The Chaos Theory

"Peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo!"

Entropy just stared at her as she kept hiding behind her hooves to play. Celestia pouted when she noticed he wasn't laughing.

"What's the matter? You don't like playing Peek-a-boo?" Asked Celestia as she gently rubbed the top of Entropy's head with her right hoof.

A few knocks on the door made Celestia quietly groan as she had to get up and open the door.

"Yes? Who is it?"

"It's me, my princess"

"Oh! Come right in Raven, what news do you have for me?"

"Well your schedule is a little more open than usual, but you're still going to be pretty busy, and don't forget that later today you're going to make an announcement"

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten, I do hope my ponies take it well, panic leads to injury after all"

"Very true, however. There is another thing?"

Celestia gave her assistant a weird look before asking. "What other thing? Did something happen while I wasn't looking?"

"No, nothing like that, but how are you going to explain Entropy?"

Celestia looked behind her and saw Entropy who was on his back making typical kid noises.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, ponies are going to want to know what he is and what you plan on doing with him"

"Well right now I am just making sure he has a roof over his head and food to eat"

"Your majesty, are you sure you're not getting too attached to Entropy?"

Celestia blinked several times before nervously looking away." W-W-What makes you say that?"

"You're constantly doting on him for one" Said Raven pretty bluntly.

"He needs attention, I am merely giving him that attention, nothing more"

Raven sighed before getting a little closer to Celestia. "Your majesty, what would you do if his family ever showed up"

"I-I-I-"

"Exactly, there's nothing wrong with you loving him, just don't get too attached to him is all I'm saying. You'll save yourself some heartbreak if his family ever shows up for him"

Celestia nodded reluctantly as she knew her assistant was right. "I know you're right, but I just can't help it"

"Very well, it's your call. I just didn't think it would be right if I didn't give my two cents in"

"And your concern is very much appreciated, now then, what's first on the schedule?"

Raven levitated her checklist close to herself and began to flip pages. "It seems like in about an hour you're going to need to check on the soldiers and a visit from you always boosts morale amongst them"

"True, sometimes I feel like my little ponies love me a little too much" Joked Celestia with a chuckle

"Well you do receive quite a few marriage proposals now and then"

"Yes I do indeed, though it's quite easy to tell most of them just want to either brag about me or use me and the few that don't haven't seen the real me or gotten to know me"

"Remember that time a stallion burst through the doors of the throne room and demanded you marry him?" Said Raven with a very amused tone as she remembered that day.

Celestia laughed lightly as she began to remember as well. "Of course! The faces of all the other nobles and ponies were priceless! I had to, unfortunately, break his heart by asking him to leave and eventually have the guards escort him out when he wasn't leaving"

"Don't forget he was also crying, I swear, some ponies feel too entitled to things"

"Quite true, even if one of those things is me"

"Did you just objectify yourself?"

"Not intentionally" Laughed Celestia as she realized what she said.

"Look, alive soldiers! The princess is here!" Shouted the captain as all of the soldiers lined up in an orderly fashion and saluted.

"No need to make a fuss over me, I'm just here to check up on things" Celestia slowly walked as she looked at every one of the soldiers, quite a promising bunch indeed. "We have some fine Soldiers here, may I see a demonstration of their abilities?"

"Anything for you, your majesty" Captain Spearhead turned to the soldiers and shouted. "To the training yard! Stat!"

"Sir yes Sir!" All of them immediately started marching to their destination and once they were there they began to commence their drills with Celestia patiently watching and observing. She could see that some of them would still need plenty of practice. Thankfully they're in a time of peace, as they have been for centuries.

"If only I could have shared it with you sister," thought Celestia before she was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard the captain say something.

"Forgive me Spearhead, what did you say?"

"I said I can see the green from over here, I know they haven't been soldiers long, but some of them just don't seem to give it a complete one hundred percent"

"Would you like me to talk to them?"

"if it's not too much trouble"

Celestia shook her head. "Not at all, it would be my pleasure"

Celestia cleared her throat before calling the soldiers back, to which they quickly display.

"Ok, that wasn't a bad display, but I'm going to make a few suggestions" Celestia pointed to a random Stallion and began her observation. "Your stance should be firmer and stronger, otherwise an opponent could easily make you lose your balance, your spear should also be held less loosely"

"Yes, princess!"

Celestia turned and pointed to another stallion. "Your focus isn't good enough, work on it, otherwise an opponent could easily get the drop on you."

And so the pattern continued, with Celestia giving advice here and there for her soldiers as they all listened closely, Celestia also made sure to get the attention of those who just seemed to be ogling her before.

"Now is that understood or do you need me to repeat?"

A mare guard nervously raised her hoof which caught Celestia's attention."Anything I need to explain again?.

"Um, how do you know so much on how to fight?"

"Well I was a fighter in the past, but that's what it is, the past, though I'd be willing to spar with you if you wish" Celestia gave a teasing smile to which the mare nervously shook her head to show she didn't like that idea.

"Then perhaps a demonstration is in order?" Asked Celestia as she already floated a spear to herself, however before she began she gave Entropy over to Raven. Once he was away she began with her demonstration. "See how I hold it? See my stance?" Celestia took a firm stance while holding the spear in her right hoof. She gave it a few jabs here and there to prove her point. "See how my attacks come out? They must be precise, they must be quick, with a spear you space your opponent and prevent them from coming too close"

All the soldiers were surprised at how expertly and gracefully Celestia was doing this, while it's true Celestia was once said to have been active in the past, it seems she hasn't lost her edge too badly.

"Now then, after this, I will bring in some of the veteran soldiers so that they can practice with you, I'll tell them not to be too hard on you, I expect good results!"

