We're back folks!πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

(I edited Danielle's heroine name for the third chapter.)

I apologize for the long two weeks waiting for me to post another chapter. My Uncle had passed away not too long ago. He was on Kidney Dialysis for over ten years. With an amputated leg and fighting to survive for so long. Well now, he's no longer suffering. I love you Uncle K. 😒 ️

(It's because of this I request that if I made any mistakes or typos. Please inform me and forgive me.)

With that said. I'm back and ready to get started. And so I say…..Welcome to part II!

"Again?" Aiden inquired.

"He's talking about me." Orion clarified.

That's right Folks! It's time to start the next story of Orion Forge. AKA The Maverick of Tangled. Taking place during the Pilot Episode of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Season 3. Orion has been through the same adventures Aiden and Sora has during the KH II events. Only they were dealing with Variants of Orion and Yozora Mirrorverse. Which I will list now. By lining up the guys with know on the left and put the Variants on the right. πŸ˜‰ Also most other Variants will be the same while some will be a combo of two characters from Aiden and Sora's mirrorverse. And only one of the worlds from classic Kingdom Hearts has a different name. Just for the occasion of this story. And as for Final Fantasy characters. I'm using different ones just like I did for Connor's story KH Guardians Of The Depths.

I'll even include characters from Dream Drop Distance Traverse Town.

Alright. *Inhale deeply*...Here we go!


The Destiny Islands | The Islands Of Fate

Sora and Riku | Yozora, AKA Verum Rex

Kairi | Hoshiko, AKA Swift

Aiden Elsenov, AKA The Maverick | Orion Forge, AKA The Maverick

Victoria, AKA Blaze | Friday Forge, AKA Shift

King Mickey Mouse | President Mickey Mouse

Queen Minnie Mouse | First Lady Minnie Mouse

Dutchess Daisy Duck | Secretary Daisy Duck

Captain Goofy | Officer Goofy

Magician Donald Duck | Sailor Donald Duck

Captain Pete | Chief Pete

Master Yen Sid | Master Yid Sen, The Keeper Of The Spire πŸ˜‰

Roxas | Lucas

Namine | Kara

Dianex, AKA Stormur | Danielle, AKA Maveress. The female Maverick.

Maleficent and Xehanort | Zhan Tiri

Xehanort's Heartless, AKA Ansem | Zhan Tiri's Heartless, AKA Xhanas-Terror

Xehanort's Nobody, AKA Xemnas | Zhan Tiri's Nobody, AKA Zhan Triix.

Organization XIII | Syndicate XIII.


Whew! *Wipe sweaty forehead*

Also if you read Friday's last name correctly. That's right folks! ORION AND FRIDAY ARE MARRIED IN THIS STORY!

And before I get any flames and protesters ranting and moaning about this. I'd like to remind everyone here and in the story. That the Age Of Consent was 16 years old back then in countries that Corona was based on. Especially considering it's the nineteenth century. It's even legal in other countries today.

Besides, if Jasmine can get married at sixteen. If Ariel can get married and pregnant at sixteen. And if Mulan was being brought to be married at sixteen during the beginning of her film. So can my two OCs.

Understood?

"Yes." The Readers muttered.

With that said. also have some . One Shots of certain characters and aged up characters coming soon. Probably on an account of mine for another website. It's not out yet. But I'll let everyone know.

On a side note. I will include characters based on The Guardians Of The Galaxy who will make an appearance here.

And most of all. Because She-Hulk-

"WHICH IS A GREAT SHOW! AND I DON'T GIVE A FLYING ***K WHAT YOUTUBE SAYS!" Orion raged. 😑

Achem?...But yeah he's right. I enjoyed that show so much. And if Stan Lee can talk about The Thing's penis in Mallrats then Jennifer Walter's can goof off with a celebrity.

"I don't see why Peacemaker gets a pass for its rated R scenes." Orion shrugged.

So 8 out of ten so far and I can't wait for Daredevil to show up.

Also 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' inspired me to add one more. And a brand new aspect that can make Orion Forge much more unique from the other Mavericks.

"I'M BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL!" Orion cheered πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ 🎈🎈🎈

Um…Yeah what he said. πŸ˜…. I'll even be leaving all of our fourth wall breaks written down with underline words.

At the end of every sentence. And before and after a character's dialogue and when I reference myself or the readers or anyone behind the fourth wall. Just to avoid any confusion of course. πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜‰

Also for those of you who haven't read the Comic Con one shot I made a while back. Orion's new A.I. pals will do it too. Instead of DAVE like what Aiden has. IRIS' successor for this mirrorverse will be PRO and TEC.

Based on Deadpool's other two personalities from the video game. And a certain character from the Deadpool films will also make a short appearance in this first chapter.

I would also like to give my best gratitude to SPYRO 101 For helping me with this chapter and story. And to Alton from Deviantart who assisted me with great ideas and helped me keep up with the lore.

Thank you both. And thank you SPYRO 101 for volunteering to cameo for this opening. πŸ‘πŸ˜‰

Alright. Is everything covered? Good! πŸ‘

So now that we're all here. Let's get Started. Or more importantly…..

LET'S GET DANGEROUS! 😎


The Princess And The Maverick Vol. 2

Prologue.

A rainy night on Xandar...

the homeworld of the Xandarians and to many other species as the capital of the Nova Empire with a population of twelve billion. Xandar was located in the Andromeda Galaxy of the marvel universe. A perfect place for a certain blood red skinned sixteen year old and his blue skinned hot girlfriend to live on.

And emphasis on 'live.' Because Xandar is a great place. Fully civilized and no one cares about your looks. Unlike Earth who still struggles with having certain species like mutants.

And for a teenage mutate like Orion Forge. It's sometimes a chore to have to always use a disguise mod to blend in. Especially since his powers are always growing and adapting. So he chose a place where he could be himself and keep tabs on all his contacts.

It's been over a year and a half since he left Corona and his adopted sister Princess Rapunzel set out in her adventure to find Camelot and the source of the black rocks. To find her destiny, you get the idea. Orion of course went out on his own adventure. If you've seen the other story, you all know what it is.

But after that adventure was over. In fact at the end of every mission. Orion always got to chill and relax at his luxury two story apartment in the middle of the city of Xandar.

The apartment consists of several areas on two floors. It has three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom; two bar counters; a living room with a desk; a gallery; a kitchen; and several seating areas. There are also several decorative plants spread across the apartment.

On the ground floor. There is a large seating area consisting of two sofas and an isolated wall with a fireplace. Above the fireplace there is a shelf with books on it. Behind that wall is another sofa in front of a large screen. Next to it is the main bar. A piano is located next to the door.

The kitchen is also located on this floor. However, because of the first floor, the ceiling is lower here. In the middle of the kitchen there is a cooking island, while in the back there is a large table with a model of the team's Gummi ship on it.

One of the bedrooms and bathrooms can be found behind the kitchen to the right. A closet, a punching bag, and a pull-up bar are located here.

To the left of the kitchen there is a smaller living room which contains a smaller counter, a gambling table, and a desk with the Private Terminal and Catalog.

And the second floor has a modest art gallery overlooks the main seating area. It is located right above the kitchen.

Behind the gallery there is a smaller seating area with two sofas and a coffee table.

At the back of the floor there is Orion's bedroom, which is the largest. Actually it's about the same size as Friday's bedroom which is right next door. But who's measuring? The bathroom even has a hot tub and a shower room.

To put it plainly if you want a better description of this place. Go play Mass Effect 3 and see the apartment of that game.

Currently Orion Forge AKA The Maverick, was currently in his Maverick form while wearing a red bath robe on top, as he was sitting at his favorite chair near the fireplace and was not returning any of his calls on the phone.

So he had his two new A.I.'s replay all of the voice mail.

'You have three new messages' The phone announced.

"Hello? Is this Vesuvius Pizza? I'd like to order three octuple large pizzas with everything, on it. first with extra pepperoni and hot fudge thr second with extra french fries and candied bacon and the third with the bread and crust made of donuts….Huh? Wait a damn minute. I got the wrong number! WHY YOU LITTLE-" Homer Simpson yelled over the phone in the messages.

Then the messenger beeped for the second message.

"Hey Ryan. This is Al. I called to let you know I'll be moving out in less than a week because I don't have enough units to pay the rent for next week. So I'll be moving out. Just to give you the heads up and...Oh wait. Nevermind. Someone transferred me over three thousand units. Thanks Sweetie. Even though your a damn fool and a smart ass. You have a big heart. Never change. My eyes sure as hell won't. I mean it. It means a lot." Blind Al said over the phone.

Maverick looked over at a picture of him and Blind Al pointing guns at the camera. Or rather Al pointing at the wrong direction while Maverick was giving her a weird look. Given that she's an old black lady that's Blind. Al has a sweet heart with a nasty mouth. Which reminds Orion a lot of himself.

In fact she's the one that suggested this place to him after he helped her cross the street on Earth. Don't ask how Al knew about Xandar and this apartment. She use to sell cocaine to a lot of folks that aren't human. In exchange, Orion got her out of her crappy apartment and gave her a nice place with robot assistance to help her around. She's got a job selling spices instead of drugs now. You could say Orion made her life better.

They have what you would call a love hate relationship. The hate part it's just for entertainment while the love part is genuine. Because she's the only human on Xandar who can look at

Then the phone beeped and played the last message.

Caution: Orion Forge has grown over time. And he isnow more aware of what kind of reality he's in now. That's right! He can break the FORTH WALL!

"THEY GET IT ALRIGHT?! Let's move on before you use commit murder by boring my readers to death with more reading." Maverick scowled at the author.

Killjoy!

The final message played.

"Maverick, it's SPYRO 101 from FanFic Studios! You know, the guy you kept calling dickhead when you cornered me in the parking lot the other night? Anyway, I looked over your proposal, not gonna pretend I understand any of it or even believe any of it because I honestly believe you made some of this shit up. But the answer is no. We're gonna pass on your big sequel idea." SPYRO 101 said in the message.

The message ended with a beep.

'WHAT?! He said no?! That was our chance to be in our own deput for the sequel!' TEC exclaimed.

'Maybe we shouldn't have written the proposal, in crayon.' PRO said condescendingly.

Then Maverick pulled up a switch with a red button switch which resembled a bomb trigger.

"Relax." Maverick winked as he pushed the button and the ceiling shook with a mushroom shown outside the window. Way out in the distance. "You know he's gonna call back."

'Ohhh yeah. Because of the-' TEC almost said in realization about the box of stink bombs in the corner of the room which was labeled for SPYRO101'S office building.

A moment later, Maverick got a call which quickly went to voicemail.

"Maverick, Hey. It's SPYRO 101, ya know, Dickhead? hehehe.!" SPYRO 101 chuckled nervously while people coughed in the background because of the awful smell from the stink bombs. "Yeah, remember when I called you earlier and told you no? Well, I'm such a joker because I meant yes! Of Course! The new Proposal you sent over this morning went off with a big bang in the office today. Genius! Just Genius! Oh, well, to sum it up, congratulations. Let's make a sequel."

"See? Once again our explosive personality wins again." Maverick remarked as he leaned back with his arms behind his back.

'HIGH FIVE!' TEC beamed as Maverick was about to give it.

'No high fives, we're A.I.s, remember? We're practically voices in his head.' PRO reminded.

"What eva. But in any case while my author and SPYRO 101 works on the script. And by script I mean prologue opening. What do you say, we treat the audience with a flashback to what happened a few months after we left Corona?" Maverick asked and deadpanned. "And no. No one's sending the script at the door. Everything's digital in Xandar and the Apple store."

'I don't see why not? Even though they already read it.' PRO figured answering Maverick's first question.

"Not like this one." Maverick smirked looking at the readers.


Back at Yid Sen's Spire...

Orion parked the Star Search near the island realm of the Spire. As the realm had an aura around the sky that changed colors. And the Spire was a massive pine-cone-shaped structure covered with light blue and medium blue rocks. that changed colors with the symbols of a keyblade around it.

As Orion exited the Gummi ship with his girlfriend Friday and Groot the loyal talking alien tree. They looked up at yhe structure and admired how much of a realistic fantasy.

Orion and Friday had spent months searching for Yozora. Retracing his steps across all the worlds he visited. Until they finally made it here to this world. Where they're about to meet an old wise Keyblade Master.

"What are the odds that this guy looks like Moses?" Orion asked Friday and Groot.

"That is so stereotypical." Friday said with an eye roll.

"I am Groot." Groot said. Translated: "I bet he looks like Gandalf from Lord of the Rings."

"Or. He's probably just a face in the wall." Orion wondered.

"Focus, Ryan. Our sources told us this guy trained President Mickey and other keyblade wielders before and after him." Friday stated.

"So he could be a mouse? Like maybe that old guy from The Secret Of Nymph?" Orion inquired.

"Why do I even try?" Friday groaned before sighing. "Well, whatever the case, this guy could probably kick your ass if you piss him off enough."

"Sorry Babe. I only reserve the smack talk and wits on you and my worst enemies." Orion smirked as he they walked up to the front door. And Orion was about to knock when suddenly the entire era magically changed.

"What the frick?" Orion inquired as they turned around and noticed they were inside the Spire already.

Or rather the study room at the top of the Spire where there were many books and three medallion-like windows in the front wall. And a desk and chair in front. Along with an old man with a long white beard and bald head, who wore white robes resembling wisdom sitting in front. This was the Keeper of the Spire himself.

"I am Groot." Groot muttered to Orion in regards to his looks. Translated: "Told you so."

