Conclusion

Several weeks passed. Alucard and Seras spent their nights bonding with their daughter Mariah. Integra and Kenneth did the same with their son Henry. It had also been discussed with Megan that she would preside over the ceremony. Arrangements had also been made upon where it would take place and who would be in attendence. It was to be a private affair with only a few people witnessing the event.

Integra sat behind her desk for the first time since giving birth to Henry. It was a place that admittingly she missed greatly. Her surgical wounds had since healed, and she was able to start catching up on all the paper work that had accumulated in her absence. Though she did have to admit having Kenneth take a part of the work load off her was a relief. While she thrived on the high pressure situations Hellsing was known for, she now had an even greater challenge to thrive on...motherhood.

As she sat thumbing through a stack of papers, she heard a knock at the door. "Come in." She said plainly.

"Sir Integra, the balcony Alucard and Seras requested has been prepared. It is almost time for the ceremony." Walter replied.

"Very well. Have Kenneth take Henry and go ahead. I'll be there momentarily." Integra said.

"Very well Sir." Walter answered and left.

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It was eight o'clock. The upper most balcony had been prepared for the ceremony. Grape vines and other greenery decorated the colums. Dozens of white roses were placed amidst the foliage. They'd been lightly misted with water so that the droplets glittered in the light of the full moon as it sat in the very center of the sky. Megan had a stone bench turned into a sacred altar. Two rings rested upon a blanket of gold velveteen fabric. Megan stood behind the altar. An ornate oil burner was lit with a tea light candle. The fragrent scent of sandalwood wafted through the air.

Integra, Kenneth and Henry were the first to enter. Then came Pickman along with Zoey as she carried baby Mariah in her arms. Walter was the last to enter before the two guests of honor proceeded toward the altar. First was Alucard. He walked toward the altar dressed as finely as anyone in Hellsing had ever seen him. He wore black dress pants and a fine deep crimson dress coat. Upon the chest were golden vines with leaves sprouting from them. In the center, a golden dragon breathing fire. His hair was long and hung losely down his back and across his shoulders.

He looked toward the entrance way to the balcony. There came Seras. He could not hide the smile as she slowly proceeded toward the altar. She wore a medival style dress made of red velvet and draped in irredescent white gossamar. She wore upon her head a delicate golden headdress embedded with sparkling rubies and diamonds. She carried a bouquet of white and red roses to match the headdress. She wore silk red high heels with gold trim to complete the outfit. She was indeed a most beautiful bride.

She proceeded toward Alucard who stood waiting anxiously for her. When all were assembled, Megan raised her hands to begin the ceremony.

"Welcome friends and honored guests. We stand in the presence of the great creator to join Alucard and Seras in eternal union. They have come before us to affirm their love and committment to one another. I ask now of the elements to look upon these proceedings with favor, and to keep their peace as we begin the ceremony. If everyone is in readiness, we shall begin."

Megan looked to Seras first. "Seras, as a woman, you are a being of many titles. You are mother, healer, protector, mentor, lover and friend. As women, we are the bringers of life into this world. Our bodies nurture new life as it grows within us. We pain and labor to bring those new lives into the world. We are creatures of passion and desire, and of love and devotion. We guard those we love fiercely. And will strike out with great ferver against any who threaten those we love. We are also beings of compassion and mercy. To those around us who are in pain, both physical and emotional, we offer a gentle hand to wipe away their tears. We seek to bring comfort to those most dear to us. We do our best to advise those who are in need. As a woman, you are and do all these things." She began.

"In you, Alucard has found strength, devotion, passion, desire and love. In you he has found a lover, a confidant, a mate and consort and more than words can describe. He stands before you now, in the presence of those who know him best to affirm his committment to you." She continued turning to Alucard.

"When most of the world looked upon me as a monster, you cast aside your judgment. You saw in me not a monster, but a partner, a lover, a teacher and a man. In the beginning I didn't think you were strong enough to be at my side. I did my best to push you away. But you indeed proved to be strong enough. You faced death as a child and survived and became stronger because of it. When you faced death again by the cruel blade of an enemy you had to chose mortality or eternity. You chose to stay forever by my side even though you didn't understand the world you were entering. You entered into the unknown trusting me without condition or complaint. You over came inhibition and gave yourself to me completely." He said and then paused going to one knee.

