Metroid Prime Hunters: The Hunt for True Power

by tracefan

Part 1 of a trilogy. A sequel to MPH with all the hunters. A year after MPH, another message points the way to a power greater than the Ultimate Power.

1. Introduction

Metroid Prime: Hunters

The Hunt for True Power

The Omega Cannon was dubbed 'the Ultimate Power' referring to a power stronger than anything else. With powers no other could rival. 7 hunters sought it, but only one seized its powers, protecting it from those whose motives were misguided, or sinister. Samus Aran possessed the cannon, and so intended to bring peace to the universe with its power. For a year, all was well, aside from the added need to avoid rival hunters, especially the 6 encountered in the Tetra galaxy. However...there was rumored to be another item of greater power than the Omega Cannon. An item that would bring the universe to its knees. The True Power. Like the Ultimate Power, it had been secretly sealed, but unlike the Alimbics, there were no records of its existence. The people who sealed the True Power had done it so none would learn of it, or unravel the secret of its history. Unfortunately...they didn't prepare for the ultimate outcome. Who could have predicted that somehow, the secret would be uncovered. That the 6 who had always searched for power would receive a cryptic clue.

"The True Power is at the Gem Ruins. 7 keys...find them to unlock the True Power. 7 keys...True Power...the Gem Ruins".

Samus hurried to her ship. Figures. She would be late in hearing about the cryptic message. No doubt any others who heard it were already ahead of her. Oh well. She worked at disadvantages before, and still completed the mission. This time, her mission was more specific. The True Power, and the Omega Cannon itself must be destroyed. Alone, the Cannon was formidable and useful, but a threat. If another power could conquer it, it must not exist. The Federation had considered the cannon's usefullness, and decided the risk of allowing its continued existence outweighed its value.

If Samus ever lost possession of it, the universe and all stability would be destroyed. So Samus was allowed the cannon on the mission, but was told to destroy it during or after the mission. The growing fear that the other rival hunters might get it weren't baseless. Sylux had attacked a Federation base, and only barely missed the carrier that had been assigned to transport the cannon. After that incident, Samus was given the cannon for safekeeping, as she alone could be trusted and keep Sylux at bay, since she was a target of Sylux. Samus had reluctantly agreed to destroy the cannon, although she questioned whether it would be a wiser move to keep it, for it could save millions, or destroy millions.