A single gunshot resounded in the room...
The caused wound dripped blood for a few moments before quickly mending itself and expelling the lead. The purified bullet had been wasted on the arm of dead flesh. Not that it mattered since the No Life King could not die; however, Integra was slightly irked that he had stopped the bullet from piercing the skull of the vampiress.
Their positions remained unchanged with the exception of Alucard's extended arm hovering protectively by his former love's head. Integra now stood in the doorway, right eye twitching and gun extended at arm's length dangerously ready to take precise aim.
"What the hell, Alcuard." Her voice was not loud and harsh as might be expected but rather a mumble. His was an odd action, one against her will (something he never disobeyed even if it did not fall in the range of an actual order) and against his normal treatment of freaks. Perhaps this witch was the challenge Alucard had been lusting for and wished to be the executioner, but something in the look of his eye told her otherwise.
"The seamstress will be quite displeased with having to mend my coat again. She always makes a big fuss about it." Alucard turned his gaze from the top of Mina's head to Integra. A smirk was on his face, but it lacked the usual mockery and menace it typically held.
"Alucard..." Integra's voice was a little more stern this time as she and Alucard glared at one another for a few moments interrupted by the sudden motion of the female vampire jumping back and out of the way. Her glare was cold and calculating. Her gun raised to point at Integra who in turn redirected her aim at the fledgling.
"Put the gun down." He could have been speaking to either woman; however, Integra was the one who made demands in their relationship, so it was safe to assume he meant the other 'woman'.
In response to Alucard's demand, Mina laughed heartily. "You fool! You saved me! After all these centuries, do you think I love you? Do you think you still have a chance? I'll watch you both burn in hell."
With that statement, she fired two shot's at Integra only to be halted by Alucard's quick hand. He dropped the bullets to the ground as Mina's eyes turned into narrow slits.
Integra, interested yet still perplexed, asked, "Who is she?"
Alucard said nothing for a long time. "Wilhelmina Murray-Harker."
Integra stood silently behind Alucard thinking the situation through, no expression of shock or surprise etched onto her face. "Are you certain?"
"Yes."
Integra frowned. She knew something wasn't right; however, from Alucard's tone, Integra knew it would be unwise to state anything in opposition to his present belief.
"Alucard, as your master, you are bound to my order. My first and foremost order has always been to destroy all rubbish that threatens this country, the queen, and God. She is one such freak..." Alucard growled. "...however, I will allow you to ignore that command, for now. Report back once this area has been vacated of all beings, human or otherwise."
With that order, or rather discharge of order, Integra turned on her heel and left the room. It was Alucard's turn to be surprised by odd behavior; however, he would have to question his master later. Mina required his full attention.
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Integra walked out of the decrepit old church casting it a hateful look whether it be for the religion it represented or because of a certain freak inside. Sergeant Frops was immediately at her side.
"Sir, has the freak been silenced?"
"Are all Catholics bloody insane?"
"Are all Protestants perfectly sane?"
Typically, such a comment would receive a harsh lashing; but Integra only smirked and shook her head. For some reason, the remark reminded her of something Walter would say. She did miss that man.
"I want one unit to remain until either you see Alucard exit the building, or I give you a call. The rest may return to the barracks."
"Yes, sir." Frops then commenced to give the scattered Hellsing men orders.
Even though his question was unanswered, Sergeant Frops did as his boss ordered. Integra liked that about him, no questions asked and straight to business.
As the troops rushed about her pausing only to let her pass, Integra gave this new situation careful thought. She would have to talk to Alucard as soon as he returned. Of course, he wouldn't believe her... not without some sort of evidence. It seemed she would have to do some rummaging through her family's historical records. What an eventful evening this had turned into. At least she had a good excuse not to do paperwork, not that she was trying to avoid it or anything.
