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Xeron (c) Nyra711


Chapter 1

I stood at the top of the crater, watching the explosion. The sheer rage that flooded through me was replaced by horror. What had I done? I continued to watch the raging flames of what was left of the Space Pirate research facility, mesmerized by the red-orange tongues of flame.

I eventually turned and left the crater. I checked my energy meter: 5 energy tanks remaining. I sighed, it would not be enough to sustain me for very long. Just then, I spotted a tiny orange dot in the distance, A building? I thought this planet was deserted...I thought to myself. I aimed in the direction of the dot and powered up my boost drive. I started to run faster than anything, even a Phazon Metroid, could. The tiny orange dot grew closer with every passing second. Soon, I realized that it wasn't a building, it was a ship!

I powered down my boost drive and thruster boots, slowing down just before I reached the ship. My visor read: 3 energy tanks remaining. I groaned I forgot how much of a drain these things have! I walked up to the ship and pressed my hand on the scanner.

A holoscreen popped up:

Registration No. : 50276B-4397.26
Registered to : Samus Aran
Class : Hunter-class
DNA confirmation: negative, access denied

Interesting...The Hunter is here... I looked at my ever dwindling energy supply: 2.5 tanks.

I cataloged all of the data I could from the ship. I drew an energy sword from its case and activated it. I was about to strike the ship, when I sensed something. I drew my sword away from the ship and poised for combat. I realized that it was a fellow Metroid. I lowered my weapon and switched to my long-distance visor. There was a lone, humanoid figure coming out of the ruins of the Space Pirate Base.

My visor picked up numerous injuries to internal organs and skin damage. I realized that, without immediate first-aid, this creature would die. Here goes the last of my energy... I activated my thrusters once again and quickly got to the figure and back to the ship. I did not realize that I was carrying Samus Aran, The Hunter. I got to the ship and immediately, my thrusters deactivated. My visor read: Warning, energy supply at 50% and dropping, recharge immediately. Already, many functions of my suit were starting to shut down to conserve energy.

I took another look at the person I saved "Samus...Aran?" she nodded weakly and put her hand on the scanner : ACCESS GRANTED, OPENING MAIN HATCH. We entered the ship and Samus fell unconscious. Her Fusion suit dissolved, leaving her in her Zero Suit. I picked her up and laid her on the medical bed. The computer took it from there. I went to the mini-factory of the ship. Having the schematics from my earlier investigation, I was able to recharge my energy and restock ammo.

I then deactivated my suit, which converted to my equivalent of the Zero Suit, what the Pirates called the Endo-suit. It was black, with the appearance of human muscles.

I walked back over to the medical bay, concentrating on my senses. Sure enough, I sensed the strongest Metroid presence right where Samus was. Curious...how could she... I sat down and reactivated my suit, scanning Samus. The scan showed severe injuries to several major organs, including shrapnel. I accessed the DNA file. It showed three major types: Human, obviously; Chozo; and Metroid. Chozo? Metroid? Where has this lady been? Well...she IS a bounty hunter... I started to mess with my visors, and started to wonder, Why am I still here? I should leave... However, something, some indescribable force compelled me to stay.