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Romance In the Red Moon	By : AmandaJean Category: Hellsing > Crossovers Views: 1907 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 3 Part 1

Abel made sure to be in between Caterina his dearest friend and the vampire Alucard. There was just something twisted about this vampire, it made him slightly uncomfortable and his nanomachines on edge. Abel truly hated having to feel like this. It drove him nuts and made him feel cornered, which was the worst thing to make Abel feel. As friendly as he is, he could go nasty when cornered and push comes to shove.

“Very well, follow us Alucard.” Caterina ordered, Abel noted that she too seemed tense around Alucard. But that was understandable, he was a vampire and Caterina had the responsibilities of her role in this situation and now had to deal with the Empress of the New Human Empire. She has already left the room, her standing in this situation clear and there was no use debating it, Abel did respect that about her. He always did.

“Does she really expect me to come, simply because she told me to?” Alucard chided slightly, not yet budging and that was enough to annoy Abel. Back when he hated humans, he always expected people to obey their orders the first time, and now that he protected those very human’s descendants he expected people to obey the orders Abel had to obey given by the humans in charge. Not that he would get up into anyone’s face about it unless there was no other choice, but he still disliked it.

“Very well, if you won’t listen to her than listen to me. Come.” Abel stated coldly as he turned towards the door, Professor Wordsworth was positioned in front of Abel and was quickly catching up to the fast pace Caterina set.

He brings out the worst in me… Abel observed absentmindedly as Alucard followed him out of the room and down the hall, Abel noted the amused grin on the vampire’s pale features and heard the slight chuckle. It meant that Alucard no doubt heard what Abel thought, and that only caused Abel to frown further. He really didn’t like the idea of someone willingly being able to hear what he thinks or even reading his mind. Abel, despite all outgoingness was a private person at the end of the day.

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

Caterina for a faint moment nearly considered the option that she may have lost her mind finally. Not only was she leading a possible threat through the modest base of AX, but she was also taking this possible threat to meet the one person she hopes to create peace with. That was her only goal, to create peace between humans and the Methuselah race. Only with peace could either truly survive and thrive. Of course it kind of helped that they had a common enemy, so that gave them common ground to work with. And they will get both, peace and bringing down their common enemy the Rosenkruez Orden. An organization that was small and insignificant until it was taken over and led by one Mein Herr Contra Mundi, also known as Cain Nightroad. Their very own Father Abel Nightroad’s sibling, how different they were now.

When they entered Caterina noted that the Viscountess of Odessa and Duchess of Kiev stood on one side of the Empress while the Earl of Memphis stood on her other side. All three of them standing proud in a room normally bright if not for the blinds being closed to protect their guests. Instead, they relied on artificial light to brighten the room, to Caterina there was no comparison to how bright the sun could make the room she much preferred it, but understood why it had to be brightened this way rather than how she would have preferred.

With a respective bow, Caterina greeted,

“Empress Vradica, it’s a pleasure to have your presence here in Rome.” To the point and honest. Something that she knew would win at least some respect from the petite little Empress who was clothed in green from head to feet. The undisturbed look of innocence, but Caterina knew by her experiences with Abel that looks can be deceiving.

“It’s a pleasure to be here, Cardinal Sforza. It has been such a long time since I was here last.” The young appearing Empress responded. So far, so good, but if anyone else found out about this. Trouble could be created, after all her attempts at creating peace could very well set her up for execution. She had to be cautious and play her cards carefully.

Behind her Professor Wordsworth entered, he too knew how to be respectful by showing it in a bow. Abel followed suit only he added a slight wave towards Ion and Ashtaroshe most likely. The possible threat entered as well, she was mildly shocked that he actually followed them. He gave no sign of respect only an amused grin, Caterina kept her face blank as a response. No use getting irritated by the vampire’s lack of respect.

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

Seth stood properly as she knew how to look proper for the past nine hundred years in situations like this. She also learned how to read people and situations from the war she fought against the humans, who she was not completely convinced about. She only decided to go along with this notion of peace because of her beloved brother Abel seemed fond of them as did Lilith. Abel was the only brother who didn’t frighten her when she was young and naively innocent to how things are. Things have changed since then she was no longer naively innocent, but she was still not afraid of Abel.

