A Servants Love

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Alucard awoke later on in the day. Stretching his arms the best he could before removing the lid to his coffin.Opening the lid, he sat up, wincing as his stomach told him that he had not eaten enough in the last couple of days. -All this new excitement is making me forget...- getting up he decided to wear something different, not feeling his usual self. Then again when had he recently? Opting for his leather pants and the upper half of his bondage suit, he lengthened his hair down his back and grabbed his glasses. Heading upstairs in a somewhat cheery mood to the kitchen, he gave a nod to Walter before rummaging through the blood packs.


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She had dressed in her usual green suit for that day, as every day. She cared little about her appearance, knowing that most of her time would be spent behind the stacks of papers still waiting on her desk. Once inside her office, she opened her cigar case, noticing a tray of breakfast items already prepared for her. The woman scoffed and snipped the cigar's end away. With a single flick of her own lighter, she pushed the tray to the side, ready to mull her way through the documents awaiting her signature.


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Alucard downed a couple of bags of blood hungrily before heading off downstairs to annoy the mercenaries and Police girl. Chuckling when she let out a yell of frustration at Pip for another on of his perverted songs. Shaking his head at the two he carried on, deciding to go see how his Master was doing. Appearing in the air, he floated beside her about six or so feet. "Good day Master..."


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Integra grunted, shifting the cigar to one side of her mouth as she 'busied' herself with a document. Within a moments time, the papers fell to her desk and she pulled out a pen, signing her name at the bottom. Passing it over to a new pile, another set of papers brought to her attention. She pulled the cigar from her mouth and tapped it lightly to the side. "What is it?", she asked, flipping a page over.


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Alucard quirked a brow.. sensing her mood he floated closer. "I simply wished to see how you were doing. I wasn't aware I would be committing some sin for doing so." he sighed and phased away, her message had been clear enough. - Apparently she is still annoyed.. I would have thought she was accustomed to my jokes by now..- he pondered over the events of the other evening before returning to his room.


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The cigar was extinguished quickly into her tray as Integra's eyes lifted as she felt him leave. She smirked and reached for the cup of coffee beside her. Lifting it up to her lips, she sipped, her eyes closing. 'Let him be upset', she thought and set the drink down again. A new set of papers floated over to the finished pile as she pushed her chair back and stood, taking the phone in hand. Pressing one button she was immediately connected with a maid below, to who she relayed a message for Walter. "I will be busy for an hour, please tell him that any calls for me should be taken note of for later." After the maid's agreement, the heiress hung up and stepped away from her desk, coughing slightly as she tried to remove the smile from her face. Pushing her hair behind her shoulders, she exited the office, her destination the new whereabouts of the No Life King.


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Alucard sat down on the top of his coffin, a bit steamed about Integral. -I don't see what her problem is.. I have made worse comments then that to her and shes been fine.- he got up and lifted the lid of his coffin, slinking back into the soothing darkness. Still fully he dressed, he crossed his arms under his head and closed his eyes.- Women are so...touchy. Sheesh, that's one thing that hasn't changed in 600 years.- he heard footsteps approaching and knew that it was Seras, obviously coming to complain about that strange mercenary. When she knocked on the door of his room and opened it slightly, she had only time to open her mouth before his voice cut her off. "Don't bother Police Girl. He won't change no matter how many times you blow up at him." Seras blinked when she heard her Masters voice but gave a sigh and shut the door. realizing he was right. After standing there for a moment in thought Seras took off to go see what Walter was up to, enjoying the older mans company. Alucard however simply tried to relax once more.


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Integra passed through the hallways, catching a small glance of Seras as she passed by. The heiress pulled at the wrist of her jacket as she approached his room, and said nothing as she opened the door to enter. Closing it behind her, she stood in the darkness, waiting for Alucard's acknowledgment.


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Alucard had zoned out it seemed, only to notice that Integral had enter at last. "Come to lecture me have you?" he spoke from within his coffin, wondering what it is she wanted after being in such a foul mood towards him. Turning in his coffin her rested his head on his one arm as he waited for her to say what she wanted, and he was sure it would prove to be a lot.


