Alucard stared at the woman, unsure of what to do with the new circumstances. He could feed on her like he planned, or...
He could keep this new pet for entertainment purposes. He smirked at the woman, yet she could not see it for she still had her head hung low, kneeling before him. There was a calm silence between them as he thought about his choices. Why was she still kneeling? It's been several minutes yet she has not moved-- A grin appeared on his face, knowing why. She is waiting for him to give the order to stand.
"Hmm..." This fact intrigued him.
She was indeed very good at being a servant, if she already knows how to wait for his orders to this extent. If he is correct, she will wait for orders to do anything, be it talking or any kind of moment. He was surprised to find a follower this day in age, let alone someone like her. She only met him for a few minutes yet she has already kneeled before him and will not stand till he says so. He could leave her here, not saying anything, and when he returns-- He smirked-- If he returns, she will still be kneeling. This strong loyalty is very rare, yet most would believe this type of servitude too controlling. Maybe he should keep her after all? She has already proven to be quite entertaining and she hasn't even spoken but a few words.
Then again, he has to do something to test this loyalty of hers. Just keeling before him and not moving isn't much of a test. But to test her, he has to keep her alive for a bit longer-- and if he has to keep her alive, that means he cannot feed on her-- He resisted the urge to chuckle. Besides, not like she will allow him to drink her dry. She has proven to be the disturbance that has attracted some unwanted attention from a vampire. He was ordered to bring the cause back unharmed, yet she probably wasn't expecting the cause to be a living, breathing, person. He smirked, yet another reason to keep the young woman alive-- Just to see the fire in her eyes when she realizes he allowed a pet to follow him home...
"Stand." He finally spoke.
She stood. He noticed her movements were very fluent. She kept her blue orbs focused on his chest. Not looking into his eyes, another good example of her skills. How long has she done this? He wondered. One of his fangs poked out of his pale lips as he grinned. He then turned around and calmly strolled away, without saying a word.
He took two steps, before he heard her own soft footfalls behind him. Excellent. He didn't order her to follow him, she did so without him needing to. She knows exactly what she is doing. Hmmm... Maybe he is over exaggerating? A test is in order.
He gave his wrist a small flick and her steps instantly quickened till she was walking by his side. His grin grew. A+ so far.
They were quickly enclosed in the familiar darkness that accompanied the lonely corridor. He was not surprised by this, but he was surprised that she could easily navigate her way in the darkness just as well as him. Time for another test then.
"Light." He commanded. Of course, this was something she is unable to do. She was human and they needed torches, for a fire, to light the way. There was no such thing in this cave--
A small pink glow caught his attention, stopping his assumptions. He glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes. She had her hand up and a small orb was resting on it. Its glow was bright, able to light the way through the dark cave. He raised his hand and rubbed the back of his neck, as his hairs prickling from the power. Interesting...
It's that power again. It practically makes his skin tingle and his instincts are screaming at him to run from it. Such an amazing feeling. He hasn't feel like this in such a long time. Danger brought such a trill to his old and dull veins. Yet he wondered why his body reacts to her power like this? He continued to look at her, while still walking out of the cave.
What was this power? He did not know the answer, yet he was not the type of person to ask such a thing. He was not so curious as to wonder about his servants. She did what he asked and that's all he really cared about. No need to get personal with her. Then again, he knew she was not human. No human could create such a power. Her not being human would explain her survival after she was frozen in that crystal-- Hmm... Why was she frozen in the first place? He held back a chuckle. Not that he cared, of course.
He continued to take small glances at her every now and then. He was starting to take notice of her appearance. He did not see much when she was in the crystal so now was as good of a time as any to check her out.
She had long raven hair that went to her lower back. Her eyes were a set of deep blue and she stood to his shoulders. She wore a white outfit that didn't seem to match anything he has seen this day and age. It was a loose cloth that resembled an old Greek dress that came down to her ankles, and a large slit ran up one side of her leg, giving her movement. Though he was surprised to see it hung to her body loosely, she kept her parts well bandaged. He supposed it was to keep away wandering eyes, or it could be something more. She could be a fighter and did not wish to worry about on lookers if her dressed moved. But he doubted it. She did not look like a fighter. Then again, some say he does not seem like a vampire, until he devoured them.
A light from ahead brought him out of his musings. They were now near the entrance. The moon's glow creped its way into the cave, lighting the exit point.
"That's enough." He told her. She withdrew her light and they walked out of the cave, into the dark forest.
He was not expecting a welcoming committee, but that makes no difference. He slowly scanned the area, counting the ghouls. He lost his place when a vampire stepped out of the mob and grinned at them. She was seductive looking and seemed trilled for some reason. He followed her line of vision and found her staring at his new pet. So she was her target after all--
"Master." She growled. He was surprised when his pet placed half her body in front of his own, in a protective manner, while staring the woman down. Him? Needing protection? He couldn't help but give a small chuckle, amused.
