Amen :: A Hellsing Tale :: Part 8 :: Choices
" Captain, my lady, do you copy?" asked one of the soldiers from the other line. Pip nodded to you, giving the signal.
"Fire, soldiers." you whispered into your headset. Bullets rang out through the night sky, not far from where you stood. This mission had proved to be harder than most, terrorists planning to attack the Royal Family. The had been tattled on by one of the governments spies, who went undercover to get closer to the terrorists. Unfortunaly, he was already killed in action. Screams and bullets where all you could hear for the rest of the night. Thankfully, Pip had you covered and you caught the terrorists by surprise, killing all of them.
It had been a few weeks since the night you and Alucard had, well, you know. Things had changed between the two of you, but neither of you would let anyone know. The two who knew of your relationship were Pip and Seras, who had once had one of their own! Speaking of the devil, Pip had become your partner for all missions, mother thought it was best for the both of you. Pip had proved himself worthy plenty of times, you were glad to have him with you. Alucard stayed around for most of the mission's keeping a watchful eye on the two of you. Most likely in jealousy, for you knew how bad that could get.
That night, as you and Pip returned from the terrorist mission, the two of you over-heard a conversation.
"Alucard what the hell do you think you are doing with my daughter?" Mother yelled at Alucard. You stood with Pip on the other side of the door, confused.
How'd she find out??
"Nothing, my master, it was an act of pity." Alucard answered. It felt like a knife piercing you heart. Had he been lying to you the entire time?
This whole relationship was a lie, Iv been tricked into love by a vampire.
A soft tear fell down your cheek, the first of many to come. Pip gently pulled you away from the scene, as the door to mother's office opened. Alucard appeared, a look of shock on his face. He saw the tears streaming down your cheeks, he saw Pip pulling you away, he saw your pain.
You turned and walked away, before you would sob in front of the men, which you would refuse to do. You walked away, not knowing where you feet would take you. It wasn't far.
"Victoria! What's wrong?" Seras asked as you walked passed her in tears. Pip was not far behind, and as you walked on, you heard him explain. Seras was just as sad and angry as you were. "That bastard! AGHH!! I'll kill 'em!! Victoria!"
You felt an arm wrap around your shoulders, you looked to see Seras trying to comfort you. It wasn't helping. After a while of trying to comfort you, Seras went to bed, as the sun began to rise.
"Victoria, you should get some rest, we have a mission tomorrow night." Pip told you, a gentle hand on yours, as the two of you stared at the sunrise.
Without warning, Pip picked you off your feet, carrying you back into the manor. You didn't object, only rested your head against his chest. You soon fell fast asleep, in the arms of your partner in crime. He slipped you into your room, and placed you in your bed. As your head hit the pillow you woke up, and saw that Pip was watching over you. You sat up, and fell into Pip's embrace once more.
"Thank you Pip," you whispered. He smiled and ran a hand through your hair, a smile spread across his face. A strange feeling came across you, giving you a smile as well.
"Do you want me to ztay with you?" he asked softly.
"Oh, would you?" you asked. He nodded and lay you down on the bed, taking his place beside you. You soon feel fast asleep against his sturdy chest, the sound of his breathing, keeping you and your miserable thoughts at ease.
Before you feel into deep slumber, you swore you heard Pip mutter, "Je vous aime..."
The next day, you spent most of your time trying to get over Alucard, which wasn't an easy task. The more you thought about him, the worse it got. Thankfully, Pip was there to help you.
As the moon began to rise, you and the rest of your team, along with Pip and the Wild Geese, prepared for tonight's mission.
Mission # 5443
New American vampires & FREAKS have been seen all over London. Their hideout, an underground club, will be sacked tonight. Hellsing troop 666 and the Wild Geese have been put to the task.
It was about 10:00, when you left with the troupes to the underground club, SAX. Their hideout was found two days ago, by spies. As you arrived near the club, you spread your men out around the area. You and Pip stood near the entrance, waiting for someone to come out.
About an hour after waiting, the door finally opened. Out walked a lean, handsome man, walking along with a beautiful young woman.
"I want 3 men to follow them," you whispered into your head-piece, watching 3 soldiers running after the couple. "Kill the vampire."
You heard the woman scream, and bullet shot rang through the night. You nodded to Pip, and ran into the club, knocking down the door.
You could hardly see a thing, the entire club was black. Only a few strobe lights lit the place. As you and the troop ran in, vampire's hissed and growled, lunging towards you. You shot about 3 of them, who were bold enough to come near you. As they swarmed towards you, you backed up against Pip, who did the same to you.