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Integra's brow rose along with the right corner of her mouth. "Are you pouting, servant?", she asked with a humored air. "Did you think I would wake up a smiling goof. Really..." She walked toward the coffin, pulling her glasses from her eyes. "I am no longer annoyed with you, Alucard, Even -after- your crude goodbye last night." Dropping the glasses on the table, she stood by the coffin's side.


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Alucard listened to her voice carefully.. curious as to what she was planning.. "I'm not pouting, you just normally stay mad at me for more then five minutes." Opening the lid a bit, he looked up at her, making his glasses disappear so she could see his eyes better. Rolling onto his back he brought his arms up onto his chest, wondering what she wanted and why she had taken her glasses off..


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"And normally I'm ill in the mornings, or did you think that would change?", she retorted. Looking up, she scanned the walls of his room and sighed. Not romantic in the slightest, she humored to herself. "Have you nothing better to do now than lay about here? I would imagine you would be off scaring some soldiers for your own amusement or seeing after Seras' training."


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Alucard sat up in his coffin, pushing the lid aside as the candles surrounding his room suddenly flared to life so she could see. "I've all ready checked on Police Girl.. she's fighting with that mercenary again." he ran a hand through his hair. "As for the men, we have few, I don't wish to force any to quit just yet."


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She stared up at him. "If they're not strong enough to stay, then it would be for the best if they were enlightened...later," The blond took hold of the coffin's side, bending over slightly as she removed one shoe and then the other. The cross and tie at her neck were removed next, followed by her coat. She dropped the items by and on the table, saying nothing to Alucard as she turned back to the coffin. A hand on her hip, she looked at him blankly, waiting for a response.


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Alucard quirked a brow as he watched his Master undress a bit in front of him. The typical male part of him still finding the thought of her stripping down attractive. Pushing that thought aside he cleared his throat and made room for her in the coffin by laying down once again. "Care to join me Master?" he tilted his head almost in a puppy-ish manner as he fought back the perverted images running through his mind.


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Integra let a tiny smile slip as she carefully joined him inside the coffin. She laughed lightly, positioning herself the best she could above him in the same manner he had been the night before. "And how does this make -you- feel, Servant?", she asked, her head bending over at once to press her lips against his jaw. "Should I be fair, or are you still ill with me?"


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Alucard's crimson eyes went wide when he felt her kiss his jaw. An animalistic purr being given as he looked up at her. "Heh... that should be an obvious answer.." he shifted a bit, his pants holding his increasing arousal back. "I never pictured you to be a tease." he moved his head to kiss her lips gently, raising an arm to drape it over the edge of his coffin.


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"Revenge", she corrected him, breaking away from the kiss. Sitting her hips down against his, she bit at his lips lightly. "Your shirt." She had no idea where to begin in undoing the garment. "Remove it", she commanded with a stern tone, lifting herself up enough to give him room if he needed, though she had the faint idea it would take nothing more than a simple thought from the vampire to do so.


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A maniacal smirk playing across his face he complied.. "Yes.. my Master..." only despite what she thought he reached down and tore the suit away, leaving his bare chest as the shadows dissolved the remains. Eyes gleaming once again, he watched her intently, curious as to what her next command would be.. if any. Though what made him more excited was seeing her dominate him in such a way...

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With no need for thank yous, Integra leaned down again. Gently pushing Alucard's face to the side, she brushed her lips against his neck, not entirely leaving a kiss before her mouth traveled to his collarbone. There, she left the smallest of bites and paused shortly before moving on to his chest. Blond hair hid her face as she bit in his skin again, this time slightly harder. "Am I safe"?", she asked, finally glancing up at him.


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Alucard closed his eyes when he felt her lips on his neck only briefly before feeling her bite his collarbone. Opening his eyes again he looked down at her when she moved to his chest and gave a slight nod to her question. "You are safe with me Integral... I promise." he could feel his blood racing for the first time in what felt like centuries as he looked down at her, curious to see what all she had in mind.


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The heiress lifted body slightly, returning her lips to the vampires neck. Her hips shifted against his, rolling slowly as she bit into his skin. She would trust his word as her right hand brushed down his side, stopping at his waist band as she left a kiss in the same area, only to move a hair before doing so again. Fingertips pressed themselves under the leather barrier as her hips lifted slightly. "That, Alucard, is being a tease", she whispered into his ear before lift her head up to kiss him on the lips.


