Impure Souls (Hellsing X Owl House)

Chapter Twenty - The Night's End

After destroying Belos and ending the threat he posed on London, Owl Squadron regrouped and cleared Bobhan Castle of any remaining Ghouls. After that, Owl Squadron returned to the Hellsing Manor to report the success of their mission to Integra. In Integra's office, all of Owl Squadron stood before Integra. 

Integra: Has the mission been completed?

Eda: Yes, Ma'am. The Vampire Belos and his progeny have both been destroyed. London can sleep soundly for another day.

Integra: Very good, Captain Clawthorne. Had Belos gone through with his plans, it is likely that thousands of innocent souls would've been slain and made into Ghouls. We faced a threat as dangerous as the threat of Millennium. This very well could've ended in catastrophe, but thanks to your efforts, the people of London can sleep soundly. 

Luz: All in a day's work, Ma'am. 

As Luz said that, Integra approached her. 

Integra: When Captain Clawthorne first brought you to me, I saw potential in you. I knew that despite your upbringing, you would make an exceptional agent of the Hellsing Organization. Since you've been brought into the fold, you have proven yourself to be exactly that: an exceptional agent. 

Luz: That...that means a lot to me, Sir Integra. For the longest time, people wrote me off as someone with no prospects or future. Glad to know those people were dead wrong. Plus...I wasn't alone. 

Luz then glanced over to Amity. The two warmly smile at one another. 

Integra: You humility serves you well. Sgt. Blight. Lieutenant Park. Corporal Porter. Step forward. 

Without hesitation, Amity along with Willow and Gus stepped forward.

Integra: You have all served God and Her Majesty Faithfully. The Hellsing Organization is honored to have agents such as yourselves serving it.

Amity: Thank you, Sir Integra. 

Willow: I am honored by your kind words. 

Gus: Just happy to get the job done, Ma'am. 

The Hellsing Agents of Owl Squadron then salute Integra. The head of the Hellsing Organization smiled at the loyalty of her agents. She then lights herself a cigar and looks out at the night sky of England. 

Integra: Take heed, Owl Squadron. Though Belos may be destroyed, there are still all manner of unholy monsters who stalk our streets. When my ancestor Abraham Van Helsing founded the Hellsing Organization, he did so with the purpose of being vanguards of the light and purge the servants of the dark wherever they hide. From that day, the Hellsing Organization has acted just as that: vanguards of the light. But I feel as though it's time for the Hellsing Organization to change. 

Luz: What do you mean?

Integra: I'm getting older. I have no heirs to the Hellsing name. When I pass, the line of Hellsing shall pass with me. But the world still needs their vanguards. Whether the Hellsing Organization shall continue under a new head or a new organization entirely to replace it, I have yet to come to a decision. But for now, the Hellsing Organization must remain steadfast in it's mission to purge the evils that lurk from the shadows. 

Eda: Whatever choice you make, Owl Squadron will happily hunt down those evils and purge them from the face of the Earth. 

Integra: In the name of God, impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal damnation. Amen.

Owl Squadron: Amen.

Integra: That is all. Dismissed. You've all earned the rest. 

With that, the Hellsing Agents of Owl Squadron left Integra's office. As Integra was left alone, she pondered on the future of the Hellsing Organization. She would ponder that future another time as she was expecting a visit tomorrow from the new leader of the Iscariot Organization. Outside the office, Owl Squadron took a moment to process this. 

Luz: Whoa...that was...a lot to take in. 

Gus: I can't believe that Integra's even thinking about retirement. Do you really think she'll retire?

Eda: No idea. I've known Sir Integra for a long time now. It's kinda hard to walk away from something like this. But we'll just have to wait and see. Regardless, I just want to tell you all how damn proud I am of you. When Owl Squadron was first formed, you were all nothing more than a bunch of green, snot nosed rookies eager to prove yourselves. I'm proud to see the Agents that you've become. 

Luz: Getting soft on us, Captain Clawthorne? 

Eda: Not in the slightest, kid. This old Wild Geese still has some tricks up in her sleeve. 

After that, the Agents of Owl Squadron retired to their quarters to sleep in. Before she went to her room, Luz spoke with Amity. 

Luz: Been one hell of a ride so far, hasn't it? 

Amity: That's an understatement. 

Luz: But I'm glad we're walking this together. 

Amity smiled at Luz's kind words. 

Amity: The British sailor Sir Francis Drake lived by a motto. Sic Parvis Magna. "Greatness from small beginnings." 

Luz: Sounds like my kinda guy. 

Amity: You seem to embody that motto, Luz. Despite all that you've been through, you managed to rise above it and become something greater. 

Luz: Like I said to Sir Integra, I wasn't alone. I couldn't have done it without you, Amity. 

Luz and Amity then shared a loving kiss. After they kissed, Luz and Amity spoke. 

Amity: I don't know what the future holds for us, but I am confident that we'll face it together. 

Luz: Damn straight. 

With that, Luz and Amity retired to their rooms for the night. As Luz drifted off to sleep, she thought of all that has happened to her. For the longest time, she had no one. But within the Hellsing Organization, she finally had something that she had been missing for years: a family.