Hell Sings

A feeling formed in the pit of Integra's stomach, that forced her sleeping mind to awaken. Her eyes flew open, revealing a figure standing by her bedside. A few blinks later, the figure was easily identified as Alucard.

Bloody hell? Integra commented, coming out of her slumber. Didn't she already go through this last night?

Alucard hissed.

Integra barely moved her head so she could see the time on the clock. 3:00 A.M. She lifted herself up, and heaved herself off the bed. Alucard, what is the meaning of this?

She was so completely exhausted. So emotionally and physically drained. And her mind continually warned her that this experience was all too familiar.

Alucard hissed again, advancing towards her. Integra's mind didn't have the chance to panic.

What are you-- she began. But she was quickly silenced. The vampire forced his lips upon hers, his tongue holding hers down.

She was taken aback, to say the least. Offended, she tried to pull away. But Alucard wrapped his arms around her, forcing her body against his.

His tongue explored her mouth. Tasting her. Integra felt it grow more difficult to breathe. Her heart was beating so fast.

What is he doing? she thought with terror. This wasn't how they were supposed to be. He was a dangerous creature who was taking advantage of her.

He removed his tongue from her mouth. She could feel his fangs pressed against her lips. Her skin broke underneath their sharp weight. She could taste her own blood.

she tried to pull away. Her voice sounded weak and distant. Her head grew too heavy, and lulled against Alucard's arm, exposing her neck to him.

No! she mentally screamed. This can't be happening! His dangerously sharp teeth drew closer to her neck.

But vampires are dangerous creatures, her mind taunted. You knew all along that this could not work...

Alucard screamed. But it was not the Alucard before her. She felt herself regaining consciousness. Her eyelids were so heavy, but she forced them open.

Integra found herself encased in a gray cocoon-llike substance. A hand burst through it, wrenching the hangings apart. It was Alucard! But was it the real one?

His eyes grew visibly wider upon seeing Integra. Victoria let out a gasp. So much blood, she said as she stood behind him. Commander Fargason was obviously trying to keep his emotions stifled.

Integra could feel Alucard's hand on her neck. She was stabbed or something. Definitely not bitten. Integra tried to pull her head away but found it impossible to move.

She needs medical help. I know human blood, so I know that she is in danger if she's lost so much of it. Alucard tore something above Integra's head, letting her head fall freely onto his shoulder. He lifted her up into his arms.

Integra struggled for breath. She felt so panicked. What if this was another strange dream? What if those dreams had been real? He was going to hurt her!

With all of her strength, Integra cried out, Don't touch me! Then everything went black.

When Integra awoke, her vision was very blurry. The only thing she could see was the hospital-provided clothing on her body. She was a patient.

A tall shadow stood in the corner of the room. Alucard, hand me my glasses, Integra said, thankful he was there.

He did not move.

Integra prompted.

I think, Alucard began, that if I touch you, you may break.

Integra lay there, absorbing what he had just said. What the hell are you talking about?From the way you were screaming, for me to let go of you... I thought I had hurt you.

Realization dawned on Integra. She must've been unable to discern reality from the vision she saw in the cocoon. She had probably yelled at him, worried for her life from the dream.

Integra said softly, almost apologetically. Get me my glasses.

Alucard turned to her, reading the emotion instead of the words. A smile crawled across his lips and he handed her her glasses.