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Releasing a soft growl to her, he looked down at her hand but didn't have much time to respond as she pressed her lips to his. Pressing back into her kiss he let her feel his fangs lightly against her flesh.. "This.. is supposed to be the other way around.." he spoke lowly when his lips were released. Shifting under her a bit, he lifted his hips to buck her upwards letting her feel his arousal between them. "Be sure that you wish to do this Integral.. "


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She laughed at his first comment, but was cut short of her amusement. She laid against him, still as she listened to his warning. She sat her hips down on his once more. "And what of your promise then, Alucard?", she asked softly, her lips returning to his neck again. "Will I remain safe then?" The fingers left his waist, she was afraid of the answer.


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Alucard purred softly when he felt her at his neck once more. " I promised you would be safe.. I mean't it seriously Integral.. just be sure that this is truly what you wish to do." he brought an arm up to trace the tips of his fingers against her neck. She hadn't said he couldn't touch her after all. Bringing his other hand up he slid it down her back lightly, tracing the tips of what felt as though were claws down her spine.


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Integra's kisses stopped as he finished speaking. Sitting up, she looked down at her monster, studying him for several moments before speaking. her hands raised, she began to unbutton her blouse, but stopped half way. "Yes...but not here.", she replied, looking up to the candle lit room. Her hands continued as she returned her gaze down at him.


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Quirking a brow he would look at her in complete bewilderment. "Where do you wish to go?" he would move so he could pick her up, hovering out of his coffin a few feet. Needing a destination before they could really go anywhere.


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Integra stared up, shot Alucard a mixed look of annoyance and confusion. Dropping her hands from her blouse, she placed both on the vampire's chest. "My bed chambers...", she suggested at first, shifting just enough that her mouth hovered barely over his chest. She wanted control of the situation, but found deciding a location bothersome. Still, she was admittedly uncomfortable in his coffin."I don't care, servant...somewhere that we won't be bothered." The comment was followed by a blush, which ignored as she waited for his response.


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Giving only a smirk, he complied happily, phasing away through the ceilings with her in his arms until at last they reached her bedroom. Touching down on the ground he carried her in the traditional bridal style towards her bed before gently laying her down on the covers. "I believe here is just fine.." he kissed her deeply before kicking his boots off again so as not to ruin her bed.


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Integra kissed him back and watched, slightly amused as he was polite enough to remove his boots. Not wanting her 'control' to slip, she leaned up slightly. Discarding her shirt to the side as she took his chin between her thumb and finger, bringing it back down again. Lips busy with his, her hand dropped away and was joined by the other as she hooked her index fingers under the waist. Pulling her mouth away again, she let out a small laugh, undoing the clasp.


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Alucard purred as he was kissed again, not paying much attention to whatever else she was doing.. until she released his lips... And he felt the clasp being undone. Shifting so that he was actually on the bed he found himself looming over her again, his crimson stare watching her hands carefully. Seeing her hands were busy he took this time to lift one of his own to trail it down her neck...he had a surprise for her in store, but he wouldn't reveal it just yet.


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Tilting her head slightly to the side, Integra's eyes closed, her hands pausing briefly in their work as she felt Alucard's fingers against her neck. After a moment's time, her hands slid to his hips and slid under the waist band again, pushing the leather down just slightly. Blue eyes opened as she stared up at her monster, her mind stopping her in one final question of his trust. 'He has not betrayed me yet', she decided with a smile.


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Alucard smiled down at her before kissing her cheek softly. Knowing that it would be hard for a woman who had never been intimate before to be so... well... intimate. There was bound to be a bit of hesitancy somewhere down the line. Lowering his chest to hers, he would let her feel the smooth alabaster flesh against her own warmed skin. Moving his hand enough to give a firm push to his pants to allow him better movement, he would pull the covers over them for the sake of her keeping warm against him. Head sweeping down to kiss along her collarbone, he would use his free hand to gently toy with those precious nerves of hers as he had the other evening. Not a selfish lover in bed by any means, he knew all too well that it took women longer to become aroused then men. It just made things more fun for him, it would mean he got to touch her more.


