Disclaimer: The siege over New York City has come to an end. Untold destruction and devastation has rocked the sprawling metropolis, leavings untold numbers of people dead, and with terrible damage to property and infrastructure, Manhattan is hanging by a thread.
Klaus, the mastermind behind this invasion has called for a special audience. Klaus reveals his true origin, how he acquired his massive power, how he founded the group LOD, how he first gained knowledge of the Anima and why he has desperately fought a secret war against the Christian Church. Here we learn of his connection to several events including the Demon Invasion of the Human World, the defeat of Mundus by Sparda, the sealing off of the Demon World and even the sealing away of Theokoles.
Many answers to questions will be revealed here. Get ready, this war is far from over.
Hellsing and Devil May Cry are not my creations and all respective copyrights and creative license goes to each author's work. Which makes me realize that I probably haven't done this in about five or so chapters _…..
Chapter Forty One- A Cold Day in Hell
The dawn had finally approached to the city of New York. The bright and vibrant rays of sunshine casting away the nighttime shadows and illuminating the city. While such an event normally brings with it, the promise of a new day, a fresh start or a new beginning today it only brought the devastation brought to New York into light. Fires continued burning across the massive metropolis, ravaging the ground, tearing through buildings. Smoke and ash continued accumulating into the air like a massive furnace. Buildings crumbled, some having been completely blown away in the fighting. Others still bore scarring from when heavy duty artillery shells and missiles bombed. Most disturbing, was what littered the streets. Dozens upon dozens dead bodies filled the city streets. Soldiers and citizen alike, bodies drained of blood, ripped apart and mutilated by the terrible monsters under Klaus' control. The worst destruction could been as far as way as uptown in Harlem.
Despite the coming rays of morning, dark clouds began forming over the horizon, soon forming a dark grey overcast over all of Manhattan. It appeared as if it would rain, however not a single drop came to the ground.
"Hhhm such a gloomy morning. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised" said Klaus looking up at the sky. The wind picked up, causing his tattered cloak to blow along with his dark bronze colored hair. Shaking it loose he chuckled. Behind him, Victoria and Drake approached. "Are we really the only ones left alive?" he said, refusing to truly accept that LOD was now nearly defunct. Klaus merely nodded, "Indeed. Everyone fought bravely but I admit: Our enemy is better than we anticipated" he explained casually as Drake swore, balling his fist.
"Bullshit! There's no way those guys could lose. What about Sage? She tossed around that Werewolf like a he was one big giant pussy!"
Klaus eyed him curiously out the corner of his eye. "Sage indeed was felled. By the very same Werewolf nonetheless"
"No way. Ryoga? Rashkor? Krista?" Drake said growling with anger.
"All dead. Face it, they were bested" Victoria spat angrily as Drake prepared to counter but a brief stare from Klaus silenced both.
"Our guests arrive" he said musing then licking his lips.
Klaus was gathered with the remainder of his New York invasion. Around 1500 total remaining; mostly vampires and Ghouls as well as a few of the Anima slave victims whom continued moaning and chanting praises of Klaus, calling him "The God of the New World" as well as the "Savior, who will lead us to peace" Klaus stood at the front, his massive force spread out in formation behind him, stretching nearly the entire portion of the Great lawn area. Behind them, the large reservoir pond sat undisturbed.
Approaching were the allied forces, having taken the night to recover their numbers. Now, having agreed to meet with Klaus they were also prepared to make one final stand, should it be necessary.
Vladimir, Integra, and Rosette walked at the front. Integra still recovering slightly from previous injuries as she calmly gazed straight ahead at Klaus. Vladimir and Rosette seemed calm, still dressed in their combat outfits from the previous night. His wife Mariska walked next to him, at one point gently reaching out to hold his hand. Behind them, Nero and Dante walked side by side, flanked by Alucard, Walter and Seras. Sion too approached, closing in as he took a position near Rosette. Dexter and Dutch calmly walked up, the latter gripping his assault rifle tightly. Behind them, Master Sato as well as Toshio and the rest of Vladimir's old unit.
But they were not alone.
