Metroid Prime: The Ed Hunters


 * "Uh…jeez Louise…this is just like something outta one of Ed’s sci-fi movies…" - Eddy

Metroid Prime: The Ed Hunters is a crossover fanfiction written by Eds Maniac, and is the first installment in the Metroid Ed series. As indicated by the title, the story combines the characters of Danny Antonucci's Ed, Edd n Eddy with the setting, plot, and themes of Retro Studios' Metroid Prime. The story was originally conceived and written in June 2005 for Edtropolis.com, but has been undergoing extensive revision since November 2007. The premise of the story finds Ed, Edd and Eddy marooned and separated on the alien planet Tallon IV, and follows their attempts to survive the planet's hazards long enough to reunite and return home.

The in-progress story can be found here.

Major Characters
Ed - a warmhearted yet slow-witted young man whose imagination is as boundless as the heavens, Ed is always ready for adventure. Besides his eternal faithfulness to his friends, Ed is known for his trademark laughter, his love of all things buttered and/or toasted, and his admiration of science fiction and Space Outlaw lore. His recklessness and endless curiosity lands him and his friends on the threshold of a whole new world...and a whole lot of trouble.

Edd - known for his knack for invention, cleanliness, and all things academic, Edd was, is, and always will be the brains behind the Eds. A kind young man whose mind is open to learning new and exciting things, he spends most of his time crafting the materials needed for Eddy's scams and, in his off-time, labeling his room. He is a self-declared pacifist who wouldn't even dream of hurting a fly, but he finds his morals challenged when the push of a button finds him in a bizarre situation.

Eddy - the self-declared (and undisputed) leader of the Eds, Eddy is a conniving trickster through-and-through. Though he is much shorter than his companions, Eddy is a man of high ambitions and a knack for fleecing the neighborhood kids out of their hard-earned allowances. He quickly finds his self-taught ability to lie, cheat, and scam put to the test when he finds himself walking on an unfamiliar world.

Ridley - identified early on as the "Space Pirate leader", Ridley is a nefarious creature resembling a cross between a pterodactyl and a classical dragon. Not much is known about the big boss of the Pirates, but he is definitely the last creature the Eds would want to run into in a dark alley.

The Chozo - an ancient civilization that once colonized Tallon IV before a planetary cataclysm caused them to mysteriously disappear. The recordings of their short time on Tallon IV may be the key to unlocking the mystery the planet holds within its depths.

The Space Pirates - an insidious race of reptillian creatures, these intergalactic plunderers were present on the frigate Orpheon, a Space Pirate vessel in orbit above Tallon IV before something went awry. Currently located in various sectors of the planet, one can only guess what their goals are.

Other characters such as Kevin, Rolf, Nazz, Jonny, and Jimmy are considered minor in this installment.