Planet Papetoon
Captain Falcon turn around and he saw an armor standing in front of him readying it's arm cannon.
"That armor, and colour are you perhaps the bounty Hunter Samus Aran ?" Asked the racer.
"That's right, I see you've heard of me, now who are... Wait, those getup, could you be Captain Falcon ? The racing champion of F Zero Grand Prix ? Asked the bounty Hunter.
"Indeed I am, now Samus Aran, I've heard a lot about you, you used to be an ally to the Galactic Federation, a member even, but now you're on the wanted list, it's very shameful how someone of your caliber has strayed from the right path, arresting you may not be my job, but I can't let criminals run free on my watch." Said Captain Falcon ready to fight Samus.
"Wait ! Stop I can explain, there's a reason the Federation is after me." Samus tried to explain to Captain Falcon about her defiance to the Federation but her words only falls on deaf ears."
Captain Falcon dashed toward Samus and ready to punch her, his punch is so strong Samus got blown from the impact hitting a wall behind her, knowing there's no reasoning with Captain Falcon Samus prepares to fight, Captain Falcon jump and ready to punch her again but Samus transformed into her morph ball form and roll away avoiding Captain Falcon attack, causing him to hit the wall instead, surprisingly his punch is strong enough to wreck the wall. Samus transformed back and shot Captain Falcon in the back with her arm cannon, hurting him and caused him to fall to the ground.
But that is not enough to bring him down, Captain Falcon got back up and ready for another round, this time however a strange fire like energy concentrated on his right hand, Samus noticed the rise in power waste no time preparing for a counter attack, she's charging her arm cannon in order to fire powerful beam, Captain Falcon run towards Samus to punch her and Samus almost finished charging her weapon, but before the two forced collide, a blaster shot come out of nowhere attacking both Samus and Captain Falcon forcing them to dodge and cancel their attack.
"That's enough both of you !"
Both Samus and Captain Falcon look at the direction of the voice and they saw what it looks like a two anthropomorphic animals walking towards them.
"What were you two thinking fighting in front of a space pirate base, what if they heard you !? They're going to be alerted by your presence and might attack us at full force now that their base is discovered." Yelled the anthropomorphic fox.
"Sorry, you're right this is a bad place to fight, but something needs to be done, this bounty Hunter is now a wanted criminal and she needs to be arrested." Said Captain Falcon.
"I told you, I'm not a criminal, the Galactic Federation is planning to create an army of bioweapons and weaponizing a dangerous organisms called The X Parasites. Explained Samus.
"Okay hold up, let's just start from the beginning, let's introduce ourselves first, my name is Fox McCloud, and this is my partner Falco Lombardi, we're known as the Star Fox team." Fox introduced Falco and himself.
"My name is Samus Aran, and I'm known as the Hunter, mostly I'm a hired gun by the Galactic Federation."
"And I'm Captain Falcon, I used to belong to the Internova Police Corps, but now I work as a bounty Hunter and a professional racer. I must say I've heard of Star Fox team, you got quite the reputation yourself just like me."
"Wow the famous Samus Aran and Captain Falcon, I have to say it does feels great to be in a presence of incredible people, well of course the Star Fox team is just as awesome." Bragged Falco.
"You said your name is Fox McCloud right ? Hmm.. does the name James McCloud sounds familiar to you ?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"Yeah... I mean you know my dad ?"
"Yeah we go way back, he was a racer like me, and he needed to earn money to support his wife and kid, to think I got the chance to meet his son, you sure took after him, I remember when he mentioned he used to belong in the Galaxy Dog team. He's a great man that James, his death really devastate all of us, I wish I was there for him when it happened." Reminisced Captain Falcon.
"Yeah thanks, it's good to know that dad has a great friend like you." Smiled Fox.
