Alucard sat in his room drinking a goblet of blood. The vampire was contemplating his next move. He desperately wanted to turn Integral tonight but knew it was too soon. Integral was the strongest human he knew – Alucard would have to weaken her even more. His thoughts drifted to Seras Victoria. Now, she is becoming a problem - one that I must deal with now. Alucard smirked as he thought of the many ways he could cause her pain. I will make both Seras and that pathetic soul inside of her body, sorry they ever questioned my actions. Alucard glanced outside - it was getting light out. His fledgling would be asleep soon and he would be able to act.

Alucard opened his fledgling's coffin. She was truly dead to the world right now. If she didn't stay out of his business, he would make her join the ranks of the dead permanently. Alucard grabbed Seras by her arm roughly, digging his nails into her flesh. "Get up."

"Huh? What's the matter, Master? Is something wrong?" Seras woke up looking totally disoriented and confused. She rubbed her eye and sat up.

"Yes, Seras Victoria. Something is very wrong. You obviously do not know your place. And now, I'm going to teach you where it is."

Alucard grabbed the other arm of his servant and pulled her harshly out of the coffin. Seras tried to get free once her feet hit the ground. Seras found herself wondering what Pip was doing. She needed him now. "Master, I don't understand. Why are you so angry with me? Did I do something?"

"Police Girl, you know very well what you did. Don't waste my time with stupid questions."

Seras gulped and finally broke free from her Master's grip. She knew he had let her go which scared her even more. If he released his grip, Alucard obviously had something worst planned. She started backing away from her Master but he followed her every step with that insane grin on his face. Finally, Seras ran out of space as her back hit the wall. Alucard put his hand around her neck and pinned her against it. Seras knew it was a good thing that her lungs did not require oxygen. Her Master's grip was so tight that she could not even exhale.

"Seras Victoria, you will stay out of my way. Don't even question what I'm doing with my Master. It is none of your concern. Integral is nothing to you but your employer. Her welfare is not for you to worry about. Integral is my Master. I will do with her what I want without your interference. And don't you ever again question my actions Seras Victoria."

Seras felt Pip wake up. It's about time, Captain Pip.

Pip did not answer his soul's host. He took over her body and grabbed Alucard's hand. He pushed with all his strength until he broke Alucard's grasp. Then he managed to push Alucard away. Pip wasn't sure what to do after that. Alucard was a powerful vampire and most definitely could kick his arse. "You will leave this girl alone. She has done nothing but worry about the boss's safety. What are you up to that you want us out of your way, Alucard?"

Alucard grinned. Does the idiot think they can actually fight me? He started laughing like a raving lunatic. He grabbed Seras by her head and slammed her against the wall with so much force, he heard her bones crack. Alucard dipped his fingers into the blood that had started to flow from her skull. "Delicious, Police Girl. But, when did you lose your virginity?"

This comment seemed to infuriate the Captain inside of Seras. Although Alucard held Seras up against the wall, Pip managed to land several punches into his head, making the Nosferatu bleed himself.

Alucard was both enraged and delighted that the soul inside of Seras had the balls to hit him. How he loved a good fight. That is enough fun for now. He was ready to put the vampire known as Seras Victoria in her place. He pressed her against the wall and sunk his fangs into her neck. Alucard heard her moan as he began to feed. He called his shadows out to assist him with the assault. Dark tendrils attached themselves to every spot of his fledgling's body violating her in every imaginable way. As Alucard drank her blood, the tendrils penetrated her in every space on her body. His fledgling writhed in his arms as the swoon overtook her. Sometimes being me is just too much fun. Alucard stopped just short of killing her and got a few blood bag from her refrigerator and left them on the floor next to her body. He didn't feel the need to do that just yet. Alucard was sure, however, that Seras would be too weak to interfere for the next few days which was just enough time to complete his plans. He dropped her body to the floor and licked his lips. "I hope now, Seras Victoria, you have learned not to fuck with your Master." Seras did not answer him of course. She was unconscious from all of the blood he had taken. Alucard closed her door on his way out and headed upstairs to see his Master.
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Integral Hellsing sat in her office going through the mail. I really need to hire someone to do this. She felt better today and her strength was starting to return. Integral took a long drag of her cigar, savoring it's sweet taste in her lungs. With the return of her strength, Integral felt fully able to handle the situation with Alucard. She still wasn't sure how to deal with the bastard. Hopefully, Seras could help her decide. Think of the devil. Integral felt her servant's presence in the room. "Alucard?"

