Disclaimer: Don't own Hellsing and never will! I do own a few characters like Ashley, Serenity, and Doctor Ambriz.

LASTLY we left the others leaving the subbasement in order to notify Serenity, Doctor Ashley's assistant, that by Doctor Ashley's order certain preparations must be made for Seras's arrival…..

"Walter, slow down! I….I can't keep…up!"

Integra called out as she tried to keep in step with Walter. Walter stopped immediately noticing he had out run her.

"My apologies ma'am I didn't realize I…."

"It's alright Walter. We are all a bit shaken considering the situation with Seras."

She finished with a sigh. She could not blame Walter for being worried; she too was concerned for the girl not to mention her son's. Suddenly it dawned on her of the child she carried. She looked down noticing that the child she held was unusually quiet. Sure Vincent was a solitary and independent kind of boy who kept to himself like Alucard, but he was never this unresponsive. Vincent though independent, could not help but trail after his mother when she was around. He wasn't a mama's boy like Dee but he loves her very much. Integra glanced at Dee noticing his lack of response as well; his once bright eyes were now a dull soulless blue. He was the same if not worse than Vincent.

'If only you could see how you're children are faring without you here….Seras.'

Integra thought sadly. Shaking her head to get rid of any bad thoughts, she put Vincent down. The Hellsing heir nodded her head towards Walter as if silently asking him to do the same. A bit of puzzlement flickered on his face but did as he was told. Now both boys stood next to each other with their heads hung low, hiding their faces in shadow. Integra kneeled in front of them:

"Snap out of it!"

She said shaking them by the shoulder; immediately snapping them out of their induced coma.

"Now listen, your mother is a fighter. She WILL pull through this but she needs our help. Feeling sorry for ourselves won't solve anything!"

Both boys had a look of shock written all over their faces. They have never seen their Aunt sound and act this way. She was always so collected even when under pressure; but they had to admit….she was right. Walter and Integra were awe struck as they witnessed Dee's and Vincent's eyes came back to life. Their eyes told of hope, determination, and another that both adults could not read. Still whatever is was; it was better than that defeated look that they could not bear to see in one's so young.

"Your right mother needs us."

Dee spoke with such clarity and certainty that for just that instant Walter could have sworn it to be Vincent and not sweet little Dee. At that same moment Integra had realized that the old Dee was gone and was replaced with a more confident individual.

'Confidence, was that the other emotion I saw in their eyes? Dee, you remind me so much of your mother. She too had that look…'

She thought fondly as memories came and went from when Seras was but a newly made fledgling. She was always so innocent and did not like the life that was forced upon her, or so Seras thought at the time. Integra had bared witness to her development when working with Hellsing. When situations called for it; Seras was a force not to be reckoned with. This trait has been passed on to her sons.

"I know of a faster way."

Was Vincent's' only reply. Integra was brought back from her reminiscing and stared at Vincent for clarification.

"Brother you don't mean…" (Dee)

"Surely you not suggesting…" (Walter)

"I am." (Vincent)

Integra was at a loss. She had no idea where Vincent was going with this but clearly Water and Dee did. She hated being kept in the dark so she voiced her frustration.

"Can anyone clue me in on what the hell is going on?! Vincent what do you mean and stop speaking in riddles!"

Integra huffed as she made her point across that she was in no mood to play guessing games with the boy. Vincent for a moment raised one of his perfect black brows at her as if telling her 'what was that about?' But did not speak it out loud and dropped the subject.

"Sir Integra, do you recall the training Master Vincent has been given by Alucard?"

Walter asked with a bit of worry in his voice. Integra looked at him skeptically. What did that have anything to do with their situation now? Still she answered him anyway.

"I have been aware of the training itself but what Alucard has taught the boy….I haven't the slightest clue. Why do you ask?"

Walter cleared his throat. Vincent has put him in a very complicated situation. He knew that Sir Integra would eventually find out but he hoped Alucard would have handled that by now; how silly of him…

"Well Sir Integra as you know Alucard has been training Vincent on how to use his vampiric powers effectively. Master Vincent has excelled magnificently in his training and Alucard has suggested to um, "up the stakes" or so he said."

