A/N: Currently I have seen all of the anime and read some of the manga. For the time being my Hellsing fics will be largely based on the anime but there may be some manga influences.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hellsing.

It was Christmas Eve and the Hellsing estate was unusually quiet. Most of the soldiers were gone for the holidays.

Flashback.

One week ago.

The soldiers were gathered in back of the house, all curious. Sir Hellsing had ordered that every one of them meet out back, for she had something to say to them. They were all wondering what that something was. Did they do something to piss her off? And with the holidays coming up they all hoped that she wouldn't insist on them going on another mission.

Just as whispers with these questions had begun, Integra walked out. She walked directly in front of the troops. "Attention men!" They all stood up straight, obeying their commanding officer. "Now, as most of you are already aware, the holidays are nearly upon us. And as such, I have come to a decision that you will all be affected by."

One of the young soldiers nudged another and whispered. "Here she goes - no break for us." The other responded with a "shhh," indicating that his friend should listen to what she was saying. The first one rolled his eyes but returned his attention to Integra.

She noticed the lack of attention and cleared her throat, getting back the lost attention. "As I was saying, with the holidays coming up, I believe it would be in the best interest of the Hellsing Organization if," Integra paused, actually smiling, before continuing, "If everyone who so desired, took the holidays off."

The men were stunned. Did Sir Hellsing actually smile? More so, did she actually say they could have the holidays off? They looked at each other in disbelief. All of the men who had been with the organization for a year or longer were not shocked. She always gave them the holidays off if she could help it.

She turned to Walter and gave him a nod. He bowed in response and opened the door while Integra walked inside. He shut the door behind her and then turned back towards the men. "You are all dismissed. Feel free to begin packing up but remember to be back within a week of the New Year. And trust me; it's best to come back." He smiled eerily. "Happy Holidays." With that Walter walked back inside.

Alucard had followed Integra back inside, curious as to her behavior. "Master, why is that you always allow these people to go return to their various places of origin at this time of year? What is so special about this season?"

Integra walked into her office, perfectly calm and perfectly used to Alucard's continual harassment. "I've told you once, I've told you twice, I've told you time and time again Alucard, it's the holidays." She shook her head and sat down at her desk, not even pulling out a cigar.

"Yes, your little holidays. I remember perfectly well." He sat down in one of the chairs nearby her desk. "I still don't see the point. You humans are silly creatures with your rituals and traditions." He took of his yellow-tinted glasses, playing with them idly in his hand.

She looked directly at him. "Alucard you know very well that even Vampires have traditions of sorts. You made sure I knew as such. Why are humans so different? Besides, didn't you use to be one a long, long time ago?" Integra smirked, pointing out something she knew he hated.

He growled at her, dissipating into the air. "What happened to that holiday kindness you always speak of?"

Integra scoffed at that comment. "This coming from the vampire who, at times, has been the bane of my existence? From the one who always seems to find a way to torment me when I could use anything but? Yet you expect holiday kindness. Alucard think twice before you speak. And I suggest you leave before I show you what I'm thinking doing, holidays or not."

Alucard wasn't threatened by her, but decided he might find more fun somewhere else. Integra smiled as he left. She just couldn't help but enjoy the holidays, even with Alucard.

End Flashback

Presently it was Christmas Eve at the Hellsing Estate and everyone but Alucard was already awake.

Seras had always enjoyed the holidays and was quite happy to know that despite what she feared, Sir Integra encouraged the holidays rather than discouraged. She had all her presents wrapped and snuck upstairs to put them under the tree. She couldn't sleep today, today was Christmas Eve. She was far too excited.

Walter was hanging the stockings by the chimney with care, knowing very well that everyone belonged there. He smiled as he put the stocking up for Seras. She was newest to the house but she still earned her place above the fireplace. Christmas time was special but she had decided to stay at the manor, keeping the few remaining occupants company. Integra was hesitant to admit it but she had smiled, and Walter had seen it. He laughed at that. He placed the stocking labeled Victoria in its place and pulled the next one out.

Ah Alucard, Walter mused, never a dull moment with him around. He always drives Integra crazy, despite what he honestly feels. The butler dusted the vampire's stocking off. Even though he frequently pointed out that he didn't understand the meaning of this time of year, Walter had made a stocking for him years ago. He put it up every year just because he could. Besides, what would Christmas be without everyone represented?

Then he pulled out Integra's. My dear Integra, he smiled. She grew up so fast but she still manages to enjoy the holidays. It was hard for her the first Christmas after her father died, and she still does tend to be a bit melancholy at times. But, nonetheless, she still enjoys it. I'm proud of her. He hung her stocking carefully in its place before coming to the last stocking.

My own. Walter shook his head as to the origin of this. Arthur never quite made his servants stockings but Integra on the other hand, was a different story. When she was a little girl she noticed that Walter didn't have his own. She got a stocking, put his name on it, and personalized it. Since then that had been his stocking. Not once did he ever think of using anything else. After all, it wouldn't be the same.

He walked over to the large bag he had brought down and placed all the presents scattered underneath the tree. Walter made sure there was at least one present for everyone, fitting of the individual. Lastly he placed something in everyone's stocking other than his own, and looked around satisfied. He hoped everyone would like their presents.

A/N: Hope you all enjoyed Part I! It would have been uploaded last night but my internet cut out. TT And we're picking up wireless from nearby so we don't have to use dial-up, thus the delay in posting. (I resorted to dial-up for you guys.)

Nonetheless, Part II here we come….

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