SPACE
A light beam travels through the stars, passing different planets, the beam eventually is heading straight for a planet
PLANET SURFACE
The beam crashes onto the planet in a trash yard. Emerging from the trash is PIT. PIT is disgusted by where he landed
PIT
Oh, what is that smell? I don't think I'll ever get it off me
PIT then looks around to see that he is on a strange planet with tall buildings, towers and what looks to be a race track high in the sky. PIT then climbs out of the trash pit and walks out into a city street where hundreds of people are moving through the streets. PIT makes his way through them stumbling into a few people
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Watch where you're going kid
PIT
Sorry
PIT bumps into another person
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Watch it freak
PIT
(To himself) People are not very nice here, where is here
PIT then looks up and sees a sign that reads "PORT TOWN". PIT looks at the sign for a few moments before groaning
PIT
Wait... What?
3
I WAS CAPTAIN FALCON/STRANDED IN SPACE
PORTAL REALM
SAMUS' gunship is falling through the portal realm
Inside the ship SAMUS is thrown into a wall from the ship falling through the portal. SAMUS shakes off her pain and angrily scolds SNAKE through the comms
SAMUS
I thought I told you to hit the green button on three!
In the cockpit SNAKE is hanging on to the flight wheel while PIKACHU and PICHU are pressed against the cockpit glass
SNAKE
I did press the button, but nothing happened, we might not be getting power!
PIKACHU then peels himself off the glass and heads down to the engine room.
In the engine room SAMUS is flipping some switches to try to restore power to the ship but still no power, PIKACHU enters the engine room seeing SAMUS struggling to get power back to the ship, SAMUS then sees PIKACHU
SAMUS
Unless you can somehow help fix our problem little guy you should probably get back where it's safe
SAMUS is then hit in the head with some tools, SAMUS shakes it off
SAMUS
At least safer than here
PIKACHU then walks up to the ship's power core and starts charging up, SAMUS looks at PIKACHU wondering what he's doing.
PIKACHU
Pika...chuuuuuu!
PIKACHU then charges the power core and the ship regains power. SAMUS is amazed with PIKACHU
SAMUS
I don't know what you are exactly, but you are a lifesaver
SAMUS then runs out of the engine room with PIKACHU right behind her
Back in the cockpit, SNAKE peels PICHU from the glass and puts her down onto the ground. SAMUS makes her way back to the cockpit and shoos SNAKE out of the captain's chair
SAMUS
You, out of the chair
SNAKE then gets out of the captain's chair and SAMUS sits down, flipping some switches and SAMUS starts flying her ship. SAMUS' ship maneuvers through the realm dodging debris from other worlds, however the ship is hit from it's side by debris that spins the ship out and out of the portal realm and everyone inside is rocked around
SPACE
SAMUS' ship shoots out into space and finally stops spinning after a few moments
Inside the ship is a mess with everything in disarray, PIKACHU and PICHU emerge from a pile of junk. SAMUS slowly gets up holding her head
SOLID SNAKE
You know...
SAMUS looks down to see she's on top of SNAKE
SOLID SNAKE
I'd want to make some remark about this situation but I don't think that would be appreciated right now
SAMUS looks at SNAKE wanting to hit him but stops and realizes they are out in space. SAMUS stands up and looks out the cockpit window, SNAKE, PIKACHU and PICHU all then look out the window to see that they are in the middle of nowhere space, no planets or stars in sight.
SOLID SNAKE
Okay, we might be in some trouble here
An alarm then rings in the ship and some noise is heard from the engine room, SAMUS rushes over to see what is happening
In the engine room one of the fuel cells is overheating, SAMUS rushes in and flips some switches that ejects the fuel cell and the alarms stop. SAMUS lets out a big sigh, SNAKE then enters the engine room
SAMUS
So we have another problem here
A few minutes later SAMUS has explained the situation to SNAKE whilst PIKACHU and PICHU are watching the two from outside the engine room
SOLID SNAKE
So we're low on gas
SAMUS
Essentially. One fuel cell is damaged, so that complicates things. Before... All of this I was going to make my way to a refueling station, and with no planets in sight I don't know how far we can make it
SNAKE sighs
SOLID SNAKE
So what happens now?
SAMUS
I'm going to see if I can try to save this fuel cell.
