To whom it may concern, this work is based heavily upon the OVA (Hellsing Ultimate) but has references to the TV series. This will mean (other than it being an AU) that it might contradict the manga which I have not read yet. Keep this in mind before being to harsh about this piece of work.
I do not own Hellsing or its characters.
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Set around the picturesque English countryside, the Hellsing Organisation finally called it a night, the cleanup teams came back from the various missions, the trucks and cars assembling in the large car park in from of the huge manor house that formed the Headquarters of England's defence against things that 'went bump in the night' as the saying went.
The squads filed out and assembled with a discipline found only with seasoned soldiers. They were the best at what they did for Queen and country and they knew it. The Captain gave them their final blessing of the day and dismissed them, let loose from the rules and regulations of being on duty the men relaxed visibly; some dawdled with friends and laughed at jokes or memories, others set off for the mess hall for an early breakfast and some simply walked into the dormitory to get some well deserved sleep. From her office window Sir Integra watched them with a small satisfied smile, she turned her back on the scene and walked over to her mahogany desk and drew out a packet of cigars from one of the desk's top drawers and with practised ease she clipped the butt of the cigar and lit the end as she drew in the luxurious scented tobacco smoke. She turned back to the window but now admired the moonlight and dark sky. These were good cigars, she thought, Walter chose the best brands.
The woman was young for her position as leader of the Hellsing family but it was hers by birthright and she wore it as easily as she wore the clothes on her back. Times had changed since her father's day, Vampires were harder to keep contained and people asked more questions but it was her job to ensure the whole thing ran smoothly and she did it well, though she often wondered what state her soul would be in when the time came to part with the mortal realm.
Still, that was for her to worry about when she wasn't fit to continue the job. For now duty called and it was her first love, it made her what she was, and in the mind of Sir Integra, leader of the Hellsing Organisation, she wouldn't have it any other way.
The soft tread of shoes and the sound of the bone china being laid down on the desk was the customary way Walter, the Hellsing family butler, made his presence known. She turned and nodded thanks to Walter – what would she do without him? The Hellsing HQ was a better place for his presence; the administration was managed tidily and it never tied up the residents from their jobs ensuring minimal interference with the purpose of the building, unlike so many other businesses.
Many visitors liked to cough or make some kind of noise to get her attention, but Walter knew better. Sir Integra was best left to acknowledge you when she saw fit. She was admittedly a hard edged woman, cold in demeanour and strictly professional by nature. Those that knew her well and held a high position of trust, like Walter, sometimes saw the other side of her but recently Integra had felt her house being watched and regarded jealously by people she might normally label as allies. Many members of the round table conference would love the rank and authority that she enjoyed; none were fit for the role. Pen pushers and bureaucrats, she thought contemptibly, they'd probably wet themselves at the thought of fighting a vampire or ghoul.
Even so they were there and given the chance they'd attack like a pack of wolves. So Integra maintained her constant vigil, these men would have to prise this position from her dead hands; Integra was not a woman to trifle with or make light of.
A rich, cultured voice sounded behind her and Walter 'There is a saying, Master, that Hell has no fury like a woman scorned' from the darkness the finest agent of Hellsing stepped out with a predatory smile on his face 'and you'd do that saying great justice, given the chance, I think.'
Integra turned, not at all surprised. Alucard normally chose to come through the wall or ceiling, so to simply step out of the shadows was a customary grace that he showed his Master. It would not do to frighten the leader of the Hellsing Organisation; it would be an unforgivable breach of protocol and it would be an insult to Integra's position. Alucard was an ancient and powerful Vampire long sworn into service of the Hellsing family. He'd been bested by Integra's great Grandfather many years ago, Integra knew that Alucard still remembered that painful, humiliating defeat as Count Dracula at the at the hands of her ancestor Abraham Van Hellsing, and it still tormented him in his dreams after all these years.
'Master, all went as expected' Alucard said calmly, he bowed his head in reverence. Integra rose an eyebrow at that 'Any survivors?' she asked though she already know what the answer would be.
'None my master, I butchered them like cattle. They were soft, weak. Inferior opponents to the last; they were not worth my time.' He spoke plainly but the growl in his voice betrayed his anger.
