Here's the next chapter, a much longer on, with a few sword fights, and introducing one character you all know so well from Hellsing. And to be fair, I did just give out a clue who it was. So...have fun reading!

Summary: When six friends come to England for a tournament, they never expected to get involved with vampire, ghouls, and the Hellsing Organization, all within a short time! While dealing with the supernatural, one of them accidentally becomes a vampire! Read to find out!


Chapter 3

The Next Day...

It was seven in the morning and the whole gang were having their breakfasts in their rooms. Everyone except Alexia were having the classic breakfast while she had fruit salad and cocoa pops. Knowing that the competition would be tough, she needed to eat a healthy meal that would give her energy and not slow her down.

As soon as they all finished eating and getting dressed, they immediately set off towards Buckingham Palace, where the fencing tournament would take place around ten. From what they all heard, this tournament was unusual as well as being restricted from public viewing. What made this unique was that not only the very best fencers in the world were selected, but that the rules were very different. In fact, if it weren't for the swords that were being used extremely dull and safe, they would've thought that this was a battle arena and not a tournament.

Nevertheless, Alexia was still excited. Of all the tournaments she had ever entered, she knew they would be nothing compared to what she was entering this very moment. It would be a tournament that will never be forgotten. A tournament that she would refuse to be defeated or back down. She was going to give it everything she had, every strength, stealth and speed would be put down into this one tournament.

Within minutes, they all reached the Buckingham Palace where a young man in a regal uniform was standing right next to one of the palace guards, waiting patiently for those competing in the tournament. As soon as Alexia handed him her royal invitation and explained that her friends were here on her request, the young man nodded his head and led them to a side gate where they entered and were then escorted by another man.

No sooner had they entered the Palace grounds, they arrived at a room where almost every competitor were either sitting down standing, having tea or talking to each other. Once Alexia and the others entered, the competitors turned to look at the newcomers and widened their eyes. As it turned out, Alexia was the youngest fencer in the tournament, being only 18. Seeing how young they all were, yet unsure which one was to compete, they began whispering to one another about how young their other opponent was as well as scoffing at the idea that a young person was capable of being a skilled fencer.

"Wow...guess they're not too happy to see someone so young invited to the tournament huh," Benny remarked, noticing the look of distaste that some of the contestants had.

"Most likely. I think it's safe to say that there has never been someone so young as us to enter such a high-class and secluded tournament as this," Sydney responded, taking sideways glances at the people.

Alexia grinned. "Excellent! The more older contestants I defeat, the more victorious it will be!" she said with confidence.

"I somehow feel pity for these contestants. I mean, imagine getting defeated by someone younger than yourself. Must be humiliating if you ask me," Joe said.

"Excuse me, but which one of you is a contestant?" A middle-aged gentleman with a handlebar moustache stepped up, looking well dressed yet snobbish at the same time. He eyed them with curiosity.

With a grin still on her face, Alexia stepped up to the gentleman. "That'll be me; my name is Alexia Hunter. And who might you be sir?"

"I am Sir James Middleton. Though I must say, it is quite...unusual for someone your age to attend such an advanced fencing tournament. I always assumed that this was for mature and well-bred aristocrats, not for young 'delinquents'," he said with a smug look.

At this point, both Ethan and Benny had to restrain Joe from attacking Sir Middleton. If there was one thing he hated more than snobs, it was snobs that tried to badmouth his friends, especially Alexia.

Alexia however, continued to smirk. "Well I am a superb fencer, winning twenty National Championships in the US, five Internationals in China and three more in Russia, which brought to the attention of your Queen who by the way sent me a personal royal invitation to this magnificent tournament," she explained with pride to the wide-eyed Middleton. "However this is my first time being in England, so I am looking forward to this event. Oh by the way, I am really looking forward to when we compete against each other, and when I gracefully make you land flat on your ass for all to see."

