A Second Chance 5: Breakdowns

A Second Chance: Chapter 5: Breakdowns

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Location: Hellsing Headquarters-Integra's room

Time: 6:15 pm

Walter knocked on the Integra's office door slightly districted from the look Seras gave him at the mention of the Wild Geese. The mention of their name alone sets Seras into a state of despair, which made Walter feel not only a sense of dread but guilt.

"Come in." Integra lightly said.

The Butler entered the room to find an exhausted Integra Hellsing and piles of paperwork. She lazily looked at him and then shuffled her papers almost as if in embarrassment.

"Ah, Walter!" She smiled slightly as she set organized her papers neatly in stacks. "Just the person I wanted to see. Won't you sit?"

Walter bowed slightly as he sat in the chair. It would be a lie if the Ex-Hellsing Butler didn't feel awkward. Considering all the events that happened around half a month ago, Walter did not even expect to live through that day. Now he finds himself not only living in Hellsing again but performing some of the normal tasks around Hellsing as well. The only difficult part of the whole situation was the change in Walter's relationship with Integra.

They were no longer Honorable Master and Loyal Butler or in some personal cases, almost like father and daughter. Such titles are not appropriate anymore. Their relationship changed now. Walter was certain she now viewed him as nothing but an untrustworthy Hellsing operative. He couldn't blame her of course. In fact he was grateful that she didn't cast him aside and let him die in the blimp. His feelings for her hadn't changed. He still respected and admired Integra and still cared for her as a daughter.

However, the only difference was now as much as he cared for her, she was the second person who was important to him in the world. He would protect the iron maiden if she needed too and help her in anyway she can. But she was not his top priority anymore. Seras Victoria now held that rank.

"Walter." Integra began she interrupted his thoughts. "I believe Seras told you that we are holding a special dinner for the eight of the surviving members of The Wild Geese and present them Medals of Honor for their performance of the war. "

Walter nodded and she continued.

"They are going to leave at Dawn tomorrow morning. Around 5:00 am exactly from a private jet. We agreed to schedule this because the men want to say their final farewells to Seras before she sleeps." Integra commented as she begins to light her cigar. "They also want to bid you farewell and wish you luck as a vampire."

The stomach turning in Walter's stomach was now beginning to form a knot. It was mix feeling of pure selfish jealously and remorse again. He was slightly angry at the fact they wanted some attention from Seras. However, the guilt he was feeling overpowered his jealously and for the most twisted reason ever.

The remaining Wild Geese Men were not told the entire truth about the war. Integra told them they did destroy all the Nazis and the majority of the ghouls. Although, she did not tell them the part he played in the war. It wasn't entirely Integra's decision to not keep that significant part out of the story. Seras Victoria had everything to do with it.

The moment Walter, Integra, and Seras entered the mansion after the war, Seras bursted into tears. I tried comforting her but of course, Seras pulled away and clasped Integra's hands for a moment. Then she begged Integra to not tell the truth about his betrayal. She reasoned that the men were now not only frightened and emotionally unstable now at the battle they gone through. Seras knew if they ever found out about Walter, then she knows for certain they will either go mentally ill and naturally furious. She did not want them to know for their sake and of course Integra understood and naturally agreed. Then Seras ordered her servant to not to tell a soul either. Of course, he agreed and then asked her how to explain his appearance to them. Seras merely coughed in sobs and said she already had an explanation and find a way not to lie to them entirely.

When confronted by her comrades, Seras decided to explain Walter's sudden youthful appearance and his new vampiric form in a clever way. She did not to flat out lie to them but kept some "hidden truths" as his no life queen liked to call out. Seras told them that she found Walter on the verge of death in the war and of course both the only way to save Walter was to become a vampire himself.

The Wild Geese Men sympathized for Walter and were happy to have him back alive and well. They even lightly joked that he was too handsome for his own good and that Bernadotte would have been threatened since he was beauty of all The Wild Geese Men. Not only that they also added he would have saw him as a love rival for Seras's heart.