Integra was surprised at that. Normally she would have expected nothing more than faithful devotion from her servant, obedience without complaint. Tonight he actually seemed to be questioning her orders. 'I send you where I feel you are necessary Alucard. Those ghouls might have spread through London if we hadn't caught them in the hospital.'
The vampire looked at her 'Of course, no matter how small or large the infestation is, there is always that risk.' He answered in his most neutral voice, it was impossible to say if he was stating the obvious or being sarcastic.
Integra let it go. She could have shouted at him, she could have threatened, bullied or coldly reminded him of his position, but to do any of that she would have to do what he wanted. She knew better than that. 'You have done well Alucard. Now go, I wish to be alone.'
Walter took the hint as well and without comment or hesitation he bowed and left, shutting the door behind him.
Integra smiled bitterly to herself in the darkness as she stubbed out the cigar. As the thin trail of smoke danced in front of her eyes her mind reminded her of the cold facts; as long there was darkness in the world Hellsing would be in it. As long as Hellsing stood, Alucard would serve it. As long as she commanded, he would obey.
But his were powers beyond comprehension and Alucard had a twisted sense of humour and fun, Integra could not forget the first day she had met her servant.
He could read her unspoken thoughts, he could influence her mind into any scenario he wished, he could walk through walls and he was bound always to serve her.
Much as she might wish otherwise, he would always be with her.
This meant that Integra would never truly be alone.
Integra changed from her formal wear into her bed clothes. She had recently taken up the habit of wearing men's bed clothing, the feel of woman's nightwear reminded her of her childhood, and she did not want to remember it. She took a deep calming breath and exhaled slowly. Somehow she knew Alucard had never watched her dress, he might have kept his eyes on her during other hours, even when she slept, but he never watched her dressing. That would be inappropriate.
Integra lifted the covers of the four poster bed in her room and slid under the covers. She removed her glasses and placed them on the table next to her, shut her eyes and tried to get comfortable. Sleep never came easily to her as she wasn't in a position where she could totally relax. However today sleep had extra issues to contend with; the last two evenings she had suffered resurging nightmares, terrible memories of a childhood now ten years old yet always remembered as if it were yesterday. As sleep descended she unconsciously bit her lip and waited for those memories to begin. She was not surprised when the came.
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Her Uncle Richard had always regarded her with jealous eyes. When father had died he had elected Integra over his brother as successor to the family business. Her Uncle had tracked her down and tried to murder her in cold blood but fate had pointed her to the Hellsing family's deepest, darkest secret.
She had awoken Alucard in the deepest dungeon and he had saved her, knowing instinctively that the mantle had been passed on to another that he was pledge bound to serve as faithfully as he had his last master. This she discovered seconds upon waking him up after he had helped her deal with her traitorous Uncle.
A young Integra, just twelve years old, stood trembling with adrenaline and mixed emotions at what she had done. Self defence or not, she had been responsible for her Uncle's demise. Part of her wanted to sob, another part rejoiced. But at this moment all she could do was tremble in awe at the monster that knelt in homage before her. This ancient demonic monster that claimed it had willingly served her Father, but she didn't trust it and now levelled the revolver at its head.
'Your father, my master, he called me Alucard.' The vampire told her huskily as he looked at her 'But you are much younger than I would have expected, my new master.' Alucard mused as he looked upon her.
His eyes ran up and down her body, sizing up her delicate frame and large frightened eyes behind the round spectacles. He appeared to be unfazed by the weapon she had levelled at him. Alucard's eyes were glowing blood red behind his long black hair, terrifying and yet mesmerising, Integra could only nod as she stared at him, paralysed by her conflicting emotions.
'I- I am young.' She gasped 'But I… I am still your master…' Her voice gained a little more resolve as she began to pull herself together. 'You are my servant.' She declared finally shaking herself out of her stupor.
Alucard smiled showing sharp white teeth and he whispered softly 'I have never had a woman command me before.'
Her arm stung and she winced, she backed away from Alucard and put the revolver down. She then raised a hand to the wound on her arm, her hand came back wet and sticky with blood. She felt her stomach turn as she realised it was hers. She turned and let out a gasp, Alucard now blocked the entrance to the door. Somehow he had gotten behind her, but how?
