"Where is she?!" ranma burst out in anger as the two guards failed to deliver his beloved. He just arrive from a meeting and it was very stressful to debate with other kings about the well-being of their world, Ethra. Now the person he ached to be with was nowhere to be found.

"Y-Your majesty your son, prince Maru, said they were just going to the garden b-but when we arrived there, they were gone." the guard nervously said while the other bowed his head in fear of the King.

Ranma sighed in frustration and let the guards go since they were powerless to oppose his son. He sat in his throne as anger rushed through him once again, he tried to calm down but miserably failed. He then decided to wait for them.

Two people are walking in nerima, both clad in hooded cloaks to conceal their identity. The people who pass by thought they were travelers and didn't mind them, but it was really queen Akane and prince Maru, enjoying the view of nerima. They went to different food stalls and ate street foods. It has a different taste compared to her usual meals in the castle but the food was still delicious and Akane savored every bite of it.

The sun began to set and the Queen knew it was time to go home. 'oh well, it was fun while it lasted.' she thought while looking around Nerima one last time as if trying to memorize every detail of it since she won't get to see it everyday.

"Dear, we should head home now." said Akane to her son. "But mother, don't you want to see more of the shop's here?" asked prince Maru.

She stared at her son. Ranma and Maru looked very much alike. They both have the same facial structure and blue eyes. They could even pass as twins, but both have different hair color. It seems her son has inherited it from the curse form of her husband. Ranma have long raven hair that's always braided while Maru have shoulder-length red hair that looks almost like flames. She was a little disappointed that her features were nowhere to be found. Though, He seems to have her intelligent mind and his father's strategic battle plans.

"Yes, I want to see it but your father must be angry that I left the castle, I don't want him to be furious by us returning home late at night." Akane worriedly said. Maru frowned but agreed to return home.

He knew how his father would lock her up in the castle in order to protect her. This caused his mother great dismay but she would still smile for their sake. It irked him to no end how he was unable to help her, but he couldn't do anything as his father hate people who disobey him. He was even punished from time to time for attempting such acts, and it was mostly while they train. His Father would let him do katas over and over again until he was exhausted and all his muscles would be in pain. But he was still thankful, for this made him stronger than the others.

His father was a fearless man yet he's afraid of losing his beloved. He told him how her mother died in a battle against one of the Kuno siblings and in a stage of rage, he ended the war, then reclaimed her in the underworld. Ever since then his father would not allow her to go outside, save for the times when he snuck her out while he did his duties.

They finally arrive at the castle and saw one of the royal guards approach them and bowed in respect. "His majesty ordered me to take you both to him as soon as you arrive." he said.

As they follow the royal guard, his mother softly pulled his sleeves as a terrified expression adorned her face. Maru looked at his mother in concern knowing what caused her to be afraid. "It'll be alright, mother." he said trying to soothe her.

They arrive at the throne room and the place looked darker than usual. They still continued walking inside and stopped when they neared the throne where his father sat. His face was covered by darkness, only his body was exposed, both hands in the armrests. He told the guard to leave and the guard bowed in return. And they stood there in silent.

"Where have you been, beloved?" his voice held so much power that you have no choice but to answer the truth or suffer the consequences. "I-I was outside." Akane said stuttering a little.

"And why were you outside?"

"because-" her words were cut off as Maru intervened.

"Father, I'm the one at fault and took mother outside please don't-."

"Silence! I'm not talking to you Maru, whether it's yours or not does not concern me but why beloved agreed to it!" Ranma's voice boomed out across the room, irritation laced into his voice. He faced Akane to let her continue.

"b-because I want to go outside and visit places even for a short period of time." she finished in a whisper like voice. Ranma frowned but they weren't able to see this as darkness still covering his face. He knew how much she wants to go outside and this made him guilty. "Go to our room."

"but-"

"NOW! Let's talk later!" he roared, his voice deeper.

Akane slightly quivered as he mentioned 'talk'. She compose herself quickly as her son might see her becoming weak again. She dislikes troubling her son since this was her own battle. Before leaving, she looked at her son worriedly. Maru saw this and reassuringly smiled at her.

He and his father were the only ones there. His father stood up, letting his long braided hair fall. It was long like his mother's and it reached until his waistline. He was clad in heavy armor, letting him know he just finished his duties. His father strode towards him until they were face to face and He could see how frustrated he was. He close his eyes as a hard slap came across his right cheek.

-Ranma-

"You have angered me once again, Maru. I don't want this to happen again. do you understand?"

"Yes, Father." His eyes cast down with a cold stare on the ground.

"I won't take any chances of her getting hurt.. again. You're one of the people i trust, don't let it go to waste by defying me." I said looking at him sharply, this time pouring out my dark aura to let him know how serious I am.

I knew very well how I robed her of her freedom but I can't help it.

_Flashback_

500 years ago, we're both 16, still a child compared to our parents who's a thousand years older than us. Our race is known to be immortal but everything has its end, even for us. Like the others we could still get sick or die from a stab, the only difference is that we age slower than them.

