Hellsing Fan Fiction ❯ Old and New ❯ Chapter 15 - Answers ( Chapter 15 )

Disclaimer: I do not own HellsingAuthor's Note: I hadn't planned on continuing this story for some time. It's been a while since I last updated. But due to reader demand, and even a death threat (you know who you are), I've decided to continue. I only hope my book garners such fame as well.Old and NewChapter15 - AnswersSeras jumped from her coffin before the hydraulics system had it fully opened. She dressed quickly. She grabbed the blood packet from the ice bucket as she headed for the door. She drank the blood while walking purposefully through the manor and outside, heading for the barracks.***Walter was on his way to Integra's office when he saw Pip coming down the hallway toward him. "Ah, Captain Bernadotte, can I help you?"Pip nodded, looking distracted. "Uh, where's Seras? I was just at her room and she's not there.""I believe that Miss Victoria was looking for you last I saw her. She seemed quite agitated."Pip shifted uncomfortably. "Uh, thanks." He said continuing down the hall."If you want my advice, you should wait in her chambers for her, she has to go there eventually." Walter said to the other man's back.Pip stopped short, paused, and continued walking. Walter smiled.***Seras headed back to the manor, sans Pip. Where was he? She spotted Walter rolling Integra's teacart to her office. "Walter!" She called. The butler stopped and turned to her. "Yes, Miss Victoria?" "Have you seen Pip?" She shook her head. "I mean Captain Bernadotte." She had to remember she wasn't supposed to use Pip's name so familiarly."I sent him down to your quarters just fifteen minutes ago." Walter said. "He might still be there." "Thank you." Seras said, half-walking, half-running down the hall, toward the staircase.***Integra checked her watch, three minutes past the hour. Walter has never been this late before. She rose from her chair, grateful to be away from that blasted computer for a second. Her hand paused on the doorknob, hearing voices right outside.She waited for Walter to open the door and push the teacart in. "Playing matchmaker, eh Walter?" She asked. Her mouth twitched slightly.Walter smiled. "I went from an agent of Hellsing to a mere butler all those years ago. Seems the old spirits are still with me. Every now and then I need something harmless to entertain myself with.""You only say that to make me feel guilty." Integra seated herself behind her desk while Walter set out her evening tea. "I doubt that you could be bored here.""Bored? Never." Walter replied, his face deadpan.Integra smiled.***Seras burst into her room. Pip sat at her table, looking quite calm. Seras blinked in surprise. After all of the trouble she had gone to in finding him, she couldn't believe that he would be waiting here for her so naturally. She paused, letting the door close behind her.Pip was scared. Very, very scared. He had been in countless situations involving risking his life for no more than money. But the things that this woman could do to his body, heart, mind, and soul scared him very thoroughly. But, as a captain of one of the most efficient and ruthless mercenary groups in England, he had learned to hide emotions. He prayed that this ability would not fail him now. He rose from the chair slowly. "If you have the time, I would like to speak to you for a moment, Miss Victoria." Seras was set off balance. He was speaking to her so coolly, and using her last name. She rubbed her upper arm uncomfortably. "Uh, sure." She said. "I was looking for you too, there was some things I wanted to ask you.""I apologize for my actions in the FREAK lab. It was uncalled for and I promise it won't happen again." There, it was done. Well, except for any retribution she wished to take out of his hide.It was Seras' turn to act cool. She narrowed her eyes at him. "Your damned right it was uncalled for." She said, her voice stern. She crossed her arms over her chest. "And a mere apology is not enough."Pip sighed heavily, but only in his mind. He had known that he couldn't get away easily. He was prepared for what would come. "What would be enough? What can I do that will be enough?" He asked.Seras appeared to think this over. "I can ask for anything?" She asked.Pip couldn't keep surprise from showing on his face. He couldn't back down now. "As long as it's something I can do." He said."Right." Seras began working her gloves off. "Close your eyes. And stay still." She said.For Pip, this situation had just moved into 'Worst Case Scenario'. This was getting really dangerous. "Maybe-"She cut him off, leaning menacingly close to him. "I said, close your eyes."Dear god, she was going to kill him. His hands trembled slightly. He clenched them into fists. He closed his eyes slowly.

She didn't punch him, thankfully. But he felt no relief for this.

She was kissing him.His eyes flew open. But she had already stepped back. A small smile touched her lips. And she actually looked shy. He had never seen her look like that before. He stood there, stunned, unblinking. "Thank you." She said. She took his upper arm in her hands and led him out of the room. Pip, still stunned, let her lead him. She shut the door behind him. He stood there for several minutes, staring blankly.

Then he smiled.

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Integra looked over the report, dread filling her veins. "Is it very bad?" Walter asked gently.

Integra nodded. "Call Alucard and Seras up here right away. Adrian as well."

"Right away." Walter said, leaving the room.

This was unacceptable. The FREAKs were more daring than before. They and their makers must be stopped at all costs. She crushed the report in her hands.