Hear Me

Disclaimer: Hellsing isn't mine...I only wish I'd thought of it first. :) The characters of Finn, Taylor, Dallas, and Evie are of my own imagination, as is my original lyrics entitled "Breathe". Standard warning in regards to language, violence and so forth apply.



Hear Me

Chapter 3: New Orders

Seras stood between the two males. One behaving like an idiot by provoking the other. Gazing into Alucard's eyes hidden by his sunglasses, she briefly admired his body and the clothing that covered him like a second skin. Alucard, wearing a pair of khaki's, dark blue button up shirt with a black tight fitting shirt underneath. The blue shirt was opened about halfway down, revealing his taut muscles through his black shirt.



With a hand on each of their chests, Seras stood between them. Her temper flared white hot and out of control. "Taylor, back off and I mean it! This has nothing to do with you."



"Sorry, Seras, but it has everything to do with me." Taylor's eyes glinted dangerously. If he could, he'd jump clear over Seras, tearing the dark haired man apart.



"I thought you said if I was happy, then you were too. What happened to that, huh?" Tears filling her furious blue eyes. "Was it all a lie? Can I ever trust your word?" Sadly, she shook her head. "I don't believe I can."



Trying to keep Alucard and Taylor separated, Seras figured it would be hopeless. They would fight regardless. The gauntlet had been thrown. Damn Taylor and Finn! Always stirring up trouble and dragging her with them.





Alex darkly glared at her cousin. "Tell me, Taylor is it? Are you ready to die? What will you do now? Attack me? Walk away? It's all your choice. It's in your hands."



Silence. No answer.



"Come on, Taylor. I'm waiting for your answer." Smirking at him, Alex already knew that Taylor wasn't a match for him. But for pretense's sake, he'd let him think quite the opposite. "What will you do?"



Everyone around was quiet as the blond man deliberated the answer that could possibly destroy him. " You want an answer. I'll give you an answer. Here's my answer."



Shoving Seras to the side, she landed flat on her pride. "Taylor, you prick! Stop!"



Taylor's right right fist flew at the taller vampire's face. Surprise took over his face when Alucard easily grabbed his fist one handed. Swinging with his other arm, Alucard avoided that blow too. With Taylor's right hand encased in his hand, Alucard spun twisting the hot tempered and possessive man's arm behind his back. All the while, Alucard squeezed harder forcing the bones to crack under pressure.



Springing up from the floor, Seras moved to intervene. "Please, stop! I'm begging the both of you!" Frustration feeding her temper and tears, she did the only thing she could. Finn attacked Alucard from the side. From the shadows, Finn swept in knocking the taller man to his knees. Throwing a kick, he aimed it towards Alucard's stomach. It never reached him. Crying, Seras stepped in front of him accepting the brunt of the violent motion.



Jumping in front of Alucard, Seras felt the kick land on her shoulder. Hearing a sickening sound, Taylor, Finn and Alucard looked on in horror. They knew all too well, what had happened. Seras's shoulder had been dislocated.



Infuriated, Alucard called upon his dark powers which had remained leashed until now. Wrapping invisible hands around both of their throats, he held them still while he indulged a little kicking action of his own. Sending both boys across the room, many a table broke as they crashed through them and Alucard relished the fun he was having. Picking them back up in the air again, he slammed Taylor and Finn together in midair. The two bodies harshly shoved together....the pitch of bones breaking echoed endlessly in the main room of the club.



Groaning, Seras's cousins slowly got up from the floor. Dusting off their pants, the blond and brunette glared at Alucard with such hatred, every mortal in the room shrank against the walls in fear. Walking purposefully towards the darker haired man, Taylor and Finn stopped short. Seras stepped in front of him again! Anger and hurt crossed her face lending more guilt to her two cousins. "Stop right there!"



Taylor reached for Seras. Stretching his hand towards her, "Come, Seras. You belong with family; not with some violent psychopath." Pouring persuasion in to his words, hoping to convince her that she was better off with them, her cousin mesmerized her. So he thought.



