeing how Perfume was looking at Ukyo he realized that she had a crush on her, his suspicions were confirmed by Shampoo. Ranma was shocked when he went to go check up on Akane only to find her bed empty except for the bracelet.

Ranma had a sense of foreboding as he looked at the two bracelets. With Soun catatonic, Kasumi unusually worried, Genma and Nabiki quiet and thoughtful he grabbed Ryoga and demanded to know what happened to Akane. Cologne arrived just in time to confirm his story that she had just disappeared.

Cologne recounted to everyone the dreams that Shampoo had been having. This caused Soun to turn on Ranma upon learning that he was engaged to Shampoo in that universe, blaming him for what happened.

Soon Li arrived shortly afterwards led there by some unknown force. When she learned of the Friendship Bracelets she grabbed one and went into a trace. Ranma tried to take it from her only to be blown back.

Since they couldn’t touch the bracelet Ranma suggested that they knock it out of her hand. Which he and Ryoga did by combining their ki blast. Though disoriented Soon Li confirmed that Akane and Shampoo were ok.

As they were sitting her down and explaining what was going on Derek appeared before Perfume and they had to stop him from convincing her from touching a bracelet. They had decided it best to check on Ukyo since he appeared in the guise of her, but by the time they arrived it was far too late.

Since Ukyo was wearing the bracelet they couldn’t knock it off so Ranma put her in her bed until she woke up. Ranma was ready to go rescue Akane and Shampoo when Cologne figured out how the bracelets worked but she convinced him they needed him there to face Derek and suggested that Perfume go.

The first sign that Perfume had succeeded came when she blinked her eye and dropped the bracelet on the floor. not only did the bracelets continue to glow the glow intensified. Going to Akane’s room Ranma watched in nervous anticipation as Akane slowly began to appear working himself into a near panic as he noticed how injured she was. He ignored Perfume’s explanation of how she and Shampoo got injured and focused on the fact that Shampoo’s hair was cut.

He quickly pointed this out to everyone else. Cologne realizing they were the ones from the other universe activated Akane’s curse causing Ranma to pass out from shock. The air was filled with a barrage of questions and accusations, directed indiscriminately, which Ranma only added to when he was woken up. Cologne had to eventually put a stop to things.

Ranma wasn’t happy to find out that this was the Akane and Shampoo from the original universe, but given the possibility that they their Akane and Shampoo had fused with them was adamant that they stay. Ukyo who was aware of the other world pointed out how much the two would hate that. Luckily Cologne trying to use the situation to get Ranma to agree to marry Shampoo.

Until they sorted everything out it was agreed that the hide the bracelets and take Akane back to the dojo. When they heard a loud crash the family rushed up to see what was going on finding an angry Akane pinning Nabiki top the wall. When she turned her anger to them Soun and Genma pushed Ranma to the front to explain. Ranma lost his skepticism that Akane and Shampoo were that much of a danger after seeing her menacing look as she demanded to know where the bracelets were.

When Ranma refused instead attacking him flew off to look for Shampoo shocking everyone shocking everyone. Once again the father’s forced Ranma to do something telling him he needed to take responsibility for his fiancée.

Ranma was forced to run full tilt all the way to the river in order to keep Akane in view, made all the worst by the fact that she didn’t even look out of breath. Needless to say, Ranma being the egoist he was did not react well to this. Though her talking in Chinese to Shampoo quickly took precedence in his mind.

The two then called Ranma out for keeping them there against their will. Ranma’s protest that he just wanted to find his Akane and Shampoo did nothing to calm them down. they did accept that Ranma wasn’t going to budge and agreed to stay at the Tendo’s. Ranma tried to argue that Soun wouldn’t allow that but there was no argument.

When they got back Ranma went to the dojo to train. As he complaining himself about how much stronger Akane was Nabiki came in and called him out for not caring that Akane and Shampoo were missing. In actuality this was Derek disguised as Nabiki in order to convince Ranma to let go.

Ranma admitted that he didn’t actually believe that this wasn’t their Shampoo and Akane and that they would regain their memories eventually. So in a last ditch effort Derek sent Ranma off to watch Akane and Shampoo train.

An argument was immediately started between him and Akane about him keeping them there against their will. Shampoo ended up putting a stop to it shocking Ranma that she took Akane’s side over his. Unfortunately Akane started insulting Ranma skill Shampoo did call Akane for this, but the damage was done and Ranma challenged her to a fight. Before Akane could respond Shampoo accepted instead.

Initially they both dropped into defensive stances and after two full minutes of waiting a frustrated Akane told Shampoo to start. The half a second Ranma took to glare at Akane was all the time Shampoo needed. Ranma proved to be no match for Shampoo even when he went full out she was not even remotely pressured by his attacks

The thought of losing in such an embarrassing fashion, was enough to get Ranma past his usual restraint, and he ended the match with a Moko Takabisha which Shampoo blocked with her Lightning Armor.

More emotionally drained then physically Ranma laid down on the floor of the dojo as everyone left. He was finally brought out his self-pity by Mousse attacking him for staying under the same roof as Shampoo. Akane knowing that Ranma was in no condition to fight put a stop to it making sure to call Mousse out for thinking he had any say in what Shampoo does.

Ranma tried to call Akane out for butting in on his fight but she just brushed him off and left. Ranma could no longer deny that his wasn’t his Akane and Shampoo. Cologne arrived just this fact sank in. While he accepted that he still hadn’t accepted his defeat, something Cologne told him would be good for him. So after telling her where Akane and Shampoo were he asked her what she knew about the Storm Style and if there was any way to defeat it.

Cologne agreed to teach Ranma what she could the next day. Satisfied Ranma let the old woman pass as he headed off to the dojo to practice long into the twilight of evening, only succumbing to his own fatigue in the early morning. For the rest of that day until he arrived at the Nekohantan Ranma’s mind was focused only od defeating Akane and Shampoo.

Which is why he didn’t notice Ukyo until she ran up next to him. Once he told her where she was going she immediately knew why. She initially called Ranma out for ignoring her advice, but quickly let up after seeing how annoyed he was. She still stressed that it would be better to let them go, but there were still too many unknowns for Ranma to do that. They still didn’t even know who the Jewelry Store Owner was and what he wanted. Ukyo started to argue about the time difference between the two universes, but they arrived at the Nekohanten and the argument ended.

After explaining to Ranma the nature of the Storm Style as well as the Elemental Fury Style. Ranma 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.

Sadly by the time Ranma arrived home he was told that Akane had insisted on cooking. Luckily this version has long since been taught how to cook by Shampoo. After dinner Ranma went up to roof to reflect on everything that happened over the past two days. Only with his own thoughts Ranma really couldn’t deny that this wasn’t the Akane and Shampoo weren’t the ones he knew. He ended up telling himself he just needed a couple more days to figure everything out. His musing was interrupted by Shampoo laying into Ryoga for being P-Chan.

He was caught listening in just as she demanded that Ryoga go to beg Akane for forgiveness. She explained that even though the Ryoga of her world hadn’t done anything this Ryoga’s actions would always taint Akane’s opinion of him.

Dropping the matter Ranma sat on the roof with Shampoo quickly sitting next to him after a while of sitting in silence Ranma asked Shampoo how she and Akane met. After hearing the story of her banishment and adoption Ranma was sympathetic to Shampoo’s story. However this only started another argument as it only reminded Shampoo that his heart was with Akane not her, not matter how much he denied it.

This caused her to ask him how he met his Shampoo, unlike Ranma Shampoo didn’t really show Ranma any sympathy to his aversion to her. She explained that the original Shampoo never intended to kill him as otherwise hhe wouldn’t have made it back to Japan, as well as comparing her using magic to coerce him into loving her to him trying to stop Akane from looking at anyone when she swallowed the Love Pearl.

However this was all an effort to get Ranma see things from Shampoo’s point of view after she accomplished this she apologized for her counterparts behalf. Stating that while her actions weren’t malicious, just a matter of different upbringings she still didn’t have the right to force herself onto Ranma.

The moment was interrupted by the arrival of Kodachi who had finally realized that Ranma and Ranma-chan were the same person and wanted to confirm it. Shampoo managed to scare her off. Though after she calmed down she thought about Natsumi and Kurumi’s sudden appearance. Realizing that four original counterparts were coming to Nerima in short order she followed Kodachi to confirm her suspicions.

Knowing how dangerous Bu was she and Ranma found Akane as she was laying into Ryoga in order to take them to. Sure enough Bu was staying at the Kuno’s. Naturally he was confused at Akane and Shampoo’s familiarity with him. It took them a half-hour to explain everything to Bu and Kodachi. Bu had experience with interdimensional travel so was surprised but was worried that the Jewelry Store Owner didn’t have to follow the usual rules.

Kodachi however found their story far harder to believe. Even Ranma confirming it didn’t entirely convince her though she backed off when Bu reminded her of the curses. He felt it was for the best to let the two go back to their home. Ranma tried to protest but Bu immediately cut him off telling him that the entire thing was his fault for messing with the space-time continuum. Logic started to win out until Kodachi said that Akane and Shampoo were acceptable loses. This caused Bu to lay into him again stating that he might well just have to accept the fact that the original Akane and Shampoo were gone.

