"We lost contact with the Eagle 12 hours ago. Satellite pics have shown it with a small damage and a certain insignia on it that we're all familiar with. Our American Allies have also noticed it and offered to take care of it for us. However since we have an idea of what we are facing declined and now employing your help." Penwood reported. Integra sat there looking at the files given to her and confirmed the intel given.
"Sir Penwood have you sent any forces after the ship?" Integra asked. Penwood nodded and took out handkerchief.
"May those men rest in peace. The cause of death is much different though. We assumed it was the ship that opened fire only it was just one musket shot." Penwood informed.
"A musket shot? Muskets are weapons we used back a few centuries. Using one musket shot, two 300 meter far targets, and considering it was one bullet is extraordinary. i'll give them this. Millenium has raised formidable soldiers, but this will not be hard. Thank you Sir Penwood contact us when you have anymore useful information." Integra said leaving the complex.
As they walked down Itachi came out of a corner along with Alucard out of Integra's shadow. Both walked behind her and started discussing their plan.
"Itachi, Walter, Alucard we've reached an impasse. The Eagle is one of highest weaponized battleship Britain can have. Aircrafts won't be able to make it since it's anti aircraft weapons make it nearly impossible to attack." Integra started.
"A speed boat perhaps." Walter suggested.
"No it would be raining bullets before we got into any range of attack." Integra pointed out.
"A submarine they wouldn't suspect an underwater attack." Itachi answered. Integra nodded.
"Yes that could work if they weren't vampires with superhuman hearing. Besides it wouldn't fool the musket shots." Integra said. Alucard chuckled at the idea he had.
"Walter tell me do the have the same idea as me?" Alucard asked.
"But Alucard they discontinued it last year and besides there is only one in existence." Walter said.
"What's this idea Alucard? Tell me." Integra ordered calmly.
"It's the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. A strategic reconnaissance jet capable of Mach 3 and the altitude 80,00 feet. That jet can easily gain access to the Eagle." Itachi answered. Everyone looked at him bewildered.
"Itachi how do you know that?" Walter asked.
"Before I worked with you guys I chaperoned a field trip with my host family. Downtown is the British Museum and the Blackbird was on display. I remember everything the said about it." Itachi explained.
"Alucard the Blackbird is yours. And this will be a solo mission for you. Walter and I will prepare it while Itachi and Seras guard the house." Integra said walking out. Itachi saluted before turning into a flock of crows. However one phased into Alucard while he was leaving.
Over the next few days Alucard left for his mission. And during that time the British Ship was on its way to London.
ON THE SHIP
"Now I really love the moonlight outside. Commander I hope you kept a few men alive for the crew. It vould be a vaste to do such a thing to them like turning them into ghouls." The woman said.
"Yes Lieutenant Rip Van Winkle. We have a few scarred survivors." The commander says.
"You know such a beautiful night before ve reach our destination demands to be celebrated. Let all troops leave their post for a minute and we can sing some of the night away. It would be like vhen ve vere humans." Rip said. In 10 minutes nearly all the troops were on board singing the night away. Until Rip fell on her knees with joy.
"Everyone prepare for battle!" She commanded. The troops look confused and some thought it was assumed it was a joke.
"He's here! He whispers my name! Alucard is among us!" She yelled. At the mention of Alucard's name the troops ran to their stations and started to aim their guns. "Impossible the altitude of it is 80,000 ft.!" A soldier said.
"What no aircraft can reach that high!" Another shouted. Up in the air Alucard was flying down and started to open his restricted levels down to 1. Bullets and missiles hit the Blackbird, but fell off in contact. The aircraft carrier then turned into a massive fireball on top as Alucard rammed it. Blood, screams, and cries for death could be heard as fire danced on the battlefield. Alucard opened the hatch and slowly walked down to the ground.
"This moment reminds me of so many fond memories." Alucard said.
"Die you damn monster!" One screamed as a squad opened fire. Alucard barely flinched as the bullets entered and tore him apart.
"You think calling me a monster is making someone like you a man? Don't make me laugh." Alucard laughed as his shadow formed into arms and grabbed each soldier and crushing their skulls. However feeling something in his throat he let them go and started to cough. The men thought of this as a sign of weakness and launched a barrage of grenades at him. With a loud explosion they started to celebrate. However a black crow came out with 5 fireballs around each wing. As soon as it was in front of everyone it launched each one. A soldier aimed a sniper rifle at it only to see a glimpse of the Sharingan. Feeling his arms moving against his will he found the barrel in his mouth and pressed the trigger. The crow closed its beak only for someone far away whisper it's attack.
'Fire Style: Grand Annihilation.' The caster said and the crow opened its beak for it to spew a massive wave of fire. Covering most of the ship in a sea of orange, yellow, and red. Alucard walked out of it finding Rip Van Winkle sitting down casually reloading her gun.
"Hello Rip." Alucard said. Not looking up she took a test aim and continued to load it. Alucard chuckled and sat next to her. Taking out the Jackal and reloading it with a clip he watched the fire.
"Alucard it has been 50 years since our last encounter. You haven't changed at all since Varsaw. You are still the mad No-life King following orders from a human." Rip chuckled and got up. Alucard smiled and got up as well.
"Like you're any different Winkle. The only difference is that you use a musket." Alucard said pointing the Jackal and Casul at her. Taking her aim she suddenly swung her musket at him. Making an X with his guns he caught it and shot a bullet at her head.
Doing a backflip she moved out of the way and fired her bullet. It circled around Alucard before hitting him repeatedly. Putting a silver bayonet she readied herself. Shooting an almost entire clip at it Alucard charged. Rip stabbed him in the neck and ripped it out. Quickly regenerating he grabbed her musket and broke it in half. Feeling a massive kick on his head he found her slamming her heel into him and then started to twirl around his body. Catching it he flipped her. Rip landed on the top and stood above holding something in her hands. Alucard found himself missing his Casul. Rip pointed it at him and Alucard pointed the Jackal at her. Both stood still before opening fire on each other and all bullets collided with each other. Rip then took cover as her clip ran out. Alucard took advantage of this and rammed his hand in her chest. Everything was still for a minute. Rip then coughed blood and rested her head on Alucard's shoulder.
"That vas a beautiful dance to go with this beautiful evening. As always Count with each encounter you performed like an angel yet asserted yourself like a demon. However this seems to be our last dance. The song is over and as the night yields to the light so shall I." Rip said speaking her final words. Alucard extracted his hand and laid her on the ground gently
"Rest my old friend and may I one day follow your path into the next life." Alucard said. The crow landed on his shoulder and looked at her eyes. As it stopped staring into Rip's eyes it removed it's disguise to reveal Itachi.
"Clever having one of your shadow clones be a crow in my body." Alucard said. Itachi just bent down closed Rip's eyes.
"I'm guessing you knew her." Itachi said.
"Rip Van Winkle was just a nickname. Her real name was Agata. Before the war I was traveling with Integra's father to Germany for any signs of vampires. I met her when she was a little girl, a strong teen, a beautiful woman, and now a vampire. She was a former lover if you want to know more. I even offered her the chance to become part of the night." Alucard said remembering the times before this fight. Itachi then walked towards the edge and looked towards London.
"They'll arrive tomorrow. They also planned this to trap you on this boat for most of the attack. Seras, Integra, Walter, and I are the only ones left back at Hellsing to combat them." Itachi said.
"Then you can start without me. However I will find a way to reach my master and my servant." Alucard said. Itachi nodded at him and disappeared all that was left was Alucard, a broken ship, bodies and blood, and a crow circling around the ship.
"Be careful Major I'm coming for you." Alucard said before fading into the shadows.