Hellsing Fan Fiction ❯ Through The Looking Glass ❯ Lurking in the Dark ( 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. Anything in my story that has happened in real life is purely a coincidence.

 

 

A/N: I would like to say sorry for sounding like a bitch, but I had to straighten some things out, you know? If you have questions about the story or if you're confused at all, ask me.

 

 

 

 

 

Interviews… Seras always hated interviews; she'd always get nervous and mess up one way or another… Now she only had one job in her life, but she had many interviews in that time… After all, she had to take care of two kids. 

 

 

Seras shifted in her seat in the large hallway in front of Integra's office, Integra wanted an interview with her. But Integra said she wanted to do the interview personally, not by Walter or any other person that worked for her. Seras wasn't entirely sure that Integra was even related to her, the pictures on the walls didn't have any pictures of her father or mother…Just people she didn't recognize.

  

 

 

“Walter…?” Integra was looking over some papers and looked up at her butler, something came to her mind.

 

 

“Yes sir?” Walter continued pouring his mistress' tea, but gave her a small glance.

  

 

“I would like you to look into something for me… I remember Stephan, but I don't remember how he was related to me or my family. Check for anything unusual about this girl… I don't entirely trust her.” Integra went back to looking through her paperwork.

 

 

“Sir, you hired Mr. Bernadette with only an interview…” Walter looked at the blond woman; she was glaring at him now, telling him with her eyes that he overstepped himself. Walter looked down, “Sorry sir… I will look into it.”

 

 

Integra did hire the man with only an interview, but she did a background check…perhaps Walter had forgotten that, which was strange. Maybe he was getting too old.

 

 

“Send her in, Walter.” Integra set everything back into place and waited for the woman to step into her office… She didn't have to wait long. Seras walked in quietly, she held herself professionally. She saluted and didn't take her seat until she was told to.
She was still in her civilian clothes.

 

 

“Take a seat, Agent Victoria.” Integra gestured with her hand for the other woman to sit. Seras whispered a small thank you and did what she was told.

 

 

“You know why you are here, Agent?” Integra kept her eyes on the uncomfortable girl before her.

 

“Yes sir, I am here because I was told that you are my only living relative. I've come to work here. I have training-” Seras said a little fast but stopped quickly when Integra opened her mouth to talk.

 

 

“I already know that you've received both police and military training. Now more to the point, your parents died four years ago, is this correct?” Integra asked without a sign of sadness in her voice…Maybe she had lost too many people to care anymore?

 

 

“Yes, that's correct sir.” Seras kept the eye contact.

 

 

“Okay, then why aren't you living on your own…? Surely someone above the age of eighteen wouldn't still need a foster family.” Integra raised an elegant brow at the girl.

 

 

“I was technically working for the government, and that's why I wasn't booted out on the streets.”

 

 

“What kind of work?”

 

 

“I was taking care of the unwanted children.” Seras said quickly, this felt like an interrogation.

 

 

Integra lowered her gaze to the papers. “Hm, it says here that you graduated both high school and college early, is that true?”

  

 

“Yes it is. I was usually first in my class, so they skipped me ahead a couple of grades. Shortly after high school I went into training, as you see there…Following in my father's footsteps…” Seras looked down at her last comment.

 

 

“Okay, how is it that you did not know of me?” Integra looked at Seras again.

 

 

“They never told me about you…” Seras locked gazes with Integra.

 

 

“You do know that this is a secret organization, right? And that you are not to tell anyone of it?” Integra asked firmly.

 

 

“Yes, I was told by your butler… I understand all the rules.”

 

 

“Since I do not have anymore questions as of yet, let me test your ability. Follow me, please.” Integra stood up and walked towards her door, Seras following closely behind.

