Okay! Well, from the one review I got... I understood zero of it. And about Alucard being a romantic? Hell, you think anyone keeps him in character? I'm doing my best, and anyway, he could've been like this! Y'know, before Ceras came along and all.... *sweatdrops, shakes head* ok, I'm just making myself sound stupid, but I have 20 pages of this story written, and I ain't going back and rewriting it. So... on to chapter 2!

Also.... I realized I wrote this story on my old account, not on my new one.... ^^;;; that might explain why is says written by DarkDreamWeaver instead of ScarletVampire.

Disclaimer: I do not own and Hellsing characters..... *sigh* so not fair....

A Vampire's Troubled Past

Chapter 2

Written by: ScarletVampire

Yawning and stretching warm and slender arms, Scarlet sat up in bed, the IV still connected to one arm, blood continuing to drip through. Hair fell in her face, and she half expected to see the salt and pepper strands. Instead, she found her hair to be pure black, soft and silky, healthy and alive. She examined her hands, seeing her fingers long and slender, a soft pale ivory white, no veins showing. Her skin no longer looked stretched taunt on her bones. The black circles under her eyes had gone, and her eyes glowed a dark red-orange. Alone for the moment, she got up off the bed and yanked the IV out, taking the bag off the stand and tearing it open with her fangs and sucking out the rest. She then tossed away the bag and walked to the dresser, opening it up and looking inside. It was empty, except for a full-length mirror on the inside of the door. Now able to see herself, she made a small disgusted sound and stripped off the ugly white jacket and pants till nude, and checked over the rest of her body.

"Well.... I believe I've regained my figure..." She murmured, sliding her hands down her body and turning this way and that, seeing flawless ivory skin. Happy with her looks, she contemplated what she would wear. Looking at the discarded clothes on the floor, she shuddered, thinking of how filthy they were. Ruling out putting those back on, she crossed her arms and huffed, and began thinking about cutting up the bed sheets for clothes. Occupied with that, she never realized Alucard was watching her in the shadows, eyes dark behind orange glasses. Smirking, her took the opportunity to sneak up on her, coming up close and running a hand down her shoulder and arm.

"What are you doing, standing here in the nude? Admiring yourself?" He whispered mockingly in her ear, making her jump.

"Master! Don't surprise me like that!" She whinned, crossing arms over her breasts and glaring at his reflection. He laughed at her, tilting his hat up a little and looking over her appearance in the mirror.

"You look much better, better then when I brought you here." He slipped his fingers through her hair, bringing them to his nose and inhailing the scent, shaking his head. "You need a bath, my dear. You smell fouler then a dead corpse." Scarlet huffed, turning to glare him in the face and flipping her hair over her shoulder.

"Well, technically, I AM a dead corpse... but, whatever." Smiling suddenly, a glimmer of mischief in her dark eyes, she toyed with his necktie (or whatever it is) and gave him a playful wink. "Well, if I need to bathe... care to join me?" Alucard smirked, tapping her nose with one finger and then shaking it in her face.

"No, I'm afraid not. I have other matters to attend to. Perhaps another time, Scarlet. I only came by to make sure you were recovering." Scarlet pouted in disappointment, tugging on his necktie.

"You are no fun, you know that? Not back then, and defiantly not now." Shrugging, he stepped back and twirled his finger. She gave him a questioning look, then made an "o" shape with her mouth, and spun around so he could examine her. "So, you approve?" She asked, turning back around with a grin.

"Yes... you look..." He paused, seeing her hopeful face, and grinned, leaning towards her and winking. "You look delicious." Scarlet was evidently very happy with his comment, a huge grin on her face as she stepped forward and hugged him unexpectently. Alucard stood still a moment, a little surprised, but humored her and hugged her back a little.

"Thank you Master! I am happy that you approve." Stepping back, still smiling, she watched him turn to leave. "Master, where are you going anyway? Why can't you stay and... play with me?" She made her best innocent face, putting her hands behind her back and trying to look adorable. He looked back at her over his shoulder, a mocking smile on his face.

"Don't worry.... You'll be going with me soon enough, and you'll know..." Not satisfied with his answer, she walked around to face him, hands on hips, hips cocked to one side. Oh, yeah, she was very intimidating, in all her naked glory. (lol, had to add that)

"I want to know NOW! You kept me down in that rotten cell for the better part of 70 years, then release me, and then expect me to wait around for answers! Nuh-uh! Not happening!" Alucard regarded her with indifference, and yet, annoyance.

"You will get your answers in due time. Concentrate on regaining your health for now." He made a move to pass her, but she stepped in his way, a determined look on her pretty face. Alucard was very annoyed now, and raised his hand, as if to backhand her. Without much warning, Scarlet grabbed his hand and shoved it away, leaned up, and kissed him. Taken back by her sudden action, he made no move. When he didn't respond to her, she stepped back, frowned, and slapped him sharply on the cheek. He didn't budge at all, just looked at her with mild amusement.

"You are cold-hearted." She said in a hurt voice, turning away and walking back to her bed. A mocking laugh came from him, as he turned to leave once more.

"That's what will happen to you eventually, Scarlet. You're heart will go cold, and you will forget those petty human emotions." With those words, he left. Sitting on her bed, Scarlet fought off tears that threatened to overflow.

"Damn him...." She muttered, gulping and crawling into bed, hiding under the sheets and pulling the curtains closed, leaving her in darkness. This time when she went to sleep, she didn't feel so comfortable, or warm.

ScarletVampire: Ok, due to the one review, I altered this chapter A LOT to make Alucard seem more like... well, Alucard. Hope this works.

Scarlet: *pouts* You promised I got to do more with him!!!

ScarletVampire: Hey now, we must make sure to please the reviewers, that's a biggy. I will change and alter stuff as I go according to reviews I get.

Scarlet: *pouts and whines and storms off*

ScarletVampire: O__o Oh boy....

Anyway! Please R&R! No flames!