A/N: Well folks it took me a while, but I am ready to announce the follow up to Metroid: Unifying Paths, it will be here that we find out just what the hell happens to Samus, Shuzyn, and their new shared relationship with the X-life form, Sammy! As the opening follows something rather surprising, here you will bare witness to the unveiling of the prologue. Hope you enjoy ^^.

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Prologue: Echoes of a Past, A huntress in her thoughts

For Samus, the most important thing was staying out sight for a time; after all she was responsible for the major destruction of the Galaxy Federation's B.S.L. Space Station. Even if it was for the safety of those idiots and all innocents who had been living their tiny lives out none the wiser to the serious danger they'd been in. She almost wanted strictly to enjoy her time with Shuzyn, after his near sacrifice to let her and Sammy escape to the ship she'd grown more resistant of him being out of her sight.

It was strange for the huntress to feel so…insecure about something so simple, even more so to the simple fact that Shuzyn was built of tougher things than she was physically. And yet she knew that she'd almost lost her philosophical lover to the same people who'd hired her prior to this. Seeing the body of that well known sniper, she knew where that wound on Shuzyn's chest came from. He didn't speak about it and she still wished to rip the heart out of the commander behind it.

The only thoughts that kept her from doing anything other than enjoying the downtime they'd had right now, was feeling the muscular arm tucked around her waist. One of the few things that made her feel, dare she say it, like a real woman. Hearing the soft murmur of at the foot of the bed, spotting the platinum blond hair splayed across the sheets; she immediately remembered her 'sister' was with them. A powerful union that they shared, something the huntress wasn't genuinely sure of all the time.

This was her sister…they shared a lover in common, no…a mate; this was something that echoed through her mind on occasion. How she made that clear every time they came together, she reminded him who was in charge and he happily embraced her. The ever satisfying urge that she constantly answered; at times of great stress she happily indulged the intense sessions that often followed. It was truly a blessing that so much in her life was just that for the time being, never casual and still somewhat sufficient.

'A bounty hunter's life is full of' this thought often woke her up at night, hadn't she had enough of that already? Even though she quickly put the thought to silence, it did not totally stop the hesitation that at times bothered her. Was that why Shuzyn told her not to acknowledge him as her world? Well it was too late…her body's metroid instinct, her feelings, and desires were all focused on him. He had become one of the most stable things in her life and she'd be damned if he was going to be taken from her by anything. She always fulfilled some universal task: Destroying the Metroid Prime, Stopping the rise of Dark Aether, defeating Dark Samus and ending the threat of Phazon…so many things that she'd managed. Didn't she deserve this one thing to come home too?

'You owe it to me, you've done well to give it…now I'm keeping it.' The harshness of the tone fit her mood; she was not giving up the one thing that actually gave a damn about her. So if the universe didn't like his existence? Then screw them all, the thoughts stopped right there.

Samus had thought enough, it was time to enjoy her vacation. This time that she'd chosen to lie low would be her vacation, they were on a distant planet, mostly a water world that kept that subject to a certain level of freedom, the naturally high levels of magnetic poles had jammed transmissions, and the warm weather allowed for them to enjoy the comfort of a rather quiet world without worry of being found very easily by the Galactic Federation.

Her sigh came softly as her mind had only just come to terms with what happened a mere month ago. The destruction of a massive station, the destruction of a large breed of parasites, and the rebirth of a breed that she personally was now a part of: There was so much that had happened, she wasn't sure where to begin.

"You know Samus, if you think too hard, there's no way for sure that you'll ever be able to relax." The words coming from Shuzyn, who had revealed that he wasn't sleeping.

Before she could react to the words, she found a familiar strong arm flexing around her back and drawing her closer; just enough for their lips to press together. It was always a thrill to feel the reptilian scales of his lips, the taste they held which was nothing like she'd sampled before meeting him.

Wrapping both arms around his neck, she smiled and leaned into the good morning gesture from her space dragon. As the two were entwined in their kiss, her mind drifted to the many ways she'd almost lost her lover; she shuddered to think what she would do without him.

