Hayseed: The Origin of the Dark Mage Knight Alucard

Episode 1: In ill demand

Everyone in Equestria knew of the famed Vampony slaying series written by an old Earth Pony Stallion by the name of Prof. Abraham Van Hayseed known only as Hunting Daylight. Though it was an ancient series it was still popular… and greatly heated by one castle resident. “They should be banded!” A voice yelled behind large golden doors inside the Royal Library. The sound of multiple books being thrown as well could be heard. This voice was owned by Princess Luna’s personal Mage Knight, Alucard.

“Calm down Alucard, it’s just a series of books.” said another voice in the large library. The other voice belonged to the adopted Prince Alicornian or Alex by those who knew him personally. Alucard turned on her hooved holding a book in her blood red magic and sneered. “They are a series of confessed murders, grave tampering, and hundreds upon thousands of lies!” The last word was emphasized with the ripping of one book in half and being tossed in to directions, the back landing before Alex who bent down and picked up the book with his armored hand.

It was true that both Alucard and Alex were very special Equestrians as they were the only known ones currently to stand on two hooves and have hands, or talons in Alucard’s case. Alex was an Alicorn that was once a fabled human who came to Equestria via wish. Unlike Luna and his mother, Celestia, Alex did not have a long unicorn horn, no he had more of a blade for a horn and his magic was confined to the simple of combat, protection, and healing. And he constantly had to wear his grieves on his back hooves, as they were the only things keeping him from falling over and his gauntlets where designed to hide his hands as armored hooves when he decided to walk on all fours and like Alucard he was no taller than Pinkie Pie when standing fully upright on two legs making them both shorted than Celestia yet about as tall as Luna from the top of her head, not including her regal horn or crown.

Alucard however was at first glance a Unicorn yet when her dragon-like bat wings came out it was a different story. Some believed her to be an Alicorn of some form as well yet she was not. While Alex’s coat was silver Alucard’s was a dark smoky gray. While Alex’s mane and fetlocks where royal blue, nearly sapphire, Alucard’s was black with a stripe of red in a style similar to Twilight Sparkle’s. Aside from these small difference both had two similarities. Both were bipedal, meaning they could walk on two legs over four yet their magical armor compensated for this allowing them to go on all-fours and look like any normal pony and both where Mage Knights. Unlike the guard which consisted of a rounded group of specialist for different tasks: Earth Ponies for guards or better yet infantry, Pegasus for air combat or traveled guard, and Unicorn for medical and anti-magic combat, the Mage Knights could do it all. Yet there was always one large difference between the two. Alex was a pony while Alucard… Alucard was a Vampony.

Alex shook his head as he looked at the painted picture of the books famed Author. Abraham Van Hayseed, dark brown Earth Pony with long black hair always wore a Stetson hat tilted over his face only showing one bright blue eye. He was also wearing a trench coat of the same color as his hat, Regal White. ”You must truly despise this Stallion. Why?” Alucard tossed yet another book, this one going out the window and hitting a poor Solar Guard on the head. “That is none of your concern Alex!” Alex stepped forward and grabbed Alucard’s arm before another of the Hunting Moon Books went flying. “I’m making it my concern. This Hayseed has you quite upset and I deserve to know why. We are both Mage Knights, representatives to the rulers of Equestria and your behavior is no more than that of an upset Foal.” Alex soon let her arm go and gently took the book from her placing it to the side. “I am your friend Alucard, please, talk to me.” Alucard then looked at Alex, and fell into his chest crying her eyes out.

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Opening Theme: Dancing in the Velvet Moon (From Rosario + Vampire)

Disclaimer: I do not own the Music used for the Opening and Ending for each chapter of this small origin series they are owned by Nana Mizuki. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is owned by Hasbro and Miss Faust, along with her character the Mother Mare, Only characters I do own are as follows and will be expanded by Episode: Alucard the Dark Mage Knight, Prince Alicornian (Alex) the Mage Knight, Lady Dracula, and Abraham Van Hayseed. Please Enjoy. –Bows.-

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Both Alex and Alucard stood before the two rulers of Equestria, Princess Luna and Princess Celestia. Along with them here the Elements of Harmony: Applejack, the Element of Honesty; Fluttershy, the Element of Kindness; Pinkie Pie, the Element of Laughter; Rarity, the Element of Generosity; Rainbow Dash, the Element of Loyalty, and finally Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic. Beside them were also a very irritated Librarian and the Solar Guard that was hit with the book Alucard tossed out the window. “This is inexcusable your majesties!” The Librarian complained pacing. Both Alucard and Alex where in Pony form for the time being. “Nearly every book written by the famed Prof. Abraham Van Hayseed is damaged, some far beyond normal repair, and worse.” Holding up two halves of a book, one Alex had looked at earlier.

“She destroyed a Van Hayseed Original: Hunting Dawn, the series that started Hunting Daylight, which is nearly impossible to replace, let alone repair by magical means!” The Solar Guard soon stepped forward. “Forgive your Majesties but what the poor mare says is true. I was even struck by one of the books from the said series.” He handed over the book he was hit with to the librarian who took it as if it was made of glass. “Volume 3, oh dear me, Princess Luna I know the Dark Mage Knight is your personal guard but this is far beyond rational behavior. I ask she be forced for all damages to the books in the library as well as given proper punishment for such unruly behavior!” Luna and Celestia looked to each other and then to Alucard. “Alucard,” Luna spoke gently, “Why have you done this?”