Of course, The Geese Men's ability to try to stay positive and comfort Walter not only disgusted Seras but she also ran away that night crying to her room.

Honestly, thinking back to that day, Walter never felt so ashamed. He envied the men only because those men grabbed the young draculina's attention all the time. But now, he realized how amidst all the horror they witnessed; they were being kind to him. He hated when he got kindness that was clearly undeserved.

Not only did he feel bad about that but Walter was much more worried how Seras's feelings about the whole situation. The Wild Geese were an important of part of her life and the fact they were leaving must be hard on his new master. He was slightly worried at the fact if Seras was going to be in a state of mute depression again after the men leave.

"Walter?" Integra asked again interrupting his thoughts. "Is everything alright?"

The Ex-butler blinked as he sighed. "Yes. I'm just a little distracted."

Integra looked at him questionably and then sighed. "I see. Does this have to do with Seras?"

Walter shot his gaze at Integra and slightly turned red. "How did you-"

The Iron maiden merely laughed lightly. "Walter, I see how you look at her. The way you always tend to go near her when she's crying. And of course who can forget the way you glare at The Geese Men for talking to Seras. It's safe to say that you are clearly smitten with our little Draculina."

"I did not realize it was so obvious. " Walter slightly coughed a little since he was taken aback at Integra's words.

"It's merely the truth and there's nothing to be ashamed of. It's natural that you developed feelings for Seras. She is your master after all and you are hers for all eternity now. Honestly, it would be displeased or more slightly worried if you didn't feel anything for her. " Integra reasoned.

Walter blinked for a moment while Integra took out a sheet of paper.

"Here's what I like for you to prepare for the men. I did some research on "comfort meals" and I know some roasted chickens, with some potatoes, and some fresh asparaguses would be nice. For desert I think some baked strawberry cheesecake should be nice."

Walter looked over the list and nodded.

"Good. As you may know, Seras went out to grab some food, supplies, and some blood packs for the two of you. So I suggest you go to the kitchen for a moment and take out the cooking supplies and wait for Seras to help you."

"Yes, Sir Integra."

Walter stood up and bowed and was about to leave before he turned until Integra called out to him.

"Walter…"

He turned slightly, noticing the gentle tone in her voice.

"Yes, my lady."

Integra began to take out another pile of papers and settled them into her desk and sat in silence for a second.

"I'm really glad you're here with us again." She whispered as she avoided looking at him directly in the eye.

Walter opened his mouth but then shut it tight. Then he settled with a small smile and then bowed again.

"I'm only here because of your good graces. I am forever in your debt and my feeling of gratitude shall never cease. "

With those words, Walter left her office, leaving Integra filled with hope that her butler was indeed just a victim rather than a traitor.

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Location: Hellsing Headquarters-Walter's room

Time: 6:40 pm

"That has to be my best time yet." The Young Draculina smiled sadly as she settled in front of the Hellsing grounds. "I managed to get everything in the list and even got blood packs."

The No Life Queen was about to enter the kitchen door in the back until the door swung open and was greeted by her servant.

"Seras!" Walter loudly greeted with delight as she stepped back slightly surprised.

She took a deep exhale. "You startled me, Walter. Oh! I Hope I haven't kept you waiting for a long time."

The Angel of Death was about to deny her claim but he slightly raised his eyebrow and strut slowly to his mistress.

"You have, I'm afraid." Walter whispered as he bent down to nuzzle her hair. "I never felt so lonely. Waiting, waiting, and waiting here…for you to come."

Seras turned scarlet at his blatant ardor for her and how she couldn't just scowl or cast it aside now.

She had to concentrate on her new mission was be a in "romance" with Walter in order to find a way if he truly betrayed Hellsing willingly or not to either put him to death or save his life. But in order to do this, she had to convince him that she was developing those same feelings for him too. Only problem was that Seras was scared that one false move and word would immediately not only fail the mission but also cause Walter to turn against Hellsing again.