"No. And you want to call him a violent psychopath?" Seras leaned her slim body tightly against Alucard's. Her shoulder caused her to wince, the pain so great. "I'm better off with Alex. Besides, do you really want another ass kicking? The two of you ate shit tonight. So tell me, how does it taste? How does it feel to get a taste of your own medicine?" Holding Alex, Seras nuzzled his chest with her cheek.



Alucard smirked at the two boys. They were a little overboard in the protective older brothers bit. "You want to move this outside? Or are you done?" Itching to pull the trigger on his Jackal and Casul, mentally he dared them for a continuance. Staring down his nose at the Adams' boys, the gorgeous vampire made it obvious of his disdain for lower class vampire trash.



"We'll finish this later, Alex!" Finn spat the name at his enemy. Producing a psychotic look almost equal to Alucard's, Finn informed him, "This will continue when Seras isn't here. We don't want her catching your blows again."



Taylor directed heated glances toward Alucard and Seras. Taylor spoke to Seras, his voice hurt and angry. "I never thought I'd see the day when you'd betray your own flesh and blood. How can you prefer his arms over our love for you? We grew up together...you've only known him for what....oh, a day now?"



Tears falling down her stricken face, Seras sadly aired her opinion. "It doesn't matter how long I've known him. As for you two...if you really gave a damn about me, you wouldn't act the way you do. Always causing trouble and acting like you're my jealous boyfriends instead of cousins; you never give it a rest." Lovingly exchanging a glance with Alucard, she explained. "He's been very good to me in the short time we've known each other. All I can say is that time will tell. Isn't that what love is? Giving people a chance to love you and let you love them in return? I suggest you two idiots take a few crash courses in it. Maybe that'll help your sorry record of a love life." Stomping off back to the bar, Seras muttered curses, hurling them backwards at her screwed up family.



An evil, dark glare winged their way courtesy of one pissed off vampire, Alucard. Those two boys have no idea..the power they're capable of, much less the power they've attempted to tap. With all their strength, should they harm Seras, the young insufficient freaks would pay the price with their lives!



Damn, Seras could walk fast. When angry she could take even faster strides. The feisty, emotional girl already behind the bar pouring drinks and wiping down the bar. Shimmering tears still swimming in her vibrant blue eyes bore the tell tale sign of a conflict. Reaching out to her, Alucard stood on the verge of comforting her when the all too familiar tingling struck at the back of his neck.



Softly swearing, Alucard wasn't happy at all. "Shit. What the hell does she want now? I haven't the time for her petty jealousies and insecurities tonight."



Seras sent him a sharp look. It was the type of look that stated, 'I know you're not talking about me like that.' After a few seconds, she cocked her blond head like a question.



Shrugging his shoulders, he replied, "My boss." Moving in close enough to kiss her, he said, "We share this telepathic link. Whenever she needs me, she just thinks to me. It's really a pain in the ass!"



This got a small smile from the emotionally injured Seras. Just a smile was the thing to make him feel a little better himself. Gently holding her chin between his thumb and forefinger, "I've got to go. I'll be back, if not tonight, then tomorrow night. If you need me...you know where to find me." Leaving the unsaid hanging in the air between them; she nodded her understanding. Kissing her briefly and gently he walked away. A couple of people walked behind him and they moved in the opposite direction. Flabbergasted, she blinked furiously. He...was...gone! That must be one of the many things he could accomplish with his power.



Dismissing Alucard's disappearance, Seras got back to her bartending and soon to be entertaining again. She just hoped he could make it back. Seras had a special surprise for the new man in her life!



Integra sat at her desk pounding out a steady tapping on the papers littering her desktop. Impatiently, she barked at Walter, "Where the hell is he? The bastard better not be out procreating or something equally distasteful!" The lack of lights in her office helped to keep her eyes shadowed, therefore, making it harder for anyone to read her through her eyes.



