Seras Victoria walked into the kitchen to get Walter's feedings. Things have changed too much. She hated the idea of Walter drinking blood. He was a monster now – just like her. But, Walter had not chosen his fate. It was forced on him by those bastards from Millennium. Seras hated every single one of them. She was glad they were all dead. They deserved it. But, now Hellsing had no idea how to get the old Walter back. Since his capture, the butler would just stare into space with that blank look in his eyes. A few times Seras thought she saw a glimmer of recognition in his eyes, but when she tried to talk to him, it just disappeared. Although she was no longer human, seeing Walter like this, hurt. Walter wasn't all that had changed.

Something about Alucard had changed too. She asked Pip, whose soul was inside of her mind, if he had noticed it too.

Something is not quite right about my Master - what is it?

You're a good cop, Seras. I noticed it too. It's almost like he's up to something.

Exactly. But, what? He loves the way Sir Integra orders him around. I don't think he wants his freedom. And I don't think he'd hurt her. But, I felt something very wrong, just then.

Are you sure he wouldn't hurt her, Seras? Maybe he wouldn't kill her. But, would he do something else? I can think of a few things he'd like to do to her. Pip showed her what he was thinking – images of Alucard drinking Integra's blood and the two of them in bed together popped into her head.

Pip! Will you stop being such a pervert?!? And don't put thoughts like those in my head. I don't want to see Master shagging Sir Integral. Geez – that is just horrid. I think you made my eye burn. Seras rubbed her "good" eye. She wore a pale yellow eye patch on the eye that had never regenerated. The vampire rubbed the eye patch as well. The thought of her Master and Integral together did make them burn.

But, I'm right, Seras.

Maybe you are. I don't know. I have to think. Whatever he has planned, I will protect her. I won't let anything bad happen to the boss.
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Seras walked down to the basement. She really dreaded seeing Walter.

But, I guess someone has to do it, huh, girl?

I know, Pip. I can do it. I just don't want to.

Seras stared at him through the bars. The butler glanced up at her. Walter's eyes brightened when he saw what she held in her hands.

"Hi Walter, remember me? It's me. Seras Victoria. Remember, you used to bring me my blood. But, I never wanted to drink it. I do now. Guess I've gotten used to the taste. It's actually kind of good now."

The former butler smirked. He ran his eyes up and down the police girl's curvaceous frame.

"Will you stop looking at me like that, Walter? It's just not---right. But, maybe you looked at me like that all along. I just never saw you. It was YOU that ordered me this awful uniform." Seras chuckled as she handed him a blood bag. Walter grabbed it from hands, his eyes locked on her own. Was that a grin she saw forming on his face?

Seras watched Walter slowly drink the blood bag. He seemed to be savoring every drop. Walter continued to stare into her eyes as he drank. Seras couldn't get over the change in his appearance. Of all the things Millennium had done, Walter's appearance was one she could not deny was alluring. Seras would much rather have the old Walter back – showing his true age. The way he was staring at her chilled her – in a very good way. She wondered how Pip felt about it. Having him inside of her was so strange that way.

Walter finished drinking his first bag and held out his hand for another. Seras smiled at him as she handed him two more. Walter grabbed her wrist as he pulled them out of her hand. Seras felt unable to look away. There was heat in his gaze and she was surprised at how her body was reacting to his gaze and his touch. No, this is wrong. I can't feel this way. It's Walter. Seras pulled away from Walter. The former butler dug his claws into her wrists and arms.

The police girl tried to pull away but his grip was too tight. Damn I'm stupid. I should not have let my guard down. Walter dug his fingers into her wounds coating his finger tips with the police girl's blood. Seras managed to pull away as he brought one of his hands to his lips to lick off the blood.

See what happens, Seras, when I leave you alone. It's Walter for God's sake! How can you get charmed by him? He's old enough to be your grandfather. I'm the only guy you'll ever need.

It's not that Pip. I don't want him THAT way. I just had no idea he would do that. I'm not perverted like you. At least not yet.
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Seras didn't bother looking at Walter as she ran up the steps. It was downright embarrassing being tricked by him. Bloody hell, I hope I don't see Sir Integral or Master before I get cleaned up. She headed for a bathroom to wash up, thankful no one was in the hall. Today was Sunday and most of the staff had the day off. Thank God for small favors.