"Sir Orion Forge. Also known as the current Maverick the Independent. And Lady Fara' Dei. Also known as Shift the Bold. Welcome. I am Master Yid Sen. And I have been expecting you." The Keeper spoke to them from his chair.

"I'm guessing we couldn't slide without letting this variant have an anagram in his name." Orion said, looking at the readers.

"You've heard of us?" Friday asked the old Keeper, looking a little surprised.

"Of course, Young lady. I know all about you three. Your origins, your journeys, and your stories within the kingdom of Corona." Yin Sed said to the three.

"Then you know why we're here, and we can save the notes for later." Orion figured and looked around. "Nice place you got here, by the way."

"Oh this is just one of several other Spires I own. In fact. Your adopted sister has already passed by the Spire of her world." Yid Sen smiled as he gestured to the models of different Spires on his desk. At least five Spires models. But he definitely has more than five. Way more.

"Rapunzel?" Orion asked with his interest peaked.

"Of course. And sense my assistant down there passed the test. All was well for the Princess and her caravan." Yid Sen assured and proceeded. "Now then. Our other guests should arrive. Right about...Now."

Then the doors to the office opened as Orion, Friday and Groot turned around to see none other than Captain Goofy and First Mate Donald Duck come in, with a new guy.

Some one that was about Orion's age. With silver spiky hair and a dark checkered themed keyblader outfit. This guy was the one who closed the door to darkness. Yozora. And he had just now awoken from his year long coma and he was just getting over the shock of it all. And the fact that he just turned fifteen a month ago while in his sleep.

"Huh... I thought you'd be brighter." Orion crossed his arms looking at Yozora.

"Look who's talking." Yozora grinned.

He meant Orion's red skin.

"True..." Orion bit his bottom lip. "I was trying to find a way to say it without Chocolate News flaming the hell out of my lawn."

"Donald. Goofy. It's been a while." Friday smiled and nodded to Donald and Goofy.

"Hi Friday. Ahyuck! Guess who finally woke up?" Goofy smiled and happily gestured their best bud.

"He's the one who closed the Door to Darkness!" Donald beamed.

"So we've heard. All of the Princesses of Light wouldn't shut up about you." Orion grinned and offered a handshake. "Orion Forge. Maverick and mutated keyblader badass."

Yozora smirked and took Orion's offered hand.

"I'm Yozora. It's a pleasure to meet you." Yozora said politely.

After they concluded their handshake the door opened and a new girl walked in. Someone that was around Yozora's age.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." The girl smiled as she came in.

This was Hoshiko, or Hoshi to her friends.

Hoshi was about the same age as Yozora with light pale skin and silky brown hair that went to her shoulders. And her eyes were a beautiful purple. She wore a white strapless dress with a cape in the back, and the front part of the skirt going to half her thighs. She also wore white gloves and white heeled boots that just covered her ankles.

"Not at all, we were just introducing ourselves."Yozora assured Hoshi, gesturing for her to come over.

"Hello. I'm Friday. And I'm this idiot's probation officer." Friday offered a handshake to Hoshi.

"I'm gonna assume that's girl Kree swag 'boyfriend'. Right?" Orion deadpanned.

"Keep telling yourself that." Friday said with a smirk, making Hoshi giggle.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Hoshiko. But you can call me Hoshi." Hoshi said, accepting Friday's handshake.

Yid Sen, the Keeper of the Spire, walked over and placed a hand on Hoshi's shoulder, getting her and the others' attention.

"Hoshiko here has been under my wing training ever since you fell asleep Yozora. She is now a keyblader like the rest of you." Yid Sen stated.

Yozora's eyes widened as he looked at Hoshi.

"You?" Yozora asked, looking shocked as Hoshi smiled brightly and nodded. Then he looked at Orion and Friday. "All of you?"

"Just us two actually. But pretty much." Orion summoned his keyblade and Friday summoned hers. "We all got badges too, Chief."

Hoshi then summoned her keyblade. Which looked curvaceous to the point of appearing harmless, but deadly to any who walks in darkness. One side of the hilt is formed in the shape of a breaking ocean wave, while the other is formed into a crystal white vine of sand that wraps around the shaft. And on the key end resembles a star like her lucky pendant necklace. Which was a star image that was inspired by the paopu fruit. Only the star end on her keyblade appeared like a diamond.

Which amazed Yozora.

"I am Glad all of you could come. For you have a long journey ahead of you. And we have a lot to talk about." Yid Sen declared as he sat at his desk. And told them all about their situation.


Returning to the present...

"And that pretty much ends the flash back. Because everything that happens after. You all already read about the other guys." Maverick declared while he was still on his chair. "But as for Yozora. He is pretty cut and dry because he's the guy that traveled the Multiverse with the Disney Duo during the Great Star Drop Invasion. and he battled a group of villain cameos all lead by Zhan Tiri and then later her Heartless form to close the Door to Darkness."

'Cut one year later and Season 1 of Orion's adopted sister's hair and it leads up to part II.' PRO pointed out.

'After getting new outfits. New armored suits and possibly a few new haircuts. The Guardians of the Unknown took a really long stroll across the stars!' TEC beamed.

"Which we'll give to you couch potatoes in style." Maverick mused as he shifted back into Orion wearing a dance suit for this sequence done while using Fantasia's magic to create a montage. While breaking the fourth wall.


(This is a parody of The Catch Up Song from Episode 1 of the Animaniacs Reboot)

"Our Journey started with burning passion, down in Hollow Bastion~ then our team's steady flow went further on~ And our challenge got finda when we went to China~ To help out a girl name Mulan~" Orion sang as he danced past models of the Hollow Bastion streets and slid into the model of Captain Shang's war camp.

Then Orion teleported over to a model of Mulan and whispered to the readers. "We made it halfway by helping this girl play Mr. Doubtfire. Then we taught her to be herself and adjust to her limits. Which made her a war hero. You don't need Chi to preach women's rights."

"Then we flew through a breeze, by helpin Hercules~ To find the true measure of strength~" Orion sang while marching through Olympus next to his team and Hercules. Before he teleported away to the Beast's castle.

"Then a Tale old as time' and 'something something' rhyme!~..." Orion sang as he and the team watched Belle and The Beast dance together. Then Orion muttered the next words. "The challenge was measuring fur lengths~"

"WHAT?!" The Beast raged hearing that which made everyone wince.

"Moving on!" Orion teleported the team away.

Then Orion danced like a swing dancer in a red and orange swing dance suit, complete with a fedora and cane. As the lights changed colors around the lower deck lounging area of the Highwind gummi ship.

"So what's going on?!~ Will we be okay?!~

Has it all gone to hell since we've went away?! Oh, update us please and put us at ease Cause we've run out of jokes about the 90s?!" Orion, PRO and TEC sang together as Orion danced professionally around the lower deck. Especially dancing on the table.

'By 90s we mean this dance.' PRO deadpanned which halted Orion in a pose.

'Screw you, people still love it! Just ask Amazon Prime!' TEC exclaimed.

"Boys. Focus. We got a beginning song to get through." Orion reminded them while he was still holding a pose.

'Sorry.' PRO and TEC responded.

Then Orion swung around a pole like 'Singing In The Rain' while he and his team were standing in the middle of Disney City.

"Then...We went back in time, to settle a grind~ when the syndicate left us a curse~" Orion sang.

'Right in the middle of President Mickey's Cornerstone vault.' PRO stated as President Mickey's HQ was displayed.

'One of the hoodies used a time door!' TEC exclaimed while displaying a Syndicate XIII member holding through a door leading to the past.

'But the Guardians blew it up. We're telling you this so the author can write the next rhyme.' PRO stated this as a display of Yozora using his keyblade to destroy the door was displayed.

"Then we dealt with another while collecting some blunder~ And filling up Jack Sparrow's purse~" Orion sang while standing behind Jack Sparrow and Barbosa who were both clashing with swords.

"Hey I don't use a purse mate!...Not anymore anyway." Jack Sparrow countered.

"After winning a clash with her, you might as well flung the bag it came in." Orion mused while gesturing to Amber Heard who was walking the plank which displayed DC's possible pink slip'.

Then Orion and the team jumped across the axe traps through the Cave of Wonders.

"Then through Agrabah, where the girls wore some gua-Ah?!~" Orion gawked as everything froze.

And he admired the dark blue Agrabah themed outfit which was skimpy and blended in with the residential women of that world.

Sure everyone wore different outfits and Hosiko's outfit made Yozora gawk as well.

But Friday sparkled in her human form while wearing that as Orion was seeing hearts floating everywhere.

"Yes, that was a necessary pause~" Orion nervously sang to the readers as he pumped his fist.

Then Orion and the team marched as monsters through Halloween Town.

"Then through Halloween Town' where scares and thrills all around~ Not to mention meeting Santa Claus!~ WOOHOO!" Orion sang and cheered as Santa's sled drove by the clouds.

Then Orion dove into the green water fountain and suddenly appeared in the ocean as He and Yozora swam as merman with the Little Mermaid Ariel.

"Then a musical centennial, with our mermaid friend Ariel~ Got a little dramatic ya see~" Orion sang as they swam in loops around the ocean like a Seaworld show, before they stood on dry land to see human Ariel and Prince Eric kiss on the Beach. "But after slaying the sea witch, she took a epic switch~ Securing peace between land and sea!~"

'Awe! I wish we were installed earlier. Those mermaids look hot!' TEC sulked.

'You can't breathe underwater let alone touch it.' PRO deadpanned.

"Moving on..." Orion slid away and began to run through the Sahara as a red tiger.

"Then we swung a few bats, between the mighty cats~ Who were reenacting King Henry V~" Orion sang as he leaped over a cliff as a red tiger.

Then he landed in the Grid back in normal form while wearing a User outfit while tossing an identity disk at some Heartless Programs.

"And perusing digital electrons, with a program named Tron!~ Switching keyblades for Identity Disks!~" Orion sang before he twirled and landed on the battlefield of Wakanda.

And he turned to look as the Avengers were fighting Thanos' army.

"Short answer. Infinity War and we stopped the blip from ever happening. Because I helped Thor axe off Thanos." Orion displayed a model of Orion slicing off Thanos' hand and Thor delivering the deadly blow to the head.

'HALLELUJAH!' PRO and TEC sang cheerfully.

"Long version. Wait for more details in later chapters for when I tell stories to our main Princess star later." Orion winked at the readers.

Then Orion teleported on top of the Gummi ship while displaying a Multiverse map.

"And...After a few more revisits to cover some grounds. I discovered a way to turn a Nobody back into a 'real' somebody and Hollow Bastion was revamped back into Radiant Garden. Not to mention my old artificial assistant IRIS settled down with Tron and I installed these two bozos." Orion recollected and remarked.

'Hiyo!' TEC greeted.

'And yes. Bit is a character here. But we won't show him until the third chapter. The author's got a lot of ground to cover.' PRO stated.

Then Orion slid over to a replay of Yozora and the Guardians storming the World That Never Was. Fighting the Nobody group known as Syndicate XIII Nobodies and their leader Zhan Triix.

Not to mention the three members who rebelled. Kara, who was Hoshiko's nobody. Lucas sho was Yozora's nobody. And Danielle who was Orion's female-clone Nobody who was formerly known as Stormur now known as Maveress. The female Maverick.

All banned together with President Mickey to take down the Syndicate.

Then the scenes of Zhan Triix falling at the hands of Orion and Yozora played on before they all ended up at the beach of the Islands of Fate.

Where it all ended.

"Soooooooo with all that's been said and done, we've had our cosmic fun~ and holy shit we've all made a pretty good team~" Orion sang as he was sitting in a modern updated CEO office while dancing around his desk wearing a dark red business suit and tie.

Then he floated and held his hands out spinning in a circle.

"After we all parted ways, we all started having GOLDEN DAAAAAAAAAYS!~" Orion sang professionally before he landed in front of his company logo. "Like becoming CEO at sweet sixteen!~"

'That's right beotches. Orion took back his father's company and brought it out of a financial dumpster it was left in.' PRO declared. 'He brought its stocks back up with great business decisions, like expanding its assets anonymously across the Multiverse. Starting at his home earth world in Twilight Town.

'Then the Maverick is now the third richest person in the entire Multiverse!' TEC beamed. 'Try to guess who is second and who is first!'

"And I set up one of my main buildings in Xandar where I currently am living these days. Not to mention that I changed and rebranded the logo to Multicorp." Orion gestured at the large Multicorp logo he was standing behind.

Then suddenly the Guardians of the Unknown and all of the friends they met from across the Multiverse came and danced around the team logo. Which was a giant silver heart shaped emblem with the G in the middle shaped like a keyhole.

"SO THAT'S GOING ON IN THE MULTIVERSE TODAY!~ IT'S AS CRAZY NOW AS WHEN WE WENT AWAY!~ OUR FAVES DEPEND ON KNOWING THE TREND!~" Everyone sang all together.

Then Orion landed down from the logo during the finale of the dance to shoot out neon fireworks

"THAT'S HOW THIS SONG EEEEEEEEEENDS!~" Everyone sang in conclusion.


Returning to Orion's apartment...

Then everything returned back to Orion's apartment and with him in his chair.

Orion was now sixteen years old and much taller and buffer than he was before, with a Zach Efron like haircut and he was currently wearing a blue t-shirt and matching pajama pants while barefoot. Just for lounging around the apartment.

'Go read the other story we've just finished if you haven't. This will make this migraine a whole lot easier.' PRO advised.

'If YOU choose not to and continue to read anyway. HAPPY MIGRAINE!' TEC beamed.