When Bu finally asked Akane and Shampoo if they were the originals Akane made sure she was the one to affirm the negative. Unfortunately she let her guard down when Ryoga asked causing Bu to realize she was lying. The jig was up the two admitted that they had memories of this universe luckily by this point Derek had grown tired of things and made his presence known. Ranma tried to attack him but that proved futile. He’d been hoping that Ranma would realize Akane and Shampoo didn’t belong in this world, but since he remained defiant he told the two where the bracelets were Shampoo immediately ran for the door. Akane stayed behind for a while to say she was sorry before following her. Ranma and Ryoga chased after them but, unfortunately they arrived to late and found that Akane and Shampoo had already put on the bracelets.

Ranma awoken to an incredible mish-mash of images, feelings, and ideas all assaulted him at once. Once his mind sorted things out the first thing he noticed was the subtle differences of his room. Confused he quickly got dressed to see what was going on only to be stopped by his mother.

It turned out that he had been transported to the other dimension along with Shampoo and Akane. As Ranma was getting over the shock of being in front of his mother as a boy she explained a a bunch of them had fallen unconscious when Shampoo and Akane returned along with him they naturally theorized that he was from another universe. She was about to ask him if he knew anything only for him to run out to check on Akane.

Locating Shampoo and Akane’s room he walked in after a moment of hesitation.. He found Akane and Shampoo both laid out on their beds, unresponsive, with his counterpart sitting beside Shampoo. His counterpart was not happy to see him luckily Nodoka arrived before a confrontation started. Telling her son to go gather the others in the common room she finally asked Ranma if he knew anything, but he was just as much in the dark as everyone else.

Knowing that there was no point in lying with Soon Li there the Original Ranma explained how he tried to rescue the Original Akane and Shampoo only to ended transporting these ones to his universe and how he believed they in fact were the originals. Throughout his explanation Mousse and his counterpart looked ready to rip the dimensionally displaced boy apart.

Nodoka was quick to calm things down before they could escalate Soon Li also put her two cents in. While she didn’t believe that Akane and Shampoo were from his world, she pointed out that he at least believed it before he could argue. That didn’t explain why he was there. Ranma explained the explosion of light he saw and Mousse theorized that the overuse of the bracelets caused them to malfunction. With nothing else to do Nadoka felt it was best to wait for the others to wait to see if they had been merged with their counterpart.

Ranma was left alone to sort out everything that happened. Despite being unconscious for apparently several hours, he felt mentally and physically exhausted, and ended up falling asleep. He was woken up by Ukyo who was afraid he had a relapse. Ranma asked Ukyo about her relationship with Mousse, as he had noticed how close the two seemed. This caused her to get defensive and tell him in was none of his business. Though she quickly calmed down and confirmed that the two were dating. Ranma apologized as well realizing that he was once again looking at things only from his perspective.

Ukyo allowed Ranma to vent about his confusion of things as well as his uncertainty. While she couldn’t offer any answers she did lend an ear. She also assured him that losing Akane wasn’t the end of the world using herself and his counterpart as an example. The conversation then moved to the Jewelry Store Owner Ranma was surprised that didn’t consider him an enemy just wondered what was going on. He apologized for dumping all this onto Ukyo who really didn’t mind. Their conversation was interrupted by Nodoka informing them that Perfume had woken up causing Ranma to run off to check on Akane. Knowing his counterpart was there Ukyo tried to warn him but he was gone before she could.

Though the two still weren’t awake he counterpart wasn’t their this time aloowing him to stay. Alone with own thoughts he tried to tell himself that he hadn’t lost Akane, but even he didn’t believe it. Taking the chair the other Ranma was using he tried to sort things out. Two parts of him warred with one another over his feeling, one wishing to admit his love for Akane, the other too prideful to allow that. In the end, all Ranma could do was let out a frustrated sigh, and hang his head.

Shampoo was the first to wake up and ended up hugging Ranma. Who didn’t even attempt to avoid her knowing both that she thought he was his counterpart and Akane wouldn’t care if she saw them. He was left with a feeling that something was wrong, but before he could figure out what it was his counterpart walked in. Ranma tried to explain what was going on, but his tired tone and the fact he wasn’t really tried to stop her didn’t exactly calm his counterpart down. Shampoo was left confused as to what was going on as the two left to fight each other.

Since his counterpart wasn’t as skilled as Shampoo and hadn’t been trained how to overcome the weaknesses’ of the Lightning Style Ranma was able to have a better showing with him then he did with Shampoo, especially with his knowledge of the Quake Style. However since he had only recently learned it his still proved be no match for his counterpart when he stopped holding back.

Luckily by that point Shampoo had got her bearings together and put a stop to things. The commotion had also drawn Soon Li’s attention who explained what was going on. Ranma rushed off again when she informed him that the others were waking up. He was meant with panic when Akane realized who he was and she pushed him aside to go check up on Ryoga ignoring him when that proved more difficult then she initially thought leaving a dejected Ranma to follow behind her.

Though Ryoga had only revived a few seconds before she entered his room he immediately passed out when she hugged him. Laughing to herself at her fiancés antics she turned to deal with Ranma. Now that she was back in her own dimension Akane no longer felt the need to be nice to Ranma when he asked her why, and unlike Shampoo this wasn’t some attempt to get him to see things from her perspective. She laid into him exactly why a relationship between them could not work, how much she hated the original universe as she did nothing more then go through the motions and had no real agency in her life. There was no apologizing for her actions, no sympathizing with him, no letting him argue his case, no attacking him when tried, she just let him know without a shadow of a doubt that it was over.

However as she walked away she did apologize at least for how it ended, she didn’t want to hurt him, but she needed to live her own life. When Ranma didn’t reply Akane continued on her way. With nothing else to do Ranma decided to walk around the block, and after awhile once he sorted out his feeling he started to get angry at Akane for foisting all of the responsibility for everything on to him.

It was here that Derek appeared before Ranma again. At this point Ranma wasn’t even angry he just asked who he was. Much to his surprise Derek gave him his name, though when he asked him what was going on replied with a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference that went right over Ranma’s head. Derek remained vague he couldn’t tell Ranma what was going on as it was still to soon.

Derek was there merely to give Ranma someone to talk to and allow him to sort out his feeling and what he wanted with out his pride or denial getting in the way. Derek explained the nature of chaos and everything he could have done differently, from mentioning the A Scary Thought Universe to an instance where he accidentally prevented Shampoo from meeting another guy. Though he also let slip a universe where Ranma ended up with Mousse. Ranma asked Derek if what Shampoo said about her counterpart not actually wanting to kill him was true. Derek just gave a cryptic description of his nature as a Guardian, leaving Ranma uncertain if he had been given an answer or not.

As Derek left to solve another problem Ranma could just mutter to himself the variety of painful things he wished to introduce the strange man too. Ranma walked around the block a couple more times before being confronted by his counterpart again who demanded to know where Shampoo was. Ranma was no mood to deal with him and just told his counterpart to either attack him or leave him alone. His counterpart left to go search for Shampoo.

He arrived back at the Tendo home in time to catch Soun talking to Nabiki and Perfume about their relationship, but declined to join them when they caught him watching. By the time night had fallen Ranma once again mused to himself on the roof. Going through all the things he could have done differently. He was interrupted again by his counterpart who by this point had calmed down and wanted to talk.

Ranma told him that he had no intention of interfering in Shampoo’s relationship, and when told him that it was for Akane when asked why he took them in the first place. His counterpart admitted he probably would have done something similar if Shampoo suddenly said she wanted to stay in another dimension. His counterpart gave Ranma a unique perspective by explaining his relationship with Akane and Shampoo and why he chose the later over the former. It also meant that he couldn’t lie either to himself or his counterpart and he knew for the most part exactly what he was thinking.

As the conversation moved to his relationship with Ukyo Ranma started to be transported back to his dimension. Ranma managed to keep his wits together during his interdimensional travel, but one of the first things he noticed was how empty Nerima was. There were no sounds, no lights, no nothing.

Ranma was relieved when Ukyo ran out of her restaurant to greet her as she’d been afraid that everyone else was gone. She was also introduced to Tae-il who had come to Nerima because everyone else in the world had disappeared. He informed them that he sensed two other people. Ukyo and Ranma realized that must be Cologne and Mousse so set about towards the Nekohanten.

Mousse immediately attacked Ranma only to run into a wall since his glasses weren’t 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, though stopped when Tae-il found Soon Li. Going to the roof Cologne uses a telescope provided to her by Mousse only to see what appeared to be Soon Li attacking Shampoo. Ranma attempted to return to his true form only for it to not work. Tae-il informed him that Soon Li’s power might be disrupting with the local magic fields (though it turned it was actually him), while frustrated Ranma focused more on rescuing Shampoo.

She ended up rushing ahead of everyone else without even noticing it. Tae-il knowing there wasn’t really anything Ranma could do to defeat his sister caught up to her and tried to calm her down. Ranma informed Tae-il about the engagements who jokingly suggested she marry them all much to Ranma’s disgust. He also pointed out Ranma wasn’t very good at hiding his affection for Akane.

As they were talking Ranma caught sight of a tailor shop with a sign in the shape of a red shirt button. This reminded her of what Derek said before he left. Just then Tae-il lost control of the spirit within him. Luckily Ranma had started walking towards the shop so was far enough away that she wasn’t killed. Her only thought was wondering if Derek had known that would happen.

