Hellsing Retribution 2

CHAPTER 2:  HOMEWORD  BOUND

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The day had finally come.

A day that would rock her to her very core.

One of the worst that would forever be buried deep within her mind.

On December 24th 2066, 30 years after her masters return. At around 11: 36 in the evening. Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, after her long 20 year fight with lung cancer. Had finally lost to an opponent she could not overcome and peacefully left this world for the next. On the morning of December 25th, Christmas day, the day of supposed meriment in the world and goodwill to all people. Integra's immediate funeral had been held especially under her direct orders. As if she knew when the day of her death would come and wanted to honour the god she had devoted herself to on the day of his birth. Unfortunately, due to the presence of the queen and the other members of the round table conferance, both Seras and Alucard had chosen not to participate in the ritual. Instead, they took to themselves and stayed at the mansion, with specific orders from her master to pack her belongings as they were to leave as soon as the moment for departure came. Seras had spent her time in the early morning hours before the dawn rose to especially pack all her belongings so during the day, she could have the alone time she needed to mourn for Integra.

It was not fair, first her parents, then her colleagues in the police, then pip, then Walter, then more members of the wild geese over the years and now Integra. Seras thought as she tearfully clutched her pillow as she cried her heart out. Leaving pink stains on her white pillow case.

When would it end.

When would all the dearest people she cared for most stop leaving her. Was this her punishment for becomming a vampire. It was actually fitting as since you chose to live forever you have to live with the consequences of having to watch as all your loved ones slowly disappear before your very eyes. Aswell as know, you will not be able to join them for a very long time. She said to herself mentally as she let out more tears of sorrow.

No!, She said sternly to herself and began to hold back the tears. She knew this was coming. Afterall, they were all human while she was a vampire. A being bound to an eternal existence on this Earth. Her master had tought her not to form too strong attachments to those close to her. Especially her human comrades, as they were destined to leave this world long before her. She then sat up and began to wipe away her tears, slightly disgusted with her performance. Her master would most definately scold or mock her for displaying such emotions if he saw her now. He would have expected her by now to have thrown away such petty human traites.

Though she slightly doubted he would come and do that now. He had spent so little and few times with her these last few years. She could count up to about 20 hours a year at the very least was the amount of time he had spent with her. If it wasnt for Integra and her soldiers, she would have been extremely lonely and miserable. She knew he wanted to spend what time he could with Integra before her death and that it was important for the both of them. However, there were times where she thought he was just ignoring her and times where she actually craved for his attention. Whether it was to congratulate or criticise her on her improvements as a vampire. It didnt really matter, what mattered was knowing whether or not she actually existed in his world.

Maybe things would be better for them now that they were free. However, upon realisation of the fact that Both of them had the freedom to do as they wished slightly frightened her. Now that there was nothing holding him back, would her master return to his old ways. Would he continue on his mad blood quest for vengeance against God and would she be content and follow him. Another realization then hit her. Since they would be leaving, there would most definately be no more donated blood packs to sustain them. Leaving them with no other choice but to hunt. Though she had accepted and gotton used to drinking blood. She was still squimish and uncomfortable with having to forcefully take the life of another to sustain herself. Could she actually live with herself for all eternity, knowing she was going to have to take the lives of others.

As she continued to think through things, she suddenly felt an extra amount of weight on her bed. She looked to see that her master had silently materialised himself and appeared on her bed. He appeared dressed in his usual attire, less his orange sunglasses and hat. He sat on the edge with his head down and an unreadable expression on his face. She immediately sat up, and prepared to give her undivided attention, incase he was here to give her any orders.

"Im sure you understand the nature of our situation Police girl, and what our plans are". He said to her, indicating what they had to do now in order to survive.

"Yes". She said as she curled up and put her chin ontop of her knees. "We must leave, or risk attempted extermination". She said, hoping this was her master plan and not that the plan would be to fight back. As a response to what she said, he sighed and slightly nodded his head.  

"Ive already made arrangements for a small ship to transport us to the sea port in Varna. From there, we will be traveling with a group of my company. They will help us travel through Europe and eventually, within a few short days, we will reach home". He told her.

"A group of your company?, please tell me we are not going to be staying with other vampires". She said as it would feel strange for her to have spent almost half a century hunting her own kind, only to start living amongst them.

"No policegirl, we will be served and taken care of by a group of my loyal human company. They will be respectful and very loyal to us both, unlike our own kind who im sure will only shun us. Until I decide to conquer and rule over them again". He said giving her a slight chuckle.

"Its what we deserve, after butchering them the way we did. Though I have to ask you, before we leave, can we pay our respects to Integra, and there is one more place I want to visit before we leave". She said as her eyes began to fill with tears again at the knowledge that she was going to leave her birthplace, with the belief that she might never return.

"Most definately, once the coast is clear ofcourse. Such a waste I have to say though. To have possesed all that magnificent strength and will of hers for one brief moment. Only for it to slowly slip away like that. Now there are none left here who are worthy of our servitude. Or my allegence".

