> My Little Hellsing
>  by Lunafan1k
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> Chapter 1
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Prologue 

‘RUN!’ Twilight screamed to herself as she fled through the dungeons of Canterlot, around corners, lunging headfirst into the darkness. She could hear the sound of many hooves beating against the stone, echoing off the damp dungeon walls, the sounds getting louder she redoubled her efforts. Her muscles ached, her mouth covered in foam, her eyes bloodshot from effort, making her look like a rabid beast. 

“We know where you are, little Twilight,” The voices called as they closed in, “Celestia’s prized student. Her most faithful, perfect, talented unicorn.” 

As Twilight ran her mind flashed to one of her first encounters with the princess in her chambers. “Now Twilight,” She had said, “There were a lot of ponies hoping for the position you have just been granted, and at such a young age.” Twilight looked up into her eyes with the curiosity only a filly could muster, “Many of the ponies who try out to become a personal student of mine spend many years perfecting their talents just to get a chance to meet me.” Celestia moved toward the majestic ceiling high window, overlooking all of Equestria, “Ponies are known to be jealous from time to time, but I believe that in their hearts they are all good inside. But alas, dearest Twilight,” She turned to look at the filly, “I am not all knowing. But should you find yourself in danger, with enemies closing in behind you, I want you to remember this: go to the deepest level, the farthest cell in the dungeon beneath the castle. It is there that you will find your salvation.”

Mind flashing back to reality, Twilight stood before a large, thick, ageless steel enforced wooden door with a barred window. Glancing back behind her, she began to make out figures in the darkness. In a panic, Twilight used her remaining strength to throw open the door and lunge in for safety. She quickly took in her surroundings, in hopes of the salvation the princess had promised her. When she turned around in a circle her hoof kicked something. She focused on the darkness, then leaped back with a horrified gasp. There in the dungeon with her was a dry, shriveled carcass of a long dead pony.

“Well well, look who we got here.” Twilight quickly spun back around to face her attackers, “We spent a lot of bits to get close to Celestia, then you had to show up and win the position that is rightfully ours!” The pony yelled, his companion grabbing a long dagger in his mouth.

“Wait!” Twilight pleaded, words becoming difficult to pass through her dried throat, “Why me? Its not my fault I’m more talented! That's just who I am, really good at magic!” Twilight felt the tears beginning to form on the edges of her eyes. She was going to die here, to be left to rot along side a nameless corpse, to be forgotten altogether.

To Twilight’s dismay her words only sparked a bout of laughter from her attackers. “You really think we’re mad that you posses more magic? HA!” The pony with the dagger suddenly lunged at Twilight, taking her by surprise. The dagger sank deep into her left shoulder, then sliced a deep gash along the first three ribs as she tried to spin away. Her blood was thrown onto the cell’s walls and ceiling, even the corpse was hit. Twilight lay on the floor, writhing and screaming in pain, her tears of fear, anger, sadness and pain flowed freely down her muzzle to mix in with the slowly growing pool of blood.

“You see, you silly little foul, we belong to an organization, and we want the Princess dead.” He walked over to Twilight. “The easiest way to get close enough to strike the final blow was to earn her sacred trust, but we can’t have you in place of one of our order.” He placed a hoof on her neck and began to apply his weight, slowly choking her. “So the easiest thing to do is kill you, so she will have no choice but to recruit another student, one of ours.” He began to laugh, slowly at first, but soon escalated to that of a mad pony. Twilight tried to speak but was too weak to force anything past her collapsing throat.

‘This is it.’ She thought. ‘This is how it all ends.’

*Slllliiiicccckkk*

The ponies suddenly stopped laughing, trying to locate the source of the strange sound.

*Slllliiiicccckkk*
*Slllliiiicccckkk*

“AAAAAHHHhhhhhhhhhh.............” It sounded like a light breeze, but it was unmistakably a voice.

“No... The corpse!” Gasped the pony in horror, stepping off Twilight.

Turning her head, Twilight watched as the corpse was slowly licking the blood off the floor of the dungeon, then opened its eyes. They glowed a deep red, boring into twilight as thought from the pits of hell themselves. Black mist seeped from and surrounded the corpse as it slowly got to its hooves. Its fur was pale, its main and tail were of the pitch-est black, casting shadows of darkness in the darkness as it floated freely of gravity. It’s cutie mark was a blood red star, enclosed in a circle of ruins. With a feral roar it opened its jaws, revealing rows of jagged, sharp teeth, that it sank into the petrified ponies, ripping their heads off with a clean bite.

Twilight sat with her back against the wall, watching as the monster drank the blood and consumed the flesh of her attackers, waiting for the monster to eat her next. As the monster pony finished its meal, it turned to Twilight. It stood above her, looking down his muzzle at her. Then to Twilight's surprise, it bowed low and deep to Twilight, as a subject would to the Princess.

“W-W-Who a-are you...?” Twilight managed to ask.

“My master... Your princess of the night called me... Alucard.”


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Twilight felt the soft support of her bed and pillow. Without opening her eyes she allowed herself to sink into her wonderful comfort. Soon she realized she couldn’t hear Spike’s light snoring. She quickly sat upright in bed, realizing that she was not in her tree house, but the medical wing of Canterlot Castle. Looking around it appeared as though she was alone, but her shoulder was wrapped in bandages. She let out a long, drawn out sigh as the memories of the previous night came back to her. The last thing she could remember was the monster announcing itself as Alucard. As if on cue a pair of blood red eyes entered her field of vision.

“Ah, you're awake at last, my master.” Alucard said as he sat next to her, gazing into her soul. Her scream reverberated throughout the castle. Just as quickly the two princesses burst through the door, followed by twilights friends.

“Wut in tarnation ‘s go’n on in here?” Demanded Applejack, taking a threatening stance.

“Yeah, who did this to Twilight?” Echoed Rainbow Dash as she circled around the room looking for a fight. Seeing none, she went to Twilight, who was looking for the pony Alucard, whom had mysteriously vanished as the guests arrived. “What’s going on Twi? Who did this to you? Why are you way out here in Canterlot?”

“Yes, please elaborate for us, my faithful student. How was it you managed to be bedridden all day?” Princess Celestia asked. Twilight turned to face the window, it was indeed late in the evening, the moon just coming over the horizon. Twilight looked at all her friends around her bed, then took a deep breath as she retold the last nights events.

“Last night I was in my library, deep in the study of long lost alchemical occult magics.”

“Al-wut now?” Interrupted AJ, the others had looks of confusion on their faces as well.

Twilight facehooved. “Magic that’s not supposed to be used under any circumstance, due to its strange effects. I was researching what it was because I came across a vague passage that mentioned it, however, the books in my library held no information on the subject. I left a note for Spike then took my balloon to the castle. When I arrived I headed straight for the Royal Library. I didn’t wish to disturb you princess.” Princess Celestia nodded in understanding, late night studies were common with her student. “It was when I was in the library that I began hearing hushed voices. At first I just thought it was other ponies also doing late night studying, but as I moved to leave they blocked my exit, and one of them had a large dagger in his mouth.”

This earned a collective gasp from her friends, while Princess Celestia and Luna exchanged glances. “Ooo this is getting good." Pinkie Pie said as she began to devour the bowl of popcorn she had acquired from seemingly nowhere. Rolling her eyes, Twilight continued. “I blasted the pony in front of me with magic, but it seemed as though he had a ward around him, like they planned the attack. The magic had no effect but the light was blinding in the darkness, making him shut his eyes for a moment. I took that opening and ran past him.” Pinkie, finished with the popcorn, was noisily drinking a large bottle of sarsparilla. She stopped mid slurp when she noticed everypony eyeing her. “Oops,” she giggled, “Sorry.”

“Anyway,” Twilight began again, “As I was fleeing the library, others began blocking off corridors, forcing me into the dungeons. Thats when I remembered what you said, Princess.” Twilight looked at Princess Celestia, “About my salvation being in the farthest cell of the deepest part of the dungeon.” 

At this Luna turned to her sister with wide eyes and jaw agape. “Really??” She asked her sister. “Luna, I will explain everything once Twilight finishes.”

“I managed to lose my pursuers and gain some time in the dungeon’s darkness, but I could still hear them behind me. It wasn’t long before I found the specific cell. I managed to open it and jump inside, but there was only a corpse of a long dead pony.” Twilight shuddered at the memory.

“I thought the dreadful dungeon wasn’t used anymore.” Rarity asked. 

“It was used quite often during the Great War, and again when my sister was possessed by Nightmare.” Celestia replied. “But you're right, it hasn’t been used in over a thousand years. I don’t doubt that remains of ponies are still shackled to the walls in the deeper parts.”

Fluttershy let out a terrified “EEP!” as she leapt beneath Twilight’s bed. Celestia called one of the guards from the hall, “Capitan, gather a team and head for the dungeons, make sure to clear every level of any remains of long forgotten ponies. If you find anything bring them to the morgue to be identified.” The capitan saluted then trotted out into the hall. “Twilight, please continue.”

“My pursuers soon caught up to me, saying that the position I had was rightfully theirs. I told them it wasn’t my fault I was more magical than them. They laughed and the one with the dagger stabbed me in the shoulder.” Twilight tried to bite back her tears as the painful memory returned. “Princess, I was so scarred! My blood was everywhere!” Pinkie and Rarity embraced Twilight in a gentle hug, carful not to touch her injury. “And then they began to tell me things about how I wasn’t supposed to be your student, because they wanted you dead and had planned to get one of their own in my position. They thought that if they could kill me then you would have no option but to take a new student, one of theirs. Then they started choking me, but just then we heard movement, the corpse was alive and was drinking my blood that spilled on the floor.”

“Twilight, are you sure you weren’t just seeing things?” Rainbow Dash asked, “There’s no way a corpse can do that.”

“It’s true, Dash.” Twilight said. “It saved my life. It stood up and ate my attackers, like a wild beast.”

Luna approached Twilight, “Tell me, what did the creature do when it finished eating? This is important.”

“Um, well, it turned to me and bowed down. It called me master, and said you called it Alucard.”

“He’s back?!” Luna cantered with glee, “I can’t belive it! We had such adventure back in the day!”

“Princess, what are you talking about?” Rarity asked.

“Oh, I’m sorry.” Said Luna, “Back before the kingdom knew such peace, monsters roamed the land. Enemies and their armies waged war across the planet. I established an organization to fight such monsters, the Hellsing organization. We used alchemical occult magic to combat our enemies, as normal means proved useless. We also accepted the assistance of another monster, one called Alucard. He was a vampire, more powerful than any other, the best. We single handedly drove our enemies back across our boarders, then my sister established treaties to hold the peace.” 

Celestia moved forward, “Once my sister became Nightmare Moon, I sealed Alucard within the cell of the dungeon, as he was bound to Luna, so he woulden’t join her and destroy my kingdom after I banished her to the moon.” Celestia lowered her gaze with Twilight. “But now, it seems, he is bound to you. The blood of a virgin unicorn is very powerful, and you are now and forever his master.” Twilight blushed a deep red as news of her virginity was made public.

“Master, a virgin is one of the best traits a pony has. It saved your life, and brought me back. Also, don’t worry, I can’t turn you. A vampire must drink the blood of a virgin of the opposite sex to make a new vampire, but it was your blood that brought me back.” Alucard’s voice came seemingly from nowhere. Everypony was was looking around for the source, then stood terrified as Alucard slowly walked through the wall next to Twilight. His appearance had changed, he still had very white fur, while his mane and tail were black as ever. He was wearing a red jacket over a black suit, a red hat with an overly large brim, and sunglasses that glowed a blood red from his eyes, giving him a very evil look. 

“Luna, it’s so good to see you again this wonderful evening. And Celestia, tell your men to take care while handling my coffin. Should they damage it in any way they will find their lives forfeit. That coffin is where I was born and where I will die.” 

Princess Celestia’s eyes widened in horror at the thought that she just sent a team to their deaths. “Yes, of course Alucard.” She then exited to handle Alucard’s coffin herself, knowing exactly the amount of care required. At Princess Celestia’s departure Pinkie rounded on Alucard, “How old are you? Have you been in Equestria your whole life? How come nopony has ever heard of you? GAAASSSSSP! We need to throw you a party! Do you like cake? Do -” 

“SILENCE! Imbisile! You annoying, sniveling dog!” Alucard roared, Pinkie seemed to deflate in front of them. Twilight raised a hoof, silencing Alucard. “Pinkie, im sorry. He’s not used to your approach, or your hyper randomness. But you're right, he does need a party.” Pinkie immediately resumed her perky self, “Well why didn’t you say so! I’m going to need streamers!” Then she was out the door in a flash.

“Master?” Alucard questioned. “I’m sorry, just bear with it this once, okay?” Twilight asked. “As you wish, my master.”

Twilight turned to Luna, "Princess, there's one thing i still don't understand, what happened to the other attackers, and how did I get here?"

"Master," Alucard said, walking around the bed to stand next to Luna, "You fainted from the blood loss, and i moved you to the main level, where a sentry notified the medical ponies. As for the attackers, they appeared to have fled."

