I give you Chapter 2! I'm sorry if I updated late, I was not feeling well but I'll make it up to you guys.
To those who are hoping for some romance in this story I will try my best! Francesca doesn't know a thing about love relationships and she is too damn busy to be in love. Just bear with me everyone, I'm not really good with love stories : )
Chapter 2: Made of Stone
Everything changed through the years...
I couldn't believe what was happening to the world, ghouls are now n increasing in number. And all they ever did is destroy people's lives; they feed on blood, kill whoever crosses their path and infect others. The only reason why it's happening because of the are vampires...
Speak your mind,
Like I care
I can see your lips moving
I've just learned not to hear
I thought that Alucard was the only vampire but it seems that I was wrong...
There are a lot of them in this globe, either good or bad...
Blood is their source of living, they survive through blood. The most addicting crimson liquid, it is a drug to them. their favorite type of blood is virgin blood...
If a virgin is bitten by a vampire they will become one themselves...
I Hate them...Every single one of them...
They only bring death, grief and darkness...
Don't waste your time
I am not the little girl that everyone used to know, my body and mind matured into something better. This maid is no longer weak, no longer scared, and no longer dependent. My skills developed through my training, the Butler and the vampire taught me very well.
It's never enough for you, baby
Don't want to play your game anymore
No matter what you say
My master is no longer the little marshmallow that I used to know, if her father was here today he will be very proud of her. Vampires cower in fear whenever they hear the name ' Hellsing'. I help and assist her whatever and whenever I can.
I never left her side...
My loyalty lies with hellsing...
Until the end of my days...
My Master's wish is also my wish...
She is my master and I am her poodle...
Again I was left at the Mansion to take care of everything, whenever Integra have missions like these she would either take me with her or not. Besides, the Hellsing head is safe in Walter's hands and also Alucard is there to make sure nothing will bad will happen to all of them.
I say that's kind of boring without anyone here...
There are some guards who keeps me company, yet there are some other who disgusting perverted pigs looking for a good time. I would beat the ones who would try to lay a hand on me, men are so predictable...
I glanced when I heard one of the servants that they've returned, dropped the things from my hand and ran towards the great hall. My lips curled into a smile seeing them all safe and sound, Walter took off her cloak and the Hellsing head walked close to me. We welcomed each other an embrace, I did the same with Walter and kissed him in the cheek.
" Do I also get an embrace Franny? I deserve one for today's hard work..." He said grinning wide like a Cheshire cat, I frowned at him when he gave me one of his famous grins. I noticed that he was carrying a bundle in his arms and it appears to be a young woman.
" I'm sorry to disappoint you but No...And who is that Alucard?" I asked leaning forward to inspect the woman he was carrying, she have blonde chicken scratched hair and such a peaceful face, she doesn't seems to be in her twenties, maybe in her adolescence period.
" She is Alucard's newborn or should I say , I want her cleaned,Do what you must." I turned towards Sir Integra then curtsied to her respectfully.
" Consider it done..." Alucard followed behind me, I can hear the young woman heaving as if she having a nightmare.
" Do not leave her side unless I say so." Integra said making her way to her office with Walter behind her, I nodded and we both made our way to the basement.
Walter and I renovated the basement after Alucard started having his rants about how plain the dungeon was, We swept the floor clean until it was spotless and gave him a throne that fits his taste. He was like a king when he sat on that chair, he even requested to have his coffin polished and we dd what we were told. The place is very dark, I can't even see a thing or where my hands are when I go down there.
He's a vampire that's why...
The night belongs to the vampires, the creatures of the night...
Alucard placed her to a guest room not too far away from him, the woman looks to be nineteen years of age. Her face was far too innocent, like she is just a child...
Why would the vampire turn someone who looks far more innocent?
" Why did you turn her Alucard?" The vampire was about to leave the room but my question stopped him.
