Lemon

Lemon is a member of the Fox clan and the woman Herb was originally supposed to have his marriage interview with.

## Appearance

Lemon has been described as beauty personified. Her hair is like a golden red fire, vibrant and alive. Her skin is the picture of perfection, such that a blemish would not dare to show itself. Lemon usually wears a cloak beneath which she wears a single piece of silvery fabric wrapped around her, concealing her privates just barely. The fabric is thin enough to appear nearly transparent. It should be noted, however, this is by those at least somewhat affected by her power. By contrast Yotogi, who was not, found her unremarkable.

Her natural appearance is that of a red fox.

## Biography

On the day Herb’s marriage interview with Lemon was announced, he and his two guardians suddenly rushed off, saying only that they would be back in a short time. After a month Sissithississ began looking into the matter. Though Sissithississ initially believed that the boy was afraid of getting married and had run off, he did not dare hint this to Lemon. After several months of searching, the trail had lead to Japan, hopefully they would finally catch up with their quarry. Lemon was becoming increasingly impatient with the delay, and in her excitement she once again let her cloak drop causing everyone in Tokyo international to swarm her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once outside Lemon ran off to search for Kasumi. Finding her way to Furinkan High School she began asking the student where she could find Kasumi. She came across Nabiki and Yotogi who told her she was in the showers. Kasumi became instantly absorbed in her beauty making it so that she couldn’t hear as Lemon attempted to berate her for stealing Herb away from her. Kasumi was eventually able to come to her senses and through sheer force of will ran away. Her initial shock that someone was able to fight off her enchantment quickly turned to anger.

Lemon watched the event unfold with Principle Kuno from concealment clenching her fist in anger as Kasumi and Shampoo finally departed to join the others, knowing any physical action would be downright foolhardy. This is when Sissithississ found her. Lemon was happy to hear that they were staying until things sorted out as it gave her a chance to think up a way to rid herself of her rival. Lemon’s smile did not fill Sissithississ with confidence.

After searching around Lemon learned of Ukyo and upon learning that she was Kasumi's number one rival she sought her out. Introducing herself Lemon asked for Ukyo’s help in dealing with Kasumi only for her to refuse. While she sympathized with Lemon’s plight she didn’t believe she was a match for Kasumi. Lemon refused to accept that and after explaining the politics of her clan and what would happen to her if she didn’t marry Herb she offered to train Ukyo herself, or more accurately offered Sissithississ to do it on her behalf. Her reasoning being that if Herb saw Ukyo defeat Kasumi he would lose interest.

While she didn’t really trust Lemon Ukyo reluctantly went along with her plan a she saw it as the only was she could finally defeat Kasumi. The problem was what form of training she could do that could match up to the training Kasumi receives from Cologne. Lemon asked if her style had any hidden or secret techniques, causing her to remember the forbidden techniques she was told about by her father and grandfather when she was a child. Lemon pounced on this and convinced her to learn them. With renewed confident Ukyo went to home for the first time in months.

Making her way to the Kounji family shrine only to find nothing, Ukyo initially thought her father had intentionally given her the wrong map, until Sissithississ pointed out the giant boulder blocking the entrance. Unfortunately not only did it weight about two hundred tons it was also warded, making it impossible for them to either move or destroy it. A frustrated Ukyo in avertedly started copying Sissithississ’ accent, before apologizing. He managed to calm her down and get her to realize that this must be a test of some kind, but in her impatience she just attacked it and ended up being sent hurtling backwards.

Lemon watched over Ukyo as Sissithississ left to fetch firewood. When she came to Ukyo’s first idea was to go and get Lime, but Lemon advised her against it being familiar with Magic. She explained that when Ukyo attacked the rock, she felt how it was attuned to her or at least her family. This gave Ukyo an epiphany while she couldn’t move the rock the cliff itself had no protection allowing her to clear a path. By this point Sissithississ returned and congratulated her on her success. Lemon searched the shrine as Sissithississ and Ukyo looked through the various scrolls held within it. Eventually Ukyo was able to find the scroll containing the forbidden techniques and after decoding them excitedly explained the mechanics behind them to the two. Lemon prepared everyone’s meals as Sissithississ watched over Ukyo as she trained.