With that constant goal in mind, Seras nodded and looked up at Walter while blushing and nervously replying. "I'm sorry. Next time, I won't keep you waiting."

Walter eyes widened and looked at Seras to see if she was joking. As he glanced at the shy look she gave him and that look won Walter over.

A huge grin took over his face and then he lowered his face even more. "Well then I suppose that's settled then. Are we still up for tonight's walk?"

Seras gave a genuine smile. "Yes. Of course. I did after all plan the walk."

Suddenly she hopped slightly which alarmed Walter.

"Seras? Is everything alright?" He asked now touching her shoulder.

Seras only smiled. "Y-Yes. I just remembered. I have been carrying all the items inside my shadow arm and it's kinda of getting cramped in here."

Walter only stared in confusion at her. "I don't understand-"

"Let me show you."

Her left shadow arm begin to swirl for about a few seconds until it scattered onto the floor and begin to push out all the bags, boxes, and a huge hospital cooler from out of the ground. Then the dark shadow entered within her arm. Walter stared in disbelief.

"You can store stuff within the shadow arm of yours?" Walter asked as he gave a light chuckle.

Seras nervously laughed as she rubbed her shadow arm. "Kind of. Well, yes. I can."

Walter laughed at her response. "I didn't know you could do that. New trick I assume?"

Seras merely rolled her eyes. "No. Not really. Come on, we have a dinner to prepare and less than an hour and half to make. "

Location: Hellsing Headquarters-Seras's Room

Time 10:10 pm (About 3 hours later)

"Seras…" Walter whispered as he knocked on her chamber door for a moment as he heard the sobs from the other side of the door. "Seras. Please come out."

Apparently to Walter's expected dismay, the dinner was too much for Seras to handle. After preparing the food, they notified Sir Integra and then began to prepare a lovely setting in the dining hall. Soon, the Wild Geese men gathered around along with Sir Integra and all began to eat dinner, leaving Walter and Seras to play as servers with all good reason considering they no longer need human food to sustain themselves.

Half way through the dinner, Sir Integra then stood and gave a speech about how Hellsing was more than grateful for the role the men played in the war and how their bravery will never be forgotten and how England was forever in their debt. She then presented golden medals of honor that were signed by The Queen. They were also given an envelope filled with a generous amount of money that was issued by The Queen, The Rounds, and Hellsing itself.

At that point Walter looked at Seras who was already water eyed but beaming as they were presented with the medals and gifts. Her eyes revealed a small hint of sad but satisfied joy as she saw her comrades received such an honor. But of course, the small happiness didn't last long until Sir Integra allowed the men if they had anything to say.

The first six men were polite and expressed their gratitude Hellsing. They were being kind but clearly they were still disturbed by all what has happened. They avoided altogether of talking about what happened that night and merely stuck with praising Sir Integra, Seras, and Walter about how they won the war.

As for the other two men, it was a different story. Walter had noticed Seras slightly shiver as she looked at the men. At first Walter was in complete confusion to why she was looking at them with such terrified intensity. He tried to remain clam although he was anxious to ask her what was bothering her. It was then when both men rose together and began their speech about that everything that had happened that horrible night.

As they began to go further in the story, Seras made no attempt to no tremble as she held one of the tray. Walter quickly stood next to her grabbing the tray and settled it somewhere. He was about to grab her hand until one of the men turned to Seras direction and put her on the spot light.

She only stood therein a daze until both men grabbed her and put placed her in the middle between them. Then they announced how Bernadotte sacrificed himself for this girl and how clearly he must have loved her to do such a thing. Then they also noted how Seras was clearly in love of him to not only grant his dying wish which was to drink his blood but also became a true vampire and destroy the enemies in the matter of seconds because of his death.

At this point Seras allowed the tears to pour down her face and at this point the men each gave her a side hug and thanked her for everything. At this point Seras silently cried and nodded. Meanwhile Walter was growing angrier by the minute on how these two men not only upset Seras but also basically retold the story of losing Captain Bernadotte again. Making her relive the pain was more than enough reason for Walter to clench his fists and resist the urge to kill the men at the spot. But he knew if he were to harm any of them that Seras would never forgive him. So he just stood quietly in the corner watching carefully at the men and Seras.

