Chapter 21
The Next Year...
Shizumo glared out at the setting sun. A cigerette hung from her lips. Integra was talking to a man from the Catholic church just outside a train station. Alucard was nearby, spying on them from a ways away. Father Anderson approached Shizumo.
"What is scum like you doing here... vampire?" He growled. Shizumo ignored him.
"Answer me you daughter of Hell!" She glanced up at him from behind a pair of aviators.
"I'm walking the dog that hiding somewhere in this city. He's being a pest because he doesn't know how to control himself so I have to watch him. What do you want, priest?" She muttered. Anderson chuckled.
"A smartmouth remark like that, always expected from a vampire! A demon of hell! Why do you bother watching that woman? She is a fool and following the wrong path anyway. She's going straight to Hell!"
"Anderson... do not push me. You're pushing me right now. Just like a little child of no more than five. It's disgusting. If anyone is going to Hell, it is you. You have already gone past your God's holy limit for a human lifespan. If you turned mute right now, I'd laugh. I don't see why you're complaining about me watching Integra... you're watching your master so I have every right to watch the one who houses me."
"Houses you? Oh please... You're just like that Alucard. She is your master isn't she? Tch! You're just another dog vampire! A wee little baby aren't ya? Haha!" Shizumo let out a threatening growl.
"Watch it preist... I'm not the jump to it kind of vampire like Alucard... but if you make me pissed off enough... I'll kill you instantly..." She hissed. Anderson laughed harder.
"Oh what a joke! Trying to act tough to scare me? Well it'll take a lot more than that!" Shizumo took a long draw from her cigerette and exhaled a puff of smoke.
"You know... they say smoking kills..."
"Eh?"
"But so does fire..." Shizumo flicked the cigerette butt at Anderson. A burst of flame erupted from it.
"Agh!" Anderson stumbled back. Shizumo lunged at him, tackling him to the ground. She drew a quick knife and held it to his neck.
"You know Anderson... I've been waiting to see what your intestines look like..." She licked her lips. Anderson drew his own knife and stuck it through her neck. He kicked her off of him. They leapt at each other again. Skilled sword play created a scene of art. Quick footwork was like dance. Their shadows moved quick. The people around them screamed and ran away. Integra and the Catholic man were drawn to the situation.
"Shizumo! Stop it now!" She screamed. Shizumo ignored her and fought harder. Anderson threw a few mores knives at her, all of them missed. She sliced through his shoulder and stabbed his leg.
"Anderson! What amazing powers you have!" They broke apart and locked again.
"Regeneration! I thought only monster could do that!" Shizumo laughed. There was a gunshot. Alucard was standing next to Integra. Shizumo touched her forehead and sighed. She placed a hand on her hip and chuckled.
"Oh, am I supposed to stop? I'm sorry... I just can't help it!" Anderson took a step towards him.
"Father Anderson! That is enough!" He stopped. Integra stepped forward.
"Causing a scene like this is unacceptable! Humans are here and they have seen you! What are we supposed to do now!? Shizumo! Let's go!" Alucard grinned.
"Someone is in trouble..." Shizumo laughed and walked with them.
"Anderson... I hope you'll have fun on the battlefield like I will!" She called behind her. Anderson glared at her.
"Those damned vampires..."
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Walter handed him the packet.
"This is everything. It had better be ready by the time I said it should be. The attack is set for next week. No failures are acceptable."
"Yes, yes! You can count on me, Valter. Dere is no vorries here! Everything is coming together. Soon... Germany will become on top vonce more! The verevolves are alvready on our side. Our little human slaves are eager to become vampires themselves... They are getting impatient... dear Walter..."
"Yes. I know that. That's why you'd better have this all ready next week. I've waited long enough. Alucard will show his full power. And we will take him down." Walter pulled on his gloves and gave a bow.
"I will take my leave. Keep it a secret. If it gets out anymore that it already has... then I will personally kill you."
"Yes yes..."
"Shizumo already knows about enough of it... I hate it already... She may tell Integra or Alucard... I wish she had never meddled with the past..." Walter left. The man in the white suit clapped his hands.
"Excellent! Valter you are excellent! Kehahaha!"
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Shizumo entered Alucard's chamber. The damp hair hung around her, mist covered the floor.
"Alucard."
"What the hell are you doing here? I told you to never enter my territory..."
"You think the world is your territory. Now shut up. I need to talk to you..." She walked forward, searching for Alucard's eyes. His throne was empty.
"Alucard. I need to see you to talk to you."
"I don't want to see your ugly face."
"Tch... trying to piss me off will only make this ten times worse... now come out and be a good little shit." Shizumo sighed after a few moments of silence.
"Look... I need to train you a bit more."
"Train me? I need no such thing..." Alucard's voice was like ice.
"You do. There's a special event coming soon... You aren't ready for it. I mean... if you fought in it now, you'd be sent to what humans call 'unconciousness'. And it would probably be for a few years. So either be a little weakling and deal with that... or train and put up with me being your master once again." Alucard appeared before her.
