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Christmas and New Year's are over, time to get back to my series. I finished another episode yesterday.
I'm going to keep posting the episodes here, so here it is.
Samus and Alpha had traveled to the planet Metaneous in search of the missing bounty hunter, Brian; having successfully found him, the three of them returned to HQ. Both Samus’s and Brian’s ships landed in front of the building, and everyone exited their ships and entered the HQ. They were greeted by Michael and Eta, who were in the main room. Alpha and Eta ran to each other cheerfully, and Michael went over to Samus and Brian. “Brian, what happened on Metaneous? Are you all right?” he asked.
“I’m fine,” Brian answered, “I was almost attacked by a hostile creature, and when I dodged its attack, my speaker was broken. I ended up trapped in a hole, but Samus and Alpha rescued me and we defeated the creature together.”
“Well, I’m just glad you’re safe,” Michael said.
“And I’m just glad you sent Samus and Alpha to look for me,” Brian said.
“And I’m just glad we were able to find you,” Samus added.
Brian chuckled. “I guess there’s always something positive about every situation. I’m going to ask Tim about fixing my speaker. Thanks for helping me, and I’ll see you later.”
As Brian walked off, Michael gave him a nod of approval. Then he turned to Samus. “Well, now that I’m fully recovered and there are currently no missions, what do you say we go to the Lavolcian ruins? I’d like to take a look at those ancient drawings you told me about.”
“Fine by me,” Samus replied while Alpha came over beside her.
Eta looked up at Michael, whimpering longingly. He petted her head. “Of course you can come along, Eta.”
After a journey through space, Samus and Alpha in the Gunship and Michael and Eta in a ship from HQ landed on Lavolca’s surface. Everything looked no different from before, but Michael could tell from his ship’s computer that something was off. “The climate of Lavolca appears to be changing!” he told Samus, “I can see slight increases in the temperature and an even higher amount of volcanic activity…this can’t be natural.”
“I’ll bet that Master Greblai and Master Silhouite had something to do with it,” Samus replied. Everyone stepped out of their ships and onto the ground, and Samus stepped in front with Alpha by her side. “We’ll lead you to the ruins,” she said, and so the bounty hunter and male Snacanid began to move ahead, followed by the HQ leader and female Snacanid.
For a short while the walk was quiet, with only the usual surroundings of dry, warm terrain. Then, the sound of hoofbeats caught the four adventurers’ attention. A horse-like creature, with a Greblai mounted on its back, came into view. It reared up on its hind legs and neighed, and then it galloped ahead. As it moved past, its unique appearance was visible: it was orange with a glowing golden mane and two tails, and white, purple, and black three-toned hooves. On its face were three purple eyes, on its chest was a diamond-shaped purple gem, and on its elbows and knees were spike-like growths. After it was out of sight, Samus spoke up. “What was that creature?”
“A Lavolcian creature called Terrequine,” Michael replied, “The gem on its chest contains a mysterious energy that causes its mane and tails to glow. Even though it looks unique, it can be tamed and ridden.”
At that moment hoofbeats sounded again, only louder and more numerous than before. In the light of the horizon, a group of Terrequine was racing right at Samus and company! “STAMPEDE!” Michael yelled, and everyone quickly dove out of the way before the group rushed by.
Everyone got up and watched the creatures running away in the distance. “I guess the Greblai have tamed those Terrequine,” Samus remarked, “I don’t know what that one was doing with them, but I hope he didn’t see us. Let’s get going before they come back.” So the four of them continued on; fortunately, all was quiet again during the rest of the walk.
Then, they arrived at the entrance to the Lavolcian ruins. “Stand back,” Samus said, “Last time we were here, we were chased by three boulders. They may still be there. Alpha, you know what to do.” Everyone backed away and Alpha breathed fire at the two torches, lighting them. The gate slowly opened, revealing the ruins as before. The boulders were nowhere in sight. Samus, with slight surprise, walked into the ruins. “The boulders are gone-there’s no trace of them!” she exclaimed.
“Sounds like these ruins have their own mysteries,” Michael came to where Samus stood, with Alpha and Eta following. Samus nodded and then led the others through the ruins. Michael couldn’t help but take in all the majestic scenery; he was fascinated by the ancient, detailed structures, especially the Great Lavolcian Temple when he saw it. Inside he was intrigued by the large decorated rooms, colorful stained-glass windows, and unique statues, even if they were old and had seen better days.
