Hayseed: The Origin of the Dark Mage Knight Alucard

A/N: This and the last few chapters will have Ye Olde English in it, however I am not very good at this old language so to any editor out there please look for the two (E) in the story for where the editing will be needed. Thank you.

Episode 6: Chains of Memories part 1

Alex sat next to the bed Alucard was currently in. Sighing he ran his un-gauntleted hand through his mane before getting up and pouring himself some water. Taking the glass he looked out the hospital’s window and at the horde of Ghouls outside the enchanted outer wall. It was one of four safe havens the city of Manehattan had left now and the evacuation had gone flawless, well… almost flawless. Alex was fine but Alucard… Alucard was now in a deep magical coma due to their first encounter with the Ghouls. “Where did it go wrong Alucard? Was it the spell you used or… was it your injuries?” Alex just sighed as he looked down at his badly injured friend. Her back, sides, arms, legs and chest where all wrapped in bandages that had to be changed on the hour every hour due to some strange looking purple and green toxin or infection seeping out. Her head was only bruised thankfully and was just given a few bandages instead of mas amounts of bandages. Next to her was a heart, brain, and magic monitor that constantly gave a steady beep ever few seconds. Alex soon turned to the only source now keeping her alive at the moment and what was allowing her to heal at an amazing rate. Two blood bags hung connected to Alucard’s right arm giving her much needed life blood and with there being no need to worry about blood type for her since she had O positive negative the hospital was able to tend to her needs. Still… Alex wondered just when thing during that fight went downhill.

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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. I also do not own the following Characters: Commander Hurricane and Private Pansy, Princess Platinum and Clover the Clever, and Chancellor Puddinghead and Smart Cookie, and the Flutter Ponies from G1. The 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, Capt. Black Sparrow, Lieutenant Arc Rise, Cobra the Dead and Mayor Monty Bags. Please Enjoy. –Bows.-

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-The day before-

The sounds of shattering windows were heard along with something else. A noise that both Mage Knights were very familiar with, after all, both heard it during their battles with some form of great evil though not as much at the other. For Alex the sounds of combat were much more brutal then he was used to, as he heard the distinctive snap, crackle and pop of splintering bones, as well as rending flesh. Then there was that smell, the stench of rotting meat and blood. It threatened to overwhelm him. Due to the broken windows, the light of the half-moon filtered through better off the shattered remains, allowing both to see the carnage that was being wreaked upon the street. The dark figures were reanimated corpses, and constantly converged upon the two both fighting with all the ferocity of a cornered timber wolf. And that was the most dangerous kind.

Alucard showed no mercy as she ripped through the ranks of ghouls with punches, sword slashes, kicks and blows from her burning magic. She knew they had to finish them off quickly and get out of here to evacuate the two, before both of them were overwhelmed by sheer numbers. On the other side Alex was shattered heads, punched holes in torsos and severed limbs, splattering the insides of the ghouls on the street, coating the brick road in slimy gore, but still, they kept on coming. The monsters fell like bloody dominoes before their combined power, and every now and then, their weapon would glow with an eerie light, making their impacts even more spectacular. It was the glow of magic from their protected halves of Equestria. Alex’s blades would glow bright gold at times showing his protection of the day while Alucard’s sword would glow a dark almost blackish red representing her protection of the night.

Gathering up a large amount of magic Alex shot towards the ghouls unleashing a spell-like comet. He had used the spell once before but had increased the intensity of the attack causing many of the ghouls to let off screams of pain as they were torn apart by the spell. However, as he finished the spell, he impacted against the ground on one knee having used a large spell too soon. If he was not more careful with his magic he may pass out or worse. “Alucard there are too many!” Alucard nodded at this. “I agree Alex. We may need to stop them another way. Quickly gather you magic and follow my lead!”
Concentrating on an age old spell used long ago she quickly began casting. “Clatue Veratou Nickto!”

