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Dr. Tofu gives him time to properly wake up before introducing him to Cologne. "Mamoru, I would like for you to meet Cologne, matriarch of the Chinese Amazons. I brought her here to confirm my suspicions. We are treading on new ground and I did not want to come to the wrong conclusion."

Mamoru looks at her with all the respect he can muster. "It is an honor Ma'am, thank you for assisting Dr. Tofu."

Cologne blinks several times at Ranma's behavior. Never had she expected this kind of respect to be coming from him. "It seems that Ranma has picked up a few manners."

Mamoru's eyes narrow at being called Ranma yet again and glairs at the Amazon Matriarch. "I have no idea who this Ranma person is, or why I appear to be in Japan, or why everyone keeps confusing me with him with him after I've told the Dr. my name." Calming down a bit he readdress the situation. " I'm sorry Ma'am, its just the stress of not knowing what is going on, the rude and almost violent awakening I received earlier. I apologize."

Cologne does a double take; she had been put in her place, as it should have been. Then he apologizes for it. She will have to watch him closely. "My apologies Mamoru, I had already heard you name once. Ranma has always been rude to me and I was caught off guard. I did not stop to think what kind of stress this might be causing you."

Dr. Tofu decides to stop the conversation. "Mamoru, Cologne has confirmed my beliefs. Take a look into this mirror."

Mamoru looks into the mirror with an unexpected response. "No surprise there, at least I did not go through a sex change. Now could you please tell me what I need to know? How did I get here, and how do I leave? Not that I don't mind the company or anything."

Dr. Tofu's chin hits the ground "Not surprised? Why are you at least not upset?"

Mamoru considers his next words very carefully. "I'm upset as you have noticed my attitude. I'm just trying to be constructive. My motto is to always expect the unacceptable, and accept it. There is less stress that way. Plus I've had time to think this through. I'm in a area where the Asian culture is prominent. In my area opportunities like this simply don't exist unless I travel over fifty miles. I'm lying on a table smaller than my normal frame can accept, and my feet and legs are much smaller than I'm use to looking at. Plus I'm muscular and as skinny as a rail. I don't need a mirror to tell me I'm in a different body Dr. Tofu."

Cologne blurts out a comment. "He is much wiser than Son-In-Law Dr. Tofu."

Mamoru looks at Cologne with big eyes. "Son-In-Law? You mean I'm married to Akane? That, that, violent girl who nearly knocked me in the head with that mallet?"


Chuckling Dr. Tofu said, "No Mamoru your not married, at least not by Japanese laws, by Amazon law your body's owner was married after winning a fight with Cologne's Great Granddaughter. Ranma's father also engaged him to countless woman."

Mamoru looking at Cologne for confirmation faints.

Cologne looking at Mamoru "I think that was more than his system could handle."

Dr. Tofu sighs. "I think it would be best if Mamoru did not have to make any decisions for Ranma while he inhabits this body."

Cologne eyes gleam in mischief. "I believe that would be prudent, unless he decides to interfere."


Darkness? It can be a large and scary place. Mamoru floats around is if in some sort of dream but he is aware of his environment. He closes his eyes to go to sleep until he hears some one call out in fear.

'Where the hell am I?'

'Hello?'

'Who's there? Where am I?'

'What's your name, I can't see anything.'

'Ranma.'

'That explains a lot then, Ranma my name is Mamoru and there appears to have been an accident.'

Ranma starts to panic. 'What sort of accident? Are you some sort of sprit? Am I dead?'

Mamoru tries to broadcast calm in his voice. 'At the same time you were struck by Ryouga's Ki blast, I was struck by lighting. There appears to be some sort of body switch going on here.'

Ranma considers what is said. With Ki, anything is possible in his past experience. 'Why am I not surprised?'

Mamoru shocked at how quickly Ranma calmed down. 'I thought you would be taking it a lot harder than that. I guess my body has not woken up to the shock yet. I do remember hearing something about you having countless fiancés and passing out.'

Ranma cringes at the mere mention of all the girls. 'Let me tell you that story while you wake back up, and after you wake back up you can find out when I'm waking back up. I've already adjusted the Ki in your body so I can heal faster.'

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Cologne is examining Mamoru while he is out. "Just look at these Ki differences in him Dr."