Soon, Samus opened the door to the room where the drawings were located and went inside. “Here we are,” she said, “Just be careful not to step on any traps-that’s what triggered the boulders last time.” With caution, all of them came to the wall.
“Wow,” Michael breathed, gazing at the numerous ancient drawings. When he caught sight of the image of the Chozo, Greblai, and Silhouites, he looked at it carefully. “You’re right,” he said, “this drawing does appear to depict the Chozo fighting the Greblai and Silhouites.” But then he looked closer and noticed something. “Wait a minute…there’s some dirt here.” He carefully brushed off some dirt from the middle of the picture and moved aside so Samus could take a look.
Samus gasped when she saw the full image now made visible to her. Between the Chozo and the Greblai and Silhouites was a group of unidentified aliens, facing the Chozo in fighting poses. The words that translated to “The Chozo…fight against the Greblai and Silhouites” now had the blanks filled. When Samus used her suit’s translation feature, she now read aloud: “The Chozo save Lavolca from the fight against the Greblai and Silhouites”. She swiftly turned to Michael. “What a discovery! The Chozo didn’t fight the Greblai and Silhouites at all! They actually protected them from another species that was fighting them!”
Michael nodded. “So the relationship between the Chozo and the Greblai and Silhouites was positive after all. I don’t think Master Greblai and Master Silhouite know that, however.”
“Since they referred to the Chozo as ‘the enemy’, I’d guess not. How are we going to tell them the truth, though? I doubt they would just listen to us.”
“I don’t know,” Michael sighed, “We’ll just have to wait for the right moment and do our best.”
With more of the mystery coming together, all of them left the room. They traveled back through the temple, the ruins, and outside the ruins until they came back to their ships. When they were inside, Michael told Samus, “You know, I’ve been thinking, Master Greblai and Master Silhouite have been strangely quiet for a while. I have a feeling they’re up to something.”
As if on cue, a distress signal appeared on the CM and on Michael’s ship’s computer at that moment. “A distress signal! That may be their next evil scheme now,” Samus said.
“It’s coming from Venine,” Michael responded, “Looks like we have work to do there.” And so both ships lifted off from Lavolca and blasted off into space, headed for Venine.
Metroid: Mission Alpha
Episode 34 - Return to the Ruins
Episode 34 - Return to the Ruins
Samus and Alpha had traveled to the planet Metaneous in search of the missing bounty hunter, Brian; having successfully found him, the three of them returned to HQ. Both Samus’s and Brian’s ships landed in front of the building, and everyone exited their ships and entered the HQ. They were greeted by Michael and Eta, who were in the main room. Alpha and Eta ran to each other cheerfully, and Michael went over to Samus and Brian. “Brian, what happened on Metaneous? Are you all right?” he asked.
“I’m fine,” Brian answered, “I was almost attacked by a hostile creature, and when I dodged its attack, my speaker was broken. I ended up trapped in a hole, but Samus and Alpha rescued me and we defeated the creature together.”
“Well, I’m just glad you’re safe,” Michael said.
“And I’m just glad you sent Samus and Alpha to look for me,” Brian said.
“And I’m just glad we were able to find you,” Samus added.
Brian chuckled. “I guess there’s always something positive about every situation. I’m going to ask Tim about fixing my speaker. Thanks for helping me, and I’ll see you later.”
As Brian walked off, Michael gave him a nod of approval. Then he turned to Samus. “Well, now that I’m fully recovered and there are currently no missions, what do you say we go to the Lavolcian ruins? I’d like to take a look at those ancient drawings you told me about.”
“Fine by me,” Samus replied while Alpha came over beside her.
Eta looked up at Michael, whimpering longingly. He petted her head. “Of course you can come along, Eta.”
After a journey through space, Samus and Alpha in the Gunship and Michael and Eta in a ship from HQ landed on Lavolca’s surface. Everything looked no different from before, but Michael could tell from his ship’s computer that something was off. “The climate of Lavolca appears to be changing!” he told Samus, “I can see slight increases in the temperature and an even higher amount of volcanic activity…this can’t be natural.”
“I’ll bet that Master Greblai and Master Silhouite had something to do with it,” Samus replied. Everyone stepped out of their ships and onto the ground, and Samus stepped in front with Alpha by her side. “We’ll lead you to the ruins,” she said, and so the bounty hunter and male Snacanid began to move ahead, followed by the HQ leader and female Snacanid.
