Kapitel Twei

Snape awoke in a small, white hospital bed in the infirmary. He tried to get up but he couldn't move and soon discovered that he had no shirt on and his back was completely wrapped in bandages. "Accio wand." he whispered, but nothing happened.

"We've removed the bullet fragments with no problems." Walter said. He was standing by the side of his bed and looked up to see the door of the infirmary open.

"Is he conscious?" this time it was Sir Integra's voice.

"I believe so. Would you be needing anything else, Sir Integra?" he asked politely.

"No, that will be all, Walter."

"Very good, Sir. Will you be wanting supper afterwards, sir?" Integra nodded as Walter bowed then left the room.

Integra pulled up a chair next to his bed. She cleared her throat and began. "Now that you have your strength, how did you gain access into the Hellsing Manor and more importantly, why are you here?" she snapped.

"How'd I gain access? Quite easily, actually." At this, Sir Integra looked infuriated once more. "And why? Because this manor was easy to access and heavily guarded."

Sir Integra took a cigar from her coat pocket and then took out a lighter and lit it. She stuck it in her mouth and put the lighter away. She inhaled then took the cigar out and exhaled a large amount of smoke. "Mr. Snape, perhaps you are not clear on what will happen if you do not give me the answers I desire. I will have you destroyed in the utmost amount of pain you could ever imagine. Now, give me my answers and I won't let that happen."

"I've given you my answers. What have I left out?" Snape said with a great amount of attitude behind it.

She stood up violently and shouted, "You've left out the HOW!"

"I've already explained quite clearly- magic."

Suddenly the shadow of Alucard appeared in the wall and he walked over to the bed. "Let me have him, Master Integra. I'll show him what you can't. You'll get your answers when I'm through with him."

"I will not have my top agent do my work for me! I am well able to do this myself, Alucard!"

"Sir Integra, I bid you, why are you putting up with this miserable human? Let me have some fun with him. Consider it a favor to you. You don't need this aggravation, Master. Let me have the human for only a minute or two and he will be pleading for you to ask him questions."

She sighed deeply and took another puff of her cigar. "So be it, Alucard, but I want him alive when I get back! Understood?"

Alucard bowed his head and she headed out the door. As soon as the door shut the beast spoke darkly," Releasing control art restrictions to level three…level two…situation A release level one…the Cromwell Approval is now in affect. Hold release until target is willing to speak."

"What are you planning on doing to me, Vampire?" Snape said, still unable to move.

"I'm planning on forcing you to give my Master what she wants. Now you will see what it really means to be a vampire, human! YOU WILL SEE WHAT TRUE STRENGTH IS!" at this the room turned completely dark and all Snape could see was a thousand red eyes through the darkness. Then Snape could see the figure of Alucard. He stood there for only a moment until his right shoulder turned into darkness, which formed into the shape of a large dog head with big, red, evil eyes and a huge mouth full of razor sharp teeth. Soon Alucard's whole body formed into darkness and soon the darkness ran at Snape, in the form of a three headed dog, made completely out of darkness, covered in red eyes. It swiftly approached Snape until he could feel its breath upon him. It leaped above him in the air and Snape could see Alucard's eyes peering at him from within the dog's mouth. Alucard's arm ripped from the darkness and aimed his black jackal gun in Snape's face. His form returned to normal except his figure was completely black and there was a large red eye on his chest. "Well, aren't you going to attack me?" questioned Alucard, and then laughing manically he returned completely to his normal state and left the room.

When Integra reentered the room and sat in her chair beside Snape's bed she couldn't help but notice that he shook tremendously and he had sweat rolling down his face and entire body.

"Did Alucard release his restriction upon you and put the Cromwell Approval in affect?" she asked calmly still smoking her cigar.

Snape could only nod slightly as he felt like crying like a baby but he was too old for that. He could only shake and sweat profusely and stay silent for a long period of time.

"Will you like to tell me why you're here and how you got here now?"

Snape again shook his head slightly keeping the same horrified expression on his face.

"Good, then I believe you owe me an elucidation."

Snape blinked and looked over at Sir Integra. His eyes watered some and then he spoke. "I am from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I worked there as a professor until I killed the Headmaster there. I'm a fugitive on the run and I took shelter in you manor. I came in here using my wand, which holds an immense amount of power."

"Now, that was not difficult, was it, Mr. Snape? Now, we can kill you. Alucard! You may come in now!"