With that said, she smoothly walked past him with her friends following behind, trying so hard not to laugh. Once they got to a corner of the room however, they bursted with laughter.

"Whoa man! Nice come-back Lexi!" Benny said, patting her on the back before walking towards a plate of sandwiches and started stuffing his face.

"Yeah! I mean you totally made him speechless! I almost thought he would have a heart attack after you told him how many tournaments you've won in the past," remarked Ethan while getting himself some appetizers as well.

"Well he deserved it. I don't allow scum to walk away without at least being insulted...or humiliated," Alexia explained while slowly drinking a glass of water.

"Just make sure not to go too far with the insults Lexi. After all, some are either Lords or Knights and I'm pretty sure there are high consequences for saying anything inappropriate to one of them," Joe reasoned, though was secretly pleased with her.

"Yeah, like chopping off your head!" Nichole exclaimed with fear and suspense.

Sydney looked at Nichole as though she'd grown an extra head. "Uh Nickie, they stopped doing that in 1747," she said.

Nichole rubbed her head in embarrassment.

Just then, two royal guards appeared at the entrance. "Greetings contestants. Please follow me to the room downstairs so you can organize yourselves and have a small practice session while you all wait for the remaining contestants," one of the guards announced.

"And for those of you who are here as guests, please follow me to the fencing room so you can be seated," said the second guard.

Alexia turned to her friends. "Well, looks like I have to leave you guys why I go and get myself organized and ready," she then said casually.

"Looks like it. Well good luck out there, and we'll meet you after the tournament is finished," Joe said.

Alexia nodded in response before following the guard as well as the other contestants to the practice room.

Although the swords and masks were provided for the tournament, the contestants still has to bring some of their protective gear and well as their glove. Much like the other contestants, Alexia had already put on most of her outfit. All she needed to do was to put her glove on, pick up a sword and a mask and put the mask on before doing some practising so she could get use to the feel of the sword.

After a few minutes of handling the sword and getting use to the weight of it, Alexia then noticed that the remaining contestant had already arrived, wearing their gear and carrying a sword. One of the contests however caught her eyes. This person was a woman, though she couldn't see what she looked like due to wearing a mask, but was wearing an outfit that seemed to have been made for men. But what caught Alexia's attention was this woman's dominating aura and the way she stood with pride and confidence, much like an authority figure.

At that moment, the same royal guard that escorted them to this room appeared again. "Contestants, you may now enter the tournament room. Please, follow me single file," he said before turning round and slowly walking towards the tournament room. Shortly afterwards, one contestant followed the guard before another followed after. Alexia followed after the fifth contestant.

It didn't take too long before the guard walked towards two large mahogany doors where two more guard stood beside each side. Seeing their arrival, the two guards opened the doors, allowing them to enter the tournament room, where a handful of people were there to watch, including the Queen herself seated up in the box seat.

As soon as all twenty contestants entered the room and stood side-by-side in one line, a man in his forties, clearly a referee, and a younger man in his early thirties appeared and positioned themselves in front of them.

"Hello, and welcome to this year's International Fencing Tournament. This year, we have three new contestants; two from Russia, and one from the United States," the young man spoke while indicating towards two of the fencers before indicating Alexia. It was then that she assumed that this man was an announcer.

"We also welcome our former champion from last year; Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing," the announcer then said, indicating to the mysterious masked woman that Alexia briefly saw.

Seeing the former champion made Alexia feel even more excited. If this Integra person had won last year's tournament, then there was no doubt in her mind that this would be a challenge worth taking if she competed against her.

Now it was the referee's turn to speak. "Will the contestants please go and stand next to the wall and wait while we call out two challengers."

After bowing their heads in response, the fencers walked to the right hand side of the wall and waited patiently for their names to be called.

The announcer looked at his clipboard before looking up. "Our first two challengers will be...Alexia 'Bella' Hunter from New York, America, and Sir James Middleton from London, England," he called out.

