Seras followed her master out of the ballroom, all too aware of his foul mood and terrifying demeanour. She couldn't help the worry that sat in the pit of her stomach, or the cold sweat that coated her skin. Behind her she could sense Osiris watching her every moove, making sure she followed her master.

They had only walked a short distance down the corridor before Alucard sharply turned into a large, unoccupied room that seemed to be mainly used for storage of old furniture and cases of ammo. The chairs and tables had been covered in large white sheets, to protect the surfaces and soft furnishings. Layers of dust coated everything, indicating that the room had been left undisturbed for some time. It seams that the manor held more scary rooms than just those that the vampires lived in.

"M-m-master?" Seras asked, concern clear in her voice. It was not unusual for Alucard to act in an unpredictable manner, but this boiling anger under such a calm facade began to make her tremble. Alucard walked trough the door and held it open, his glaring eyes intently tracking her movements. The black wolf continued to push her further in the room, until she stood right in the centre of the cluttered area, feeling like she was both surrounded and completely alone.

The ancient vampire was silent as he shut the door behind his fledgling, taking reverie in the darkness that consumed the room. He felt so much more comfortable away from the artificial glow the rest of the house was enveloped in. His relief was only momentary however. Alucard soon remembered why he'd come away from the residents inside of the house. Someone had tried to claim the Police Girl. His Seras.

Seemingly out of nowhere, a stand containing a set of around 10 candles was lit. The sudden warm glow made the young vimpiress jump slightly, but she calmed quickly and was relived to have some light to see by. Subconsciously she edged closer towards it, seeking some comfort from the eerie darkness. She watched nervously as her master removed a sheet of linen from a large couch, and she began to wonder exactly what was going to happen next. She had thought her master must already know about Oro, and his gift to her, but he had not openly chastised her for it, nor had Alucard dragged him here and torn him to shreds in front of her, as some kind demonstration of what would happen to her if she were disobedient again.

The elder vampire slowly observed the seat and brushed some of the lingering dust from the embroidered linen. Eventually he sat in a seemingly casual position, although his anger was still clear in his eyes and body.

"What were you thinking, Seras?" Alucards voice was low and even, but there was an edge of animosity to his words, along with something else. Concern, maybe?

"M-m-master?" She repeated, her words more strained now, her voice higher and full of fear.

"Do you know what could have happened to you?" Alucards eyes bore deep into her own, the crimson orbs sparking with something akin to hatred

"N-no, I wasn't…" Seras looked away from the intense gaze of her master, unable to stand the harshness in his eyes.

"Thinking?! Aware?!" His voice grew louder with rage "Did you even give one ounce of thought to what consequences your actions could have had?" Sears could feel the darkness seeping and swirling around her master, she attempted to take a small step backwards, only to find Osiris pressing her forward.

"It wasn't my fault!" she yelled indignantly, feeling rather cornered, quite literally in some regards. Her eyes locked with her masters once again and she suddenly felt a huge wave of anger hitting her. All of her emotions began to spin and tighten in her chest, feeling like they might explode out of her at any moment.

"Not your fault?!" Alucard snarled at the pathetic defence "Did someone here force you to talk to that bastard? No. That, Seras, was all your doing. You alone accepted his gift and the in doing so it invites more like him to do the same!"

"So what? I wanted some companionship. Is that really so bad?" she felt the anger inside her chest drive her forward, and soon she was standing over of her master, where he had sat on the sofa.

"You think that a wise idea Seras?" Alucards tone cooled, but still held venom and anger in his words. The sudden calm made Seras' false confidence shake and fall apart. It took every ounce of self control for her not to run out the room, especially as her master moved forward, so his face was barely few inches away from her own.

There was a long silence between the two of them and Seras could feel an urge deep inside of her to step closer to her master, to see what it would feel like to slowly settle down on top of him and kiss those cruel smiling lips. She could feel the pull of it, just like she had earlier that night. Her heart raced and her mental barriers crumpled, it would be a matter of seconds before her master knew what was happening to her, but she couldn't resist. slowly she edged forwards, her eyes lustily taking in all of Alucards form.

Alucard instantly sensed the shift in Seras' mood, and couldn't help but see all the images flowing through her mind, it wasn't even like he was actively searching, Her thoughts were practically being screamed into his own mind.

'Perhaps she truly cannot control it?' he thought to himself.

'You don't say' the sarcastic voice Osiris rang through his mind, gaining the large hell-hound a dark glare. Their mental barbs were interrupted, however by Seras' movements as she began to slink closer to her master.

'Begone' Alucard commanded his familiar to leave 'Let me enjoy this in peace' And with that order the hell-hound dissipated into the shadows of the room. Grabbing her hand, Alucard pulled Seras down so she straddled him on the large couch. The closeness of her body to his made him feel like there was electricity coursing through his veins. Although there was hunger in her eyes, part of Seras was still holding back. Still unsure if her actions were right, if being with him wasn't a mistake. Anger and lust began to mix in Alucards' veins urging him to pull her closer to him and press his hungry lips to her own delicate lips. Possessively he grabbed his fledgelings waist and pulled her down so that she sat directly on top pf his growing crotch. the pressure of her against him sent him wild, his hand snaking along the curve of her neck and lacing his long fingers through her strawberry blond hair.

