Genius and Ditz: Two Sides of a Whole

by Usagi-Hasano

Yes, another idea, but I couldn't turn this one up. Ate at my mind. An older Dexter and Dee Dee meet their demise at Jusenkyou by Mandark, but someone thinks a little more fun is in order. A fun idea that's been nagging at me. RanmaDexterother

2. Yay Split Personalities

Genius and Ditz: Two Sides of a Whole.

Ranma, Dexter's Lab stuff, and anything else used are property of their owners/creators. I do not own any aspect of them. I'm just writing for fun.

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

//Chinese//

/signs/

Chapter 2

//Thank you so much for not killing me Elder.// Cologne looked up to the young girl who was trying her best to be completely dignified and polite. She did, however, appear as if she wanted more than anything to move around and see more of the sights. The completely dignified thing was thrown out due to the blonde skipping and hopping as she went while humming.

After the odd meeting in the challenge area, the aged matriarch figured it would be best if they headed somewhere else to chit-chat. The pony tailed girl was slightly put off at first when they stuck the monkey in a small cage to take it with them, but started giggling out that the monkey slightly had it coming.

//It's no problem at all child.// The short woman said with a shake of her head. The girl seemed so damn childish and innocent, and those lab clothing and glasses looked terribly odd on her. //You visited Jusenkyou, didn't you child?//

Ranma gave a nod and stopped humming for a second. //Yes I did, Elder.// She gave a hop and a twirl in midair. //Papa turns into such a cute monkey. Much better than his meanie self.//

Cologne filed the whole 'meanie' comment in the back of her mind for later. //Do YOU have a curse?//

Another nod was sent her way. //This is my cursed form elder. My real form is a boy… kind of a boring one if you ask me. Calm, calculating, intellect complex, quick minded, somewhat rude at times…// A chuckle escaped the diminutive elder.

//Meaning the exact opposite of you. With you being energetic, ditzy, slow minded…// Cologne stated with a cackle as she looked upon the pout of the young girl.

//That was so mean Elder. I'm still smart… just not as focused.// Ranma finished suddenly examining the ground. After several more minutes of walking, the group arrived at a large building. As they entered, they came to a large and spacious chamber. Ranma's eyes looked around in awe at the elegance of the place. Ornate tapestries, beautiful statues, plush rugs, and many other extravagant items. In the center of the room was a group of elderly women. Each of them was in varying stages of age and height. Their eyes bore into the blonde with intensity, making her feel a little nervous.

One of the elders stood up. Her silver hair was tied in a tight bun, and her eyes, full of wisdom, were black and cold as her gaze never wavered from the child before the council. //You know the rules Elder Khu Lon.// She said in a cold voice. //Outsider females who defeat an Amazon female should receive the Kiss of Death and be killed.//

//I know that Ru Pha.// Cologne said in an equally hard voice//but the challenge itself was fully made over food. My great-granddaughter never stated that it would be anything BUT a challenge for food. The child also mentioned to me that she comes from Jusenkyou, and that the form she is currently within is really her cursed form.// This caused a little stir from the council as they began discussing that little aspect, their eyes then turned towards the girl; whose eyes were roaming around and looking at the interior of the chamber.

//This place is so lovely.// Ranma stated as her eyes took in every sight. It was then that the feeling of hot water was poured on her, reverting back to the form of birth. His hair became black again in a pigtail style, and his eyes lost the kind of faraway look in them. Those very eyes blinked for a few seconds before turning in the direction of a certain monkey, now human again after his own dose of hot water.

"Old man" The now pigtailed boy said as he cracked his knuckles. He may have had less interest in the martial arts than he did in mental, but it was still a part of him that he trained in for several years. "We need to have a little talk about the latest issue you got us into. I do not appreciate turning into a complete ditz of a girl."