"For all that you have given me, I vow here and now to protect you and our daughter. I shall stand at your side as your husband, lover, partner and father to our daughter. Of all that walk the night, I have chosen you as my eternal consort. For so long as we walk the night, I shall have no other queen before you. Many have walked through the night with me, but you were the one who freely gave me your heart. I pledge to you my heart, my spirit, my love and devotion." He finished.

Megan turned to Seras. "Seras, if you accept the pledge of Alucard's heart and all that he offers, extend your hand toward him." She instructed.

Seras extended her hand as it trembled slightly. Megan instructed Alucard to take one of the rings in his hand and to rise to his feet. He did so and stood before Seras.

"Alucard, do you take Seras to be your bride and consort? Do you promise to always love and cherish her in joy and sorrow, peace and strife, in times of wealth and times of lean so long as love burns within you both until the end of time?" She asked.

"I do." Alucard answered.

"Then take the ring in your hand and repeat after me. With this ring; I, Alucard take you Seras to be my eternal bride and consort so long as our love burns within our hearts until the end of time. And slip the ring upon her finger."

"With this ring; I, Alucard take you Seras to be my eternal bride and consort so long as our love burns within our hearts until the end of time."

Keeping her gaze upon Alucard, Megan again began to speak. "Alucard, as a man you are being of many titles. You are father, protector, defender, mentor, lover and friend. As a man, you the giver of life into this world. You are a creature of might, fearlessness, wisdom, devotion and loyalty. You guard those you love fiercely, and strike out at any who seek to do them harm. Your spirit is made of steel, and against those who seek to do harm to those you protect, you wield it like a mighty blade. But to those you cherish most you offer comfort and compassion in their times of sorrow and strife. As a man you are both steel and velvet."

"In you, Seras has found a protector, mentor, lover and confidant. You are her fortress in times of darkness and danger. In you she has found strength, devotion, passion and love. In you she has found a lover, a confidant, a mate and consort and more than words can describe. She stands before you now, in the presence of those who know her best to affirm her committment to you."

Seras stood quivering trying to fight back the emotions welling up inside of her.

"A year ago I never imagined how my life would change. I knew I was joining a secret organization, but I never dreamed I would be working side by side with a vampire. And I never dreamed I would be sharing not the rest of my life, but all eternity with that same vampire. Most of the world indeed sees you as a monster, Alucard. You are a fierce warrior and hunter. Your powers are unrivaled by any vampire known to man. There are some who see you as an unbridled killing machine. But to me you are a protector, a partner, a passionate and beautiful lover. You gave me your immortal gift and taught me about the true beauty of the night." She said.

Her voice quivered slightly as tiny crimson beads formed in her eyes. She fought to hold them back as they threatened to fall. "There are no words to describe all that you have given me. I do not care if the rest of the world hates and fears you. In my eyes you will always be my maker, my mentor and my beloved dark king. For all that you have given me, I vow to always cherish you. I shall stand at your side as your wife, lover, partner and mother to our daughter. Of all that walk the night, I have chosen you as my eternal consort. For so long as we walk the night, I shall have no other king before you. I pledge to you my heart, my spirit, my love and devotion." She finished as a single ruby tear rolled down her cheek.

"Alucard, if you accept the pledge of Seras's heart and all that she offers, extend your hand toward her." Megan said.

Alucard extended his hand toward Seras as Megan instructed her to take the other ring in her hand. Seras picked up the ring from the altar and waited.

"Seras, do you take Alucard to be your husband and consort? Do you promise to always love and cherish him in joy and sorrow, peace and strife, in times of wealth and times of lean so long as love burns within you both until the end of time?" Megan asked.

"I do." Seras answered.

"Then take the ring in your hand and repeat after me. With this ring; I, Seras take you Alucard to be my eternal husband and consort so long as our love burns within our hearts until the end of time. And slip the ring upon his finger." Megan instructed.

