Yonduweek 2022

Theme: Afraid

Fear of responsibility.

Yondu got up, and everything seemed to return to normal and wiped the blue blood from the back of his mouth, as it was smeared across the face and looked back at the captain who would no longer hurt Kraglin or anyone, who in return looked a combination of shocked and sucker-punched. Riddhi was dead, and they were captain less and Yondu knew he had to act fast in case a power vacuum was formed.

"According to the Treatise of the Clan, I'm your new Captain, well sod that. All I'm asking you is this, any crew on the deck hurt then take them to the med bay, and make sure none of them does anything stupid

I want anyone killed, even him to have a Ravagers funeral, there is no time to contact the rest, under the circumstances, but we'll do what we can. I have to let the Clans know of what I've done, this could mean my own exile or death and I'm, ok with that". Yondu tried to find his next words.

"Here's what I want you to do, have the funeral, say the words, and…choose your own captain, whoever you choose. Then I'll obey unless he turns out to be a total prick like this one here" Yondu gestured to the corpse of Riddhi and it caused a few chuckles to break out on the Ravager's faces possibly because of the glib tone of it.

"You also need to pick a first mate, and…take it from there."

"I won't be voting, I just killed your Captain, this isn't the moment I take the piss out of you all. Just leave you all to it to sort out. Kraglin, when you've voted, come and find me"

Yondu found he had finished his speech, turned away and with blue blood on his hands, went to Riddhi quarters. Not that he was marking his territory, but he could see the rumpled bed, and room ripped apart were only a few hours earlier Kraglin was laying against his will and had the sudden urge to burn the entire place down.

But now he needed the information and sent about looking for it, in the disarray of the room. Yondu noticed to himself that if he had a room as big as this, he put it to better use, have some of those small figures lined up on the shelves or something like that.

B t he dismissed that quickly since after what happened today, he would be surprised if the next captain either gave him some units, an M-Ship and exiled him for good, or stuck him in the brig for the rest of his damn life. The latter was unlikely.

Though with that thought he knew Starker would find out and intervene, and then what?

But all Yondu could do was search and wait.

Deep down in the ship, there was a lot of discussions and some beers flowing between the crew as the rest pondered their options. The bodies of the dead Riddhi and Tazerface who was unpopular as hell, but deserved the same respect in death as any other Ravager, had been moved and were being prepared by the medics since they had more experience with the dead than anyone.

"Let's face it, I wouldn't want the last Captain as Riddhi, I was going to nominate Iztel, but he's a berserker, the slightest bit of power and here we go again…"

Kraglin overheard and another cast his vote, followed by another, and wrote a five-letter name on a slip of paper. Kraglin cast his name into the pot and just waited longer until he heard a discreet summons from Yondu and left everyone to their own devices.

There was such a strange atmosphere on the Elector as if the world was caught in a limbo state, and it felt almost oppressive, then again in comparison to the man being given the rites, it was a lot more different. However, he hesitated at the door to Riddhi's room until Yondu encouraged him to enter, and then handed him a pad.

"I cracked his systems…but there is something wrong about the numbers"

Kraglin read through it and mentally did some maths, then again three more times and realisations dawned, at the same moment there was a call on the tannoy for their presence.

"I'll tell them all in a second, but this is fucking massive Kraglin," the Centaurian said, as they reached the area to see all the crew standing by a table with the vote piled up on scraps of paper.

"Our Captain has been chosen", Iztel stated and Kraglin noted that he didn't look that happy about it, so maybe that eliminated him from the running, as Yondu cleared his throat since depending on who was announced he may be leaving in a moment on someone else's whim.

"Ok, but before whoever it is, before they make their minds up, you need to know. We've gone through the accounts and there's almost nothing. What you've earned, well he wasn't skimming from the top, he took most of it. So, God knows where it went but it, has to be on the ship somewhere, whoever you accept as Captain…you've got enough to keep the Elector together for a few weeks".

There was a mummer of discontent as everyone realised the ramification of what Yondu was saying, all their hard-earned units were hidden somewhere on the ship, and most would be processing this with anger and aiding the search for a very long time for years to come. but until then.

"What do you suggest Yondu, stated Horuz, who stood with his arms crossed and Yondu thinking this was a test thought for a few seconds "See what contacts Riddhi, had, and negotiate a better deal. shut the temp down as much, ration showers, and try to make the food last.

But above all, stay independent, we don't want the Clans and their stupid rules unless we need to." Yondu was as honest as he could and he felt filthy after an exhausting day all he wanted was a shower shit and sleep until he noted that Horuz unfolded his hands.