Approaching from the western portion of the park was their back up. Rows and rows of armed soldiers, remainder of the counter strike to Klaus' army. Marine Corp soldiers calmly filled the field, followed by hundreds of Iscariot soldiers as Anderson, flanked by Heinkel and Yumie slowly approached. Fixing his glasses, Anderson reached for the crucifix around his neck, kissed it and continued on. More Soldiers of the White Lotus approached, some wielding naginata pole arms while others carried throwing knives, swords and shields along with rifles. The Black Hand was involved as well, Roman leading at the front as his eyes scanned straight toward Klaus.
Klaus watched with mild interest, watching as this resistance began growing larger and larger as they stretched the entire field, facing his own forces whom seemed ready to combat them.
Klaus then perked one eyebrow up, staring off into the distance, hearing a very unique and tell-tale call.
He heard a howl.
The howl was joined by dozens of others, all mixing into one long chorus of drawn out howls. Klaus watched as his own forces seemed to ease down, disturbed the influx of howling.
And then the first of the wolves appeared. They stalked out from the cover of the trees on the opposite side, walking in massive numbers. One Werewolf walked at the lead, snapping its jaws before growling and baring its massive 2 inch fangs and teeth. A massive behemoth; measuring 11 feet tall, pitch black fur, deep rippling muscles and glowing amber eyes and large pointed ears. The alpha wolf howled again as its subordinates joined in. There seemed no end to the wolves as Michael's pack was quickly joined by others. A second wolf walked beside Michael, slightly larger as it stood an inch taller and the deep rounded muscles flexed. Baring his fangs and growling, Lucian nodded at Michael before snapping his jaws. His brother, Ramone, Jason and Jacob flanked him. Each bearing unique fur color, ash gray for Ramone, dark brown with a cream underbelly and light cinnamon brown for Jason and Jacob respectively. They all measured around 9 feet tall. The wolves continued pouring from the cover of trees. Kali led her pack, standing 9 feet tall with charcoal grey fur as she howled.
The Werewolves approached from behind the amassed allied force, walking through their ranks until they found space to fan out. Michael, Lucian and Kali all mingling into a massive single unit of well over 50 wolves. Michael walked forward, his size further emphasized by being surrounded by normal sized humans as he took position near Vladimir, whom nodded. A deep bellow pierced the air causing some to look back. Seth approached, walking alongside Raskos as both monstrously large creatures roared and bellowed. Raskos stared straight ahead, eyes set on Klaus whom smirked. Seth walked through, nearing Rosette, Sion and Dexter. Sion nodded, then soon smiled as Seth snorted. Dexter walked up, staring, for some time as Seth stared back. He then balled his fist, holding it out in front as Seth blinked twice, his own massive hand overshadowing Dexter's as the two pals fist bumped.
"Ride or die" Dexter said grinning.
"To the end" Seth said. Rosette smiled, turning back to Klaus whom slowly walked forward. Drake and Victoria began to approach, but Klaus halted them with a dismissive gesture. Clapping his hands, he began to speak.
"I must say, I am very impressed. Look at this awesome spectacle. Iscariot. Hellsing. Order of the Cross. Nightstalkers. Soldiers of the White Lotus. These mighty organizations joined forces against myself. I haven't felt such exhilaration in over 2000 long years" Klaus began, stopping as he now stood in the center, some thirty feet away.
Vladimir was first to approach, walking a few feet ahead.
"We are here Klaus. Let's end this charade. No more lives need to be tossed away. What is it you want?" he asked.
"What I want is many things. Many of which I have already gained. You could say what I desire is truth. My friends, what is truth? The truth I desire, is to free this world from its terrible lies. The truth I desire, is the unification of all humanity under a new world order, free from lies and malice, persecution, death and decay. To do that, I must destroy this world, to bring about a new one" Klaus answered.
Integra spoke, "Klaus, you have power, you have legions of followers whom are devoted to you on a religious basis. Why? Why do you see this world as nothing but lies? There is some good left in the hearts of men. There is some truth, some order, some righteousness left. Why do you want to take that away?" she asked.
