Hellsing: Zero Hour
Chapter one
Getting started, once again
Dirt, rubble, dust, ashes... nothing was left of the proud city once called London.
Nothing. Not even a single citizen.
But in the middle of all the crashed buildings and wrecked cars, two women were standing like in a proud picture of triumph.
They both lost thier loved ones, they both lost thier home... but they didnt loose thier pride.
They won the third world war.
Integral still carried her saber around, while Seras didnt bother with any weapon at the moment... it wasnt necesseary.
„Victoria, the Queen has contracted me via cellphone.. were supposed to retreat to the headquarter in Leeds to rebuild the orginization there." said Integral after comeing back from a short walk.
„I didnt know we had outposts in the country.." replyed Seras, quietly.
„We have, but theyre not outfitted with anything. Just plain buildings that look like hospitals from outside. But at a critical situation like this, its at least something."
She nodded. „Yes, thats true indeed.. the last time i saw the headquarters, it couldnt even be used as a shooting gallery anymore."
„Its not supposed to be used as such, either." sneered Integral, not happy about her former house being shot to its remains.
Sighing, Seras decided to change the topic. „When will we go?"
„Thats easy." Integral pointed at the incoming helicopter at the horizon behind the draculina. „Now."
„Oh... well, i still have to get something, thats why i asked." was Serass answer, before she ran off to the last battlefield.
Integral didnt even bother to ask what she wanted, she just enjoyed this short rest after days of nonstop fighting... and was even more suprised as Seras came back with something long, black in her hands.
„A little reminder of my Master." thats all she had said to the long, cubic object wrapped in Alucards black ribbon.
„Fine, take that then, whatever it is. Lets go, Seras."
She nodded, and climbed into the chopper with her other Master as it landed.
„So, if we dont have anything there, how are we supposed to work?" This question of the bloodclad female was wiser than it sounded alike, Integral didnt know herself.
„.. it doesnt matter. My great great granfather had nothing but a crossbow and a pet vampire and still got his job done, so its not impossible at all. Well find a way."
Seras blinked at the mentioning of Dracula, but didnt say a word.
„And besides, Seras, now that Alucard has been... you know.. youre the secret weapon of Hellsing, the slave of the family and most of all, Alucards heir." was the last reply for the whole ride that came from the Hellsing lead.
„Yes, my Master..." that was also the last answer from the vampiress.
The new Headquarters was looking just about the same as the old one.. just newer concrete instead of stones, fake wooden floors instead of real ones, and most of the rooms didnt even have furniture.
A smell of paint and wooden dust lied in the air, like the place was brand new.
Integra just sighed at the lack of luxury, then turned to Seras.
"Im going to get some of the usable equipment from the old manor. Anything you would need?"
She nodded, looking serious. "In the hallway near the conference room should be a an old school revolver next to an arm... its not too useful, but that raggy thing saved my life, neverless.. I doubt there are any silver bullet clips in the workroom left, but if there are still some for the Casull left, they would be good to have here, uhm, some spare clothes from my old drawer .. oh, and while youre at it... Captain Bernadottes body."
Integra was takeing notes as she spoke, then looked up suddenly at the last wish. "His corpse?!"
She nodded again, still being dead serious.
"Youre not planing to revive him, are you?"
"Im not believeing in everything Master told me about, but I think I could at least transfer his soul back into the body. He deserves his rest, and he starts to annoy me with his constant bad jokes. Besides, if it works, we have a first co-worker."
Some time later, Seras managed to find a big box which was made out of britain wood and moved it into the basement. This would have to serve as a coffin until she managed to get a better one.
Stuffing it full with serval pillows, a bedsheet and a blanket, she tested it afterwards, finding it supriseingly roomy. She smirked, her Master would turn in his grave if he would have one.
She was caught off guard by a voice in her head.
"My, im annoying you? Im hurt, mon cheri." It said sarcastically, but amused.
"Not at all, at least I have some company beside a woman of steel. I just needed a better reason to get that body of yours, Captain." was her telepathic reply.
"Heh, then maybe we can get past a kiss this time." Pip laughed, earning an groan from Seras.
"Were not a couple, Pip. We never were." She felt bad by saying that, it hurted on the inside even, but it were better this way. At least, for now.
Pip stayed silent, and Seras were about to doze off as she rememberd that the box was still open.
She was too lazy to get up again, so she tried to move the lid at her own.. with her limited psychic abililtys, it were more than a challenge to lift that big chunk of wood, but after some concentration, it moved quite nicely and closed the box air tight.
With the addional darkness, it didnt take long for her to fall asleep.