"So what about you Samus ? Even in Lylat System we've heard of you, how you defeated the space pirates and other things lurking in the depths of space, what are you doing in a remote planet like this ?" Asked Fox. "And we also heard that you're on their wanted list now, the Galactic Federation may have no influence on Lylat System but they are still allies to the Cornerian Military and we already seen your wanted poster."
"Look I will explain how this happened, I used to work for the Galactic Federation, I accepted their mission because I believe they really are trying to make the universe a safer place, I met many great people working for them, there's Adam, Ian, Anthony. Adam and Ian are both gone but they never gone in my memory, but recently they have been engaged in dubious projects." Explained Samus.
"Dubious projects ?" Asked Falco.
"Before I explain any further do any of you know something called the BOTTLE SHIP ?" Samus asked the three of them.
"BOTTLE SHIP ? Yes I heard of that, isn't that the abandoned space station, I've heard that it was destroyed by the Federation because there's something dangerous in there." Answered Captain Falcon. "Though I must admit, that is the only thing written in the news, there aren't any deatils regarding the incident."
"It's because the Federation covered everything up, and the BOTTLE SHIP isn't just mere abandoned space station, it's actually a secret research facility owned by the Galactic Federation, the goal of the research is to create an army of bioweapons, they gather many lifeforms from various planets and subject them to experimentation s in order to turn them into weapons." Explained Samus
Hearing this the three of them shocked at what they just heard, the Galactic Federation have projected an image of benevolence and morality, the fact that there a shady operations inside the Federation overwhelmed them.
"No, that can't be true, but if it is, then there's a corruption within the Federation." Said Captain Falcon in disbelief.
"They're already the most powerful force in the Galaxy, what more could they want with those experiments." Said Fox filled with anger. "But hold on you said the BOTTLE SHIP is destroyed right ? Could it be an experiment gone wrong and they decided to abandoned the project."
"I wish it was like that but no, let me tell you what really happened, it's not completely wrong there's something dangerous in there that the Federation decided to destroy it, but the monster you speak of is their own creation, her name is MB, she's an android created by the Federation with the power to control the Metroids and bioweapons with the use of Mother Brain's AI." Samus explained further.
"Mother Brain ? Isn't she one of the leaders of the space pirates ?" Asked Fox.
"Yes, she was just a machine, but she developed a mind of her own, and she completely grew beyond her programming, she believes all living beings are mere pest that needs to be exterminated, and she wants to remake the universe in her image, by destroying those she seems unworthy, which is all of us, naturally with MB created by using Mother Brain AI, she grew to become the same monster Mother Brain was, which is why the Federation had to destroy her because she cannot be controlled anymore, I know this because I was involved in the BOTTLE SHIP incident, and to be honest I do feel sorry for MB, as she's created as a mere tool for the Federation nefarious ambition."
"But it's over now right ? I mean the BOTTLE SHIP is destroyed for good " Said Falco.
"No, the specimens from the BOTTLE SHIP are transferred to the BSL. Soon after we discovered the existence of the X Parasites, the Federation took interest in them and desire to experiment on them, I know how dangerous they are which is why I had to defy their orders, the only option I had to make sure the Parasites doesn't fall to anyone's hands is to destroy them, which is why I set the BSL on a collision course with Planet SR388 in order to exterminate the X Parasites once and for all. And that's how I become a wanted criminal by the Federation."
"The X Parasites, I've heard that those things finds a host and assimilates with them, taking their abilities, memories, knowledge while killing their host. And you're saying the Federation aims to weaponize these things ?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"You can believe what you want, I know I'm telling the truth, they after me because I put an end to their vile ambitions." Said Samus.
"This is all hard to believe but, with the scarcity of news of both incidents does raise some questions, all right Samus we believe you, you can count on the Star Fox team should you need our help, we can't let evil roam free in the Galaxy no matter where they from." Said Fox. "By the way do you see any girl around here, the bartender said he saw a girl headed in this direction."
"That's probably me." Said Samus removing her suit helmet, revealing a beautiful young woman underneath her suit.