From his near death at the hands of the Federation Sniper to the near death at the chance of an exploding space station, just how rediculous was he when it came to risking his neck? She could not really say; nor did she like the way that things were carried onward...but she could not complain as the result was a good peace, they had finally escaped and this was the best outcome she could've begged for if she did; them all in one piece and more or less her lover was still with her.

As she broke away from the kiss and looked into his eyes, she cupped his cheeks and spoke softly. "You know, I really wanted to beat your brains in when you came back to me...beaten and bruised. You are too selfless Shuzyn, since when...or why I wonder at times did you take that leap? But the point's moot...its why I love you." the fact stood as a testament before them, if he was not the sweet soul he was; she was certain she'd have eliminated him as he begged her to during his initial change.

Samus was frustrated with his choice of words before, on two different occasions he'd dared to say it to her, 'Don't make me your world'; and the fact was it was far too late for that. Since he'd taken her world by storm, shared his emotions with her, embraced her in love, and helped her missions to success; he was an integral part of her life. Such a factor of him being anything less to her than her world seemed to be plausible.

"Samus, I had hoped never to become your world...for the loss of my life would bring you a deep dark void." Shuzyn's voice of reason gently whispered this to her, his concerns over her feelings about him if he died had worried him. Though to his surprise her scoff followed this comment as she cupped his chin.

Staring into the slightly taller space dragon's gaze, her cold huntress look told one thing, and this was how stupid that sounded to her. As her lips aggressively claimed his own, for but a second she took him into a world of fire and haze via a heated kiss. The burning passion was healthy and well kindled, as she broke the connection to speak, she knew she had his attention entirely.

"And what did that feel like to you, hmm? Do you think that's negotiable anymore? Listen to me good Shuzyn, this life of yours isn't for you to use to protect me anymore. It's our life now; mine, yours, and Sammy's. We're all together in this, it is far too late to hope you aren't the center of the life I care about." her tone was matter-of-fact and held not one drip of remorse.

While she had still been adjusting, Samus was far too adaptable to let her bitterness hold her; since her mate lived and had come back to her, she decided it would be possible to let the worries over the Metroid Queen go...at least for now. It was focus on Shuzyn's wounds, which even now were still healing; from his final battle with the Metroid Queen on board the B.S.L. Station. That nightmare might still be around, but as long as she held the breath of life within her...she would fix that mistake and quickly.

As Samus gently let him go, she rubbed his warm scales and kissed the side of his temple gently. "Alright, I'm going to get us some fresh supplies from outside alright? We're here we may as well enjoy the fresh water and wild fruit, now go wake up my sister you scamp." she said as she pushed him lightly towards the bedroom, giving his backside a slap with her hand.

The slap made him jump slightly, of course Samus's physical strength at times was comparable to his own, he even blushed somewhat. It was pretty funny he thought, that even though he'd been seen naked plenty of times by the huntress; but this was an action less taken.

Soon paying it no mind as he disappeared into the main room, Shuzyn moved over to the bed and found the sleeping platinum blond, who chose to remain in her human form up till now, still asleep. It amazed him sometimes at how she could just roll over and ignore thumps, rumbles, and of course flat out normal tones of speech.

With one claw gently on her shoulder, Shu did as Samus requested and began by lightly shaking the sleeping blond to rouse her.

"Sammy, hey...time to get up." his voice coming in something of a soft whisper, with his snout a few inches away from her ear.

This prompted her to murmur something inaudible before rolling over, her back now facing him. By now, Shuzyn was used to her being a hard case to awaken, Sammy sometimes played at it and other times she was just like a rock; she slept without acknowledging most disturbances.

In truth Sammy had been awake now after his whisper, but she desired something from him and she decided that she'd have it before getting up. All it would take is his insistence and then she'd trap him. Playing the sleeper role well, she hadn't let up on her soft breathing nor the gentle expression of someone still in a refreshing rest.