"My pride rests on my decisions... Being your student once again will send it to Hell."
"As if it isn't there already..."
"Shut up."
"Me being here has sent your pride six miles under." She emphasized the word 'miles'. Alucard growled.
"I could give a damn less about what you say. You may be playing with me after all. You could be lying!"
"Could? Why would you take the chance? What if I'm telling the truth? What if something big were to happen? Hm..." Shizumo grinned evily at Alucard.
"I've already filled Integra on all the details I deemed nessecary... Half of them she already knew about... About... the real Mellinium..." Alucard's eyes flashed straight into hers.
"Mellinium? Oh..." He grinned.
"I haven't heard that name in a while... So... Will you tell me more?"
"Now you're cheery about it all... I'm not telling you a thing... Until you become my student again."
"Why are you so persistant on that subject?! I'm not becoming your student again! I have nothing else to learn!" Shizumo grinned.
"Not what to learn... it's about something in my contract to stay here." Alucard gave her a confused look.
"Contract? What the hell are you talking about?"
"Alucard... I've overrun my stay here. I'm about three decades overdue to go back to Hell. My original homeland..." Alucard snickered.
"That must mean you're getting weak."
"No. I'm not weak... I'm too smart for my own good... I've managed to get an extension. I've got three years left. There's a part of the contract that keeps me up here that I need to fulfill to keep this extension... I need a successor..."
"There's no way that's true. You've already taken me as a student once before!"
"Ah yes... but then... you merely a fool... I can still school you, Alucard. The contract doesn't say that I have to teach anyone anything... I just need... a student..."
"So? I'm not becoming your student."
"Idiot... don't you see it? It's a major loophole. You just say you're my student once more... I'll be here for another four years with no problem."
"That seems like a bad thing for me."
"And... You won't have to talk to me ever... as long as I have a slight mental connection with you like all those years ago... you'll be considered a student. I could me on the other side of the world and if I still have that slight mental connection... you're my student. I won't talk to you... I won't bug you... I won't fight you. So really... it'd just play out like it has been so far... what do you say? If you do this... I'll tell you more about Mellinium..." She teased. Alucard growled, then turned on his heel.
"This seems like a lose for me... What if I find out from Integra later? I know she'll tell me."
"Ah! But she will not! She's already trusted me to tell you... and she's sworn to not tell you herself! It's all my decision..." Alucard let out a side.
"Very well... For a juicy piece of information... I might as well... but it's only for the three years!" Shizumo grinned. She nodded. Alucard bowed his head. Shizumo placed a hand on his head.
"Alucard... you are my student. You will follow no one else's teaching except mine." Alucard grunted.
"Yes... my teacher..." He growled with detest. She lifted her hand from his head. He glared up at her.
"Now what is this great information?" He asked, grinning. Shizumo licked her lips.
"The Major... you remember him? He's come back... he has himself his vampire army again. They plan to make Europe burn. I believe... that he's 'specially targetting the Hellsing organization because... well... look who's in it... Alucard. His old rival. He wouldn't know me... But I'm sure he'd recognize me if I acted like I did from those books he read of me! Hehe!" Shizumo left Alucard.
"Is that it?"
"I believe so..."
"That was not worth my time at all!" Alucard roared.
"Oh well! Deal with it! You are my student. Obey me. Now shut up..." She snapped. Alucard felt a sting of pain run through his throat.
"Damn you! You only did that to make my pride go to the lowest levels of Hell!"
"Tehehe! Fun, isn't it?" Shizumo casted a clever glance back at him and faded into the mist. Alucard stood in the middle of his chamber, hands clenched to fists, his teeth gleaming through his lips, and the aura of rage around him.
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A few months....
Integra entered the grand room with Walter at her side. The queen was seated at her throne at the far side of the room, guards all around her. The other knights were seated at the table along with Maxwell opposite of them. An empty seat at the head of the table for Integra. She sat down.
"I believe... Integra... you have also brought another... but they seem to be hiding..." Integra glared to the shadows hidden behind the pillars. Shizumo walked out of them.
"My apologies your highness..." Integra said.
"No need... It has been a while since I have seen or heard word of you, Shizumo," The queen said kindly. Shizumo bowed her head.
"My pleasure to see you once more, my queen..." She said.
"Since she is here... that must mean... The others... Lady Integra?" The queen said. Integra smirked.
"You are still as sharp as always, your highness." Maxwell frowned and made a sour face.
"You dare bring vampires into her highnesses hall?!" He hissed.
"Maxwell."
"I apologize, your highness."
"These vampires have done much good. I expect you to treat them with respect." Shizumo snickered. Maxwell casted a heated glare at her.
"Oh! The Catholic preist doesn't get his way? How sad! That must be so disappointing to one with so much power and influence... Influence that's blocked so much reasonable knowledge..."
"Quiet you swine!" Maxwell snapped. Integra cleared her throat.
