Disclaimer: Don't own them, never will.

Warning: The following chapter contains a battle scene, which, following with Hellsing tradition, could be considered very bloody.

Are you ready India?

No, but I don't really have a choice, do I?

I stood inside an old warehouse near the center of Derby. It was nearly midnight, and Master was due to appear at any moment. Everything was in place; everyone knew what to do. Yet I was still nervous.

What else do you expect? You're fighting the battle of the century.

Something just doesn't feel right.

The clock tower began to chime.

It's time; Master will be here any minute.

A siren went off in the distance. I looked out a dusty old window. Smoke was rising from the other side of town. My heart stopped. Why didn't it occur to me that Master might use fire? As I stood up, something moved behind me.

"I don't use fire India." The voice was sinister.

"Master." I gasped, whirling around.

"The one and only. Your simple technology can't defeat me."

I have to buy time!

"How do you know?"

"India, India, you truly are a Hellsing. So naïve…"

"I am not naïve!"

"Temper, temper. I'm sure your father would have not wanted you to anger me."

"He wouldn't have cared, I was nothing but a pawn."

"And now you are nothing but a pawn."

"What?" I stopped.

No!

"You are going to be my pawn."

"No, you can't." There was fear in my voice.

"You will be my bait India. You are the Count's only weakness."

I spun around, but there was there was only a window. We were several stories up; it would be suicide to jump. With what I was facing, it wasn't a bad idea.

I smashed through the glass at full speed. The pain went unnoticed as I grabbed for the fire escape. My eyes shot up; Master had disappeared. Where the hell is he? Warm air rushed around my ear. I froze, my heart pounding against my ribs.

"Boo." He whispered.

My head jerked around. Master was behind me, standing on nothing. I kicked out and managed to hit him. Immediately, I found the ladder and climbed down. Master was waiting for me. His eyes glowed red, if they could have set fire to me, they would have.

"You're testing my patience girl." He growled, baring his fangs.

"Get used to it." I spat back.

He lunged at me, and I dodged. There was clashing behind me, he must have run into garbage cans. When I spun around to face him, my revolvers were drawn. They were useless in the fight, but at least they'd slow him down.

"You forgotten India, your technology won't stop me."

"I don't intend to stop you." I said as I squeezed the trigger. "I just need to slow you down."

It didn't seem to affect him, but I saw blood pouring out of his wounds. Something had to be happening. He slowed for a second, and began to smile. My heart stopped. The wounds closed up on their own and the bullets popped out.

"I told you, your technology can't stop me."

"No." I gasped.

"What is it India? Your little plan fail?"

A shadow passed over the alley. Out of the corner of my eye I could see a flash of red. The figure suddenly appeared in front of me, between Master and I.

"I thought I smelt something foul."

Alucard, no! Go back!

He flinched, but didn't move. I saw him shake his head.

Not this time India.

"The Count has arrived." Master laughed.

You have to leave!

"It's about time, I was wondering why you didn't come running when she jumped."

Wait; did he just say what I thought he said?

A growl came from Alucard.

Alucard, don't!

What?
He knows.

What the hell does he know?

Your weakness.

I have no weakness.

You do. Me.

Just then, Master lunged. Alucard dodged, but I couldn't get out of the way in time. Pain engulfed my shoulder and I let out a cry as I stumbled back. I clutched the wound; my hand quickly became warm with blood.

"DON'T TOUCH HER!"

I heard Alucard before I saw him. He lunged at Master, but Master avoided him easily. Then Master turned to me and smirked. Without warning he lunged at me. This time, Alucard stepped in his way.

Blood went everywhere. I couldn't help letting out a gasp. Alucard sunk to the ground, a low groan escaping him.

"Come now Count, one hit?"

"I'm not through with you yet."

Somehow he managed to get to his feet. He was slow on his feet, only managing to dodge Master every once in a while. The other times he got hit in the arm or leg, and even getting hit full in the chest. Alucard stood panting at the other side of the alley. I couldn't believe how tired he looked.

Master turned to look at me. His smile was sickening.

"Your technology can't defeat me." He laughed. "He's weak, because of you."

"No." I whispered, drawing myself to my full height.

It's true.

"You were so selfish, wanting him back."

"No."

I was.

"This is all your fault."

"No!"

Yes!

I lunged at him, not caring anymore. He just smiled. A stabbing pain engulfed my stomach. My eyes were filled with confusion.

"You are his weakness." He pulled me off his knife. "And he is yours."

I stumbled back, hitting the wall. Slowly, I slid down, eventually landing on the pavement. The ground around me was starting to turn red. Both my hands were covered with it.

"NO!"

A red blur rushed at Master. He didn't even bother trying to dodge. Instead he threw Alucard over his head into a wall. There was a sickening thud as he hit the wall.

"No." I gasped.

He landed not ten feet from me. I could feel the blood running down my arm and flowing out of my stomach as I crawled over to him. When I rolled him over, his eyes were closed. Putting my hand on his chest, I could feel a heart beat.

"He's not dead yet." Master's voice came from behind me. "But he will be soon. At least as dead as a vampire can get."

"You bastard!"

"He is dead India. You are alone again."

With that, he threw his knife to my feet.

"Feel free to join him."

I heard him leave, but my focus was on Alucard.

"Alucard." I whispered.

His eyelids fluttered before slowly opening. I could feel tears of joy escaping me. He blinked before staring at me.

"India-" His voice was weak.

"Shh. Be still."

"You're hurt-"

I gently put my finger to his lips. He stopped and stared at me, a small smile coming over his handsome features.

I love you.

Don't say that. Drink.

I offered my wrist to him, but he turned away.

No.

You have to.

My hand groped for the knife. It was next to my foot.

I don't want to hurt you.

I pulled the knife across my wrist, which was already covered in blood. It was a sharp pain, but nothing compared to the rest of my body. Slowly, I brought it to his mouth.

Drink.

In his eyes, I could see that he didn't want to, but his vampire instincts took over. He latched onto my wrist, sucking out as much blood as he could. I closed my eyes; it hurt so much. Little by little, I could feel pressure from his fangs. It got stronger and stronger. Suddenly, I felt him fully latch on.

"STOP!" I pushed him away with all the strength I had left.

He fell back to the pavement. All of his wounds had healed.

"Go." I whispered. "Go Alucard."

"India."

"Go! That is an order."

He stood up and took a step towards me. Then he stopped.

Go.

I didn't see him go, my vision was already getting blurry. Somehow, I managed to find my way back to the wall. As I leaned up against it, my eyelids started to get heavy. A tickling suddenly enveloped my throat; I coughed and tasted blood.

For some reason, I laughed. It was ironic, dying at the hands of vampires, creatures I'm supposed to hate, to hunt. Tonight I was the hunted, the victim. My eyelids were just too heavy, and slipped closed. I could feel my heart slowing, then it stopped.

A/N: Yeah, kind of didn't have time to write two chapters this week. (cringes) However, I will try my hardest to have Chapter 6 ready for next weekend.