The Setting:
"He's been here." Rose thought to herself as she checked a section of the street where she stood. After ending her meditative spell, she looked forward to see exactly what establishment she had stopped in front of.
"Tendo Dojo of Anything-Goes Martial Arts?" She pondered. What on Earth could that mean? Still.it was a martial arts dojo. That simply means that somewhere in that school is someone he hopes to recruit, or someone who could be a threat.
"How can I find out what is going on in there without exposing myself?" Rose thought to herself.
"YOU THERE!" A sudden voice shocked Rose from all thought.
Rose turned to see a schoolgirl moving up to her in a rather aggressive way. For some reason, this girl was certainly angry.
"What are you doing here? Who are you?" The girl pointed a finger at Rose in a commanding way.
"Uhhmmm." Rose didn't know what was going on. "I am a wandering traveler. I wanted to learn more about the Tendo Dojo." So much for subtlety.
"Pathetic!" The girl sneered. "You're lies are so thinly veiled a child could see through them! You aren't here to see the dojo! You're here to see Ranma! Aren't you!?! Come on! Admit it! You're just another outsider trying to sink your claws into my Ranma-sweetums!!"
"What?" Rose had absolutely no idea what was going on.
"Stop pretending you have absolutely no idea what's going on! My darling Ranma only has eyes for me. We are soon to be man and wife."
"Congratulations." Rose interjected, hoping to turn the tide of the conversation.
"Don't try to change the subject! If you think I am going to let you lay one finger on my Ranma-sweetums, then you obviously need to be taught a lesson." The girl suddenly jumped out of her school dress to reveal a green gymnastics uniform underneath. In one hand, she had a twirling ribbon and in the other she had a spinning club. "I am the rising star in the world of martial arts rhythm gymnastics. I am the Black Rose of St. Hebereke High School: Kodachi Kuno."
"Uhmmmm." Rose started to realize that she was about to be involved in another fight. "I really don't want to fight you."
Kodachi let out a laugh that chilled Rose to the bone. "Of course you don't. You know the Black Rose will bring you to justice."
"Bring ME to justice?!?" The irony stung Rose. She instantly took her battle stance. "I am Rose, a practioner and protector of the mystic arts! I am the one who brings people to justice! You may not use the psychic forces, but you certainly walk the darker path!" Rose pointed an accusing finger at Kodachi.
Kodachi simply laughed again. "Really." Kodachi spat in a snide response. "I'll send you walking, you wicked,wicked girl!"
Commentary:
Jade Serpent
Based on Rose's appearances in the Street FIghter Alpha series, I'd say that the opponents that she faces are of a higher calibre than Kodachi. She is hunting Bison, Akuma and has faced various members of the Street Fighter Circuit. It's also reasonable to assume that IF SF and Darkstalkers share a common background, like in Capcom VS Marvel, then she's even faced various supernatural creatures. Kodachi is something along the lines of a nuisance in the Ranma-verse, even Ukyou has laid her out unarmed (anime continuity), and Ukyou's unarmed abilities are supposed to be on par with "Real-World" level Blackbelts, and their equivalents. So she should have an easy time. Kodachi's main weapon won't even be too effective, her sneaky and underhanded nature has already be divined by Rose in the Intro to the match. So, all in all, I'm calling two rounds straight to victory for Rose with a good chance of atleast one 'Perfect' round in there. A bit wordy, but it's just the way that it is.
Chibi Akaii
Kodachi's good. While she does cheat, her unorthodox method of fighting can still be called fighting. She's fast and agile, and her weapons willcatch her opponent of guard. Her chemicals will surprise Rose, and she WILL definitely cheat to win a fight. Unfortunately, Rose outclasses her when it comes to fighting. Besides...who would want ANY Kuno to win?!
MasterManG
Provided she doesn't waste her time, Rose will put Kodachi outof comission. If she takes too long and underestimates the gymnast then she's leaving herself wide open for one of Kodachi's tricks. Still, one ki blast (or is it psychic blast?) and Kodachi is gonna get sent flying. I just can't wait for the Ranma vs. Bison bout which is apparently being foreshadowed here.
Wasteaway
"Cheaters never win," you say? Then thou knowest not how to cheat! The Black Rose will be the victor, because she does not fight with honour like her oponent, Kodachi fights to win.
The Fight:
Rose was angry at Kodachi, but as far as Rose knew, she was just a school girl. Rose charged Kodachi with a direct strike.
"No need to use any powers against this spoiled brat...just enough to teach her a lesson...and some manners!" Rose thought.