"Im surprised you didnt offer Integra the opportunity to become one of us. When you were away, I always jokingly offered her the chance myself. Even though I couldnt perform such a transition on her even if I wanted to".  She said happily recalling those fond memories.

"I offered her countless times, each of which she refused my offer". He said making Seras eyes grow wide in surprise. She then lowered her head, slightly disappointed that she didnt know that. Aswell as curious as to his reason for offering her. Was it because he cared for Integra that much that he wanted her to join them. Or maybe, was it perhaps because he was board of Seras, and wanted a different fledgling. One that was possibly more obedient and less reluctant when it came to drinking blood. Unlike Seras when she was first turned.

"If she had accepted, would you have been pleased". She asked him, slightly saddened at what his answer to her would most likely be. For a long time though, he simply sat there, next to her, as silent as the grave before speaking.

"If she had accepted, I would have been slightly overjoyed, but overly disappointed if she did accept". He said  making her look up, curious at his answer. "When I offered her, I actually never had the intention of truly turning her. It was all a game I played on her. It was my way of checking to see whether she still had the inner will and strength she had when I last saw her. As she grew and aged, loosing more and more of her strength and her condition continued to worsen. I tested her will by offering her the chance to retain the strength she did have and join us. The temptation was great and hard for one in her condition to resist and provided the perfect conditions to test her true strength and see if she truly was a master that was worthy of my service". He said as a small smile appeared on his face. " And each time she declined my offer, I was truly proud of her descision. It made me truly admire her more than I already did as she continued to prove herself in being the leader I had always envisioned of serving. A leader that was greater than any of her predecessors, including Van Helsing himself. There have been very few humans throughout my long existence that I have encountered and truly have gained my respect, and even fewer whom I have viewed as an equal. I am truly honoured to have served and viewed Integra that way. Besides, the life of a vampire is not the type existence I would have wanted someone like her to endure".

"Yes, but you were quick to offer it to me". Seras said lowly, interrupting and making Alucard turn to her. "Integra was too proud to have become a vampire, which begs the question of why I was turned and given the opportunity. Was it because I was so weak as a human that I simply had to be turned". She said as she buried her face between her legs.  

"Weak, is not how I would describe it Policegirl". He said to her.

"Weak is exactly how you would have described it, if it was Integra or me, you would always have picked Integra first. Afterall, I was nothing more than a potential rape victim at that point in Cheddar. I was to weak to allow myself to drink blood and that weakness cost the lives of so many men and nearly got me killed. If you did make Integra into a vampire, im sure she would have been your perfect creation, better than me, am I correct master". She mumbled through her legs as her face was buried in them.

"Seras Victoria". Alucard said as he placed his hand on her shoulder. She opened her tearful eyes and looked up to him as he looked to her with a sorrowful face. He then took his other arm and wrapped around her to bring her closer to his chest as she rested her legs on his lap. She slightly blushed at the close contact she was having with him as this had never happened between them before. After a while, she slowly relaxed herself and he began to slowly stroke her hair.

"You were never weak in my eyes Seras. Stubborn yes, but never weak, even though I may have said that about you in your earlier years. You have your own strength and will within you that is greater than even Integra's will and pride. You faced through all those odds that were against you in Cheddar. Circumstances that most people would have given up in and prepared for the end. Yet what did you do when you were faced with the situation. You kept on fighting and resisting, even when I shot you, you still wanted to live and reached out to me to give you that chance. Its true, that if Integra would have been turned that she would have become a great vampire. However, you are the one who I saw possesed more potential. Your determination and will made you more than worthy of any that had come before you of my gift. As I told Walter once, giving up is what kills people. Those who refuse to give up are worthy of the gift I give and entitled to rule and trample themselves over those who are wicked, weak, and pathetic. Your will and instinct to continue to live and survive is what makes you strong and is what makes you worthy of being a vampire. Among other aspects of your persona". He said chuckling as his hands caressed the back of her head and she listened to him.

"What are those other master?". She asked as she lifted her head and looked up at him.

He simply looked down at her and chuckled as he slowly shook his head. "Perhaps someday I will tell you about those". He then released her and set her back down upon her bed before standing up.  

"We leave when the moon rises police girl, be ready by then". He said as he then slowly disappeared behind her stone wall. Leaving her alone with her thoughts and sadness for her closest friend and comrade. Though, this time, slightly happier than she had been earlier, thanks to the slight out of character words of wisdom and comfort her master had given her.

Perhaps the rest of her life as a vampire wouldnt be so unbearable after all. Especially with her master at her side. For as long as he was still around and with her, she would never be truly alone.

Authors note: Well heres chapter 2, I hope you have enjoyed it. The next chapter will be out in a few days. PLEASE DONT FORGET TO REVIEW AND CHECK OUT THE REST OF MY STORIES UNTIL THEN.