"There's too many of them," you growled at Pip.
"Juzt pretend, zey are Alucard," he suggested, firing bullets into a vampire's chest.
Good idea.
You pulled out your machine gun, firing unstop bullets into 10 vampires. As you fired a round into a vampire's head, a louder than usual shot rang from behind. Turning you saw a vampire falling to the floor with a bullet wound in his head, and Alucard standing behind him. You scowled and spun around, shooting anything that got in your way.
Victoria calm down, I need to explain...
Get out of my head, you monster!
Your bullet hit the last vampire, his body falling to the floor. You were short of breath, tired from the fight. Ripping off your black face mask, you walked over to Pip who gave you a pat on the back.
"Nice job," he said, taking of his mask. Mother had ordered everyone to wear them now, since it was dangerous for enemies to see your faces.
"You too," you replied, checking your arm. Earlier on something had hit you, but you were to wrapped up in your shooting too take much notice on it. Now you saw that you had been grazed by a bullet.
"Are you hurt?" Pip asked, lightly touching the wound. It stung a bit, but it was nothing much to worry about.
"I'm fine," you said, not convincing him. "I just need a beer."
You stumbled over to the bar, which was now unoccupied, and got yourself a nice tap beer. The rest of the group hobbled over, some with injuries, some with none. You served them what they wanted, flipped on the TV and turned to the news.
Newscaster: There have been 6 reports of strange dog-like creatures roaming around Romanian country sides, destroying entire farms, over the course of a night. Romanian officials say that these sightings have increased over the last week, killings are also on the rise.
"Guess there wasn't enough news in London!" you laughed, making some the soldiers spit their drinks in laughter. You looked to see Alucard, leaning against the wall of the club, his eyes on you. You tried your best to ignore him. "Now, who needs some special care."
As you and Pip tended to the wounded soldiers, Alucard stayed, leaned against the wall, staring at you.
Try all you may to avoid me, I will speak to you, no matter what I have to do.
You ignored his messages and fixed up the rest of the men, getting them back to the manor. Once everyone was in their beds, safe and sound, you made your way up to your own room. There was a note on your door.
Little Hellsing
I don't expect you to believe me, like you said I was a monster. But I am going to tell you what happened, and why I said what I said, no matter what you think. Meet me at the stables.
Alucard.
You sighed and sat down on your bed, throwing the note down.
What should I do? Maybe I should just get it over with and see what he has to say...it can't hurt, right?
The night was chilling as you made your way out to the stables. You wrapped your coat around you tightly, shivering as wind hit your body. Alucard stepped out of the stables, glowing red in the moonlight.
"What I said the other night to master was all a lie," he said as you approached. "I didn't want her to know about us."
"Is that so?" you asked, not impressed.
"It is, even master realized that." he said. "She knows when I am lying."
"I don't believe you," you said harshly. "This just sounds another one of your tricks."
That hit a button. He suddenly had you against the side of the stable, very angry.
"Why do you think I'm telling you this, for sport? Why is it I can't stop thinking about you? Why?!" He yelled, holding you against the stable. He seem so desperate, maybe he was telling the truth. "I can't get you out of my head..."
You didn't know what to say. You stood in a shocked silence, staring into Alucard's angry, lost eyes.
"And now, Pip has fallen for you." he said, angry. So what you heard the night before was right. Pip was in love with you.
First Anderson, then Alucard, and now Pip? How am I going to get out of this one?
"So, now you have 3 choices," Alucard said, almost in a hiss. "Who will you choose?"
"How can you ask me that?" you asked, in tears. "All of you have special places in my heart, you should know that!"
Alucard was silent, his head down, looking at the ground. Your tears stopped, as you gently lifted his chin up to meet your gaze.
"Men will pass, but you my dear, will always be around." You whispered, kissing him gently on the lips, before walking away. You had allot of thinking to do, and needed some rest.
"Victoria, your mother wished to see you," Walter said as you made your way inside. You nodded and ran up to her office.
"Good evening mother," you said cheerfully as you walked in.
"Yes, you too." she said, lighting a cigar. "Victoria, you have been doing so well here, I am very proud of you."
"Thank you mother," you said with a smile.
"So, I have decided to give you a vacation." she said. "Where would you like to go?"
A vacation? Im in much need! I wonder where I should go...maybe Italy. or America. no I've got it!
"Wow mother, Im shocked!" you laughed. "Well...I've always wanted to see Paris!"
"It's done," she said with a smirk. "Now, you'll be needing a guide, how about Captain Bernadotte?"