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Midnight Roses	By : FlameWolf666 Category: Hellsing > Het - Male/Female Views: 7370 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Author's Note: And just when things settle down…
Chapter Twenty-Six: Torn Peace
There was a strange sound, almost a keening. A female voice seemed to be responding to the noise in a soothing manner, making the barely conscious Max very curious. The last thing she remembered was… Then the soldier was shooting into a sitting position, her emerald eyes wide as her memories returned. She remembered everything, even her own death. In an instant she was looking for Alucard, a horrible suspicion brewing about what that heartbreaking noise was. Moving her still fuzzy vision, she saw she was not in her room. She was also able to make out four blurry shapes sitting around a small table. The red blur was hunched forward and seemed to be holding its head while a tan colored blur seemed to be comforting it. “A-alucard?” she asked in a raspy, weak voice.
“Maxine?” came a terribly hopeful rasp as the crimson blur jolted upright and seemed to turn to look at her. Then it was moving toward her at a speed too fast for the human eye to comprehend, scooping her into a tight, shaky embrace. Blinking, the confused, concerned warrior closed her emerald eyes tightly in an effort to clear her vision.
“Ms. Stone, would you like some water?” came a familiar, British accented male voice, making her realize just how dry her mouth was.
Opening her eyes again, she was able to see Seras, Walter and Integra looking at her with equal expressions of relief and concern. “Please Walt. Feels like my mouth has become the Sahara Desert,” Maxine rasped before turning her attention to the shaking creature holding her. He almost seemed afraid to put any distance between them, nuzzling into her neck and licking her pulse occasionally. It was almost as if he was trying to assure himself she was indeed alive. Seeing him this distraught made all new concern fill her. Just what had happened to cause the unflappable male to act this way?
A cold glass of water being pressed into one of her hands broke her out of her thoughts and she smiled gratefully at the well dressed servant. Deciding to hydrate first and asked questions later, the soldier awkwardly lifted the glass to her lips around the obviously distraught nosferatu. Downing half the glass in one go, Max cleared her throat and fixed Integra with her gaze. With Alucard like this, it was clear that she would have to get answers from the domineering femme. “What happened?” she asked, her voice only slightly less rough. From the feel of her throat, it almost seemed like she had been screaming very loudly for an extended period of time.
Integra was barely able to hide her wince, a very telling action for the confused female. “I don't know the entire story. Only that you started screaming like a woman in the throes of very painful labor. You kept calling for Vlad, as I'm sure you know used to be Alucard's name. By the time I got there, he had very nearly gone mad trying to awaken you. He was crying profusely and refused to let go of you until we consented to let him move you below. You were still screaming the entire way, making Alucard grow more and more distressed. Then you simply went silent, which was even more scary than the screaming. You've been out for two days,” the heiress responded in a calm voice, the worry in her blue eyes betraying her true feelings.
Just hearing the events recalled caused the still shaking demon to let out a high pitched keen before he nuzzled at her neck like a lost kitten. Just hearing that noise caused her heart to clench in her chest and she wrapped her arms around the distraught creature. “I thought I had lost you again,” he husked out in a strained voice, his lips brushing against her neck and causing her to shudder slightly.
“Come Walter. I am sure these two have much to discuss in private. Our own questions will be answered in time,” came the smooth suggestion of the commander, making Maxine's heart swell with love for the often aloof woman. She was honestly grateful Integra had been able to see that Alucard obviously needed some time with her to assure himself she was safe and well.
“M-max? M-.. I mean, Alucard… c-can I stay for a bit? Hearing Max like that…,” the blonde whispered, shuddering as her undead heart clenched. Hearing her friend, her sister screaming like that… It had set off instincts she didn't even know she had. Instincts to protect, instincts to make the pain stop. There had also been a bone deep fear that frankly made the new No-Life Queen very reluctant to leave.
Integra turned to protest, only stopping when she saw Alucard give a small nod. “Of course Seras,” whispered the nearly broken demon. Simply shrugging, the heiress and her servant left the small room; leaving the trio alone. Once they were gone, the nosferatu was scooping her up into his long arms and sitting on the bed to cradle her in his lap. His long arms caged her against his lithe body and his forehead rested against hers as he rocked them both back and forth.
