Heartbeats on Zebes
Heartbeats on Zebes
A Metroid Fanfiction by Zack Gregson
(All characters, place names and creatures from the Metroid series are copyrighted to Nintendo and to Gunpei Yokoi, wherever he may lie)
This was helped by my Metroidian friend Charmeato. Cheers to ya!
You should be 18 and a Metroid fan to read this. The latter is not necessary but it sure helps.
The spaceship landed above the region of Crateria, the Anti-grav jets making a soft landing where it only made small duststorms. As the ship touched the ground, activity heightened on the ship. The Space Pirates were ready to move the cargo to their secret base on Zebes. They found the place quite nice, albeit with hostile life forms and those damn Metroids, but that became a mainstay of business now. The Metroids proved to be useful breeding for some good money. Mainly they were used as weapons and research into technology against the Galactic Federation due to their absorption powers. But eventually, the greedier of the pirates had great ideas of using the Metroids for other plans. Some want them as pets, others use them as organic generators. Heck, some even buy them to battle other Metroids in the seedier areas of the galaxies.
The space pirates were like a mixture of bird and reptile. Having reptilian bodies with oddly avian heads, they strutted around the place like mechanical chickens, except more dangerous. They were one of the most nastiest groups to face in these galaxies. But they all only feared one higher than them. And that was their leader, Ridley.
Ridley was more reptilian than them. He also had more power, agility and intelligence than them. Ridley looked like a 7 foot-tall dragon. His beak was long and thin like a dagger, his scales were dark purple and his wings were a jealous green. He looked dangerous, and all tried to avoid him unless they were ordered to speak to him. He didn't lash out at everyone he saw, but he had no time for slackers, disobeyers or smart-asses. Anyone fitted that category, he was knocked down. But the space pirates wouldn't want any other leader anyway. Ridley brought them great prosperity from his plans, and after harvesting the Metroids, things went real well. He also had a few great tricks on avoiding the Galactic Federation. So, whether they liked him or not, the pirates respected their leader, and knew he was helpful to them.
Right now, Ridley sat in his captain's chair. He faced his onboard computer with many thoughts swivelling through his mind more than he swivelled on his chair. He looked at his schedule today.
1 - Confer with Mother Brain
2 - Examine Metroid breeding
3 - Update fire-safety codes
4 - Lunch
5 - Confer with Kraid on updates of activity
The last one was the longest, and he wanted to get everything done today. Mother Brain had to be done with first as her mind (well, technically herself since she IS a huge brain). She was damn ugly, and he hated having to talk to her. But she DID help the space pirates at the base Tourian. So he couldn't complain.
The Metroids were a main priority, making sure they were alright and breeding well, and being fed well especially. The local creatures did well as sustenance for the Metroids. But there were problems.
Some of the space pirates have done things to the Metroids, and end up either dead or punished severely. So far they have fought them, played with them, fed them the wrong food, tried having sex with them (THAT was quite stupid, but it made Ridley laugh whenever he heard of it. Of course, none of his crew heard him).
The fire codes had to be updated. There were two fires last month, and he had to buckle down on it. The ship was falling apart and he may have to dock the crew's pay to fix it, unless they were more careful in their duties. Usually they were, but then. . .accidents do happen.
Then there was lunch. He was looking forward to that, as he had the opportunity to go and seek out Kraid on updates. Kill two Chozos with one stone, as the phrase went. But there wasn't really any updates he needed from Kraid.
He looked at the time on the digital calendar on the wall. Time to go to Tourian. He always did the most hated and important jobs first.
Tourian, the lair of Mother Brain, was as unnatural to Zebes as a laser cannon in a Zoomer. The place was a metal facility underground, with the smell of boiling lava, Metroids and disinfectant. Why Mother Brain wanted the lava, Ridley could never guess. But he merely went to her. His wings helped him be the only one to reach Mother Brain, across the pits of lava, past the laser turrets (which were deactivated at this time) and he stood on a platform before her.
