Metroid V: Equestrian Frontier

by OmegaMetroidBrony

Closer Encounters

Samus took one of the numerous books off the shelf that was carved into the wall. She scanned it curious as to what the symbols on the cover would reveal. The scan failed to translate the writing. A small obstacle such as that wouldn't stop the Hunter from trying to learn any information from the bound ink and paper. Opening to a random page, Samus began the search for illustrations. Fortune had it that the random page she flipped to had one. It consisted of a pony, with something on it's forehead highlighted, and what appeared to be an apple under going metamorphosis into a round object.

"Oh hello! I---"

Samus rapidly spun on the spot to face where the voice originated. Out of habit she took aim with her arm cannon as well. The frightened pony she found in her line of fire squeaked a frightened "Eep!" and flinched. The Hunter used the window opportunity to book it out of the structure. Once she was out on the street, she blindly ran in a random direction and began formulating a new plan of action.

The direction the Hunter chose took her towards a wooden structure with a roof that appeared to be constructed of edible treats. Samus's curiosity got the better of her, causing the bounty hunter to stop and scan the building's canopy. The information she acquired added a few more questions to her pile. The scan revealed that the materials used in the construction of the roof emanated an unknown energy, protecting it from the elements and wildlife.

"Hiya!"

A pink face had teleported uncomfortably close to her visor. It's bright, light blue eyes stared into Samus's own.

"What in the name of Luna's monocle are you?," it asked, curious about what she was talking to. "Are you the thing making my Pinkie Sense go off the hook?"

Besides a barely audible pop and a gasp coming from above, the area was completely silent. Samus couldn't answer the rather strange question she was asked.

"How did that thing get there? What's a 'Pinkie Sense'? Why---"

"Why are you thinking about this instead of talking to me?"

Samus didn't think twice about turning tail and running, anything that can communicate to her through her mind should be avoided at all costs.

"Where ya goin'?," the presence behind her shouted.

The bounty hunter ignored it and activated the Speed Booster, leaving the entity far behind. She proceeded to weave her way through the town, turning left and right at random. She stopped after reaching what appeared to be the town's center. The complex in front of her was taller and more elaborate than most of the other structures in the area.

"Hey freak!"

Samus spun around to face a pony, this one was cyan with wings attached to it's back. It hovered roughly the bounty hunter's height.

"I've heard there's something weird running around town and you fit the description," it said in a raspy voice. "Now why don't we do this the easy way and you come along with me? I'm sure we can smooth things out."

The Hunter remained silent, contemplating the consequences of following a flying pony also checking if it had any telepathic abilities.

"Come on now," the pony said impatiently. "You don't want to make this difficult."

"It's getting restless."

Deciding it was better to face the music, Samus took a step towards the flying pony.

"Good, now follow me," the pony said soothingly, motioning the Hunter forward.

Samus walked slowly to the pony, whom was drifting backwards. She had only taken a few steps before the pony winked randomly. The Chozo hybrid raised an eyebrow of suspicion under her helmet.

"NOW!," it shouted excitedly.

Samus frantically searched left and right spotting nothing. Her futile search only lasted a couple seconds before a cage landed with a thud around her. The pony had lured her into a trap.

"Gotcha!," the flying pony cried gleefully. "Excellent work everypony! Now one of you go tell Applejack we found her stalker and the other go get Twilight, she would love to see this thing."

"Should've known something was up, why was I so stupid? Now I'm caged like a common Space Pirate."

Samus sighed, frustrated at her idiotic decision making. Through the clouds of self reprimanding thoughts a brilliant idea forced it's rays of sunshine through.

"These ponies are low tech remember? This cage is probably iron. Just freeze and blast! It's worth a shot any ways."

Samus fired her Ice Beam at the opposite wall of bars. The Metroid killing beam iced the bars over slightly.

"What in the name of Celestia's sunglasses are you doing?!, her flying pony captor cried out, alarmed by the sound of the weapon firing.

The Hunter fired one of her two hundred fifty missiles at the metal bars. They shattered like a frozen Metroid. With a fist pump and a small jump, Samus escaped her prison.

"OH NO YOU DON'T," her former captor cried angrily.

Samus gave the pony a wave good bye and dashed off in the opposite direction. The flying pony following in hot pursuit. The Speed Booster's red aura began to form around the bounty hunter. She smiled confidently knowing few creatures can run or fly at such a speed with out assistance.

"Ha! You can't out run me! I'm the fastest pegasus around!"

The Hunter turned her head to the right to see the rainbow maned, now known as a pegasus, pony flying along with her , its face sporting a scowl. The once legendary hunter of the Space Pirates skidded to a halt. Her pursuer following suit.

"Why did you have to go make everything difficult?," the pegasus complained. "I could have been napping...."

Samus tuned out the rant, attempting to raise her Arm Cannon. Her opponent wasted no time charging her before she could line up a shot. The Hunter barely dashed out of the way. With a quick spin, the bounty hunter faced her attacker and fired her Arm Cannon once, uncharged. The extremely cold, waving beam made contact with the pegasus's face as it turned around for another charge attack. With a loud "Gah!" the pony's wings closed shut and the creature fell to earth with a thud.

"W-w-w-what th-th-the? H-h-h-how c-c-can I b-be c-cold?," the pony questioned, chattering from the piercing chill.

Samus decided it was time to make a get away from the scene. Before she could make her move, a purple energy wrapped itself around her body, minus her head, binding her in place.

"Sidehoppers," she muttered to herself.

Comments

[DEAR GOD IT HURTS SP MCI]

Oh hallelujah a good Metroid fic!