Shu bought right into it, as he slowly rolled her onto her back and looked at the soft expression and the way her hair was spread out on the bed. It was almost tempting really...but he wouldn't bite at that, it genuinely surprised him that he'd even consider that with how both Sammy and Samus enjoyed mating. Whenever either was in the mood, he was in no position to say no; certainly not that he minded.

"Come on Sammy, time to ri-uahh? You weren't sleeping? Th-eemm..." Shuzyn's attempts to speak clear english failed as Sammy both opened her eyes and then proceeded to draw him down to kiss her.

It was one of her favorite understandings that happened between those as close as lovers or in this case, a kind mate as she'd gone and found. The good morning kiss was something that she indulged in every day, like right now, with both arms locked around his shoulders; she held the space dragon trapped in an embrace.

After nearly a minute of holding the kiss she finally let him go and giggled lightly at his dazed expression. "So silly, aren't you Shu? You shouldn't try to wake me, I want you to come rest with me some more." she murmured softly as her grip on him remained relatively firm.

Still knowing these tricks quite well, the dragonoid decided not to egg her on, and instead scooped her resting body into his arms. Sliding both of his smoothly scaled, muscular arms in such a fashion that it allowed him to support them her body against his.

"Now now, Samus asked if we could both get up, as she went to get supplies; so let's not be too lazy today. Come, the shower awaits." knowing full well that Samus had likely planned on it upon her return.

Without listening to any protests from his lover, Shuzyn took Sammy straight into the energy cleanse shower; one of the more unique conveniences of technology. While not refreshing as water, it most certainly got the job done. It eradicated any form of dirt, grit, and grime that may have been acquired during overnight rest.

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While Shuzyn focused on seeing her body getting cleaned, while turning away to wash himself; Sammy grinned at his level of naivety. Did he really think that she would ignore her urges merely because he resisted temptation? She took advantage of his back being turned to her and allowed her human skin to grow the scaley armored layer, the wingless dragoness that she soon became; thanks to her earlier coupling with him she had gained access to this state.

In the moment he was washing himself, she struck and bit softly on the side of his neck. Reaching one claw down his lower stomach and raking the fingertips over his scaly sheath; hugging into his body with her free arm. Her chest rumbling with the soft purr as she held him around his midsection.

"Mm...you didn't think that I would just give up did you? I need you Shu...I need you like one needs water." she said with a soft purr, grinding her hips into his from behind while she raked over his sheath again.

This bringing soft sounds to his lips as he leaned his body back into her form. Resisting her was always a matter of will and sometimes he didn't think that he had it. Why did she have to be so insistent about things like this? The way she spoke, the way she touched and stroked his now swollen sheath; what more could he do? He just let off another groan of pleasure as he felt her finger claws push their way forcibly into his sheath.

"Stop hiding what I need...come, just give in...and we can see sister much faster..." she said with a husky purr following, as she made no clear effort to ignore her wanton feelings for Shuzyn's body.

Her claws forced his sheath to part, even if it was a little painful for Shuzyn, she dragged his member out of the sheath. While still soft, she took to point of rubbing her finger claws around the sensitive flesh and giving it rough squeezes; while on occasion jerking it. The combination of these actions were having the desired effects on her mate, as his body cringed and naturally pressed back towards her, she grinned more to herself. She would be having her way and there was very little that he could do to break away, she would not allow him to escape her desires now.

Once she'd felt his member plumping up in her claw, she was preparing to take him there and now; if she gave him no time to react then she could have him as she wished. Though one thing that Sammy had been sure of was that she wouldn't take long, they did need to be outside soon with Samus; even if just to enjoy the day as it were.

"Only...fast.." she murmured, grabbing his shoulders gently and pressing him to the wall of the shoulder. Without much waiting, she brought her left leg around the side of his hip, straightening out his member with her tail before quickly sliding it into her waiting core.

As the dragoness currently bit her lip to keep quiet, she felt his claws digging into her waist...he'd help her now right? She needed him to make this just as fast as she wanted. To her glee, his hips moved with her first thrust; as she drew her body up and descended slowly. A sigh caught in her throat as she savored the feeling of her mate's thickness filling her depths.

