Tenchu gazed disdainfully at the thing in the cradle.

'So...this is what happens when vampires and demons mate?' she wondered sardonically.

Was it even right to call the bastard a vampire? From the way he behaved, he was unlike any lesser demon she had ever met. She gritted her teeth, no, she wouldn't allow him the satisfaction. A wave of disgust hit Tenchu as she gazed at the newborn pup, the product of a unwanted union between her and her most hated enemy. How could she ever let such a monstrosity to be born?

It seems her lapses in judgement knew no end. But she would see that this mistake was taken care of, no doubt it would become as cruel and crazed as it's father if allowed to live. Then the matter was settled, as soon as it was dark, she would drown it in the river. It was the most merciful course of action.

It was then that the child awoke, crying out for it's mother. Instinct took over, Tenchu rushed to it's side, taking the weeping child into her loving arms. Her eyes went wide, demons, like animals, were allowed to refuse their offspring, even going so far as to kill them. But for some reason, her instincts refused to let the child vanish. She gazed down into her daughters face. Wispy silver hair encircled her head like a halo, the babe gazed back at her with her father's unrelenting crimson eyes.

Tenchu's heart thudded painfully in her chest at the thought of her child not existing in this world. She sighed, resigned to her fate.

"Well...aren't we a pair, hmmm? Both unwanted, both clinging to life...." she smiled. The child blinked, Tenchu's smile became forlorn as she cuddled the small girl.

Seras yawned pushing open her coffin, she blinked trying to clear the sleep from her eyes. A pair of red eyes very close to her face blinked back. Seras screamed at the top of her lungs, the child tilted her head in confusion. Seras blinked again, the girl looked right back at her.

"...Hello...good morning..."

"It seems you've met the little kitten" Alucard's voice oozed into the room like poison gas. He ghosted through the wall to stand at the girl's side.

"Master!" Seras chirped. The child ran to him clutching her tiny fists into his jacket.

"...Um...master...who is this girl...?"

"Come upstairs and all will be revealed, police girl"he hissed gliding back through the wall. The girl looked back at Seras before vanishing as well.

"...Okay..."

"Whoa whoa whoa! Let me get zis straight...Hellsing's hiring kids now?" Bernadette began.

"...Not exactly..." Integra's brow twitched with agitation. Seras glanced over at Alucard who stood in the far corner of the room, shrouded in shadow. The child stood at his side, suckling hungrily at a blood pack, not paying attention to much else.

"This child...is the product of a union between a japanese demon and an equally powerful vampire who is currently under our employment..."

"Wait a minute...you mean that girl is....?" Seras began.

"...she is my daughter" Alucard grinned. Seras and Bernadette's jaws hit the floor.

"...Master! What...when...how...?!" Seras began.

"About a year ago...and I don't think I need to explain to you where babies come from" Alucard smirked. Seras blushed.

"Way-to-go, Alucard...I didn't even know vampires could have kids..." Bernadette shrugged.

"Alucard is a very special case..." Walter sweatdropped.

"What I would like to know is why, Alucard. As I recall Tenchu despised you..."

"...She was in heat and came to me, who am I to deny a woman in need?" he smirked.

"So in other words, you took advantage of the situation"

"Precisely..."

"Master! That's despicable!" Seras quipped.

"I am a monster a monster after all. I do as I please with no fear of repercussions" he grinned, eyes wild.