“Is this him?” Seth asked as she looked at the obvious vampire clad in red. He was not a normal vampire, not like the kinds you find today. His aura reminded her of someone, a young looking woman she fought against once and only once. Seth couldn’t remember her name anymore for some reason that was unimportant to her.

“He is. His name is apparently Alucard.” The Duchess of Milan answered, Seth nodded once. Seth watched as the vampire Alucard looked at the three of them. He seemed to be examining them thoroughly and only with little interest. It was obvious that it was only out of curiosity that he even agreed to come here. Not to kill anyone, not yet anyway.

“Alucard is it. What exactly are you?” Seth asked, she knew he was a vampire. But she did not know what kind or how he was even in existence. So she had to be sure. In case he proved to be a threat to her children and her Empire.

“What am I indeed? I do believe the term is Nosferatu. What are you?” Came the chiding response, Seth in her earlier years would seethe at the lack of respect, but in her later years she learnt how to be calm and controlled in situations like this. She used that knowledge to her advantage.

Seth heard the vocal hiss of disapproval from one of her loyal followers, the Duchess of Odessa and Kiev. Seth knew the hot-headed woman did not take kindly to disrespect towards her Empress as well as to insinuate that she was simply a mere vampire rather than the proud Methuselah she is.

“It is alright Duchess of Odessa and Kiev. My name is Empress Augusta Vradica. I am the living Mother of the Methuselah race.” Seth stated proudly, even when she told the Duchess that it was alright there was pride in her voice. She was so very proud of her children of the night. And like a good mother, she was fiercely protective of them as well and would defend them without mercy.

“But you are no Methuselah. I can smell it in your blood. I can smell who is human… And who is not.” Alucard calmly stated. Seth could see that the last part was directed to her dear brother who glared as a response. She frowned slightly at that, what is causing Abel to be so on edge? Was it because he wasn’t being fed properly? Did Alucard do anything to cause this? Knowingly or not.

“You are right. I’m not a Methuselah, but you have no need to be concerned with that. I’m not a threat unless you become one to me or any one of my Children.” Seth calmly stated, meaning every word and her polite threat with pure conviction. She waited for how Alucard would respond to this.

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

When Alucard first entered the room, he thought little of them. Right off the bat he noticed that two of them looked like children, but knew from experience that looks could be deceiving. The third looked stern and the kind that believed in no nonsense. She was attractive to say the least, but than again oddly enough so did the tall Priest. Disturbing, but expected Alucard was old enough now to not have much of a preference anymore. But nothing took away the love he once and still does feel towards more than one woman in his past, before and after he became a Vampire.

After the few words exchanged, Alucard searched the little Empress’s eyes and saw complete faith and truth in her words with no sign of deception. She meant what she said. And for that, Alucard found himself respecting that determination to protect her citizens. Like a true leader should. She was a true Empress worthy of respect and worthy to be feared by her enemies. Simply because the Empress did consider the citizens of her Empire to be her children so than nothing could stop her from protecting them. Not even God.

Without making a sound or even mocking for once, Alucard stood up straight and away from the wall he chose to stand against.

Alucard took off his hat and brought it to his chest with a bow of respect, the first sign of respect he’s shown anyone since waking up. Alucard locked eyes with her and held it as he said,

“Very well Empress Augusta Vradica, Empress of the Methuselah’s. I will respect you and you will have no threat from me due to that respect of being a true leader to your children. But know this, if I consider you to be a threat for even one second. I will slaughter you and anyone who gets in my way.” Alucard ignored the gasps that were heard throughout the room, he even ignored the attention that drifted between him and the Empress who kept her cool and kept eye contact with no doubt years of experience.

“Know that I won’t become a threat to you unless you provoke me first. But something tells me, you know how to react to those who are noble or royalty. So there is no need to worry, and I know how to react to you.” The little Empress responded evenly. Alucard picked up the undertones that said she could withstand any attack he threw her way. Alucard nearly sneered at that, but chose instead to send a look back to her to make her understand an ounce of how much of a threat he can be.

And rest assured, he was the deadliest killer known by myth and truth.

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

Ion Fortuna, the Earl of Memphis and the Empress’s Sword Keeper, was proud to be a Methuselah. Nothing will ever change that, and it was that pride that made him nimble for his age and willing to do everything it takes for his Empress and the Empire he loves very deeply. In his life he’s always had conviction and bravery, except when that one time when he confessed his feelings for Esther. So in turn he knew what to do in nearly every situation. Defend. Attack. Retreat. Speak. Remain silent. Do what must be done. Either way, he knew what to do. Even when the lines were blurred and situations were hard.