SOLID SNAKE
And what do you want me to do?
SAMUS
Head back to the cockpit and just wait, if I need you I can call you on the comms
SNAKE looks confused
SOLID SNAKE
So you just want me to go back and sit down and be quiet
SAMUS
Yes, I need space to work, if I need you I'll call you
SAMUS then grabs some tools and starts working on the engines. SNAKE just stands stunned, he then looks at PIKACHU and PICHU who just look back at him also confused.
SOLID SNAKE
Ok so I get that this is your ship and you probably think I don't know what I'm doing but like we said we are in the middle of nowhere space, low on fuel and very little options. I don't think making me sit and wait is in your best interests
SAMUS drops some tools she had in her hands on the ground and turns to face SNAKE
SAMUS
Look no offense,... Actually all the offense I don't know you. I let you know what's happening on my ship because it affects us all, there's a leak in the ship and we might lose oxygen, it's worth telling you. But don't talk like we've been friends for years and we know each other, we don't.
The two continue to bicker as PIKACHU and PICHU go back and forth looking at the two arguing
SOLID SNAKE
Well right now that shouldn't matter. We're all that we got, I mean do you think those two can help you fix your ship
SAMUS turns to PIKACHU and PICHU who are still just looking at the two
PIKACHU
Pika
PICHU
Pichu
SAMUS then turns back to SNAKE
SAMUS
Well right now they are being more helpful than you. They're doing what I want you to do, which is just to stay out my way.
SNAKE paces back and forth in frustration
SOLID SNAKE
So what exactly is your plan
SAMUS
I fix the fuel cell, get us to a safe planet and we go our separate ways
SNAKE looks at SAMUS confused
SAMUS
Why are looking me like that. What did you think we'd just traverse the stars together. Like I said I don't know you, my goal is to meet up with my people and figure what we need to do. I'll take you to hopefully a port where someone can take you where you need to go. That's what's on my mind right now
SAMUS then returns to her work
SAMUS
Is there anything else you need to say?
SNAKE just stays quiet and leaves the engine room with PIKACHU and PICHU following behind him
Back in the cockpit SNAKE sits down and just wonders what to do next. PIKACHU and PICHU are sitting in front of SNAKE just looking at him
SOLID SNAKE
Why are you following me?
PICHU then jumps onto SNAKE's lap, smiling at SNAKE
SOLID SNAKE
I don't understand why you two like me so much you don't even... (Sigh) Now I'm sounding like her.
PIKACHU then jumps next to SNAKE, SNAKE slowly puts his hand up and pats PIKACHU on the head.
SOLID SNAKE
I don't know why you two trust so much, but... Thank you I guess.
PIKACHU
Pika, Pika
SOLID SNAKE
I... What?
PICHU
Pichu
SOLID SNAKE
Still... What?
PIKACHU then points to the engine room where SAMUS is working, SNAKE is still confused
SOLID SNAKE
Yes I know she's there
PICHU then rubs her head against SNAKE, with PIKACHU doing the same. The two then point to SAMUS again, SNAKE finally starts to understand what they are conveying to him
SOLID SNAKE
I think I understand what you two are saying
PORT TOWN
PIT is still roaming the streets of Port Town wondering where he is, PIT is asking the residents where he is
PIT
Excuse me, what is this place
One resident ignores PIT
PIT
Hi, umm... Where am I or where...
Another resident just walks past PIT as he just groans in frustration and after walking for a few moments PIT looks up in the sky and his face turns to horror to see a dark realm starship high above the city.
PIT
They're here, But they're not attacking
PIT then runs over to a resident and asks about the starship
PIT
Excuse me, how long is that ship been there and why aren't they attacking
The resident looks at PIT as if he's crazy
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Have you been living under a rock, they've been here for months. They don't attack us unless we try to leave, so if you were planning on leaving, that's not going to happen
PIT is shocked to know that the dark realm army has been there for months, the resident then goes to leave
PIT
Wait, is there anyone willing to at least try?
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Anyone who's tried is no longer alive. There is one person who might be crazy enough to try but you might get killed before you even get in a ship with this guy.
After hearing that PIT wonders if he should even try to find this person but seeing no other choice he reluctantly asks
PIT
Where is this person, what's their name?