"Now boy, sacrifices are made daily in the betterment of the art. A martial artist life is… no wait! Stop! That doesn't even BEND like that! GARAH!!" When it was all said and done, Genma was a virtual human pretzel lying on the floor.

"Remind me to do some experimenting on your or something."

Cologne was surprised. She at least figured that the boy would be taller or older looking. Not still looking like a young child who hadn't even hit 14 yet. //You're still a bit of a pipsqueak child.//

//So says the one who is only slightly bigger than a normal sized beach ball.// The staff came out of nowhere and bonked him upside the head. //Ouch! I fail to see how that warranted a cane upside the head, granny.// He received a half-lidded gaze.

//I think I prefer you more as a girl.//

//I don't, and I'd rather be rid of turning into such an annoying ditz. My intelligence may start to erode due to it. Is there a cure for this somewhere out there, granny?// Ranma asked in a bored tone.

'The boy is so full of himself and rude. Maybe this curse is a blessing for him to lighten up and allow a little interaction with people.' The aged matriarch gave a shake. //I'm sorry child, but there are no known cures for Jusenkyou.// That was a lie of course. The spring of drowned boy could restore him to normal, but he didn't deserve to know that.

//Great…// the pigtailed boy grumbled out. //Now what am I going to do. I could probably try and scientifically figure out a cure, but that would take a little time.// His eyes noticed an odd smile on Cologne's face. //What's with the smile granny?//

//Well we COULD make you an Amazon. This would allow you to be able to have access to books in our library archives; books that contain knowledge of medicine, history, and other such subjects of knowledge that we SOMETIMES allow researchers to look at. You could also be taught in a few interesting martial arts skills.// She saw the debating look in the boy's eyes. Those two subjects alone were waging a ware in his mind.

//What's… the catch?//

'The child is wise to question seemingly free offers.' Cologne thought to herself. She recognized the immense talent coursing through the child and thought it would be a waste to miss the opportunity. //The catch, child? Nothing much at all… just the fact that you'd need to be in your BETTER half most of the time you're here.//

Ranma pushed up his glasses so that the light glinted off of them as he stared at the small woman. He retained all his memories, intelligence, and skill in his other form, but he became slightly air-headed, bubbly, girly, absent-minded, and slightly clumsy in the process. This opportunity, however, was possibly a once in a lifetime chance that he couldn't get again.

//You've gotten yourself a deal granny.// He saw the smirk on her face//but only on one condition.// the smirk fell. //I get to change back into a boy for at least a few hours or so each night. Since I know my girl form would be reluctant to do that because I'm 'boring'…// He turned his attention to his wristwatch. "Quadraplex T-3000, please remind me at around 20:00, 8:00PM, each night starting tomorrow to change back into a boy. If I get reluctant, give me a nice zap of electricity until I decide to do it. Do not allow female me to deactivate that order."

"Affirmative Ranma." A rich female voice said from the watch, "synchronizing to 20:00 starting tomorrow for reminder to female Ranma to change back. Resistance shall be dealt with by a mild electric shock until said person complies. Female Ranma shall also not be able to deactivate it."

"Thank you my dear." A sudden thought entered through Ranma's mind. "Wow… I sure hope I never get locked in that form."

"Don't worry Ranma." The computer said again, "My scans will be able to pick up any abnormalities if that happens, and I will then refrain from administering the electric shock."

"Have I ever told you that I love you?" The pigtailed boy asked with a smirk and chuckle.

"All the time Ranma, all the time." Quadraplex T-3000 said with a hint of amusement in her voice.

It was then that Genma, out of his pain and tangled mess, entered the conversation. "BOY! How the hell could you throw your manhood away like that? Oh woe is me to have such a… eek ook!" The fat martial artist finished as he turned into a monkey.