Alucard came bursting through the doors in the form of complete darkness and soon was beside Snape's bed.

Snape's eyes widened, the size of saucers as he began to tremble again. He attempted to control it using slowed breathing but he could tell he was noticeably trembling, giving the Vampire great joy.

"Are you actually going to believe this mere human, Master? He may be a waste of flesh but let him not be a waste of blood. Let me have him! It's been so long since I have dined on a human! I've been denied fresh blood for too long!"

There was silence. Snape knew about his death for quite some time, however, he hadn't imagined it like this.

"Alucard, leave us. I have some business to do."

Alucard eyes glowed red with anger then he burst suddenly into a thousand bats and swarmed out the door.

Snape gave a vast sigh of relief and turned his head over to Sir Integra.

"It's obvious you fear my servant." she stated dryly.

"He's not like any vampire I have ever met." Snape stated, shock still coursing through his body.

"He'll soon annoy me with his constant begging to feast upon you. Unless you want that to happen, I think it might be wise for you to offer me something as...exchange."

"I have nothing to give."

"What about what your weapon?"

"Where is my wand?" Snape asked, a bit of worry simmering from his words.

"In our custody. Are you to have me believe you actually perform magic with a wand?"

"You believe in vampires. That much is obvious."

"I believe because I see." Sir Integra stated, hating how idiotically her statement sounded.

"Then you shall see." Snape carefully propped himself up in a better sitting position. He eyed Integra's cigar and with a twist of his wrist and wave of his hand the cigar began to retract from Integra's lips towards his hands. She reached out and snatched it, pulling it back in between her lips, taking a drag.

"Impressive but simple."

"I'm afraid I'm out of practice without my wand. I shall try another." Snape said, half embarrassed. He closed his eyes, concentrating very hard, and also ignoring Integra's snort of derision, began to tremble. The windows of the room opened wide, letting in the wind and the rain. The rain danced in the room, swarming around the two of them. To Integra's dismay, it put out her cigar. The rain retreated back through the windows, as if a vacuum had done so. The windows shut with a slam.

"Do you believe?" Snape asked, curiosity hinting in his question.

Sir Integra silently pushed back the chair as she stood, leaving the room without a word.

Snape laid his head back gently and sighed, his chest tugging at the bandages. He reached behind him and felt the them gently on his back. He sighed and slowly swung his legs over the side of the bed. It took him much force to push himself up and stand on his feet. As soon as he caught his balance he stumbled out of the infirmary grasping the wall as he went. As he came out the door he examined his surroundings. It was about pitch black. There was a little light coming from an open door on his left. On his right was a set of stone steps leading up to the main floor.

Snape stood, wondering what his next move would be. Quickly, the door on his left opened, forcing light to flood into the hallway. Out of the door emerged a young woman in a light blue uniform, black boots and long black stockings. The uniform was composed of a short skirt and half-sleeve shirt with Hellsing badges, one on each arm and one on the chest. The woman had a full-breasted figure and long legs. Her hair was orange and medium in length. She seemed very pale and had crimson, red eyes.

"Who the bloody heck are you?" she asked in a loud voice.

"Snape. Who are you?"

"You must be an intruder!" and before Snape realized what happened the woman grabbed a rocket-launcher sized gun from the room, threw it over her shoulder (rather quickly too!) and aimed it at Snape.

"Tell me what you're doing here or I'll blow your bloody brains out!"

Snape's eyes widened and he stepped back a few steps, bumping into the set of stairs and falling on them. He lay on the stairs, bemused, and unable to decide what to do.

"Lower your weapon." He stated clearly.

"No! Tell me what you're doing here!" she said.

"I'm not too motivated to introduce myself with your cannon in my face." He said stubbornly.

"Well, I'm not moving my gun. You'd better tell me what you're doing here right now!".

"Is there a problem here?" it was Alucard, coming in from the wall beside the woman.

"Master!" she said startled while pressing down the trigger on her cannon unintentionally. It shot off a round which nearly missed Snape's head and crashed into the wall, creating a huge explosion beside him. His eyes became as wide as saucers and he was breathing heavily.

"I see you're out of bed, mortal."

Snape glared at him until Alucard bared his teeth and Snape looked away.

"You know him, Master?" the woman questioned.

"Whatever he is, I believe Sir Integra is allowing him to live." Alucard said deeply.

