Until Nightfall
Written by: Atikkin
Author note: This is a one-shot piece. The story is inconsistent with Hellsing anime and manga. Happy reading and enjoy.
Seras, a young woman with blond hair and blue eyes, saunters up the steps of the old mansion. Waiting for her is Integra Hellsing, the mistress of the house.
"Seras," she says in a cold voice.
"Yes, Madam," the girl mutters, shyly.
Straightening her black attire, she grumbles, "Come this way. There is work to be done."
Following her into the house, the maid discards her scarf and coat into the nearby closet. Lady Integra points to her cleaning utensils at the bottom of the staircase. Without hesitation, the girl lifts her tools and proceeds to her household duties. However, the mistress grasps her shoulder in a firm grip.
"Know this girl," she says, sternly. "When you are finished, you are to leave this place immediately. Am I understood?"
"Y-yes, Madam, I do," Seras says hesitantly.
"Good…"
With that, the platinum blonde leaves her to her chores.
The maid glances at her surroundings. In almost every setting, she finds not a single room without a crucifix. Though strange, she cannot help but realize how beautiful the silver and gold artifacts are.
She frowns and begins to wonder of their value. One side of her mind wants to heal her family's struggles from illness and difficult finances. But then the other side tells her that her greed will lead her to severe consequences.
With a long sigh, the girl makes her decision. Picking up the broom and duster, she begins cleaning. To her astonishment, she manages to complete her tasks until nightfall. Weary from all her hard work, she stops for a moment's rest.
"I hope Papa has made himself a good meal. He is never too good with the stove," she mumbles.
A loud creek sends a chill down her spine. Jumping, she finds a large door across from her open ajar. It waves back and forth, making an awful sound. Unable to take it much longer, she drops her tools and grasps the handle.
Seras sighs with relief, and then she hears a melody resounding from within the room. Curious, she steps into the threshold of cob webs, dust, and old furniture. On a small table, she finds a golden music box with sapphire and ruby jewels.
Hypnotized by its beauty she reaches out to touch it. Suddenly, there is a loud slam. The maid shrieks with fright. To her surprise, the exit has been shut. A guttural noise emanates from all corners of the space she is in. She rushes to leave, but stops immediately when she realizes that she is not alone.
Terrified, she steps back as someone steps out of the shadows after her. Burning red eyes scorch into her sapphire ones. Sensing that the worst has yet to come, Seras whirls around to run; however, she finds the stranger before her again.
She screams as she is lifted off the floor by an iron grip. Her crying for help is dominated by an inhuman roar. Rivers of red drench at her feet and her attacker's while choking.
Integra opens the door. She sighs, angrily, for the girl has not taken her warning seriously.
"Alucard, that's the fourth one this month," she says.
"I know. I have been counting."
Coming out from the corner of the room is Alucard; a tall man with dark hair, pale skin, and crimson eyes.
"How long do you expect me to wear this outfit?" she asks, pointing at her clothes. "I have been to enough funerals. We will be discovered if you keep this up."
Alucard smirks before cackling like a mad man.
"What is so bloody amusing?" she demands.
Her answer appears from behind him. The girl looks upon her mistress with eyes not blue, but red.
Author note: Thank you for reading.