At this point poor Walter was nervously watching everything he could lay his eyes on except at Integra. The young heiress noticed his wondering eyes and his change in demeanor. She didn't like where this was heading but she wanted answers so she didn't push it and waited patiently for Walter to finish.

"Alucard decided to teach him how to…open a portal."

Integra inhaled a breath of shock. For Alucard to have done such an idiotic thing was beyond her. He was just a child after all, a monsters child but a child none the less. Still she righted herself and spoke.

"He is far too young to accomplish such a thing. I don't suppose that thatis what you are hinting at Vincent?"

She asked him in a voice that was pure business like in a way. For a moment she seemed to forget she was talking to a child but Vincent wasn't a "normal" child even for a vampire.

"I am." (Vincent)

"I see. Have you finished your training under your father?" (Integra)

"I have." (Vincent)

"And the outcome?" (Integra)

"Successful." (Vincent)

"By your standards or your fathers?" (Integra)

At this Vincent stood silent. He didn't know how to answer that question. It's not like he didn't understand the question he just didn't know how to put it into words without worrying them.

~Flash Back~

Alucard and Vincent were training late into the night deep into the forest that belonged to their master Integra. Much like his father, Vincent preferred guns than any other weapon or his powers for that matter. He didn't see the reason to exhaust his body with the use of his powers. He knew that if he used up his powers he will be left unprotected and would surely die; an idiotic move that he will not chance.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Went Vincent's gun Cerberus, a three-barreled revolver that he and Walter created together. He was currently being tested on his speed, aim and accuracy by his father. Once he successfully demolished the targets he put his gun away in a black leather holster he kept strapped to his waist, given to him by his mother.

"AHAHAHA! Excellent my son; your performance was nothing short than perfection."

Alucard praised as he reveled at the destruction caused by his own son. Vincent bowed his head in a respectable manner towards his father.

"Thank you father; I'm pleased that your pleased."

The young one tried to hide it but Alucard noticed the smirk Vincent wore on his pale face. Alucard smirked as well; pleased that his eldest found pleasure in causing destruction just like him.

"Now what do you say we move on towards awakening your vampiric nature hmm?"

Vincent said nothing but nodded yes even though he knew he didn't have a say in the matter. Without another word they quickly moved to a different part of the forest; further away from the human soldiers that occupied the training areas.

"This is far enough."

"For what father?"

"To teach you a very unique way to travel; without the need to transform your body into mist or a bat."

Vincent was intrigued yet puzzled at what his father just explained; but like before he didn't question him just nodded.

"Now this method can only be used by true and powerful vampires like us. It is not for the weak and if not trained properly….well you get the idea."

Soon minutes turned to hours as Vincent continued his training under his father's watchful eye. Alucard would correct his son from time to time but would mostly remain quiet. Vincent started to panic; never in his young life had he ever struggled with something like this. He was just about to give up when he heard a voice call out to him in his mind...

'You can do it honey!'

Vincent stilled as he recognized the voice. A voice he knew so well… and loved.

'Mother…?'

'That's right. What's the matter love?'

'I couldn't successfully complete my training.'

Vincent stated sadly almost shamefully as he had to break the news to his mother.

'Why do you say that; daylight hasn't come yet?'

Vincent didn't say a word. Seras knew that Vincent was a perfectionist and if things didn't work out the way he planned; than he would shut himself off from the world. Seras will not stand for it.

'Listen honey you can do this! Trust your mother when she says that if I didn't believe you could do this; I wouldn't allow your father to teach you in the first place. Now relax, take a deep breath, and try again. You have plenty of time.'

And try he did. His mother gave him the confidence and push he needed to finally create a portal.

"Well done."

Alucard said with a smirk. Vincent collapsed on his knees from exhaustion but was still able to keep the dark portal open. He smirked in triumph.

'Mother I did it...'

He stated with pride. He heard his mother give a small giggle before telling him:

'Congratulations, I knew you could do it! Vincent, my son, never forget that you can do anything you set your mind to.'

Seras said in a pleased and loving voice as Vincent felt her leave his mind. Vincent contemplated on his mother's words for a bit longer before Alucard brought him out of his trance.

