Hopeless Hopes
"So...How did you...I mean..." Integra started, but couldn't really find the words to describe what she wanted to say, Rose smiled, sipping her tea.
"I'll just explain the best way I can." she stated, setting the cup down on the table. Integra nodded, indicating her to continue. Rose switched her legs, crossing them again.
"Alright. It was about 6 years ago that I 'died'. Yes, I was in the mansion when the fire started. While we were running, you, me, and Walter, I accidently tripped, and got separated from the group. Out of pure panic and fear, I ran back the other way. While running, I came across a door that I hadn't noticed before. I wasn't really thinking, and entered it quickly." Rose explained, pausing to see Integra's expression, and to remember what exactly happened.
"Once I stepped completely in, the door closed behind me, locking, and a bright blue light engulfed the area. I suddenly found myself in front of a large stone. Strange, unique symbols were carved into the stone as if it were sealing something...something dark." Rose continued, not looking at Integra, but into space.
"As I walked closer to the mysterious stone, I felt as if something were calling to me. I looked around, but it was all a dark abyss, only me and the stone. I reached up and touched the stone, my fingers sliding across the jagged surface. But what I didn't realize was that I'd cut myself during the fall. My blood smeared across the stone without me realizing it. Suddenly, the stone started pulsing with a dark red light. The symbols started glowing. I quickly backed away, filled with fear. The stone then cracked in half, and a thing, no, a woman stepped out, standing her full height as if she had been sitting for a very long time." Rose explained, still staring into space.
Integra's eyes were slightly wide as her cup was mere inches away from her parted lips. Unknown to both females, a pair of crimson eyes watched them from the shadows.
"The woman was a strange one. She continued saying things about a contract and what not. During my surprise/fear, I nodded in agreement, yet didn't know what I was signing away to. Before I knew it, I was at my old home like nothing happened. The mysterious woman was beside me, but with a mask on. I don't really remember much after that, so I can't say for sure what exactly happened." She finished, redirecting her attention to Integra.
Integra, in the meantime, was trying to get the information she had just received to sink in.
"Why...Didn't you contact me, or at least notify me saying you were alright...All these years..." Integra trailed off, setting her cup down. Rose smiled.
"I would if I could, but I had no way to, plus I had...problems to take care of." Rose answered, continuing to smile. Integra nodded, understanding. She then looked at the wall to the left side of the room, frowning.
"Alucard, would you please stop snooping around and come out here immediately." Integra commanded in a cold harsh voice.
A deep, dark laugh soon eroded from the wall after the command was made. A figure started emerging from the shadows. He was a very tall man, about 7'2". He wore a black colonial suit, black dress pants and all. The tie around his neck red as his gloves were white, a seal like symbol upon them. His short black hair almost blended with the shadows. Crimson eyed danced with amusement as a fanged grin made it's way to his pale face. A long red trench coat covered his frame.
Integra frowned more, narrowing her cold eyes as she stared at him. Rose rose a brow, not the least bit afraid, but instead curious.
"You called, Master?" Alucard asked, his voice deep and rich.
"How many times must I tell you, stop snooping around during my meetings!" She all but yelled as she stood up, her palms slamming loudly on the desk. Alucard grinned wider. Rose started smiling again.
"It seems you have a servant Integra, and got him almost by the same circumstances as I got mine." Rose stated. Integra looked at Rose, raising a brow. Alucard was curious as well.
"Kisami, I know you're there, please come out." Rose called out.
"As you wish, my Mistress." A female voice suddenly replied as a figure started emerging from the carpeted floor.
TBC