Previously:
"What did you do to me?"
"You lost it. I had to readjust the barriers that kept your thoughts at bay so you were no longer overwhelmed by them. I didn't erase anything, so it will be up to you from now on to keep your sanity."
"Why did you help me? You claimed you wanted me dead!" the same, smug Sasuke...some things never change.
"Don't flatter yourself Uchiha, it was for her."
"Servant, I will ask this only once, and you better answer truthfully. You say he was already weak, so are you saying this person is even more powerful than Ino?"
"Yes, Integra Hellsing, he is roughly twice as powerful."
"Bring him to me servant, in one piece and alive! I care not if he is willing or not, you will bring him to me right now!"
Will you pay the price you agreed to?"
"W-what price? You said you wanted to know of my life, just like I wanted to know of yours!"
"However, I did not specify by which means I will find out of your life, did I? Your blood holds more than you will ever tell...After all you have done, it seems like a fair trade."
Her heart was beating a hundred miles per second, yet Ino knew that she had to answer. His lips were so close to her ear-shell that she could feel tickling puffs of air caressing her whenever he spoke. She had to answer...
"I'll do it."
She knew those were the words that sealed her faith, but it was too late. Already Alucard's long arms had snaked around her waist and darkness surrounded them. They were already too far away from any human ears, when she began to struggle in his hold. However, even that defiance seemed so far away, like it wasn't a priority.
What is wrong with me? It's not like he can control me or anything...
"Oh wake up!" sneered the voice inside her head. "You want him to do it!"
The struggling ceased.
As for Alucard, he was too delighted about the current situation to see that Ino's mind walls were down. The rapid beating of her heart was everything he heard, the pulsing of her veins everything he saw, her warm breath all that he felt. The maniacal grin spread all over his face, accentuating his demonic features.
He grabbed her wrists, gently tugging her closer, his movements a clashing contrast with the pure evil lust in his features. As she came closer, her eyes turned fearful upon looking in the demon's glowing red orbs. The hunger and lust bubbling in the crimson pools was both frightening and arousing, making her heart beat faster and her mouth become dry with desire. The simple motion of guiding her closer to him reminded her of a naive mouse walking right into the cat's paws.
"Have no fear little Blondie," he said in low tones "I'll make sure you enjoy this too." the promise in that seductive voice made her tighten her thighs, motion which did not remain unobserved by the vampire.
With languid movements he circled her, untying the band that held her hair in the process, making sure to give her neck a fleeting caress.
"Do you want to know what I plan on doing to you?" She couldn't see, but the grin on his face widened even more, predator canines sticking out menacingly. "Do you, Blondie?" yes, the No Life King was in the mood for games.
Ino paused in her breathing, trying to process everything. She knew for a fact that she won't die tonight; Integra had made it clear that Alucard was forbidden to kill any of her soldiers. The inner voice inside her head began whispering suggestions, scenarios and kept on urging her to play along... "Tell me."
His eyes flashed, and a slithery tongue snaked out of his mouth to caress her neck.
"I will first toy with your senses, make your defences crumble at my feet, make you yearn for more with every whisper until you beg me to touch you, because every fiber of your being desires me; then I will take over your mind and strip you of your virtuous veil, kill your inhibitions and unleash your darkest thoughts." He circled her like a pray animal, his presence and voice ringing inside her head, omnipresent. "Then, when you body and soul will want nothing but for me to fulfil every promise, when your blood will roar inside your veins and your heart will tremble with anticipation," he drew closer, breathing upon her neck, making her shiver, "I will caress you with my fangs," she felt the deadly fangs trail on her neck slowly, lightly, as not to pierce the skin. "then I will feast on your life essence, take in everything that is you, drink in your pure blood, feel your soul as you burn my senses, making me want more until I am addicted to your taste and the world will consist of nothing but us and the pleasure given by this pain." By now Alucard was beyond the point of teasing, his mind wandering on the things he yearned to do, too lost to control the thoughts pouring out of his mind and morphing into words. "And as your human heart give it's last anguished beat, I will make you mine, give you life, make you a child of the night, a true No Life Queen."
Ino immediately snapped from the pleasure induced haze. His words were ringing in her head, their meaning suddenly too much to bear. "No!" She pushed away from him with chakra induced strength. "I don't want to be like you!" her voice rasped, blue eyes fixing Alucard's.