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Pleased that he had taken care of the troublesome garment, Integra's hands went up the vampire's skin, eventually resting on either side of his chest, A cold chill race up her spine as he touched his skin to hers, pulling a sharp gasp from the heiress' throat. Her hands squeezed him gently as she felt his hand and her hips lifted on instinct. She knew that she should be annoyed, she was not in control as she had hoped, Her 'conclusion' came as she sighed his name; perhaps that was for the best...


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Eventually the entire garment would dissolve away due to his shadows, leaving them almost even. That would be remedied however as his shadows would slink upwards to dissolve her pants as well. Hearing her sigh his name made him grin, deciding to give her one of the many surprises he had for her.. While he was toying with her nerves below.. she would feel it change.. it was no longer glove to skin. The runes of course still on him only on the back of his hands. It was not often he removed his gloves but he figured there could be no better time then now. Using his magic to make him hover in place, he would bring his other hand up, also bare, to brush against her cheek. Letting her for once in the duration of time they had known each other... feel the ruggedness yet softness of his hands.


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Integra bit her lip, bidding back any sounds, still new and shy by the experience. Her legs, freed of their confinement, shifted with her hips movement. Feeling his hand at her cheek, she turned, kissing his fingertips and immediately drew back, eyes wide as she noticed the change. "A-Alucard?", she questioned, face turning back to stare up at him. her hands grabbed at his sides as she fought back the urge to jerk away. "Where...?"


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Alucard simply turned his hand over so she could see the seal inked into his flesh. "I am still bound Integral... Did you think your father only put the seal on the gloves?" he smiled to her as he traced his bared fingertips against her neck.. letting her feel how cold his skin was.His other hand however would be quite warm as he made his energy go to it. What fun were cold fingers on a virgin? Cupping her cheek with his large palm, he brushed some hair out of her face before lifting her chin to kiss her lips again. "Trust me love..." he felt weird using such names of endearment towards her.. but he felt like it anyways.


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Her eyes closed in relief as the mark was shown to still exist. "I was not a--" The words were cut short as he kissed her. "I'm...", her hands slid to his back as her hips reacted to the warmth between her legs. Integra's brows dipped down as she fought for her words. "I am...trying." Removing a hand from his back, she reached for his and held it, her fingers brushing against the back of his palm.


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Alucard looked at their hands for a moment.. closing his eyes as he brushed the tips of his fingers against the back of her hand. "I know..." was all he said as he kissed her once again, at the same time pressing a finger into her core.Bending only the tip of his finger, he stroked where a certain spot should be inside of her, or at least what modern doctors believed anyways. He would see for himself. Meanwhile, Integral was not the only one aroused, as the obvious sign below him would indicate. That was to be forgotten for the mean time, he just wanted to enjoy pleasuring his lover while he was able to.. knowing after this encounter she would once again return to being his Master.


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Integra's body reacted immediately to the touch, her back arching. "A-again!", she cried out and bit her lip, embarrassed by her boldness. She was beginning to ache and nearly at her peak again as she stared up at the vampire. Blue eyes pleaded with him, a rare show for the usually cold master. Raising a leg she lifted it behind him, her hips pushing against his hand. "Alucard, again...please..!"


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Grinning like a madman he inserted a second finger and continued the same motion, his thumb all the while toying with her sensitive nerves just above. He loved hearing her cry out for him, happy she felt so deeply to do so. Lowering his head however, he tried to time it just so that when she climaxed.. he would hold her throat in his mouth. Not piercing flesh or anything, just a thing of passion and comfort for the vampire. If she freaked out on him when his fangs did not even leave scratches on her, she would certainly freak when he began to suck gently on her. He wasn't after her blood, if he had wanted that he could have taken it long before now. Forcing his body to breathe so he could relieve some stress, he closed his eyes and slid his free arm under her, Pinning her to his chest so she could brace herself against him.


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Hands shifting to grip his shoulders, Integra hips rocked in motion to his hand. Her cries grew louder as he continued, but softened as she was shocked by his mouth at her neck. "N-no..."she sighed, her hips betraying her as they continued to move. "What...what are you...?", biting her lip, Integra's eyes closed, She needed to stop...he was...The blond's legs squeezed his hips as she climaxed,her protest forgotten.


