Chapter 19

"Are you ready?" Rebecca shouted above the inferno. Elena turned to her.

"What?" Elena shouted back. The heat drying the tears on her face. Rebecca glanced back at the great dragon, the remnants of her servant, her friend.

"You have the binding spell, you do not have enough power to bind both such powerful beings." Elena pulled the sheets of paper back up to her face.

"How did you…. I'm ready…" Elena nodded.

Alucard struggled holding back Seras' dragon, she's totally lost control, so she was holding back the entire fight against me. She doesn't want to harm me…

"Seras!" Alucard shouted over the noise of burning. But the black flames sucked at his strength, he watched as his prized armour melted away, to leave him back where he was, in his red leather and black long hair. The grass below was non-existent, the flames beginning to lick at the mansion. "Seras!" he shouted again, nothing…he knew she was a monster, he would not be able to stop her. Except perhaps…he caught out of the corner of his eye, Elena and a strange woman were standing on the stairs. The flames should have reduced them to nothing but ash, but the strange woman had an invisible barrier guarding them.

"Right, I'm going to distract her, you need to read the binding spell." Rebecca looked at her, in all seriousness the innocence from before totally drained from her face. Elena flipped through the pages in her hands, dropping them until she came to the spell. But she soon realised she should have kept hold of them, as they drifted with the wind into the inferno and burned instantly to ash, the information regarding Alucard was gone. But no time for that, Elena found the spell and folded Seras' profile into her pocket. Rebecca checked to make sure she was ready and then took of her robe. To reveal white armour much like a knight's. But purer and shinier, how Elena had not heard the clink of armour was beyond her. But that was not what amazed her, Rebecca had white wings! She was an angel! The wings shone with an unnatural light.

"Who are you?" Elena whispered, unable to elevate her voice any higher. Rebecca smiled.

"A friend." Was all she said before charging the dragon. Through the blinding heat of the inferno, Elena lost her. But she heard the dragon roar, a great deafening roar that left Elena's ears ringing. But she ignored it and read quickly through the paper. The shadow dragon swiped at her with it's great claws but Rebecca dodged and brought her sword down on the dragon's hand. Swiping it clean off.

'What is going on?' Seras thought. 'I can't see…master…where are you?' But all Seras saw was few glimpses of reality, but mostly blackness. The bloodlust and pain for losing Walter was driving her body now. Pain flooded her as she recognised that her hand had been cut off, but as soon as she regained control she lost it again. The blackness filling in.

Alucard watched this 'angel' he was disgusted by the thought, but she fought Seras. And wasn't doing too badly, Alucard decided to take a back seat and watch. So he disappeared back into the shadows from whence he came. Through the shadows he watched, the woman dove at the dragon time and time again, but the dragon pushed her back. Until the dragon began to flap its unused wings, the wind grew in power but the flames wouldn't go out. They were not natural flames. The dragon started to levitate off the ground, then flew up into the air. Alucard could only imagine what damage she could do to London up there. But Alucard actually wanted her to stop, he wanted to enslave humans, not destroy them. The woman was pushed back to the ground as she tried to follow the dragon, claws raked at her face before she fell back down to earth. Feathers following her descent. But as the dragon began to torch the city with great fireballs, Alucard knew he had to do something.

"I've lived with humans for far too long." He mentally kicked himself. He re-emerged back to the world of men, he glanced over to see if Elena. But he saw two figures not one. Concentrating through the blaze he recognised who the second figure was. It was Integra! She stood next to her great-granddaughter. Yet even through the blaze Alucard recognised the cold stare that still commanded him, even though he was free. Alucard quickly dove through the flames that could not hurt him and reinforced the shield with darkness, a thin layer of black now ran over the white. This was a perfect shield, yin and yang together some might think. Elena flicked her eyes open losing her concentration for only a second before forcing her eyes shut again trying not to make eye contact. Alucard looked back up at the battle in the sky, black liquid rained down, but still the dragon remained unnerved by the strange woman's attacks.