Klaus answered her. "Tell me something, my dearest Integra. You mention goodness in the hearts of men. Like your dearest uncle Richard?"
Integra frowned, Alucard becoming visibly disturbed as his crimson eyes narrowed. "My uncle has nothing to do with this. He may have been a scheming and murderous traitor, but he was not lost. No soul is"
Klaus continued challenging her. "But you would agree, he is evil. Where did his malice stem from? What was it about his being that allowed sin and evil to creep into his heart, poison his soul? I will tell you"
He slowly raised one index finger, causing some of the army to tense as a few soldiers raised their guns and several of the Werewolves snapped and snarled before a strong bark of command from Michael silenced them.
"Free will. Therein lies the crux of our issue. Evil comes from our freedom. The freedom to choose badness over goodness, to choose sin and disobedience, to ourselves and to God" Klaus said.
"All I am going to do is take away that freedom. I will make a world where there is no free will to choose evil. There will be no evil, no suffering or misery" he continued.
"There may be no evil, but there will also be no good. It will be completely amoral. What kind of existence is that Klaus? It would be a lie! That's no paradise, that would be a worse hell than anything we can create of our own accord" Vladimir stated as Klaus began chuckling.
"You still simply don't see. Too long have you been under the lie of free will" Klaus retorted again chuckling.
Rosette then took a couple steps forward, Dexter watching cautiously as Seth gave a low growl and snorted twice.
"Klaus, what happened to you? How could a man bear so much hatred to God? What happened that set you on this path?" Rosette asked.
Klaus gently closed his eyes, his smile disappearing. Opening his eyes, they showed a powerful and deep hatred burning intensely.
"You ask what happened, to set me on this path. My darling Rosette, I will explain it to you very simply. To understand the goal I have set in motion for 2000 years, understand what it was like, in my original human life" Klaus said calmly brushing his bronze hair back. He stared, long and hard at the allied forces before him. His eyes drifting from Vladimir, to Integra, Rosette, Nero, Seras, Alucard, to the massive formation of Werewolves whom bared their fangs, snapping their jaws, barking and snarling before being silenced again by a strong assertive bark from Michael.
"My journey, my struggle, my war against humanity's greatest lie began when I was nearing the end of my human life. As a Gaulish chieftain, we were subject to near constant raids and conquests by the Roman armies. Caesar was a constant threat to my village, my land, my people, my family especially. I gathered my forces and we fought, constantly. There was so much bloodshed and chaos it seemed endless. I witnessed as mothers cradled the bodies of dead sons, sisters, brothers, husbands, even young children, some barely three years old. Fathers would routinely witness the burning of their wives and children. They would watch as the Romans raped their women, even little girls, ravaged like worthless sacks of flesh. Entire villages would be burned down to ash and cinder, leaving orphaned children to roam the wilds, scavenging what they could. Death in such conditions was considered a blessing"
Klaus paused, becoming visibly disturbed at recalling his history. Integra and Rosette noted something odd. Despite his gruffness and rebuffing of their pleas regarding human freedom, Klaus was still very emotionally disturbed by the horrors committed to his people. Even after 2000 long years.
"In 52 BC, I led the Gaulish forces in a major military battle against the Roman occupation. We fought down to the last man, and we were defeated. My forces ravaged, most of my homeland set ablaze and I was captured and brought before Caesar himself. I spent five years in imprisonment, subjected to the cruelty of my enemies. They mocked me, spat on me, cursed me. They bragged of how they murdered my entire family; my wife, three daughters and two sons." Klaus said balling his fist. Rosette's eyes widened, slowly covering her mouth with her hand while Vladimir narrowed his eyes, continuing to listen.
"As I lay there, rotting in my cell I began to wonder. Why was it fair that my country be sacked and pillaged, while Rome grew fat and prosperous? Why was my family taken, but Caesar had his? But perhaps most poignant, where was God? Such evils being committed in his creation, did he not care? Were my people not important enough for him? The more questions I pondered the more it became clear to me: This world, this reality even, is a sickening, toxic, putrefying subterfuge of malice, death, decay, misery, suffering and apathy. No one cares for you, whether you live or die. I wanted to make a new world. A world where I could see my family and friends again, my children. A world, where the only truths would be love and peace, not suffering and misery" Klaus said slowly raising his hand.
