Authors Notes: This chapter is focused on the OC Fiona. She is NOT a MarySue. I went out of my way to make sure she wasn't. This chapter explains her past with Alucard and more about who she was and is.
Fiona fixed her sixth Rum & Coke for the day. Not a good sign. Since Seras had arrived yesterday her nerves had been on edge. Usually, she welcomed a little anxiety – it helped break up the monotony of her life. But, no this was different. The vampire seemed like a nice girl – almost too nice. Fiona just couldn't figure out why Alucard would've picked her. Must have been her blue eyes; they looked so much like Integra's. But, Seras seemed too sweet, too innocent to be Alucard's servant. She felt sorry for the poor girl. Alucard was such a prat. She was sure he gave her a hard time. He was the reason she wanted to get drunk – to forget. The memory of that night twenty years ago haunted her still.
Back then she had been so different, so trusting. In some ways when she first met Alucard, she was like a little girl. In most others, she was not. Since the time she was 14, Fiona was what one may call "boy crazy.". The elders in town thought she was something of a nymph. But, she wasn't really. She had started experimenting with sex when she was 14 years old. Fiona saw no reason to deny herself physical pleasure because of the church's doctrine. What did they know? She had never been religious and hated anyone telling her how to live her life, especially old men.
The moment Fiona first saw Alucard, she desired him, although she had been just 15. He had been dressed in a black suit, his black silky hair falling down to his shoulders, and sunglasses covering his crimson eyes. The way he had looked at her when their eyes met had excited her more then some guys did in bed. They had become lovers that very night. Damn what a mistake that had been. Fiona had felt many things for the bastard: desire, love, and the fatal mistake, trust. She never thought...he would betray her. The vampire had used her desire, her lust to lure her into his trap. How could she have been so stupid, so naïve? Fiona had lost all of her soldiers because she hadn't the sense to say no. She wanted to make that bastard pay.
From the beginning of their affair Alucard had enticed her with offers of his blood; offers that she refused. She was after all the leader of Caleigh – Ireland's vampire hunting organization. But, in the end even she, could sense he was wearing down her resistance. Foolishly, she thought she could play his game. But, he had just been too damn clever. She ignored all of the warnings: from her family, friends, and even Hellsing. She told them all to go to hell. No one was going to tell her what to do. Her family had called the soldiers as a last resort to keep Alucard away. It was a shame no one told her.
They had died protecting her. Alucard had feasted on them before he played with her that night. He had bit her neck while they were shagging, when she could not deny him. The pure pleasure she felt as Alucard drank her blood and thrust himself inside her was too much. For those moments she lost all reason and rational thought.
As he fed he whispered his request again: "Do you want some of my blood, Fiona?" And she had said yes in that moment of weakness. Thank God Hellsing had stopped her.
When she awoke, Fiona had nearly had a nervous breakdown. Most of her family dead, killed by her lover. Hellsing had punished the vampire – locking him up in his dungeon. But then, it had been too late: Too late for her brother - too late for her best friend, the boy she was to marry in a few years. Fiona felt a tear drop fall from her eye. Since that day she had been alone and withdrew from life. She didn't want anything to do with her family's organization and left everything behind. There was not a night that her actions did not haunt her; that she didn't hear the screams of her family and fiance..
And yesterday Fiona found out the bastard was alive and well – no longer imprisoned. His servant was a guest of hers. She knew, yes just knew that he was planning something. Part of her was scared, feeling fear. But, part of her wanted him to try. Just try, Alucard, you will lose. I am no longer that scared naïve little girl. I've grown up and no longer fear you. No, you should fear me – you have no idea what I've become.
Fiona jumped when she heard the door open. Maybe she needed another drink.
"Miss O'Calleigh? Are you here? I have something to ask you" Seras had returned.
"Seras I'm in here." She filled up her glass with another rum and Coke.
"Hi, Miss O'Calleigh. I have someone with me – an old friend. I was hoping it'd be ok for him to come in. I swear he won't be any trouble."
"Oh. You have a gentleman friend with you. Haven't you been busy? Do bring him in. I don't get to see enough men. Is he handsome?" Fiona smiled. Maybe tonight would be fun. The look on the vampire's face was priceless. She looked worried now. Was she afraid her friend would like Fiona more then her?
"Are you sure?" Seras inquired, still not sure if she should bring Pip in. But, what choice did she have?
"Yes Seras bring him in. I promise I won't bite."
Seras motioned for Pip to come in. She was really not sure about this. And she regretted bringing Pip back as soon as Fiona saw Pip. Fiona looked Pip up and down, moving her eyes slowly over his body. And damn if she wasn't checking out his bum! Seras possessively put her arm around Pip. She did not trust Fiona at all.
"Have a seat you two. Seras, why didn't you tell me your boyfriend was so cute. Pip would you like a drink?"
"Sure, Miss ? What do you have?"
Fiona trembled just a little as she drank from her glass. Her body was beginning to feel the affects of the alcohol.
Seras interrupted. "I'm sorry. Pip this is Fiona and Fiona, this is my umm friend, Pip Bernadette."
Fiona put walked up to Pip and started him in the eyes, looking at him like she wanted to lick him. The Irish knight offered her hand for the ghost to kiss. The ghost brought her hand to his mouth and kissed it quicly and softly. He did not want Seras getting mad at him. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Fiona."