" It was her choice Francesca, she chooses to be a creature of the night, Nosferatu, a Draculina...Her background is far more interesting..." The vampire grinned at me, he truly sickens me to the bone. His grin haunts me, taunts me and mocks me, he never changed since then.
I decided to ignored that was haunting my mind and chose to follow behind the beckoning vampire, we both ended up in a normal sized room near the basement. Alucard placed the blonde haired fledgling on the bed gently and left without a eyes scanned her whole body, she was wearing a police uniform and there was blood on her right chest. I hurriedly brought a bucket filled with warm water, and fresh new pajamas for her to wear.I cleaned away all of the blood that was stained on her body, then changed her.
The young fledgling's face looks so innocent, it made me smile all of the sudden. It made me wonder why would Alucard turn such a sweet looking girl, for telling the truth her innocent face reminds me of Integra when she is still a child.
In a matter of seconds the girl sat up with sweat rolling down her face, she then unexpectedly pulled up the pajama top and checked for the wound that was supposed to be there and sighed deeply.
" I see that you're awake..." I said gently to calm her down but I seemed to fail that, she screamed loudly and I cringed my eyes shut.
" Everything's is going to be alright, you're safe now...My name is Francesca."
" Umm...Seras...I'm Seras Victoria...Wh-Where are we?" I shifted my position and crossed my legs for a comfortable position, she looked so troubled and confused, did she even know what happened?
" We're in the Hellsing Manor, the head here is my master, sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing...Now...Is there anything you particularly want Miss Seras?" I asked politely, she looked at her surroundings and shrugged her shoulders like a child.
" Ummm...Maybe a glass of water...?" She asked me with hopeful eyes, i stood up and made my way to the door but a voice stopped me.
" She will have none of that..." Again I covered my ears when Seras screamed at the top of her lungs.
" Police girl, how does it feel now that you're a vampire..." She then puts her fingers to her teeth trying to fell if there are any sharp fangs, I walked over to the small cabinet and took the mirror stored in there. I then handed it to her, she snatched it away from me and smiled brightly-
She screamed again...
Ugh...
" You're too loud police girl I don't care if you're a vampire. You're still English, have some manners...I swear that Francesca acts more like a lady, do teach her some etiquette Francesca, she will need those in the future." I turned to see my master Integra who entered the room with Walter, I curtsied respectfully and stepped beside her.
So this is the new vampire of Hellsing organization, I smiled at the newest member and wondered what ability she can do.
" A vampire...Miss Francesca told me earlier that we're in the Hellsing Manor, right?' She asked hunching her back in a distasteful manner.
" Yes, This is our headquarters. we are called Hellsing organization, we are the monsters that protects England from the other monsters."
" So you're telling me that I-" The Butler gave her a new uniform, it looked just like her size and fit for combat...well...Except for the mini-skirt...
" Given for your condition you will be working for us from now on, we have received word of strings of vampire attacks, go and kill that vampire police girl." The new fledgling nodded and examined the clothes that was given to her.
We left the two vampires and ended up in the office, Walter left us in the room without saying a word. I accompanied the worried Integra, she seems to be troubled for a mass of vampires that have been increasing in number...
I couldn't think about those deaths, blood was everywhere...
My memories just keeps going back when I try to think of it.
blood was everywhere, I wondered what happened to my other cellmates. One by one they were taken and never come back, all of them cower and struggle in fear whenever the guards try to take us away.
I was the only one left...
Those scientist...
I don't understand what was happening right now, someone or something must be doing all this. But why? What are they all after?
" Vampires everywhere...Where do they come from?" Integra was rubbing her temples, I went behind the troubled Hellsing head and massaged her back, she sighed in relief then leaned back in delight.
I watch as my eyes were shining in discomfort when I see those images in the computer screen, blood and gore. So familiar to me, haunting my very mind, body and soul. I hate what it looks like and what it smells and taste.
" Those vampires...They're increasing in number in the different parts of Europe...Anything you care share Francesca?" Integra asked me, I closed my eyes and shake my head.
