*Author's Note: I do not own Hellsing. I wish I did because scenes like this story would have already happened and Alucard, Integra and Seras would have already had a threesome. Lol. This story involves one of my own characters and came to me when I was watching Interview with a Vampire. This takes place before Alucard finds and saves Seras. Sort of a prequel I guess.

**Future Warning: There may be lemons I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. So, rated M just in case.

Alucard

Alucard walked slowly through the abandoned London streets. He was bored. It was late and the sky was filled with dark, storm clouds. It was threatening to burst and pour down rain.

Integra had sent him out on a mission to kill a Jack the Ripper like vampire. He'd drain them dry before mutilating them. Very messy, he might add. Thankfully, it was a very clumsy vampire and Alucard was able to handle it quickly. He was heading on his way back to Hellsing Manor.

A sudden smell filled Alucard's nose. It had that acrid street rat smell but there were soft undertones to it. Like that of flowers. It made Alucard wrinkle his nose and turn toward the direction of where it was coming from. He slowly stepped forward, his long blood red cloak flowing out behind him with the wind. His hat tipped back and he peeked over his glasses.

Sitting, knees curled up to her small body, was a human girl. She kept her deep violet eyes on Alucard the entire time, unease visible in their depths. Her skin was covered in mud and dried blood. She had long hair that looked like it would be blond and curly, if it was dirty.

Alucard continued to watch this child. She looked about 8. Feelings that hadn't been present since his days when he was human rolled in Alucard's stomach. He felt pity for this child, sadness that she was reduced to this and the need to help her.

"Child," he crouched down, taking off his glasses. His red eyes stared into the girl's causing her to tremble softly. He placed his hands on his knees. "What is your name?"

The girl sniffled and sat up, lifting her chin proudly. "Claire." Her voice was gentle and sweet but held a hard edge, bringing the faintest smile to Alucard's lips. Claire sulked backward as his fangs peeked out.

"You're what he is…" She whispered, fear in her eyes betraying her forced strength in her voice.

Alucard frowned slightly. What he is…? He reached out a gloved hand, eyes gentle. "Claire, I want to take you away from here. Keep you safe. But you have to trust me." His eyes glowed red. "Will you?"

Claire glared at Alucard with her deep violet eyes. Slowly, she nodded. Alucard smiled, his lips curling up at the edges. He reached forward, Claire's little arms reaching back in return, and he lifted her up. She was incredibly light. She was dressed in the rags of a street urchin.

Alucard held her carefully. His hand on the small of the child's back, his other cradling her legs. She wrapped her small arms around his neck, burying her face in his raven hair. Alucard couldn't help but smile at her.

He didn't want Claire to be in the cold for any longer."Hold on tight, child," he whispered in her ear. He felt her light fingers cling to his jacket and hair. He phased back to the Hellsing Manor, appearing in Sir Integra's office.

The little child trembled in his arms.

"What's that?" Integra spoke, her voice hard like always. She stood up from her desk, walking over to Alucard, whose eyes flashed red at her.

"She's a who. Not a what. And her name is Claire." Alucard answered Integra, running his gloved hand over Claire's hair.

"Is she a…" Integra paused, but the meaning was there.

"No. She is human."

"So, you're going to raise her?"

Alucard nodded, noticing when little Claire yawned and looked at him with her purple eyes. The child spoke up then. "You're going to raise me?"

Alucard smiled his small smile. "Yes, child."

"Will you be like a Papa to me?"

His smile grew more. "Yes, Claire."

Claire smiled brightly, her eyes shining.

Integra smirked slightly, shocked by this odd scene of Alucard caring for something other than himself. "Well, take the child and get her cleaned up. I'll have Walter send some clothes for her." Integra went back to her desk and sat down.

Alucard's face returned to its mysterious demeanor. "Thank you, Sir Integra."

Integra just waved her hand dismissively.

Alucard faded into the shadows with Claire.

Thanks for reading! I'll have the next chapter up as soon as I can. Please review and tell me what you think! I love hearing for you guys. If any of you noticed the little Les Miserables reference in there, let me know. I'll give ya a cookie.

~AlexaVelvet~