No words passed between the couple, as Shuzyn took more the active role with her in his arms; shuffling her hips up and then yanking her down and forward onto his member. A soft sigh of pleasure rising from his snout while he drove into her with a little more authority, one claw groping her backside while the other held her steady above him. There was little choice for him to do anything but to give her what she needed, something he was secretly more than happy to oblige.

As the soothing energy beat over both of their scales, the soft snarl that followed a little whimper seemed to show the almost conflicting sounds. For Sammy the ride was unbelievable, had Shu always been this skilled? She had no time to consider that truly or not as he dragged her heat up and then made sure his body moved opposite hers upon the return of her hips meeting his own. It was a delight that she was cherishing this very minute. This was why she had needed him, she was sure to count on him for making her feel this amazing and she hoped for it...oh gods she wanted it.

"Y-Yes...S-Shuzyn...harder...I-ah!" her voice was soon taken by the screams of pleasure that were racing through her body. As she felt his hips pummeling hers with a growing need and intensity. She knew no better way that she'd rather be feeling, her mind was blurred and suddenly she found herself pinned to the shower wall. Her arms and legs wrapped tightly around his waist.

The space dragon was working his mate hard, no longer allowing her to be in control as for once he let himself go. His heated need for her was back building inside of him, a hasty climax approaching him as he seized her lips. Shuzyn's lips pressed firmly to hers as his tongue raced around inside of snout, teasing her with a sweet meeting of their tongues while the kiss of passion was kept. It made him happy for a change to see that he could control the situation, with such fierce women as his mates; he almost felt at times like he'd been coveted a little too much.

Grunting harshly at the result of the feeling, as his dragonhood now hammered her innerwalls with an intensity that seemed to suit the more animalistic nature that he was showing. As he felt Sammy's grip on him increasing, the instant before she seized firmly at his base; she bit his neck and suddenly took control; squeezing his hips and pounding herself against him while he was.

"Nnnygaah! That's right!" she bit his neck hard and pressed herself one last time to the hilt, squeezing him firmly with her walls in between her ceaseless spasms around him; she had not only rode out her orgasm, but brought the onslaught of another onto her. While she felt her desired result, feeling his seed shoot deeply into her depths, she smiled lazily; gripping him with still that loving need of him.

Shuzyn slumped back down against the wall as his orgasm was suddenly taken from him, like a method he'd never seen before, Sammy had claimed it from him and milked it well out of him. He really had to remember just who he was living with, neither of the Aran women were to be trifled with; in just about anything he found.

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As the shower energy rinsed their little mess off of their scales, with Sammy sighing happily as she licked his snout and finally, but reluctantly rose from his shaft, allowing the now softer flesh to retreat back into its sheath.

"That was incredible lover, mmm...I really enjoyed that." Sammy had wanted to say more, but as a female voice cleared her throat, Samus shook her head at the scene and rubbed her sister's shoulder.

"Alright you two, enough playing around okay? Come outside, let's get our little camp set up for tonight. This is vacation after all; let's treat it like one~" of course if it got too hot they'd go back to the ship. It was excellent having a ship that sapped up solar energy and used it as an alternate fuel instead of power cells. This meant virtually free air conditioning and anything else they might need provided by the ship itself.

As the bounty huntress turned around, unphased and unsurprised by the antics of her mate and sister, she led the other two of them outside and brought her out to see the sunlight. It was about time they enjoyed the beautiful sunny day and the exotic planet they'd been on. For now it was simply the beginning, their vacation would soon end...and once more, trials would be upon them all; as fate had always followed...the destiny of Samus Aran was to the safety of the universe. Let it begin...as the tale just begins, enjoy the peace given to you; for it will only be short-lived.

(End Prologue)

And here you have it folks, the new start of this next Metroid series, I'm going to see where it carries everyone, with so many directions, the possibilities are endless. Let everyone join their favorite huntress on the prowl for the Metroid Queen who escaped the B.S.L. when last it exploded.

Until the next chapter I bid you adieu

-Quentix