He faced a large glass-like jar, where it was entirely filled with this mess of red pulsing veins and wires almost trying to burst out of the confines. He cleared his throat and said in a rough low voice:
'Mother Brain, I am here.' the reply, like some magic password made some of the veins clear away for a huge bloodshot eye to appear in the biological mess. God, she's. . .he didn't finish that thought, lest she might get telepathic and know the insult at her.
'Ahh, Ridley.' she said in her strange warped voice. 'How is the Metroidian production?'
'All seems to be doing well. We have evaded under the feeble human eyes of the Galactic Federation, and my crew are performing their duties well.'
'That is good. I am glad to hear of such good results. Anything else to report?'
'Only my daily routine of checking the Metroid breeders and then further updates from Kraid on the planet's activity.'
'Kraid?? Hmmm, that bloated cretin. . .I would never have imagined him having a purpose.' he gritted his beak from her sniping voice.
'He is a local creature, and he would know of how the planet reacts to our activities. You wouldn't expect me to get a Chozo to help, would you?'
'Indeed. But Kraid is not as intelligent as the Chozo were.'
'He is intelligent enough!' he exclaimed, getting angry with her. 'I'm running things topside, so I know how to deal with this, Brain!'
'Insolent fool! Have you forgotten that I power your whole operation? Without me, you would not even have an operation to run!'
'But you remember that that is why I'm keeping you alive. I can use you as my eternal generator, and while I am alive and in charge of this plan, you are nothing more than a sentient power plant! I gave you security, company with the local creatures, even nourishment. Now, if you will excuse me, I must check the Metroids.' He flew off without another word. Mother Brain's eye smiled at his disappearing form. She knew his reasons for working here.
Ridley had finished his jobs for today, finally. When it was lunch he informed his crew of where he would be and took his lunch away with him. He went down on the built elevator to Kraid's Lair. The place was usually rank-smelling to the crew, but Ridley did not mind. He had grown used to it, even liking the smell. Musky, and powerfully bitter. He got off the elevator and headed through to Kraid. Most had to take the long way around, but he had a secret entrance nobody knew about. Finding a secret claw mark that only fitted him, he pressed a few buttons of up, down, A, B, left. The door opened and he flew down with caution as the door closed behind him.
He soon was directly in front of Kraid's room. The lava surrounded the place like a fiery moat. He never understood about the lava, other than it seeped from the planet's deeper recesses. It was always very hot, which suited Kraid perfectly fine, and Ridley himself got used to it eventually. He opened the portal and entered Kraid's room.
'Kraid? Are you there?' he asked. A growl was heard from the back of the room and the pirate leader smiled, almost fondly. He stepped further in. Surrounded by lava, which made the place steaming hot.
Lurking towards him was a huge form. Its steps were heavy and its growls were more louder at every step. Soon, it emerged from the shadows and he saw Kraid once again.
The creature known as Kraid was an odd looking beast. It had a reptilian head (much like a crocodile) and had a sandy-light beige belly. Its back was green and he had a green mane flowing down his back. Spikes were evident all over his body. His back had a few large ones, his shoulders had them jutting out, a large rhino-like one on his nose and even his elbows were guarded by them. But the three huge spikes on his belly were the most obvious. Three vertically-aligned spikes that were like stalactites. He could retract them, but mostly he had them out in defence. He looked down at Ridley (for Ridley only reached halfway up to his chest in height) and smiled, revealing his wicked teeth.
'Ahh, Ridley. Good to see you again. How are things above ground?' His voice was like a growl, low and gravelly.
'Same as usual.' replied the pirate, smiling for the first time today and now more casual in his attitude. 'Mother Brain's still crazy, Metroids still sucking, pirates still working. Nothing new.'
'Except of course what we talk about.' Kraid was not as stupid as all though, as he had a basic knowledge of things and at least a good vocabulary (which Ridley taught him a while ago). 'So, what do we have for lunch?'
