The Perfect Gift: The Christmas fic
Chapter2: Holiday cheer, presents, and the perfect gift
Time: 5:00- Christmas eve- Hellsing manor
Integra, Seras, and even Alucard sat at the large, decorated, dining table waiting for Walter to bring out their Christmas dinner. Integra sat there with no emotion upon her face, she felt some joy and some anxiety as she did every year but she would never show it. Seras had her legs folded in an Indian style on the chair, she obviously did it so she appeared taller to everyone. She was exploding with the Christmas spirit with a big smile on her face. She also began humming some Christmas tunes while she waited. Alucard, sitting across from Integra, stared at her, still agitated if she would accept his gift, also very hungry.
Walter came out of the kitchen with two plates of food, and two large bowls of transfusion blood for the vampires. He set each meal down in its rightful place with a nicely wrapped set of utensils. He sat down in his chair and looked around at the fellow diners. He noticed everyone's unique expressions.
"Sir Integra." Walter said "what seems to be the matter?"
she looked up at him coldly, "I hate Christmas. You of all people know that Walter." She resumed eating.
Seras's face lit up in surprise, "You HATE Christmas? How? It's such a wonderful time, Sir!"
"It is none of your business as to why." Integra spat back
"Well, ok. I mean, I just think you should be happy and all. I didn't mean to bother you." Seras replied in an upset way
Alucard chuckled, "Master, You look excellent tonight. Yet you're so down."
"Excellent?" She was dumbfounded
Walter and Seras looked at each other and then looked at Alucard and Integra.
"Yes. I know you don't favor this holiday. I thought you might have needed a compliment. And I mean what I said."
"Alucard, please." She paused, "Walter, is that a new monocle you're wearing?"
Seras giggled and covered her mouth with her hands.
"I have to get our drinks." Walter used as stall and got up and then brought back the drinks.
An hour later: Time to open the gifts
They all gathered around the tree.
"For you, police girl." Alucard handed Seras a gift.
"Master, you got me a gift?!" Seras gasped
She put the wrapped box on her lap. She turned it so she could start removing the paper. She began tearing at all the paper anxiously. She had to know what it was. She flipped the box once more. Alucard had gotten her a new hair dryer.
"There, now you don't have you don't have to complain that you want one now." Alucard said
"Oh thank you!" Seras yelled "It's great! Here, I got you something too."
She handed Alucard a small box. He opened it and popped open the lid. It was a 24K gold chain. Alucard didn't wear jewelry, but he kind of liked it.
"Thank you, police girl." he smiled
Walter handed Integra his gift and pulled out some out of the back of the tree. She sighed and opened it carefully and slowly. The box showed a picture of a small plastic waterfall with river rocks, little plastic plants and it really ran water.
"Walter, this is very nice." She complimented
"I'm so glad you like it. I thought it would look absolutely tranquil on your desk."
"Yes it would, but where does the water come from, do you have to fill it first?" Integra asked
"I believe so. I also think you just plug it in like anything else." he explained
"Well, thank you. I'll read all the manuals. Here, Walter." She handed him a gift
"Oh my." he said as he opened it "This is very generous Sir Integra. How did you know I wanted a new laptop?"
Integra just smiled. She then threw a gift at Seras and one at Alucard. Seras had received a gift certificate of $100 to her favorite clothing store.
"Thank you so much!" Seras exclaimed
Alucard had gotten 3,000 bullets for each of his guns. He stared at the gift with no expression. Integra looked away into the distance.
"Master, I appreciate this. You did not have to get me anything. I always tell you that." He muttered
"I do because you deserve it, Alucard. You do all very much for me. I know this gift does not mean much. I felt I should get you something useful." She said in a melancholy tone
Walter then handed Alucard his gift and received his from Integra. Walter got Alucard a new fully loaded gun. All Alucard did was give a wide smile and admire it. Walter's gift from Integra was a new monocle. Seras burst out laughing. Walter chuckled.
"I really needed this." he laughed even more and looked at Seras.
In Alucard's ear Seras whispered, "Master you don't have anything for Sir Integra?"
"I do, police girl, I do."
Integra looked at Alucard in a very puzzled state of mind. What could they be talking about? Just then Alucard stood up making his way toward Integra.
"Master, we have had many times together. We have known each other for a long time and have been through a lot. I will understand if you decline what I have for you." Alucard then went on his knee and took out a ring and held it to her in his fingers. "Master, would you please, marry me?
Seras literally screamed. Walter's jaw dropped. Integra was stunned. The manor was silent. Integra breathed heavily and had to think about this for a while. She could barely get over the fact her loved her in the first place. And he was a vampire.
"Alucard," she began. "You are right about all those things you said." His head dropped in thought of rejection and his are fell limp on his leg. "And I will marry you."
Alucard's face lit up and he put the ring on his master's finger. He stood up holding her hand and pulled her to him for a long awaited kiss. Seras cried in happiness and joy as Walter's eyes welled up a bit. He pulled out his handkerchief and shared it6 with Seras at this happy moment. And as for Alucard's gift, It was the perfect gift.