Integral collected her thoughts in the office while she got ready to go to bed. She had not seen Alucard all day and hoped he didn't wonder in. The Hellsing Master did not fear her servant. It would just complicate things a bit. If she saw him before the meeting with Anderson, he might read her mind. That was the last thing she needed. Then, Alucard would probably follow her and the two of them would cause a huge scene in the cafe trying to kill one another. I better bring two guns just in case. I would have to shoot them both. Integral chuckled at the vision of the two men fighting while she calmly pulled out her pistols and shot them both at the same time. I suppose it is a sin to fantasize about murder but with all of the sins I've already committed, what is one more? Besides, neither one of them would die from bullet wound. It would be incredible fun. Just as she walking towards the door, she felt that familiar presence – Alucard. "Oh bloody hell."

Alucard fazed through the door dressed as usual in his Victorian garb. Integral wondered if he would ever dress like he belonged in this century. At least he work a black overcoat instead of the dreaded red one. "Alucard."

"Master, is that any way to greet your faithful servant?" The vampire's voice was filled with seduction...with hunger.

"I merely said your name." Integral went back to her desk. She liked to have something solid between herself and her servant – even if it offered no real protection.

"Master, I wasn't talking about what said when I entered the room. I was referring to the words you muttered under your breath when you felt my presence."

"Alucard, I am really not in the mood for any games. I am extremely tired and I have no patience. Those words were not for you to hear so I am not going to explain myself of apologize. Is there something you wanted?"

"Yes, Master. I was wondering if Walter had been fed today. I haven't seen my servant all day. Did you want to bring him his dinner or should I? Have you seen Walter since the day we brought him to Hellsing?"

Integral had to think. She did want to see Walter and thought about why she hadn't been down to visit him. Integral knew why – it was just too painful to see the man who had protected and in a sense raised her since her father died, in such a state. In a way, it was a reminder of her own failure. Integral thought that she should have been able to protect Walter. And she had failed that duty. "I have a lot of catching up to do – on paperwork and phone calls. Can you bring him his dinner? I do want to see him but it'll have to wait until tomorrow." Integral was blocking out any thoughts of Anderson from her mind and prayed that it was working.

"I'd be happy to Master. Walter and I, as you know, go way back. When he was a young man, we were rather close. I've never seen another human enjoy slaughter as much as him."

Integral watched Alucard leave and retired to bed. She thought Alucard's behavior was most bizarre. Integral would almost have rather Alucard acted the way she expected – to attempt to seduce her or at least flirt with her. Yet, he was acting like nothing had ever happened between the two of them. The vampire was a perfect gentleman. It unnerved Integral greatly because it made her question her judgment. Although, her gut told her he was up to no good, his exemplarily behavior, made her doubt herself. God damn you Alucard. If you are plotting something, I will make you pay much more Harshly then Abraham did.
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Walter, the ex-butler, sat in his cell. The bars were made of silver that burned his skin whenever he touched them. The vampire most likely could have escaped if he had truly desired to do so. But, then what would he do? Millennium was gone and the city's order had been restored. If he did escape then Alucard would be sent to terminate him. Walter knew he would stand no chance against the Nosferatu. He was a true vampire not an engineered one like himself. His thoughts drifted to...Integral.

He had seen what Alucard was planning to do and the vampire felt what he remembered as human emotions: pain and fear. It hurt him to think Alucard was planning to harm Integral. He had seen inside the Nosferatu's mind and he wanted to turn Integral into a monster like the two of them were. What was really bad is that Alucard wanted to mold Integral to what his version of perfection was. That, made Walter feel cold white knuckle fear. It was not a feeling he was familiar with. The butler knew he had to do something but he was trapped in the cell. Maybe Seras will come down to visit me. Perhaps I can persuade her to let me free. Walter grinned evilly as he thought of all the things he could do to her to make her do as he said. There were advantages, he thought, to what he had become. For a brief moment, a shadow of who he used to be returned to him. Walter wondered what had happened to the man he used to be. Surely that person was there somewhere inside. Would he ever get him back. When he had first met Seras, a part of him did desire her. But, that was the same way old men lusted after young models and pop stars. He had read once that middle-aged Japanese businessmen paid to go on dates with Japanese school girls. His feelings for the police girl were nothing as perverted as that. No, Seras Victoria had been a good soldier who had been nice to look at – nothing more. But then Millennium had changed him to whatever he had become. Walter knew he was a vampire, his thirst for blood told him that. He couldn't get the questions out of his mind. Why had his body become so much younger and where had those 40 years gone? The one that pained him the most was: What happened to the old man I used to be?