“Are you alright?” he asked in a shaky, urgent tone, his gloved hand moving over every inch of her body; as if he was searching for injury.
“Yes, I feel like I've had the best sleep in years. Did… did that really happen?” the stunned female asked, looking from one vampire to the other. Both had the same strained, stressed looks on their pale faces.
“Maxine, I will only answer this once. I have no desire to relive that moment any more than I already have,” Alucard whispered in an unsteady baritone, grasping her chin to turn her to face him.
“It was like… it was like being back in the birthing chamber with Elizabeta the day she died. Every scream and plea for me you released tore at me. I had no idea she had suffered that long before I had come home,” he continued once she was focused on him, blood tears flowing freely down his marble cheeks.
“M-may I come closer? I need to know she is okay;” came a timid question from Seras. Alucard only purred approvingly, giving a small nod before he nuzzled the top of Max's head.
The blonde wasted no time approaching the stunned female, proceeding to sniff her all over like a puppy. “Maxine, I would like you to stay in my chambers for tonight,” Alucard rasped, his voice still thick with emotion as the young Draculina continued to examine her. Then the former police officer was nuzzling her hand like an affectionate kitten, making small noises as she did so. Max could only look from one vampire to another, feeling both a bit confused and just a touch guilty. If she hadn't insisted on going through with this, the two nosferatu wouldn't be so distressed right now.
“What is she doing?” the soldier asked in an effort to break the tension in the small chamber.
“She is your Coven sister. It is her instinct to make sure you are safe and unharmed. Hearing you scream like that must have been very distressing for Police Girl,” the male holding her rumbled, inhaling her scent deeply before he reached out to caress the mewling vampiress.
The young vampire only looked up at her Sire, a deep worry still in her sunset colored orbs. “She is well Seras. You need not carry on like this,” Alucard purred, his baritone voice gentle as his gloved hand moved to cup her pale cheek. It was as if his touch had snapped her out of whatever had come over her and the blue clad woman shot to her feet with an embarrassed look on her face.
“Erm, yes. Uh, I'll see ya later Max,” the spiky haired female squeaked out awkwardly before she turned on her booted heel and fled.
As soon as she was gone, Alucard's gloves disappeared and he was cupping her face in both hands as he took her lips in a love filled kiss. His slightly rough tongue lapped her lips for entrance, which she gave with a small sigh; her arms coming up to wrap around his neck. Sharp fangs gently nipped her lips as he tilted his head to deepen the embrace, his claws lightly scratching her milky skin. Then he was breaking the kiss to rest his forehead against hers, his burning eyes staring into hers as his callused thumbs rubbed her cheeks. “Stay with me tonight. I would feel much safer with you in my room,” he pleaded, his voice thick as more blood tears slipped from his eyes.
“But… you sleep in a coffin. Unlike you, I still need oxygen,” the soldier replied, doing her best to shove her guilt aside. If she hadn't insisted about finally learning about her past lives, she wouldn't feel as at peace and whole as she did now. She could now recall everything that had happened between her and the creature that had once been known as Vlad. She remembered how deeply she loved him, even in her reincarnation of Mina. Even Michelle had seemed to feel empty and restless but hadn't known why, much like how she had felt before all of this had happened.
“I will keep the lid raised, it makes little difference to me,” he responded, starting to shake just slightly as his pain filled eyes closed. It almost seemed as if he was still reliving what had happened, a fact that made her heart twist in her chest.
“Alright. I just need to get some things as well as some food. I have a sneaking suspicion I have the day off today,” she responded, kissing the tip of Alucard's nose. When the appendage scrunched up in response, the warrior simply couldn't stop a stream of giggles from escaping her lips.
“I will accompany you,” the creature replied before gently setting her on her feet and getting to his own. After recent events, Maxine couldn't find it in herself to protest and simply nodded. It couldn't do any harm to allow the 'Prince of Shadows' to follow her. In all honesty, the prospect made her feel just the tiniest bit safer.
Soon they were in her room and she packed herself a few changes of clothes. She had no idea just how long Alucard intended to keep her in his chambers. He had said it was just for tonight but she sorta doubted it with how he was acting. Once she had gathered what she thought she would need, she handed the bag to the nosferatu; not the least bit surprised when it simply disappeared. “Next stop, food,” she sighed, leading the way back down the halls and to the kitchens. It was there that the pair was greeted with a rather surprising sight.