Luna cleared her throat, “Now we need to discuss the matter of the attack. They said they wanted us dead, why? To what end? What is the name of their organization?” Luna began to pace back and forth, “I will establish a network of spies to find out just who these people are. Once we do, Twilight, it will be your responsibility to deal with them immediately. Take Alucard with you at all times, you will devise any plans of attack and he will carry them out. Understood?” Twilight gave a hesitant nod. Luna approached and placed a hoof on Twilight’s uninjured shoulder, “Then I hereby re-establish the Hellsing Organization, to be led by Twilight Sparkle, and her team the Elements of Harmony. Twilight, you will operate out from the library in Ponyville. Take Alucard there, he will know what to do.”

“Yes, Princess.” Twilight bowed. Just then a guard burst through the door, panting from a long run, followed by Pinkie, throwing confetti to announce his arrival.

“Your Highness! Emergency!” He practically yelled at Luna. “Our scouts have reported a large number of unidentified ponies marching across our eastern boarder, they will reach Ponyville in two hours! Unconfirmed reports state that its an army of ghouls!”

“Twilight,” AJ said, tears forming in her eyes, “Sweet Apple Acres is east of Ponyville! They’ll get ta mah farm soon!” 

“This requires immediate action.” Luna said, raising to her full height, “I will use my magic to teleport you all to Ponyville. Once there issue immediate evacuation to the west while Twilight and Alucard face the enemy to the east.”

A deep, evil laugh echoed off the walls. “A battle, and so soon! I can hardly wait! Its been so long since my last feast! Haahuh..huhuhaHAHAHA!!”

Using her magic, Luna healed Twilight's shoulder. “That should do. When you arrive don’t waste any time, now go!” A bright flash of blinding white light from Luna’s horn filled the room, and when it faded everypony saw they were back in Ponyville, in the town square.

“Rarity, Fluttershy, head north and start spreading the word and get everypony evacuating! Tell them to leave everything behind, their lives are more important!” Twilight ordered, at once Rarity and Fluttershy sped northward. Twilight turned to the others, “Rainbow Dash, get everyone to the south then help Pinkie get everyone to the west. AJ you and me are headed east with Alucard. You get your family to safety while Alucard and I hold them off! Lets GO!” 

With that Rainbow Dash gave a salute then flew off to the south. Pinkie dropped her box of party material and hopped along to the west, singing ‘Giggle at the Ghostie’ as she went. Twilight, AJ, and Alucard sped off to the east, towards Sweet Apple Acres. 

“Oh, I hope mah family are ok.” Stated a worried Applejack. 

“I’m sure their fine AJ,” Twilight reassured, “Their probably just sleeping after a long day on the farm.”

“I sure do hope you're right, Twi.” Applejack said.

They soon approached the house on the farm. Applejack helped herself inside while Twilight and Alucard went around to the other side to face the Everfree Forest. It wasn’t long before Twilight saw Applejack and Big Macintosh come bounding around the corner lost in panic. “AJ! Big Mac! What’s wrong?”

“It’s Applebloom, she’s not inside!” This got Twilight worried, just then a scream broke out from the edge of the forest, followed by two scared little fillies.

“Sweetie Bell! Scootaloo! What are you girls doing?!?” Twilight scolded.

“W-w-we were trying to get our cutie marks!” Whimpered Scootaloo, “When these monsters came out and grabbed Applebloom!”

“WHAT!?!?” Screamed AJ. “And you just up 'n left her!?!” 

“N-no, we were told to run! A mean pony is holding her hostage!”

“That’s it! Imma buck him so hard his baby pictures will bruise!” AJ roared, about to run into the forest. Twilight used her magic to hold AJ in place. “Let me go Twi! I have to save mah sister!”

“AJ calm down! You know what were up against, and I can’t knowingly put you in danger! Big Mac, take the girls and evacuate to the west. Alucard, lets go.” Twilight ordered, heading towards the forest as Big Mac led the two fillies around to the front of the house.

“At once, my master.” Together they approached the edge of the woods, then stopped when they heard a crazed laughter. “Master, go back to your friend, keep her there. I will take care of this scum.”

Twilight wanted to object, but at the same time would rather not face the owner of the mad laughter. She quickly ran back to AJ and stood next to her, watching Alucard wait for the monsters to exit the woods. They didn’t have to wait long, as numerous ghouls burst forth from the woods, forming a semi-circle around Alucard. Each wielded a crude spear, leveled at Alucard. The ghouls stepped aside as another figure entered from the forest.

“Who the hell are you?” The enemy vampire demanded. He had a light tan coat, a white main and tail. His cutie mark hidden by the overly long black jacket he was wearing.

“Your death.” Responded Alucard.

“My death? Oh really, my god. This is pathetic.” The vampire chucked, raising his right hoof. “Kill him.” He ordered, quickly bringing his hoof to the ground. All the ghouls quickly lunged at Alucard, who took the full brunt of the attack without flinching. Again and again Alucard was speared through every part of his body. Soon he collapsed onto the ground, a pile of flesh, blood, and bone. 

Twilight burst into tears, knowing that their only defense went down without a fight, dooming Ponyville to the oncoming slaughter.

“Is that the best you’ve got?” Laughed the crazed vampire in victory. Twilight watched the body with teary eyes, but soon blinked them away as she noticed Alucard’s eyes light up like a blood moon. Alucard began his evil laugh, quietly at first, then quickly drowning out the other vampire. Thousands of bats flew into the sky from the forest, quickly swooping down and surrounding Alucard as a black cloud of mist. The mist became Alucard, standing in the center of a tornado of the same mist. All that Twilight could make out were his glowing eyes, shiny teeth, and a rough outline of his pony body. Soon Alucard solidified, once again whole and new. Suddenly his mane and cloak floated in the air around him, and began hurling energy at the ghouls, when hit, blew apart in bloody pieces.

“NO! How can he be killing them?” Demanded the enemy vampire, watching in horror as his small army was being destroyed. “What is that magic?!”

Alucard stood victoriously over the bodies of the fallen zombies. “This magic penetrates everything, at the same time disabling any magical connection between ghouls and their master vampire. Nothing I hit ever gets back up again.”

“But why? Tell me! Why fight to save these pathetic fouls?” Suddenly, he vanished into thin air, to appear from behind a bush, this time with Applebloom being used as a living shield. “Don’t take another step.” AJ screamed for the vampire to let her sister go, but her words fell on deaf ears. “This filly is but a child, don’t you want to save her? Be reasonable, I’m not asking for much,” The vampire pleaded Alucard, “I just want a bit of help. You can look the other way!”

Alucard smiled a wicked smile, “You are a virgin, aren’t you my dear little filly?” AJ grew wide eyed, “O’ ‘course she is you sick freak! Jus’ ‘cause we’r farmers don’t mean we aint decent!” She yelled at Alucard.

“What are you doing?” Demanded the vampire. 

“I’m asking if you're a virgin.” Alucard stated to the filly flatly.

“But..Ah..” Applebloom stuttered.

“You bastard!” Yelled the vampire.

“ANSWER ME!” Demanded Alucard.

“Y-yes! Ah am!” Cried Applebloom. Suddenly another wave of energy shot through the air, piercing through both Applebloom and the vampire. They both threw up blood as they fell to the ground. AJ and Twilight screamed as they saw Applebloom fall to the ground, mortally wounded. In a flash Alucard was in front of the vampire, he spun around and bucked the vampire, his hooves piercing through its body.

“You..You..” the vampire chocked on its own blood, then Alucard twisted his hooves slightly, the vampire dissolved into nothing as Alucard grinned ear to ear.

“Applebloom! Applebloom!” AJ kept yelling as she watched her little sister bleed out onto the grass, barely able to breath. Alucard walked over and stood above her.

Looking at her down his muzzle, he said, “I had to shoot through you to pierce his heart. I’m sorry, but you're dieing and there is no time left. The choice is yours, what do you want to do?” 

Mustering the last of her strength, she lifted a hoof toward Alucard. She began to cry as the memories of her parents’ murder flashed through her mind. She never told anyone what really happened, how her parents were murdered before her eyes. Everyone thinks they just disappeared into the forest. But now she was going to die, without finding out who killed her mother and father. She suddenly wanted vengeance, and justice to those who wronged her and her family. She wanted to join the Royal Guard, to help fight crime and prevent similar situations from happening. She forced the last ounce of her breath, “H-help...me...” And she let her hoof fall, only to be caught by Alucard. 

He knelt next to her, once more grinning ear to ear, revealing his rows of razor sharp teeth. “Little filly, tonight is truly, a beautiful night.”
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Chapter 2

Applebloom slowly opened her eyes, staring at a blank ceiling. Sitting up she looked around the room, clearly one she's never been in before. Her bed was much older and more grand than the one she slept in on the farm. The headboard was hoof carved, various carvings of leaves and vines tangled around the surface.

Getting out of the bed she walked around the room, observing a dresser, stand up mirror, a writing desk, and several old paintings of various landscapes hanging on cold stone walls. She approached the dresser and opened the drawers, curious of any items within. To her surprise one of the drawers held an outfit, with a note attached. Ignoring the note she unfolded the outfit and laid it out in front of her for a better look. It was a slightly darker yellow than her fur, matching her eyes. The stitching was red to match her mane and tail, and on the flanks there was patch in the shape of a shield with the writing “Hellsing: We are an a mission from the Goddess” over a crescent moon. 

She picked up the note and read it, “Please wear this uniform at all times, lest you be seen as an enemy.” She didn’t recognize the hoof writing.

She slipped it on, a perfect fit suggested that it was Rarity’s make. She walked over to the mirror to see how it looked on her. As she stood in front of the mirror she thought she was looking at the wall behind it, but the outfit floating in midair told a different story. With a playful giggle she walked around to the back of the mirror, she didn’t know what she was looking for but did it anyway. Finding nothing of interest she assumed the mirror was enchanted to not reflect ponies as a joke, having a little fun watching the clothing dance around in the air.

There was a knock at the door, interrupting the filly’s antics. Wondering who it could be, she opened the door, revealing Twilight Sparkle and Applejack.

“Applejack! Twilight!” Applebloom pranced in a circle, happy as can be before stopping and cocking her head to one side, “Now that ah think of it, what ahm ah do’n here?” She asked, beginning to become unsettled as the reality of the strange place came crashing down.

“That’s why were here, Applebloom. Please, sit down. We need to talk.” Twilight said, placing a hoof on Applebloom’s shoulder, leading her to the bed. Applejack followed behind, closing the door as she did.

Applebloom went through the entire range of emotions as Twilight retold her story about her experience in the dungeon, meeting Alucard, evacuating Ponyville, and the battle with the vampire. When they told Applebloom she was now a vampire, she stared blankly at the wall for several long moments. Applejack was about to say something when she spoke.

“So.... Ahm a vampire...” She stated flatly, still staring at the wall.

“Yes, Applebloom.” Said Applejack.

“And that mirror, it’s not enchanted is it...”

“No, its not.” Twilight said, not sure where to go from here. Suddenly Applebloom perked up and began stripping off the clothing.

“Ah bet ah got ma cutie mark! Being a vampire is permanent, so this is it!” Once she was undressed enough, she twisted around to look at her blank flank. “But ah don’t understand,” She said dejectedly, “Why don’t ah have ma cutie mark?”

“Because you are not yet truly a full vampire, little filly.” Alucard said, phasing through the wall. “Only once you drink blood for the first time will you become a real creature of the night.”

“But, ah don’t wahn’t ta drink anypony’s blood.” Applebloom said.

“Don’t worry, you will in time.” Alucard said as he departed through the wall again.

“He’s a strange one, ah’ll give you that ‘un Twi.” Said Applejack. “Com’on Applebloom. Got some ponies upstairs that want ta see ya.” She said as she made her way to the door.

The trio walked through several old torch lit passages, passing room after empty room. They continued walking up several flights of stairs, and out into a dusty room with books littering the floor. It looked as though an entire massive bookshelf was ripped off the wall, throwing the books in every direction haphazardly.

“Whut happened here? Ahm sure we didn’t do any crusadin' tuh make this mess.” Said Applebloom.

“Oh, well, Princess Luna said to bring Alucard to the library, where he tore apart my basement for this door.” Twilight said, obviously still enraged over the destruction of her precious book, motioning towards the entrance they just came from. “Turns out this was the original Hellsing HQ during the war, disguised as a tree to elude enemies. The Princess is pretty clever to come up with this.”

They turned and walked up the stairs into the pitch darkness of the main library.

“Now where is that light switch?” Asked Twilight to the darkness.

“SURPRISE!!!” A hundred voices screamed out as blinding lights flashed on, confetti, streamers, balloons and candy rained from the ceiling. Applebloom backed into the wall from the sensory overload as Pinkie Pie flashed up the the group.

“OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS! This is the bestest most superly wonderful fantastical party ever! It’s a Welcome to Ponyville Alucard party and a Hellsing is Back party and a We Saved Ponyville party and an Applebloom is a Vampire party! We’ve got cake and pie and presents and sarsaparilla and sugar cubes and candy canes and pin the tail on the pony!!” Pinkie Pie rattled off at a thousand words a minute as she bluntly broke the laws of physics, obviously in a much larger sugar high than normal.

“Applebloom!” A pair of voices called out as Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle forced their way through the crowd of ponies. 

“It’s so good to see you guys!” Applebloom said, embracing her fellow crusaders in a big hug.

“We heard you were a vampire, a creature of the night! How awesome is that?” Scootaloo said.

“Wow it is true, look at her teeth Scoot!” Sweetie Belle said, forcing Applebloom’s mouth open for Scootaloo to see.

