Daughter of the Moon: Chapter Two
Alucard was beholding the sun setting inside Thessaly's hidden manor, when Integra and her mother arrived...
"Did it go well, master?", asked Alucard. Even tough both had confessed their feelings, he still called her 'master' but it was more like a nickname than anything else...
"Yes, my mother use her powers to bewitch the traitors, Hellsing's name is clear again... To the eyes of the Queen at least", she replied grinning.
"As for the traitors, well let's said they did learn that noneone should cross a Thessaliad...", added a calm Larissa...
Alucard's arched an eyebrown... "How so?"
Thessaly smirked, "Unfourtunaly, they didn't survive the experience..."
"The Royal Guards' attemps to search their bodies will be useless. My mother here sent them directly to Hell", finished Integra...
"Uhmmp, it was difficult... Since Lucifer quit his charge, that snobbish angel, Remiel, had put some useless rules in that realm... such as access", Thessaly rolled her eyes, "That's just lame, I mean, Hell must be open to everyone, that's its purpose..."
"Lucifer isn't the king of Hell!", shouted an surprise Alucard...
"Not anymore, he got Morpheus cut his wings some years ago", Integra explained...
Alucard stared at her as she had grown a second head...
"What? Mother told me before we spoke with the annoying angel...", said Integra matter-of-factly
"Part of the Thessaliad's training is to know who's in charge of every important realm..."
"Of course, so speaking of angels. How is the old Angel of Death fairing?"
Integra's face turned sad...
"Not too well, he's still in a coma... The doctors said that if he don't wake up tonight... Maybe he wont leave that state never..."
Alucard put a hand in to Integra's shoulder and hold her close...
They remained silence for a couple of minutes, before Thessaly's voice broke the silence
"Integra, daughter don't worry, please. We're Thessaliad, we have good conections with powerful beings, I will speak to Daniel about Walter's state... Don't be sad, you need to be strong to the training... Alucard help me, I'm not used to comfort peaple..."
Alucard broke in a tease grin...
"Of course you are not used to comfort peaple, you're bussy threating them"
Thessaly glared at Alucard.
"Watch it..., vampire"
"Oh, come on! Don't be mad at me, I'm your son-in-law after all... Jezz, Integra now I know from who you're inheired that temper of yours"
Integra smiled for a second...
"You're right mother, I must remain strong. Alucard, you're more crazy than I thought..."
Alucard kissed Integra's neck and whispered in her ear:
"Crazy in love with you"
Integra blushed in all the shades of red...
The ancient witch rolled her eyes...
That vampire is a bad influence for her...
Why don't you let them be, Larissa?, asked a deep male voice inside her mind... When you're not acting as the Ruler of the Ice Queens, you are actually nice...
Quiet, Daniel. You're going to ruin my infamous reputation Thessaly shot back...
I'm a bad influence to you... eh? Do you want to leave me?
Thessaly menthaly sighed
No, Daniel, I'm not going to make the same mistake...Not this time
I know, me too. That was Morpheus' wish. Another chance...
Thessaly's face fell when he mentioned Morpheus. Guilt about his ultimate demise was eating her...
I'm sorry, I should have not spoken of him... He forgave you, I forgave you. We both love you
Thank you, Daniel. Could you make me a favour?
You want me to speak with Hellsing's butler, don't you?
Thessaly's face turned in to a frown
Yes, we weren't *friends* when Arthur was alive... We respect each other, but he never like me... But Integra loves deeply the old man, like a step-father...
I'll do it, Larissa. Don't worry...
Goodbye Daniel
Goodbye
"Mother?", called a worried Integra, "Are you alright?"
Thessaly smiled at her...
"I'm fine, Integra... How about learning some more about our Queen and then visit your dear steward?"
"Alright... Alucard..."
Alucard backed away, knowing that it wasn't his business...
"I'm going to have a walk, master... You do the femenist chat with your mum here"
Integra's nodded her head... and then turned to her mother...
"We the Thessaliad are an antique coven of witches... We born in Greece in the zone of, guess, Thessaly or Thessalia. My mother was the founder of the main city: Larisa... She was the leader of the coven... The members were all females, and we were called often: 'Daughters of the Moon'. That was because we served and still obey the commands of the Witch Queen, an entity who is known with many faces and names... She often showed herself divided in three stages of the women's lives: a maiden, a mother and an grandmother... Young, mature and old... When you summon them as the Fates for aswers you can only asked one question to one of then. So choose the questions carefully, you got only three, and they're mischiveous, they'll try to fool you. Do you understand, Integra?"
Integra nodded...
"Alright, maybe the must powerful form of the Hecatae is known as the 'Kindly Ones' , they're called to avenge blood relative crimes. That's why you must never, under any circunstance killed someone of your own kin... Otherwise the Kindly ones will go after you and those you love dearly...", Thessaly warned her...
Integra's face paled.
She had killed her murderous uncle in self-defense...
She had shed the blood of one of her own kin...
The will have to face the Kindly Ones' rage...
Thessaly smiled at her reaction...
"You didn't killed your uncle, Integra... I did."
Integra eyed her mother with a confunse look in her face..
"You see, I keep him alive long time enough after you shot him, to killed him myself... What? Did you seriously think I wont be watching you? After the vampire's awake I feel that he'll do everything to protect you, so I stop being a vonyour... For a time..."
Integra regained her natural colour...
"Now, I think that's enough for a night...Shall we pay a visit to your dear Walter?"
"Alright", she pauses to take some air, "ALUCARD, come here!"
He appeared from the shadows...
"You called?"
"Yes, We're going to visit Walter... And you're comming too..."
Alucard put a hand at his chin...
