Chapter 9

Danger Hidden on the Station;

Secrets Revealed Part 2

            The day before, Kyan and I continued to have sex for three straight hours and we had to stop because I had become sore.

            I was lying in bed with my back to Kyan as he held me in his arms while he slept.

            He had transformed back into his human form after we were done with sex.

            I didn't want to awaken him. He looked so sweet and innocent as he slept.

            I was amazed he didn't grow tired within those three hours. I had already become tired within the first hour!

            I slowly turned my head to look back at Kyan. He slowly opened his eyes as I turned my head toward him.

            Kyan smiled sweetly and ran his hand up and down my stomach slowly. Kyan bent forward and kissed my ear tenderly. He whispered softly into my ear, "I love you, Samus."

            I smiled and rolled over onto my other side so that I may face him. "I love you too, Kyan." I whispered back to him.

            Suddenly, I became surprised! I couldn't believe it! I told him that I loved him! And he told me he love me! This is what true love is! I've never been so happy! I could feel tears developing in my eyes, but I blinked them away. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with only him. I felt that we belonged together and I hope we always stay this way. I will always love him with all my heart.

*          *          *

            I traveled to the Science Facilities with Officer Stellbak on the transport train. Stellbak had been busy for the past few days, discussing with the board of Galactic Federation Officers about a top-secret project that Stellbak could not give specific information about.

            He was turned toward the window and stared silently into space.

            I looked at him and thought that I should start a friendly conversation with him. "Do you have someone that you love?" I asked curiously.

            Stellbak turned his head toward me and smiled, "Yes, I do. She's from Earth and is still living there. Most people don't even know that I'm married to her."

            I raised my eyebrow, "Married? What does married mean?" This was another word that I was unfamiliar with.

            Stellbak's smile widened and he chuckled at how naïve I was with the human civilization. "Marriage means that you give up seeing other people and devote yourself to the one you're engaged with.

             You are also entitled to never love someone else or have sex with someone else. Marriage is an everlasting bond to the one you love.

            Seeing someone else would cause devastation to that bond. I advise you to never take advantage of the one you love, Samus. I hope that you will keep that in mind."

            I nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your advice. I'll keep it in mind."

            Officer Stellbak made a puzzled look, "Why are you so interested in love?" He paused for a moment and continued, "Oh, I know now. The bounty hunter has fallen in love with the alien Archon."

            I made a surprised look, "How do you-"

            "Know that he is an Archon?" Stellbak interjected. He smiled again, "The Federation already knows what he is.

            We had been invited to visit their world and they gave us background information about their race. They are simply marvelous creatures! Their muscle mass has no weighing affect! It is genius! And also their immune system is superb! Just think of the possibilities of fighting diseases and viruses in just one minute! It would be a great addition to saving billions of lives on Earth! What is more amazing is that the X-parasites had no chance against such antibodies!"

            I blinked in bafflement. "Excuse me? Did you say X-parasites? I thought I had destroyed them back on the B.S.L station."

            Stellbak's smile faded, "The Galactic Federation kept a sample of your infected suit and used it for analysis. We even have contained parasites that haven't affected any hosts. We use them for experimentation."

            My eyes grew wide like never before! My blood felt like it began to boil! I grabbed the collar of Stellbak's uniform and threw him up against the window. I made a hard glare at him as I brought my face to his. My voice became harsh as I spoke, "You idiots! Do you realize what kind of threat the X-parasites pose to the people on this station?! You're putting everyone's lives in danger! There will be nothing to stop them from taking over Terra! There is nothing you can do if they get loose!

            They will take over every human body in this station within minutes! They will even invade the monster habitat! You don't know what they are capable!"

            Stellbak placed his hands on my arms and pushed me back, "Relax. They are being well contained and handled with extreme caution. All the X experiments are being taken care of in a separate station, which is well hidden away and sealed tightly. No one goes there, except for the experimental unmanned probes.

            As you already may know, Samus, the X-parasites cannot infect mechanical creatures. We are all perfectly safe."

            I released his collar and stepped back. My glare hardened even more, "Don't be so stupid! What if they escape and get into the venting system? What would you do?"

            Stellbak opened his mouth to answer, but he shook his head and shrugged.

            I stepped forward and stabbed him in the chest with my finger, "Nothing! Everyone on this station will die because you will be unable to stop them! We're all doomed!"

            The transport train came to a stop and the sealed doors slid open. I turned to leave.

            Doctor Horn stood outside with his arms behind his back. He smiled as I approached, "Welcome back, Samus. I have delightful news! The Metroid hatchlings are progressing very well in the habitat we provided for them."

            I narrowed my eyes, "Why wasn't I informed about it earlier?"

            Doctor Horn's face made a puzzled look, "Pardon?"

            My face became red, "Why in the hell do you have the X-parasites contained in this station?! Are all you Galactic scientists stupid? What the hell is wrong with you all? Do you not care about the lives on this station?

            Oh, wait a minute… I'll answer that for you! Everyone on this station is used as specimens! You are always watching these people and treat them like animals!" I walked past him, ignoring him as he opened his mouth to reply.

            "My dear, what on Earth are you talking about?" Doctor Horn asked in a confused tone.

            I spun around to face him, "There are cameras in every room, even my own! You people even watched me and Kyan have sex and you all got a sick pleasure from it, didn't you?!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. I was angry! I wanted to tear the whole station down with my bare hands! I never imagined that the Federation would keep such a dangerous parasite in a space station containing innocent lives! They couldn't comprehend the dangers that they are taking!

