This story takes place after Metroid Fusion, but before Mass Effect.

Disclaimer: I do not own Metroid or Mass Effect

Metroid Effect: Zero

Prologue: Catching up and Leaving

It had only been about a few months after the destruction of the BSL and the X parasite; and there was not a moment of rest for Samus Aran. She had tried to start doing bounties again, but that plan was quick to die when the Galactic Federation put out a bounty for her arrested. A high one at that, so Samus found herself on the run.

Lucky she still had Adam Malkovich, her ship's AI and past commanding officer, to help with avoiding being captured. The plan he had come up with was simple, try to get people on your side by giving them your side of the story; of what happened and why you did it. That plan didn't get two feet off the ground however.

It seemed as if Samus had pissed off some very powerful people in the Federation, and people who would have listened to her were either bribed or blackmailed into not giving her a chance to explain herself. And now she couldn't go one day without someone chasing after her. However that wasn't the worst part.

When fleeing from a Federation ship, Adam had hacked into their systems and find out why that wanted her captured so badly. It seemed that the metroid breeding project was kept highly secret, that all data surround it had been kept only on the BSL station. The metroid vaccine had come straight from the station. Meaning, when the station was destroy, so was all traces of the metroid's genetic code. The only source of the metroid DNA was in Samus. They need her in order to continue the program. Samus wasn't going to let that happen.

After discovered this, Samus cut all ties to the Federation. She now found herself lost; looking for what remained of the Chozo, hoping they could help her or give guidance. She visited dozens of planets, but to no luck. However some good had come of this. She had reacquired her power suit when exploring one of the many planets that the Chozo had inhabited; as while as her past upgrades.

Now armed in the legendary suit the universe knew her for, she headed to Aether, to seek shelter. The Luminoth were more than happy to help Samus, seeing as she had saved them from the Ing. They listened to her story and agreed that she had done the right thing. The X were dangerous, and that their destruction was the only option.

This time the Luminoth spoke to the Federation for Samus, but the Federation would hear none of it. They demanded that they handed Samus over. The Luminoth knew that war would break out between them and the Federation if Samus continued to hide on their planet. They were in no shape to fight a war to defend Samus, and it only seemed a matter of time before Samus was captured by the Federation. However the Luminoth had come up with a solution for Samus to escape from the Federation forever.

Using the same technology they created portals to the Ing's home world, they could theoretically created a portal to another universe. The Luminoth scientists presented this to Samus.

"The Federation will track you down wherever you go in this universe," replied Adam. "However it would be impossible for them to track you to another universe."

With this, Samus agreed, and on the project begin immediately. The Luminoth build the device, and a new ship that could safely pass through. Months pasted by and everything was coming together.

The ship was a mix of Chozo and Luminoth technology. The design was much like the one Samus had during the corruption crisis. The ship had an advance AI, (Adam wasn't too happy about that) state of the art plasma lasers, missile launchers, armor and shielding that could take a beating, the ability to integrate up-grades, like her suit, and nano-machines that could produce ammo and repair most system and armor; if they didn't need to be replaced. The engine itself was a prototype. Capable of intergalactic travel, being able to travel between galaxies within a few weeks, and the fuel would be last for about 20 to 50 years. Hopeful by then Samus could find a way to make more. And the most impressive part was the light beam technology of the ship. The Luminoth had created a system for her suit that allowed her to ride beams of light, much like that of the Light Suit. The ship could sent down beams of light to quickly pick up and drop her off.

Everything was going will until they discovered a recon team the Federation had sent to found out what Samus was up to, and if possible capture her. By the time they were dealt with, they had already sent out a message. The Federation was coming, and they were coming in force.

The Luminoth had no time to waste on tests or located a universe, Samus had to leave immediately. They quick prepped the ship and portal device. However time was not on their side the Federation would be on top of them before they could get a stable portal, hope seemed lost.

Adam however had an idea. He could take Samus' now old ship and buy them time. Samus was horrified by the idea. She had lost him once; she didn't want to lose him again. But before she could stop him he was already left. It seemed if see had no choice in the matter. If she didn't leave, god knows what the Federation would do with her. This time, the only way she could say the universe was to run.

She entered onto the platform under her new ship, raising her into the ship, sitting down in the driver's chair; wanting for the portal to open. Samus stared at one of the monitors, and watched as Adam took her old ship, to slow down the Federation. The portal in front sprung to life, building up energy.

"Six minutes until portal activation," chirped the ship's AI.

Samus nodded, eyes glued to the monitor show Adam; his ship getting closer and closer to the Federation fleet. Soon the other ships opened fire on the small ship. It danced left and right, firing quick shots at their engines. Getting between the ships; making them be more careful with their shots. One shot hit the small ship's engine, fire erupted from the purple gunship. It quickly made it way to one of the larger ships before exploding. Samus closed her eyes, trying to stop the tears that were forming. Adam bought the time she had needed.

"Portal activated," sang the AI.

Samus opened her eyes and stared at the multi-colored portal in front of her.

"Good luck Samus Aran," spoke U-Mos. "And may the Light of Aether guide you."

With these words, Samus' new Hunter Gunship rose off the ground, the wings coming up and re-positioning themselves, roared into the portal.

As U-Mos watch, he wondered if he would ever see her again. I hope you found what you need Samus Aran, thought U-Mos, but I think you job as protector is not done yet.

A/N: there it is. The start of the story I hope to finish. Now before I get these questions and to Clear up any misunderstandings. Yes I know the chapter is short, vague, and quick moving. That's how i wanted it. I want to get to the Mass Effect universe sooner then later. Samus' ship looks like the gunship she had in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. That's my favorite looking ship of all of them. She has all the up-grades she's gotten in all the games, but can turn them on and off like in Super Metroid. Her current suit she is wearing is the Varia suit. Its the most iconic of all her suits and a good place to start with.( My personal favorite is the Light Suit.)

SO... please review, makes me want to continue, I'm not making any promise, but I want to at least get this prequel done. And we see from there. Also, in review give me an idea about how long chapters should be. I plan to have longer chapters then this, but shorter chapter means quick, and better spell checked chapter. We'll see.

Stay sane till next time,

Sanityfree