Author Notes: This is an AU fic set in the manga after a "supposed" victory over Millennium. The rating will go up in future chapters. Eventually it will be an Integra/Pip/Seras pairing (future lemon).

Seras entered Sir Integra's office, hesitating as she approached the door. The Hellsing officer was afraid her leader's answer would be no. Integral just didn't seem like she was the type of person who even enjoyed the holidays . But, it was Christmas after all. And after everything the troops have been through – they deserved a little festivity for the holiday season. It was the police girl's first Christmas since becoming a vampire. She looked forward to decorating, getting a tree, and exchanging presents with her new "family." Seras cared about her troops a great deal, not just the Captain, all of the Geese were dear to her. She wanted to make this a holiday they could remember for some time.

Seras knocked on her commander's door, hoping this was a good time and that Integra would be in a good mood. "Sir Integra? Can I speak with you a moment?" Seras asked.

"Come in Seras." Integra was going over paperwork; she looked up briefly and then returned her attention to her work.

"Sorry to bother you Sir. But, I was thinking…"

"Yes Seras, what is it?" Integra asked getting slightly annoyed.

"I was thinking…that maybe we, I mean I, well – could we have a holiday party for the troops and staff? Walter and I could do all of the planning. Pip said he'd help me decorate. I think it'd help boost the men's morale. They've been through so much, Sir. Well we all have."

Integra seemed to consider the idea as she slowly inhaled on her cigar. "I suppose it would Seras. I don't usually like parties myself, but a small get-together might be all right. I have been thinking that I'd like to do something for the men. And you too." Integra smiled at the Hellsing officer.

Seras smiled, relieved. Sir Integra had said yes! "Thank you, Sir. I promise you won't regret it. It'll be so much fun. But, err there was just one more thing or problem."

"What is it, Seras?"

"Well some of the men might be bringing family or dates. And well – Master kind of makes some of them-well maybe all of them, a little nervous. I can't even imagine how someone who doesn't work here would feel around Master. I just wasn't sure what we should do about his--- odd behavior." Seras spoke quickly, looking around, hoping Alucard would not hear her words.

"I'll have a word with him. If he comes, Alucard will be on his best behavior."

"Yes, Sir - I'll talk to Walter about preparations and Captain Pip about decorating. And Sir Integra?" Seras could barely keep from bursting into a huge smile.

Integra looked up from her paperwork and grinned – perhaps the police girl's enthusiasm was contagious. "Yes, Officer Victoria?"

"Thank you so much for letting me do this. You don't know how much it means to me and the Geese."

Integra nodded. "Just tell the men to be on their best behavior. I won't have this turn into some drunken brawl, understood?"

"Yes, Sir – I'll take personal responsibility for their behavior. Good night, Sir."

"Good night, Seras." Integra chuckled. Her officer certainly acted more human at times, then the Commander herself. She got so excited over the most trivial things.

Integra felt a familiar presence in the room shortly after Seras left – Alucard.

"Alucard – I know you are here."

"Master, you're too quick. I didn't even have a chance to surprise you." Alucard replied, only half kidding, disappointment evident in his voice.

"No thank you Alucard. I have had enough surprises in the past few weeks. I do not need any new ones from you. Please don't play with me tonight."

"Master, me play with you?" Alucard purred, feigning a look of shocked innocence, while grinning at Integra. "So you're actually going to let my servant plan this most human gathering."

"Yes, Alucard, why not?" Integra answered. "I think Seras had a good idea. It may improve the men's spirits."

"Perhaps, but don't you find, Integra, that parties like these are incredibly boring?" Alucard asked, already knowing his Master's answer. "The holidays are filled with such ridiculous sentiments. It figures the police girl would choose to plan such an affair."

"Yes, I suppose they are, Alucard. But, sometimes such sentiments and traditions are a necessary part of life. Are you planning on attending?"

"Hmmm…it might be interesting." Alucard smirked, thinking of the games he could play.

"Don't even think of creating any trouble for Seras. I don't want any problems Alucard. If you attend - you are to be on your best behavior." Integra looked at Alucard trying to read his intentions.

"Don't take away all of my fun, Integral." Alucard teased Integral in jest. "Don't worry - I'll let the police girl have her little party. I'll be good."

"You better – that's an order."

"As you wish, my Master." Alucard said as he fazed through a wall leaving Integra to her paperwork.

"Damn bloody nuisance. He better behave or he'll find himself in that cell where I found him." Integra muttered under her breath. Sometimes that vampire was more trouble then he was worth. Integra went to look for Walter to tell him about the holiday party. The Hellsing leader wanted to make sure the party went off without a hitch. She could really care less about the gala. But, it was evident how much the whole evening would mean to Seras. Integra did not want her to be disappointed – she had grown rather fond of the girl – or rather vampire.