Alucard looked down then at the book outraged. “These books are nothing more than written confessions by a murderous stallion that is constantly praised for his vial and unholy deeds.” This shocks everyone but Alex in the room as he heard this before. “Are you certain Alucard?” Celestia asked gently. “Surely these are just the works of fiction by an aged old Stallion.” Alucard scoffed at this. “As certain as moonlight, my Princesses, If you'll excuse me.” She then turned to the librarian angrily. “As for those… books,” She said in disgust. “I would rather see them used as kindling than ever pay for the works of a murderer.” At this she bowed to everyone and trotted out with the door slamming behind her. “Oh… my… ugh…” At this the librarian fainted into the Solar guard.

Alex and the girls walked up to Alucard who was on a balcony overlooking Canterlot and right at the setting sun. “I knew I’d find you here.” Alex said walking upright to lean against the railing next to Alucard, his silver and gold armor reflecting the light of the sun onto Alucard’s black and silver armor. “You know, Aunty Luna is pretty worried about you.” Alucard just sighed as she leaned onto her forearms. “I’ll apologize to her later tonight.” Twilight was next to come up to her. “What’s so wrong with Van Hayseed’s books Alucard?” Alucard sighed and nearly cried again. “Because it’s all lies Twilight, lies upon lies to cover up for his sick sense of fun and justice.” The girls and Alex surrounded her and gave her a much needed hug. “Alucard dear, If you want to talk about it, we’re all more than willing to listen. Maybe… maybe you can set the record straight on all of this.” Rarity said gently. Alucard sighed again looking out to the sunset. “I want to girls, I really do but… it’s personal. I’m sorry but I can’t talk about it right now, it’s… a painful subject to bring up.” Applejack placed a hoof on her shoulder. “We all understand sugar cube, but if you want to talk about it, we’re all ears.” Alucard turned to her and gave her a tender smile as they all left to give her time to heal.

Alex turned to the girls and guided them all to his personal chamber to talk. It wasn’t very large but it was home. A simple Pegasus feather bed and pillow laid in the middle of the room as a small table and set of cushions were set next to a window for tea, or better yet apple cider, behind the bed was a bookshelf with many Wonderbolt items along with a small collection of Daring Doo and basic spell books. To the last of the room was the bathroom and dressing room. Lastly was a set of shelves next to a photo from some time back. After removing his helmet and letting her long sapphire mane down he put up the helmet and soon looked to the picture. It was taken right after the attack by the fake Nightmare Moon: Chrysalis the Changeling. Alex was standing back to back with Alucard with the girls surrounding the front of them and Celestia and Luna behind them respectfully. All were smiling and amazingly happy. Next to this photo was a rare picture, though it was hoof-drawn instead of taken by photo.

It was Alex in the sixty second Royal Mode, which could only be activated by the Elements themselves when used on him. It was a onetime deal though and was only used once against Chrysalis and left him in a magic induced coma for a week. It was powerful yes, but far too much for one Knight, let alone anyone but the Elements to handle. Sighing he lifted the last picture, he and Alucard next to each other, helmets off and laughing at something behind the photo. It was taken only a week ago, when Prince Blueblood found out that Twilight was now a Princess by marriage. Word had it he was still in a shock induced coma. “Girls I’m sorry but, I’m worried about Alucard.” Alex said putting the photo down. “I say, I’ve never seen a pony so down, it’s quite dreadful.” Rarity said worried as well.

“I’m sure she’s has her reasons for this.” Fluttershy said shyly. “After throwing a fit like that Fluttershy, I don’t think so.” Rainbow said fluttering above Twilight. “Besides I don’t even know anything about those books but if she said that about Daring Doo…” Twilight gave her a stern look and Rainbow landed with her ears flat. “I think we all need to know something about those books.” Applejack said looking to the group. All of them nodded in agreement. “Twilight, have you read the series?” Alex asked her. Twilight nodded. “I have actually, and I’m sorry to say but… I’m with Alucard.” Everyone looked at her shock.

“What? The books are terrible.” She said definitively. “Okay, well mind filling us in, details only.” Alex gently ordered. “More we know the more we can help Alucard.” Everyone nodded at this. “Okay, well the entire series comes from the gothic age, around the four five hundred. Anyway it’s about Van Hayseed himself. You see the books say he’s been hunting Vamponies for years, the most famous is the Vampony Dracula.” Alex held his chin at this. “Why does that name ring a bell?” Rarity gasped. “Dracula is the famed Vampire who destroyed an entire country in one night by drinking the blood of a princess that ruled it!” Everyone gasped at this. “Yet this doesn’t explain why it upsets Alucard so much.” Alex said reflexively. “Well I think I know why.” Twilight said stepping between all of us. “In one book, Dracula had a lover. That lover was an Earth Pony who was a servant to one of the most famous Pony in history. Queen Faust!”

Alucard was now in her chambers. The room was designed and decorated in the late Gothic Style with four poster bed, vanity, and even full body mirror in solid silver. Alucard was currently running a hand over a picture inside her room, one of two. The first being that of Queen Faust with her two children, a filly Princess Celestia and a newly born foal Luna, who was being the Regal Mother smiling at both. The other picture, one that was newly painted to replace one she lost many eons ago. It was of an armored white unicorn mare with long pure black mane and fetlocks. She also had the most charming looking purple eyes. Her cutie mark was shown all over her armor, a bat winged heart. Below was a single plate that read,

Lady Night-heart Dracula
1800 Faust- 200 Celestia

Below this was a second plate, one made by magic and many tears. It simply read, “My Beloved.”

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Ending: Cosmic Love (Rosario + Vampire)

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To be continued