Gomen-gomen about not posting for a long time! Lately, I've been busy with school works and whatnots, and not to mention that I am now a fanfic reviewer for the Metroid Newsletter on the Nintendo Boards. First of all I want to thank you for your patience... I am so sorry for taking this long... > ;;;

Anyway, I've split the story into different parts, instead of one giant story, so that will be revealed later on, ok?

See you next mission!

A Past Revealed

Samus-San grew up to a fine young teenager. She was tall and thin. Her thin, yet muscular, physique was due to the food the Chozo ate, which was mainly the vegetation of Tallon IV. Her golden hair was always up, either as a ponytail or a bun. Her skin was fair, not too dark, and not too light. Her Father, Commander Ishuzu, thought her voice had the music of their goddess, Samisu. She sang daily and he was pleased with it very much. Most of the other Chozo children avoided her because she was different, but her father loved her despite this. She was now 15, a happy child enjoying the peace of the village. She often went into the forest and meditated under a clear waterfall. She knew the Chozo language very well and was beyond her years in understanding telepathy. She stood at the edge of the forest after her daily meditation and saw her father coming toward her.

"Peace be with you, Father Ishuzu," she greeted as she went up and hugged him.

"And to you too, Samus..." he replied.

He had a sad look on his bird-like face and Samus saw this.

"What is wrong, father?"

"The pirates have raided again. I need to go with my troops to see if we can find any survivors, like you."

"Me? What does finding survivors have to do with me?"

The Chozo walked her back to their home and sat at the table. He had not revealed to her that she was an orphan and never thought that it would have to be done. He held her hand and told her the story.

"You were an orphan on an earth colony called K-2L," he began. "The Space Pirates are a warring race and they have destroyed many colonies. Yours is just one of many. We, the Chozo, have been rescuing those who have fallen victim to this race and have raised them as our own. You, for that matter, are one of them."

Samus sat there and let the information sink in.

"If what you say is true, then why have I not seen any other survivors here?"

"Because by Chozo standards, once a young Chozo has turned 18, they leave the village to find their destiny. You are 15, and once the 3 years pass, you, too, will leave. The others have left and you will soon."

Ishuzu went on and went deeper into the history of the Chozo, parts that Samus never learned. About an hour later, he finished by bringing the end to the present.

"And you have to leave to search for them?" she whimpered.

"Yes…"

"Then let me go with you!"

"No, it is much too dangerous, my Samus-San. You remember what the pirates have done to your colony, yes?"

"A little, Father Ishuzu…"

"Then stay here. I will come back as soon as I can."

He kissed her on the forehead and put on his headdress. The 2 went to the docking area and waved each other off.

"Be careful, Commander Ishuzu!" she called out.

She gave a salute and her father returned the gesture. She saw the ship leave into the atmosphere and then disappear into the afternoon sky. She went to the ruins and stood there as she read the statue inscriptions. She understood what was written and took mental notes of it. This was where the history of the Chozo was recorded on the walls, along with histories of other worlds. She had learned in school that the Space Pirates and the Chozo were from one being, but she didn't know that there was more to the division of brothers than just household problems. The night was creeping slowly, and she felt sleepy. She didn't want to travel back to the village so she just leaned under a nearby statue and fell asleep. During the night, she had a very vivid and wild dream…