Hayseed: The Origin of the Dark Mage Knight Alucard

Episode 3: Memories and Silence

“Awaken my Mage Knight. You have slept far longer than Us.” A voice beckoned her. It sounded so much like her charge, her friend, her… “Princess!” Alucard stood quickly and looked at her charge, still in the form of Nightmare Moon. “Are you well my Princess?” Nightmare Moon nodded with a frown. “It seems our sister’s use of the Elements have done more than just send us to the moon. Look around you.” Alucard looked around herself and found the castle she and the Princesses had once called own was now destroyed. “What… what has happened here? I did not know the Elements could do this.” Alucard said in shock. “There is more. Our sister’s use of the Elements have caused the two of us to miss a great portion of time.” Nightmare told her from behind.

“How long?” Alucard asked walking around the once grand court chamber. “A thousand years.” Alucard gasped at this. “Yes, it seems our sister did more than send us to the Moon, she had tried to rid of us completely.” Alucard turned to her Princess worried. “Why would she do such a thing? She is your sister for the Queen’s sakes.” Nightmare looked down. “We do know even know if our dear mother is alive at all. It seems our sister had other plans, much dire than I had thought. I’ve already scouted the area and found she now rules ALL of Equestria and has even tried to replace you with a Filly named Twilight Sparkle, a prodigy of Magic and now one of six Element Bearers. I fear I could have been outmatched alone and so I returned to wake you. Only you and I alone can stand against my sister and the Elements. Will you stand by my side once again and help me retake the thrown?”

Alucard looked down thinking and nodded. “I have sworn to serve the Princess of the Moon and keep her safe. I will serve by your side and help grant reason to your sister.” Nightmare Moon smiled as her eyes flash to those of the Changeling Queen and back. “That you shall my Mage Knight. That you shall.”

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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. I do not own the following: Queen Faust, Nightmare Moon, Chrysalis, the changelings, and finally the Flutter Ponies from MLP G1. Please Enjoy. –Bows.-

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Alucard woke to the sound of worried shaking and heavily concerned voice. “Alucard, Alucard our dearest friend please wake. Will we need to request for the local doctor to send over blood to help thy?!” Alucard looked up into the worried eyes of her Princess. She blinked and shook her head to clear it. It was another of her memories, one more recent. “I am fine Princess however did you truly say your mother has returned?” Luna quickly wrapped her hooves around her dearest friend crying. “Yes but our concern now is for thou. You fell from shock and we did not know what to do to help thy.” Alucard changed her front hooves to her gauntleted hands and stroked her dear friend and princess’ mane softly. “It is alright now my Princess, you did well to stay by my side but please should I fall again call one of the guards and also the doctor. I do not wish you to go unprotected again.” Luna smiled and nodded as she nuzzled her dearest and oldest friend.

Alucard held her princess till she was calm as her mind tried to make sense of her unconscious dream. Why did she dream of the old castle? Why did she dream of the false Nightmare Moon? And why did she follow her? They were questions that still laid heavily on her mind. “What concerns thy?” Luna asked breaking her train of thought. “Memories Princess. Memories and old wounds.” Alucard answered allowing Luna to stand as well as herself in pony form. “We see, if thou wishes to speak of them…” Alucard raised her hands. “I rather not my Princess but, I thank you for the generous offer.” Luna looked at her dear friend. “We insist.” Alucard sighed knowing there was not much arguing with Luna. “Very well Princess, I will seek your council should I wish to speak of them. Now do you wish escort to your mother?” Luna smiled greatly. “Yes.”

Shining had guided Alex and the girls to Princess Celestia’s chambers where two Pegasus Guards, two Earth Pony Guards, and two Unicorn Guards were all positioned to block the doorway and the hall should it be needed. “At ease men, Prince Alex, Twilight, and the other Elements wish to speak with the Princess privately. Let them through.” Shining ordered. The Guards all saluted and did as ordered. “You sure you wish to do this now?” Shining asked Alex. “Yes Shining. We need answers and Alucard is our friend. If anyone can give us the answers we need to help her, it’s mother.” Alex replied using his gauntleted hoof to knock on the door. “Very well, but don’t be long. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are to meet their guest in a few short hours. As Mage Knight can I count on you to escort your mother to the Throne Room?” Shining asked with a sigh. “Of course.” Shining nodded and went about his duties as the door to Celestia’s chambers opened revealing a maid. “Yes?” Alex smiled at the maid. “May I and the girls speak to mother for a moment, we won’t be long and I wish to escort my mother to the Throne Room when ready."

“One moment my prince.” The door closed and a few moment opened wide enough for he and the girls to slip through. “Is there something wrong everyone?” Celestia asked as she stood behind a screen while she was being pampered and prepped for her meeting. “Yes mother, we wish to know what’s going on in the castle along with something else.” Alex answered looking out the window. “Sigh, very well you deserve to all know this. Luna and I’s mother is returning to Equestria to see us. She has missed us greatly and will be arriving soon. We do not wish others to know of our mother’s return as it may cause great shock throughout the country and may even cause a number of the nobles to upraise seeing it as a domination of the throne with a not only two princesses but a Queen as well.”