Lemon and Sissithississ had found Herb at the Tendo Dojo Lemon thought that if Ukyo defeated Kasumi Herb would loose interest in her. Unfortunately not only did that happen but Herb found the thought of challenging Ukyo more appealing then Kasumi. When Lemon asked what about her Herb nonchalantly answered that he’d still marry her afterwards. Sissithississ cut Lemon off before she could start arguing, thanked Herb and dragged her off.

It wasn’t until they were several blocks away that Lemon stopped fighting him. Pouting Lemon began walking on her own trying to figure out why her plan didn’t work. She had an epiphany as they passed Tofu’s clinic. Sissithississ tired of the scheming pushed her on her way. She later returned having transformed herself into a perfect likeness of Shampoo and approached Frost, accusing Kasumi of raping her. Naturally this infuriated Frost who set out anew to kill Kasumi.

After transforming into Frost in order to assure Tofu that everything was fine she made her way back to the hotel she and Sissithississ shared to rest up after exhausting herself. She was awoken by Herb showing up. Listening through the wall she heard Herb tell Sissithississ about how someone impersonated Shampoo in order to manipulate Frost into killing Kasumi. While Kasumi was fine he ordered Sissithississ he might find out about the imposter in the future.

Given that Lemon had recently gained an interest in the Amazon Magus Sissithississ confronted her soon after Herb left. When she denied any involvement he just reiterated what Herb said, that he would be upset if harm came to Kasumi before leaving. Sissithississ forced Lemon to go to Tofu’s clinic to get checked up after noticing how exhausted she recently. Ukyo happened to be there as well, and while Lemon wanted to blame her for everything that had happened, she quickly calmed down as Ukyo wasn’t having any of it. Ukyo was there as her overuse of the burning soul had damaged her energy circulatory system. Lemon recognized it as something happens to mages hen they push themselves to far, didn’t know how to fix it.

She tried to convince Lemon to forget about Herb and find herself a nice movie star to settle down with, but was ignored. Tofu gave Lemon a full bill of health and after telling her to get some rest and returning the protection necklace he let her leave. Instead of going back to the hotel she went to Ukyo ‘s family shrine. She was almost caught by Ranma but managed to transform into a fox before he saw her. Since Ken couldn’t transform into animals he brushed it off. Ukyo initially mistook for Ken and after calming her down explained that she was there to keep her company. In actuality she was planning on waiting for the right moment to ambush her so that Amazon law would kick in again, making Lemon the head wife, forcing Herb to marry her to marry Kasumi.

She could deal with any disagreements from Kasumi or Shampoo using her more advanced powers of influence, leaving the only stumbling block being defeating Ukyo. It was easier said then done however. While Lemon could lull her into a false sense of security as she was good at that sort of thing. Actually defeating her proved quite a different story. Although the chef was no where near the top of her game, Lemon was so far below her level to start with that it didn't really matter. Most her attempts to knock the chef out had resulted in Ukyo evading or partially evading the attack. Only two so far had hit true, and both had been equally ineffective.

She eventually accepted the fact that she was just not strong enough to defeat Ukyo even in her current condition, and resorted to plan B, break out the more advanced powers. Unfortunately, whereas she had little issue with using these on Kasumi or even Shampoo, not really knowing Shampoo, or just plain hating Kasumi, but with Ukyo... it was different. Lemon had grown to know the chef and the two had become something of loose friends. Using this power on her seemed wrong. Lemon ultimately couldn’t go through with it and just ordered Ukyo to forget she was ever there before heading out into the night, angry with herself, Ukyo, and pretty much the world in general. She consoled herself by saying it would be safer trying to think up a new angle, then exhausting herself trying to seduce Ukyo.

Heading back to the hotel Lemon slept off her exhaustion until she was awoken by Sissithississ. He informed her about Kasumi’s kidnapping and hearing the hope in her voice he quickly crushed it by informing her that she okay. Done with teasing he tried to reassure her by pointing out that the odds of Herb marrying Kasumi are rather low at this point. When she wasn’t convinced by his logic he headed back to his room leaving her alone. Lemon calmed down after several more minutes and realized that he right. With that she began to think of ways to het Kasumi to marry someone else.

Lemon would confront Shampoo at the rebuilt San Cheng Huang. Finding her examining the kitchen Lemon would entrance Shampoo, and after telling her to not to marry Herb, she would instruct her to agree to go out with anyone that asked her. she made a note that Shampoo didn’t have to agree if she hated the person. Then after instructing Shampoo to forget she was there Lemon raised her hood once more and left the room, leaving Shampoo standing mesmerized.

