WARNING: This chapter contains sexual content.

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Chapter 21 – Star At Dawn

She loosened herself from him, and held his head to lean her forehead to his, as tears didn't stop to fall. He's truly precious to her and she would never wish to see him vanish from her sight ever again. The thought only made her tears continue to flow from her eyes…

"Integra," He whispered so tenderly. "You shouldn't cry for me… I'm not worthy of such tears…"

Ah, he knew. He knew her all too well… She weakly shook her head. He was wrong. It was time for her to do something for him. She moved slowly, but still brought her lips to his forehead. Not wanting to lose their closeness, she brought their foreheads together again. The tears still rolled down her cheeks, as she fought to control their endless stream. Emotions filled her being, and all she wanted at the moment was Alucard. She would do anything that he'd wish.

"Alucard…" She whispered so weakly. "Everything… you gave me… don't… don't say that you're not worthy!"

A sob escaped from her mouth.

"Enough of your crying… Please," He gently cupped her cheeks with a soft touch, being careful with her as she was too precious to him. "I'm sorry… I shouldn't have doubted you… I'm sorry I assumed… that you," He looked away. "I don't want you to sacrifice yourself… I don't ever want you to become too much of a monster like me… If you sacrifice yourself, that would mean the full extent of your humanity; but it would also cost you every bit of it…" He took her hand to his chest. "We are monsters because we sacrificed this."

Integra froze, and she had stopped crying.

"Alucard…" She mumbled in surprise then smiled small. "It's true," She held his face to make him look at her. "But I sacrificed mine for you."

Slowly, once again, she cupped his face, then brought him closer to her. Snaking her arms around his neck, she cradled the back of his head to pull him for a kiss.

Alucard was astonished and was stunned. It took every bit of his self-control not to ravage her right then and there. Controlling every fiber in his being, he kissed her back, more passionately… but slowly. How he waited for this exact moment… Cherishing the kiss, he pulled her closer to him, snaking his arms around her— one on her lower back, and the other on her nape, wanting more intimacy and deepening the kiss. His mind wanted to yield into pure passion but he wanted to take it slow…

Outside, the moonlit night washed everything in dim illumination; gentle winds blew through the thick layer of woodland; the leaves sang in silent melodies; and the water in the running stream splashed with perfect unison to nature.

He pulled away to only kiss her neck, planting feather light pecks on her. Integra gave way for him to kiss her more, almost loving the small touches of his lips on her skin. She trembled when he kissed the bite mark— the very mark that claimed her as his own. There were times when he'd have his fun by advancing towards her; and there were times she'd respond or, simply, just allow him to. Integra was contented enough to be with him, while Alucard patiently waited for this moment when she'd be the first to act.

She kissed him for the reason that she wanted to comfort the both of them. But, it was more like that she wanted to satisfy them both. She never realized the passion she had until now… now that Alucard's showing all his affection for her… She loved his lips on her skin… and she wanted more. The faint sound of sucking from his wet kisses made her desiring more and more of his touch. But, as inexperienced as she was, she gave low soft moans of approval to him. Alucard continued, unbuttoning the last few of her disheveled white top, and trailing kisses from her neck to her chest. To this, Integra snaked her arms around his neck and pulled him closer as a sign to urge him. But, he paused then looked at her, wearing a genuine smile that ironically took her breath away.

Not wanting to remain stunned, she kissed him again while manipulating her powers to shift his armor into his plain white shirt and black slacks. She knelt afterwards so that she could undress him, removing his top and gaining dominance on the situation. Alucard grinned, pleased with her obvious desire. When she threw his shirt away like a human in heat would do, he carried her onto the bed and worshipped her bare skin once again. Her hair was sprawled all over the bed, with her platinum blonde locks hanged on each side of her large bed. To Alucard's eyes, she was a fallen goddess so beautiful underneath him; and how blessed he was to have her for all eternity.

