A Promise Written In Blood 6

a/n: sorry for the delay. But here's the next installment.

Seras sighed softly as she looked out the window of the plane. Music played softly in her ears as she closed her eyes and leaned back. Her fingers reached for the chain around her neck and started playing with it absently. Her thumb traced the pattern she knew by heart.

It had taken her four years to get to the point where she'd been allowed to come home. She'd finished a year early than expected. Her training and schooling had been intense but she'd passed with flying colors. She was a master at many types of fighting styles. Her weapons skills were excellent at least by her teachers standards, her Master might be another story. She didn't know why her Father insisted she go to school but she got a degree in criminal justice. That was as close as she wanted to be an officer like her old life. Then that brought back memories of her old team that became ghouls and led her to the church where she met her Master and where he saved her in a way. If there was one thing she was thankful for to Alucard was making her stronger. She'd been painfully weak in the beginning, but now she was ready to face whatever obstacle that stood in her way of finally allowing herself to know if her Master Alucard could possibly find it in himself to love her back.

She wondered what kind of reception she'd get once she returned. Two years ago her father had died in a freak accident. Due to the past she had a feeling foul play was at hand. Her father had sent her a letter telling her to stay where she was even if he died. Her brother was now in control of the family. Though, knowing her Master like she did the sinking feeling was the fact Alucard wouldn't suffer fools and her brother was a fool. If anyone thought for a moment they could really control Alucard they'd be in for a world of hurting.

Thinking of her Master she couldn't help but smile and feel nervous at the same time. She didn't know how she was going to approach him with the fact she remembered who she was. After the incident with the freak she'd thought about him nonstop. Then her roommate started getting frisky with guys she brought to the room had turned her dreams to something erotic quickly. Which led to the next day her roommate asking her who Alucard was. In a panic she'd explained that Alucard was a man she'd fallen in love with. He hadn't returned her feelings in the end at least openly. Had she even remotely told her the truth her friend would think she was crazy.

There were times she wished she hadn't remembered but even if she hadn't there was the feeling that she would've fallen in love with the stoic Vampire King. Even though they were hundreds of miles apart he was always on her mind. In a couple hours she'd be back home. She didn't know how to act towards him now that she remembered. Knowingly and openly showing him might not be a good idea. A lot of years had passed since she was in a bond with her Master. He probably was the same vampire but probably not the same at the same time. Her stomach kept turning at all the emotions running through her mind and heart. Though most of her nerves were due to the thought of seeing him again. She wondered if Alucard would even want her. He had such a deep bond with Integra, but she shook it off. Helena told her to be a good companion to Alucard and she would be again because she failed him the last time. There were days she wanted to call to him, but the chances of him answering weren't going to happen. Now wasn't the time to try and call her Master to her. She would go to him and maybe they could find their bond again. Shaking those thoughts off she tried to concentrate on something other than her hopes to stand beside her Master once again.

Her mind turned to more pressing matters. As per her father's wishes and hers as well she'd rejoin the Hellsing team as a sniper. Maybe she could prove to Alucard that she was back and maybe he'd see something inside of her. A tapping on her shoulders made her look up and take her head phones out. Thankfully the woman knew not to stand too close to her to try an wake her. She wouldn't have a completely bad reaction but it was better to be cautious.

"Miss Seras?"

She looked up at the attendant. Their family had their own small plane and all the staff knew about vampires and the work the Hellsing clan did.

"Yes?"

"We'll be landing soon."

"Right, thank you."

Leaning back in her seat she tried to calm her nerves. Thankfully her few weapons she'd gained were on their way to home via mail. One weapon she'd acquired while at school was an old samurai sword. Which was an oddity for someone like her to use. None the less she became proficient in wielding it and even had a priest bless the blade and pour holy water all over it. Thankfully after the incident with the freak no other attempts had been made on her life while at school. Feeling the plane decent she leaned back reading herself for what possibly could come.

Once she arrived at the manor she went to her room and started unpacking. She fought the strong urge to go find her Master with everything that was inside of her. Now wasn't the time to confront him about who she knew she was. There would be enough time for that later, even though she knew from experience that wasn't always the case. Then did her feet lead her to the training grounds once her things were in their proper place. The weight of a gun felt good in her hands as she started putting holes in targets down range.

"You're very good with a gun Miss Hellsing."

She looked over her shoulder at a man she knew vaguely as Wallace. He was the head of the team kinda like Ferguson. Though, no one could replace the older man in her eyes. He was something special. He'd pushed her and pushed her till she was battle ready and didn't give up on her even though he should've. An alarm started going off and she knew what that meant. They were needed.

"I want to come with you."

"No…"

"Please I want to help."

"All right."

He got her a uniform to blend in and cover her blonde hair. She kept her head down as they drove to the battle zone. Wallace laid her out on the nearest building and had her set up. She looked through her sniper scope waiting for the right moment to strike.

"I'd kill for my vampire sight right about now," she groused to herself.

The man that was called Wallace knelt down beside her. She didn't even flinch at his nearness. She'd been jumpy the first time she'd done this and even failed to shoot the target. He was leaning against the small wall glassing the situation.

"Do you think you can make it?"

"Of course I can," she grouched without taking her eyes away from the lens.

"Then prove it."

"Right sir."

With a dark smirk she pulled the trigger and watched the vampire sink to the ground and turn to dust. She lay there and took a deep breath. Vampires were no longer made like her Master was.

"You did well Miss Victoria."

A moment of clarity hit her as an old memory surfaced. She smiled at the older man. It was no wonder his voice and aura had seemed familiar to her. She knew him once but by a different name. An older man that taught her how to be a soldier. That had died for her in the Tower of London against Incognito. There was only one thing to say to him and he'd completely understand.

"Irony has come full circle hasn't it?" she asked softly.

"It has Miss Victoria, indeed it has. We shall see how this ends."

She nodded her head as she rose and retreated with the rest of the team so a cleanup crew could get rid of the mess. She was grateful that her Master hadn't been out on this night. A frown crossed her features. Her brother rarely allowed Alucard to leave the mansion for missions and then with Crimson Night out there. Alucard should be out there doing what her Master did best, hunt. There was at least two Crimson Night members out there to contend with. She had a feeling her brother was holding Alucard back for a reason and she'd figure out what it was.