The resident points to a bar to the right of PIT
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Just ask for Captain Falcon
PORT TOWN - BAR
Inside the bar is packed with people all socializing and drinking, in walks PIT who moves through the people and makes his way to the bar, the bartender just smirks at the sight of PIT
BARTENDER
That's a colorful get up you got there kid
PIT
Someone told me that I could find a Captain Falcon here
As PIT finishes that sentence a fight between two men breaks out in the bar with the bar patrons cheering it on
BARTENDER
Well give this a moment and you'll be able to talk with him
The two men are trading blows taking equal amount of punishment, one of men misses a punch and gets punched in the face and picked up over the other one's shoulder before being slammed down into a table. Everyone in the bar cheers as the winner of the brawl BABA raises his arms up in victory.
BARTENDER
You can go talk to him now, good luck.
PIT tries to make his way through the crowd when he bumps into a robot that is serving drinks
PIT
Oh sorry about that
The robot is R.O.B and it continues moving through the bar serving drinks. PIT looks at R.O.B somewhat sad as people take the drinks from the robot and treat it with no respect. PIT then sees JIGGLYPUFF in a cage and people messing with the Pokemon, throwing things and berating her, which enrages PIT
PIT
Hey leave it alone
PIT rushes them but quickly gets punched in the face and falls flat on his back. PIT slowly starts to come to and sees a bunch of people standing over him and they look to continue to hurt PIT however a strange noise is heard, almost like fire burning. The ruffians then turn to see the man who lost the fight with his fist in flames
CAPTAIN FALCON
Falcon... Punch
CAPTAIN FALCON then delivers a massive punch to one of the men which causes him to crash into the rest of his party knocking them all through a wall and out of the bar. PIT looks up to see a disheveled CAPTAIN FALCON, no helmet, rugged clothes and a five o' clock shadow. PIT however doesn't know this is CAPTAIN FALCON, PIT gets up to thank his savior
PIT
Hey, umm... Thank..
Before PIT can finish that sentence CAPTAIN FALCON falls over and passes out. Everyone in the bar then resumes what they were doing, PIT then checks on CAPTAIN FALCON
PIT
Hey, hey, mister, are you okay?
Coming over to check on CAPTAIN FALCON is BABA, he helps CAPTAIN FALCON to his feet
BABA
He's going to be fine, my friend here just needs to go home and actually get some rest
PIT
Friend, you were just fighting him
BABA chuckles
BABA
That's kinda what we do, usually I'm the one with the big mouth but these days Captain Falcon here doesn't seem to know when to stop
PIT stops and starts to process everything
PIT
Wait... I thought you... but he...
BABA
I'm assuming you need a pilot, someone crazy enough to attempt to even leave, well here's your man the great Captain Falcon, ex bounty hunter and greatest F-Zero pilot
BABA then puts CAPTAIN FALCON's arm over PIT's shoulder for him to carry
BABA
He's all yours kid, and here give him this when he wakes up, it's his money from the game we just played
BABA then gives PIT the money and leaves as PIT now stands with a somewhat conscious CAPTAIN FALCON wondering what to do now. PIT then looks at a saddened JIGGLYPUFF in her cage and then looks at a downtrodden R.O.B before heading over to the bartender and puts the money on the counter
PIT
I want the Robot and the animal to come with me
PORT TOWN - STREETS
PIT is still carrying CAPTAIN FALCON with JIGGLYPUFF and R.O.B behind him as PIT is trying to find where CAPTAIN FALCON lives
PIT
Captain Falcon, Captain Falcon?
CAPTAIN FALCON is still out of it, PIT then goes to people on the street to see if they know where CAPTAIN FALCON lives
PIT
Excuse me, do you know where Captain Falcon lives
PORT TOWN RESIDENT
Ah I see it's that time of day again. Keep going straight, at the end you'll find an old garage, that's where the great Captain calls his home.
Captain Falcon's Home - A run down garage at the edge of town, PIT is shocked at what he is looking at, he then turns to JIGGLYPUFF and R.O.B and they both just shrug.
