Hello everyone!
I know I probably should have updated this earlier, but
school work has kept me back, so I could not update as earlier as I had planned.
But now, I have some time to update so…
This is the result.
Mystery child
Alucard's ears perked.
He heard the almost silent prayer of someone behind him and Seras. Spinning he let loose a volley of gunfire as he turned shooting down anything that got into his way. Then seeing the shadow that was behind them he fired off five shots and reloaded as fast as he had shot them off. But the next sound that he heard almost made his jaw drop.
Ping.
It was a faint metallic ring, one that sounded loud and clear in Alucard's ears, and again it happened, and again until Alucard could hear them whistling into the air coming straight back at him.
But the bullets took a different turn.
He heard the bullets fly past him and enter into the flesh of another. Alucard turned to see the shocked look of a freak vampire before he turned to ash. Alucard noticed that the freak had a blade in hand ready to stab him. Alucard smirked.
'Your petty knife would have done nothing to me.'
But getting back to business he swung his guns in the directions of the mob ghouls that Seras was taking out, and to him she was taking her precious time.
Police Girl, hurry up and get rid of them, I'm going through.
Yes master. Seras began taking well placed shots towards the ghouls, disintegrating them faster than before.
Suddenly in Alucard's vision he saw the sharp glint of a sword and immediately his gun went up and firing.
Police Girl! Get out of the way!
Wha—? But Seras moved anyways, and saw the glint of a sword in her direction.
Thinking it was the Priest she took aim at the running figure and fired.
Seras' mouth opened in shock and behind Alucard's glasses his eyes opened wide as the figure with the sword danced around the bullets and the larger bullet of Seras' gun. Alucard's explosive bullets slammed into the rest of the ghouls that remained and ended there lives quickly while Seras' bullet flew past Alucard and slammed into the doors that they had just come into, making a larger hole than before.
Suddenly there was a blissful and profound silence.
Then quickly breaking the atmosphere that had been created, the air rang with the sound of a sword slipping into its sheath and the soft friction of clapping.
"Well done Alucard, I expected this from you."
Seras noticed that the voice was manly, but sounded slightly…feminine. She found it naturally odd. She tried to squint to see the face better, but she found she could not. But before her master could respond she blurted out her own question.
"Who are you?"
Suddenly she could feel her master's dark gaze upon her. She cringed; she berated herself for not thinking about the situation they were in beforehand.
A soft throaty chuckle was half the answer. "Let your master tell you fledgling, he knows who I really am."
Alucard softly moved towards his fledgling, his anger within his eyes. Seras cringed again as he stood beside her, his eyes forcing her to look at him.
"That was the silencer. You are lucky that was no one else or you would have been dead by now."
They both heard a scream of pain from above them and they both moved to the upper level.
How many are there up above?
Eight master, not including the one that just died a horrible death.
Alucard smiled ferally. Let the hunt begin.
The Silencer smiled as he heard the thoughts between Alucard and his fledging.
'Soon…'
Eventually, the freak vampires where killed off, and only Alucard, Seras, and the Silencer where left over from the piles of dust that swirled around them. And suddenly Alucard pointed his Jackal at the Silencer.
"So… what do you want?"
"I want you to follow me to the golden – haired mansion; you know who I am referring to…where the blue eyes have never given up." The Silencer disappeared into the darkness.
All of a sudden, Alucard realized what he meant. Integra's words floated back to him…
"Seras…Let's go."
"Where are we going Master?"
"The Mansion."
With that the master and his fledging disappeared into the night as a silent wind blew, spreading the ash further.
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The Silencer watched as Alucard and Seras approached the mansion, both were watching their surroundings just in case of an attack. The Silencer blended in with the shadows using hidden and old powers.
Alucard cursed silently, he could not sense the silencer, but the trace the silencer left was faint, as if he had a connection long lost that he could not repair again. But he pushed harder against the thin connection and soon found himself blocked. He realized that the barrier that was erected against was not of dark magic…but of something different…something he could not place his finger on.
A mist began to roll across the mansion grounds…and a cold wind blew.
Seras did not like this at all. A dark foreboding came over her, she did not like the situation before and she did not like the situation they were in now.
Alucard felt his fledgling's unease, for once he agreed with her silent thoughts.
He did not like this at all. He peered at the mansion. It had been abandoned for 6 years now, ever since Integra's title had been stripped from her most of her men had left her, being transferred into other divisions by the remaining men on the council, eager to disband her organization. Since then, his master had to downside, only having Walter, Alucard, Seras, the Wild Geese, and a handful of the other soldiers. However, despite the circumstances; Integra had remained strong and her order was law among men. They would not dare disobey her. Coming back to the present situation, he noticed that the mansion looked… kept. As if in their absence the mansion had been better taken care of than when they lived in it. A stunned expression would have been on his face except for the fact that he hid it well.