"Wait WHAT ! Samus is actually a girl !" Said both Falco, Fox, and Captain Falcon shocked by the revelation.
"I guess you wouldn't know, only the higher ranked people at the Federation knows my face, still I guess I'm glad the wanted poster is just a picture of my suit and not my actual face." Said Samus.
"Yeah I guess with that kind of reputation no one would believe that a young woman is underneath that suit, even my first guess is a battle veteran old man with many facial scars." Said Fox.
"Well this is clearly unexpected but, should you're telling the truth then you got my support as well." Said Captain Falcon. "A pleasure working with all of you."
"Tough luck Fox, guess Krystal isn't here, so what are you gonna do ? Head back ?" Asked Falco.
"No, not yet, that doesn't change the fact that space pirates using this planet as a hideout, we need to get rid of them from here, i will never allow my birth planet to be used for villains hideout, of course that is why you two are here right ?" Said Fox.
"Yes I came here because I found out about space pirates activities and to hide from the Federation while I'm at it." Said Samus.
"I came here on a mission, the space pirates stole something belonged to my client and they also taking a hostage along the way, my mission is to retreire the object and rescue the hostage." Said Captain Falcon.
"Then I propose we work together to achieve our goal, think about it, the Star Fox team, Samus Aran, and Captain Falcon teaming up, we will make the unstoppable team." Suggested Fox. "If Wolf try to pick a fight with us now, I can see him getting beaten up before he can do anything hehehe."
Samus and Captain Falcon agreed on Fox suggestion and the four of them proceed to work together to defeat the space pirates.
Samus put the helmet back on and used her visor to scan the door lock, she pressed the buttons according to the scanning result and the metal door is open, the four of them then proceed to walk inside the space pirate base.
Space Pirate Base
As the four of them walked through the corridor keeping an eye out of space pirates, an explosion can be heard on the left corridor.
"What is that ? And explosion ?" Captain Falcon surprised by the sound.
"Sounds like it, everyone let's go this way !" Commanded Fox.
The explosion not only alerted the heroes but also the pirates residing in the base. As the heroes runs in the direction of the explosions they're intercepted by a group of space pirates.
"Intruder ! How did you get in !? And do you have something to do with the explosion ?" Asked the space pirate angrily.
"These guys, they are not the space pirates native to Lylat." Said Fox.
"No, they're the ones I usually fought." Replied Samus.
"Samus Aran ! How did you find us here !? No matter I will have your head now prepare yourself." Threathened the space pirate.
The three space pirates fire an energy blast from their claw but Fox stepped in and used his reflector shield, bouncing the energy blast back at the pirates. This unexpected retaliation surprised the pirates they forgot to dodge the incoming attacks, the energy blast hit them back and blast them to the ground, as they try to get back up Falco used his arms to cut the pirate claw, amputating it.
"How do you like that ? I don't really remember how but, it seems I can turn my arms razor sharp, sharp enough to cut rocks and some metals." Said Falco.
Captain Falcon gathered fire like energy on his right hand and proceed to punch the other two pirates, hurting them severely.
"That's a really powerful technique I'm glad I'm not the one getting hit." Said Samus.
"Honestly I don't really know how this happened either, I'm well trained in martial arts but, I don't remember taking it to this energy manipulation level."
"Well that can wait for now, I will deal the finishing blow to these pirates." Samus ready her cannon and blast the pirates, killing them. "Okay let's move."
As they continue walking they saw an astronaut running towards their direction being chased by space pirates.
"Huh ? That guy is being chased by the pirates we got to help him." Said Captain Falcon glancing at the other three.
Samus, Captain Falcon, Fox, and Falco readied their guns and blast the space pirates with it, hurting them and causing the space pirates to retreat.
"Glad we managed to attack them before they can attack us, you okay there ?" Asked Captain Falcon
"Yes I am thank you, who are you ?" Said the astronaut.