The woman stared into the eyes of Snape and then, suddenly jumped up and ran to his side. "Oh, I did not mean to scare you like that! I'm sorry! Here, let me help you up!" she tried to help him stand but he just refused with a simple gesture and said coldly, "No, I can stand on my own, thank you." He struggled to stand but managed to accomplish his goal.

As soon as he stood she introduced herself. "My name is Seras Victoria, nice to meet you!" she held out her hand to be shaken but Snape just stared. She sadly put down her hand and Alucard grinned. "Foolish Police Girl, mortals don't wish to touch us!"

Seras sighed and stood back a couple steps. "Well, fine. So, your name is Snape, is it?"

"Do you have a hearing illness? Yes, I have stated that quite clearly…or so I thought." Snape said very coldly.

Alucard approached him slowly and disturbingly. Snape stepped up the stairs backwards as he continued to approach him.

"Get away from me, Vampire."

"Why? Do I scare you, mortal?" Alucard said with a laugh.

"No…just don't come any closer."

"I am your nightmare, human. Admit it, I scare you. You know it. Don't deny what I am to you."

"You are no more than an animal to me. Just stay away." Snape said slowly, keeping himself calm.

Alucard continued to approach him and this time while he spoke he had his mouth open wider, almost to imply he would attack. "I can see the fear in your eyes. Admit it! I am your worst fear, mortal! Tell me that I fear you! Say it! Say it! I am your nightmare! Say it, human! Say it!"

"Don't come closer, Vampire!"

"Master…" Seras said sounding distressed. "Leave him alone…"

Alucard turned suddenly and stared at Seras. "Why? Do you wish me to spare this human?"

"What has he ever done to you, Master?"

"What has he done to me? WHAT HAS HE DONE TO ME? You wouldn't understand, Police Girl. He has not affected you in anyway. Yet, his presence here annoys me."

"I've only been present for a small time. How could have I, in that small time segment, offended you, Vampire?" Snape asked arrogantly.

Alucard turned again swiftly, facing him. "You've come here uninvited, human, and you reek of trouble."

"Then I'll try to stay out of it and away from here."

"Snape!" Sir Integra called from behind him, standing at the bottom of the stairs.

He turned swiftly, his dark eyes meeting hers. "Yes?"

"What are you doing out of bed?"

"I'm leaving soon after I locate my wand."

"I cannot let you do that. You've seen too much of this organization already. Come with me."

Snape followed Sir Integra as she stated coldly, "And stay out, Alucard. This is between the magician and I."

At this Alucard transformed into darkness, then a swarmed of bats and rushed out the door almost knocking Snape is his feet.

After what seemed like an eternity, Snape exited Integra's office, following Walter down the hall and into a room.

"Does this room suit you?" he asked as they entered the room.

The room had a dark blue, canopy bed and a small, rectangular window with curtains that matched the bed. The room had a stone fireplace and the carpet was a shade of green and grey, lightly blended together. There was a cozy green chair in front of a dark, mahogany desk on the left wall closer to the door then the bed, which was also against the left wall, with the foot of the bed facing the right wall, which the fireplace was located on. The window was on the back wall to the left, facing the bed.

"Yes, this room is very fitting. Thank you."

"If you need anything, I shall be down in the basement, but I would not advise going down there. That is where Alucard and Ms. Victoria dwell. If you do need me though, feel free to just call out my name. The walls will carry your voice, I assure you. Sweet dreams." Walter walked out and shut the door quietly.

Snape walked around the room slowly, admiring its quality. He pulled up the green, cozy chair and sat down, taking off his shoes and placing them on the desk. He then stood and removed his black cloak and suit coat, leaving on his white, long-sleeved shirt, however unbuttoning the first few buttons. He folded his cloak and coat and placed them gently on the desk. He walked wearily over to the bed and collapsed on the bed.

A moment later Alucard flooded through the wall, sitting in the desk chair. "Cozy?" he offered sarcastically.

"Not anymore."

"Sir Integra's made you a member of the Hellsing Organization."

"You were supposed to stay out."

Alucard chuckled. "Sir Integra must have known it was an order laid on deaf ears."

"She said you are bound by every order she demands."

"And now, so are you." Alucard threatened.

"It seems I have no choice. My wand is still held hostage. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to see to it that I have some sleep before tomorrow."

Alucard slunk back into the wall and out of sight, however, not out of mind.