The Chaos Theory

"Wow this is certainly a lot of letters," Said Celestia as she looked at the stack of mail she received this morning.

"Indeed, after you closed Day court yesterday ponies resorted to mailing you their concerns about the white light in the sky awhile back and the magic Spike and magic instability that followed soon after" explained Raven

Celestia furrowed her brows at that explanation. "Ok, then notify the council that we are having an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss this"

"Right away your majesty" With a bow Raven left, leaving Celestia alone with Entropy who was sleeping on her bed.

"I wonder what caused this, it ended pretty quickly when it happened. I wasn't expecting this much of a panic. I'll have to make a public announcement at some point so I can calm my ponies, not to mention telling them about you sweetie" Celestia looked over to Entropy who was peacefully sleeping.

"You're such a cutie" Celestia then proceeded to start reading the letters one by one. Even if it was a bit taxing.

"Hmm, most of these are a little repetitive" Celestia lifted letter after letter with her magic and read them quickly while still making sure not to skim anything. Entropy's sudden fussing and bad smell in the air broke her concentration.

"My goodness, somepony needs a diaper change" Celestia floated over Entropy and a diaper and quickly changed him."There we go, a clean bottom is a happy bottom" Celestia playfully nuzzled Entropy which made him giggle.

"I wonder if you can use any magic, I'll have to get you checked out at some point anyway. Look at me talking like I'm your mother" as soon as those words left Celestia's mouth, her smile faded. "But I'm not your mother, there's even a chance I might never see you again if...when your family comes for you"

Celestia sighed and looked at Entropy. "My goodness I'm already getting attached to you and you're not even my foal or even a foal at all"

When Celestia looked into Entropy's eyes she could have sworn she saw something in them, but it disappeared as quickly as it came.

"You truly are an odd one Entropy" Celestia returned to the letters and once again began to read them rather quickly. One letter caught her attention, however.

"Princess Celestia I feel that the magic Spike, the ball of light in the sky, and the appearance of that creature are no coincidence. For your safety, I beg of you to send that creature away."

Yours truly Shining Light

Celestia merely scowled as she crumpled up the letter and threw it away. Unfortunately, that wasn't the last letter with a similar message. It seems like quite a few nobles heard about him and we're thinking the same thing.

'Ugh, sometimes I forget how insufferable these nobles can be, Entropy is just a baby! How could he be dangerous!" Celestia picked up Entropy in her magic to probe her point.

"How could you ever hurt anything?" Celestia asked no one in particular as she moved Entropy around in the air which he seems to enjoy. "Nothing, that's what you can hurt, nothing!"

Entropy once again took on a weird pose with both arms stretched out in front of him.

'I wish you could speak so I could ask you what that means if it means anything at all that is" Inquired Celestia while gently tickling Entropy's stomach. The result was an instant giggle fit from him." I don't think I'll get over how happy and cute you are all the time"

"Now then, back to napping with you" Celestia floated him back to her bed where he began to sleep again. "Wow, knocked out already, looks like you're also a sleepy baby"

"Now then, let's see who I need to talk to. There's Shining light and Flawless white, Mr and Mrs uptight and Sky stream. Those are the nobles I'm going to talk to later, I won't stand for them blaming a baby for such a thing. " Celestia knew she might have to be a little harsh so they could listen, otherwise they might not take it seriously. Sometimes ponies need a stern talking to, especially the nobles.

Now onto more pressing matters. The magic surge that occurred is indeed a little troubling. Although it affected her less than it did most ponies, what could be the explanation for it?

"You know what? I should check on Discords Statue. Just in case, even though it's not likely he's the cause of the surge" Just before Celestia was about to Teleport she looked over at Entropy. " I should take you with me, I could use the exercise" Celestia gently floated Entropy over onto her back and began the walk to Discords statue.

"If I am correct the seal shouldn't be too weakened yet, it should be at least a decade or two before there is a danger of him being able to escape. Though it never hurts to be thorough"

Celestia then made a left and passed by a patrolling guard. After being in this castle for so long she's completely memorized the castle layout. Why she could even do this blindfolded if she tried.

"Maybe I should try that someday, it seems like it could be fun," thought Celestia as she now made a right.