'Well. . .' he opened his lunch sack and revealed their contents. Roasted Zoomer, sautéed Geruda, usually local creatures that have been prepared especially by the cook on the ship. Kraid's mouth watered at the smell.
'Mmmm, nice. Gotta thank your chef when you get back.' He took the Geruda and munched on it happily.
'I will, he's a good cook. Always has a talent for knowing what goes with what.'
'Mm-hmmm.' agreed Kraid. He took his time eating the Geruda, which was a large one, but medium-sized to him. Ridley took the Zoomer and ate it slowly, wanting to stay as long as possible.
'So. . .how is the planet today?' asked Ridley.
'Doing well so far. No problems, just the occasional lava spurt or rampant creature. Nothing that's really new to report. Although. . .'
'Although what?' At this, Ridley sidled closer to the beast, putting his claws on an unspiked part of his arm.
'There was something odd a while ago. A huge burst of activity by the Chozo Ruins. Lava swirling real strange.'
'Is it something to be wary of?'
'Maybe, but I'm not sure. Just be careful.'
'I will.' Ridley was now real close to Kraid, both mentally and physically. He began to lick the beast's chest, which was warm and smooth. Kraid muurrrred slightly.
'How long has it been since our last encounter?'
'Half a month or so. Had to go work the markets on the prices of Metroids. I'm starting to hate my lifestyle.'
'What do you mean, Ridley?'
'Well, at first I love the idea of getting new creatures to sell and use to help my crew and self. I mean, I'm a pirate, it's what I do. But now I'm getting tired, and I. . .hate being away from you.'
'You do?' asked the spiked creature, but not in surprise.
'Yes. I want to settle down on Zebes, live my life here in peace, just hunting with you. We could be together. We've been friends for a long time.'
'I think we're more than friends now.' The pirate nodded solemnly at that fact.
'Yes, we are more than that. I mean, we've been with each other for many months now.'
'And when we mated together?' Ridley smiled at that. He had mated before, of course. But when he mated with Kraid (which was a bit painful at first with those spikes) it felt more. . .closer than before. Many thought Ridley to be evil because he wanted others to think that. He knew nice guys finished last and he had to be tough to get successful. But then he met Kraid, his most closest friend ever since. How they ended up mating together, he couldn't remember. But he knew that they both loved it. Even though the size difference was unnerving, he more or less fell in love with him.
'Yes. . .when we mated. . .Kraid?'
'Hmm?'
'Are we now mates? More than friends, but something like. . .lovers?'
'Well, after what we've been through together. . .yeah, we are.' Ridley slumped down beside him, resting against Kraid's haunches. He sighed heavily.
'How can I get out of my pirate life to be with you? I miss you everytime I'm away.' It was odd that he showed so much emotion, for many knew him as cold-hearted. But he had a heart, as cold as it seemed, it still beat warmly.
'Tell them you ain't taking it any more. Give up on the Metroids and live here.'
'I can't do that now. The production's gone too far.'
'Well, I warned you it would get out of hand, Ridley.'
'Yes, you did. But we need money and protection form the Galactic Federation, and those cursed humans. Any opportunity to rake it in, I have to take. I have an image to maintain after all.'
'True. But I don't care about your image. I only care for your life.' The pirate smiled and licked his chest fondly again. Kraid in reply, lifted Ridley up and licked his face, his large tongue covering half his face. Their eyes then met, and he calmed down.
'Kraid. . .I don't know how to say this, but I've never done it before. . .' his beak stammered, opening and closing like a robotic jaw, nothing came out, but with a grunt he managed to force something out of his vocal chords. 'I. . .love you.' The beast smiled, knowing full well the phrase's meaning and he licked him more.
