I tried to brush up 6 and 7 a little before posting them. Hopefully there
won't be too many complaints. If there are, well I'll revise them accordingly.

Ranma 1/2: The Dragon's Dawning Series
by Wesley Bridges
Based on the characters by Rumiko Takahashi

Episode 6: Shampoo, marry me! The Battle of Love
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	Furinkan High School saw a common scene at lunch time: people
	talking eating lunch, walking around campus, and Ranma battling
	the headmaster to keep his pig tail.

P.Kuno:	Now you wait there, my pig tailed Keke. Today I will give you
	da buzz cut, ya?

Ranma:	Don't you ever give up?

P.Kuno:	Why would I do dat? Those who no follow school rules, need get
	punished, ya? I need have some fun at school, ya?

Ranma:	Not at my expense you don't!

	By this time, a small group of students gathered around to watch
	the fight. Of those, Kipp and Akane were included. The battle
	began as Principal Kuno launched himself into a spinning frenzy
	with his electric shears going for Ranma's head. Ranma dodged
	the onslaught and launched several punches at the headmaster.

P.Kuno:	Awww... is dat all? I give you buzz cut now for sure, ya?

	The headmaster stopped his shears and threw pineapples at Ranma
	who leapt out of the way just as they exploded. Using the blast
	from the last one to get a boost, Ranma launched himself at 
	the headmaster performing a boosted Kachuu Tenshin Amaguriken
	ending with an uppercut that sent the headmaster flying into 	
	the air.

Ranma:	That ought to teach him..

Kipp:	How often does this occur?!

Akane:	This is the first time in a while, but normally once or twice 
	a week.

Kipp:	Oh... I'm glad I have short hair.

Ranma:	He's just annoying that's all. It's getting easier to beat him
	with our training. I'm actually thinking of training with the 
	old man for a while, just for a laxed pace.

Kipp:	Just because you are responding well to the strenuous pace, Ranma
	doesn't mean you should lax off!

Ranma:	Oh, come on, It'll only be for a little while. I can beat these
	guys up faster than I ever could before.

Kipp:	They lack good training. Give them a couple of weeks of the 
	training I gave you and you'll be singing a different tune.

Ranma:	(sarcastically) I'd like to see that!

Akane:	Ranma, you should know better! Getting an attitude like that
	won't do you any justice, you know!

Ranma:	Relax, Akane, there's no way I can lose to any of these guys
	anytime soon. I kinda wish Ryoga got back soon to see what he's
	been up to.

	Ranma and Akane walk off, the students separate. Kipp watches
	Ranma and Akane leave.

Kipp:	(thinking) If you'd truly like to see it, Ranma, then I shall
	grant that wish for you!

	After school, Ranma and Akane walked with Kipp toward the Dojo.
	
Kipp:	I'll see you guys tomorrow, then

Akane:	Where are you going? Aren't you coming to the dojo?

Kipp:	There's no need. Ranma wants to train with his father for a 
	while, so I'll grant him that. If you change your mind, you can
	find me at Dr. Tofu's.

Ranma:	See you later, then.

	Akane and Ranma went ahead. Kipp stayed behind a little, then
	began following them. After a short distance, Mousse emerged
	from around the corner.

Mousse:	(Running to Akane and embracing her) Shampoo! I've been looking
	all over for you!

Akane:	(growling, then hitting Mousse) I am NOT SHAMPOO! 

Mousse:	(readjusting his glasses) Huh?! 

	Mousse looked back and forth between Ranma and Akane.

Mousse:	Alright then. Ranma prepare yourself!

Ranma:	Won't you ever learn?

	Mousse threw his chains at Ranma. Ranma blocked, but the chains
	wrapped around his wrists. Ranma pulled the chains getting 
	Mousse off balance and punched him several times. Mousse countered
	with an attack of his own, but Ranma easily avoided it. Finally
	Mousse was leveled by Ranma with a flying Chestnut Fist fury.
	Ranma and Akane continued walking, Kipp came around the corner
	after watching the fight and stopped beside Mousse and helped
	him up.