Walter was standing while Integra sat, her silver haired head resting against his vested chest as he stroked her with a gloved hand. The heiress' eyes were closed and her body relaxed, the most at ease either of them had even seen her. This only lasted for a second, their entry startling the pair like guilty teenagers and they jolted way from eachother; their gazes going to opposite parts of the kitchen as an identical blush colored their cheeks. Instead of getting angry like Max feared, the nosferatu simply snorted before ushering her to a table. Once she was sitting, the crimson clad creature strode toward the abashed looking Walter. “Would you mind fixing some food for Maxine?” he rumbled in an oddly companionable voice before walking back and claiming a chair beside her.
The flustered pair only looked at eachother non-plused before the tan clad femme got to her feet and simply left. The butler sprang to making breakfast, avoiding looking at the pair as he made food for the warrior. Unfortunately the peace was soon shattered by a bedraggled looking soldier. His uniform was torn and splattered with black, rotten blood from ghouls. As soon as he entered any notion of a meal or a peaceful day was simply thrown out the window. In an instant, Alucard was on his feet and running to the man; grabbing him just before he collapsed. “Ghouls… dhampire…,” he gasped before he lost consciousness.
The reaction was instantaneous and violent, the demon swooping down to scoop Max into his arms before she even knew what was happening. The next thing she knew, she was back in his chambers below; watching as he gathered his dual colored pistols. Narrowing her eyes, the warrior moved toward the steel door. She wasn't going to just sit here while everyone else fought. She didn't make it too far before she was stopped by Alucard grabbing her shoulders and spinning her around to face him. He gave her a stern look as his grip tightened. “You will stay here,” he snarled, his shadows flaring behind him.
“You expect me to hide like a coward while everyone else defends Hellsing?! I refuse! Stay by my side if you must but I refuse to act like a coward,” she hissed, before simply opening the door and leaving. The former Prince glowered after her for a moment before squaring his broad shoulders and following close behind.
At the rate the pair traveled, it wasn't long before they joined Seras, Pip, Walter and Integra at the entrance to the manor. “Our old friend Radu is back it seems. He's harder to get rid of than any cockroach,” the livid commander snarled, her glasses flashing to hide her steely eyes. Raoul, who had been standing off to the side, paled significantly.
“Time to prove your loyalty,” Alucard hissed, fixing the blonde with a baleful glare. The noble turned servant only nodded, his sunset gaze moving to Max. No matter what happened out there, he would protect her with his unlife.
Then Alucard and Seras were moving forward as one, the blonde carting her Halconnen over one shoulder. Maxine made to follow close behind when she was stopped by her former caretaker. “Stay behind me little one,” he rasped, his sunset eye holding fear for her as well as himself. Due to Radu's previous control over him, the blonde was much more likely to fall under it once more. It would be risky for him to be involved at all but he would be even more damned than he was if he let the woman he considered his daughter go out there unprotected. Thankfully she gave him a nod before motioning him to go before her. Then they were charging out to join the soldiers of Hellsing in the fight against the swarm of ghouls.
One by one, the ghouls fell; their heads exploding from the various shots of the two vampires and Maxine. This gave the soldiers of Hellsing time to regroup and join the fight in earnest. Soon they were able to clear out the rather sizable army. Just the number of the ghouls served to piss off Max more. Radu had to have killed a small town in order for him to have made this many of the poor, shambling shades. Then, as if her thoughts had summoned him, the abomination stood at the entrance of the wall that surrounded the mansion. Just seeing him made her heart ache with phantom happiness from Michelle. Gritting her teeth, the warrior swung and aimed her gun at his head; firing despite knowing it would do no good.
Radu only chuckled, simply holding out a hand and summoning his shadows. The incorporeal tendrils simply batted the projectile away. Grinning widely to reveal his unusual top fangs, the hybrid slowly stalked toward Max; keeping his burning gaze locked on her. “Hello pretty one. Did you miss me?” he rasped, his voice still the unusual rough whisper that she remembered. Before she could even react, Raoul had launched himself at the threat with a vicious snarl; his features morphing into something monstrous as his powers released. Then there was a flurry of claws and horrific sounds as the two monsters clashed. Alucard, who had seen the entire thing, watched the struggle with a critical eye.
