Chapter 4

Sorry for the delay but I've been caught up in school work lately and hadn't had the time to work on my story. I don't know when my next one will be posted but I'll try my best. :)

Meanwhile, returning back into the dungeons below, the newly freed draculina had returned to her room preparing something nice for her beloved master. If he was going to toy with her fine, she would do the same with him. Revenge was always sweeter when served hot from the oven. Two could that game and she had every intention of wining. The especially chosen outfit for the night consisted of a pair of very short red shorts, shorter even than her usual skirt from the light blue uniform, with white fluff on the edges to give it that special Christmas look. The top was a red jacket with long sleeves, also with the white fluff along its edges. It ended just under her chest only emphasizing it more and had just one large, white button to keep it closed. There was cute Santa hat on top of her head, white gloves on her hands, tight red thigh high covering her long, slender legs and a pair of red, high healed sandals to finish it of. Her spiky hair was tied in two small ponytails with red ribbons and there was a white chain around her left ankle. Underneath, as she well knew it would interest him greatly, she wore lingerie consisting of a pair of red panties with black edges. The upper half wasn't actually a bra, but a series of red ribbons acting like one; three to be exact over her chest both hiding and showing the exact amount of flesh. Amongst from these there were two more falling over her back and sides. Everything was held in place by a bow right over her chest. If that came undone, then everything else would follow quickly. To keep it all well hidden till the precise moment, though, she made sure to conceal it under the red jacket. The whole outfit revealed a whole lot of pale skin between her short shorts and the jacket above. She was, as one would say, dressed to kill. A perfect present just waiting to be unwrapped. But first, there was the game that needed to be played. Taking care of the finishing touches, she phased from the room and went in search of prey. Yet it wasn't the one she craved for. Not yet.

As all other members of the Hellsing organization had plans, so did the small group of hired mercenaries. Finally having time to celebrate, they did not let it go to waist. Instead partied for three days straight. The theme alone said it all: Party like hell!
"God damn it Pip stop hogging all the bear!" One of the mercenaries screamed at his captain taking the can from his hand.
" Shut tze….hell up!" The Frenchman screamed back, his accent well distinguished from all other voices within the room." Tz party just started….I am going…to enjoy tzis."

The alcohol had already gone to his head but there was always room for more. Especially in their line of work. He grabbed the other guy, Allen his lieutenant, by the collar of his gray shirt." You have a problem with tzat?"
" You bet I do!" Allen threw the can away making the remainder of its contents spill on the wooden floor.

"Tzen bring it!"

They kept on screaming at each other for a while, but none actually did what he threatened to do. It was more of a game than anything. And everybody knew that. It was also the reason why none bothered to break them up. Why spoil the fun? The music was loud, there were cans all over the place, food scattered not only on the table it once resided one but the floor as well. And now a show as well.

"Hey captain." One of the men called out finally getting the two to stop. Even if it was for a little while." How about getting that girl of yours to join? Or are you scared of that master of hers?" he broke out laughing.
" A yes….tze mignonette…" Pip released his lieutenant and picked up another can from the floor." I did azk but…." He rubbed his left cheek. "Maybe I should have not asked her to pop out of tze cake." Dam it had hurt. For such a small girl she packed quite a punch. "Still, a girl like that…."
"Like what?" The soft, angelic voice asked making all the men stop laughing at their captain and turn towards the table. The mignonette was leaning against it with her hand behind her back; legs crossed one in front of the other, grinning seductively as the red lipstick brought out her pearl white fangs. Pip dropped the can he was currently holding. God damn. Santa had been late, but he sure knew how to make up for it. Leaving her place, Seras walked up to him. All eyes were one her. As she stopped right in front of the mercenary she took his hat from his head and placed it over hers.
" Hope I'm not too late to pop up?"
" Not at all mignonette." Pip replied" Change your mind about the cake? He could always get another."

"You wish Pip." She smiled at him. Though he was human, though he kept hitting on her, he was in truth a really good friend. One she more than happy to have known. The vampire didn't matter. Just her. And the whole mignonette thing? Well, it was like Police girl. It grew on her over the years.

"I do and continue to do so. Care for a drink? Beer, whine, blood perhaps?"

Her reply was a wide grin and her fangs. It startled the others, but not the captain who only laughed. They were new and most afraid of the creature before them regardless of how enchanted they were with her beauty. Flirting with the dangerous girl was always most entertaining.

" You are offering?"
" Need only azk mignonette."
" Maybe next time." Tilting her head to the side she returned his hat but not before placing it over his face playfully.

"I was actually hopping for a small favor. If that's alright?"

