Yay chapter 4! I'm out of college for the summer now so my plan is to sit on my porch and write. Hopefully I don't get writers block. Aaaand I just jinxed myself…
"You want me to wear that?!" Gaping at the ugly yellow mini skirt in front of her Ari shook her head. "No. No I refuse. Isn't there pants or something that works just as well?" Placing the skirt down Walter wondered how his old friend could possibly put up with this girl, but looking at the vampire he knew Alucard found her amusing at best.
"I suppose Sir Integra wouldn't mind if you choose your own outfit as long as the Hellsing insignia is attached." Motioning to a closet full of clothes he smiled. "You may look through this to find something of your liking but I'll have to take measurements and have the uniform tailored for you." Rooting around inside the trove of clothes for a good fifteen minutes she pulled out a pair of black baggy cargo pants covered in different size pockets. After glancing at Alucard she tugged out a coat similar to his only black in color. Disappearing into a nearby bathroom she reemerged holding the pants up while scowling as the coat dragged the ground behind her.
"I fucking love being short." Laughing at his mate's expression the vampire had to admit she did look rather ridiculous in the oversized clothes. Freezing when Walter got close Ari almost started to sweat; she really liked her own personal space. Hissing as a pin stuck her she glared up at the ceiling waiting until the butler stepped back. Creeping over to the bathroom as to not undo any of Walter's hard work she slipped out of the new clothes minus her shirt which she had opted to leave on. Looking in the mirror she realized what her shirt said, marching out of the room she scowled up at Alucard from where he stood leaning against the wall. "Why oh great one didn't you tell me I had my True Blood shirt on?" Completely ignoring the question he looked over her head, an easy feat for him.
"Is that all Walter or do you need anything more?" Holding the clothes he had gathered he shook his head.
"That's all for now Alucard. Why don't you show Miss Harker around as this is her place of employment now." Head snapping up Ari frowned her brows.
"Wait Walter? As in the 'Angel of Death' Walter?" Blinking he nodded.
"Yes the one and the same. How do you know that name Miss Harker?" Raising an eyebrow at the smell of fear radiating from his human the Nosferatu wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Come along, my pet, while the night is still young." Mentally thinking the vampire the teen visibly slumped. "You will tell me how you know, Ari." And just like that she was cursing.
Following the nightwalker through a maze of hallways the silver eyed teen took in her surroundings, catching a black video camera out of her peripheral vision she paused before waving wildly at it. Seeing Alucard staring at her through his glasses she blushed looking down quickly. Hearing his deep voice rumble in a chuckle she ducked more playing with the hem of her shirt. "You are a very strange creature, my dear." Peeking up through long lashes she grinned.
"Thank you. Being normal is so boring sometimes." Following after him when he started walking again she sighed causing the No-Life-King to look over his shoulder. "I keep wondering when you're going to get tired of me." Frowning he slowed his steps to come to her side.
"Why would I tire of you? You are entertaining to watch." Snorting she rolled her eyes before pushing her hair behind her ear.
"Alucard I don't do anything to be amusing. I go to school then come straight home to look after my dog. I'm boring, hell all I've done the last few weeks is job hunt and watch movies because I don't have cable. I'm starting to go bat shit crazy in my apartment." Placing her hands on her hips when he stopped in front of a large wall mirror she continued. "All you do is stare at me when you're at my house, it really is distracting." Sliding the mirror over the vampire took her hand bringing it to his cool lips.
"I cannot help but stare at you Ari; I've waited over five centuries for you to be born. Now that I've found you I fear I may blink and you shall disappear." Knowing her face was red and her heart was beating out of her chest the teen smiled trying to calm down. She had never been this close to the vampire before when he was serious and he was intimidating, his very presence demanded respect. Tugging her down the stairway Alucard waved his hand dismissively closing the hidden doorway behind him. Maybe it was a bad idea to follow after the big scary bloodsucker without her big equally scary guard wolf with her. Did Alucard really live in the basement?
