I don't own Hellsing, Astra is mine. Reviews are welcome, flames mean more s'mores!
Alucard paced his room in the dungeon of the Hellsing House. His eyes were a deep crimson, filled with fear and anger. No one in their right mind would go near him at this point.
"Alucard!" Sir Integra's voice broke his train of thought. "Alucard, stop your damn pacing."
"Astra has yet to return." Alucard replied, still pacing.
"Give it a rest Alucard. She is a big girl; she can take care of herself."
"She is up against the King of Vampires."
"She's beaten Nazi drugs, I think one little vampire wouldn't stand a chance, now come along. I have a mission for you. There is a vampire that has been terrorizing downtown London. He calls himself Xavier, Prince of Darkness, what ever that means."
"Xavier… Impossible."
"What do you mean Alucard?"
"He is the son of Jarvis, King of Vampires."
"So…"
"He is the one who has Astra." Alucard said as ran out the door.
"Sit up straighter damn it." Manelin growled at Astra.
"No." Astra replied, slouching even more than before.
"Why do you have to be so difficult?"
"Because I don't want to be here."
"You think I want to be here teaching a spoiled little half breed."
"If you think I'm spoiled you should meet Sir Integra."
"Lord Manelin." Kirara interrupted the argument. "His Majesty wanted me to tell you that Xavier is here."
"Who?" Astra looked at the both of them curiously.
"His majesty's son, Xavier, the Prince of Darkness." Manelin informed her, sighing. "You will meet him tonight and please try to act like a princess; he is your future husband."
"What! There is no why in hell I'm getting married to anyone."
"You are; it is tradition."
"Screw tradition." She stood up and headed toward the door on the opposite side of the room.
Suddenly, the door swung open and there, in the doorway, stood the king. Astra took a step back, glaring at him. The king entered the room, followed by a young man.
"It is good to see you again Astra." Jarvis smiled at Astra. "This is my son, Xavier. Xavier, this is your bride, Astra, daughter of Count Dracula."
"A pleasure." Xavier smiled, kissing her hand.
Xavier towered over Astra, who was in fact, short. He had long, flowing black hair and dark brown eyes. His clothes were similar to those from the Renaissance. Everything about him seemed human except for his fangs, which protruded from the corners of his mouth. There was something else about him, something almost devilish.
"You will join us." The king said. "For dinner."
"I'm afraid that I will have to decline that offer." Astra smiled at him.
"And why is that?" Xavier questioned with a hint of sarcasm.
"I do not drink blood from a human." She replied, ignoring his tone.
"And why is that?"
"I am half human."
"Dear no, Count Dracula would never…"
"What someone would do and what they actually do are two very different things." Astra smiled again. "Now if you would excuse me, I must get going. My father is most likely very worried."
"I do not believe that he would like you to miss such a grand occasion." The King told her as she started to leave the room.
"No," she stopped for a second. "He would rather me be out killing humans and ghouls without mercy. Unfortunately, neither thing is likely to happen. I bid you gentlemen goodnight."
With that, Astra strode out of the room. She headed down the many corridors, toward the garden. A few minutes later, she reached it. Sighing, she looked up at the sky, the stars shone brightly overhead. They seemed to illuminate the garden and she started to walk amongst the plants.
It was so peaceful there, very different from the rest of the castle which was always full of activity. She'd found this place the day after she'd walked out on the dinner. That was a week ago and she'd visited it every night since then.
"Why am I here?" She asked herself aloud. "I should be back in London not here in this fairytale land."
"So you think all of this is a fairytale?" Xavier's voice made her jump.
"Yes I do." She replied, trying not to show her surprise.
"That is too bad." His eyes started to turn dark. "For this is going to be your new home."
"Like hell."
"You don't have much choice."
"Listen buddy. I'm not someone to mess around with."
"Why? Because you're a vampire slayer? Listen kid, you're young and naïve. Therefore, you are going to become the Princess of Darkness. You will be a good little wife and bear me many sons."
"Burn in hell." She growled.
Suddenly, there was a sharp pain in her head and everything went black.
"Master." Seras's voice invaded Alucard's thoughts. "Where is this land of vampires?"
"Somewhere that no human could ever get to." He replied mysteriously.
"How are we going to get in?"
"Do not worry Police Girl."
With that, Alucard opened one of his portals. Suddenly, the door of his room burst open and both Sir Integra and Walter stood there panting.
"Where the hell do you think you're going?" Sir Integra demanded.
"To find Xavier the Prince of Darkness." Alucard smirked.
"Well then, if that is all, I suppose that you wouldn't mind the two of us coming along." Sir Integra marched toward the portal.
"It is going to be very dangerous master."
"How dangerous could it be?"
"In that world, humans serve only as food."
"Well then, we will have to be very careful."
Sir Integra stepped into the portal. Alucard sighed and followed her, knowing that the other two would follow.
They emerged in what looked like an old garden behind a huge castle. It seemed as if it was hundreds of years old. Alucard sighed and started walking toward what seemed like a back entrance. Without warning, a rain of arrows descended upon them.
"What the hell!" Sir Integra's said as she ducked behind Alucard.
Then, just as suddenly as they had started, the rain of arrows stopped. An evil laughter replaced it.
"After five centuries you have returned." A cruel voice echoed through the garden. "Welcome back, Count."
"Show yourself you bastard." Alucard's voice shook with rage.
"Very well." Jarvis stepped out from behind one of the many garden walls. "Please, forgive the attack my old friend. I was not sure whether or not you were an intruder."
"Where is she?" Alucard demanded.
"You will see her soon enough. At the wedding, perhaps. You know as well as I do that it is against tradition to see the Princess of Darkness before she is wed."
"Your Majesty." Manelin stepped out from the shadows.
"What is it?"
"The half-breed has disappeared."
A/N: I love this twist. Hope everyone likes.