For a moment, just for one precious second, the vampire's face showed sadness. It was gone in the blink of an eye, replaced by the customary grin. "Afraid of becoming a monster Ino? A monster like me?"
The first impulse was to deny it, give him reasons as to why it was so great to be a human, but before the words could leave her mouth, Ino realized what he was actually saying and frowned. "Why do you say this? Why do you label yourself as a monster? You want me to tell you that you are one, is that why you keep asking?" Her hair was flying wildly around as she passionately gestured around. "Tell me, why do you insist on being called a monster when you are not?"
"Because I am."
"W-what?..." she expected the answer, but not the bitter tone. Alucard was bitter of his nature.
"I am over five centuries old, and not one trace of humanity is left inside me. I kill for pleasure, and if I were not under the control of Hellsing I would have probably wreaked havoc in this world. I have killed more than you can count, both as a human and vampire; I enjoyed taking each and every life. I've become the worst nightmare of every vampire, a monster among monsters." His voice fluctuated from sad, to excited and proud. The no Life King, although he was bitter of what he had become, he was proud of it; or maybe, just insane.
"Do not fantasize that I am even remotely human, woman, for I am not. My interest with you is not of the despicable sentimental kind humans might share, but a mere infatuation with the essence that keeps you alive." He gently took her hand, analysing it's frailness. "Your body is warm, pulsating with life. You are frail, corruptible, and yet can clean your soul with such ease. Humans are fascinating creatures, always fighting for that precious thing called life even when all odds are against them. You, Blondie are no different."
His words hurt her, and Ino wanted to throw harsh things on him, but found none. No different... She had no expectation of being highly valued by the vampire, but the thought that he was interested in her only because she was the closest human woman available hurt. She felt like a civilian; powerless, just another pretty face in the crowd. It hurt. She turned around, not wanting him to see her misty eyes. "Then find another human to pester." and swiftly walked away, leaving Alucard to ponder her words.
Sasuke watched with curiosity as the soldiers practised their target shooting. To him, their killing method was loud and ineffective. The sound of the rifles could be heard a mile away, giving the enemy instant knowledge of your location. The soldiers themselves were loud, clumsy and stupid, hardly the kind of elite one would expect. They all talked, walked and behaved in the same way, just like a herd of sheep; all but one.
In a sea of spitting, smoking, leering men, her female figure stood out in an almost comic way. She was a bit on the short side, with impossibly large breasts, big blue eyes and strawberry blond hair. To him the girl looked out of place in the organization's uniform, but he knew better than to underestimate her. Small she might look, but Sasuke knew that in his world kunoichi always had the advantage of being underestimated, and even though the girl was no shinobi, he could feel that there was something about her that didn't seem normal.
His brooding was interrupted when a long pair of legs cut his field of vision. Sasuke lifted his head and saw the blond mane of his fellow kunoichi. "Ino."
The woman in question gave him a small nod. "Sasuke-kun, follow me." She watched him rise on one fluid movement and began speaking once his attention was upon her. "I decided to begin your instruction in the language and culture of this world as soon as possible. It took me a while to learn everything, but I am sure that with the copying ability of the Sharingan and your fast way of learning we will be done in one week at maximum." She didn't expect an answer, after all this was Sasuke, and Sasuke wasn't a man of many words.
They reached Sir Integra's library, took one of the corner desks and while Ino went to retrieve the books they might need for their late night study session, Sasuke marvelled at the size of the room and the volume of books it contained. The room had a calming cream colour made almost flaming orange by the lamps littered all around. Its ceiling was of majestic beauty, a grim and complicated painting spread from corner to corner. As Sasuke studied it, the ceiling seemed to contain a whole historic period, maybe of the creatures called vampires, or maybe of the Hellsing organization; he did not know, and did not really care to ask.
When Ino came back with too many books for his liking, Sasuke sighed inaudibly. For the next three hours Ino taught him English while he had his Sharingan activated, copying and accumulating the basis with practiced speed. Just as Ino told him, once they fixed the basis, he would be able to improve his vocabulary alone. After three hours of feeling like an academy child all over again, Sasuke had to admit to himself that Ino was no longer the shrill, gossipy, clingy girl he once knew; she no longer boosted herself to be the best kunoichi, or the most beautiful girl, no longer pleaded attention, and he realized that he could actually get along with this new, grown up version of the blond woman.