Mousse:	What do you want, Kipp Hoshiryuu?

Kipp:	Now, now, don't get defensive with me.

Mousse:	Huh?

Kipp:	You just fought with Ranma, and for what reason? You need to
	defeat him in order to win the right to date Shampoo, right?

Mousse:	What are you saying?

Kipp:	The both of us have a common goal, my fine feathered friend.

Mousse:	And what might that be?

Kipp:	Niether one of us wants Ranma to marry Shampoo.

Mousse:	And I suppose YOU have a plan to separate them?

Kipp:	That I do. I'm going to train you to defeat Ranma in combat.
	Talk to Cologne, see if you can get off right after school lets
	out. We'll train for about eight hours a day, at the training
	hall where I live. I never thought I'd really use it, but that's
	what it's there for.

	Fujiko was focused on the small compact on her table. She'd been
	working on a new weapon for several weeks, and it wasn't working
	properly. The door opened. Fujiko closed the compact and tossed
	it at the door. Kipp jumped out of the way as the compact 
	embedded itself into the wall. 

Fujiko:	Why won't you BLOW UP?!

Kipp:	Well, for one thing, I'm not made out of explosive materials.

Fujiko:	No, I'm talking about the compact.

Kipp:	(retrieving the compact from the wall) Oh...

	Kipp noticed the razor embedding instruments on the side of the
	compact.

Kipp:	I see you have been inspired by Ucchan, haven't you?

Fujiko:	It's just a new toy I'm working on... so, what can I do for you?

Kipp:	Oh! (taking out some photos) I'd like you to do some painting
	with these photos

Fujiko:	(examining them) They're all of Shampoo and Ranma... what do
	you want me to do with them?

Kipp:	Well, I'd like you to paint them together so they look like 
	they're a happy couple.

Fujiko:	You WHAT?!

Kipp:	You heard me.

Fujiko:	You had better explain yourself.

Kipp:	(calmly) I'm training Ukyo so she can control herself more in
	combat. I figure making these pictures will help rile her up,
	so I can make sure she's learned.

Fujiko:	Oh, that's nice. Sure I'll do it.

Kipp:	I would also like you to imitate Shampoo's voice. I have a 
	tape recorder and some lines for you to say.

	The same night at the Tendo Dojo was different, but almost normal
	Ranma chased Genma around the Dojo trying to reclaim the milk
	his father had taken from him. A knock rang from the front door

Kasumi:	(going to the door) I'll get it. (opening the door) Oh, hello
	Kipp. What a pleasant surprise. Ranma and Mr. Saotome are 
	training right now, but I'll tell them you're here.

Kipp:	Actually, I'm here to see Nabiki, if I could.

Kasumi:	(brightly) Of course. Come on in. (calling out) Nabiki! Kipp's
	here to see you.

Nabiki:	What can I do for you, Kipp?

Kipp:	I'm here to negotiate a favor.

Nabiki:	Oh, really? Let's go upstairs so we're not disturbed.

	Kipp follows Nabiki to her room.

Nabiki:	So, what's this favor?

Kipp:	I have a tape, and some lines. I would like to see if you can
	get Ranma to say them for me.

Nabiki:	Alright, and what's your end of the bargain?

Kipp:	Although I will learn to regret it, I'll leave that to you.

Nabiki:	Then I've got just the thing.

Kipp:	Do tell.

Nabiki:	Your cursed form is female, right?

Kipp:	Yeah, so?

Nabiki:	Mind if I take some snapshots?

Kipp:	(sigh) Go ahead.

	The next day at school, Kipp met a friend of his from the 
	Video production Club at lunch.

Boy:	Hey, Kipp, check out this picture I bought.

	Kipp looked at a photo of his cat-girl form in a very revealing
	costume that Nabiki shot last night.

Kipp:	(thinking) Hmm... they sure didn't take long to develop, but
	they turned out well. (aloud) So, how much did Nabiki get from
	you?

