The Second Glass
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Authors Note: Alright this is my first Hellsing FanFic and I got the idea while watching Hellsing (duh).
The story as a whole will remain RATED M FOR LEMON.
Also I do not own Hellsing or any part of it.
Enjoy.
Integra's office is strangely silent, no footsteps outside her office, her phone sitting silent near her elbow. Not even the quiet shifting or occasional clatter as Walter prepares tea at the edge of her desk. The night outside is clear and cold, and even though the door to the balcony is closed she can still feel the occasional whisper of cold air from outside. There is a tenseness to the atmosphere, as if the very night is holding its breath in aprehension.
A soft, nearly inaudible chirp directs her attention upward and she watches as a small bat flies frantically around the ceilling. Unfazed she watches as it dips and weaves above her head before coming to a landing on her desk. It stares up at her a long moment before letting out a shrill squeek than disappearing in a whisp of smoke.
Come, my master. Alucard's voice murmurs in her mind.
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Integra lets herself into the room, shutting the heavy wood door behind her. The cavaernous room is silent as she strides through the darkness. A solitary chair sits in the center of the room, a small table sititng beside it. Integra pauses, staring down at the one glass and bottle of wine before continuing on.
Behind the chair two coffins rest side by side. Alucard sits atop his coffin, his coat and hat lying discarded beside him.
"You called, Alucard?" Integra says softly. Red eyes slide to her as he nods.
"She is waking." he murmurs. Integra nods, approaching the second coffin. Ignoring the dirty stones Integra kneels beside the coffin, resting her palms on the wood.
"Shouldn't you be the one to do this?" Integra inquires. "You are her master." She glances behind her and hesitates when she meets his gaze. Indecision and a tinge of fear is there in his eyes and she nods, turning her attention back to the coffin.
Not surprising, a vampire as old as he finding it hard to cope with new emotions like this. Can't teach an old vamp new tricks. Integra thinks to herself as she pushes open the lid slowly.
Seras lies prone in her coffin, Integra waiting patiently for the first signs of life from the draculina. Her wounds have healed during her sleep, leaving her looking just like she did when she left.
Minutes pass and Integra glances back at Alucard, her gaze resting on his unmoving form a brief moment before turning back to Seras only to find that Seras's eyes are open. Integra breathes a sigh of relief and leans forward, moving slowly as she rests a hand on Seras's shoulder.
"Seras can you hear me?" Integra says softly. Red eyes shift slowly to her, focusing on her and Seras's lips shift into a slow smile.
"Sir Integra." Integra assists Seras in sitting up, the young vampire groaning as she rises. "Where am I?" Seras asks as Integra pulls her to her feet.
"You're home Seras." Integra says, releasing Seras and stepping to the side as Alucard rises.
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Seras squeezes her eyes shut as the world spins and she stumbles, strong hands catching her by the shoulders.
"Easy now Seras. Don't push yourself."
Seras's eyes fly open as her master's voice reaches her and she looks up to see maroon eyes staring down at her. Neither of them notice that Integra leaves, the sound of the door shutting behind her going unnoticed by the pair of vampires.
"Master." Seras whispers, clutching his arms to steady herself. He feels strong and alive, warm against her as she leans forward. His scent engulfs her, memories flashing back to the last time she'd seen him. His eyes narrow slightly as he gives her a smile.
"You have caused quite a bit of trouble, police girl." Seras smiles in amuzement a moment before she steps away, crossing her arms and giving him a playful scowl.
"I do have a name you know." she remarks. He nods, his gaze never leaving hers.
"Indeed, Seras Victoria." Seras's arms drop and she looks around, a haunted look crossing her face before she turns toward the door.
"I have to get out of here." Seras murmurs, her tone sounding disturbed. "I have to get outside."
Alucard catches her arm, pulling her back against his chest. Before she can argue the world around them vanishes.
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Seras blinks at the change as the world comes into existance around them once again. A cool breeze brushes her skin and nearby she hears the call of an owl as it moves silently across the sky. Seras steps back as Alucard releases her, Seras looking around her.
The roof of the Hellsing mansion is unchanged, the night sky spreading from horizon to horizon in a dark blanket. The stars blink above them, the dusty band of the milky way arching across the night sky.
The grounds spread out around the mansion are quiet, as if wrapped in a gentle and protective silence. Peace fills her for the first time in a long time and she feels tears begin to brim her eyes as she turns to Alucard.
"I'm home." she murmurs. Alucard nods, extending a hand to her to pull her close.
"Indeed Draculina, you are home."
Hello everyone! Double chapter time! And i regret to say that though his has been fun, the next chapter is the Epilogue. =(