:SPOILERS:
1) London was not left in ruin 2) No Dark Walter plot
Those are the main exceptions. There will be others. So this is slightly AU. Also, Seras is will NOT be ignored in this fic.
A slight warning. I did not proof read this and I wrote it in a hurry.
Thank you for reading. )
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A silence consumed the room.
A Gunshot broke the silence.
Alucard stumbled backwards as the bullet hit him squarely between his eyes.
Integra stood still, breathing raggedly with rage and literally holding the smoking gun.
"Walter! Now!" Integra shouted.
Walter did not hesitate as his wires flew from him and entangled Alucard once more.
Integra quickly grabbed a shocked Arthur and pushed him to William. "Get him out of here and get back up!" She commanded William. William nodded absently and carried Arthur out the door. Once she saw them leave she turned back to Walter and Alucard.
Alucard was laughing in Walter's grasp even as the blessed wires singed his flesh. Integra couldn't stand his mirth so she retrieved her sword and marched up to him. She raised her sword and placed the tip under chin and dug it into his throat until she drew blood. Alucard stopped laughing but kept a wide grin on his face.
"Why are you smiling you bastard?" She asked angrily, digging the blade a little deeper into him.
He did not respond, merely kept grinning at her. Silently telling her that he knew something she didn't, and she would have to find out on her own if she wished to know. She opened her mouth to command him to speak when the heavy sound of multiple foot steps pounded closer towards them. Within moments William led several Hellsing soldiers into the office and they raised their weapons to Alucard. Integra grit her teeth and bit back a snarl as she turned from Alucard and faced the soldiers.
"Confine him and lock him away in the dungeons. Walter will show you the cell to place him in." She barked the command to the soldiers.
"Yes sir." They replied in unison then went to restrain Alucard, who willingly let them.
Integra gave one last glance at him over her shoulder. He was grinning no more as he met her eyes and gave her a look she could not stand more than any other. One she had seen before. That look of betrayal.
She turned her head away and left the scene behind her.
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They led him down the murky dungeons halls and placed him into the cell Walter had directed them to. Alucard grinned as they left him, unnerving many. When they shut the door a few remarked at the markings carved crudely in blood above it.
One soldier decided to inquire about it. He turned to Walter. "Sir, what exactly is that thing?" He asked, making a gesture to the cell behind him that held Alucard.
William perked up at the question and looked at Walter as well. Walter let a small smile cross his face and adjusted his monocle. "I am afraid that is above your clearance level."
The soldier gave a slight nod and a salute and they were dismissed, leaving William and Walter behind them.
William looked at Walter after they left. "Now that they are gone, tell me. Who and what was that thing?"
Walter let that same small smile cross his face again. "I am afraid that is above your clearance level as well…Sir."
William frowned at the small amount of humor in Walter's tone. "Don't be ridiculous. The only one other than you that is above my clearance level is-"
"Is Sir Integra, Sir." Walter finished for him.
Williams eyes widened. "So…when that thing said it was Arthur's father…" He trailed off, expecting Walter to finish his thought and give him an answer. However, Walter did not answer him. He merely kept smiling and slowly walked away.
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Integra walked down the long hallway that led to her destination. Upon arriving at it however, she heisted. She lifted a hand to the doorknob before her but hesitated once more. With a sigh she gathered herself and opened the door.
Arthur looked up from where he sat on his bed towards his door to see Integra walking through it. He looked up at her with eyes full of shock and countless questions. Integra saw this and slowly approached his bed before sitting next to him.
After a moment of brief silence she began talking to him. "I know that you must be…confused." By her pause it was apparent she was unaware of what exactly to say.
Arthur looked down at the floor, his hair hanging over his face to conceal it in a dark shadow.
"You lied to me."
Integra was lightly shocked by his cold tone, but she should have expected it.
"Forgive me. I was trying to protect you." She said with a surrendering tone.
Arthur sat quietly. "Is…he really my…" He paused, unable to finish his question in fear of the answer.
Integra looked away for a moment, regretting what she must do. "Yes. He is your father."
Arthur cringed. He brought his knees to his chest and hugged them tightly. Integra reached out to him in an attempt to soothe him. However, when she touched his hair he jerked away sharply.
"He is a monster! And I am his son!" He shouted abruptly, keeping his eyes down.
Integra drew her hand back and looked at him with widened eyes. She then sighed and calmed herself. "Arthur…look at me." She said softly, not in her usual commanding tone. When he looked up at her, she saw tears beginning to form in his eyes. She reached out to him again, and this time he did not jerk from her touch as she lightly brushed his hair away from his face. She inhaled before speaking again in a soothing tone. "You are not the son of a monster."
He couldn't control the few tears that overflowed and streaked down his face. "Then why Mother? Why did you not tell me about him? Why did you lock him away in that cell?" His eyes were begging her. Begging her to tell him he was wrong. That this was all a lie.
She looked away from him and cursed herself for not being able to look anyone in the eye anymore. Her expression grew soft and she stared blankly at the wall in front of her. "I have my reasons for locking him away. One day I may reveal them to you, but for the moment you needn't worry about them." She forced herself to look over at him. She leaned forward and placed a small kiss onto his forehead. "But know this, Arthur. You are not the son of a monster." She left it at that. She placed one more kiss onto his forehead then stood and went to the door. "You should rest. It has been a long day for you." She said briefly before exiting his room and shutting the door firmly behind her.
