The Chaos Theory

Princess Celestia shivered slightly as the cold air began to affect her, if only barely. It wasn't too far into winter so the pegasi haven't made it that cold yet. Celestia sighed as she reminisced about her sister. The time for her return draws ever closer with each passing winter as the stars will soon help her escape. While her return will still take several years, to Celestia who has waited centuries, a few years is nothing.

“Oh dear sister, I wonder if you've forgiven me? Oh, who am I kidding, of course, you haven't, I haven't even forgiven myself” Celestia mumbled to herself while absentmindedly looking around. She was currently in the royal garden, specifically where all the stone statues are. Despite the protests of her guards and assistant, she was currently by herself and unprotected. Well, as unprotected an Alicorn princess of the sun can get anyway. She did still possess powerful magic after all.

“Yet it wasn't enough to save you Luna” Celestia thought woefully as she began to feel tears well up in her eyes, however, she was interrupted by what sounded like…a crying baby. That's odd, why is there a baby here of all places?

Celestia immediately got up from her sitting position and tried her best to focus on the sound. After listening for a bit she pinpointed its location and began to go after it. The crying sounded like one a scared child would make. Celestia ran past statue after statue as the sound got closer and closer. She finally stopped when she got to the source of the sound, it was as she suspected. A child was responsible for the noise, a very young one at that. This poor thing couldn't have been more than a few months old. It was all swaddled up and next to...Discords statue. No, that doesn't matter, what mattered now was the baby.

“My goodness, how in Equestria did you end up here by yourself?” The baby took notice of her and reached out for her as if asking for her protection and love. Both of which Celestia was more than happy to give. Her horn lit up in a golden aura which soon enveloped the baby as well, floating it towards her. A regal hoof wrapped soon wrapped around it and Celestia teleported herself and the baby to her bedroom.

“Ok, time to warm you up” Celestia whispered gently as she went next to her fireplace and lit it. “Well now, I guess you're a he” Celestia giggled as she unswaddled the baby and spread her wings nice and wide as she brought the baby closer, much to the baby's delight as he cooed softly and cuddled into her.

“Such a sweetie, I wonder how and why he's by himself. In any case, I'll watch over him until I figure out what to do with him” said Celestia not noticing the mystery baby had climbed on top of her back. She only noticed when he suddenly flopped onto her back, once again cooing as he tried to push himself deeper into her fur.

“My goodness, how did you manage to get up there? You know what, now that I think about it we need to get you some clothes and food if you're hungry” Celestia carefully stood up with him on her back and began to walk out of her bedroom to seek out some food first. If he's anything like a foal, he'll want some milk. Her schedule wasn't that full today anyway, so she can spare some time to help.

“There we go little one, drink up. You need to keep your strength up,” said Celestia feeding the baby with a bottle. Both the baby and the bottle were being levitated by her. He's drinking it earnestly, which is good because it shows his appetite is still doing fine. Once he was done she proceeded to burp him, once he did she once again put him on her back and walked back to her bedroom. The new clothes she asked for will be there soon and he needs a bath too. Once they arrived Celestia made a beeline to the bathroom to commence the bath. Celestia filled up the tub and checked the temperature to see if it was ok, with a nod she levitated the baby over to into the water. He started giggling the moment he entered the water, good, he seems to be in good condition as well, despite being outside for who knows how long.

“Who's happy he's getting a bath? You are! Yes, you are!” saying this resulted in more giggles from her new little friend, much to her joy. Still, why did this child appear under the Discords statute? In all the years of looking at that statue, this was the first time it felt like it looked back at her. Which is quite incredible considering his eyes are closed. A sudden splash of water to the face brought her out of her thoughts. Smiling to herself she got into the tub with him, making sure not to accidentally hurt him. “You're lucky I need a bath too mister” her only response was him splashing more water at her. He's certainly lively, that's good. It would be sad if he wasn't.

“Come here you!” Shouted Celestia as she tried to grab him as he giggled nonstop. Even though she was smiling and having fun she knew that the hard parts are still to come.

"By the end of today I have to find his family or find him one, such a tiny thing could never hope to survive by itself" Celestia thought to herself as she bathed the child. Who would do such a thing as to leave a baby out in the cold? Celestia would have a thing or two to say to them if they are found. A random blast of water to her face brought her out of her thoughts as she looked and the baby was laughing and spinning in place as well.

"Such a random child" Celestia muttered as she kept cleaning him, she managed to clean him up in record time and went on to bathe herself, which took a little longer considering she was bigger than the baby. A few knocks on her door caught her attention.

"Who is it?" Celestia asked as she dried the baby and herself with a simple spell.

"The clothes you asked for are here princess, where do I leave them?"

"Give me a second I'll be right there!" Shouted Celestia as she went to the door, she quickly thanked the maid who brought her the clothes and left to put these clothes on the baby. Once she was done she silently squealed as he looked so cute in these new clothes. When she heard more knocks she groaned and opened it to see one of her guards standing there.

"Princess Celestia, Day court is about to begin"

Celestia kept up her smile and answered with "Very well, let's be off" and floated her new friend to her back. Before she passed the guard she looked at him and asked "Oh, by the way, see if you can get some toys and tell the kitchen staff to stock up on baby food"

The soldier nodded and saluted before wandering off to complete the task. Celestia couldn't help but smile at the thought of the stuck-up nobles' faces when she shows them the boy.

"Princess? What is that...that...thing!" Said a noble as he pointed a hoof at her side where the baby was playing.

Celestia breathed deeply through her nose and rubbed the side of her head, this wasn't as fun as she thought. " He, not an it" she simply replied.