Then Sir Integra interrupted the men by stating that Seras and Walter had to have their dinner now since they had a mission the next day and had to prepare themselves. Clearly this was a lie and Walter was grateful for it. He knew she did this to spare Seras from anymore pain of hearing that night. The men of course didn't ask questions and understood. After Integra dismissed the vampires, Seras disappeared within the blink of an eye to Walter's disappointment and frequently began to search for her.

It was then he picked up her scent in the hallway and realized she was in her room in the chambers. He knocked on her door but Seras only choked out to leave her alone. He patiently waited by the door for about half and hour until he left for the kitchen, hearing that the dinner ended and that the men were going to turn in early. He began to give Seras about an hour worth of alone time only because he was cleaning up the area.

Now he came back wondering if Seras would now be willingly to talk to him and take that walk she planned earlier with him.

He knocked one more time until she opened the door. Her eyes were swollen and pink while her skin was paler than usual. She then looked at Walter and then muttered. "Walter…I'm sorry. I…I did-didn't mean…"

Her voice died down as more tears spilled. She then ran to him, burying her face in his chest while clenching both fists into his vest.

Walter immediately wrapped his arms around her, gently stroking her back lightly. "You have nothing to apologize for Seras. It's alright."

She only looked at him and now felt like she got punched in the stomach since he clearly was being so kind and didn't have any idea about her secret mission. But at that moment Seras wanted to be comforted and promised herself she would be as genuine as possible to him.

She pulled away gently while taking out a handkerchief. "Let's go for that walk now. I think I just need to be outside. It calms me down. "

Walter nodded. "Of course."

Seras gave out a small smile to him as he wiped one tear from her face. "Thank you Walter."

"No trouble at all Seras."

Location: Hellsing Headquarters-Outdoors

Time 10:25 pm

The two vampires began walking along the Hellsing Garden in the back of the house. Although there was a lot of damage in the Hellsing Mansion and in the front of the area, the backyard contained the least damage. In fact, the only "damage" Seras and Walter found was just broken window glass that had fallen down in the nearest part of the house. Otherwise, the huge garden and trees survived the cruel bombs that night the Nazi's attacked.

Seras was happy that at least this part of the Mansion was left untouched. Towards the left, she glanced at the tombstones were not only the earlier soldiers from Hellsing were buried but also the Wild Geese men. Walter took noticed at her gaze and then immediately clasped her hand without thinking. This naturally stole her intention.

Walter then pulled away slightly blushing. "I apologize. I just saw your expression and I thought you were about to cry-I just wanted to comfort you."

He then narrowed his eyes a little embarrassed and ashamed for making such a rash gesture. Seras stared at Walter was lost in his crimson eyes that held nothing but longing and sweetness.

"It's alright…"

She smiled as she now began to wrap her one of her arms under one of his, locking them as she rested her head on arm.

"This feels quite nice…Really nice."

Walter felt his whole body heating up at how close she was and slightly more bewildered at her sudden forwardness. Of course, he naturally concluded it was because she is in a fragile state and needed someone to comfort. He gave smirked smugly at the fact that she now accepted him and expected him to fill in the role as her savior.

Seras glanced up at Walter and blinked slowly at him.

"Walter? Can we go further into the garden?"

"What?"

"I wanted to get a better look at the Chrysanthemums. But we are just standing here." Seras pointed out as she gave a small giggle.

'She's laughing...again.'

Walter gave a deep chuckle and added. "My apologies. I was just lost for a moment at the feeling of your touch and it's going to be impossible to move now that the beautiful melody of your laughter is constantly repeating in my head now."

The Angel of Death was now observing Seras who was gawking and taking in his words. Then the infamous red hue began to develop in her face as she turned quickly away from him.