"You are right about that Alucard; it has been kept in good order in Sir Integra's absence." Alucard was shocked, but kept it hidden. "What do you mean?"
The voice, to both master and fledging seemed to come from all directions, not just from one place. Alucard tried to shake off the magic, but he found once again, he was blocked from doing so. Frustrated, he allowed the silencer to continue before Alucard found him and killed him for his insolence.
"Here, this will explain what questions you have."
Seras took slow careful steps backwards toward her master until she could feel his presence and aura near and she slightly relaxed; but kept her eyes alert. Soon they both saw the mist form together and with their enhanced vision they saw that the person was clothed in black and held something within their hands. Only the eyes were visible and they were a vivid pale gray color. Alucard and Seras both noted that the person was lithe and graceful, like an assassin, slowly reaching to attain its dangerous and impossible goal. Alucard's power slowly washed over the person. Alucard's eyebrow rose slowly into the air. "A vampric assassin eh? I'm surprised that you can't do your own work for yourself Silencer. You feel the need to create more abominations upon this earth, when there are enough in this world." Unfortunately, Alucard realized that the Silencer did not rise to his bait, but the servant assassin did, growling within its throat. Alucard's lips rose into an insane smirk, but the servant did nothing but throw papers in Alucard's direction. Alucard deftly caught them and opened the one with the silver ribbon. The contents within
almost made Alucard want to rip the paper into shreds.
"How dare she…" Alucard spoke in barely suppressed fury, his body shaking with the tremors of it.
The Silencer felt the waves of power from Alucard and knew the news was having the desired affect, while a pair of pale grey eyes appeared beside the Silencer.
I should have killed him right there.
You would have been dead in less than 5 minutes. I do not need to lose you to him of all people.
Why?
He is too powerful for you.
But, you could have beaten him.
Perhaps.
Perhaps? Eyes narrowed. He is too proud; he is a disgrace to your race.
DON'T YOU SAY THAT EVER AGAIN! Angry, obsidian eyes bored into shocked grey.
As you wish. The order was obeyed, but a million questions buzzed within the mind.
I am sorry Sol; I did not mean to be like that…it is… never mind. You may go now.
Yes master.
The Silencer returned to the task at hand. "Are you surprised Alucard?"
"No," Alucard said darkly, "But I did not think they would be so quick about it."
Seras silent for most of this conversation wondered at what they were talked about.
"I see, you underestimate the humans again Alucard, tut tut. Is someone getting soft?"
Alucard snarled, feeling his rage consuming him. But for his own sake he calmed himself down and his snarl was changed into the form of a disapproving smile.
"The letter is for your master and for her alone. It is from my own master."
"You have a master?"
"Yes, and if you open that…" The silencer's voice was fading, Alucard realized that the Silencer was disappearing, "…You might find a nasty surprise."
"Like what?" Alucard questioned. He was not expecting a response.
"Silver dust Alucard………very irritating if you ask me…"
Alucard believed him.
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Alucard smiled.
Few got to see Integra Hellsing annoyed, and these were one of those times…
"Damn it!" Integra yelled, smoking her cigar. She pressed a button and picked up the phone.
"Walter, I think you better get up here. The b— sold my mansion."
Walter was up in a matter of seconds.
"May I have a look at the offending document?" Walter asked politely. Integra all but threw it at him and as Walter read it, his right eyebrow kept on rising into the air until it could go no further.
"Alucard, Seras you are dismissed."
Alucard frowned. He wanted to know what was in the letter, and why he was barred from seeing it. Seras nodded and left, her curiosity satisfied at the moment.
'So the Queen and the rest of the round table sold the mansion… but to whom?'
To a Lady Relena, Police girl.
Master! Stop poking through my thoughts!
If you would keep them to yourself, maybe I would not have to hear them then.
Seras' face would have turned red in her anger if she was alive. Instead she mumbled foul language under her breath while she walked away.
Tut, tut Police girl, that mouth of yours is getting quite dirty…
Seras could see the irritating smile of his on his face.
"O bloody hell!" She slammed the door to her room.
Alucard's grin widened, and he secretly slipped back into the office where Integra was opening the letter. When she touched the letter, it faintly glowed under her and then brightly shone. Alucard raised a shield around himself, realizing that a magical barrier was going up and he could do nothing to stop it. He opened a portal behind him and stepped through making it in time before the magic burned him to ciders. As he turned around, he growled, "Silver dust indeed."