PIT enters in the garage which is filled with parts from different F-Zero vehicles, accolades and pictures from CAPTAIN FALCON's career. PIT sets CAPTAIN FALCON down on a couch to let him rest, PIT then goes over to R.O.B and JIGGLYPUFF to talk with them
PIT
We should let him rest for a bit, then we can talk about what we need to do next. I'm Pit by the way
JIGGLYPUFF
Jigglypuff
PIT chuckles
PIT
Jigglypuff, that's a interesting name. How about you what's your name?
R.O.B starts to look around, he then goes around the garage and starts rummaging through things, he starts tossing things aside which consistently hit CAPTAIN FALCON in the head, CAPTAIN FALCON just holds his head in pain and rolls back and forth on the couch. R.O.B eventually comes back with a marker and goes to a white board where he writes his name
PIT
R.O.B... Well how about we call you Rob?
R.O.B gives a nod of approval, PIT then goes to CAPTAIN FALCON who is still holding his head in pain
PIT
So you're alive
CAPTAIN FALCON
Yeah, though right now I wish I wasn't
CAPTAIN FALCON sits up and looks at PIT
CAPTAIN FALCON
What's with the get up, the halo, the wings, what is there a costume party going on right now
PIT
No I'm actually from Skyworld, I'm an angel
CAPTAIN FALCON just stares at PIT for a few seconds
CAPTAIN FALCON
Sure why not, you're an angel
CAPTAIN FALCON gets up and stretches
PIT
So Captain Falcon I was wondering if you...
CAPTAIN FALCON
Kid, slow it down. It's way too early for you to be going crazy right now
PIT looks up out a window and sees that the sun is setting
PIT
It's actually pretty late in the day
CAPTAIN FALCON
Either way give me like five, ten minutes to decompress here, as you saw in the bar today is not exactly my day
CAPTAIN FALCON then gets up and starts walking towards a bathroom
PIT
Well the impression I have is that every day is not your day
CAPTAIN FALCON then stops and turns back to face PIT
CAPTAIN FALCON
Are you being smart with me right now?
PIT shakes his head no, while R.O.B and JIGGLYPUFF nod their head yes. CAPTAIN FALCON exhales and then heads into the bathroom and splashes water in his face, after a few moments of looking at himself in the mirror he comes out of the bathroom to talk with PIT
CAPTAIN FALCON
So Pit right?
PIT
Yes that's right Captain Falcon
CAPTAIN FALCON
So you came looking for me, the question now is why?
PIT
I was told that you are great pilot
CAPTAIN FALCON
I'd like to think so
PIT
And that... Well... uhhh...
CAPTAIN FALCON
Alright kid if you're not sure what you want to ask me, I'm sure that I'm not gonna want to do what it is you want.
PIT then takes a deep breath
PIT
I want you to help me get off the planet
It is silent for a few moments
CAPTAIN FALCON
Not Surprising
PIT
I know but I think...
CAPTAIN FALCON
Another fool thinks that somehow we can get off world, it's a nice thought but it's not a reality
CAPTAIN FALCON then walks away and goes to a fridge to grab a drink, PIT just stands confused
PIT
Wait so you won't help me get off world
CAPTAIN FALCON
Was my demeaning statement not enough for you?
PIT
So you're just going to sit here and do nothing
CAPTAIN FALCON walks back in front of PIT and stops to think for a moment
CAPTAIN FALCON
Yeah, pretty much
CAPTAIN FALCON then sits down on the couch and takes a drink, PIT is just stunned
PIT
I don't... you're just going to...
CAPTAIN FALCON
Yes I'm just going to sit here and wait this out, if you want you and the dynamic duo over there can stay here, you can help clean up and hey you'll have a roof over your halo.
PIT
I don't understand, people call you great and you have all these accomplishments
CAPTAIN FALCON
Yeah I was once, I'm what's left of Captain Falcon, that mystique of a great hero is gone. This is what's left, sorry to disappoint you kid.
PIT just sighs and puts his head down for a few moments before facing CAPTAIN FALCON again
PIT
Where can I find a ship
Everyone looks at PIT stunned
CAPTAIN FALCON
Alright don't talk so big right now
PIT
If you're not going to help me then I'll do it myself
CAPTAIN FALCON chuckles then stands
CAPTAIN FALCON
I don't know you that well and even though you call yourself an angel there is no way you know how to fly
PIT
I'll... Learn
CAPTAIN FALCON laughs
CAPTAIN FALCON
This isn't something you just pick up and do. Alright let me humor you for a moment
CAPTAIN FALCON puts his arm around PIT
CAPTAIN FALCON
Say you miraculously know how to fly, okay that's great, what are you going to do about that though?