"You love to contradict yourself, old man." Ranma stated with a bored expression on his face, which then turned into a smirk. "After-all, don't you always say that 'one must be prepared to sacrifice something for the art'? For me it's two different arts, and you know what?" The bespectacled boy leaned into the face of his monkey-father, his glasses glinting in the light. "Since the whole thing with this curse of mine irks you so much, think of it as punishments for all you've put me through over the years. I probably hate the whole curse the most, but for now I have to live with it. Be lucky I didn't 'sign' that seppuku contract all those years ago." A pale look appeared on the monkey's face at the memory of trying to do THAT. "Of course, that doesn't mean mom will be happy with you. I imagine a possible zoo in your future perhaps?"

If possible, Genma became even paler. He turned on his feet and attempted to run. "I don't think so old man. Quadraplex, tranquilizer dart to butt of smelly father turned monkey now!" A small gun popped out of the watch and fired a dart that hit the monkeyfied martial artist on the butt, downing him in an instant.

The boy then turned to the aged matriarch. //So when do we start all this, granny?// A splash occurred right after the question left his mouth.

//We can begin you on the road to becoming an Amazon now, child.// Cologne said with a hint of amusement. 'I feel that these old bones shall be feeling some humor.' The whole thing with the computer was very weird.

Shaking the water out of her hair, the now blonde double pony-tailed girl looked at her computer watch. "You are so mean Quadra-chan!! You and my boy side for wanting to give me an electric shock if I don't listen." A small pout formed on her lips towards T-3000.

"I'm sorry Ranma" Quadra said with a bit of guilt, "I could make it up to you later by showing you a new video game you could play that I know you would love." The blonde lightened up instantly.

"Really? What game is that?"

"Some video game named Sailor V. There's also a Fruits Basket dating simulation, as well as a Conan Mystery Solver."

"AAAHH!! You are the BEST Quadra-chan!!! I love you so much!" Ranma shouted as she hugged her wrist; earning several sweat-drops from the assembled people.

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//EEEEE!!! This Qipao is so lovely!// Ranma announced as she looked at herself in the mirror. She was currently wearing a pink with gold trim and designs Qipao, which ended just above the knees with two slits that went up on each side. On her feet was a pair of pink slip-on shoes, and her twin ponytails were given a curl/spiral treatment.

//The glasses are the only thing that ruins the image of a very cute Amazon girl.// Cologne said offhandedly as she glanced at the blonde.

Said blonde gave a snap to her fingers. //That's easily fixed.// She cleared her throat, "Glasses, contact mode now." The spectacles proceeded to morph and change into a pair of contact lenses that positioned themselves within her eyes. //So easy!!//

//But if you can make them into contacts, which won't fall as easily, why do you insist on wearing glasses?// The tiny matriarch asked in confusion. It didn't make sense.

//Oh that's easy!// Everyone leaned in to hear what the special reason for it could be. //It makes me look soooooooo dramatic when the light shines off of them.// Everyone around her proceeded to face fault. //What? Was it something I said?//

'Definitely the exact opposite of her boy form.' Cologne thought as she got back up and cleared her throat. //Are you ready to become an Amazon, child?//

Ranma nodded her head vigorously. //Oh yes elder! What exactly do I have to do?// She followed the diminutive woman to a kind of chalice like object with clear, sparkling water. //Do I drink it?//

//To become a new Amazon, Ranma, you must make a cut on your finger and drip a couple droplets of blood into the Chalice of Sisterhood. Then you must drink that water, and only then will you be considered an Amazon.// The thought process through the blonde's mind for a second before she responded a phrase that was one used most by another.