Boy:	7500 Yen... How'd you know it was Nabiki?

Kipp:	Just a hunch. Anyway, I have a favor to ask of you.

Boy:	Sure, what is it?

Kipp:	Can you splice to audio tapes together?

Boy:	Sure, as long as I have the order they're supposed to go in.

Kipp:	Good. Here's the script I wrote for them. Do not under any
	circumstances produce duplicates, or tell anyone about them
	I have ways of knowing, and I will not plesant to be around if
	I find out.

Boy: 	Sure. I'll have it done for you after school.

Kipp:	Excellent. See you then.

	
	Fujiko went straight to her studio after school and began work
	on another compact. Kipp entered just as she finished it. Fujiko
	threw the compact toward Kipp, who dodged it.

Fujiko:	BLOW UP DAMNIT!!!

Kipp:	It's good to see you too, Fujiko.

Fujiko:	Oh, sorry. I worked on some of those pictures you wanted. I have
	two done if you want them.

Kipp:	That will do, thank you.

	Kipp takes the picture and pays Fujiko for her time and effort.
	As he leaves he picks up the compact and tosses it behind him
	as he exits. The compact hits the ground and explodes.

Fujiko:	IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! WHY WON'T YOU BLOW UP FOR ME?!?!?

	Kipp entered his home and set the small portraits on a table.
	The home was made from a training hall that had been vacant for
	several years. Kipp got a reasonable price on it, and bought it
	It was comfortably furnished, several antiques hung on the walls
	of various nature from swords to murals. Bookshelves were another
	common component with topics on martial arts, shiatsu, anatomy,
	biology, herbs, medicine, and other topics. After about a half
	an hour, Mousse knocked on the door.

Kipp:	(opening the door) Greetings, Mousse. I trust you were not
	followed.

Mousse:	Let's just get to the point.

Kipp:	Very well, then. Follow me.

	Kipp led Mousse into the dojo area of the house underneath the	
	ground level. The walls were made of concrete to limit the damage
	to the dojo from "overboisterous training."

Kipp:	Now then, the first thing I notice about your fighting is your
	inability to control our anger.

Mousse:	And just what do you mean by that?

Kipp:	I mean, that when you fight, your anger clouds your ability to
	fight well. I am going to help you fix that.

Mousse:	And how are you going to do that?

Kipp:	Well, it just so happens that I have a tape that I placed in
	the Park one night to record some nature sounds. What I got 
	instead may interest you.

Mousse:	I doubt it.

	Kipp pressed the play button on the tape recorder.

Tape:	(Shampoo) Ranma and Shampoo all alone together.
	(Ranma)	I have been waiting for this.
	(Shampoo) Ooooh! Shampoo so happy! Ranma really do love Shampoo!
	(Ranma)	Of course, I cannot show it, but it is true.

Mousse:	(lunging at Kipp) Hey... You..you give that here!

Kipp:	(dodging) Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. If you want it you'll need to fight
	me for it.

Mousse:	Then let it begin!

	Mouse threw a series of punches at Kipp, all which he doddged
	easily.

Kipp:	Oh, you can do better than that!

Tape:	(Shampoo) Ranma, you think Shampoo make good wife, yes?
	(Ranma)	Of course, why wouldn't I?

Mousse:	Grrrrrr.... (Throwing a barrage of chained weapons at Kipp)
	Take this!

Kipp:	(dodging) Woah, temper, temper! The madder you get, the easier
	it is to dodge these.

Tape:	(Shampoo) And Ranma want make Shampoo happy, yes?
	(Ranma)	Of course I do. Why would you ever think otherwise?

	A very enraged Mousse launched all of his attacks from Fist of
	the White Swan to Fist of the Chicken Egg at Kipp. The attacks
	came each with more rage than the next. Seven hours later, Mousse
	and Kipp sat down, each breathing hard.

Kipp:	We'll continue this tomorrow. Be sure not to tell ANYONE about
	this ok?