Dr. Tofu shocked at what he sees. "I've never seen anything like it, look at the energy in that strand, It's so powerful. I've never seen anything like it before."

Cologne looks at the Tofu in surprise. "Just like a kid with a new toy. I've never seen it before myself, but I have seen powerful usage of Ki. Ranma's body can produce a lot of it. He is definitely in contact with someone."

Dr. Tofu notices the power level dropping. "He is coming out of it."

After waking back up Mamoru holds his head and blinks several times. "Wow, what a rush. Dr. Tofu, Do you think you could contact that hospital my body is in and get a expected time for me to wake up?"

Dr. Tofu gets up and heads to the phone. "Sure, I'll be right back."

Mamoru blinks several more times and address Cologne. "Elder, can you confirm some things about Ranma's life for me please? He gave me his basic life history, but I have no idea if he exaggerated or not."

Cologne looks at Mamoru strangely. "I believe Akane could do that better than I could, she has been present at most of the events."

Mamoru smiles at her. "Thank you Elder, I have so much to sort out."

Cologne startled at his interest. "Why may I ask are you interested."

Mamoru ignores the startled look. "I don't want to step on the wrong toes and find myself getting this body hurt or even killed. I was just in contact with him. In some aspects of his life I will be interfering by his request and my ability of being an arbitrator. God only knows how Mr. Tendo and Mr. Satome will use this to their advantage, and then the relationship with his mother." Mamoru shudders at the mention of Ranma's mother.

Cologne speaking in an even monotone voice. "You do not believe that I will not use this to my Granddaughters advantage?"

Mamoru gives the rehearsed answer. "Ranma believes you are more honorable than that, besides there is nothing to gain. I do not know any martial arts. I would not be happy in your village. I strongly believe in equality for all. Back home people would call me a feminist, and I'm male. I'm not mentally cut out for manual labor, I prefer a mental challenge, plus if I don't go of my own free will, a bunch of martial artist will come after me causing sever damage to your village's way of life. Not to mention my corporation would pressure China to take action against your village."

Cologne shrinks back. He is right on all counts. The threat of China meddling in village affairs is unacceptable. "You are a straightest Mamoru, and a very good one. You have already thought of all the Angles. Ranma thinks highly of me?"

Mamoru once again smiles at the Elder. "Ranma wants to be friends with you, but he is unsure how to with that bloody Amazon law. He is young, and confused, most of his life has been run by other people and he is desperately trying to put the breaks on things while he tries to sort things out."

Cologne cringes at this news. "I see, so you will be interfering in his life?"


Mamoru takes on a serious no nonsense face. "I will not be making any decisions for him if that is what you're asking, any interference will be up to him. I have no problem in implementing those decisions. Besides we don't know how long we will be stuck in different bodies. I see no reason to carry on any commitments like this. It would be unfair to anyone to just marry off this body. What happens if we can't switch back?"

Cologne considers those last few comments. "It would not be fair to anyone. You make a decent diplomat I see."

Mamoru smiles at those words. "Thank you for your kind words Elder. I'm no diplomat; I'm just a strong believer in two concepts: CYA, and the five Ps.

Cologne looks at him as if he grew a second head. "???"

Mamoru "Cover Your Ass, and Prior Planning Prevents Pisspoor Performance."

Cologne coughs, then snickers. She is desperately trying to keep a strait face at this and relents when she goes into all out laughter. It takes her several minutes before she is able to regain her composer. "Mamoru, those are some of the best and funniest philosophy's I've ever heard. They cover almost all the bases. Mind if I borrow them?"

Mamoru watches the Elder laugh. It appeared to him that it had been a long time since she did so. "Thank you Elder, and yes you may borrow them, I stool them myself."

Cologne manages to regain her dignity and address Mamoru in a more regal manner. "So what of Son-In-Laws hopes and dreams with Shampoo."

Mamoru blinks at this, he knew Ranma's general feelings on the matter, but they had not discussed them in detail yet. "He has not coved his feeling regarding any of the fiancés yet. We only covered the relationships of his Elders and the Kuno's."

Cologne is not surprised. "The Kuno's why?"

Mamoru considers his words carefully. "?.. He was starting off with his list of people to watch out for, who would stab him in the back and take advantage of the situation."