The pair were too entangled and moving too quickly for him to fire safely. He could just as easily hit Raoul, something that shouldn't bother him but did. If he killed the blonde, he had a suspicion that Maxine would never forgive him. Said female wasn't nearly as frozen, in fact she was rushing to the pair with her gun still raised. It was only Pip's quick action that stopped the warrior, the mercenary grabbing her under her shoulders to restrain her. “Let me go! I have to help my father,” the distraught female hissed, making Alucard jolt just slightly.
The imposing male shifted his gaze to his distressed lover before disappearing into the ground. Within seconds, he was popping upward under Radu; heaving the abomination into the air with a stream of writhing shadows. Vladislas only released a hissing laughter that made everyone's skin crawl. Then the two creatures disappeared into the between, leaving behind an injured Raoul. In the few moments the blonde had clashed with the dhampire, he had been clawed heavily. Despite the amount of blood he had lost, his wounds healed rapidly and he jogged to rejoin his restrained daughter. “Please Max. The beast wants you. It is best you let us handle this,” he whispered, taking her from the Frenchman.
Maxine could only stare up at her former protector before turning her gaze back to the point where Alucard and the hybrid had vanished. “Vlad,” she whispered, tears beginning to prick her eyes as panic began to rise within her. The abomination had proven time and again that he was very hard to kill. Despite how powerful the former Lord was, she still found herself worried for him.
“Ms. Stone, the beast is right. Get inside and stay there. You stay with her,” Integra hissed, glaring at Raoul. The vampire didn't even seem to notice, simply wrapping his shadows around Maxine and disappearing back into the manor with her.
Appearing inside Alucard's chambers, Raoul released his daughter to run a shaky hand through his tied back hair. The stunned woman looked around with confusion for a few seconds before heading straight for the metal door. “Max, wait,” the flaxen haired demon hissed in a desperate tone, not even flinching when his former ward shot him a withering glare.
“Wait for what? I already told Alucard, I can't just hide like a coward!” the warrior spat, worry for said demon burning in her emerald eyes.
“The manor is no longer in trouble little one. You have disposed of all the ghouls and only one threat is left, a threat that has come to collect you. Do not make his job easier,” Raoul reasoned, approaching the shaking female slowly with his palms held outward. Maxine only glared at him for a few seconds before stomping over to Alucard's throne-like chair and throwing herself into it.
“I know you're right but I feel so helpless. Radu isn't like any vampire I've ever heard of. I don't think there's any way we can kill him,” she whispered, leaning forward to place her elbows on the table and hold her head in her hands. Her former caretaker watched for a few seconds before stepping forward and placing a comforting hand on her back.
“Tepes in not one to be underestimated. I have known him since I was a child, that old demon has more power than I have ever seen; even before Hellsing interference. I am sure he will be fine,” Raoul tried to reassure, staring up at the ceiling as he sensed the clash in the between.
Two monstrous forms clashed and tore chunks from eachother, fanged mouths formed in shadows biting down and tearing. Inhuman cries came from the creatures as their darkness swirled and mixed. Then a wolfish form and a massive swarm of buzzing nothing tore away from eachother, the wolf creature hunching down before charging at the confused mass. *'Urâciune a naturii și întuneric, aș vedem amândoi morți înainte de a te lăsa aproape iubitul meu din nou,' the shadowy lupine snarled, eliciting a laugh from the creature it launched at.
**'Vom vedea Dracul al Valahiei,' the hybrid whispered as their incorporeal bodies merged and morphed in the endless void of between. Vlad only roared in response, his shadows fighting to tear his enemy limb from limb; only to have the limb he just tore off reform. With a howl of rage, the half formed nosferatu changed his head into a wolf's head to grab Radu's shadowy neck in his jaws.
***'Omoară-mă de câte ori doriți Dragon. Nu se va opri până când am recupera ceea ce este al meu,' the abomination hissed, his gruff voice laced with humor as the canid tore his throat out. Vlad didn't stop there, proceeding to tear the dhampire apart, his laughter echoeing in his ears.

* Translation: 'Abomination of nature and darkness, I would see us both dead before I let you near my beloved again.'
**Translation: 'We shall see Dracul of Wallachia.'
***Translation: 'Kill me as many times as you like Dragon. I will not stop until I reclaim what is mine.'
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