Lemon had started this quest with substantial reserves, but since coming to Nerima, she had burned through them, and even her backups. That would be of little concern save one issue, Lemon could not as of yet fully control her power. Her attempts to recover her lost energy through rest were plagued by reoccurring nightmares. After waking up from another she was about to go get a drink when she heard Herb and Sissithississ in the other room.

Initially excited that quickly turned to worry when she realized that not only had he discovered what she had been up to, but that she and the Fox Clan were actually Kitsune. In her panic to escape Lemon forgot her cloak. She made it about several blocks before Herb and Sissithississ realized what happened and chased after her. HHerb dropped from the sky and ordered her stop, but she just ran into a restaurant.

The results of this were immediate. Several dozen patrons and staff immediately were transfixed on Lemon as she came in. She told them that people were chasing her and she needed help. Herb arrived just in time to see Lemon slip into the kitchen and was instantly jumped by several men.

She was able to make it to an all night grocery before finally running out of energy and collapsing from exhaustion. Herb and Sissithississ found her laid out on the floor in her kitsune form. The last words she heard before passing out was Sissithississ concluding what happened. They took her to the San Cheng Huang. The Grand magus Jasmine seeing how dangerous Lemon’s energy levels were, ordered her to be taken to received a mana infusion. Seeing that she didn’t have control of her powers Jasmine also placed a seal on them.

Lemon mainly kept to herself as she recovered refusing to speak to anyone other then to ask where she was. While she recovered past the point of danger she still remains low on energy meaning that making it home by herself is impossible. Especially now that her true nature was discovered.

Upon being told that she would be staying in japan under Kasumi’s care Lemon begged her father not to leave her. Touching her forehead Eyebright telepathically told his daughter that there was nothing he could after everything she did. Lemon complained that she was doing what she was told only to be silenced. While that was true she went about it poorly and this was the result, at the very least he was sure that Kasumi would be protected. He did have one last task for his daughter; he couldn’t go into details so he just told her to be ready to act when contacted her. Making sure she was still crying the two ended there conversation and vocally he told her that she brought this on herself and that she needed to learn to take responsibility for her actions. Eyebright gave no comfort as Lemon hung her head crying, he simply departed.

Kasumi, Shampoo, Frost, and Herb were meeting with the inners to test their uniforms. So Lemon was asked to leave the pocket dimension as they didn’t want her to know their true identities. Still angry about her situation Lemon ended up leaving the restaurant entirely in frustration. She had little idea of her destination, but so long as it was far away, she really did not care. She made it about several blocks before she was kidnapped by member of a group of monster hunters.

Lemon quickly realized that she had picked up a tail. However her attempt at running away had been brief. Sensing how strong they were she laid out a plan to quickly elude him and circle back to therestaurant. Sadly, it ended in failure. She found herself chained to the floor with magical binds, gagged and blindfolded leaving her little idea what was happening around her. She was past the point of panic, and had instead settled into a feeling of simple despair.

Just as she was contemplating her fate the others discovered her location and as the hunters left to deal with them, Copycat Ken snuck in to free her. Unfortunately the Youma who was the leader of the hunters returned and wasn’t fooled by Ken’s attempts at tricking her. She easily dealt with his as well as the others when they arrived to help. Luckily they brought Ixion with them. She proved to be just strong enough to allow him to deal with her. Lemon was sitting quietly in her room, thinking, when Herb came in to make sure she was unharmed. He called her out for how foolish her actions were while letting her know that if it was up to him he would have abandoned her. Lemon asked why Kasumi would risk her life like that for her, and he just answered that it was her way. Before he left Herb warned Lemon not to let it happen again.

After Herb left Lemon thought back to the brief secret mental discussion she had with her father. As she went back and forth contemplating what he wanted from her and Kasumi’s actions the ghostly image of Eyebright appeared before her. Eyebright raised a finger to his mouth to silence her, having heard what happen he was there to make sure she was okay. When she confirmed that she was after scolding her for being so foolish he gave her, her task.

After Usagi accidentally teleported herself to America Lemon was tasked with taking her place at school so no one would be aware of her disappearance. Around lunch the Ami, Makoto, and Minako noticed how strained Lemon was becoming. Though she tried to downplay it, they weren’t buying it and Ami transferred some of her mana to her. Seeing how shocked she was Makoto asked her why shapeshifting was so hard causing her to explain the nature of kitsune. With that she and Makoto went back to class while Minako and Ami remained behind for awhile.