CAPTAIN FALCON points up to the giant dark realm starship in the sky
CAPTAIN FALCON
You know how many people came to thinking they could get past that? Well I'll tell you right now. Hey Rob, do you do calculations?
R.O.B nods
CAPTAIN FALCON
Alright calculate the percentage of survival if angel boy were to attempt to fly out of here
R.O.B then process the calculation and goes back to the white board and writes down zero percent. PIT just looks at that number defeated
CAPTAIN FALCON
That's how many people came back. Do yourself a favor, don't fly close to the sun
CAPTAIN FALCON then slumps back onto the couch. PIT is clearly frustrated, JIGGLYPUFF comes over and holds PIT's hand trying to make him feel better. PIT then faces CAPTAIN FALCON again
PIT
I can't give up, I just can't
CAPTAIN FALCON sits up frustrated
CAPTAIN FALCON
Kid I've heard so many people give me speeches on bringing the fight to them, and how they're not afraid, all that heroic talk. Right now, you be honest with me, why do you want to fight?
PIT looks at R.O.B who tilts his head, he then looks at JIGGLYPUFF who smiles at him, PIT then takes a deep breath
PIT
I'm afraid
CAPTAIN FALCON is taken back by that admission
PIT
I'm afraid of them, I'm afraid of what they can do, because I know what they can do. They attacked my home, Lady... (Sniffles) My friend was taken by them, and now I'm here, far from home, no idea what to do. So yes I am afraid, but if I allow myself to keep being afraid then they win, they'll continue to win because they'll make us afraid them and we'll have to live our lives in fear, that's no way to live. Yes we're out-matched, yes they'll probably blast us to pieces, but if we don't at least try, then we've already lost. And maybe just maybe we win, we then inspire those around us, they then know that this is a fight they can win.
CAPTAIN FALCON is clearly struck with what PIT just said, JIGGLYPUFF and R.O.B standing then stand by PIT's side ready to fight alongside him. They all look to CAPTAIN FALCON now
CAPTAIN FALCON
You're crazy, absolutely insane... But then again... So am I
CAPTAIN FALCON gets up and heads into a back room, and closes the door.
A few minutes have passed and the door to the back opens, PIT's face lights up as he sees CAPTAIN FALCON in his flight suit and helmet (clean shaven)
CAPTAIN FALCON
Alright kid, C'mon.
CAPTAIN FALCON then heads towards a door with PIT and JIGGLYPUFF behind him
PIT
Where are we going Captain?
CAPTAIN FALCON
If we're going to do this, we'll need the best ship out there
CAPTAIN FALCON looks and sees R.O.B scribbling something on the whiteboard
CAPTAIN FALCON
Hey R.O.B, Enough numbers, it's time for action
R.O.B then joins the three as they leave the garage. Back on the whiteboard, R.O.B had written down a new percentage of successes with the percentage at fifty
SAMUS' GUNSHIP
SAMUS is fixing a fuel cell and having some frustration with it as she groans a panel on the wall short circuits
SAMUS
Of course that happened, because why wouldn't it.
SNAKE enters the engine room, SAMUS notices this
SAMUS
I didn't ask for you to come here
SOLID SNAKE
I know
SNAKE then sits down in front of SAMUS
SAMUS
Yet you're here
SOLID SNAKE
That I am
It's quiet for a few moments, PIKACHU and PICHU sit outside the engine room watching the two
SAMUS
Okay... What are you doing?
SOLID SNAKE
My name is Snake
SAMUS
... Are you messing with me right now
SOLID SNAKE
Nope, We were so busy arguing we never said who we were
SAMUS
I don't... What's your point here?
SOLID SNAKE
I can't make you trust me, I know that and I get that if we get to a safe place we'll go our separate ways, I get that, but until then we're all that we got. No help, no civilization in sight, if we're going to get through this we need to rely on each other
SAMUS just sighs
SOLID SNAKE
You don't have to trust me, but at least work with me. I can help you, sure I don't know how your ship works, but let me know, divide and conquer the work.
SAMUS
It's not that easy
SOLID SNAKE
I assume it's not.
