"You heard a scream and found her on the floor?"
"Yes,"
"Well…that is troublesome,"
"Yeah everything started to go down hill after she met that woman. Honestly I still don't know what's going on Walter," Cain sighed
"Woman?" Walter asked as he looked away from the unconscious woman on the bed.
"She didn't tell us her name, but she did mention Kairi Inoue," Dimitri added.
"I see…" Walter trailed off as he looked back at Mana. He stood next to her as Cain and Dimitri stood behind him.
"What are we going to do?" Cain asked
"There is not much we can do until she wakes up," Dimitri sighed and ran his hands through his thick ebony hair.
"This is most inconvenient Mana…" Walter said quietly to himself as he continued to look down at the unconscious woman in front of him.
"Eliminating the Illuminati is a mission that was given to her by Sir Integra, she knew this task was going to be difficult. Therefore she has no choice but to complete the mission. You both are going to make sure she completes it, no matter the consequences," Walter said firmly as he looked at the two men behind him.
"Y-Yes Sir," the two men replied.
"I need to return to my current mission. Please notify Mana when she rises," Walter said and promptly exited the room.
"Woah…I don't know what that was…but woah," Cain commented.
"You forget she is a Dornez…this shouldn't be a surprise to her," Dimitri replied.
"It's still harsh," Cain scoffed.
"You…are a strange individual…disciplined, but yet so frightened,"
"Who are you?" Mana asked.
A voice female voice spoke to her in her unconscious state and not Alucard toying with her.
"I am not the one you call Alucard…he as well is an interesting defiled creature as well," the feminine voice replied.
"What do you want from me?" Mana asked
"I require a body, a body to move freely through your world. I have been summoned," she replied.
"Summoned? By who?"
"Raphael…my love. He calls out to me. I am compelled to obey him and his calling," she replied
"R-Raphael?" Mana repeated confused.
"Yes…" the voice trailed off.
"What does he want? Why my body?" Mana began to ask when the voice laughed, within seconds the laughter changed from feminine to sinister.
"Details do not matter, you will no longer exist when the time comes. That ludicrous seal has been weakening and I am growing in strength," the once feminine voice had changed to a distorted warped voice.
"You will not have my body," Mana hissed.
"Contra me parvulus et videbimus quam diu tenere..."
Mana suddenly jumped awake and quickly looked around, she was alone and in her own bed. She ran her hands through her long ebony hair and sighed heavily. She remembered the conversation she had with her father before blacking out and made a mental note to apologize to him. He had confirmed the situation to her , and now it seemed as if the soul inside of her gave her a undetermined time limit, it was growing strength but at what speed?
"Doushiyo?" Mana whimpered as she pulled her knees to her chest. Her chest tightened as she placed her head on her knees.
"Am I frightened?" Mana thought to herself
"You seem troubled little scientist..." Alucard's deep voice echoed through her mind.
"Alucard..." Mana said quietly, her head still on her knees.
"What's gotten into the fearless little angel of death hmm?"
"...If I turn against Hellsing, you will not hesitate to kill me right?" Mana asked quietly.
"Give me a reason why I should hesitate," Alucard laughed
"At least...I know that he will get rid of me," Mana thought as she sighed heavily. Her mind became filled with various thought about the soul inside of her, what would happen when the seal breaks, will it be instant? Or painful?
Suddenly the bed dipped, Mana instantly looked up to see Alucard's red eyes looking at her.
"A-Alucard-sama," Mana squeaked.
Alucard smirked and leaned into her, Mana leaned back on reflex.
"You were so feeble looking...how could I resist?" Alucard chuckled.
"H-How are you here? You are supposed to be with Sir Integra," Mana stumbled.
"I am...my master does not need me right now, I am free to do as I please," Alucard replied smoothly.
"What are you here for? Are you going to bite me again?" Mana blushed.
She remember the risque situation that Alucard had caused and led to him biting her, unconsciously she touched her neck.
"Are you offering?" Alucard asked as he moved closer to her and smirked
"No! A-ano...I will not offer you anything," Mana stuttered as her cheeks turned a light pink. Suddenly the smirk on Alucard's face disappeared.
"You have a seal placed on you...it's been getting weaker since you arrived here," Alucard said as he looked into the Mana's eyes stoically. Mana froze at the Alucard's words.
"You didn't expect me not to know about that? Do not underestimate me girl," Alucard replied.
"That's none of your business," Mana replied as she tried to seem firm, although the pounding of her heart and the tension in her body told her otherwise.
"It is, if you're asking me to kill you," Alucard replied.
"If...If it comes to...that time...you will know the truth then," Mana replied cautiously as she looked away from the man.