Lemon went to thank Ken for rescuing her as well as apologize for her sacrifice. Ken caught her hesitantly entering the Karaoke bar area, but cut her off before she could say anything. She didn’t do it for her so she didn’t need her thanks or pity. Seeing Lemon deflate Ken eased up a little telling her to buy her a drink. The two made small talk with Ken asking her why she was there, upon being told that she tasked to serve Kasumi as punishment for her actions she told her that she’d be fine as Kasumi was a softy. They were interrupted by the arrival of Grenda who was with another woman that Ken immediately guessed was yet another Kitsune. Lemon immediately darted away upon seeing the woman. She once more hovered by the entryway as they talked, although hiding herself poorly.

She darted quietly to the hallway that led to the private karaoke rooms when Kasumi and Shampoo showed up. Shampoo opted not to follow Kasumi when she left and instead went to talk with the hiding Lemon. While she withdrew a bit Lemon did not attempt to flee. Lemon followed behind Shampoo, already mentally preparing herself for the worst. Shampoo came to a stop in front of the main door and turned back to Lemon. Gesturing to the door, she spoke in her native tongue, telling Lemon that she was free to go, however no one would be coming to save her if she got into trouble again.

Seeing Lemon’s puzzled look Shampoo went further stating that they would even arrange for her to go back to her clan, but after that they would wash their hands of her. though still puzzled Lemon said she understood. Kasumi told Kasumi that she could deal with Lemon and that was her decision. If Lemon wanted to stay she couldn’t leave without permission and given what happened he’d need an escort. She also informed Lemon that her stay wouldn’t be free and she’d be sent packing if she became a nuisance. Finally Shampoo asked Lemon to help her out in training her resistance to enchantments. Lemon promised she wouldn’t abuse Shampoo’s trust and even stated that Herb should probably monitor them. With that Shampoo beckoned Lemon to follow once more.

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 they as well as many other women were taken by Prince Toma and his chief retainers Sarutoru, Torristan, and Wonton to be potential brides. Back at Togenkyo they compete to be his bride in strange contests which are designed to amuse him. Once the others showed up and caused a scene, Akane felt the need to take the opportunity to give him a piece of her mind. Then everything turned a bit chaotic and they all got separated as it turned into a 'grab a wife' free-for-all. Since she promised not to user her charm unless it was a matter of life and death Ranma was forced to rescue Lemon from Torristan. Torristan utilized his steel-hard feathers as throwing knives which Ranma was easily able to get past.

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.

They were eventually rescued by Frost and Tofu who took them home after Ranko defeated Tomo for Akane’s affection. Herb met up with Frost the next day bringing Lemon with him. When Herb asked to discuss a matter of curiosity she initially thought he wanted to talk about Jasmine. However Herb wasn’t aware that Jasmine was his grandmother. The Musk don’t talk about women in the family, and it was even worse in the royal family. Herb didn’t even know his mother; however Sorora did tell him that she was in contact with Jasmine on occasion. Jasmine told Frost the same thing, she and Herb agreed that the two weren’t close they just had a mutual hatred for Garnet. What Herb actually wanted to discuss was the Togenkyo Island water having brought a canteen of it for her to examine. He wanted to know if the magic on the water was the same fruit from the island.

Frost confirmed what Herb suspected the magic from the water was contaminating any food grown on the island. Lemon began to panic at this revelation, but Frost assured her that it was too weak to be effective. This was however the reason why all the inhabitants were born male. Frost ask why he didn’t bring this up why they were there, but given the unique situation between the islanders, and those of the villages on the islands they pass he didn’t want to upset the balance.

Herb asked to examine the curse placed on Lemon next and there were similarities. Ever since Toma mentioned, that those afflicted would be unable to love a man in female guise he thought of the Kitsune curse. While they weren’t the same Frost that the same person had cast them. Before either of them could say anything mixing these two curses wouldn't be a cure, it would be a disaster for whoever did such. Any clue to its source was still a big clue. Herb allowed Frost to keep the water as he had been planning to have her dispose of it anyway. Lemon lingered behind after Herb left. She almost ran after hearing the hostility in Frost’s voice when she noticed her, but she gathered her nerves and apologized for everything. Frost coldly told her to save it. Even bowed as she was, Frost could see Lemon shrink even more. Frost opened her mouth to say more, but thought better on it, and just gave a disgusted grunt and told her to just stay out of trouble. As the magus walked out Lemon gave her a look of worry, but also some relief.

