Disclaimer: One day left before the big conference! Both allies and enemies begin making their move towards the coming assembly.

After gathering more information, bolstering their fighting forces and preparing for war, Dexter takes one final and drastic step to ensure the safety of his friends and allies. But in doing so, he may end up causing more harm than good. At the same time, the relationship between Rosette and Dexter takes an unexpected turn: Out of fear and despair, Rosette moves to give Dexter all of her love before the coming conflict. Will it serve to strengthen their bond? Or will it serve to tear them apart?

Klaus is coming, and he's not holding anything back. The Master of Death will see to it that the whole world knows of LOD's plan.

Hellsing and Devil May Cry are owned and copyrighted by both Capcom and Kouta Hirano respectively. All credit goes to the original authors.

P.S. can you guys cool it with the private messaging asking me to tell you who Klaus really is?! I appreciate all your conjectures (some are actually fairly spot on and might force me to be careful what I reveal) but all will be revealed at the right time and trust me, you will all be satisfied.

Chapter Thirty One- Deadlocked II

Dexter stepped out of the armory, shutting and locking the door behind him. He began walking down the hall, pulling out his cell phone and checking his phone messages. He had three voicemails; pressing a key he placed the phone to his ear as he began listening.

First message: "Dexy, sweetie, it's your mother. Please give me a call when you get this message"

Dexter cringed; moving past it he listened to the second message.

Second message: "Yo cuz it's Dutch, we gotta talk. Hit me up when you get this"

Lastly, Dexter pressed the key as he listened to the final message.

Third message: "Dexter, baby, it's Rosette. Listen there's something I want to talk with you about. When you get this message, please stop by my apartment. I'll see you soon. I love you very much baby"

Dexter paused; her tone sounded so serious. It must be important. Wasting no time he finished his remaining business at the agency and promptly made his way across town to her apartment.

After a twenty minute drive he finally reached his destination. Walking up to her door he paused, sighing deeply as he straightened his shirt out and fixed his jeans. Knocking twice he waited for a reply.

Dexter heard the lock click as the door opened and there stood Rosette. Smiling she said "That was fast"

Dexter smiled back, "I never like to keep my lady waiting" he said. Rosette stepped aside, "Come on in" she said as he entered in. Shutting and locking the door behind him Rosette turned back to face him as she wrapped her arms around him in a warm hug. Leaning up, she planted a passionate kiss on his lips.

Breaking it Dexter then said. "Wow, what was that for?"

Rosette smiled, "Because I love you silly. Come on, follow me and we'll talk" she said turning and walking away. Dexter followed suit, curious as to what it was that was so urgent that needed discussing. He followed her further into her apartment, raising his eyebrow as they then stepped into her bedroom.

"Uh, babe?" Dexter said, growing a little concerned. Rosette nothing, instead turning to face him. "Tada" she said gesturing to the bed. It all finally clicked as Dexter's stomach flip flopped and he took a deep breath.

Candles were lit creating a romantic ambience and setting. The floor was covered with rose petals and there was the sweet scent of lavender in the air. It was then that Dexter took note of what Rosette was wearing: She had on purple silk pajama bottoms and a black tank top as she gently laid down on the bed.

"I'm ready Dexter. I'm ready to give you all of my love" she said coyly. Dexter's eyes widened; he had never before seen her like this. So willing, so eager. Rosette was no prude but she made it clear she wasn't interested in having sex, not before becoming Dexter's wife first. And he was ok with that. People questioned their decision, some even spitefully but the two always held steadfast to their decision. As Dexter would explain, if he and Rosette truly loved each other, then postponing sex would only serve to make it that much more rich and fulfilling.

If only that weren't about to happen tonight.

"Babe, Rosette…no…not like this. Is that what you called me over for?" Dexter said shaking his head. Rosette didn't seem to mind. "I've been thinking. The conference is only one day away, after that, who knows what Klaus will try and plan. We may never even make it to the altar" she explained.

"Stop, of course we will. Rosette I thought you wanted to-"

"No more waiting. I'm not going to wait any longer. Dexter, I have dreamed, no, I've prayed over finally getting the dream wedding I've always wanted. And now some madman is going to stand in the way of that? I've had enough, enough of Klaus, enough of LOD, of vampires and all of it. Tonight, I want you, Dexter, just you and all of your love" Rosette said jumping to her feet and walking over. Before he could object, she grabbed Dexter in a fierce and possessive kiss, pressing her body against his and beginning to rub and stroke him.

"Jesus Rosette what's gotten into you?" Dexter tried breaking their embrace only to have Rosette press harder against him, stroking and groping all over.

"Make love to me Dexter, I demand it" she growled seductively as she turned and pushed him back to the bed. Climbing on top she began placing kisses all along his neck, his face and his body as she began removing his clothes. Dexter resisted but found himself giving in. It felt good, damned good and he didn't want it to stop. But something moved him to say something, anything, to halt her before things really progressed. Here was the woman of his dreams; the one he would spend the rest of his life with, willing to give herself to him entirely. What was he supposed to do? Just lie back and accept it? Of course, that would be the right thing to do right?

Dexter found himself flooded with conflicting feelings. Hormones and adrenaline pumping, his body screamed "Just do it stupid!" And why shouldn't they? They were both in love and sex would add further closeness and intimacy to their relationship, wouldn't it?

But Dexter also began considering Rosette's desires. Sure she was acting voracious now, but deep down he knew this was all an act. Something must be disturbing her, for her to begin backsliding like this. He knew the right thing to do, the manly thing to do.