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 told Mousse and Ukyo to stay back while she and Ranma go help Shampoo. They returned just as Shampoo was thrown into a building. Ranma fired a ki blast at him only for it to have no effect. Cologne told Ranma to take Shampoo and run. When she protested Cologne assured Ranma while victory wasn’t possible she had enough tricks to at least delay him.

Ranma patched up Shampoo, who upon awakening and learning that Cologne was fighting Tae-il tried to continue fighting, but proved to be to hurt. With nothing else to do she explained to Ranma what was going on about the nature of Soon Li and her brother as well as the Elemental Fury Style.

Learning that there was really nothing they could do to stop Tae-il Ranma started to vent her displeasure. In a moment of vulnerability Shampoo asked Ranma if she hated her having heard her conversation with Akane. Ranma was quick to tell Shampoo that as much as her counterpart frustrated her sometimes she never hated her.

She then expressed her belief that this was the end for her. The fact that she was the only person who was actually sent to the other universe and not fused with her double has led her to believe that she could go. Shampoo harshly told her to put that though out of her mind reminding her that Ranma Saotome doesn’t give up.

Recovered they went to go help Cologne, and in figuring out how Shampoo asked Ranma how she survived Tae-il’s attack. Ranma explained how she was distracted by remembering something Derek had said so was far enough away from him when he awoke. This caused the two to wonder if all of Derek seemingly incoherent ramblings were actually relevant. So they went over the conversation to try and figure out what he was trying to tell Ranma.

Realizing that they weren’t going to figure anything out until they needed it. They decided to just put it on the back burner. Returning to Cologne they ignored her attempts at chastising them for returning and attacked him together only for him to 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 two Ranmas watched wide-eyed as clouds of debris rose ever distant in the battle. Naturally they weren’t happy at just sit on the sidelines, but 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.

While not happy Ranma-chan allowed Ranma-kun to receive it. As Soon Li made her preparations and Cologne marshaled her forces in readiness to jet Ranma-kun high into the sky. Ranma-chan paced in anticipation unable to get rid of this feeling that something was wrong. Looking around at the debris she noticed that in the remains of a building and the address on it. the only numbers still intact were 4 and 2. This reminded her of the Hitchhikers Guide reference Derek made.

Like Shampoo said she would only figure out what Derek meant when he needed it. She started meticulously going through every word that Derek said to her as well as Shampoo’s theories of them. She ended up back on the subject of ice cream and Shampoo telling her that they could have been references to colors. The realization hit her upon looking at Ranma-kun. Strawberry and vanilla represented red and black and she was supposed to choose red instead of black.

The moment before Soon Li placed the anti-magic field on Ranma-kun 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.

As the city fell away beneath her, Ranma-chan adjusted her angle of attack to put her on a straight path to the distant form of Tae-il. Upon noticing her he attempted to blast her out of the sky only to be shocked when she didn’t attempt to dodge allowing it to passed her by harmlessly, missing her by a mere hair's width. That confusion allowed Ranma to grab a hold of him. The effect was instantaneous. The fire in Ti Lo's eyes flickered, the barrier collapsed and the fire within ceased.

Now that he was helpless Shamne was given the change to deliver the final blow. Tae-il’s final words were to tell Shamne to find his counterpart before the hunters did. She then grabbed a still shocked Ranma. She immediately noticed that something was wrong but there was no time to explain as they needed to escape the universe.

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.

While Akane was fine she knew something was wrong with Ranma-chan. After a moment of silence Ranma told her that she knew she didn’t belong in the MUOF’s universe. When an irritated Akane asked her where she did belong Ranma really couldn’t answer. Like what she told Shampoo if she did she would have merged with Ranma-kun. Two Ranma’s would make things confusing not to mention her relationship with Ryoga.

Akane called her out for that being the real reason. Ranma didn’t deny but Akane couldn’t deny it either. When asked where she would go Ranma replied that Derek had already told her. This caused Akane to ask her how she knew she was the one who was supposed to help. Ranma figured out that since Tae-il was a planetary spirit he could hurt her without hurting himself. If Ranma had done it he could have been killed without a care in the world.

Ranma didn’t tell her about her about her curse being locked, just told her to ask Ranma-kun. Assuring Akane that this wasn’t goodbye she told her that she would be at Shampoo and Ranma-kun’s wedding and went on her way. After a bumpy ride Ranma ended up in the Scary Thought universe.

Ranma caught sight of Shampoo, a long haired version who reminded her more the one from his universe. She was pulled up close to a gorgeous man who she had never met before. Following them she learned that it was Kasumi in her cursed form and the two were getting married.

Derek sent Ranma a final message congratulating her for making it to that universe, as well as warning her that this wasn’t free ride she would have to work to earn her keep. As the message disappeared a smile crossed Ranma’s lips as she set off.

### A Scary Thought

Ranma followed Kasumi and Shampoo to Pierre’s clothing shop so was able to catch her when she fell unconscious after unexpectedly feeling a prick on her neck. When Kasumi came to and thanked her Ranma introduced herself as Ranko before quickly thinking up a reason to leave when Kasumi noticed how familiar she looked.

Having been camping out in woods and in need of a place to live Ranko went to the San Cheng Huang to ask Kasumi for a job. On her way Frost rushed past her at a breakneck pace and realizing where she was headed rushed after her. She arrived just in time to prevent Frost from killing Kasumi. She refused when an enraged Frost demanded that she get out of the way. She was relived when the spell Frost unleashed to go through her dissolved as it confirmed that she was indeed immune to magic.

A confused Frost had calmed down enough to explain that Shampoo had told her that Kasumi had raped her. Not believing a word of that she managed to convince Frost to confirm Shampoo's story, even agreeing to help her kill Kasumi if it was true. With that Ranko went to check on Kasumi making sure to negate Frost’s voiceless spell, so that she could ask her if there was any truth to what Frost said. Kasumi immediately claim her innocent and Ranko helped her walk towards Tofu’s clinic. Frost led them to the room she had left the crying Shampoo only to find it empty. Frost ran off to ask Mousse what happened leaving Ranko and Kasumi alone. Ranko assured Kasumi that Shampoo was fine, never having really believed Frost.

Now that she was calmed down Kasumi started to notice how familiar Ranko looked, and asked if they had met before given that she seemed to know so much about her. a nervous Ranko told her that they’d explain later as Tofu came into the room. Tofu confirmed Ranko’s suspicions that Shampoo was never there. On Kasumi’s behalf Ranko went back to the restaurant to see if Shampoo was okay. She found Shampoo looking horrified at the burning restaurant and told her Kasumi was okay and at the doctors. Shampoo would rush over and talk with Kasumi, relieved to see her indeed okay despite being attacked by Frost, and would confirm she made no such accusation against Kasumi. Ranko left the two alone so that Kasumi could explain promising that they’d talk later.

Ranko explained how she was a counterpart of Ranma from a dimension where the trade between her and her Ranma had never happened, who had migrated to this universe when hers had been destroyed. Kasumi initially thought that she had been born a girl, causing Ranko to explain how she can negate magic, thus trapping her in her curse form. After Kasumi promised to not tell anyone but Kasumi the two made small talk about the differences between their perspective dimensions. Kasumi encouraged Ranko to continue on with her life even offering to set her up at the dorm so she’d no longer have to camp out. Ranko agreed and as thanks offered to give Kasumi advice on things that might end up happening.

Ranko was contemplating just how different this universe was from her original and the Most Unlikely of Friends universe as she moved into the dorms when she was greeted by Makoto who showed her around. It turns out that Ukyo was her roommate, though she wasn’t in at the time. Later ran into her while in the shower, and the chef immediately noticed how nervous she seemed to be in her presence. She made up a lie about being Kasumi’s old kohai before leaving to go get dressed. After a little more small talk she accidentally called her Ucchan, which she played off as an accident due to Ukyo reminding her of someone she knew. An unamused Ukyo just responded by telling her not to do it again.

Ranko waited as long as she could before going to the locker room. She thought she had dodged a bullet as most everyone else had left, only to be confronted by Kitsune. Luckily she was fully dressed and Akane was quickly there to call her out for pestering her. Akane invited Ranko to go to see a movie with her and her friends and after thinking about it for awhile she agreed. Ranko asked Shampoo if she was going as well, only to be told no as she and Akane did not get along. Ranko would inquire about the fallout of the situation and Shampoo said she had forgave Frost, but was not speaking with her. Cologne would then show up and request Shampoo fetch Kasumi and meet her at the water way for some training.

Cologne asked her how she knew is Amazon techniques. Ranko brushed it off as something she picked up and Cologne decided not to enquire any further. Ranko hadn't paid too much attention to the movie. Instead most of her attention had been diverted to either Akane or one of the other girls that was with them in the theater, particularly Kodachi. As they all split out while chastising herself for not taking the opportunity to make a move Ranko walked in on several of her dorm-mates interrogating Sakura. It seemed that she was attacked by someone who looked exactly like her. She quickly realized who it was and left to go warn Kasumi.