"But after that whole event. Everything's been quiet. Sure we met some new folks, took down a few criminals, villains or cosmic assholes here or there to protect the Multiverse. But so far, nothing's been as big as the last story. So for more than a year now after those days. The team and I are just chillaxed and waiting for the next big thing." Orion stated as he propped his feet up. "I guess you could say we saved the future. Because whatever trace there was left of the Demon went down with the Syndicate. So I guess...Mission complete? Then what the hell are we getting a sequel for?"

"Hey, Ryan, who are you talking to?" Friday asked, coming into the room in her home relaxing outfit. Friday was wearing a purple tank top with a midriff and matching shorts while barefoot. And her platinum white hair was in a ponytail.

"No one. Just thinking out loud." Orion said nonchalantly, pretending the fourth wall Break never happened.

'Resuming plot.' PRO and TEC whispered to the readers.

Seeing that it was just the middle of the afternoon. Orion got up and walked into the kitchen to grab a soda

"So. How was your jog? Is anyone being treated for electrolyte overdose?" Orion asked as he was looking in the fridge for a bottled smoothie.

"No. I could tell people were looking me over. But they were too scared to approach me." Friday said as she flopped down onto the couch, putting her feet up. "Although I think some of the girls looking at me might be braver in the future."

"In what way?" Orion asked curiously.

"In a way that some time in the near future, those girls might just try their luck with me." Friday replied with a wink. "Who knows. They might just get lucky? I will admit they were definitely quite attractive."

"Damn, Babe. I didn't take you as the type to zap both ends of the chromosomes." Orion rose up after grabbing a xeno cola bottle.

That quip was referring to Friday's bi side.

'Eat your heart out CW!' TEC quipped

"Well, you're the only man I'll ever be with." Friday said in a flirty tone. "The same can not be said for the women."

'Lucky for you. The age of consent is sixteen around the Nova Empire.' PRO teased.

'And Corona!' TEC beamed.

They said that for both the young couple to hear. Who are now more than a couple.

"Don't encourage her, boys. My groin and cranium are still healing from all the past innuendos." Orion warned.

"And if you keep it up, your healing time will be extended much further." Friday said to Orion with a smirk that promised pain.

"Hey no fair, they said it, not me!" Orion said in defense with his hands up. "Besides I promised that I was done with forced innuendos that can blow your fuse!"

"Good, because it's about my turn to blow your fuse." Friday said with a smirk. Making her own innuendo as she playfully kicked one of her bare feet towards her husband.

'You read that last word right folks.' PRO mused to the readers. About Orion and Friday being married.

"Uhhhhh..." Orion stood there before he teleported over to the couch and took a seat and leaned forward. "Meaning?"

Friday smirked and leaned her face up to hom.

"I think you know what I mean?" Friday whispered before claiming Orion's lips in a fierce kiss. More passionate than they were kids way back.

'Mmm boy. She's boxing him in.' PRO teased.

'How can the great Maverick ever escape this?!' TEC beamed teasingly.

Orion broke the kiss to glare up. "Mute!" He snapped.

Then PRO and TEC's volume was muted, thus they silenced themselves . Then Orion smirked back at Friday and he placed his hands on her hips.

"Remember my birthday? On Seknarf-18?" Orion reminded Friday of one of their best memories.

Their wedding day. The planet Seknarf-18 is an uncharted tropical planet. Where it was uninhabited by civilization. And the perfect place for a kree girl to earn her woman hood with someone she loves. It's where they became one.

Orion hangs their wedding pictures over the piano near the backdrop mural of the Milky-Way Galaxy.

"How could I forget? I even remember shedding my wedding gown and everything underneath, right after everyone left to give us some privacy in the galdonis lakes. Where I spent the whole night trying to keep up with your insane stamina." Friday said with a flirty tone. "Not that I didn't enjoy every moment of it."

"Yeah that was one stimulating honeymoon. But If I recall. You had the stamina of both Sunisa Lee and Lara Croft. If they were both blue." Orion teased a little as he was reaching slowly for the hymn of her shirt. " You totally surprised me that day. didn't see it coming."

"Especially the night after. You came downstairs in the morning and found me in the kitchen, with my back on the table, in my birthday suit while I was double clicking myself, moaning your name. You looked at me stunned for a minute before you pounced on me like your life depended on it." Friday said while she licked her lips. "We spent almost the whole morning in round two."

It wouldn't have been a birthday without a surprise.

"Hence why I passed the torch of innuendos to you. You're just more creative with it." Orion pecked her lips and grinned.

Friday smirked before standing up from the couch.

"Well if you want creativity, how about you follow me up the stairs to our hot tub, and I'll show you how creative I can be." Friday said seductively before walking away on her bare feet, swaying her hips and shaking her ass as she walked away and up the stairs.

Orion's eyes lit up. Sure they've gotten used to doing this almost every other day if not every day. But it always feels like a new experience for them. Orion and Friday are clearly not kids anymore. They're hearts may have it. But they're minds and maturity level exceeds sometimes certain average adults. Because they've endured a lot together. They've always been together. Survive together.

And now they're married and their hearts have become one, together. Forever and always.

Plus if Ariel and Jasmine can get hitched at sixteen? Why can't they? It's legal in the Nova Empire and Friday's home planet after all. And Orion is no longer completely human due to the red skin. He's a resident of Corona, with a century that has the same age of consent as this one.

Then Orion stood up and looked at the readers.

"I think they get it. And we're gonna fast forward for those of you who are an early teen or tween variety." Orion smirked while breaking the fourth wall. "Cause it's about to get very lemon scented and red and blue steamy."

Then Orion clasped his hands and rubbed them before he went upstairs to their master bathroom. Where there was a large square shaped bathtub. More like an indoor heated jacuzzi big enough for ten to hang out. And more than likely ...bang!


***ONE NSFW SCENE LATER…..***

After they were satisfied Orion and Friday both exhaled and sunk into the bathtub water and he sat Friday on his lap while he leaned back. Friday's head leaned on Orion's shoulder as the hot bubbly water hid their nudity.

"Ooouh...What a battle. Are there any survivors?" Orion exhaled as he and Friday were completely spent.

"That... Was... Amazing..." Friday panted out, trying to catch her breath. Then Friday giggled before she kissed him before wrapping her arms around his neck while he pulled her closer. "Thank you Ryan."

You're welcome, Baby...Mmmm..." Orion kissed her back as he was holding her warm body close to hers. And she relaxed and leaned her head on his muscular chest. While she traced her finger around his pecks. "Though I wouldn't mind seeing you in charge, next time."

Friday peered her eyes up at Orion giving him a one eyebrow look.

"I doubt you're the kind who wants to be tamed." Friday deadpanned with a smirk.

"Well it wouldn't hurt to try...Much. I'm just saying I think you'd look hot in gogo boots and a corset." Orion shrugged. "Then again that image would probably make more fan art than White Queen and Black Canary. On Deviantart maybe."

"Maybe, or..." Friday leaned in close. "Maybe we can spice it up by inviting some hot girl to join us. And we can tame her together."

For all of the Kree that advance after hitting puberty and come of age for marriage. And especially after marriage. Kree girls instinctively become extremely aroused and fantasize the most steamiest situations that would only belong on the internet. Or fan art.

"Oooooh...Daddy likes." Orion chuckled and hummed as he held her closer.

The ideas Friday comes up with for spicing up these nights never cease to amaze Orion.

'If this Fanfic had a shame meter. It'd be full right now.' PRO stated

"Hey lighten up, Pastor PRO. This won't even be in the main chapter." Orion responded while looking up and Friday was relaxing in his big strong arms with her eyes closed.

Unaware that he was breaking the fourth wall.

'That's what one-shots are for!' TEC beamed.

'This would be much harder if this were a real Disney TV series.' PRO pointed out.

"Ugh! Those slave wagged mouse lickers can't even do it right! They should stop while they're ahead and leave the WOKE crowd to Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon! And maybe Netflix. At least those guys know how to keep a steady flow." Orion stated. "Besides, the House of Mouse keeps losing money trying to pander to an inconsistent society and trying to be like the other studios. Just ask The Wild."

'Spoken like a true critic.' PRO agreed.

'Awe... I miss the old Disney innocence.' TEC sighed.

"Not as much as Pixar's recent ratings do." Orion remarked while breaking the fourth wall.

Then suddenly, Orion's phone began to ring on the nightstand table. 'Hello Motto.' the ringtone echoed.

Which interrupted their time together.

"Rated R Killjoy. Thy name is ringtone." Orion deadpanned a quip.

"It's okay. You should get that. It could be an emergency." Friday softly suggested as she got out of his laps and sat down in the tub to wait for him.

Then Orion took Friday's advice and got up while forming a neon bath towel to wrap around his waist and he stepped out while emitting heat from his body for an instant dry. Then he walked over to the night stand and answered the call while putting the phone to his ear.

"Talk to me..." Orion greeted whoever was on the phone. Then he was a little surprised to hear a familiar voice on the phone. "Centurion Ko-Rel?...Sure...Yeah?..."

Friday was listening from over in the bath tube as she leaned over the tub and was staring at Orion who walked over and stood near the bathroom entrance.

Then Orion's eyes widened, looking worried. "What?! What the flying hell?! What do you mean he's in custody?!" He snapped on the phone.

This startled Friday a bit.

"Who's In custody?" Friday asked. "What's going on?"

Orion held up a finger. Not to be rude with his wife. But he needed to hear who was talking on the other phone.

"Alright. But I'm going down to the Kyln first...I know I can't get him out yet! But damn it I have to make sure he's alright!" Orion snapped and sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose before he scowled and stated. "Believe me I will."

Then he hung up and spoke to Friday.

"Get up and get dressed. Groot's in the Kyln." Orion urged Friday to get ready to leave.

The Kyln is the Interstellar supermax prison facility owned by the Nova Corp. And it is a dangerous place for some inmates to be in.

"What?!" Friday exclaimed in shock as she got out of the tub and grabbed a nearby towel to dry off. "How the hell did that happen!?"

"I don't know! But you can bet your perfectly shaped ass that I will find out. And when I do. Someone's gonna burn." Orion sneered as he was putting on some clothes.

Friday didn't feel like correcting Orion's innuendo. She'd probably take it as a complement if it wasn't for the extremely bad news she just got. What is a sweet gentle wooden giant like Groot doing in a Nova Prison Facility?


Down at the Kyln...

The Kyln was a large structure built on top of and into a large asteroid in the middle of an asteroid belt, with a large thruster built into the asteroid. The prison looked like two towers that connected to each other at the bottom level of the towers. The loading dock had many levels and ports. There was a large ramp for people to disembark from their ships.

The Solar Flare Gummi Ship, Orion's ship flew up to the prison facility and flew in between the two main towers. Where below there was a landing platform under an industrial view of the exterior.

The ship safely landed as several Nova Guards came up in there All dawning their blue matching armored uniforms with yellow Nova space helmets that covered their heads just above their mouths and the Corp logo on their foreheads.

And then a gray skin bald man with a regular blue colored Nova uniform. Regarded as an overseer of the facility came up to the ship. While the other Nova Officers stayed in formation from behind. They didn't look hostile as Orion came out with Friday.

Orion was wearing a black suit and tie with blue streams on his shoulder pads. And Friday was wearing a dark purple business suit which looked slimming.

Orion was marching up to the entrance as the nova overseer was standing in front of him.

"Son, you're not authorized to-" The Overseer held his hand out and was about to stop him.

Then Orion held up his prison pass card with his company logo display in hologram form on it.

"Orion Forge. CEO of Multicorp. I have full authorization on account that I helped build half of the security of this floating ant farm everyone calls a prison." Orion firmly stated.

Just as a reminder to all readers. After the war against Syndicate XIII. Orion took back his father's multiversal company when it was going downhill. Not only changed its name but brought it to a new era of innovation and success. Orion is now one of the top five richest businessmen across the Multiverse. in third place.

It would be impossible for even a janitor who works for the Nova Corp bathroom stalls to not know about him and his company.

The overseer straightened up and saluted with a nervous look.

"My apologies, Mr Forge. I didn't mean to be disrespectful." The Overseer apologized. "But regulations state that you cannot just wander into the facility. That will require you to have an escort."

Friday was standing there next to Orion looking like formal but serious business as well as her mate. But she rolled her eyes in response to the Overseer's regulation reference. Before Orion could say anything. They heard a much younger voice speak up.

"Sorry, excuse me, I just need to-" They heard a little girl's voice say. As a young twelve year old girl in a cadet Nova uniform and hat come from behind the other guards and stand next to the Overseer getting his attention.

Orion and Friday looked surprised seeing the young cadet.

This was Cadet Nicholette Gold. But everyone calls her Nikki. She's the daughter of Centurion Ko-Rel.

"Cadet Gold? What are you doing here?" The Overseer asked.

"Oh? You don't know? Really?" Nikki asked, sounding mildly cocky. "Says so right here. Prisoner Processing training. I'm your trainee. And that includes being an escort for one of our biggest financial contributors here."

Nikki showed the Overseer proper authorization on her holo tablet allowing him to look it over.

"I didn't know some of your best pillars came in a small package." Orion quipped a complement seeing Nikki acted like a fully trained Nova officer.

"Cidet Gold may be young, Sir. But I assure, as the daughter of one of our finest Centurions. She's one of the best we've ever had." The Overseer explained before sighing. "Although she does get a little too eager at times."

Nikki was smart but feisty and often gets into places and situations she really shouldn't.