"Ok, but how do you know he isn't dangerous?" Spat the noble with nothing but the venom in his voice

"He's a baby Shining light, not a monster and I will not humor this so please hurry up and speak your request," Celestia told him with spite evident in her voice, so he shut up about it and asked his request. At this point all this is white noise to Celestia, her thoughts were still occupied concerning the baby, she should name him. It's getting redundant calling him the baby.

"Hmm, what to call him, what to call him, What could I possibly call him? The name needs to reflect his personality" Celestia thought back to the baby, he seemed to act a little randomly, more than most babies do. "Well I suppose I'll just give him a temporary name until I fully decide, how about Entropy, that seems like a good one, he seems random enough for a name like that after all"

"My princess, are you listening?" Asked Shining light which snapped Celestia out of her thoughts. Celestia chuckled awkwardly and sat a little straighter before clearing her throat. "Forgive me, I was lost in thought. Please repeat what you were saying"

"Well as I was saying I think we should take Griffonstone from those foul Griffons. It island they are not using to its fullest and it's being wasted on savages like them!" He finished his sentence with a hoof stomp as if to accentuate his point.

Celestia barely held back an eye twitch as she heavily sighed, why were so many of the nobles so racist? One of these days she'll need to give all the nobles a stern talking to. For now, she'll start with this one. Her powerful gaze made the noble put his ears against his head and gulp in fear.

"Why in Equestria would we do that? Sure they aren't always the nicest creatures, but that doesn't mean we should invade them!"

"B-but Princess Celestia, they are barbarians and they eat meat!"

Celestia merely shook her head and retorted with " So? Every creature has different dietary needs! Dogs and cats eat meat and so can we in small amounts. I'm sorry, but if this is all you came here for then I suggest you leave and any other pony with ideas or requests similar to yours may leave too"

Shining light bowed and left the room with his head down. A few nobles also left the room while glaring at Entropy, only to look away as Celestia glared at them even harder. The rest of day court did go a bit better, but like always it was pretty boring. The only slightly interesting thing that happened was when Entropy needed his diaper changed and Celestia had to pause day court to change him. While it is true Celestia loves all her little ponies very much, they can be a lot to handle.

"You know what, I think I'll cut day court short for today, today is all about you Entropy," Said Celestia to Entropy who wasn't paying attention. She giggled and lightly nuzzled his face making him laugh.

"Your majesty, are you coming back?" Asked Raven inkwell or just Raven as everyone calls her.

"I'm afraid not, tell everypony day court will end a little early today"

Raven nodded and pointed at Entropy "Does it have anything to do with him, your majesty?"

"Yes, yes it does. I'm going to see if I can find his parents, worst case scenario I give him up to an orphanage. Speaking of which can you find me a few, you know, just in case?"

"I see, very well. I shall Inform everypony that day court is done for today and look for orphanages, although I hope you can find his parents and give them a stern talking to" And with a bow, she left Celestia alone with Entropy. Who out of nowhere began to cry.

"Shh, shh, it's ok. You're ok, I've got you" Celestia gently rocked him with her magic and gently hummed a lullaby which greatly helped to calm him down "Are you hungry? Or are you just cranky? I'm pretty sure it's time for you to eat again. Let's go on an adventure to the kitchen!" Celestia gently moved him around in the air which he seemed to like as she was hearing nonstop laughter from him. The walk there was uneventful unless you count the odd look now and then from passing castle staff, but they knew better than to question the princess.

"Up up and away!" As soon as she said that Entropy posed with his legs straight and arms in front of him

"Wee! Super baby!" Said Celestia as she moved him around in the air.

"He's so fun to have around, I haven't been this happy in a while!"

"Time to land weeeee!" She told Entropy as she put him on her back. Once she was at the door to the kitchen she opened it much to the joy of the servants who bowed.

"Princess Celestia to what do we owe your visit?" Asked a unicorn mare who smelled like pastries.

"Oh hello Cookie Dough, do you have the baby food I asked you to stock up on," asked Celestia with a kind smile.

"Oh! Why yes I do! What flavor would you like for the little one?" Asked Cookie Dough

"Can I have some peas and carrots along with a few that have some kind of fruity flavor?"

Cookie nodded and floated the little jars over to Celestia in a bag.

"Thank you very much Cookie"

"No problem your majesty, I hope the little one enjoys them"

Celestia chuckled at that and began to head to the door. " I'm sure he will"

However, Raven Inkwell suddenly appeared at the door." Oh there you are, I was looking for you, I have found a few orphanages you might want to see and left the notes in your room and have ordered the guards to start searching and asking for information on a creature similar to the baby"

Celestia nodded before saying." Very good, I shall review them tomorrow" after that she began to walk away but was stopped by Raven's voice.

"Um, Princess I recommend you review them as soon as possible, I fear that if you wait too long you might get too attached"

Celestia merely sighed before responding with "Very well, stow your fears, I shall review them as soon as I get to the room. Also tell everypony I shall be canceling night court today as well, you are dismissed" she ended her statement with a wave of her hoof.

"Thank you princess and goodnight" And with that Raven walked away to a different part of the castle.

"I'm not going to get attached" Celestia looked at Entropy and couldn't help but smile at his cute little face.

"I know it will probably hurt when you leave, but it's for the best" Celestia once more began her walk to the room. It was almost time to lower the sun and raise the moon too.

Celestia sat on her bed with Entropy by her side who was looking tired as he let out a little yawn and began to suck his thumb. Celestia giggled at the sight," We should get you a pacifier, let us hope tomorrow brings good results sweetie"