Hellsing Fan Fiction ❯ Dance Of The Dead ❯ Party Preparations ( Chapter 2 )

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT in any way profit from this story, nor do the characters belong to me. All creative rights belong to Kouta Hirano, but since I'm using manga elements, they belong to Kohta Hirona as spelled on the manga cover. The name Erzsébet Báthory, is in no way mine. She was a real person; I am just borrowing her image for the story, and the historical research from her life. Anything in my story that has happened in real life is purely a coincidence. Any club named Dark Days out there is also purely coincidental to my imagination.

 

A/N: Wow…just wow. xD No one said that the second chapter for both this story and Through the Looking Glass had the same second chapter. So thanks to that reader ;) for telling me! I feel really stupid right now. Anyway, here is the correct chapter!

 

 

Chapter 2: Party Preparations

 

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It had been a whole month since Seras was turned and she'd already almost died the day after she was turned! A crazed priest attacked her and her master, calling her various things, and stabbing her with numerous blessed blades. Yes those damned blades hurt but then she was sure she was going to die…again. Alucard's head had been cut off; she was all alone with that fanatical man following her down the gloomy halls. Integra arrived just in time, but he'd just attacked Integra and her men. Wasn't killing humans going against God? At the time it didn't bother Seras much, she was losing so much blood that she didn't really care at the time. She didn't really get what they were talking about as the Irishman held Integra against the wall, but she grabbed her gun and tried her best to scare the unusual priest. Alucard revived himself and fended off the vicar, and then gave her a lecture about not drinking his blood.

 

Though that was just her summary for that dreadful and unexpected night.

  

She just hoped she wouldn't run into him again, afraid he'd kill her the next time they met. Seras couldn't help but hate the blonde man; however she could still see where he was coming from…sort of. She was a lowly vampire that was close to being lower than a ghoul. That thought made a sad look appear on Seras' normally bright face, why would Alucard chose her of all people?

  

Seras sat at her dark wooden dresser, a large mirror resting just above it. She was lost in her thoughts about the mysterious vampire in red. `Hey, wait a minute.' Seras thought, noticing she was staring at herself inside the polished piece of glass. Vampires weren't supposed to see their own reflection, right? Well, she could clearly see herself, in fact she see even smallest flaws on her face, more so as her scowl deepened.

  

She sighed, tonight was so boring. She wanted to go out and do something; her blood ached for something exciting to happen, make someone cry out in fear or maybe scare some small children…Wait, she never felt like this before, she never wanted to hurt anybody.

  

She closed her crystal blue eyes for a few moments trying to gather her thoughts, but when she opened them she saw her mirror was now swirling in blackness, she stared at it hard until two ruby red orbs appeared and gazed uninterestingly at her…they continued to bore right into Seras' own soul. And Seras couldn't help but scream and her chair slowly tipped backwards—though she didn't realize she was leaning on the back legs—and fell to the cold hard floor with a thump.

  

Alucard walked out of the reflective glass and chuckled lightly at her position on the floor. Seras had landed on her backside, with her legs sprawled apart and a tiny bit of white cotton panties could be seen. She did her best to glare at the elder vampire and rub her butt at the same time without looking too idiotic.

 

 “Master, don't do that, I could've had a heart attack!” She said, she paused for a moment and then whispered. “If I had been alive, that is.” She looked down at her lap, pulling her legs to her chest and she glanced at the floor in a forlornly manner. Seras switched her gaze back to the man only to see the disappointed look on his face.

 

 “Oh please, police girl. Don't sound so meager.” He said firmly, whilst grabbing her forearm and pulling her up to her feet. Which almost made the poor inhuman girl fall right back down if he hadn't held her tightly.

 

 “I don't want to hear your whining, you are true undead, now act like it.” Alucard said with annoyance, Alucard . “Besides, you shouldn't get so scared of me, I don't bite…hard.” He said, looking her straight in the eye, his fangs started to show.

  

“My master wishes to see us, so don't drag your feet.” He said suddenly, disappearing through her ceiling.