"Sounds like someone I know." Orion muttered referring to Rapunzel. Only she was more spastic and free spirited and chipper. Nikki could definitely fit in.

"I should probably check with..." The Overseer almost figured.

"Oh no, no no no no, she definitely signed off on this. You know how thorough she is about...Signing stuff." Nikki insisted while hiding her nervous side. And looking back and forth.

Orion could hear her heart shift. Letting him know that she wasn't being completely truthful. Something told him she wasn't supposed to be here. But then again he tends to make his own rules to benefit others. Who is he to get her in trouble?

"If I may, Sir. There is concern in regulation regarding ship insurance. Mr Forge's ship shouldn't be out here in the open. It should be stationed at the main docking station to insure no possible escaped inmates try to comundeer the vessel." Nikki stated as she authorized a station claw to take Orion's ship and store it in the main docking bay with the other reserved VIP ships. For safety.

Orion nodded and grinned looking off.

"My very own reserved Parking. Nice." Orion remarked.

The Overseer just stood there for a moment before sighing.

"Very well. I will allow authorization for you to escort Mr. and Mrs. Forge inside." The Overseer relented. "But I better not hear of any trouble."

"When have I ever been in any trouble?" Nikki smiled up at the Overseer. And she gave a deadpanned look. "Don't answer that. Follow me, Mr Forge."

Orion nodded as he and Friday followed Nikki inside passed the Overseer and passed through a hallway of corridors and giant steel containment doors. While they were walking Orion decided to talk.

"You know, my security system status didn't have you in my list. Are you sure you're really supposed to be here?" Orion asked with a small grin.

"Uuuuhhhh..." Nikki tried to think of something to say.

"Relax. I've been in this zone a dozen times. I won't tell a soul." Orion assured Nikki that her secret is safe with him.

Nikki, realizing neither he or Friday would out her, let out a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Sir. I appreciate it." Nikki said with a small smile. "Sometimes, they're just a bit too obsessed with their regulations."

"Oh believe me, you'll be humming the same tone these glorified hall monitors do one day. They would be like the USA if they forgot about regulations." Orion remarked.

"So you're Ko-Rel's daughter?" Friday asked curiously.

Nikki was a bit surprised by this.

"Yes, I am. Do you know her? Personally I mean." Nikki asked while feeling curious.

"Your Mom and his Dad knew each other in the business world. Back when he was alive and ran the company." Friday stated.

"And now yours truly the apple didn't fall too far. He just turned into an apple pie." Orion quipped.

"What's an apple?" Nikki inquired.

"Nevermind. I'm gonna be frank. I'm here because a friend of mine got busted for some reason." Orion explained.

"Really? Is it like some second class worker who ripped off someone's paycheck?" Nikki asked as they walked.

"No. My last one violated some copyright claims for a Tom Cruise film. I'm talking about is...Well. Do you have any talking trees around here?" Orion asked carefully.

"Wait. Are you talking about Subject-89P13's companion?" Nikki asked curiously.

"Who?" Friday asked while looking confused.

"The prisoner who arrived just yesterday. He has a companion who's a talking tree." Nikki answered.

Orion and Friday shared a glance.

"That's most definitely who we are looking for." Friday said with a nod.

"Well. What happened? What did he do?" Orion asked, looking concerned.

"It's not really what the tree did. It's what the little furry guy, Subject-89P13. He calls himself Rocket in the criminal world." Nikki stated.

" Why is he called by a subject number?" Friday asked with a hint of dread for what will come up.

"Because Rocket was the result of an illegal cybernetic experiment on halfworld. These mad doctors were busy torturing and trying to turn small animals into super soldiers. And Subject-89P13 is the result. He escaped with his life and burned the lab down with everyone inside. And he's been in the criminal empire ever since." Nikki explained as they were still walking.

Orion and Friday shared a look with each other, both sharing a look.

"Well... Um... What exactly has this Rocket character done to warrant being sent here? Friday asked.

"Disturbing the peace in the Xandar central district." Nikki explained as they stood near the final gate.

"Isn't that supposed to send you to a containment cell in Nova HQ?" Orion inquired.

"It would if it wasn't for all of the illegal contraband equipment we found at his hideout. And the evidence we found showed that he sold over thirty hundred illegal weapons through eight different sectors." Nikki revealed.

"Ouch." Orion cringed.

"Not to mention his long list of Indictments. Blackmail. Tax evasion. Bounty hunting for other criminal organizations. armed robberies. You name it." Nikki listed.

"Basically. The little furry wasn't just breaking the law. He was making origami guns with it." Orion muttered to the readers.

"Here he is. Rocket's companion." Nikki displayed an image of Groot on her tablet. Standing next to Rocket as they were getting their mugs shot yesterday.

Both Orion and Friday were shocked to see this. And Orion slowly began to understand why Groot was helping this Rocket guy. He too was a lost soul in need of a friend when he was young. And Orion was painfully experimented on illegally. So this is not too far from Groot's definition and good heart. Except Orion would never go into a criminal life. Otherwise Eugene would never let the young red Maverick live it down.

"Look I know these crimes all sound like something that's a few steps away from the chair. But if you can take me to them? I just need to make sure he's alright. The tree I mean." Orion requested.

"Sure. But...I gotta ask. Is there some history going on here? Not to bud in. I just don't want anything too shady to mess up my record is all." Nikki asked.

"Groot and I go way back. Like two survivors-" Orion almosted stated.

"Achem?" Friday cleared her throat sarcastically.

"Three survivors." Orion corrected himself to include Friday. "That's before I took over Multicorp. Friday and me. We're practically together because of that jolly pine giant."

"So you're saying he looked out for you guys for quite some time?" Nikki surmised. "He's not isn't a super evil mastermind, right?"

"Well you tell me. Does his criminal record say that?" Orion inquired.

"Not as far as I can tell. Getting him out is a possibility. But you'll have to take it up with my Mom. Just remember your promise. If she asked who escorted you. Tell her it was a senior official." Nikki requested with a hint of a beg in her statement.

"Don't worry, kid. We got your back." Friday reassured her with a smile.

Once they passed by the last gate. Several Nova Corp officers were there to speak with someone who was standing at a Nova check point.

An old man with grey skin, bald headed. A long white priest beard, with golden prosthetic arms connected by electromagnetic tethers. And a red robe that almost resembles him floating off the ground.

This man is called the Grand Unifier Raker. Leader of the Universal Church of Truth.

"Is there a problem?" A nova officer asked the Grand Unifier.

"Yes! No faith energy. no power. No containment. A single spark-" Reker complained.

"We understand, Grand Unifier. But our tech workers are already looking into it. But we need authorization from our field intelligence before we can use-" The Nova Officer stated.

"THEY CAN NOT FATHOM THE POTENTIAL!" Reker exclaimed as the argument went on.

And Orion walked on with Friday and Nikki.

"What's with 'Grand Uni-flyer' over there?" Orion pointed back at Reker. Getting the name wrong.

"It's actually pronounced Grand Unifier." Nikki corrected with a smirk.

"Different name, same question. What's his deal?" Friday asked as well.

"He's the leader of the Universal Church of Truth. They're mostly a religious empire consisting of diverse alien species. But it's slowly dying since they absolutely have no god to serve." Nikki explained.

"Oh yeah I've heard of them. Those guys make the Vatican look like a book club." Orion snorted.

"Here we are..." Nikki muttered as she stepped up to a secure door and used her access scanner to open it.

Then the security door slid open. Revealing a much larger area of the Kyln. The center containment. Where it was a circular area with two stories above with prisoner cells everywhere and a watch tower in the middle. Serving as a pillar.

All of the prisoners were allowed to socialize as there was a lot of idle chatter throughout the area. It's like one big school cafeteria. Except the teachers don't punish them for starting a food fight. Because the Nova's only goal is to keep everyone inside this area. They don't care what the prisoners do to each other inside.

Orion scanned the area as prisoners around were gathering for a mediocre prison meal and he saw who he was looking for. He saw Groot. Sitting at the table talking with some teal colored Katathian guy who was bald and shirtless with red tribal looking tattoos all over his torso and long combat pants with two holsters for knives and matching boots.

And what weirded out Orion even further. Was seeing Groot sitting next to...A racoon? Only this racoon was wearing some metallic looking orange jumpsuit which resembles the kinda uniform for an engineer. Because a lot of gears and tools were missing from them.

Orion wondered if he had seen that racoon before. Because he looked kinda familiar.

"This is as far as I can take you. I can't be seen going any further with that Watch Tower inside." Nikki stated as they were standing at the entrance of the hub.

"It's alright. We'll take it from here." Friday assured.

"I'd be careful wandering around here during lunch hour. Some of the prisoners tend to get bold. You wouldn't believe some of the nasty stories I've heard. Like one time an A'askavariian prisoner used a fork to assault a Ergon prisoner that said his name wrong." Nikki cringed and shuttered a little hearing that.

"In case anyone tries that, I got some pepper spray in my prison wallet." Orion quipped and stated. "I just need to go talk to my friend over there. Friday, stay with Nikki."

Friday nodded as she and Nikki stayed near the security checkpoint entry where the prisoners aren't allowed without getting shot or zapped by the riot turrets up above.


Over at the table. Rocket was discussing his plan to escape with Drax and Groot.

"Are you certain that your plan will work?" Drax asked.

"Hey I may have lived a short life, Muscles. But I've escaped many different prisons that would make this place look like a cardboard box. Just wait for the lights to go out and stick with the plan." Rocket stated while bragging.

"Got it. And what is the plan?" Drax asked.

"WHA- YOU- BUT- UGH! You mean to tell me you haven't been listening?!" Rocket hissed quietly and gawked while leaning over the table.

"I did not have any intention to tell you such a thing. I simply just wasn't listening while I was eating." Drax said taking Rocket's words literally.

"I am Groot." Groot said to Rocket.

"Fine. I'll go over the plan again. First I go in to pickpocket a couple of ID cards from the bucketheads. Then..." Rocket was busy going over the plan.

While that was going on. Groot looked over at the ramp to the left side of their table and he saw...His friend. The young boy who was his little companion came up the stairs. His eyes widened when he saw Orion.

While Orion was making his way up the next set of steps to check on Groot and have a word with him. When suddenly a large, gray bald muscular monstrous prisoner and a short purple bearded prisoner stepped up in front of Orion. While the other prisoner surrounded him. Both wearing yellow jumpsuits.

The monstrous prisoner and short purple prisoner were standing there with their arms crossed, glaring down at Orion while several other prisoners were snickering and chuckling.

Orion looked around with a one eyebrow look as he chuckled a bit, hanging his head back.

"Oh man. I get it. I'm the reason some of you are stuck here, right?" Orion inquired with a grin.

Some of them nodded. While Rocket and Drax looked over. Rocket was thinking Orion looked pathetic with his fancy rich get up and pretentious airs.

"What's with the Junior ATM over there?" Rocket snorted.

"I don't think he's an ATM. They are not organic lifeforms." Drax responded.

While Groot looked worried for Orion's safety. Wondering if he'll blow his cover. These inmates hate MultiCorp and its CEO because of the fact that this prison facility used to be easier to break out of until Orion came along and improved it to male a profit.

"Most of you, actually. I have a feeling that you all feel some kinda way about that. I get it. In my defense, you're all mostly in here because of that Human Rocket guy...Or maybe the Maverick...But probably that boy scout from Star Command. So I'm gonna do me and let all of you do you. I don't want any trouble. I'm just here to deliver a cake and file to a friend of mine. It's the first chapter and I don't want to drag it any further." Orion stated to them.

And as he was about to walk past them. The monstrous prisoner and short purple prisoner was still blocking his way.

"Excuse me." Orion requested.

They smirked back in response.

"Excuse me. Please." Orion deadpanned.

Some of them chuckled while making comments.

"If you don't move. Your head, is going up his ass." Orion threatened as he gestured the short purple prisoner to the big Monstrous Prisoner.

All of the prisoners laughed in response as a mockery.

"He can't do that. Only a flarknard with thick skin can pull something like that off. This kid is gonna end up as-" Rocket chuckled.

"I have thick skin. So I'll do it." Drax stood up as if he was accepting the challenge. And he walked over slowly.

"Wait. Drax, what are you doing?!" Rocket hissed in a whisper looking nervous as he was worried that their escape plan is about to lose their muscle of the plan.

"I am Groot." Groot said in dread which shocked Rocket.

"What do you mean you know him?" Rocket gawked quietly.

"I am Groot." Groot answered back in a whisper.

"What?! No way that little red princess is the Maverick! He's too short!" Rocket hissed back.

Orion looked back and forth at the two inmates. He doesn't have to expose his identity as the Maverick to take these chumps down. because he can fight and kick ass without the fire and neon. He's done to so many others before.

"You fellas sure you wanna end your day this way?" Orion inquired with his arms crossed.

"Nah. We just wanna eat you." The short purple prisoner smirked sinisterly.

"And then kill you." The big Monstrous Prisoner smirked.

But suddenly. Before Orion could respond with more words before a beat down. Someone came up from behind them And...

*BOOM! RIP! SHOVE!*

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The monstrous prisoner screamed to the top of his lungs going as high pitched as possible in tears of pain.

"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMPH!" The short purple prisoner muffled as he was dangling from his legs while his head was shoved in.

All of the prisoners screamed in horror and disgust having different reactions and in different languages as Orion gawked at the sight. Rocket facepalmed himself and groaned in embarrassment while Groot was trying not to barf at the sight.

Drax actually came in from behind and literally shoved the purple man's head up the monstrous man's ass. Literally!

