Ok here it is the latest chapter of Planting the Seeds of Family, and more world building and character building with Yarovesky, and it was cut for length but I needed to explore him before I got to new addition on the ship
Planting the Seeds of Family. Chapter 5
On the bridge, there was no mention of the reason why Peter was in parents' arms, or why throughout the day he played with a few of the small toys he had, but felt more content to be in his parents' laps, even protesting loudly when they had tried to put him down for a nap.
Even as Ravagers, they had a toddler on board and though they had reputations as ruthless bastards, knew enough about children to know that they had bad days. Peter was just happy to be with his parents, though Yondu and Kraglin loved spending time with their son they still had work to do, which they couldn't do with Peter in the vicinity. Additionally, having Yarovesky out of action, meant that everyone else had to pick up the slack since his job was one of the most demanding.
That night, both parents hoped that it would be a one-off, but Peter refused to settle in his own bed and just cried for his parents. The next morning, taking Peter into the mess hall, Peter's tantrum begun again. Sobbing and screaming in fear that his parents would leave.
Iztel, their MasterChef was leaning against the kitchen counter and gave Yondu and Kraglin that "Look", something personal between parents. Proctom was out of the Mess and scrounging up clothes and, helping to set up Omevic's room since according to the report Yondu had been sent that morning he would probably be released in the next few days. But Yondu knew that Peter would have to be with them that day again.
On the bridge, all the Ravagers including the Vonspiers who were doing Bridge maintenance checks so were sitting on the floor checking the wires and leads and replacing the ones which were frayed and out of date were surprised by this, even Horuz but no one said anything out loud.
In the meantime, Yondu sent a quick message about their new arrival, it turned out his night had been restless, but he was under light sedation and recovering quickly. However, Peter was just content to sit on his parent's lap, and be held by them, or just play happily on the floor. However, Peter looked up with delight as familiar heavy boots stepped up on the deck.
"Yarovesky", Peter squealed running over to the Ravager and scrambling into his arms, for the huge cuddle which the Ravager obliged. Yondu noted he was slightly pale and there was a healing strip around his neck, which he had hidden with a scarf.
"Hi Peter Monster", Yarovesky replied, and Peter just buried himself into the Ravagers leather.
"Does your voice hurt?" Peter asked as Yarovesky Ravager went over to his seat, "It's a bit sore, but it's ok". In fact, Yarovesky's voice was no higher than a whisper, but he wasn't going to complain.
With the Ravager and the Terran being secretly raised as a Xandarian, now settled, the Navigator, reached into his coat.
"And I made sure, a certain someone was ready". Peter just squealed, as Yarovesky pulled out Fang from his red leathers.
"Fang, Fang, Fang", Peter was bouncing with happiness at the sight of the now clean and fresh-looking teddy bear which Peter loved so much. And cuddled him tightly, as if the last few days without him was a nightmare.
Peter was just happy, as Kraglin turned to the Navigator and could finally address him "I thought you were on bed rest", he asked, and Yarovesky just replied.
"I got the room ready, and thought about it, but I've been resting for ages, and I felt bored, docs told me I could come back, but take it easy" Yarovesky claimed, and no one mentioned his voice, well apart from Peter
"Your voice sounds hurt", he told the Ravager, who just held him close and tried to play it down, "Yeah, but I'll be alright".
Peter was settled in Yarovesky arms when the three-year-old spoke up "Yarovesky, I was really scared when the bad man grabbed me", both of them knew what the babe was referring too, and that didn't need repeating, to which the Navigator just sighed. "Yeah I know, but what did the rest of the Ravagers do".
Peter's little face screwed up for a moment, before he remembered, "They all came in to save me", and Yarovesky replied, "And, that's what we do, and what we're always going to do".
Peter grew thoughtful for a second, remembering and the times he had been saved, like Proctom, who now had a massive scar on his head because of it, and now this. But deep down, it made him feel better because it meant that everyone would save him and it liked that, but also sad because the crew got hurt protecting him.
Peter grew thoughtful for a moment remembering the day, then glanced back up. "We didn't finish cleaning the stem bolts, I never got my units". To this there was a large smattering of laughter from the Ravagers breaking the tension, "Ok, why don't we go back tomorrow, you can finish, they might have some more for you to do, and you can get lots of Units". Yarovesky told the toddler who just thought about it.
The thought of lots of Units was a big deal, but Peter grew cautions, "And you will be there", he demanded of Yarovesky who just nodded, "Yep and anyone else, you want there too". Peter was pleased with this, and settled back down with Yarovesky, as the older Ravager, just pointed past the screen. "Look you see that Nebular?"
Yarovesky pointed at the colliding colours of space and Peter nodded. "That's called the Batista Field, they say millions of years ago, ten planets struck each other, and the leftovers made the colours of the nebular. Sometimes Planets collide and make new planets and moons, but this one for some reason made up this place, which is even dangerous for ships because the rocks might hit the hull and damage it".
Peter digested this information and looked over.
"You know all the stars Yarovesky, why do you know all the stars?"
Peter was curious, and then Yondu piped up, "Yeah actually, why are you so good at being a Navigator anyway?", since he had picked the Ravager up outside a bar after all.
Yarovesky looked for a moment like denying it, but Peter curious face and Kraglin noticed a rapid green flash of his eyes compelled the Ravager to tell his story while Peter settled down some more.
To be contunied xx