Walter' thoughts of his humanity were interrupted by the monster Alucard had gotten to know so intimately 50 years ago. Alucard approached the cell and glared at Walter. He tried to get inside the butler's mind but his mind was wound to tight. The Nosferatu did not waste any more effort on the butler. Walter was of little concern to him. He could think of nothing more then his Master. It had been a few nights since he had tasted her blood and touched her soft skin. His hunger for her body, mind, and blood was almost out of control. He would feed the butler and be on his way. Integral should be asleep in her bed by now and he could feel her body calling to him.

"Alucard. Did you come to feed the new Hellsing pet? I thought Miss Hellsing had forgotten about her newest monster." Walter addressed his former comrade first, his voice filled with anger and sarcasm.

"What's the matter Walter? Are you tired of being in this cage? My Master said she would be to see you tomorrow. Maybe you can ask her to take you for a walk."

"Spare me your jokes Alucard. Just give my food."

"Certainly, Angel of Death. I have better things to do then serve you your meals." Alucard tossed the blood through the cell bars. "Enjoy. I gave you a little extra for old times sake."
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Seras Victoria woke up to the sound of music blaring from her alarm clock. She didn't usually need an any help waking up, but she was not used to getting up during the daylight. Bloody hell, I thought I had put one of my CD's in that damn thing. There is nothing worst then waking up to angsty rap-rockers singing about their suburban dramas. What do they have to complain about? If anyone should be angsty is should be me. I don't even whine half that much. Seras checked and she had put her U2 CD in the player. What in the... In her mind she could "hear" Pip humming a few bars of the dreaded music she had woken up to. Inside her mind she yelled at him. Pip Bernadette! Did you do something when I was asleep?

The ex-Captain continued humming.

This time Seras screamed out loud. "Pip!"

What's the matter, Seras? You know, you really shouldn't get up at this hour if it affects you this way.

Pip, do you mind telling me how my radio got turned on, instead of the CD player?

Oh, geez. I guess I did that. I am just so sick of that U2 CD. Don't you own anything else? I like them and all but if I have to hear that one song one more time, my soul is going to explode.

Pip, I love that CD. About a month after I came here, Sir Integral had Walter buy it for me. I had been going on about losing all my CD's at my apartment. She told Walter to go out and buy me some – as a surprise. Walter asked me what kind of music I liked and brought me back that. Although...you would think if he went through all the trouble to go out that he would've bought be more then one. Oh well. I don't even listen to music that much. Which is why I wanted to wake up to it, Pip! I hate waking up to those whiny rappers. It puts me in a bad mood.

Aww, I'm sorry, Seras. It won't happen again. You know if you lay down, I could think of lots of ways to make you feel better.

Seras felt her eye widen in shock. What is he talking about?

I heard that, Seras. What I'm talking about is that I can make you feel things that no one else exists in this world can.

Umm, Pip, I don't think we have time for anything like that today. Remember, I have to get ready for that meeting. I want to drink lots of blood pouches. Sir Integral needs me. I still don't see how...

Damn, I really wanted to show you how. That'll just have to wait for later. Get ready for the meeting with Anderson. I'm going to take a shower. And Pip, please keep your thoughts quiet while I'm in there. You just don't know how embarrassing that is! I know you are technically inside me – but, still.

Oh all right. Funny, you weren't that embarrassed with the old butler.

Pip Bernadette! If I could, I would smack you. Please, don't bring them up. I feel bad enough as it is. I don't want to talk about it.

Okay, Seras. Go get ready. I'll be good.
Seras got out of the and tried to figure out what to where. Since it was official Hellsing business, she put on her uniform. God, how I hate wearing this thing! It is too short my boobs stick out in it. I'd much rather wear a pair of pants like Sir Integral. Immediately, Seras heard Pip's voice in her head.

But Seras…I like your uniform.

I'll bet you do, Pip. That's only because you are a pervert.