'HOLY SHIT!' TEC exclaimed.

'How is that possible?!' PRO inquired.

"Woah..." Orion could only say with his eyes widened in shock and amazement and disgust. And horror. Everything mixed in

Friday was looking shocked while covering Nikki's eyes.

"Hey what's happening! I can't see!" Nikki struggled in her grip.

and Nikki had managed to slide her head just a little bit above Friday's hand to see some Nova officers coming in from another entrance. Along with her mother. Centurion Ko-Rel.

Which made Nikki gulp.

"I'd better go. Remember you didn't see me." Nikki whispered as she left out of the back entrance to sneak back into her quarters on Ko-Rel's space frigate.

Orion looked over at the approaching Nova officers along with Centurion Ko-Rel.

She was a Kree woman with short white hair. She wore blue and gold armor that covered her from the neck down with a gold chest plate that had three blue glowing circles, two over her chest and one above her stomach, connected by two lines. She wore gauntlets that had glowing gems on the back of her hands.

Ko-Rel had a stern look on her face like any officer of the law would. While some of Nova Corpsmen were cringing at the sight of the two criminal inmates still screaming from Drax's inappropriate assault.

Orion gave a nervous smile and pointed back. "To be honest. They were already like that when I got here." He stated.


Later on board Hala's Hope...

Inside Ko-Rel's main office room which served as the main area that is first seen after a ride up in the elevator. It's right next to the living quarters she and her daughter share. Which had two bedrooms and a bathroom and a kitchen which could be seen on the right. She also had a view of space from the large windows in front of her desk and chair.

Orion and Friday were sitting in chairs while Ko-Rel sat up at her desk like the school principal.

"He shoved, the inmates head up the other inmates' ass?" Ko-Rel's inquired repeating Orion's words

"I'm still not believing it anymore than you do. To be honest, I was only there to check and see if my friend is alright." Orion stated honestly.

Ko-Rel sighed and rubbed her forehead with two fingers as if to get rid of a headache.

"Mr. Forge, do I need to remind you that regardless of your contributions to the Kyln's security you are not allowed to enter the hub without an escort from one of our authorized personnel?" Ko-Rel said to Orion with a stern tone.

"You know you don't have to call me that. You and my dad used to go way back during the war." Orion pointed out, about the unnecessary formalities.

Ko-Rel and Alexander Forge were old friends. Not in a romantic way, don't get any ideas readers! But his father's company helped contribute to the end of the Galactic War against the Chitauri and Thanos. Alexander was the reason the Nova Corp won the war. And the reason Ko-Rel survived to become promoted.

"You're right, your father and I were friends, Orion." Ko-Rel said with a softer look and tone. "But I'm afraid that even with my history to your family, you are still not permitted to enter the hub without someone to be your escort."

"Except we were given an escort." Friday stated in defense.

"By whom?" Ko-Rel asked.

While Nikki was inside the kitchen hidden behind the cabinets and listening in to the whole conversation.

"It was one of the senior Nova Officers guarding the place. I wasn't sure who it was since they all look alike in those blue Storm Trooper uniforms." Orion stated.

Which made Nikki sigh of relief quietly. And his excuse seemed to work with Ko-Rel.

"Look. I didn't go there to start a riot. I went there to check on an old friend of mine." Orion stated. "The Flora Colossus. You know, Groot? He and I go way back also."

"You mean inmate-04768?" Ko-Rel asked with a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Exactly how far back do you go with him? Does he know about your main occupation?"

By main occupation, she meant his role as the Maverick.

"Groot was there since the beginning. He was me and Orion's biggest moral support. And best friend. I'm just surprised that he ended up there in the Kyln." Friday explained as shook her head in disbelief.

This greatly surprised the Kree woman.

"I must admit, I was not expecting such an answer." Ko-Rel admitted to the two. "It's a bit mind boggling that someone who seems to have fought alongside the great Maverick would have quite the rap sheet. Then again..."

"What exactly did he do that got him dropped in the Kyln?" Friday asked the question on hers and Orion's minds.

Ko-Rel picked up a tablet and displayed Groot's and Rocket's rap sheets.

"Your friend and inmate-04769 have been charged with Petty Theft, Trespassing, Intimidation, Assault, Resisting Arrest, Bribery, Blackmail, Extortion, Illegal Scavenging, Smuggling..." Ko-Rel read off the charges. "Your friend has been quite busy, I'd say."

Orion looked flabbergasted and condescended.

"Pardon my French. But what the actual flying ***k?! Are you sure this wasn't some evil doppelganger or a dark Christmas Tree cousin that framed him?! This doesn't even sound like Groot!" Orion exclaimed looking blown away.

"Well to be honest, according to reports, most of his crimes were pushed and motivated by inmate-04769." Ko-Rel explained to the Maverick.

Orion facepalmed himself.

"Of course he was. The big wooden soft doofus can't help but be a charity even for a victim of circumstance." Orion muttered to the readers.

"Is there any way to give him early parole? If it's a matter of Units we'll pay whatever the price is to get him out of there." Friday asked almost in a plea.

"It's not a matter of money in this instance. It's a matter of PR and imperial regulations." Ko-Rel explained to the young married couple. "Not only that, but your friend's release could have possible negative effects on your public status in your business, should you be seen in public with him."

"Okay. But what if he's not seen in public with us?" Friday asked while just throwing ideas out.

"I'm afraid that would be impossible." Ko-Rel shot down the idea. "All released inmates within the year have to be monitored by a Nova parole officer."

"Okay...I have one more suggestion which is actually by the books." Friday suggested.

"Alright?" Ko-Rel gestured for Friday to speak..

"Nova Regulation: 946: subsection delta: paragraph 3. The Space Stray Protocol. Allowing an inmate to be released outside the Nova Empire parameters and give a short time of exile that can be shortened under good behavior." Friday stated the idea.

This idea and Friday's knowledge of such a regulation actually impressed Ko-Rel a little bit.

"That could work." Ko-Rel said with a nod. "However, that protocol can only be enacted if it is a set of three inmates, considering it was originally meant for a reformed Skrull squad that left their ex-queen's regime. Your friend is one. You'll need two more inmates to make it work.

"Okay? Then why not add Groot's friend to it. That'll give us two." Friday suggested.

"You mean inmate-04769?" Ko-Rel asked before pulling up Rocket's rap sheet. "Are you sure you'd want him? Because on his own, he's got his own list of offences, being Disorderly Conduct, Petty Theft, Conspiracy, Solicitation, Assault, Resisting Arrest, Cyber Crime, Forgery, Fraud, Blackmail, Illegal Scavenging, Smuggling, Mutiny, Arson, Armed Robbery, Murder..."

"Jesus. Is there anything he didn't do?" Orion bit his bottom lip nervously.

"Believe me, Madam Centurion. Orion and I have dealt with worse monsters. And we have our very own record of reforming certain people that never even deserve a second chance." Friday assured.

"That sounds great and all. But you'll still need one more inmate." Ko-Rel stated.

"Okay?...What about that Mr Clean looking guy that made my expression literal? The Ketathian with the red ink all over." Orion described.

Orion figured since Drax was with Groot and Rocket. He probably won't be that bad to deal with.

Ko-Rel's eyes widened quite significantly at those words.

"You can't be serious. Drax the Destroyer!?" Ko-Rel said in shock as she pulled up Drax's records. "That man is way too dangerous to be let out."

Ko-Rel displayed the criminal record of Inmate-71285 in front of Orion and Friday.

Drax' known crimes were in a long list. Such as. Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct, Conspiracy, Trespassing, Intimidation, Assault, Extortion, Tax Evasion, Arson, Illegal Scavenging, Smuggling, Hijacking, Mayhem, Vigilantism, Torture, Kidnapping, Vehicular Homicide, Murder, Mass Murder.

If he wasn't considered a war hero for killing Ronin the Accuser, he would've been put in isolation for the rest of his life.

"Wait, hold on. He took down Ronin?" Orion caught only that part because the rest of his crimes sound like something Rocket already did.

"Yes, along with several others, including a great number of Nova troops." Ko-Rel explained. "Towards the end of the war, he went into a state of insanity after his family was killed, and went on a mad killing Spree in his quest to take out Ronin. But at that time, he couldn't recognize friend from enemy, and killed anyone and everyone in his way."

"I'm guessing Ronin killed his family?" Friday asked.

"Yes." Ko-Rel confirmed.

"Then there's your answer. Now that he's avenged his family. He has no real reason to keep killing. I can work with that, believe me. Earth has its fair share of reformed heroes that did just as much damage and my team, the Guardians of the Unknown. We have a strong record of spreading light where it's needed. Maybe that's what Drax needs. Not a cage and a muzzle." Orion stated in assurance.

The Earth he was referring to was the Marvel Earth. Since they have reformed folks like the Winter Soldier. The Thunderbolts and several members of the X-Men even have been there.

"We also know someone from across the Multiverse that is good at being her own personal moral guide." Friday stated referring to Rapunzel.

Ko-Rel knows about Orion's team since they help out from time to time. But she knows about the Multiverse and the World Order the Guardians keep. So she keeps this secret from the general Nova public as she counted their this info as classified. Especially since the Nova Council kept their oath to uphold the World Order as well. And to guard the secrets of the Multiverse from the general its safety.

"Ko-Rel. I promise. I will keep all three of them on their best behavior. You put those three in my hands and before you know it. They'll all be a spitting image of casual law abiding folk." Orion promised.

Ko-Rel was having a difficult time trying to decide what to do. On one hand, she knew she could trust the Maverick and Shift. But on the other hand, this was one of the most dangerous criminals that they were talking about releasing. It could have serious repercussions in the future. But what really made the decision for her was looking at the two teenagers, their eyes pleading with her to agree to this.

In the end, she let out a sigh, praying that she was not going to regret her choice.

"Very well, I will allow for the three prisoners to be placed under your custody." Ko-Rel stated, making the two teens smile before she interrupted anything they may have said. "BUT... There will be some very strict guidelines and conditions that are absolutely non-negotiable."

"Okay? What conditions?" Friday asked on behalf of Orion before Ko-Rel turned to look at the young Maverick.

"Well for starters, Orion, the three parolees will be under your supervision under the Space Stray Protocol for the next ten years. Provided that they are not to be seen on Xandar or any other world within the Nova borders. You are to also leave a report every week on their behavior and their progress. The Nova imperial council will judge on the details of whether or not to shorten the estimated sentence time. But if any of the said parolees cause any violations, disregard of regulations or crime of any kind. This will add a strike to the parolee's record. If it's broken three times. The said Protocol will be canceled and they'll be sent back to the kyln and You will be fined for a violation fee of 10'000 units." Ko-Rel stated the terms before looking sternly at Orion. "Do you understand the terms and conditions presented to you?"

"Absolutely. And I accepted all terms of these risks." Orion stated confidently.

All of this didn't really sound good given the penalties of what would happen should they fail to live up to their agreements. But Orion knows how big the Multiverse is. It's not like the Nova Empire rules over more than one part of a universe.

"You're a good man, Orion. But the last thing I would want is to incarnate the Maverick himself, and the son of one of the few friends I trusted with my life. Don't make me regret this decision." Ko-Rel said sternly.

"You have my word. Cross my heart and hope to die my hair pink." Orion promised as Ko-Rel brought out the contract from her holo terminal in display.

Just as Orion was about to pull out a digital pen to sign the Space Stray Protocol contract. Ko-Rel's received a call from one of her main officers.

"Madam This is Centurion Korvin. We've just caught Inmate-04768, 04769 and 71285 trying to escape the Kyln. Shall I have them sent to Solitary?" The officer stated on the other end.

Talk about 'awkward'. Ko-Rel shot Orion and Friday a condescending look which looked almost parental. But mostly stern which made Orion smile nervously.

"Um...The Protocol hasn't started yet has it?" Orion asked timidly.

"Not until you sign." Ko-Rel confirmed with a deadpanned tone.

"Thank God." Orion sighed in relief.

Then Ko-Rel pushed a button on her terminal and answered the officer.

"That won't be necessary Denarian. Have the three inmates send to the main transport hub for relocation. They're being given a special kind of parole, under regulations." Ko-Rel stated.

Thus Orion finally signed the contract and started the Space Stray Protocol for Rocket. Groot and Drax.


Later down at the Main Kyln transport hub...

Rocket. Groot and Drax were all standing jear the entrance of Orion's gummi ship. As Orion and Friday explains the terms of their release. Groot and Drax were both willing to co-operate. While Rocket didn't look pleased.

"ARE YOU FLARKIN SCREWIN WITH ME?! Uh uh! No way that I'm goin out with a capitalist dice bag who gets his jockstrap dry cleaned!" Rocket criticized.

"Dude. Come on, I don't even wear a jogstrap!" Orion argued back and glanced at the readers. "Do I?"

"Listen. Rocket, is it? We're making you a deal that's never been done to anyone in this place before." Friday tried to make the racoon see reason.

"First off, that's sound like the lyrics of a mascot for a piss poor inmate seminar. And second. I know how this will end. I go out living in exile for yen years and then comeback mutated into a shoe making minimal wage slave!" Rocket exclaimed cynically.

As Rocket was ranting. Friday couldn't help but recognize something about Rocket that looked familiar. It somehow reminded her of when Lash attacked Old Corona way back.

"Who said anything about minimal wages?! I'm about to-" Orion was fut off before he could say.

"Wait. Haven't I seen you before?" Friday furrowed her eyes looking at Rocket.