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Alucard would relinquish his hold on her throat, gently lapping at her skin with the tip of his tongue. Holding still for her, his ministrations below would not cease until she released him. Placing a kiss on her neck he whispered into her ear. "You sound so heavenly..." with that he would carefully lay her down against the bed again, watching her chest rise and fall with each breath. Moving his hands so he could brace himself properly again, a hand above each of her shoulders on the bed, he would wait. Enjoying the expressions and scents of her as waves of pleasure washed over her beneath him. -God I love watching her shudder..- he snickered mentally to himself before slowly lowering his hips to hers. Simply resting them there wondering if she would continue or not.


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Integra hand reached for her neck, Pulling it back as she continued to pant softly, a look of confusion crossed her face, immediately re-directed to Alucard. 'He didn't...', she remarked to herself, once again surprised. It was then she felt his hips pressing against her. Blue eyes froze, staring directly at his. She was afraid and unable to hide it. Head raised and placed on his shoulder.'Trust him', she reminded herself. The heiress lifted her head despite being a little shaken. Kissing Alucard, she remained silent, too embarrassed to ask anything from him.


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Alucard's eyes seem to dull a bit when he watched her reach for her neck.. - Does she really.. mistrust me so much?... She allows me to touch her in such ways... but she still doesn't believe me when I promised not to hurt her...- his thoughts being proven wrong a moment later when she kissed him again.. but as much as he wished to believe her gesture.. his senses told him otherwise. "I can smell your fear Integral..." his voice held notes of sorrow and regret. Moving his hips away from her own he took in a deep breath and turned his head. Hair falling to frame his face he closed his eyes. -Am I... pushing her too hard?.. I am trying my best to be... Human.- quarreling with his thoughts and with his instincts and longings he forced himself to move away from her.


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Integra's brow rose as he made the remark of her fear. A cold drift hit her body as he lifted to move away. "Stop", she commanded, leaning up. How was she to apologize to him? The blond master reached out and took hold of the vampire's arm. "I trust you Alucard, but..." She frowned, desperately wanting to see his eyes. "Look at me", she commanded before continuing. "I am afraid on two accounts. One...I am sure you are aware of. But I am also trying...it is hard not to react when you have been raised to fear something. I..." She frowned, angry that she could not express herself. "Please, Alucard....forgive me. I have no better excuse."


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Alucard did as he was told, staying put when she grabbed him.. but it took him another moment to turn his head back to look her in the eyes. His own having faded a great deal even from their normal orange tinted crimson. Listening to her, even his hair seemed to of lost its liveliness. When she finished speaking he looked away again, his hair hiding his eyes. "I know Integral.. but of everything in this world... You never need to fear me. I have exhausted all the ways I can try and assure you of that. I have no better ways of expressing it.. but my years of serving you should have been proof enough of my word." he looked back to her... his eyes turning a cold and glossy silver color as he looked at her. "In this manner I can wait however long, if ever, it takes for you to be ready. Something I have never done for any other woman as that was how I was raised in my time. Don't ever believe that this is all I seek along with that blood of yours." he sat up, the covers keeping both of their... Modesty. "In the end Integral, you are the only one who can relinquish hold on the fear that grips you."


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His eyes struck her as strongly as his tone. Integra's eyes reflected their own sadness, she hated herself in that moment, for hurting his pride and betraying the countless times she had assured him of her trust. Rising up, she care little of her own disposition, her fingers brushing across his cheek. "You should not hurt for my foolishness." She pressed her lips against one corner of his mouth. "I do not wish it." She moved up to kiss his cheek. "I love you...and I will trust you." The rare show of tenderness seemed right for the heiress. "Please... my count, do not allow yourself to suffer for my wrong." Leaning back, she studied his his eyes, her common seriousness set again in her features. "I love you. Forgive me."


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Closing his eyes when she kissed the corner of his mouth, he brought his hands forward to gently pull her to his chest. Resting his cheek just barely against her own as he held his head beside hers, he exhaled slowly. As he listened to her once more, letting her go when she leaned back. Slowly his eyes would return to normal at least, feeling her regret and sincerity bringing him back to his senses. Reaching out he would cup her cheek again, moving forward to kiss her forehead. "I forgive you my dearest love..." he would give her a faint smile before capturing her lips. The stress from once again not being 'relieved' taking its toll on his body. Bringing a hand up to his temples he closed his eyes for a moment in a slight wince. -Why is this all having such an effect? I've gone decades without ... finishing..- Ah but was it really his body or part of the effects from the dagger before? Tilting his head to crack his neck and relieve at least that bit of tension he moved to lay down beside her.