"You think you can defeat me?" She laughed at them.
He grinned, wishing to teach this woman a lesson on how to properly treat your elders. He reached into his jacket, about to pull out his Casull, when he stopped. He hasn't killed anything tonight... yet. He was itching for a fight but he has yet to give her a good test, worthy enough to show her loyalty. This would be a good opportunity to do so.
"Pet." He called to her.
"Yes Master?" She quickly replied. He smirked. He lowered his head, glancing at her over his glasses.
"What is your opinion on the situation?"
"They are a threat to my master and so must be eliminated." She stated. "But I will only do so if my master wishes it." She paused. "I will do as my master commands, but his safety and well-being is my top priority."
"Hmmm..." He contemplated the situation.
If they attacked without warning she would no doubt defended him without needing his permission, but they have not attacked yet. So she is left at a stand still until they either attack or he orders her to kill them. He wondered what kind of tactics she used, and if she was a good fighter. Then again...
He decided, and continued to pulled out his Casull, smirking. He has not had killed anything tonight, and that was unlike him. The vampire hissed at him and his grin only grew.
"I'll take her, you finish the rest."
"As you wish, My Master." She moved, standing beside him once more, out of his way.
"You think you can just act as if I am some weakling!? I am one of the chosen by My Lord and I will--" A loud shot tore though the air, followed by a scream of pain.
"I do not like listening to others speak, if they have nothing interesting to say." He stated. The woman hissed at him, gripping the stump that was left of her arm.
"My Lord will avenge me! He will be furious and he will hunt you down and--"
"Quiet." He ordered, pulling the trigger. A crack whipped into the night air as his bullet hit its mark and she turned into dust.
"Excellent shot Master." His pet complimented him. He smirked and placed his weapon back into his jacket.
"I'll leave the rest to you." He told her. She bowed.
"Of course, Master." She disappeared and his eyes widened, surprised.
She's fast-- Gurgles and mindless bellows flowed into his sensitive ears. He focused his gaze back to the ghouls, only founding one standing, but not for long. It instantly burst into ash, and the debris fell to the grassy floor, joining its other comrades. A movement caught his attention and he glanced over, only to find her back in her original spot, at his side. He chuckled, looking at her over his orange tinted glasses, so she could see his crimson eyes.
"A++" He grinned at her accomplishment. She raised an eyebrow at his statement, not understanding. His grin only grew and he walked away from the area, his new pet trailing beside him.
"Alucard! Who is this!?" His master yell, furious.
"She is my pet." He stated. "She followed me home. Can I keep her?"
"What do you think?!" She asked.
"Yes?"
"No!" She objected, jamming her cigar into her ash tray. "What are you doing, bring a woman here, seriously!" She huffed. "What is her name? We must contact her family." She sighed and plopped down into her chair.
"I do not know." He confessed. It didn't even cross his mind to ask her.
"You said that she followed you here, yet you do not even know her name!?" She stood back up, and looked at his pet. "What is your name?" She asked her. The woman just stared at her, not speaking. "Your name, what is it?" She asked again.
"..." She gave him a glance and he smirked, understanding its meaning. She did not want to speak unless he told her she could.
"You may answer." He gave his consent.
"Kagome." She finally answered.
"Kagome?" She sat back in her chair and pulled out another cigar. "Where do you live?" The girl, now known as Kagome, gave him another glance and he chuckled.
"You may speak to anyone without needing my consent." He gave her the freedom of speech. He didn't feel like telling her it was okay to talk, every time someone spoke to her. He could practically see her give a sigh in relief and bowed to him.
"Thank you, Master."
"Master?" Integra questioned. "What is she talking about?"
"I told you she was my pet." He repeated himself.
"She does not look like a fledgling." Integra waved out her match, while taking a puff of her newly lit cigar.
"She is following me of her own free will." He told her.
"What?" She raised an eyebrow at Kagome.
"It seems she was the source of the disturbance." He informed her, knowing the conversation was going nowhere after that point.
"What?!" She stood back up in disbelief. He chuckled in amusement. At least she is getting her exercise. "Why were they flocking to her?" She questioned, mostly to herself. "I guessed it was because of a mystical artifact, or some nonsense. I did not expect it to be a girl."
"Well they were really 'flocking' around a cave, so I investigated and found her."
"What do you mean, 'around a cave'?"
"A barrier prevented them from entering."
"Yet it let you inside? Strange." She mumbled, taking a large inhale of her cigar. "Hmm..." She sighed, leaning back in her chair, deep in thought.
"So." There was a long pause and a sly grin played across his face. "Can I keep her?"
"Get the hell out of my office!!" She yelled at them.
He chuckled. Guess that's a 'yes'...