SAMUS sighs again
SAMUS
Look... I'm not... good with people
SNAKE somewhat makes a face but doesn't say anything
SAMUS
You just made a face, look if you have something to say...
SOLID SNAKE
You know what you're right, I'm sorry. You were saying you're not good with people
SAMUS
I've done alot of things alone, that's how I like it. I can be... Standoffish, pushy, things like that, because I've always had to do things on my own and I know what I want and sometimes people can be a little slow, my attitude can push them away. Even when I know I need help, it's hard for me to trust someone
SOLID SNAKE
I know what that's like. I've been on my own a lot, never really having partners, not trusting of many people, but I realized that when I couldn't do something on my own, I needed people I could rely on. You don't have to think of us as friends or even partners, but let us work together to get out of here
SNAKE extends his hand, SAMUS cracks a smile and shakes his hand, PIKACHU and PICHU rush into the room and jump on the two. SAMUS and SNAKE laugh a little
SAMUS
Why are they so happy?
SOLID SNAKE
I think because we're working together
Later - SAMUS and SNAKE are working round the clock to get the fuel cell repaired, SNAKE is working on some of the ship's wiring while SAMUS repairs the cell
SOLID SNAKE
Which wires connect to what?
SAMUS
Connect the green one to the yellow one and the red one to the blue one.
SOLID SNAKE
Got it. Wait what about the gray one?
SAMUS
Please don't touch that, that is connected to the ship's life support system
SNAKE has a face that reads "all right don't do that" and continues working. After some time SNAKE fixes the wiring and SAMUS repairs the fuel cell, the two lift the fuel cell back into the engine and the ship light's up. SAMUS jump hugs SNAKE, after a few seconds SAMUS let's go of SNAKE
SAMUS
Sorry that was weird wasn't it?
SOLID SNAKE
I didn't mind it
SAMUS smirks
SAMUS
You're making a face again and I don't like it
PIKACHU then jumps on SAMUS' shoulder while PICHU jumps on SNAKE's shoulder
SOLID SNAKE
I think it's time to see where we are
SAMUS is in the pilot's chair flipping through some switches and checking the status of her ship. SNAKE is sitting besides her just marveling at being in space
SAMUS
Everything looks pretty good, fuel cells are at ninety two percent. Now to find out where we are
SAMUS notices SNAKE's amazement with space
SAMUS
First time seeing it?
SOLID SNAKE
Honestly never thought I would see it. It's also unfortunate that we are in the middle of nowhere space but still breathtaking
SAMUS gets a ping on her radar, she brings up on the cockpit glass and shows that their is some sort of signal not far from them
SAMUS
I'm getting a signal, it's not from a planet but from a ship, a big ship. Maybe if we catch up to them we can hitch a ride to a nearby system
SOLID SNAKE
That sounds good
PIKACHU
Pika!
PICHU
Pichu!
SAMUS is checking more of her systems before taking a deep breath
SAMUS
Samus
SNAKE looks at SAMUS
SAMUS
My name is Samus Aran.
SNAKE smiles
SOLID SNAKE
Nice to meet you Samus
SAMUS smiles
SOLID SNAKE
Would it be too much to call you Sam
SAMUS
One step at a time Snake.
SNAKE just makes an expression that reads "alright then"
SAMUS
By the way Snake is not your real name is it?
SOLID SNAKE
Well some people call me that, they also call me Solid Snake
SAMUS laughs
SAMUS
Oh god, I'm never going to call you that, ever.
SOLID SNAKE
But... My name is David
SAMUS looks at SNAKE cracking another smile learning something about him
SAMUS
How?
SOLID SNAKE
How what?
SAMUS
How did you end up going from David to Snake or excuse me "Solid Snake". Ughh I can't believe I actually said that
SNAKE chuckles
SOLID SNAKE
Do you really want to know that, it's a long story
SAMUS
Well we have a long trek ahead of us, so we have time
SOLID SNAKE
Well I don't want to bore those two
PIKACHU
Pika-pi!
PICHU
Chu! Pichu!
SAMUS chuckles
SAMUS
I think they want to hear your story. Tell you what, you tell your story, I tell my story
SNAKE smirks
SOLID SNAKE
Alright, so let's start from the top
SAMUS' ship flies off into the stars