Alexia smirked through the mask. Of all the contestants that the announcer chose, he chose the one person that she was looking forward to defeat and humiliate. Without hesitation she stepped up towards the centre of the room, along with Sir James, who strode forward with confidence.

The referee was on the other side of the wall, standing just across from the two fencers, right next to the score board. "Now remember, no wrestling with each other. Just using your swords to 'attack' your opponent. You have to score twenty points to win."

Both Alexia and Middleton nodded a 'yes' in response, before saluting to him. Then they stepped towards each other at arms length and did the same thing.

"Such a shame, and to think you were so excited to play in this tournament. Well too bad for you, cause I am going to win this match with ease, little brat," Sir Middleton whispered.

Alexia narrowed her eyes when he said 'little brat', but controlled herself and continued to smirk. "Really? I was just about to say the same thing to you, you snobbish Englishman," she replied before walking over to her position. Sir Middleton glared at her, but nevertheless did the same thing.

The referee waited patiently until both fencers were in position and were in their sword fighting stances. Then as soon as they were in correct position, the referee brought his arm up and signalled the fencers to start the first match.

At first the sword fight between the two was casual, almost effortless as their swords clashed one another, but then Sir Middleton saw an opening and immediately took a plunge. However, to everyone's amazement, Alexia swiftly dodged the attack, twirled right around behind Middleton and hit him on the side within less than a minute!

They couldn't believe their eyes! How was this young lady capable of moving so fast? While the audience and the fencers were shocked, only a few people remained calm and unfazed; Alexia's friends, the Queen and the former champion of last year's match.

During the rest of the match, Middleton's movements became more forceful and serious, trying to get at Alexia's weak spots. He managed to get at least three or four hits, though it seemed as thought she was allowing them, however most times she managed to either dodge or block the attacks and quickly hit him either on the front or side of the chest. On a couple occasions, she even got him to fall flat on his butt. It was obvious that she was toying with him, which angered Sir James even more. Within five minutes, the first match had already finished, with Alexia getting twenty points and Sir Middleton only getting five.

"And the winner is Alexia Hunter!" the announcer called out as Alexia saluted to the referee before her opponent then partially removed her mask to show Sir Middleton her victory smirk. Middleton growled in anger but nevertheless saluted back before storming off to the corner of the room.

The rest of the tournament went on as usual, different fencers competing against each other. Alexia went through at least three more, two going through really smoothly, however had a rough time when going against one of the Russians. Still, she made it through five points ahead of her opponent. After thirty to forty minutes of the game, only two fencers were left; Alexia and Sir Integra.

"And now for the final fencing match! Will our last two remaining contestants please step forward," the announcer called out.

So the two stepped forward casually, saluted the referee before turning to face each other at arms length. They stood still, staring at each other for a moment before bringing their swords up and saluting each other before getting into position. It wasn't long before the referee checked them that he gave them the signal to begin.

They started off quick and simple, sparing with one another to get an idea on the other person's character and skill. Even though this was a tournament, out of all the other contestants she had to face, Integra was by far the greatest, and most fun, opponent ever!

After that small spar moment, they started to kick it up a notch, their swords clashing against each other while their footing speeded up. Their movements became more forceful as the blades made contact with each other, making clinking noises like wind chimes. It was as though their lives depended on it. It didn't take too long for Alexia to find an opening on the left-hand side underneath Integra's arms, giving her the opportunity to strike.

Though before Alexia had a chance to hit her opponent on the side, Integra blocked her attack, pushed her sword hard to one side, forcing her arm to be pushed away, before hitting her square in the chest. The impact was so surprising that Alexia was flung over a couple feet away, landing flat on her back. Some of the audience, including Alexia's friends, glanced at her to see if she was alright while others applauded Integra for her excellent manoeuvre.