"Waaaah! Waaaah!" Entropy just suddenly began crying out of nowhere even though he was asleep mere moments ago.

"Aw, what's wrong? Did you have a bad dream?" Cooed Celestia gently as she gently rocked him with her magic, but that only seemed to slightly calm him down.

"You're ok, you're ok" Celestia gently repeated while she continued walking. In time Entropy stopped fussing and was once more just a happy baby.

"All better?" Celestia leaned forward and gave him a tiny peck on his forehead before putting him on her back again.

"Here we are! Now I just continue straight, make a left, and Voila!"

In front of Celestia stood the statue of Discord. To think that he was one of the most feared creatures in the land and now he's nothing but a stone statue.

Celestia lit up her horn with magic and began to inspect the statue. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, his magic is still locked away and the seal is still intact enough for him not to escape.

"Ok do it seems like- Entropy what are you doing?" Asked Celestia as she felt Entropy try to climb up to her head. "What's wrong?"

Celestia picked him up in her magic and when he was in front of her, he tried to turn around to face Discord's statue.

"You want to see the statue?" Said Celestia as she floated him closer to the statue. Entropy reached out and grabbed Discord'ss mismatched horns and looked like he was trying to pull them off.

Celestia chuckled at the adorable display," Entropy those aren't coming off, he's a statue"

Entropy made adorable little grunting sounds as he continued despite her words.

"Right, you're still a baby." Celestia shook her head and began trying to bring Entropy back to her only for him to hold onto the horns tightly.

"Sweetie let go please" Asked Celestia as she kept trying to get him away from the statue. Once she realized he wasn't budging she had an idea and began to use her magic to tickle him. That did the trick as he was too busy laughing to hold on and she managed to get him away.

"There we go, as much fun as it would be to see you keep trying. I still have Royal duties to attend to we can play all you want once I'm done"

"So is everypony aware of what we are discussing?" Asked Celestia as she sat in a circle with the council.

"Yes we are here to discuss the magic spike and how we should address it to the public" Chimed in a random council member

"Quite right, now as we all know a while ago there was a bright light in the sky and a spike in magic"

"Not to mention the appearance of that creature on your back"

"He's just a baby, who I decided to name Entropy" Said Celestia while holding Entropy close to herself.

"Entropy?! Princess why in Equestria would you name a child that of all things?"

"I-it just came to me! Like that's the name that's just right for him and I feel like he likes that name" As if to accentuate her point Entropy hugged Celestia as best he could with his tiny arms.

"I just don't like the way he looks, with his lack of fur except on his head where his name is, strange brown skin and tiny...fingers I believe they're called"

"I'll be sure to keep that in mind Uppercrust," Said Celestia with an eye roll." now back on the topic any ideas on what I could tell the public? I could do it myself but I just feel like it's more prudent to ask for your assistance"

"Well, perhaps you could lie to them" Suggested another random council member before being silenced by a look from Celestia.

"And pray to tell, why should I lie to my subjects?" inquired Celestia and she looked over when she saw a pony raise his hoof. " Something to add InkQuill?"

"I believe that lying could help to calm down the populace"

"I refuse to lie to my little ponies, I shall tell them the truth and nothing but the truth" Stated Celestia while puffing out her chest proudly.

"Well if you absolutely must, then just do what you do best and assure them that they are fine, apologies for not being more helpful in that regard princess.

"It's alright, now then do any of you have anything regarding the strange phenomenon?"

"From what little we've gathered all remnants of it seem to have completely disappeared, no matter what type of magic is used, it doesn't seem like we can sense it anymore"

"That is peculiar, very well, just keep me informed at all times"

InkQuill raised his hoof and began to speak when he got a nod from Celestia. "Your majesty if you truly wish to care for that baby, I suggest you get a pediatrician to take a look at him"

Celestia gasped as she processed the information. "My goodness, you're right! I didn't think of that! I need to get one right away, we shall have another meeting in about two days and do what you can so the public knows that tomorrow I shall make an announcement"

"Yes, your majesty" Spoke all the council members at once.

"So is he healthy, doctor?" Asked a nervous Celestia as she was close behind the doctor.

"Well to my knowledge, yes, however, there is one fact that is concerning-" The doctor was interrupted as Celestia suddenly teleported in front of him.