"And then, something remarkable happened the night before my scheduled execution" Klaus said beginning to pace. "While I lay in captivity, I did something remarkable. Something I have never done. I prayed. I actually prayed to the heavens, to God, to whomever. I wept, I raged, I prayed for hours on end, begging for someone, anyone, to hear my pleas and deliver me from my enemies. And just when I thought all hope lost, someone answered" Klaus said pausing, slowly turning to the group as he gave a wicked smirk.
"You mean to tell us God actually answered your pleas?" Integra said, skepticism creeping to her voice as Vladimir folded his arms.
Klaus grinned, "I never said God answered me" he said drawing a few confused looks. His grin widened as he faced the allied forces.
"I was visited by the most curious of beings. I awoke in my cell, freezing, my body drenched in sweat. There was a strange smell in the air. I looked to find a young boy sitting beside my bed. The boy had the most terrifying and chilling of expression: A cold and lifeless gaze, it was if I were staring straight into the eye of Hell itself. This boy, this entity, identified itself by many names: Beezlebub, Prince of Darkness, The God of this World. For my situation, it identified itself as 'Truth'. Truth stated it had heard my pleas. Seeing my condition, Truth would save me from my condition and in doing so show me how to create a new world. Free from lies, where the only truth is what I would create. And using my newfound powers, I escaped captivity, unleashing a torrent of vengeance and death upon my captors, and my enemies" Klaus explained.
Vladimir, Rosette and Integra all stared, turning to each other before back to Klaus. From his position, Anderson grit his teeth. "Does he mean to say that he…?" The Paladin thought to himself.
Integra's eyes slowly widened. "Klaus…did you…you didn't" she said as Klaus chuckled. Rosette shuddered, slowly realizing what Klaus had done.
"You made a Faustian wager. Klaus, you sold your soul to Satan" Rosette said as it solidified of how Klaus obtained his power. Nero and Seras slowly turned to each, then to Dante whom stared with a blank expression. Alucard himself narrowed his crimson eyes, slowly closing and re-opening them. He noted several similarities in how he had attained his own power. Alucard became a vampire, a monster out of Hell to escape death at the hands of his captors and enemies but soon regretted the decision. Despite all Klaus had done, Alucard could only feel pity at the miserable actions he had taken.
The Werewolves began rumbling, opening and closing their mighty jaws as several growled lowly. Michael's fur ruffled as his ears twitched.
"It's almost pitiful, what he did to escape his fate"
"Pfft, as pitiful as any fool. What are we waiting for? Let's crush this fuckhead!"
"Jacob, stand down. When the time comes, I will slay him"
"Get in line Lucian. You may have been his test subject but we're all in this. Remember that"
"Hehe, sure thing, my dearest Kali"
Vladimir said, "So the devil took your soul, gave you power and then what? Sent you on your merry way? Where do the Anima devices factor into this?"
Klaus answered him. "After I obliterated the Roman forces, I began trekking through all arcane knowledge and lore. If I were to establish a new reality, a new order and purge this world of all lies, I would need to find a way to project my will on all of mankind. It took some digging, but I found a way. The Anima devices were said to trace their original origin back to the first Babylonian kingdom some thousands of years ago. Knowledge of their creation is sketchy, but the general theory is that they were formed by a group of alchemists through a secret ritual. When I came upon this knowledge I had to find a way to secure it. To do that, I needed followers. I then dedicated myself to scouring the globe, finding lost and downtrodden souls. Individuals who like myself, had come to see this reality as nothing but lies and malice and who desired a way to escape it. This is how LOD was born. Using our newly minted strength, we then set back to Rome, just as the early church had formed and was beginning to spread throughout the empire. They faced stiff and at times, deadly persecution. I approached the leaders with an opportunity, I could repel the persecution, at a cost"
"The church agreed to finance your operations, allowing your minions to go about their business undisturbed and without interruption, am I right" Integra said as Klaus nodded.