Elena blinked as the so-called ex-trash man of Hellsing Alucard stood near her. But she forced her eyes shut and concentrated on the words in front of her, one verse, but it was unreadable. Elena calmed herself down; she must read it out loud. But how? A screech threw her totally off and she opened her eyes to see the dragon falling from the sky. One of its wings was gone, to fall as black liquid, it's gaping maw clamping down on air as it crashed into the ground. Down far ahead in the road, street lamps were knocked out as the creature struggled.

Seras wanted the pain, the pain made her see through her anger and hatred. More pain flooded her mind, as she felt herself fall onto the ground. But she could not see herself, what was she doing? But she felt ropes tight around her…no not ropes…they were of pure darkness.

'Master!' She shouted, she sensed him near. But there was no reply. Either she could hear or he could not. But through blurred vision her vampire eyes zoomed into the figure of Elena in front of the mansion. Seras lost control again, cursing her own lack of control and weakness she screamed.

Elena watched as the creature caught sight of her, she faltered slightly but panting in panic she looked back at the notes. Yet…they made sense! She could read them! But how? Elena shook the thought away, and waited as the great beast lunged and charged toward her. Ripping up the road and flaming gardens to reach her. Something was slowing the thing down, Elena could see them as the dragon approached. Waves of darkness and what could be seen as a hellhound covered the dragon. Slowing it's movements. Rebecca flew over near the dragon slashing at it's face with her great sword , but it knocked her aside with her head as she snarled and kept up her approach. Suddenly the dragon appeared in front of her, it reared up to it's full height. But Elena was ready, she chanted and the spell blasted forward from her hand. The Sigel of bound to Hellsing. The Sigel grew in size until it became the same size as the dragon, the ground shook underneath as the dragon roared and snarled in defiance. But the Sigel grew a bright red and hit her square in the chest. Chains appeared from around the dragon and encircled it, binding it. But as Rebecca staggered back up to where Elena was Elena could have sworn she heard a female voice deep within the cries of the monster.

"Master!" Seras shouted, tears streaming down her eyes. She had not gotten any stronger at all, she was still that frightened police girl that refused to drink her blood.

"No! You have changed…but this is your fate for now. I will come back for you…one day." Her master's voice echoed around the chaos of her mind, but slowly began to disappear. She wished to cry out…so he would stay. But she knew what was happening…the binding was being reapplied. Seras felt the heavy weight and the symbols reappearing on her hands. But as she drew closer to the real world she felt the link with her master…her real family, her kin. Was beginning to shatter. Seras cried out, but her voice was silent. She could no longer sense him, he was truly gone.

"Is it done?" Rebecca asked, panting her sweat dripping to the floor. Her wings burnt and twisted, but still as glorious as ever. Nothing could possibly tarnish their beauty. Elena nodded as she felt the heavy pull on her very soul. How did her ancestors do this. Elena thought she was going to collapse of fatigue…until her legs gave way and she brought up the little contents of her stomach. But it was too late for Seras to break free once again. She twisted and roared, but also could have been countered as a scream. But soon the giant Sigel disappeared, Seras dropped to the ground. But she was still conscious, Seras struggled back onto her feet. Elena recognised her as the same as when she first saw her. The same appearance exactly, taller then her actual height, her arms and legs longer then normal. But mostly hidden by a dirty, worn black trench coat. Black leathers underneath, and that same long blonde hair, just off the floor. Seras was quite a way away so she stood up to her full height and walked over to where she stood. Elena took deep breaths trying to calm herself down, as Seras neared her she couldn't help but look up at her face. She wished she hadn't as these same eyes made her tremble as a child.

"I would much rather see you killed, but this will suffice…." Rebecca spat at Seras, pure hatred showing in her voice. "After all, light cannot exist without the shadow." But Elena didn't see Rebecca at all, instead she watched as Seras almost inspected her. Before she knelt on one knee bowing.

"I have lost my wings, I am tame." She spoke. Elena didn't know what she meant. But Seras continued.

"What is your wish," Seras looked up through her blonde hair, "…Master?"

