S1-30
An EYEful of surprising events

9:47 AM
08/07/2284

Planet Zaiter
Haven resort

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Gelato Beach

Michael and Samus had decided to take a break from all the fighting and went to the Haven resort for the first time in their lives, seeing how amazing the place was. Haven, an exclusive beach resort, built to cater to the wealthy elite of the Frontier, and home to hotel skyscrapers, art galleries, and luxury restaurants.

"Heh. Should've had the animatronics moved to here instead." Michael stated.

"Yeah, they would've made loads more, and they would probably have some new recipes."

Michael nodded in agreement. "Speaking of which, I should try cooking some time." They both grabbed a Haven pamphlet to look over what was in the resort. On the pamphlets was a full detailed map of the place. "Let's see... The Green House Art Gallery. Ooh, I could stop to see some art. You in, Samus?"

"Why not?"

9:51 AM
08/07/2284

They were there, Michael and Samus had arrived at the Green House Art Gallery. There was quite a lot of interesting works of art. "These artists have very unique inspiration for their art."

"I guess you could say they had a 'green' thumb for 'growing' their 'crop' of ideas."

Samus laughed at Michael's joke. "I get it. It's the 'Green' House Art Gallery, so you had to make a plant pun there."

"Heh. Yeah. I think I might try making art at some point. I could make a unique camo for our Titans."

"Then you'd have to repaint them every time they get repaired." Samus pointed out.

"I'll wait until this fight is over."

10:02 AM
08/07/2284

"A spa? Huh. Samus, you feel like going to a spa?"

"Nah. You?"

"No."

10:07 AM
08/07/2284

"Beautiful sunrise, but I know where a better view is."

"Really? Where?"

As Samus looked out at the horizon, Michael turned to look at her. "I'm looking at it right now."

Samus turned to look at him, finding out that he was referring to her, which made her blush and giggle. "Stop it, you charmer."

10:18 AM
08/07/2284

"I'm getting kinda hungry. What about you?" Michael asked.

"Yeah, I could go for a bite. Where to?"

"Well..." Michael looked at the pamphlet for the Haven beach resort. "According to the pamphlet, there's a nice seafood restaurant nearby. Considering how many Credits Blisk has been sending me ever since we wiped out the Galactic Federation, I'd say I can afford a good meal for two."

"Speaking of whom..." Samus pointed across the street. Michael looked and saw a familiar figure. It was Blisk!

Michael was confused at the man's presence. "What's he doing here?"

"Why don't we ask him ourselves? Hey, Blisk!" Samus called out.

The man looked at the two, a warm smile forming on his face. Before Blisk could even bother crossing the street, he had to wait for the pedestrian walking light to turn green, which it did. "Hey hey hey. I didn't know you two would be here." Blisk greeted.

"We didn't know you would be here either. So what's up?" Michael asked.

"The sky. Isn't it obvious?"

"Oh. HAH! I walked straight into that one."

"Well, the mercenary stuff wasn't workin' out anymore, so I just decided to retire. NL's here too. Hey, NL? We've got company. It's Michael and Samus. Why not come over and say 'Hello.'?"

After a few seconds, a familiar Legion-class Titan made its way over to them from the beach at the side. "[Hey, you two. Good to see you again. So what brings you here?]"

"Just taking a break from all the fighting. What about you two?" Samus asked.

"I rented a hotel room."

"[And I'm just... here.]"

"Where's your Predator Cannon, NL?" Michael asked.

"[I've been using it to dig good holes in the sand. Care to see?]"

"Might be a bit hard to see while he does it, just a heads-up." Blisk pointed out.

"Right. So, there's an art gallery here. Ever thought about painting something on NL's plating?" Michael suggested.

Music
none

"[DON'T.]"

"Oh dear lord!" Michael exclaimed.

"Yeah, I'd rather not." Blisk added.

"Ok then."

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Gelato Beach

"So, we're heading to this seafood restaurant. Wanna come?" Samus offered.

"Yeah, alright."

10:21 AM
08/07/2284

"May I take your order?" The waiter asked, standing by for menu selections.

"Let's see... I'll have the Shrimp and Lobster Combo." Michael placed his order.

"Same here." Samus doubled Michael's order.

"I'll have some crab legs."

Jotting the orders down on a notepad, the waiter turned back to the trio. "And to drink?"

Michael got water and Samus got seaside fruit juice.

Blisk ordered his beverage. "Sunny Wine."

"Blisk, don't end up like Barker."

"OI! Why I oughta-"

Music
Undertale - The Fallen Child

Michael's head slowly turned to Blisk, with a crooked grin and a blue glow in the place of the right eye, looking directly at the retired founder of the Apex Predators. "Oughta what?"

"Uhh... NEVERMIND! Good god..."

"Yeah, that's what I thought." The glow went away as Michael resumed his normal expression.

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Hotel Delfino

"Michael, that was disturbing." Samus stated.

"Sorry. I think it's become a bit of a habit."

10:47 AM
08/07/2284

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Gelato Beach

"OK, that was a good meal. I think Freddy, Bonnie, and Chica should try adding some new seafood toppings to their menus."

"Like some sautéed shrimp?" Samus asked.

"Yeah, like sautéed shrimp. Not a bad idea."

11:19 AM
08/07/2284

As Michael and Samus were walking down the sidewalk, a man nearby spoke up.

Music
none

"Hey, there. What's a pretty lady like you doing in a place like this?"

"Excuse me?"

"How about you and I go somewhere more... private?" This drunk man was flirting with Samus!

"Leave her alone, you snob." Michael defended. The man suddenly pulled a knife out of his coat, silently threatening Michael. BIIIIIIIG mistake.

Music
Metroid Other M - Nightmare Battle Unmasked

Michael's eye began to glow again, but something strange was happening immediately afterwards. An unknown energy began to manifest, creating a massive freaky skull-like entity, which resembled no creature found on the Frontier. A strange blue glow began forming in the middle of it, followed up by a beam of pure energy to blast and disintegrate the man.

Music
Metroid Other M - Searching The Exam Center / Any Objections?

All that was left of the man was a large burn mark where he once stood... and a little burnt patch of cloth.

Samus picked up the cloth and examined it, finding something unexpected. "Michael, look." The skull of energy dissipated, with the glow in Michael's eye also vanishing. He looked at the patch, seeing a symbol. The logo consisted of a black spade with a red letter A on it, with two angel-like wings sprouting out of the spade, and a light brown ACES above it. "I think that guy was part of a Militia-allied force." Samus stated.

"Yeah, and he smelled like alcohol. It's a lot stronger than the smell on Blisk." Michael and Samus immediately decided to leave the area before anything else triggers that glowing eye of his to cause another supernatural event.

Yeah, Blisk's retired, the Apex Predators have disbanded, and Michael's eye just caused the death of a Pilot from the Angel City Elites.

I believe we'll have a new Pilot soon though.

See you next time.