Okay folks, this is the second chapter. Please forgive any grammical errors, I am a wee bit on the tired side. Also standard disclaimer applies
London Airport
9:35 pm
Walter's pov
Her hair was cut nearly identical to how mine had been in the war. She had my lanky frame, abite a few differences considering she was female, but still. Her facial frame was the same as mine, from the point of the chin to the shape of her eyes. It was pactically like looking in a twisted mirror of my youth. Her clothes however, were definately modern female. A cerulean blue spagetti tank top and navy skirt with a black bow sash that came to just above her knees was what she had chosen. Her hose had a blck rose embroidered on the the outer sides. The stem of the rose went in to her black high-heeled boots. Modern and yet modest, at least I wouldn't have to worry about her taste in clothes. One look at Sir Hellsing confirmed that she shared my opinion. Well she had made a good first impression.
"Well, it would seem I finally get to meet you Ojii-san." she said brightly, but I could hear the underlying current of uncertenty in her voice. And what the hell did 'ojii-sa' mean. Oh wait, I was told that her mother had been Japanese and that she sometimes used her mother's native language. I guessed that she ment grandfather and let it pass. "I'm Meg" she said as she turned to the rest of the group "and you all would be?" Yep, I definately should have insisted that I come alone. All of these people here were making her nervous, plus the caseworker was watching her like a hawk. Sir Hellsing moved foward to make the introductions.
"I am Integral Hellsing, Walter's boss." she said "to my left is Seres Victoria and standing next to Walter is Alucard. He openly examined her, which seemed to irritate her quite a bit. Heaven knew that it does the same to me. She, however, was not just going to ignore it.
"I find it difficult to belive that a mother would name their child "Dracula' spelled backwards" she said shortly. Then her eyebrows shot up and then narrowed again. She was fast. She knew there was more to Alucard than we were letting on, so I decided to take steps to ensure that she didn't go to deeply into her reaization. Luckly for me, Ms. Johnson decided at that moment to bring up one last thing.
"Your luggage should be here. Why don't we all go over and get it so that we can be out of here at a decent time? Hmmm?" No one raised any complaints and so we headed to lhe luggage rotator. She had only two large suitcases at the the rotator (which we just loaded on the trolly) but said there was one other thing that should be in the security room.
"Whatever could be in that case?" quiped Alucard "your undergarments?" He grinned benevolently as Meg turned to face him. She was frowning and her jaw was tense.
"Sir, I do not apprecate your rancid attempt at humor and would appreciate it if you kept your overly-large mouth shut. Your breath is like a newly opened grave." At that comment she tossed something at him, which I noticed was a tic-tac. Then she decided to tell us what was in the case so that Alucard could not have a chance to guess again. "I have been training in Hinten-Mitserugi-Ryu style since I was five. I am going to get my swords, one that has been passed down in my mothers family since just after the Meiji Revolution." She shot back, clearly offended by his lewd humor.
"The Meiji Revotution was a long time ago. What person wielded that sword to make it so important to passsed down for 140 years?" asked Miss Victoria, her voice filled with geuine curiousity. Meg turned to he and smiled.
"My ancestor, Kenshin Himura, the Hitokiri Baoittosai." Meg said, pride in her heritage evident. "The Hinten-Mitserugi-Ryu was the very style he used." She was practically glowing with delight. Well, it would seem I've just learned two things about Meg. One is that she had my temper, and secondly is that she was very proud of her heritage and swordsmanship skills. I mulled over these bits of information as we headed to security room. Up ahead, Miss Victoria, Sir Hellsing, and Meg were deep in discussion about something. Concidering it was three females talking I figured it would be best to just block whaever it is they were saying.
"It would seem your granddaughter has not only inherited your looks, but your temper as well." came the unruffled voice of an oh-so-to-close-for-comfort vampire. I turned to look at him and saw that his attention was solely on my granddaughter. that didturbed me more than just a little. The way he was comparing the two of us let me know he was already desiring her, which I felt would be completely inappropreate, givin her age and relation to me. It would seem I was going to have to point these facts out to Alucard later. "If what she is saying is true, and she knows the Hinten style she could prove to be a very good agent." He said, more serious this time.
"That decision is hers to make Alucard" I said, lettting him know this was neithr the time or place to discuss such matters.
"She already suspects me, and to a degree Police Girl. She's keen, powerful, and seems to get along with my master. This is going to be interesting Angel"
"Huh, did one of you call me?" said Meg as she turned to face Alucard and myself. We both looked confused before she explained. "Angel is my middle name. A lot of people used to call me that as a nickname." At this Alucard started to laugh.
"Oh wow, so like Walter. That's his nickname too." he chuckled out. Her mouth formed a small 'o' of surprise and then she smiled.
"This is going to be interesting" She said, not knowing she was echoing Alucard's words exactly. That worried me slightly. But whatever worries I had were put on hold as we neared the security center. "I'm here to pick up some luggage." She said to the clerk.
"Name and luggage contents" Droned the clerk.
"Megumi Angel Donleaz and the luggage contains a collection of swords, and this is my liscense to own and carry such weapons." He looked at the paper she handed him, then told her to wait a moment while he got it. I had raised an eyebrow at her use of the last name Donleaz, and she noticed. "I had it changed before I left the States. It seemed like the right thing to do. We are family after all." She said and smiled at me in an extremely warm manner. That brought a smile to my face as well. Mabey making being a family wasn't going to be as hard as I thought it was.
After a couple of moments the clerk returned carrying a long rectangular container that seemed to be a bit on the heavy side. Meg moved foward and took the case, then genly laid it down on top of her other luggage.
"Well, if that is all, then I must be going." said Ms. Johnson in a hurried tone. "I have to catch the !0:00 flight back to New York and it lakes forever for loading. Meg, remember to send an E-mail to Mr. Smith so that he can confirm that you got here safely." She kept alking even as she hurried toward the customer service desk. We waited long enough to see her being directed where to go and then focused on the situation at hand.
"Well, if we are going to turn in at a decent hour ourselves we should be heading back to the manor soon." stated Sir Hellsing firmly. And with that she turned and walked toward the parking lot.
"Used to getting her own way isn't she?" said Meg over her shoulder as she moved to follow.
"Well she is of a noble family." Miss Victoria reminded her.
"Never said she wasn't. I just ment that it is going to take some getting used to on my part. That's all"
I couldn't help but think over that comment. That was onne thing we had neer considered. Meg was now in a forign nation, with people she doesn't know, and now on top of her still healing from her entire family dying, she had to get used to an entire new social structure. I really should have thought more carefully about my decision. Just as I was about to wallow in misery Meg turned to me.
"I have some photo albums if you are interested in any pictures of the family" she said gently. The offer improved my mood greatly.
"Perhaps sometime soon we shall take a look at those" I replied, smiling.
Well...What do you think folks
Walter: Please review, she is simply unbearabe right now.
Me: sticks toung out
Walter: I'll cut it off it doesn't go back in your mouth this instant
Me: pulls tounge in mouth "eep"
Alucard is laughting this entire time...meanie
