[Author's Note: Of all the characters of Super Smash Brothers, the only one which I have not played a game of is Samus. Though I had heard great things about them, I've never played a single Metroid game in my life. Consequently, I was forced to surf the internet for information on this chapter. Please email me if any of this chapter is inaccurate to the Metroid plot line.]
Chapter 5: When Space Pirates Attack…
Samus Aran took a sip of a pina colata and laid back on her chair. She was fully enjoying her vacation on the beaches of Argos Beta.
It's so relaxing here. I wish I could just stay here forever. thought Samus. She thought about it for a while and then changed her mind. Actually, I'd probably get bored in a month. But for right now, I've had enough excitement for quite a while. And besides, the Galactic Federation rarely ever gives me a break. She took another sip of her pina colata, and the glass became completely empty. She quickly looked at the glass and said, "Computer, another pina colata."
The computer immediately materialized another drink and handed it to her with a robotic arm. It also took the empty glass from her and dematerialized it. I wonder what I have planned today? thought Samus as she began to work on the new pina colata. "Computer, what is on today's schedule?"
The computer responded apathetically. "8:30-10:30, Sunbathing; 10:30-12:00, Tropical Lunch; 12:00-13:00, Deep Muscle Tissue Simulation and Massage; 13:00-15:30, Swimming and Hover Sking; 15:30-16:30, Volleyball; 16:30-18:00, Dinner and Entertainment; 18:00-19:00, Free Time; 19:00-20:21, Sleeping Time."
That another problem with this place. thought Samus. 20.3 hour days make everything so much shorter. But nothing perfect. She began to think about more the deep tissue massage more. Bet that feels great. Maybe I should shorten lunch a bi…
The computer interrupted her thought. "Incoming transmission for you."
Samus slowly sat up and asked, "Who's it from?"
The computer answered, "It is a priority message from the Galactic Federation."
Samus slumped back into her chair. NNOOOOOO!!! she thought to herself. "I'll take it in my room." she told the computer as she got out of her chair and walked up to the hotel.
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Samus was completely dressed in her battle armor when she pushed the button on the com screen. No one knew that the famous bounty hunter was a woman. If the federation found out, they wouldn't react well. The suit always disguised her voice and she always wore it around them.
A general appeared on the screen. "Samus Aran, I presume."
"Yes." answered Samus. "What is the meaning of this? I am taking some time off and do not wish to be interrupted."
"Yes, well this is a very important message. We received a distress call from one of our outposts at the edge of known space. They are under attack from a small group of space pirates." said the general.
"Well, get someone else to deal with it." said Samus coldly. "I'm busy."
"Believe me." said the general. "If we could, we would. But you're the only one close enough to get there in time. However, we are willing to make it worth your while."
Samus perked up a bit when she heard this. "I'm listening."
"The federation is willing to pay you 400,000 credits and pay for an extra 2 weeks vacation." replied the general.
"Make it 3 weeks and you've got yourself a deal." said Samus.
The general sighed. "I'm afraid we have no choice. We accept your terms. I'll send you the coordinates when you get to your ship." The screen turned black.
Samus took off the helmet and said, "Computer, cancel the rest of the activities for today." She quickly packed up and left.
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Samus got to thinking as she reached the coordinates. The federation must really want to protect this station. They paid double the normal amount a usual job costs. It's almost as if they would have done anything to get me to come h… Suddenly she realized what was going on. IT'S A TRAP!!!
All of a sudden, her sensors started going berserk. Over 20 enemy vessels surrounded her and locked their weapons onto her ship. Then she was hailed by the biggest one.
The same man who posed as the general flicked on the screen, except this time he was dressed in a space pirate uniform. "I suggest you surrender, Samus. All of this ships are fully armed and will not hesitate to destroy you."
"All these ships, just to catch me?" said Samus. "Wow. I'm flattered."
"Don't be. This is just a fraction of the people who want to see you dead." said the man angrily. "Now surrender immediately or we'll open fire!"
"Ok, ok. Where to do want me to dock?" said Samus.
"On the port side of my vessel." said the man. "Then walk to my ship WITHOUT the suit on. We know what type of weapons you have in it."
"Fine." said Samus and she pulled up to the ship. "Prepare to dock."
She ended the transmission and drew close to the ship. But instead of stopping, she hit the accelerator and pulled behind the ship. Many shots fired at her, most however, hit the lead ship instead of hers. Only 1 grazed her ship.
She then took off as fast as she could. Because of her surprising tactic, she got a couple seconds in front of them, but they still were gaining.
They opened fire on her as soon as they got a steady chase. Good thing I got those new maneuvering thrusters! thought Samus as she weaved and bobbed to avoid their shots.
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After a couple minutes into the chase however, Samus was not so optimistic. She had been hit many times, and did not know how much longer her ship could survive. Suddenly, the entire ship shook furiously as the lead enemy got a direct hit on the main engines.
"Warning. Engine overload. Explosion Imminent." sounded the computer.
"Great, just what I wanted to hear!" said Samus sarcastically. The ship began to spin out of control.
"Explosion in 30 seconds." said the computer calmly.
Samus desperately tried to regain control of the ship, but to no avail.
"Explosion in 20 seconds." said the computer.
Great, now I'll never get that massage! thought Samus, trying to ease her nerves by joking.
"Explosion in 10 seconds." warned the computer. Suddenly, a large hole formed in the middle of the cockpit.
"What the-" said Samus.
"Explosion in 5 seconds." said the computer.
Now is not the time to be picky, girl. thought Samus. She jumped though and the hole closed behind her.
Her ship, still spinning out of control, gave a bright flash before it exploded into a million shards of scrap metal.