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Integra eyes opened slowly after his kiss, only to shift into a look of confusion as he winced. "Alucard?" She brought a hand to his face as he laid down, concerned by yet another change in him. "Do you need something?" She moved closer to him, her hand brushing softly across the side of his face. "Did...did I cause this?", she asked out loud, scared for the first time that she had brought some form of harm to the vampire.


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Alucard shook his head lightly. "No, I'm just a bit... stressed if you catch my drift. I believe its finally starting to take its toll." he smiled to her, though the pain was masked behind his eyes. "Just a bit of a headache that's all." stretching out a bit, he propped himself up on one arm, his head resting in his hand as his elbow pressed into the bed. Taking her hand in his free one he gently rubbed his thumb across her knuckles in an affectionate gesture. "Don't concern yourself over it, I'm all right." he moved to kiss her cheek. Though he was wondering something.. -Is she tired now? does she just want to sleep? What now?- he personally didn't care, he just didn't wish to waste these tender moments with her.. he had waited so long for them.


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Her eyes narrowed. She was frustrated, he was clearly at a disadvantage, and something in the back of her mind fought with forgoing the idea of orders and directly pushing him from the bed. "I am concerned", she remarked, once again back in her normal set of mind. "Let me help you, Alucard", she ordered, pulling her hand from his. Sitting up again she stared down at him and frowned lightly before turning her face away, a blush set upon her determined face. "I do -not- need a loyal servant in my bed as well."


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Alucard simply blinked when she changed back into her normal self.. heaving a heavy sigh he wrapped his shadows around himself. Turning them back into his clothes he made his gloves appear and moved to put his boots on. As he got up however... the pain he was suffering earlier would kick in again... only stronger. The place in his back the dagger had entered being wracked with pain only adding to his problems. Grimacing in pain, he clenched his teeth together and held back a growl of agony, his shadows swirling around at his feet to catch their master should it be needed. Keeping himself steady with the aid of her bedpost, he reached for his head again, his legs almost giving out from under him. -What is wrong with me? Why am I in so much pain?- But there was worse to come...the seals on his gloves glowing brightly as another line on the gate disappeared, causing the No Life King to let out a gasp of pain as his knees hit the ground. Grasping at the gloves he watched as they stopped glowing... but the pain didn't recede.


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Anger swelled in the heiress as her vampire moved from the bed, "Do not le--!", she began to shout, only to pause in shock as he gripped the bedpost. White sheets were gathered about her as she rushed to his side, already in a panic as his knees hit the floor. "Alucard!" Integra stepped from the bed, carrying her sheets about her as she stood by the hunched beast. Her eyes searched the room. What was she to do? Had she caused this? Worry washed over her face as she lowered beside him. "What has happened to you?", she asked, completely at a loss.


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Alucard could hardly move at all for the time being, it felt like fire and lightning were crashing through his body and screwing with his energy. Fangs lengthening as the insanity tried to take hold over his mind from the excruciating pain rippling through it. His joints felt as though they were being locked in place, fighting to move his hands to the ground he grit his teeth for all he was worth trying to get to his feet stubbornly. -I...I..have to get... away from...her... I... won't... hurt her!- he tilted his head back as he closed his eyes. "In..tegral..." he sent a message to Walter and Police Girl in their minds, calling them for help as much as he didn't wish to. Within a moment, Walter and then Seras burst through the bedroom door, seeing the two lovers in their current states.

Walter immediately moved to get between him and Integral as he spoke. "Don't...let me...hurt her...Please.." with that eyes would appear all over his body, his shadows lashing wildly around them. Seras grabbed onto her Master, putting him into her submission hold and trying to move him away. The tendrils however lapped at the girl, causing her to cry out in pain as Walter braced himself, getting his wires ready to protect Integral. "Alucard, You must fight back!" obviously referring to his insanity.. -Dear god.. if he cant control his powers he could hurt Sir Integral!- Being all that went through Walters mind as he watched Seras try and hold her Master. Finally however... his eyes would go blank...falling limp in Seras' hold and his energy fading away.