"Ugh. Look if you've seen a furry little tool fo destruction that blew up a make up store to rob the tip jar. That was me." Rocket snorted.

"I am Groot." Groot answered Friday.

Friday's eyes widened significantly at Groot's answer, shocked as she finally recognized Rocket and where she had seen him before.

"Are you serious? He's the little racoon you used to play with back in Corona?" Friday exclaimed.

Orion began to finally understand. Ruddiger was Quirin's pet. The raccoon that use to play with Groot at the Mansion of Orion's front and backyard.

"Holy shit. No wonder you've been sticking like wood glue with this guy, Pal." Orion said in shock looking up at Groot.

"I am Groot." Groot said with a solemn look. Translated: "Yeah. I couldn't just leave him after what those monsters did to him."

"Ruddiger I-" Orion was about to say.

"That's not my name. Not anymore." Rocket hissed looking down and he glared up at Orion. "Thanks for the offer. No thanks actually. I work only for me."

The only thing Rocket remembers is his old name. So far he has no recollection of his old life back on Corona or of Quirin.

"I am Groot." Groot implored with the Racoon.

"I don't care if you have history with him! I don't even care if he's your mother! I ain't going and that's final!" Rocket argued with the tree before he was about to stomp away and muttered. "I still call bullshit about you being the Maverick."

Orion exhaled and added with his arms crossed. "It pays six figures." He sighed.

Rocket halted and looked up at Orion. "Come again?" He inquired.

"The job. I'm not just bringing you along for a red tape contract. I'm also bringing you in for a job. It pays six figures in units." Orion stated the deal.

"Which includes dental." Friday muttered a remark about Rocket's sharp teeth.

This caught Rocket's attention. The fact that he was offered payment while on his parole was a delightful surprise to him. But he couldn't help but be cautious.

"What exactly does this job you have lined up for me entail?" Rocket asked. He loved money. But there were some things he would outright refuse to do.

"Let's say it involves space travel. Saving lives. Building a reputation." Friday listed.

"Yawn..." Rocket sighed.

"And guns. Lots of guns. And explosives." Orion smirked at the idea.

After reading Rocket's criminal record and his obsession with making stuff that blows up. It's something that Orion has in comment with him.

Rocket was shocked. What was just described to him was like a dream come true.

"Is he being on the level with me? He's not bullshitting me, right?" Rocket asked Groot.

"I am Groot." Groot said with a smile, saying It was all on the level.

"All I need you to do is help out when you can with your tech skills and gun slinging shtick and I'll pay you in six figures every week. Just as long as you don't do anything to make me look bad in front of the Nova, like violating the contract I just signed to make me look like hulk shit in front of Ko-Rel." Orion negotiated with the talking Racoon.

Rocket has made a lot of deals over the years. But to see new sights. Use new tech and make big money to blow crap up. That's a deal of a lifetime.

"Alright Forge. I'll join your little crew. But I have three conditions before I agree to this." Rocket said, holding his hand up.

"Such as?" Orion asked, crossing his arms.

"First off, I want total access to all of your tech on the ship and your personal lab." Rocket said his first condition.

"I'll agree to that as long as the fire hazard system remains on at all times." Orion said firmly.

"Fair enough." Rocket agreed before stating his second condition. "My second term, I don't want anyone calling me a Racoon or Ruddiger."

"Can do." Orion nodded.

"My final condition is that I do not get wet at all, under any circumstances!" Rocket said very firmly. "I hate water and will only take proto baths to zap the germs out. Understand?!"

"Totally. And I can even set up a proto bath system on my ship and any of our bases of operation." Orion said with a nod. "So then, do we have a deal?"

Rocket didn't say anything for a moment before looking at Orion with a toothy grin.

"Where do I sign?" Rocket said.

"Hop on board the ship. Me and my other two personalities formally known as my A.I. assistants will show you the ropes." Orion gestured to Rocket to walk on board the ship.

Which Rocket complied looking with a smug grin feeling like he's moving up in the world. While Orion was leading him on board the Solar Flare.

Then as soon as Orion and Rocket were on board the ship. Friday gave Groot a stern glare which made him gulp.

"I hope there's a good explanation why you have a criminal record and never thought to contact us!" Friday pointed her finger up at Groot.

"I am... Groot?" Groot said nervously with a sheepish smile. Translated: "I never got my... one phone call?"

"One phone call? We left you a Gummi phone in case of an emergency!" Friday pointed out.

Groot held up his Gummi phone showing that it was broken. And Friday gave him a one eyebrow look.

"I am Groot." Groot explained.

"You broke it before your first crime and Rocket didn't know how to fix it?" Friday inquired with her arms crossed.

"I am Groot." Groot added.

"And you don't know how to travel between worlds across the Multiverse like Ryan and Zora." Friday repeated in an annoyed sigh Then she exhaled and rolled her eyes.

"I am...Groot." Groot apologized. As he sounded greatly ashamed. And he used genuine words that always worked on Friday. "I….am Groot."

Friday let out a loud sigh, never being able to stay mad at the lovable tree for long.

"It's alright, big guy. I forgive you." Friday soothed before she gave Groot a hug. "Just next time, try to be a bit more careful, and have a bit more common sense, okay?"

"I am Groot?" Groot hugged back with a smile.

"What do you mean there won't be a next time?" Friday asked out of concern when they separated.

"I am...Groot. I am Groot." Groot said sadly looking down and shrugged with a sigh. "I am Groot." Translated: "I found my home world. Planet X. That place is a graveyard. And the next breed of my kind isn't until another thousand years...I'm...All that's left."

You could say budding up with Rocket was his way of venting. But he was ashamed to admit it because he felt selfish for the first time.

"I am Groot." Groot added. Translated: "If this changes how you and Ryan see me. I understand."

He means that in the worst way. Like he'll be thought of in less regard.

Friday's eyes widened in shock before pulling Groot back into a hug.

"Groot, we would never think of you any less. You are our friend and our family. And nothing could ever change that." Friday whispered softly to Groot. "I'm just sorry you couldn't find what you were looking for."

Groot smiled warmly with his eyes closed. Orion could hear the whole thing from inside the ship while Rocket was checking out the tools. The young Maverick looked back and smiled. Having full understanding of Groot's actions and agreeing with his wife Friday.

After Friday and Groor concluded the hug. They looked over at Drax who was standing near the edge of the hanger. Just next to the ship as he was looking out at the stars in deep thought.

"So. What's your story? Why did you try to escape?" Friday asked as she stood next to Drax.

"I assume you heard of my grand tale of my final battle against Ronin the Accuser." Drax figured looking down at Friday.

"Not all the details. But enough to get the idea about what happened." Friday replied.

"Well. It's best told over a good meal anyway. The point being is I had finally got my revenge and made him suffer before he breathed his last. I had planned to spend my days in quiet incarnation for my rage-filled and unjustified crimes." Drax looked down with regret for a second and then he narrowed his young eyes looking forward. "Until I heard a conversation from several Nova Guards. That Ronin was still alive. And he was still lurking out among the stars."

This caught Friday off guard.

"Do you have any leads as to where he might be?" Friday asked looking disturbed to hear this.

"No. But I intend to find out. And I'll co-operate with all your terms. If you will agree to help me find out. Whether this rumor is true or not." Drax stated his part of the deal.

"Of course. We'll do everything we can to help you find the answers you seek. But before that..." Friday said before showing gratitude on her face. "I want to thank you, Drax."

This confused Drax.

"Thank me? For what?" Drax asked, confused.

"Ronin also took my family from me. He executed my parents right in front of me... right before I was able to escape." Friday said with sadness in her voice before looking at Drax. "So I thank you... for ending the monster who took away my blood family... For giving me closure."

Drax looked down pondering her words. Inspite of all the pain he caused in his vengeful quest. He still at least gave justice to one if not some.

"Of course." Drax said softly and walked on board the ship.

Then Orion was standing near the entrance as he allowed Drax on board. Then Groot and Friday walked on board.

Orion and Friday could tell. That this was the start of something big. Something ambitious. Something heroic and cosmic. Something that warrants a fanfic franchise that causes a bunch of videos with mostly prequels and midquels.

"Or just a fanfic of that." Orion shrugged at the author's words before he walked up on board the bridge of the ship.

"Wait! HE REALLY IS THE MAVERICK?!" Rocket exclaimed in total shock seeing the holo images and files on display of Orion shifting in the Maverick suit.

It's a good thing the ship is soundproof so no one outside heard that.


Later on board the Solar Flare...

As the ship was flying out of orbit in the middle of outer space. Orion and Friday were flying the Gummi Ship out of the Nova border and thinking of where to take Rocket, Drax and Groot.

Meanwhile Orion was sending a message to Blind Al that he'll be out of town for a while and for his Landlord to his apartment in Xandar to keep receiving payments as he was going to be out of town for a while.

Soon Orion was getting a call from the Landlord.

"Hello?" Orion answered.

"Sorry Mr Forge. But it's out of the question. I can't be receiving payments if my VIP resident is a ghost in the stars." The Landlord to his apartment building denied Orion the right to pay due to a real estate community policy.

"Doesn't that sound like a boyband novel." Orion said to the readers before he spoke on the phone. "Funny you should say that like a demonic NPC from Cyberpunk. Because I just bought the whole residential district. And I'm very much inclined to give you a raise and a paid vacation if you, oh I don't know, keep receiving payments for my apartment and lower Blind Al's cost for hers." He offered smugly.

There was silence online for a moment before his Landlord spoke with restrained excitement.

"W-well. In that case, I'd be more than willing to do that for you! Anything for one of my favorite clients!" The Landlord replied.

"That's some good poetry. Take care, Sir." Orion smirked and hung the phone and leaned back in his pilot chair.

Friday The team were all seated in the crew chairs below. Friday was to the left end with Groot seated above her. And Rocket was seated on the right with Drax seated above him. The rest of the team were still either in the Disney world or the Islands of Fate. Either way, Orion wasn't going to bother them yet. He needed some advice from an old sorcerer who guided his team a while back.

Master Yid Sen.

"So, Rocket. I'm guessing Groot brought you up onto speed about our team and the Multiverse, in plain words that are better than mine, right?" Orion asked while flying the ship.

"Our universe is one of many, and you folks guard it with giant keys that do magic and other big shit I can't understand but it works, while either wearing armor or streetwise leather. Oh and Hearts. Light 'em up, lower the dark. Fight those that like the dark and hurt people with it for big lame complicated reasons. Yadadada. Does that sum it up, Boss?" Rocket responded with his sarcastic wit that Orion can't help but admire, because it reminds Orion of himself.

"Words that are true and warms my heart like a tuna melt." Orion quipped back.

"Impossible. Words are nothing physical. And if they were, it's dangerous to change the temperature of one's heart." Drax said in response to Orion.

"It's just a metaphor." Orion deadpanned.

"His kind are completely literal. Metaphors will just go over his head." Rocket explained.

"Nothing can go over my head. I'm too fast, I would catch it." Drax corrected.

"I don't know if I'm surrounded by children. Or idiots….Or both." Friday muttered sarcastically.

'Attention Guardians.' PRO called from the main ship terminal displayed as a hologram in the front windows.

'And not-a-raccoon!' TEC beamed.

"I taught him how to say that." Rocket smirked.

'Master Yid Sen would like to speak with you at the main Spire. He said it's important.' PRO stated. 'Perhaps... 'season 3 pilot' important'

"We're on our way." Friday stated.

Then the ship went into warp drive and zoomed down to the Spire. Whatever Yid Sen has to say, it's either their next adventure or something else. What Orion doesn't know is that it's both the former and the latter.

And it has to do with Rapunzel.


Later at Yid Sen's office...

Orion and Friday entered into Yid Sen's office while Groot stayed on the ship with Rocket and Drax which was parked outside. Hopefully the tree can keep them occupied and out of trouble. Friday suggested that since those two are not exactly people persons yet.

Orion and Friday stood before Yid Sen who was seated at his desk.

"Sir Orion. Lady Friday. I'm glad you could come on such short notice." Yid Sen greeted them.

"We were gonna come anyway. He had a tough day at the office and some red type that would burn the skin." Orion responded humorously.

"So. What is this about, Master?" Friday asked.

"I'm afraid that I have bad news. It's concerning Princess Rapunzel." Yid Sen said.

Hearing this made both their hearts jolt. The main reason Orion never returned to Rapunzel ever since she left Corona, is because Yid Sen warned Orion that his interference would lead to a dark result on Rapunzel's journey. And that this was a path she had to face alone.

The reason Orion reluctantly took this advice was because he wanted to avoid such disturbing news like this. He had lost his beloved sister Trish. He didn't want to lose Rapunzel.

"What do you mean it concerns Miss Shoeless Sunshine?!" Orion exclaimed concern for his older sister.

"Is she okay?" Friday asked, just as concerned for Rapunzel.

"She is not dead if that's what you are thinking." Yid Sen answered.

"Oh thank Christ Crispies." Orion exhaled while holding his chest as Friday looked just as relieved.

"It's best if I tell you the story behind these events. As you all are aware. After you left Corona. So did the Princess with the man she loves and several of her friends. She had encountered many challenges and obstacles and grew with each step she and her allies took." Yid Sen stated as he magically displayed Rapunzel's caravan house and it traveling along the road with Maximus and Fidella pulling it.

"Sounds like her." Friday gave a small smile.

"But once she came to the Dark Kingdom, Formally known as Camelot. There was a great discovery." Yid Sen displayed the Dark Kingdom.