"Yes, Master?" Alucard answered, smiling innocently at Integral. Alucard kept his distance from Integral. He did not want to be tempted by the scent of her blood.

"What is it that you want, Servant?" Integral barely looked up from her mail, just keeping Alucard in sight by the corner of her eyes.

"I've just come to see if you have a mission for me. I'm growing incredibly bored."

Integral smirked. "Boredom is a dangerous thing for you, Alucard. And no, I don't really have a mission for you. Things have been incredibly slow since the war. You could bring Walter his meals." Perhaps, you could tell me why in the bloody hell you violated my body. Integral thought. She wanted to bring the subject up, but could not decide if it was in her best interest. It might be better if Alucard didn't know she suspected something. For now she would handle the situation like a good poker player and not reveal her hand. "I have a lot of mail to go through, Alucard. Could you leave me be?"

Alucard nodded. "You really should get more rest, Master. You do look exhausted. Why don't you leave that for later and go to bed." The vampire looked at Integral with hunger burning in his eyes. He would love nothing more then to take Integral to bed. The two of them were locked for a moment in each other's eyes. Then life interrupted them with the ring of Integral's phone.

"Hello." Integral answered it in a hurry, grateful for the interruption. It was, of all people, Father Alexander Anderson. She had heard that he was the new leader of Iscariott. Maybe there was hope for peace between their two agencies with Maxwell dead and gone.

"Father Anderson?" Integral glared at Alucard letting him know he should leave. Her servant bowed lightly and phased through the wall. God, how she hated when he did that. She knew he wasn't human any longer, but couldn't he at least pretend to be?

"Sir Integral Hellsing. How has life been for your since the end of the war?"

"Slow. And boring. I never thought I'd miss the bloodshed. To what do I owe this pleasure, Father?"

"I would like to request a meeting. I supposed you've heard that I'm the new leader of Iscariot. I thought it would be a good idea if we met. I was hoping we could wipe the slate clean and start over. Our organizations will always have our differences but we shouldn't have to be at war. I'm truly sorry Sir Hellsing for the sins Father Maxwell committed."

Integral thought about his offer. It would be nice to have a civil relationship with Iscariot instead of the constant fighting. Of course she would have to inform Alucard. Integral thought it would be worth trying for. Father Anderson had saved her life during the war. She supposed she owed him at least a meeting. "Okay Father. We can meet. I can't make any promises but I'll meet with you. Where should we meet - at the Café, near the museum?"

"A perfect choice, Sir Hellsing. I could meet you tomorrow around noon."

"I think I can make a noon meeting, Father."

"And Sir Hellsing? Please leave your pet at home."

Sir Integral chuckled. With Alucard's behavior as of late, she would not have brought him anyway. "I would prefer if you did not refer to Alucard as my pet. But, no I won't be bringing him. I shall, on the other hand, bring my Captain – Seras Victoria. I think you know she is not a threat to you – unless you challenge her."

"Tis fine. I shall see you ladies tomorrow. Take care, Sir Hellsing."