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'He's...he's...' Integra shifted, the instinct to put distance between her and the pained male in front of her growing larger by the second. Integra's eyes caught Walter's as she finally made move to stand. Speechless, her attention dropped again to the struggling form at her feet. She was caught between worry and fear. As she continued to watch, her hands clenched at the blankets about her, making a move at last as Alucard's form froze in Sera's hold. All at once she could feel Walter's form forcing her to retreat from the room, his wires still taut as he keep his attention on the inactive form. Placing a hand on her butler's back, she stopped him, mumbling softly to herself before stepping to the side. "Get the officers...she will need help returning him to his room." Her hands still shook as she issued the command with a forced hardness in her tone. Dropping her hand from the older male's back, the Hellsing heir retreated from her room, her chin raised despite the sadness echoing from her features.


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Alucard was motionless in Seras' arms, Walter doing as told and quickly taking off to retrieve some men to help carry him. Seras looked down worriedly at her Master, never seeing him in such a state before... it terrified her.. but not as much as she imagined it terrified Sir Hellsing."Oh Master...." Seras began to cry softly as she held onto his limp form, moving so he was laying in her lap until the men came. When everyone was ready they picked the No Life King up on their shoulders, carrying him carefully downstairs to his coffin. Seras and Walter did the final adjusting, closing the lid as the men returned to their posts. Walter taking a deep breath. "What are we going to do with him?... If this continues I'm afraid Sir Integral will have to..." he shook his head. Seras' eyes widened at the thought of Sir Hellsing placing Master back in the cell... or worse. She couldn't bare it! Running off to find Sir Hellsing she panted heavily.


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During Alucard's relocation, Integra had retreated to her office, locking the doors behind her. Unable to take another step, her hands slid down the wood panels as she sunk to her knees, finally resting her head upon the meeting joint. Allowed her silence, her body shook in quiet sobs, willing back any sound as tears tried to form in her eyes. She did not understand. Had she caused this all to happen? Hearing a maid knock at the door, the heiress forced her wits about her once more and inhaled, standing again. Regardless of how miserable she felt, she could not afford to show it to the rest of her men and staff. Steadied hands took hold of the handles again as she opened the door, allowing the servant to enter the room with a robe in hand.

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Through out the ordeal, Seras had been the only one to notice something different about her Master... His gloves. She only saw the difference due to the blood dripping from his hands when they had carried him.. Then she noticed the two missing lines on the seal. Reaching Integrals office, she spoke when Integral opened the door for the maid "Sir Hellsing! Master has been attacked!" she tried to catch her breath, motioning to her hands in the process. "The..The seal.. is damaged!"


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Integra's hand stopped as she reached to accept the robe from the maid. "What do you mean?", she asked of the panting vampire, her head lifting to watch her. She had not noticed a change while they had...Integra blinked, she could not afford to make herself miserable any further now. Taking the robe finally she turned away from both of the women, dropping the sheets as she slipped the garment over her shoulders. She needed to act fast if such was the case. "Has he been restrained yet?" The question seemed a bitter thing to ask, but she knew for the safety of her men and staff, such things would have to be thought of...even as much as she hated to. Tying a knot about her, she turned, glancing once at Seras as she left the office.


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Seras looked away as Integral put on the robe the maid had brought, the maid leaving quickly after gathering the sheets. "The lines.. there's two missing. His hands were bleeding and I saw they were gone. He's in his coffin, Walter is trying to find strong enough binds as we speak." she watched Integral leave, giving a sigh. Alucard however was beginning to stir... his eye lids fluttering a bit now and then as he tried to force himself awake... but he was so tired... -What...have..I done?....- all he thought as he stared up at the lid of his coffin. Bloody tears streaming down the sides of his face as he closed his eyes once more.

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She ignored the stares as she walked through the corridors, knowing full well what their thoughts entailed. Chin high she descended to the floor, sure to keep Seras at her side. She needed to speak with Alucard, even if she feared what would come of their conversation. A guard stationed outside the vampire's room stepped aside as she made a motion to enter. "Walter", she called into the room.her arms crossed in front of her. The butler acknowledged her presence with a single look before returning to his job. Integra stopped, her attention dropping to the coffin before her.

