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Again…Master
Chapter 4 – The Choice
Integra silently watched the crimson liquid flow from his clenched fingers. She knew that many people would find the display disturbing, but to her it was the color of freedom and power. She met the ruby gaze with an icy stare. She was tired of not knowing, she was tired of waiting on others to remove the stain that had been placed on the honor of the Hellsing name. And yet, she thought quietly, she was about to effectively terminate the bloodline of that same family for all time.
She climbed slowly to her feet and quietly circled the room as her servant waited patiently for her to speak. Why was she hesitating? Her father had charged her with the responsibility of keeping the family, England, and the Queen safe no matter the cost. Perhaps that was what he had wanted her to do all along. Self sacrifice had long been the call for members of her family. Integra stopped and looked blankly at the opposite wall, her back to Alucard. When she finally spoke, her question surprised him, "Will it hurt very much?"
Alucard found himself grinning in the darkness; this was almost going to be too easy. He chuckled deeply, "Are you afraid, Integra?"
"I just want to know what I'm setting myself up for," she replied hotly. She hugged her upper arms with her hands, her slim fingers digging into the flesh as she fought to steady her nerves. She kept her back to him, not trusting herself to face him just yet.
Alucard shrugged carelessly, "Perhaps it will hurt somewhat, but it shouldn't be anything you can't handle." He fed her a stream of images from his mind, his teeth piercing his throat, the desire she would feel, the unending pleasure of having him drink from her and her drinking from him in return. He felt his body clenched at the thought of drinking from her without the worry of stopping and then mating with her after the process was complete.
A fiery blush spread across her features, "What makes you think I'd sleep with you once this was over?"
"You won't have a choice in that, my master. The blood lust is not easily overcome; even for those of us who have walked this world for a millennium. It will consume you if you do not give in to it, you will go insane with a desire that no blood alone can satisfy."
She nodded silently. Taking a deep breath, her hands worked their way to the cross that held her tie in place. They stilled as his large ones closed over hers. His lips neared her ear and whispered softly, "What is your choice, Integra?"
Her body reacted instantly to his nearness. The cool breath flowed across her ear causing her skin to prickle with awareness. How could a monster cause her to want something so badly? Her hands slowly unbuttoned her suit jacket. She pulled it from her body with agonizing slowness. "I choose the power…"
Alucard stepped back and watched in amusement as the jacket dropped to the floor. Next, it was followed by the cross that was pinned at her throat and shortly after that her blue silk tie joined the growing heap on the floor. He held himself in check. Every thing in him screamed to take what she was offering, but he would let her dictate the pace. He had never forced the darkness on anyone and he would not do it now even if she changed her mind at the last minute.
She tossed her glasses on the bed before slowly unbuttoning the first three buttons of her white shirt. She turned to face him, "At least you can take off your hat and glasses."
"Still giving me orders, Ms. Hellsing?" He smiled again at her as he complied with her request. It would be amusing to indulge her right up the very end of his forced servitude.
Integra's gaze was drawn to the cot as he tossed aside his accessories. She took a startled step backward as he flickered and appeared right in front of her face. Her mouth opened to protest his nearness, but the words died as his mouth claimed hers in a searing kiss. How could lips so cool make her feel so warm she thought briefly.
Alucard felt her hands creep up his arms slowly as his tongue plundered her warm mouth. He could feel the blood in her veins calling out to him, beckoning to him like a long lost lover. His mouth slanted over hers and he was encouraged as he felt her tongue slide around his, hesitantly at first and then more boldly as it fluttered over the edges of his fangs. He nipped at her tongue lightly, drawing the first taste of her blood into his mouth, just enough to whet his appetite.
Integra pulled back hastily in his grip, wrenching her mouth from his. Her chest rose and fell heavily as she stared up at him. "Change you mind, Ms. Hellsing?
"Just do it before I really do change my mind, Alucard." Integra pulled her platinum hair to one side as she gazed up at him. "And don't think that I don't realize this will break the bonds that keep you bound as a servant to me."
Alucard had the grace to look somewhat guilty. "That never crossed my mind."
"Alucard, I have learned a great deal about you in the past 10 years and I would be willing to bet the entire Hellsing fortune that this is what you had in mind all along." Integra cocked her head sideways and looked him in the eyes. "Do not take me for a complete fool."
"I just want to take you…"
Integra's eyes widened at his admission as he swooped toward her again. She squeezed her eyes shut as a gaping maw latched on to throat.
With a hungry snarl, Alucard buried his fangs in the side of her throat, the sharp white points piercing the tender skin until they came to rest deep in her jugular. He pulled deeply with his mouth, reveling at the sweet taste of her blood. His body clenched as the bloodlust hit him head on. He pulled again, feeling her warmth slide into him.
Integra stiffened as she felt her blood being slowly drained. Darkness was falling behind her eyelids. It was terrifying and yet, what was this growing feeling that was ever so slightly making its presence felt? It started like a pinpoint in her middle, growing steadily heating her body from the inside even as she felt her limbs growing numb.
Alucard ground himself against her body, the combination of desire for her and blood threatening to overcome him. He felt something else loosen inside his chest. Something shifted inside him as a strong gust of wind filled the underground chamber. He pulled another wave of blood from Integra's body. The space around them warped as she grew colder and as grew warmer. The gloves dissolved from his hands. Integra was past the point of no return. Freedom was now his. He dropped her body onto the nearby cot.
Integra looked up at him through fading eyes. He glowed like some pagan angel with a new found freedom. His dark hair seethed around his shoulders. He had never looked more magnificent.
"You're dying." He told her matter of factly. "Even if the humans come, they will not be able to save you." He stared at her limp body for a few seconds, watching for a reaction. He saw her eyes widen slightly. "What is your choice?"
Integra felt so tired, it would be easy to just let go and cross into the next world, but it burned into her mind that she was not finished with her task. She summoned up the last of her strength. Holding out a weak arm, she replied, "I choose to live…"
Alucard nodded and lowered himself to the cot beside her. His fangs pierced his tongue. His body covered hers. He whispered against her mouth, "Drink from my lips and live…"
To Be Continued…..
Ok, so what will this grand experiment yield? Will Integra make an excellent vampire as
Alucard expects or will her sense of duty keep her in check?
Stay tuned for the next chapter – The Outcome
Love & Peace,
Lady Blackhat