"More time passed until the Great Fire of Rome. After 3 days and nights the terrible flames were finally quenched, but the Christian population was labeled as the culprits by the Emperor Nero. The truth of the matter, I had ordered the fire be intentionally staged to draw suspicion away from the Gnostic cults which were circulating at the time. But once persecution began, my group again faded away to obscurity. After many years of plotting, of scouring the globe, of deceit and manipulation, we were finally ready and able to form the first Anima device. It took some time, but the process eventually stabilized and we pulled it off. But we still were not ready to employ my full plan" Klaus stated.
"Just what the hell is your full plan anyway?" Rosette spat as Klaus chuckled.
"It's simple, the Anima works by targeting a very specific neurological receptor in the brain, where it controls thoughts, emotions and memory. A single device has the power to warp and control over 1000 minds. But how do you use one, to control millions? Mass producing the Anima would be tiresome and would diminish its power, resulting in an exceedingly unstable device. So the only option would be to use the Anima, in a single event, where all of humanity could bear witness and see its power. To do that, we waited, for the coming winter. On one freezing night, we targeted a certain celestial object which would not only illuminate the Anima's power, but cast it over all of humanity"
"I'm still not following" Vladimir said narrowing his eyes as Klaus smirked. He pointed towards the sky with his finger. "The moon" he said as everyone stared back.
"The moon is needed in the final part of the process. On the winter solstice, when the moon was fullest I attempted to activate the Anima. I needed to do where the moon would be most visible. The Anima's brilliant light and gaze would bounce and reflect off of the surface of the moon, illuminating all of the world and as such bringing everyone under my control. This is how I would establish a new reality." Klaus said gazing at each and every one of them.
"Come on, this is bullshit" Nero said as he sighed and swore under his breath while Seras turned to him. Dante said nothing, continuing to listen as Sion glared.
"So what happened? Why were you halted? And what happened that caused you to lose your body?" Rosette and Integra asked respectively.
Klaus then said, "It seems, others had different options. On that same frozen and cold night, a far more sinister plot was brewing. One which was very literally, born of the depths of the Underworld. An invasion was coming and it very nearly destroyed myself along with all of the Human World. Dante…you know of what I speak off. You carry on the legacy of that night" Klaus said as his eyes drifted to the devil slayer who stiffened and then scoffed. Vladimir, Integra, Rosette and others all stared, first to each other and then to Klaus whom nodded as their realization finally set in. Klaus closed his eyes, for some time.
"The Demon Invasion of the Human World" Klaus said reopening his eyes. "The devil prince, Mundus, wanted to conquer the humans and rule over both realms. Amassing an army at his command, Mundus invaded the Human World, intending to plummet the entire planet into a sickening darkness" Klaus said beginning to again pace. A few of the Werewolves growling, watching his every movement carefully.
"Knowing I had little time to spare, I prematurely activated the Anima. The results were, catastrophic. The resulting backfire was my body was destroyed. As fate would have it, Mundus' forces and later the Dark Emperor himself were defeated and sealed away by Sparda, whom then closed off both worlds. With my body destroyed, the remaining portion of my soul was split into the separate pieces of the Anima which formed in the deconstruction of the original piece. I sent my minions, scattering them around the globe as we would build towards the time when I would reclaim my former power, and again seek to establish my new world" Klaus said facing the allied forces again.
"So everything, the sack of Carthage, the continuing persecution of the church. It was all devoted to allowing LOD to again fade to obscurity so that you could slowly build your old power again" Rosette said.
Klaus laughed, "Marvelous isn't it? Now then, I hav-"but was cut off as his eyes drifted off to the right. Smiling, he said "Ah, I was hoping they would also join us" Klaus said noticing three coming figures walking from the cover of trees, from the western portion of the lawn area nearest the Museum.
Dante stared off, then his jaw slowly dropped.
"Trish" he muttered as Nero turned to him curiously.