"Tsk, tsk... What will the old angel of death said about our new relationship whe he wake up?"
"If he wake up", said a distressed Integra...
"Hope always remains, Integra. That's was Morpheus' always said", remarked Thessaly to cheer up her daughter...
"You're right, better not to give my chances down"
"That's the spirit of a true Hellsing, master".
All three walked away from the manor that seemed to dissapeared in the thin air when they came out...
"Was that necesary, Mother of my Master?", asked Alucard...
Thessaly shot him a bore look...
"I made a lots of enemies, vampire. This is a allowed precaution..."
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Later, in the hospital
Integra was staring at Walter's sleeping face...
He seems so peaceful, I wonder was he dreaming about
A terrible though was burning inside Integra's mind...
What if he never wakes up? I could never tell him how much I treasure his years of service... I wont be able to tell him about me being in love with Alucard...
A shameful remorse stirred in her body...
I wonder if he will be disgusted by my actions... He wont see me with the same eyes again... He'll stop to loving me as a daughter...
She took his hand between hers... Tears where starting to come out of her eyes...
"Please, please Walter, I don't fear your hate... But just wake up, come back to Hellsing, to me... You're like the father I lost when I was only 13. Don't leave me alone... I 'm facing a lot of changes in my life, Alucard, my mother, the witchcraft. I need you to make contact with my former self. With the Hellsing's side of the family..."
Suddely, she felt a hand stroking her hair...
I was Walter's left hand...
He was awoken... and smiling at her...
Integra felt ashame for her emotional outbrust in her usually cold manners...
Walter's hand dried the tears from her face...
"You'll never be alone, Miss Integra. You have Alucard and Miss Larissa with you..."
Integra stared dumbfully at him
"You knew?"
He nodded
"How?"
"I have a strange dream... And an interesting chat with a wise being..."
Must have been Daniel, my mother must have asked him to help Walter
Then she looked nervous to him...
"Do you approve?", she asked him
"Your relationship with master Alucard?"
She nodded
"Well, to be honest when Dream first told me about that I was less than thrilled with the idea", his frown turned in to a kind smile, "But if that brings you happiness, Miss Integra, I approve it..."
Integra let go a relief sigh...
Before she could replied, Thessaly and Alucard entered in to the room...
"Walter! Old man, seems that the angel of death is not ready to die yet!", Alucard teased...
"Nice to see you too, Master Alucard..."
Integra glared at Alucard...
"Alucard, this is a hospital, keep your voice down"
Alucard faked a hurt look...
"You're breaking my heart, master"
Integra rolled her eyes
"Uhmmp, young love", Thessaly said as she watched the argumment between her daughter and the vampire. Walter laughed a little about her remark...
"Hello, Walter... It's a... pleasure... to see you again"
"Nice to see you too, Mrs Hellsing", greeted Walter...
Thessaly frowned...
"You never liked me, butler...Why?"
Walter's face turned serious
"You never loved Arthur, you didn't see that he did love you. I used to think you have no heart, that you'll never love someone else besides yourself... I was mistaken, I apologize, Mrs Hellsing"
"Please, not *Mrs Hellsing*, Thessaly or Larissa", she arched an eyebrown, "What've made you change your mind? Your chat with Daniel?"
Walter shooked his head...
"No, I don't know if you actually love him... But you asked him to help me..., not because you like me, but because you love your daughter dearly... And that's all I need to know..."
Thessaly eyed him carefully, before saying:
"Maybe you're not so bad after all, butler..."
The End (for now...)
Disclamer: Saddly neither Hellsing or The Sandman belongs to me *stars to cry*...
Jeezz, sorry about the OCCness and bad grammar. As you can see, this is turning more and more A/U, I couldn't have Integra killing her uncle becuase The Kindly Ones will be behind her head... (And if Morpheus did *not* survive, certanly Integra hasn't had a chance)
Thank you for your reviews:
General Sephiroth (thanks for the supporting!)
Polka dot (Look to my review! You have a sinopsis of Thessaly's life there)
Myself (Jeezz, I'm soooo pathetic...)
Angie (*waves back her AxI banner :)* As I said in 'Bram Stoker's Alucard' I sent you a mail and it was revoked T.T . You could sent me a mail, so I can anwer you back! ;) Here's my e-mail: mara_jade666@hotmail.com
For everyone uhmm ignorant about The Sandman mythology, here's some links to the character's pics:
Teleute/Death: our resident perky goth girl... http://julest.com/sandman/death12.jpg (Jeezz, I wonder why I have an ankh)
Morpheus/Dream: the broody former Dream of the Endless (RIP) http://julest.com/sandman/dream1.jpg
Daniel Hall/Dream: the new and gentler version of Dream... http://julest.com/sandman/daniel2.jpg
Potmos/Destiny: The least sociable member of the Endless http://julest.com/sandman/destiny2.jpg
Larissa Thessaly: The letal and cold 3000 years old witch http://comic-academic.00server.com/thessalyB.jpg
Lucifer Morningstar: The charming ex-angel and former ruler of Hell: http://morningstar.mstar.nu./images/gallery/covers/lucifer16.jpg
The Hecatae/Kindly Ones/Fates/Witch Queen: The strange and powerful entity that the Thessaliad serves: http://comic-academic.00server.com/cgi-bin/i/3ladiesB.jpg
And everyone who made an attemp to read my crappy english!
If you want a next story, it'll be:
A Seras Victoria crossover with one of the Sandman's characters..., The chat that Dream and Walter had in the Dreaming, or The progress of Integra's Thessaliad training that brings and interesting turn in the Hellsing's world... (I wont said a word, but it's a big step with her relationship with our favourite Master Vampire)Please, review and vote!