Speaking of blonds...The image of the soldier woman he saw today came back to him and Sasuke's curiosity made itself known. "Who is the short blond girl that sits with the soldiers?"
"As, so you have met Seras!" A sly smirk stretched Ino's lips. "She is Alucard's... child you could say. He made her what she is, a vampire. Now she belongs to Hellsing and hunts down the monsters that Hellsing swore to kill."
"Monsters just like them."
Ino's eyes grew large with shock. He was just stating a logical conclusion, one that she refused to see. "You are wrong, you are all wrong!" The fury made her eyes icy and her words were just a notch to loud. "Seras is a sweet girl that would do anything to protect those she cares about and would never hurt anyone otherwise! And Alucard... he's not a monster, I know it, I just know it!" Sasuke's eyes were now wide, surprise at her outburst clearly showing on his face. "In the end, Sasuke-kun, aren't they like us? Didn't we kill hundreds and never asked why? You... you should know better!"
And just like that she stormed away with loud steps, her long hair swirling around her with seemingly its own rage. He smiled; not a smirk, or a mocking sneer, but a real, almost sad smile. "I guess you are right."
Seras Victoria, solider of the Hellsing army and Draculina looked at the blood pack with something akin to disgust. She didn't resent her Master from turning her, but drinking blood just didn't appeal to her. Only when the hunger was unbearable did the young vampire indulge in her demonic side and drank ruby liquid; now, the contents looked just... unappealing.
"Blood is your food, is it not?"
Seras jumped a few inches in the air, and the hair at the back of her head rose like the fur of a scared cat. When she turned around, she saw the new, mysterious man that her Master and Ino brought. A few days ago, when he was brought in, her Master told her that the man was from Ino's world and did not speak the language. He was to work with her and the soldiers; apparently he was very skilled, even more so than Ino. But how did he manage to learn the language so quickly? She kept her questions for later, only nodding in response to his. If she was to work with this man, she might as well get along; no need to be rude from the first conversation.
"Then," Sasuke said, eyeing the blood package "why don't you eat?"
Seras gave an embarrassed blush. No one had put the problem like that before. But even though his logic was good, there was no way she will just agree. "I don't like it! This came from a living being!"
"So? Humans don't kill to eat? Aren't pigs, chicken, cows, rabbits or fish living beings? At least the food you hold in your hands right now comes from a willing source." he took a final look at the blood pack and began walking away. "We leave for a mission in ten minutes." and then he disappeared into the shadows.
She couldn't do anything but gap like a fish at the place the strange man used to occupy. Beside the fact that he was extremely rude, he had actually made a point. Still reluctant., Seras ripped the blood pack open and diligently sucked on the content. It's not because I like it, she told herself, it's because I need my energy for the mission.
Ino was walking with silent steps toward Integra's office, a light tune playing in her head. Lately Alucard had been avoiding her and whenever she saw the ancient vampire, he seemed to be in deep thought. Did my words actually have an impact? She couldn't help but think of that; she sure hoped it did.
Why not ask him? Ino stopped dead in her tracks at the insinuation of her inner personality. She wasn't sure what to say... after all, that tinny voice in her head was herself; it was the part of her mind that protected her identity over the years, that helped her recover from the mind walking sessions, kept her strong when the ones dear to her perished, and all in all kept her sane.
Maybe I should ask him... Of course, she knew there were little to no chances that she would actually do that, but that was beside the point.
She had now reached Integra's office, and after a respectful knock she entered. As always the office was spotless, only the desk had papers littered all over it. Poor Integra, ruling over Hellsing was no easy job.
"Ino, please have a seat." she vaguely gestured in the direction of a chair. "I have a mission for you."
"Alone?"
"Yes, I believe you are more than able to handle it. Plus, Alucard and Seras will not be available." She took a long drag of her expensive cigarette before viciously putting it out in the nearby ashtray.
The kunoichi wanted to ask why they were not available, and where will they go, but kept it all for herself. "I understand Sir Integra." she gave a small bow, took the mission envelope from the desk and headed toward the door.
"Ino," said the seated woman in a grave tone. "be careful."
Sensing the slight worry coming from her new leader, Ino gave her cheerful smile and customary wink. "Don't you worry, you ain't getting rid of me this easily!" and she was out the door.
With a small smile Integra lit another cigarette. "I don't even plan to."
On the way to her room Ino saw the spiky hair of Sasuke. "Oi, Sasuke-kun!"
