Disclaimer: Hellsing and its characters belong to none other than Kouta Hirano.

Author's Note: The editing process is coming along smoothly. I'm overjoyed. For the moment, please enjoy this small piece of nighttime escapade.

Integra's Age: 5

Edited: 15/09/18

Chapter 5: Oogie Boogie

Blue eyes shone behind long eyelashes as she peeked from behind the safety of her blanket, little fingers clutching the fabric tightly. Her room was so quiet and dark. Usually she didn't have any problems with it, but after yesterday…

She shook her head, telling herself that a Hellsing shouldn't be afraid of the dark. They lived and thrived in darkness. It's where they belonged.

But Hellsing heir or not, she was still a little girl, and one who had irrational fears.

She decided that staying in bed wasn't an option and put on her slippers. She slipped out of her room, walking through the dimly lit halls, and headed towards the kitchen. Maybe all she needed was a glass of warm milk to calm her nerves. But her steps faltered when she remembered that Walter was overseas and her father had a meeting with the Round Tables. She couldn't possibly disturb them because she wanted a glass of milk.

Too deep in her inner turmoil, Integra didn't notice her shadow thickening. Slowly a pair of eyes formed and it blinked a couple of times before the shadows took shape.

Integra, noticing someone was behind her, turned around, ready to face whatever it was that had been following her. She could feel her heart beating erratically at the prospect of having to fight the source of her restlessness but her shoulders sagged in relief when she saw the pair of familiar crimson eyes.

Running towards the figure, she hugged their legs. "Alucard! I'm glad you're here."

Integra felt Alucard's gloved hand patting her head but she didn't dare look up or else he'd see the beginning of tears in her eyes. She didn't want to appear weak in front of him. "What are you doing out of bed?" She didn't answer and shook her head instead. "You should be asleep."

"No!" She tightened her grip. "The Boogeyman will get me!"

"The Boogeyman? Who told you about that?"

"Uncle Richard." She exhaled shakily. "He said the Boogeyman will get me if I fall asleep."

Integra heard Alucard's scoff. "Nonsense," he said next before lifting her into his arms, curling them protectively around her smaller frame. He stared into her eyes. "Have you ever seen any Boogeyman around here?"

"No…"

"It's because no Boogeyman or any other monsters will dare come close while I'm here."

"Really?"

"Crossed my heart and hoped to die."

Integra stared into his eyes, seeing solemnity and something else, something she didn't want to peer too close, and nodded. "Okay."

The grin was back on the vampire's face as he held her more comfortably in his arms. He started walking through the hallway, steps echoing in the silence. "Now, what were you doing out of bed?"

"I wanted warm milk," Integra answered as she looped her arms around his neck.

"Well, if the young miss wanted warm milk, then I shall deliver."

The young Hellsing leaned her head on Alucard's shoulder, her body relaxing further as she was lulled by the scent of old books and gunpowder.

End Note: I'm still thinking of making this from Alucard's point of view. If you have any ideas or prompts you want me to write, review/pm me.