“Wow you're right! I know! You could make us vampires, and we could be the Cutie Mark Creatures!” Cried Scootaloo, hoof pumping the air as she visualized how awesome of a vampire she could be.

“I don’t think Cutie Mark Creatures is a good name.” Said Sweetie Belle.

“Should you allow Applebloom to bite you, you will become the Cutie Mark Corpses, wandering Equestria to Applebloom’s will as nothing more than ghouls.” Alucard said from behind the Crusaders. The thought of death quickly put to rest any thoughts of being vampires in the fillies.

“Come on guys,” said Applebloom, “Master is right. Lets have some cake!”

“Why do you call him master?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

“Well, he turned me, so ahm like his student.” Said Applebloom.

“Oh. That makes sense. I wonder what he teaches?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

“Well, so far he wants me ta drink blood.” Said Applebloom.

“Drink blood? Ewww!” Said Scootaloo as they disappeared into the party.

Pinkie Pie slowly approached Alucard. “So. We meet again at last, big mean meanie pants. How do you like the party? The one I made, because YOU came along? Huh?” She narrowed her eyes and began to circle around Alucard. “You should try the PUNCH!” Pinkie began breathing heavily through clenched teeth, glaring daggers at Alucard.

“Pinkie? Are you ok?” Twilight witnessed the incident and approached from the snack bar.

“This big, fat, mean meanie pants doesn’t like my parties! EVERYPONY likes my parties!” She seethed, rounding on Twilight. 

Thinking quickly, Twilight said, “Pinkie, please understand. There weren’t any parties a thousand years ago, just war and chaos. He doesn’t know what a party is, that’s why he needs a friend to show him what a party is all about,” Twilight locked eyes with Alucard who was standing behind Pinkie, “Right?” Alucard sighed, getting the message.

Pinkie continued to stare deeply into Twilight’s soul for a moment, before bouncing around and giggling once again. “Oh well why didn’t you say so sooner Twilight? I have the privilege, no, the responsibility to teach Alucard how to party!” She turned to face Alucard, “So, what’s your favorite drink? Oh wait, you're a vampire. Silly me, I’m sorry but I don’t have any blood for you. Oh! I know! We can play pin the tail on the pony!” 

Alucard allowed himself to be blindfolded and spun in a circle by Pinkie. Holding the tail in his mouth he walked up the the wall and pinned it perfectly in place. He couldn’t help but smile at the sound of a collective gasp as he continued on to other party games, remaining blindfolded.

“How are you doing that?” Asked Rainbow Dash from the spot she was hovering from above the snack bar.

“I don’t need to see with pony eyes, my mind’s eye allows me to see everything with perfect detail at any distance.” He walked through the crowd to Applebloom, who could hear everything he said with perfect clarity. “Now I want you to try, little filly.” He said, removing his blind fold and placing it around Applebloom’s eyes. “Now focus. Don’t look with pony eyes, use your third eye.”

“Oh wow! Vampire training! I have got to see this!” Said Scootaloo.

“Shh! She needs to concentrate!” Chided Sweetie Belle.

All Applebloom could see was darkness. Taking a deep breath she looked deep inside herself, sure she’ll know when she finds her new vampire abilities. She stood there for a minute, she was about to give up when she felt something, so she went after it. At first it eluded her, but her will to become better and make her master proud allowed her to delve further. When she reached it, her entire mind, body, and soul were flooded with an alien presence, but at the same time it was warm and welcoming, as it was a part of her, yet not.

She felt a part of her open up, then suddenly she could see. She saw everything, every fiber of hair and fur, every bit of dust floating in the air, every imperfection in the wooden floor. Delving deeper she began to hear, no longer the jumble of voices she was used to hearing at parties, but she heard and understood every word with perfect clarity. Applebloom was lost in everything for several minutes as she slowly grew accustomed to the sights and sounds. 

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she realized she could smell everything as well. She could smell the sweat of the ponies on the dance floor, the sweet smell of the candy, the smell of the blood running through the veins of the ponies. Her mouth began to water, she began to taste the air, imagining the taste of blood flowing down her throat, she reached out, throat and body begging to be fed the sweet nectar. 

“A-Applebloom? Y-you're scaring me.”

Snapping back to reality, someone had removed her blindfold, allowing to see herself embracing Lyra in a tight hug, steadily licking the nape of her neck. Applebloom immediately backed away in shock, then burst into tears and fled out into the night.

Applebloom ran, tears streaming down her muzzle. She didn’t want to be found, she didn’t want to be seen like this. Without slowing she fled into the Everfree Forest, deeper and deeper she ran into the darkness. After what felt like an eternity of running she came upon a clearing in the woods. She curled up in the center and cried herself into a restless slumber.

She awoke to the sound of heavy breathing. Opening an eye she saw a giant manticore smelling her body. At once she tried to get away, but the manticore pinned her down with a giant claw and roared fiercely at her head. The manticore continued to press its massive weight on the filly, slowly squeezing the life from her. 

‘No! Ahm not goen out like this!’ Applebloom thought. She shut her eyes, focusing inward as she did before, this time she knew where to look, and quickly harnessed her vampire power. Using her new found strength, she forced the manticore off of her. She leaped to her hooves and dodged to the side, avoiding a massive swipe that would have easily cleaved her in two. The manticore roared in fury and frustration, then swung its stinger at Applebloom with speed and dexterity that even Rainbow Dash failed to evade. 

Applebloom saw this as an opening and rushed toward the manticore, its tail burying itself in the ground, where it stuck fast. Applebloom jumped up into the chest of the manticore, punching a hoof upward. She felt her hoof connect with the manticore, then felt the manticore’s flesh give, then break as she followed through, cleaving the manticore’s right arm as she ripped the torso nearly in half.

The manticore collapsed, bleeding heavily from the mortal wound. It let out a pained moan, then lay still. Applebloom stood over her first kill, her first bout of blood drawn. She did this. She had killed the feared manticore. She was a monster that sent other monsters running, and she liked it.

Looking at the body, her blood lust had returned, eyes glowing bright crimson. She sat back on her haunches, slowly raising a bloody hoof to her mouth, tongue stretching out, begging for a taste. 

“Yes, drink your first spill, little one.” Alucard said, emerging from the edge of the trees. He had followed her as she fled, in order to stop her in case she decide to feed on one of her friends.

Applebloom began panting heavily as the moment drew closer, when she felt the sharp pain of a silver dagger pierce her neck, followed by more immense pain as multiple daggers stabbed through her entire body, missing her heart, not from poor aim, but to make her suffer.

“WHAT?” Roared Alucard, “Blessed daggers?” He observed. There was a flurry of paper that pinned themselves to every tree and bush around the clearing. “A barrier?” He asked, spinning around to find the culprit. He turned to the sound of hoof steps and rustling bushes and watched as an unknown pony stepped into the clearing.

He was off white in color, with a short cut gold mane and tail. He wore blue tinted glasses and a white overcoat, his cutie mark was a gold colored guillotine. He swung a hoof and another dagger was reloaded into the machine on his arm.

“We are the servants of Nightmare, the messengers of her justice.” He swung the other hoof, another dagger at the ready. “We are the instruments of her divine wrath on Equestria.” A third dagger, wielded in his mouth. “We are called upon to cleanse this kingdom, bringing ash of the flesh of thine enemies.” He widened his stance, preparing to attack. “Praise to our Queen!” 

He walked up to Alucard, “Beautiful moon tonight, don’t you think?” The stranger asked, smiling ear to ear as Applebloom whimpered in pain. “Your voice sounds so very lovely when you're whimpering in agony, little foul. Don’t worry though, you're not dieing yet. I haven’t pierced your heart. It’s been a while since I had a good hunt. I plan on enjoying this.”

“You are of the Iscariot occult.” Stated Alucard. “It’s been a while.”

“Right you are, you pathetic Hellsing dogs. I am Alexander Anderson of the Iscariot,” Alexander began walking towards Alucard. “You must be Alucard, the house broken vampire, the monster who hunts his own kind, the famous Hellsing pet.”

Alucard walked towards Alexander, grinning with blood lust at the upcoming battle. Applebloom lay there as she watched them approach each other, both out for blood. They both walked a step past the other, then in a flash they attacked.

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Back at the party in the library, Twilight felt a wave of unease and an urge toward the Everfree Forest. Looking around quickly, she confirmed the absence of Alucard and Applebloom. She saw Applebloom almost bite Lyra and run out the library, but she thought Alucard had went to bring her back. The fact that both of them are out unsupervised sent shivers down her spine.

“Pinkie!” She called to the crowd, then as expected Pinkie appeared in front of her. “Where are Alucard and Applebloom?”

“Oh silly, Applebloom is dieing and Alucard and Alexander are about to kill each other!” She giggled. “Wait, why did I say that?” She asked, brining a hoof to her chin as she went deep in thought.

“Pinkie, get the others and meet me in the Everfree forest, I’m going ahead.” Ordered Twilight.

“Okie dokie lokie!” Responded Pinkie as Twilight bolted out the door.

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Back in the forest, Alexander landed the first blow, stabbing Alucard twice in the chest. Then just as quickly, Alucard shot a blast of magic, blowing a hole in Alexander’s head as he was thrown into a tree. Alucard stood triumphant and pulled one of the daggers from his chest. 

“You attacked a vampire head on in the middle of the night, you didn’t even try to catch me by surprise.” Alucard said, pulling the other dagger from his chest. “You’re a brave pony, Anderson, but you're also a fool.”

“Ma-master..” Applebloom forced out.

“Don’t talk,” Alucard turned and approached Applebloom, “You’ve been stabbed with a blessed dagger. Now, just-”

Alucard sensed movement behind him and spun around, face to face with Alexander, grinning and laughing into the clear, moon lit night as he lunged at Alucard, stabbing him through the torso again.

“What?” Alucard said in confusion. Alexander removed the daggers for another strike, but Alucard jumped away before he could stab him again. He flipped around in midair and shot several magic shots at Alexander, who used the daggers to deflect a few of the shots, taking two in the chest and throwing him back. 

He quickly leapt back to his hooves and ran full gallop at Alucard. Alucard stood his ground and fired several more magical shots at Alexander. Shots deflected, Alexander lunged and slashed at Alucard. Alucard glided just beyond Alexander’s reach, continuing to fire volley after volley as he got behind Alexander. 

Alexander stomped his hooves on the ground, then spun around, hurling a multitude of daggers at Alucard. Alucard couldn’t help but smile as he shot each one out of the air. Distracted with the spears, he failed to see Alexander run up to him from the shadows, hitting Alucard with a mighty tackle into a tree, whereupon Alexander stabbed him through the torso, pinning Alucard to the tree.

Applebloom watched in horror as the holes in Alexander’s body healed before her eyes, leaving his body perfectly healthy.

“Long live Queen Nightmare Moon!” Declared Alexander.

“A regenerater?” Said Alucard.

“Correct! A living weapon engineered by Queen Nightmare herself to defeat her enemies, the kingdom of Equestria!” Alexander summoned more daggers and stabbed them through every part of Alucard’s body, his blood draining and pooling into a puddle at the base of the tree.

With a sadistic grin, Alexander pulled out another, then in one clean slice removed Alucard’s head from his shoulders. “Praise the Queen!” He yelled in triumph. 

Applebloom watched Alucard’s head hit the ground and roll near her. “MASTER!” She screamed, scared and afraid, not knowing what to do as the crazed Alexander Anderson barked his mad laughter into the night sky.

“That’s it? This thing was Hellsing’s ultimate weapon? The great domesticated vampire, what a disappointment. He’s a joke. Equestria can’t do anything right.” He turned around to finish off Applebloom, however, she and Alucard’s head were gone.

“Well,” He said, “After all that she’s still able to crawl away. It seems I underestimated the little foal.” He readied another pair of daggers and began to follow the trail of blood.

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Applebloom was was doing her best to stay on her hooves, going from tree to tree for support, holding her master’s head in her mouth by his mane. She was losing a lot of blood, but she managed to remove the daggers, the pain more bearable without the blessed silver burning through her body, the wounds slowly healing.

Soon she collapsed, her masters head landing upright in front of her, looking at her with its dead eyes.

“Master...” She whimpered, “Please, ah can’t do this. Ah can’t do this alone....” From the darkness behind her a dagger shot out and impaled Alucard’s head. 

“Where do you think you're going, foul? There’s no place to run." Alexander made his way through the forest. "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” He said as he neared her. “We are nothing more than dust, and to the dust we shall return. Long live Queen Nightmare.”

Applebloom was in sheer panic, frozen in place by pain, blood loss, and fear. She frantically searched the woods, hoping someone would find her, someone would save her. She was going to die, alone, in the Everfree Forest. Her body left to be eaten my the creatures of the forest.

‘This is no time to lose your head, little filly.’ The voice of Alucard floated through her mind. Applebloom turned to look at Alucard’s head, still impaled by a silver dagger. As she watched, Alucard’s head melted into a pool of blood and gore. The pool of blood began to flow in all directions, soon spelling out a set of instructions.

‘Drink my blood, little filly, drink, and you shall never again be treated like a foul. Drink, and you shall truly become one of us! You will drink blood of your own choosing, wandering the night, powerful and singular. Become eternal and complete! Drink my blood, little filly. No, Applebloom of the Apple Clan!’

