The crystals on her dress shimmered in the deep moonlight, she sighed, her hand rest on the cold window she looked out of. The floor length ball gown was something she wasn't used to. She lightly tugged at the large dress. The crimson color seemed to be suitable for the night.

"Sir, I think you look marvelous! I don't think I've ever saw you in a dress before."

"Thank you Seras," she replied. Seras made circles in the room, making her own dress flare out. Sera's dress wasn't as much of a mature style as her master's, but the brilliance of it was just as spectacular. The bright blue color lit up the room. Stopping at her knees it showed off her sparkling platinum heels. She wore diamonds around her wrists, neck, and in her hair.

"I'm so excited! We've never had a party quite like this before!" Seras continued to bounce around the room, making twirls and dips.

Integra turned to face the dancing girl, "You go on ahead Seras, I'll be right behind you in a few minutes."

Seras nodded, heading out the door.

Integra stopped by the full length mirror, staring at herself, but not. She was lost in thought; her mind was a million miles from the place she stood. Finally ready to face the crowd she headed toward the bedroom door. As she reached for the ornate doorknob hands reached out to her. One black gloved hand gently touched her rarely curled hair.

"Beautiful," came the disembodied low voice through the door.

"…I, well…" Integra started, taking a step back so the vampire could step through the closed door. "You look happy tonight," she said.

Alucard looked her up and down, a grin taking up most of his pale face.

"I like this look on you." His smile was genuine but something about it made her nervous. Integra involuntarily took a step back.

Alucard had dressed formal for the occasion also. He wore a sleek black suit with subtle pinstripes. His collared shirt was a luminous red, and he wore a black tie. Something about the outfit made Integra think he looked even more vampiric than normal.

"You don't believe me do you?" his smile dropped some. Integra looked at the floor, "I'm not what I used to be…" she said softly.

"No. You're better."

He offered his arm to her, "Let me walk you down." She took it, and they entered the party together.