"Father Maxwell... I would very much appreciate it if you did not talk like that to my inferior..." She said. Shizumo laughed out loud, then muffled it with her hand. The doors opened. Seras, Pip Bernadotte, and Alucard entered.
"I see you've arrived safely, Alucard." Integra smiled.
"Of course, my master."
"Very good, my servant." Alucard walked forward and stopped next to Integra.
"What an honor it is to be in front of the queen..."
"Yes... The queen, Alucard. Please remove your glasses..." Alucard grinned and took off his glasses, his red eyes glowing through his black hair. Maxwell casted a hateful glance at Integra. Alucard walked towards the Queen, tossing aside her guards one my one. He stood in front of her, then knelt down.
"It's been so long, vampire. You haven't aged one bit... and I... I have grown old..."
"In my eyes, you are still the young and spirited little girl from fifty years ago."
"Yes... but I do not look so beautiful as I did... age has certainly worn me down..."
"Ah... but in my eyes... your beauty has greatly been enhanced. In my eyes, I have grown ugly." The queen smiled.
"You have done well, vampire..." Alucard left the Queen's presence and stood behind Integra.
"You seem to still like to tease the old women you once played with years ago..." Shizumo muttered. Alucard grinned.
"I prefer older women... I play with them when they're young to make them the perfect type of woman..." He muttered in reture.
"We have information that the Nazis have in fact restarted... they have an army with them that is indeed powerful..." Integra began.
"Ya! Ya! Very powerful indeed! Haha!" A boy, from his looks, about sixteen, entered the room, carrying a small television. He had ears on his head.
"Who are you!?" Everyone tensed up. Shizumo snickered.
"He smells like a cat..." The boy glanced at Seras who was next to Pip.
"Ohh...?" He stared at her.
"Uh..."
"Gutentach!" He said cheerfully.
"Oh... ugh... Guten... tach..." She muttered in return. He set the television on the table.
"Allow me to introduce myself! I am Schrodinger! My master, yes he is so busy today! He sent me to relay his message to all of you knights her lady majesty!" He took out a remote and clicked a button.
"Hm? Oh!" He clicked the button a few more times. The screen flickered on. A man with blond hair, glasses, and a fat face greeted them.
"Ah! Good! 'Ello zere ladies un gentlemen! I am ze Major... I am 'ead of ze last battlion!" Whispers went throughout the room.
"Last Battalion?" Integra said.
"Yes! Yes! Last Battalion! I am creating a new, more powerful army of vampires! Under me, which shall destroy all of Europe! Un Mein Furher's wish shall become true! I will look forvard to ze battle that shall arise... I sink you shall enjoy it! And I am talking to zat gentleman who iz laughing in ze corner!" All eyes went to Alucard. He was concealing his laugh to a mere chuckle.
"Oh yes Major! I will indeed find the battle most enjoyable! I will enjoy destroying you once again!"
"Ut... tut... tut... tut... I have been waiting to hear you speak.... Alucard... Oh? Un... who is zat lady next to you? She seems to be so similar to you! She seems... fimiliar to mine eyes but I cannot find a name to her!" Alucard concealed his laughter to a chuckle again. Shizumo grinned.
"Oh? You do not recognize me, Major? I'm shocked! Maybe it's my new style! I think I know what... might just enhance your memory..." Her appearance changed. Her hair was brown and her outfit turned into an SS officers.
"Ja! Mein Furher 'ad me as 'is personal secretary! How do you not recognize me? Major..." She giggled. The Major made a happy face.
"Ah! Now I remember you! Oh ho ho! Itz the hellsome secretary of Mein Furher! Grendel... 'ow great it is to see you again... If I recall correctly... you abandoned Mein Furher when we were in the last few months of war... A traitor of war must be punished..." Shizumo returned to her original form and grinned.
"Punished? Oh no! I'm afraid... But I think not... Major... Besides... I never was really called Grendel... it's a fake name. I'm called Shizumo..." The Major's expression went to awe.
"Shizumo?! And you eyes... oh! I know you from else where! Beelzebub! To most gruesome vampire in histroy! I am surprised that you are here... are you vorking vith the 'Ellsing's?"
"Why wouldn't I? It's the funest side after all..." She hissed.
"Vell zen... I look forward to destroying you both! I vill enjoy buring England to the ground, and grinding your majesty into ze dirt!!! Haha!!"
"Destroy him... Alucard..." Alucard swiftly took out his gun and shot Schrodinger.
"Oh? Killing ze messenger boy, eh? Well zen... I guess zat means you accept!" Seras shot the television into pieces.
"Eh!" Pip uttered when he saw her with a huge gun in her hands. Shizumo laughed.
"Oh what fun!"
"I look forward to this battle already!" Alucard yelled.
"Alucard. Shizumo. Integra. Seras." They went quiet as the Queen spoke.
"Destroy them. You have your orders."
"Yes... you majesty..." They all said as one.
"He's gone!" Maxwell yelled. Schrodinger had disappeared while the excitment was at it's highest.
"Damn... he's pretty fast..." Shizumo said, licking her lips.