  

“I swear that man has two personalities.” Seras said to no one in particular, she straightened out her yellowish uniform and left her dark and depressing room.

 

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Seras walked down the basement halls, no matter how long she lived here, she would never get used to the old corridors of the mansion. The cobble stone walls were cracking in places, abandoned spider webs here and there along the ceiling. Had she not been a vampire, she doubted she'd be able to even see through the thick darkness that coated the whole thing. Every part of this place seemed like something out of a horror novel.

 

Finally out of the basement, the mansion looked more like a home for normal people, but it was far from ordinary. Though, it was exquisite. Old century portraits along the walls, a beautiful staircase leading to the second floor, Seras didn't grow up wealthy, so this was somewhat of a treat to her. Not looking at where she was going she ran into Walter, knocking down several expensive cups which he was holding, though they did not break.

 

“Oh dear, Miss Victoria I do apologize, I wasn't looking. Are you alright? I should be more careful.” Walter said with concern evident is his voice.

 

“No, I mean, yes, I'm fine Walter. No need to apologize, I was too busy staring at the paintings to notice you. I'm sorry.” She whispered the last part with her head low. Seras started to help pick up the dishes he'd dropped, he did the same, “So, are all these paintings Sir Integra's ancestors?”

 

“Yes, going all the way back to the 1600s. A few centuries before Lord Alucard was brought here.” Walter said sadness in his voice. Seras stopped for a moment and looked at the older man in front of her.

 

“Okay, there we go, I have everything, these need to get washed.” He gave her a warmhearted smile. Seras smiled back at him, her fangs came out of her mouth slightly. She suddenly put a hand to her mouth and whispered another apology.

 

“Miss Victoria, I have seen many things in my time here. You needn't hide your fangs from me.” He said while pulling her hand away from her face. Seras smiled brightly at him, showing her shining white fangs to him.

 

Walter laughed, “See? There's no problem with them, however, you should be careful around the troops.”

 

Seras laughed lightly, that was true they could be very crude. “I wanted to ask you about Alucard-” Seras was cut off mid sentence by an aggravated voice inside her mind; Walter raised a single elegant brow at her.

 

“What are you doing, police girl? My master grows impatient with your tardiness, get here now.” Alucard barked at her in her head. “Sorry, master.” Seras whispered so that Walter wouldn't hear her, but for his age he was very alert and heard what she said, but didn't say anything about her third apology.

 

“Never mind, Walter, I'll ask you another time. I have to go, sorry!” Seras was already half way up the stairs when she finished her sentence. Walter stood there for a moment, putting two and two together. `Must be Alucard.' He thought with a smile, he then went back to his duties for the rest of the night.

 

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Seras made it to the two heavy oak doors, she felt anxious every time she was in front of these two doors. She finally found the courage to knock on the wood in front of her. For some reason she was hoping the floor would open up and swallow her whole.

 

“Come in.” Was all she heard from the other side, and she did just that.

 

“You're late, Agent Victoria.” Integra said without looking up. She had an irritated look on her face, most likely Alucard's mockery was starting to get to her…Like usual. Seras saluted quickly and said. “Sorry Sir.”

 

Alucard stood to the far wall on the right, in his usual attire, and his maroon hat tilted to cover his face. His wide grin could be seen, though. He had his arms folded over his chest, as if he was pouting.

 

Another man with a long brown braid and a patch over his left eye stood on the opposite side of Alucard. Almost in the same pose as well, though this man winked at her. Suddenly Integra spoke up, not noticing the wink.

 

“This is Commander Pip Bernadette. He is a mercenary that I've hired since your last commander was killed; I've also hired his men.” Integra gestured the man on the left and continued her talk regarding the meeting.

