Here's the next chapter of a story that will most likely take forever to complete. Enjoy.
Chapter 3 : A New Enemy
The explosion was powerful enough to make half the mansion quake. Integra quickly ran over to the intercom and called the front desk. "What the hell is going on?! Report!" The intercom then beeped. "Sir Integra! We are under attack by some strange enemy! It isn't ghouls, it's...it..." Static. "Front desk, come in!" "The enemy are shadows of some sort! We've never seen anything like...ah...AAAHHHH!" The intercom bleeped again. Integra stood there shocked. Aqua was the first to break the silence. "There is only one force that is similar to that which he described. I also sense it, too. It's the Heartless," she said directly to Sir Integra. This time, it was Alucard who went into shock. "It can't be. I thought they no longer existed," Alucard had said in surprise. Sir Integra turned to Seras and ordered her to go directly to the front lines, then turned to Alucard and demanded an explanation. Before she ran out, Alucard quickly said to her, "Seras, use that sword Walter gave you on these things. Bullets will have no effect." Seras nodded and ran off. Aqua was still in too much pain to stand, so she didn't say anything. Alucard then started giving Integra the explanation she demanded.
"They are Those Without Hearts. The Heartless are born directly from the darkness in people's hearts. Usually, they can't enter the Realm of Light, but the barriers between the two must have been broken," Alucard explained. "Why are they attacking my home," Integra asked, the anger in her voice being crystal clear. "I can think of only 2 reasons; 1 : they sense the presence of a Keyblade wielder, or 2 : they are being lead by a creature of the dark," Alucard told his master. "Would a vampire be capable of this," Integra asked. "Possibly. The darkness inside their hearts is a total magnet. Very few are able to control them, and usually that control doesn't last forever. The Heartless usually double cross them." Integra thought about this for a second, then gave her orders. "Alucard, here are your orders. Search and Destroy. You have permission to release Control Art Restrictions to Level 1." Alucard gave his trademark grin and phased to the battlefield.
"Aqua, I want you to do everything you can to hide your presence. I can't have these creatures destroying my home. And, are Seras and Alucard able to destroy them," Integra asked. Aqua thought about it. The Heartless can't be permanently destroyed without a Keyblade, but can be displaced if destroyed by other means. "They can't permanently destroy them, but can displace their physical forms by destroying them with other conventional means. The displacement usually lasts for 2 days, then can respawn within the Realm of Darkness. Since the barrier between the 2 realms is broken, we will only have 2 days before they strike again," Aqua explained. She then did her best to hide her presence by temporarily distancing herself from the Keyblade.
Integra let out a frustrated sigh. "Just how powerful are they," Integra asked with a look of worry on her face. "It depends on whether or not they are acting on instinct, or are being lead into a full-scale battle; either by a more powerful Heartless, or some other outside force. Such as your vampire." Integra then reached into her left pocket and grabbed out a medical tablet. "Eat this. It should restore your strength. I only use these for emergency purposes." Aqua did as she was told and took the small pill. It took effect in mere seconds. She felt life in her again. "Now; do me a favor, and I will repay you by helping in whatever way I can," Integra asked the young woman. "Name it."
Search and Destroy.
Sorry I didn't do the fight scene in this chapter, but my hands are extremely sore. I will do that scene tomorrow. Please Review. It helps me to know what my readers think.