Not Alone

"Sir Integra, what are you planning to do?"

"I have no idea. She's a new vampire and unlike Seras she doesn't see Alucard as her Master. Her running away made me realize something."

"And what could that be?"

"That making her into a vampire hunter will take a great amount of time." She sighed while she stood by the open window watching the full moon in the distance. The sun's glow slowly coming over the horizon. She needed to think wisely. Van Hellsing made a deal with Dracula and cast a spell upon him in order to make him a servant. But how was she going to get this girl to do the same? The girl has to trust her. Killing monsters and freaks wasn't something anyone would be willing to sign up for.

"Yes, I see what you mean. But if I may, I believe she's afraid. We must move carefully with her. Once she realizes that we are not her enemies but her friends she will trust us in no time. And besides, she would make a wonderful friend for Seras. I think they can learn a lot from each other."

"How is it you always know what to say, Walter?"

He smiled. "Intuition, Sir Integra. Intuition." He bowed and left the room.

XOXOXO

Alucard and Liza walked side by side towards Hellsing manner. The tall thick iron gates coming in their view. Liza took a breath to ease her mind, she felt guilty for leaving like she did and giving poor Walter a fright. She was sure he did, what he did, with good intentions. She didn't know much about Sir Integra but only from what she had seen of her. Although, she couldn't get around the reason why they called her 'Sir' if she's a woman? Her thoughts were laid aside when they stopped at the gate. It opened without anyone having to, which was quit strange; Alucard walked through first then her, as the gate closed behind them. They walked to the door and waited until it opened. Walter stood within a smile on his wrinkled face.

"So wonderful to have you home again Alucard."

"Thank you, Walter."

Walter turned to her, his smile not leaving his face and with the same warm voice said, "It's good to have you back Liza. We were so worried about you."

"I'm sorry for leaving the way I did. I didn't have the mind to cause you any grief."

"Oh. It was no trouble at all. Please come in." He moved from their path as she then Alucard entered the mansion. She let her eyes wonder around the warm room as Walter closed the door.

"By the way, Sir Integra wishes to speak with both of you. She said to come as soon as possible."

"Lead the way Angel of Death." Alucard answered with a smile while Liza's eyes widen.

They followed Walter upstairs and down the hallways until they reached a tall dark wooden door. Walter knocked lightly. "Alucard and Liza are here, Sir Integra."

"Bring them in." They heard from the other side as Walter opened the door.

Silent as the grave they walked within the room. The office was lightly lit with a small lamp on the desk. In the center Sir Integra sat with her yellow hair and round glasses reflecting in the low lighting. Alucard and Liza walked towards the desk as Integra's blue eyes gazed upon them. Alucard bowed leaving Liza standing in confusion. 'Did she have to bow to?'

"I have returned the girl as ordered. My Master."

"Good. Was there any problem?"

"No. My Master no trouble at all she decided to come on her own."

"I see." Integra said while taking out a cigar and lighting it. Smoke rising from the cigar circled her with a mind of it's own. "So you have decided to come back?" She asked Liza now.

"Y-yes. I'm sorry for leaving. I overreacted. Please forgive me Ma'am, it will not happen again."

Alucard smiled. For a girl born in a high-class family she knew how to be humble, which was a lot to say for high classes in his time; they walked around like kings and queens. Integra looked to him, as he watched his Master. Without words passing between them he let his master know she was being honest. With a short nod Integra understood but she still wanted to talk with the girl on her own.

"Alucard you are dismissed." She ordered.

"Master." He cooed leaving the room like a ghost.

Integra looked to the chair in front of her desk.

"Have a seat Elisabetta."

She thanked her quietly while sitting; her back straight and her hands on her lap. She knew it would come to this. This woman Sir Integra was the boss around here and Liza knew she couldn't leave without some punishment. The woman must be powerful if she's able to make Alucard her servant. She could only guess what she would do to her. She felt like a child suddenly sitting in her father's office. When he wanted to discuss something of grave importance her brothers and her knew father talked within his office mostly he would sit in his great ruby chair by the fire. Oh, how she missed him.

"Do you know what the Hellsing Organization is?" Sir Integra asked.

"No."

"We hunt creatures of the night, monsters, freaks...whatever you want to call them. We find them and stop them before they can cause any harm."

"You mean kill them?"

"Yes. That is what we do. That is what Alucard and Seras does?"

"Seras?"

