A/N: Sorry for the long wait. I ran out of ideas. This one was inspired by watching my niece and nephew play around in the sprinkler. I hope you enjoy it. ^_^

Day Twenty

Integra was just finishing up some work for the day. So far, nothing out of the ordinary had happened and she could only count her blessings. Besides, Alucard had promised no more pranks for two days if she accompanied him to town the day before, which she had. She'd complained about it for the most part, but all in all, it hadn't been that bad. Alucard was an interesting person to be with when he made an effort to try. And spending the day with him just pointlessly wandering the city had actually calmed her stressed nerves somewhat. Of course, one could consider themselves immensely fortunate to hear her say this out loud. She never did find out what his prank to keep her from sleeping was, though. Knowing him, it was probably hoking a radio up to the intercom.

Bam!

"Sir Integra, help me!" Seras screamed, dashing inside all of a sudden as she threw the door open and then slammed it closed. Integra didn't even flinch during all of this, even when Seras actually dove beneath her desk, knocking over the wastebasket and quivering. Integra pushed her chair back and peered down at her curiously, "What is it, Seras?" she grumbled.

"He's really mad this time, Sir Integra!" Seras hissed, eyes wide, "You've gotta hide me!"

"From who? Alucard?"

"Yes!" Seras squeaked.

Integra looked up at footsteps entering the room. Her eyes went wide in surprise at Alucard standing there, covered head to toe in a weird white paste. His eyes blazed in irritation and he sighed, "Good evening, Integra," he said, "Did you happen to see my apprentice anywhere?"

Integra knew he was aware that Seras was hiding under the desk. She chuckled dryly, "I haven't. But what exactly has gotten onto you?"

Alucard glanced down at himself and his arms, barely any red from his coat visible beneath whatever it was, " Flour and water," he said tonelessly, "And it's drying,"

Integra resisted the urge to laugh as she stood up, "All right, what happened?"

She asked this as she dragged Seras out from beneath the desk. Alucard spotted her and snarled and she squeaked and ducked behind Integra. Integra sighed and pushed her glasses back, "All right, what happened?"

Seras scowled, "I'm tired of putting up with his stupid pranks, so I...." Seras mumbled.

"So you what?" Integra pried. Alucard snarled again, catching her attention.

"I'll tell you what she did. She filled my coffin with water and then doused me with flour!" he yelled. Integra's eyebrow raised and she glanced back at Seras.

"A very interesting idea, Seras," she said, "I wish I'd thought of it,"

"Please don't encourage her," Alucard said in exasperation. Integra chuckled. "All right, Seras, as punishment for this, you're to take him outside as he is and hose him off. Alucard, if you do anything in retaliation, you will regret it. Do you understand you two?"

"Yes," Seras said. Alucard just grumbled under his breath as he stalked out, Seras following several feet behind him.

Integra moved to the window where she could keep an eye on this. She leaned against the frame with her arms folded, watching as Seras appeared with the hose and turned it on full blast. The hose whipped out of her hands and went whizzing through the air, spraying erratically in every direction while Seras chased frantically after it. Once she finally got the nozzle aimed at him, she again turned it on too much and practically drowned him at the same time. Integra sighed heavily as Alucard snatched the hose and grabbed Seras by the collar of her shirt, shaking her in irritation before dropping her unceremoniously and stalking off in anger. Integra shook her head, "Honestly, it's like dealing with a couple of children," she grumbled.