He knelt down and took hold of her injured arm, one hand cupping her bloody hand the other holding just above her elbow as he regarded her injury.
'Master, you are hurt.' His voice sent shivers down her spine and she saw him looking hungrily at the blood on her hands.
'Don't you dare-' she started to say, but Alucard was already in motion. His tongue slid out from behind his parted lips and lapped greedily at the liquid on her skin. She trembled and moaned in disgust. Alucard's tongue travelled higher up her arm and she shivered with revulsion and tried to pull away but the demon held her still with his firm grasp. She couldn't bear to watch as the tongue's tip removed the bloody trickle from the wound and she clamped her eyes shut. 'No, please. Please stop!' she begged him desperately, but the vampire now leant in his eyes hungrily fixed on the bloody cut in her arm. As his lips pressed against her skin her eyes snapped open and she felt anger bubble up inside her.
'I said, STOP!' she shouted angrily, and her free delicate hand whipped across to slap the Vampire across the face. Alucard grunted and released her in surprise. Integra wasted no time and ran out of the door, slamming it behind her. She stood there trembling with rage and disgust at the memory of what had just happened.
She let out a scream when Alucard emerged from the wall next to her.
'You will be an interesting Master, Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing.' He whispered into her ear and then the Vampire began to laugh. Integra gave a cry of shock that this creature knew her full name and she ran away from him up the stairs, not looking back to see if he followed, not stopping even to catch breath when her lungs burned with the ragged gulps of air she drew in. She didn't stop until the sound of that terrible laughter could no longer be heard.
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Integra woke up with a snarl of anger and she sat in her bed and took deep breaths trying to slow her racing heart. It was only a dream, it happened years ago. That weakness was over now and she truly was the Master of both Alucard and her own emotions. She had never run away since that day, never backed down. But somehow no matter how many times she thought she'd asserted her position and cemented her authority over her subject…
From the darkness the Vampire's voice echoed her thoughts back to her 'Yet first introductions make for lasting ones, don't you agree, Master?' Alucard stepped out and sat on the edge of her bed.
Integra glared at him 'How dare you come into my private chambers.' She growled at him. Alucard looked surprised at her 'This is not the first time you have had that dream. This is not the first time you have awoken to me beside you.'
Integra had to admit her was correct, but none the less she was still wearing bedclothes and still in her bed.
Alucard continued 'Have you forgotten the lesson you taught me in this room a few years ago?'
Integra had not. She remembered it clearly.
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At sixteen Integra had thought she would be comfortable with attention. Four years she had commanded Hellsing with faithful Walter to support and guide her through the trouble. The butler had sworn never to leave Integra unguarded to her father on his deathbed, however he had been called away during the time her Uncle had attempted and failed at murdering her. The butler seemed determined never to allow such an incident to repeat itself and made himself available at all times. He was in the kitchens now busy with the preparation of a midday meal.
Integra sighed, falling into a chair in her room thankful for a moment's peace, and she turned to face the window.
'A beautiful day, is it not?' Alucard spoke behind her.
Integra spun around in her chair and beheld Alucard sitting on the edge of her bed.
Integra gaped in wonder 'You, you can't be up – it's daylight!' she gasped.
Alucard held a chiding finger up and tutted disapprovingly 'Oh master, daylight poses no lethal threat to me. I am exhausted, true but unlikely to die. Lesser vampires would certainly perish in such conditions' he said with a confident smile 'But I am no ordinary Vampire.'
'True, but I can't be alone in here with…'
Integra felt a blush creeping up her face. It was hard to ignore the fact that Alucard was attractive and she often found herself thinking that the way he called her 'Master' was often spoken in a far too sensual tone. She often struggled to think of what she was about to say to him when he called her by that title in his sexy voice.
'I distract you, do I?' the vampire chuckled 'How very thoughtless of me, Master.' He purred with an amused smirk.
Integra bit her lip and clamped her legs tightly together as that voice gave her stomach butterflies. Damn him! Integra blushed more fiercely and hoped that he hadn't been listening too hard to her thoughts. A gloved finger gently caressed the side of her face and she gave a startled yelp, suddenly as she looked around her eyes locked with Alucard's and the vampire gave her an odd smile.
