What Have I Become?

Chapter 20: The Danger In Starting A Fire.

(Eva's/your POV)

We left the Hellsing manor and made our way towards town. "Alright love, where to first?" Sebastian let go of one of the reigns and held my hand.

I looked down at the list. "Let's try the clothing store first." He nodded and tightened his grip on my hand.

"Are you alright darling?" I looked up at him worryingly. "Yes love, just nervous is all. What if I am not a good father?"

I giggled at the thought of Sebastian not being perfect at something. "Do not worry dear, you will be one hell of a father."
He found this humorous and chuckled. "I love you so much my darling." I placed a kiss on his cheek.

"I love you as well dear." I glanced over at the shops, we had already made it into town. "Alright, I believe the shop is right up here dear."

Sebastian nodded and pulled the horses to a stop. He got down and tied them to a post. He then turned to me and helped me out of the carriage, bridal style. I blushed and he sat me down.

He grabbed my hand and we made out way to the shop. When we reached it he opened to door for me and we stepped inside.

The walls were a ghastly blue and pink. The clothes were all frilly and colorful. We took one look at each other and walked out.

"I do not want our child wearing something so revolting." Sebastian nodded. "I agree love, they were hideous."
I looked up at him and grinned. "I know somewhere more of, our style."

"My dear, by the look of your grin I believe you are right." I pulled on his hand and led him to the shop.

He looked up and read the sign. "I should have known this is what you had in mind. But love, what makes you think he will have infant clothes?"

I pushed the door open. "He is an undertaker after all."

We walked in and the sent of embalming fluids filled the air. I love the smell. Apparently so did the Undertaker, because the scent was coming from candles.

A dark figure rose from one of the many coffins. "Lady Eva? What can I do for you?" I giggled at his entrance.

"Would you happen to have any infant clothes in your possession?" He brought a finger to his chin.

"I believe so, why dearie?" I took off my coat. "Well, congratulations. Who is the lucky fellow?"

Sebastian walked up and bowed. "You are carrying that demons child? You could do a lot better dearie."

Sebastian rolled his eyes. I held his hand and lifted both of ours up, revealing the ring.
"Wow, what a rock! So now you're engaged too?"

I lowered our hands and nodded. "Yes, now about those clothes." He shook his head and regained himself.

"Yes, sorry. I do believe I have a few. But, you know the price my lady." I nodded my head. "Of course."

I cleared my throat, but Sebastian stopped me. "I have got this one love." I nodded and stepped back.

Sebastian cleared his throat. "On one evening a man went to seek medical attention at the local doctors. He walked inside and the doctor asked him what was the matter, he said: '"doctor I have gotten cold feet, what do you reccomend?" The doctor stood there for a moment and said: "a ton of coal" The man stood there baffled. The doctor simply said: "that will be two pounds"." Sebastian bowed and returned to my side.

The Undertaker stood there for a moment comprehending Sebastian's joke. "Heh, hehe, haha , HAHAHA!! Coal for haha cold feet? Haha That's hilarious!! Hahaha!!"

The Undertaker clenched his sides. He finally pulled himself together and fixed his hat. "You are a very funny man Sebastian, I'll go take a look in the back for the clothes."

I nodded and sat down on a casket. Sebastian sat beside me. We waited a few moments in silence waiting for Undertaker to return.

"Alright dearie, I think I have what you are looking for." Undertaker walked up and sat a large box down on a coffin.

"There's not much, but there's some. You can take what you'd like."

Me and Sebastian stood up and walked over to the box. I opened the lid. Inside the contents of the box were clothes for boys and girls.

I held up a little black dress with white ruffles. Sebastian picked up a headband that matched. "These are perfect, thank you Undertaker. You are too kind."

The Undertaker sat down on a coffin and looked up at me. "You are very welcome my dear. I didn't really have a need for them anyways."

I walked over yo him and embraced him. "You know, you have always been a father figure to me and I am very appreciative for that."

He retuned my hug. "And you have always been like a daughter to me. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to ask."

I pulled away and began for the door, as soon as I reached for the handle someone twisted it from the outside.

A man with red hair walked in. Sebastian seemed to recognize him.
"Mr. Abberline, hello."

The man walked up to Sebastian and shook his hand. "Hello Sebastian, my lady. Undertaker, we need you to collect a body."

The Undertaker stood up. "Where is the body located?" Abberline walked towards the Undertaker and whispered something in his ear.

I wasn't paying any attention, but apparently Sebastian was because he scooped me up and ran outside into the carriage.

When we reached the manor there were policeman everywhere. "S-Sebastian, w-what is going on?" I asked panicky.

He turned to me and held my hands.

"Eva, it's your father."

I looked at him with cloudy vision. "N-no, i-it can't be." I looked behind him at the door. I jumped off the carriage and ran inside.

I ran down the stairs to my fathers room. There, in a pool of blood, laid my father.