Alex and the girls nodded at this as it was very sound judgment. “What is the other concern my little ponies?” Twilight sighed and tried to come up with the courage to ask this. “Um, Princess Celestia we were wondering if um…” Finished Celestia came out from the screen and smiled down to the group. “Yes Twilight?” Rainbow was the one to ask the question. “Is Queen Faust still alive?” Celestia’s eye widened at this. “I pray she still is, for she is our mother.” The group turned and looked her asking, “WHAT?!”

In the skies, a mile away from Canterlot and guided by a small squadron of Pegasus guards rode a Chariot of black, gold, and silver, with the royal symbol of the moon and sun combined on its front, led by a set of not Pegasus, but beautiful butterfly winded ponies. Inside the chariot was a beautiful Alicorn Mare with long flowing moderate amaranth mane, shining light golden gray coat, and gentle looking moderate artic blue eyes. “How soon to the castle my good stallion?” the mare asked kindly. “We will arrive in an hour my lady. I pray the castle will be to your accommodations.” A Pegasus Guard replied next to the chariot. “An hour you say? How bothersome. Let say we speed this up a bit shall we my friends?” the mare asked smiling to the butterfly winged ponies. They smiled back and quickly sped up.

They were none other than Flutter Ponies from the land of Flutter Valley and their wings where of many tales and legends. One of which was their fast paced flight and their famed battle against something once called Smothering Ooze, a vial evil substance that luckily no longer exist. The Mare smiled in glee as her friends pulled her chariot along at speeds far faster than that of the Pegasus guards who were having quite a bit of trouble keeping up. “What is us with that mare?” One guard asked. “The mare? I’m wondering about those oddly winded ponies. They are not Changelings but they have insect like wings. We had best keep up if we are to gain answers.” Another one yelled as they followed the mare and her Flutter pony drivers. The mare smiled as they flew knowing her special talent wouldn’t let her leave this story alone, as her Cutie Mark showed being a inkwell with a quill.

“Mother you can’t be serious. You mean she really is alive?!” Alex said as he and the girls trotted to the Throne Room. “Yes Alex, making her your grandmother by adoption. Be careful of what you do around her. I don’t wish her upset with me or you for that matter.” Celestia said worriedly. “Princess, not that it be our business and all but what’s your ma like?” Applejack asked curious. “Sigh, well… last I remember mother was, kind hearted and sweet. Often mischievous at times but always sensible and a bit bookish. She loved to write and it is her special talent. You might like her.” Pinkie bounced at this. “Will she like parties?” Celestia closed her eyes and smiled before opening them again at a fond memory of the last party they had. “Yes Pinkie, mother greatly loves parties. And the larger the better.”

-Flashback-

It was Celestia’s birthday once again and her mother was once again planning a large party for her. One of the largest she’d had for some time. There would be many foods, games, jesters, magicians, and most of all her family and personal knight. Alucard was an odd one but she was kind and very good around her little sister who was still just a foal while she was become a teenage filly. “Princess, are you ready?” Alucard asked trotting in. She was dressed as always in her silver and black armor and had her famed sword strapped to her back, a small lavender foal following her. “Sis! I wanna go play!” Celestia smiled down at her little sister Luna and nuzzled her making her laugh. “We are ready, though We wish thou wouldn’t be in armor for our party this day and that thou teach our sister to speak properly.” Alucard lowered her head. “Forgive me Princess Celestia but she is still young and impressionable. She will learn in time I assure you.” Celestia just sighed as she followed the Knight out of the castle and into… the largest party she had seen in years! “Happy birthday dear Celestia.” Her mother said nuzzling her. There were now fire breathers, jugglers, and much more than she ever seen, even the ponies that lived in the villages came to celebrate her party. This was the happiest day in her life.

-End Flashback-

“Oh, oh, oh, can I plan the party if you have another one?!” Pinkie asked bringing Celestia to the present. “I would be honored if you did Pinkie.” Celestia said smiling. They soon arrived in the throne room the same time as Luna and Alucard. The two princesses sat as Alucard and Alex took their places next to them with the girls sitting before them. Shinning came into the Throne Room and stopped look at them. “Now Presenting her royal majesty and Queen of Equestria, Queen Lauren Faust and the Flutter Ponies from Flutter Valley!” Shinning soon stepped to the side as four butterfly winged ponies and Queen Faust trotted into the room smiling. They soon stopped as Queen Faust took the very front of her small group. “Well, are you girls going to give your mother a hug or do I need to bring you over here myself?” She said smiling causing both Princesses to nearly gallop to their mother and nuzzle her. Alex soon looked to Alucard confused and pointed to the queen and gained a nod. The Queen was no taller than Candence and Celestia nearly towered over her. “I’ve missed you girls so much over these years and I apologize for being gone so long.” Faust said smiling at her girls then turned to the ones near the throne. “Girls, mind introducing us to them if you would?” Celestia and Luna nodded as they looked to everyone. “Mother,” Celestia said smiling. “These are the new bearers of the Elements of Harmony.”

