Retirement Weight

    By Matthew

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    12 Sep, 2023

    Samus Aran, the legendary bounty hunter, known for her countless intergalactic adventures, had decided to retire. After years of dangerous missions, she finally set her sights on Earth, the long-forgotten home of her ancestors.

    After settling down, Samus began to indulge in the simple joys of her new life. She explored Earth's scenic beauty, experimented with various cuisines and, in the process, started gaining weight.

    Yet, Samus didn't mind the extra pounds. They were trophies, marking the tranquility of her retired life. She had dealt with countless life and death battles, but self-acceptance was a new challenge she was willing to undertake.

    She found joy in simple things, like the rustle of leaves under her feet or the warmth of the morning sun on her skin. The bounty hunter had traded her power suit for a soft, comfortable fleece jacket.

    Myriad flavors of Earth food delighted Samus as she learned to cook. She made delightful dishes, enjoying the process rather than just the end product. Her kitchen became her new battleground, where she experimented endlessly.

    But Earth was not devoid of problems. The environment was suffering. Samus, having seen countless planets die, couldn't bear to see her new home share the same fate. She decided to act.

    In the heart of a bustling city, she launched a start-up to find sustainable solutions for Earth's environmental problems. The Galactic Federation's loss was Earth's gain as she engaged with her new mission.

    Samus found herself surrounded with complex challenges that needed more than blasters. She used her skills gained from years of intergalactic adventures and applied them to her new challenges.

    From the morning routine of yoga classes to late-night coding sessions, Samus embraced her new life with zest. Her weight gain didn't slow her down. On the contrary, it made her feel more grounded, more human.

    Her fellow humans admired her passion. They didn't know her past, her struggles or her victories. To them, she was the eccentric CEO with a heart for the environment, and they loved her for it.

    Success was not immediate. There were hurdles, setbacks, and late nights filled with self-doubt. But the spirit that had helped Samus overcome intergalactic bosses didn't falter in these Earthly challenges.

    The retirement didn't mean that Samus had lost her fighting spirit. It just meant that she had found a new battlefield, one where she was not fighting against, but for something.

    The relentless bounty hunter now stood as a beacon of hope for Earth's recovery. Her company grew, and with it, the promise for a brighter, better Earth.

    It was the sunset of a winter evening when she finally took a break. Overlooking the city from her office, she thought about her journey, her life. From an intergalactic warrior to Earth's saviour, it had been a wild ride.

    Samus Aran had come a long way. Retirement had brought her peace, and the extra weight had brought her closer to her humanity. As she hung her suit one final time, she couldn’t help but feel content. And maybe that’s the thing about battles – you don’t always have to be fighting one.

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