The young man turned toward her with a somewhat blank look on his face. "Ino, hi."
Ino smiled lightly as she took in his appearance. The customary back spiked hair was unchanged, but now Sasuke was no longer wearing the Uchiha type shirt, or any shinobi attire for that matter. In fact, Ino had to admit that the Hellsing uniform suited Sasuke just fine. Of course, the Uchiha symbol was stitched on his shoulder, right above the Hellsing coat of arms. He looked good, more peaceful than Ino has ever seen the Uchiha. Maybe it's the atmosphere... Or maybe it was the way Seras always tried to befriend him, somehow making the brooding aura of the Uchiha a bit more light.
"So, tell me, how are things here for you?"
"Hn." For a few seconds Ino thought he would stick with his usual answer, but then Sasuke amazed her. "I can't complain. Although I would enjoy having better adversaries."
She giggled a bit, remembering all to well that he wasn't the only one with that complex. "Careful, you're starting to sound more and more like Alucard." She watched him snort; such an un-Sasuke thing to do. Maybe he did change... for the best. "I'm leaving on a solo mission tomorrow."
"Take care."
"I will."
He began walking away, his steps inaudible. "Sasuke..." he stopped at the sound of her voice, turning halfway. "I'm glad you're here."
The small smile on her lips brought a smirk to his own. He was sure that Ino didn't forgive his crimes against her and Konoha, truth be told he didn't forgive them himself; but Ino knew to appreciate the presence of someone familiar. Even if right now they barely knew each other the simple fact that they had the same home created a bond between the two shinobi; a bond he wanted to keep. "Hey Ino, train with me when you come back."
Her smile grew bigger, and even if Sasuke didn't see it, she gave a small nod. She will train with him, not because she forgave him but because it was just them in a world where they didn't belong.
"My Master, you're orders." He was kneeling in front of her, head bent in submission. From the look in his eyes one would say that the great vampire did not mind, no... that he actually enjoyed being in the servitude of a human woman.
The tall blond woman on front of him gave a small sigh at how theatrical her vampire servant could get at times. "You will depart to South America. As you know, the Milenium scum are rumored to be hiding there."
"Yes, I am aware of that."
"My orders are simple servant, Search and Destroy!"
"Yes Master." another low bow and he melted into the shadows.
"Walter, inform Seras and Captian Bernadotte that they will accompany Alucard in this mission."
"Yes sir Integra."
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She stood outside the massive door, staring at it in silence. The lower floors were dark and a bit damp, with only one or two stray lights throwing a yellowish light; it made it look all the more eerie.
Should she knock, should she just enter? Or maybe it was better if she just left; after all, the last time they talked, well it wasn't the most pleasant thing. He had never said a word to her since then, hasn't teased her like he used to... maybe he actually listened to her and found another human to pester.
Now is not the time to think of that. I have a bad feeling about this whole mission thing... I must speak to him.
So she pushed the door open, quietly slipping into the room.
Alucard's chamber was simple. No blood red walls, no silk covered bed, no white dressed maidens that begged him to take them. The room was large, too large for her opinion. She could see in one corner an expensive looking casket that most likely served as his bed. In the middle of the room stood a large chair, the kind you would expect in a king's court, and a small round table with a glass of whine on it. Of course, the owner of the room materialized from the darkness and pinned her down with terrifying red eyes.
"I am leaving tomorrow...mission." She had no idea what she wanted to say, or why she even came down here. Why was she telling him all this anyway?
"As will I."
"I...good luck." Great Ino, now that is a great thing to say to a practically immortal being.
Her suspicions were confirmed when she heard his mocking laugh. "Is that all you came to say? Wish me good luck?"
"I..." she had no idea what she was doing, but she knew for sure that something bad was bound to happen; there was that terrible gut feeling that this will be the last peaceful moment they will have before all hell will break loose. Call it shinobi instinct, sixth sense, or just female intuition, but Ino had experienced enough battles to know that she should always trust her instincts. So she made one step, followed by another, and in the next second, moving with ninja speed she had her face buried in his long trench coat; she could feel her eyes sting and her vision became blurry.
"Please, take care! I know that something bad will happen, I can feel it!" Her almost desperate words pierced him like a sharp sword, and right before his eyes, the room changed, they changed.
Her words had brought to surface memories long buried, of times long forgotten.