As if it seemed like forever, they both stared in each other's eyes in a moment of tenderness. Her eyes were like Hell's dark-red flames burning in them, and her pupils were vertically slit just like the first moment when she took some of his blood.

She's perfect. He thought as he kissed… and licked… and gently bit her bare skin while he undid her bra. Next, he removed her shoes and pants, leaving her in her seamless hip-hugger panties. Returning back to his task, he kissed her long tawny legs, up to her thighs, taking his time to tease and arouse her even more. She moaned in satisfaction, making him want to hear more of that beautiful sound she makes when he does his task. She grunted when he spread her thighs apart, and kissed the area nearing her private part. She felt perverted when she thought of all the possibilities that he could do with her.

Noting her discomfort, he went back to kissing her wanting lips; and wanting to intensify her arousal, he caressed her breast and stroked her wet clothed entrance. She moaned in their kiss and it made him feel like an animal. This made him fondle her harder and every grunt she made challenged him to make her moan for more.

But instead, he made himself a gentleman… at least for this first time. He pulled her underwear off of her then threw it away, proceeding to trail kisses from her lips to the middle of the swell of her breasts, then to her belly. Pausing, he took a peek at her flustered, yet, so beautiful face, then licked her down there. She jolted as she felt the debauching pleasure seep through her being.

"Hnnngh!" She moaned, helpless in his touch. She needed more. Arching her back, she took a tight grip on the sheets. She hated the incoherent sound that she never knew she could make, but she loved the pleasure she was taking. If she didn't have any control, she would've gone crazy and taken the dominance, making him suffer under the pain and pleasure that she mediocrely would've schemed. But, weak as she was as he ravaged her insides with his long tongue, she found herself thrusting her hips more to his face and moaned loudly enough in indulgence.

As he quickened the pace and targeted her weak spot, she felt control slip off her grasp and reached her limit. She struggled not to thrash her body out of his hold, almost ripping the sheets due to her tight grip on them. Groaning and keeping her voice in the littlest control she could muster, she climaxed. Pleasure kept on continuing to cloud her thoughts and it made her libidinous. Of all her self-control, it was the first time for her to actually drift away from it; as desire crawled to possess her body. Her mind struggled for control but her body wanted otherwise.

In the midst of opposing sides, she found herself at war. She wanted the opposite of what she needed. But, she found no strength to do something. All she was able to do was lay there and thought, despite what she felt. All she could see was him. All she wished for was him. Steadying her breath, she looked at him with deep emotions buried in her eyes.

Alucard chuckled in delight. He immediately removed the rest of his clothing, and positioned himself in between her thighs. He leaned to kiss her, and she kissed him back. Their kiss was deep and he took dominance over her mouth, as if like passion was never discovered before.

He would do this until the world would stop. Heaven, Hell, and Earth would collide and cease to exist in their love making. What would Hell be when he has her with him? He knew that he could never grasp even a scrap of Heaven, but she's there and they will walk the Earth together until the end comes.

He lives in a Hell of a world, yet, his Heaven would be right by his side.

Not wanting to wait any longer, Alucard plunged himself in her heavenly tightness that caused her to bite his tongue as she moaned in their kiss. He grunted in both pain and pleasure as she sucked his tongue for blood. "Ghnngh!" Integra! He screamed in his thoughts as his mouth had no escape from hers. Her dominance over him still succeeded even in their current state.

Deep inside, he was satisfied and happy. This woman… is his everything… everything that would fill his emptiness.

He quickened his pace which made her pant soft moans of pleasure. She embraced his neck for support, and desire to want him even closer. Never would she ever want to be separated from him, especially after their night of vehemence; and revelation.

Every thrust he made caused her to moan in quick gasps— a sign of pleasurable satisfaction. He held her waist, hoping for more friction. He wondered why he wanted more of her when he's already there. Maybe the long years of waiting for her caused him to enrapture her until he's satisfied. She was steadfast with chastity, not even giving him a chance to allow such erotic things to happen between them even though their sexual attraction was obvious. But, he knew her too well, and that he also knew that the perfect time will come.

