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Eternal Hearts: Book Four-Daughter of Sin	By : alucardsangel1973 Category: Hellsing > General Views: 7750 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
- 6
- 7
- 8
Ok, I know this only focuses on the ball, but I promise the conclusion will have some nice hot Alucard/Seras action.

Chapter 7
The day of the event had arrived. The great
ball room of Buckingham Palace was where the event was to take
place. People rushed and hurried frantically to see that all was
in order. Things were no less peaceful at Hellsing Manor.
Especially for Integra since she was the guest of honor for this
most auspicious event. Unfortunately she didn't like having all
this attention placed upon her. She sat in her office going
through paper work as usual as the hours of the day ticked by.
Walter entered her office.
"Has the dress arrived Walter?"
Integra asked.
"Yes. I had the liberty of having it
taken to your bed room Sir Integra. The queen is sending a hair
stylist and make up artist to help you prepare." Walter
answered.
"A hair stylist and make up
artist?" Integra asked with a gruff sigh.
"Her majesty spared no expense."
Walter replied.
"So I see. When are they to
arrive?" Integra questioned.
"Within the hour sir. Oh, her majesty
also had jewlery to match the dress delivered along with it. It
too is in your bed room." Walter added.
"Good lord. This is an engagement, not
a corination." Integra sighed.
"You are the first female leader of
Hellsing Sir. The queen wanted everything to be perfect. This may
not happen again for a very long time."
"I know Walter. I simply wish I didn't
have to go through all this pagentry. Don't worry. I'm not going
to dishonor her majesty's wishes." Integra said.

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That night....

The ball was under way.
London's most prominent figures of royalty were in attendence.
The queen sent her envoys to attend in her place as she had
urgent business needing to be seen to. An usher stood dressed in
a fine suit waiting to escort the arriving guests into ball room.
All were dressed in grand attire as was appropriate for such an
affair. The women wore elegant gowns and sparkling jewerly while
the men wore mostly tuxedos and formal suits. Pickman was the
first of Hellsing's representives to enter.

"Captain Stewart Pickman,
and Miss Zoey Winniefield." The usher announced.

Pickman kept his pose
dignified as he entered with Zoey on his arm. Inside though, he
was less than thrilled with his outfit. Zoey looked at him as
they walked toward the punch bowl.

"Are you all right
Stewart?" Zoey asked.

"I'm all right. I'm just
not a huge fan of formal wear." Pickman answered.

"I never thought I'd live
to see the inside of Buckingham palace. It's absolutely
magnificent." Zoey said with awe struck eyes.

"Guess that's a perk of
being a member of Hellsing. You...um, you look lovely tonight if
I haven't already told you." Pickman said somewhat
sheepishly.

"Thank you. Seras helped
me pick out the dress. There were so many I had the most terrible
time making up my mind. Have you seen the dress she's
wearing?" Zoey asked.

"Not yet. I guess I'll
see it tonight." Pickman said with a mild shrug as he handed
Zoey a glass of punch.

"It's stunning. Alucard
picked it out for her." Zoey replied.

"Should be something if
Alucard chose it. Knowing him, he doesn't do anything low
key."

"Walter Dolnaze and his
escort Miss Anna Wincott." The usher announced.

Pickman and Zoey watched as
Walter and his date walked toward them.

"Captain Pickman..."
Walter replied politely.

"Quite the gathering
isn't it Walter?" Pickman asked.

"Yes. Miss Winniefield,
you look absolutely lovely this evening." Walter commented.

"Thank you Walter. Has
Sir Integra arrived yet?" She asked.

"Yes. She'll be arriving
momentarily. Alucard and Seras are to be announced next."
Walter answered.

"Master Alucard and his
wife Captain Seras Victoria."

At the moment their names were
announced, all eyes went to the couple that was just stepping
into the room. Alucard wore a white dress shirt with mildly
frilled sleeves. Over it he wore an elaborate royal blue dress
coat. The chest was decorated with a dragon made of metallic gold
thread. He wore royal blue dress slacks with the outfit and ankle
length dress boots beneathe them. He wore his hair long in drawn
back from his forehead. The raven tresses hung loosely in elegant
waves. In his hand he held a walking cane crowled with the head
of a golden dragon.

Seras drew even more attention
in her red formal gown. The fabric seemed to glitter and sparkle
in the light making the gold dragon adorning the dress appear to
breath flames from its open mouth. She wore a sheer red shaw on
her shoulders. Upon her neck hung a delicate gold chain with a
sparkling ruby pendant at the end. She wore glittering crystal
barrets on both sides of her hair. She daintly picked up a tiny
bit of the skirt so she didn't step on it. She wore low heel
pumps that buckled above her ankle to keep her from stepping out
of them accidentally.