"I am Captain Falcon, this is Samus, Fox, and Falco." Captain Falcon introduced himself and everyone else.
"Wait, looking at your appearance you're a Hocotatian am I right ?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"Yes I am my name is Olimar an employee of Hocotate Freight, wait did you say your Captain Falcon, Samus, Fox, and Falco ? No way I've heard of your reputation the F Zero Grand Prix champion, the famous bounty Hunter, and Star Fox team ? This is incredible, are you here to rescue me ?" Asked Olimar.
"Well Captain Falcon is, the rest of us are here to fight the space pirates, by the way, we heard an explosion this way, do you know anything about it ?" Asked Samus.
"Oh that was me, I set up an explosive to kill the space pirate that kept me hostage." Explained Olimar.
"Really ? You don't seem to be a combat veteran no matter how you look at it." Doubted Falco.
"I may not have a reputation like all of you but I still went through an adventures of my own, like when that time my rocket is broken to pieces and stranded in an unknown planet full of dangerous creatures." Explained Olimar.
"Okay I guess you had your shared of harrowing experience yourself Mr. Olimar, anyway I came here to rescue you and retrieve the cargo meant to be delivered to Haltmann Works Company, do you know where is it ?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"Yes, the cargo is further in, during my captivity it looks like they had some big plans with those metals, I don't know what they're going to built but knowing the space pirates it can't be good." Answered Olimar.
The five of them kept on walking until they reached the hangar, there are many ships, crates, cargos, and materials stored there, including Olimar's rocket.
"Oh that's got to be it, the green cargo !" Captain Falcon run towards it and check the cargo code, matching the ones for Haltmann Works Company. "Good, it doesn't seem it's been opened."
"Well, looks like your job is done here Cap are you gonna leave now ?" Asked Fox.
"No, not yet, not until we get the space pirates off this planet." Said Captain Falcon.
"In that case let's check the big white door we passed through, I got ominous feeling about that door." Said Samus. "Mr. Olimar we got this you need to get back now."
"No I'm staying, I may not look like it but I'm no slouch in combat, besides I have these guys to back me up." Olimar opened his bagpack revealing Pikmins inside.
"These are the Pikmins, they're the ones that helped me fix my rocket and leave that planet, trust me they're very useful as an ally." Explained Olimar.
"Wow what unique lifeforms, I've never seen these before." Said Fox curious.
"Studying them can wait, we need to check that white door, it seems it's connected to the right corridor that we didn't take." Said Samus.
The five of them head back to see the big white door, and since there aren't any other room around here it's assumed where the space pirates are retreating.
"We didn't see anymore space pirates after we save Olimar, even at the hangar, and since there aren't anymore rooms here, this got to be where they retreated." Said Samus.
Samus used her visor to unlock the door, the door opened and the five of them went inside, it's a huge dark room with the lights off, but then soon the lights turned on, and the space pirates really are inside, but before any fighting can happened a robot that seems to be the leader of the space pirates walked to the middle and greet the heroes. He's a robot with a glowing scythe like energy on his right hand.
"Weavel ! So you're the ones leading the space pirates now." An angry tone can be heard from Samus Voice.
"Indeed I am, when my subordinates informed me that you're here I knew we have to accelerate our plans, sadly we don't have time to set up an explosive though so you can just have this base, we don't really need it anymore." Said Weavel.
"What do you mean by that ? What is it that you're after !? I suggest you give it up Weavel, Ridley and Mother Brain are gone, you space pirates are not the threat you once were." Lashed Samus.
"True, but if you think we're going to just give up you're wrong, everyone set the device, we're leaving this dump." One if the pirates turned on a small machine and suddenly a portal appeared behind the space pirates and they use it to escape.
"That's the dimensional transporter, that thing is Andross's invention, how did they get their hands on it ?" Said Fox confused.
