Chapter 4 - The Strange Beast

         Integra looked over the screen for a few more seconds. Lestat sat with his legs crossed and his eyes closed, his paw-like hands resting on his legs. There were three or four guards aiming at him, unsure of what to do. One could be seen slowly flicking his safety off, the rest quickly doing the same. She quickly looked over at the Captain. "Tell your men to stand down, now." She quickly turned and walked out of the room. This Lycan was different from the other monsters completely. The only one remotely close to him would've been Alucard. Yet even he felt little for humans. 

       "Flash. A white wolf-like being is not hostile. Orders are to stand down. Just keep an eye on it." The Captains voice could be heard from the soldiers radios around the mansion. The soldiers around Lestat backing away slowly and lowering their guns. Seras took a few seconds more to arrive at his location, looking over him for a few seconds before walking towards him. His eyes opened and looked up at her, glowing a soft white. She looked up to the door, reaching for the handle. Lestat slid to the left a little to get out of the way, standing up slowly.

       "H-Hello?" The little girls voice could be heard as the door started to open, the gunfire must've awaken her. Lestat quickly shifted into his wolf form. Even as a wolf he was to Seras's stomach.  She still couldn't believe that he managed to pass right by them in the basement without being seen or heard. Lestat walked in first, walking over to the girl. Her face lit up instantly, starting to pet him when he sat next to her bed. He couldn't help but lean into her hand a little when she scratched behind his ears. Seras gave a soft smile, sitting down in a chair across the room with her rifle leaning against the wall. 

      "I think he likes you" Seras said softly, tilting her head as she watched them. She was a little relieved to see someone at least a little happy. The girl looked up at Seras a little, smiling back.

      "Think so?" The little girl said softly as she began petting him softly again. She had obviously been through so much in such little time, it almost reminded Seras about her past. Although she thought this girl might have it worse. At least her own parents didn't get up and try to kill her after they were murdered....

        "I don't think he'd let you pet him if he didn't" Seras gave another soft smile as she looked to the door, hearing and smelling Integra get closer. "You should probably try to get some sleep hun" She reminded the little girl, who only nodded before leaning down and giving Lestats head a soft hug. 

       "Night doggy" She smiled at him before laying down again. Lestat laid on the ground in front of her bed, looking over at Seras. He could tell she was a full vampire, not a 'virgin' vampire. As is what he called Vampires whom haven't taken any blood yet.  He was about to close his eyes when he heard another voice.

     "A strange dog don't you think?" A males voice could be heard echoing in the room. Lestats head quickly perched up. "Oh, he can hear me." Seras looked down at Lestat. 

     "Mr. Bernadotte, the girl is trying to sleep" Seras said softly, looking up towards the girl. She was already out cold. The poor thing must've been running all night. There were going to be plenty of other orphans after this attack. 

     "My apologizes mignonette" The Captains voice echoing a bit softer. Seras only rolled her eyes. 

     "Are you ever going to stop calling me that?" She said with a soft sigh, almost glad Lestat couldn't understand them. 

     "Probably not" Bernadotte said in a coy voice, chuckling softly. Lestat looked over Seras, it must've been one of her familiars. Possibly one she must've liked a great enough deal to allow him to talk out loud. 

     "Seras, gear up. You're going out on rescue missions with the SAS." Integra said as she walked into the room, looking over at Lestat and the girl. Seras quickly stood up, grabbing her rifle. 

     "Yes ma'am" She gave Lestat one final glance before walking out the door. Integra took her seat, Dr. Herras walking in behind her. He was  a little suprised to see Lestat in his wolf form. Hesitant to step further inside. After noticing the girl his hesitance went away. Lestat looked back at the girl before shifting into his human-like form. Herras quickly pulled out his notebook, looking over at Integra. 

    "Ask him how old he is." She said quietly, looking into Lestats eyes. He only returned her gaze, seeming to study hers. After he wrote down the question he handed the pad and pen to Lestat. After looking over it for a few seconds he began to write. After he finished he gave it back to Herras. 

     "He said he isn't sure his age, as they never really  tracked it." Herras said softly, looking over at Integra. 

     "Ask him about his book." She looked over Lestat once again. For something that predated civilization itself he looked like he never aged. Herras quickly wrote it down and passed it over to Lestat. After reading it he looked up at Integra and tilted his head.. He held the notepad up to Herras after finishing a small part of what he planned on writing.

    "He says it's true if that's what you're asking." Herras leaned forward a little to read the words. After a few more seconds of writing he gave the notepad back. "You must've looked very hard to find it...either that or you're very lucky." 

    "Ask him why he is here." Integra said quickly, looking over at Herras. Whom wrote it down and passed it over to Lestat. His reply didn't take as long as she thought it would, taking only a few seconds to reply before passing it back. 

    "The girl" Herras looked over at the little girl, whom was still out cold. 

    "We're going to have to teach him English." Integra sighed softly, standing up and walking out of the room. She wanted words with him alone. Maybe this Lycan knew something about Alucard. "Herras, Since you're here as a translator see if you can teach him a little. I need to talk to Her Majesty." She said as she stopped in the door way, looking back at Lestat before continuing to walk away. Herras didn't hesitate to begin trying to teach Lestat English. If he could he might be able to learn Latin and other languages Lestat might've known. It would take weeks but he felt it would be worth it. 