"Walter…You don't have to say such things to me. I thought you said you were never going to lie to me."

The Dark Butler suddenly stood right in front of Seras looming over her which frightened her for a moment until he lowered his arms to her shoulder and replaced his serious face into one of pure gentleness. A look Seras remembered quite well back to the days where the old Walter gave her when they were talking alone or when Alucard was giving her a tough time of drinking blood. The only difference was now the look held strong feelings of yearning and passion.

"Seras…" Walter started. "Believe me when I say I would never lie to you again. Every thing I say to you is nothing but the absolute truth. To hear you give a small laugh like that brings me nothing but happiness. To hear you laugh. To see you smile. Makes me realize …"

"Walter…" Seras whispered as he began to embrace her. "I-"

"- Makes me realize…"

The Angel of Death gave one his charming yet perverted smiles Seras quickly remembered from the night before as he whispered seductively in her ear. "Makes me realize…I want you all to myself."

Seras at this point glowered and lightly pushed a laughing Walter away.

"You are so annoying." Seras scolded as she tried resisting a smile but failed. "It's comments like that, that make me think you will lie to me."

Walter only raised his eyebrows as he grinned. "Come my dear? Do you honestly think someone as forward as I, would need to find a reason to lie to you? "

Seras rolled her eyes slight but giving a light laughs as she headed past near a rose bush and plucked one red rose from the center. "Well when you put it that way Walter, I guess you do have a point."

"And you wouldn't lie to me would you Seras?" Walter asked playfully as he caught up with her.

Seras froze for a moment at his question. She knew he was being serious despite the tone and there the guilt began to form again.

'I don't want to lie to him. But I don't want him to find out the whole truth about the mission…not now anyway. I must think of a way to answer him truthfully.'

Seras turned quickly and then smiled. "That all depends Walter. Everyone, even our kind, lie all the time. We may be vampires but we still are imperfect. Way more flawed than humans if anything. But the principle of lying is the same for us. There are many types of lies from tiny white ones to major unforgivable ones."

Walter watched her as to peel the petals from the rose, slowly one by one.

"So the only thing I'm going to say to you is this. I will always be faithful and loyal to everyone around me no matter what. But there could possibly be in time in my life where I might have to lie to you and Sir Integra for certain reasons. I can assure you it won't be from selfish or wicked intentions. But I might lie if it means saving a life or lives of the innocent or those precious to me."

She then turned to him smiling. "Ironic isn't it? I'm telling you honestly about how I might lie to you? You must find me despicable. But If I would have told you I would never lie to you, then I would have lied to you. Either way it's lose-lose situation. You must find me despicable. But better that than a liar right? "

The Ex butler stood there amazed at her words. He wasn't displeased with her answer.

No.

In fact, he was amazed by her uncanny ability to always be say how she truly feels about any subject with such noble reasons. Although Seras was in fact had a very sweet and childlike personality, sometimes she amazes others with her sensible wisdom and following her own set of morals despite what others think.

"Far from it Seras." Walter started as to walk toward her. "To me, you are truly wonderful person. I have nothing but the highest respect for you. You are one of the few beings in this earth who is worthy of being called a true friend. Sir Integra, The Wild Geese, Your Master, and I have all commented on this to each other in the past."

He gingerly cupped her face and stroked her cheek.

"To me…You are now where near despicable. In fact you are-a…Agghh."

"WALTER!"

Suddenly Walter began to fall into his knees and clutched his head. Seras eyes widened and gasped at his reaction and rushed to his aid.

"No…No…Not now damn it…" He muttered as he now fell into the floor and curled himself into a ball, his hands still clenching his head.

Seras scooted at near him whispering in horror to the sudden reaction. "Walter?"

His face shot up to her, which caused her to give out a quick shriek and causing her to fall back.

"Wal-"

"Go away…Seras…Leave right now. Please." Walter choked out as he began to take deep breaths. "You must go and-eerrrrrrgghhh."