She arrived at the water way just as Kasumi was finding her center. Shampoo would quickly conclude that Copycat Ken must have been the one to trick Frost, but Kasumi cautioned against this. Realizing Ukyo would be a target, they split up to find and warn her. Kasumi and Ranko began sparring soon after. Still seeing both her and Ukyo as little different then their counterparts she initially didn’t expect much only to quickly learn the fault in her reasoning. Fortunately, their next match proved not as unbalanced as Ranko had not taken Kasumi for granted that time. Since that day, they had steadily begun testing the limits of each others abilities, before ultimately ending up in a stalemate.

It reached the point where they began exchanging techniques as while they were both trained by Genma, Kasumi was born female and older so was trained differently. They then began discussing the difference between their two universes, however when she got to Ken Ranko found that there were suddenly gaps in her memory. She figured that Derek didn’t want her having to much knowledge of the future. Kasumi felt that this was for the best as this was something she needed to do for herself. From there they moved on to more intimate issues, while Ranko really had no experience in the matter she was a sympathetic ear for Kasumi to voice her concerns to. She also encouraged Ranko to make a move on Akane.

Ranko tried to teach Kasumi the Mōko Takabisha, but she wasn’t really suited for the technique. They were interrupted by the arrival of Shampoo and Kasumi would demonstrate how far she had gotten with her particle control technique by creating a sand replica of her. At that time, Ranma appeared, although Kasumi found it odd he was not with Kuno. However, when he stole a kiss from Kasumi, everyone quickly realized this was in fact Ken in Ranma's guise. Shampoo would quickly accuse him of deceiving Frost, but he denied it, and instead he would challenge Kasumi to a fight, which she accepted. Before Kasumi could respond Ranko stepped up to challenge him, however since his abilities were magic based he refused.

Despite Ken's ability to copy both various people's techniques, including Kasumi and Ukyo, Kasumi proved too much for the boy, having too great a mastery of her own techniques for him to match. Ranko initially saw this coming but began to worry when Ken transformed into Ukyo as unlike the others, she had yet to see the burning soul. Luckily she exploited the water to prevent him from engaging her properly when in Ukyo's form.

The spectators were caught off guard when Ken enraged attacked Shampoo in an attempt to force Kasumi to engage him directly, twisting Shampoo's wrist in the process. By the time their battle instincts kicked in, he unleashed the burning soul. While Herb, Ranma and Kuno were knocked out, Ranko at least managed to block his attack even if she was knocked off her feet and out of position. Kasumi too would become enraged unnaturally by this and, utilizing the dark ha do, attacked Ken brutally to the point those gathered had to physically intervene to stop her.

On getting her off, Kasumi would collapse unconscious as she had done at Pierre's. The others were about to take both to the clinic when they were attacked by invisible foes. They would reveal themselves, being oddly dark skinned figures who's skin coloring did not match their apparent ancestry. One would attempt to take Shampoo, but Ranko, Makoto, and Kuno managed to hold her off only for her to suddenly run off without warning. As they were trying to figure out what was going on Makoto notice that Usagi was missing. They found out later that Kasumi had been taken.

Three days later, at the Kunos, Ranko set herself outside with the guards hired to protect Shampoo. So she was there to witness when they were dispatched by Shadow and Shadow Lady, as she was wondering why the two just jump on a nearby roof and stood there Sailor Moon came out carrying Shampoo. Like Kasumi she is able to see through the disguise field so instantly recognized her as Usagi. Knowing that she wouldn’t be able to take on the three by herself Ranko opted to follow them instead.

Soon after she was joined by Sailor Jupiter who she recognized as Makoto up with Ranko. Despite their effort, they were unable to retrieve Shampoo, as Sailor Moon delivered her to a waiting van and overcame the pair. The two were found by Ami and Minako who took them back to Tofu’s clinic where they woke up. Wanting to know what was going on she confronted the two. They were fumbling for words when Makoto woke up and just told the truth. What was more concerning was the fact that Usagi didn’t seem to be affected by Ranko’s anti-magic. They were attempted to figure that out when Saki showed up wanting to check up on Shampoo. They told her what happened and when she heard about the van she ended up calling Kitsune who was at Hotel La Bac. She told Saki that she had seen a van go into the hotel. Ranko tried to ask what was going on, but she said tell her later as she rushed off.

They finally caught a break when Sampei called the dojo to tell them to meet at Hotel La Bac, where they arrived to find not only nearly the entire class. Ranko was the first to ask what was going on causing her to explain her theory that Kasumi, Usagi, and Shampoo were in the hotel. Ranma was initially skeptical, especially when Kitsune started talking about the Illuminati, before Saki shut her up; but she asked them to just trust her. She went on to tell them the place was most likely booby trapped in addition to Shadow and Shadow Lady being in there, but was caught off guard when Ranma asked her if she had a plan.

Luckily Kitsune somehow got the buildings blueprints allowing them to map out a route. However the moment they went in a wave of what could only loosely be described as nausea washed over them. It turns out that the building protected by an anti magic field that also effected chi meaning that Hinako and Cologne wouldn’t be able to help as their abilities mostly relied on their aura. While everyone else could go they wouldn’t be able to manipulate their chi drastically compromising their fighting ability. Herb noticed that Saki wasn’t being affected and it turns out that keys she had been given by her boss were neutralizing the effects.

Needing to take out the power source, the group divided into two; while most would spread out above to search Genma Akane, Shin, Claigin, Frost, Mint, Lime and Kodachi would search the floors below and take out the power. While their power weren’t fully restored the effect when one of the stones was destroyed was easily felt. Luckily since it was magic based Ranko wasn’t affected. They were about to tread on when they were divided by a trap and attacked by Shadow and Shadow Lady. Despite being against four people, Shadow Lady was able to hold her own, much to Saki, Ranko, Chun Li, and Kuno’s frustration. Knowing that the longer they spent there the longer they had to move Kasumi, Shampoo and Usagi Ranko opted to stay and fight Shadow Lady by herself. Saki helped the recovering Kuno out while Chun Li decided to stay and fight with Ranko.

Though with the anti magic field still up she was mostly into a support role, mostly acting as a distraction for their opponent. As the fight destroyed more and more of the building Chun Li eventually was forced to pull Takeshi's still unconscious form to someplace safer, while Ranko kept Shadow Lady busy. A confused Ranko was nearly hit when Shadow Lady’s hand turned into a drill. As she was reassessing her strategy Chun Li attacked with a Kikouken revealing that another stone had been destroyed.

The pair rushed their opponent from either side, and Shadow Lady unable to deal with their combined might resorted to using her missiles. However, unlike all the other times, not a single pair of missiles came out. Instead, across her whole body, tiny hatches opened up revealing dozens of missiles. An instant later, the air was full of projectiles flying in every direction. Explosions engulfed the floor sending debris in every direction.

By this point Ranko had mastered what she learned of a ki shield so was able to protect them. Though she admitted that it wouldn’t have been the case a few days ago and, she was left pretty exhausted from the effort. Luckily Shadow Lady had expended the last of her stockpile, so showed a sign of uncertainty for the first time since their fight had begun. Taking that as a good sign, Ranko and Chun Li took their time, making sure not to step badly and ruin their advantage.

However it turned out to be a trap she was waiting for them to get into position so that she could unleash her Kikoshou. Realizing this Chun Li fired one of her own to block it. From Ranko's position, all she could really see is the collision of dark and light energy and nothing more. The contest of power went on several seconds, heating up the whole area. Finally, though, the black energy ceased and a moment later Chun Li's counter attack followed suit and Ranko was immediately on the move.

Dodging around Chun Li, who had collapsed to her knees to recovered, Ranko quickly rushed up the newly cleared hallway at Shadow Lady. Like Chun Li, Shadow Lady was showing the strain and in a very un-android like way was showing fatigue. Ranko did not let the opportunity go to waste, and once in range unleashed her Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken to good effect. Shadow Lady was so weaken that she didn't even mount a minimal defense and received the effect of hundreds of punches in a few seconds. Already badly shaken from this, she was completely unprepared for Ranko's finishing touch, a Moko Takabisha at point blank range. she finally allowed herself to collapse when Shadow Lady fell forward unconscious.

They were found by Genma’s team and just as they were about to regroup and go find the others when an alarm sounded signaling that the building would self destruct in 20 minutes. Ranko initially thought it was a ploy to get them to leave, but Chun Li wasn’t so sure. Fake or not, they still needed to find Kasumi and the others. So Kodachi, Lime, Claigin, Frost and Shin were left to look after the injured, while the rest went to look for them.

They arrived to find the Kasumi, who after making short work of them revealed that she was actually M. Bison possessing Kasumi’s body. Only after the sudden outburst of energy in the building, caused by Usagi shattering her crystal to escape the nanobots control, was Kasumi finally stopped as her true personality started to fight that possessing her. This gave Ranko and the others the opportunity to aid those fallen, including Shampoo, finding her barely breathing. However, after Kasumi cast out the possessing mind, Rose enter the picture, revealing she was the one doing the possession, although believing herself to be Bison. She would attack them, nearly finishing them off, even threatening Shampoo, but Kasumi recovered and faced off with her, allowing the others to escape.

Ranko would carry Shampoo most the way, although, with only 3 minutes they weren’t going to make it so Herb radioed Frost to tell her to conjure them away out. She handed Shampoo off to Akane so that she could return to get Kasumi. However, a barrier stopped Ranko from doing so and she too was forced to exit with the others. Utilizing a slide created by Frost, they escaped the building before it was consumed in a strange field.