He treasured every move he did against her. Every thrust… every pound against her skin… every erotic sound that she made… It was heaven on earth. He could never ask for anything else… just her…

Whenever he could make her whimper, he felt the most thrilling experience in his whole un-life. It was deranging… He wanted to shift their positions in a way that she couldn't touch him, but he refrained from doing so as it was their first time doing such act. He was contented, but at the same time, he felt the exasperating need for more.

He would wait again for the right time where they could have more fun in the future. And so, he pounded harder, making her gasp and cover her mouth. He grinned, a genuine one.

What delight…

Just the thought of spending and dedicating his whole un-life for her made him even more excited. He couldn't wait for the day when she'll use every power she has on him and make him feel both pain and pleasure in their future sexual activity.

As he continued, she dug her fingers on his skin, leaving marks on it as she felt bliss. She panted in quick breaths, pausing when she reached her climax. She held her breath as she lost her mind as she felt her breaking point. He felt her tighten and they both groaned. They reached the peak of passion, and came together. Slumping on to her, he pecked soft kisses on the side of her face, under her ear, and on her neck.

Dazed and in pure ecstasy, her mind was blank… but she remembered…

"Vlad." She whispered... then held him tight against her. "My Count."

Alucard didn't mind her calling him his real name; the name that embodied all of him. She had every right to do so since he gave her his all. He propped his arm for support, wanting to see his beautiful Countess' face.

His long wavy hair fell on both sides of their heads like a curtain. Even inside the shadows caused by his thick locks, his eyes burned so beautifully before her. And just like his, her eyes burned the same, displaying the same passion that he has for her.

"My Countess." He replied in his thick Romanian accent.

She came to develop a fondness to that rare accent of his. She smiled and pulled his head towards hers and kissed him.

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As the night continued to move on, the winds started to enter the mansion; cold, but gentle. It filled the whole mansion with comfortable coolness. Outside, the rustling of the bushes and the leaves of the trees continued to sway back-and-forth together with the zephyr.

The moonlight shown on the stream of water, lightly rushing against cobblestones. It trailed a white path on the soft waters, glistening… glimmering… And with the droplets from the splashes of water that collided with the stones, the moonlight glittered. It continued… Its trailing glow on the water vibrated ever so slowly… widening… narrowing… then widening again….

The dawn would name its pause until dusk once again. The sunlight would brighten and make the clear waters brilliantly shimmer. But while the sun was still asleep, the stream would continue to be cool and silky under the moonlit sky, under the twinkling stars that would color the waters in scintillation.

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Dawn was approaching. The sky was soon painted with a baby blue hue along with the light orange and yellow color of the sun. The scent of the morning was fresh, enhanced with the smell of the woodland, carried by the morning breeze. Integra laid on Alucard's broad chest, softly watching the morning as it slowly unravel its beauty in the partly curtained windows of her bedroom. She grew indifferent with the sunlight, since it's too bright and it slightly weakens her, but she always loved the small things about it. She laid content in Alucard's arms.

As much as she wanted to stay there, she thought about Seras and how much she already missed her. Gracefully sitting up and standing, she picked her clothes up like a normal human would do, and put them on. Alucard watched her do so, finding it amusing; but, he wanted her to stay for a little while longer…

"Aren't you," He pauses for a while before continuing. "…sore?"

Integra playfully scoffed at him. "No. And I need to find Seras. Soreness and pain won't stop me." She buttons her shirt.

"That makes me envious. Would you find me as well if I ran away?" He laid on his side, propping an arm for his hand to support his head, looking at her with a childish grin on his face.

"Of course. No matter where you are, I'll find you and bring you back," She paused, then looked at him. "If you purposely hide from me, I swear I'll punish you."

"Sounds tempting…" He grinned wider, exaggerating the obvious possibility.