"Rosette. Enough, please stop" he said sternly but fairly. It was enough to jolt Rosette from her passion fueld frenzy. Staring down from on top his chest, Rosette looked deep into his eyes. Dexter very calmly removed himself from underneath. "Rosette I love you but not here, not like this"

She hesitated; "Why?"

"Because I know you're not ready for us to make love. Babe, what's going on? You've never acted this way before. Seriously, something is bothering you and I can tell" Dexter said strongly and staring at her.

Rosette sighed deeply, hanging her head low as her hair fell to cover her face. With a sob she sat up straight, looked into his eyes and said "I'm scared Dexter. I'm scared something awful is going to happen at that conference. We've come so far, so close to finally spending the rest of our lives together and then this. I'm scared that if I don't give you my love now, we may never experience it, as husband and wife"

With that Rosette began sobbing as she covered her face, hiding her tears from Dexter. After a few seconds Dexter calmly took her hands into his, stroking tenderly as he brushed the tears away.

"Listen to me very closely Rosette. I do want to make love to you. Believe me, I really do but not like this. Not because we're afraid we'll never experience that kind of intimacy. I don't care what kind of threat or danger we're facing; I would never forgive myself if I allowed you to compromise yourself like this. Think of it this way; when we do eventually make love don't you want it to be something made even more special because we are only sharing it with each other? I don't want to start our marriage and our life together out of compromise."

Rosette sobbed again as Dexter gently held her face. "Nothing is going to go wrong. We'll have the conference, we will stop Klaus and LOD and save the world." He said leaning closer to her. "And then we will get married, in a perfect ceremony just the way you've always wanted. And on our wedding night, we'll really give each other our love, the right way, the way God intended it. So no worrying, no more tears, no more despair, ok?" and with that he ended his talk as he kissed her.

Breaking the kiss he smiled and said "I love you, Rosette Cristobel"

Rosette smiled back, "I love you too, Dexter Smith." Rosette gave a deep and heavy sigh, running a hand through her curly brown hair. "I'm so sorry Dexter, for tricking you into coming over, seducing you. I'm amazed you don't think I'm a big slut right now" she said weakly.

Dexter pulled her in for a warm hug as her head rested against his shoulder "Save that sexiness for the honeymoon" he said kissing her forehead. "And sorry to spoil the moment, but Dutch called and said it's urgent"

"No it's fine, go ahead and go see him. I'll be fine here." Rosette said smiling and watching as he stood up. Walking to the exit he stood in the door frame before turning back to her. She sat on the bed still, her hair falling to one side, framing the right side of her face. Her gorgeous skin complimented by her beautiful green eyes.

"What?" she asked, smiling as she blushed slightly. Dexter smiled back, "I don't care how long it takes. Six months or six years. You're worth the wait Rosette and I would gladly stare down the gates of Hell itself to take you as my bride."

With that Dexter stepped out the bedroom leaving behind Rosette to mull over their recent encounter. Both Dexter and Rosette loved each other tremendously but both were secretly happy their relationship didn't escalate further.

Lastly…

"I hope you know what you're doing Dex" Seth said as the two men walked down the flight of stairs. Approaching a steel door Dexter tapped twice and waited for a response.

"What?" came the gruff answer.

"It's us Dutch" Dexter replied. The door opened and there stood Dutch. He sighed and said, "Nigga I swear, if I end up in prison for this shit it'll be too good for me" watching as Dexter and Seth entered and the door was shut behind them.

"Relax man. I made sure that when we planned this it would all be traced back to me. You'll be fine, thanks for arranging the pick up though. I take it these guys are with you?" Dexter asked looking at the seven or so men standing around.

"Yeah, most of my old unit. Most of them are retired like me but still have connections to mercenary groups, black ops divisions, private contractors, you name it. Come on, he's up ahead" Dutch said as they followed him. Leading them down a dark and dank hallway they approached another room. Stepping inside Dutch held the door for the other two as they shut it. Dexter turned, staring for several moments before turning to Dutch.

"Did he say anything?"

Dutch just shook his head.

Sitting in a metal chair, hands and ankles cuffed, was Kazuya. He sat calmly, without uttering a single word as he stared off blankly.

Dexter sighed and said, "Do you know why we brought you here?"

Kazuya slowly raised his head, staring at Dexter. Dexter noticed the sullen and empty look in his eyes, for him to be so young and yet have such cold and dead eyes was remarkable.

"We need you Kazuya, the world needs you. Forget about the murders you have committed. The sinners you have judged. Klaus is coming Kazuya, and he's coming to destroy everything we hold dear. Our homes, friends, families, loved ones" Dexter explained, instantly thinking of Rosette. Kazuya again said nothing as Dexter continued.

"There will be an assembly at the United Nations to discuss the rising threat of LOD. But Klaus most likely will try to attack the conference. When he does, we need all the fighting power we can muster. And this is why we have brought you here. This is something I have sanctioned on my own power, even the FBI does not know of this"

Dexter then went and began removing the shackles and cuffs from Kazuya. Stepping back he said "I want you there, to fight with us, Kazuya. When Klaus comes, and I know he will, will you fight with us and help us to destroy LOD?" Dexter asked.

Moments in silence. Then, Kazuya began chuckling. "I must say I'm honored you would personally seek me out. I'll help you but first there is something we need to discuss. Something no one else knows. I mentioned briefly once of my connection to LOD, specifically to Klaus but it is far deeper. Klaus and I go back to the time when my mother was murdered" he stated watching as Dexter's eyes widened. Seth and Dutch tensed, not speaking but preparing for the worse.

Kazuya slowly stood to full height, narrowed his eyes and said "Klaus raised me"

End Chapter

Next chapter in the works. Only a few more before the next massive set of fights. Get ready, it's going to get insane!