Characters: Starlord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, Drax
Genre: comedy
Rated: K
Poker
Peter looked up from the cards in his hand to study everyone's expression. The only person to not look completely confused was Rocket who had his arms crossed, staring back at Peter with a sly smile.
"So," Rocket said after a long moment. "What are we betting?"
"I am Groot."
Rocket frowned, "Why would we want the leaves off your head? Jeez, that's like if I cut off my ear and threw it on the table."
Gamora leaned her hand towards Peter, "This card with the bearded man, this is good, no?"
"No, no, no. Don't show your hand to other players," Rocket said.
"But how will we know who wins if we never see each other's cards?"
"Oy. Peter, how about explaining the rules first to these buffoons."
Gamora slammed a fist on the table. "Who are you calling a buffoon?" The rage she could expel in a fraction of a second was incredible.
Rocket nonchalantly rolled his eyes but Peter could tell his hair was standing on end.
Peter chuckled to lighten the mood. "Okay! First we bet, then we lay down the cards."
"You know…" Drax had been quietly staring at his cards and rubbing his chin the entire time. "I think I will bet a chance to pilot the ship. Quill always pilots the ship. You," he pointed at Peter, "are a cockpit hog."
Rocket slid a palm down his face.
"Alright, how about it?" Peter said. "The winner gets to pilot the ship tonight and take us anywhere he or she… or it… wants to go."
"Agreed," they said unanimously.
Everyone laid down their cards and after a tense moment, Rocket sighed. "This should be fun."
Peter looked at Groot who was still studying everyone's cards. "Well big guy, it's your lucky day."
Groot glanced at him and a big grin slowly appeared. It was a rare sight to see him truly happy and it reminded Peter of the innocent child in all of them that needed some attention now and again.