Applebloom stood, her master’s voice in her head as she reads his message, unable to decide what to do. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Alexander lunge for the killing blow, only to be blasted with a powerful surge of magic, shattering his weapons and hurling him through the air. Applebloom looking in the direction of the bast of magic. There, just beyond the first set of trees, stood Twilight Sparkle, horn still glowing from the powerful magic she just released.

“Applebloom! Are you ok?” Twilight asked, seeing that Applebloom will live, she directed her attention to Alexander. “Who are you? What do you want with Applebloom?” Demanded Twilight.

“Ah, Twilight Sparkle, prized student of Celestia herself, and now new head of the Hellsing Organization, we meet at last.” Said Alexander.

“I demand to know who you are!” Yelled Twilight.

“Well well, the mighty Hellsing is blind after all." He Laughed. "I am Alexander Anderson of the Iscariot Occult, dedicated to her majesty Queen Nightmare Moon, we will crush this pitiful kingdom of Equestria and have the heads of Celestia and Luna on pikes in front of our doors. Long live Queen Nightmare!” Cried Alexander.

“We, the Hellsing Organization with the Elements of Harmony, will stop you!” Said Twilight, trying to sound intimidating despite her fear. Alexander laughed directly in her face.

“The Hellsing Organization is nothing! You just missed the decapitation of your pet vampire!” Alexander said, driving the point home by swinging his hoof through the air.

“You cut off his head? Is that all?” Asked Twilight coldly.

“What?” Alexander said, backing away slightly.

“Get away from Twilight!” Cried Applebloom, placing herself in front of Alexander, who laughed at the scene playing out in front of him.

“It’s not looking good for you,” Said Twilight, trying to refrain from grabbing Applebloom and running, certain that the moment her eyes leave Alexander she’s as good as dead. “If I were you, I’d leave while I was still able.”

“Have you gone insane, you pathetic foul?” Sneered Alexander, “I’m about to dye the forest with your blood.”

“Then you better make it quick,” Said Twilight, hoping he doesn’t take her advice. She needed to stall for more time, keep him talking. “That vampire you decapitated will be coming back to life any second now!” 

“He what?” Said Alexander, turning around to look for the vampire. Thousands of bats flew into the night sky from the clearing, a stray approaching Applebloom.

“Why didn’t you just drink the blood, you idiot?” Said the bat. Applebloom gasped in realization that the bat was her master, Alucard. The swarm of bats descended from the sky, surrounding Alexander in a flurry of wings.

“Cut off his head? Pierced his heart?” Twilight said as she tried to recall the details Luna had sent her. “He is nothing like any vampire you have ever known! Your tricks won’t kill him, you might be the best your little occult has to offer, but over a thousand years of the Hellsing Organization produced this, Equestria’s crowned glory, the vampire Alucard!” When she finished her victory speech, Alucard stood amidst the whirlwind of bats, main and tail unusually long, floating through the air as he howled his laughter from the pits of pony hell. 

“Master!” Applebloom clapped excitedly. 

Soon Alucard was back to his normal appearance, where he exchanged several blows with Alexander, resulting in Alucard having his front legs cut off. Alexander turned back and grinned at his successful attack, and roared in anger as the limbs grew back in an instant, first the bones, then muscles, followed by the skin and fur. Even the coat repaired itself. 

“I think you're beginning to understand. What will you do now, Alexander Anderson of the Iscariot Occult?” Twilight asked, she knew better than to poke a monster in the side, but she couldn't stop herself, some twisted part of her was enjoying all the bloodshed. 

“I’ll need further preparation to kill this one.” Alexander said as he pulled a book from inside his jacket and placed it on the ground in front of him. The cover opened and the pages began to flip through on their own. “We’ll meet again, Hellsing! Next time, I’ll put you in the ground.” The pages in the book tore free and whirled around Alexander, soon the pages flew into the sky and disappeared, along with Alexander.

“It’s over...” Gasped an exhausted Applebloom, collapsing into Twilight’s hooves.

“It’s ok, your safe now.” Comforted Twilight. “Are you alright, Alucard?”

“Yes, it’s been a while since my head was cut off. And now we know who we’re fighting, and why.” Said Alucard.

“We need to warn the Princess, now that we know where to look I’m sure we can find more information to arm ourselves with.” Said Twilight, thinking back the the Royal Archives in Canterlot.

“Then what are my orders, master? Shall I destroy them? Wipe them from Equestria? Grind them to dust? Just give the word, my master, the Prized Student, Twilight Sparkle.” Alucard asked, clearly desiring more bloodshed.

Twilight thought for a moment, “When the time comes, I will.” 

“Really?” Grinned Alucard, “I can’t wait! It’ll be a pleasure, a truly great pleasure.” He turned around and stood over Applebloom. 

“You.” She turned to look him in the eye. “Why didn’t you drink the blood?” She turned away, “Why not drink?” 

“Um...Ahm not sure..” She said, “But.... It felt like.. Felt like if ah drank the blood, it would mean the end of something important inside me.”

“You are an idiot.” Alucard said, then turned away. “But perhaps you have a point. Perhaps it is time for a vampire that does not walk alone through the night.” Applebloom smiled.

As Alucard walked past Twilight, a thought occurred to her, “Why in Celestia’s name did you turn her into a vampire? She’s just a filly!”

Alucard smiled, “Why indeed. For fun? For sport? Maybe it was just a whim. Maybe, but that doesn’t sound like me. Perhaps after years spent with ponies you’ve finally rubbed off on me. I might be developing a sense of whimsy. Let’s go little filly, don’t dawdle!”

“Yes, my master!” Said Applebloom, recovered enough to walk at a decent pace. “But sir, my name is not little filly, it’s Applebloom.” 

“Enough, you coward.” Alucard said, turning to face Applebloom. “You are a little filly, little filly will do.”

“But!” Gasped Applebloom, “Aw whut? You're mean!” She sped to catch up with Alucard.

Twilight brought up the rear, smiling to herself over the exchange. During the walk back they met the others, and together they walked back to the library. The night is done, the battle, won. However they all still had a lot of work to do in order to stop the threat, but for now they allowed themselves to rest.
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Twilight let herself into her library home, the party-goers long since gone. She held the door open for her friends as they entered the darkness. Once inside, she lit several candles around the room, casting eerie flickering shadows onto the walls.

“Now Twilight, ah think it’s high time you told us why ya had all us run out ta the forest in the middle of a party.” Said Applejack.

“Yea! Telling people to go home when there was so much more partying to do is no fun!” Said Pinkie Pie.

“Okay everypony calm down!” Twilight said, not wanting a small riot on her hooves. “Did you really think I would call you all to the forest for no reason? There was an attack, Alucard was killed and Applebloom nearly lost her life!”

“What? But he’s right there!” Observed Rainbow Dash, prodding Alucard with a hoof to make sure he was real.

Twilight forced her way between Dash and Alucard before somepony got hurt, and she wasn’t worried about Alucard. “Dash, he’s immortal, but it takes time to rebuild his body after having it cut to ribbons.”

“Ribbons? Alucard? He’s a vampire not a party decoration! Or is he...?” Pondered Pinkie Pie.

Rarity ignored Pinkie, “Darling!” Rarity demanded Applebloom, observing the poor condition of the suit she made for her. “This simply won’t do. I’ll have it repaired by tomorrow night.” She said, removing the suit from Applebloom. Once removed she held it up to the candle light for a better assessment of the damage. “Twilight,” She said slowly, “why is Applebloom’s suit covered in blood?”

“Whut?! Lemme see that!” Demanded a worried Applejack. She used a hoof to scrape some of the dried blood off. “Yep. Just like Big Mac's bandages when he gets injured. Applebloom, whut exactly happened in the forest?” She said sternly, using a weaker version of Fluttershy’s stare she had perfected as an older sister.

Applebloom had long ago become immune to her sister’s Stare, but gave in because it was important her sister and that the others knew the truth. “Okay, fine.” She said, then retold the events of the night.

Once she was finished retelling the story, silence fell upon the library. Nopony moved or said anything, save for Fluttershy, weeping in the corner. Rainbow dash was sitting on her haunches, staring into a far corner of the library, concentrating on not showing emotion. The others placed a supportive hoof on Applejack, hanging their heads low.

Applejack was the first to move, slowly and carefully examining every part of Applebloom’s body, folding the fur back and examining the skin, shaking her head every time she saw a slowly healing scratch, knowing that was the place she was run through with a dagger. 

“Twilight,” Applejack said as she finished her examination, “Ah don’t want Applebloom working with this here Hellsing anymore. It’s too dangerous.”

“But Applejack,” Twilight said, “We need her. She’s going to help the save Princess.”

“Ah don’t care!” Applejack raised her voice, “Ah will not put Applebloom’s life in danger ever again an that’s final!” She turned to Applebloom, “Comon Applebloom, were leavin.”

“No...” Applebloom said in a tiny voice.

Applejack quickly spun around, pressing her forehead against Applebloom’s, staring daggers into her eyes. “Whut. Did. You. Say?” Applejack said slowly, pressing her weight onto Applebloom.

“Girls? Please, don’t fight...” Twilight said, failing to be heard.

“Ah. Said. No.” Said Applebloom, fighting back against her big sister, easily overpowering the strong workhorse. With a quick shove, Applebloom threw her older sister off her hooves, crashing noisily into a bookshelf.

Applejack quickly jumped back up, a bead of blood trickling down her left cheek. “Well fine then.” She said darkly, “Ah don’t ever want to see you on ma farm again. Ah don’t want anything ta do with you, vampires, or Hellsing. Ah don’t care what the Princess says, ah don’t want nut’in ta do with it.” As she turned to leave, a single tear dropped to the floor as she slammed the door behind her.

Stunned silence befell the library. Rainbow Dash made to go after her, but Fluttershy stood in her way. “Leave her.” She said, “She needs to sort this out for herself. Its getting late, we should all get some sleep.” Fluttershy opened the front door, “If you want to, you don’t have to.... I mean...well...” She trailed off. 

“Fluttershy is right,” Said Rarity, “This has been an exciting night.”

“Yes, you all get some rest.” Twilight said with a yawn. “In the morning I’m going to send a letter to the Princess explaining what happened tonight.” 

After everypony left for the night, Twilight turned to Applebloom. “Come on, I’ll take you back to the room you stayed in last time.” She led Applebloom to the basement, and through the twists and turns of the halls far below the tree. “Here we are.” She said, “Now, we had to make a few changes regarding your strength.” Twilight opened the door, allowing the filly to enter first.

“WHUT THE HEY IS THIS!?!” Screamed Applebloom. Twilight allowed herself a slight chuckle.

“What ever do you mean, Applebloom?” Twilight smiled, enjoying Applebloom’s reaction to the coffin.

“Where. Is. Mah. Bed??” Demanded Applebloom through gritted teeth.

“This is your new bed.” Twilight said.

“Whut do ya mean?” Applebloom said, stomping her hoof in frustration.

“Well, I told Princess Luna about you not drinking blood like a proper vampire.” Twilight said. “She said you will slowly become weaker, so her instructions were to make a coffin lined with the soil from the farm, your birthplace. This smallest of concessions is the only way to keep up your strength.”

Applebloom said nothing, looking at the coffin with a frown. She was a little upset, but it did look comfortable.

“You're an idiot.” Alucard said as he entered the room. “You chose the night, once you’ve turned your back on the light of day all that sunlight should ever mean to you is smoldering pain and a slow death.” Alucard said with a smile. “Now get some rest, we continue your training in the evening, little filly.”

“Yes, my master.” Said Applebloom. As Alucard and Twilight left, she turned to the coffin, her new bed. It was greatly detailed, an image of the crescent moon adorned the lid, and the finish gave the wood an unusual shine. She opened the it and was surprised at the decorations. It was obvious her friends Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo had put the inner lining together, their CMC logo was stitched into the dark red fabric. Also included were several pictures of the three of them together, one was when they tried to zip line, resulting in being covered in tree sap. Another photo was of their talent show performance, it was such a disaster it was rated as a comedy, and being the only comedy act they won the Best Comedy Act award by default. She was going to miss crusading with them like they used to, perhaps they could play for a little bit before they have to go to sleep in the evening. 

She lay down in the coffin, the pictures of the friends next to her as she closed the lid and let the darkness envelope her. She was amazed at the level of comfort as she lay down, her soreness seemed to simply melt away as she drifted off to sleep, memories of her friends and family floating through her mind.

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Applebloom woke to the sound of a light knocking on her coffin. Still mostly asleep, she used a hoof to open the lid. She sat up and looked sleepily at Twilight, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

“Evening, sleepy head.” Said Twilight. “Sleep well?”

Applebloom nodded, suppressing a yawn, “Now that ah think about it, this is much better than the hay mattress at the farm.”

“The grimoire Luna sent me says that a coffin lined with the soil of your birthplace fully rejuvenates the mind and body of a vampire as it sleeps through the day.” Twilight said in a matter of fact. “Now come on, Rarity dropped off your uniform, good as new. Get dressed, the Princess is holding a meeting with the mayors of all the cities and towns in Equestria, and she wants Hellsing and the Elements of Harmony their as well. The Princess sent two chariots for all of us and the mayor, so hurry up we don’t want to be late.”