The moment those words left her mouth a large group of the ghouls began to shrivel into dry husks as if their essences were being drained away. In less than an instant, all of the remaining blood-hungry creatures were reduced to piles of ash, courtesy of the spell. Alex didn’t waist anytime and casted the spell right after clearing out another group of ghouls. “Nickto!” was constantly cried as the two cause more and more ghouls to be exercised. Yet with every group put to rest two new ones took their place. Alucard was about to call out to Alex to fly till a Ghoul caught her shoulder and the feeding frenzy began. “Alucard! Clatue Veratou Nickto!” The Ghouls dissipated and left behind a badly injured Alucard. “Alucard we have to fly and evacuate the town.” Alucard painfully nodded and with the last of her strength used the more powerful and more draining version of the spell. “Clatue Veratou, cough, cough, Nicktoma!” With the last said the Ghouls of the street became ash but the ones from the Police Station didn’t stop. Quickly grabbing Alucard in his arms Alex took to the sky and to the closest hospital while channeling his magic to his voice in a version of the Royal Canterlot Voice. “CITIZEN OF MANEHATTEN QUICKLY GATHERS UP YOUR LOVED ONES! A MASSIVE ATTACK HAS COME TO YOUR TOWN AND YOU MUST QUICKLY EVACUATE! HELP THE ELDERLY AND THE YOUNG BUT TAKE CARE OF THOSE YOU MEET ON THE STREETS THAT LOOK TO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR SLOWTROTTING! FLEE NOW MY LITTLE PONIES! FLEE!” With those words the city was awash in evacuation ponies of all kinds. Even the guard in town where helping out in the evacuation but now was not the time to worry about them. Alucard needed medical attention and soon.

-Now-

Alex just didn’t know what to do and was glad to find that the spell Alucard taught him could be placed on walls, gates, and lamps so that no matter what those in the hospital could be safe. He soon turned at the knock at the door. “Enter.” The doctor treating Alucard stepped in slowly with his head down. “Please rise my good doctor. What have you found of my comrade in arms?” Alex coughed again having a great need to drink a bit more water. His version of the Royal Canterlot Voice was just an amplification spell but it really did a number on his throat. That was always the issue with such spells. They caused your throat to fill dry for a week or more and at the volume he had to speak it was going to be a few more days before it was less raspy. “We have good news and bad news my prince.” The doctor said stepping up to Alucard’s bed.

“What is the good news?” Alex asked worried coughing again. “The good news is that your friend here is going to recover just fine physically. The wounds she had are nearly closed and she would be on her feet in about a week.” Alex became concerned at this. “And the bad new doctor?” The doctor sighed. “Whatever spell she used before she was brought here in her condition has placed her in a deep magical coma. If she doesn’t come out of it soon, there might be either brain damage or worse, far worse.” Alex did not like the sound of that. “Is there any way to prevent this?” The doctor nodded. “Yes, unlike normal comas this one is magic induced so a metal spell to entice mental activity would be a wise suggestion, however no one here knows such a spell.” Alex looked to his friend and nodded to himself in a decision. “I know a spell doctor that could work, is a Memory Spell my dear friend Twilight Sparkle taught me.” The doctor thought on it. “That could that work but we’ll need to shape it so we can keep her brain active till she recovers. Can you do that?”

Alex cupped his chin in his hand which caused the doctor to give him a curious look but was soon dismissed. “I will need to seek Twilight’s advice on this. If I do the spell wrong it could do more harm than help.” The doctor nodded and handed over a pad and a inkwell pen. “I’ll send for some chariots to help evacuate the hospitals, is she stable enough to move?” The doctor nodded. “I’ll go inform the staff. I pray to Celestia for good news.” Alex smiled at that. “Pray to Luna as well, we have better luck this way.” The Doctor smiled at that as he left. Alex smiled himself as he remembered one of Pinkie Pie’s old saying. ‘Everyone feels better when they smile.’ Chuckling he began to send out his needed letters.

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Mayor Monty was not pleased with what had happened. “You messed up again.” The Hayseed agent looked displeased as well as he slammed down yet about glass of hard cider. “I did not suspect they would know an exorcism spell, especially such a powerful one as that one.” The Hayseed agent down yet another glass of the cider before hoofing over a glass to the mayor would took it and drank a sip himself. “But now they are down to one Mage Knight, though you did not get both I’m satisfied enough with one.” The Hayseed agent looked to him. “So…” The Mayor turned and sat back down in his out of Manehattan mansion. “It’s time to move to step two.” The Hayseed agent smiled as he put down his glass and crushed it… in a gauntlet-ed hand.

