The New Face of Chaos

Chapter six: Tea with the princesses
P.O.V. Drogar: Everfree forest:

I sat in a tree about a quarter mile away from this Entropy's fortress. My eyes scanning for weaknesses in the magical security. ever since Entropy's game with the elements and Princess Celestia reached its conclusion. I had ordered my squad to scan for a way to infiltrate the home of the god of chaos. Taking note of the time, I jumped off the branch I was sitting in and stalked into the shadows created by the canopy. I looked around before pulling out a polished brass bowl filled with a black liquid. Summoning my magic I placed a call to my master. "Master, I have called to report as instructed."

My master looked at me before bidding me speak.

"Entropy appears to have ended his game with Equestria, he seems to wish to ally with them."

"Well, then I guess we can count on the new chaos god being an enemy instead of an ally. Continue to observe and make sure to report regularly Drogar. I must think about these developments." At that, the magical transmission ended and I put the bowl back in my pouch, before climbing back up the tree to continue my observations.

P.O.V.: Princess Celestia: Canterlot Castle: Canterlot: Equestria:

I sat in front of my vanity, running a brush through my mane. As I combed my ethereal mane, I thought about my time with the creature known as Entropy, it would be a lie to say I did not enjoy his game. In fact, it was the most fun I had in a while, after returning to the castle from Entropy's home and talking with Luna, I discovered that she felt similar after she calmed down. It had been an interesting experience returning to work after my day with the new god of chaos. Ponies throughout the castle were in a panic. I quickly calmed everyone down, then sent a gala invitation to Entropy. I hope he comes, it would make the gala more interesting certainly. He would most certainly cause an upstart, whether he would do so on purpose or not is another matter. It had been a week since Entropy's game and I already missed his company, I would have had lunch and tea with him sooner but I had been swamped with gala preparations. As I finished brushing my mane a knock sounded at my door, trotting over I opened the door to see a guard who snapped to attention before reporting. "Your majesty, the chariot you requested prepared has been readied and is available to go to Entropy's castle at your word."

"Very good, Corporal, I will be at the chariot pool momentarily, I just need to finish putting on my makeup, an old mare such as myself needs all the help she can get. now run along and tell your superiors I will be there in a short while." The guard saluted before setting into a brisk trot back towards the chariot pool. Going back into my room and shutting the door before sitting back down and starting to apply a light touch of makeup. As I applied some eyeliner, I thought about Entropy, his sense of humor, his laugh, his bright eyes, and all the other things that made him special and unique in my opinion. He also has a really positive view of his powers. One that while rooted in chaos, is focused on balance and harmony. Making him a far better force in Equestria, and who knows, he might even spread some chaos in the form of his alien knowledge. Imagining all the ways Entropy could benefit Equestria. Finishing with my makeup I walked out of my room, with practiced grace, and headed for the chariot pool. Upon arriving I saw a group of six solar guards waiting around a chariot; upon seeing me trotting towards them, they snapped to attention and saluted. Approaching the captain I saw stoic professionalism in his eyes. “ At ease captain, is everything ready?” The captain relaxed before replying.

“Your majesty, we are fully prepared, and everything has been set up for your trip to Entropy’s castle. We can leave whenever you wish." Said the captain finally. Stepping into the chariot, my escort boarded a moment later just in time for the team of pegasi driving the chariot to start their take-off process. as we took off, I was struck with more thoughts of Entropy. More specifically I was thinking of how to Introduce him at the gala without causing a panic. I could introduce him as Discord's replacement, but that might cause some suspicion, still, suspicion is better than fear, or hatred. I want my little ponies to show Entropy the magic of friendship.

As thoughts like these dominated my mind we neared Entropy's castle. Soon we landed just outside the castle and my guards exited the chariot, stepping out myself I walked up to the gate guarded by Hyrin.

"Hello Hyrin, how are you today?" The amber statue regarded me with a friendly smile.

"Hello Celestia, I am good. And you are expected, so go on in." As the gate guardian said that the gate opened revealing a familiar but still beautiful courtyard. As my guards and I walked in, Entropy walked out to greet us. As my eyes met his gaze he smiled and I felt my cheeks blaze, hopefully, he didn't see. As he got within arms distance he bowed and grabbed my hoof, causing my guards to stiffen, before he simply kissed my hoof. If my cheeks were burning before, then now they were hotter than the surface of my sun.

P.O.V. Shift: Entropy:

"Welcome Celestia, how have you been since last I saw you?" Celestia smiled before replying.

"I have been well Entropy, but I have been buried in paperwork and preparations for the gala. Speaking of the gala, do you think you will attend?"

"Well Cellie, I would love to go, just to dance with you. So yes, I will be attending." Celestia visibly brightened at that statement.

"Come, Celestia, we have met for tea and lunch, not to stand around in my courtyard and dilly-dally all day."

P.O.V. shift: Celestia.

I was overjoyed by Entropy's response, not only would he be coming to the gala, but he also intended to dance with me again. I had so much fun the last time we danced. I was excited beyond normal for some reason, probably because this would be the first gala in centuries that I actually had fun. As I walked after him with my guards, I wondered why I was so excited by the thought of Entropy and I dancing at the gala. No matter, I was with a new friend.

"Well here we are Celestia, my dining hall, I already have some peppermint tea ready for brewing if you would like, It should be ready momentarily. What would you like for lunch?" Turning to entropy, I smiled.

