Alucard walked down to the shooting range to see his fledgling. This is going to be fun, the vampire thought. When Seras came back from Scotland, he could feel a significant increase in her power - she wasn't the same vampire who had left a year ago. Although Alucard had felt her strength and confidence as a vampire growing steadily over the years, he still found her too weak for his tastes. But, something had changed her in Scotland. Seras just might prove herself worthy of my blood, after all. If she is good enough, I may even make her my bride. Then I'll be able to mold her to perfection.

As he watched her shooting at the targets from the shadows, even Alucard had to admit that his fledgling's new power made her more enticing. And it certainly didn't hurt that she had a beautiful body. Seras was dressed in all black, wearing just jeans and a t-shirt. Not a sexy outfit in itself, but her clothing was so tight and fit her body like a glove. His child had crimson eyes just like himself and they glowed in the dark room. Alucard liked his fledgling's hair now. It was longer now and it reminded him of Integral. Alucard grinned as she shivered. His fledgling felt his presence. Seras looked up.

"Master. Guess it's time, huh?"

Alucard moved his eyes slowly up and down her body, admiring its beauty. "Yes Seras, it is time. Are you ready"

"Yes, Master. So umm, how should we fight? With guns, swords, or hand-to-hand?" Her voice trembled just a little.

Alucard could tell she was nervous. Good, I love the taste of fear.

"Hmmm…I don't know. Which weapon do you prefer, Police Girl? A gun, your Harkonnen, a sword?"

Seras merely glared at him. Alucard knew she hated that nickname and that was precisely why he still insisted on using it.

"I was thinking...that you could show me how you've changed. Let me see, feel your power, I won't fight back at first. Not until I see if you're even worth fighting."

Seras looked somewhat baffled. "But Master, what if I hurt you? I don't want to make you mad."

Alucard laughed maniacally. "You – hurt me? Well maybe you will, but that's okay. I quite like the taste of pain. And if you don't hurt me…well then I'll just have to punish you and then you'll be the one enjoying the taste of pain."

Seras gulped, it was apparent she did not like this scenario one little bit. But Seras, if anything, was a survivor. She would meet her Master's challenge – and then some. Seras looked at her Master rather defiantly. "Well...why use weapons when we don't need them? Let's fight the old fashioned way. Are you sure you don't want to fight back?"

"Not yet, Seras. I need to see if you are any good.."

"Are you sure about this Master? You're not going to kill me or anything, are you?"

"Police Girl! Will you attack me already?"

Seras nodded and headed towards Alucard. Her Master wore such a smug look on his face. She wanted to make him eat it. Alucard looked down at the floor and Seras used his moment of inattention to surprise him. She moved behind him and formed her hands into claws. Seras punched his jaw hard from behind, nearly dislocating it. Alucard grinned. He spoke into her mind. Beautiful, Seras. Show me more.

She knew this was a test and was desperate to pass it, so Seras decided to give Alucard exactly what he wanted. Pain. Be careful what you wish for, Master. It might just come true. With that thought, Seras released the full extent of her powers and fury on Alucard. It felt like some sort of catharsis for her. So many times Alucard had ridiculed and ignored her. She tore her claws into his flesh ripping the muscles in his arms into shreds.

Alucard's only reaction was laughter. He was enjoying the whole experience immensely. "Yes, Seras, that's it. Release your anger on me. Make me feel pain."

"As you wish, Master." Seras started transforming. She had learned how to do this in Scotland after winning of few battles with different Master Vampires and drinking their blood. Seras formed tendrils that had sharp jagged edges, it was shaped much like a zipper made up of razor blades. She wrapped them around Alucard's arms and legs causing blood to squirt out onto her chest, legs, arms, and, lips. Seras couldn't help hersekf and put a few drops on her finger. She licked it as she tightened her grip around her Master. Seras closed her eyes as her Master's power surged through her. "Is this good enough for you, Master? Or should I increase my powers even more?"

Alucard grinned. Seras had grown very powerful, but he wasn't that surprised. She was his "child" after all. "You have changed, Seras Victoria, but, I want to see more." Alucard called up his dark powers - he was ready to fight back. His shadows consumed those of his fledgling pushing them away. Alucard had much more power then Seras and had no trouble overtaking her shadows.

Seras tried to fend off her Master's attack but his powers were just too great. She was also confused by strange new feelings. When his shadows consumed her own - she felt the most bizarre thing: She was getting aroused. Seras tried fight against that feeling as well. She couldn't like her Master in that way - not only was he a monster but Alucard had been kind of like a father to her. He hadn't been a good one, but a father nonetheless. Alucard used her distraction to his advantage.

He punched her squarely in the jaw and she landed on the floor. Seras started to get up, but within seconds he was on her. Alucard trapped her with both his body and shadows on the floor. She used her own dark shadows to push him away. Her tendrils wrapped around his chest and neck, cutting him deeply. The smell of his blood was getting to her. She wanted another taste. Seras could feel her own shadow's weakening against her Master's strength. Alucard's shadows overtook her own, absorbing them into his. Seras had never felt so violated - not even when Alucard had turned her into a monster.

Seras was out of ideas. She had no more strength to fight back. The vampire wondered if she had passed the test. She certainly hoped so. Seras found herself drawn into her Master's eyes.

"It smells wonderful doesn't it? The scent of blood, violence, and fear."

"I don't know what you mean, Master."

"I can't restrain myself any longer, Seras. I must have a taste."

"Master, don't you---"

Seras felt Alucard's teeth sink into her neck, piercing her skin. The sensation felt so damn good but hurt like hell. An involuntary moan escaped her mouth as he fed. Seras grabbed her Master's head and ran her fingers through his long, soft hair, and pushed his mouth closer to her neck. As the swoon overcame her, Seras pressed her body hard against her Master's. It all felt so wrong, but too bloody wonderful to stop. He is like my father, isn't he? After what seemed like an eternity, Alucard stopped feeding. He stood up and offered a hand to his fledgling.

Seras took it and pulled herself up. She still felt a little dizzy from loss of blood.

"Are you ready to become a true member of our clan, Seras Victoria?"

"Do you mean what I think you mean, Master?"

"Yes, Seras. Drink my blood. I know you want to. Didn't you enjoy your little taste?"

Seras nodded. Her Master's blood tasted far better then the kind she drank everyday in bags. In fact it was the most delicious substance she had ever tasted.

"Well, go ahead. I'm not going to help you do it."

Seras glared at Alucard - he was being a real git. I'll be you wouldn't say that to Integral.

But, you are not Integral, now are you?

Seras used her claws to rip open his shirt. Seras pressed her mouth against his chest and sunk her fangs into his flesh. Her Master's luke-warm blood reached her mouth within seconds. Seras felt his power surge into her. She bit him again to make the blood flow faster. Seras savored every drop that her tongue could taste. It seemed to awken every nerve ending in her body. Seras continued to drink of her Master, the blood rushing down her throat. She felt herself getting drunk on her Master's power. It was a strange sensation, but one Seras could get used to. After what seemed like an eternity, Alucard pushed her away. Seras laid motionless on her back, both exhausted and exhilarated, trying to get used to the feeling of raw power that was inside of her. She couldn't help it, when a Cheshire smile formed on her lips, Seras felt too good not to smile.