Mousse:	Very well... (thinking) Shampoo...

	Three days past. Fujiko entered Ucchan's Okonomiyaki shop for a
	bite to eat and information on the training Kipp was giving her

Fujiko:	Good afternoon, Ukyo. How have the pictures been working for 
	you?

Ukyo:	Pictures? What pictures?

Fujiko:	Uh, the ones Kipp told me to paint to help you train.

Ukyo:	Kipp's not training me. In fact, I haven't seen him around much
	lately. If we WERE training, we'd probably go into the mountains
	or something.

Fujiko:	He's... not training you?

Ukyo:	That's what I said. What were the pictures of anyway?

	Back at Kipp's training lesson...

Mousse:	THAT FIEND! HOW DARE HE LOOK AT SHAMPOO IN SUCH GARB AND BE
	HAPPY!

Kipp:	It's sad, but true.

Mousse:	I'M GOING TO MAKE HIM PAY!

Kipp:	Now, now, you're going to have to get through me first!

	The battle went on with the same results as the previous three
	nights, both Kipp and Mousse exhausted. They parted and took
	up their nightly duties in preparation for the next day.

	The next afternoon, Kipp took a shortcut home through the park.

Ukyo:	Hold it right there, Kipp!

Kipp:	(turning around) Huh? 

	Kipp saw Ukyo and Fujiko behind him, not looking to happy.

Kipp:	Something wrong you two? You don't look to happy.

Fujiko:	You've got a lot of explaining to do!

Kipp:	(realizing what this is all about) Oh, uh... Can't this wait?
	I really need to get home.

Ukyo and Fujiko: NO, THIS CAN'T WAIT!

Kipp:	Oh, dear. I think I've got myself in a little trouble.

Fujiko:	A little trouble? YOU'LL BE SINGING ANOTHER TUNE SHORTLY!

	Fujiko split her staff into two parts and ran toward Kipp. Ukyo
	followed Fujiko's lead throwing he razor-sharp spatulas.

Kipp:	(jumping out of the way from spatulas) What is this Roman Tag
	Team or something? I told you I can explain, just not yet!

Fujiko:	YOU'LL EXPLAIN RIGHT NOW!

Kipp:	(dodging Fujiko's attacks) Ok, ok, fun is fun, you stop attacking
	I'll tell you ok?

Fujiko:	No, it's not ok! I'm going to hurt you for lying to me!

	Fujiko takes out a bag of compacts and throws a handful at Kipp.
	They explode hiting Kipp with rock debris. Kipp took a few blasts
	then jumped away from the rest landing on his feet. Ukyo, wanting
	to hear the story falls back from her attack.

Ukyo:	What are you doing, Fujiko? He said he's going to explain if you
	stop going after him! 

Fujiko:	I'm getting him back!

	More compacts fly at Kipp. Kipp jumps away, but is obviously
	singed from blast and sharapnel.

Kipp:	Stop now before I do something I'll regret!

Fujiko:	Just stay put and get what's coming to you

	More compacts fly.

Kipp:	Alright, I'm getting tired of this. I didn't want to do this,
	but you leave me little choice in the matter. 
	
	Kipp swings his swords into their scabbards on his back as 
	a golden aura flares around him. Fujiko launches an aerial attack
	at Kipp. Just as Fujiko begins her descent from her parabolic
	path, Kipp performs his attack.

Kipp:	Hoshiryuu School of Anyhting Goes Martial Arts Final Attack:
	SOLAR WIND!

	The aura flared from Kipp's body launching itself in a cone
	directly at Fujiko. The attack caused Fujiko's entire body to
	burn, and her muscles to stop responding. Kipp caught Fujiko 
	before she hit the ground and placed her upright next to a tree.

Fujiko:	WHAT DID YOU DO?! YOU... YOU... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Kipp:	Relax, will you? You'll just make it worse.

	Ukyo comes running up to the both of them

Fujiko:	Damnit! Can't... move! It....BURNS!