'So do I, Ridley.' How they actually fell in love is a mystery, but Ridley remembered of how they could talk of anything without restraint or fear of anything. Maybe it was that open-minded feel that brought him close to him. Ridley had a lot of problems, and he didn't want to unload it on someone in case they blab and he has to kill him. But Kraid had this indifference about him, that made him feel you could trust him. Ridley had been good at keeping his feelings all bottled up, but when he unloaded his problems on Kraid for the first time. . .it was such a mental relief to him. That was the same night they made love as well.
'Ridley. . .I want to mate with you again.' Kraid was never subtle, but honest for he had no actual reasons to lie.
'You. .you do??' Ridley was still nervous of the whole thing, as he had that image to maintain. But then, he is deep underground Zebes. Who's gonna spot him?
'Yes. . .I want to make you happy. Do you want this?' Ridley tried to control his voice and held his cool on this.
'Yes. I want that. I want you, Kraid.' He chhrrred softly as he was placed down on the ground. Ridley stroked his claws softly along Kraid's belly, moving downwards. He knew where to move his claws and bring pleasure to Kraid, having learnt of some of his erogenous zones, and he went slow, only probing his claws a little further when he found a zone that made his lover mmrrrr. Soon, he was crouching slightly between Kraid's legs. Kraid's anatomy was strangely reptilian and quite similar to Ridley (perhaps they got along better by that similarity). So the purple creature moved both his hands in between Kraid's legs, feeling for the slit. He found it and began to rub it slowly, tracing his claws along it and even moving his head in to lick around it. It wasn't long before Kraid's penis emerged. It was slender, yet bulbous and a fierce purple-red. Ridley always was surprised at its sight, like nothing he ever saw before. He couldn't resist wanting to lick it. So he did. He flicked his long tongue out and tasted Kraid. It was bitter but he got used to it, as he licked all along it, as more came out and he licked more along the growing length, hearing Kraid's pleasurable moans. Soon, he was rubbing it, urging it to come out. He placed the head of it in his beak-like mouth and tried to suckle on it, managing to taste it fully. He moaned open-mouthed at the taste, desirable to him. In 4 minutes, the cock was fully out. It was at least 11 inches, and strange looking. Although it was slender in width, there were little bulges along it, giving it an uneven texture. Ridley still suckled on it, not getting much of the length in his mouth, but still enjoying it.
'I want to see yours as well.' said Kraid, as he stopped Ridley sucking him and moved his large clawed hand down the pirate's nether regions, and probed gently. He was careful, moving his claws slowly like Ridley did, and finding the slit more quicker. He poked it carefully and then laid Ridley down on his back with his wings spread out behind him, the green glowing in the heat of the room. Kraid licked Ridley's body, fosucing on the slit with his larger tongue. He licked and probed the slit until Ridley's cock finally appeared. Ridley's penis was a lighter purple and was not as slender. It was thicker, about seven inches and ridged. Kraid began to suck strongly on it, nearly sucking Ridley in as well. He couldn't believe how strong the beast sucked. He moaned from it, as he felt his cock wanting to be milked of his seed. Kraid just merely sucked more on it, being extra careful with his teeth, only using his tongue to keep it in the middle of his mouth, as he used his throat muscles to extract the taste from Ridley's dick, knowing how well he did whenever the pirate moaned or cooed in rapture.
'Kraid. . .uhhh. . .I want more. . .I want us to mate. . .' he heard him and stopped sucking. Kraid nodded and began to lower himself on his knees. He held Ridley's legs and lower torso, guiding Ridley's tailhole to his cock.
