Chapter 2: All of Equestria meets Samantha

By Sunrise the news has spread like wildfire throughout the city of Canterlot. Every pony was talking about the strange foal that came from the sky and was adopted by Princess Celestia. Which started out as rumors which were only confirmed by a few of the royal guards making a stop in the foals and things store solely to leave with bags upon bags of diapers and other things a young filly would need. It was on every ponies muzzle ‘Was the foal an earth pony? Pegasus? Unicorn? Alicorn?’no pony knew only speculations could be made.

Back in Canterlot Castle Celestia was sitting on her hunches on golden throne holding Samantha to her chest with her forelegs crossed and at an angle to support the foals head. She looked up and around the pastel amethyst wall running over with stain glass windows in an array of hues some depicting crucial moments in Equestria’s history while others were waiting to have such an honor were left as plain windows all of which was reflected in the glossy alabaster floor pale in comparison with the real deals. Light grey coulombs were going from the floor only to tower to the ceiling above. The rich cherry carpeted runners that started at the grand double doors, and it ended at the foot of the throne stood out. It bought a beautiful scene of color to the room that gave ponies a feel welcomed that often put ponies at ease given that they ever faced their sovereign even if she was a kind and loving ruler. The flowers at the base of the throne displayed their bright plum color a tribute to the skills of the royal gardeners stood out next to the charcoal coats of the two unicorns royal guards in they're gleaming suit of armor. Above that at the end of the first incline on each perimeter are two golden foundations that gently flowed into a small pool of water below. The next slop leads to a golden plateau there the chair of royalty with its rich scarlet cushioning that offered comfort and support on such a grand furniture piece with room on a pony or two on each side. The navy and mauve banners above moved slightly in the breeze that circulated throughout the castle. Then her eyes landed on a group of ponies that stood there waiting for their princess to begin to speak about the new addition to the royal family.

“Your Majesty, what shell we tell Equestria about the new royal foal? Every pony is dying to know the details.” One shadowy unicorn mare with a bright chartreuse mane said as she is levitating a parchment and ivory quill in front of her really to take down Celestia’s statement. She was head of the Public Relations Department of the Canterlot Castle, and this was the biggest story of the year as foal just don’t fall from the sky as this one seemed to have. Every pony in the group nodded their head even they had heard the talk around town. Princess Celestia sighed she was hoping to keep Samantha to herself for a little while with only the ponies in the castle knowing of her existence, but it was too much to expect for, for her little ponies tend to spread gossip faster than she could raise the sun and the moon.

“You have to tell them the truth, and we will hold a celebration on in a fortnight and formally introduce all of Equestria to Princess Samantha. She will not be hidden away like a monster but will grow up in front of her subjects. You know your duties” Celestia announced in her normal gentle voice, but behind the kindness, the world held much strength as she determined that Samantha was to be accepted like any other child of her land would. It would just break her heart if her filly were to be mistreated because she was different. Celestia could already see that Samantha had a kind nature about her and she didn’t want to see that destroyed like with her beloved sister. Most of the ponies in front of her scattered to begin planning. An older emerald unicorn Stallion with the sunshine mane remained behind. A fuchsia tape measure was dangling on each side of his front legs. Under the tape measure his crisp azure dress button-down dress shirt screamed quality and expertise. He started walking up to his princesses as his horn began glowing a soft raspberry as a small notebook and black quill flew out from hind him in the same color as the glow.

“All right little one let’s get your measurements so we can get a dress form built to make your lovely new dress for your big day.” He said in a deep, but kindly voice as Celestia levitated Samantha in front of her as the unicorn began taking down her measurements. Samantha whinnied the whole time and didn’t stop till she felt safe in Celestia’s embrace.

“Now that was so bad was it my butterfly. Tailor Needle is going making you a pretty new dress for when you meet everypony.” She cooed to the baby she was holding who only smiled and gave a silent laugh.

“I will get right on it, and I have your measurements. Both dressed will be ready the day before.” Tailor said with a bow before turning and walked out of throne room on his way to his work area in another part of the castle.