Twilight closed the door behind her as she left Applebloom to get ready for the night ahead. She could hardly believe how much her life has changed in just two days. She thought back to how she used to just wake up whenever the sun got too bright to sleep through, usually about ten in the morning. Spike would have the mess from her late night studies already cleaned up and breakfast, more like brunch, already on the table waiting for her. Then she would take a walk around Ponyville, spend time with her friends. She smiled at the thought of Rainbow Dash and Applejack either in a heated argument or in a fit of giggles about something, they didn’t know the rest of them either knew or had their suspicions about the two. Twilight would usually end her day back in the library, studying some random subject she stumbled upon late into the night, to be repeated the next day. Now she finds herself up all night baby sitting vampires and chasing ghouls till dawn, by then she’s too tired to do anything but sleep practically all day, sunlight be damned! 

Twilight let out a long, drawn out sigh as she entered the basement of her library, where she was greeted by the Mayor of Ponyville. “Oh! Hi Mayor, I didn’t think you would be here already.”

“Well of course, Twilight,” Said the Mayor, who’s name oddly enough was Mayor Mare. “I’ve heard rumors about a real vampire in our midst, and I want to see it first hoof.”

"Well, Mayor, I don't want the wrong kind of publicity for them..." Twilight said in a vain attempt to deter the Mayor and her conquest.

"Them?" The Mayor asked with a raised eyebrow. Twilight chided herself for giving away such information.

"Ma'am," She said, "With all due respect, I just don't think you're ready for that kind of exposure. A vampire is not to be taken lightly and as their master it is my responsibility should they cause any undo stress to the community."

"Do you take me for a foul, Miss Sparkle?" She stomped a hoof in anger, "As the Mayor, it is MY responsibility to assess any possible threat to the citizens on MY town, regardless of the caretaker!"

Just then Applebloom entered from the labyrinth beneath the library, “Evening Twilight. Uh, whats the Mayor doing here?”

“Oh, you're just in time Applebloom,” Said Twilight, pushing Applebloom nervously toward the mayor. “You wanted to see the Ponyville vampire, well here she is!”

The Mayor gave Applebloom a once over, “Applebloom was it? Little sister to Applejack?” Applebloom just nodded. “Twilight, I wanted to see the vampire, not some little school filly in a costume.”

“Applebloom, I think you should do something to prove you're a real vampire.” Suggested Twilight, the Mayor getting under her skin.

Applebloom thought for a moment, closing her eyes, she focused on her vampire abilities like she had done the night before. She opened her bright crimson eyes, and locked with the Mayor’s in a death stare more powerful than Fluttershy could ever hope to accomplish. The effects were instantaneous, the Mayor paled as though all the blood had been drained from her body. She broke contact and threw up on the floor, her body shaking uncontrollably.

“M-m-monster!” The Mayor screamed, flailing around in the puddle of sick. Twilight couldn't help but grin, feeling that the Mayor got her just reward.

“You're damn right she’s a monster.” Said Alucard, making his signature appearance through the wall, earning him a scream from the Mayor, much to Twilight's delight. “The little filly may be the lowest of the low, but a vampire is still a vampire.” Alucard looked at the Mayor, now covered in her own vomit, attempting to flee but held in place by fear. “What a pathetic coward. Do you really think she is fit to lead Ponyville as the mayor?” He asked Twilight. 

“I have full confidence in her ability to lead, Alucard.” Said Twilight, preserving her status as a proper caretaker of the vampires. She cast a quick spell, removing the vomit from the mayor and the floor. “She’s just not used to you two.”

“We shall see about that.” Said Alucard as he departed for the main library.

Twilight turned to the Mayor, her expression all concern, but inside she was hopping around with glee, “Are you okay? What happened?”

The Mayor said nothing, she just sat staring at the wall, muttering and panting heavily. Twilight turned to Applebloom, “What did you do?” She asked, it was just the most powerful pony in Ponyville having a mental break down in her library, and she couldn't be more proud.

“Ahm sorry Twi, ah coulden’t fully control it.” Said Applebloom. “Ah accidentally shown her her own death over and over. Ah jus meant to look scary, not torture her mind like that.”

“Well you better hope she gets better by the time we get to the castle, or I will have Alucard deal with you.” Threatened Twilight, not letting her own lust for blood and vengeance show through.

'I'm going to have to have a talk with Princess Luna about this sudden increase in blood lust.' Thought Twilight. 'I hope this is just a side effect of working so closely to vampires, I'm sure she'll have some answers!'

Applebloom gulped in fear at angering her master, then followed as Twilight led the Mayor upstairs and outside, where there seemed to be a small gathering of ponies to see them off. Most of them ooo-ed and ahh-ed at Alucard as he simply stood there with a sinister grin. 

Applebloom scanned the crowed, and upon spotting her friends she went to say her farewell. Her path was suddenly blocked by a pale green mare with a white and light blue mane and tail.

"Oh, Lyra," Said Applebloom, "Ahm glad ah ran into you." Lyra's eyes widened when she saw Applebloom, she wanted to run but she was curious as to what the little vampire was going to say after the incident at the party. Lyra nodded her head for Applebloom to continue.

"Ah jus wanted tah say that ahm sorry for what happened. Ah didn't mean to scare you." Said Applebloom. Lyra let out the breath she didn't know she was holding.

"Oh, it's ok. You looked more scared than I felt to be honest." Lyra said with a smile, "Now go say goodby to your little friends!" Lyra smiled to herself as Applebloom joined her friends, disaster averted.

“You're lucky, Applebloom, going to meet the Princess personally.” Sweetie Belle said, a slight longing in her voice.

“I’m just mad I won’t be able to hang out with Rainbow Dash till she comes back.” Said Scootaloo.

“Aw, come on, were not going to be that long. We’ll all be back by the morning.” Applebloom said.

“And that’s another thing!” Scootaloo said. “We can’t do any crusading with you sleeping all day. Without you we're just the Cutie Mark Couple.”

“Scootaloo, I thought I told you we’re not a couple.” Said Sweetie Belle, slightly embarrassed at the thought.

“Whats wrong with couple? Two is a pair, but couple is two, and it starts with a C so we can keep our logo!” Said Scootaloo. Sweetie Belle facehooved at her logic.

“What happened to the Mayor?” Sweetie Belle asked as she saw the Mayor standing stiff as a board, “Looks like she just saw a ghost.”

“That was my fault.” Said Applebloom, feeling bad for what she did. “Ah didn’t mean to.”

“WOW! What did you do?” Asked an over excited Scootaloo.

“Well, you know Fluttershy’s Stare?” The fillies nodded, having seen it in action first hoof. “Well, turns out ah can sorta do it too. But its a stare of death, making you die over and over again.” Applebloom concluded.

“Oh....” Said a depressed Scootaloo. “That sounds kinda...”

“Horrible...” Sweetie Belle finished.

Everypony began looking up to the clouds as the chariots came down and landed in front of the library.

“Well, ah have to go now.” Said Applebloom, her friends too distracted by the thought of their own horrible demise to notice her trot to one of the chariots.

The Mayor, looked after by Fluttershy, and Rarity, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash loaded into the first chariot, leaving behind an irritated Applejack.

“Dang nab it Rainbow! Ah know you are just going ta fly next ta it anyway!” Yelled an irate Applejack.

“AJ? I thought you weren’t coming?” Asked Twilight.

Applejack sighed, “Ah know. But ya’ll are ma friends. Ah can’t jus leave ya.”

“AJ, whats wrong?” Asked Twilight. “There was the argument last night and now today you're avoiding Applebloom.”

“Aint nuthen wrong!” Applejack yelled as she stomped toward the other chariot carrying Alucard, Applebloom, and Spike. She jumped on board, not making eye contact with Applebloom. Twilight sighed again before boarding as well.

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They were in the air for about 20 minutes before Alucard broke the silence, “Little filly, I think there is something you're hiding from your family. Don’t deny it, I saw your entire life when i turned you.”

Applejack spun around, “Whut’s he talken ‘bout Twi?” She demanded.

“I-I don’t know.” Twilight said, at a loss for words. “Applebloom?”

Applebloom looked from Alucard, to Twilight, Spike, then finally her sister. “Okay, ah guess now would be as good a time as any...” She trailed off, tears welling in her eyes.

“Applebloom?” Applejack said, looking at her sister for the first time since the argument. “What is it? You can tell me.”

“Do you remember when our parents disappeared?” Applebloom said slowly. Applejack nodded her head, Twilight had wondered about their parents before, but she just assumed they were away. “Ah was with them, mom and dad, they were tending to the trees nearest the forest. Ah was playen nearby when ah heard mom scream. Ah ran as fast as ah could, and when ah got there, dad was dead. He had an axe buried in the side of his head. Mom grabbed me and shoved me in a bush nearby, told me to be quiet. She tried to fight them off, but they got her too. They laughed at our parents’ bodies, then they did THINGS to them, AJ. They did THINGS to their bodies!!” Applebloom broke out into open sobs, nopony moved to comfort her as she forced herself to continue. “They dragged our parents into the forest, that's when ah ran home. You know the rest.”

Applejack could do nothing but sit there as this new bought of information slowly sank in, tears running freely down her muzzle as the truth became known. Twilight had to look away as she, too, was crying for their loss. Applebloom and Applejack embraced each other in a tight hug.

“Ah thought if ah just ignored it and pretended ah didn’t see nuthen everything would go back to normal.” Applebloom said, burying her face in Applejack’s mane.

“It’s okay, Applebloom.” Applejack comforted, “It’s okay.”

“That’s why ah chose to be a vampire, sis.” Sobbed Applebloom, “Ah don’t want nuthen like that to happen ta anypony else.”

They sat there embracing each other for the remainder of the flight. Twilight let her own tears flow, the thought of witnessing the brutal murder of her own parents just too much to bear. As they approached the castle, they dried their tears and treated each other to a hearty smile to give one another the strength for what lay ahead.
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Chapter 4

The chariots touched down in Canterlot just as the moon was peaking the horizon. From the first, a terrified yellow pegasus leaped to the ground, terrified of the great height, hugging and kissing a stone pillar in relief. Next was Rainbow Dash, cocky as ever, doing several loops to stretch the taunt muscles in her wings. She had flown some of the distance, but the terrified Fluttershy had demanded her attention. 

Rarity helped sooth the Mayor until they landed on the Canterlot grounds, she could barely contain her excitement as she daintily stepped off, eying the golden halls and glamorous decor. This was not her first time in Canterlot, though in her previous visits she only saw the ball room at the Gala, and recently the medical wing due to Twilight's injury. She was glad to have packed her most glamorous dress for the meeting, she had planned to show them what true fashion really was. 

With a burst of confetti, streamers, and party balloons, Pinkie Pie hopped out of the chariot wearing a colorfully wrapped box and was adorned with many strange bells, whistles and other odd assortments attached to various parts of her body. 

Last to leave the chariot was the Mayor, having fully recovered from her ordeal. She made the mental note to not cross Twilight on such matters. The fact alone that she could control such a monstrosity made her all the more powerful and fearsome, but the Mayor doubted Twilight would let it go to her head, She hasn't been flaunting her royal connections to get her way, so the Mayor felt rest assured that nothing terrible would befall the citizens of Ponyville, much less the rest of Equestria.

Once all the ponies had departed the chariot, the four pegasai attached to the front pulled it out of the way to be stored next to the others, allowing the second chariot to land in its stead. Alucard was the first to step off, an aura of darkness and foreboding emanating from him. He turned and gazed at the full moon, brilliant and radiant as ever, he allowed himself a moment to bask in its glow. Yet something was amiss, something was eluding his senses. He smiled a dark smile, nothing can elude him, but what did, he had a way to find out. He fazed slightly out of sync with the world, allowing himself to pass through the thick stone toward the lower depths of the castle. This game of hide and seek was going to amuse him, more than being in a room of stuffy politicians.

“Where the hay is he going?” Asked Twilight with a raised eyebrow.

“Eh, who knows?” Spike said with a shrug from his place on Twilight’s back. “He probably wants to see the castle graveyard and command the dead.”

“Spike, that’s not funny.” Twilight chided. ‘He wouldn’t do that, would he?’ She wondered, ‘I’ve only known him for about 2 days, er-nights, I guess you could say.’ She corrected herself. ‘I might mention that to Princess Luna, about my control over him, as well as this....mean streak I’m having. I shouldn’t be this way.’ ‘I’ll say, grumpy Twilight is no fun! What you need is a PARTY!’

Twilight’s head snapped to attention, her inner monologue interrupted by the shrill voice in her head, and she spun to face Pinkie. “Wha-how did you do that?!” She demanded.

“Do what silly?” Pinkie giggles as she hopped past Twilight into the castle. Twilight stared after her, dumbfounded, as she rounded a corner, and watched as more confetti flew through the air from around the corner, followed by a terrified shriek and mad giggles. Twilight just shook her head and followed after.

Applebloom and Applejack were the last to step off of the chariot, having dried their tears they looked about in awe and fascination.

“This’ll be mah first time here! Ah cain't wait ta make Scootaloo jealous!” Applebloom said as she cantered around excitedly, her wide eyes taking in every detail to be re-lived through memory.

“Well, it is a mighty fancy place, aint it?” Said Applejack, smiling at her sister. “Ah told you the story about when ah wus here during the Gala, din’t ah?”

Applebloom giggled, “Ah remember how mad you was when they said ya was sellen’ ‘commoner food.’ ” Applebloom did her best impersonation of a stuck up pony, a hoof on her chest and her nose straight up into the air, forcing a laugh out of Applejack.

“Yer darn toot’n! Them ponies woulden’t know real food if it forced itself down their throats!” Applejack said as they began to follow the other ponies inside.