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It did not take long for Alex to receive an answer from his friend and mother, or in this case, Grandmother. He opened and read the one from his Grandmother first.

Alicornian,

I am pleased to hear that you and Alex are safe; yes the ponies sent from Manehattan were received with little to no issue though we did worry about those stuck in those hospital beds. We are sending as many Chariots as we can and I am sending our Flutter pony allies as well to help. This should lessen the load for your evacuation attempt. As for Alucard Luna is quite concerned of her dear friend. Do keep us informed of her progress as you return and stay safe.

Faust

Alex sighed at this good news. He knew those Flutter ponies were fast would be a great aid for those that needed to be moved quickly. “Doctor prep your more terminal patients. They’ll be the first to be evacuated and inform the other hospitals as well. They’ll be taken to Canterlot by our new allies the Flutter Ponies. I’ve seen them fly so we have no worry of delay. Once they have left and the Pegasus arrive we’ll start evacuation the less terminal patients.” The doctor nodded and went to do so as Alex opened the second letter and found it wasn’t just from Twilight, it was from all the girls!

ALEX!

Oh thank Celestia your alive! We got super worried the moment Manehattan ponies just started to show up here all of a sudden. Canterlot and Ponyville are both have to take in the ponies from there. You’re not hurt are you? Should we send the Elements your way? What of Alucard Is she alright? Oh please let her be alright because we would really hate to see her hurt more than she is with these Hayseed books. Please, please, respond as soon as possible!
Fluttershy

Alex,

What the buck is going on over there? We got like a million Manehattan Ponies here! Send a reply like supper fast!

Rainbow Dash

Dear Alex,

We just got word about Manehattan. Oh I do hope you and dear Alucard are alright. It would be dreadful if one of you came back in those tacky bandages and medical dresses. I’ll be sure to have something for you both to change into as soon as you arrive back home, I’m hoping you both don’t mind me adding sapphires or rubies to your clothes. I think you would both look quite dashing and heroic in such clothes. Please reply soon dear we worry greatly.
Fabulously yours

Rarity

Alex had to stop and smile at that one. Rarity was always worried about them and was always generous when it came down to it and would know just to raise one’s spirits when it came to something like this. Shaking his head he moved on in the letter.

Alex,

I hoped you bucked those monsters good and kept those sick ponies safe and cozy like. Don’t need to worry yah none but it’s getting more strained here than a long tailed cat in a room of granny’s rocking chairs. We need both of yah back here licitly split or we’ll be forced to dip into our cellars here at the farm. Hurry back soon sugar cube we all miss yah.

AJ

Alex,

Thank, well, Faust you’re alright. You don’t need to worry about the Memory Spell and the alteration for it is quite easy and won’t do any damage at all. Just combine it with a slow time spell and it’ll last till she recovers. Don’t worry I haven’t told the girls about Alucard yet. It’s not good here. Canterlot is starting to run out of room for all the Manehattan Refugees and had to request Ponyville to take the over flow. We didn’t know this many ponies would be in the over flow. Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and the Cakes are doing their best to keep up with food supplies. Rainbow Dash is working with the Wonderbolts to keep moral up with the foals by putting on air shows for them or even meeting them face to face. Rarity and Fluttershy have their hooves full helping families with clothing and child care for those who need it. A good number of foals were born here by the way so thank you for getting them here quickly before they gave birth.

You need to return home soon Alex I’m not sure how long we can help all these ponies without some form of magical back up plan. Applejack’s not too happy about using magic to expand our food supplies but we may not have much choice. Oh yes, Lyra and Bon-bon are fine and they greatly worry about you. They’re currently with Queen Faust and speaking about family I think, we haven’t seen them since they arrived after you left. I’ll try to find out about that. Anyway stay safe and get back here soon. I think you may be the only pony to convince Applejack about the growth spell.

Twilight Sparkle

Alex nodded to the letter and looked over to his friend. “Don’t worry Alucard; you’ll be back with us soon.”

