I'M SORRY!!! This took sooo freakin long to type…dang school…and quite a bit of uninspiration…Grrr…
A/N: Okay, I really want to thank a few of people here first before we continue with the chapter…
Akuma-sama, thank you sooo much for your suggestions of scenes and the warning of a bit of out-of-character-ness for Seras earlier before! Those scene choices have been giving me a lot of ideas and inspiration! And yes…when she wields a (…most likely small…) weapon for the first time, expect a large commotion and tears—she won't be enjoying it at all. When she realizes that she'll never grow up—er….hasn't gotten that far ehehe…Thanks for your reading and reviews!
SSG Michael B Jackson, yes…there is a bit more I have to think about between Integra and Celia, but honestly I'm trying to make it not-so-obvious-yet-crude-seeming that Integra simply really does not wish for Celia live/work within the Hellsing Organization…she didn't approve of Alucard's offer to her, and doesn't approve of Celia being in a place where she's in danger. Integra's just bad at showing it! Since…she has…no maternal skills (but I'm not sure about instincts, maybe I'll experiment with that…hehe…) Seras, yeah, I'm sure she'll stick to Celia's side, but she'll have a long streak of jealousy at various points later on. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'll intend to have Celia carry any type of weapon, 'cause most of the time, if no one will watch her at the manor, she'll simply follow her Master Alucard around during a mission, but she might have to carry something on her for extreme emergencies (…like if they meet up with Anderson and he happens to decapitate Alucard again!! Ehehehe…) Seras and Walter will definitely have to start an argument with Alucard about her joining the army, since Integra certainly won't back away from whatever decision I have her make for Celia's job! But, wow!! That's amazing, and I'm honored that you're reading my fan fiction, thank you so much for your open and honest opinions!!
SG, yes!! Yaye!!! I captured Walter!!! :3 ehehehe…thanks!
LadyAkki45, yes! I'm actually planning something like that…ehehe giggles evilly Thank you for reading!!!
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CHAPTER 8:
The walk to Seras' room had seemed immensely quiet. Neither the Commanding Officer nor the Baby Fledgling could sort out things they wanted to say. Seras felt rather annoyed at the child; but at the same time, she pitied her. A five-year-old—most likely a child that had just recently learned to dress and clean up her room and such household chores—becoming a vampire? Police Girl couldn't help but release a loud sigh, which made Celia's hair wave around, and the child lifted her head towards the older fledgling at the sound.
Boy…I wonder if she'll lose all of her marbles when she finds out she'll never grow up…She glanced down at the little girl, who seemed busy fiddling with her red and black beret, trying to occupy herself rather than speak. Celia really didn't seem like the type to enjoy conversations with others. Seras lowered her eyes to the path she walked on, heading to her chamber. The child had either grown scared of everyone except Walter and Alucard, or she simply felt unwelcome.
Either way, they'd have to warm up to each other somehow.
When they reached Seras' underground chamber, she rested Celia on the floor and sat down next to her. "Are you alright now?" She smiled warmly, trying to perk Celia up a bit. "Don't pay those brutes any mind. They're a bit obnoxious, so try to avoid them.'
Celia nodded slowly, then lifted her head, her red eye staring up at Seras, the other covered by the bandages. "…They," The Police Girl blinked, hearing the child's speaking voice for the first time. "They—they are a…bad in flounce?"
"Huh?" Victoria paused, wondering just what in God's name she asked about. Then it snapped in her brain. "Oh! Ha…Yes, yes they are! They can be a horrible influence…" She giggled, slightly relieved that the child didn't ask about something uncomfortable, like where Alucard could have hidden or something. "Those men aren't the type to care for children, although some of them are married…" The vampyric commander smiled again, looking down at Celia. "But…don't worry, I'll take good care of you…Er—that is…if you want me to…Our Master," Wow…that sounded stupid…Seras thought to herself, "and Sir Integra have given me orders to keep an eye out for you."
"…" Celia blinked. "So—so you're…my nanny?" She seemed truly confused, her red eye widening slightly in her consternation.