"I, Seras take you Alucard to be my eternal husband and consort so long as our love burns within our hearts until the end of time." Seras repeated and placed the ring upon Alucard's finger.

Megan took from the altar a gold silken cord. "Alucard, Seras, join one set of hands." She instructed.

"If there be anyone here who feels this couple should not be eternally joined, let him speak now or forever hold his tongue."

There was silence. Even if there had been someone who opposed the union, he knew better than to open his mouth. Alucard would have gladly taught him the meaning of holding his tongue.

"If all are in agreement, then I now bind you Alucard and Seras in eternal union. Let no one, human or immortal undo what has been created this night." Megan said as she began to wrap the cord around Alucard and Seras's conjoined hands.

"Eternal hearts, and eternal spirits now joined as one forever more. In the presence of the great creator and all creation; I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

With that Alucard pulled Seras into his waiting arms and pressed his lips against hers in a kiss sealing their bond for all time.

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After a brief reception Alucard and Seras retired to a room set up as a honeymoon suite for the evening. Zoey and Pickman watched Mariah so the two vampires could their first evening alone in several months. Both had changed out of their formal wear into more comfortable clothing although the two had no intention of staying clothed for very long. Seras emerged from behind the dressing screen wearing a satin, scarlet knee length chemise. She walked toward Alucard who stood beside the bed in nothing but a pair of black silk pajama pants.

It had been a few months since they'd been alone together, and he was certainly anxious to have her in his arms again. Neither of them were in the mood to take things slow this night. They were hungry with desire and driven to satisfy it. At least this time they did not have to be concerned about unexpected pregnancies. Megan gave Seras something that took care of that. He quickly swept her up into his arms kissing her insistantly. And she responded with equal insistance pressing her lips against his. Even before they were on the bed their tongues swirled feverishly around each other in their mouths. Seras felt her back make contact with the soft bedding. She wrapped her arms around Alucard's neck holding onto him posessively.

He pressed her down against the bed working his mouth down to her throat where he sucked at her delicate skin nipping it lightly. His body shook with the force of his desire as he tugged at the straps of Seras's gown to get it off her shoulders. Seras unwrapped her arms from around Alucard's neck so he could get the straps down her shoulders. He pushed them off her arms and started tugging the gown off of her. He pulled her into his arms possessively and crushed his lips against hers. She tangled her fingers in his long black hair. Seras pryed her lips from his and moved them down his neck. She began covering his chest in fevered kisses.

He pressed her to him almost crushing her breasts against his chest. Seras pressed her hands against his chest dragging her nails across it. Alucard whipped his head back groaning deeply. Seras dragged tongue over the newly made scratches. She suddenly pushed him down onto his back and straddled his hips. Her eyes glowed and her nostrils flared. Alucard grasped her breasts massaging them roughly. Seras groaned with pleasure as he pinched and rolled her nipples between his fingers. He quickly sat up and latched his mouth onto one of her swollen breasts. He rolled his tongue around the hardened bud and sucked it hard.

Seras moaned and mewled pressing her face into his hair. She clenched her hands in his hair rubbing her cheek against the top of his head rocking her naked body against his half clothed one. The feel of her crotch rubbing against his made his already hard male desire almost unbearable. He let out a growl as he pushed Seras down onto her back. His eyes flashed and nostrils flared as he caught the scent of her arousal. He rolled off the bed and stood up to remove his pants. Seras looked at his naked body with hungry eyes. She rolled onto her stomach and went to her knees. She leaned over stretching foward almost like a cat. She gave Alucard an expression that practically dared him to come and claim her.

It was a dare he gladly took. He crawled onto the bed behind her and suddenly grabbed her around her waist. He tangled his fingers in her hair forcing her head back. He roughly kissed her neck nipping it hard. The other arm he used to hold her against him as he did this. Tendrils began to slink from his hair and take shape. Two formed shadowy hands and palmed Seras's breasts. He slid his free hand down between her legs. Seras moaned feeling his fingers invade her slick flesh and begin stroking her aching nub. He took his other hand from her head and used it to guide his stiff erection into her hungry entrance. She gasped feeling him enter her. The shadow hands continued manipulating her breasts rolling and pinching her nipples hard until they hurt. She cried loudly as her body was overwhelmed by all the sensations.