"Yes she is another vampire like yourself and there is a group of humans we call the Wild Geese. You must understand what we do is not easy there will be losses as well as victories. However, we do them, not just here in England but others like myself around the world, but to give people normal lives, safe lives away from such darkness. If the living were to have knowledge of a world where vampires and ghouls existed it would be destruction. The living have their own problems to work out, we help make it easier. Therefore, I, Sir Integra Hellsing am asking you Elisabetta to keep this dark world, which you have fallen into a secret. This will not just be for your own protection but the Wild Geese, Seras, Alucard, Walter and for me.

Integra's blue eyes narrowed into Liza's green ones. This woman was human and she was placing her life on the line to keep the world safe of monsters. Sitting there Liza truly understood what she was being asked 'Can they trust her to not run away again?', 'Can they trust her as a vampire to not become those they hunt?' and 'Can she trust them?'. Liza had never been so speechless, there was so much she needed to learn about herself and this new world. For them to trust her, she must believe in herself and for her to trust them she must believe in them.

Liza knew of trust, being raised in a family full of men taught her such. Many times when her father and brothers were sword fighting, he always made sure any and all conflicts were settled. He didn't want anyone trying to hurt one another out of anger or pride; it's important to know someone will be by your side. So without fear or hesitation, she nodded. Sir Integra released a sigh while laying back in her chair.

"Thank you, Elisabetta. Thank you." She said and the honestly in her voice made Liza's eyes blur with tears. She made her do that, she put everything on the line for them because she drunk a cup of blood. Liza felt so ashamed all of a sudden. Her fear could have caused a deed that couldn't be undone. What if she attacked a poor innocent person? God, she could have killed someone and they...no... Alucard would've been forced to track her down and destroy her like a wild animal. The thought made her shiver. "I believe we have an understanding?"

"Yes ma'am, we do. I'm truly sorry."

"It's not your fault but please try to keep your emotions under control. I know things are difficult for you and we will help in any way we can. Walter will be teaching you about this new world and the history you have missed. Times have changed and I fear it will make your life harder not knowing."

Liza nodded.

"Then when I feel you are ready you can begin training with Seras under Alucard. He is the oldest vampire and he'll help you learn how to be a proper one. Do you think you can do that?"

"Yes ma'am. Thank you." She smiled finally. This world was so different from her time and she couldn't wait to get her hands on a book. She almost cried thinking of the times her mother begged her to put down a book and get some fresh air.

"I already know you're a smart girl, Elisabetta. I just think you should get some sun on your skin you are so pale. Men will think you're a ghost looking as pale as you do and don't sit that way you'll get your dress wrinkled! And your hair looks uncombed; no daughter of mine will leave this house with a wrinkled dress and uncombed hair. What if you meet the man to be your husband outside?" Oh mother, how I miss you.

"Walter will show you to your new room. I hope this time you won't be leaving it so soon."

"No ma'am. Thank you." She stood from her chair and bowed her head. "Hm, if it's not too much trouble...may I have something to eat...I mean drink."

"I understand. Seras will be bringing it to you."

Just then the door opened as Walter stood in the doorway. "Sir Integra?"

"Take her to her new room would you, Walter?"

"With pleasure." He smiled.

Liza followed Walter though the maze that is Hellsing manner. They passed many doors that for a moment she lost count but the good part was she saw works of art as she passed by. Some of them were so interesting that she had to stop and look. Finally they stopped at a door and Walter gave a smile as she entered. The room was much more furnished than the last one, a vanity stood to her left and a bed to her right. A head of her were windows that showed the countryside and the soon to come sun in the horizon. She loved it the colors of green, peach, white and gold made her feel like she walked in a garden.

"Is the room to your liking?" Came Walter's reply.

"Oh yes. I love it greatly. Give Ma'am Integra my thanks." She said she couldn't take her eyes off the room. The vanity was made of a dark almost black wood as well as the chairs and bed post. The heavy curtains were the color of emerald green like the covers and peach splashed a little here and there. Gold lined along the white to give the room a shine. All in all it was breathtaking. Walter showed her the bathroom, how it worked and the closet. He told her, her meal will be coming soon and left.

While she waited she decided to use make herself look presentable and took what Walter called a shower. She took off the dirty black grown, slippers, and the long red coat that belonged to Alucard laying it across a chair. She forgot to give it to him, she thought about returning it afterward but she didn't know where to find him. Hopefully he'll come looking and come to her instead. The shower frighten her at first because the water just keep going like a waterfall but she soon loved it as well. After washing her body, hair and putting something else on she combed her hair while sitting at the vanity. Her mind wandered to all that happened and she came up with the idea that she was blessed. Her family must be watching from heaven because they found someone to take care of her in this strange world. A knock on the door ended her thoughts as she opened the door.