He saw before his very eyes the interior of her house. They were now in the kitchen and she had her face buried into his chest, crying her heart out for him. Her long, beautiful blond hair was braided loosely, and he moved his hand through it to sooth her down.
"Hush my love," he said and the voice was warm, "nothing will keep me away from you. I shall return from this battle and make you my queen. Our children will be royalty and we can leave in peace. Your father will approve of it, he will have no choice." He kissed the top of her head, and the woman lifted teary blue eyes to gaze in his green ones.
"My Lord, my love, Vlad, listen to me for I feel something terrible is about to happen. Send someone else to deal with Matei Corvin. If something would happen to you my Lord, I could not live any longer!" Her hair loosened even more from the braid as she spoke, shaking her head in denial.
"Silence!" His tone was harsh, and as soon as he saw the tears come back to her eyes, he leaned to embrace her once more. He was never harsh to her, he loved her too much; but the pressure of the incoming war made him impatient. "My love, do not speak of such nonsense. I must defend my country against the ottoman pigs and I will do it even if it means asking for help from others." He tenderly kissed her forehead. "Of course you will live; for the children, for our children." Her eyes grew large with fear at the mere thought of him dying, and he secretly liked that. He liked that the woman before him, mother of three of his children and future queen loved him 'till the ends of Earth and back. "I must go now; send my love to the children and await for my return my beautiful Katharina." he gave her a passionate kiss then left, not looking back at the crying woman.
It was all like a painful flashback, leaving Alucard confused, annoyed, and more importantly with emotions that weren't supposed to be there. Indeed, the woman before her resembled her, but he had to remind himself once more that Ino was a different person. She wasn't her, he wasn't a human and he did not love her. However, he could not deny that her act of worry, courage, or maybe just plain foolishness didn't bring some emotion in him. He realized that the moment he saw his hand moving in slow circled on her back and lowered himself at her level.
With misty eyes, Ino watched as the man, no... vampire before her came at her level; she was staring into endless pools of glowing crimson and couldn't help but think that there was a flicker of human emotion inside them. He was only inched away, his eyes hypnotizing, his presence overwhelming. Just one or two centimeters away from touching their lips, his eyes hypnotizing, his presence overwhelming. Vampire trick or not, all Ino could perceive in that moment was him, his hypnotic eyes and his overwhelming presence.
Just one centimeter away from her inviting lips. He saw the slight shock in her blue eyes, then saw the invitation in them. He felt drawn to it, like he had never felt with a human. Judging on the right course of action at the last moment, the No Life king spoke in a low voice. "Don't be afraid my little kunoichi, no scum, alive or dead can slay me; they are not human enough!"
The spell broke, and Ino took a few steps back to regain her composure. Before she could turn and run away, shamed for her emotional display, the tall vampire grabbed her hand and pulled her in, pressing her to his body. He touched her cheeks with a gloved finger, wiping a stray tear. She watched, mesmerized as he put the finger in his mouth, looking like he was tasting the sweetest blood.
"Your sadness tastes good. You shed tears for a monster, when I have given you no reason to do so; Don't waste your feelings on a creature like me." And he disappeared into the shadows, leaving Ino there to ask herself what had come upon the usually sadistic vampire to be so... deep.
"Anderson, you know what you have to do."
"Aye."
She left the next evening.
It took no more than one hour to travel to the ghoul infection site. The sickening stench of rotten flesh invaded her nostrils as Ino crept into the night shadows. There was no need to alert every creature of her presence, that was more like Alucard and Seras's style; she was a shinobi, working in the shadows was her job. The tactic was working well, so in less than ten minutes Ino decimated half of the ghoul population. As she moved closer to the main tower of the small town Ino realized that the closer she got to the tower, the more different were the ghouls; they were faster, smarter, they fought back. Truth be told, that suited her just fine; a little challenge never hurt anyone. Maybe I should go in the open, have a little fun. The thought was tempting, and in the next second Ino jumped high into the air, making hand signs for a simple genjutsu; it would confuse their senses, allowing her to quickly take them down.
Hmm... I think some mass destruction is needed, they're too many to take down on a one to one basis. With that in mind, she jumped as high as she could, quickly made the necessary hand signs, calibrated the exact amount of chakra necessary, took a deep breath:
Katon Housenka! (Fire style: Pheonix fire!)
A multitude of flames seemed to come from her mouth as she blew towards the ghouls residing below. It was like a rain of fire coming down from the heavens, the supreme punishment delivered to the sinful souls.