He removed his other hand from between her legs replacing it with a third shadowy tendril. It formed finger like parts and picked up where his physical hand left off. He leaned Seras over and grasped her hips. He pushed foward and withdrew almost all the way and then sharply thrusted foward. Seras pressed her cheek against the bedsheets gripping them tightly in her fists. She felt the tendril hands roughly massaging her breasts. The other pressed in a rythmic pressure against her clit. Her body was pushed foward and jerked back as her lover thrust into her again and again.

Alucard whipped his head back growling and groaning lost in the throws of pure excstacy. His thrusts were slow but sharp. Seras managed to push herself up on her arms supporting her weight on her hands while she remained on all fours. Her cries of pleasure grew louder and louder until they were almost inhuman. Her body was being pushed to the limit. She could feel the pressure building up inside of her as the moment grew close. She pushed herself up onto her knees and hooked her arms around Alucard's neck. He pressed his nose against her skin catching the scent of her blood in her veins. His fangs elongated and he sank them into her flesh. She yelled feeling his fangs pierce her skin. Her blood rushed into his mouth and he drank greedily from the wounds.

Seras's head lulled back as he fed from her. The pain of the bite was quickly replaced by the intense pleasure of her climax as it took her. She moaned deeply feeling the continuous waves of sensation surge through her body over and over. Her body spasmed all the way to her innermost core. Her muscles tensed and tightened holding her lover firmly and deeply inside of her. His fangs retracting, Alucard whipped his head back howling like a wolf at the full moon. He felt her innerwalls convulse around him squeezing him for all he was worth. His seed exploded deep within her as the last of his orgasm washed over him.

Seras dropped her arms to her side and began to fall forward. Alucard wrapped one arm around her waist and the other above her chest to keep her from collasping. Both of them gasped for breath. He saw a tiny bit of blood still remaining where the wounds had heeled. He leaned in close and gently lapped it up with his tongue. He gently kissed the place where he'd bitten her. He slowly withdrew from her and layed her down on her stomach. He trailed soft kisses along her spine to soothe her over sensitised nerves. Seras began to relax as her body slowly calmed itself. She wearily pushed herself onto her back so she could look into Alucard's eyes. She gave him a weary but satisfied smile. He leaned over her pressing his lips gently against hers. He put his arms around her nestling her close to him. She sighed contently in his embrace.

Naked in each other's arms, they rested together for some time. Seras looked up at Alucard. "I'm hungry." She said softly. Alucard placed his wrist in front of her. She released her fangs and slowly bit into the limb. Alucard drew in a sharp breath feeling the points of her teeth sink into his veins. Dark blood flowed into her mouth and she drank until her hunger was satiated. The holes quickly vanished from Alucard's wrist. He gently wiped a tiny stream of blood from a corner of Seras's mouth. She licked the spot clean and gave a satisfied sigh.

After a few minutes they put their night clothes back on and vanished from their room. They materialized in the nursery standing beside Mariah's crib. The infant girl lay fast asleep in her coffin bed. Alucard and Seras stood gazing upon their daughter with parental pride and love. It had indeed been a most perfect night for the vampires of Hellsing.

"She's so peaceful when she sleeps." Seras remarked quietly.

"She is. She is the most beautiful child I have ever laid my eyes upon." Alucard replied.

"All fathers think their daughters are the most beautiful ones in the world." Seras said.

"I have so many reasons for thinking that way. She is beautiful like her mother, and one day she will be as powerful and strong as we are. She is blood of our blood. Next to you Seras, she is the most precious gift I could ever hope to recieve. And I will protect you both with all that is inside of me." Alucard answered.

"The sun will be rising soon. We should both get some sleep." Seras suggested.

"Yes. We both need some rest after tonight. You go ahead. I'll be with you in a moment." Alucard replied.

Seras vanished leaving Alucard alone with Mariah. He reached out tenderly touching Mariah's hair. He leaned over and planted a fatherly kiss upon her forehead.

"Sleep well my little one. I will watch over you always." He whispered softly and went to join Seras to sleep for the day.

The End....until book six that is.

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