No couple could hope to
compare to the two regal vampires that now entered their domain.

"Look at them. They look
like royalty in their own right." Zoey commented.

"They most certainly
do." Walter said.

"Like I said, Alucard
doesn't do anything low key, specially a royal affair like
this."

"Good evening Alucard,
Miss Victoria." Walter said with a polite bow.

"You look stunning Seras.
Absolutely stunning." Zoey complemented.

"Thank you Zoey. You look
wonderful in that dress." Seras replied.

"Son of the Earl of
Ascott, Kenneth Grey Ascott!" The usher announced.

Alucard, Seras and company all
looked to see him enter the room wearing a black tuxedo. But it
was the person announced next that drew the most attention.

"Sir Integra Wingates
Hellsing!"

All eyes darted toward the
tanned English woman as she hesitantly entered the ball room.
Walter and Alucard could hardly believe themselves as they
watched her walk toward them. The floor length green dress
complemented her figure as she walked. Her hair was done in an
elegant upswept pony tail. A sheer green shaw was draped across
her shoulders. She wore matching elbow length gloves with a
diamond bracelet around her left wrist. A simple gold chain hung
around her neck. A deep emerald pendent rested perfectly centered
just above the bodice of the dress. She displayed a serious but
polite expression to the crowd. Of course Alucard could read her
every thought, and they were much to the contrary of her
appearence.

"Bloody heels! I hate
these things! And this dress! The blasted thing clings to me like
a bandage! Could this thing get any tighter!" She
thought feeling nothing but irritated.

"Come now master. It
can't be all that bad." Alucard chided as Integra
approached.

"You think so Alucard?
Next time her majesty holds such an affair I'll wear the suit,
and you can wear the blasted dress." Integra grumbled.

"Integra, you look
absoultely ravishing." Kenneth beamed as he walked up to his
bride to be.

"Thank you." Integra
replied trying to sound polite.

"You look lovely Sir
Integra." Walter commented.

"I feel anything but.
This blasted make up feels like it ways a ton on my face. The eye
shadow is far too overdone for my taste and this lip gloss is
driving me crazy." Integra complained.

"Please Sir, it's only
for one night." Walter quietly pled.

Integra only shrugged at the
reply. Kenneth approached Integra. "It's time for us to make
the announcement." He said.

"Very well." Integra
sighed as she allowed Kenneth to take her hand and lead her to
the center of the room.

"Everyone!" Kenneth
called. "Tonight is a very auspicious occassion." He
said as he got down on one knee.

"Sir Integra Wingate's
Hellsing, I ask for your hand in marriage. I ask to be the father
of your family's future heirs, and to be a faithful and steadfast
mate. I ask you, Sir Integra, to find me worthy of being your
husband."

"I...accept your
proposal." Integra answered plainly.

With her answer made known,
Kenneth produced a small box and opened it. Within the box was a
dazzling diamond ring that he slipped upon Integra's finger.

"Ladie's and gentlemen,
tonight I have the honor and privilage of being engaged to a
fine, strong and if I may say so, one of the most beautiful women
in all of England!" Kenneth proclaimed proudly.

"Let's see if he's
still beaming after the honeymoon." Alucard thought.

"Poor man has no idea
what he may be in for." Seras whispered.

"That's what makes it so
much fun." Alucard answered with a low chuckle.

After the announcement was
made, everyone gathered in the center of the ball room. The
orchestra began playing chamber music as the guests began to
waltz. The room was soon alive with swirling, vivid hues of blue,
red, green and other colors as well. Meltallic fabrics as well as
rhinestones and sequines all glittered and danced like embers in
the light. Brilliantly lit crystal chandileirs illuminated the
room making the lively outfits even more vibrant. The couples
danced and laughed and shared lively conversation.

"Did you see that diamond
Kenneth gave Sir Integra? I don't even want to imagine how much a
rock like that would cost." Seras pondered.

"I can't imagine Kenneth
getting her to wear that thing for more than a night. She isn't a
big fan of such noticable jewlery. The only thing she likes
wearing is her silver lapel crusifix. She doesn't even wear
earrings unless she absolutely has to." Alucard replied.

"Think she'll wear it
after tonight?" Seras asked.

"If she does I'll be
quite suprised." Alucard answered.

Seras looked over her shoulder
to see Zoey and Stewart a few couples down from them. "It
looks like Zoey is enjoying herself. She and Stewart seem to be
hitting it off rather well." She observed.

"I suppose she'd enjoy
herself even more if captain Pickman were able to avoid her toes
more." Alucard replied.

"So he's not Fred
Astaire. I meant they seem to be enjoying each other's
company." Seras said.

