Disclaimer: Hellsing is not mine… I merely borrow. What transpires below is mine though… and so is Ken…
A trip down memory lane… a younger, softer Integra… If it helps, this was written in a pensive mood.
@-`-- passionsmuse
Nostalgia – Take1"Not celebrating? It is the last day of school you know…. I'd noticed you hadn't left yet. So what are you doing all by yourself in an empty classroom?" He moved over to where she was standing by the window. Now both were looking down at the empty courtyard.
"I have to confess I don't see what's so exciting about staring at nothing."
"That's it isn't it? Nothing.. soon there will be nothing. We graduate, we move on… " … …
"Tell me… since we will probably never see each other again - why don't you smile?"
"Why ask me now when we've hardly talked in two years."
"Because I've never dared to… and when I saw you standing by the window alone, I thought to myself: it's now or never."
His frankness surprised her. Am I that intimidating? that unapproachable? She glanced up at him, sifting what to say…
"Sometimes, people are born into lives, legacies, where there is nothing much to smile about."
"And yours is such a one?"
"Yes."
He did not expect such a direct answer. They continued staring out of the window. It was getting late, the trees and sky were stained with the reddish hue of a dying sun.
"You know, you would look so much more beautiful if you smile more."
She frowned..
"Nonono..see.. that's what I mean.. don't frown." He reached out to smooth her forehead. "There…much better."
A normal life.. could I ever lead a normal life…
"You know I've never…" Slowly he inclined his head towards hers.
His eyes, such intensity… it reminded her of… dark hair, mocking red eyes and white white white teeth …
"Who?"
Her eyes widened slightly.
"You called a name…"
Her heart started pounding… "No…I didn't.." she protested weakly."It sounded like.. Alu…"
Just then something in the courtyard caught her eye. Her eyes narrowed.
"Ken… I'm sorry. I have to go."
"Will I see you at the ball?"
She hesitated for a fraction of a second…
He sighed after her retreating back.
"Master…" That white grin…
She glared wordlessly at him as she got into the waiting car.
Alucard smiled, highly amused… there was so much hatred in that look.