"Is it fatal?!"

"Doesn't look like it, but I must say it's odd that Entropy has no magic whatsoever, I've never met any creature without at least a little bit of magic.

"Oh, that is strange"

"Indeed all creatures from Equestria have at least a tiny amount of magic in them, yet he has absolutely nothing"

Celestia sat down and raised a hoof to the bottom of her ching and began to lightly tap it. "He couldn't have...no impossible" Celestia muttered.

"Are you ok princess?" Asked the Doctor

"Yes just thinking to myself, nothing to worry about"

"Then if that's the case, I believe we're all done here, I've done the best I can under the circumstances," Said the Doctor as he was beginning to pack up.

"Alright then, thank you very much Dr. Sedative" Celestia floated over some bits over to his bag as compensation for the job.

"Anything for you, your majesty. Have a nice day" With a bow he left. Leaving Celestia to her thoughts.

"I doubt what I'm thinking is the cause, if only Starswirl were here, he'd be a huge help in figuring this out" Celestia sighed as she began to wander the castle." Alas, he disappeared a very long time ago, I wish I could have figured out what had happened to him" In her state of deep thought Celestia failed to notice Entropy tilt his head when she said star swirls name.

"The other pillars disappeared as well, I wonder what they were like and if the legends about how they were are true"

Celestia yelped as her head was suddenly pulled back as Entropy pulled on her ears." Careful their little one, no pulling on my ears" she used the same tactic as before and tickled him so he'd let go.

"So you having absolutely no magic confirms you do not come from Equestria, which means you come from outside Equestria, I can't remember the last time I left Equestria" Pondered Celestia before Shrugging and making her way to her throne where her assistant was as well.

"So how long are you planning to do night court today, if you're even doing it today," Asked Raven as she floated a pen and a clipboard in front of herself.

"I shall do it for about 4 hours and I start at eight. Until then I shall be in my bedroom for some relaxation"

"Yes your majesty"

Celestia grunted as her hair was pulled by Entropy and he seems to have a quizzical look in his eyes as he put his hands in Celestia's hair.

"Curious about my mane are you? You wouldn't be the first" Celestia grunted again before using her magic to hold him in front of her, "Please don't pull on my mane, it may look ethereal but it's still hair, got it?" Entropy's response was to merely blow a raspberry.

"You're so cute, I almost don't want to let you go" cooed Celestia as she floated him closer and lightly nuzzled him. Then she began to walk to her room, she had a feeling night court was going to be a little boring.

"And it was madness I tell you! Madness!" Shouted as town pony only to be silenced by Celestia's slightly raised hoof.

"Calm down Silver Breeze, start over and this time speak calmly"

Silver Breeze breathed deeply a few times before speaking again. "Right, forgive my outburst, as I was saying, I really could use some help rebuilding my shop after my brother accidentally destroyed it after his magic went out of control"

"And how much help are you looking for?" Celestia calmly asked.

"Not much, I'm missing about 100 bits, please Princess, I'll do anything"

"And how much would it cost to repair the entire thing?"

"A-about 700 bits, why?" He asked her a little nervously as he gulped.

"Because consider it paid for, by me. My assistant shall give you a letter with my signature on it"

His jaw dropped as he seemed to be at a loss for words. "I-i don't" tears began welling up in his eyes as he was holding back the urge to cry. Instead, he bowed to Celestia. "Your kindness knows no bounds! Thank you, your majesty!"

"No need to thank me, wait outside and my assistant shall be with you shortly and send in the next pony"

Silver Breeze nodded and walked away happily, however, the next pony wasn't so happy, they bore a scowl on their face as they walked in, though they still bowed to Celestia.

Nothing much happened the rest of the night, outside of a few requests to be lent bits and a few complaints. Though nothing to remember.

Celestia nearly groaned out loud in relief as she later on her bed. "So much work, at least it's the end of the night and I can relax"

Light pokes on the side of her face made her look to her left to see Entropy. "What is it Entropy?" She jumped a little when he suddenly hugged her face. "Well aren't you sweet"

"I think it's time for bed, don't you?" Celestia moved Entropy to her left side and wrapped her wing around him. He snuggled into her and pretty soon began to fall asleep.

"Goodnight Entropy, sleep tight"