A Servants Love

S:
Alucard nodded slightly and let his head turn as he waited for her to
leave.. he was tired after showing her such a brutal memory. He hoped she
didn't leave but he severely doubted she would stay. What reason did she
have anyways and its not like she would want to be in the coffin with him.

R:
Integra flinched as the vampire simply nodded and turned his head. It was
strange for his eyes to be off of her when she had grown so accustomed to
his constant watch. "Servant...", she paused after the title, finding it
most inappropriate for the moment. "Alucard, look at me" Her voice made the
words seem more like a plea than a usual order, and Integra found herself
shocked when her hand tried to push his face back toward hers on it's own
accord. "Are you going to be alright?", she asked in a concerned tone,
finally dropping her hand from his person.

S:
Alucard released a sigh and shifted his arm around her. "I'm all right its
just with each passing year it just makes it harder for me to remain...." he
snarled a bit to himself. "Cold." he cursed a bit under his breath and then
suddenly relaxed. "How am I to remain as myself when these memories get in my
way..."

R:
A brow rose on Integra's forehead. "You wish to remain cold?" She wasn't
sure whether she should laugh or promptly ask to leave. "Why have you taken
me on the little 'excursions' then, servant?" She immediately bit her tongue
after the question. Did she honestly expect the no life king to change? Did
she want him to? Breathing in, slowly, she addressed him again. "Memories
are things of the past. They have come, and there is nothing they can do to
you now unless you allow them to. Surely you are strong enough to overcome
that, Alucard. I would expect no less from you."

S:
Alucard sighed faintly then looked to her eyes. "Because I love you." he
listened to her in silence as she spoke and after a moment of thought he
began to fade from under her. "It is these memories that have made me as I
am. Tell me Integral.. How much change is too much? Do you wish for me to be
as I am... or be.. Mortal?" with that he faded away completely and appeared
in front of the door of his previous cell... the markings still plastered
all over the door. Opening it he peered down into the room.. and walked in.
The only noise being of his fading footsteps and the shutting of the large
door.

R:
Her anger flared as she watched him disappear, left to lie in his death
bed, and alone to fret over the three simple words. "Damn you Alucard", she
hissed into the air as she raised herself from the coffin and stepped out.
She remained by it's side and wondered how she had come to these emotions,
but could not find the answer. But prideful (and stubborn) to the last, she
would force herself to reply, regardless if he could hear or not. "Your lack
of mortality slightly haunts me, true. But I have accepted it before and
know that there is nothing to be done about it. I acknowledged it before the
first of our...dates...do not count me as blind or a fool to have not before
now. You very well know I would not have agreed to do such things will you
if I had not seen all sides of the proposal. You may not live, Alucard, but
change will occur for you as it does ever other being on this earth. You can
not stop it, regardless. Your...", she struggled to say the word, "love has
easily caused this change for you. Are you asking me to regret or lament
that your love causes you to lose your coldness? Regret is not something I
endure easily, and I will not cry."

S:
Alucard walked over to the spot where he had sat for years after Integral's
father had imprisoned him.. Slowly sliding down the wall he hung his head.
"I am not asking you for anything Integral.. I just hope you are prepared
for what I become." With that he closed the connection, so all she would
feel inside her head if she even mentioned his name would be cold. She would
have one hell of a time finding him.. since who would expect for him to
return to the place he loathed the most?

R:
Tantrums were not becoming of the Hellsing heiress, then again she cared
little for her manners at the moment. Still, she knew screaming and kicking
wouldn't do anything other than waste her energy. Walking out of the room,
she kept a calm demeanor, aside from the her betraying eyes. She would say
no more to him, as if she could, and would go ahead with preparations for
the ball. Yet, whether she would wear his 'gifts' now was an entirely
different matter.

S:
He would sit there for a good amount of time.. Enough that he would appear
late for the ball. Integral would have no choice but to appear on time...
but alone. After a good amount of thought Alucard returned to his room and
looked towards his wall.. wondering what Integral was doing at the moment
since he hadn't gone with her. -Perhaps I will change for the better...-
crossing his mind as he closed his eyes. Deciding on whether or not he would
show or not.

R:
The dress had arrived on time, fit perfectly. She had decided in the end to wear his gifts, telling herself that they were only a necessary decoration, after all, she had altered the dress for their presence. Her head had remained high as she had gone to the ball alone, even as far as asking Walter to remain at the manor. It stayed high as she ascended the party hall's steps, as she entered alone without an escort, and not even once faltered in the slightest as she was immediately ushered from one knight's hands to the next. It wasn't a hard task, she could prove to be just as cold and distant as he.

A:
Alucard eventually got dressed, tying his hair back into a neat ponytail with a black ribbon.Placing the cuff links where they belonged, he adjusted his collar a bit before disappearing.. reappearing in the background of the Ball. Watching silently, like a predator amongst prey, he seethed with hatred for each knight that touched her...She was his. After a couple of more changes of hands... A Knight would scuff his toe just enough as he danced to make it so that were she not swiftly caught.. Integral would suffer an embarrassing moment in front of them all. Alucard growled deeply in his throat, watching as the light reflected off of the rubies she wore, glimmering as though taunting him. Before the mans mistake could cause one for Integral... He stepped up.In a whirl of fabric Between the two men, Alucard and the knight shifted positions, Integral being embraced in his arms before she could fall. Looking down at his radiant angel, he stood her straight once more before giving a soft bow.