The following day…

Elena stood by the survivors of the attack. The second wave of monsters and demons had attacked while the battle between the two true vampires had taken place. Alucard was nowhere to be found. He had disappeared around the same time the rest of he monsters either fell dead or retreated. But it was a victory not without its sacrifices. Many graveyards had been built to accommodate all the dead, the funerals all being held at the same time. Elena stood by the remnants of the Hellsing organisation.

"…Our brothers and sisters who stood by this in this dark hour. They have passed onto a better place. But let us not mourn, let us rejoice. For they are in the kingdom of heaven…" Elena shut off from the priests blabbering. She didn't care…

'This is my fault…I should have tried harder…' She let a tear trickle down her cheek. Many good men and women had graves here, near to where she was standing was the grave of Walter. She had not known him long, but she trusted him with her life.

"You could not have done anymore, you are a mere mortal after all." Seras taunted speaking in her mind.

"Shut up! How can you know what it is like….you will never die…" But Elena felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end.

"Which is worse? Living on with your life after the people around you die, but knowing you will one day join them? Or watching everyone around you die…old age, disease, battle it's all the same. But I will never die. I will never rejoin them. I will never see them again…eternity is a very tiring existence." Elena shook her head. That didn't sound like Seras, but she had shut herself in her room. The sky above was bleak, just as the priest finished and the last flowers were given then the heavens opened and the rain pelted down. Elena's best suit was drenched in seconds, but she didn't care. The rain felt cold, the cold let her know she was alive. She must live on, for their sakes. Elena turned to follow what little troops remained back into the mansion. The graveyard of the Hellsing members was on the lawn, at least what used to be. The grass was dead, burnt to ash form the battle. It was a truly dead place, a perfect location. Elena spied someone waiting for her on the steps of the mansion. Max Enrico stood there. In full black, but Elena was disappointed to see the smile back on his face. Elena frowned as she stopped next to him.

"What are you…" She started.

"I am now the head of the Iscariot once again, Rebecca is missing. But actually I'm glad she's gone." Elena turned to him.

"Get out of my country!" She shouted at him. But he shook his head and tutted.

"Now, now calm down. Here.." out of his pocket he pulled out a box of cigars. "I heard you are quite known for these now." But Elena bashed them out of his hand, the box fell and spilled onto the floor.

"I hate smoking! Now get out before I send for my servant." His face immediately showed that he knew who she was taking about. He clicked his fingers and a man appeared holing up a umbrella for him. He gave one last scowl before he stormed off toward his limo.

"Round up our men…" She heard him before she entered the mansion. It was dark inside, the only sources of light were candles littered about the place. But Elena had a strange feeling that she was here… Sure enough one of the candles moved from a table and illuminated Seras' face. She wore her usual clothes, her black hat and shades. But a sick, twisted smile covered her face.

"What are my orders my master?" Seras asked. Elena walked up to her servant until they were face to face. Glasses to glasses.

"Two orders…order one. Search and destroy…destroy everything that threatens humanity, even if that threat is human." Seras' only response was a toothy grin showing of her fangs. "And the second order is to…capture or destroy Alucard! He is far too dangerous to humanity. He tried to destroy us! He may try again…I command you to follow that order!" Seras nodded and lowed her glasses ever so slightly to reveal her bright crimson eyes. The opposite of her own dull browns. " I have destroyed all evidence linking Alucard to the Hellsing organisation, we cannot not let him tarnish us now." She turned away, she heard Seras' footsteps starting to turn away.

"This is only the beginning, this is a war. We are only players…oh, and I think you should know. Your brother is dead." Seras spoke matter of factly. But Elena felt the blood leave her face. She snapped her body around, but Seras was already gone, the candle back in its place on the table.

((AN…hmm, sorry that chapter took so long. I'm going back to collage next week and if its not this its that and if its not that its this…you get the idea…but I don't like how I've written some of the chapters so I may do a rewrite. Watch this space! But don't worry, one more chapter to go and I'm thinking of doing a sequel. What do you think? ))