By David MycockWalking the Path 11/
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or any other of the characters in this story they belong to Joss Whedon and whoever else created the characters used in this story. Any characters I created I own.
Pairing: Janna Kalderdash/Xander Harris
Summary: Set after the love spell episode. Xander begins to walk his own path after leaning of his true origins. This also has a twist from the love spell episode with Xander actually sleeping with Jenny during the spell and the reactions from the rest of the group.
Sir Integra Hellsing sat in her study listening to the report her family's greatest weapon was currently relaying, even though it had no real connection to what the Hellsing organisation was created to do but more to do with the vampire in front of her.
It was rare that Alucard would discuss anything to do with his previous life as Vlad Tepes but it would seem this event was something that transcended his usual attitude in regards to his past. She leaned back as Alucard finished his report and stood waiting for her answer
"So to recap" she started "Someone has found your original sword which you imbued with the ancient magic of your people and now intends to use it to find you for some as yet unknown reason" she continued "And you have decided to send you children to train him whilst delaying his eventual arrival here correct?" she finished
"Basically master" Alucard replied "The sword used to its full potential could make young Alexander either a great ally or one of our most dangerous enemies" he added
"How, just how powerful is the magic in that sword?" Sir Integra asked
"The ancient magic of the Romany people was the strongest types of magic alive when I was actually alive and I believe it would beat any but the darkest magic's in this current age" Alucard answered "The boy so far only has a small clue as to what damage the sword can do" he told his master "Better that he be trained now and also for us to try and build some bridges with him" he added almost as an afterthought
"I agree at least with that" Sir Integra nodded her head "If as you say he is a vampire hunter who has loose ties to the watchers council then we maybe able to get him to join us when he see how better prepared we our to face the terror's of the night" she added
"Which is why I am sending Lilith and Adrian" Alucard explained "Lilith will teach him how to use the ancient magic of our people correctly whilst Adrian will bring him and his mate up to speed on how to use our basic armaments" he continued
"He has a wife?" Sir Integra asked taking notes on the new situation
"No but from what I gleamed inside his mind she is pregnant with his child and so I believe she will be his wife in time, he also has a mother who was trained in the normal magic's of my people by his father who was Romany"
"I see and they are both involved in his quest?" she inquired
"They are" Alucard answered with a grin "They will be of help to him, keep him grounded especially as he learns to control magic no one but myself, Lilith and Adrian can use" he added
"As well as those few nosferatu of your line still alive who are a threat to us" Sir Integra reminded him
"Of course master I have not forgotten them however they do not know the more deadly arts this magic can produce as I would not teach it to them" he shot back with a insane grin "I am not fool enough to teach it to someone who may one day try and kill me master even if they have family ties to me" he added "I trust only Lilith and Adrian with the full secrets of the ancient magic's" he finished
"And how much with this Alexander be taught?" she asked as she continued to take notes
"Close enough to the full secrets as can be given" Alucard replied his face turning series
"Why?" his master asked shocked after the statement he had just given to hear he would allow this unknown element to be taught nearly everything "What makes you think he will not abuse this power?" she added
"I have looked into his mind master and I know what burns inside of him, what drives him and it is a hatred of the demonic vampires" Alucard answered "He will use any weapon to fight this darkness and only that darkness bar a threat to those he loves" he continued "He will use the magic he is taught to fight the darkness but he knows now how dangerous magic is and he will not dare abuse it again especially magic as dangerous as this" he finished
"What happened to make him fear magic?" Sir Integra wondered
"Not fear master respect" Alucard corrected "And the answer is he tried a spell which backfired on him and could have cost a lot of people there lives" he answered
"How much information did you gleam from his mind?" she asked again still slightly worried about this new element
"Enough to see what kind of man he is and what kind of man he will become later in life" Alucard answered "As long as his mate is with him he will be a good ally" he told his master
"And if his mate is killed or turned?" she inquired watching the vampire closely