The light in the office dimmed and there before Integra and Walter was a woman. Walter tensed, his hands going for the gloves that he kept in his pockets.
"I would not Angel of Death, I am merely an apparition, you're wires would go straight through me."
"Who are you?" Integra asked, not realizing that she had halfway finished her cigar.
"Lady Relena Calamari Hellsing."
Integra looked at the woman before her. Dark, ebony hair pulled into a high Japanese ponytail, a pale face, rosy set lips, and the pair of pure russet eyes. As Integra stared into those eyes she was reminded of her uncle…
"Uncle Richard?" She whispered.
The apparition flinched. "I was hoping you would not associate me with him…"
"You are Lord Richard's daughter are you not?" Walter asked.
"Yes, yes I am. And I am not proud of it."
Integra realized that this was her cousin.
"I was 8 the day he died. I never really cared for him that much. But let us forget about that, we have more important things to discuss. Like the ownership of the mansion."
"So you own it now then?" Integra asked, putting out the cigar.
"Yes, I would not let the vultures of the council touch that place. I am close to the Queen and she knighted me to take your role in the Royal Order of Knights. The men were not happy, but I have straightened them out since, and things have been running smoothly since then. But now since things are back in order, I am here to reinstate you back into the position. Her Majesty says you have passed the test Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing, it is time to take your place in the world once again. I will expect you in a week."
"Wait Lady Relena, you said you were close to the Queen…How?"
"I was her Lady – in – waiting Walter; I was her confidante; until I revealed my true heritage to her." Lady Relena began to fade, as the letter began disappearing within Integra's hands. "Oh and Integra, do not worry about hiring more men, my servant will take care of that."
"Servant?" Integra echoed.
"Yes," Relena's voice was faint, "The Silencer."
The paper disintegrated within Integra's hands and with it, so did the barrier.
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Lady Relena opened her eyes, and her eyes adjusted to the dimness in her room. Then she stiffened, feeling the presence of another in the room.
"Don't worry Relena, it's only me."
Relena breathed a sigh of relief. "I hope I wasn't too draining…"
"No, you got in and out in the right time or else my magic would have run out long before if you have decided to stay longer. Keeping Alucard at bay is not an easy task. So we will be expecting them in a week then?"
"Yes. I think it is time to put up those old barriers then."
"I will do so, tonight."
"But you won't sleep?"
"No. Insomnia has graced me with her presence again and I have extra magic stored that I could use to put one or two barriers up with."
"As you wish then, my old friend."
"I am not that old 'len." The Silencer's voice was firm but teasing. "Go to sleep."
"Goodnight then." With a yawn, Relena rose from the chair that she was sitting upon and with the silent whispers of her bed sheets slipped into a peaceful slumber.
The Silencer slipped outside into the cool night air. Breathing the fresh air he was greeted by the silent sounds of his subordinates Sol and Markus. He turned to greet them, but instead studied them.
Sol was a lanky vampire, his muscles barely showing through his dark clothing. But he knew differently. Sol always had an inner strength about him, one that always manifested in times of need. Next he studied his eyes, the only other thing visible. They were hard, and always, as he had taught them, cold. But as of now they only showed respect to him, he had been at his side since he came out into the world, and respected all his decisions. Sol was like a brother to him. Next he studied Markus' small and lithe frame. Quick and eager to learn, he had risen up in the ranks for his ability to get in and out of situations so quickly, it amazed even him sometimes. Markus' ebony eyes looked up in wonder and respect towards the one who had saved him…
They both bowed when they reached the Silencer.
"You don't have to do that you know." A female voice greeted their ears as they rose.
"Ah. So you have reverted to using your normal voice have we?"
The Silencer sighed, hearing the teasing tone Markus took to her.
"Yes Markus. I have no need to use my 'male' voice now. I am a woman you know."
Sol and Markus chuckled at the face of their master and friend.
"But sometimes Aria, you act so much like a man." A smiling Sol told Aria.
"But remember dear Sol," responded Markus good – naturally, "she is the silencer, Aria, and the Princess of the dead. Can someone say… Identity crisis?"
Aria raised her hand and a silent wind struck Markus on the back of the head.
"Ouch." Sol laughed as Markus rubbed his head. "That hurt Princess."
Aria laughed. "Well then dear Markus that will teach you not to be rude to those above you."
Markus glared at her for a moment then jumped into the air aiming a high kick to Aria's head. Aria dodged the blow only to return her own kick which would have connected with Markus' stomach if he had not dodged the blow. They circled each other, intent on each other's actions.