Green eyes watched in amazement as the demon woman burner, slashed and stabbed the hell's creatures with the ease of a dancer. He wanted to interfere, kill the monsters himself, but orders from above were to be respected, rendering him powerless. Paladin Anderson had a feeling that it would be a long night.
Clueless of her hidden watcher, Ino went on with her job, a devilish smile now planted on her face. With a silver kunai in one hand and the chakra scalpel activated in the in the other she slashed and stabbed through the hoard of ghouls. Blood soon gathered filled the ground and as she advanced, a trail of the red, sticky substance, crushed hearts and splattered brains were left in her wake. Ino realized that she had a very messy way of killing the creatures. With a gun, you kept a good distance, didn't get dirty and kept yourself safe. She pondered that as she jumped, avoiding a bullet; probably from the vampire freak that created the ghouls. She took the opportunity to shoot another Housenka at them. It was now just Ino, the freak and a few stray ghouls.
Why don't I use a gun? With the corner of her eye she saw one of the ghouls move toward her with incredible speed, ragged teeth ready to tear her open. It took only a fraction of a second to draw her nodachi and severe his head. Too easy!
Although, Ino spoke too soon as the freak and the remaining ghouls began to shoot at her, their semiautomatic weapons creating a deafening sound. Her body was pierced by hundreds of unmerciful bullets, blood flying in all directions.
Anderson's green eyes widened in shock. She was dead... But he didn't even have time to register the thought in his head, that the body lying on the floor transformed into a shredded log and seemingly out of nowhere a giant ball of fire crashed on the remaining unholy creatures. A second later, Ino landed on the ground, panting slightly. The ghouls were dead, burned to crisp; In front of her stood the vampire freak, a mad look on his face. He looked like a caged animal, ready to do anything for his life.
"You... it's not possible! You are human!" His eyes widened even more as he saw her hand glowing blue. "No... What are you?" He shot a few rounds and saw the woman before him dance through the bullets. "How... how did you dodge them?" She smiled, an evil smile. Next thing he knew, she was behind him, and then the pain came; then darkness.
"Ye'r not dead, demon!"
Ino's eyes narrowed at the sound of that voice. She could pinpoint that bloody Scottish accent anywhere. She quickly fished a kunai from her pouch, and turned to face him.
"Father Anderson, what an unpleasant surprise. Did you enjoy the show?"
He took a step in her direction; his hands were in his pockets but Ino knew that the man had those damn blades everywhere. "My eyes saw enough, child of Satan!"
"Paladin, you are mistaken. I am only human." What is with this guy calling me a demon? He's the one regenerating with inhuman speed!
But Anderson's ears were shut to anything the woman might have to say. "Deceiving with an angel's face, the devil hides in frail bodies! Ye demon have gone to the protestant pigs and their nest of monsters, but it is I, the servant of God that shall bring justice!" In only a split second he threw a blade in her direction.
She dodged the blade, jumping aside, only to have to pair the next one with her kunai. This guy is nuts! Anderson moved forward, throwing an endless number or bayonets, while the kuniochi jumped and dodged in an effort to escape. She didn't want to fight him hand to hand, that was too dangerous, so jutsu was the only option. She quickly made the hand signs while dodging three blades.
Katon Ninpo Hibashiri! (Ninja art Fire style: Racing Fire)
The stream of fire raced towards the paladin with amazing speed, circling him. There was no way to go. I can't waste my energy on trying to hurt him. Genjutsu would be best. She focused her chakra, the hand signs coming naturally.
Magen: Jubaku Satsu (Demonic Illusion: Tree binding death)
Alexander's eyes widened as he saw himself binded to a tree, unable to move. As much as he tried, there was no way he could move his limbs. He was sure that it was the work of that demon woman, and his suspicions were correct as he saw her emerge from the tree and stab him with one of her strange knifes. "Leave me alone, Priest." he heard her say, and her voice sounded tired. "I have no business with you, or your church. Just let me do my job."
"But you see, pretty lady, we can't do that." She felt more than saw massive chains wrapping around her, rendering her immobile.
Impossible! When did they sneak up on me? A sharp katana was touching her skin, giving her the clear message that if she moves, head head drops. How... A sharp hit delivered to the back of her head made the scenery go dark as Ino fell unconscious.
"Heinkel, Yumie, good job. Prepare the car."
"Yes Father."