R:
Her eyes shot wide open as she felt air at her back for the brief second. Integra's point of panic never had a chance to set in, however, as two arms caught her in the precious seconds and brought her up to face the one man that would cause her head to fall. "Alucard...", she stated softly as she watched him bow, almost forgetting to return the gesture in proper manner. Faltering slightly, she curtesed lightly, her eyes never leaving his person. "Why are you here..?"

A:
Alucard stood straight, his face calm but his eyes soft and gentle. "To catch a falling angel." he extended his hand, the cuff links glittering as he did so. The knight moved away from them embarrassed, not that Alucard would notice, his eyes were only on her. If she accepted his hand he would gently lead her in proper dances, holding her as though she were a precious and delicate picture within a frame as was needed for ballroom dancing. Lowering his head, his face was framed just lightly by a couple of tresses as he murmured to her lowly. "After all.. how could I allow a mortal to taint such radiance?"

R:
She could feel his hand against her back. It felt strangely hot to her. Perhaps it was because of her embarrassment, or because of the undeniable fact that she had wanted him to be the one that night to guide her through the party. Her fingers caught slightly at his coat as he leaned in, the only other sign, aside from the pale blush across her cheeks to mark her emotions of the moment. 'I should be angry', she reminded herself, 'I should demand he leave immediately. I will...' "Servant, you are to...!", her words command caught in her throat. "You were to be at my side at introductions...", she stated in a much softer tone. Her eyes locked with his. "They are nothing but business partners, Alucard", she assured him, her normal stern tone returning just as quickly as it had disappeared.


A:
Alucard simply nodded to her as she spoke. "I know...but I doubt it would make the other guests comfortable to know exactly who I am." he stepped back, bringing her with him, gently swaying with her as he lowered his head again,speaking just so she could hear. "Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt thou the sun doth move; Doubt truth be a liar.. " he gently kissed her cheek. "But never doubt I love."

R:
Her eyes closed briefly. "You're wise for forgiveness tonight, Count. I blame my new mood for being willing to grant it." She allowed him to lead, swaying at an ease she had not granted any of the other men. It was always calculated measures for anyone else aside from Alucard. She trusted him completely, a rare truth she could not say was spared for many others. "Will you remain until I decide to retire from this, or will you disappear again?" She tugged at his coat gently, her eyes piercing back at his with a silent command.

D:
Alucard chuckled a bit as he watched her. "I won't leave unless you wish me to. Besides, I want to enjoy seeing your beauty untainted by a business suit or cigar for as long as possible." when the music ended for a break he walked towards the side of the dance floor gently holding her hand.

R:
"I would suggest you capture the 'moment', soon then. It will be a long time before another dress will touch my form." She followed after him gracefully, her other hand reaching up to touch the jewels at her neckline as she noticed his cuff links. "You wore them...", she stated with a small rise in her voice. Strangely seeing the heirlooms made her smile, she had not honestly expected him to actually wear them. Glancing forward her eyes stared back as others looked on. 'What a nosy grouping of bastards', she snapped at them, her brows lowering slightly. Perhaps it would be best for them to stay out of the main grouping for a while.


D:
Alucard moved towards a window, looking out over the landscape for a moment. Turning his head when he heard her statement he smiled. "Why wouldn't I?" flicking his gaze to the men nearby he smirked slightly. "Now I see why you are so stressed all the time.. putting up with those fools." he spoke to her lowly with a smile.


R:
She rose a brow. "Your 'antics' are to account at times as well", she stated as he smiled at her. Lifting her skirts slightly, the blond woman stepped closer to the window and gazed out to the cityscape spanning into the distance. Her posture wavered slightly as she balanced from one foot to the other, briefly relieving the pain in the soles of her feet. "It is my job to be stressed", she continued, her eyes closing with a sigh. "Someone must, -they- are much too blissfully ignorant to do it for themselves." She stood straight again and touched one of the glass panes as her left high heel was corrected about her foot.

D:
Alucard shifted his gaze to her as she adjusted her stance. Moving to her other side to block the views of the other men he loomed over her, Not intentionally, just kind of difficult not to given his height."Well, I guess I'm just going to have to help you out more. If you'll allow it anyways." Making a small gesture he motioned to a nearby table, seeing how her feet were hurting her. Pulling out a chair for her and waiting, he shot a look to the men staring at them. The knights realizing they had been caught turned away ashamedly, acting as though they hadn't been doing anything in the first place


R:
Integra removed her hand from the window as she felt her servant shift about. Her head tilted, sending her blond locks over a shoulder as she stared up at him. Slowly her gaze drifted down his arm and to the hand stretched out toward the table. She followed after him, glancing only briefly at the knights watching them. Something made them turn away quickly, however, and the heiress caught herself watching Alucard as she brushed her dress about to sit down. A small smile raised the corners of her lips. "Alucard, are you trying to scare them away?"