Ukyo:	What'd you do to her?!

Kipp:	It's a special attack targeting pressure points. Not deadly,
	but causes serious pain and unresponsiveness from vital muscles
	used in combat.

Ukyo:	How long does it last?

Kipp:	Five days, but...

Fujiko:	FIVE DAYS?!? OUCH! grrrrrrrr...

Ukyo:	Don't you think that's a little excessive?

Kipp:	There's a cure for it.

Ukyo:	Well, why didn't you say so?!

Kipp:	I was about to!

	Kipp took out a small package of herbs and got some water from
	the pond in the park. He mixed the solution and gave it to 
	Fujiko.

Kipp:	There, it should subside in a few minutes now.

Ukyo:	Alright, now explain those pictures!

Kipp:	Ok, ok! I'm not training you, I'm training... Mousse.

Ukyo and Fujiko: MOUSSE?!

Kipp:	Yes, in an attempt to get him and Shampoo off of Ranma's back,
	and to teach Ranma a little lesson.

Ukyo:	Whattya mean, lesson?

Kipp:	Ranma's getting a little too overconfident for his own good. He
	almost seriously challenged me to train someone to defeat him.
	Training Mousse lets me do three things at once. When Mousse
	defeats Ranma, he becomes Shampoo's future husband by Amazon
	Tribal Law. Now, Mousse will be waiting for me. I need to go.

Ukyo:	We'll help you!

Kipp:	No, not yet, at least. I need to do this by myself.

	Later that night...

Tape:	(Ranma) Marry me!
	(Shampoo) Haiya! Shampoo so happy now!
	(Ranma)	I know, I know.
	(Shampoo) When you want get married?
	(Ranma)	Soon, very soon, but for now let us stay here.
	(Shampoo) (sighing) Haiya, we sleep together under stars
	
Kipp:	Congradulations, Mousse. You got through the entire session
	without losing your temper. Now we can work on your most 
	exploitable weakness.

Mousse:	Weakness? What do you mean?

Kipp:	Come, now. We both know that your nearsightedness makes it easy
	for someone to trick you.

Mousse:	(running to a punching bag in the corner) Shampoo! You've come
	to cheer me on!

Kipp:	(watching Mousse embrace the sandbag and shaking his head) See
	what I mean?

Mousse:	(adjusting his glasses) Huh?! When did this punching bag get here?

Kipp:	As I said, now I will teach you how to see with your mind, and
	not your eyes. That will be tomorrow's lesson.

	Two days later, at Kipp's training session, Mousse and Kipp
	were sparring. Kipp sent a blaze of his Chestnut fist at Mousse.
	Mousse concentrated and defended, then threw an attack with a
	small, mace-like weapon. Kipp's eyes widened as he felt the 
	weapon land through his defenses.

Kipp:	I'm impressed. Now we shall develop that into a technique. I'm
	sure it won't take long, maybe a day. Why don't we find a second
	one for you? You really should try using a punch instead of a
	weapon though.

Mousse:	What? My style is hidden weapons! Why should I change it?

Kipp:	I'm not saying you should. (throwing Mousse two metal objects)
	Here.

Mousse:	What... are these?

Kipp:	They're brass knuckles. It'll be much easier to get through Ranma's
	defenses with a fist sized object.

	Kipp went upstairs and brought out several Martial Arts Training
	books, and handed one to Mousse. After several hours of reading
	something came up.

Kipp:	Hmm.. most of your techniques are named after birds. Including
	the one we're developing which you've named Fist of the Night
	Hawk. Here's one that may suit your fancy. It'll take a while
	to learn, but once we train for another week or so, we'll be
	ready.

Mousse:	So, what is this new technique?

Kipp:	It's called Flames of the Reborn Phoenix. According to legend,
	the phoenix is a rare and powerful bird that matures after 
	several hundreds of years. Its symbol of adulthood is when
	it consumes itself in its own flames, and rises out of the 
	ashes. The technique was developed in the Xing Dynasty in which
	the fighters needed a way to attack their foes, while...