All the soldiers saluted before shouting. "Yes, your Majesty!"

"And with that, I take my leave" Celestia then proceeded to leave the courtyard with Raven following close behind.

"I didn't think you were going to demonstrate" Said Raven who was honestly surprised that Celestia did that.

Celestia floated Entropy onto her back before responding with "Sometimes I need to work with the soldiers directly so they can be properly motivated, we've been at peace for so long that it's easy to get lazy, though I prefer this over being at war constantly"

"That's true, I wouldn't want to live in a war-ravaged land either, it'd be too depressing and sad"

"It is, I've seen war and it is not a happy thing at all"

"You have been alive for quite a long time"

Celestia feigned being offended when she heard that. "Are you calling me old?"

"No not at all, more like experienced"

They walked for a while chatting on the way till they finally reached their destination

"Are you ready?" Asked Raven as she looked at the door leading to the balcony.

"Yes, I am," Responded Celestia as she stepped forward.

"Now presenting the ruler of night and day, Princess Celestia!" The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as they gazed upon their beautiful and benevolent ruler.

Celestia raised her hoof and the crowd quickly became silent. "My ponies, as I'm sure you're aware, a strange event occurred a while ago and I'm here to inform you that we are investigating the cause of it and you shall be notified immediately once we have an answer, any questions?"

"Princess if I may, how soon do you think you'll have an answer?" Asked a news reporter unicorn.

"I'm afraid I do not know, but I guarantee you, we are working hard to find the cause" out of the corner of her eye Celestia saw another pony who wanted to ask a question and turned to face him.

"And what about that strange creature that is supposedly living in the castle now?"

"Ah, you mean Entropy, yes it is true I am taking care of him for the time being, I am currently trying to find his family"

"How did he come to be with you?"

"While I was out in the garden I heard a child crying and he was there, I don't know how he got there, I think it may be a magical mishap"

"Is that wise your Majesty? He could be very dangerous"

Celestia had to hold back an eye roll when she heard that. "I can assure you he is no danger whatsoever, in fact, he does not even possess any magic"

The crowd of ponies began to murmur amongst themselves in astonishment at the news, a creature in Equestria with no magic was unheard of. Could he have come from beyond the Equestrian border?

"So you're saying he's from outside Equestria?"

Celestia nodded before retorting. "While it does seem like he is from beyond our borders, that does not mean he should be treated any differently. He is a living, breathing creature like us and he should be given the same respect we give to each other, for now, I am making sure he has the means to survive"

The ponies seemed to be unsure of that, something which Celestia quickly noticed.

"My ponies, I am asking you to trust me, have I ever led you astray? I swear on my crown, no harm shall befall you! Not while I'm here!"

The crowd cheered for Celestia once she finished that statement, most of the ponies in the crowd were beginning to feel bad for ever doubting their great and powerful ruler.

"And with that, I bid you all, adieu" Celestia turned around and met up with Raven.

"Well that went well," said Raven who had Entropy"

"Why yes it did, I've done this for long enough to know what to say, it'd be pretty silly if I didn't," said Celestia with a light chuckle as she and Raven began to walk.

"So what are you ultimately going to do about Entropy?"

Celestia sighed deeply as she looked sadly at Entropy. "I'll wait for a while, a month at best, then we'll see what happens"

"Will you be ready by then?" Asked a concerned Raven, she normally doesn't see Princess Celestia this sad, normally she is all smiles and sunshine.

"I'm a grown mare, I can handle it"

"So how long has it been now?"

" A month, his family still isn't here"

"Then you remember what you said right?"

Celestia nodded solemnly as she looked at Entropy. "I'll give him to an orphanage here in Canterlot, so at the very least he can be close by"

"At the very least you can visit him"

"That wouldn't be very prudent, it would look kind of bad if I kept visiting for only one child"

Raven raised her hoof to try to object, but then lowered it when she realized the princess was right.

"So when is the caretaker coming?"

"Later tonight"

Raven raised her right eyebrow as she walked closer to Celestia. "Are you going to be ok, your majesty?"

Celestia turned towards her assistant and gave her the best smile she could muster. "I'll be fine, either way, it needs to be done. It's what's best for him"

"If you say so"

"I know so"

They heard hoof steps to their left and looked to see a pony coming in.

"So you're the caretaker I presume?" Asked Celestia hesitantly as she knew what was about to happen

"Yes, I am Lullaby, it is an honor to be in your presence, your majesty, now where is the child?"

Celestia gulped as she floated Entropy over.

"My goodness! He's cute in an exotic sort of way! I'd be happy to take him, does he have the same basic needs as a pony?"

"Yes, yes he does, please take good care of him" and with that, Celestia gave Entropy over to Lullaby. Celestia sniffled as she saw Entropy be taken away. She knew she'd miss him, but this was the right thing to do.

"Mama!"

Celestia gasped as she heard that. "W-W-What did you say?"

"Mama!Mama!Mama!" Yelled Entropy as he reached out to Celestia from within Lullabys magic grip. Said pony was now standing still as she saw Entropy trying to go to Princess Celestia.

Lullaby smiled and sent Entropy back to Celestia, once he was within reach Celestia grabbed him and began to lightly sob.

"I'm your mama, I'll take care of you. If your original family wants you they'll have to fight me for you!"

"My goodness your majesty, I can tell you two have already bonded, will you officially adopt him now?"

Celestia nodded and wiped her tears away. "Indeed I will, from this day forward, he won't just be Entropy" Celestia looked into Entropy's eyes before lightly kissing his forehead. "He shall be 'Prince' Entropy, my son"