Chapter 40: Grand Ball

                                    

                                          
(I have no idea where I'm going with this.)
Well, the night of the party was really something to remember if you didn't black out after the 15th bottle of alcohol. Alucard and Dutch were the lucky ones in this regard since they were the only ones who can handle that amount of alcohol, Dutch with his natural affinity for handling large amounts of alcohol and Alucard with his accelerated healing factor that kept him from getting wasted.
The ones that weren't fortunate enough to handle their alcohol were now passed out at the bar table with the rest of the drunks that were apart of the party, Benny was already out cold while Rock was next to him face down on the table. Revy was fast asleep with her mouth open and getting the table wet with her saliva, Integra was next to her but was somehow still conscious which Alucard concluded was due to her own healing factor.
Dutch: Need a lift back to your apartment building?
Alucard: Please, it's 1.A.M in the morning and I won't exactly be capable of keeping her safe while carrying her.
Dutch: Alright, just help me get these idiots in the car than we'll be on our way.
Alucard agreed and helped load the drunk idiots into the back seat of the car but when it came to Integra, it was difficult. When he went to go grab her she basically leapt up in his arms and passed out instantly, he tried pulling away from her but she had him in a vice-like grip and it didn't look like she was letting him go which only made him sigh and decided to carry her the way Grooms carried their newly wedded Brides.
He walked back to the car and sat in the passenger seat with her in her arms, Dutch was in the driver seat and he couldn't help but chuckle about his friends predicament.
Alucard: What?
Dutch: Nothing, just thinking about something.
Alucard: Sure you are.
He said sarcastically which made Dutch chuckle a bit louder before starting the engine and driving in the direction of the apartment building, the drive there was quiet except for the gentle snoring of Integra who snuggled into his chest. He smiled at that before looking out the window to see some people walking around but were probably walking back to their homes to rest since sun rise was slowly creeping up on Ithcona. 
After a 10 minute drive through 'Roanapur' they made it to the apartment buildings, Alucard said his farewell and carried Integra back to his apartment since Seras and Walter weren't back yet. He came up to his door and opened it before leading the sleeping beauty to his bed and laid her down but when he tried to leave her be, she held his hand and slightly opened her eyes to look at him.
Integra: Please stay with me.
She said in a small voice that was barely above a whisper but he could still hear her, he looked into her sky blue eyes and couldn't help but admire them since they reminded him of the sea. He sighed tiredly while taking off his coat with his hat and glasses before laying down next to her, she immediately pressed herself against his body before falling back asleep with a smile. He stared at her sleeping face for a few seconds before bringing her close with his functioning arm and fell asleep but he couldn't shake off the feeling that five women were waiting to kill him once he returned to Japan.
The next day came as quickly as the night left with Ithcona coming to life, people rose from their beds and got the day started but two people were still in bed and had each other in their arms. In Alucard's apartment, him and Integra were in the spoon position with him being the big spoon and her being the little spoon. Integra began to stir in her sleep as she turned her body so she faced Alucard but found it difficult since someone was gently holding her but once she was able to turn completely, she slowly opened her eyes and was face-to-face with Alucard who was peacefully sleeping beside her.