D:
Alucard chuckled, knowing he was caught. "Perhaps.. more like teaching them to mind their manners...Its rude to stare at a lady of such grace is it not?" he smiled to her as he moved to sit down. He felt out of place in such a setting... in his days balls were not so... tense. Well for other people perhaps but not he.

R:
Her head turned slightly to see the crowds behind them. "It seems your education methods work well", she complimented, laughing herself. She wouldn't deny the little joy she got from seeing the knights and other royals scamper away from her and her servant like mice. She wouldn't share that with Alucard, of course, but also would not keep him from doing so. As long as his words and 'appendages' were not involved, he could stare down the entire room for all she cared.

D:
As time would pass, Alucard would occasionally glance over again to make sure they minded themselves. Eventually though, the ball would come to a close so after a couple of more dances he stood and bowed, offering his arm to her as a gentleman should. "I suppose when we return home you are going to return to business?"

R:
Integra held on to his arm slightly as she moved to stand. "I wish to leave", she stated plainly as she hooked her own arm around his. "I have offered enough of my time here. Right now the only things deserving of my attention are the cigars I have sadly neglected tonight." With her other hand she moved her hair past her shoulders. "As far as paperwork...I might", she honestly did not feel like returning home to stacks of worthless statements. "Perhaps I will take a 'break' from work tonight. And you, Alucard?"

D:
Alucard gave a soft shrug of his shoulders. "It's not like I have anything to do really. I am however rather tired, so I might return to my room for a bit if you want to be alone for awhile. If not I'm certain I could pester you for a bit longer." he chuckled a bit. "In the end it is your choice, as it always has been."

R:
She looked up to the looming figure as they waited for her car to come pass. "I won't keep you up for conversations sake if you're tired, servant. And certainly not to sit around watching me smoke." She waited as her door was opened and slipped inside, waiting briefly before giving the driver her destination. When she returned home she would discard of her dress as soon as it was possible and then find a window of her own to stare from. At least from there she would feel comfortable, away from the direct gaze of those who would not even dare to understand her purpose.

D:
Alucard gave only a nod as response. For some reason his back paining him a great deal tonight. - It'll do me some good to catch a bit of sleep in my coffin...- "You're welcome to join me if you want Master.. I promise I won't bite." he smiled to her softly, doubting she would say yes to sleeping with him in his coffin, but it was worth a shot anyways.


R:
Integra inclined her head slightly in his direction, slightly amused by the offer. "One would imagine that you would be against such an idea, considering what poor company I was about it earlier." She would make a joke of the scene; what else could she do over it? She wasn't a woman to fret over poorly chosen words or actions, often to use her embarrassment as fuel for her angry spurts or wise cracks at others. But with Alucard she would tone such reactions down, opting only to be slightly modest of her actions in the 'event'.

D:
Alucard rolled his shoulder a bit as he listened. "I just figured that you were nervous is all.. But it's all right, I realize the trouble mortals have with being in coffins. In the end though, my offer is still there if you choose to join me later on in the evening or something.." he looked away and out the window of the car. He for some reason just wanted her near..

R:
Her gaze drifted to the evergreens that lined about the manor as they approached. "I will trust you to keep your word", she replied simply. She would dare it again, telling herself it was only to prove that she would not be frightened of his offer. She, of course, would have to do so without giving Walter any prior knowledge, but knew if the butler did some how gain wind, she would only dismiss his concern. At least in this chance.

D:
Alucard got out calmly when the car came to a stop at the mansion once more. Going and opening the door for her he waited for her to lead until they reached the main doors. "Goodnight for now Integral.. I hope you choose to join me sometime this evening.. unless of course you're tired of my company."

R:
Integra stared at the mansion doors, not flinching once as they were opened. She entered, her bag taken from her to be discarded somewhere up in her room before her return. "No, I will join you later, Alucard", she stated in a brief pause before making her graceful exit to her room. Right now all she wanted to do was to indulge in a well missed cigar and bath to ease her aching legs.

D:
Alucard returned to his coffin, removing the cuff links first and placing them in a box, then resting them high up on his one shelf so they would not get lost. Then he simply undressed and got back into his leather pants. Crawling into his coffin he let out a sigh of comfort as he settled in, leaving the lid open so that when integral came down she would have no problems... Aside from the fact she'd be climbing in with a shirtless Alucard.

R:
She had allowed herself a single cigar, not even bothering with changing her clothes in the process. Her bath had come short after. Dressing for the night, she had stared at her gifts from Alucard, silently appreciating how they sparkled even in the dim light of her bedroom. With that thought she left her own bedroom and into the corridors and stairwell, heading toward the 'lair' of her servant.The white silk pajamas made little sound as she entered his room. The coffin door had been left opened, perhaps in a strange sort of manners for her, but she wouldn't falter on that. Discarding her glasses on a table nearby, she stared into the coffin with narrowed eyes.

D:
Alucard wasn't really dreaming, more like just... meditating with his eyes closed. He almost felt anxious for Integral to join him, enjoying the strange sensations he got whenever she was against him. Shifting in his "sleep" a bit would leave her an opening beside him.