"No powers now Princess."
"Now who said I needed powers to kick your butt?"
Markus flew at her, releasing his own powers and a pair of blades appeared in his hands. Using his right hand he brought the blade across, meaning to cut off her head but Aria bent backwards and made a flip into the air, relieving Markus of that same blade. The blade spun into the air and landed into Aria's hands as she righted herself from the flip.
"Nice catch." Sol commented, watching the fight.
"Thanks." Aria nodded in his direction and almost missed the blade that came toward her heart. Bringing the blade down it struck sparks with the other blade of Markus. She held his blade a few inches from her heart. Markus pushed against the blade. Aria pushed back and sent a roundhouse kick that hit Markus square in the stomach. Markus let out a small "oomph." before he sent his own kick towards Aria's head. She blocked that one also and flicked her wrist upwards. The blade was sent spinning as it made a small cut against Markus' face. Markus stumbled back and kneeled before her.
"First hit."
Aria moved back also. "Thanks for the match Markus."
Markus stood up, the small cut already healed. He called his blades toward him. They disappeared before they reached his hand.
"So what are you doing up Princess?"
"Insomnia, and the fact that I have some barriers to erect."
"How many?"
"Enough to keep me busy for the next two days."
"Princess…" Markus and Sol warned, knowing the last time she had over worked herself.
"I'll be fine, the first one I need to erect is the vampric one. It won't take that long."
"Then we are helping you to erect it then." Sol said.
"Are you sure you want to do that?" Aria asked them, looking each straight in the eye.
"Yes." They both said together.
"Then, follow me." Aria walked out into the front of the mansion and stood in front of the doors. She took out a silver feather from her gi and placed it in front of her.
"Stand on each side of me you two, and face each other with your palms making a bridge. Then stay still or this might not work."
Aria placed her hands over the feather and pulled a small knife out of her gi. She cut her left hand with it and as soon as the blood began to form and drip from the wound, she began to chant.
Blood of my father,
Blood of my own,
Blood of my family,
Protect this home.
I am the invoker, I am the caller,
Lady of the night and the shadow walker
Lord of Darkness, hear my plea,
Protect this house I ask of thee.
As soon as the blood made a puddle around the feather, a portal opened beneath all three of them and they were engulfed into shadow.
Sol, Markus, close your eyes. I only must see him.
Who? Sol asked before Markus could.
An old friend of mine. Now please close your eyes.
They obeyed.
Aria began the chant again, until she saw the shape the darkness took: a mirror image of her father.
"Hello again my child, what you call upon me for?"
"My blood and my magic to protect this house."
"It will be done. What of those two?"
"They also offer themselves, only they and the rest of their kin are to be allowed into this place."
"Anyone else?"
"Yes," A vial floated on the air towards the Lord. Anyone of my blood, and of this vial."
The vial shattered, breaking into millions of pieces. A tongue snaked out and tasted the blood.
"Ah. Hellsing blood no doubt, the purest I have ever tasted. Pray, tell me where you found this source?"
"That I cannot tell you, it is my secret."
"You always have your secrets do you not child…Very well then. Your wish shall be granted."
As he disappeared, Aria felt the pull of her magic and her blood into him, and from the slight groans that she hear from Sol and Markus, the Lord was draining them also, more so them than she. When he had completely disappeared, the area underneath them flashed and a symbol appeared, a moon with two dragons curled around it, both of them baring their teeth, and they both had glowing red eyes. Then it disappeared. Aria let out a slight hiss as she felt the Lord's signature being burned into her lower back.
She whispered. "It is done."
She felt release.
Markus and Sol immediately dropped to the ground, almost drained completely of their magic. But they had enough to rise and look at Aria questionably.
"What was that?" Sol asked weakly.
"That was an old friend of mine, Sol and sadly he decided that draining you would be better than draining me. So in that case, I still have enough to erect another barrier."
"Oh no you don't…" Markus could barely get the words out. "You are going to kill—" He never finished, for by that time the magic that had been drained out of him outweighed his strength. He fell into a deep slumber and Sol followed. Aria smiled down on the two and waved her hand over them. A portal appeared under them and deposited them into their coffins, where the others slept. A hand reached down and shut the lids. Aria pulled her hand back out and closed the portal.
'Now,' she thought to herself, 'I have to put up a barrier around the rooms.'
Aria slowly disappeared from where she stood, while the moon shone in its zenith.
There is the end of that review for a while….
I'll be back to update soon…so don't worry…
Hopefully at least.
Mystery child