Faust eyes widened at this. “Celestia, you had better explain why these six fillies have such dangerous items.” Celestia frowned at this. “It is a long story mother but they truly deserve them.” Faust was about to scold her daughter more till Fluttershy came forward shyly. “Um your majesty. We… didn’t mean to upset you by being here. If you like we can return home, I think Princess Celestia has the Elements locked away at the moment.” Faust looked to the canary yellow Pegasus with long pink hair and blinked. This Pegasus just radiated kindness and a shy personality but also… something else she could not put her hoof on. She then looked over each of the girls studying them. Each was very different and felt… like a perfect representation of each element. “No my little pony, I will not send you or your friends away. Forgive me for jumping to conclusions but please introduce yourselves.”

They all nodded with Fluttershy being first. “I’m Fluttershy.” “I’m Applejack your Majesty.” Applejack said taking off her hat and bowing to her. “Rarity, my queen.” Rarity said bowing low. “Rainbow Dash Miss, ma’am, um queen.” Rainbow said stumbling on her words gaining a giggle from the queen. “I’m Twilight Sparkle your majesty.” Twilight said bowing. “Hi I’m Pinkie Pie! I really, really, really, really, hope you like parties since I always set of one for new ponies coming into Ponyville even though most of the ponies that come to Ponyville usually say for a day or such I still like throwing them parties so I hope you like parties of and want a cupcake I love cupcakes, do you like cupcakes because I really like cupcakes, here have one.” Pinkie said superfast producing a cupcake from out of nowhere gaining a very loud laugh from Faust. “Oh my yes I love parties and cupcakes. And thank you I appreciate the much needed snack after such a long flight. DO you have more for my friend here?” Pinkie smiled and handed out even more to the other ponies.

“That is Pinkie Pie for you your Majesty.” Twilight said rolling her eyes. “Just but that makes her a perfect represented for Laughter.” Faust said after finishing her small cake. “And a very good baker as well.” The caused everyone to giggle till Faust looked to Alucard. “Alucard, it has been a long time.” Alucard bowed and smiled to the Queen. “Yes your Majesty. You have not aged a day past 500.” Faust blushed. “You flatter me Alucard. And who is this charming young stallion who stands beside you?” Alex gulped and stepped forward. “Alicornian your majesty. I’m a new Mage Knight and I’m um… also Celestia’s adopted son?” Luna and Celestia face hoofed at Alex’s wording. “Really? Are you like Alucard at all?” Alex gulped looking to his mother who sighed and gave a nod. Alex gulped and stood up right before the Queen. “I’m… bipedal your Majesty but I’m um… not Alucard.” Faust nodded at this and soon hugged him. “I do not know the reason behind your adoption, but welcome to the family.” Alex sighed as he hugged his Grandmother back. All breathed a sigh of relief as the family, Alucard, and the girls talked along with their guests the Flutter Ponies.

Alucard looked out to the rising moon watching Alex and Luna fly through the night sky causing her to sigh. “Have you visited her yet?” Faust asked coming up behind her. “I do not have to time to do so your Majesty.” Alucard replied remembering how she and her love used to look up into the night sky and hold one another till she fell asleep. “You should see her some time Alucard. She had not seen you in over a thousand years. I believe she deserves to know you are safe and still alive.” Faust said placing a kind hoof on her back. “I cannot. I have yet to fulfill my vow to her. Going to her now would be like showing her I have failed.” Faust shook her head. “You have not failed her Alucard. Abraham is a clever pony and has not been seen in years and only through his vial books. I am surprised they are not banned yet outlawed and tracked to their source so he can be punished accordingly.” Alucard sighed and nodded. “Do you believe he is still alive your Majesty?” Faust nodded. “I know so. He’s out there, somewhere, somehow, biding him time, waiting to strike when we least expect it.”

A young Earth pony ran through the streets of Manehattan as he tried to get away from his tormentor. He had returned home to see the stallion looking down at his murdered family and ran for his life as an iron bolt nearly skewered him. He had to find the police, he had to get to safety he had to… “No.” He stopped at the Stallion from before looked at him. “Your kind do not belong in this town nor anywhere in Equestria.” The Stallion said slowly trotting up to him. “Stay back! Get away from me! Help! HELP!” The Stallion before him drew his crossbow and lowered it at him. “Come now, no one will help you and it is better you show your true self than hide as what you and your kind are.” The young Earth Pony looked at the Stallion as if he was mad. “Your insane! I don’t know what you’re talking about!” A bolt went flying and pierced the Young colt in his hind right leg causing him to scream.

“Come now. We know the truth! Turn or be destroyed effortlessly!” The Earth pony looked up at the stallion with frightened eyes. “Please, don’t do this!” Another bolt flew with a sickening twang and the poor colt fell. “Well, not even a true sport. Even if he wasn’t one I just couldn’t’ let him go.” The Stallion said as he grabbed the pony and ripped out the bolts. “And these bolts do cost quite a pretty bit. Oh well.” The Stallion stood, and walked into the street lamps showing his true identity. Hayseed. “Well onto the next possible Vampony nest.” The Stallion said laughing.

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Ending: Cosmic Love (Rosario + Vampire)

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To be continued.