For a short while the walk was quiet, with only the usual surroundings of dry, warm terrain. Then, the sound of hoofbeats caught the four adventurers’ attention. A horse-like creature, with a Greblai mounted on its back, came into view. It reared up on its hind legs and neighed, and then it galloped ahead. As it moved past, its unique appearance was visible: it was orange with a glowing golden mane and two tails, and white, purple, and black three-toned hooves. On its face were three purple eyes, on its chest was a diamond-shaped purple gem, and on its elbows and knees were spike-like growths. After it was out of sight, Samus spoke up. “What was that creature?”
“A Lavolcian creature called Terrequine,” Michael replied, “The gem on its chest contains a mysterious energy that causes its mane and tails to glow. Even though it looks unique, it can be tamed and ridden.”
At that moment hoofbeats sounded again, only louder and more numerous than before. In the light of the horizon, a group of Terrequine was racing right at Samus and company! “STAMPEDE!” Michael yelled, and everyone quickly dove out of the way before the group rushed by.
Everyone got up and watched the creatures running away in the distance. “I guess the Greblai have tamed those Terrequine,” Samus remarked, “I don’t know what that one was doing with them, but I hope he didn’t see us. Let’s get going before they come back.” So the four of them continued on; fortunately, all was quiet again during the rest of the walk.
Then, they arrived at the entrance to the Lavolcian ruins. “Stand back,” Samus said, “Last time we were here, we were chased by three boulders. They may still be there. Alpha, you know what to do.” Everyone backed away and Alpha breathed fire at the two torches, lighting them. The gate slowly opened, revealing the ruins as before. The boulders were nowhere in sight. Samus, with slight surprise, walked into the ruins. “The boulders are gone-there’s no trace of them!” she exclaimed.
“Sounds like these ruins have their own mysteries,” Michael came to where Samus stood, with Alpha and Eta following. Samus nodded and then led the others through the ruins. Michael couldn’t help but take in all the majestic scenery; he was fascinated by the ancient, detailed structures, especially the Great Lavolcian Temple when he saw it. Inside he was intrigued by the large decorated rooms, colorful stained-glass windows, and unique statues, even if they were old and had seen better days.
Soon, Samus opened the door to the room where the drawings were located and went inside. “Here we are,” she said, “Just be careful not to step on any traps-that’s what triggered the boulders last time.” With caution, all of them came to the wall.
“Wow,” Michael breathed, gazing at the numerous ancient drawings. When he caught sight of the image of the Chozo, Greblai, and Silhouites, he looked at it carefully. “You’re right,” he said, “this drawing does appear to depict the Chozo fighting the Greblai and Silhouites.” But then he looked closer and noticed something. “Wait a minute…there’s some dirt here.” He carefully brushed off some dirt from the middle of the picture and moved aside so Samus could take a look.
Samus gasped when she saw the full image now made visible to her. Between the Chozo and the Greblai and Silhouites was a group of unidentified aliens, facing the Chozo in fighting poses. The words that translated to “The Chozo…fight against the Greblai and Silhouites” now had the blanks filled. When Samus used her suit’s translation feature, she now read aloud: “The Chozo save Lavolca from the fight against the Greblai and Silhouites”. She swiftly turned to Michael. “What a discovery! The Chozo didn’t fight the Greblai and Silhouites at all! They actually protected them from another species that was fighting them!”
Michael nodded. “So the relationship between the Chozo and the Greblai and Silhouites was positive after all. I don’t think Master Greblai and Master Silhouite know that, however.”
“Since they referred to the Chozo as ‘the enemy’, I’d guess not. How are we going to tell them the truth, though? I doubt they would just listen to us.”
“I don’t know,” Michael sighed, “We’ll just have to wait for the right moment and do our best.”
With more of the mystery coming together, all of them left the room. They traveled back through the temple, the ruins, and outside the ruins until they came back to their ships. When they were inside, Michael told Samus, “You know, I’ve been thinking, Master Greblai and Master Silhouite have been strangely quiet for a while. I have a feeling they’re up to something.”
As if on cue, a distress signal appeared on the CM and on Michael’s ship’s computer at that moment. “A distress signal! That may be their next evil scheme now,” Samus said.
“It’s coming from Venine,” Michael responded, “Looks like we have work to do there.” And so both ships lifted off from Lavolca and blasted off into space, headed for Venine.
The End
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