Seras stared at the child with embarrassed crimson eyes. "Er—ehehe…" Police Girl laughed nervously and hung her head low. "No…but—er…I guess—I guess I'm your permanent babysitter."
"Ah…" The newest fledgling cocked her head to one side. "Then—then you're my sister?"
Seras paused, studying the sudden hope in Celia's eyes. Did she want a sibling that badly? She had heard from a, rather sane, Alucard that the child had wished that she could have a family again. Hmm, a vampyric family…now that sounded funny to Seras, but she held back a small laugh at the thought. The look in Celia's eyes seemed like she would cry if Seras answered no. Wait…can vampires cry? She asked herself. However, she saw the child's eyes watering slightly, so she sighed, answering her own question.
She glanced down at Celia as she tried to choose her answer carefully. "Er—s-sure…"
A smile spread across her face and she giggled. "Sister…"
"Oh…" Seras seemed rather confused about the girl's sudden happiness. Sister? "Hm. Well, Our Master told me what happened…and I'm terrible sorry about it—," Her apology had cut short.
"Master Alucard said that—that he's my family though!' Celia's hands clenched into adorable fists and she bounced them lightly up and down. "So—so if he's family, and turned you into a vampire…then you must be family too!"
"Eh?" Victoria blinked. Has this kid really lost it or what?! The Police Girl wondered.
Celia smiled, as if she had outsmarted Seras. She held her hands behind her back and balanced on the balls of her feet. "It's easy! Since Master…Master Alucard made you a vampire…then made me a vampire…we're sisters!"
Seras Victoria looked at Celia hopelessly. "Hnn…b-but…"
The child's widened smile stopped her again. "And since we're siblings now…We can play together!" The adorable charm of her grin made Seras return the smile with her own awkward one.
"I suppose…" As hard as she tried, she couldn't even think of her Master playing any type of game with the child. …Nope, not even hide-and-seek! Why turn her into a vampire? Couldn't they have kept her alive—as a human? Maybe then Sir Integra would have had lesser arguments about it!
Victoria sighed lightly. It didn't seem fair. She had spoken to her Master about Celia earlier before, learning of her future and the choice of whether she'll fight or not (which made her stomach twist into knots at the thought of blood splattering all over the poor kid). However, why did Alucard seem so fond of the little girl? He had constantly said that it was nice to have an obedient fledging around while they were talking. Seras couldn't help but grow sick of it. Did he transform Celia at such an age so she wouldn't learn of disobedience any time soon?
For some reason, Seras felt like a rag doll that her Master had just thrown aside—or at least a ghoul.
But Celia seemed so happy; even sitting within the dank, musty basement of the manor. Why? Why was she so easily amused? Why did her Master seem to favor her more?
She bit her lip. It's because I don't drink blood…or follow his orders…
No wonder her Master had seemed ecstatic before—a rare thing to see for his cryptic nature—Celia had already started drinking blood; without any complaints, no doubt. Also, she listened to his every word as if she had become a tape recorder.
Alucard seemed to love truly loyal servants of darkness.
"Um—S-seras, right?"
Celia's tiny voice had snapped Seras back to the real world. "Yes?"
"I don't know where my room is…could you show me?" Her eyes looked up at the elder fledgling, making Seras wish she had never thought of the child as a replacement. Maybe—with the crazy luck the mansion had gained recently—Alucard really did pity the girl. Perhaps he…he really wanted to help someone for once.
…Seras hung her head. That'd be the day. All Hell would break loose and Alucard would be sitting on top of the world, laughing mirthlessly like his usual self if Seras ever tossed the question at him.
"Sure, I'll take you to your room, alright?" She smiled warmly, shaking her thoughts away, and took Celia's small hand.
Celia's adorable smile returned and she trotted after Seras happily. "Thank you, sister!"
Seras nearly tripped, and she could've sworn that she could hear her Master laughing somewhere—again.
Well, I've gotten a few ideas for the next chapter. I really hope I got Seras alright…O.O;
Anyway, review pleeeease!! I know I haven't updated for a freakin' long time, but it's not my fault!! points at school and non-inspiration THEY did it!!!
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