" There's nothing to share Integra...These cases are so mysterious. They just appear and infest the area with ungodly creatures; ghouls..." I felt Integra's hand grasp that was massaging her shoulder, I stopped what I was doing and entwined my fingers in hers.
" Everything changed over the years...I'm afraid a lot of things will happen soon...Francesca, be there if anything happens..." Integra leaned her head on my stomach and relaxed at this position. She may have changed but she never changed her sisterly interactions with me.
I'm all out of love for you, baby
And now that I've tried everything
" I will never leave you, I pledged myself to you at the beginning. I cannot break our promise Integra...I'll protect you..." wrapped my arms around her neck and embraced her from behind, she was so warm...Still the same Integra I always knew...
A few hours later Integra tucked herself in bed, it was been a tiring day for all of us. It was a bit stressful but things turns out fine. I couldn't sleep, I can't help but think about my traumatizing memories.
That man...That man...
He used me...My body in many different ways...Rape...
He raped my body and soul, used things to me, he even lets his own colleagues take their turns to me and his dogs injects me with painful fluids that no one can ever imagine. The world is indeed a cruel place, everyone is cruel, no one in this world will survive this madness..
Only if you can protect someone who you cherish the most, I will continue to protect everyone...
Integra, Walter, Alucard...
They're important to e, Alucard can be very annoying but he taught me to be strong. He gave me tips on how to be a better hunter, it made me confident through my years and he was kind of my mentor.
I'll numb the pain, 'til I am made of stone
These scars that I bear...He told me to be proud of them, never hide your scars because they are the symbol of your strength. My scars made me who I am today, they represent my horrific and my survival. My hand slides up my scarred face and fingered them, they were all still here. Blemishing my pretty face.
Take your time
I'm not scared
Make me everything you need me to be
So the judgment seems fair...
" Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Alucard said while entering the Manor, beside him was Seras who was waving at me in such a childish manner
" You know too well why vampire..." I said smirking at him, he grinned at me showing his fangs. He walks over to me and grabbed my hand, the punctured my finger and sucked the blood from my newly tiny wound. The poor Seras watched us in confusion as he licked my finger always does that ever since he took a sip of my blood.
" How was your first night Seras?" i asked her while Alucard was still enjoying sipping my corrupted blood.
" Oh! I was able to kill a vampire today...And I learned something new..."
" The police still complains like a human even though she is a child of the night." Alucard said as he retract my finger from his just stared at us like she felt troubled and she looks down feeling a bit disappointed.
" You will learn Seras, don't worry..." I assured the police girl who happily nodded, she then tuned in leaving Alucard and I behind.
" What is it that your thinking Audrey?" He asked me with that disgusting name again.
" I told you that's not my name, it's Francesca...Dracula..."
" And I told you to stop calling me that, Alucard is the name my master gave me..."
" And Francesca is the name my master gave me, now we're even..." I said taunting him, i turned away from him then watched the huge plate in the cold dark night.I felt his hands on my shoulders in such a concerned touch.
" You're over thinking about you past again...Let me take your worries away..." He whispered in my ear, he was right about that one. I was thinking about it for awhile since the vampires and ghouls were increasing, I shook my head and pulled away from him.
" I can't Alucard, I'm sorry...Not after what happened to me...I cannot bear myself to do it again..." I wrapped my arms around my body, Alucard is such a romantic person but I don't give in to his sexual innuendos but I just can't the feeling of him using my body for pleasure. Not after what happened to me years ago...I'm scared of someone using my body again...My mind and body is tainted forever.
It's never enough for you baby
Don't want to play your game anymore
No matter what you say
" I'll try to be gentle Franny..." He said seductively with his hands caressing my waist, the vampire have always been like this when I turned 18. It made me scared around him yet Walter told me to ignore his sexual pleas.
" No Alucard, I don't have time for that..." I fled away from him and decided to lock myself up in the room. I gritted my teeth in anger and desperations, I'm supposed to be stronger now. I can't let my emotions or fears take me further, they're my weakness.
