We were lead into a large room with relics of all shapes and sizes. There were even animals and people in cages as well. Who the fuck does this Collector think he is? Keeping human beings locked up like animals? I thought to myself.
"We house the galaxies largest collection of fauna relics and species of all manor." The pink woman explained. "I present to you, Taneleer Tivan: The Collector." She introduced.
I looked at the end of the room to see a man with his back turned to us slowly spin around to observe us with a pair of huge binocular glasses. He wore a long fur cloak, a satin vest which only a rich man could afford with black dress pants someone like Armani would make, finished with undeniably shiny black shoes. A necklace of some sort was draped across his chest also. He had short, stacked white hair that seemed to stand on his head.
He pulled the binocular glasses off as he approached us, revealing soft chocolate eyes which seemed to peer into my soul as he looked at me.
The Collector carefully kissed Gamora's hand greeting her. "My dear Gamora, how wonderful to meet in the flesh."
"Let's bypass the formalities, Tivan." Gamora said curtly. "We have what we discussed."
His attention turned to me quickly after releasing Gamora's hand. "And who is this, may I ask?"
"It's none of your business." I said crossly.
Tivan sighed and turned back to Gamora. "I would like her, as well as the orb, if that is possible. Shall we say, 5 billion units instead of the original 4 billion we agreed on?"
"Ummm...excuse me sir, I am a person, not something to add to your gigantic collection." I snapped.
He walked the few steps that separated us, placing a hand on my cheek. "You could keep me company. I am a very lonely man, my dear."
"She's my best friend, sir." Peter spoke up. "Plus, you already have an attendant."
Tivan sighed again, still stroking my cheek gently. "Yes, but I need personal attention as well." His chocolate eyes were gazing into my turquoise for several moments before removing his sweet touch from my face. "5 billion units right now, her and the orb."
Gamora looked at me apologetically. "Only if Godelieve agrees to come of her own free will."
The Collector looked at me longingly. "Ahhh...Godelieve."
His velvety voice flowed over the consonants in my name, sending chills down my spine. "So that is your name...as lovely and unique as it's owner."
I was shaking now. My best friend was going to sell me to this man whom I'd just met, along with the orb for 5 billion units. I felt sick and violated in every way possible.
Tivan's loud sigh broke my thoughts. "Godelieve, will you come of your own free will? You would have a home, here with me."