"Fine, well the voted have been counted, for the position of First Mate the crew elected Kraglin Obfonteri", there was a surprise on Kraglin's pale face and Yondu realised he was wondering who amongst the crew it would be and would it be someone to hurt Kraglin as much as Riddhi?

Yondu wouldn't hesitate to cut him down and go through the emotions again if that happened to which Horuz found his voice "And for the position of Captain, the votes have been counted and the crew have chosen Yondu Udonta to be our next Captain".

Yondu not noted for his demeanour went pale at this, he was Captain, he was captain and his blood drained in his ears, Him, a Kree slave as a Captain. he captain this, could he refuse? But his crew…his crew were looking at captains him with anticipation, however, Yondu noted Iztel looked pissed at this. Since he clearly wanted the get the job, Yondu realised that he needed to say something.

"Ok, fine, I'll…informed the Clans of this, whilst this is happening whatever funeral you can salvage for what was his name again?"

"Tazerface" Kraglin and Horuz said in unison.

"Riddhi and Tazerface we'll sort it all out later and tomorrow. Let's see what happens".

For Yondu however, when he stepped away back to Riddhi's now his quarters, he had to get there and stake his claim and see where the bastard had hidden his shit, as well as get rid of everything.

There had to be a map, something, as well as cleaning it out and making it his own, however, Yondu's legs were shaking as he walked into the quarters and stripped off his clothes determined to erase the entire day from his body.

Letting the water cascade off his skin, Yondu scrubbed until he felt raw, all he felt was conflicted, and he leaned his head against the wall whilst the shower grew steamy and he wished that everything would be different.

But this was his new reality, he was Captain in a world where it was kill or be killed and he was more than capable of it, but now he was coming to realise that the noble world that Starker had told him about the Ravagers was total bullshit.

It was pain and betrayal and now he was the head of the Udonta Clan, and the thought scared him, though he would never admit it. That part of this life was over now…as long as this lasted.

He was deep in thought when he heard the shower door opening. And caught the scent of Kraglin. And the thud of clothes dropped to the ground as the Xandarian joined him, and they both stood over the shower head.

Yondu couldn't help but scrutinise Kraglin's body, it was lean, with a bit of hair on the chest, that led down to his stomach, and he carefully grabbed a cloth and wiped the blood from the rest of Yondu, and the rest followed suit.

Yondu began to wonder if there was something meant to be romantic about this, was he meant to bed Kraglin, and the thought concerned him, both friends and bunk mates for too long.

As the blood, dirt and the day run off them, Yondu found himself confessing his soul, perhaps tapping into the Centaurian rite of transcendence where adults coated their bodies in old and bathed in the waters to wash their sins away. Which he had never done but it was something he suddenly thought about because it was normally done with mates…did Kraglin expect that?

"I can't be Captain; I don't know the first thing". He said taking the cloth and washing Kraglin's body and noted Kraglin's Xandarian and frankly magnificent cock and wondered for a moment how that would feel buried in his body and got rid of that thought.

Kraglin had just been through an ordeal and Yondu had standards, not many but few, and in answer to this question Kraglin not deigning to notice this turn just hugged him and Yondu let him, just for a moment for them to both he vulnerable, "I don't know the first clue about being a first mate, but they chose us, for a reason".

Realising they were on the same page with everything, eventually, the men untangled themselves and they left the bathroom and dressed quickly, while Yondu surveyed the scene.

"You'll have to get your own room, there's one further down" he informed the Xandarian, and from the large port, windows were blinkered by a sudden burst of flames and fireworks, as the two men who were assholes in life were afforded a small yet dignified exit. "It's the least we could do," Yondu said wording that carefully, since any memories of the pair were not flattering, and they were determined Riddhi would not be remembered in any positive light.

"So, what now", Krlaign asked Yondu, since this was new terrority for all of them, whilst Yondu brushed his lips with his fingers and thought it over. "Find Riddhi's stash, work out our asses off and see where we fall. I'll contact Starker to let him know and let the clans know and hopefully they will stay out of our lives whilst we make a fortune"

"And what about…" Kraglin never finished the sentence but Yondu had a feeling where this was headed and he had to dismiss that now. "I can't be weak, I can't show sentiment, I can't be distracted. I'm Captain now, you're the first mate, just don't be soppy about it, the last thing we want is today to happen again if we come across as weak".

With that Kraglin could almost feel that part of Yondu's heart, the one he knew was there began to harden, and he realised that this man, was no different and he had to accept that. They were Captain and First Mate and had to stay that way. Both of them would hook up with whoever, but even under the circumstances, Kraglin felt his own heart tighten by all of this.

To be continued…but set a few years later

And PS…it's Porn. Total Kragdu Porn

My guys are such a slow burn