He began to twist and convulse for a few moments while groaning in sheer agony and followed by curse words. All Seras could do was watch in confusion as she tried to comprehend the scene before her. Finally as the spasms begin to grow less intense, Walter began to drew out calmer breaths. Then he went incredibly still.

"W-W-Walter?" Seras stammered as she drew in closer to him.

Walter breathed heavily and then whispered as he collapsed onto the floor. "I'm alright…I just…"

Seras then "Walter…What on earth just happened?"

'I promised I would never lie to her…I won't break it.'

He looked at her and then shamefully closed his eyes as he braced himself for her reaction.

"It's the freak chip Seras…I'm afraid…It's trying to gain control of me again."

Walter turned to look at her to see the look of pure distress plastered on her face. He turned away and shook his head.

"It's been ever since I got here. These little episodes would come and go for about a few moments. I always end up gaining control but the chip insists of being a nuisance. I guess it's safe to conclude that it hasn't been fully destroyed but rather tampered with. The only reason I am able to gain control is because of my strong loyalty to you. The bond we both share now…It's the only reason I am able to resist. "

Seras only watched as he sat up and looked at her. "I believe I am the one that you find despicable, hmm?"

The No Life queen felt nothing but pure sympathy for Walter and was trying to absorb scene and explanation that happened a few seconds ago. She felt the pain and despair in Walter's explanation and she wanted to comfort him and tell him it'll be all right.

Only she didn't know it was going to be all right.

His confession only increased her fear of Walter's fate. The fact the chip wasn't completely broken was still a problem. Inevitably, the chip will one day gain control of Walter. Now his sanity and the mission was at stake. It will only be a matter of time before the Walter will lose it and time is now precious.

Naturally, she would have to tell Sir Integra of this vital piece of information immediately tomorrow.

'I wonder how she will take it.'

She glanced at Walter who was kneeling now, trying to focus on the grass under him, attempting to not look at her.

She could not help but feel so terribly bad for him. Even though she still doesn't know whether he betrayed Hellsing willingly or not, she knew for certain that right now in this moment, Walter no longer willingly wanted to accept the chip and was trying so hard to resist.

"No…" She finally answered in a whisper as she looked at him with a sorrowful gaze. "How can I find you despicable?"

"I don't. I really don't. All I see is someone I know suffering. Those attacks…They are painful aren't they?"

Walter slowly lifted his head to face her. "Pain?"

She nodded and then he looked down.

"Yes. As much as I hate to admit it, but seeing as I vowed never to lie to you…It truly hurts. "

In that moment, Seras decided to do something impulsive. Maybe she was so moved by pity that caused her to grab his hand gently which grabbed his attention immediately. She lightly pulled him down to her level and then wrapped her arms around his neck and embraced him.

She didn't even have to turn to look at Walter to know he was either blushing or having another one of his wide-eyed expressions. To her surprise it was a little bit of both but something else too. A new emotion that she did not recognize or could identify. There was faint recognition of look that read the loneliness was lifted from his shoulders but at the same time, the look read he wanted to hold onto this embrace forever.

'It's as if he's a child, who has found his most beloved stuffed animal that has been lost for ages. It's also a look of a child who is determined to never lose it."

Although the gesture was supposed to be friendly, the two knew it was something a little deeper. For Walter this was epitome of intimacy and he wanted nothing more than to be held like this forever. Meanwhile Seras felt this new feeling arise in her. It was both comforting and enjoyable. But there was something else. Something she couldn't quite understand which scared her a little.

After about several moments, Seras slightly broke away but still kept her arms around him.

Walter beamed as he commented softly. "This is the first time you have ever hugged me."

Seras blinked and felt a light blush arise from her. "Huh? Oh I guess so."

She turned her attention to the side for a moment and looked at him.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't invade your space like this. I'll just-"

Of course, tender sweet moments like these could only last for so long.

Walter smirked as he squeezed his arms around her waist. " I never said to stop hugging me, Seras. Honestly, do you think I would not enjoy such a position? It's not often I have a beautiful woman embrace me like that."