            If the X-parasites were to escape and absorb such knowledge, then the whole universe would be put into danger! I could not allow such a catastrophe to occur!

            In that instant, I suddenly felt a prick in the back of my neck. I quickly whirled around and saw a woman with black hair pulled back into a bun, wearing a pair of black framed glasses and a long white lab coat. I looked down as she lowered her hand that held a syringe gun.

            I turned back around and glanced at Doctor Horn and then to Officer Stellbak. I noticed Stellbak lower a walky-talky into the top-front coat pocket of his uniform and realized he called in for assistance.

            The room began to spin in circles around me. I quickly grew tired and my body drastically becoming weak. My sight became dark and I felt sleep covering over me.

*          *          *

            I heard distant voices that were unfamiliar to me at first. The voices came closer and closer, louder and louder until they sounded like they were talking to me. One voice became familiar… Stellbak.

            "We do not know how she figured out that there are cameras in the civilian quarters. The only one that knows is… Kyan…. He could have told her!"

            A different voice spoke. It was deep and medium toned, "Calm down, Stellbak. We will handle the matter with him.

            As for our bounty hunter, we will find a way to make her understand our terms. No body else needs to know about the cameras. If the civilians find out…"

            Stellbak asked, "What do you plant to do with the Archon?"

            The deep voice replied, "Well, the Mother Plant hasn't been growing very well… so we will have him look at it. Of course, going to the core of the Monster Habitat will be quite dangerous. We will have the probes bring him down." The voice paused for a moment. "Make sure he is knocked out when he is taken down."

            Stellbak spoke, "But, don't you think that both Kyan and Samus should-"

            "Are you going against my commands, Stellbak?" The deep voice asked, slightly angrily.

            "No, General Marqeen." Stellbak replied.

            "Good." The deep voice softened. "I will take my leave now… Put the bounty hunter in her quarters and I'll send in some people in after she wakes up."

            I heard heavy footsteps walking away.

            Stellbak spoke softly, "It's too bad Kyan isn't going to be here anymore to see the experiment completed."

*          *          *

            I awoke, blinking the blinding bright light into my eyes. I sat up and looked around to find that I was on my bed in my bedroom. I climbed out of bed and went into the bathroom, closing the door behind me. I looked on the counter and found an envelope. I opened it and found another letter by Adam.

            Lady, I have troubling news! I have finally found the rest of the information about the Breeding Experiment! You and Kyan are the experiment!

            The Federation was planning it all along. They wanted Kyan to get acquainted with you and eventually have you two fall in love. They knew that you two were meant for each other in order for such an experiment to work. The Federation wanted to find out what mutations your child would have with your type of blood.

            The Metroid Vaccine had changed your cellular makeup and made you immune to the X-parasites. The Federation came up with a hypothesis that yours and Kyan's blood would create a child that would be immune to all disease and viruses. If it works out, they want to take a sample of the child's blood and duplicate the super anti-bodies to be used as a vaccine to cure people… but the cost would be unimaginable! This is one way for them to gain profit.

            The Federation also wants to keep the child for experimental study.

            They know Kyan is very protective and aggressive when it comes to a family, so they are going to find a way to dispose of him! Samus, if you deeply love Kyan, I suggest that you stop them before they Federation does something to him!

            I must meet with you soon, Samus, but I do not know when. You will know the next time.

            Good luck and be very careful!

            Sincerely,

            Adam

            My eyes grew wide and I dropped the letter. I was the Breeding Experiment!

            The Galactic Federation was using me, their very own number one bounty hunter for an experiment?!

            I've never felt so aggravated, humiliated, and so insulted! My hand formed into a fist and I growled out loud, "They are going to pay!"

            I turned my head as I heard a knock at the main door. I quickly bent down to pick up the letter and shoved it into a drawer of the counter. I went into the main room and opened the door.

            Three Federation Officers stood in the hallway in front of my door.

            The Officer in front was a young woman with brunette hair pulled back into a braid. The other two Officers were taller and older men wearing dark shades over their eyes.

            "Miss Samus, I'm Officer Stodd from the Federation. We were sent to talk to you about the security cameras." The woman spoke in an even tone.

            I narrowed my eyes and asked in a harsh voice, "Why is the Federation watching everyone in this sector? Is it some kind of experiment too?"

            Officer Stodd shook her head, "No, Miss Samus. You have the wrong idea about the Federation. We only used the cameras for security purposes. We watch for trouble makers and for people that don't follow the rules."

            "What do you do with the people that find out that there are cameras?" I asked, hardening my voice.

            Stodd smiled, "We simply explain what I am explaining to you now. Please do not take it the wrong way. The Federation only wants to keep the civilians safe."

            Either its just me or this Officer has no ideas to the truth behind what is really going on!... Then I suppose we'll just keep it that way.

            I softened my appearance and smiled at her, "I feel much better now. Thank you for letting me know."

            Officer Stodd nodded and smiled, "It was a pleasure, Miss Samus. I'm glad I cleared up things for you. Thank you for your time." Stodd and the two other Officers whirled around and marched down the hall.

            I closed the door. That was too easy... I thought. She had to be lying. There's no other explanation! The Federation were the villains from the start!

            As these thoughts ran through my mind, I realized what Stellbak had said. His words echoed in my mind, It's too bad Kyan isn't going to be here to see the experiment completed.
            The Breeding Experiment…