The dark kingdom consisted of a castle in the shape of a tower, with black rocks surrounding it and protruding from it on all sides. It looked Gothic and devastating. As the black rocks were in larger forms around the castle and the valley. Leaving it mostly in ruins.

'Isn't that the set for the Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance?!' TEC inquired.

'Shhh!' PRO shushed.

"There. Rapunzel discovered that the last King of Camelot, King Edmund, was still there. Guarding the source of the black rocks from any who would try to find it. As a means to keep the rest of the world from ending up as his home." Yid Sen stated as he magically displayed a man with long brown hair and a mildly bushy mustache with a little bit of chin hair. Wearing dark armor and a matching crown with a brown cape. And a raven which looked crossed eyed on his shoulder for some reason.

This was King Edmund... and the stupid bird name Hamuel.

"However. When they entered the castle. Which gave them a struggle due to his most trusted support trying to keep her out. They discovered that the King had a son whom he sent away as a newborn for his own safety. The one you know as Eugene Fitzherbert." Yid Sen revealed.

"Wait... Fitz is a PRINCE?!" Orion exclaimed in shock.

'Technically Rapunzel was rescued by a prince in the book so...' PRO figured.

'It hits the ball park like a surprise grenade!' TEC beamed.

"Good point." Orion nodded. Before he continued to listen to the Keeper of the Spire.

"25 years ago. Camelot guarded the source of theblack rocks power. A gem that fell from the heavens along with the Sundrop. The Moon Stone. A gem that was delivered by a crew of thirteen ships and 582 passengers." Yid Sen stated as he displayed the Moonstone. An dark shiny opal that resembles the Sundrop.

"Marco Polo's missing ships and crew?" Orion asked in realization.

"Precisely. And in return for this discovery. The current Knights of the Round Table at that time, advised Marco Polo to never reveal this discovery. For Camelot were the only ones that could keep such a powerful stone safe. But as you can tell. It was a mistake." Yid Sen revealed.

"I smell a tragedy." Orion muttered.

"As a result of King Edmund's attempt to keep the Moonstone's power from spreading. King Edmund struck the stone and caused a devastating cataclysm that brought Camelot to ruins. And the Queen's death. As a result, the King sent all of his subjects and servants away for safety. Including his son." Yid Sen showed the destruction of Camelot.

Which made Orion look curiously at the raw power that thing gives off. But he couldn't help but notice that the power also looked kinda familiar. Not just from Rapunzel's sun power. But something else.

"Where did the Sundrop and Moonstone come from exactly? It couldn't be something as child's play like from the sun and moon." Friday asked.

"You are correct Lady Friday. I'm sure you are aware of the Six Singularities which were caused by the creation of your universe." Yid Sen stated.

"The Infinity stones? What about them?" Friday asked curiously.

"The stones aren't in a set of six. They are in a set of eight. Space. Time. Mind. Soul. Reality. And the last two are Light and Darkness." Yid Sen revealed a magical display of the Infinity Stones. With the Sundrop and Moonstone surrounding them.

Orion felt like he was just sucker punched by this revelation.

"Are you seriously telling me, that not only are there two secret infinity stones?" Orion started, his voice rising steadily as his eyes looked wild. "But one of them is inside my SISTER!?"

"The Light Stone. Which you call the Sundrop." Yid Sen answered calmly. "And the key to your mutation. Make no mistake, your fire powers are not the Infinity stone. The stone only unlocked the x-genes in your blood as a result of your sister's blood being used."

Orion always knew he was a mutant because of the result of Ajax's chopshop experiments. But he never knew the result of his permanent mutation was because an Infinity stone unlocked his fire power.

Meaning for Orion. The Sundrop just unlocked what was already inside. But for Rapunzel. Her full power is the Infinity Stone.

"Well... This certainly is quite an atomic shock to our genitals." Orion muttered.

"That's putting it mildly." Friday commented.

"Okay...So. If six stones can wipe out half of a universe...What can all eight stones do? And more importantly for the sake of avoiding an avalanche of plot twists. What can all eight stones do?" Orion asked carefully.

"If all eight were to be united. It would grant the wearer the power to wipe out half of the Multiverse with a snap of his or her fingers. But with only two stones. It can grant infinite power to one who's heart is already in darkness." Yid Sen stated. "Even to bring a loved one back from the dead."

"Okay I need to take a seat because this is..." Orion lega shook as he constructed a neon folding chair and slammed his butt on it to take a breath. And ask. "Could Thanos be the demon?"

"I am unsure. But given his demise during the Infinity War. And the fact that the two stones can definitely bring him back. It is possible. But I'd advise if chances are small. Take them with absolute certainty to prevent such events from happening. For the sake of the Multiverse." Yid Sen answered with a serious expression.

The Demon could be Zhan Tiri or possibly Thanos. Or maybe neither. Either way it seemed like these two figures were just small steps of the real Demon. Like inspirations.

"Count on it." Friday responded with her own serious expression.

"What about Rapunzel? You told me you had bad news. Was this it? That she swallowed an Infinity stone during her birth?" Orion inquired.

"I'm afraid not. The Princess entered the castle and found the chamber of the Moonstone within Cadbury Castle." Yid Sen stood up and walked over to Orion and held his hand out to the young Maverick. "When she did. This happened."

Orion looked at Friday who nodded, gesturing for Orion to go ahead, before he took the old Keepers hand and suddenly.

The room shifted into a magical projection of Rapunzel's memory. The moment she found the Moonstone.


Flashback at the Dark Kingdom Castle…..

Orion stood in the exact memory of Rapunzel finding the Infinity Stone in Cadbury Castle. Standing at the entrance behind everyone else.

Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cassandra stood in the chamber, and looked across the way towards a pedestal, with the moonstone on it, behind a cluster of stones. There was no walkway towards the pedestal, so reaching it would be a challenge.

Suddenly, Rapunzel's hair began to glow and move on its own, due to the close proximity to the moonstone.

Her hair raised up into the air, and all the black rocks began to glow, lighting the chamber with an ominous blue. Then, all the black rocks retracted, leaving the chamber free of the rocks.

Looking about Rapunzel decided to take a step of faith. She closed her eyes and moved a bare foot over to the chasm to step. And instead of falling, glowing stone formed under her. Rapunzel opened her eyes and smiled in relief as she began to take slow steps forward, a path forming for her as she walked towards the pedestal.

Eugene, Cassandra, and Pascal shared a look and a nod before they followed behind Rapunzel.

Finally, they made it to the other side.

Rapunzel looked back to Cassandra with a big smile, which she returned with an awkward one.

Rapunzel then walked up to Cassandra and took her hand.

"Look, I know these last few months haven't been easy for us. But... I want to thank you. For everything." Rapunzel said, smiling brightly at Cassandra before wrapping her arms around her in a big hug, which Cassandra awkwardly accepted.

Because Cassandra planned on doing something. Something Rapunzel wasn't expecting. No one was expecting. And Cassandra knew this would damage her relationship with Rapunzel. Permanently. But she was determined to go through it.

There's no turning back now.

"Okay, Rapunzel. It's time." Cassandra said softly, making Rapunzel end the hug and walk towards Eugene's side, taking his hand in hers.

"This is it, Rapunzel." Eugene said before looking at his love with a sad smile. "Now, go get your destiny."

Rapunzel smiled and brought Eugene's hand to her cheek to snuggle and hug. Eugene feared that this could be the end of the woman she loves. But there was no other way to end the threat at the Moonstone possesses and the damage it caused throughout their world.

"I love you." Rapunzel said softly.

Eugene kissed Rapunzel's forehead and Rapunzel scratched Pascal's chin, then walked towards the pedestal.

As she got close, the stones around the moonstone began to glow before the Moonstone began to rise off the pedestal and into the air above it. Rapunzel stared in slight awe at the glowing gem, before she reached out slowly to take the stone. Ready to finish what she started. Ready to bring her journey to a close. Ready to fulfill her destiny.

This was it…..

Only for another hand to reach out faster and take the stone.

The hand belonged to Cassandra. Her most trusted friend.

"Cassandra?!" Rapunzel exclaimed in shock as her hair stopped glowing and fell to the ground. "What are you doing?"

Cassandra glared at her harshly, making her back up towards Eugene.

"I'm fulfilling... My destiny!" Cassandra exclaimed as the stone began shining again.

It released a pulse of power that pushed Rapunzel and Eugene back towards the other end of the chamber. And moments later, Cassandra took the moonstone, and pushed it into her chest.

"AAAAAHHHHH!" Cassandra yelled as the moonstone shined brighter, Black rocks once more sprouting about everywhere within the chamber as the moonstone transformed her armor into black and blue armor with spikes on her wrists and ankles, and her hair and eyes became a light blue.

The transformation ended with a great flash of light as the chamber was now completely filled with black rocks, pointing in every direction.

Eugene and Rapunzel watched all this with horror in their eyes.

"Hahahaha! I tried to warn you, Rapunzel." Cassandra said evilly as she took a few steps forward, creating more black rocks.

Rapunzel looked on with fear, horror, and betrayal in her eyes as she and Eugene looked up from their places on the ground towards Cassandra who gazed at them with fury and hate.

"You have to be careful, who you trust." Cassandra snarled at her, making Rapunzel's breath hitch.

As the Princess of Corona was beyond horrified. The most trusted friend in her life. The one she practically regarded as her sister. Has betrayed her.

Cassandra has betrayed her?! No!


Orion's eyes were wide and he shifted into his Maverick form to surpass the shock. Everything froze as he was standing next to the projection of Rapunzel and Eugene who were also still in shock, horror and distraught as Rapunzel's hair fringes hung from her face.

And Maverick was still standing there with wide eyes. The only thing to surpass the shock was breaking the fourth wall. Everything paused like a movie.

*Record stratch!*

Then Maverick was still standing there in shock and horror. He was just...Too devastated and too flabbergasted to move...He is so lost...So traumatized..Soo...Wait how is Maverick walking up to himself.

"Okay...Okay." Maverick whispered as he walked up and picked up the cardboard cut out of himself that was standing there the whole time and moved it out the way before he stood in its place.

What the?

"I apologize, that version of me has expired. He..uh...simply had nothing more to give." Maverick sighed sadly. "He tried. He tried very, very hard to look inside himself to find something, anything that he could offer. But, in the end, you just took too much from him, world. You just took too much from him. He will be missed. A moment of silence, if you will."

Then Maverick bowed his head in respect with his hands clasped while the theme to Titanic played. And a display title of words appeared. Which read...

'RIP Myself.'

'2004 - 2020'

Then the music ended as Maverick opened his eyes and spoke up.

"Me on the other hand. WHAT THE HELL?!" Maverick screamed in shock and anger.

"Shocking, is it not?" Yid Sen said while standing next to Maverick.

"Uh uh! Shocking is when you find out your mom was wearing a wig during your entire life. Shocking Is finding out your companion's homeboy killed your parents on the side of the road. This isn't shocking. This isn't even jumping the shark mind you. Oh no no no no." Maverick said while chuckling quietly and crazy like as he had a casual smile and approached the projection of Cassandra who was still standing there glaring menacingly at Rapunzel and Eugene.

Then Maverick gave his answer.

"This...Is...JUMPING THE SHARK, COMING BACK, SHOOTING IT IN THE BALLS, RAPING IT, EATING ITS FLESH, CONSUMING ITS SOUL, MOUNTING ITS HEAD ON THE WALL, AND THEN DOING THE SAME THING TO TWELVE MORE ***KING SHARKS JUST TO BE SAFE!" Maverick bellowed angrily while displaying images of examples.

'Could you explain why Cassandra did this before he starts doing an angry rap battle.' PRO asked the old Keeper.

"Because. Cassandra is Gothel's daughter. And she found out in the worst way possible, during their visit to the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow. Cassandra found out that Gothel left her own daughter behind the day she stole Rapunzel from the King and Queen of Corona. And left Cassandra behind. Where the Captain of the Guards adopted her." Yid Sen explained.

Then Maverick shifted back into Orion to this next to new revelation.

"Sooo...Cass figured Rapunzel always was making her feel second fiddle to her. And this was her way to vent and get back at her. For ruining her life." Orion realized.

"Precisely. And this was Cassandra's response. The moment after she told Rapunzel everything." Yid Sen resumed the memory and forward it to the moment after the truth was revealed.


The moment Cassandra told Rapunzel everything after her betrayal. Which felt like everything was picking up where we left off.

"You saw all of this in the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow's?" Rapunzel asked with great shock.

"I saw everything, Rapunzel." Cassandra stated with anger.

"Cass, if what you're saying is true, it means..." Rapunzel started, only for Cassandra to interrupt her with more stones growing around her.

"It means that I'm Gothel's daughter." Cassandra snarled as she took a few steps closer. "And your destiny belongs to me."

Rapunzel stood up straight and took a few steps towards Cassandra with her hand stretched out.

"Cass, we are friends." Rapunzel said, trying to reason with Cassandra. "In fact, being Gothel's daughter, that- that makes us closer than friends. It makes us sisters."

This earned an angry chuckle as sparks of power danced around Cassandra.

"Sisters!? My own mother chose you over me." Cassandra said, glaring hatefully at Rapunzel, who looked shocked and sad. "My whole life, I've been cast aside, for you. Well, no more."

Before anyone else could say anything, the door to the chamber opened, and Lance entered along with Maximus and a woman named Adira, she had white hair and tan skin with the left side of her face painted red and wore clothing from the age of Camelot. She was a member of the Dark Kingdom's Brotherhood, formerly known as the Knights of the Round Table.