"Damn..." Stewart
cursed under his breath.

"Stewart, are you all
right?" Zoey asked.

"I'm sorry Zoey. I guess
I'm not the greatest dancer in the world. I'm suprised you
haven't smacked me for stepping on your poor feet so much."
Stewart muttered.

"It's all right. We don't
have to dance. To be honest these shoes are starting to get a
little uncomfortable. Why don't we go sit down?" Zoey
suggested.

"Wonderful idea."
Stewart answered.

The couple left the dance
floor and sat down on one of the ornate seties. Stewart looked at
Zoey for a moment. "Um, would you like a drink Zoey?"
He asked.

"Yes please. I guess that
bit of waltzing made me thirsty." Zoey answered.

"I'll go get you
something." Stewart said.

Zoey sat patiently waiting for
Stewart to bring her a glass of punch. He soon returned and sat
beside her. "There you are." He said.

"Thank you Stewart."
Zoey replied appreciately. "Don't they look wonderful
together?" She asked.

"Who?"

"Alucard and Seras. They
look so lovely together. They look like royalty." Zoey
replied.

"We are royalty my
dear."

Zoey's eyes widened when she
heard Alucard's voice in her head.

"Zoey, are you all
right?" Stewart asked.

"Oh...well I thought I
heard Alucard's voice in my head." Zoey answered.

"You did. He most likely
heard us talking and decided to answer you mentally. You'll get
used to it." Stewart answered.

"What did he tell
you?" He asked.

"Well, remember how I
said he and Seras looked like royalty. He said that they are
royalty." Zoey answered.

"You mean you don't
know?" Stewart asked.

"Know what?" Zoey
questioned feeling confused.

"I'll explain it to you
after the ball. It's not a good idea to be revealing Alucard's
true identity here in front of so many people. I'd rather not be
on his bad side." Stewart explained.

"Wise man."

Stewart rolled his eyes
sarcastically hearing the elder vampire's voice in his head.

"Sir Integra doesn't
appear to be all that happy. She's hardly smiles at all."
Zoey said.

"That's just how she is
Zoey. She's not one for big social functions. She never has been.
And she probably never will be. But the queen went to so much
trouble, and if there's one thing to be said about Sir Integra,
it's that she's very loyal to her queen, country and church.
That's basically the whole reason why she's here, out of loyalty
and respect to the queen."

Integra moved stiffly upon the
floor as she danced with Kenneth. He noticed she wasn't all that
comfortable and promptly led her to a place where she could sit.
She sat down letting out a relieved sigh once she was seated.

"Thank you." Integra
said. "These bloody shoes are killing my feet. How in the
world do women stand such uncomfortable footwear?" She
grumbled.

"I know you aren't one to
have people talk about you, but I must say that you are indeed a
fine woman Integra Hellsing. I have never seen a woman as strong
spirited and commanding as you. I consider it of the highest
honor to know that I will soon be your husband." Kenneth
said.

"You've no need to
flatter me Kenneth. I have already consented to be your
wife." Integra replied wearily.

"It's not flattery
Integra. It's the truth. These past several weeks watching you
handle yourself under pressure is amazing. Quite frankly you
handle pressure better than most men I've known. It is no wonder
the queen puts so much trust in you and your organization. I only
hope that I can prove myself to be a worthy husband."
Kenneth said.

"Um, I do hope that your
pet vampire...Alucard, doesn't have a problem with this. I
understand he is very protective of you as you are his
master." He said with a nervous cough.

"I wouldn't worry about
Alucard. He doesn't deem you as a threat so far. You can take the
fact that you haven't run from the mansion screaming and pulling
out your hair as a good sign that he likes you. I did have a few
suitors try for my hand when I turned twenty. If there is one
thing Alucard is good at, it is judging character. Every single
man who tried to attain my hand in marriage were either after
wealth or having some pretty little trophy wife on his arm.
Needless to say when Alucard discovered the truth of their
intentions he promptly ran every single one of the naves out of
the mansion. I don't think any of them ever wanted to be in a
relationship with a woman ever again...or anyone else for that
matter."

"I...see." Kenneth
gulped nervously.

"Don't worry about it.
Alucard has no doubt went through your mind and has found nothing
he would consider a threat to me." Integra replied trying to
reassure her fiance'.

"I suppose I'm a little
suprised he's not jealous of me. I mean, he is used to being the
main male in your life." Kenneth pondered.

"Until he got involved
with Seras Victoria, he might have been very jealous. He did try
to persuade me to join him as a vampire. He felt and still does
feel I am worthy of his blood. But I have made it clear to him
that I will remain human for the sake of my family and my
country. He once also tried to persuade Walter into becoming one
of his blood when Walter was young. He also refused."
Integra stated.