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Walter grabbed the restraints, pushing the lid aside and looking down at Alucard's seemingly still passed out form. Reaching down he would begin to secure the poor vampire to his coffin, knowing he wouldn't break what he cherished and needed. When he went to restrain his shoulders however, Alucard stirred. Opening his eyes halfway weakly it took him a moment to register the form as Walter. The butler frowning as he did his task apologized to the now awakened, though barely, ally. "I'm sorry Alucard.. but it must be done." Alucard gave no reply.. not trying to move until he saw Integral. Opening his mouth he closed it again and turned his head to the side.. not feeling worthy to even look upon her. Walter finished and moved to stand on one side of the coffin as Seras moved to the other. They waited to see what their leader would do.

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Integra's stoic features softened briefly as she noticed Alucard turn his head from her. "Look at me", she commanded moving beside Walter. "Seras informed me that the seal has changed. Were you aware of this before tonight?" Her hands slid into the pockets of her robe to hide the fact that they had begun to shake once more. "Were you aware of any reason why this happened tonight?" Her gaze shifted from Seras to Walter before returning to the restrained vampire. "I need the truth, Alucard." She took a step closer to the coffin, moving her hand to touch his cheek gently. "Please."

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Alucard's eyes shifted to her... turning his head tiredly he tried to look at his gloves. Failing he laid still for a moment. "No... everything.. has been normal since...I was attacked..in your office..." his voice lowered.. as though it did not want to refer to her as he had to. "Master..." he closed his eyes.. grateful for Seras and Walters attention being on Integral as they didn't see the crimson tears trailing down. "For...give me..." he went silent.. waiting for his punishment. Memories of when Abraham first placed the seal on him terrifying him to his core... Nothing had hurt so much as that day.

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Her hands moved to brush the tears from his face. "You did not cause this", she stated, pulling her hand back slowly. "Do you know if this will happen again? I need to know before...", she paused, her head lifting to stare back at Seras instead of facing the vampire below them. "Before they are re-enforced." Her hand gripped the coffin. She was angry, not at him, but at herself for being a trigger and whomever had created the catalyst. "I am sorry, Alucard."

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Alucard grit his teeth...- Next time could be worse...I...can't risk it...- more tears fell from the Counts eyes as he opened them again the best he could. "I..." he tried to start..but his voice was so.. scared to come out. "I cannot know..for sure.." he took in a breath, exhaling as he tried to strengthen his voice. "Do what you...must. I will endure any pain.." he looked to her.."To protect you..my love.. my dearest..." he closed his eyes again.. the last part slipping out. "My...Master..."

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Her resolve weakened at his words. Closing her eyes, Integra shook her head. "It will do no good to re-enforce the seals if we cannot correct what caused them to break in the first part", she explained to him, her voice breaking slightly. "How are you now, ser...", she stopped herself, feeling wrong to announce the title while he was bound and broken. "What do you need now?"


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Alucard looked at her.. almost dumbfounded. "I... haven't felt so weak... since your father first captured..me.." he tried to lift his head but just couldn't waste the energy. "I need ....to sleep..." he closed his eyes again..concentrating to send her a message in her mind. -"I need....you."- he felt like his chest was going to collapse...but he didn't want her to leave.. -"Please...Integral.. don't...go.."-

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Integra inhaled slowly, her eyes opening. "I won't..." Dropping her hands from the coffin she moved over to a chair in the room, too bothered with her own thoughts to direct one of the others to get it for her. Dragging it back to his side, she gave a final glance to Walter. "Leave", she ordered both of them, immediately sorry for the sharpness in her tone. "Keep an eye at the door if you must, and a gun ...in case..." She would not look up at either of the standing figures, her own set on the coffin at her side. "I will release him again...alone... once he wakes." She would ignore any protest, her manner silent as she sat by her weakened lover.

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Alucard's vision was beginning to go blurry from the strain he was putting out just to keep his eyes open. He was so tired and sore.. he prayed that tomorrow he would be able to function. He had a lot of work to do.He would not be caught off guard again, he would keep his energy high and focused if need be... he would not allow it to happen again. Watching Walter and Seras leave, he would look to Integral and murmur a soft "Thank you.." before finally closing his eyes... being enveloped in the cool darkness he needed so badly. -"I won't fail you Integral... I gave you my word.."- he spoke to her mind one last time before at last... he was asleep.