FINALLY! My internet is finally back up! Sorry that this chapter took forever. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy some epic badass fighting in this chapter! Took me a long time to imagine every single scene. Enjoy!

Chapter 10 : An Intense First Encounter

Walter had prepped Integra's personal SUV for the trip. She was going to have Alucard and Aqua come with her in case anything went wrong. We are talking about the Iscariots here, so she wanted to have insurance in case things went south. With her two agents in the car, Walter began driving to the Imperial War Museum. She's only hoping that this won't end up being a trap.

At the Imperial War Museum...

Integra stepped out of the car and took a deep breath. She never did like riding in a car when her head was spinning. However, she wanted to hear what the Vatican had to say. After all, she did lose good men to those catholic sociopaths. Aqua had stepped out of the vehicle and got into the most commanding posture she could. She at least wanted to make a good first impression. Alucard had stepped out half moaning. Though the sun really didn't have an effect on him, the light still irritated his eyes. Integra ordered Alucard to head inside and stay out of sight. He grinned and walked briskly to the building. The rest of them then walked in after Alucard had vanished. It was 2:57 p.m. They better be here on time, Integra thought. She hates it when she is kept waiting.

Inside was extremely clean and well-preserved. Old war contraband, weapons, supplies, and old war paintings were beautifully adorning the halls of the rather magnificent museum. Aqua did her best to maintain herself. She used her senses to see if any traces of dark essence were emanating from the building. The only one she could sense was Alucard. She didn't feel anything else, so she just focused on the meeting about to take place. Integra stopped at an old war painting that had what looked like 5000 or so men using spears and swords in a formation that Aqua found strangely familiar.

"What time is it Walter," Integra asked.

"It's 3:03, mum," Walter replied; keeping his usual gentleman-like posture. Integra had the feeling they would be late. They will never change.

Just then, an average-sized man with purple eyes and glasses approached the trio followed by another elderly looking man of the same body build with glasses.

"...they have truly some great historical artifacts here. And look how well they have preserved it!" The two of them stopped when they noticed the trio by the old war painting. The purple-eyed man spoke first.

"I think we're late! My, I am so sorry to keep you waiting Ms..." the man spoke before he was interrupted.

"That is close enough! What business does the Vatican have here? And why send the Iscariots; the dirtiest of their dirty little secrets," Integra questioned the two men. She wasn't really in the mood to deal with these guys right now. Aqua prepared herself in case of any type of confrontation.

"Oh my. Integra, remember the last time we met like this? Things didn't go so well, did it? I do apologize for any trouble we may have caused, and I do wish to extend my gratitude for the Hellsing getting rid of the no-name vampire all those years ago," Enrico Maxwell knew all too well that Integra was probably not in the mood. Like he wanted to meet these pigs right now? But there is a new threat arising, and the Pope wants to make sure we procure every possible asset.

"Enrico Maxwell, can we please just get to the point? I am in a really bad mood. I just lost a lot of good men, my house was nearly destroyed, I have seen a lot of shit unfold before my eyes these past 2 days, and I have had nothing but hell since..." Integra was going to continue ranting until she was interrupted by Enrico. He crushed the glasses he had in his hand.

"Will you SHUT UP?!"

"How dare you.." Integra backfired.

"Do you really think I care about your problems?! If I wasn't under direct orders from His Holiness right now, I could care less what happened to all you stupid protestant pig sows!" Enrico exclaimed.

Alucard then stepped out of the shadows and revaled himself.

"Honestly, it seems the Vatican will never change, will it? A sow, huh? Such a fearsome insult; Mr. Maxwell," Alucard said with his trademark grin. Aqua felt that something was about to go down. She prepped to summon her Keyblade in case things were about to take an ugly turn.

"It don't surprise me that you brought your pet vampire. I think turnabout is fair play. So, let's make this fight interesting," Enrico exclaimed as he snapped his fingers.

ANDERSON!

The next thing they all heard was the sound of a sword piercing the floor. There stood the Paladin Alexander Anderson.

"Ask of me, and I shall give thee thy heathen for thy inheritance. Thou shalt dash them with a rod of iron. Be wise now, ye judges of the Earth. Serve the lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the sun lest He be angry, when His wrath is kindled but a little." Anderson kept walking towards Alucard until Aqua had stepped in front of him. Alucard was about to force her to move, but then he had second thoughts. I think it's time for the young girl to really prove herself. Besides, this should be fun. Alucard grinned.

Anderson then stared the girl down and spoke. "And who might this young lass be? Another one of yer little servants Alucard," Anderson said with a look of disdain. Before anything else could be said, Aqua held out her arm and summoned her Keyblade. Enrico, the man behind him, and Alexander all gasped.