//Oh my…// After a few seconds of standing there, she decided on her move. Closing her eyes, she held out her finger. //Please don't let it hurt too much.// She felt the small cut on her finger, and the dripping of her inner liquid falling down. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw the motioning of Cologne to drink it. Picking up the chalice in her small hands, she looked at the water with a red tint in it. //Eww…// Closing her eyes again, she brought it to her mouth and drank from it. After what seemed like an eternity, the pony-tailed girl managed to drink it all. //So gross…//

//Congratulations child// Cologne said with a cackle to her voice//you completed the test of bravery.// At the look on the girl's face, the matriarch went on. //Doing what you did ACTUALLY isn't what it takes to become an Amazon. You just need to show special courage. You wouldn't believe how many would chicken out.//

//Oh…// it took a little bit before it to all sink in. //You mean I did that gross thing even though it wasn't REQUIRED to do it? Ew, ew, ew ,ewwwwwww……// She began running around with her hands in front of her mouth with wide eyes. //I need water!!// All the while, Cologne was flat on her back laughing her ancient butt off.

//That wasn't nice Elder.// Ranma stated with a pout after taking a large gulp of water.

//I'm sorry child, but these ancient bones of mine haven't gotten much amusement in a long time.//

Ranma's face lit up instantly. //Apology accepted Elder// The quickness of the mood caused Cologne to laugh again.

//Now child, I think we need to present you with an Amazon name. I believe I have a name that really suits your personality well.//

The pony-tailed girl's eyes shined with anticipation. //Really?! What is it?//

//From now on, you're Amazon name shall be Buh Bels.//

Ranma blinked for a second before rolling it around in her mind to get a feel for it. //Buh Bels… how does that suit my personality well?// She began to think harder over the thought. //It sounds almost like… Bubbles.//

//You have an incredible bubbly personality. I don't think I've met a person who has more of one than you do.// The blonde girl's face began to go beet red at the statement. //Now Buh Bels, I believe it is time everyone gets to meet the newest Amazon. There will also be an enjoyable feast as well.//

Ranma's eyes widened as large as they could as her stomach gave a rumble. With a hand to her stomach, the newly christened 'Buh Bels' blushed fiercely. //I… haven't eaten since yesterday.// Her embarrassment grew when the Elder gave off a cackle.

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That day in the Amazon village was clear and sunny, not a cloud in the sky, or a particle to be seen; except for a bunch of clear and see-through spheres floating aimlessly in the wind. Even more spheres began to float and catch up with the other ones. The source of the trail of spheres could be traced to the top of one of the structures within the village center. A blonde haired girl with curly ponytails was casually blowing bubbles through the center of the small bubble stick she had; occasionally dipping it back into the bottle before letting off several more.

Raising the small stick, she blew a slow breath to make a growing bubble before releasing it. It was quite a large one, she noticed, as it sailed in the air in whatever direction the wind would take it. The bubble sailed in the air as it dropped lower and lower until it traveled to a cage that held a tiny monkey within it.

Said monkey had its head sticking between the bars and glared upwards at the girl sitting on the building. His eyes then caught site of a large bubble floating down near his face. His reaction was slow as the bubble gave a small pop, and showered the face of the primate with several bits of soapy water. "EEK OOOK!!!!" It screamed as it tried to get the burning sensation out of its eyes.

The girl on the roof gave a small giggle before calling out. "SORRY PAPA!" She then proceeded to blow more bubbles. It was such a fun activity to do. Watching the different sizes of each bubble as if floated and danced in the breeze. Free to go wherever they wanted before they popped.

It had been a little over two months since Ranma had arrived at the Amazon village. The culture was exciting to experience, and the sights were fantastic. Learning the Amazon fighting styles were fun, and she developed them into an odd little ballet for herself. With the Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken, she would tiptoe around opponents and deliver well placed quick punches, and even managed to send the skill to her feet. The Hiryu Shoten Ha was the most enjoyable. She was able to fully dance around her opponent in a spiral, until she had to unleash the skill with a graceful uppercut. The Bakusai Tenketsu huuuuurrrrrttttt. She did not like that at all.

Of course there was the reading of text books for knowledge… which was left to her boy side to read. All that text bored her and made her sleepy, so very sleepy.

