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