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thelaughtercafe · 11 months ago

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Lightened Darkness

Tea Type: Subtly Sweet Tea (Fluff with a bit of Hurt & Comfort)

Potential Triggers: Brief mentions of being scared of the dark in this fic, magic used for tickling

Pairing: Alucard x F!Reader

Length: 2k+

Summary: You've learned how to cope with your fear alone, but your new Vampiric friend won't let you suffer alone any longer.

Alucard couldn’t help his fondness whenever he heard you laugh. It warmed his heart to hear it despite the darkness your traveling together entailed. There were rarely moments of light allowed in given the job you all took on, but he supposed if any ought to make him feel it, it seemed fitting it would be the girl given the Dreamer moniker in the legend.

There was a naivete to you, that was both endearing and oftentimes frustrating, but he saw passion too. The spats you’d get into with Belmont were proof of that; so insistent were you on the fact that Dracula could be stopped without lethality.

He had, for the first and likely last time, sided with Trevor on the matter verbally, but your eyes pierced him knowingly and he knew you were aware he wanted you to be right.

But where had words gotten him last time? That along with your true title, one considerably less kind than your current made him frown.

He forced such thoughts from his mind and changed his direction.

It was still incredibly early in your journey; and yet he found peace here of all places, within the Belmont library. A place that spoke to the hatred held to Vampires. It was easier when he wasn’t looking at the badges of death displayed like trophies in that damnable glass case.

At least he was warm, thanks to the candles and his large trench coat.

He noticed you from the corner of his gaze as he thumbed through a book, and could sense the blood rushing to your cheeks. You were shivering.

He didn’t turn as he called to you.

“Cold? Belm-mmngh!”

He found himself cut off as you rushed over to cover his mouth making him look down at you, but you were looking behind you conspiratorially.

“Shh! Over here!”

You whispered and then he allowed himself to be dragged to the back of the large library. As you realized you still had a hold on him you went red and released him, making a smirk quirk at the edges of his lips.

“I take it Belmont’s sleeping then?”

You shook your head.

“Actually…he’s wide awake. But he and Sepha were ah…you can’t tell them I told you but they were cuddling. I didn’t want to interrupt.”

You were whispering again and Alucard laughed openly at your conspiratory tone, eyes twinkling.

“Oh, is that all? I had a feeling they were growing closer but I never expected them to move quite so fast.”

You trembled again and he abruptly strode forward, tugging you easily into his grip and sinking to the ground, holding you against him. Your blood rose to your ears as you squealed and he snickered again.

Ah, you really were so easily flustered.

“You are cold. If Belmont and Sepha are sleeping; you should as well.”

“It’s not coldness, actually.”

Your voice had risen a little, but it was still quiet, this time out of vulnerability. He could gather as much from your tone.

“Oh? Then why do you shake so?”

“I’m…scared. Of the dark.”

His eyes widened and his heart clenched as you turned your head and looked up at him, smiling weakly.

“You learn quickly in this world. Darkness means death. Fear. Pain. Every time I close my eyes, the darkness there frightens me most of all. ”

His eyes turned determined and as you went to look away and rise to your feet, his hand tightened around your waist and his eyes glowed in the dimly lit corner.

“Not me. I thrive in this darkness. It is my home just as the light is for you. I shall keep you safe. None know it better than I. I will ensure it is no different than the day for you, no matter how long it takes. You have my word.”

“A-Alucard-”

A sinister-looking smirk spread across his lips then and you quickly found him pinning your arms over your head with one hand before it was stuck there with shadow.

“Darkness can be used for amusements, I’ll have you know. Perhaps ‘tis better if I show you.”

He looked…downright ethereal. Shadows danced around his hands and fingertips like an eager pet and you squirmed, no fear just…anticipation and shyness under his domineering gaze.

“What are you going to-ahh!”

You jerked as with a flick of his index and middle finger, the shadows darted underneath your shirt. You weren’t sure what you expected them to feel like; but this certainly wasn’t it.

They tickled.

Like feathers against your skin, but worse as they tingled with magic, ensuring the sensation lasted even after the magic moved.

“Adri-nhahaha!”

You snorted as the Dhampir growled low in his throat and leaned down to nuzzle into your neck, nibbling playfully with his fangs.

Most would surely be terrified at the thought of a Vampire having fangs near their neck, half or no but you were more concerned with keeping yourself quiet.

“You’re asking for it now. My name is Alucard. No need to act up to make me be mean; I’m more than happy to oblige.”

You bit your lip hard as you tried to deny him your laughter but he didn’t like that, allowing his fingers to join the fray as he scribbled at your ribs.

“Alucard plhehehehease! This truly isn’t necessary! I’m not scared anymore I swehehehear!”

He smiled in amusement, cooing as his fingers traced idle shapes into your exposed midsection, the shadows along your skin easily having risen the fabric. They slowed too, now skating around your neck like a cat and playing between your fingers as they had Alucard. Even that tickled enough to make you giggle but it was quieter.

“Are you sure? Your heart beating a mile a minute and all the blood in your face and ears tells me otherwise~I hope you didn’t lie to me, my dear. I’d have to punish you and I can be quite…ruthless when I wish it.”

His voice was teasing but you were speaking before you could think better of it.