Ranko caught sight of Shampoo in the hallway, shortly she ran from Kasumi’s room ashamed at herself for not being strong enough to rescue herself. Noticing her odd behavior caused Ranko to follow as she headed off to the stairwell. She realized Shampoo had gone to the roof, and was about to purse but stopped short on hearing Shampoo crying. When she was about to resume, Herb appeared and warned her off, believing Shampoo needed to be alone right now, to which Ranko abliged.

Ranma showed up at the dorm looking for Happosai, but he had been avoiding it. Giving it was Happosai Ranko didn’t really care why Ranma was so upset, but he told her anyway. The ultimate technique he told her about sounded familiar, but for some reason she didn’t put two and two together that it was the Happo Daikarin. Thinking out loud about how it wouldn’t have done him any good, she was about to walk off only for Ranma to stop her to ask what she meant.

Ranko tried to brush it off as Happosai being a useless teacher, but when he didn’t buy it she explained that no special technique would allow him to bridge the gap between him, Kasumi and Ukyo. Ranma understood that but what he didn’t understand was that unlike them he didn’t have a the drive to keep pushing forward. She used Kasumi’s defeat of Rose as an example which she was able to do despite, barely being able to stand. While he might be able to beat them in a single confrontation, they would always come back and that is why he would never be better then Kasumi.

While devastated by Ranko’s assessment of him after a short while he agreed that she was right, head hung in shame Ranma walked off. Ranko slapped her forehead in frustration at the fact that not even her counterpart was safe from her putting her foot in her mouth.

After hearing through the grapevine about Mikado visiting the San Cheng-Huang, Ranko went to make sure everything was okay. Knowing about his grudge and that Kasumi was still in hardly any shape to fight. Finding her unpacking a case of herbal shampoo and once again not being able to remember that they were for the Xi Fa Xiang Gao, although she did strangely remember the instruction book, Ranko was relieved that everything was fine. This was short lived however when she learned that Ranma and Shampoo had taken a challenge on Mikado’s behalf the consequence being that if they lost they would have to join the school of Martial Arts Dance. Ranko was devastated at this news, believing that her earlier conversation with Ranma is what caused him to take such drastic actions.

Kasumi was just as upset, but had resigned herself to the fact that this was there decision to make. Ranko wasn’t convinced by her reasoning and started thinking of what she could to fix things.
Which is why she agreed to Ranma’s test subject when he came to her, looking for help in learning how to manipulate the bodies energy system. Though she did warn him that learning something so complicated would be extremely difficult. Ranma wasn’t looking for anything fancy at this point, just how to break something.

Ranko in an attempted distraction to an awkward moment asked Ranma how Herb was doing being trapped as a girl. Ranma told her he was doing fine, and even admired him a little admitting that he’d probably go crazy if it was him. He noticed how upset Ranko seemed to become at this, but chose to make nothing of it.

Some days later, the enchantment was discovered on Shampoo when a boy at school asked her out. When she answered yes, others likewise did so, resulting in the conflicting requirements forcing Shampoo to fall unconscious. Thanks to Ranko this was temporarily dealt with, but Frost determined it too dangerous to remove the unknown enchantment herself, forcing them to wait for Siren's reappearance. In the meantime, Ranko was accompanying Shampoo everywhere to ensure the enchantment wasn't further exploited.

Some days after this, Ranko arrived at the San Cheng Haung to begin her escort for the day prompting Makoto to using the intercom phone to inform Shampoo as she had yet to appear. Kasumi answered such, and apparently was involved with Shampoo at the time. The pair did shortly after though appear downstairs and Shampoo headed off with Ranko to train with Kitsui.

Having seen Kitsui in action, Ranko wanted learn exactly how it worked. However since most of it involved meditating to find a proper calm state, she quickly grew bored. While bantering with Ranko, Kitsui noted that Shampoo seemed different and concluded she was 'getting some'. She became amused by how uncomfortable Ranko became at this change of topic. After goading her Ranko into admitting that she was a lesbian Kitsui started hitting on her, prompting her to become frustrated with this and wait outside.

Later, Kasumi would meet up with Ranko and Shampoo at the dance hall, and return to the restaurant with them. Shampoo told Ranko that she didn’t have to come with her next time. Ranko having long since become used to it brushed it off though realizing how open she was being she remembered to say girls instead of boys. On their arrival they found the restaurant crowded with many Amazons. Siren soon approached them explaining that it was a gathering and Cologne was currently meeting with the other elders. The Amazons so gathered were in fact Amazons sent to observe Kasumi but this had now been deemed unnecessary, so they were to be recalled.

She also informed them that Frost was now in the final process of fixing the Kaisuifu. She also asked Kasumi if it was okay for the magi who would be gathering to observe such use the restaurant as a hub to which she agreed. Siren then examined Shampoo finding the spell was safe to remove, but decided not to as it was cast by a natural magic user and without knowing the culprit removing such would be pointless as it could just be reapplied again. Since she didn't recognize the pattern they had no real clues to go on, but Siren assured her that since so many magi would be appearing, one would undoubtedly know the pattern and give them an idea as to the culprit. After telling her this, Shampoo noticed the approach of two new spirits and Siren said Shampoo parents had come to Nerima as well.

Shampoo introduced her parents, Comb and Brush, to Kasumi while Ranko wondered off. With the arrival of the Grand Magus Jasmine and her two aid Grenda and Devlin, she was called over. Her anti magic field allowed her to see Grenda and Devlin’s true form. Seeing Kasumi's lack of concern, at the fact they were talking to a medusa and a lich she calmed down. Since the guests were all magic users she was asked to leave. Ranko understood and went back to the dorms.

She arrived to find Ranma talking with Ukyo and relaid that Shampoo had agreed to go on a group date, which he was currently trying to convince Ukyo to join. Ranma was shocked when Ukyo agreed. Having not expected it he still had to think of where they would go so asked Ranko about what was going on at the restaurant. She hadn’t been really paying attention so he went to check up on things himself. This time Ranma didn’t notice Ranko’s reaction when he wondered if Herb’s time as a girl had mellowed him out. but Ukyo did, though Ranko brushed her off when she asked about it.

Ranko was interrupted from attempting her English homework by the arrival of Kitsui who had come looking for her, when she didn’t show up at Shampoo’s training session. Kitsui reminded Ranko too much of her old fiancée’s so initially just tried to ignore her. When that didn’t work and tired of being stared at she told her that she was already interested in someone, which Kitsui didn’t by.

She believed she had a crush on someone, they weren’t aware of it. Ranko’s legendary poker face failed her again as Kitsui was able to guess that it was Akane. Kitsui’s cheer at this discover was short lived, knowing that a relationship between the to wasn’t a lost cause. She assured Ranko that she hadn’t come to terms with her sexuality until a couple of months after she met Akane so this was instinct and not experience talking.

Kitsui gave Ranko some pointers on how best to deal with Akane such as letting her set the pace of the relationship. With that she decided to check out the other prospects. As thanks Ranko warned her about Kotori, but Kitsui saw it as a challenge.

Later at the girls' dorm, while watching an anime with her various dorm mates Ranko received a call asking for her help as the San Cheng Huang had been surrounded by by a pack of kitsunes looking to kidnap Herb. Kitsune was excited to meet her namesake, while Saki just threw up her arms in frustration at another crazy thing to happen in this district. Makoto and her fellow senshi offered to help, but Ranko decline as her immunity to magic was she was asked.

She met up with Shampoo and Rippa on the way. They explained the situation and Rippa and Shampoo entered the area where the others were now trapped to distract Peach long enough for Ranko to approach. Inside the looped space area, Shampoo's spirit sense allowed her to sense the true path out, but Peach quickly prevented their escape. Despite the best efforts of the other, Peach did indeed prove insurmountable, humiliating them by immobilizing them in the air and destroying their clothing. Shampoo, along with Herb remained defiant despite this. Kasumi, who had fooled Peach with a soul illusion, managed to sneak in an attack, but it too failed. As Peach asked if that was all she had, Kasumi use a flash of ki to blind her long enough for Ranko to make her final approach and grab her.

The effect of contact with the kitsune was dramatic, quickly defeating her. Kasumi decided to take her with them as she appeared injured by the contact and they raced off the remaining distance to Siren's barrier. ust short of the barrier, Eyebright suddenly appeared and confronted them, effortlessly defeating Ranko. However, before he could move on the rest, Jasmine appeared as well and blocked him. This gave the others the chance to enter the barrier. Kasumi moved to help Ranko, laying the incapacitated Peach down.

Ranko was left with numerous broken ribs and a punctured lung. But because of her immunity neither Jasmine or Siren could heal her so the were forced to call Tofu and Comb. Ranko was left barely able to move to the point where even talking was tiring. Comb explained that was just healing sickness and that it would pass in about a week, which Kasumi confirmed. Kasumi tried to apologize for what happened, but she told her not to worry about it. That caused her to remember who she was and got her start wondering if she was okay now that Herb could change back and she couldn’t. Ranko assured Kasumi that she had chose this. By the time Ranma had come to check up on her she was completely exhausted and went to sleep.