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Alucard felt pain all over but it was slowly starting to die away and be replaced with something… something more…

“Get up you! This is no place for the likes of you to sleep!” Fire Light quickly rose up and moved away from the large black Unicorn Stallion before her in fear. “You Earth ponies make me sick. Sleeping around where ever you like and in the dirt no less. Just be glad I don’t toss you in the dungeons for blocking a Knight’s path!” Fire Light quickly nodded as she moved out of the way. “Please forgive me good knight I meant no disrespect!” she said carefully. She was only a filly, not even with a cutie mark yet and yet she was still in pony’s ways. “Disrespect? Like an urchin like you could show me respect at all. I should just toss you in the dungeons like the rest of the…” A loud ring was heard and the Black pony hit the ground hard. “That enough out of you Black Sparrow!” the Armored Mare spoke down from her stance. She was strong, powerful, graceful, and most of all… beautiful. “Ugh what in Equestria hit… oh… the Guard in training, Dracula.” The Black Stallion said looking up.

“Guard or not thou will show respect to that of a Lady. Or shall I turn thee over to Princess Platinum?” Dracula said down to the captain. “Nay my, Lady, Thy were only showing this Urchin its place.” The Black Stallion said bowing his head. “And what place is that Captain Black Sparrow? Beneath your hoof like any other Pony in the area who did nothing more that fall asleep against a building? I also heard what you said of respect Captain. Urchins do know it, and it might do you some good to learn it from them. Now, dismissed or the Princess will hear of this.” Dracula said down to the Captain. “As you… wish my… lady.” Without even a salute the captain turn and trotted off. “There now young one. Rise and dust yourself. What is your name?” Dracula asked down to the young filly. “F-fire Light my lady.” Fire Light responded blushing. “No need to be shy young one, raise your head and let me see you.” Dracula said kindly. Fire Light slowly lifted her head so the one talking to her could see her and what she saw was the most beautiful pure white unicorn mare she’d ever seen in armor.

“There now. You look too lovely to be out on the streets. Where do you live?” Dracula asked her. “N-nowhere my lady. I-I live where I may.” Fire Light said shyly. “Poor thing. Come you’ll stay with me then, I am in need of a squire. Care to be it?” Fire Light gasped at this. “But my lady we mares cannot…” Dracula gently turned on her. “Cannot what? Hold our own on the battle fields like the Stallions we seek protection with and from? No my dear do not let such words or thoughts enter your mind for they are evil and uncouth. Raise your head high and know that you like our fair princess can do far better in or off the battle field for without us what good are Stallions?” Dracula said smiling down at Fire Light and was soon returned with a smile from her. “Yes my lady. I would be honored to be your squire.” Dracula nodded happily at this. “Good, now come. Some food and bath be a good start for ending such a stressful day.” Fire Light quickly galloped to catch up with her Lady and… her love.

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Alex leaned against the covered carriage that was currently being pulled by their Flutter Pony Allies. Breathing hard he rested his eye on the streets below, slowly being covered in dead ponies, more ghouls and with little ways as to fighting them back without exhausting himself farther. The memory spell was no easy task to do, even if it was taught to him by Twilight. “Sigh, come back to us soon Alucard, we really need you.” Alex said lying down next to his friend on the carriage floor and soon fell asleep and prayed to return home safely. So far the evacuation had gone off without a hitch and what worry there was about Pegasus ghouls where put aside as It seems ghouls that came from Pegasus could not fly at all however they did become quite heavy battering rams when it came to buildings. The screams and shouts for help and other such could be heard from time to time as they flew over the city but Alex already know that it was already too late for some but did order the guards to rescue those they could be to be careful of the injured. He just wished he knew more about all this and sadly only Alucard knew how to really combat them. He just hoped what he had taught the accompanying Unicorn Guard would help in any needed rescues.

Sighing he began to close his eyes when someone got his attention at the side door. Rising he walked over and opened the door window some. “Report…” Alex said tiredly. “We have some frightening news sir. Seems an orphanage was attacked but none of the fouls inside where hard however the caretakers where not so lucky.” Alex closed his eyes at this and almost cried. “Are the foals?” The guard shook his head. “A Squad of Unicorns were able to get them out of the orphanage safely and are currently being evacuated behind us. No injuries on any of them.” Alex sighed and smiled at this. “Thank Queen Faust; make sure they stay safe they’re now our second top priority.” The Guard saluted and flew off to join his team once again. Alex sighed one last time before passing out on the floor. “Come back soon my friend. Come back soon.”

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Ending: Cosmic Love (Rosario + Vampire)

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To be continued.