Peach returned to Japan gathering Kasumi, Herb, Shampoo, Makoto, Ranma, Genma, Lemon and Akane at the San Cheng Huang pocket dimension to warn them that Lemon’s mother had slipped away from the Fox Clan and was likely looking for trouble. They were interrupted by Frost exiting her pocket dimension. Kasumi was forced to assure Peach that the door didn’t bypass the barrier before they could get things on track. Herb asked if Palm planned on taking Lemon, however Peach honestly didn’t know. While it was a possibility it wasn’t likely as no clan would take them if Palm just forcibly took Lemon back. Kasumi suggested that Palm would just take Lemon and live on her own. Though she didn’t explain why Peach knew that was just as unlikely. Her theory was that Palm was coming after Kasumi which is why she was there. Peach would act as Kasumi’s bodyguard while Kasumi stayed in the barrier until they get things sorted out.

After explaining Palm’s ability to them Peach called them out for not confirming she was who she said she was before letting her in. Shampoo would be the key to detecting Palm. Sadly, all they could really do now was wait for Palm to do something, either give up and go home or gets fed up and confronts Peach. Peach’s final instruction was to make sure that Ranko came nowhere near her. With that she left to prowl the neighborhood. Lemon confirmed that her mother and Peach didn’t like each other when Makoto pointed out how much animosity she seemed to have; stating that it was due to the kitsune curse. Frost asked why they didn’t just let hand Lemon over, but they had asked that before she arrived. Given the circumstances the Fox clan wouldn’t respect the choice and consider it coerced. Lemon shrunk back a little, gaining a suspicious look from Frost, but after a second she let the matter drop.

After being thoroughly questioned by Peach, Lemon finished with all her duties of the day upon which she retreated to her room in the castle. Flopping down onto the bed her face in the pillow she called her mom her mom out for ruining the months of work it took to gain the little trust she had. As well as going after the one person who stuck their neck out for her. Her self pitying was interrupted by the arrival of Herb. He wanted to know if she had anyway to deal with her mother. Lemon tells him that Palm was never really an attentive mother so convincing her to go home was out. The best Lemon could do was smell her something Herb new before he came. Herb turned to leave only to see Ranma walking up having had the same idea. Herb told him it was pointless causing Ranma to groan in frustration. Neither boy noticed Lemon wince at this. Ranma asked Herb if Sorora could help, but he had already tried to contact her. As Peach stated all they could really do was wait.

Palm ended up attacking Akane, Kodachi and Ranko luckily they were rescued by Kane and Shan. The whole group was now at the restaurant within the pocket dimension, along with Kasumi, Shampoo, Herb, Ranma, Frost and even Lemon. 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 remained on her own for some time, thinking before looking up with a determined look.

Lemon confronted Kasumi in her room to apologize for her mothers actions. While she was hesitant at first she unexpectedly snapped when Kasumi told her she didn’t deed to. She demanded to know why Kasumi never gets angry, her life is being messed up and she’s just taking it. Kasumi told Lemon that she just always feels like there is more she can do, causing Lemon to groan in frustration. Kasumi asked Lemon what this was really about. Lemon asked Kasumi why she’s sticking her neck out for her given what she’s done. Kasumi told her she made a mistake, many mistakes, bad mistakes, but were just that, mistakes. Kasumi didn’t believe that Lemon was evil just desperate. Lemon huffed and turned away to the door. She told Kasumi to stop thinking she was always right about people. She also told her that she would do deal with her and then rushed from the room before Kasumi could question her further.

The morning practice session was unsurprisingly far less enthusiastic from normal. Ranma was off by himself, continuing his tracings. Herb was nearby but engaged in some simple magic practice, running through drills Sorora had instructed him on. Only Makoto and Akane were sparring with each other, with the rest of the group save the adults, who were currently elsewhere entirely, meeting off to the side out of earshot. It was this scene that Lemon watched intently, trying to muster up the courage to finally act. As Ranma began conversing with Herb as both continued their practice, Lemon found the strength and approached them. What they were discussing went unheard as they noticed her approach and both turned to her curiously. She asked the two if they could talk for a moment. Herb said nothing, merely ceasing his practice to regard her. Ranma likewise stopped his practice and nodded.