The next day Tofu told her she was well enough to go home provided she had an escort. So when Shampoo visited to invite her to a talk with Makoto and her friends she agreed. Shampoo offered to escort her, but Akane had already said she would. Ranko asked Shampoo about her memory erasing shampoo. In particular she wanted to know if such could be used on yourself, which Shampoo thought on and said it was at least in theory possible, but warned Ranko off from such, but Ranko said she had zero intention of doing such.

When Akane came to pick her up Ranko first had her take her to where she had been camping out to help her search for the shampoo bottle that she had lost. During the search Akane asked her how she knew Kasumi. Ranko lied and said that she met Kasumi a few years ago and that she was her inspiration to get into martial arts. Explaining how she knew the saotome style. Given ho much time she had been spending with Ranma, Akane also asked if she liked him. Ranko admitted that she was a lesbian.

Akane eventually found the formula 110 bottle, but taking Shampoo’s word to heart Ranko told her that it was garbage and threw it away. That night, Shampoo joined Herb, Kasumi, Ranko, Frost and Selene with the Senshi where the Senshi finally revealed their true identities to them. Ranko shrugged it off, having apparently already known to a degree.

It was pretty quiet while Frost was gone with nothing much of interest happening. What excitement there was was dealt with easily enough. Tatewaki took Kasumi, Shampoo, Ranma, Herb, Kodachi, Ryoga, Akane, Ranko, Mousse, Lemon, Nabiki and Tsubasa on a boat trip and were lost at sea when a storm hit. They ended up shipwrecked on a remote island, and after making shelter they started to make repairs only to discover that the ships radio equipment got knocked out in the storm. As they were trying to figure out what to do the girls started disappearing.

First Kodachi, then Lemon and Nabiki, and then Akane getting the sense that something else was on the island, but unable to trace what it was, they ended up setting a trap. Kasumi volunteered to be bait, and it wasn't long before the kidnappers made themselves known. Prince Toma and his chief retainers Sarutoru, Torristan, and Wonton, using various illusionary magics to hide themselves. Seeing that they already had several of their number, Kasumi suggested simply letting them take them and follow. The plan nearly went awry as they proved capable of flight, but fortunately the next morning Togenkyo Island had appeared and they made their way over.

It seems the former ruler of their island, Toma's father, recently passed away in an untimely fashion. He requires a bride to ascend fully to the throne so they were rushing a bridal ceremony. It is an old tradition where they were kidnapping a bunch of girls from all the neighboring islands to be candidates for his bride. Much to their surprised however when they tracked the girls down they found them treated as queens. Which is why the other islands usually willingly have their younger maids cooperate as it is a very pampered atmosphere.

They were actually enjoying themselves Toma had them compete to be his bride in strange contests which are designed to amuse him. Kasumi and Shampoo were exempt since they were already married. He ends up choosing Akane Tendo, because she reprimands him about his treatment of the girls. After this his men take their own picks of the other women. After dealing with the retainers and checking to ensure all the other girls were safe they began looking for Akane who was taken by Prince Toma. Herb got to her and Toma first, and they had it out.

While Toma believed that they were fighting for Akane’s affection Herb simply wanted his gourd of mystic water as he wished to test if it would cure his curse. Ranko and Mousse both arrived shortly after Herb and Toma was forced to stand down as his illusions were useless on two of them and while he was a formidable fighter, he was no match for all 3 of them at once. Akane stepped in to cool things off, and after that they all came to a bit of an understanding. They were allowed to stay on the island until they ventured close enough to Japan to be taken ashore.

Everyone was enjoying the sun while Shampoo was attempting to speak with the Great Tree when Frost and Tofu managed to track them down. With everyone together they explained what had happened since they were gone. Learning about Toma Frost called him a degenerate, coincidentally Toma and his men showed up just as she said it. Since Frost had put his men to sleep when she arrived Herb told her to hold her tongue and let them handle it. Kasumi managed to calm him down and since she vouch for Frost and Tofu he decided to let the matter of his men drop. Though seeing as they had away to leave he told Akane she could give him her answer before promptly turning to leave, his men bowing slightly and quickly following.

Akane hung her head and explained to Frost that Toma wanted to marry her and how she had been stalling for time. She initially took Ranma’s sawing how weird Toma was for liking assertive woman, but really couldn’t argue when he reminded her that it was only after she slapped him that he chose her. Kasumi remembered Ranko’s anti magic ability, but after some experimentation Frost determined that she could be flown back, though she wouldn’t be affected by the momentum canceling magic.

Akane asked if they could just leave, Kodachi called her out for trying to ghost the prince and Herb mentioned that there was no telling what trouble that may be caused down the line if she just disappeared on him. Unable to argue Akane realized it was best to get it over with and headed off, the others soon following suit. Dinner was an interesting yet uneventful affair. The whole group gathered around a huge dining table with abundant food served of various varieties. Only Toma from the island's people sat at the table, at its head naturally, as his retainers served and observed everything. The topic of the proposal had been avoided as the rest of the group did what they could to keep small talk going so Akane had time to strategize.

Unlike everyone else who seemed to greatly enjoy their meals, Ranko, Herb, and Shampoo ate minimally as they could see what the food actually was instead of the illusion Toma projected. When Tofu asked Toma about the island he told him that no one knew why only males were born on the island, not even Shampoo could get anything from the Great Tree. Hearing about the water Tofu asked Herb if he tried it. Frost flipped out when Herb answered yes calling him out for mixing curses. He just rolled his eyes and told her he just analyzed the twos potential interactions without actual experimentation. The result was fairly obvious.

Kasumi commented on her regret that Genma would receive a cure; Ranma commented that he most likely would have just turned into a pandaman. No saw Kasumi amused smile at this thought. As the table went quiet for a moment, Toma finally took this as the opportunity to speak on the main topic on his mind. Akane told that she couldn’t marry as she had other plans. When he asked her what they were she impulsively told him that she was in love with Ranko. Akane slightly cringed as everyone else at the table, save the person named, all looked surprised. Ranko, by contrast, who had only been half paying attention, suddenly became aware.

Toma, to no one's surprise, was quite confused by this revelation and stared at Ranko for several seconds as he tried to process what he had just heard. Akane whispered to her begging her to go along so she confirmed to Toma that they were dating. Toma responded by challenging Ranko to a fight to determine her worthiness. Akane tried to interject, but Toma already sharply rose to his feet telling his men to prepare the main hall.

In a panic Akane asked Ranko why she did that, however she wasn’t worried since Toma almost exclusively used magic. Herb cautioned her about being so over confident, pointing out that Toma wasn’t stupid and while he could say what it was obvious that the prince had an angle. Ranko however still dismissed it. It was only a short while before the main hall within the tree was prepared with a simple open circle where Ranko and Toma could have their duel. Kasumi's group sat themselves at the perimeter on one side, while Toma's retainers and some other guards and islanders took a similar position opposite them. Ranko jumped down onto the battle floor confidently as Toma floated down onto his side.

Akane told Ranko that she didn’t have to do this; she assured her that she would be fine. She even teased Akane telling her that if she felt so guilty then she can take her on a real date when she won. Akane tried to reply in shock but at that moment Toma started advancing to the center and Ranko did likewise. Whatever Akane's reply would be was thus silenced and she sat down with the others to observe. Sure enough the duel soon began and the two exchanged various attacks to test the other's defenses and abilities. Kicks and punches were exchanged and likewise deflected. In the early going, neither was pushing themselves, but neither was making significant progress either.

Ranma wondered why Toma wasn’t using his sword; Herb told him that he uses it as a focus of his magic, so it would largely be useless. However from what he’s seen of his skills, Ranko should still have an edge. This made him worried as Toma might simply be underestimating Ranko, but he seemed too confident even now for that. As Herb gave his analysis, Ranko started to amp things up, and although she was fending off all of Toma's attacks, she was slowly pushing him back. Yet, despite this, Toma seemed unshaken. Just as the fight started to seem as if it would be a slow but inevitable victory for Ranko there was a flash and Ranko flew back, tumbling across the floor as she hit it.

The others could just watch in shock having no idea what happened. Ranko got up painfully as Toma slowly advanced on her. Again she went on the attack and just as before their exchange was close, but Ranko seemed just that bit better and was pushing the prince onto the defense. However, just as before there was a flash and Ranko was sent flying. Herb was the able to figure it out, he explained that Toma was using raw mana and since that should do basically nothing he realized the prince was using a technique called Kankaho.

Ranko's latest knock back had taken its toll and she was struggling to get up. Figuring it was time to change strategy so pondered the situation as Toma approached. Toma asked her if she gave up, but she just brushed him off and more rushed onto the attack, in what seemed to be a repeat of the last round. Everyone was puzzled as that is indeed exactly what happened, as Ranko was once more blasted away by the flash. This time Ranko struggled up, wiping away a bit of blood from her lips but smiled and once more went on the attack. Those observing were tense, but many were also sitting back slightly to study the exchange. Akane took note of this, turning away just a moment before another flash came, and she sharply looked back. However, to her surprise while Ranko had been knocked back, she landed easily on her feet.

This time it was Kasumi who figured it out Ranko had figured out the timing of Toma’s attack. Hearing this Akane watched intently as Ranko and Toma's exchange started and then there was another flash. However, this time Akane saw it, Ranko pre-emptively moving to shield herself from the attack, blunting its force with her ki shield. Still, she was forced back, and Toma now looked a bit worried. Toma also appeared not to have fully mastered Kankaho and Ranko was trying to find his lower limit.