“I think its time for a bottle and a nap butterfly,” Celestia started with a smile as she used one leg to support her baby and strolled out of the room only to be hit by a pungent order. Her eyes widened as she looked down only to see a very smiley baby. “We will have to add a diaper change to that list.” her laughs echoed while counted on her way to Samantha’s new room that farther down the hall from her room. Far enough to where Samantha would feel she had a bit of space from her mother when she got older, but still close enough for Celestia to have a peace of mind to be able to go to her daughter fast enough if she was in trouble. As they entered, the room Celestia looked around. It was still plain looking. Only been just cleaned up and out during the night while in the morning filled with furniture that a foal would need to be comfortable. Many of the maids wanted to help with the decorating, but Celestia simply refused. Most mothers had gone through the nesting phase and have gotten the baby’s room decorated themselves. She always had wanted to do the same thing, and here she finally had the chance. The whole room was a very light sky blue with a snowy carpet and a large window on the right side that went from the floor only to come to a point at the top and that had a great view of the famous gardens below. On each side of the window sat flowing lilac curtains. On the left side of the room was a pale hardwood crib with lilac bedding and a deep blue alicorn plush with a light blue mane. She had Tailor make a plush of Luna to as she told him “to help watch over her in her dreams,” but it was a way for Samantha to have Luna close. Just above the crib is a pale wooden shelf full of different plus toys. Over the crib were colorful clouds, stars, the moon, and sun mobile. Straight ahead was a matching changing table with more matching shelves around the wall to hold the diapers, wipes, extra clean bottles next to foal iron-enriched formula, and small, light purple towels to clean up any mess or spit ups. A few more minor windows on the same wall, but each with the same lilac curtains, but pulled over the windows as the sun shone into the room, but didn’t hit Samantha in the eyes as Celestia went about changing, feeding, and rocking Samantha to sleep. Once she was sure Samantha was asleep, she played her down in the crib and pulled up the blanket around her so she wouldn’t get a chill being only in her diaper. Celestia looked at her baby for a moment longer before quietly worked to finish the final touches on the decorations. Every so often looking over at her daughter to make sure she still was asleep.

Two weeks passed in a blink of an eye. Celestia was pacing in front of an aero silk curtain.Her light fuchsias gray dress dragged the floor with every step while waiting for Tailor to finish adjustments on Samantha’s dress. She pulled a small section back at the edge to look out only to see what looked like half of Equestria was out there waiting to get a glimpse of the new royal addiction.

“Mommy is waiting for you, little one oh she is just so well behaved not even one little sniffle about being away from you too long. She kept very still, and I fixed her hemline now she can kick away without getting her hooves caught in the skirt.” He said as he held out the baby for Celestia to take. As she took her baby into her front legs, she looked over the dress. It was the same colors as her own and on the baby’s chest was a replica of Celestia’s cutie mark.

“Well, Butterfly its time to have everypony meet you. Are you ready?” Celestia asked as she looks down at her foal. Samantha just smiled and kicked her back legs around while one of her hands grabbed hold of her mothers dress in a tight grip. Celestia nodded her head to the bath pony guards. They nodded their head their golden armor shining against their white coats with short moderate sapphire tails and matching hairs on their helmets as a pop of contrast color. The trumpeting fanfare began as Celestia walked out onto the balcony with Samantha once she got as far as she could go, stopping at the railing, and started her speech hoping for all to end well.

“Equestria you have all heard the rumors by now and I can confirm that they are all true. A beam of light carried a baby far from the end of her world to ours with the hope of living a better life. I have chosen to take her in as my own. I hope that you will be able to see past her different appearance and except her a fellow pony and as your princess. Please join me in welcoming Princess Samantha to our home.” She said with excitement as she lifted Samantha with her magic for all of Equestria to see as the crowd cheered. The Wonderbolts zoomed overhead doing small stunts while the fireworks went off around them in celebration of the joyous event. The paparazzi ponies took their photos. The newspaper ponies took notes on what was said while waiting at the edge of their seats for the inside celebration to begin.

As everypony of importance moved inside to the thorn room, Celestia took her seat on her throne holding Samantha as foreign dignitaries and other political figures from each city in Equestria kneeled and gave small baby related gifts to show their loyalty to their princesses. Such as Haakim and Amira gift of incense to help with fussy nights. Wind Rider Captain of the Wonderbolts gifting the little princess a plush of a cornflower colored mare dressed as a Wonderbolts. The rest of the team gave an insignia pillow with each member of the team's names and their rank stitched onto the backside along with Samantha’s name with part of their motto into a saying ‘Soaring higher never letting any pony grind you down.' Each section of the guards came bent the knee and pledged their undying loyalty to their new princess. Celestia smiled at all the ponies that gathered to see her new daughter.

Author's Note

Wow, this chapter is over 2,000 words this time. I know much wasn't going on, and this section took a different direction than what I said I was going to do, but I have addressed this in my blog post so you can read about it there and anything else related to my future stories. It's just a way for me to keep you guys updated.

Also, thanks to everyone who liked, commented and added this story to whatever list you have for stories you like.