As Alexia began to get up, she could see Sir Middleton grinning in the corner, pleased to see that someone managed to hit her first. Despite feeling the need to punch Sir Middleton in the face, the tournament was still going on and she still was competing against Sir Integra, who as it turns out was much more skilled in fencing than she had first thought. Now back on her feet, she readied herself once more, this time putting more effort into the tournament.

Within ten minutes of the game, both players were now neck-and-neck from each other, with only needing one point to win. Alexia stood her ground, panting from exhaustion while her opponent was doing the same thing, though not as obvious as her. She saw that with the skills that she normally used while playing a match, she would stand no chance against this person. It was at that point that she had no options but to use a secret technique that her grandfather had taught and trained her few years ago. It was a hard technique, but it was something that she had mastered well, like her father and grandfather before her.

The referee signalled them to be in position one last time. Both players did so, however Alexia changed her footing slightly while positioning her sword at a peculiar angle. She then took deep, controlled breaths as she cleared her mind and allowed her natural sword fighting instincts to come forth. Then, with a swift motion of his hand, he signalled them to start.

Suddenly, both players were clashing their swords together like lighting while their movements were quick and swift like falcons. They moved so quickly, it was hard to keep track of their movements. There were moments where it seemed Integra had the upper hand, but Alexia's speed seemed to have gotten faster as she constantly avoided any hits that for an ordinary fencer, it would've been unavoidable. Even her blocks had become quick and firm. In fact, Integra seemed to be having a harder time keeping a firm grip on the sword due to Alexia's sudden strength. It was as though someone had given her an energy boost. Not only that, but the way that she and the sword moved together in in unison, it was as though they were joined as one. What happened next however became a huge surprise.

As Integra tried to block and put force to Alexia's sword to move it away, instead of the sword being pushed away, Alexia twirled her sword around Integra's, avoiding the hit in the process, forced the sword upwards this time, causing the sword that Integra momentarily had to fly up into the air, giving Alexia the moment to grasp that sword as well and have both of them diagonally placed on Integra's shoulder close to her neck, making a perfect 'X' mark with the swords.

For a minute, everything was silent except for Alexia's heavy breathing. Both the audience, the fencers, the announcer and referee, and the Queen were mesmerized by this performance. Even Alexia's buddies were shocked, for they had never seen her make a move like that before. Then, before anyone else could move or say anything, Alexia removed the swords away from Integra's neck and stuck her hand out to her for a friendly handshake. At first, Integra stood still and unresponsive, but then she relaxed and shook her hands as a sign of acknowledgement and respect.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am please to announce that the winner of this year's International Fencing Tournament is Alexia 'Bella' Hunter!" the announcer finally cried out while motioning to Alexia who saluted in respect to the referee before saluting to Sir Integra, then bowing to the audience.

While everyone else was either applauding or grumbling, mainly Sir Middleton who at that moment stormed out of the room in a fit of rage, Alexia's friends clapped and cheered for her victory. Even the queen herself stood up and clapped her hands in applause.

"You played extremely well Miss Hunter," Integra Hellsing commented behind Alexia as both began to remove their fencing helmets.

"Why thank you Sir Hellsing, you didn't play badly yourself," Alexia responded, finally removing her helmet before turning round to face the woman she had just competed with. However what she saw next, froze her still.

For facing her, was the very same blonde-haired woman that she and her friends briefly met yesterday! Sir Integra, who instantly recognised Alexia the moment she turned, was briefly shocked before her expression turned really dark and glared hard at the young girl.

The others recognised Integra as well and immediately ducked underneath their seats, yet were extremely nervous for their friend who was still standing directly in front of the woman they angered. Now that they were trapped in one building, they knew that there was no way that they could escape this Iron Lady's wrath.

Despite the fact that the woman whose car window she broke was staring at her with an icy glare, only two words could come out of Alexia's mouth while the colour drained from her face.

"Oh...crap!"


Oh no! Alexia is so busted! What's gonna happen to her now? Of course I know what happens but...if I told ya what happened, that would be spoiling everything now wouldn't it. Anyways, read and review.