Applebloom gasped in amazement at how grand and majestic the entire hall seemed to be, stopping every few feet to observe a statue, a painting, a stained glass window, a bug. She assumed the last to be a beetle of some sort. It seemed out of place to be the only bug in the castle, so she decided it was the prince beetle, out for a stroll through his kingdom.

“Applebloom hurry up, yer fallen behind!” yelled Applejack. Shaken from her musings, Applebloom ran to catch up.

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Two pairs of glowing red eyes watched as the group of ponies entered the castle, hidden behind the empty chariots. They looked at each other, that was the last group to arrive. Soon, very soon, all they had to do was wait for the order. They flexed their talons and unfurled their wings, the two griffons, camouflaged in the darkness, floated silently down to the lower city below.

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Twilight and the others entered the grand throne room, where they bowed down to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

“My little ponies, I’m so glad you could make it.” Princess Celestia said, being as regal as ever. “Unfortunately the meeting is not to occur for another hour, so please feel free to explore the castle. Mayor Mare? If you would follow me, the other guests await your arrival.”

Princess Celestia led Mayor Mare into a side room, closing the door behind her. Luna then approached the group, “Alright, the meeting will begin in one hour. We will be discussing the recent uprising in vampire attacks, as well as new magics controlling the ghouls, but you all are not needed until we begin discussing how to combat the recent vampire attacks.” She looked around at the group of ponies, noticing Alucard’s absence. “At this point in time we have confirmed reports of entire pony towns being completely destroyed, and all the residents, even little fillies and colts, obviously virgins, being turned to ghouls. Whats more, ghouls have been surviving the death of their master vampire.”

Everypony was shocked at the news, but it was Twilight to ask the question, “Princess, how come we haven’t heard of this yet? How can entire towns be devastated in such a way and not cause alarm?”

“Just Luna, if you will.” She said with a curt nod. “So far all the attacks have happened beyond our boarders. My spies have not had any success in identifying their leader, but we expect an attack, and soon. That’s the second reason you are all called here today. Should an attack occur we would be the first to know, and we have chariots on standby to be dispatched to the battle immediately.”

Luna looked over the silent ponies, slightly paled from their expectations of a wonderful evening. “But until such an incident occurs you are free to go about as you please. Rarity, Down the hall to the left, third door on the right, is the Royal Dressing Room. You may observe some of the finest gowns in the world, most are gifts from foreign nations.”

Rarity let out a squeal of delight and wasted no time as she bolted out the door to the right. “I said to the left!” Called Luna, smiling as they saw a white and purple blur fly past the open doorway. Luna then focused her attention to Rainbow Dash, “I hear some ponies are expecting to meet you tonight, they said something about no being able to talk much at the Gala. Anyway, From the balcony you can see a light across the training field, that's the barracks of the Wonderbolts.”

“OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH!!!” Blurted Rainbow Dash as she sped off into the night sky to finally spend time with her childhood heroes.

“Fluttershy,” Said Luna, “I heard the animals in the garden didn’t take to you very well. But Philomena is here, I’m sure she would be happy to see you.” Luna’s horn glowed and another side door opened to reveal a study. Fluttershy squeaked, then hurried along to meet the phoenix, a big smile plastered on her face.

“I’m going to go visit my favorite doughnut shop then.” Said Spike. “See you all in a bit!”

“Bye, have fun. Don’t eat too much!” Twilight waved him off. Luna cleared her throat and continued.

“Pinkie Pie-” Luna cut off as the pink mare was nowhere to be found. “Where did she go?”

Twilight smiled nervously, “I’m sorry Prin-er, Luna. She does that.” Luna pondered this for a moment before sighing deeply. She looked between Twilight, Applejack, and Applebloom.

“Now, I have something you all need to hear. Twilight," said Luna, bringing a thick tomb from the bookshelf nearby. "This tomb was hidden away deep within our private collection. Nopony has lain eyes on it in over a thousand years." She moved the old book in front of Twilight, who took it gingerly in her magic. "This book contains all the knowledge of alchemy and ancient magic no longer used today. Use this knowledge, as it is your only weapon to combat this new threat."

"But Luna, what about the Elements? Surly they are more than powerful enough to stop the vampires?" Asked Twilight.

"The Elements purify the soul and cleanse it of evil and its influence. The ghouls have no souls to purify, and the evil they are cannot be cleansed with the kindness of the elements as it is the instinct of the creatures that drives them, making them immune. The vampires themselves can only be sealed, and doing so requires a tremendous amount of magic. The only type that truly affects a vampire is in that tomb, and that is the type of magic vampires use themselves."

“Ah can use magic?!” Exclaimed Applebloom.

“Yes, little one,” laughed Luna, “but the effects vary from pony to pony and vampire to vampire. You might be able to punch through solid diamonds, engulf yourself in fel fire and melt the world, or, since you were turned by Alucard’s magic, blast ranged magic like he does, perhaps more powerful, perhaps at a faster rate, or have your target burst into flames. Even all at once, one can never tell.” Applebloom zipped up next to Twilight, trying to look through the book herself, but Twilight held it away from her reach, knowing the amount of damage an excited filly could cause.

“So wait, if the Elements are as useless against em as you say, then why’d yall put us in charge of fight'n em?” Asked Applejack, moving the conversation back on track.

“You’re right. It’s not the Elements I want, but the teamwork between you and your friends. Together, you can overcome anything, each looking out for the others weakness’s.”

Luna took the moment of silence to look them over. Applebloom looked rather board now, and was examining the finish on the floor. Applejack was hopelessly confused, and Twilight was staring wide-eyed at the tomb she held before her, mouth slack and beginning to drool.

“Now,” Said Luna, jerking everyone back to reality. “Any questions for me?”

“Whell, ah jus plain don understand a lick of this.” Said Applejack, rubbing her sore head, her brain refusing to think so hard. 

Twilight put a comforting hoof on Applejack’s shoulder, “It’s ok, I’ll explain everything when we're done here.” Applejack nodded. Twilight turned to Luna, “I wanted to ask you something, about Alucard.”

Luna nodded in understanding, “Your asking about certain feelings your getting, feelings normally completely alien to you?” Twilight nodded. “Please, tell me what your feeling.”

Twilight took in a deep breath to gather her thoughts, “Well, the other day when we were attacked in the forest, I felt a rush of pleasure and glee at the sight of Alucard and Alexander killing each other. Then today before we left Ponyville the Mayor was demanding me to parade Alucard around for her own selfishness. I wanted her to leave me in peace but she just kept asking and demanding. Then when Applebloom accidentally forced the Mayor to have a mental breakdown I was glad, and felt she got her just reward.”

Luna sat in silence for several moments, continuing to gaze at Twilight before she said, “Did you know the Alucard is one of the most powerful beings in the world? Did you know that during our alliance he single hoofedly destroyed and consumed entire nations? The Great War is taught as our greatest moment in history, when we overthrew opposing tyrannical nations. The reality is that the Great War was much more dark and sinister.” The ponies sat on several pillows as they listened to Luna tell her tale of times long since past. 

“My sister and I came here from the farthest reaches of space, to start our own kingdom. Unfortunately the mighty races that dwelled here followed a ‘the strong will lead’ dictatorship, and did not take to pony kind well, as they were seen as weak without tooth and claw. Everyday more and more ponies were hunted down and slaughtered, for food and sport. But there was one pony who stood against the tyranny, a Count by the name of Dracula. He trained and honed his skills, quickly becoming a mighty warrior worthy of legend. He led countless battles, defeated numerous enemies. But for all his might, one enemy he could never defeat sought after him: time.

“One day he payed a visit to me during my night, he was old, worn down, no longer fit for battle. He begged to be young again so as to continue the war effort and earn ponies everywhere their freedoms. At first I denied his request, but once I saw that without a mighty warrior to lead them, our armies would fall. I asked my sister for advice in this matter, she felt we would be abusing our powers in a way that would come back to haunt us, and she was right.

“I went against my sister's will, quickly using my most powerful, most potent spells and alchemy to create a device that would grant immortality for the one to hold it. But something went wrong, to this day I still cannot explain it. When I presented the artifact to the warrior, he did take it. His flesh melted and bound to it, his warrior’s armor was forged from thin air, his fur paled to a ghastly white while his mane and tail turned the darkest black. He turned to me, with glowing red eyes. Immediately I knew, the warrior was dead, and in his place was the monster Alucard. However, Alucard bowed down and swore fealty to me, and together we led the battles, raining blood upon the land, and forged the Equestria we know today.

“However, the war changed me. I grew jealous and resentful of my sister, because ponies would be happy and play in her day, then shun and sleep through my beautiful night. The night I slaughtered thousands upon thousands to make sure it was safe for ponies, to have them no longer fear the darkness. I was soon overtaken by Nightmare Moon, and my sister used the elements to restrain and subdue Alucard, for he alone could destroy the kingdom we built, then with the remaining magic, too weak to properly rid me of nightmare, she banished me to the moon for a thousand years.

“Alucard is immensely powerful. His presence alone can affect ponies in any number of ways. For you, Twilight, it seems as though his darker urges and blood thirst are bleeding through between the two of you. This also accounts for his more subdued and laid back attitude. The Alucard I know would sooner wipe Ponyville from Equestria and into the history books than put up with the quaintness.” Luna and the others stood once more. “Just take notice of the way his powers are sealed. Twilight, as his master, only on your orders can he reach full power. He has the discretion to release the other seals should the situation handle it." Luna turned to leave, "I need to return to my sister, but Twilight, before you leave here, let Applebloom read the book. Then should they wish to do so, allow the others to read it as well. The writing itself holds the power to grant the power to anyone, unicorn, vampire or not. Only myself, Celestia, and Alucard truly know what it says, because we wrote it. Should the book fall into the wrong hands, set it aflame with a simple fire spell and its knowledge will do no further harm.” Luna then turned and left to join her sister.

Twilight looked over the book's cover carefully, but didn’t see any writing or images detailing what it could possibly be hiding to make the Princesses lock it away for a thousand years.

“Comon Twilight, Let meh read it!” Said an excited filly. Twilight couldn’t see the harm of reading a dusty old book, there was no magic in the world that could do the things Luna described. She set it on the ground in front of the grinning filly.

Applebloom nosed open the cover, and was suddenly washed over with a brilliant golden light. Her pupils contracted to tiny pinpricks as the world seemed to fall away from her, engulfed in the golden radiance. The pages in the book began to flip through at an insane pace, before stopping as the opposite cover slammed closed.

As soon as the book closed, the blinding light faded into nothing, revealing Applebloom in a semi-conscious state with her legs sprawled, her eyes spinning in their sockets.

“Applebloom?” Asked Applejack and Twilight at the same time before rushing to her side.

“Whut the hay was that Twi?” Applejack said, too worried to be angry at Twilight.

“I don’t know AJ, I’ve never heard of this sort of thing.” Said Twilight, a worried look in her eye. Applebloom began to moan and bring a hoof to her head.

“Oohhh...Feels like ah wus at the Thinkin' Olympics....”Applebloom said dizzily.

“What happened?” Asked Twilight.

“Well, it felt like ah was be’en force learned stuff. Some of it was skipped, like it knew what ah needed to know, and other stuff was jammed into mah head.” Said Applebloom, feeling better as time elapsed. 

“Ok, so what can ya do now?” Applejack asked skeptically.

“Well, ah have even more strength for hoof ta hoof fightn', and ah can cast magic like my master, its slower ta cast, but powerful enough with each blast ta easily destroy anythin'. Ah can make it go through things or explode when it hits stuff.” Applebloom said, the pride in her voice swelling to Rainbow Dash proportions.

“Whell, ah’ll be.” Said a flabbergasted Applejack, “Let me have a go at that there book.”

“No, AJ.” Said Twilight, putting the book in her saddlebags. “I need to study this before we do something we might regret. I only let Applebloom read it because Luna said so. Once I determine if it’s safe for us to use, I will let each of our friends read it should they want to.”

Applejack blushed at being so selfish to not think about the others and their safety. Either way she looked at it, Twilight was right. Better safe than sorry.

Suddenly a loud bell echoed throughout the castle, marking the hour at half past. One by one, Twilight's friends made their way back to the throne room, a little depressed from being separated from their wonderful time.

“Well, duty calls.” Said Twilight as Luna returned to guide them to the conference hall.

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A pair of gryphons walked through the streets of Canterlot side by side, on the right a young gryphoness, to her left, her older brother, more mature and subdue to outweigh the overly loud and obnoxious female.

“So this earth pony’s friend, he’s like a real doctor but he does the cosmetic shit on the side, right?” She ranted as they made their way through the streets. “So this crazy fucking earth pony with the horn on his head comes up to the doctor and now he wants a fucking plexiglass plate for his skull, and the doctor fucking does it! He makes a window! You can see the fuckers brain and shit! The pony’s got a big monster horn and his head meat on display! That pony’s a freak! I mean, what the fuck!” She exclaims, laughing at the image.

“Shut up,” the elder brother said, annoyed with his sister. “This stream of dribble pours from your beak before every job. Can we just this once try quiet, focused and cool?”

“Yeah, yeah. I got it. Same old shit, I know! Fucking A bro!”

“Failure is not an option.”

“Oh please,” the sister spat, “I can pull this job in my Celestia damned sleep.”

The gryphons approached the front gate to the castle, where upon a pair of pegasus guards barred the way with their wings.