"Are you really sure you have the right person? I know a bunch of attractive girls that go to my college. Wouldn't you rather have one of them for your whatcha-ma-call-it?" Pulling her closer the Nosferatu placed a hand on her back guiding her when the hall became too dark for human eyes.
"True vampires do not get to choose their mates, they are predestined. Regardless I have witnessed other females your age wondering around. They are simple minded and show too much skin in public, you on the other hand seem will rounded, not one to rush foolishly into something."
"I act childish all the time, Alucard." Stopping in front of a metal door she flinched when it creaked open, emitting a high pitched sound. "Please tell me you aren't leading me to my death." A glowing red eye peeked over his glasses making a shiver run down her spine.
"Eu nu va va face rau, draga mea." Taking a cautious step back she laughed when Vladimir launched out of the darkness rearing up to lick her face. Hugging her dog Ari raised an eyebrow at Alucard when he vanished into the shadows before the inside of the dungeon was illuminated by small torches on the wall. Making the wolf get down the teen glanced around, only a coffin, small table, and a throne were in the room. Waling farther in she jumped when the metal door swung shut behind her. Locating the No-Life-king lounging in his throne she waddled over careful not to step on Vladimir, he did blend in nicely with the darkness.
"Do you come with a dictionary or translator because I don't really speak anything but English." Taking a closer look at the dark gray coffin she gasped. "Oh it's so pretty. Can I see the inside, please?" Raising an eye brow beneath his red fedora Alucard moved to her side.
"You wish to see the inside of my coffin?" Nodding enthusiastically Ari smiled up at him clasping her hands over her chest.
"Yes please, as long as there's no dead bodies in there. I wanna know what living in style is for a vamp." Shaking his head with a grin Alucard open his coffin smiling wider when Ari reached out a hand to gently trace the red silk padding. "Wow this looks way more comfy than my bed. Maybe I need a coffin, all my friends tell me I sleep like a vampire anyway." When Alucard started to slowly shut the lid she pulled her hand back.
"How does one sleep like a vampire?" Scratching her head she shrugged.
"You know on your back, arms crossed over your chest, without moving. I got made fun of at camp for sleeping like that." Tapping her chin she watched as he seemed to float towards the door. Starting after him she snapped her fingers, waiting for Vladimir to bounce over to her side. Petting his ear she walked faster trying to keep up with the Nosferatu's long strides. "It's funny because now I'm a very violent sleeper. I left bruises on a few people on accident."
"I shall have to see for myself first hand if you are a violent sleeper one day, my dear." Tipping her head to the side she blinked before her cheeks colored slightly.
"Where are we going now?"
"You are hungry, the kitchen isn't much farther." Stopping she frowned.
"How do you know that?" Seeing his pointed ears twitch she made an 'O' face. "Right I forgot that bloodsuckers have advanced senses." Peeking around him when he paused in the doorway she wiggled by him, muttering a sorry when her breast brushed his arm. "This kitchen is bigger than my whole apartment. I don't really eat at other people's houses I get sick. It's more of a psychological thing really, doesn't matter where I am." Turning a shining smile on the vampire she tipped her head, the No-Life-King hated to admit it but she was somewhat cute when she did that.
"We may return to your home if you wish. My Master only wanted you to choose your uniform." Grabbing Vladimir's harness she pulled the black wolf over to him before gripping the end of his sleeve.
"Yes please. I've been meaning to try out a new blood concoction anyway. I'll start it after I eat something myself. How does Ice Cream sound?" Letting his shadows engulf them Alucard smiled a real non blood thirsty smile.
"I don't believe I've had the pleasure yet."
And cut! Hi everyone reading I hope I'm keeping everyone interested but most chapters will be Ari and Alucard bonding with a few missions throw in.
Next I wanna give another shout out to Jenn, I love your reviews they make my day really. Thank you soooo much.
Next if anyone has any ideas throw um at me I have to fill the year with events to get to when Alucard turns Seras and the manga gets series.