24 Chapter 24 - Day 2 (1/2)
Walter walks inside and closes the door. He then bows slightly before speaking.
”I just wanted to ask if you would like any refreshments.”
”No that won't be necessary.”
”Alright then. If you need anything though, just dial the 1 on the phone and I will answer.” Walter says before leaving the room.
After Walter leaves, Maxwell turns to Renaldo.
”Why do you think he showed up? It couldn't be just to ask about refreshments.”
”He is a butler, he probably just wants the guests to feel at home.”
”But He was a vampire hunter, it can't be that simple.”
”Was Maxwell. Now he is just a harmless old man who serves at his masters pleasure.” Renaldo replies with sarcasm.
”Wow, why the hate father?” Maxwell asks in surprise.
”Just as you are the counterpart to Sir Integra And Alucard is to Anderson. Walter Dolnez was my counterpart many years ago.” He replies with an icy glare.
”I never knew about that. Was he strong?”
”Of course, Anderson wouldn't hold a candle to Walter in his prime.”
”Really? Even with him being a regenerator.”
”That doesn't matter, Walter was the strongest vampire hunter in the world. He was but a child when he got that title and I'm sure he was so much stronger when he was older.”
”That's very interesting.” Maxwell leans forward putting his chin on top of his two interlocked hands.
”What is Maxwell?”
”Don't you think it's weird that Sir Hellsing leaves with only a butler as her companion? Even when she is out on the job, Walter Dolnez is the only one that accompanies her.”
”Yes?”
”Come now Renaldo, don't you see? Walter is still strong, even now as an old man.”
As the two continue talking, Walter is outside the door listening in. The people inside don't notice.
'Ah, I still got it. How I wish to be young again.' Walter thinks before shaking his head side to side.
'No, I can't think like that. Such thoughts lead to regret.'
Walter walks away soon after not making any noise as he does so.
Day turns into night as the Vatican gets done with the last soldier for the day. Maxwell stretches and gets up.
”That was so boring, I remember the days when interrogations ended in death.” He mutters to himself.
While they were getting done with their interviews, Integra and Walter were waiting in their office for the vampires.
A few minutes later, a dark portal appears on the floor and they both arrive out of it.
”Hi.” Seras waves at them with her typical smile.
Walter just smiles back as Integra gives her an angry glare.
'Well at least it's not as bad as the one from the main entrance.' Seras thinks to herself as her master walks forward.
”Why have you called us, my master?”
”I just wanted to make sure that you both understand the rules still.”
”Of course, no antagonizing our guests and definitely no harming either. Did I miss anything?”
”No.”
”Then I shall take my leave.” Alucard disappears.
”I would like you to stay Police Girl.” Before seras can leave, Integra speaks up.
”Huh? Oh, ok.” Seras looks back at the desk.
Integra just stares for a few seconds before beginning.
”I know you've been keeping secrets from Walter and I, Police Girl. I do not like secrets.”
”I'm sorry, it's just you never asked me.” Seras apologizes with some sincerity.
”Shouldn't a servant tell her master everything?”
”I have.” Seras smiles.
”...”
”Pfft.” Walter laughs before stifling it.
”Walter, go make some tea or something!” Integra gets angry and yells.
”As you wish, Sir.” Walter bows before leaving.
As Walter leaves, seras notices his look and starts to get worried.
'He looks so.....defeated. I have to speak to him about how I can help.'
”Police girl, tell me about the abilities you showed when the Iscariots arrived. It seems like they had prior knowledge of them.”
”Well, when I was a human, I had the ability to store things in a space that only I can access.”
”Elaborate.”
”Well, I think it will be easier to show you. May I.” Seras says while walking forward and gesturing to a bust on her desk.
”Yes.”
Seras touches the statue and as she does it disappears from view right in front of Integra. She walks aback a few steps and brings it out again in her hand.
”Can you store anything? And how much?”
”I can store nonliving things. As for the capacity, I believe it's infinite.”
”That's impossible!” She yells.
”I haven't reached its full capacity. I mean there are thousands of bullets insi- Ah!” She stops before covering her mouth.
”Is that why there has been so many bullets missing!? Because you're stealing them!” Integra gets very angry at the realization.
”It's just a precaution Sir Integra. I don't want to be without bullets when on the job.” Seras tries to smile and explain.
She notices that she is failing as Integra's face is getting angrier.
'Master, help me.'
{I told you taking the bullets was a bad idea. You should have listened.}
A few minutes go by before Integra just sighs in defeat before regaining her calm.
”Fine, the bullets I'll allow. So, what about the second ability?”
”Sir?”
”Don't deny it! I saw how you moved when you dodged Anderson's bayonets. That wasn't speed, or any vampire ability.”
”Yes it wasn't. When I learned how to use that dark portal, something inside me clicked and I learned how to teleport. I can go anywhere instantly.”
”Anywhere? Can you bring others?” Integra asks incredulously.
”Yep.” She smiles again.
Integra goes silent for a few more minutes looking to be deep in thought. Afterwards she looks up and has decided on an action.
”Seras.” She smiles.
Seras backs away when she saw that.
”Sir?” She puts up her arms in defense.
”As you know, I haven't been very happy with your recent actions.” She continues as she gets out of her chair and starts to walk forward.
”Yes?” Seras backs up again.
”I'm glad you've told me your secret, but it still doesn't change the fact that you have been lying to me.” She keeps walking forward slowly.
”I know sir.” Seras tried to back up again but hits the wall.
”I do have a way you can make it up though.” Integra finally gets close enough to her and now seras can't escape.
”What would that be?” Seras looks up at the platinum haired beauty who is still smiling.
”Oh it's nothing difficult. I just want you to teleport us to the Pope's chambers at the Vatican.”
”What?”
”You heard correctly.” Integra is still smiling.
”I can't Sir. Maste-”
Integra puts a finger over seras' mouth and hushes her.
”It will be fine seras. I know how much you want to get in my good graces again. Do this for me and all will be well.” Integra whispers right into her ears.