R:
Her hand grazed the side of the coffin as it had come to often do as of late. And with a final soft sigh, the blond master adjusted herself to bed beside her monster, her body turned on it's side. She waited briefly for him to say something, to laugh that she had actual dared to join him again, but found nothing in that moment which read of any trickery on his part.


D:
Alucard would sense her when she climbed in, opening his eyes slowly to look at her and adjust a bit more for her to get comfortable. "Thank you.." he murmured softly to her before he closed his eyes again, a smile appearing on his face as he did so..


R:
"You're...welcome", she replied, surprised by his gratitude. Placing a hand to his chest, she watched him for a few moments. Did this simple act of trust mean that much to him? A smile of her own flicker just slightly before she looked up. "The top...?" She questioned, turning her attention back to him.

D:
Alucard nodded a bit as his shadows slowly slid the lid back in place over them. Sealing them in darkness... he shifted a bit so she could use his shoulder as a pillow and curl against him if she wished.

R:
A soft yawn left her lips as the top was pulled over. She took his offer, resting her head on his arm, her forehead against his shoulder. She didn't see the need in any 'goodnights' between them, simply closing her eyes instead. The hand at his chest was slid more comfortably to his side as she her final adjustments.

D:
Dawn eventually came and he could hear the birds singing outside. Opening his eyes he looked down at his Master and smiled, deciding to try a new technique to wake her up.. Though he might get hit for it. Lifting her head gently he turned her and pressed his lips to hers gently.

R:
She was in the middle of the most pleasant dream. The moon was full, her desk was void of any paper work, Walter had just reported the lack of any bothersome activity to be taken care of... and then appeared the man. He was strangely familiar but completely out of place in his dress. And that beard...! Integra fought with herself to tell him to leave as he continued to approach her, a smile on his face as he took her face in his and lifted it gently. This was entirely too real! 'Wake up, wake up!', she commanded of herself, and did so, only to find her lips taken by yet another person. Eye growing wide, she jerked slightly away, once again fighting with her words. "A-Alucard!", she stammered out finally, now fighting the blush that demanded to appear on her cheeks.


D:
Alucard smiled softly to her. "That worked. I'm glad.." he shifted a bit and chuckled softly at her blush. "Good morning Master... were you having a good dream? I can only hope it was of me." he teased jokingly. "I couldn't help myself.. forgive me." he looked away and gave a soft sigh. - Looks like I've screwed it up again.. wonderful.-

R:
Integra scolded herself, her reaction had been much too strong, it wasn't as if he had bit her. She calmed, shifting back towards him again. "Good morning, Alucard", she replied in a normal tone, as if nothing strange had occurred between them. "And yes, I was." A smirk, however small, edged up the corner of her mouth. "If only you had left me to finish it..."

D:
Alucard looked back to her a look of shock on his face. "You... were?" he couldn't believe she had been dreaming of him. Now it was his turn to blush.. it was faint but a dark red formed across his cheeks as he was for once left speechless.

R:
Laughter that could only come from the heiress filled the small space they were confided in and rendered her in a rare show of honest happiness. The hand that had remained at his side throughout their time together was brought to her aching stomach as she struggled to find her breath. Let him have his tricks, she had gained a small victory in his blush. "Hmm....yes, I rather like you without the facial hair...", she admitted.


D:
Again Alucard blushed faintly smiling almost shyly to her. "I'm glad.." he couldn't stop himself from smiling widely. He felt so... happy it was strange but he didn't mind it any. He quirked an eyebrow before narrowing his gaze curiously. "Integral.. may I.." he was having a hard time spitting out what he wanted to say... now that he didn't like.

R:
She took in gentle breaths of air as she watched him, slowly filling her well exhausted lungs. He was still blushing, which made her continue to smile. She waited for him to continue before her smile vanished. He had never had trouble with speaking to her before. Surely she could not have made him upset! "Yes, what is it?"

D:
Alucard closed his mouth for a moment and tried again. "May I... Kiss you again?" he blushed much harder this time as he watched her face carefully... praying that she wouldn't lash out at him for asking such a question... but.. he just wanted at least one more.. One where she too could..well... participate.


R:
Her 'breath' hitched slightly. No, he certainly wasn't upset, she remarked to herself. How was she to respond to that request? Her eyes locked with his red before dropping to his mouth. He was waiting for an answer, she knew. How would any other woman respond to it? 'They would scream', she joked. It was only a kiss... 'Enough debate, Hellsing', her mind cried out. She responded quickly, and shifted herself forward, her lips pressing into his.


D:
Alucard was surprised to say the least, but he gently pressed back.. blushing deeply, deeper then he had then in his entire eternity.. When it ended he could say nothing but "Thank you...I..." he looked away ashamedly.. "I've been wanting one of those for what felt like centuries..." he chuckled almost embarrassingly before he cleared his throat and went silent.


R:
Her former smirk returned. "Centuries, hmm? Alucard, I should not think a kiss from a Hellsing would be that desirable." She knew he meant otherwise but could not quell the need to tease him slightly. She touched his cheek. "I should remember this, I worry seeing your blush will come as often as I am in a dress." Her hand dropped away and returned to her stomach. "Do not ask for permission next time. In this type of manner I do not wish for the reminder that I am your Master, respectfully."