'I can think of a few ways to satisfy that 'little problem' without compromising your integrity, Master.' Alucard offered gently.
'Damn you!' she shouted angrily, embarrassed that he was reading her thoughts so intrusively 'You don't know what you're talking about!'
The vampire smiled knowingly 'Oh?'
It was just a noise, but Integra had heard it too often in fantasies about the vampire to not think of it now, especially when he was this close. Her blood raced and her heart beat quicker in her chest, and she suddenly felt the desperate need for space.
'Just go away, Alucard! Go on!' she pleaded with him, desperate to be alone to compose herself.
Alucard gave her a disappointed look and shrugged. 'Very well master, you know best, but you shouldn't turn down the voice of experience.'
Later as Integra slept she was awoken by an unusual noise, it sounded like gasping. She couldn't place the voice it but it sounded familiar, and it sounded close. Against her reservations she got out of bed to discover its source, after all, she wouldn't get any sleep with that racket going on.
As she padded along the corridor in a nightgown she looked around with a growing unease. No one was to be found, there were no body guards, no Walter and no Alucard. She was seemingly alone in the whole mansion with only that noise…
Suddenly she realised the cold truth; this was a trick, it was an illusion!
When she opened her eyes she groggily lifted her head, what she saw made her cry out in indignation. She was lying naked on her bed with her legs apart, her one hand in between her thighs paused in mid masturbation, and the other teasing her erect nipples. She felt anger bubble up within her and her body went cold as she realised what had happened. Alucard had tricked her into masturbating herself whilst she slept! How dare he do such a thing!
She gave a cry of anger and looked around for him. He was nowhere to be seen, but she felt him nearby. Gut instinct told her he would be watching this spectacle - the bastard was probably enjoying this!
'I swear to god Vampire, you'll pay dearly for this! By the name of my ancestors I swear you'll pay!' Integra raged at the walls.
Alucard had indeed been punished for his audacious behaviour. He had not be granted medical blood to feed upon, and was forbidden to feed unless ordered to do so. He had also been made to stand with Integra during broad daylight as personal bodyguard, he was constantly monitored by Walter to ensure he had no entertainment, and this had gone on for day after day until Alucard, malnourished and exhausted, had broken and begged her forgiveness.
'Master, I swear there will be no repeat of the incident! I cannot bear this pain a moment longer! Please, please Master, let me feed…!' the Vampire begged Integra from the foot of her bed.
Integra looked disinterested and turned her attention from Alucard to the view outside the window. When she finally spoke it seemed an eternity had passed. 'You violated my dreams and stole my dignity vampire, this punishment is justly deserved.' She reminded him sternly 'The servant does not assume to know what is good for her Master.'
'I am nothing if I do not feed, I am nothing!' Alucard cried out in desperation 'I am a worm Master! Command what you will, I will obey! My life is yours, my body an extension of your will!'
Integra went over to Alucard and took a firm hold of him by his hair, forcing the former Count to stare into her icy blue eyes.
'I will not be defied' she growled 'I am your Master, Vampire King. You are judged and found wanting.'
Alucard's eyes widened in recognition of the speech and from one of his eyes a thin trickle of blood leaked down a pale cheek. She spoke the same words of Abraham Van Hellsing with the same cold, dispassionate air. He was once again bested and the shame was more than he could bear, now released from Integra's grasp the vampire curled up and hid his face as the tears of blood spilled down his face. Integra left him alone in the room pausing only to throw a bag of medical blood at her subject's feet as she passed him before exiting. She did not feel remorse over Alucard's feelings, she had done what had to be done. It wasn't as if it had been any easier for her than it had for him.
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Integra waited in silence as Alucard reminded her that his option was always open to her, 'You can always mix your blood with mine Master. You could be so much more than you are now.'
Integra didn't reply, her rising and falling chest was the only symbol that she was still amongst the living. Leave my bedchamber she thought coldly and with an amused smile the vampire obeyed. Integra lay back mentally worn out from keeping her thoughts unspoken even in her own head, the thought of becoming like Alucard was something even she didn't dare to think hard into, if only for fear that the answer might be that she was tempted.
She groaned and tried not to feel ashamed of her weakness.
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Well there you are. That's chapter one up and ready. R+R.
