The two remaining daimons blinked, and then charged. Alucard smirked and two shots rang out. The lead daimon got hit in the heart and quickly crumpled to dust. The remaining daimon managed to dodge the bullet and rammed her claw hand straight into Alucard's stomach. She hissed at him "Still having fun human?"
The Daimon waited for the body to crumple. So she was completely caught off guard when it began to shake. First a snicker, then a chuckle, finally breaking out into maniacal sounding laughter. Before she could react a white gloved hand shot out and griped her by the neck. The daimon was lifted off the ground, her hand slowly sliding out of Alucard’s stomach. As the daimon looked down in horror Alucard grinned, his sunglasses flashing in the streetlight. "Foolish creature. You think you can kill me? I am a monster! Only a human can kill a monster, and you are far from that. Now you die!"
With that Alucard squeezed, the Daimon struggled for a bit. Until the pressure became too much and her head literally popped off her body, spraying the Vampire with her blood. Which rapidly dissolved into dust. A single seed, being all that remained. Alucard knelt down and picked it up, juggling it in one hand as he mused. "Pathetic, Anderson is more entertaining than them. I suppose my Master will want this to study and hmmm? "
Alucard's gaze shifted to the hissing boy, standing protectively over the girl. Sense's beyond that of the normal six known passed over them as he gazed. "Curious."
Alucard glanced at the boy, he could sense little mystical about him, beyond an aura of chaos that would ensure he would have an interesting life. Although judging by the way his blood steamed and etched the pavement of the alley, the boy was obviously more than he seemed. The girl on the other hand... Now here was a powerhouse, he could sense the raw magical potential slumbering her. As well as a faint connection to something wickedly demonic. He'd bet a week's supply of blood that that connection was what those Daimons were after.
Alucard's smile widened further. How delightful, a pair of mysteries wrapped in several challenges. Not to mention the chance to fight against a real monster again. Alucard hungered for the type of battle he had against Incognito.
"Well then boy, what is your name?"
Ranma hissed at the stranger, unsure of his motives. "I'm Ranma... You won't hurt Hotaru-sama!"
Alucard let out a laugh. The boy had guts he had to hand him that. Even though he was tired and his knees seemed to be shaking with fear, he still stood up to him like that. Determined to protect the girl with his life. Alucard wondered if Walter was looking for an apprentice. Judging by the way the boy had fled with the girl through the streets; he certainly had the reflexes for it. Either way he had to get that girl to the Hellsing organization, if only to draw out the mastermind that wanted her.
The fact that babysitting two young children would annoy his master was a side benefit really.
"Relax Ranma. I mean Hotaru no harm, I've already fed tonight." Indeed he had, those Yakuza who were making freak chips had been quite tasty. "What is wrong with her?"
Alucard knew of course what was wrong, but it was best to have the child draw it out and gain some trust. Ranma paused and looked worriedly at his queen. "She won't wake up... Hotaru-sama isn't hurt, but won't wake up. She fell asleep after seeing Papa Tomoe betray us to them."
Alucard smirked, a father consorting with demons? How delightfully classic! It was obvious the girl was in shock and even if Hellsing was only in Japan for the freak chip makers, they couldn't just ignore this threat could they? "I see. My master could probably help her. Would you care to meet her?"
Ranma paused and considered. Almost every instinct told him to run from this Red jacketed man with the red hat. Still he had said he could help his queen, and had dealt with the pursuers. Flight or fight instincts fought with the genetic need to protect and ensure the Queen's safety. In the end it was no contest, the Queen's needs came first. Ranma slowly nodded.
Alucard smile, the boy’s devotion to the girl was something to watch. "Very well then...follow me."
With that he turned around, his trench coat billowing as he did so. Not even bothering to look back, he heard Ranma following him carrying Hotaru. "I wonder what Integra will think of you?" Hotaru murmured in her sleep, something about Auntie's. Ranma Blinked, he knew Hotaru had no Auntie Integra, but if it made his queen happy... he spoke to Alucard. "Can we call her Auntie?"
Alucard nearly stumbled at that, and then he chuckled. Just getting a mental image of his master's reaction to such a nickname. He couldn’t resist. "Of course Ranma. Even if she is no relation to you, I think you should call her Auntie Integra. Especially if it makes you feel better."
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Elsewhere in the British consulate of Japan, Integra stopped and rubbed her forehead. Why did she have the feeling that she was going to be annoyed in the near future?
"Hi Auntie Integra"
"That’s Sir Integra"
"Yes Auntie Integra."
"grrr... who told you to call me that?"
"Alucard-san did Auntie Integra."
"ALUCARD!"
"Oh my master that facial twitch you have can't be healthy”
Hotaru wonders what the evening prayer she says every night means
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