He did what must be done by his Empire and his family.

But here today, Ion for the first time in a long time didn’t know exactly what to do. There was something about this tall man that scared him nearly to death. With his enhanced sense of smell, he could smell death and rot mixed with sweet destruction. Odd that he could explain scents like that, but it was one of those unspoken things. He understood why he smelt death and rot from the man, he was an actual vampire. Not a Methuselah who were still alive more or less. And Ion found himself to be afraid, despite not showing it. He never felt this kind of fear before, not even when he was faced with death or something he didn’t do when he was locked up with Esther. Never in his life has he seen glowing red eyes either. Ion made the slight mistake of looking deep into those eyes and he could have sworn he saw rivers of blood.

Never before has he seen such insanity before, it was like he was looking into a mirror with the devil standing on the other side of that mirror. If that was even possible. Ion felt the threat of the fight or flight response kicking in, he pushed it down. He had a duty to perform, and he will do what he’s supposed to do!

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

Ashtaroshe Asran, the Viscountess of Odessa and Duchess of Kiev first came in to contact with the Vatican while working undercover. And the first time she came in to contact with the Priest, and the only Priest she will ever truly respect, she had to work with. At first she remembered she didn’t think too highly of her, he told her to turn the other cheek. She scoffed at him and thought less of him when he said that. But when she witnessed the Priest put his life on the line to help other humans as well as her own life. Not to mention to stop her from making horrible mistakes that could have ruined things between her Empire and the AX in the long run.

She learnt that humans mourned and felt pain like Methuselah’s can and even though that didn’t change her dislike for humans for the most part, she softened her view of them a bit. Not enough that she would associate with them regularly, but she’ll be civil and tolerate them. And somehow in some way that brought her to this situation today where she was standing beside her Empress. And honored to stand in her presence without a shroud and voice modifier. She always expects that, despite the attempts on their side for peace. The Empress might not have as much faith in it as the human side does.

Ashtaroshe found herself watching as the man in red standing before her Empress with a bow that didn’t seem to mock like he was previously, which angered her. So needlessly said it was an interesting thing to see him go from disrespectful to respectful towards a person he never met before after a short conversation and threats spoken politely while not being minor in any way. Shockingly enough, despite how interesting that was it wasn’t what caught her attention completely. It was just an interesting note and to be left alone as easily as it was to take the note in the first place. What did catch her attention completely were his eyes. She saw insanity in their red depths. Ashtaroshe swore she saw rivers of stolen blood and above all else she saw cruelty. It made her feel like those eyes could look right through her as though she was an open book to be read without any ability to keep secrets to herself. And for once she found that she was afraid. That knowledge that silent unspoken threat scared her. She felt like she was being suffocated, she felt like running away from him and attacking him at the same time.

~ Vampires ~ Methuselahs ~ Terrains ~

Seth stood calmly between two of her many faithful servants, her children. All the while observing the entire situation goes from one thing to another and then another. She made a note to speak to Abel later when no one was watching. The man was simply standing in front of her now after his bow and threat towards her. She had to admit that she never saw such looks in someone’s eyes for a long time ago. Her memory was sharp enough to allow her to remember the last time she saw such a look. And that was in Cain’s eyes the day Lilith was murdered, before than she was blind to it by self choice. But at that moment she couldn’t be blind to it anymore, and so helped Abel trap Cain in an airlock and release him from the ship into Earths atmosphere where she and Abel for the longest time believed that he perished.

They were mistaken.

And now there was another with the same insanity in their eyes and something else entirely. And she knew that Abel could see this as well, she could tell it concerned him greatly as it concerned her as well. She knew by instinct alone that she would have to be wary to some point, but risks will have to be taken with this one. He was not Cain, and so she could not hold that over the vampires head. Instead, she had to think more about it. Come to a conclusion that she still did not know. It disturbed her to not know, but she’ll adapt. She always does. That was something you had to do when you were an Empress to an entire Empire. To an entire race.

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Authoress Note: Sorry I took so long… And this chapter had to be split into two parts, the second part is still being written.
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