Two more blunted exchanges passed with Ranko becoming more aggressive each time and recovering that much faster. Finally though, Ranko seemed to have her answer as she slipped through several punches before Toma could blast her away, but even this was blunted and Ranko was quickly back on the attack. Now the exchanges shifted, Ranko pressing hard initially but as soon as Toma's window of opportunity to use the blast arrived, she gave herself more room while still keeping up the pressure. While Toma could delay his attack, he could not speed it up any more, so steadily he was now taking blows, and his trump card was doing little but giving him a small gap that Ranko quickly closed to only dial up the offense once again.

It wasn't long before Toma finally abandoned the technique and simply tried to fight conventionally, but this was too little too late, as Ranko had him figured out thoroughly by that point and was consistently bypassing his guard until it was his turn to be dropped to the floor, much to his retainer's shock and dismay. There positions reversed Ranko asked Toma if he gave up and angered Toma was able to calm himself down and admit his defeat.

Ranko smiled triumphantly and likewise returned to his own group. However as she reached them, Kasumi asked her broken ribs which Ranko thought she had hid. Though freaked Akane managed to keep herself from screaming, causing Ranko to assure her that she was fine. They still needed to be healed so they group helped her into the seating area. Shortly later, the group was gathered at the dragon and already boarding as Frost was modifying the interior. Toma and his retainers were seeing them off and Kasumi took the initiative to thank him and wish him well for their group. She rejoined them just as Frost was assuring Ranko that it was safe.

Ranma and Akane made sure that Ranko was okay, Akane tried to apologize only to be dismissed with Ranko saying there was nothing to be sorry about. When they were far enough away from the island Frost asked her Herb and Shampoo what they actually ate. Herb told her not to worry about it, but this led to the others asking what she meant. Again he told that it was nothing to worry about as the food was perfectly healthy. Frost switched the topic to what she missed.

Using a similar principle to how was able to fly her back from Togenkyo Island Frost was able to create a way for Ranko to enter the pocket dimension. Though she ended up exhausting herself after working the entire day on various task forcing Siren to actually finish it. While it felt a little wonky the door worked perfectly and Ranko was able to enter the pocket dimension for the first time. Siren explained the mechanics, but Ranko didn’t really understand forcing her to simplify it. Ranko asked if the exhausted Frost would be okay. Kasumi turned to the magus who still looked exhausted and told her that she should head home and get some rest. Frost agreed that she overexerted herself and forced herself to stand so she could leave. Kasumi was about to offer Ranko a tour only to winch and look at her hand. When Ranko asked her what was wrong she told her she just received an urgent message.

Peach returned to Japan to warn everyone that Lemon’s mother had slipped away from the Fox Clan and was likely looking for trouble. Due to their last encounter Ranko was told to stay away from the San Cheng Huang. However much to her frustration Kasumi later called her to come to the restaurant, she quickly calmed down after Kasumi apologized. Kasumi told her that there were some people who wanted to meet her. When Ranko asked what for Kasumi told her that she didn’t ask. As Ranko headed off to the Karaoke room she became suspicious as the look Kasumi had reminded her of the one Shampoo used when she was playing around. Opening the door she was shocked to find the Akane and Shampoo from the Most Unlikely of Friends universe.

Kasumi gave them a few minutes to talk amongst themselves before bringing in a platter of various refreshments. Now that they had caught up Ranko asked if the two had just walked in the restaurant. Akane told her that they had an amulet to hide their forms, but she and Kasumi seemed to be able to see through it. Things were started to get difficult trying to keep track of who was who Shampoo decided to go by Shan while Akane went by Kane. Kasumi was about to leave the three to their own devices again, but before she did she asked what their plans were.

Kane reminded Ranko about her promise and seeing her reaction teased her about thinking it would just be an idle one. Kasumi asked if that meant that Ranko was leaving, but she assured her that she would be back. Since Kane and Shan needed a few days to recharge before making the trip back Kasumi allowed them to stay at the restaurant. If anyone asked they would just say the two were old friends of Ranko’s. With that she headed out once more. With her gone Ranko clued Kane and Shan in on just how different thus universe was from their own. Both Kane and Shan were shocked to learn that Kasumi and Shampoo were married. Shan had the most difficulty coming to terms with this fact and seeing this Ranko decided to change the topics and asked them to bring her up to terms of everything that had happened to them.

Kane asked if Ranko had heard about Soon Li, she hadn’t as there was never a cause to ask. They were interrupted by Kasumi checking up on them. Ranko asked her if she had heard of Soon Li. Shampoo had mention the name once or twice, but all she knew was that Soon Li left the village. Kasumi listened in as Kane and Shan explained what happened to others from Ranko’s original universe. When Kane felt that things were becoming to grim Kane asked Kasumi about her own troubles. Kasumi explained to them that Lemon’s mother Palm was stalking her and how Peach had come to protect her. Ranko remembered her as the kitsune she messed up causing her and Kasumi to explain how her anti-magic aura effects magical creatures. It turns out that Kane and Shan had a way to fix that.

The four went into the pocket dimension picking up Shampoo along the way, who Ranko and Kasumi explained the whole situation too. Shan advised her counterpart not to think about it after seeing the look she gave her. Shampoo wondered why her spirit sense didn’t allow her to realize that Ranko and Ranma were the same person. Kasumi had wondered the name thing herself, they figured that it revolved around how spirits work across dimensions. Ranko knowing what Shan and Kane were about to do after they asked if the restaurant was empty told Shampoo to give them some space. This was unnecessary as Kane and Shan had become better at using unification.

Much to the other's shock, practically the instant the two held hands and joined into Shamne who an impressed Ranko introduced Kasumi and Shampoo to. Shamne could only last for fifteen minutes a day it was time to get things underway. It was Ranko’s turn to be shocked when she explained that she was going to perform aura surgery. Before Ranko could even protest Shamne flashed forward and seemed to dematerialize and surround Ranko. Ranko tensed but seemed otherwise fine as several seconds went by before Shamne withdrew and rematerialized. She then changed back into Shan and Kane. Shamne didn’t turn off Ranko’s immunity she just tweaked it so that Ranko could control it allowing her to suppress or expand it now. They tested it using the amulets Kane and Shan were wearing to disguise their appearance. The two believed they might even be able to cure Ranko one day, though it wasn’t a guarantee. They brought up Soon Li again explaining to Shampoo that she was actually an avatar of the spirit of the planet itself. They asked again about her but it was the same thing she told Kasumi she left the village ten years ago.

Changing the topic Ranko asked Shan if she could spot a kitsune. After considering it Shan thought it was possible, but she’s never actually encountered one. Luckily Kane could help as well, meaning there were two other people to help in finding Palm. They were advised by their Soon Li to keep the fact they could use each others styles a secret specifically from their Cologne. Not wanting Shampoo to know that she had been disowned Shan was deliberately vague as to why. With that done they started talking about sleep arrangements, and then Kane remembered that they had to report in to the others. Shan did that while Kasumi led Kane to their room. Shampoo lingered behind, curious as Shan took off the necklace, fully revealing her true form, pressed the jewel at its center and placed it on the ground.

An image of Tae-il finally appeared before any version could say anything. Shan told that they had found Ranko, but before he could really say anything Soun rushed into view demanding to know if she and Kane were okay. Shan assured Soun that they were fine telling him that they were staying with that world’s Kasumi. Soun started talking about telling everyone what they’d been up to when they got back, and asking how long they’d be when an irritated Tae-il pulled him off screen. It turns out that the pocket dimension was interfering with the signal and Tae-il asked if they could set up at the dojo. Ranko didn’t see why not but suggested it was best to do so after dark.

Shampoo returned to her examination of Shan after the image disappeared, once more making her counterpart nervous. She commented about how concerned that version of Soun seemed to be of her. Much to her surprise when Shan told her that he was her adopted father. Ranko intervened saying that it was a long story and Shampoo shrugged it off just as Kasumi and Kane returned. Kasumi asked if everything was fine and Shan explained how they needed to set up an anchor at the dojo. Kane volunteered to do that wanting to meet her own counterpart. Reminding her that that they were trying to avoid that Ranko decided to go as well in order to run interference. After a brief run down of who was staying at the restaurant Ranko warned Kane not to treat this Ukyo the same as the one she knew.

Many hours later in the evening, Kane and Ranko were at a discrete corner of the Tendo compound. After confirming that the connection was solid Tae-il told them he’d talk to them in a couple of days. Once they were alone Kane expressed her disappointment at not being able to meet her counterpart. Ranko told her about the morning training as they headed back. Ranko explained some more of the differences and similarities between their universes. While Akane told her of the various other changes that had happened. Once they made it back they said their goodbyes and Ranko headed off to the dorms.