Aderson watched the two leave, Yumie clearly disappointed that she didn't get any action. Well, good think Heinkel was more levelheaded, balancing her impulsive partner. He could have spent more time debating the peculiar personalities of the two nun assassins, but now was not the time. He had to bring the demon woman to the leader of Vatican's Special Section XIII, Enrico Maxwell.
It appears I have been captured...
"It appears so!"
Inside her mind Ino became aware that the voice which answered didn't belong to her inner self. How could anyone enter her mind, and how did she not notice? Was she getting that weak?
"Oh no, pretty lady, you're not weak, you're really strong!"
Who are you? A boy suddenly appeared in her mind realm. He looked barely seventeen, with a wide smirk stretching his lips, red eyes, blond hair and cat ears. Wait... cat ears? What are you?
"My name is Schrödinger and I am everywhere and nowhere! As you can see, I am in your mind right now."
I see that, but how did you get here?
"Hehe! I told you, it's easy! I am wherever I want to be. I just have to think of it and I am there!"
She found it a bit hard to believe, but now was not the time to doubt thing, she would think of that later on. What do you want?
"The Major finds you interesting. He asked me to pay you a little visit. I have to say, pretty lady, you are quite a character."
Yes, thank you, now could you please leave me alone? I'm not in the mood to talk to you koneko-kun.
"Then I'll see you on the battlefield, pretty lady!"and just like that, he was gone.
Next thing she knew, Ino found herself in a room with poor lightning, staring at two pairs of shoes. She had a massive head ache and her body was immobile. They must have tied me up. Fortunately for her, the kidnappers had no idea that the first academy technique taught was the rope escape. With their rope tying technique they wouldn't have a chance in keeping tied up a genin.
Lifting her head, Ino saw the faces of Alexander Anderson and Enrico Maxwell. "My, so impolite of you to tie up a woman, Mr Maxwell."
"Silence! Father Anderson here reported that you have some unusual abilities, miss Ino. At first I coud not believe my eyes, but now I am certain that it is true." He turned on a small screen and Ino saw herself performing the Housenka jutsu and obliterating ghouls everywhere. "You see, I am most curious as to how you can do such things. Some might say that you are a demon; that is yet to be proven." He took a silver knife from his pocket and began to slowly walk toward her.
Ino tuned the man out and began focusing on untying the ropes that kept her prisoner. She saw the twitch in his eye, proof that he was a bit anxious as he moved closer and closer. "This," she heard him say just as the final knot was undone "is a sacred blade sanctified by the Holly Pope and dipped is holly water." she had to wait for the right moment. "If you are truly a demon, this blade will make your flesh burn, will make you scream in agony." just a few inches away.
The archbishop took her face between his fingers, and placed the blade a whisper above the skin at ther throat. He didn't even have time to blink before he found himself in the surprisingly strong grip of the ninja, his sanctified blade poised at his throat.
"One wrong step and his head will meet his boots Paladin!"
Anderson was frozen. He was more than sure that the woman before him will indeed act on her promise. But how did she escape? He had tied the ropes himself, he was sure that there was no way to escape! Powerless, the priest could only watch as she pushed the archbishop out the door, still holding the dagger, ready to kill.
"Now," she said in a sweet voice. " Mr Maxwell, or should I say Enrico, since we are so close? You will show me the way out. Do not dare to lie, I will know if you do!" the frightened man nodded and began guiding her through the building.
"You will pay for this, you poisonous bitch!" He was hissing and spitting, his eye twitching madly, but all in all Enrico didn't dare move too much. His life was too precious for him.
"My, for a man of God you have such a sharp tongue! Shame on you, Enrico." she purred the last part of the sentence, making his squirm like a teenage girl. "Does it excite you to be in the hands of such a powerful woman? Does my power intrigue you, tingles you senses and bring shivers down your spine?" yes, sometimes Ino just loved to play with people. As a mind walker, one knows certain aspects of the human psychology; it comes with the job.
"Shut up you vile woman!"
"Ah, but it does excite you..." they had almost reached the gates, and how the guards carefully stepped aside in horror. "You pitiful excuse of a man. You call yourself the servant of God? God should laugh at your depraved mind and your poor excuse of a servitude to Him!" and with a final push, Ino threw him in the direction of the guards, quickly shushining away in a swirl of petals.
She appeared in a nearby tree, just in time to hear Maxwell's insane yell. Seems I've touched a sensitive cord there!
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