Chapter 2

The Mysterious Man

            I remained in the shower for an hour. I couldn't help but to enjoy the soothing hot water.

            I finally climbed out and the shower turned off.

            I wrapped a large white towel around me and went into the bedroom chamber. As I stepped in, I noticed a short blue dress lying on the bed. I saw a note, which lay beside the dress.

            Lady, I'm sorry that I could not have been there to greet you at the docking bay. I had something important to do that I cannot mention about.

            I hope the Federation officers were kind to you and treated you well. You deserve it for a job well done back at the B.S.L station.

           

            I'm very glad that you have finally come to Terra. I hope your stay is pleasant.

            I bought this dress for you to wear for your welcoming dinner. I hope you like it. I have another gift for you, but that won't be until later when we can speak alone in private.

           

            Make yourself comfortable here. There are some fruit on the bed stand if you're hungry.

            I hope to see you soon.

           

            Sincerely,

            Adam

            I thought it was odd that Adam would write me a letter instead of tell me face to face. If it was something important, I understand. Adam was always a busy body. He could never sit still for more than twenty minutes and he was always doing something important. No doubtably a classified errand for the Federation.

            I understood Adam well, surprisingly, more than others and I've only known him for about two years. But, he still has his secrets.

            I dried my hair out with a different towel and combed it out.

            I pulled the body towel off of me and wiped off any areas of my body that remained wet.

            I dropped the towel on the bed and picked up the dress. I noticed a pair of black panties and a strapless bra.

            My eyes narrowed and I grimaced the thought of wearing these instead of my black leather suit, but I put them on anyway. I felt a need to look good for Adam.

            I put on the dress and turned to look at myself in the full-length mirror.

            The dress came a few inches above my knees and the bra boosted up my breasts.

            I was thin and slender. I also had a good work out while on the B.S.L station. I had some abs on my stomach and muscles in my arms and legs.

            Overall, I thought I looked good so I doubted that Adam would think otherwise.

            I heard a knock on the door and turned to answer it.

            A tall young man with long slightly wavy hair that was the color of navy blue stood in the doorway.

            He smiled down at me. His smile was pleasing and I felt a warm feeling burn inside my heart.

            His lips were pale and looked soft. I felt a yearning to kiss them.

            His skin was soft, but pale. His bright green eyes looked peaceful, gentle, and determined with a slightly sad look to them.

            He wore a long black cape that was wrapped around him and concealed whatever her wore underneath.

            "Hello, Miss Samus Aran. I was sent up to retrieve you for the ceremony."

            My heart raced and I felt my cheeks flush slightly as I listened to his handsome gentle voice. He had spoken with an even flow, almost melodic.

            I noticed him studying me. His smile became even gentler. "I never imagined that the great Samus would be so beautiful." He held out his hand and I took it, but instead of shaking hands, he raised my hand up and placed a soft kiss on my knuckles.

            "It is a great pleasure to meet you, m'lady." He stared into my eyes and I felt as though he was looking into my very soul.

            "I'm Kyan from the planet Antaria, aligned with the Galactic Federation."

            I blushed and replied, "I'm Samus."

            Kyan chuckled quietly and answered, "I know who you are, m'lady." He smiled, parting his lips to show his perfectly white and straight teeth.

            As he said the word 'm'lady' it sounded like he was saying it out of respect and make it sound like royalty.

            I've never known anyone to treat me so well! This young man treated me more like an individual instead of someone with great power in the Federation!

            He stared into my eyes as if staring and reading my thoughts. His smile warmed me and made my heart race. I felt myself hypnotized by his gaze as I looked into his seemingly glowing eyes.

            Kyan lowered my hand, but didn't let go, holding my hand gently.

            "Are you ready, m'lady?" He asked softly.

            I slowly nodded my head without realizing if I was fully dressed.

            Kyan chuckled his quiet gentle chuckle. "It is customary that the ladies wear tights and shoes." He looked down at my bare feet and raised his gaze back into my eyes.

            "Tights and shoes?" I asked softly in a dazed voice.

            I didn't realize how I was acting. I've never acted like this around anyone before! What is coming over me? Was there something about this young man that made me feel warm and different inside?

            I couldn't explain this warm sensation that was felt in my heart. And... I couldn't take my eyes away from those bright green glowing crystal eyes!

            I don't understand this. In all my years of fighting, I've never experienced this feeling like this.

            Could this be... love?

            This could be that different kind of love, the love you have for someone of your own species.

            The love I had was for the young Metroid hatchling that I had found so long ago. I felt like I was its mother and when the Space Pirates had taken it, I had the need to go save it!

            I suddenly awoke from my wondering thoughts of the past as soon as I felt Kyan place his gentle hand upon my arm.

            Kyan smiled sweetly, "The dinner will begin soon. Let us go, m'lady."

            I nodded and said, "I need shoes."