I'm all out of love for you, baby
And now that I've tried everything
I'm not a broken doll...I'm not that girl anymore...I don't need anyone to fix me...Audrey Rose has been long dead years ago when Sir Arthur pulled me out from that hell-hole, I began my life anew and reborn into Francesca.
I'll numb the pain, 'til I am made to
Tear out my heart for the way that it feels
I am Francesca, the Handmaiden...
I will still remember when you've long forgotten me
~ The next night~
Integra sends out Alucard and Seras for a mission, it was a bit disturbing again. It couldn't help but accompany my master today for my discomfort, ghouls are everywhere and it made me paranoid for my master's safety especially when Alucard is not here in the Manor.
I was making some English tea for Integra to feel relaxed, she had been stressing over her work for the past few weeks and it wasn't very good for her. Walter had been over thinking too. Our dearest Butler have been stressed too...
This morning we watered the rose gardens and talked about things like a father and daughter would do, we even played chess in our free time. I missed the days when he would sleep beside me, he was like the father I never had. I loved each moment with my Walter.
" Sir, its a letter from the Vatican intelligence officer, it reads our fears confirmed. The Vatican special operation Iscariot Organization is on the move." I stopped pouring tea and glanced at Walter, he now looked troubled.
" Iscariot? The Vatican's Special Organization you say? the most powerful agents that the Vatican commands..." Integra said while fingering her cigar, I rolled my eyes at the hard headed head and added cream in her tea.
Smoking is dangerous for your health you know
" Professional Exorcist, assassins trained to deal with heathens and heretics...They're working on the section 13, a black operations unit. how many forces did they send?"
" Just one was deployed, the paladin...Father Alexander Anderson." I gasped and accidentally dropped a lot of sugar cubes in Integra's tea.
" Sir Integra...he's-"
" Did you say Alexander Anderson?"
" Sir Integra, Alucard and Seras are in grave danger..." I whispered to her, her face was so troubled again.
" I'll leave immediately! fetch my gun, my sword and prepare two bodyguards! Walter keep on working on the Vatican, Francesca you're going with me."
All of us left for the emergency, Alexander Anderson is a very vile man especially when it comes to vampires and ghouls. A sadistic priest who rid of those he calls ' unholy beasts, mongrels, whatever he calls them'.
We arrived the area and it stenched of gore, covered my nose at the sickening smell of blood and guts. My mind triggered my past memory but I set it aside since now is not the time.
" Francesca, stay here and guard the hall, make sure no one gets pasts you." Integra ordered me.
" It's not safe here Integra, you might as well take me with you."
" You are our backup, stay strong." She left with her two bodyguards, there was no sign of anyone trying to get past me until I heard a familiar screech, my eyes widened up in horror and bolted to where it came from and heard a gunshot, this made me legs go faster. My heart was beating fast when I heard blades clashing.
There I saw Anderson attacking Sir Integra, my blood boiled on anger when they made a block defensive move.
It's never enough for you baby
Don't want to play your game anymore
No matter what you say
" Fran-" Integra protested but I ignored her and thrusted my hybrid rapier forward but Anderson blocked them with his two Bayonets.
" Well if it isn't Hellsing's little harlot..." He grinned at me as I slashed him many times, he was about to Pierce me with his blades but I summeraulted above him and manage to wound his arm and I heard him curse under his breath. He spun around then slash his bayonets at me, I blocked his attack.
I'm all out of love for you baby, baby
And now that I've tried everything
My eyes widened in horror when I noticed that the rapier was slowly breaking, I pushed even harder and the blade was torn into two.
" What are you going to do now whore? You better say your prayers before I rid of you!" He said as he plunged his sword forward, I managed to grab the blade before it stabs me in the forehead. My hand was already bleeding but I paid no mind.
