Crimson Kisses - Alucard x Reader. (Romance.)

Chapter 21 - Training.

"Knock-Knock!"

"Come in." I called to the door while sat on the edge of the bed lacing up my boots.

"Hi (y/n), Sir Integra has requested for you to join me and Pip at the shooting range." Seras spoke sweetly as she edged her way around the door.

"Okay." I looked up at her and smiled.

"Oh wow! That looks great on you!" She beamed as she admired me in my official Hellsing uniform.

"Hah.. Thank you, Seras." I chuckled shyly.

"Are you okay, (y/n)? You seem rather distracted.." She probed me, concerned as she made her way to my feet.

"Huh.. Yes. (...) I'm fine." I stood up while fastening my top button. "Just a little tired."

"Alright." She nodded before raising her eyebrow inquisitively. "(...) Is that blood?" Her eyes narrowed to my chin. "... It's Master's blood." I saw her nose twitch as she inhaled.

"Uh.." I awkwardly rubbed the back of my neck. "Yes, ... Yes it is." My face scrunched.

She leaned forward to examine me further. "...How interesting.." Her sweet smile turned into a cheeky grin. "I want details." She giggled.

I licked my finger tip and began to rub away the dried up metallic smelling stain. Then started to blush, knowing too well that Seras wouldn't let this go.

"You can fill me in later." She winked, teasing me. "Let's head over to the armoury, we don't want to keep Pip waiting." She smiled before heading to the door.

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The armoury was a small rectangular space, fully lined with steel cabinets displaying weapons of all varieties. There was a waist high, wooden barrier across the full length of the room with a gate to the far right, the barrier sectioned off the shooting range where dozens of target torsos were lined up. Behind the range stood a wire-mesh wall for spectating and I small entrance door into the target area.

"Good afternoon ladies, aren't you both a sight for sore eyes. (...) Matching costumes and everything, ...I think I might be in love." Pip chuckled softly while taking off his hat to greet us, he was casually resting against one of the closed cabinets with his foot propped against the steel.

"Afternoon, Pip." I blushed while stood behind Seras, slowly observing my new surroundings.

"Hey, c'mon.. Step forward, let's get a better look at you." He spoke smoothly in his gentle French accent.

I made my way to the centre of the room with my hands on my hips, looking over my shoulder at Seras. She winked sweetly in approval before heading over to the cabinets in search of a suitable gun.

"Eh... magnifique.. (...) Integra sure does have interesting clothing taste for you ladies, those tight blouses and mini skirts.. (...) It's enough to give a poor man a heart attack." Pip teased playfully while replacing his hat, a slight side smirk emerging from his mouth.

"Pip.. Honestly." Seras huffed as she made her way over to us with a small gun in her hand. "You should start off with this, (y/n). A semi-auto pistol, perfect for beginners." She smiled while handing me the surprisingly light weight weapon.

"Uh.. Boring. (...) At least it has low recoil. (...) Once you get the hang of it, you will choose for yourself your preferred weapon. Like for example, mine is the AK-74 assault rifle as well as the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. (...) How about you, my dear Seras? What is your weapon of choice?" Pip chuckled softly as he grabbed 3 pairs of headphones from the table.