Fox: Hi everybody! How ya doing? Well I hope. I got two alerts on this fic and Im happy about that so thank you TheSinnerAnderson and Raven W. Blackwood! I hope you continue to read to the very end and enjoy it. No reviews yet but there's always time! So I give the 2nd chapter of 'Fallen Grace'!
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Order Two: The Vampire and The Raven
Two pale hands placed themselves upon massive wooden doors that would lead inside to what Raven believed would aide her. The doors creaked open and the moonlight bathed the floor in light blue. Raven's eyes scanned the area around her person. She could see no one. Not even a fly. The uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach would not wane but purpose backed her drive. Stepping forward, Raven stepped into the grand hall. Crimson carpet lay over the floor, simple furniture decorated the carpet, and a grandfather clock was set between the two stair ways leading up what to be assumed hallways and rooms.
Raven had made it halfway in when two hands gloved in white emerged from the darkness between the pillars and grabbed her by the throat. She gasped and partly chocked on her own saliva as the hands grew stronger in their grip. Ruby orbs and white fangs gleamed madly in the cover of darkness as a snarl ripped from that source.
"P-Please…st-stop!" Blood tears gathered at the tips of her eyes and slowly fell down her pained face.
"Why should I? You killed my Master's guards and broke into her home. Maybe to murder her as well? Hmm?" The beast growled.
"I-I-I beg of you…allow me…me t-to explain!" She cried in desperation.
Raven's capturer snorted. "Very well," His handle on her neck seized up to where she could and breath properly but still in his hold.
"Sir, may I see to whom I am speaking?" Raven asked. Then a low chuckle rumbled in the unknown's throat. "How polite for an intruder."
Out of the shadows came a very tall man with wide shoulders dressed a in all black except for the blood red trench coat and matching hat. The red eyes Raven was staring into earlier were now blocked by golden colored sunglasses. A pag of awe and familiarization welled up inside her. Could be the man she was trying to locate?
"Thank you, but I yet have another request." She braved in a small voice.
A black eyebrow rosed from the glasses. "Yes?"
"Your eyes, I wish you to remove your glasses."
With an expression that could be only guessed as a warning for the glasses he wore hid his eyes, Raven nodded. He gently let her slip from his grip to plant her feet on the floor as he removed his eye wear. Raven could not help but stare at this male. Now that she standing before him, the height difference between them was a huge gap. Next to her 5'2" to his 6'3" , the guy was a gaint!
He placed his glasses inside the coat and looked down at the girl. The now openly viewed eyes were wine colored and seemed to smolder like embers. A new feeling rose deep from her heart as she continued to further examine him. Memories began to flutter.
A young woman with a fear stricken expression ran through the trees of a forest. Fog settled all around her ankles. The full moon shone brightly full of power of superstition and magic. Her breathe getting ragged. A howl echoed through the night, sending chills up her spine. She gave a shriek and fell to the ground.
The same woman stood before a mirror in dark room lit by only candles. Her eyes looking down on her elegant gown admirably. Happiness and love glittered in her lavender eyes as she glanced down at her hand. A sliver band with baby blue diamonds was set proudly on her left index finger.
"Are you going to explain yourself or continue to drool me?" He had a smirk on his pale face.
"You…Have I found you at last?" Raven whispered hopefully.
The man stood completely still, watching this girl curiously. "Please, do you recognize me? Do you know me at all? Who am I?" She pleaded. Her knees grew wobbly as she carefully walked over to the man.
"I have no clue who I am, where I came from or if I even have family and friends. I pray to God you know me!" Raven began to cry her bloody tears. "I know…I am not human but why do I cry these tears?" She wiped the blood away with her sleeve. "I feel like I am being shatter from inside and out being before you. I have the undying feeling that you can help me. Who are you?" Raven slumped against his torso shaking with agony.
After a moment of silence, the gentlemen answered her. "My name is Alucard."
Alucard glanced down at the broken hearted woman in his arms. He took her in and searched his six hundred year worth of memories. His dead heart grew pained as he recalled a graceful young lady which greatly resembled the one crying in his arms. Alucard thought carefully over and over. Many things didn't add up with the girl before him and the one his memories. After that night, Alucard never did see her again nor heard any rumor of her demise.
Could she be…?
A loud British voice yelled out Alucard's out of his train of thought thus startling the woman as well. A blond female around the age 19 sprinted toward Alucard.
"Master! Is that the intruder?" She questioned as she got closer.
"Yes, Police Girl, she is but be calm. She is a bit unstable." Alucard stated.
The blond nodded and without noise, she walked over to the girl in her Master's embrace. "Hello there," She smiled gently. Raven pushed herself deeper in Alucard's chest. "Aw, she's shy." Her master title the intruder's chin up so he could look at her. "Go on, be polite as you where with me."
Raven shifted out of his arms and stood eye level with the other girl. "Good evening, my name is Raven." Raven titled her head slightly and grinned. The Police Girl blue crystal eyes sparkled in delight. "My name is Seras Victoria although my Master here won't call me by name, only Police Girl." Seras huffed.
"Master, shouldn't we take her to Sir Integra? She was really pissed off with you for taking so she sent me. I don't want to take anymore of her anger than I need to." Alucard sighed and agreed.
"Raven, come along now." He ordered gently. Raven went with him and Seras up the stairs and into a large office where in front of glasses windows, sat a woman with dirty blonde hair down to her waist sitting at an oak desk with a tall aged butler at her side.
"What in the hell took you so long Alucard?" She hissed. The woman finally noticed Raven hiding behind Alucard's back. "Why did you bring in another girl? I swear to God, if you bit her-" Alucard cut her off. "This young lady is our intruder."
"Then why the fuck isn't she dead?" She slammed her hands down on the desk. Alucard chuckled. "Now now, Integra, watch your temper."
"Oh shut up, you damned vampire!" Integra glared at Raven. "You, how are you kill my guards and come into my home like you own it?"
Raven was slightly shocked at how angry she was. "My lady, I'm sorry but they shot at me so I fought back defensibly."
"They were doing their job! No one without my permission is to enter my gates! You trespass, you die!" Integra growled. Raven was about to fight back but Alucard's arm suddenly wound around her slim waist.
"She came here for me." His voice was deep and definite. Integra and Seras blinked twice while the old butler stood with his eyes closed but a amused smile on his lips.
"Explain Alucard," Integra said in a commanding tone.
"This young one has no recollection of who is she or where she came from. But oddly the only she could remember is my face, not my name or what I am. So, she went in search for me and assuming I would have knowledge for her." Alucard documented. But his master didn't seem to buy it.
"Well then, how did she hear of us? We are a secret underground organization. The only possible way would be through our enemies or targets. So therefore, she must be one or the other."
Raven piped up. "Allow me a moment, I only had a lead on what was left of my memory and the pull I felt tugging me to this place. I heard of the name because of your guards. I saw the symbol on their arms and a name popped into my head. That is the truth."
Integra propped her elbows on the desk, folded her hands and placed her chin on them.
"Am I to be believe it, Alucard?" The vampire smiled smugly. "Of course,"
The leader of the Hellsing Organization sighed tiredly. "Alright then, Walter, fix up our new friend here and a room and fetch whatever she needs."
The butler bowed, "Of course sir," Walter walked over Raven and company. "Allow me to escort you to your room madam." The elderly man opened the doors and let Raven and Seras got first. Alucard went last and before he exited, his master muttered under her breathe,
"So it begins, The Vampire and The Raven..."
Fox: Did you like it? I thought I did pretty decent, better than it's old chapter. And it's over a thousand words! Yay! I love when I do that :) Please R&R! I want to hear from you all, I really do!