Seras could feel her blood pumping faster than she had known in years, the deep thumping in her ears encouraged her to accept her masters embrace. She could feel the warm throb of Alucards member against her inner thigh, and as he cradled her head she could feel herself being pulled closer, her breasts pressing against his chest, straining the buttons of her uniform. Then he kissed her. It was surprisingly warm and gentle from the ordinarily intimidating man. Enjoying the feeling of her masters lips, Seras began to kiss him back, opening her mouth slightly, wanting more.

Alucard noticed his fledgelings eagerness and obliged her unspoken wish, snaking his long tongue into her mouth. This action suddenly awake something in Seras and suddenly her kiss became hard and passionate, the exchange of tongues became fierce and heated, her fingers began to claw into his long trench coat, moans escaping her indicating her intense pleasure and excitement. Pulling back she began to undo her masters shirt buttons, exposing pale flesh and shop collar bones. dipping her head she began to nibble and kiss Alucards neck, making her way down to his now exposed chest. As she reached his sternum, nipping the skin slightly, a large hand cupped her face and pulled her upwards.

"Excited kitten?" Alucards grin was wide and cruel, full of lust and anticipation.

To her surprise Seras found herself unable to answer, only a low growl escaped her lips, her fangs extend in hunger. She was being taken over by the animal inside of her, her actions were not her own. Not fully. Was she really such a slave to her vampiric nature? She stopped dead, and suddenly jumped back, off her master, confusion and fear raking her brain and heart. This seemed to disappoint the ancient vampire who sat before her, who began to compose himself once again, shadows buttoning his up his shirt covering the amazing abs with the silky white shirt.

'A shame' thought part of Seras' mind, but she quickly repressed the promiscuous voice to the back of her mind. she backed up, embarrassed of her uncontrolled actions. She wouldn't allow herself to give into the lust so quickly. She could fight this beast within her. Wasn't that what he had been telling her before he started kissing and touching and…

'You want to let him take you, do it' The sensuous voice urged her to continue.

"Shut up" She spat under her breath. That earned her an quizzical look from Alucard, who almost looked offended. "Oh, no, master not you. It was…nothing. never mind"

"If, someone is in your mind, kitten, I'd like to know my competition. Please do share" Seras spluttered, her emotions raging against one another. The use of such a personal nickname combined with him acting so possessive made her body hum with desire.

"There…it was just myself, i was just thinking…to myself. And please don't call me that"

"What? Kitten?" He stood and stalked over to his fledgling, lust still sparked in his eyes as he approached. He lightly stroked Seras' cheek, his finger tips as light as snowflakes on her ivory skin. "I thought it suited you so well."

"Please…" Her voice was barely a whisper as it left her bitten lips.

"Are you begging me to stop, or to continue?" Sears gave only a breathy gasp as a reply, which quickly caught in her throat as her master bent down and playfully nibbled her neck. "Continue it is" he growled. Slowly he tilted his head till his lips were only a breath away from Seras', who was weak in his arms.

"Gift" The vampiress said suddenly, breaking the elder vampires' concentration enough for her to pull away again.

"What now?" his tone was gruff and frustrated, but he made no moves towards his fledgling.

"I…I want a gift" Seras tried to organise her thoughts exchanging her feelings of longing for calm and confidence. "Oro gave me something, why don't you?" her tone was playful as she saw her master get angry

"Oro? What did he give you?" he was clearly seething. He knew he had competition, but he hadn't ever expected to actually have to complete for his fledgelings affections.

"Ah, ah ah…" Seras waggled her finger at him, a mock telling off for his over-enthusiasm. "I don't have to share, this is my game" Folding her arms she raised an eyebrow "do you need time to think? Did you think you could win me over without trying as hard as anyone else? You don't get a free ride just because you're my Master."

"What do you want?"

"Its not that simple, you have to put some effort in."

"Seras I'm not-"

"Don't care, play the game or loose." Sears smirked at the Elder vampire who now wore a stern expression with an underlying tone of disbelief.

Coyly she turned on her heel and left the dark room, her hips swaying temptingly, suddenly full of confidence and joy. For once she had taken control, and she hadn't given in to the primal beast inside her. She was getting stronger. Maybe if she could resist Alucard, just a small amount, she could resist the others, maybe she wouldn't have to choose anyone and things could just go back to how they were. How long could this season really last, how hard could it be to wait it out?

Sears walked back down the hallway towards the ballroom where Bethany was still receiving her training.

"This will be interesting, I wonder what Alucard will get me?" She smiled slyly to herself, enjoying the sexual energy that now coursed through her body.