"You too, Father Anderson."
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Integral Hellsing woke up the next day before dawn feeling even more refreshed then she had the day before. Maybe I was wrong to suspect Alucard. He has been nothing but loyal to Hellsing. My exhaustion may be nothing more then my reaction to the horror of the bloody war. Thank God it is over. This idea of not suspecting her servant didn't last long. Integral recalled how he had violated her body, touching her places she did not want him to but was to weak to fight back. She cursed under her breath. Integral hated herself for being weak. She should have been able to stop him no matter how bad she felt. What in the bloody hell is going on with me? Integral wondered if Alucard was doing something more then trying to seduce her. She wondered if...it was possible. But, wouldn't the seals stop him from drinking my blood? From harming me? The next thought hit Integral like a ton of bricks: the seals were either most surely gone or they had lost most of their power. Integral decided she would go talk to Seras Victoria. She wanted to get the opinion of both Sera and Pip, since his soul was inside of her. Integral also needed to talk to her about the meeting they were having with Anderson tomorrow.

When Integral opened the door to the vampire's room, the scent of blood almost overwhelmed her. She thought for a moment that she would faint. Integral rushed in to see if the police girl was okay. This can not be good. There can only be on explanation – Alucard. She rushed in nearly fainted when she saw how bad injured Seras Victoria was. The vampire was laying on the floor in a pool of blood, passed out or could she really be dead? There was a huge gaping hole in her neck that looked like it was still bleeding. Integra felt every muscle in her body tense as anger at her servant built up inside of her. How dare he do this to Seras? Her concern for the police girl took over as she sat down by her side and took the vampire's hand in her own.

"Seras? Are you okay? Now that's a stupid question. Why didn't your wound heal?"

Seras struggled to open her eyes and smiled weakly at Integral. "Boss" she managed in a French accent. Then in her normal voice she spoke again. "Sir Integral, I really need blood but I just couldn't open it." Seras pointed to a bag of blood lying just inches away from her hand.

Integral picked up the bag and looked at it. She could see puncture marks at the top but it was unopened. It appeared that Seras had tried to drink it but was too weak. Integral ripped open the bag with her own teeth and placed the bag to the vampire's lips. Seras was not even strong enough to suck from the bag at first, so Integral gently squeezed the bottom of the blood bag until the blood started to flow into her mouth.

After she finished the first bag, Seras grinned at Integral. Her wound had started to generate and her color was starting to return. "Sir, can I have another?"

Integral nodded and picked up another pouch from the floor. She handed it to Seras who had no trouble opening it this time. "Seras, what in the bloody hell happened?" Integral asked the question although she already knew the answer. She did not want to have it confirmed but knew that she must.

"It was," Seras hesitated before she told Integral who had done this to her, a part of her still didn't believe Alucard had been so cruel. "My Master. Alucard got mad that I was worried about you. He was so angry that I questioned what he was doing when he carried you up to bed. I followed him and he behaved himself. I don't think he would've if I wasn't there."

"Thank you, Seras. Yes, you're instincts are right. I suspect Alucard is up to something. When you are feeling better we can discuss it." Integral took out one of her cigars and lit it. "I almost forgot, Seras. Will you be better by tomorrow?"

"I should be. Why, Sir?" Seras continued to gulp down packets of blood. She was so hungry that a small amount was dripping onto her clothes.

"Father Anderson has asked for a meeting. He is the new leader of Section XIII. I was hoping you could come. If you are feeling up to it. The meeting is during the day. Will the daylight bother you?"

"No, I should be okay. See? My wound is almost all healed. I'll just drink plenty of blood so I'll be back to myself by tomorrow."

"And Seras – whatever you do, don't let Alucard see you leave. Meet me out by the garage at 11:30 am. There is no telling what he might do if he knows I'm meeting Father Anderson."

"I'll be careful, Sir. You be careful too."

"I will. Well, make sure you drink plenty of blood. There is more in the big refrigerator if you need it."

"Sir, I just wanted to say...thank you. If you hadn't come by – I don't think I would've survived."

Integral merely nodded and helped Sera up before she left. Seras was left to contemplate what it all meant. It was ironic, was it not? Here she was an undead creature and yet it was the second time a human had saved her life.