Lemon paused in consideration, stealing a glance back at the others before returning to the two boys. She asked if they would escort her outside so that she could try and call her mother off. Ranma considered for a moment, glancing back at Herb who gave no input on the matter. Finally he put up his arms and shrugged. While Herb called Ranma out on his recklessness he agreed as well. Herb suggested that they keep the party short if they wanted Palm to approach them. Ranma agreed that the three of them would be enough. He asked Lemon when they should go and seeing Lemon's intense look got his answer.
Having not expected it to be so easy Lemon stopped Ranma when he tried to leave, stressing to him that it could be dangerous.

Having long since grown tired of the whole affair Ranma was willing to risk it. Both he and Herb stated that they weren’t helpless, Herb even pointed out that Palm wouldn’t want a prolonged engagement as it will attract Peach's attention. If all else failed they could always just run. As the kitsune rushed off to get her cloak Ranma asked Herb what he thought their chances were. He got a shrug as an answer. Palm's motivations were still quite the mystery. If nothing else, they could gain some info on her. Ranma agreed before noticing Lemon return from the castle with her cloak in hand, already making her way to the portal door. Telling Herb he’d meet them at the door Ranma left to go tell Kasumi.

Sometime later, the trio of Lemon, Ranma and Herb could be found atop the roof of a local apartment building. It wasn't the tallest in the neighborhood, but tall enough to allow good visibility while also being accessible. After walking about the area for several hours with no success, they had collectively agreed to simple wait for Palm to come, if she would. Lemon was currently sitting on the wall surrounding the rooftop, looking out through the safety fence at the city below, while Ranma and Herb sat against the rooftop stair enclosure. Lemon was caught off guard when she found herself in a sunny open field, the roof wall she had been using to sit now converted into a simple stone at the field's center. Realizing that Ranma and Herb were nowhere to be seen Lemon wondered what to do next as she didn’t know her mother was this powerful/

Any consideration on that was brought to a quick end as Palm came out from the woods. . She rushed towards her mother when she appeared demanding to know what she was doing. Palm calmly replied that she was dealing with matters her way since no one else seems to be willing, before taking Lemon by the shoulders and asking how she was. She ignored Lemon calling her out for causing trouble and simply asked if she had been hurt. Finally releasing her when Lemon told her she was fine. Palm started ranting about how the clan had given Lemon away only to be stopped by her daughter who pointed out that it was her punishment.

Palm sneered in disgust at this, but Lemon didn’t back down as she only had herself to blame for her current circumstances. She also pointed out that it was her father’s decision, but Palm just Tched at this. Unsure how to precede Lemon tried a different approach and revealed that she was also on a mission. She was surprised to learn that Palm already knew about it, though Eyebright hadn’t told her the details. This at least gave her an in to try and convince her mother not to hurt Kasumi as she was important to the clan's future. However it turns out that Palm wasn’t after Kasumi. Taking her daughter by the shoulders once more Palm told her that she would take vengeance for the disgrace forced upon Lemon. Leaving Lemon behind, confused, Palm returned to the woods and vanished before Lemon could even manage a, "Wait!" Naturally, Palm did not return, leaving her daughter to her confusion, but soon Lemon's eyes grow wide in realization.

## Abilities

Lemon is a young pure breed kitsune. This instills naturally in her some ability to sense magic. In addition she has excellent shapeshifting ability, shown to be able to perfectly mimic Shampoo.

However, her most powerful ability comes from her immature 1st tail, that of enchantment, which gives her an automatic ability to charm anyone not magically or otherwise protected who is in her presence. The cloak she wears controls this effect and can be either partly or fully removed, allowing more of the effect through. A partial exposure is enough to enchant entire rooms of people who will quickly swarm her to gain her approval and attention. If she gives these people direction, they will usually obey without question. It has been shown, however, that those with no sexual interest in women, or strong control can resist or outright ignore the effect (Yotogi for instance was completely unaffected, while Kasumi could resist by focusing her mind on Shampoo). Full exposure, however, seems to override even these resistances and can allow her to control near anyone not specially protected. Herb for instance seems to be completely immune to this power, but Ukyo was completely overwhelmed despite not showing any interest with a partial exposure. Sissithississ apparently utilizes a special amulet to protect him from the effect which he has lent out in the event she needs to be examined by others without her cloak.

This all does come at a cost though. Lemon's own mana generation is rather weak and extensive use of either her shapeshifting or enchantment effects can quickly drain her to life threatening levels.