Approaching both massive formations were Trish, Kazuya and even Lady herself. Trish' long blonde hair flowing behind her. Her eyes drifted to Klaus, who smirked and then over to Dante. "You too? This party really is getting crazy" he said as they came over.
"Figured you could use the extra back up. And besides, Klaus' plot affects everyone but especially my jobs. And you still owe me some debt Dante" she said giving him a coy smirk and watching as his mouth dropped. Kazuya meanwhile stared straight ahead at Klaus, a massive and powerful hatred churning inside his being like a swirling monsoon of rage and vengeance.
Lady looked at Trish, then to Dante and back again, sighing as she shook her head.
"Hold up" Dante said, drawing eyes on him as Klaus mused. "You say Mundus' invasion halted your plans, forcing you to activate it a step early. But…how? How did you avoid the demon invasion and still activate it?" he asked as Klaus chuckled.
"I didn't want to, I found it unnecessary but, fate rarely bestows on us the most opportune of times. Yes, Mundus' invasion was approaching, and his legion marched on the earth. My only option was to try and fight back the demon forces until I could bide the time for my plot. But one individual stood in my way. Yes, the Legendary Dark Knight, Sparda" Klaus said taking a couple of steps forward.
"Dante, I fought your father" Klaus said as Dante and Trish' eyes widened.
"Sparda was going to seal off the worlds, but his interference was going to delay my plans. And so, we fought. But, we were not alone, there was one other whom battled against the Legendary Dark Knight on that fateful day. Isn't that right, Theokoles?" Klaus said motioning with his head.
Dante blinked, suddenly noticing a presence behind him as he heard Theokoles laughing. Theokoles teleported from behind Dante, near Rosette and the others and then by Klaus' side, all with the swiftest of motions.
"Jesus, he snuck up on Dante like it was nothing, is that the power of the Shadow of Death?" Vladimir said, eyes wide as he stared at the spectacle.
Theokoles tosses his head back, laughing maniacally before staring back at the group.
"It's true. I remember it all. Legions of the damned intending to carve a path through all of mankind and the gates of Hell wide and swinging. Sparda stood there, the only one fighting to defend the humans. And so we battled. I had my own objectives for fighting against him. I didn't care about humans, free will, a new reality, Mundus, God, Satan or any of that bullshit. All I cared about was living to my name. I have no purpose, I have no objective, no motive no higher fulfillment than lust, and power, and strength and death. I want to kill who I want, eat who I want, fuck who I want and without any interference or hindrance" Theokoles said grinning and exposing his fangs. Victoria visibly stiffened behind them, as did Integra and a few of the others.
Theokoles then said, "We fought for three days and nights. I used every power, every technique, I struck at him with all my might and soul" he said narrowing his eyes, raising his clenched right fist.
"And I was defeated. Sparda was able to strike me down, long enough to bide time to find a way to seal me away. He found favor with a group of humans, they crafted a specially made coffin and with their sacred magic, were able to bind me away. It was from this human sect the priestess of which Sparda used her blood to seal off the Temen-ni-gru, hailed from." Theokoles stated noticing the bewildered and surprised looks.
Klaus said, "Sparda opposed LOD's plot to subjugate humanity, likening us as being far more corrupt and malicious than even Mundus himself. After defeating me, he then turned his sight on the Demon World, destroying Mundus' army and sealing the dark lord away."
Integra said, "Ok Klaus. You've given us your entire history, LOD's origins and how you acquired power. You've assembled this massive invasion to showcase your power to the world and to ensure we submit to LOD's plot. Now what? The invasion is over? What else is there?"
"That is simple Integra" Klaus answered staring at her.
"Surrender the Anima devices you have acquired. Theokoles and I will lay waste to what little remains of this city if you don't" Klaus threatened.
Rosette's eyes widened, clenching her fists as she swore under her breath. Vladimir turned to Integra, whom could not meet his gaze. "Rosette, I can't be selfish in this. It isn't just my own forces involved but your own. New York is your home, I can't risk bringing further harm and destruction to you and the people of this city, just to stop a madman. I'm…I'm sorry" he said swearing as Mariska held his hand. Rosette walked up, tapping his shoulder. "Vladimir, don't shoulder all the burden. It's ok" she said smiling gently.