When she entered the hallway she was met by Walter, who gave her a slight bow.
"Report." She said sternly, regaining her strong tone.
Walter kept his eyes downcast as he spoke. "Successful, Sir. Alucard has been confined and locked away once more."
Integra relaxed a bit. "Very well, then. Good job, Walter." She went to walk away but stopped when Walter spoke again.
"Sir, it would seem that Sir William is quite curious about the whole situation."
Integra paused a moment, a look of study crossing her face. She let out a low grunt and began walking away again, replying to Walter over her shoulder. "Let him be curious then. He is still bound by the agreement. I owe him no explanation." She rounded a corner and disappeared from his sight as she went to her rooms.
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Arthur shifted restlessly in his bed hours later. Sleep had claimed him but it was not pleasant. Images uncontrollably entered his mind, leaving him uneasy. They were gory images, painted crimson with blood that was sprayed and splattered from unknown places. What made him restless, however, was not that the images disturbed him…it was that they made him hungry.
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Integra let out a calm breath as she let the warm water of the shower run through her face and soak her hair. She caressed her face with her hands, trying to rub the night away with little success. Her hand then went to her neck to rub a pain that was cramping there. However, when she did, an unwelcome memory flooded her. A memory of Alucard standing behind her, one gloved hand caressing one side of her neck while his mouth lightly kissed the other side.
Integra quickly pulled her hand away from her neck and thus ending the memory. She cursed lightly as her attempt at a peaceful shower was interrupted by the treacherous thought. She turned off the water and left the bathroom. She went to her closet and dressed into her two piece, pale blue nightwear and then walked to her bed. However, when she reached it another memory flashed through her mind.
Alucard lay above her, kissing her lovingly and caressing her with an admiration that drove her wild.
Integra brought her hands to her face and shook her head roughly to rid herself of image. She was drawn away from all thought entirely, though, when she heard a loud scream echo in the hallways. Her head shot up as she recognized the scream came from Arthur. She rushed to her door and ran down the hallway and towards his room.
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Arthur screamed loudly in pain and grasped his sheets tightly in his hand. His body arched and squirmed as it was consumed by pain.
Integra threw his door open to find him in this position. She went to him quickly, but did not touch him in fear of worsening his condition. "Arthur? What is wrong?" She asked him, full of worry. When another scream escaped him she leant forward and grabbed his face in her hands to steady him and make him focus on her. His eyes were clenched shut and she could not tell if it was out of pain or if he was still consumed by sleep. She gave him a slight shake in another attempt to make him focus. "Arthur!"
Arthur's eyes opened wide suddenly and he gasped loudly. His mouth opened wide and Integra released him immediately at what she saw.
Walter suddenly burst into the room and he quickly went to Integra and Arthur. "Sir?! Is he alright?"
Integra stood slightly in shock and stepped backwards a few steps. Walter approached Arthur to inspect if he had any injuries, but then saw what had shocked Integra so much.
Fangs.
A set of fangs had stretched and grown from the boy and were stained lightly in blood as they ripped lightly through his lower lip. He let out another cry and clenched his eyes shut once more. This shook Integra from her shock and she returned to his side once more. She ran her hand over his forehead and cheeks, trying to calm him down.
"Shh, it's alright." She cooed to him. "It's going to be fine." She turned to Walter. "Go fetch something for this Walter."
Walter nodded and quickly left the room. Integra looked back to Arthur and kept stroking his face lightly as he continued to scream out in pain.
Shortly after she heard footsteps coming towards the room. It was too soon for Walter to return and she briefly cursed herself for forgetting to shut and lock the door. Moments later, William entered the room with a frightful look on his face, dressed in his nightwear as well.
"What the hell is…" He stopped when he saw the sight before him. Eyes widening at the appearance of the large fangs hanging from the boys mouth. "What's wrong with him?" He asked in a confused and slightly angry tone.
Integra glared at him. "Be quiet. I do not want to cause him anymore distress then he is already in."
William stood in a daze for a moment as he watched the sight before him. "He needs a doctor." He stated and turned to go call for one.
"No!" Integra shouted after him, making him stop and turn. "No one else is to know about this." She told him sternly.
His eyes widened. "What the hell? He needs help!"
She continued to glare at him. "Walter has gone to get the necessary items. He will be fine. Now shut the damn door and shut up!" She turned back to Arthur, trying to calm her rage and instead soothe Arthur's restless form.
William stood still for a moment to think things over. With a snarl he obeyed her, shutting the door and remaining quiet. He walked over to them and looked down at Arthur. "How can you be sure he'll be fine?"
Integra stiffened a moment, then returned to calmly stroking Arthur's face, ignoring William's question.
A few moments later Walter returned. He came with a bowl of hot water, a cloth, some bandages and ointments. Obviously an assortment put together in haste. He gave a small glance to William as he went to beside Arthur's bed and placed the accessories onto the nightstand there. He quickly dampened the cloth and then brought it gently to Arthur's torn lips. Arthur wailed at the pain it caused and turned away from it.
"Mother…" He cried out and Integra looked at him intently. "Mother…help me. Please." He sobbed the words through his pain and tears.
Integra cursed and turned away with a snarl at how helpless she was. She could do nothing and she couldn't stand it.
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To Be Continued…