"So what have we missed?" Lance asked happily as soon as he entered, not knowing about what's been occuring.

"Lance, not now." Eugene hissed back harshly, finally getting his attention as the three who just entered assessed the situation.

Lance as blown away as Rapunzel and Eugene were. Even Maximus was shocked.

"Cassandra, please. Let me help you." Rapunzel tried to plead, only for Cassandra to summon more stones.

"Stay back!" Cassandra warned, making a stone sprout in front of Rapunzel, pointing right at her.

Orion was watching the whole thing while standing in person as he was looking back and forth between Rapunzel and Cassandra.

Rapunzel recoiled a bit. But she narrowed her eyes and insisted on trying to talk sense into her best friend.

"Cassandra you've got to give me the Moonstone! It is too dangerous! The whole at st-" Rapunzel approached her.

"I SAID STAY BACK!" Cassandra yelled as she sprouted more stone spikes.

Rapunzel's magic hair lit up and covered her like a shield before she was knocked back by the rocks. She yelled as she was sent into the air and landed on the ground in front of Eugene.

Eugene out of fear for his girlfriend went down to help Rapunzel up who winced on her side. Which made Eugene glare over at Cassandra.

"CASSANDRA?!" Eugene echoed while Pascal glared forward on Eugene's shoulders and squeaked the same name.

Cassandra's power was spiking all around her making her look worried as she staggered trying to bring it under control. Adira charged forward and drew out her shadowblade to slice a few spikes and she bounced off of several rocks using her fully trained agility to leap in the air and get close to Cassandra who blocked her blade with the armor on her forearms.

Adira was pushing Cassandra back as Cassandra held her ground. Cassandra never did like Adira. That's for sure.

"If you folks have seen season 2. You know what led up to this and the nickname." Orion said to the readers.

"Release the Moonstone, Short Hair. You don't know what you're dealing with." Adira warned.

"Neither do...YOU!" Cassandra snapped back as she pushed Adira away with a dark shockwave.

Adira grunted as she painfully as her shoulder slammed into one of the rocks and she fell on the ground. Lance, who had a crush on Adira ran over to check on her.

"Adira!" Lance ran over and helped her sit up and he squeaked. "Breathe easy, your Lance is here!"

Adira's response was a groan and an eyeroll while she was clenching her hurt arm.

"Seriously, watch season 2. The author ain't gonna play the Wikipedia piano." Orion snickered to the readers.

Then Adira's shadowblade landed in front of Cassandra who lifted it up and shifted it to match her new looks. Taking the sword as her own. Then Cassandra holstered the shadowblade on her back and started to sprint towards the exit.

"Oh no you don't!" Eugene ran to stop her.

"Eugene, no!" Rapunzel held her hand out to him.

But Eugene was knocked aside by rocks as Cassandra ran by making him yell out in pain. Then Cassandra ran past Rapunzel who called her name. "Cassandra!"

Cassandra kept running and sprinted down the halls of Cadbury castle. As her glare was faltering. Wondering if what she was doing was wrong. As if what she wants and her conscience were colliding with one another. But she kept running.

Then Rapunzel ran down the hall and called Cassandra's name again as she stood on the other end. "CASS!"

Cassandra halted as she felt herself stop out of guilt. Then the magic of Fantasia caused them to collide with words.

"This, has to stop now~ Whatever it is that you're going through~ we'll fix it together, me and you just like we've always done~" Rapunzel sang to Cassandra.

Then Cassandra glared and turned to point at Rapunzel.

"NO! This, has to stop now!~ This thing where you think that you've been my friend!~ And don't even hear that you condescend the way you've always done!~" Cassandra sang back in anger.

While Orion stood in between them looking back on fourth with a sad and still flabbergasted look.

"Cassandra listen~" Rapunzel sang while slowly approaching.

"I'm listening!~" Cassandra responded.

"I know it isn't true~" Rapunzel sang.

"Isn't it?~" Cassandra glared.

"Just look into my eyes now~" Rapunzel pleaded.

"Well?!~" Cassandra inquired.

"I know you feel it too~" Rapunzel sang.

"Perhaps I do!~" Cassandra looked down in regret with a hint of it in her singing voice.

"Cassandra listen~" Rapunzel implored.

"I'm listening~" Cassandra replied sarcastically.

"I swear it's not too late~ So before another line gets crossed~ And everything we've had is lost~Just... wait~" Rapunzel sang softly as she stood in front of Cassandra who was looking down as the Princess slowly reached for her.

'Wait' is a bad choice of words for those who heard the song Cassandra sang earlier. 'Waiting In The Wings'. She's done all the waiting she could ever do. And she wasn't going to have it.

"Wait?" Cassandra gasped and looked angry at that with her eyes wide. Then she sang darkly. "No I won't waaaait~"

As Cassandra waited her hand to block Rapunzel with more rock sprouts. And her body spiked electrically.

"Cass!" Rapunzel yelled for her.

Then Cassandra ran through the main entrance of the castle. Leaping over all of the rocks as Rapunzel was crawling through the rocks but not fast enough to catch up to Cassandra. Who of course began to sing about her anguish.

At one point Orion reached to place a hand on Rapunzel's shoulder feeling sympathy for his sister. While he frowned while looking at Cassandra. Shaking his head in disappointment.

"There's a line between the winners and the losers~ There's a line between the chosen and the rest~ And I've done the best I could~ But I've always known just where we stood~ Me here with the luckless~ You there with the blessed~" Cassandra sang out of depression and anger looking back at Rapunzel who looked with a broken heart.

"And that line between the beggars and the choosers~ Is a line you've never let me quite ignore~ How I've tried to jump that great divide~ But I've never got the chances you were given~" Cassandra sang as she was advancing for the door and stated thinking back at all the times Rapunzel and everyone got in the way of her proving that there's more to her. "You don't know how much I've been denied~ Well, I'm not being patient anymore!~"

Then Cassandra bursted the main castle doors open and began to leap joyfully and sinisterly as she danced out of the door

"I'm crossing the liiiiine~ And I'm done holding back!~ So look out, clear the track~ It's my turn!~I'm taking what's miiiiine!~" Cassandra sang as she leapt down the crossway steps and ran for the dark rock bridge outside of the dark Kingdom. "Every drop, every smidge!~ If I'm burning a bridge!~ Let it burn!~ But I'm crossing the liiiine!~"

By the time. Cassandra ran past the bridge. Rapunzel had finally made it almost half way as Cassandra drew her sword out and held it high feeling mighty angry and mighty.

"AND FOR US!~ IF WE'RE OVER, THAT'S FIIIIIIINE!~" Cassandra sang loudly and epically.

"CASSANDRA! WAIT!" Rapunzel yelled out to her.

As they stood between a bridge literally and metaphorically.

"I'm crossing the line~" Cassandra sang and then.

*SLASH!*

Cassandra cut the bridge with her shadowblade, causing it to collapse and Rapunzel ran back to avoid falling. When the dust cleared. Rapunzel was on her knees in front of the edge of the now destroyed bridge. Tearfully looking out to see her friend was gone. And she had gone into the dark. Rapunzel looked devastated as she closed her eyes and cried. While the others stood at the edge just above her feeling sorry for her.

Orion approached Rapunzel. Heartbroken to see his sister in tears. And he bent down on one knee to touch her shoulder. Wishing he could feel it. And be there for her. He wished he had been there for her.

Orion looked heartbroken and remorseful that everything went this far under his watch without him ever taken action after all this time. The he closed his eyes and grimaced that Rapunzel was suffering this pain of betrayal alone. Before he glared hard and steamed looking towards the broken bridge. With all his resentment and contempt towards Cassandra. Who had the ***king gall to do this to Rapunzel. His SISTER! To even take a dump on both his and Rapunzel's trust by doing something as horrible as this. No one could ever benefit from crossing the line. Not even Cassandra.

"Cassandra. You better hope your ass comes with extra paddings with that new tacky outfit of yours. Because the next time we meet. Start praying." Orion seethed.


And then the vision ended...

Orion was now standing next to Friday after he was back in Yid Sen's office. As he was getting over the shock.

"I swear The next time I see Cass, I'm gonna kick her ass from Corona all the way to the other side of the Multiverse!" Friday exclaimed as she was not too thrilled with what her friend had done to her older sister figure.

"You saw all of that?" Orion asked, looking still flabbergasted from the whole thing.

"Our hearts are connected, remember?" Friday reminded her husband. "So when you were shown all those events, I was able to see them, too."

"Poetry aside, Babe. One things...Ugh. I always thought this kinda twist only existed in animated film directors who's pure gold at writing stories, humor and protagonists that can make strong impression But don't know know how to write three dimensional villains and resorting to making a miner nice character a cheap attempt at surprising the audience with a swift kick in their testicles where they sat the popcorn." Orion broke the fourth wall a bit. Before resuming as he leaned against the desk to steady himself after that shocking memory trip. "But I expected more from Cass. She was always the level headed one."

"Unfortunately, there's only so much a person can take before they finally snap." Friday said with a heavy sigh. "And it looks like Cass went past her breaking point."

"I should've never left her alone." Orion sighed looking down, referring to Rapunzel. "I should've come back sooner."

"I understand how you're feeling, Orion. But if you had returned to Rapunzel sooner. Her journey would become more

-" Yid Sen tried to remind Orion. But Orion cut him off.

"Become what?! Devastating?! Complicated?! As if it hasn't?! Guess what, Dumbledore! She just got her heart pissed on by the one person who promised me to my face, that she would protect her!" Orion glared at Yid Sen, cutting him off.

'What about Eugene? He promised too, right?' TEC asked timidly.

"BESIDES HIM!" Orion exclaimed in response while Friday was looking down the whole time feeling what her mate was feeling.

"It's not just that. Your interference would have cost Rapunzel to meet her destiny. And it would've been tragic." Yid Sen stated firmly.

"What?" Orion inquired.

"If Rapunzel had touched the Moonstone. The Sundrop inside her would have merged together and neutralized both powers. Restoring balance to Rapunzel's world. But it would also mean the end of Rapunzel." Yid Sen revealed making Orion think back to the last time he lost a sister.

Trish...

"It was going to kill her." Orion realized.

"Doctor Steven Strange came to me and showed me the alternative possibly of which he himself found. This was the only way Rapunzel could live. And I knew that Rapunzel's death would be the end of you in many ways." Yid Sen stated firmly as he sat at his desk chair. "Your sister was warned about the risks. But for the sake of her home. Her world. You know she could never give up. Even if it could end her life."

"My...God." Orion breathed as he staggered a bit.

"Damn it, Rapunzel. Why do you always have to be so stupidly selfless like your brother?" Friday muttered before thinking back to Cassandra. "Now I feel conflicted about Cassandra. On one hand, I would love to kick her ass for hurting Rapunzel the way she did. On the other hand, I'm grateful that her actions saved Rapunzel's life."

Orion couldn't help but agree. If this was the only way Rapunzel could live. Then he'd rather face a corrupted Cass than watch his adopted sister die. He couldn't go through that nightmare again. Not again.

Just then. Groot was calling on Orion's Gummiphone. Orion answered by putting it to his ear.

"Yeah?" Orion asked.

"I am Groot. I am Groot." Groot stated on the phone.

Orion looked troubled for a second before his expression shifted into a hard look. Groot received an alert from Orion's main terminal in the Mav Club back on Corona. And he had to tell the Young Maverick.

"Get ready to take the freeway, Pal." Orion advised before he hung up and looked at Friday. "I don't know if this is perfect timing or not. But a faction of Ravagers found out a way to jump across the Multiverse. They've invaded Corona."

Friday's eyes hardened at that.

"Those bastards. They are about to learn the painful way that they made a big mistake." Friday seethed.

"Go forth. Guardians of the Unknown. Corona has waited long enough." Yid Sen smiled and nodded.

Orion nodded back before he and Friday began to walk out the door. And Orion pulled up his Gummi phone to send a message to all of his fellow teammates across the Multiverse.

"This is a priority alert to all available Guardians. Gear up and get your freak on. I'm heading back to Corona with Groot, Friday and some new recruits. And we could use all the help we can get." Orion stated before he sent the message.

Whatever the Ravagers are doing in Corona. It's definitely not good. Soon Orion will discover that they've teamed up with some villains that Rapunzel knows personally in her Kingdom. And with a band of space pirates from another universe involved.

Orion's sister, The Princess. Is going to need all the help she can get.

"Hang on Princess Peach. I'm coming home. And bringing the kids." Orion smirked as he walked into the ship.


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The next chapter will take place in the episode Rapunzel's Return. When Rapunzel arrives to find that her Kingdom has been captured by the Separatists of Saporia and the Ravagers who banded together to make this invasion possible. Basically instead of Varian it's the Ravagers. To help match the threat up with Orion's team.

It will start when Rapunzel's balloon lands in the middle of Corona.πŸ‘Œ

Also as for those references to The Guardians Of The Galaxy video game. (Not to be confused with Telltale's version) Those references will tie in with the Tangled episode Islands Apart. For every episode of Tangled. I will add in an original chapter to take place after, having the characters travel the Multiverse for a plot that will come up in the next chapter.πŸ‘πŸ˜‰

And did anyone notice that Buzz Lightyear hint? Yes he's a real Space Ranger in Orion's world and I'm mostly basing him on the 'Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command' series because I liked it more than 'Lightyear'. But I'll add in a few aspects of Lightyear like adding Sox. πŸ˜‰

I'll leave a poll in my profile for you readers to chose which voice actor Buzz Lightyear should have. πŸ‘

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