Rose was a little surprised when her target nimbly dodged the punch, but even more amazed when she found her arm was suddenly ensared in a tight bind of some sort. Amazement turned to shock as Rose found herself suddenly flying through the air toward the Tendo Dojo.
Kodachi laughed as she watched Rose smash on top of the Dojo itself. "Is that all you can do, dear? This fight will be over before it starts!" Kodachi laughed again as she leaped up toward the roof top.
Rose was somewhat stupified as she lay on top of the roof, but she could hear her opponent moving in quickly. She rolled along the roof just in time to avoid the giant hammer Kodachi was aiming at her head. A few boards from the roof shattered and split as the hammer punched through the roof. Kodachi turned to see where Rose was rolling to.
Rose knew he current situation required her to only act defensively and she let herself roll down toward the edge of the roof. Kodachi struck again and again with her ribbon, each strike just missing where Rose had been. As Rose went over the edge of the roof, though, Kodachi caught her and left her dangling over the side. Rose was amazed at the success of the strike, but was distracted for a few seconds when she noticed below her that there seemed to be a man and a panda playing go.
"Huh?" Rose was able to say before she hauled back onto the roof. Rose didn't know how it happened, but Kodachi was now in a gymnastic leotard. In her other hand, she now had a balanced club.
"You're finished!" Kodachi growled as she charged in with her weapon. Rose simply smiled and lifted straigt up into the air. Rose's flight only lasted a few seconds, but it was all she needed. Kodachi swung into open air and went over the edge of the roof herself. Unable to keep a grip on the ribbon, Kodachi smashed into the go game.
"I say!" Soun was able to sputter... stunned at Kodachi's sudden arrival.
"Ranma isn't home today." was written on the sign that Mr. Panda held up.
Kodachi did a brilliant back flip as small balls of energy burst where she had been sitting.
"You are in serious need of re-education, girl. SOUL SPARK!" Rose spat as she hurled another small ball of energy in Kodachi's direction.
"How dare you!" Kodachi called out. "Using such unfair means of combat! You don't deserve my Ranma darling you wicked girl."
Rose stopped. "That's not why I am here! Why won't you..."
There was a huge explosion around where Rose was standing. Kodachi had used the opening to hurl a ball-bomb at her opponent. As the smoke cleared (and the debris from that section of celing stopped falling) Kodachi spotted where Rose had been hurled too and pulled out the razor hoop.
"And she complained about unfair fighting!" Rose coughed, whiping some of the blast-char from her face. Rose saw the hoop coming at her and while she was not aware that it was razor sharp, she knew that it was not to be underestimated.
"SOUL REFLECT" Rose waved her robes and was able to reflect the hoop back at Kodachi. Kodachi shrieked as she ducked mere seconds before the hoop hit her. Rose took full advantage of the situation as she leapt from the top of the dojo.
She landed a powerful kick on Kodachi, and even though Kodachi blocked it, it still knocked the wind out of her.
"AURA SOUL SPARK" Rose had spun from her one foot and now had her hand aimed at the Black Rose. The hand and even the sleeve seemed to fill with light. A larger ball than the earlier ones Rose was hurling burst forth from Rose's hand. The energy ball seemed to hit Kodachi over and over again...all arround could hear repeating explosions (like a string of ladyfingers going off) and Kodachi was hurled accross the lawn and into the pond where Ranma has splashed down on many occasions.
Rose moved in on the pond, as KOdachi recovered herself.
"How could you? I, a noble heir of the Kuno estate, besmirched in this disgusting pool! I'm soaked! Can't you see what you've done?"
Rose stopped her attack. "I hope you have learned your lesson." Rose said smugly.
Kodachi used the opening to throw another ball bomb, but Rose deflected it with her sleeve and the ball landed nicely in Kodachi's hands.
BOOOOOOOM!
Kodachi was hurled back to where Soun and Genma were standing.
"Because I certainly have learned mine." Rose smiled.
"Excuse me...but...who are you?" Soun demanded.
"Uhmmmmm....." Rose suddenly became aware of her surroundings. "Well..." She had wanted to inobtrusively explore this place...not blow many holes into it in front of one of the residents.
"Well?" Soun demanded.
"Sorry!" Rose apologized, and then lept over the wall.
"Saotome!! What has your son done now??" Soun aimed an accusing finger at the Panda. Genma simply shrugged his shoulders. Shaking his head no.
Rose: 11
Kodachi Kunou: 7
This was much closer than the last one. I was hoping Kodachi would win (because I am a sick, sick man!), but I am glad the votes weren't one sided. Thanks to everyone for your comments and votes!