So it was Yondu week, and I didn't know. So am trying to get it together…these will be finished eventually. Promise.
But here we go
Day 1. Daddies Special Hobby
Being a working Ravager ship, now better maintained and organised it was a surprise to most other Ravager Clans that the Udonta Ravagers were one of the best organised with the cleanest ship and a crew on a decent rotation without losing on any contracts or pay.
That made the Udonta Ravagers more interesting was they had downtime, time to work on themselves and their hobbies and other interests which made them happy.
One this that was already becoming known amongst the Ravagers was that one of them calling himself Jamsean Vonspiers was an extremely talented artist. When he wasn't at work, he was pouring over canvass and art books and forever sketching as well as helping little Peter Udonta with his sketches.
Everyone on the Elector had a hobby, to Yarovesky's extensive knife collection, Iztel and Proctom read books between their shifts, everyone had a hobby, but it was his daddy Yondu's hobby that Peter loved the most.
All on Yondu's console was his figurines, and collectables, some had always been there, and Peter knew that he wasn't allowed to touch "daddies toys" even though he wanted too. But he knew that his daddies and the crew were always doing nice things for him and he wanted to do something nice for his daddies.
Also, right now, he knew that his parents were stressed with a mission, and wanted to make it right. He knew that because Yondu was a bit snappy with him, even though Peter knew he didn't mean to,
But it was when Peter was in the markets when his parents were on the small Xander colony for the next few days, that he saw it and he knew Yondu had to have it.
It looked so rare and different a little plastic creature with orange hair, and it was so different he could just see it on Yondu's console but didn't have any units, not enough anyway. He had a unit pot, but he didn't want his parents to know that he was going through it for them…besides he was a Ravager, well Ravager in training. He was allowed to pickpocket, as long as he didn't get caught.
Small acts of crime aside, the Udonta family were awesome parents, and that was also known.
In the cesspit of the flea market, with Yarovesky and Horuz taking care of his that day and having a small date of their own off ship, Peter made his approach. He had already told the Ravagers that he needed a distraction, and he had worked it all out for himself. With some help, he was only five of course.
Peter's first mark was the stunning women, in the crowd, she looked sweet and nice, but she was a criminal. Peter could tell, and he could also tell that she wasn't nice, and her smile was fake even if her body was pretty. She was walking in the cluster of people looking for her next mark, as Peter with Horuz and Yarovesky watching closely if he failed slid the metal case off the small table, while the vendor wasn't looking, and no one was looking at a small boy like him and placed it in his pocket.
The metal felt heavy, but he decided not to think about it, as he ran to the women and started crying. "Daddy, I want my daddy, I've lost my daddies". Peter began to cry, pushing out fat tears, and reached out his arms to the woman, who with a harsh glare looked down at the boy, but she had no choice but to pick him up
"I've lost my daddies" Peter wept into her shoulder, as the lady clearly didn't know what to do with little kids, there was no soothing, or trying to calm him down, but this was perfect. Momently distracted by Peter crying, he reached back into his pocket, and taking the case, dropped it in her bag, and the women never ever noticed a thing.
Yarovesky who was watching this then made his move.
"Peter, don't run away like that, we were so worried". And Peter on cur stretched is arms out, "Daddies", Peter cried and let Yarovesky take him from the women, who just gave the Ravager a look of disgust.
"If this is your son, then take better care of your little brat" the women snapped as Yarovesky, who wasn't Peter's dad was a protective uncle and resisted the urge to belt the women. "I will, thank you", he said as sincerely as he could muster, while stepping away, and the next part of the plan went into action.
"That woman took that case", Horuz yelled as hard as he could, pointing into the women, which drew the attention of the rest of the tradesmen as well as several Nova Corps in the areas.
"What the hell", the guy from the stall practically leapt away from his stand, and over to the women who was yelling at the top of her lungs, using language not suited to be heard amongst children. The Nova Corps began to go through her bag as was their right, and she begun shrieking as the Nova uncovered the case, as well as several other items she had swiped that day.
"I don't know how they got there, I don't know" She was still screaming as they led her away in handcuff and Peter using this distraction, run over the gripped the small orange doll, as Horuz and Yarovesky quickly led the five-year-old away.
Back in the S-Ship, both the not really uncles, couldn't stop telling the five-year-old his pleased they were, and Peter just held the orange haired item in his hands feeling very happy with himself, as the Elector came into view and they successfully docked.
Since this was Peter's idea, Horuz and Yarovesky made themselves scares and went to the mess hall, while Peter went up to the bridge and to Yondu's office.
Yondu and Kraglin were looking over the figures, and Yondu was running his hand over his blue face.
"Kraglin, I get that we're good, but I don't want to be in this sector, too many Nova for a start…"
"I get that, but they haven't put in an appearance so far, out scouts have been successful, a few more weeks won't make a…"
Kraglin's voice trailed off, as Peter came into the room, and suddenly little Peter felt embarrassed, what is his daddy didn't like the present.
"Hi, Peter, did you have a good day out". Kraglin looked over at his small son, looking all concerned.
"What is it Peter, is everything ok?"
This drew the attention from Yondu who finally, looked up from his important work, since he had given permission for Horuz and Yarovesky to take the boy out for the day, under the instruction of "If he gets hurt, both of you die".
But Peter walked up and took the troll doll out his pocket. "I got this you daddy, I swiped it all by myself, with help. It's for your console, and it's just for you".
Yondu took one look at the doll, then at his son, and enveloped him instantly in a big hug.
"You got this all for me, and you swiped it, I'm so proud of you. I love it, it's my new favourite one. Right on my console where everyone can see it".
Peter just beamed since Yondu was so happy, and explained exactly how it happened, with Horuz and Yarovesky confirming the latter over dinner, proving that Peter wasn't bullshitting.
It was when later, when Peter was tucked up in bed, that, Yondu turned to Kraglin and held up the back of the doll.
"It says made in China, that's a country on Terra, he picked up something from his planet without even realising it, shit. This means I'll have to give it to him someday, I know I have too".
"Maybe when he finds out", was all Kraglin could suggest at that moment, as he and Yondu just got closer to each other.
"Yeah, but until then, shit, he stole that for me…daddies little criminal Kraglin, I couldn't be prouder."
The End
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