Klaus chuckled, waving his hands, beckoning for them to approach and hand over the devices.
Integra sighed, turning to Walter, who nodded, slowly lowering his right hand as he slipped on his black glove for his fibro wires. Seras turned to Alucard, his crimson eyes flashing as he grinned. Vladimir turned to his wife, she gently took her face in her palms, smiling. "I know" she said closing her eyes as they kissed. Vladimir kissed her forehead, breaking their embrace as he turned to where Klaus stood several feet away as he continued smirking. Rosette turned to Dexter, hugging him deeply as he kissed her cheek. They heard deep heavy footsteps and heavy breathing, looking up to see Seth looming over, snorting and growling with intense ferocity as he stared directly at Klaus, his fur bristling making his already massive size more imposing. From his position, Michael howled once, walking away from his pack towards Vladimir as the wolves barked and snapped their jaws.
Vladimir, Integra and Rosette, aided by their escorts began slowly approaching as Klaus laughed while Theokoles folded his arms. Michael and Seth walked side by side, their massive frames overlooking the group as Alucard and Seras flanked the trio whom walked in the center. Pausing, Michael slowly turned back around to the group, growling and rumbling as his fur bristled.
"Dante"
Dante, recognizing the call to arms slowly began walking forward. He felt a brief tug, looking back to see Trish pulling his arm. Dante smirked, gently taking her hands into his own and staring into her beautiful eyes. After a few moments, he let her embrace go as he joined the group.
Crossing the distance between their respective forces, Vladimir, Integra and Rosette approached Klaus, aided by Theokoles. The Shadow of Hell staring at the women with a sickening and lascivious lust and hunger, creepily licking his lips and growling. A sharp bark from Michael and a brief bellow from Seth darted his eyes away as the three stared one another down before Klaus halted any looming violence.
"The Anima's, if you will"
They were handed over as Klaus inspected them. "The one in my possession is still incomplete. Only when I unite all pieces into the Final form will it be truly assembled" he explained looking at each person. They all slowly began retreating, never taking their eyes off him. Michael stomped his foot, roaring as he snapped his jaws and snorted as he too turned and walked back, much to the amusement of Klaus.
"Now then, what to do with what remains of our enemies?" Theokoles questioned as he lowered his arms causing some to tense up.
Klaus disregarded him, instead focusing on the Anima's in his possession as they were quickly whisked away by several vampires, slowly retreating.
Walter tensed, narrowing his eyes as he clenched his fists and slowly released them.
"My lady, it's been a privilege and an honor, to have served your family. Live long and prosper, and may the Hellsing line forever be a strong one" Walter stated so lowly it was nearly a whisper. Integra blinked several times, "Walter, wha-"
But it was too late as Walter already sprinted forward, away from the group, spreading his micro fiber wires around him.
"Alucard! Seras! Shield her!" he shouted as the vampires instantly surrounded Integra, Seras calmly restraining her master whom bucked and shouted, desperate to break free. "No, Walter! What the hell are you doing?! Seras unhand me!" Integra commanded. "Sir Integra I can't! This might be just what Klaus wants, a chance to eliminate Hellsing for good and we can't risk it" Seras said staring as Walter continued sprinting forward.
"Damn it all!" Vladimir said preparing to run, but was strongly halted by Master Sato. The stern and ferocious intensity of his master's gaze immediately halted any further actions while Rosette looked on with great fear.
Walter slashed through several vampires whom tried interfering, turning them to shredded bits with his wires. Behind him, he could hear the rallying call of some of the allied forces along with the barks and howls of the Werewolves.
"If I can only get the devices away from Klaus, then the others can launch forward" Walter thought to himself, biting his lip from concentrating so hard. He neared where one vampire held the container with all three objects, spreading his fiber wires even further as he leaped forward. "Almos-" but Walter was halted by a brisk and deafly swift burst of speed from Klaus, whom gently landed to his feet as Walter crashed behind him, collapsing in a heap. Slowly turning around, Klaus held something low in his right hand, blood dripping off as he shook it once, gazed directly at Integra and smirked.
