Chapter Twelve: You'll Get Used To It

-Present Day, August 3-

It was hard to believe that it has been a month since I joined the Hellsing Organization to help them rescue my friends, and find their kidnappers. I was warned that some Plains that Sir Integra had contacted would require me to meet with them on their Plains because some of them didn't believe anything was wrong.

I learned a lot about the three members of the AX Agency that visited us two weeks ago. Sister Blanchett was the newest member of the AX Agency and didn't quite understand her role, much like me when I first arrived here. Father Iques was a cyborg; part machine, part human with inhuman reflexes and stunning accuracy while fighting. As for Father Nightroad, he seemed to be the happy-go-lucky optimist that glued the group together. They were always helpful, explaining cultures of their Plain to me whenever they had the chance. Sir Integra was surprised to learn that they were nine hundred years in the future from our current date.

Something we weren't expecting was Hawkens to pay us a visit. He was accompanied by Officer Scott, but he still showed up here on this Plain. He walked into the study without announcing himself properly, with a pompous smile on his face when he noticed our surprise. Officer Scott seemed annoyed and sent an apologetic look to Sir Integra before she acknowledged me sitting with the members of the AX Agency.

"Ah, Unit Three Co-ordinator Hawkens, maybe on your Plain it is acceptable to barge into someone else's home; however on this Plain it is not. If you want to come for a visit, please send word in advance." Sir Integra looked up from her paperwork in her hand to glare at the intruder. His smile widened smugly, and I noticed Walter had entered the room carefully to observe the situation dutifully.

"I do believe it was agreed that we were to contact each other twice a month, Hellsing." The lack of a title was not missed by Sir Integra, Walter, and me. "However, we haven't heard word from the girl since you first brought her here. We were getting concerned about her safety, and if it makes you feel any better, we do have a warrant to be here."

"Then you should've stated so when you got here, not stand there with your thumb up your ass, acting like you own the place." Sister Blanchett's jaw dropped at my obvious lack of respect towards Hawkens, and I noticed his jaw tighten slightly. He turned to see me glaring at him and let his smile drop.

"You are lucky to even be a part of this investigation, girl. Try to show your superiors the respect they deserve." I felt my jaw open in shock and I felt myself jumping to my feet before anyone knew my intentions.

"'My superiors', I hope you weren't referring to yourself in that comment Hawkens. You're not better than me and if you want my respect, then try to earn it like everyone else has to." Father Nightroad caught me by the arm to stop me from marching up to the asshole. Walter seemed taken aback by my outburst and Sir Integra sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose tightly.

"As you can see, she's the same as usual. Does this satisfy your concerns, Hawkens?" The blond glared at Sir Integra for her lack of enthusiasm to scold me outright. He turned his glare to the AX Agency and Father Nightroad gently forced me to sit down, smiling tightly.

"And who are they? Did you even ask for our permission to invite others from another Plain to talk to the girl?" Walter cut in front of Hawkens before he could advance any closer towards Sir Integra. He silently passed an envelope to Officer Scott, then remained unmoving in front of Hawkens.

"It states that there have been three attempts to contact you through your office telephone line, sir. Never getting a reply would lead them to assume they could take the reins into their own hands, which is allowed." Officer Scott's hazel eyes narrowed when Hawkens opened his mouth. "Perhaps sir, you should get your telephone line fixed. This hostile visit was quite unnecessary and a waste of my time. If you cannot control yourself, I will request for a new direct contact with the GCSU to handle this case."

Everyone froze at the direct challenge in her voice and Hawkens stormed from the room, slamming the door behind him furiously. She glared at the door for a moment before turning towards Sir Integra when she laughed.

"Is he usually so hard to deal with, Officer Scott?" The woman smiled wryly and shrugged gently.

"You'll get used to it; he's a bit of a prick, but I'm the only one that can get him to back down when he gets out of control like that. Sorry for the inconvenience, but it was a safety precaution. I'll let the higher ups know that she's fine and still safely in your custody."

"Are we going to have to talk to him anytime soon?" Officer Scott smiled thinned slightly as she nodded. "Then I take it that he'll want to speak directly to Ms. Summers in the future."

"Yes, unfortunately she has to be the one to initiate the contact, or else he'll come here again. Trust me, he can make this investigation go up in smoke if he wanted it to, and he has the power to get away with it. My only word of advice is: don't make him your enemy."

Officer Scott left us with that in mind, leaving me to wonder if Hawkens was serious about trying to catch the ones who kidnapped my friends, or would he be the reason why they were never found?

A/N: Yes I brought asshole back. Sorry if you were enjoying him as he was removed briefly from the storyline, but he comes back for "check-ups" several times throughout the series; don't hate me, it's his personality that makes him the way he is! Rate and review, please no flamers!