Mousse:	What?

Kipp:	While restoring their energies anew. The weapon would be some
	small ball-like objects. Like large marbles or something. We
	can find something to work.

	The Tendo Dojo, nine days later.

Kasumi:	Ranma, a letter just came for you.

Ranma:	Huh? Who's it from?

	Akane and Nabiki enter the room hearing about the letter.

Kasumi:	Oh, a letter came for you too Akane.

Ranma:	(reading his letter) Ranma, I am formally challenging you to a
	duel today at 4:00 to take place at the vacant lot near the 
	Tendo Dojo. After your defeat, I shall claim Shampoo as my 
	bride. -- Mousse.

Akane:	A challenge letter? From Mousse? That's not normal for him!

Ranma:	Something's wrong with this. I thought it was getting to quiet
	around here. What's yours say?

Akane:	(reading) Nabiki, Akane, Kasumi, Mr. Soun Tendo, and Mr. Genma
	Saotome. You are coordially invited to attend a match between
	Mousse and Ranma Saotome to take place at 4:00 today at the 
	vacant lot near the Tendo Dojo.

	At the Nekohanten the same time.

Cologne: (reading the same basic letter) The winner of the fight shall
	 become Shampoo's bride groom by the laws of the amazon tribes.
	 If any party should request it, there shall be a rematch 
	 scheduled for 1 week at the same time and place. No rematches
	 will be scheduled unless a "tie" has been reached.

	 Ucchan's Okonomiyaki the same time.

Fujiko:	(reading the same basic letter) This fight will only be viewed
	by those persons listed upon this letter. They include, and 
	only include: Shampoo, Mousse, Ranma Saotome, Nabiki, Kasumi, 
	Soun, and Akane Tendo, Genma Saotome, Master Cologne, Ukyo 
	Kuonji, Fujiko Tamamiru, and Kipp Hoshiryuu. Arrive at the vacant
	lot no later than 5 minutes until the scheduled time. The fight
	shall begin at precisely 4:00 PM. Thank You, and please do 
	attend. --Kipp Hoshiryuu.

Ukyo:	Sounds like Kipp's finally through training Mousse. I wonder how
	he did.

Fujiko:	I don't know, but Kipp seems smart enough to know what he's
	doing...

	Back at the Tendo Dojo...

Akane:	Kipp? Why would he...?

Nabiki:	He probably took Ranma up on his offer. I wouldn't blame him.

Ranma:	What offer? I didn't make no stupid offer to him!

Akane:	Oh, really? Remember when you said that you would like to see
	him try to train someone to defeat you?

Ranma:	I didn't actually MEAN that!

Akane:	Well, its your own fault for suggesting it! We'd better go 
	or we'll be late. It's 3:40 already.

	The Tendos, Ranma and Genma arrived at the vacant lot just as
	Ukyo and Fujiko arrived with Okonomiyaki for the spectators and
	fighters before the match. Kipp turned as the gang walked in.

Kipp:	Glad you all made it. Well, Ranma, here's the match you wanted.

Ranma:	I didn't ask for any fights! You misunderstood me, that's all.

Kipp:	(smiling slightly) It doesn't matter. This is all for your own
	benefit anyway.

Soun:	But, how is that?

Kipp:	Simple, really. Mousse defeats Ranma once, or twice, however
	it might go, and Shampoo becomes Mousse's bride. Ranma, in 
	theory at least, shouldn't be hounded by Shampoo any longer.

	Mousse, Shampoo, and Cologne came into the lot just as Kipp
	finished.

Kipp:	Well then, Ranma, are you ready?

Ranma:	Bring it on!

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End Episode 6

Preview Episode 7: (Akane's voice) Ranma, what's wrong with you?! How 
could you lose to Mousse twice? And now Kipp is in the Burning
Sleep! What do you mean there's no way to cure him? Next time on Ranma
1/2: The Dragon's Dawning. See you There!
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