Chapter 1: A New Heir

disclaimer: I do not own Hellsing, it is the property of Kohta Hirano

It begins 12 years after the Millennium project and Sir Integra, the last of the Hellsing family, is dying. As she slowly passes Alucard gives his trademark smirk. He would finally be free. As Integra's last breath leaves her frail frame Alucard's smile grows wider, but withers as he looks down at his gloves. The sigil doesn't fade. Alucard's eyes widen. " There is another heir. No. I was so close. Now I may never be free."

Upon hearing this Walter immediately went to the library and looked up the Hellsing family tree sure enough there was a hitherto unnoticed branch. Apparently Abraham Van Hellsing had a younger sister named Elizabeth who had moved to the united states at age 18. He soon discovered that she married a man named William Hoffman, a colonel in the American army, and bore him a son. Walter called the U.S. department of records and found their descendant.

Rob walked down the main street of the small town he found himself in, enjoying the stares he got from the locals. He was dressed in his favorite red trench coat, matching wide brimmed hat, under this were a black button up shirt, black jeans and a pair of high boots with a large cuff that ended just below the knee, a pair of red sunglasses finished the look. He turned down a rather secluded side street and immediately found himself face to face with three huge men each carried a metal baseball bat. "you won't be able to get away this time Hoffman" the largest of them said "All right lets just get this over with" Rob said taking off his sunglasses and revealing his blood red eyes. The first came at him, swinging the bat as his head. Robert ducked and stepped to the side, losing his hat in the process and revealing his shoulder length black hair. Rob's eyes had an insane glint in them as he grinned and said "is that really the best you can do?" "Not bad, but can you take all three of us at once?" the leader asked. "well what are you waiting for?" Rob asked. As they all swung at once, Rob leaped into the air. His coat flew out behind him like a pair of demonic wings as he came down on the head of the largest, knocking him out. The others, seeing their leader defeated, turned and quickly fled. Rob sighed, replaced his hat and sunglasses and walked home.

The next day there came a knock at the door. When Rob answered it he found a man with a very long red braid, wearing what looked like a military uniform with the addition of a studded leather eye patch, and a stetson hat with one side of the brim turned up. When he saw Rob he said "Oh no, zis can't be 'im. Walter said 'e would only be 16, zis kid 'as gotta be at least twenty." "No sir, this is him." Robs father said. "Robert 'offman?" redhead asked, at Robs nod he held out an envelope. Rob took it and read it. "I'm Pip Bernadette and I'm here to escort you to ze plane." "No" Rob said. "what?" Pip said. "I said no." "I 'eard zat what do you mean no?" "I mean I'm not gonna move to England just because some old bag died." "Alright, I don't care if you are ze new leader of 'ellsing, zat doesn't mean you 'ave a choice in zis so you either pack your things or I,ll personally knock you out and drag you to ze car." "Alright, I'll get my things."

Twenty minutes later Rob came down with a large duffel , a backpack , and a sullen look on his face. Pip took his bags as Rob put on his coat, hat, and sunglasses. When Rob stepped out of his house, Pip saw him and started to laugh. "what's so funny?" Rob asked "Nothing, you just remind me of someone." Pip said as he started to regain some of his composure. Rob's face remained sullen for quite some. Eventually Pip managed to draw out a smile with some crude jokes. Soon the car resounded with his deep baritone laugh but Robs mirth quickly faded as he noticed an expression of fear crossed Pip's face. "What is it, Pip?" "It's nothing, and would you mind calling me Bernadette"

Not long after that they arrived at a private airstrip where Pip loaded their luggage directly onto a private jet. As soon as everyone was on board, the jet took off. Rob then asked Pip a series of questions about the Hellsing Organization. Pip soon grew tired of it and said "look, kid when we get zere everyzing will be explained, so save your questions for zen okay?" Rob then shrugged, pulled a book from his pocket and started to read.

When they finally arrived in London they were met by another limo and driven to the Hellsing house. As the door was opened rob got out and was greeted by an old man, he had a full head of black hair which he kept pulled back into a ponytail, was dressed in a three piece suit and wore a monocle. "good eve..." he stopped mid-sentence as he saw Rob " I'm sorry, good evening Sir Hellsing, my name is Walter and I'll be serving as your retainer and Butler. If you would please follow me I'll show you to your room." Walter picked up Robs bags and motioned for him to follow.