Alucard suddenly stood and looked down at her, Mana glanced up at him and quickly looked away. Alucard suddenly grasped her chin and tilted her head up to look at him.
"ah—"
"You're turning into a demon...when the seal breaks...I'll see the real you and devour you whole," Alucard said as he looked into her eyes. Mana froze again at the man's words causing him to chuckle.
"I—" Mana started when Alucard leaned down and captured her lips in a gentle kiss. As soon as she realized he had kissed her, he was gone.
"a...ah?" Mana's face turned completely red as she touched her lips.
"Is she still herself?"
"Yes..."
"That is unfortunate...she needs to give up and give in," Milo said as he ran his hands through his short spiked black hair.
"Are you sure that's what you want? You're going to destroy a young girl's life over a soul that you don't even what what it is?"
Milo rolled his eyes and adjusted the phone at his ear, he sighed annoyed and leaned back on the deep red sofa.
"Look, you're too emotional…this is why you are not with me now. It doesn't matter about her life, she's just a bystander. As soon as that shit went down with Kairi she forfeited her life to me. None of this shit would have happened if they fucking minded their own business," Milo shouted into the phone.
"…"
"With the Third Reich moving as planned there's nothing left for me to do than to claim what is mine," Milo replied as smirk spread over his lips.
"…"
"Awww come now brother…don't tell me you're getting attached to my toy…you know I don't like sharing. Do what you're supposed to do…and maybe you can play with her," Milo said purred.
"I'll pass."
A soft click was heard on the side of the phone, signaling that his caller had hung up.
"He's such a softie," Milo teased as he hung up his phone.
"Felix!" Milo shouted
A tall lean man with white hair approached Milo from the darkness and bowed.
"Yes Sir?"
"Are the plans moving smoothly?" Milo asked as he let his head fall back on to the cushion of the Sofa.
"Yes, the Huntress Rip VanWinkle has been moving in to place as we speak," Felix replied.
"and Romanov?" Milo asked as he lifted his head from the cushion.
"In England of course," Felix replied.
"Good," Milo replied and let his head fall back as another grin spread across his face.
"I can almost taste her Felix…I don't know how much longer I can contain myself," Milo said deeply as his eyes seemed to glaze over.
"Just a little bit longer sir," Felix said and narrowed his eyes at the young man.
Cain crossed his arms as he looked at the young woman standing in front of him. The night before she was unconscious, and now she stood in front of him as if she recovered.
"Mana you look pale, are you sure you should be out in town?" Cain asked firmly.
"Yes, it's important to the mission," Mana replied.
"After what happened the day before don't you think you should rest a bit more?" Dimitri asked.
"I do not have the time nor patience for resting," Mana replied annoyed.
Cain studied Mana for a few moments before turning to Dimitri, in response Dimitri shrugged his shoulders.
"I'll go get the car," Dimitri said and waked from the room. Cain sighed.
"Are all Dornez stubborn?" Cain asked.
"If you would have said no I would have left by my own means," Mana replied.
"Mana I know you're all gun-ho, but you have to realize you have to make sure that you are strong enough to fight the enemies, running yourself ragged isn't going to make this mission any easier," Cain said as he looked down at her.
"No, you listen. I have been lied to by my own parents, I am being used as an incubator for a soul that will take over my body to use for who knows what, and my chances of staying sane are very slim. The Illuminati are after me and this soul inside of me is gaining strength. My chances of being killed by three different agents is high. I would prefer to fight than let myself be taken over. So please tell me if resting more is a good option Cain," Mana replied putting emphasis on the man's name.
Cain looked at Mana surprised, at that moment Mana realized the man's expression and the tone she had used against him. She instantly regretted it.
"I-I am sorry…I am under a lot of pressure…I apologize Cain," Mana stuttered. Cain remained silent as he looked down at her, and she up at him. Without saying another word Cain walked pass her, and from the room.
"Oh…" Mana said dejectedly.
Another unusual behavior outburst, Mana rubbed her temples as she calmed herself.
When the seal breaks…I'll see the real you and devour you whole
Alucard's words echoed in her head reminding her of what is to come.
"Maybe…I should just die…but then what?" Mana thought to herself.
"Mana come on," Cain's voice called out to her.
"Coming!"
A/N: The soul grows in strength, when it achieves enough power what will happen to Mana? A new threat from Alucard, did he know all along what lies within Mana? and the kiss?! Will Rip make an appearance? Felix!
Doushiyo: What should I do
Contra me parvulus et videbimus quam diu tenere (roughly): We shall see how long you can hold against me child.