It had been hard for Samus to learn the ways of the Chozo, but she always caught on as quickly as she could. There were times where she would play by herself, while other times, she looked at her mother jewelry box. In it were a pearl necklace, several rings, and bracelets, but what interested her the most was a golden locket. In it was a picture of her family. This was her most treasured object and wouldn't let anyone near it, not even her Chozo father. Her box was kept in her room, under the bed. Ishuzu respected her belongings and didn't go near them unless Samus wanted to show him something. At school, Samus had a hard time studying because she didn't know the language. It took her 2 weeks to catch up with the others, which was a surprising feat to the teachers. Usually, it took about 3 months for the survivors to learn the alphabet and basics. Of course, it was the help of her father, which allowed her to overcome such an obstacle. It took her a longer time to understand telepathy because she had to concentrate very hard in order to hear the thoughts. She learned this in her 6th year of school.
"Samus-San?" her tutor asked.
Samus looked up and then concentrated on the thought, trying to hear it. The teacher looked on.
"Samus-San, it's better if you let go of some of your thoughts," the teacher, Samara, explained aloud.
"I can't," she replied. "There are thoughts blocking me… Thoughts of a destruction of a colony."
Samara sighed.
"Perhaps it is better if we tried another time?"
"I am sorry, but yes, please…"
The teacher left the room and Samus sat there, trying to loosen the thought and try again. Just then, her father came in.
"Is everything ok, my Samus-San?" he asked as he sat on her bed.
"Yes, but I cannot seem to concentrate."
"It is ok. Over time, you will learn to hear and use telepathy."
Samus thought of this.
"Can you call back Ms. Samara?"
"I will."
He left and then came back with her tutor.
"Are you ready to pick up where we left off?" she asked.
"Yes," Samus replied. "I'm ready."
They sat on the floor and began their session. After a couple hours, Samus was finally able to understand what her teacher said. Day after day, they talked through telepathy until it was time for her test. She was nervous at first, but passed it easily. She finished the elementary years and went on to the advanced studies, where she learned about Chozo history and more of the language. The advanced studies only lasted 2 Tallon years and Samus finished as one of the top students. Her father was proud, but knew that as each day passed, Samus was closer and closer to leaving him. There was a secret he knew, but didn't share with her yet. He knew he had to, but when…?