"Then the world will tremble as a new nightmare arises that will equal even me at my most dangerous moments" Alucard answered truthfully and he knew he was not lying everything he had gleamed from the boy's mind had shown him that if his mate was indeed killed he would loose all restraint and his anger and hatred would over come him
"And yet knowing that you would still have him taught such weapons?" Sir Integra asked now beginning to come up with plans to make sure this boy was watched closely
"If he has the tools to defend his mate there is little chance of her been killed or turned" Alucard advised "This is the best course master to take if we want him to eventually join us" he added
"Very well Alucard you may proceed" Sir Integra told him after nearly half an hour of deep though which did not seem to bother the vampire at all "But make it known if he does begin to go dark he is to be dealt with is that understood?" she added with a frown
"Yes master" Alucard responded before turning and exiting Sir Integra study and heading for his son's room
Angelus paced the factory in anger much to the enjoyment of Spike whilst Drusilla hummed to herself as she tended to her dolls finally Angelus snapped and he stalked towards one of his lackeys and thrust a piece a wood through his heart dusting him
"Easy mate we need them to help with our plans" Spike told the elder vampire as he lit one of his cigarettes
"Shut it Spike" Angelus snarled back "I want Harris and that Gypsy dead now" he added as he went back to pacing still annoyed his plans for bringing Harris and Calendar out of their homes had been wasted
"Then you should have attacked when you had the chance" Spike commented with a smile as he imagined Angelus been dusted by a combination of the second slayer and Harris
"I aint stupid Spike like you" Angelus growled in response "I don't just jump into any fight just to appease my thirst for violence" he added
Spike ignored the slight and wheeled himself closer to his insane lover who was still paying the conversation no attention
"Miss Edith says death's children are coming to help my kitten" Drusilla finally spoke causing both vampires to give her their full attention as they rolled their eyes at Drusilla's Monika for Harris something that had not worn off after the love spell had been cancelled which annoyed both vampires to no end
"Death's children?" Spike asked confused "Who do you mean pet?" he prodded knowing it was properly useless to ask
As predicted Drusilla did not try and enlighten them and went back to playing with her dolls leaving the two vampires in confusion as to what the cryptic warning meant
Xander woke early that morning to find Janna missing from his side, he was about to jump up and begin searching for her when he heard the tell tale signs of her been sick in the bathroom. He breathed deeply to push away the fear that engulfed for those few seconds after waking, his feelings for Janna were becoming more and more deeper by the minute and he sometimes found it hard not to kiss her even in public
Janna soon entered the bedroom looking slightly pale after her bout of sickness causing Xander to worry slightly
"I'm okay Alex" Janna told him smiling at the worry on her lover's face which warmed her insides
Xander didn't answer instead he moved towards her and drew her into a hug before kissing her deeply, the kiss became more passionate and they both fell backwards onto the bed forgetting any plans of getting up early.
Sarah put the phone down and smiled knowing why neither Xander or Janna were answering the phone as she remember how she and William also lost track of time when they were alone together
Lilith and Adrian awaited their father on the top tower of the manor, they knew he was just finishing what ever duties Sir Integra had given him to do before meeting them. Finally Alucard arrived followed by Seras Victoria his most recent fledgling
"You must arrive on the hell mouth and locate Alexander before he begins his quest to find me is that understood?" he told them both "Do not get sidetracked on your journey" he added
"Yes father" both Lilith and Adrian replied instantly
"Your weapons, books and clothes will be waiting at the manor I have bought on the outskirts of the town" he told informed them whilst Seras looked like she wanted to accompany them
"Is that all father?" Adrian asked
"Make sure you keep his mate safe, I do not want to have to order the boy's death as my master has ordered should he begin to go dark" Alucard advised them
"She is the key to whether or not he will be either an ally or an enemy right master?" Seras asked
"That is correct Seras" Alucard agreed "As long as she is alive he will stay on the right path" he added "Now go and be safe" he told his children
"We will send word as soon as we arrive father through the communication's station you have placed in the manor" Lilith told him clutching her clock before she stepped forward and hugged him before she turned into a flock of bats and took off into the night followed by Adrian who only shock his father's hand
"Do you really think the boy will be a good ally master?" Seras asked
"I know he will" Alucard replied with an insane smile as he stared off into the night