“Halt!”

“Who goes there?” They said. The two gryphons smiled at each other.

“Oh, excuse us,” said the older brother, silver tongue at work, “We are the emissaries from the gryphon clans, the Princess requested our presence immediately for today’s meeting.”

“All of the Princesses guests have arrived and are accounted for. You are to leave at once!” Demanded one of the guards.

The elder brother smirked, “I might be losing my touch.” He swiped with his razor sharp talons with uncanny speed, beheading the guard in front of him. The other guard gasped in horror as he was splashed with blood, and tripped over himself in his hurry to flee for safety.

“Yo, dude, you ok?” asked the sister, “I think you might need a nap!” She said as talon ripped pony flesh. The guards dealt with, she gave a sharp whistle. From the alleys and dark streets marched hundreds of ghoul ponies, eyes glowing a bright purple, dressed in plain grey armor, the words 

BOO DOO 
PON IES 
MUR DER 
PON IES

written over the chest plate. As one they marched into formation, standing at attention before the two gryphons. The brother and sister wasted no time, quickly donning blades onto the front edges of their wings, aided by their powerful muscles their wings would be able to cleave stone.

“Alright, listen up you maggots!” commanded the sister, “You know the plan! You make the kill, you drink the spill! And if you run into Celestia or the Luna biatch, don’t you quit until their dead, dead, DEAD!” She commanded, leading the march into the castle.
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Chapter 5 

Luna led Twilight and her friends into a large office, dominated by a massive round wooden table. Nearest the door sat Princess Celestia herself, and to her left and right sitting evenly around the table were the various mayors and leaders from all over Equestria. Princess Celestia had just finished her report on vampires, their recent activity, and the strange magics at work when she motioned toward Twilight and her friends.

"These ponies, fillies and gentle colts," She announced, "Represent the new Hellsing Organization, and will be the spearhead of our offensive forces against the monsters that plague our lands." The ponies sitting around the table began to stop their hooves in applause, earning bright smiles in acceptance from Twilight and her friends.

The entire castle shook as a huge explosion rocked the foundation, the candles flickered and went out, the windows smashed, statues crumbled as the Prince Beetle scurried for cover. Guards ran about as total chaos ensued.

“What is going on out there?!” Demanded Princess Celestia, using her magic to broadcast her voice to all the guards on duty.

“We’re under attack, it’s an unknown enemy!” Came the reply from one of the battle mages. “We are currently holding them off at the front entrance!”

“Hold the line! Buy as much time as you can!” Princess Celestia turned to the Elements of Harmony, “Rainbow Dash, you are the fastest, try to find the Element of Laughter and bring her here,” Rainbow Dash gave a sharp salute then sped out the doorway, a rainbow afterimage hung in the air in her wake. “Twilight, you and the rest will remain here with myself and Luna. Captain!” She yelled, turning to the approaching guard, “Evacuate our guests, get them to the chariots at once!”

Another explosion ripped through the castle, followed by the screams of mutilated ponies. “What was that?” Princess Celestia called out. 

A guard burst through the door, “Your Highness! The chariots have all been destroyed, explosives have collapsed the exits, we’re trapped in the castle!”

“What?! Who is it?! Who are we fighting?!” Celestia called over her guards again.

“Ghouls! The enemy are ghouls!” Came the reply, Everypony in the room gasped in horror, none had foreseen this.

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Rainbow Dash blazed through the halls of the castle, desperately searching for her pink friend. She followed the sound of battle, and as she rounded the corner she stopped dead in her tracks. The guards were punching and kicking with spiked horseshoes, the pegasai using bladed wings to strike down their enemy, and the unicorns were using their most powerful offensive spells.

For all the guard fought with, nothing seemed to slow down the ghoul ponies. One pegasus managed to decapitate a ghoul, where upon he cheered in victory. He was quickly silenced by the decapitated ghoul, a hoof smashing through the guard’s head. The guards were quickly overrun and ripped to bits by the hundreds of ghoul ponies.

As one, the ghouls split off down different halls, ordered by a young female gryphon. Rainbow Dash flew out from behind the corner, if she could take out the leader the ghouls would have nobody to command them. The gryphon turned to the sound of wings, and when she saw the pegasus, she smiled and said, “Hello Dash.”

Rainbow stopped in a heartbeat, “Gilda?”

“Yea, sup bitch.” Gilda said as she approached the old friend. “Long time no see. I knew you’d come running back.”

“Gilda? What are you talking about? Why are you with the ghouls?” Asked Dash, ears laid back as she backed away from the approaching gryphon.

“Well, I was going to offer you a place in our ranks during my visit to Ponyville, but you went and fucked that up yourself. My orders are to kill everyone, and that includes you. But seeing as you are an old acquaintance, you’ve got a five second head start.”

“Gilda, why?” 

“One...”

“Gilda, please!”

“Two...”

“You don’t have to do this!”

“Three, time is short Dash.”

Tears streaming down her eyes from the betrayal, she flew as fast as she could back to her friends, hoping Pinkie was clear of any danger.

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The elder brother casually strolled through the majestic halls, stopping here and there to admire the decor. His sister was currently in charge of all the ghouls, but his target was in the lower depths. He could sense it, a presence like none other, luring him in.

An ancient painting caught his eye, it was of the Princess Celestia, sitting upon her throne. It was simple, but the artistry was simply superb. It’s a true talent to take something so plain, and turn it into such a masterpiece

The brother leaped back, vampiric reflexes allowing him to dodge the spears shooting out from the wall behind the painting and burying themselves in the opposite wall. Several guards cautiously stepped out from around the far corner and quickly surrounded the spears stuck in the wall. A feeling of dread washed over them as they saw their trap held no bounty, a feeling quickly rewarded as each guard was ripped in half, blood and entrails staining the walls. The gryphon smiled coldly, then continued on his way.

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Rainbow Dash burst back into the conference room, panting heavily, eyes red and bloodshot from crying. She stood in the doorway, heaving as the tears refused to stop.

“Rainbow!” Applejack said, running to her friend. “What’s wrong?! Ya have ta tell us!”

“It’s Gilda!” She wailed, “Gilda is killing everypony!”

“Gilda? That big mean grumpy mean meanie pants?”

“Yea.” Sniffed Dash, then her head shot up. “Pinkie?! Your okay! Where did you go, I thought you were caught in the fighting!” She exclaimed, embracing her pink friend in a big hug, burying her face in Pinkie’s mane.

“Oh silly, I was with Alucard but he was bor-ing. All he wanted to do was sit in the dark and ‘wait for someone worthy’ whatever that means. I mean really, he wouldn’t let me put up a banner to welcome his guest or anything!”

Luna smiled, “So, this entire time, he felt something was coming. This is just like him.” 

Princess Celestia turned to Twilight and Applebloom, “Do not let the leave the grounds alive. Luna, I’m sorry, but you know what must be done.”

Luna smiled a cold, knowing smile, an aura of power radiated from her, blowing over Twilight and her friends. “Heh. Put the veteran and the rookie together, and we might as well have one decent soldier. I, Selenic, the embodiment of Mǣnōn, walk this world once again.” A strange, new power flowed from the feathers of her wings, surrounding her in nearly invisible threads of magic.

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The elder gryphon stood before a massive door at the bottom of an incredibly long staircase. With a wicked grin and a swipe of claw, he reduced the door to splinters. He sauntered into the darkness, his target was here.

“I know your in here,” he called, “Even when your hiding I can feel your presence.”

“Why in Equestria would I hide?” Said Alucard through the darkness, sitting on a plush cushion, a glass of wine on the table to his left. “Don’t dare mistake my patience for cowardice. Honestly, I was beginning to get board waiting for you.” 

The gryphon’s eyes slowly adjusted to the sudden darkness, revealing a single large room with bare stone walls. The only source of light were several small candles around the room. The gryphon grinned as he approached the other vampire, stopping mere feet from where he sat.

“It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Alucard.” Said the gryphon with a slight bow, “My name is Luke Valentine, I’m a really big fan of your work. Our mission was to kill the ponies at the meeting, I had no idea you had come along. Just as well, I get to kill you as a bonus.” Luke cackled.

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“Little Princess chick-ie...” Gilda called as she climbed the stairs leading to the throne room. “We’re coming to find you! Come out and play little Princess!” She called, passing the first pair of doors on the landing, “You’re welcome to come out and join us with the Princess too, Dashie! I promise it’s going to be a lot of fun! We just want to torture you, kill you, maybe skull fuck your corpse a couple of times, make you into cupcakes, burn the castle down then go home and get laid, okay?”

A door near the center of the hall slowly opened with a creek, out from the doorway stepped Luna. She looked at Gilda with an icy stare, sending shivers down the vampire’s spine. With a slight twitch of one of the feathers on her left wing, a near invisible strand of ancient magic sailed through the hall with blinding speed and dexterity, slicing several feathers from Gilda’s head, and shredding several ghouls behind her to shreds.

“Oh my, did I miss?” Luna said coolly, slowly approaching Gilda like a manticore would approach a grounded bird, preying on the weak and helpless. More strands of magic filled the width of the hall, the reflection of the candlelight making them visible for just a moment. “Seems I’m not as spry as I used to be, a millennium on the moon can have that effect.” Gilda started backing away in horror, she had no idea the princess had such power.

“My name is Princess Luna, the living god of Mǣnōn, one of the moon. Former leader of the Hellsing Organization, and former master vampire hunter!” She yelled as she charged towards the vampire Gilda and her ghouls.

“Kill her!” Gilda ordered, the ghouls charging ahead to rip and tear the princess to nothing but a pile of flesh. Luna, however, with her speed and agility was able to run clean through the hoard of ghouls and position herself behind Gilda.

“Bit on the low side aren’t they? After all, a ghoul is just a ghoul.” She said, spreading her wings to pull the magic strands taunt. “In theory, threatening, and certainly tenacious. But honestly they're quite a distance from indestructible or invincible.” With a flap of her wings, Luna killed over half of the remaining ghouls. “I suggest pissing yourself, followed by begging for the pitiful existence you call a life.”

“Now that’s fucking great!” Gilda laughed, “Because I gotta tell you, plowing through your sorry ass guards was really starting to bore the fuck out of me!” She snapped her talons, and more ghouls came from seemingly nowhere to replace the fallen. They formed up around Gilda as she ordered them to advance on the alicorn.

“Oh my.” Said Luna in mockery, stepping to the side while calling behind her, “Applebloom, if you would do the honors.” 

Down at the far end of the hall, standing before the giant doors leading to the throne room, was a little yellow filly. Her stance was wide, her blood red eyes squeezed shut in concentration. A bright yellow aura enveloped her body, then moved to float in front of her forehead, the energy condensing and compacting itself until it appeared almost solid. With a final effort, the filly released it upon its path of destruction. There was a massive shock wave as it hurled through the hall. Paintings tore from their frames, statues shuddered and turned to rubble, the many windows that were still whole finally shattered. The ball of light pierced through the entire army of ghouls, the shock wave alone reducing the middle rank was nothing more than bloody stains on the wall. The filly’s mouth nearly hit the floor at the damage that single attack had done.

“Fire an incendiary version through the center ranks again!” Luna ordered, “Fire kills large groups like this more effectively!” Applebloom nodded and began to gather energy again, this time a green aura of fel energy surrounding her.

“Oh fuck you!” Cried Gilda, too late as the green ball of condensed magic surged toward her. She quickly opened her wings and took flight, narrowly avoiding the fel ball of death. The ghouls, however, were quickly washed over with green fel fire, turning them to ash and melting the bone, but leaving the castle unharmed as though the fire was alive in a way.

As her legion was being destroyed by the little runt, Gilda charged after Luna, who had taken cover in a side room. Gilda clawed through the door, then reached out for Luna, who swiftly dodged out into the hall, now clear of ghouls. 

“You like that? You fuck!” Gilda sneered, turning around to attack again before stopping short. A single strand of magic was attached to her right eyelid. Luna slowly moved back her wing, ripping the eyelid off Gilda’s skull. “OWW!!! DIE!!!” She screeched, blood flowing down the side of her head as she madly rushed the younger princess. Her progress was quickly halted as a rope bound her legs mid leap, planting her beak into the floor. Applejack quickly bound and held the gryphon in place, while a furious Rainbow Dash and her friends walked out to the gryphon. 

“Ah got er, Princess, you ohkay?” Called Applejack.

“I think I’m a bit out of practice.” Luna said as she approached the gryphon. “That’s an impressive knot you did. Where did you learn that?”

“Use it ahll the time to help haul apples everywhere, also keeps a certain pegasus from cheat’n.”

“Let me fucking go, you fucking apple whore! Is this the best Canterlot’s got? No wonder you all went down like a bunch of pussies!” Gilda laughed.

“I’ll be asking the questions.” Said Luna, standing over the gryphon. “Whats the objective of this attack? Who are you taking orders from?”

“Who, me?” Said Gilda, “I’m just a tourist, I was passing by totally minding my own business and thought I’d have a look, so we cool, dude?” Rainbow stepped around Luna, and planted a hoof on Gilda’s talon, breaking some of the bones. Dash stared coldly into her old friends eyes, rage at her betrayal, not only to her, but to Equestria and the Princesses themselves, burned inside her. No punishment great enough existed to make Gilda suffer for her act of treason.

“Gilda, the left one is next.” Said Dash.