"Integra, he'll be here momentarily. You're going to blow your blood pressure straight through the roof if you keep this up." Softly admonishing her, Walter instructed her to calm down before she gave herself a stroke. "Yelling is not very good for you, you know."



Shooting the older retainer a frigid, dark glare, she fired back, "I don't give a damn. Ignoring me isn't very good for him, either! ALUCARD!!!!"



"You screamed, o loud one." The very vampire she was swearing about appeared in front of her desk, out of nowhere. "Maybe it needs to be just a little louder. I don't think they heard you in Africa yet!" His silken, sarcastic tone shook her, infuriating Integra even more.



"When I call....you come! Where have you been? Dallying with vampire sluts again, have we?" The sardonic glint in her icy eyes dared him to imply otherwise.



"Not quite. If you must know, I was protecting a mortal girl. That is part of my job....isn't it?" Sitting his long frame down in the plush red chair, Alucard calmly crossed his arms over his chest, waiting for her answer.



"Who, Alucard? I want details. Give me your report." No nonsense Integra took over, pushing away her pissy other half.



"The brothers you ordered my to infiltrate and watch....they have a female cousin. Her name is Seras, Victoria. She works at Ivory's as a bartender and a singer. Obviously Taylor and Finn are very protective of the female." Pausing to remember the smell of her, the vampire hunter slightly smiled, disarming Integra. "Seras and I shared some information and her cousins didn't like the fact that I stood to close or even spoke to her. Oddly enough, they two guys have a type of obsessive/possessive feelings toward her."



Standing back up, stretching his long legs, he disclosed all he'd learned about the brother's, whether it was from Seras or her friend, Dallas. The more he divulged, the tighter Integra pressed her lips together. Finally, everything he'd discovered had been layed on the table for her to consider.



Blowing out her frustration, Integra coldly stated, "I have new orders for you, Alucard."



"What are they my master?" Eagerness shining within his reddened orbs. The maniac slowly surfaced. He'd missed too many kills as of lately. Mentally, the violence crazy vampire rubbed his hands in psychotic glee.



One eyebrow shot up into her hairline. Occasionally, Alucard's dark side amused her when it came to the disposal of freaks or real vampires who needed or deserved justice the only way Hellsing could serve it to them. "Your new orders are to eliminate the Adams brothers. I want them dusted, Alucard and I want it done tonight or tomorrow night. Are my orders clear?"



"Bloody."



Puzzled she asked her servant, "Bloody what?"



Rolling his eyes behind his shades he clarified his statement. "Your orders....they're clear as blood. You know, bloody clear. Never mind, leave it to a mortal not to understand a vampire joke."



"Alucard it wasn't bloody funny! You're dismissed." Directing her attention back to the mound of work decorating her desk, she ignored him as he vanished. "Thank God! Now I can finally get some work done."



A voice snaked through the darkness,"I heard that, Integra." The teasing tone returned to her servant's voice once again.



"You were meant to, Alucard. Get your ass out there and kill your damned targets!"



Not hearing him answer, she assumed he'd done as she ordered. At times, the resident vampire acted like a two year old with his tantrums and pranks. Grasping the glass of whiskey on her desk, Integra downed the amber liquid in one swallow. Confident in his abilities and that Alucard would destroy the freaks making the world safer killing one freak at a time, Integra shut her eyes for a moment of peace.



Meanwhile, back at Ivory's, Seras had gotten ready for the singing portion of her job. If she didn't love it, she couldn't do this. She gained so much while performing. Recognition and fame just to name a couple of her gains. Dressed to kill, she put on a red, low cut gown shaped like a sheath. The blood red creation appeared as it was made just for her. Strapping on her red heels Seras was finally ready! Hearing Dallas call her name, she strolled out on the stage.



