A/N: I'm sooooo soooorrryyy!! So much has come up that I rarely have any time to write. To be honest this chapter was done months ago, but I never had the chance to upload it. Oh please forgive me everyone!

Chapter 4: Alucard's Memory

"What the heck are you talking about?!" asked Seras confused at her Master's sudden change of attitude.

"HAHA! I now come face to face with the only one to ever humiliate me in such a manner!" laughed Alucard evilly as dark waves crashed around him.

It was amidst this little exchange did Walter walk in. "The limo is waiting out front for you two," he announced while staring at Seras as she pointed at Alucard and standing in her chair. It was then did he suddenly remember they had switched bodies. It made the scene even funnier.

As the two vampires clambered into the awaiting limo, Integra watched them from her office. 'I wonder what's going to happen to them after they get their bodies back. I hope this will make their bond stronger,' thought Integra. She knew that Seras was in love with the No Life King. Seras herself confessed it to her. Despite her annoyance with the fledgling, she wanted her to be happy. Integra saw her as something close to a sister. Ever since she found out Seras was an orphan like herself, Integra took small opportunities to make her as happy as she can. If Alucard is what made her happy then Integra would do all in her power to make that happen. Moreover, if finding any excuse to keep them together would do it then so be it. At this point Integra smiled to herself thinking of her plans. Back in the limo, the subjects of Integra's thoughts were having a fierce staring contest.

"I can go on forever," said Alucard as his eyes started to water. Seras just smiled at him. She was a pro at staring contests. The limo lurched to a halt, which made Alucard blink.

"Yes! I win!"

"That doesn't count! The car stopped suddenly!"

"Oh well. You still owe me five bucks!"

"Here. I challenge you to another staring contest when we get back into the car!"

"You're on…but you're going to lose!"

"If you are done acting like children, we are at the store now," said Walter. Alucard and Seras came out of the car then walked into the all nighter costume shop.

"Hi, how may I help you tonight?" asked the young clerk from the counter. "Um…yes. Do you have any Santa's little helper costumes in her size?" asked Seras gesturing at Alucard. "Yes. Please step into the back room while I go get it," he answered. "Remind me to kill Integra when all of this is over," Alucard told Seras. "I see no problem in all of this. I have never been to a Christmas party. I think it will be fun!" responded Seras happily. "Easy for you to say. You won't have to wear tights stuck up half way your butt." "I have it. Here you go. The dressing rooms are down the hall on your left," informed the helper as he handed Alucard the clothing. Seras waited outside the door while Alucard got dressed.

"Whoa! Seras, I never knew you were a D cup!" yelled Alucard through the door. "Will you stop it! Just hurry up and get dressed! I want to go," said Seras annoyed. "I would like to but I don't know how to put on the tights without tearing them," responded Alucard. "Ugh. Wait I'm coming in to help you."

"What did you do to my leg?!" asked Seras as she eyed the blood running down the back of Alucard's calf. "I accidentally scratched the back of it while trying to put on the stupid tights," he answered as he tried to stop the cut from bleeding. " No! It is going to leave a scar. I should have cut my nails earlier!" despaired Seras. "Not if you lick it first. That is one of my abilities. Hurry and lick it so it'll heal," said Alucard. Seras did as she was told but while she did the clerk walked in unexpectedly and saw them.

"Wow! I did not know you guys were into that! Can I join?" he pleaded. "No!" they both said.

They paid for the costume and wiped the clerk's memory. When they got into the car, they waited for the car to start moving and started their staring contest. Alucard kept trying to distract her but kept failing.

Seras on the other hand did not say anything, which made Alucard want to scowl, but it might make him close his eyes. She had a glaze look on her face because she was daydreaming. She was dreaming about Alucard being mauled by little kids when the scene suddenly changed.

In Seras' Mind

"You are defeated."

"You will become personal servant to the Hellsing family."

"Yes…Master," responded Seras but it was not her voice it was Alucard's.

"As for Mina she was able to be back to her normal human self. I also wiped her memories of you and her past life. She is now and forever out of your reach!"

Arg… what is happening? I cannot breathe…it hurts so much…

"MINA!!!!!"

End of Seras' Thoughts

Alucard crossed over to Seras' side when he heard her scream and caught her before she hit the ground. It was a bit tiring to pick her up since he was in Seras' body. Her face was contorted with pain while silent blood red tears fell from her eyes. By this time the limo had stop and Walter opened the door.

"What happened?"

"I don't know! She was fine a few minutes ago"

"Look! She's trying to speak!" pointed Walter.

"It… hurts. So much, pain… Feels… like somebody is…tearing my heart! Make it stop!!!"

At this point Alucard laid his hand on her forehead and transferred his spirit self into her mind. He looked himself over to see that he had his proper body and proceeded to look for Seras in the many rooms that are her mind. He walked around glancing into rooms for her until he came to a locked door that was protected from his piercing gaze. Alucard would have passed on if it were not for the way the door looked. It was made of black lacquered wood with a painted white rose dripping blood. He reached out the back of hand to softly touch the rose and when he pulled back; his hand was smudged with blood. It was then he heard Seras' cry. He followed her cries down different corridors until he found her in a garden.

"Seras, what's wrong?" questioned Alucard as he knelt down to her crumpled form. "It hurts." Is all she said as she laid her hands on her chest. "What hurts?" he asked. "Losing the one I love the most," she responded as she closed her eyes to cry. He could not stand seeing her in so much pain. Alucard bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. Seras' looked up at him and mumbled something inaudible before falling to sleep. He laid her on a bench and returned to Seras' body.

Alucard opened his eyes to see that she was sleeping in real life. "I suppose you calmed her?" asked Walter. "Yes. Though it did take a bit of time to locate her," responded Alucard as he dropped himself into a seat. "I suspect she was reliving one of your memories and a painful one at that." "Yes. It was when Van Hellsing captured me. I can tell because she screamed out… Mina's name," informed Alucard. "The reliving of your memories is rather troubling. I suppose it is one of the side effects of the curse, but still, I hope the month passes quickly or Seras will soon find out who you really are," said Walter before leaving to drive them home.

As do I. What would you do Seras if you found out that I am the one thing you fear becoming the most?

A/N: I know it really sucks and it is a bit repetitive. I am not that good with writing dramatic scenes only daydreaming about them. I will also try to develop the romance between Alucard and Seras in the next chapter. Again sorry for the wait. Leave reviews please.