Akane and I went traveling and training in those tender days as we came across the Kuno siblings. Both of them were lunatics and would do anything to come between us. Can't they see were already mates? It was really annoying how they would constantly follow us declaring their undying love. We thought we escaped them that day but it was all a trap, We were ambushed and they even brought their men with them.

I fought Tatewaki Kuno and his men while Akane fought Kodachi. This was like a child's game for me, I dodge kuno's attack and land on his head. I smirked at how pathetically audacious he was. I laughed at them, their attempt were futile since I'm more skillful in every art there is. "What happened Kuno? You tired?" I mocked him as his head planted on the ground. He sure is weak, I hope Akane's doing well with his sister. As those thoughts ended, a sudden scream was heard across the battlefield and I instantly knew it was Akane, I looked her way and my eyes widen in shock and disbelief as Kodachi wrapped her in vines and stab her right in the heart with what looks like a steel black rose. Kuno took this as a chance and jab his katana to my front, I managed to dodge it but not fully causing his attack to slice through my chest. It wasn't deep but its enough to make me bleed. What just happened? Then I heard them arguing over Akane's death, this made me see red. I shot them a dark look making their image bore down my mind as one thought remain...'KILL'. Everything went black and I can feel my body move of its own accord.

I manage to regain control and saw them lying on the ground, dead, except for one. Kodachi was able to dodge my final attack since she used her brother as a human shield, blood was oozing from her sides while she stared at me wide eyes. "Ranma darling, what are you doing?! Aren't we mates, you're not suppose to do this to your future queen! I successfully slayed that evil witch just for you, can't you se-" before she finish her inane prattle, I quickly remove her head from her body looking at her with disgust. 'Foolish woman' I thought as my eyes squinted. 'Such easy death was not fit to scums like you.'

I, then, rushed to Akane's side and cut straight all the vines in one swift movement, my knees on the ground while I held her body. I froze as horrific chills went through my body. She was cold and... lifeless. Her dress was suppose to be white yet it was now tainted with blood. I felt tears fall down my face and didn't make any effort to stop it. If only I didn't let her fight then this wouldn't happened. I let my wings out stretching it wide open and held her body closer to mine as I flew across the sky to my kingdom.

I placed her body to the room next to mine, tacked in a thick blanket. Minutes become hours and hours become days. I would constantly come to her room and think of a way to get her back, there's many options but everything ends up in me dying in return. Hmm... Maybe that old ghoul know something. Call me crazy but I won't let her go that easily. I wasn't able to protect her and now I felt hopeless and incomplete. Regret was the only thing on my mind right now. So this is what that old pervert, Happosai, told me about. He was one sneaky geezer but now I understand what he meant.

Her body was still the same thanks to our slow decomposition but the wound on her chest remained, I would let servants change her clothes and even bathe her. It was necessary since I'm planning on bringing her back.

After a month, I send her family a letter containing her death. They came here as soon as they read it and asked me questions of how this happened and who caused her death. I told them everything, even the part where I killed those fools mercilessly.

"Thank you for honoring my daughter's death" said king Tendo while crying along with his family. Father and mother were also there comforting them, and after a while their tearful moments came to an end but Akane' sisters excused themselves to have fresh air. "Ranma, are you gonna be alright?" the queen suddenly asked making me froze once again. "...no" turning my back to them as I replied with my head bowed.

As night came, I summoned the witch, Cologne, in my private quarters. "What can I do for you, prince?" her raspy voice quietly said, she stood there clutching her staff and her long hair spread across the floor. I sat on my chair folding my legs above the other, shadow covered my eyes. "Help me reclaim Akane in the underworld." "Are you out of your mind prince? It's very dangerous meddling with the undead and the god beneath won't let you off that easily." she sternly warned me, I just smiled making her shudder. "I know" "I hope you know what your doing, prince." a troubled expression grace her face.

I was able to go to the underworld by the witch's help. It was dark and enigmatic but I manage to find the god's throne. "Who dares try and enter the underworld without my expressly given consent!" a deafening voice blasted through the area as soon as I came to view. He sat in a tower-like throne, I can't see him well since it was dark and the torches surrounding the room done no help.

"I came here to get my beloved back." I calmly said.

"Foolish landling! That's not how it works here, everyone is bound to die even your people who is known as immortals. Your effort is wasted coming here with such illusive request." he said with mocking a tone.

"If that's how it is then duel me, whoever loses must fulfill the winner's wishes."

"Hahaha Fool!" He laughed and stepped out of his throne. Black wings appeared on his back as he flew down. I immediately went on a fighting stance and also let my wing out to increase my speed and defense. Our battle went on and on in what feels like hours. He was one tough god and our battle was intense but I manage to defeat him with a final blow of Hiryu Shoten ha Kaiteiban and Hiryu Gyoten Ha.

I hope you like the story so far or made you interested :)

I've been imagining this story for months now and decided to turn this into a story, and by the way this is my first fic so be kind. I also re-edit the whole thing since I rushed the first story line... :)