She paused for a moment
watching Alucard and Seras still dancing amidst the other
couples. "At first I was furious when he told me he'd turned
Seras into a vampire. My family is charged with erradicating the
night creatures who threaten England, not letting more be made.
But when he told me why he did it, I realized it wasn't to make
me jealous or mad." She continued.

"He did it because he was
lonely. I realized it isn't easy being the only vampire serving
an organization made up of humans striving to anihilate his own
kind. He wasn't looking for just a partner. He wanted a mate...a
true mate. And suprisingly he found what he was looking for in
Seras Victoria. I know now why he chose her. Despite the fact he
tried to drive her off when I made her his partner, she refused
to be driven off. She demonstrated she has a strong spirit. And
if there is one thing Alucard respects most, is strength. He
pushed her at first, but she didn't back down."

"I see." Kenneth
observed.

"I think it would be
humanly or inhumanly impossible to seperate those two for very
long. Alucard would gladly tear asunder anyone who dared try to
harm Seras. She is his mate...his eternal mate. Vampires may take
dozens, even hundreds of lovers. But in all eternity they will
only have one true mate. Seras has proven to be Alucard's eternal
mate and partner." Integra finished.

"Master, Seras and I
must feed. We're going where we can have privacy." Alucard
informed Integra mentally.

"Very well. Don't be
gone too long." Integra replied.

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Alucard and Seras wandered
outside the palance walls to find a place where they could be
alone for a few minutes. They settled on a spot near the gardens.
The two secluded themselves behind a group of tall bushes so no
one would see them. Alucard reached under his dress coat and
produced two blood packs. He handed one to Seras and took one
himself. They both fed from the packs until the plastic sacks
were nearly bone dry.

"Bloody contacts."
Seras muttered.

"I know. Sadly there are
people attending tonight who don't know the nature of our
conditions. I can get away with wearing my sun shades because
people buy into the old 'I suffer from a condition that makes my
eyes ultra sensitive to light' story. But two suffering from the
same condition might have looked a bit suspicious. Easy as it is
to manipulate the minds of humans, they are intuitive creatures
and would no doubt have suspected something." Alucard said.

"I suppose. I'll just be
glad when I can take the things out." Seras replied.

"You look so beautiful in
that dress." Alucard said quietly. Seras noticed the change
in his expression. It was almost one of saddness.

"Alucard, what's
wrong?" Seras asked.

"It's...it's nothing
really. Well, perhaps something. There is only one thing I ever
regretted about you becoming a vampire." Alucard said.

"Regret?" Seras
asked.

"I don't regret turning
you Seras. Seeing how strong you already were as a human, and how
you have become even more powerful as a vampire. To that, I
certainly have no regrets. The only thing I truly regret is how I
had to turn you. That it all had to happen so fast. There was no
time to prepare you for the world you were entering. I wanted
things to go so differently than the way they did that night. I
wanted there to be only us. I didn't want to turn you where
someone could have seen it happening." Alucard explained.

"Vampires aren't very
open creatures. We're by nature secretive because we must be. If
humans had seen what I was doing." Alucard paused taking in
an unneeded breath.

"I would normally not
take such a risk. But you were dying. I could not turn you with
the grace you deserved. I could only give you the choice. I
didn't make that bastard Jan Valentine suffer enough for taking
that away from both of us. I didn't have time. I wanted it to be
so different for you. I wanted...it to be our wedding night.
I...."

Seras lifted a finger and
gently pressed it against Alucard's lips. "Alucard, I know
you to be a creature of many moods...and regret is not one of
them. I don't regret you turning me at all. I had the choice. To
give up and die, or become a vampire and keep fighting. I chose
to keep fighting. I chose to become your partner and your mate,
and I don't regret it for a moment."

"You don't?"

"No. It's ironic that
after the night that I... died, I truly began to live. If I'd had
it to do all over again, my answer would have been the
same." Seras replied.

Without warning Seras suddenly
put her arms around Alucard's neck and kissed him rather
agressively. The kiss was very brief. She let go of him and gave
him a rather wicked smile. "Now stop being so damned
sentimental. You have a reputation to uphold."

Alucard's serious expression
soon returned to his trademark smirk. "Truly I chose well
when I chose you as my queen." He said with a deep chuckle.

"We'd better get back
inside before Integra comes looking for us." Seras said.

"True. I admit I like
testing her patience, but tonight would not be the best of times
to do that." Alucard replied as he and Seras went back
inside to rejoin the human guests.

to be continued...
- 6
- 7
- 8
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Eternal Hearts: Book Four-Daughter of Sin