They arrived at a door that looked like all the others in the myriad of hallways that filled the house. Walter stopped and opened the door inside was a large and airy room. The first thing Rob noticed was the bed. It was very large, probably king sized, and covered with a deep red comforter which gave way to a red area rug that lay on a hardwood floor, reminding Rob of a fairly large pool of blood. he grinned at the thought, wondering how much it would take to make a puddle that size. The lower third of the walls was done in ebony paneling to match the floor, the rest was wallpapered to match the sheets. "Is there anything that you would like changed, Sir?" Walter asked. "Actually yes, would you mind getting rid of the bed and putting a coffin in here instead?" Walter seemed a little taken aback by this strange request but nevertheless said "I shall see what I can do Sir."

Walter then led rob to a large, dimly lit office. "This is your office Sir. There is a file on your desk that you need to read. If you need anything please call through the intercom." As Walter left Rob sat at the desk and began to read the first part of the file, which had to do with the purpose of the Hellsing Organization. When he turned to the next page, he came to a very disconcerting sight. He saw himself, at least that was what he thought at first. Then he read the profile under the photo

Name: Alucard

Race: Vampire

Height: 7' 6''

Age: approx. 527 years

Weaknesses: Garlic, Silver, Holy relics, etc.

Powers: immense strength, ability to control shadows, telekinesis, shape-shifting, mind control, immortality, ability to pass through walls, open portals, walk up vertical surfaces, hypnotism, can absorb memories through blood, telepathy

Bio: Alucard is Hellsing's ultimate anti-midian weapon. He has unimaginable power and only obeys the head of the Hellsing, to whom he is a permanent servant. Enjoys aggravating any who he encounters. His weapons of choice are two oversized pistols, the Jackal and a modified .454 Cassul

"hmm, no wonder everyone was so surprised by my appearance." Rob said "They thought I was this Alucard person." "Well there is more than a passing resemblance." Rob looked up as an extremely tall man stepped out of the shadows. He was wearing a black suit, a flamboyant red cravat, a red trench-coat and hat similar to the ones Rob normally wore, and a pair of white gloves with pentacles on the backs. Alucard walked up to the desk, giving his trademark smirk. He picked up Robs hand and put it to his mouth. As Rob felt Alucard's teeth break his skin he suddenly leaped over the desk and bit down on Alucard's throat.

They stayed in this position for around five minutes, Rob latched onto Alucard's throat and drinking his blood, and Alucard looking surprised and unable to move, let alone detach Rob. Then the door to Robs office opened to reveal a very shocked looking Walter. "Alucard!" he shouted. "It's... not... me."Alucard managed to say. This shocked Rob into letting go. He saw everyone staring at him. He let out a sigh. "I did it again didn't I?" "This has happened before!" Walter almost shouted. "yeah, the first time I was only three. I nearly killed my preschool teacher. They kept me under lock and key for ten years after that. It was terrible what I had to endure to get out of there. Eventually they decided that I was "sane" and let me out on my thirteenth birthday. Three days later I killed my mother the same way. Not long after that my father tried to use a cleaver to cut my head off. Before either of us knew what happened I had bitten him as well. After that I gathered my things and left. I found an abandoned house and moved in, it hasn't happened since then." "Until tonight you mean" Walter said "Yes, until tonight." "Well, at any rate, you are still the head of this organization, and tomorrow you have a Round Table conference. I suggest you get some sleep before then." at that moment a blonde woman walked in, she was dressed in what looked like a police uniform but, instead of pants she she wore a n extremely short skirt,her hair was worn loose and cut relatively short, but her most prominent features were her immense breasts. "Is everything alright, I heard shouti-" she stopped as she saw the blood trickling from Alucard's neck and the corner of Rob's mouth. She stared for about five seconds then passed out in a dead faint. The scene was repeated when Bernadette came in to investigate the loud disturbance. "I think I broke them." Rob said, causing laughter to resound throughout the house. "I think I should probably try to get some sleep" Rob said as he caught his breath. He made his way to his room where he found a polished black coffin. He opened it to find that it was lined in red satin, precisely matching the wallpaper. He changed into his pajamas and happily climbed in.