I'll numb the pain
Till I'm made of stone
I reached for the steak knife that was hidden under my skirts and stabbed him at his side, he angrily yelled in pain and I kicked him in the shins. The priest then kicked me in the gut and it send me flying through the hall.
" Franny!" She called out in horror when Anderson slashed his blade towards her, she then quickly took her sword from its sheath then blocked his move again.
" An artificially bio-engineer regenerator agent, and they upgraded you...You're a thing!" I heard Integra said as I shifted into a sitting position, the new wounds in my hands were a bit deep. I slowly watched as the blood flowed down my hands and into the floor, red crimson blood.
I tore a fabric from my dress and wrapped it around the deep wounds, I then stood up and saw bats just outside the building. It was Alucard...It broke through the windows and surrounded all of us, it slowly formed into the vampire that Hellsing owned. He laughed heartily and threw his head in such pleasure as his body was slowly regenerating.
" Master!" Seras joyfully said when Alucard was back in one piece, the two sadists then attacked one another again in their unfinished duel.
" I think you're beginning to understand, what are you going to do now Anderson?" Integra asked with pride, the priests eyed all of us one by one and took his bible out.
" I'll leave, I shall begin my preparations for our next battle vampire. We'll meet again hellsing! next time I'll butcher you all in hell!" Anderson said as he disappeared without a trace, I took my broken sword and went beside Integra. She then again took a cigar and lit it in delight.
" How many times did I have to tell you that smoking is dangerous Integra?" I asked her, she rolled her eyes and huffed out a lot of smoke.
" Please Francesca, one cigar can't really harm me...It's not the end of the world. And as far as I am concerned you were supposed to guard the entrance. You disobeyed me again Francesca..."
" If I haven't gone to save you earlier then he would have cut off your head Master Integra." I said dusting off my dress.
" Fair enough...Alucard, are you alright?" She turned to the vampire who was smirking at us.
" Yes, it's been a while since i have my head cut off. and now we finally met Father Anderson from Iscariot."
" And he's a strong one too, he manage to break my guard and sword...Wakter will be enrage when he finds out that the rapier he gave me is already broken...I just got this three months ago and I ruined it..." Alucard then took the other broken blade and handed it to me.
" Then tell alter to have it modified again." The vampire said to me, I nodded and headed to the police girl who was heaving in relief and fear, Poor girl she have to go through in such a young age.
" You're hurt!" She squeaked in horror after seeing my bandaged wounds in my palms.
" Yes, but this is just a flesh wound. I am more concerned for the wounds you're bearing. You've been stabbed holy blades. Let me take a look from them." I said as she allowed me to examine the wounds. It was slowly healing, no trouble at that then.
Alucard towered us, I stood up from the ground and found my way to my master's side again. My eye scanned at the two dead bodyguards, I felt sorry for their fates, Integra's eyes softened when she realized the new wounds in my vampire and the police girl left us both, the whole place is a bloody mess...Literally.
" We've been here far too long Integra, shall we return home?" I asked her politely, she then handed me her rapier and gun, I followed behind her and eyed all of the poor corpses that scattered the hallway.
They may be ghouls but they were all once innocent humans...
I couldn't bare anything like this...
" is something bothering you Francesca?" She asked me, we both stopped. My master face me with such soft eyes.
" well...It's just that...These corpses; ghouls...I pity all of them somehow..." I muttered softly.
" There is nothing we can do Francesca, once they've been bitten by a vampire they will never return...Come along, let's go home." Integra said while pulling my hand, the two of us arrived at the Helicopter checkpoint.
We returned home safely, Seras and Alucard were the first ones to arrive. At the late night Integra returned to her office to handle some of the reports, I made some tea to calm her nerves down and a some cookies that I baked two days ago.
" You should try to calm your nerves Integra, you'll stress yourself again..." I said handing her the tea cup filled with chamomile tea, she sniffed the aroma and took a sip of it.