Seras came out of the bathroom and ran straight into Integral. That was close. Integral motioned for Seras to come into her office. The police girl nodded and followed her. Integral sat at her desk and Seras in the closest chair.

"Seras, how is he? Did you bring him his feeding?"

"Yes, Sir Integral. He's about the same. But, hungry. Walter seemed very hungry. He drank all of the blood bags – four. He still had that same look in his eyes. It was rather…sad."

Integral sighed. "I know, Seras. Hopefully, that'll change soon. Just keep bringing him the blood bags, one in the morning and one at night. Let me know if there are any changes."

"Yes, Sir" Seras really didn't want to bring Walter any more feedings, not after he had practically attacked her. But, it was her duty and Integral was depending on her.

Ask her, Seras. Pip told her. He was worried about the boss. The mercenary soldier did not like the way Alucard was looking at her when they were out on the terrace.

I know, Pip. I didn't forget.

I thought you had. Seems like your mind was on other things down in the basement.

Are you jealous? Don't be ridiculous. I wasn't thinking about anything.

"Seras? Are you okay? You seem rather distracted."

"I'm sorry, Sir. I'm fine. It's just I was wondering…can I talk to you about something?"

Integral nodded and Seras tried to figure out how she would phrase her question. I think Alucard is a threat to you, Sir. Please be careful. Somehow she didn't think that would go over too well.

"Umm, okay. It's just about my Master. He seemed a little different today. I was just worried. Do you think the battle with Millennium changed him at all?"

"Are you worried about Alucard? He seems fine to me, Seras. A little strange, but I don't think he's ever been normal, even when he was alive."

"Well that's not exactly what I meant. Master just seemed to be looking at you rather strangely. I don't know. I don't want anything to happen to you." Seras realized how that must sounded and she blushed. "What I mean, Sir, is Hellsing needs you. Please be careful – around everyone."

At that moment, Alucard phased in from the office door. Seras felt like her heart may even had started beating again. She hoped her Master did not hear what she had said. "Master!"

"Good evening, ladies." The vampire glared with anger and hatred radiating from his body. What do you think you are doing, Police Girl?

Nothing, Master. I was just getting ready to leave. Sir Integral wanted to hear about Walter's feeding. Seras used all of her power to block him from her mind. She could feel him pushing to read her thoughts. But, Seras was powerful enough now, with Pip's soul inside of her, to keep him out.

"Alucard, I told you to please stop interrupting me like that! Please leave so Seras and I can finish." Integra berated him for his intrusion.

Alucard bowed. "Certainly, Master. I only came in to see if you had any orders for me. But, I'll take my leave now."

Integra nodded. "Well, there is something you can do for me. Go down and talk to Walter. See if you can get anywhere with him. You can take him down some blood too. Seras said he was very hungry."

Alucard smirked. "Of course he is. I'm sure Millennium fed him well and he hasn't had much since coming here. I'll go down and see him now."

Seras watched Alucard leave and gulped. He had been angry at her. That is something she did not want. Her Master's anger was a force to be reckoned with. She much preferred his disinterest in her. "Just be careful, Sir. If it's okay, I'll go now. Today has been exhausting."

Integral smiled, she was touched by her concern. "Thank you, Seras. And don't worry about me. I can take care of myself – around anyone or anything. You be careful too."

"Yes, Sir."
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Seras walked into her room. She couldn't wait to get to bed. The day had just been too weird. Alucard looking at Integral like she was dinner. Walter trying to feast on her blood. About the only normal thing had been Integral. She did not seem concerned about anything – still as strong and confident as ever. Seras wondered if the boss ever felt unsure about anything.I wish I could be more like her. The boss doesn't seem to worry at all. But, Alucard had seemed so hostile towards her. Why would her Master even care if she talked to Integral? He didn't seem the jealous type. And yet her Master seemed almost enraged at her presence in Integral's office. Seras realized that she had better be careful too. Something was not quite right with her Master. Perhaps when Integral put the seals of power back on after the war, something went wrong. Or maybe he had finally gone totally insane. Whatever it was, she did not like it. And Pip was telling her, that is was something she should fear. Fear and be prepared to challenge if it came to that. Seras nodded. She could feel fear but instead of cowering in a closet like she used to – the police girl looked forward to challenging the threat. And this would be no different. Even if the threat was her own Master.