A/N: This is my first Metroid fanfic. It took me awhile to figure out how to write a Metroid story cause Samus has no interaction with others. I've figured out a method and now I can finally write. I chose Hunters first as it is a shorter story so I can work out all my first-person kinks before I delve into the much longer Prime games. I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Metroid Prime: Hunters. That belongs to Nintendo.

Chapter 1: Mission From the Unknown

Metroid Prime is finally destroyed and I can now rest in peace. Well, so can that Phazon infused Metroid but at least I will be able to wake up again. I'm so surprised how it had two forms. Something I did not expect.

I just woke up from a lengthy nap and the thought of Metroid Prime, as the Space Pirates called him, kept coming in my mind. It was like I fought a spirit; a very potent spirit. I am flying towards the Galactic Federations base. I have been working with the Galactic Federation for some time now. We have been in close contact and they have been issuing me different missions with some nice pay.

I'm scoping the space that is all around me and I see the space station where the Federation is located. Approaching the station, I begin to receive a strange message. The ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster. I tap my helmet to make sure my intercom is working because it sure didn't sound like it came from my intercom. I radio in the general of the Galactic Federation to see what was going on. It sure didn't seem like he was contacting me but I wanted to make sure anyway.

"Yes Samus. How are you?"

"I'm fine." I respond with some hesitation. The secret to ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster.

"What's wrong, Samus? You seem worried about something."

"I seem to be getting this message—" The secret to ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster.

"Samus?" The general was perplexed. Well, so was I. The message I was hearing sounded nothing like the generals voice.

"Samus. Are you there?"

"Yes, yes. I'm approaching your space station now. Allow me to land."

"Alright." I can hear him fiddling with some of the buttons as he opens up the docking bay for my ship.

The ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster.

I grab my head and shake it. I take off my helmet also to see if it's from my intercom or I'm just hallucinating. I see the general walking towards me. He was a very robust man; actually somewhat attractive but much too old for my age. He comes and shakes my hand.

"Now what is going on, Samus? Is someone on our base toying with your intercom?"

"No, no. I'm still getting the message even though I've taken off my helmet." The general steps back a bit. It seems he knows what could be up by the way he is staring at me.

"Samus… Do you have the ability to decode telepathic messages?" I look at him as if he has gone nuts. Sure, they know I've been infused with Chozo blood and I had the ability to glance at Chozo Ghosts with my naked eye for a moment, but to say I'm even close to a psychic was a little much. I shake my head with the same shocked look on my face.

He stares at me for a moment.

"Are you still receiving the message?" I nod. It's like he's reading my mind or something.

"Samus, I believe you are receiving a telepathic message."

"Why would you think that?" I felt rather stupid asking that question. It seemed to be the only-case scenario considering I took my helmet off. I did want to hear his explanation though.

"Well, considering you took off your helmet and you are still receiving the messages. Not only that, you are a very powerful hunter. You could be receiving a mission from another world." The first part made me chuckle but the second part I didn't think about. I nod my head showing him I'm acknowledging what he is saying.

"Samus, what is the message?"

"The ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster." The general puts his hand on his chin. He turns around and waves his hand forward to signal me to follow him.

"Where are we going, general?"

"Let's find this 'Alimbic Cluster.'"

We walk into the computer terminal where several Galactic Federation troops are typing away trying to discover new threats and Space Pirate movements. The last one on Tallon IV was enough to put us all on a break for at least three months.

The general occupies one of the empty computers and begins searching for the Alimbc Cluster. I'm still receiving the message in my mind also. I've pretty much come to terms with it. I have no idea why it hasn't stopped and I'm even more clueless as to why I'm receiving the message. Let alone, I have no idea if this "Alimbic Cluster" even exists.

The general beams and screams "I got it!."

"The Alimbic Cluster is in the Tetra Galaxy." I give him another perplexed look. I bend over to get a closer look at the screen.

"Apparently though, there is only one planet that we can pinpoint from our base."

"I see… I suppose this galaxy is not under Federation control."

"No. It isn't. According to the files on this galaxy, the Alimbic Cluster is wild and dangerous. I'm sure anyone who found the cluster hasn't come back alive to tell the tale."

"We're lucky enough to even have any information on this cluster." The general nods at me. I step back from the computer and he gets up from the chair he was in. He begins pacing the floor. I already know he's going to tell me to go there but I don't know why he's even thinking about it.

"Okay. Samus, you have personally received this message. You do know what that means, correct?" I stare at him for a moment. I then jerk on the inside and realize I won't get paid for this mission. I rarely ever do anything without pay. Especially when it a mission from the Federation.

"I think I do know. I won't get paid, correct?"

"Correct. However, you are our contracted bounty hunter so we cannot let you go without benefits. However, we also have to keep this mission covert." He pauses and he stares me right in the eye. "You must retrieve this ultimate weapon, Samus. If it were to ever reach our own galaxy in the hands of another, the outcome could be disastrous." I see the seriousness of the situation. I look at all the other Federation troopers and think about what this "ultimate weapon" could ultimately do. The general quickly says my name to grab my attention again. "If you cannot secure the weapon, then destroy it. I am sure other people have received this telepathic message so you will probably have some competition."

I nod and I look at the computer screen where with the planet in the cluster is rotating. I point at the planet and look at the general.

"So I suppose that's my first stop general." He nods.

"I'm going to give you the coordinates in your ship."

"Sounds good. I'll make sure to get this weapon back safely." The general stretches out his hand to shake mine. I grab it and he gives it a firm shake. I know I'm a bounty hunter but sometimes I wonder if he forgets that I'm also a girl. I turn and walk to my ship and put my helmet back on. I hear the telepathic message once more. I realize I cannot fail. I also realize that I may even encounter more Metroids in this galaxy. Some that could possibly be even more dangerous than ones on Tallon IV.

I get in my ship and the general gives me the coordinates and opens the docking bay for me to exit. I fire up my ships engines and I activate my thrusters and I head for the Tetra Galaxy.

A/N: Well, that is the first chapter. R&R. Please, no flaming. I do take constructive cticism though. Also, I'm wondering if I should include the Alimbic Lore and such. I'm leaning towards no but I would like other opinions before I finish my next chapter. Thanks.