 

 

 

 

 

The practice grounds were like any other police training grounds, targets and various obstacles to get through. There weren't many people out there, considering the wet grass and all, but there were a couple of men. One stood out the most. He looked like the leader of the small group. His hair was a long golden brown, which was in a braid. Combat clothes adorned his body, making it hard to see his face on account of the gas mask he wore. He was also holding a gun and yelling orders in French at people dressed exactly like him…Minus the braid.

 

 

Integra stopped suddenly and pulled out a walkie-talkie, “Walter, I need you on the training grounds please. You are to train Seras… Show her how we do things here.”

  

 

A fuzzy sound went through and then a male voice came through, “Yes sir.”

 

 

Integra turned around to regard Seras, “You do realize that we do things differently here, right?”

 

 

“Yes sir.” Seras nodded as she said this, she was also noticing how fast Walter got there...Hadn't he just been inside the mansion a few seconds ago? Well, he was a fast one. Walter stopped besides Integra.

 

 

“This way please, Miss Victoria.” Walter gestured with his hand for her to go first, Integra was heading back to the mansion. Seras stood still not noticing his gesture and watched Integra leave.

 

 

“Where's Sir Integra going, I thought she would like to see me train…?” Seras starred at the retreating form of her new guardian.

 

 

“She's a very busy woman, but I assure you that I know what I'm doing with it comes to training, Miss Victoria.” Walter smiled.

 

 

Walter remembered that Seras didn't know the grounds yet, so he led her towards the shooting range. Ten stalls were there and five were occupied by men…Who were all starring at Seras like she was a piece of meat. That was until Walter made his presence known to the new recruits.

 

 

Seras was led into the one at the very back. “Show me what you know, Miss Victoria…And take which ever gun you're the best with, we'll start from there.” Walter gestured towards the guns that were on the walls to her right.

 

 

Seras picked up rifle and ear muffs, she took her place in the stall. Aiming her gun Seras shot at the target, and since the target was far away she missed the first time. Seras looked back at Walter and smiled shyly and he just smirked back.

 

 

Aiming the rifle again, she shot but this time she hit the target in the shoulder…close to the neck. Seras saw Walter move in the corner of her eye and realized he removed her ear muffs.

 

 

“For the things we are hunting, I would like you to try and aim for the head or heart…and in the battle field you won't be able to wear ear muffs, so I find it easier to get used to them being off.” Walter leaned against the wall near the guns, putting the ear muffs back. Seras nodded her head again and turned towards the target once again.

 

 

 

 

 

Seras was always a quick learner, so the training wasn't very hard at all. She managed to master shooting at the head or heart within minutes. She could get through the running and mazes obstacles in record time. Unfortunately, the night sky appeared and now she was walking back in the darkness.

 

 

On the walk back to the mansion she felt like she was being watched or stalked…Well, both actually. Every time she turned and looked over her shoulder there was nothing just the shadows around her…Yes, the training took quite a bit of time and Walter had to return to the mansion quickly. He said something about duties but asked if she was alright to walk alone, of course she was! She would defend herself if need be, however the strange feeling of being watched wouldn't go away.

  

 

For some reason she didn't feel safe out there all alone…But she could back safely, minus the few stumbles she had…Stupid rocks.

 

 

Now here she was alone in her new bedroom getting ready for bed. The bed was king size and a canopy no less! The whole room was beautiful as well, blue walls and wooden floor boards. Oh yes, she could get used to this type of living, plus the walls even matched her pajamas. `I wonder if the other soldiers get rooms like this.' Seras thought as she brushed her blond hair.

 

 

Though one thing bothered her, what was she going to be hunting anyways? Walter said something about hunting, which peaked her curiosity. Maybe she would ask Integra about it later…Tomorrow she had more training but with those guys she saw earlier…What if they only spoke French? That could be a slight problem.

 

 

With a sigh, Seras put her brush down on the vanity and walked over to her bed. On her way to the bed, she shut off the lights. She didn't notice the red eyes watching through the mirror.

