Hellsing Fan Fiction ❯ A Kiss as Cold as Death ❯ New Beginnings ( Chapter 2 )

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A Kiss as Cold as Death

Chapter 1

New Beginnings

Once again, None of the Hellsing Characters belong to me. Brittney, Aleksandre, Sharon and Jade are all original characters of mine. You can read up on Brittney's past by visiting My Homepage, her story is called Old Flames. Please Enjoy and let me know what you think.

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        “B loody hell, the sun'll be up soon.” Seras frowned as she looked above at the sky turning lavender in the twilight. “Master said he'd be back soon.” She mumbled to herself.
        “And so I am,” Seras gasped and looked up to see a cloud of mist hovering above her. As the mist solidified she looked up and saw a bundle of red cloth in his arms. “We must hurry, I'm sure Walter will be pleased at the package I carry.”
        “I heard that,” came a surly reply from within the large red coat.
        “Sir Integral,” Seras said and moved to get a closer look. She took and involuntary step back as piercing red eyes met hers. Had she been asked, she would have wagered a stake through her heart that Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing would never consent to being changed. But Master always left the choice to the victim. “Am I to burn before I've seen the moon?” Integral asked of Alucard who smiled at her, silently he took Seras hand and the three of them vanished into mist and floated away.

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        The Airport was crowded. Jade looked all over the place for her new roommate. From the picture she was expecting a stunning American. Oh the fun they would have. They had spent all the fall and winter of last year getting to know each other through phone calls and emails. It would be a shame to have her get there and they were not compatible. She turned and saw a tall dark skinned girl who looked lost. “Excuse me,” she said to a passerby who paused to answer a question. Jade grinned, Yep that was a decidedly American accent. “Brittney?” Jade called.
        At the sound of her name the girl turned. “Jade! Hi, how are you?” They embraced as if they had been friends forever. “The flight here was dreadful I tell you, the food made me horribly ill, but I was so anxious to get here that I did not care.”
        Jade grinned at the torrent of words that came out, “Sorry, it's just me, I could not pull Aleksandre away from his computer and Sharon is out for groceries.” Jade said mentioning the other two people she lived with. “Alek had an awesome time getting your room ready, naturally you'll do with it what you like but he just would not listen to reason.”
        “I 'm just glad I found a place to stay, I had to get away from The States.” Jade was puzzled by the look of sadness that crept into Brittney's chocolate eyes.
        “Shall we be off then? Where's you luggage?” Brittney pointed and Jade's green eyes widened as she got a good look at the load. “Ah we'll manage.” Jade said and marched forward to start loading the large suitcases onto a cart. “I'm positive you'll love London.” Brittney hefted a large carry on that would not fit on the cart and followed Jade from the airport to a small red sports car in the garage. “What are you doing...” Jade asked a puzzled frown on her face, “Oh yes Americans drive on the wrong side of the road don't they?”
        “And here I've always thought it was you English who were confused and had it backward.” Brittney laughed and skipped to the other side of the car, suddenly more lighthearted than she had been in ages. As the unfamiliar terrain slide by her window, she said good bye to one chapter of her life and looked forward to the dawning of another.

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        The etched crystal goblet glowed red in the moonlight as the bright beams bounced off the contents within. Sir Integral brought the intricate object to her lips and took a sip. Alucard materialized in her office from a sidewall, she was not surprised to see him, but then again, she never had been. “You called,” as always his voice seemed to roll off the walls and find it's way to the person hearing them through intricate means.
        “There is a letter here, it's addressed to you.” Integral handed a vanilla colored envelope to him. Alucard accepted the envelope and blinked when he looked at the old purple wax seal upon it. A hawk with its wings spread against the moon. Integral raised a well-sculpted brow as he brought the envelope to his nose as if to find a certain scent.
        “It seems as if we are in for some very interesting times, Sir, Very interesting indeed.” With those cryptic words Alucard took his letter and left the room. It was some time later that Integral noticed that she had a matching envelope.
        Sir Hellsing:
        It is with honor that I make your acquaintance. I am beyond
        the need for a name, but you may refer to me as A. you have
        in your employ a friend of mine by the name, well he can
        and will be referred to henceforth as Alucard. It is to my
        understanding that that is how he is called now. I have a
        precious package arriving in London on this very day. This
        package bears the need for careful guarding for I love her.
        She is of me. I have asked Alucard as a favor to an old
        friend, to keep an eye on her, to make sure she remains
        safe. It is imperative to your organization as well that
        she remains safe, If her blood is tasted by any vampire,
        well your troubles will only increase tenfold. Take care of
        yourself and may God not turn his ever-watchful eye away
        from you.
        A.

       “Alucard!” Integral called. He appeared as if he had never left her office. She held up the offending missive. “Explain this,” She handed the page to him. After a moment he handed it back and pulled what appeared to be a juice box from his coat pocket. After having a sip of his dinner he sat across from Integral.
        “What is there to explain?” He was nonchalant as he handed the letter back and perused his own. “It would do me well if she were to awaken and protect her own investments, but it would be a greater harm if we were to ignore the request.”
        “ Who is she and why is her blood so important?” Integral demanded her red eyes blazing a path to him from where she sat.
        Integral sat back surprised as Alucard appeared in front of her seated on her desk. In his hand was her goblet. “Finish you dinner.” As soon as her fingers clasped the glass, Alucard was gone. On her desk was a piece of paper laying there as if forgotten, but she knew that it was not.
        Old Friend:
        It is with pleasure that I write to you. Too long has it
        been since we have corresponded with each other. That could
        of course be because I have slept these many years. I am
        only awakened now for a very brief time to write these
        letters and ask a favor of an old friend. There will appear
        in your town a young woman by the name of Brittney. She is
        from a family of my descendants. You know her bloodlines
        well. You will be able to find her easily for she smells of
        S.G. and me. It is in the best interest of all that she be
        protected. One has already tasted her blood and it is
        feared that he will be forever marked. More powerful than
        one his age should be. If that comes from just a taste,
        imagine the implications if she is drained or turned.
        Please see to it that she remains safe. I remain your
        servant and friend,
        A.

Int egral read the letter again fearing what it must mean to have one such as this girl in London. With a sigh she sat back in her chair and finished her dinner.