"What the-Like what?" The blush on the No Life Queen's face only deepened.

"You know what I mean…" Walter teased as he lifted his eyebrows seductively.

Seras only scoffed. "I certainly do not. Get off me now."

She playfully nudged her head at his chest. He only laughed at her attempt escape and eventually she giggled in defeat. He finally released her and as she got up, she noticed had a hard time struggling to get up.

"Here let me help." Seras gently said as she lifted him up and threw his arm around her shoulders. "Let's walk together

"Seras there's really no need for-"

"Walter…That was not an offer. That was an order. Sorry Walter. You are my servant and you must do what I say. I don't make the rules."

He lightly laughed. "Alright. But I am accepting your help not because I am weak."

"I am not helping for that reason." Seras replied sweetly to him.

"But I am only accepting your help only because this is gives me an excuse to touch you." Walter reasoned in his well-known husky voice.

Seras shook her head as she lightly blushed. "Don't be so daft."

Walter only laughed as they both headed for the mansion.

"So what now?" The Angel of Death asked unhappily knowing their little "date" was over.

"We are heading to your room." She stated as she kept her eyes forward and then sharply looked at him glaring at him. "Wipe that smirk off your face. That's not what I meant."

"I do not know what you mean Seras my dear." Walter countered, trying to not grin but failed ultimately.

Seras only shook her head. "Where you always this perverted as a young adult?"

Walter chuckled as he whispered into her ear. "Would you like to find out?"

"Bloody perv." Seras growled as she tried to resist a laugh. "Here we are."

She then helped him and sat him on the bed. "Alright. There you go."

As she turned, Walter grabbed her hand. "No yet…"

She looked over at him. "What?"

"Don't go…Not yet." Walter replied as he shyly let her arm go. "You can stay…if you want."

Seras wide eyed looked at him and then shook her head. "I was just going to close the door. I was not going to leave."

He looked at her. Now it was her turn to blush.

"I was going to ask you…" She started as she fidgeted her fingers. "That is…I mean. If it's okay with you…I want to sleep beside you in your bed again."

He stared at her and she panicked. "It's okay if you don't want me too in the bed. I mean I can sleep in your arm chair or desk or floor. I just don't want to be alone is all. Last night I was able to sleep for a little because of you. "

He only smiled sincerely at her. "Seras…You should know by now it is more than okay to stay with me. For the future, I just want you to know that you are always welcomed to stay in this room whenever you wish."

She walked over toward him and sat down beside him. "I see…Well thank you."

She then began to lie down in the bed. "I know I am asking for a lot, but can you hold me like you did last night? That felt very nice…"

She blushed and buried her face in the pillow in embarrassment. A few seconds later however, she felt the pair of strong arms and warm pressure wrap around her body. She slowly lifted her head to face the young Walter who was eyeing at her with amusement.

"I knew you couldn't resist me."

Seras rolled her eyes and punched his chest. "Shut up. I just want to be cuddled. That's all."

Walter only nuzzled her head again and whispered. "It's only a matter of time until you fall for me."

Seras lifted her face for a moment and rested her head on his chest. "Do you really believe I will?"

Walter then stroked her long blonde locks. "I don't believe. I know you will. Our bond is stronger than anything in the world. I also know for a fact our bond will be one hundred times stronger than you had with that bastard."

Seras eyes widened as he mentioned her master, Alucard. She felt a pang of sadness in her heart knowing that her master was not with them. She thought any minute he would pop out from the shadows and explain that he was fooling us all and we were too stupid to fall for a such a weak joke.

Only it wasn't a joke. It was real.

It was real that her master disappeared from the face of the earth not leaving anything but a concrete rock that contained his marking seals. But a feeling inside Seras assured her that he will come again and it'll be just a matter of time when he does.

Seras shook her head and then whispered "Walter…Let's go to sleep now for a little bit."

Walter looked at her and smiled. "As you wish."

Obeying her command, Walter covered Seras in his blanket and the two vampires instantly fell asleep.