a/n: well, it seems most fall with a single blow. I know that I said that this would take a while, but I really wanted to get Integra's part down.
Disclaimer: I do not own Hellsing.
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Integra had just hung up on her ex-fiancé, something she'd dreaded having to do. Her head was now in her hands, her glasses removed and her hair was a tangled nest. She'd requested to be left alone until Alucard had awoken. As soon as she was alone, she'd walked around the room and pulled out fine strands of her blond hair trying to delay the fact she'd be forced to break the engagement. Honestly, she'd loved Stephen with all of her heart, everyone did, and everyone accept Alucard. No, she was lying to herself, Alucard was the victim of this all, he couldn't prevent this therefore it wasn't his fault. She should be happy that she was doing this, but it hurt so much.
After circling around her office for the hundredth time, she made her way to her desk and sat down. With sigh, she picked up the phone and began dialing the number of her fiancé. Her fingers were shaking, and she feared her voice would do the same.
"We cannot continue this any longer," was the first thing Integra spoke, her voice betraying her. It began to break and waver in pitches, almost as if she was crying. For a while, there was silence, until the one on the other line broke it. "What do you mean?" the question lingered in Integra's head for a while. "This engagement…we cannot do this anymore," she replied. "Why, how come?" the other line replied in a frantic tone. "I know…we all know what you did. Why you did it escapes my mind, but since Alucard isn't human, it isn't a crime. That you should be thankful for," and with another sigh, Integra painfully continued, "we should continue with this no longer, the Round Table will have to know of this soon, and by staying away, you'd be causing yourself no trouble. Goodbye." And with that, Integra hung up with no hesitation, not giving a chance for him to speak or come in his defense.
She removed her glasses and lowered her head into her hair. She wasn't crying, just thinking, thinking very hard. She was letting pain eat away at her, and she'd felt she'd been like this for ages, and then the door opened revealing confused and worried Seras. Integra lifted her head and quickly put her glasses on. Seras stood still at the entrance, until Integra ordered her to come in. "So, he must be awake, huh?" Integra asked, an uninterested tone hung on about her voice. She wasn't even looking at Seras. She had changed from her previous position. Her arm had been propped up by her elbow on her desk, and her head rested on her hand. Her eyes were focused on a pin she'd presently gotten out of her desk and began twirling in her fingers.
Seras nodded, but said nothing, much to Integra's annoyance. "Well, has he?" she asked again, her voice rising in agitation. Quickly, Seras answered, "Yes ma'a_Sir, he's awake." Integra nodded, "Has he eaten the food I've left for him?" "I'm not completely sure Sir, but I think Pip is checking up on that," Seras responded. Integra nodded again an understanding nod, that is until footsteps were heard coming down stairs.
The two turned to see Pip knocking on an already opened door holding a plate of food in his hand.
"He won't eat, he doesn't want to, I'm putting this in the refrigerator for later," Pip reasoned for his arrival. "Why is he being so stubborn?" Integra asked herself. "Tell him his Master requires it, now go back up," Integra commanded.
This was one thing about her that really pissed Pip off. She acted as if the world bowed down to her and that no one else's feeling mattered but hers. "I'm sorry if I'm being rude Sir, but he doesn't want it," Pip replied to her, leaning against the door frame. "Well, tell him he must take it, it's for the baby." Again, those words angered Pip as well. "You don't understand. Not only does he not want the food, but he doesn't want the baby."
At this, Seras gasped in the background, causing both to stare. Integra was rather agitated with the Captain's tone. She needed to put an end to this now, "Captain, at the moment, what Alucard wants does not matter. That thing growing inside of him now is the only thing I can come up with to be an heir. Do know that because of this recent event, I've had to cancel my engagement, and I do not seek to look for another suitor again. I think my reasons are obvious." She looked up again at the mercenary, "remember, you are employed, and I can fire you anytime." Pip grew tense at this threat and was very close to dropping the plate and quitting on the spot, but if he wasn't there for Alucard, Seras would drown him in pity and Alucard would be left feeling horrible.
"Sir, please do remember, Alucard was victim of a rape," Seras came to Pip's defense, "its only natural he doesn't want the child, it's only a reminder of the vermin who'd raped him." As soon as the sentence was over, Seras had regretted.
"That Vermin," Integra began, "was my fiancé!" Seras stepped back at the loud outburst. Integra stood up from her desk and walked over towards Seras who began taking multiple steps back until Integra caught her wrist. Pip was about to move forward until Integra's piercing voice stopped him, "Move and I'll fire you and your geese on site." At this, Pip stopped, but shook with rage, the plate steadily making its way out of his hand.
Seras stared at Integra in shock and horror. Then Integra brought her free hand to Seras' face, causing a loud, "Wham" to echo across the room. Integra repeated it, ignoring Seras' small cried. She couldn't believe it. She'd given up almost all she had for Alucard, or at least that's what it felt like to her. And now…she was the bad guy? Her love was a vermin? She wouldn't stand for it. So repeatedly, she brought her hand back and forth on Seras' face, preventing her from moving. "YOU KNOW NOTHING!" she yelled aloud at Seras over and over again, receiving a cruel joy at seeing the mercenary shake with anger.
At this, Walter tilted his head into the office, taking note of Pip's stance and of Integra's as well. Quickly he made his way into the office only to be stopped by the roaring of Integra's furry. "ALL OF YOU STAY WHERE YOU ARE!" she shouted as she continued to hit Seras who in no way fought back.
Seras believed that she'd deserved it, knowing just how much Integra had fancied Sir Stephen, how much they'd all fancied him. So she closed her eyes and allowed Integra to continue, and then it stopped.
There was a gasp heard throughout the room, and Seras slowly opened her eyes. Above her, she saw her Master gripping Integra's wrist and staring down sadly at the ground. "Please Master," he said silently, "this isn't Seras' fault, don't hit her for it. Hit me if you must. Trust me; I know the pain that you feel."
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Okay, Integra may've been a bit OC along with Seras. Just a bit. Maybe Alucard too. Anyway, I kind of liked this chapter myself, for the beginning. Hey, if the Ranger's win it tonight, I may post another chapter. They deserve to go all the way for their state, my state, Texas. The heats sure a killer though, literally. Anyway, hope you all liked this. And you'll only get this if you've seen Harry Potter, but any flames, and "my father will hear about this." (Draco Malfoy)
Anyway, have a nice week, and God bless!
