~Chapter 4: True power~
The chapel was a place of peace and prayer. Not a place for bloodshed or a creature like Alucard. But it seemed he didn't care about the small details.
Angelo turned around, making sure he could still keep Yumiko protected. He stepped forward, bravely towards the count, feeling Yumiko' hand slightly bunch into the back of his shirt.
"You are frightening her, count," he said sternly, no polite smile or fear on his face, "I ask you kindly leave and stop upsetting her."
Alucard chuckled darkly and just stared at Angelo.
"Interesting louse." He snarled and flashed Angelo his sharp teeth, Yumiko knowing something was about to happen.
She saw shadows reach up and quickly surround Angelo, pulling him farther away from her and obscuring him from her vision.
"No!" She reached forward but was restrained as Alucard now stood behind her, clasping either side of her arms.
"No? But didn't I tell you to expect this?" Alucard leant forward and whispered into her ear, watching her squirm to try to get to Angelo.
"Leave him alone! Stop it! Angelo!" She called to Angelo and reached forward, the black shadows recoiling slightly from her reach.
"Oh, you want me to leave him alone? Why would I do that to the competition for your heart?" Alucard allowed his grip to become loose, knowing she was given the choice to escape but having to put up with the idea that if she did, it would mean something bad for Angelo.
She turned to Alucard, knowing what he wanted.
"Leave him alone! You want me, you can have me!" Yumiko grabbed at his coat and glared at him, "I won't fight! I won't...leave him alone and you can have me. Please."
Alucard' smile could have practically scared away the entire Vatican army.
"Then my dear, allow me to taste you now. PROVE to me you really want me to take you and leave that man alone."
Yumiko could have slapped him again, but she knew it wasn't the time. Now, she had to save Angelo.
"Yumiko! Yumiko!" Angelo called out from the shadows and she turned to be able to just make out his thrashing arms.
Alucard took his moment and dipped in, flicking his tongue out and tasting the side of her neck.
She grimaced but didn't pull away, allowing him to taste her. She kept her hands low as he leant forward and captured her lips in a rough kiss, pushing her down onto the altar.
She tried to focus on Angelo as she felt hands run up and down her body. She opened her arms to her sides and welcomed Alucard' attentions as he physically assaulted her.
She opened her eyes and looked to the side, seeing Angelo fight against the shadows. There eyes met briefly and time slowed down, allowing Yumiko a moment just for him.
She mouthed 'I love you' and smiled warmly at Angelo, tears spilling out of her eyes as she meant every word of it. The peaceful moment was shattered and she screamed in pain when Alucard clawed at her neck in a fit of jealous rage and sunk his teeth in.
The cord in Angelo snapped again, his eyes glowing a vibrant gold and he let the side he kept hidden take over.
Yumiko shut her eyes as she heard a growl and felt a ripple sweep over her, as if a hurricane was passing through the chapel. The weight and feel of Alucard were gone and soon, it became calm again. She opened her eyes and looked around, observing what appeared to have been a ripple explosion throughout the chapel. She turned towards Angelo and found him standing in front of her, gasping for breath and smiling warmly.
"Everything is fine. It's fine." He managed to say before he fell backwards onto the floor.
"FATHER!" Yumiko called and rolled off the altar and onto the floor to see him, just as Alex and Kat came bursting through the doors, both looking worse for wear.
"We missed the party," he chuckled before he saw Angelo on the floor, "I have him. You get her."
Alex carefully picked up Angelo in his arms and walked away with him, Kat bending low to help her sister along.
"It's ok. Come on." She whispered, soothing her sister' tears and letting her lean on her shoulder.
They made it out and around the corner, just in time to get hidden as others came to inspect the commotion that they'd heard.