"I am Key-wielder Aqua. Lower your weapons and stand down. Pay the price, should you refuse, with a fight that you are sure to lose," Aqua said with a most commanding and masterly voice. Alucard and Integra grinned as Aqua finished her 'statement'. Enrico and the other man looked on in amazement. Anderson was amazed, too, but was also angered. Still, he knew that the Iscariots will never shirk when an enemy presents itself.

"Fine then, lass. If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get," Anderson exclaimed as he regained his posture and grin. He raised his bayonets and prepared for battle. The two sword wielders faced each other with a moment that felt like an eternity.

Aqua was the first to strike. She swung her Keyblade upwards and aimed for the underside of Anderson's rib cage. Anderson quickly blocked it with the bayonet in his left hand and swung the one in his right hand towards her hip bone. It landed and staggered Aqua. Alucard interrupted with a few words that would change the fight. He kinda wanted to see something a little more fair.

"You know, judas priest; her only having one blade and you having two really isn't a fair fight at all." Alucard knew that Anderson always enjoyed a good fight, and knows that he would prefer it to be a bit more fair than this.

"Aye. You've a point there, lad." Anderson then sheathed the bayonet that successfully struck Aqua. Aqua then regained her composure and pressed the attack. She mainly fought to wear out the priest for right now. Anderson was practically matching her blow for blow. Almost every swing Aqua made would just be blocked, and Anderson would use that momentum against her to either stun or stagger her. Aqua was starting to get a little tired f this. She wanted to show this priest that he was not as high and mighty as he thought. She had to think quick. Hmm... I'm going to have to try and start fighting like him. I'll try to taunt him and get him to start swinging for the fences. I can then use his momentum against him to start landing blows. Aqua then jumped back after Anderson parried another one of Aqua's attacks. She then used a hand signal to say come on. Fight me. It worked. Anderson then swung to try and shatter her defense. She quickly stepped out of the way and Anderson flew right past her. She quickly used that adrenaline she currently had, turned, and struck Anderson in the back; shattering a part of his spine. Anderson yelped in pain and turned around. He was mad now. That blow had managed to tick him off. He pulled out his other bayonet and started swinging like a madman, quickly overcoming Aqua and knocking away her Keyblade. Integra, Walter, and even Alucard looked on in shock. And that shock was about to be amplified, as Aqua returned her Keyblade to her han. Then, as she rose up, a sudden surge of great and terrible power was felt throughout the whole hallway. Aqua yelled and another, much darker looking Keyblade materialized in her hand. She then had an aura of dark power surrounding her. Anderson looked in awe for a second, then shook it off and prepared to continue the fight. What he didn't expect was how masterfully Aqua began to fight. She started swinging so quickly; Anderson barely had time to react. After two more minutes of the intense fighting, Aqua finally struck down her opponent and raised her Keyblades to his head. Everyone suddenly stopped as Alucard began laughing and clapping his hands.

"Excellent! You truly are a master KeyBlade Wielder! The power feels good doesn't it?" Alucard said between laughs, still clapping. Aqua then realized what had really just happened. She used the power of Darkness! She looked at the shocked expression of Anderson and lowered her Keyblades. She even noticed the dark Keyblade she summoned! The dark aura then disappeared from her. She sheathed her Keyblades and ran down the hall and out the door. She felt ashamed. Alucard continued laughing as he teleported back to the Hellsing manor to go back to sleep. He had his fun for the day. Everybody else wa having a hard time fathoming what just happened. Finally, when everybody collected their thoughts; Anderson had picked up his bayonets and began walking down the hall in the opposite direction. He stopped as he passed Maxwell.

"If you'll excuse me, sir; I'm going back to Rome." As he walked, he was trying to think about what he was going to do now. I will have to find out just who that girl is. Always know thy enemy. Maxwell sighed and turned around as he heard Integra laugh.

"Well, well. Looks like we both have some rather difficult situations with our subordinates right now, don't we? Are you done pig," she said condescendingly. Maxwell knew all to well not to push her any further.

"Oh, yes. Quite done. Now that the violence is out of the way, would you care for some coffee?" he asked, hoping she would say yes. He didn't want things to get any worse. She smiled and said, "After you." Walter and the man with Maxwell looked at each other and sighed in relief. They both thought to themselves, Thank God that's over.

Phew! I really need to get some sleep! Anyway, what did you all think? Did I rip off the ova a little too much? I was gonna put a little more detail into the fighting, but I thought that leaving out a bit of detail would allow you guys to try and use a bit of imagination. Anyway, PLEASE R&R! I feed on the reviews! Please pleasure me with a good meal. *Alucard grin*