“No please!! I just like it that’s ahahahall!”

No sooner had the words left your lips did, even more, blood rush to your head and you hid it as best you could in your upraised arm, absolutely mortified.

Though you couldn’t see it, Alucard looked confused at your embarrassment before a fond if mocking smile came to his lips, calling his shadows back a moment as he grew serious. They circled around him, but he was unaffected at their touch.

“Love, look at me a moment, won’t you?”

You resolutely shook your head, too ashamed to even think of such a thing and heard him sigh dramatically.

“Very well then.”

You jumped in place as his fingers danced along your neck, squealing as you quickly turned your head, accidentally trapping his hand.

When you didn’t release it, he smirked a bit.

“Better. May I have my hand back?”

“Y-You’re just gonna…d-do that again.”

You grumbled in embarrassment and his smirk widened a little.

“Mm. Like this you mean?”

His tone was innocent but you gasped as his fingers moved slightly against your neck, rushing to release him as you giggled.

“Good girl.”

Your heart leapt at the nickname and he couldn’t help the quiet laugh of his own as he heard it. He gently made you look at him, fingers holding you still so you’d maintain eye contact.

“Darling, you’ve nothing to be ashamed of. It’s adorable that such an innocent pastime brings you pleasure and joy. Your submissive nature, I confess, brings out more dominant parts of me as well.”

He saw the hesitant confusion in your eyes and knew what had you bewildered. He leaned down to hum into your ear, paying no mind as you squeaked and giggled again from the feeling of his breath and lips tickling you.

“Vampires can smell arousal. I am no different. Yours is particularly sweet to me and I confess I crave its scent more often than I care to admit.”

“Alucard. If you make me blush any darker I think I’m gonna spontaneously combust.”

Your whine made the dhampir throw his head back in open mirth and you couldn’t resist raising your head to witness the one-of-a-kind sight, warmth filling your heart just as much as your cheeks.

He was most beautiful this way you decided. Not conventionally; hair in his eyes, holding his sides as if to hold himself together, but it was a life he deserved. Something was taken from him just as much as the other Human victims in the wake of Dracula’s revenge and Lisa’s death.

“Come now, we are both adults! I find it endearing, I promise. Your secret is safe with me, I won’t let Trevor or Sepha-”

“Little late for that, I’m afraid.”

You groaned in embarrassment as you peeked behind Alucard to see Trevor smirking in amusement.

Alucard hissed, a protective glint in his eyes.

“Watch yourself, Belmont.”

The hunter sighed, rolling his eyes as he shook the hand holding the flask in his hands.

“I just needed to refill my flask, alright? With water, before you get any ideas.”

His eyes softened as he shifted his gaze to you, where you hesitantly tried to maintain eye contact.

“He is right, you know. Nothing to be ashamed of. And as for the darkness-”

“Just how long were you listening?!”

You gaped at him, eyes wide and he snickered.

“I heard the beginning and the end, little else. I tried to take my time to let you have your little…moment. In any case; Alucard may be able to provide protection in the dark, but I shall offer it in the light. I know firsthand the fear the darkness brings which comes from one’s own mind and memories. If you have need of someone to talk to, I shall at the very least, listen. I’ve been told… I’m not the best at comforting words, but I can at least do that, and make you feel safer than you would if left in solitude.”

You nodded, a bit dumbstruck at his kindness. He’d always intimidated you a little with his bluntness and sharp tongue but this was sweet. It seems the night softened all of you.

“Thank you, Trevor. I’ll keep that in mind. Perhaps you’re better at comforting than you think.”

He smirked at that and turned to return to Sepha, pausing as Alucard spoke up.

“In return for your kindness, I’ll keep your moment of gentleness a secret as well, Belmont. Can’t have the whole town we’re going to know you’re going soft, yes?”

The quip was softer than usual as Trevor snickered.

“And I’ll do the same for you. The famed Sleeping Soldier, comforting the Dreamer in the dark. Heh. Sleep well, we leave early tomorrow.”

You sighed in relief as his footsteps faded, groaning as you pouted at Alucard.

“I cannot believe he heard me. He was being kind but he definitely overheard my laughter. Ugh. Next time you’ll have to gag me.”

“Oh? Next time hm?”

You rolled your eyes fondly as the shadows around your hands receded to Alucard, nuzzling against him affectionately before they faded entirely.

You brought your wrists down and giggled nervously as you shoved hair behind your ear.

“I mean only if you wanted to of course but if you don’t-”

A smirk tugged at your lips.

"-I mean maybe I could go to Trevor since he knows now.“

Alucard’s eyes darkened possessively at that as he hissed.

"You’re not humorous. Only I have earned such a privilege. Besides, he’s probably not half as skilled as I am.”

The pride in his voice made you smile as you pulled him to lean against the books with you and promptly snuggled into him. He adjusted after a moment of freezing, moving you away only to raise his large trench coat to cover you.

“I’m sure you’re right. Well, lucky for you I’m attracted to one Dhampir and one only.”

You yawned and felt him chuckle as he ran his fingers through your hair.

“Good thing I’m only attracted to one silly Human. Rest now. I’ll be here.”

He would never allow you to be made into a Martyr. Not while he and the shadow itself still breathed.

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