For seven years, I was in hiding. My last mission ended in disaster, and I was sent on the run: a self-imposed exile. In that time, I was waiting: waiting for my moment to right what is wrong. There is no room for mistakes, and I won't make any. They searched long and hard for me, but they could not find me. They needed me, but I was not ready for them. They wanted me, but I did not come. They fought for me, but I stayed away.
Now, I am ready.
They are still waiting for me: eagerly anticipating my first move. And I have been waiting a very long time to make it. The turn has passed to me, and now I shall take it. The ball's in my court, and I shall serve it. The battle's in my hands, and I will fight it to the end of my strength. I spent seven years searching for an answer: an answer to what I needed to do. I waited so long, I'd lost my way so many times. And yet all that time, I finally realized, the answer was inside me. And now I will take it. You want my answer? Come and get it. You want my bounty? Good luck, because you're going to need it. You plan to find me? Then come and find me; I won't judge. It's not like you'll defeat me. I've finally found myself again, and I'm not about to let go. Not now, not ever. So come and find me, if you dare.
For far too long, the galaxy has been in quiet turmoil. They've been waiting for something: something called hope and justice. Some gave up on it ever coming, but it's here. Some stopped believing; believe again. It's time for their prayers to be answered. It's time to right that which was wrong. Yes, indeed…
It's finally time to make my move.
So spread the word. Let everyone know what's about to happen. Let them know that hope is here. Let them know that justice will be given. Let them know that peace shall return, that the galaxy will end its turmoil. I've waited a long time for this moment, and now it's finally time. Seven years I've hidden, seven years I've waited, seven years I've searched for the power to right all that was wrong. And all along, it was right in front of me.
Now I shall return, to strike fear into evildoers once again. I shall return, and end the reign of terror. I shall bring back hope and justice, and bring peace to the galaxy. So spread the message. Leave no corner of the galaxy untouched. Let them know that their hero is coming. Let them know that there is no need to fear.
Tell them that evildoers shall fear once again.
Tell them that justice will rise once again.
Tell them that hope will live once again.
Tell them…tell every last one of them…
Tell them...
Samus has returned.
Quick tip: Read this while playing "Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior." It's the remix of the Super Metroid credits theme from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.