Samus' eyes opened. She looked around, noticing she was back at her personal hub and surrounded by the pastel ponies. They had somehow saved her and even had removed her Power Suit, allowing her a safe and comfortable rest. She looked towards Twilight Sparkle and spoke.

"What was that? Did you-" she couldn't finish her sentence.

"Yeah, she saved you," replied Rainbow in a slightly frustrated tone, sensing Samus was trying to keep her ego intact.

Samus sighed.

"I didn't need a pastel-colored horse, I could've managed by myself!" Samus exclaimed.

Twilight furrowed her brow before speaking.

"She sure about that? That woman had you nearly-"

"I was fine!" Samus retorted, practically yelling.

Twilight flinched, before glancing over at her friends. They all shared shocked glances.

Samus groaned and began to speak again.

"It's fine, I suppose, but don't you ever pull a stunt like that again," she demanded.

"Look, lady, Twilight Sparkle saved you whether or not you want to admit it! Is that how you treat somepony who saved your life?" Rainbow questioned to Samus with an angry glare.

Samus stood up from her bed and sighed.

"I don't have time for this. You all stay here from now on, no matter what happens to me. Got it?" she asked in a slightly booming voice.

The ponies and dragon responded only by nodding as Samus equipped her suit.

"W-where are you going?" questioned Fluttershy meekly.

"I'm gonna show that little scientist piece of crap what happens when you mess with the greatest space bounty hunter, Samus Aran," she stated as she entered her spaceship.

She was off before any of the ponies could argue against it. Twilight shook her head.

"That scientist, she isn't a normal human being. She has this magical device that can teleport her, but she seems to have powers beyond that. I assume super strength is one of them. She sort of reminds me of Discord a bit, but I don't know if her powers are that great," she stated.

"How does Samus intend to survive another encounter with her, then?" questioned Rarity.

Twilight began to pace around the room and think, before suddenly stopping.

"A-ha!" exclaimed Twilight.

"You got it? I mean, you got it! ...right?" asked Pinkie.

"Indeed I do, Pinkie. I remember Samus saying before that her suit could be upgraded with special abilities. If she had every ability she could find, she might actually be able to win against this scientist who can seemingly easily kill her," stated Twilight.

"Uh, Twilight, how do we get her these abilities?" Applejack questioned.

"Oh, right. Well, I snuck a few of Samus' books about that supercomputer she has over there. If we do a bit of code inputting, we may be able to track down the upgrades to an extent," Twilight finished with a smile.

Rainbow grabbed a space helmet with her wing and equipped it.

"Whatcha doing, Dashie?" Pinkie questioned.

"I'm gonna stop Samus and tell her our plan. Ego or not, what she is doing is stupid. You all work on tracking down those upgrades. I'll be back shortly," Rainbow stated.

Her friends wished her good luck and began work on locating where Samus could regain her abilities.

It seemed like everything was going good. Samus would get the upgrades, the evil scientist would be defeated, and the ponies would find a way to return home.

Little did they know their long and dangerous mission was just beginning.

Author's Note

Things are about to kick into full gear! Before long Samus will be tearing down enemies and discovering upgrades!