"Well, ladies and gentleman, here we are again! I hope you're all ready for tonight. There's a special surprise in store for everyone tonight! Here she is, singing a song she wrote herself, here's the beautiful Seras, Victoria. The room erupted chaotically with claps and cheers.



Seras walked nervously out on the stage. Biting her lip, she glanced backwards at the band, nodding her head; signaling that she was ready. Taking in a steadying breath, her mouth opened and her musical tones soared.



One breath, one momentarily

One life, one love

A space in time

Held within

Holding close, letting go

Living in the love

Existing in you.



Gazing hopefully around the room, the blond carefully looked for Alucard while she sang. So far, he hadn't made it back yet. She hoped nothing bad had happened to keep him from coming. 'I'm sending this out to you, Alucard, wherever you are.'



The sun can't compare

To the warmth I feel

When you're near

The winter cold is left behind

Shutting out the past

Accepting my future

Seeing what is before me.



Pouring everything she had into the words, the music, Seras released her heart with the song. With the looks the audience had they were really feeling her thoughts so sweetly put to music. Several had closed their eyes and swayed slightly. A few even had tears ready to fall, but they quickly blinked them back.



I'll breathe for you

Moving life along

Here beside you

When you need to be strong

To exist for you

Live, breathe and die for you

All of this I'll do

Only for you.



Tears pricked at her eyes. Feeling the urge to cry, Seras felt so disappointed; so let down. Damn his boss for keeping Alucard from her tonight! She'd wanted him to witness her special achievement. She'd written a song just for him and she'd never done that before for anyone!



One breath, one moment

One life, one love

A space in time

Held within

Holding close, letting go

Living in the love

Existing in you.



I'll breathe for you

Moving life along

Here beside you

When you need to be strong

To exist for you

Live, breathe and die for you

All of this, I'll do

Only for you



Only...

Only...

Only for you.



Seras bowed her head. Thunderous applause rocked the room. Raising her head, she was astounded....the crowd was gifting her with a standing ovation. Bowing, she mouthed the words,'Thank you!' Handing the microphone back to Dallas, she exited from the stage.



Entering her dressing room, she gasped with surprise. Someone had sent her a huge bouquet of wildflowers. Her favorite flower was spread throught the flowery gift....stargazer lilly's! Who could've possibly known? Very few people knew the name of her favorite flower.



"You're so beautiful! Just like those flowers."



Seras turned to the dark, sexy voice that drew her attention. Smiling, she ran to him. "I thought you didn't make it!" Salty water fell from her eyes, wetting the front of her dress.



Using his thumbs, Alucard gently wiped away the moisture from her eyes and face. "Nothing in the world could've stopped me from being here. In other words....wild horses couldn't drag me."



Seras giggled a little at the thought of Alucard and wild horses dragging him. What a hilarious idea.



"There. That's what I like to see. Smiles and lots of them." Waving his hand at the radio tucked in the corner, soft music played at Alucard's silent request. "Dance with me?" Extending his hand for her, Alucard grinned when she accepted. Pulling her close, they danced.



Tightly pressed together, the couple felt the bond and sparks flowing from one to the other. Seras felt great emotion coiling in the pit of her stomach. Wanting the vampire in front of her with such longing and ferocity, she found herself willing to sacrifice whatever to be with him.



Alucard reading her thoughts, couldn't believe she'd do all that for him. The feelings he felt for her, so strong, that when she was ready to accept everything, she'd make an excellent No Life Queen. Holding her closer, he bent down and kissed her.



Tingles ran in all directions in her body. Whenever he held her like this, kissed her like this, her body always betrayed her. Falling limp as a noodle, she was caught by her favorite vampire. Lightly nibbling her neck, he was setting her whole body on fire. Deep within, she knew no one else would ever be able to make her feel this way. Giving herself in to the seduction, Seras felt the blackness take her as she experienced such a drastic sensory overload.



Alucard wrapped her in his arms, toting her bridal style. Shooting a smile at her unconscious figure, he faded into the void.