It was Walter's severed head.
Integra screamed, absolutely horrified as Seras and even Alucard himself gasped. Vladimir, Marishka, Rosette and several others staring with absolute horror creeping to their faces. No one from the entire force uttered a sound, even the wolves were silent, until Integra broke the silence, tears swelling as she held her head.
"WALTEEEEEEEER!" she shouted as her cry echoed. Theokoles instantly laughing, licking his lips while Drake and Victoria formed neutral expressions.
Klaus tossed Walter's head back to his body, a look of scorn and contempt as he raised his right finger. His eyes flashed as instantly, scores of red flaming arrows rained from the sky, impaling Walter's body countless times before exploding in a fiery combustion, sending smoke and flame in the air as Klaus scoffed and turned back, watching as yet again several vampires secured and whisked away the devices.
"That is the fate of all whom oppose my plan" Klaus stated simply, again grinning, that awful and terrible grin of his as his cloak began blowing in the wind.
Integra's face intensified, slowly walking forward. Followed by Seras, then Alucard, Nero, Vladimir, Sion, Dante, Rosette, Anderson, Kazuya, Trish and soon others as more and more began trudging forward towards Klaus whom seemed ready for the challenge.
"I won't forgive you. I won't ever forgive you…you…BASTARD!" Integra shouted as she broke into a sprint, followed by the others as the entire allied force began sprinting towards Klaus and his army, guns began firing, soldiers shouted as each person raced towards their next battle.
The Werewolves howled, tensing their bodies as Michael prepared. Raul bellowed, his silver fur bristling as he attempted to push forward only for Michael to snap his jaws at his feet causing him to cower back.
Not yet.
Klaus laughed maniacally, raising and pointing both hands, giving the cue for his own forces to attack as Drake and Victora sprinted, followed by the enormous force of vampires, ghouls and Anima slaves whom began shouting and yelling in one collective battle cry.
Michael crouched on all fours, barking several times before he roared with enormous fury, his body tensed as his back arched and he leaped forward. Followed by Lucian, Sergei, Raul, Jacob and the rest of the massive pack as they ran forward forming a massive V formation, Michael leading the charge at the front with Lucian soon closing behind as the wolves howled.
"Now, together ATTACK!"
"Let's get them!"
Seth roared, joined by Raskos as they leaped forward, Seth mixing in with the Werewolves whom weaved in and out of the allied lines, passing the slower human soldiers. Anderson pulled out scores of blessed bayonets, his subordinates Yumie and Heinkel readying their katana and pistols respectively.
The two armies bridging the gap, pulling closer and closer. Vladimir ran beside Integra and Rosette. Pulling out the Sokolov blade, Vladimir shouted once, nearing closer and closer as several dozen vampires approached as both sides began opening fire on one another. Vladimir leaped into the air, raised his sword and slashed down, beginning to carve a path through Klaus' forces as both armies finally met. Dante jumped forward, tackling a vampires before rolling, gripping and pulling its head off, shooting a second point blank in the heart without looking as he continued on. Nero summoned Devil Bringer, shouting as he drove his fist through a ghoul's stomach before tossing it away. The Werewolves jumped into the fray, snapping and slashing, biting and tearing with Michael, Lucian and Seth leading the pack.
As both forces began fighting, a class of sword and guns, fangs, fists and fur, Klaus watched with an amused expression. His deadly eyes showing extreme malice.
He was enjoying it.
End Chapter
Next chapter coming soon! Our heroes find themselves facing another battle against the ever malicious Klaus. Now at full power, Klaus himself joins the fray and in doing so reveals his awesome and terrible might. Together with Theokoles they lay devastation to the allied forces, bringing several key players to the brink of death. Dante himself is very nearly bested, but in doing so awakens a new and frightening transformation. Lastly, Sion finds himself pushed to the brink, but his desire to protect Rosette at all costs may awaken his inner devil and bring back his most legendary form of power. What will become of our heroes? Stay tuned, thanks for reading!