Quadra-chan developed a way to allow the clothes Ranma wore to change whenever he/she did. This would prevent many embarrassing moments for the male side. He would mostly wear his lab coat, purple gloves, etc. Quadra-chan helped develop an outfit for female Ranma that was similar to the lab outfit. It wasn't a lab coat or anything, but it did look sciencey... or maybe sophisticated. She wasn't really sure

The outfit consisted of a white collared dress shirt with a dark blue tie. The skirt was blue and black plaid style with a white frill at the bottom. White above-ankle length socks adorned her feet with black strap-on shoes.

Hopping off the roof, the pony-tailed girl walked up to the cage that held her monkified father in it. She hated that he had to be trapped inside such a small cage, but he did bring it upon himself. "I'm sorry poppa, but you DID try and steal Amazon treasure with that… umisen… something or other." She learned of the umisenken when she was poking her nose through her father's backpack out of curiosity

/My own child betraying me. The horror of it all./ A sign from the monkey said. With a flip, there was something on the other side. /The least YOU could do is seal your own knowledge of the blasted thing./ He couldn't believe that the ditz of a girl that his son currently was actually learned it. Well both were smart, but SHE was just… eesh.

"But why poppa? The move is so much fun to use, and you know I won't use it for anything bad, right papa?" Ranma asked with her eyes shining with tears.

The monkey gave a sigh. /Alright, you win! Stop with the damn water works./ The sign from the cursed man said. 'As soon as I get out of this, I'm getting the child away from here.'

"WHERE ON EARTH AM I NOW!!!" The monkey and girl turned their heads to see a worn and travel weary young boy with a tiger striped bandana and large backpack. Ranma could have sworn that the guy looked familiar, but she couldn't place it at all.

"Are you lost, sir?" She asked with a tilt of the head. The black-haired boy dropped his head in annoyance. His eyes locked on the girl who appeared to be only 13… at least he thought she was. Reluctantly, he gave a nod.

"I'm looking for a boy named Ranma Saotome."

'Huh… that's me. Well, in a sense I guess.' The girl thought to herself. "Why are you searching for Ranma Saotome?" A strange fire began to burn in the boy's eyes.

"The science bastard beat me so easily when we had a duel at the vacant lot behind my house. It took four days to get there, and Ranma waited all those days. I was tired from all my journeying, so I wasn't at my fullest potential. That lab coat wearing idiot decided that he waited long enough, and just decided to get the fight over with." He closed his eyes and casted his head skyward. "It was an honorable fight, but he took advantage of the fact that I was tired from my travels. He felled me within the first few minutes, and then he left to continue his journey as I lay there unconscious. Actually he must have carried me and put me in my bed so I didn't lie in the dirt, but still. A science geek like him… a great martial artist. I shall have my revenge for this embarrassment."

Ranma blinked, double blinked, triple blinked, and even quadruple blinked before her mind even began to register what was being said. 'OH YEAH!! This is Ryoga Hibiki, but he seems so angry at me for the duel we had.' She then gave an inner pout, 'he hates my guts so much for some little reason too.' Her blue eyes then turned back to look at him with a bit of anger. "You're a meanie."

"Wha… what?" Ryoga asked with a step back. How did he manage to anger this little girl so quickly with JUST meeting her?

"It was a duel of honor between two people that took place at a certain time and day, right?" At his nod, she continued. "The boy waited there for four days when he could have just given up and left. You were tired when you got there four days later. A place that was just behind your house. Did you honestly expect him to wait for you to catch your breath and all to fight when he waited four days? You probably charged right for him, am I right?" At another nod, she went on again. "So that's your fault. You said he just up and left after he beat you, leaving you lie there. He took you to the safety of your bed before leaving."

The lost boy was at… well… a loss for all this. This little girl who knew nothing about him actually thought he was in the wrong. It was Ranma's fault damn it. It was his fault for using his inventions to grab the last bread of the lunch period, it was Ranma's fault for constantly flaunting his superior intelligence, and it was Ranma's fault for not even caring that he was all tired out from trying to get there. Now apparently the bastard has turned a 13-year-old girl, at least he thought she was 13, against him without even meeting her.