“We were following orders, alright?” Gilda grunted as Dash ground her broken talon under her hoof. “We were told to attack the castle and kill everyone we found inside, we’re supposed to confirm the deaths of the officials in the meeting, the Princesses, and your pet vampire.”

“Hold on, you’re not the only one in charge here.” Said Twilight, looking up from the notes she was taking, “Who else?” Gilda smiled and laughed.

“Wow, you’re quick! Right now, big brother Luke is downstairs beating Alucard into a carpet stain!”

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“Your name gets thrown around quite a lot, Alucard. The things people say... In my homeland, they tell stories that were passed down from generation to generation. Stories about your amazing strength, how you glided through oceans of blood. They called you Night Walker, beyond pony kind. A monster who’s powers radiate with a darkness that casts a shadow on darkness itself. Finally, I get to know once and for all if the stories have any truth to them.

“When I was a mere mortal I feared you, the stories anyway. And when I gave up my mortality, when I became this, I began to admire you. You, the first great pioneer of immortality. No matter what the rest of us do, really we’re all just chasing your shadow.”

“That’s ridiculous. You foal, there’s no such thing as an immortal.” Said Alucard, black shadows from his body lifting the wineglass to his mouth.

“Yes, I know. Once I have your head on a stick, everyone else will know it too.” Luke grinned. “So now I get to kill you, and make my wildest dreams come true.”

Faster than can be seen, Luke lunged forward, sharp talon shredding Alucard’s neck just as Alucard shot a blast of magic through Luke’s head. They both fell to the floor, blood flowing freely as they both grinned and laughed deeply. Luke was back on all four legs in an instant, clawing and biting Alucard as he lay there grinning. Alucard, head twisted at an odd angle, raised a single hoof, shadows of darkness and evil surrounding his leg. Luke leaped back and began to dodge the blasts of magic, seeming to disappear and reappear at random, getting close enough to slash or claw Alucard before retreating back again. 

“You’ve never seen anything like me before,” Luke said, moving in a zig-zag pattern, “I was designed to surpass you in every way.”

Alucard was accurate, but the at a distance Luke had just enough time to dodge to the side, taking little to no damage, a feather here, a tuff of fur there.

“I was born to be your death!” Luke called as he lunged at the opening, his victory close at hand. He grasped Alucard’s head, “Check!” he said, as though they were playing a simple game of chess. But before he could rip off Alucard’s head, a glowing hoof was pressed to his chest. Luke jumped off just in time to avoid a blast to his heart. Luke was back to helplessly dodging the seemingly endless barrage to magic aimed at him. He sidestepped another blast, and an explosion sounded behind him. Taking the risk, he quickly looked back to see the bottom of the stairs had been reduced to rubble. 

“That little bit of magic did that? Fuck...” Luck said, astonished.

“Your reflexes are amazing!” Said Alucard, standing for the first time to face Luke.

“I told you I’m completely different from any creature you’ve ever faced before!” Luke said as he prepared to fight once again, sharp wings at the ready. “I have the sum total of your vampiric power at my disposal, all of it, and more!” Alucard let out a whistle of mock impression. 

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“Me and my brother, when we were turned, we were designed for the sole intention of killing you fucks! Your all so fucking dead and you don’t even know it!” 

Rainbow smashed her hoof down on Gilda’s broken talon to shut her up. “Your in no position to make threats.” Dash said coldly, earning a bark of laughter from Gilda. From behind them a low growling rose up the stairs, the distraction was enough for Gilda to slam her head against Rainbow’s, and her vampiric strength was more than enough to snap the rope. As the ponies recovered, they turned to see Gilda standing before another hoard of ghouls, these dressed in completely different attire.

“And now,” Gila announced to her audience, “For my next trick, check out door number three!” She said as she motioned to the stairs as the ghouls stepping into the hall. Everypony’s eyes widened in horror, the Royal Guard have become ghouls themselves, and were advancing in their direction. 

“What have you done?!” Demanded Luna, anger and hate burning inside her. Applebloom stood stock still as the newly formed ghouls came towards her.

“Heh. Time to get this party started!” Gilda said with a flap of her wings, flying over the ponies’ heads, making for the throne room. Twilight and her friends gave chase as Luna used her magic to halt her progress, but only succeeded in ripping off Gilda’s wings, who laughed off the pain as she charged through the door to the throne room. She was greeted by a very angry Princess Celestia, wings spread wide and eyes glowing brightly with magic.

“You made it,” Celestia said, her voice deep and overcome with divine powers, rattling the castle with each word, “Congratulations.” 

“Oh fuck me!" Gilda screamed as Celestia released her magic, spears of light, hot as the sun itself, burst from the floor stabbing Gilda through every part of her body, leaving the heart intact. Just as quickly the spears disappeared and let the body fall to the ground, allowing the Princess to see the chaos in the hall.

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‘He’s not even trying to dodge my attacks, does he think he’s indestructible?’ Luke thought as he continued to dance around Alucard, viciously slicing him with wing and talon. ‘Everything has a breaking point, he may act like he’s not injured, but he’s taking far more damage than I am.’ Luke saw Alucard stumble slightly, ‘I can beat him!’ Luke thought, preparing to re-double his efforts.

“Yes... Excellent..!” Alucard laughed devilishly. “I haven’t had this much fun in ages! What did you say your name was?” He looked up into Luke’s eyes, gazing into his soul, measuring its worth.

“It’s Luke... Luke Valentine.” He said, sweat glistening off his feathers, not that he was tired, but of fear. Fear of the look in Alucard’s eyes.

“Luke Valentine... It’s obvious that your powers are beyond the highest category of vampire.” The room’s temperature suddenly dropped to freezing temperatures as a dark cloud surrounded Alucard. His cutie mark began to glow with a hellish red as he balanced on his hind legs, holding his hooves out in front of him in an odd manner.

“Releasing control art restriction systems three, two, one. Approval of situation A recognized, commencing the Cromwell Invocation, ability restrictions lifted for limited use until the enemy has been rendered silent.” Alucard moved his hooves to the sides of his right eye as his body disappeared into the darkness engulfing him, leaving just the eye suspended in the cloud.

Luke could only watch in horror as eye after blood red eye opened from within the darkness, staring into his very being as they spread out along the walls, surrounding Luke from all sides. There was a wet sloppy sound, and Luke saw that Alucard’s pony body was ripped limb from limb and lay motionless on the floor.

“Now, Luke Valentine,” Alucard said from everywhere and nowhere, “It’s time to educate you on how a real vampire does battle!” The mist formed giant heads, wolfish in shape, with sharp, gnashing teeth that lunged out toward Luke. Luke cried out in terror as he jumped back from the many jaws of death. With a final terrified scream of terror he turned and fled toward the staircase. He made it as far as the doorway before a magic shot cleared him of the burden of having a right hind leg. When Luke stumbled from the loss of an appendage, a pair of jaws found their home on his back, ripping off his wings as they quickly devoured them. 

Luke continued in desperation towards the staircase as another burst of magic severed the remaining hind leg as he reached the rubble that used to be the first few stairs. Luke looked up the long staircase in desperation, a tiny point of light that marked the top, impossibly too far away for him to escape to. With a quiet whimper Luke turned to face his death, dragging his body along the ground.

“What are you? What in the hell are you?!” Luke demanded, screaming at the quickly approaching darkness. 

“Come on! Get up! Attack me!” The darkness said, its amoebic form shifting and turning as it spoke, “You’ve only suffered the loss of your legs and wings!” It said, floating said limbs in the air in front of Luke as a form of mockery. “Summon up your familiars, transform you body, heal your severed limbs and stand! The evening is still so young, come on! Hurry, hurry, HURRY!” It said, squeezing the wings and legs with such strength they were reduced to mush. “Pull yourself together!” The head and front legs of Alucard’s pony shape appeared in the mist, mouth impossibly huge compared to his head, mane floating around in the air, his glowing blood red eyes staring into Luke. “The fun has just begun! Come on, HURRY!!”

“MONSTER!!!” Luke screamed at Alucard. Alucard’s bloodthirsty grin was quickly replaced with a disappointed scowl.

“So...” Alucard said, the darkness pooling around his hooves on the floor. “I see you for what you really are. You’re pathetic! Nothing but a useless sniveling lump of meat!”

“Shut up!” Luke said, “Your nothing but the Hellsing Organization’s toy! A dog for Luna not even fit to call himself a vampire, a pa-” 

“SILENCE!” Roared Alucard. “I’m a dog?” The darkness reformed, dozens of eyes opened as a large toothy grin appeared. “Then you’re dog food.” Alucard disappeared once more into the darkness as it surged toward Luke, who screamed his last scream as he was completely devoured.

“Was that really all you had?” Said Alucard, once more in his normal pony state as he stood in a large pool of blood. “Such a shame, I overestimated you. As a vampire you were just a pathetic piece of shit, now your nothing but dog shit.” The pool of blood was absorbed into Alucard’s body through his hooves, leaving not a single drop behind. “The one upstairs didn’t seem like much, but they’re having more trouble with her than I would have expected.”

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Applebloom was able to snap herself out of her state of shock, only to be surrounded by the ghouls, the former Royal Guard. 

“My guards...” Celestia said, horrified as she helplessly watched them surround Applebloom. “They turned all my guards to ghouls.”

Applebloom was beginning to panic, her friends wanting to jump in to help her, but they were held back by Luna. Overcome with fear, something inside Applebloom woke up and seized control of her body, the vampiric need for self preservation fueling her as she punched and bucked the ghouls around her, tearing apart each one with absolute ease. All the ponies were shocked at the spectacle as blood and pony parts flew through the air.

“Applebloom!” Applejack called out to her sister, who was grinning at the amount of blood and carnage strewn about by her hooves. Applejack raced out to her sister, who was going about and smashing all the larger body parts to smaller pieces. AJ grabbed Applebloom and embraced her in a tight hug. “You can stop this, Applebloom, you got them all!” AJ said, crying into her sister’s mane. “Please, stop!” At this, Applebloom became in control once again, and was shocked at the amount of blood she was covered in, as well as the remains of the guard she had destroyed.

Gilda, still barely alive, was thrown against the wall by Twilight’s magic, and Rainbow Dash began interrogations. “It’s all over.” She said.

“Nice. Come on and kill me then, bitch!” 

“I’m not going to kill you, Gilda, that would be far too kind of me.” Rainbow Dash said, fury in her voice once more. “You’re going to tell me who told you to do this, and why you accepted, then im going to have Celestia banish you to the center of the sun for all eternity.”

“You serious? You fucking bitch.” Rainbow Dash stepped aside as Twilight blasted Gilda with a bolt of lightning. “Owww....” Said a now smoldering Gilda.

“I’m sick of your harassment Gilda, I’m pissed off.” Said Rainbow. “Who sent you? What did you hope to accomplish? Why did you attack my friends? Start talking!”

Gilda laughed, “Come on bitch, you know. The one’s that weaved this spell into my body, turning me into a vampire. It’s sending them information, letting them know we fucked up. They can hear us talking! Every last fucking word! If they know I’m laying here all fucked up and dieing about to tell you everything, you think they’re going to let me fucking live?” Blue flames engulfed Gilda’s body, slowly turning her to ash. “See?! I so fucking told you!” She laughed as everypony backed up a step. “Well, since I’m fucked, why don’t I piss a little wisdom on you dipshits!” She laughed again, “You can take this clue, and shove it up your ass bitch! Beware... The... Millennium...” She forced out as the flames consumed her entirely, leaving a pile of smoldering ash on the floor.

All was silent for a few moments, the mayors and various leaders, as well as the maids and butlers, coming out from hiding to see the gore quickly went back inside, trying not to vomit.

“Come, Luna,” Celestia said to her sister, “Let us gather the dead. Twilight? You and your friends go out to the garden and prepare a massive fire. That will be the funeral, as well as the form of curing the ghouls, we don’t need anypony to get infected. We will discuss this change of events in the morning.” With that, everypony silently went about their tasks. Celestia and Luna hovered the body parts onto a large makeshift wagon, Alucard was soon to join them, consuming the blood left behind.

Twilight and her friends made their way to the garden, Twilight used her magic to dig a giant pit in the ground, using the dirt for form a protective wall to keep the fire from spreading. She was about to summon fire at the bottom of the pit when she was stopped by Applebloom.

“No, let me Twi. Mah fire can destroy anything, an that’s whut we need right now.” Twilight silently stepped aside as Applebloom closed her eyes in concentration once again. She compressed the green aura into a ball then lowered it gently into the center of the pit. Green fel fire spread out from the center and up the sides, making a bowl of flame. They sat there and watched the fire burn coldly, leaving the ground unharmed. 

After some time, they were joined by the Princesses, as well as an overloaded chariot and wagon. The chariot contained the immediate family members of the guards, while the wagon was stacked high with the bodies. The families formed around the bowl of fire, saying nothing, the looks on their faces all but woe. Celestia cleared her throat.

“We gather here tonight, to honor the passing of many great ponies. Each one gave their lives in defense of us, in defense of their families, in defense of Equestria. These acts will not go unnoticed, and a memorial will be created on this spot, to commemorate their courage and self sacrifice throughout time.” With that, Luna levitated several bits of a pony off the wagon, most of the body having been consumed by innumerable ghouls. The crowd gasped and cried out in pain at the sight as Celestia read out the name and rank from memory of the remains of each guard as Luna ceremoniously lowered the remains into the pit of fel fire.