 

“The murders in Hoxton have continued, the scenes of the crime getting more violent as time goes by. They seem to only happen around the club Dark Days, the FREAK that Alucard silenced wasn't the right vampire, as we originally thought.” Integra paused, pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose and continued. “Most of the victims were found face down, stripped, and legs open…Indicating sexual assault. Their blood was drained, and there isn't a single drop left around the scene when we arrived. I need you and Alucard to go back undercover and steak out a different club not too far away from Dark Days, Epidemic is the name of that club. Both of you will meet the commander there.” Integra looked at Pip for a moment before turning her gaze back to her paperwork.

 

“Both of you will be staying at the hotel Alucard was staying at before. I believe that the real vampire is staying within the club, some where near by. It may take some time to get the target, so that's one of the many reasons for your stay at the hotel. Blood will be provided; you will be on this mission for as long as it takes to get a hold of the vampire.” Integra paused for a moment, trying to collect her thoughts.

 

“Pip will also be residing in the hotel, along with his men. They will have separate rooms on each floor. They will also being going to the club as well, but only in the background. You do remember what kind of a club this is, don't you Agent Victoria?” She looked towards Seras, hoping she didn't have to explain it once again.

 

“Yes Sir.” Seras said quickly, she was terrified to be sleeping in the same room as Alucard. He was a bloody monster! At that exact moment Alucard looked at her and gave her large smirk, making the hairs on the back of her neck rise. Seras snapped her attention back to Integra, trying to ignore her Master's stare.

 

“Alright, good, I do not wish to go through that again. I've given Pip the case file; he's only there for back-up.” Integra was interrupted by Alucard grunt, she in turn, glared at him. “You will be leaving here tonight. Is that understood?” Integra looked to Pip and Seras.

 

“Yes Sir.” Both Seras and Pip said at the same time, Seras glanced at him for a moment before returning her gaze to the platinum blond at the large desk.

 

“Very well, you are dismissed.” Integra said while rubbing her temples, it was time for her to retire for the evening and maybe some aspirin. Seras saluted and left quickly the massive office.

 

Alucard watched her leave the room, not taking his eyes from her. “What fun this will be.”

 

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Seras sat in her room packing things when she heard a knock on her door, `couldn't be master, he'd just walk through my door.' She though, “Come in.” She said while still shoving her belongings into the bag resting on her bed.

 

Walter shut the door gently behind him, “Sir Integra has sent me to tell you that there is no need to pack. Your clothes are already waiting at the hotel.” Walter said, giving her a small smile. `But do you know my sizes?' Seras stared at the aging man.

 

As if reading her thoughts, Walter quickly said. “I got your sizes last week from your uniform. You needn't worry, Miss Victoria.” He answered her before she could even ask, he must know what she was going to say something about her sizes, and he did take care of Integra after all.

 

She made a small `O' shape with her mouth, “If you don't mind me asking, but who exactly picked out my clothes, I mean this is a rather sinister club, I can't even imagine me picking out my own clothes, let alone you. No offense, Walter.” She said shyly, trying not to blush, `Please don't say master, please don't say master!' Her thoughts were interrupted when Walter began speaking again.

 

“Lord Alucard did.” Walter gave her a questioning look but didn't pursue it. “Oh, okay.” She gave a fake smile along with a suspicious giggle. `Great, just great. Why did he want to pick out her clothes anyways?' She fumed inside her head.

 

 

“Well, if that is all, I shall be on my way. Others duties to attend to,” Walter bowed, “Miss Victoria.” With that said he left, leaving Seras to sit and wait.

 

She looked over her uniform, this wouldn't do. She can't go walking around in it; she'd be sticking out like a sore thumb. Then she noticed Walter had placed a black box on her dinning table. When had he done that, he was one sneaky butler.

 

Seras walked over the package and opened it, she felt like a kid on Christmas day. Inside the box was a dress. “Made of leather?!” She questioned out loud. It looked very similar to her Hellsing uniform, except for the leather and it was black, it still buttoned in the front though. She pulled the dress all the way out of the box and stared at it. `I wonder who picked this out.' She thought sarcastically, it looked like it belonged to a common whore.