Ryoga Hibiki's mind then came to the most logical conclusion, at least to him. "CURSE YOU RANMA SAOTOME!!!! BECAUSE OF YOU I'M IN HELL!!!" Ranma blinked as the boy turned tail and ran in some direction.

"That was weird." The blonde said to herself before shrugging. "Oh well, back to blowing bubbles." Taking out her bubble tools, she began skipping around, a trail of bubbles following her on her romp around the village. She stopped though as she came to one of the small shops that sold various items. Her eyes widened at a small plushie sitting on the table. "EEEEEE!!! SO CUTE!!!" The plushie was a purple octopus with a little black top hat and bowtie. After paying for the small plushie, she hugged it close and continued skipping. "I shall call you Octi!!"

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A few days later, the weather was very dark and rainy. The wind howled and whipped violently. Ranma had the covers pulled close to her as she looked out the window at the pouring rain. She was a boy for a little while today, at least until the rain started. He was working on a way to try and block the change of gender for at least a few hours or so to prevent accidental changes during possible embarrassing moments. She found a little interesting thing from Cologne called water proof soap; an interesting little thing to prevent someone with a Jusenkyou curse from changing.

She knew her boy side would probably try and use it to stay a boy, so she ordered Quadra-chan to give HIM a mild electrical shock if he ever decided to try and purposely use something to prevent the change if he didn't have a valid reason. Call it payback for the little stint two months ago.

--Gee, the aquatransexual multiple personality child is REALLY going to have to learn how to find a middle ground…--

So here she was, wrapped in her covers and cuddled tight to her octopus doll because of the storm outside, almost expecting something odd to come through the door and capture her in a bag to drag off in the night to who knows where. Of course, nothing like that could really happen here, right?

A noise suddenly alerted the blue eyed blonde, causing her to look towards the now cracked open door… a door that wasn't open a few minutes ago. "I… is anyone there?" She asked as she looked around, but couldn't find anybody. Figuring it was just her imagination, Ranma went to lie back down. "I'm just seeing things, aren't I Octi?" she asked to the plush octopus as she lay there. Her vision was suddenly the inside of a bag as she was dragged off her bed. "ACK!!" A hit to the head sent her into unconsciousness.

"That water proof soap really is something Ranma." The voice of her father said as he hefted the bag containing his child over his shoulder. Too bad he lost it after he used it. Over his hands was a pair of rubber gloves, since he KNEW the wayward child of his would try and order that computer of hers to send out an electric shock when she woke up. Meaning he had to get out of here… FAST. 'Now we just need to get over to the Tendo Dojo. Hopefully Ranma will comply nicely when we get to the ocean. I do not want to carry the damn child over an ocean, especially if I happen to turn into a damn monkey.' The overweight man thought to himself as he bounded out of the cabin.

Just a few minutes later, Cologne entered the cabin herself. She noticed that the fat tub of lard was missing from his little prison somehow, and she found the bar of water proof soap that must have slipped out of his hands. She had figured he would come here, but that he wouldn't succeed in taking the child. "He's a crafty bastard." The matriarch said as she left the room to do some planning.

xxA.N.xxx

Kyaaaaa….. I'm doing to much fanfic-ing… but I can't stop

Perhaps now the clues as to what the plans for Ranma's female form are coming together. Hee hee… I'm having so much fun with this that it's almost frightening.

Who knows, maybe I am insane for thinking up this stuff.

I'd like it if people could help me think up a curse form for Ryoga. I plan to have him cursed, but no idea what he would be cursed as.

I'm also strongly debating something to do with Genma's cursed form, although I don't know about it. If you can guess the secret thing I have in store for Ranma's girl side, then you could probably guess the slight problem I'm having with the idea for Genma's cursed form.