D:
Alucard smiled widely and kissed her again when she was done talking... chuckling afterward. "You mean like that love?" he adjusted his arm around her to gently hold her to him as he did so again, each time his body feeling like a bolt of lightning ran through him.


R:
Both of her hands found themselves pressed against his chest as he kissed her once, and then again. It was the blond's turn to blush again. Part of her wanted to regret her words, but could not out of honor. That, and the fact that she was entirely too happy now to deny him his new 'right'. "Hmm...I'm happy to see you understand", she finally replied.

D:
Alucard gently squeezed her and kissed her forehead lovingly. "This is one order I'll never disobey.." he kissed her lips again passionately but gently, remembering his manners and his fangs. When he was done he pulled her on top of him and laughed... "I Never thought one such as I would get to kiss an Angel.."


R:
Integra's brows rose as she felt her body being lifted above the vampire, having little time to protest in the matter. It seemed his kisses were doing far more than warming her cheeks. "Wasted flattery, Alucard", she remarked, making no move to place herself away from him. "Though I will not disagree, I am just as surprised at it all as you."

D:
Alucard smirked a bit at her comment before moving his head to gently kiss her cheek.. then her jaw.. and then her lips at last.Bringing a hand up he would gently twirl a lock of her hair around one of his gloved fingers idly before cupping her cheek. He didn't know why he felt like being so gentle with her.. she wasn't delicate, Okay well to him she was.. but in general no.. All the women in his past had either died of age or a gruesome death... often by his hands. In those days he didn't care what they thought... but with her.. Then his thoughts changed. His blood lust spiking and his pupils becoming slits. Forcing it back he willed himself to look away from her beautiful throat.. He couldn't afford to scare her away.. he didn't..want to..hurt her...


R:
She watched as he labored attention at different points surrounding her face before kissing him back, just as gently as he had relayed it to her. It was more than strange that this creature was attempting to show a 'tender' side with her, in the back of her mind it felt wrong, appreciated by her initial rush of nerves, but still... She waited, breath kept, for him to say something. It drove the heiress slightly mad that he wasn't speaking. "Alucard?"

D:
Alucard closed his eyes, after a moment opening them again... showing their brightness in color and slit pupils. His fangs lengthening he grit his teeth as he spoke. "Integral..." he turned his head, trying his best to quell the fast beating of his heart, images of her throat flashing through his mind. "Please....forgive me..." with that he would raise his hands and give her a light push,sending her through a portal into her room so she landed on her bed. In her mind his voice would trail off... -I.. don't want to hurt you....- he faded away back into the cell he had been confined for so long in... the seal becoming activated again. He had to calm himself.. he had to be away from her.. he wouldn't hurt her... he refused to!

R:
No sooner than her back had landed on the bed did the blond woman sit up erect, shocked and confused. His final words echoed her mind along with the images of his eyes...she had come the closest she had ever wanted to imagine those telltale signs. Her fingers touched the bridge of her nose, out of habit. Integra sighed, she had been sent back without her glasses. That wasn't a good enough reason to risk returning to the room, she knew. 'At least he kept his word', she reminded herself, shaking away any remaining emotions she felt from being sent back to her room. 'I will...simply give him some time...', for what, she only vaguely knew.

D:
Alucard's roar could be heard through out the lower region of the Manor as he fought with himself to stay in control. Going so far as to using his shadows to bind him to the wall so he didn't leave the room... or try anyways.. Integral was the only person who would be able to deactivate the seal on the door. Panting, his eyes glowing brightly in the dark he tried to think of something, anything to calm himself but... Gods he wanted her! He wanted to taste the blood that had awakened him so long ago, feel her under him, hear her heart beat faster! - Damn it all! Abraham you knew this would happen! You bastard!- Alucard growled and shook his head, partially in his hellhound mindset as he snapped his jaws closed again. After an hour or so... he calmed.. hanging from the wall panting heavily as he reflected on everything... -I love her so deeply... but... I'll never be able to treat her as a lover... shes too strong willed for that.. If we were to become intimate.. I could kill her...- he hanged his head, those crimson tears falling out of anger at himself.. -I could kill Integral if I get too carried away... - he growled lowly to himself.. -I have truly sunk low when I can't even control my urges anymore.-

R:
Her pen tapped softly on the wood of her desk. Walter was speaking to her, of what, she hadn't the slightest clue. Her mind was elsewhere, possibly some where lost with her monster. She had heard of his 'frustration' earlier that day, but had given no clue to the others that she possibly knew the reason. They did not need to know, least of all her butler, how close she had placed herself within danger's reach. How willing she had been to do so last night. Her pen stopped in it's motion as she looked up to Walter, all but her eyes unreadable. She was a woman accustomed to taking risk with her own life, but to willingly walk into stupid decisions, she was not. Could her relationship with Alucard last if even the simplest gestures of affection stirred him this much?

