As You Wish, Princess

Uncanny Valley

Father Anderson: 

I was dialing Hellsing, because I needed answers. Maybe Alucard accidentally sired her naturally and had no clue about her. That idea made me involuntarily shiver. 

" Hello, Hellsing Organization, Sir Integra speaking." 

" Hello, Sir Integra, it's Father Anderson." 

" Judas Priest, why are you calling?" 

" As you know, Iscariot stationed me in London at a orphanage we own. I just got a new resident that I think you should know about." 

" Why?" 

" She is uncanny to Alucard, down to the hair, attitude, and sinister snarky smile. Even her hair looks to move on it's own when she stands still." 

" What's her name, priest?" 

" Sânge Diavol. She was born to a woman who was a vampire cultist with the rare illness albinism, giving her natural red eyes. Even her teeth look like his, and it is very unnerving. I can't tell if she is damphyr or just human." 

" How old is she?" 

" 17, according to her folder from Child Services. She says her mom called her 'No-Life Princess', but she prefers to be called Thorn." 

" If you would like, I can have Alucard and myself meet with you somewhere public with her, and if she is his sired, they should click instantly from first meeting." 

" I am taking her to get clothing and other necessities here in a few minutes. Want to meet at the local mall? It's public, and it has all her needs in one place, making it easier to shop." 

" Perfect. I'll alert Alucard, and we will be there in 30 minutes. Meet us by the food court." 

" Wonderful. Thank you for being reasonable about this." 

" If she turns out to be his child, you do understand she will be transferring into Hellsing protection, correct?" 

" I do." 

" Good. See you later, Father." 

" See you later, Sir." 

She hung up, and I felt my body relax a small bit. I checked the time, and there was 20 minutes left until an hour was up. I went to my room, changed into something more casual, a plain black tee and my usual slacks, keeping my cross hidden under my shirt. It was hot out, so a jacket wasn't necessary. I went to knock on her door, and heard her listening to the radio. It was the oldies station, music from the 50's and 60's, and she was singing along to a song I actually recognized as 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford. She sounded beautiful, almost like she was an angel of sorts. I knocked, and instantly she silenced, and I heard her shut off the radio, and in seconds the door was open. 

" Yes, padre?" 

" Let's go, you are going to be meeting some people today." 

" Oh boy, an adventure. Lead the way, Captain Crunch" 

Her voice was caked in sarcasm, but she was smiling, so it was all in good fun. I decided to take the black SUV, and she instantly turned the radio to the oldies station. 

" I heard you singing. It was beautiful." 

" All I was allowed in my room was a radio, so all I could do for 3 years was sing to myself as entertainment. I like this station, it plays a variety of music. I am not the biggest fan of the new stuff on the radio, too loud and over-sexualized. I just want a good rhythm and a sweet beat, ya know?" 

I nod, and she is silent the rest of the trip. We get there, and we make a bee line for the food court. 

" Are you hungry?"