"Vincent, you are now able to create a portal; well done. However take heed creating is not the same as controlling." (Alucard)

"I do not understand." (Vincent)

"Do not go through one without me there to guide you." (Alucard)

"Is it easy to get lost in father?" (Vincent)

"That is the least of your worries. Without proper training your young mind would not be able to handle what lies beyond that void." (Alucard)

~FLASH BACK END~

"It's hard to explain." (Vincent)

Was Vincent's reply. Integra hated when Vincent became like this; he never gave a straight yes or no answer.

"Why is that; haven't you been in one before?" (Integra)

"I have just not alone." (Vincent)

"Your father I'm guessing…" (Integra)

"Yes." (Vincent)

"Did you see, smell, or touch anything strange?" (Integra)

"No." (Vincent)

"Did you sense anything at all when you were there with Alucard?"

"No, nothing." (Vincent)

He stated replied as he patiently waited for his Aunts decision. Integra kept silent as she contemplated on what to do. Going through the portal can be a faster way to get to the infirmary and the boy had successfully conjured up one…but still she could not shake the fact that something could go wrong. Suddenly she was snapped awake by Walter.

"Vincent what are you doing with Dee? NO, STOP!"

Integra turned in time to see Vincent and Dee disappear hand in hand through the portal.

"NO!"

Integra screamed as she ran towards the portal but stopped short when she came face to face with it. Attentively she slowly tested and examined the portal with her hands. The portal was in a shape of a circle; it was small enough for children like Vincent and Dee to go through and pitch black. Integra pushed towards the center and immediately her hands disappeared. Startled she pulled them back and examined her hands expecting to see black ooze; but found nothing but clean hands. Shaking her head for being scared she continued her examination; surprised to find that the edges were solid. It seems that the center was the only way you could go through it. Taking a deep breath Integra held onto the solid edges and pushed her head through the opening.

"VINCENT! DEE! CAN YOU HEAR ME?!"

She heard her own voice echo back at her but nothing else. She tried to locate them but it was so dark. She heard Walter calling her so she backed away from the dark abyss and faced him.

"Did you see anything?"

"No, nothing. It's so dark I couldn't see anything. Walter, please go and get me a flashlight; maybe I can locate them with that."

"Right away ma'am."

Walter walked towards a drawer that was located in the middle of the hall. He opened it up and pulled out a flashlight. Integra raised her brow at him in a questioning manner. Walter shrugged and laughed a bit.

"In case of a blackout."

He stated simply. Integra gave him a small smile and shook her head. Walter walked back towards her and Integra fully turned around to face him with her back facing the portal. Suddenly Integra's hair was grabbed from behind.

"AAAAHHH!"

Integra screamed and tried to free herself from the monster that captured her. As she pushed forward it pulled back just as hard thwarting her efforts. Walter seeing her distress raced towards her. He could not see the creature, for all he could make out was Integra herself. It seemed as if the darkness was leaking out of the portal and engulfing the hallway at a fast rate. As he grew closer, the darker it got and soon Integra's form disappeared.

"SIR INTEGRA!"

"I'm still here!"

She called out to him. She did sound close but he could not see her. He tried calling out to her again.

"I can't see you my Lady. Where are you?!"

"In Front of you! Ugh, the flash light….! (pant) Ah! Use the flashlight!"

And used it he did. The mysterious beast did not appreciate the aluminous light; it gave out a loud screech and hollered as if in pain. It released Integra and retreating, taking the darkness that surrounded them with it. Integra sank towards the floor and gasped for breath. She looked up towards Walter to thank him but found him just standing there staring at the portal.

"What is it Walter? What did you see?"

"I don't know. I just…don't know..."

Worried for her friend she placed her hand over his shoulder snapping him out of it.

"Whatever is was; it's gone now."

"…..Yes, your right."

No sooner did he finish his sentence; the portal behind them grew larger and sucked them both into its depths. Quickly the portal began to close and when it finally did it vanished; leaving nothing in its wake except the faint echoing of screams of those it trapped in its dark abyss.

To be continued….

Okay kiddies that's the end of this chapter; I'm not entirely sure but I think this is probably by far the longest one I've done.

If you have an idea or what me to change something in my stories left me know; I would love some feedback.

Oh before I forget thank you all who added and favored me. See you next time and don't worry I'm far from finished.

Later!