"Oh no Mr. Bernadette. The pleasure is entirely mine." Fiona cooed her words at the Captain.
Pip and Seras sat down on the sofa. Seras was fuming. How dare Fiona flirt so blatantly with her boyfriend, her man?!? Pip smiled nervously, not sure what else to do.
"So, Seras. Will Pip be staying in your room or should I fix him one of his own?"
Pip answered quickly. "I'll be staying with Seras, if that is ok with you?"
Seras smiled smugly. That would show the flirt.
"Of course. You two make such an adorable couple." Fiona looked at the two of them, running her eyes over both of them slowly. "If you guys would like some company. Let me know. I haven't had a good shag in awhile."
Pip, who was in the middle of taking a sip of his drink, started choking on the liquid. She did not just say that, did she? But, it would be fun... He made the mistake of letting a smlile form on his face.
Seras was livid; and in shock. Her mouth hung open in disbelief and when she saw Pip smile, her anger started to swell up inside of her. She was just about to hit Pip when Fiona spoke.
"You two do know I'm totally kidding you, right? Sorry Pip, you are a very handsome fellow but you are not my type at all. I go for the more dangerous type of guys. You know a really bad boy. The type of guy you don't bring home to your mama...you know like your Master, Seras."
Seras and Pip both stared at Fiona. Seras knew from Alucard's comments that they knew each other but she could not believe her host and Alucard had been...lovers?
"You know my Master?"
"Yes. I knew your Master quite well. Intimately you might say."
Pip started to turn red. Seras would not have thought it was possible for a ghost to blush. But, then again a vampire shouldn't be able to either.
"What was Alucard like when you knew him?" Pip asked Fiona. He really wanted to know. The Master Vampire was such an interesting creature.
"I knew Alucard when I was younger then you. But, I wasn't quite as ahem innocent as you - I was just as gullible. No offense, Police Girl."
"How did you know that's what Alucard calls me. I don't like it, you know."
"Integral told me. Sorry Seras. I'm not trying to tease you. It's just that your Master brings back bad memories – ones that I'd rather forget."
"I understand, Fiona. I think Pip and me will go up now. I'm rather tired." Seras looked at Pip longingly. Pip nodded in agreement. He wanted to be alone with Seras as well.
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Pip helped himself to a beer as Seras rested in her coffin. The sun was up now and the Police Girl needed her rest. Pip grinned as he thought about what he wanted to do with her when she awoke – if she'd let him. Seras was a curious case. She was beautiful and had an amazing body and yet was so insecure about it. Any talk of sex seemed to embarrass the bloody hell out of her. One night with him would fix that problem. He looked forward to teaching her everything and then some about shagging.
Pip laid down on the sofa as the tellie played a rerun of a British comedy. He drifted off to sleep within minutes – he was learning that even ghosts could get tired. He nearly fell off the couch when a loud knock on the door startled him.
"Who is it?" He felt weird asking that question for some odd reason.
"Sorry for bothering you two love birds. It's me – Fiona." Her voice sounded neutral, not flirty like earlier.
"Oh Fiona, Seras is asleep. Did you want---"
"I wanted to talk to you Pip. Let me in. Don't worry I'm not going to seduce you."
Pip grinned. Fiona was certainly very...different. He wondered what she wanted as he opened the door. He supposed he could trust her. At least the Captain hoped so. Seras could cause his body some serious harm if she thought anything was going on between the two of them.
Fiona walked in with concerned look on her face. "Can we sit down Pip? This is serious. Dead serious – it's a matter of life or death, for all of us."
They sat down at the table and Seras began telling him everything: about her relationship with Alucard, what he did 20 years ago, and her fears. Pip listened attentively, not sure what she wanted him to do. By the end, Fiona's eyes were starting to fill up with tears.
"I think Alucard has some kind of plan – to either avenge what he considers an injustice that he suffered or to rewrite our history; get me to drink his blood and become his bride. I'll never do that. I'll die first. I'm just afraid of what he'll do if I say no."
"Maybe he's changed. He is under the Hellsing seals."
"No – he was under the seals when he lost control before. I just don't know. I know something is going to happen Pip. There's something about me that you and Seras don't know. I have special powers. I'm no ordinary human."
"I knew that." Pip grinned at Fiona. She was far from normal.
"No really. I am what some might call...a witch. I don't practice my powers. Well not much. It's a curse I inherited from my grandmother. It's been years since I even tried a spell. But, I haven't forgotten how."
"I just knew there was something about you. But, I'm confused. Why aren't you telling Seras? Why me?"
"Well. You see Seras is Alucard's servant. I know that bastard too damn well. I'm sure he'll try to use her – to test her loyalty to him. I have a Celtic seal here in my castle. He can't enter until it is removed. He'll need someone inside to do that. He'll try to get Seras to remove it. Alucard can talk to Seras through her mind. It's all very easy."
"Oh I see. And you want me to tell Seras not to obey her Master? I don't know about all of that."
"No. I want you to tell me. I'll take care of the rest. And let me know if Seras starts acting strange, right away. I know you love and trust her but believe me, both of those can be betrayed. Alucard is powerful. He can make Seras do something against her will. We have to be very careful, Pip." Fiona smiled genuinely at Pip. He really was a nice chap. She hoped Seras wouldn't have to die. The two of them really did make an adorable couple.
"You can count on me, I give my word."