"I don't know but it's possible if the remnants of Andross's army working together with the space pirates, let's check the computer and the crates, we might found something." Said Falco.
Samus, Captain Falcon, Falco, Fox, and Olimar search the room and they found some strange research materials inside.
"They didn't put a password on the computer, either they're just lazy or they don't care if anyone finding it." Said Fox. "Let's see, huh ? What is this ? Wave theory ? Song magic ? And what are this gibberish ? Does anyone know what this is ?"
"I did some study on it, the wave theory is the kind of science used by people from Planet Ar Ciel, it seems with it they can convert songs into energy, but only a race of artificial humans known as reyvateils can harness song magic, and reyvateils are 100% female, males are unable to harness song magic, and this gibberish you see are called the Hymnos language." Explained Samus.
"I found something in here !" Said Olimar, "let's see hmm the use of symbology ? Isn't symbology is the one required special tattoo on their body to perform magical acts, why would the space pirates be interested in this ?"
"That's not the only thing, it seems they're also researching dance energy as well." Said Captain Falcon. "You know the one that Space Channel 5 use."
"Let's see, what do I find, Magic, Technique, Algol System ? Really ? This is getting absurd." Complained Falco. "They even go so far to Algol System !?"
"This is strange, the space pirates always have obsession with technology and experimentation, but this is the first time they're interested in magic or supernatural powers, with powers that defies logic like magic who knows what they can and will do." Samus started to fear the worst.
"You guys look, I found something interesting," shouted Fox. "Let's see big magic circle under a pyramid, aimed to resurrect Grandmaster Meio and Scumocide from death, golden chains, and in the other file, joint forces with Andross's army. WAIT WHAT ?"
"I didn't know anything about this, all I've heard is the Strider organization dispatched it's agent to eliminate Grandmaster Meio loyalist, but to think they're trying to resurrect him, how did they even trying to do that ? But I wouldn't be surprised if the space pirates are trying to do the same, either trying to possess supernatural powers or resurrecting Ridley and Mother Brain." Said Samus. "Ridley has come back from the dead far too many times and that's with science, I won't be surprised if he can be brought back with magic."
"And if they're working together with Andross's army then it's possible they're trying to resurrect Andross's as well." Said Fox.
"But how do they even know about that magic circle ? It seems there's a lot of things we don't know." Lamented Fox
"Looks like we're in for something big, everyone we need to stay in touch, the space pirates seemed to have a huge goal and we cannot let them succeed." Said Captain Falcon.
"You mean like a small underground movement, count me in, once we leave we'll go back to Corneria and explained what we found." Said Fox
"I'm still an ally for the Federation and I have many friends there, I will see what I can find using their resources, what will you do Samus ?" Asked Captain Falcon.
"I'm going to stay here for a bit, maybe there's something else I can find, besides this place is suitable to be used as a base, I can't go back to The Locker right now anyway." Answered Samus.
"I'm going to see what I can find using my connections from my job, if I'll find anything interesting I can tell you." Said Olimar.
After that the five of them went their separate ways but remains to keep in touch, Olimar found his rocket in the hangar and travelled alongside Captain Falcon to the Access Ark to finish their job. Fox and Falco headed back to Corneria to warn the military about the space pirates, and Samus stayed behind to do more research and because she's on the run from the Federation.
And that's the end of this arc, this chapter is ended up longer than I thought but it's still worth it.
In case you all wandering I will be using Olimar Smash Bros size, not his own game size.
The Locker is like a home for Galactic bounty hunters, while it doesn't appear on the games, it does appear on Nintendo comics, I put it in because well Samus needs a place to call home.
And if you're disappointed because it seems like this is their first time meeting each other, then don't worry because there will be an explanation in the later chapters.
I actually made up references of many games like Ar Tonelico, Star Ocean, Strider Hiryu, or PXZ2 specifically, Space Channel 5, and Phantasy Star in 1 chapter. Hope you enjoy it.