" I must fulfill my ob Francesca, have your wounds healed...You're dismissed." She said flicking her hands, I curtsied and exited the room quietly. Minutes later I was now at the living room applying some ointment to avoid infection to enter my body.
I went to the kitchen to make sure that everything was arranged and cleaned, but since the whole place is spotless. I prepared myself some Earl grey to calm down my stressed body. I ease my muscles until i felt someone's presence inside the room.
" Please step into the light Seras, you're not a kitten...You're a vampire..." I said looking at her direction, she did what I told and nervously watches as I offered her a seat.
" So-Sorry about that...Um...How are your wounds Miss Francesca?" She asked politely as she took a seat beside me.
" My wounds are better thank you very much, how about yours? It seems that you're healing pretty well...Tea?"
" Thank you!" I poured some tea in the empty cup, she took it with both hands and I halted her.
" We are English women Seras, we do not hold a tea like that. You must hold it by its handle. What are handle for? As a lady you pick it up with ease and finesse. Raise your pinky..." She was shaking at my lecture and did what i told her to do.
" Much better...Kindly remind me to teach you some manners..." I said as she straightened her back, she coughed violently when she took a sip of the tea.
" I heard that you don't drink blood, why is that? You're a vampire now..." I asked her as she sets the tea cup down. Her gaze was a bit sad, it pities me to see a young lady like her to be so anxious about something.
" Well...I may be a vampire...But...There's still something left of me, I was a human before...And I just don't want to become something I am not...Master doesn't understand that very well..." My eyes softened when I heard her say that, I placed my hand on top of hers and smiled gently.
" I understand that very much Seras, but we can't have a vampire whose starving to death. One day you'll understand what it means to be drinking blood..."
" H-How do you know that? You aren't a vampire..."
" I was once an innocent girl like you...So pure, untainted, immaculate and naive..." I stood up from the table and went over to the window, my eyes were gleaming at the moon. the vampire's fledging watched my back in confusion.
" Yet one day that was taken from me...By those monsters...Those wretched demons took away my pride, my innocence and my childhood...They used me body and soul...Tainted by their hands and lips." I wished that i was like a moon, so pure and white. guiding people with your bright light, surrounded by darkness with your twinkling children. It is something that I can't never have anymore.
I clenched my fist and jaw in disgust when I recalled my past to the young vampire fledgling, I pushed my bangs aside and turned to show her my scarred blemished face. Seras gasped in horror to see such horrifying scars.
" These were burns and flesh wounds...They used my body for their own pleasures...I was alone in the dark, scared of them and praying for someone to save me...No one arrived until..." My lips curled up into a smile when I pictured Sir Arthur's face in my mind.
" Until Integra's father arrived and took me away from that place...He gave a home and a family and in return I have to protect Sir Integra with my life...Walter and your Master trained me to become strong...I Understood what it means to kill a monster...Not just vampires or ghouls but people who have been corrupted by madness and power..."The young vampire looked at me with such pity, I went in front of her and took her wrist in a strong grip. She holds such innocence in her eyes but t won't be long if she stays here at the hellsing organization.
" You will understand someday, Seras Victoria. You'll accept your fate as a vampire. I accepted mine as Integra's Handmaid, now off to your room. You need some rest...Vampires still needs their sleep." I said pushing her up on her feet, She smiled at me in consideration and nodded.
" Thank you...Miss Francesca."
" You can call me Francesca, drop the formalities, now that you're one of us 'll be very good friends Seras, never hesitate to ask me anything, dear." The young fledgling ran off to her room leaving me here alone, I pulled a chair and sat by the window enjoying the right moon's company.
My thoughts were thinking about the vampires again, why were they increasing? They're keeping Integra busy for the past few years and things are becoming worse, something is out there. I have a feeling that there's a person out there waiting to strike us down.
What did they want actually? are they really that sophisticated? we'll have to find out soon if we want to bring the enemy down...We'll just have to play the pieces first to get there...
I'll numb the pain
Till I am made of stone