"Peppermint would be wonderful, and as for lunch, I think I'll just have some salad. If that would be alright with you, of course."

"That's fine." Entropy said as he turned to a storm elemental. " And I'll have a bacon cheeseburger, with garlic curly fries." As the storm elemental flew off I saw a second come in with two teacups and a still steaming teapot. While the elemental placed the teacup in front of me and filled it, I looked towards Entropy who was putting two lumps of sugar into his tea and stirring it with a spoon. I took a sip of the tea before turning to my new friend.

"Well, Entropy, I must say this tea is amazing, where did you find it?" Entropy simply smiled before he snapped his fingers and a storm elemental walked in the room carrying a peppermint plant. Upon reaching me, the living storm bowed and extended the potted plant as if handing me a gift, I was confused for a second before I took the plant in my magic and handed it to one of my guards to hold. Then our lunch was carried in by a pair of storm elementals. As the storm servent placed my salad in front of me I noticed entropy digging into his lunch. Upon seeing me looking at him, his face flushed with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry I forgot to mention burgers are made of cow, don't worry though I summon the meat from my home, completely non-intelligent." I was confused as to why he would be embarrassed when I realized he was an omnivore, eating meat, having a meal with a herbivore. I laughed at his sense of compassion and empathy.

"I am not worried Entropy, you forget, I have played diplomat to more carnivorous species for thousands of years. I am not as easy to disturb as some of my little ponies." She said laying on the charm. Having dispelled Entropy's nerves about his choice of meal, the chaos god laughed before flipping the charm back onto her.

"Well you certainly don't look it, you don't look a day over five hundred." He said, a smirk confidently on his face. As he said that, my face erupted in color and I laughed.

P.O.V. Shift: Entropy:

As Celestia laughed it caused a warm feeling to spark in my chest, probably happiness at having such a good friend. Having finished my lunch and noticed that Celestia was finished as well. I then looked outside and seeing the sun approaching noon. I stood and walked around the side of the table and as I approached Celestia, the storm elementals took care of our plates and cups.

"Well Celestia, it seems we both have finished our lunch and tea, so would you like to go on a walk with me around my home?" Celestia wiped her face before replying in the affirmatory.

"I would love to go on a walk with you Entropy. But I must get back to work, I hope we can see each other again at the gala."

"Of course we can, Cellie. Let's go." As we started to walk towards the courtyard celestia's guards followed us at a decent distance while looking around and scanning the environment. Upon reaching the courtyard, Celestia and her guards boarded her chariot while I stood a foot or two away saying my goodbyes.

"I will see you at the gala Celestia, don't worry I will be sure to look even more stunning than usual, In an attempt to match your infinite beauty and grace." Celestia blushed yet again.

"You need not worry about that Entropy, your charm and exotic good looks aid you plenty in that department." Entropy raised an eyebrow at that.

"Is that a nice way of saying I look like a freak?" He said with a lacing of humor in his voice.

"Of course not, Entropy I am simply saying that your alien nature lends itself to a predatory and foreign beauty in of itself." It was entropy's turn to blush at that remark.

"Well then thank you, Celestia, alas it seems your guards are fully prepared for your departure, so I will see you at the gala, also send my greetings to your sister." Entropy stepped forward and hugged the solar diarch tightly, after a moment she returned the hug by wrapping her wings around his torso, causing butterflies to erupt in his stomach. They stayed there for a moment, their entire world consisting entirely of the other throughout their hug. Much to the disappointment of both parties, they had to eventually end the hug. As Celestia's chariot took off, Entropy stood waving at the departing princess. Who returned the wave before leaving sight by passing behind some clouds.

P.O.V. Shift: Celestia:
As Entropy finished speaking, he surprised me with a hug. Shocked, it took me a moment but after composing myself I returned the hug by wrapping my wings against his body, as we stayed there, there came a warm feeling in my chest. But much to my sorrow, the hug had to come to an end. As my chariot started it's ascension, I looked back and saw entropy waving at me. I returned the wave with a smile on my face. I continued to wave until my chariot passed through a stray cloud. Putting my hoof back on the ground. I smiled at the relaxing lunch with a friend I had today, no doubt the pile of paperwork I would have waiting for me would be quite large indeed, but it would be well worth it. Time with Entropy was quickly becoming one of Celestia's favorite pastimes. As the chariot approached Canterlot, I stood, and upon the chariot's landing disembarked before dismissing my guards and walking back to my chambers. Upon reaching the mahogany door embossed with my cutiemark, I pushed the door open and walked towards my desk noting with a sigh, the pile of paperwork that was in my Inbox and upon sitting down at my desk, starting what would be a multi-hour task, thoughts of Entropy still in my mind. As I signed the last paper for the day, I stood and stretched and walked out onto the balcony on the far side of my room. Noticing it was time to end the day, I proceeded to lower the sun, across from me Luna raised her moon. I then set out for the dining, hoping to see Luna before she started her shift. I walked quickly but elegantly towards the dining hall. Upon reaching the large double doors, a pair of guards opened the doors and I walked through. As I entered the room I saw luna eating a bowl of cereal and nursing a cup of coffee, her favorite breakfast, all the while, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, as she saw me she brightened.

"Hello, sister how was your day?" I then spent the rest of our meal telling Luna about my time with Entropy and the fun I had.