There stood a girl younger than her, well she looked younger, with short blonde hair, big blue eyes and a yellow outfit that stopped to her knees. Remembering her manners she smiled.

"Hello. You must be Seras?"

"Yeah. You must be hm...Elish...betha? Sorry I don't really know how to say your name." She giggled making Liza laugh too from the way she said it.

"That's alright, call me Liza."

"Liza? I like it. So much easier to say."

"Blame my mother", she laughed, "I'm the only girl in my family and she couldn't wait to name me. Oh I forget my manners. Come in, come in."

"Thanks. Wow your room looks great. It' looks like a..a.."

"A garden."

"Yeah a garden. Sir Integra must really like you."

"I think this is a way to make sure I don't get into trouble."

Seras sat in one of the chairs as Liza sat across from her. In the center was a small dark wood table. Seras placed the tall glass in front of Liza and a bowl in front of herself. The liquid inside was crimson red and could only be one thing. Blood. Liza had this strange feeling in her stomach that demanded she take the cup and drink every last drop. While another part told her this wasn't right. Seras on the other hand didn't look like she was hungry. She turned the spoon around and around in the bowl while resting her chin on her knuckles. She had such a sad look in her eyes and it made Liza realize something.

"You don't like being a vampire. Don't you?"

In a flash, Seras's head rose, her eyes went wide but Liza could see it all. Seras's face seemed to have aged twice in years as she looked down at the bowl of blood.

"No. It's not that. I do like being who I am. I'm strong, fast and get to help save lives."

"But?" Liza passed. Finally maybe someone understood.

"God! I don't want to have to drink blood. I mean I'm taking from another human being. It feels so wrong. I feel like a monster."

She does understand.

"I don't want to disappoint Master but I just can't do it. Sir Integra, Walter and the Wild Geese are all counting on me. Even people I've never met. I know we hunt monsters and ghouls to protect people. I just wish I didn't have to do this!" She said pointing to the blood.

"Oh, Seras." She felt like a weight had been pulled off of her. "You are a Godsend. I've been feeling the same way. That's way I ran away. I know that now. I couldn't live with the fact I had become this monster that drinks bloods and likes it no less. Before all this, I never thought of hurting a soul, but now I have to in order to live."

"It's not fair!"

"I know. Is Alucard your Master?"

"Yes. He saved me," She smiled. "I was a police girl. Me and my team heard about people disappearing in a church..." Seras told Liza the tale of how she met her Master Alucard and become a vampire. At the end Liza was on the edge of her seat. Seras gave a smile. Liza couldn't believe how brave she was. For some reason she couldn't explain it but she knew she needed to be around this girl. Make her a friend somehow. Seras wasn't all rainbows and sunshine like she appeared to be. Maybe if they were friends they could help each other.

"I have an idea. Let make a vow."

"A vow? What kind?"

"That you and I will try to drink blood and train hard so we can get big and strong. To protect the innocent."

Seras laughed at 'big and strong' but what else did she have to lose. She liked Liza and it was nice having someone around she could share her thoughts and feelings with. She nodded.

"Alright", taking Seras hands in hers, she gazed deep within her eyes, "I, Elisabetta of Romania and, you Seras of England swear we will encourage, support and aid one another to drink blood and work hard. In doing so we will become strong so we may protect the weak and slay evil. May God be ever before us on our journey. However, if Seras or I break this vow we are not worthy of slaying creatures of darkness and protect the living. Do you Seras agree to these terms?"

"Yes." She answered with all the hope she could manage. Maybe this would work. This had to work. "Do you Liza agree as well?"

"I do." She answered.

"Then it's settled. Maybe it's me but I feel ten times better making that vow. Like a goal. I was worried but having you here makes me feel like I'm not alone."

"I know what you mean. Thank you Seras. Now lets try to eat."

"OK." She laughed.

Together they drunk every drop and afterward talked about all manner of things. It was fun to have another girl around. Integra didn't seem like the type to sit on the floor and talk among just girls. They laughed even cried at some of the stories they told. Liza realized she wasn't doing this for herself anymore she was doing this for Seras too. Her friend.

A/N: Hello there! So sorry about the long wait. I had this done weeks ago but first I was sick then my Beta had computer trouble and was sick too. Hopefully my rainy days are over and I can update faster. I want to thank everyone for the favorites, following and reviews that means a lot to me. And don't worry about not seeing Alucard for a while he'll come around. Love Ya!