Cologne knowing the answer, had already considered the option herself. "He believes his Elders would do such a thing?"

Mamoru lies through his teeth about the order of possible back stabbers. "Elder if its any consolation, Hapisi was at the top of the list, and you where at the bottom. His parents if given the opportunity would have him married before you could say scat, regardless of the situation. Then there is Principle Kuno? gag, that's not to mention a few other people."

Cologne goes through the list. "I see, yes, that is of some consolation, and he is right. He is much wiser than I gave him credit for."

Dr. Tofu enters the office. "I hope I was not on that list."

Mamoru again considers his words carefully. "Dr. Umm, you where on that list, but for other reasons which I shall not mention."

Mamoru looks over at Cologne and winks. Cologne laughs, Dr. Tofu looks on in confusion.

Mamoru gets back to business. "So Dr. were you able to find out anything?"


Dr. Tofu "Yes, I was, the damage was not very extensive, but extensive enough to where your body was sedated. To heal, they have just noticed a recent rapid growth of new tissue and can't explain it."

Mamoru thinks for a minute. "Ranma said something about adjusting my body's Ki."

Dr. Tofu blinks in surprise, if there was any doubt, it was gone now. "That would explain it, they will have to remove the sedative in order for it to work properly."

Mamoru jots down a phone number and a word. "Dr. This is the name and number of my Dr. back home, there is also a password that only a few people have who can make key decisions about my medical treatment. There are just some people I don't want making those decisions so I set up that arrangement. Call him, tell him what's going on, and to be there when he wakes up. I don't want my body thrown into the lonny bin."

Dr. Tofu folds the paper to hide it from prying eyes. "Thank you for this trust Mamoru."

Mamoru smiles and speaks in a rough voice. "Don't worry about it Dr. Ranma's your patient and you know more about this Ki stuff than anyone."

Dr. Tofu blushes at the complement. "Aie."

Mamoru collects his thoughts and looks at Cologne. "Elder, knowing Ranma's past, can you escort Akena, and myself home?"

Cologne considers the request. "Yes child, I would be glad to, it would not do to have Son-In-Laws body damaged by one of his enemies. While Akena is good, she can not take on the top notch martial artist."

Mamoru bows to her and then project the direction he is fixing to move, as if he is going to run. "Thank you Elder. Dr. Good Day and thank you, I'll give Kasumi a hug for you."

Cologne eyes open to the size of plates and rushes out of the office. "Lets go quick, why did you have to mention that girls name in front of him."

Mamoru laughs all the way. "For the fun of it, that is something I will have to work on."

Cologne "Young love?.. (sigh)."

Mamoru grabs Akane's hand while they rush out of the clinic. Dr. Tofu is seen sitting there realizing he has been tricked, resolving that he will get control over his body. With all the work he has to do today he has no time to spend in La La land.

Akane pants out of breath. "Wait up, whats going on."

Cologne laughs, "Son-In-Law could not resist mentioning Kasumi's name in front of the Dr."

Akane "Baka"


Mamoru slows down to a walk. "We should be far enough away now in order to avoid any collateral damage."

Cologne takes a serious tone. "That we should Mamoru. How could you do something so stupid. Don't you realize that you where taking your life into your own hands right then."

Mamoru chuckles "Yes it was rather stupid of me, but you must admit, it was rather fun rushing out of there like that."

Cologne grinning "Now that you mention it, yes it was."

Akena realizing the sillyness of the situation laughs also. Suddenly they hear the familiar chant of "RANMA, PEPAIR TO DIE!"

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Cliff Hanger! Not, it was close to my five page breaking off point.

Well another chapter done. Hope everyone is enjoying the fanfic. I have no idea myself. Hint, Hint, Hint. The whole point of publishing this work is to improve my writing skills. I did not run this chapter through the StyleWriter filter I was testing. The only thing it ever found was complicated words and overused words. It is a nice toy, but not worth $170 dollars to me. Know if I was writing professionally I could see spending the money. Unless someone requests it, we will not be seeing the twins for some time. I hope no one minds the Wizard of OZ references in the Chapter titles. :- )

Have a good day, and God Bless

Ookii Mamoru

I will mention the name of the person who emails me the translation of my name. You will have to dive into old English to polish off the translation.