'Do you want this?' he asked, as he placed his thin cocktip at Ridley's ass. Ridley sighed and nodded. So the beast pulled the pirate onto his cock, easily entering two inches into him. Ridley half-screeched as he felt his lover enter him. The bulges of the cock spread his puckered ring open as he felt his inner walls being rubbed hard and slowly. Kraid did not stop but did not speed up either as he pushed four inches into him, then five, then six. The pleasure to Ridley was almost maddening, as the walls pulsed rhythmically around the cock with force, his ass subconsciously trying to squeeze tightly on the invading length to block its further entry. This of course only made the experience more on the verge of pain and pleasure, the muscles of Ridley grating against the blood and veined muscle of Kraid, as they made contact. Ridley began to pant, his head sweating from the heat and the sex. He wasn't worried about passing out from heatstroke as he didn't care. Kraid growled louder as he force more quicker the final inches. Soon, Ridley had 11 inches inside him, which was squeezed and tightened on, almost teasingly hugging it, warming it, loving it. He panted with a gritted smile. Kraid smiled, his teeth cruel-looking, but Ridley knew he wasn't going to be cruel to him. Instead, the beast waited for a few minutes to let the pirate's anal walls adjust to his cock. Then he pulled out five inches, the walls reaming against them with a reversed sucking noise. Then he thrust hard in again, making Ridley screech. Soon, he had the rhythm of his fucking, as his thrusts were slow and steady, the bulges on his penis giving extra pleasure to Ridley, as they scratched along the walls with such a feel of when two muscles rub against each other, that warm, hard rub which many find to be very pleasing to feel with the one you love.
'Ohhh. . .Kraid. . .please. . .' the pirate's eyes were half-open from the bliss he was feeling, he felt so warm and in such care from his only true friend and lover. His penis began spewing precum gently dripping onto his purple chest, in total agreement of how wondrous this event was. Kraid began to pump faster, feeling pain from his bulged penis grate against tight pulsing walls. But he felt the pleasure of Ridley's warm body, the sound of the lava bubbling and the sounds of Ridley moaning was the most sweetest melody to him. He growled deeply with him, as their lovemaking continued with no worries in their minds and no stress in their blood. Only love existed. The love of each other, the passion of the thrusting, the lust of their pants and groans. Soon, the beast of Zebes was pounding harder, fucking Ridley's tailhole faster and more stronger. Ridley began screeching his moans, his tongue, long and deep pink, lolling out in ecstasy. Soon, Kraid began to roar as he finally reached his climax and with a primal urge, forced his entire length into the pirate, hilting his massive groin against Ridley's hole, the deep roar mixing with the high-pitched screech of his lover. The bulges o his cock were encroached upon by Ridley's walls, as he was filled to the brim with Kraid's seed, leaking past his prostrate and delving deep into his lean reptilian body. Ridley moaned in short breaths as he felt his ass become warm and so wet. He became so full that the cum squirted out of him, as Kraid still came and this was the splashback of it, which splattered onto Kraid's crotch. He kept cumming, the anal muscles milking the cock so tightly, squeezing it powerfully. Ridley came as well, as his chest became covered in his sexual liquid. They both panted, Ridley's short tense breaths coalesced in the air with Kraid's deeper cloud-like breaths. They looked at each other and smiled. Here, no words were needed to explain.
After the orgasm had passed, Kraid pulled out of Ridley's tailhole with a scchhlllluuckk sound and they got up. They cleaned themselves up, licking off the cum from each other, tasting each other sweetly (Ridley was quite salty and Kraid was quite bitter), then the pirate got up with a sigh of resentment, but also of relaxation, saying goodbye when he recovered his energy as he headed through his secret entrance with a flourish of his deep-green wings. Kraid yelled after him, a booming voice that reverberated slightly around the lava-filled room and Ridley stopped in mid-air, flapping his wings against the heatwaves of the room as he spun round like a winged acrobat.
'Be careful, okay?' said the beast of Zebes. Ridley smiled his trademark cruel-looking smile and said:
'Don't worry. I can handle anything.' He flapped through the large ventway and emerged near the elevator. Closing the door, he headed back to base. He had made sure all the musk of Kraid was cleaned off of him by a pool of water underneath Crateria. He headed back to the ship. The pirate crew saluted him as he walked back towards his captain's ship, happier in his mind of things now, but he never showed that.
To the crew and the universe, he was Ridley the space pirate leader. A cold-hearted reptile with no time for time-wasters. But to Kraid, and only Kraid, he was a friend, a troubled creature and a lover.