D:
Alucard hung tired on the wall... hearing Seras outside the door, having been looking for him apparently. "Master? are you in there?" Alucard sighed softly.. "What do you want Police girl.." Seras went towards the door only to be repelled... "I.. heard your yell earlier.. I've been trying to find you... Are you okay?" he shifted in his bindings for a moment. "Just go get Master... I want to speak with her.." with that he said nothing more, hearing Seras run off back upstairs to find Integral. When she did she stopped and panted as she knocked on the door of her office. "Sir Integral? "


R:
Integra's eyes shot to the door. "Enter", she announced, her tone low. She was not in the mood to handle any sort of emergency today. She wanted to confront the vampire about her 'worries'. Seras entered the room, panting still. The Hellsing master watched her curiously. "What is it?", she asked the other blond. The younger vampire stood straight. "Master wishes to speak with you, sir. He's not --" The police girl's words were cut short as Integra stood and walked away from her desk. "Seras, thank you. Walter, please finish what you can. I will return shortly", she announced as she left, not really knowing how long her confrontation with the No Life King would last.

D:
Alucard simply waited... not like he was going anywhere. Listening he would hear her coming and sense her when she was within range of the door. Sighing again he looked towards the side of the chamber.. not wanting to see the look on her face when she first entered.


R:
She entered with a small inhale of breath. Her eyes searched for Alucard immediately, she would wait for him to speak first before voicing her own concerns. Perhaps he already shared them. Closing the door behind her out of concern for the rest of the manor, she waited. "What is it that you called me down here for, servant?"

D:
Alucard shifted his glowing gaze to her... the darkness receding so she could see where he was... and his current position. "About earlier..." he looked down at the ground, his feet weren't even touching, his body hooked to the wall in an X shape. "I want to apologize to you."

R:
Integra tried her best not to reveal the confusion that grew as she stared at Alucard, wondering why he would not look her in the face. 'Strange...', she thought, lightly listening to his words. "There is no need for apologies. I know you did what you felt was best for the situation. You kept your word, that is all." She stepped closer to him, a show mostly for herself to test her bravery. "Was that all you needed me to come for now?"

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Alucard slowly turned his gaze to look down at her from his position. His eyes still lightly slitted. "No.." he inched himself away from the wall. Being held there by his wrists as he drew his face closer to his. "I want you to know why I was so...strange." he took a deep breath, his hair falling down his shoulders and framing his face. "I..." he blushed deeply.. closing his eyes as he spoke."You've... stirred something in me. I think you are..." he closed his mouth and sighed, his hair slithering around his shoulders and back. -How can I tell her.. without sounding rude?-


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Blue eyes locked with his just briefly before they closed. "Strange?" She looked at him in pure confusion. She could list a few good reasons why she possibly knew how he acted had not, in fact, been strange to her, but still...why was he blushing again? "What am I, Alucard?", she urged him on, setting her hands at her hips.

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Alucard looked back to into her eyes as he inched as close as he could to her face. "You are so beautiful.. I.. wish I could.." he cleared his throat as he turned his head away. His temper and embarrassment getting the best of him. "I believe you humans have a different term for it. Something like "Making love" or something of the sort." he closed his eyes again, waiting to be slapped or something.

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Integra blinked at the words. 'Did he just purpose what I think he did...', her mind cried. Her eyes narrowed slightly and then left his face on their own accord. "That...would not be wise", she replied, her tone undeniably sad. "What happened this morning between us has to be taken into account. If mere kisses cause you to lose control..." She inhaled slowly, forcing herself to continue. "What good would come of pushing things farther? I cannot take a risk on what may come of those...wishes."

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Alucard nodded and looked back to her slowly. "I realize that... that's why I was having a difficult time earlier.." he sighed softly. "As much as I wish to, I could not take the chance.." he hanged his head. "I don't want to do something that could hurt you or make you uncomfortable Integral.. I mean that with all that this black heart of mine can express." he growled lowly at himself "I refuse to be a beast with you... " he looked back to her, his eyes glowing brightly. "I may be a monster Integral.. but at one point I was a nobleman in this eternity." he calmed down again as he exhaled. "Please realize how hard I am trying for you.." -You have no idea how much pain I'm in... and how sick I feel..-


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Integra pitied him, her own anger growing from this situation. Things should not have to be this complicated! "What can I do, Alucard? What would you suggest? ", she asked, waving her hand about slightly. "Yes, you were once a Count, I am aware of how you still hold on to some sense of that mortality you once had, but..." She blushed. "What you ask...I am at a loss of what is the wisest course."


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Alucard blushed deeply. "Intercourse is not always mandatory Integral. Before you say anything about how sick that sounded let me explain." he shook his head a bit. "I've learned many things over my years, I'm also used to the tension of such a thing. I don't care what happens to me, I would just like to try something for you. No touching involved." he looked to her again. "I just want you to know what its like to feel that sensation."


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'No touching...but how...?' She stared up at him again, her eyes widening slightly. "What..what am I to do?", she asked, curious and newly shy. Her hands dropped from her hips as she watched him, studying him as her nerves began to stir again. Her breathing had become quicker, she was indeed nervous by this conversation. This was certainly -not- something she had prepared herself for.

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Alucard winced as he leaned as close as he could to her. His face mere inches from her own. "Trust me Integral.. I won't touch you through the entire thing unless you wish me to." slowly his shadows began to release him, letting him stand on the ground once more in front of her. "Just say Yes or No." he rubbed his wrists a bit as he let her have time to think.


