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Prologue

Alucard found it hard to forget that humans weren't as hardy as he. In his unending life Alucard had tortured, slaughtered, and drank the life-giving blood of humans, but he had also been captured and bound by one as well. And yet, the very same mortal that had stopped his reign of tyranny had uttered three words that reminded him of how fragile they were.

"I'm dying, Alucard," Abraham stated with a cold detachment. To emphasize this he gripped his chest and coughed harshly. The vampire watched with an awkward mix of glee, anger, and disappointment. Perhaps I shall be set free? He wasn't the most optimistic creature, but he could hope. "Of course, I shall bind you to my next of kin." Alucard hid a grimace. He knew who would be his new master, a small, forgettable little teenager: Amelia Virginia Hawthorne Hellsing. "My daughter will hold you until my son is of age, and then he will take his rightful place as Hellsing's heir."

"And if I refuse, my master?" Alucard asked, his tone wheedling and quite annoyed. Now, you must understand, Abraham, while a kind man, he only cared for his own species. He would willingly send Alucard to Hell if given the chance.

"You shall be chained in the basement for all eternity." How unpleasant. Alucard grinned wickedly, hiding his displeasure, before bowing his aquiescence; he made his leave, sinking through the walls of the office.

Instead of leaving the manor for a walk, Alucard glided through the mansion searching for one human in particular, his soon-to-be master. He had never seen any of Abraham's children up close, according to his present master's rule that kept his offspring unaware of monsters and the like. But, if he was going to be bound to the daughter he intended to get aquainted.

He found her tucked in bed cuddling an ancient teddy bear. Her breathing was rough, as if in the middle of some sickness, and she tossed searching for some place comfortable. Alucard scrutinized her with glowing red eyes, but all he could see was messy, reddish-brown hair. He knew from experience that using his will-power could accomplish the impossible and the unimaginable, so he set his mind on demanding the girl to wake from her fitful slumber.

It didn't take long.

The teenager's eyes snapped open, and the girl tumbled onto the floor of her bedroom. Her eyes widened as she spotted a stranger's dark riding boots. They traveled higher and higher until she had to lift her body up to spot crimson orbs. She nearly screamed, but the stranger had knelt and covered her mouth with a white glove in a matter of moments.

"Hello, girl. My name is Alucard." He grinned maliciously.

She fainted.

"My, my. You leave yourself exposed, Miss Hellsing. I might just sink my teeth into something I shouldn't."

-BREAK-

A/N: And that is the first chapter of Amelia. This is my first fanfic so I hope you enjoy!