 

“Police girl, it's not nice to think ill of me.” Alucard said, making Seras jump. He smirked at her shocked expression. He was wearing something that was also similar to his usual attire. Everything on him was black this time, he almost looked like he did that fateful night she'd met him, except his duster was black as well. His glasses were also the same as that day, and his raven hair was slightly longer this time, and he wore no hat.

 

“Don't stare too long, police girl, you're starting to drool.” He chuckled at her, snapping her out of her fervent state. She just looked angrily at him, the blush coming back in full force.

 

“I was not staring, master!” She said knowing full well she was staring, was she drooling though? She highly doubted that…And she needed to get dressed, hopefully he would leave without too much trouble.

 

“Besides, I need to get dressed, please leave.” She stated firmly, he just sat there looking at her with an amused expression. “Don't forget your place, police girl.” He growled slightly.

 

“Well, then at least turn around so I can get dressed.” She pleaded with him; he just lay down on her bed and closed his eyes, or so she thought…After all, she couldn't see his eyes with the glasses on.

 

She sighed, but decided that was the best she would get out of him. So, she got dressed quickly. The dress fit perfectly, showing all the right curves of her body, the first few buttons weren't wanting to work properly so she left them undone, showing off her cleavage. Probably Alucard's doing, anyways.

 

“Okay, you can look now.” She said quietly. Alucard sat up, looked her up and down. “It suits you, police girl.” He said, and his grin grown wider seeing her turn red. `Did he just call me a whore?' Seras thought angrily. His smile faltered slightly.

 

“Bloody hell, I don't have any shoes that go with it!” She growled, thinking over all the shoes she had, which wasn't very many.

 

“I have them right here.” Alucard pulled two burnished black knee high boots, tying up the front, and they heel of the boots were at least three inches. `I'm going to feel like a dominatrix.' She commented to herself, but grabbed them anyways.

 

“One more thing, police girl, you won't be sleeping on a bed any longer. Every nosferatu must sleep inside a coffin filled with the soil from which they were born.” He stated, knowing she would freak out at the thought of sleeping inside such a small space.

 

“But Master! I can't sleep in a coffin!” She argued, but he held up his hand to shut her up.

 

“Enough. If you refuse to drink blood, you're to have to sleep in a coffin, or your powers will weaken and you won't be much better than a ghoul, useless. Which will you chose, police girl, the blood or the coffin?” Alucard said with much amusement.

 

Seras gave up, she was still afraid of drinking the blood, so she would sleep in the coffin. “Fine, I'll sleep in the bloody coffin.” She whispered in defeat Alucard's smile turned into a frown again, `At least I'm getting somewhere with her, even if she doesn't drink yet.'

 

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About 10 minutes later, Seras and Alucard emerged from a shadowy portal in front of the mansion. Seras had make-up on now, scarlet lip stick, smoky eye shadow and liner, her porcelain skin looked even whiter from the dark make-up. A choker adored her neck; it was Victorian style with a little silver locket hanging from it, it looked rather old.

 

Walter, Pip, and Integra and several mercenaries were waiting outside. Pip was wearing a blackish grey suit, with matching undershirt, tie and shoes. In fact Pip had a business look to him, unlike his clothes from earlier. He still had the eye patch on, but his hair was let loose, flowing just below his rear. A perverted smile adored his face, it seemed he was very pleased with the way Seras was dressed.

 

“May God and her majesty be with you, amen.” Integra said suddenly, she turned towards her house after they saluted, all except Alucard who just grinned mockingly at her. Her hair swinging with her as she walked the cement stairs to the front door, Walter followed close behind her.

 

The group of mercenaries loaded into their cars and drove off, leaving Alucard and Seras alone once again. Alucard looked down at the much smaller vampire standing next to him. “Master, how are we going to get there exactly?” Seras asked him quietly.

 

He just smirked at her. “Why, we're going to fly.” He said smoothly, and then grabbed her waist quickly before she could whine about it, and he disappeared with her along side him. A small feminine yelp could be heard from they took off into the night sky.

 

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A/N: Just in case, I'm not chastising the people you've read this before and didn't notice, actually I'm not really blaming anyone except myself.