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She searched his face. What was he planning to do to her? There was no way to figure out what would come of this. Could she take the risk? Blinking she looked off for a moment before turning her chin back to the vampire standing in front of her. "Yes."

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Alucard smiled gently to her, knowing how hard of a choice it must have been for her. Perhaps someday she would allow him within her, but that wasn't his highest priority. Swooping his arms down he picked her up carefully before fading to her bed, not wanting her to be uncomfortable in his coffin. "Relax Integral.." all he said as he laid her down on her sheets.


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She had been slightly surprised as he moved to pick her up, ready to protest about his 'forgetfulness' when she noticed the change in the room they stood. Blond hair shifted about as she looked around. They had come to her room, but... she turned her head back to study the man. How could she relax when she had no idea what was about to happen to her? Inhaling slowly, she willed her heart beat slow, knowing that if she began to talk now, she would have a hard time of keeping herself calm.

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Alucard listened to her heartbeat, sensing that she was trying, he crawled onto the bed with her. Towering over her he would support himself with only one arm as he raised his gloved hand to hold it only mere millimeters from her body. Lowering his head so that only his hair traced against the side of her neck, he whispered into her ear. "These are things I will never do to any other woman.." he trailed his fingers down her chest, still keeping them from touching as his cold aura would do the work for him. Depending on how he moved his hand and fingers, it would only feel like a feather was brushing against her through her clothing... watching her.. he would wait to see how she responded.


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She was fighting her eyes from sliding away in embarrassment and from her face growing red, although she could already feel the heat rising to her cheeks. Instead her eyes stared ahead, watching the movement of his arm. Her mouth parted slightly as she continued to struggle with her heartbeat, which had jumped again at the first of the light touches. "Wha...what are you doing, Alucard?", she asked, surprised by this new change.


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Alucard smiled reassuringly to her. "Relax Integral.. trust me." he changed his aura to that of something warm.. sliding it down her chest and to her ribs, he would gently caress her all without touching her. Moving to her breasts he blushed a bit but kept himself calm and focused as it took a great deal of energy for him to not touch her. He would gently massage her with the energy before sliding it up to her collarbone.. changing his aura again so that it would send a tingling feeling across her flesh at her neck.


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She nodded lightly, unable to speak as the 'warmth' slid across her. Her fingers gathered the covers at her sides as the touches continued over her breasts; sending a cold chill up her back. She shivered slightly, and at once became annoyed at the suit still covering her. This was followed by the appearance of a dark blush across her cheeks. Integra's eyes closed as the touch returned to her neck.

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Alucard watched her blush and smiled again as he spoke. "You know... the feeling intensifies if there's nothing obstructing it.." with the he would lower his head to undo her buttons with his teeth carefully. Eventually using his shadows to remove her clothes down to her undergarments. Moving long enough to shuck off his boots and pull the covers part way up her legs for her, he then returned to his mission. Lowering his face to her neck, he knew she would undoubtedly be nervous given his habits.. but instead she would continue to feel that strange tingling only this time coming from his lips despite them not touching.

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Her eyes opened at once at his words, but could only stare as the garments were removed from her body. They narrowed just in the slightest at his boldness but all sense of her annoyance was lost as 'lips' pressed to her neck. Integra's fingers clenched slightly in the sheets, she was now fighting not to touch -him-. This was dangerous, her brain was telling her to command him to stop, but where had the words gone?


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Opening his mouth, he let the tingling sensation be mixed with the coolness of his breath. His fingers continuing to trail across her ribs to her breasts once more, showing her just how intense the heat would be from his fingers now that her clothes weren't being in the way. Slowly however he would slide his fingers above her skin closer to her hips, until finally he would trace across them. Moving once more, Alucard would place his lips just over her breast, that same tingling feeling radiating through out over her skin. His fingers however, would find themselves inching closer to her core,his leg making her legs open enough that his hand would be able to fit. Closing his eyes for a moment to steady himself, he made his aura go warm there as he would glide them over a very sensitive bundle of nerves.


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Chin lifting, Integra let out a soft sigh. Her body shifted upward, as her mind tried to clear the fog slowly growing around it. She watched her monster through lidded eyes, he had not touched her yet, but her body acted in the same manner...it was too much for her to think about. "Alucard...", she sighed again softly. Her hands lifted just a bit, but she forced herself to hold still to the covers, using what little control she still had of the situation on herself.

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Alucard moved his head to her ear once more, sending a warm breath this time across it as he spoke. "Hold onto me if you wish..." to make things more easy for her, he moved his arm that held him up closer to her so she could clasp it. He longed to touch her... but he would keep his word.. unless of course she wished him to break it. Then she need only give the order. Slowly moving his fingers in circles over the bundle of nerves, he would close his mouth to keep himself in control of his lust. Rippling his aura just so, he moved his lips closer to her neck so that it would feel as though he were gently nibbling on her flesh.. but with no sharp pricks of his fangs.

