Hey all! Thank you so much for the sweet reviews, I'm so glad people are digging this story! On a totally different note, can someone please tell me how to insert text breaks? I try to put lines in between things, and it doesn't work...grrrr. Anyway, to the Fic Mobile! (sorry...lots of coffee in a short time period)

"Officer Seras you look awfully flushed," one of the soldiers commented en route to Greenwich.

"Oh, um, I was just dealing with some personal business when I was summoned…" She had no time to elaborate, just then the Hellsing team arrived on site.

Surrounded by the corpses of dead ghouls Alucard stood silhouetted on a hilltop. Sensing his fledgling's presence nearby, he reached out to her.

I have already dealt with the ghouls, Police Girl. The vampire is up to you. She may or may not provide much of a challenge, but you need the experience. Go. Now.

Seras nodded. "This way!" she shouted to the men. The soldiers fanned out among the trees while Seras pushed ahead, gradually distancing herself from her comrades. Her vampiric senses detected an undead presence very close by…closer…closer…

"Hi."

The Police Girl whirled around to face the speaker. A young woman stood a few feet in front of her, smiling slightly. "My name is Melissa. I believe you're looking for me," said the woman. "Since you are also of the night, maybe you and I can reach an understanding of some kind. Something that would be mutually beneficial, and that would save you much trouble. What do you say, Draculina?"

Seras raised her gun and cocked it. "My understanding is simple. You need to die." Inwardly she chuckled, thinking just how much she sounded like her Master at that moment.

Hissing, Melissa dove straight for her enemy. "You fucking bitch. I come to you peacefully and you spit in my face. What grievance do you hold against me, you useless No Life cunt?" She collided with Seras, knocking the gun from her hand. However the rogue vampire had miscalculated, putting too much power into her move and landing several inches away from her target. Using the lightning-fast reflexes Alucard had helped her cultivate Seras grabbed her gun, and Melissa, in one smooth motion.

"How's this for a grievance. You interrupted the most romantic night I've ever had!" she screamed, firing four quick shots into her enemy.

In her mind, Seras heard Alucard's acerbic chuckle. 'The most romantic night I've ever had?' I'm touched, Police Girl. Truly I am. I never knew you yearned for such things; perhaps we should have the men write sonnets, or take turns whispering sweet nothings in your ear?

Alucard had hit a nerve with that remark, and he knew it. Master, with all due respect, shut up, Seras shot back. She flinched, waiting to be rebuked if not killed for her insolence. Instead she heard his insane laughter echo above the trees, sending shudders through all nearby.

Back at the Hellsing mansion, Walter worked frantically. He was determined to do something special for Seras, but the idea had come to him later than he would have liked, leaving him with less time to prepare. Hearing the soldiers return, he cursed under his breath.

"Walter."

Ripped from his thoughts, the butler watched as Alucard phased through the door.

"What can I do for you, sir? I really am rather busy Alucard, please be quick."

Alucard's smirk widened. "Actually, I came to help you."

Walter snorted in disbelief. "Help me? And what, pray tell, brought on this sudden act of charity? Surely you want something in return."

The No-Life King nodded. "One of your roses," he said, pointing to the bouquet sitting on the counter. "It's been a long time since I've seen them be that beautiful."

It was Walter's turn to smile. "That sounds fair. I'll leave a rose in the refrigerator for you. Now, please go keep Miss Victoria distracted for, oh, a half an hour then bring her just down the hall from this room. You know Alucard, I'm surprised you would be interested in something as trivial as a rose…" his voice trailed off as the vampire faded into the shadows, still smirking. Walter shook his head, and returned to work.

A half-hour later, a very confused Seras stood in the hallway. She was relatively unfamiliar with this section of the mansion, having only been there once or twice before. Lost in thought, she jumped when she heard a door open, and a figure emerge into the shadowy hallway.

"Good evening, Miss Victoria," Walter said softly. "Please close your eyes." Taking her hand, he led her inside the room he and Alucard had prepared.

Although she was nervous, Seras's anxiety couldn't compare to her excitement, or her curiosity. "Can I open my eyes now?"

Walter squeezed her hand. "Yes."

Slowly opening her eyes, Seras gasped as her eyes drank in the beautiful sight. The master bathroom in this wing of the Hellsing mansion had been transformed into an oasis of soft candle light. The bubble-filled bathtub had been lovingly sprinkled with red rose petals; fluffy white towels rested on a nearby ledge next to shampoo, body wash, and a stereo.

"I…I don't know what to say," Seras stammered. "This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."

"I figured you'd want to wash up after your mission," said Walter, smiling slightly.

Seras blinked, trying to hold off the joyful tears forming in her eyes. "Thank you so much, Walter. No one has ever done anything like this for me. I'll never forget it."

Their gaze locked again as each realized they had not yet let go of the other's hand. "Well Miss Victoria, I'll leave you to it," said Walter, turning to leave. "There's a bathrobe hanging on the door when you're finished."

Seras reached out and took his shoulder. "No…stay with me. Please?"

Walter beamed. "It would be my pleasure," he said.

Just as a warning, next chapter is gonna get a lil bit scandalous and potentially lemon-like...smiles wickedly