Chapter 2: Next up a mental test and than lunch
Summary: Putting pieces of a puzzle together
Only one way it will fit perfectly
Alex was surprised Rocket did not run from the Roshian. Meaning he had seen one before and knew they were very gentle creatures. Checking the requirements, Rocket barely pass the running test, so on to the next test.
Alex said," Okay, The next test will be a test of mental configuring. You will be given several pieces and using all the pieces, you must create it exactly as it is pictured. The picture will be 3 dimensional. No helping others or offering help. You will have an hour to do as many puzzles as you can. Each one will be more difficult than the last. Before putting each guardian into a small room.
Rocket watched as the first puzzle came through the slot. A quick examine showed it just slide together. Rocket reminded himself to work slow. Before putting the first one together, placing it back on the tray and watched as it disappeared and a new puzzle came through the slot.
Rocket brain quickly realized how the puzzle was to be put together. But Rocket forced himself to go slow. Giving him a small migrane until he put the puzzle together.
About 30 minutes into the test. Rocket finished his eighth puzzle, when he heard Alex telling someone ,'So far Groot has only done 2. He seems to be taking his time examining each piece. Peter and Drax are at 5 each and seems stuck. Gamora is starting her sixth, Rocket just finished his eighth.'
Rocket decided he needed to go slower. So he began to massage his hands and not look at the ninth puzzle. He than took several slips from the bottle of water before rubbing his eyes. Knowing as soon as he laid eyes on the puzzle, his mind would be working on how it went together and his hands would want to put it together. Even using all his ability to slow himself down he finished 13 puzzles.
Alex said," Okay everyone that is time. Come out of your rooms."
As soon as everyone was out, Peter asked," How did we do?
Alex answered, "To my surprise, Peter finish in last with 5. Drax got 7 right, Groot after a slow start finish with 8, Rocket got 13 and Gamora did 14 almost 15 but ran out of time."
Rocket turned to Gamora and said," Way to go Gamora."
Before Gamora could replied, Alex asked," Rocket, why did you slow down?"
Rocket lied,' Lots of reason, Fatigue, fingers cramping, small migrane, worrying about how well Groot and the others were doing."
Alex stared at Rocket before saying." Go eat. We will continue after lunch. In the same building you took ran in."
Rocket asked, "are you going to have that Roshian, there?"
Alex glared at Rocket before saying, "No. She is back with her owner. Now go to the cafeteria and I will see you all after lunch. One hour don't be late." and leaving the group.
After getting their meals, The guardians found a bench under an old tree before eating. After they were done, and still having 20 minutes before they have to report back, decided to relax.
Peter turned to Gamora and said," Guess your smarter than Rocket.' before pushing Rocket.
Rocket grinned before replying," She is smarter than me in a lots of ways, puzzles just one of them."
Gamora said," When I heard that Rocket was two ahead of me, I figure I had to work harder." and mentally added, 'Not thinking he would slow down so much."
Peter said, " I always had one peice left on the fifth puzzle, no matter what i try.'
Rocket answered,"That is because it went into the puzzle to lock the other peices together."
Drax stood and said, "I think we should head back, so we are not late." before starting to walk to the meeting spot.
Rocket replied," He was late for the first meeting, so don't think it would be unfair for us to be late for the second." As Peter and Gamora started after Drax
Groot grabbed Rocket and hurried along after the rest of the team. But softly saying to Rocket " I am Groot" 'Why are you not trying your hardest?'
Rocket whispered, "Tell you later, when we are out of here."