 

 

 

 

A dim light barely brought any glow to the large office that Integra resided in, sitting behind her large desk. There were two stacks of paper work on her desk surface; one was for complete work and the other was for the incomplete files…The incomplete pile was much larger.

 

 

Integra set her papers down and rubbed her temples feeling a headache starting to come on. `That background check should be done tomorrow. I'll ask Walter to look at my family tree as well.' Integra thought for moment, and removed her glasses only to put them back on and scowl at the wall.

 

 

A few seconds later a black hole appeared on the white wall, a lone figure walked out of the swirling darkness. He was clad in a red trench coat with jet black hair which looked as soft as silk. He opened his crimson eyes and smirked at the blond who didn't look pleased to see him.

 

 

“Why do you look at me like that Master?” A small frown appeared on his handsome face as he leaned against the wall, he was pretending to be hurt.

 

 

“Why do you always come at the worst times, servant?” Integra glared at her vampire.

 

 

“Why do you always answer a question with a question?” Alucard retorted, a grin slowly making its way on to his pale face.

 

 

Integra sighed and looked back at her work, maybe if she ignored him he would leave her alone to work. Don't get her wrong, she always had a soft spot for Alucard but he could be a pain in the ass when she had a headache…Which for some reason only came to her when he was near.

 

 

“How are the new recruits, Master?” Alucard decided to look out the large windows rather than stand there and stare at her; besides the moon was full and very beautiful tonight.

 

 

“They are fine,” Integra said slowly, talking was making her head hurt more and she wouldn't let Alucard see her pain…Even though he could just read her thoughts anyhow.

 

 

“And the new girl, how is she faring?” Alucard continued to look out the window.

 

 

“She is none of your concern, Alucard. Why do you ask?” At this Integra glared at her servant once again.

 

 

“Just curious, I saw her walking around the grounds in the dark. Young things like that shouldn't walk alone at night, don't you think Master?” Alucard turned and locked gazes with his mistress and his smirk grew wider.

 

 

“Don't you dare touch her Alucard. You do that and I will see to it that you are locked in the basement again.” She wasn't in a good mood for his little games tonight.

 

 

“Touchy aren't we, why are you so close to her so soon, master?” Alucard walked across the room and starred out the other window.

 

 

“I-I feel like we have something in common. Alucard, I don't wish to talk about it.” Integra's gaze softened and she looked back at her paperwork. Showing emotion wasn't something she liked doing, especially to Alucard of all people.

 

 

“I won't touch your human, Master. Just keep an eye on her; never know what lurks in the dark.” Alucard chuckled slightly at his own joke, and left the room without Integra's dismissal. Like usual, it was rare when he didn't leave without her dismissal.

  

 

Once again Integra was left in the dark; the things that lurked in the dark were scared of her it seemed.

 

 

With another sigh Integra opened a drawer on her desk and pulled out some aspirin. Ah yes, the cure for vampires. Sometimes she wished it were that easy, throw some aspirin at them and they die…That'd be the day.

 

 

Alucard sat in the dark basement, on his favorite chair with his favorite table next to him. The new girl on his mind, she didn't really seem too dangerous but something about her reminded him of someone he used to know. Who was it though? And why did Integra get upset about his teasing of the girl. He read Integra's mind, but she seemed to block out whatever memory she was having after she said the statement about having something in common with the girl.

 

 

“This should be interesting; I wonder how far I can bend the girl before she breaks…” Alucard stated to no one but himself, well besides the spiders that liked to hide in the cracks of the bricks….If any were still alive.

 

 

For now, he would just go rest in his coffin until the time came for breaking the new girl in….That would be fun, considering he was a very bored vampire.

 

 

 

 

A/N: I wanted to say that those of you who are very kind to me about the mistakes, I want to thank you all for taking the time out to review. You don't need to, though it helps get out updates, you still don't need to. I'm trying my best with this fiction here, for some reason this one has been a little harder to write than the other one…Go figure. Again, any errors, typos or whatever, I apologize for them. Thanks for putting up with me.