If I'm such a pervert, then why did you kiss me? Wait - does that mean you like perverts?

I don't know! Just shut the hell up. I have enough to worry about without you driving me crazy. I'm still hungry and need to get some blood without my Master seeing me. Pip's voice went silent in her head. Sometimes he did drive her insane. She guessed it would be like having your spouse inside your head. Most sane people would never want that. And it looked like she had Pip inside of her for all of eternity. She loved him but sometimes being with him all of the time was such a pain in the arse.

Seras went headed down the hallway and upstairs to the kitchen for a bag of blood. She felt much better but was still a little weak. Half way there she sensed him – Alucard. Damn, I don't want him to find out.

Alucard approached Seras and studied her face. The child was hiding something. Find out what Police Girl? He tried to read her mind but something inside his fledgling was resisting. What in the hell? Alucard realized right away what it was – that damn Captain. Listen, Seras Victoria is still my servant and she needs to follow my orders. If your soul is inside of her then you are my servant too. Stop interfering with me or I will find a way to destroy your pathetic soul, even if it means killing my servant. Alucard could not understand how Seras could share her mind with a dead human. She was stronger then him and should be controlling him – not the other way around. He tried to read her mind again, but it was all jumbled. Damn that boy. I guess I'll have to try my Master.
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Integral was getting dressed for the meeting with Anderson, trying to figure out what to where. One never knew what to expect from the Vatican, especially that Priest. He had disobeyed Maxwell's orders and saved her life and yet he was a Catholic. England's Protestants and that group had never gotten along. However, Integral thought that it would be nice if they could come to some type of arrangement, a treaty of some sort, and agree to disagree. They were fighting the same enemy after all. The Hellsing leader decided on a long skirt, a red silk blouse, and her crème colored blazer. She had just finished dressing when Alucard phased through her bedroom wall. This has got to stop.

"Alucard! What did I tell you about knocking on my door? I was just getting dressed."

The vampire grinned, thinking it was a shame he had missed the view. "What a shame, Master. I arrived just a few minutes too late.

Integral glared at him. "What is it that you want? I'm on my way out."

"I can see that, Master. I've never seen you look quite so…feminine. Does my Master have a date?"

"No! It would be none of your business if I did. I'm meeting some people from…the roundtable. Not that it is any of your business, Alucard, but we will be discussing how to handle things in the future. We want to avoid another Millennium."

Alucard continued staring at his Master pushing himself into her mind. What he saw inside of her disturbed him almost as much as it angered him. Anderson? There is no reason that she could give me, for meeting with him. He is our enemy. How could Integral betray me like this? Alucard realized that he had to retain his composure or Integral would find out what he was up to. If she found out, then he would not be able to spy on their "date."

"Very well, Master. If you won't be needing my presence there, do you have any other assignments for me?"

Integral thought about it for a minute. "I suppose you could bring Walter his feeding. I'm not sure when the last time he fed was."

"Ahh, but Master, I thought you would want to see your faithful butler. I'm sure that he misses you."

"I miss him too, Alucard. Since when were you so worried about Walter?"

"I'm not worried, Integral. I was just stating the obvious."

"I'll see him later tonight when I get back."

"Very well, Master." Alucard left the room properly for a change, using the door. He decided at that moment he would be visiting Integral and tasting some of her blood tonight. Being so close to her lately was driving his blood lust almost out of control. He would teach her better then to lie to him and meet with his enemy behind his back. Alucard's anger grew as he realized why his fledgling had resisted him when he had tried to enter her mind. She was going with Integral and they did not want him to find out. Little did they know that he would be following them when they left. His Master should have asked him to go, not his pathetic fledgling. How dare Integral leave me out? They will both pay for their actions.

Integral met Seras Victoria down in the garage. The police girl was wearing her uniform under a long coat, a hat, and sunglasses. She guessed it was for protection against the sun. There were times when Seras Victoria acted so strong and so much like herself that she forgot about the weaknesses that vampires sometimes had.

"I see you're ready to go."

"Yes, Sir. The new driver is already warming up the car."

"Let us go, then."

Neither of the two women noticed after the car took off, that a large black dog with red eyes was chasing after them. He kept back far enough from being seen but close enough so that he would not lose their scent.