Chapter II: Trust

The lights above began to dim as the night drew near, Alucard and I had been before the painting settled above the stair-well. I continued to stare at the loving portrait of Integra; my eyes were beginning to fill with water once again. I hid my shame in the vampire's shoulder, as his one arm laid against my back and the other was supporting my legs as my body was against his. The song on my iPod came to an end and changed to the next one automatically. I silently began to say the lyrics out loud like before.

Red: Hide

Waste away

I'm crawling blind

Followed by

What I've left inside

For you

Just you

I'm caught in place

But I ignore

What I can't erase

I could hear Alucard's voice harmonizing with mine once again, I smiled… Watching as his eyes met with mine briefly. He smiled in return, bringing the song ceremony we started back.

I will run and hide til

Memories fade away

And I will leave behind a

Love so strong

My father walked up the stairs with Walter coming up behind him. My eyes fell on the butler so easily.

"Sir Annabelle," Walter began. "Justin is leaving soon and…"

I smiled, "Say no more Walter, I get it." I jumped out of the Midian's grasp and brought my father into my own embrace.

"Good luck, sweetie."

"Thanks dad."

"Keep in touch, and stay alive."

"I promise, I love you dad,"

"… I love you too."

I could feel Alucard's eyes piercing my back; I glanced over my shoulder to see the vampire staring at me with concern. I gave him a quick smile, silently telling him that everything was fine. I released my father from my hold, and he rubbed my head like he always did.

"You are a true Hellsing, show the world that!"

"Affirmative,"

With the goodbyes said, my father exited the mansion. Walter and I met up with him outside, I saw my mom's eyes settle on me for a brief moment and then turn back to its previous position, a cigar already between her lips… As the car's head-lights illuminated, the crimson moon above shined brightly. I waved as the car drove away, disappearing into the darkness and never returning to the light.

Walter escorted me back inside, the bright dim lights blinding me for a moment. I felt arms lifting me up and adjusting me to the position I was in previously. I stared up at Alucard who was holding me at the time… My other ear piece was hanging a few inches from the one in my ear. I took the remaining ear piece into my fingers and gently placed it into the vampire's ear. I could see the sudden shock in his expression, but smiled nonetheless.

The song changed once again, going through the hundreds of songs that were downloaded into my iPod.

Skillet: Dead Inside

To find this love of mine

I'd walk through wind and fire

Forever and always

These hollow hands reach out

For you to touch me now

Forever and always

Tears emerged from my silver eyes and slid down my cheeks, making their way onto Alucard's strait-jacket outfit. His pale finger brushed the fallen tears away, making me smiled.

Dead Inside

My heart and soul flat-line

Put your mouth on mine

And bring me back to life

Dead inside

No other satisfies

My blood runs dry

Take my life

Save me from this death inside

The want to fall asleep was upon me, my eyes growing heavy with every breath. Alucard carried me to my room, slowly walking through the hallway lined with burning torches. I stared up at the vampire, who was staring down at me at the moment.

"Are you alright, Master?"

I smiled. "I'm just tired, that's all."

He breathed, lightly pushing a door opening with his foot. Entering a large room, my smile grew when I spotted an iHome on the nightstand beside the queen-size bed in the back of the room. A medium-sized window shrouded with lavender curtains, and a large closet within the side wall. I laid my head against Alucard's chest, snuggling up to him just a bit. The vampire sat me on the bed and I noticed the jet black open coffin on the floor beside the bed. My eyes settled on Alucard.

"Is that your coffin?"

"…Yes,"

I grew quiet, seeing a smirk slip onto the vampire's lips. I laid my head against the pillow behind me as the Midian went into his coffin. I peered over the side of the bed, seeing the vampire asleep in his resting place. I smiled and then pulled the navy blanket over me, laying my head on the pillow again and falling asleep, drifting out of consciousness easily.

A pair of crimson eyes stared at me, holding me still as I struggled to break loose. Next thing I know… A pair of fangs went into my neck!

"Master, wake up,"

I heard Alucard's voice nearby, I quickly opened my eyes. Sweat dripping from my complexion, my body trembling in fear from the dream. My body shot up and I was instantly brought into the vampire's embrace, holding me gently against his body.

"It's alright, you're okay now." Alucard whispered soothingly, rubbing my head in a calming motion.

"A-Alucard,"

"Yes,"

"I-I,"

"Miss Integra." He concluded, staring deeply into my eyes… Knowing something was wrong.

I nodded weakly. "Yeah," Tears raced from my eyes once again… The vampire held the back of my head and brought my face to his chest.

"You will be alright, Master." Alucard held my chin within his fingers, allowing my eyes to meet with his. "Integra, Walter, Seras, and I will never abandon you. I promise you that, you will be safe with me as your servant."

I gazed into his eyes, and began to calm down; I wrapped my arms above his shoulders… Making an oval around his neck, I pulled myself up and kissed his cheek. I could see a light pink tint dust over his cheeks, making me smile and causing him to smirk. I glanced out the window, seeing that the moon was still there, I sighed.

"You will be alright, Master. Try and rest, I will stay beside you if you wish."

I breathed. "Stay in my bed for the night, please."

"Of course,"

I lay back down onto the bed, feeling Alucard's arm around my waist… Bringing me towards him, I blushed lightly and laid my hand on top of his. I instantly fell asleep, snuggling against the Midian, hoping for the morning hour to arrive.