Ranma, having just finished his early morning set with his father, noticed Ranko by the two newcomers who were currently engaged with a light spar of their own. Curious, he joined her to ask why she wasn’t fighting. Ranma was surprised when Ranko admitted that a match for them. Seeing that she wasn’t lying he decided to see for himself how strong the two were. She told Herb that seeing the real them would cause a lot of question so he shouldn’t worry about it. Herb conceded, watching as Ranma had apparently gotten Kane to agree to a quick match, and quick it was. Ranma found himself on the ground within seconds, and even as a third party observer, Herb could not fully understand how. Two more brief bouts followed with little difference in their results. His ego bruised enough, Ranma dismissed himself after that and rejoined Ranko and Herb. He asked Ranko if they would be up to give him some pointers, but was told they wouldn’t be there long enough to teach him anything. Herb frowned as he watched Shan and Kane start a spar, but simply shook his head and likewise walked off causing Ranko to smirk.

After school ended Kodachi dragged Akane over to a confused Ranko to ask her about Shan and Kane. It seemed that Akane though they were sketchy, this caused Akane to immediately intercede telling Ranko that the two seemed to pay a lot of attention to her. Ranko told then that Akane is similar to someone they know. Shan had also told Ranma that he reminded him of her boyfriend which Ranko also affirmed. Kodachi asked more about the two and was shocked to learn that Shan was getting married. Feeling unneeded in this conversation, Ranma dismissed himself and headed off. He was completely oblivious to the small bird watching him leave the school grounds. Still, the small animal lost interest in him only to refocus on Akane, Ranko and Kodachi as the trio were now making their way from the school together.

Ranko introduced Kodachi to Shan and Kane at the San Cheng Huang. Upon learning that Shan was getting married demanded to know what her fiancée was like she even asked if they had had sex yet much to Aakane’s embarrassment. Despite Akane’s efforts Kodachi pressed on when Shano told her no. Though put on guard by Kodachi’s bluntness Shan and Kane eventually relaxed as the group talked. Kodachi noted the on guard air of the two girls had relaxed some when the ceremony, and when told it was in two days surprised everyone by offering to take them shopping. Shan tried to decline but Kodachi wouldn’t here of it and marched off to the shopping district.

Akane freaked out when Kodachi tried to take them to Kenzo’s not wanting to risk being caught in such a place. Through it all Ranko, Shan and Kane tried to hold back their laughter at the nature of the argument. Shan didn’t mind getting some underwear or her wedding night when asked, but Kodachi relented to taking them to a less riskay place. After a bit of a chuckle that even Akane let herself indulge in, Akane slowed to join the others and asked Shan about her fiancée noting that she hadn’t said much about him. She and Kane went into what details they could, though Shan did reveal how frustrated she was that the wedding had already been delayed three times. It was still enough for Akane to note the similarities between him and Ranma.

This allowed Kane to ask Akane about her engagement. Akane explained that while she and Ranma were supposed to be married it couldn’t have worked out due to seeing each other as siblings. Much to Shan, Kane and even Ranko's surprise Kodachi blurted out how Ranma tried to cheat on Akane with her with a flat look. Akane shrugged this off while it was technically true she wanted out of the engagement as much as Ranma so didn’t really care. While Kodachi still sees his affection for her as little more then a nuisance she acknowledges that he seems to have come around some.

The group talked some more when Kodachi realized they were lost. Everyone was immediately put on guard. In answer to their suspicions, a bird flew down from above and landed in the street ahead of them, transforming into the figure of an unfamiliar red headed woman, but they all guessed her identity. Immediately, Ranko jumped in front of their group to take up a defensive posture. Palm told them that all she wanted was satisfaction and to send a bit of a message. She presented her hand in front of her, palm up, seemingly empty save a single pink flower petal. With a gentle blow, Palm sent the petal flying into the air and it rapidly began replicating itself.

Initially Ranko felt unthreatened, dismissing the attack as a distraction or magic, but quickly realized her folly as her lungs started to go on fire. Fortunately, Shan and Kane were quick to generate wind in order to blow the petals away. Before Ranko could further consider the situation she felt herself being grabbed up and pulled back before being rocketed into the air. She quickly realized Kane had grabbed her and along with Shan they were rapidly retreating from the scene. She started to panic wondering where Akane and Kodachi were but her answer came when she looked at Shan who had both girls, one under each arm, and remarkably smaller than they should have been with whiskers on their faces as well as animal-like ears now sticking out from their heads.

They headed back to the restaurant and met up with everyone in the pocket dimension. Peach told them they were lucky as she neared the completion of her treatment of Akane. Kodachi was sitting nearby, recovered but looking unamused while Kane was doing her own treatment of Ranko who was still struggling to breath without coughing. This is far more troubling than Peach was expecting. Granted this was not directly that serious, they all would have recovered in time, but it was dangerous regardless, and Palm may have been intending to kidnap the three.

Ranma was the first to ask what they do next. It’s obvious that Palm wasn’t just going after Kasumi, Peach can't protect everyone all at once, and they can't all hold up in here indefinitely. Herb pointed out that this was most likely Palm’s goal when she attacked. Ranma suggested that they call the Fox clan, but was disgusted when told that since one of their own isn’t at threat they wouldn’t be here instantly like last time. For now all they could do was continue to wait. There was also the fact that they needed to bring the others to the pocket dimension so that they wouldn’t be in any danger. Ranma went off to call the dojo with Herb telling him to wait for Peach she could escort them. Akane left to go get some cloths. Kodachi decided to take her chances at home. If Palm chooses to attack her again at least they would know the extent to which she would stoop, the others nodded and started to break up into smaller groups to talk.

Lemon wanted to confront her mother and asked Ranma and Herb to escort her. Together with Kasumi, Shan, Kane, and Ranko, he explained the plan to Peach. He was easily able to tell by her expression that she didn’t approve. Peach admitted that that engaging Palm in discussion may be the best option; she just wished that there was a better way. Unfortunately there was none. Conceding this Peach still advised Ranma to run if Palm becomes hostile even telling to abandon Lemon if he had to. Kasumi reluctantly agreed believing that Palm wouldn’t hurt her daughter. After assuring Kasumi that he would be fine Ranma headed off. Peach lingered a moment before turning to Kasumi to tell her that she had called in some old favors and had some assistance on the way. The first should arrive later that day. Since it was such short notice she could only get a troublesome local pair, who neither get along with each other, nor are particularly trustworthy. After reminding Kasumi to stay in the barrier the kitsune departed.

Shan was the first to express her worry one Peach left earshot. Given Herb and Ranma’s abilities and her trust of Peach, Kasumi was confident that they would be okay at least for a minor engagement. Kane wondered if they should go after them, even offered to use the unification technique, but this was quickly squashed by Shan because of how dangerous it was. Ranko agreed with Kasumi that Palm wouldn’t hurt her daughter and Lemon had been pretty good so if something did happen she would tell them. The others accepted this logic. Noticing that Makoto and Akane were taking a break from sparring Kane asked if Akane had been acting weird lately. Nobody had so she brushed it off as just her imagination.

## Abilities

The Original Ranma’s skill is vastly inferior to that of his MUOF counterpart as he was not trained in the Lightning School. This is shown in his battle against Shampoo where he is shown to be no threat to her what ever. So in order to supplement his skill he learned the basics of the Quake Style from Cologne. Which is reshaping his aura to surround himself in a protective shell. Essentially Ranma had to train himself in what Ryoga has naturally, gaining the endurance to weather attacks, and the strength to make any hit he scores make up for all the ones he does not.

* **Anti Magic**: A natural ability held by within Ranma. duee to Soon Li manipulating her aura she is able to produce a field of energy that enables her to disrupt mana fields resulting in most magics being cancelled out and not able to affect her or things she is in contact with. This ability appears to have little limit in terms of power, able to disrupt even the near-omnipotent abilities used by Tae-il in his awaken, but weakened, form. Importantly, this also prevents the activation of Jusenkyo magic trapping Ranma in her cursed form. The effect is a bit varied as follows
	+ Permanent magic, such as the Jusenkyo curse, are temporarily suppressed, but not removed. Thus when Ranma ends contact with the magic, its power is restored.
	+ Instant and momentary magics, such as Frost lightning bolts, are completely nullified, any effect limited to that which it had before its contact with Ranma.
	+ Magics that require continuous upkeep to be active, like Sailor Senshi armor, are suppressed and deactivated similar to the effect on simple permanent magics. Again when Ranma is no longer in contact with these, their power is restored although they will typically need to be reactivated again.
	+ Magics which have already taken full effect are not affect. So Ranma does not return someone to their original position if they recently teleported magically for instance. Likewise, this holds for non-magical constructs made via magic.
	+ Magics that affect an area, such as mental illusions, are ineffective against Ranma, although the magics remains in effect for others so long as she does not physically come into contact with the source.
	+ The power has no effect on simple mana bursts. While these are terribly inefficient attacks, their lack of structure makes the normal disrupting effect on magic ineffective as a counter so they can strike with their full force.
	+ Creatures of magic are particularly badly effected by contact with Ranma, their mana systems running wild. Even a few seconds of contact with Ranma was enough to completely disable and nearly kill Peach, a 9 tailed kitsune.

It should be noted that duration of contact does play a roll in the effect although it appears to take only around a second for the effect to take place. Shamne later tweaked her aura to give her greater control over the field allowing her to both suppress and expand it as she pleases.

* The suppression is just below skin level meaning that Ranko might get singed by a spell, but that’s it.
* Expanding the field is harder then suppressing it as well as makes the field less dense. Not only is this draining some magic might be able to work within it.