"Of course. Azk away." Pip said while adjusting his hat back in its rightful place. Her closeness, however, surprised him. Her right cheek was pressed against his left as she began whispering into his ear. His one good eye went wide. Damn. He really hated that vampire.
" Please Pip." She purred sensually. It was like a fantasy coming true. And now he hated him even more.
" Very well mignonette." He sighed." But I want tze favor back." He took her hand in his and pointed with the other to the ceiling above. Mistletoe hung from it. He had planed just in case.
" Didn't know you were interested in men lately." Seras said laughing turning her head briefly towards the guys.

"No, no. But tze cake you refused came with a szurprize…..or two..."
"Deal then?" She kissed his cheek.

"You're breaking my heart mignonette. I am French and tze French live off love. Tze kiss should be a kiss."

Pondering his words for a moment while keeping her eyes locked on his, she quickly came to a decision.

"Deal." With that she closed the distance and offered her friend her kiss he always wanted. No passion or flames. Just a simple kiss, yet just as meaningful. Pulling back she smiled and so did he.
" Deal mignonette. I will take care of it."

Turning back she walked past a few soldiers before disappearing from the room. Just before that, she said." 554310768116. Enjoy."

She was gone.

"Idiot!" Allen came up behind his friend smacking him hard on the head." Offer your blood next time not ours."
" It was a joke." He got hit again.
" So, what did the girl want? A favor?"
" Tze other vampire. I must szee him for a bit."
" You agreed?"

Pip smiled." Tze mignonette….tze girl like that is worth it."

"Idiot." Was all he got back. That and another hit on the head. Third time was the charm. But the lieutenant knew it was hard giving that up. Sighing he simply put one hand around Pip's neck.

"The night's sill young. Beer?"

"No. Tze cellar." He grinned silently thanking the mignonette for the little bit of information.

Stalking down the silent corridors, was the tall, dark vampire as he slowly made his search for his little pet. No luck so far, but you never know what you might stumble across. Now where could she have gone to? And there, at the end of the corridor, he stumbled on the one person he didn't expect to see.
" What do you want mercenary?" His voice sounded mocking and annoyed. The human should know his place.
" Tzere is a favor I must do. Tze mignonette aszed." Pushing the tip of his hat back he exposed his one good eye to the vampire.

"Did she? What could she possibly need from you? Except food of course."

" Tze offer was made." Pip smiled before walking up to his opponent." Seras requires I give a meszage. She said to meet at the tree and not be late."
" That's it? Lousy message from a lousy messenger." The vampire chuckled revealing his fangs.
" No."

The punch was hard and came faster than expected. He didn't have time to duck as he didn't see it coming in the first place. His glasses fell to floor shattering in the process.

"She said it was for a szhirt? Though I don't know why."
" Grown some balls, have we? I could snap your neck like a twig."
" Yes. But tzen tze mignonette would be szad. It would be a crime to make her szad. She is special." Those words only enraged he vampire more as hey were said while his mind was thinking about the kiss he received from the lovely draculina. And yes, he was doing it on purpose. Alucard growled and bared his fangs. He would not stand for it. She was his and his alone.

"A favor for a favor." Pip went on little impressed by the display before him. But inside, he did know better than to push too far. Still, he did promise. "Tze kiss was nice and tze battle too." He kept on walking afterward but was stopped by Alucard's menacing shadows.
" You dare touch her!" Rage filled his voice and eyes. Hands clenched in fists and the symbols upon his gloves glowed bright red. He smelled and felt the mercenaries fear though he wasn't showing it. The words 'deal' and 'promise' kept on repeating inside his head for some reason. Why?
"Jealous? Tze battle is over vampire." Pip said calmly.

"Is it?" Their eyes locked on each other.

"Tze kiss was mine but tze mignonette…..tze choice is already made vampire. Tzat choice I will respect."

Taking a deep breath Pip continued on walking straight through the mass of darkness and came out unhurt on the other side. After that he just kept on going hands in his pockets. The vampire turned in the other direction still raging with anger and watched him leave from the corner of his crimson eye. Though ripping him apart was something he most desired doing, he knew hurting him was useless. That damn mercenary was right about making her sad. And the question lingered. Did she choose really?

Yes.

Go. Do it.

You know you want to. Go.

Go.

Do it.
Do it.

The lost voices were urging him on. The dark voices were never more right.

To be continued...

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"I should so punish you Police girl." His voice deep and sensual, he made sure to hiss that last part. His mouth right next to her right ear, his breath caressing and moving over her sensitive skin.
" Why?" The draculina whispered back just as playfully.
" For making me cave into your desires."

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