Integra grinned back with revenge. "Hmm… It really is… Just remember that I'm best at making you wait."

He frowned. He's definitely no match against her abstinence.

Integra fully dressed herself after a few moments of comfortable silence; and Alucard watched her graceful movements as if she was dancing. For him, it was a sight to see. He remembered something though…

"The seals… did you feel it?" He casually said but the topic was heavy.

"What about it?" Integra leaned against the wall and looked at him, waiting for him to expound.

"Let's say… Till death do us part, Countess. Consuming your blood meant that I'm forever bound by you. Even if you don't want me around, I'm always going to be your slave."

"Doesn't that trouble you?" She asked, getting a cigar which she promised Seras she'd never smoke.

"With you? No. I'm actually glad," He stood up and manipulated his shadows for his clothes — a white open top and black dress pants, dissipating the other undressed clothes on the floor. "But, the restrictions still remain." He walked towards her and boxed her head in between his arms.

"Anyway I can make you stay? Even for a little while longer?" He leaned closer.

"No. We need to get ready." She paused, closing her eyes, and thought. "I'm familiar with the restrictions. Stay still."

With that, she put a hand on his bare chest and stated:

"You are… the bird of Hermes… You eat your wings… To make… yourself tame…"

She looked at him as if she's giving him an absolute order. He was surprised by this. With his blood mixed with hers, she completely has the total control to her abilities. With her ability to see the full extent of Alucard's seal, she was able to alter them and turn level 0 into something else…

You will never die… As long as your soul is only one, you are everywhere and nowhere. And since a huge part of me is within you; and yours in mine, you will never cease to exist… Forever, you're mine… And forever, you'll be with me.

Commencing the Cromwell Invocation…

Release Control Art Restriction…

To level zero…

Alucard's seals began to glow. As he stood there, immobilized, Integra began her alterations. She wasn't able to set him free from his imprisonment, but she was able to make him stronger; especially in the war that's about to come. Touching the seals, she took his hand to put it on her chest.

Can you see yourself in me? I can see myself there.

She pointed to his chest and continued.

You… We may be undead, but our hearts still beat in silence…

Alucard grinned and dearly looked at her.

You never cease to amaze me…

"And here, you stand, the bird of Hermes… eating… your own wings…"

With that, she completed her alterations. The red glow on his hands soon faded. Afterwards, she immediately embraced him tight, quietly telling him her fears. He embraced her back, reassuring her.

The future is something that is unsure. It would only exist when the present's uncertainty continue to mold itself to another uncertainty to create the future. It's doubtful, frightening, and infallible.

Will she be able to save him from the monster that she saw killing him? Will she be able to find Seras then? Will she able to see into the future once again to prevent what was coming?

She knew that she's the only one capable to know, and this new problem would be her greatest challenge yet. It's going to be a fight against destiny; and it's terrifying because none had the upper hand. It would be up to her to save everything…

Since… she's the only one who has the power to do so.

A/N: I thought I'd post this now 'cause I've been very busy. I hope you guys like this chapter even though I'm not good with the vanilla. I was at war with myself while writing this chapter because there's the half of me wanting to do this chapter, and the other half doesn't (since I've accepted that Alucard and Integra have always been platonic or something... they just don't do this kind of stuff...) but they changed and my friend told me to do this sooooo~ I did... I hope you guys see what I did there. Hehe.

The title, as always, comes from a song: "Star At Dawn"by V.K, a piano solo song. This chapter is full of passion and fluff that rock music isn't gonna pair with this. LOL. I also plan on writing a lot of stories, Hellsing and non-Hellsing stories; but I have to write those stories that aren't related to Hellsing 'cause those are going to be my exams to be passed. Fun, right? You write stories to be graded by your teacher. (I just hope he likes them.)

And as always, questions and suggestions are always welcome! PM me or review, anything that's convenient! Till the next chapter!
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