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Integra's arms immediately reacted to his offer as one hand reached up for his shoulder, the other finding it's place at his side. Her legs shifted at his moments, but the proud heiress bit her lip, forcing her cries to be muffled at the back of her throat. Fingers squeezed the vampire's shoulder as her hips rose and fell. The warnings in the back of her mind had finally been snuffed by the warmth around her. "Kiss...", she panted softly, her head barely turning towards the count's.


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Alucard gladly accepted that order, his lips moving to press into her own. Parting his lips a bit he would allow her to make the choice on just how deep his kiss was. His fingers however would soon be accompanied by a tendril of shadow, the shadow rubbing against her opening teasingly. Another shadow sliding up from the covers to massage her breasts tenderly.

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Pressing her lips into his, Integra returned the kiss passionately. Lifting her legs beside his own, she broke away with a soft moan. "Touch...", she commanded of him, deciding with what little wits she had left that if something was to happen, there would be little she could do about it now. "Alucard..." Her mouth returned to his as her hips rose again. The hand at his side slid to his moving arm, tugging gently.

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Giving a soft growl of amusement, he did as told. Pressing his gloved fingers to her nerves. Toying with them as he began to inch his fingers lower, finally pressing one inside of her gently. His thumb taking over the task of occupying the bundle of nerves. Kissing her deeply, his hair crawled down his back, some falling to create a veil. The tips brushing lightly against her flesh as he moved his head from her lips to her jaw, then to her neck. Nibbling gently before slowly tracing the tip of his tongue across her artery. Kissing it tenderly he pulled himself away to kiss all the way back to her lips.

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Integra once again returned his kiss as her body shifted and rolled with his hand's movements. She moaned, her fingers lifting to curl themselves in his hair. She wasn't sure how far she had placed herself in danger, but at this moment, she could care less. Her brain no longer registered mouth against her neck, and any protest made by her brain were met by silly solutions. "Don't tease me..." she remarked in a dark tone, lifting her hips again.

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Alucard held back a feral growl as his eyes gleamed... looking down at her face he pressed into their kiss a bit harder. Pulling his lips back.. he spoke. "Are you certain?" he rubbed her a little harder, not enough to hurt but enough that it would heighten her experience. He was certainly more then willing to oblige, as the taut leather would show if anyone bothered to look. Moving his hand he pressed himself against her, closing his eyes as he longed to get rid of those damned pants. However in doing this action.. it would show Integral just how... endowed her monster truly was.

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Integra cried out softly and closed her eyes, only to be left disappointed in the brief second that the hand was removed. Blue eyes flew open as she felt him pressing into her. Gasping, she locked on to his closed eyes, surprised. "I...", she bit her lip and rose to kiss his cheek. "I've already allowed more than I should.. have to stop...", she admitted in a rare show of weakness.

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Alucard moved his head to gently kiss her jaw. "I will if you wish love.." he pulled his hips away from her.. but not without a fight. He wanted her to finish at least, to show her that height of pleasure. Capturing her lips again he slid his finger into her once again before toying with those bundles of nerves. When he released her lips he stared down into her eyes.. he could always force her by using his magic... but he wouldn't due to the fact he loved her and had too much respect for her."Honor me with just a few more moments with you... "

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"Yes...", she nodded just slightly before her chin lifted again, a small moan leaving her lips. She lifted her back slightly, she didn't want to think anymore. "Alucard..." The heat was swelling and she squeezed his shoulder again as she felt herself rising to peak. "I...I..." Completely lost, her hips jerked against his hand as she cried out softly. Embarrassed, she brought her other hand to her mouth, wishing to quiet the end of her climax behind her palm.

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Alucard let out an almost cat like purr when she climaxed, moving to pull her into his lap beneath the blankets. Cradling her in his arms he would kiss her cheek as he relished in the scent of her arousal and ecstasy. Kissing her neck softly, just barely letting his fangs touch, he would inhale her scent before moving his head away. "How was that Master?"

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Integra eyes stayed closed as she felt herself being lifted into the vampire's lap. She panted heavily, more concerned over the ache between her legs than the position she was now in. Looking up at Alucard, her eyes narrowed slightly. "I'm sure you already know my feelings...", she remarked, showing that her normal manners had returned with ease, despite being tired. She was not one to show a normal woman's sentiment in bed with her lover. However... the heiress let the smallest of smiles grow across her face as she reached up to touch his mouth gently. "Thank you..."


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Smiling genuinely to her he would look at his gloves. Snickering softly. "You're welcome.. though how do I explain such a peculiar substance to Walter when he washes these for me?" he grinned deviously, kissing her on the cheek before phasing away from her before he could be struck. "Not that I mind.. you have a beautiful scent." he began to fade away, tired from the stress his body had been put under through out the ordeal. "I'll be in my coffin should you need me dearest Integral.. for anything." with that he gave one last smirk and a wink before heading to bed.

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Integra's face went red as she stared up at the fading vampire. 'He...he...' "ALUCARD!!", she screamed into the darkness of her room, completely and utterly flustered. Her chest heaved. "Bastard...", she mumbled and turned about her sheets, plots of revenge already forming in her head. The blond master slid from her bed and gathered her clothes, pausing once more as she noticed how weak her legs felt. She grumbled once more, storming off towards her bathroom.