Prologue
Our story begins in deep space, where a ship known as the Milano was soaring through the stars.
(Song owned by John Parr.)
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime, if you feel the pain,
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know, in some ways you're a lot like me
You're just a prisoner, and you're tryin' to break free
This music came from a Walkman owned by the captain of the ship. It was someone with blondish hair, a gray shirt, red jacket, and black pants and shoes. His name is Peter Quill, but others know him by Star-Lord. He sat in the captain's seat, listening to his music, not hearing someone calling him.
"PETER!" someone shouted in his ear, lifting one of his earbuds.
This got his attention, as he just about fell out of his chair and looked to see an attractive woman with green skin and hair, as well as yellow around her eyes, in white armor.
"Sorry, Gamora. What is it?" Star-Lord asked.
"(Sigh) We just got new data on the target. He's currently on a planet ripe with rich people. He's causing riots and robbing innocents." Gamora said.
"Cool. The coordinates in the console?" Star-Lord asked.
"Yeah." Gamora said as she took her seat, followed by a raccoon walking on two legs, a tree alien, and a hunter with green and red skin.
"So, will this be the day we finally capture that guy?" Rocket asked.
"I am Groot." Groot said.
"What do you mean we have a better chance of catching a cold?" Rocket asked.
"No one on this ship is cold, and temperature is not something that you can catch." Drax said.
"It means we have a better chance of getting sick, Drax." Star-Lord said before he set the ship to fly and they arrived at the planet where the target was said to be at.
"Okay, we need to come up with a plan." Gamora said.
"From what we know, the target we're after is called Camouflage. He has the ability to hide in plain sight by turning himself invisible and blending in with his surroundings. He also has a high-caliber shot capable of blasting through rock without losing velocity. That may mean he could even harm Gamora due to her armor. Luckily, I have built a device capable of disrupting the device. When thrown, it'll latch onto him and send out a pulse that'll disable his gun and any weapons in his armor." Rocket said.
"So, what is our plan, Rocket?" Drax asked.
"Here's what I think we should do. We need to catch him off-guard. Star-Lord can distract him while Groot readies a tie-up. Once he's captured, me, Star-Lord, Drax, and Gamora can launch attacks. Just remember, we're not trying to kill this guy, just incapacitate him." Rocket said.
"I am Groot?" Groot asked.
"If it fails? What are you talking about?" Rocket asked.
"So what? If it fails, we just wing it. It's what we do." Star-Lord said.
Gamora shook her head and smiled. Star-Lord was always reckless that way.
Once they landed, the Guardians of the Galaxy headed into a canyon where he was sighted. Groot waited from a vantage point while Star-Lord looked around for Camouflage. He listened carefully before he heard a small pebble fall. He quickly turned and shot, bringing down the entrance to a cave. Out of it fell a chameleon-looking alien wearing a suit of cybernetic armor.
"So, we meet at last, Star-Lord." Camouflage said.
"So, you're Camouflage. For someone who turns invisible, you sure like to show off." Star-Lord said.
"I get that. So, what brings you to Planet Barcanion?" Camouflage asked.
"Nothing much. Just here for a little sightseeing." Star-Lord said.
"What's there to see? All it is is a bunch of canyons and cliffs." Camouflage said, not realizing he was backing up right to the spot they wanted him at. Before he could react, Groot tangled him up in vines, allowing Star-Lord to shoot him and blast one of the turrets off his shoulder. Drax and Gamora then came down and drew their blades into the turrets and other weapons on his suit. Camouflage broke free and started to fight back, causing the Guardians to dodge for their lives as he fired shots from several angles.
Star-Lord then held his Walkman high in the air, "Guys, huddle up!" he yelled. The other Guardians rushed over.
"Man, can we really beat this guy?! He's almost as good as all of us combined!" Rocket said.
"He is indeed tough, Peter Quill." Drax said.
"We need a new plan." Gamora said.
"I am Groot." Groot said.
"Guys, listen, I know it seems like we're outmatched, but we need to stay confident. We lose our confidence, we lose the fight. He's strong, but there's still one of him and five of us. Who's with me?" Star-Lord said.
"Victory is ours!" Drax said.
"Let me at 'em!" Gamora said.
"I AM GROOT!" Groot yelled.
"Oh, yeah!" Rocket said as Star-Lord pressed a button and played a song.
(Song owned by John Parr. Lyrics from Google.)
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime, if you feel the pain,
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
Groot tangled Camouflage's leg in a vine, allowing Gamora to launch him into the air with her sword.
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know, in some ways you're a lot like me
You're just a prisoner, and you're tryin' to break free
Drax then rammed Camouflage as he fell, allowing Rocket to light him up with a paralysis mine.
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion
All I need is a pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lying, St. Elmo's Fire!
Star-Lord rushed and hovered at low ground while firing his blasters rapid-fire. Many of the shots ended up hitting Camouflage, which rendered him visible long enough that Groot shot spikes from the ground that sent him flying before Drax jumped high and slammed him down with his knives. Gamora then slashed at him with her sword, causing a purple shockwave to blast him back into a grenade thrown by Rocket. Rocket eventually tossed Star-Lord the device right as they had him worn down. In the moments they were able to spot him, they managed to land heavy attacks, even managing to disable his invisibility device, but he wasn't willing to give up easily. He carefully analyzed their moves and power, and determined Gamora to be the most dangerous to him. Using careful aim, he shot a rock above them on the cliff, which caused it to fall and the Guardians to scatter. He then took aim and fired at Gamora. His ammo was as powerful as Rocket had said, as it pierced her armor, giving her wounds in her shoulder, knee and side. She yelled as she fell over.
"GAMORA!" Star-Lord yelled as he rushed over and saw she was bleeding pretty badly and unresponsive.
"Aw, don't worry, you'll be joining her soon." Camouflage said before Star-Lord, in rage, shot him in the eye before grabbing him by the throat and planting the device onto his face and activating it, not just shorting out his suit, but also electrocuting him pretty badly. He fell over, alive but severely injured.
"Way to go, Quill!" Rocket said.
"We are victorious!" Drax said.
"I am Groot!" Groot said.
Peter didn't respond.
"Yo, Quill, what's wrong? We're about to get paid." Rocket asked.
Star-Lord shouted, "We can deal with money later! Gamora needs medical attention!"
"I am Groot!" Groot said as he held up his hands and a green glow surrounded Gamora.
"Groot says this will keep her stable, but we need to hurry and get to the doctor back in town." Rocket said as the Guardians made a beeline for the doctor.
While Rocket and Drax went to go see about the bounty, Star-Lord sat with Gamora. She had been treated by the doctors and was now lying in a bed.
"Man, I can't believe that I let this happen." Star-Lord said.
"I am Groot." Groot said before patting his shoulder, trying to cheer him up.
"Sorry, Groot, but it runs pretty deep." Star-Lord said. He looked at Gamora and thought about all the times they had shared. He thought about when they first met before thinking about all the adventures they had, all the battles they had fought, and all the stupid messes he had gotten them into. Although Gamora was annoyed by him frequently, Star-Lord found himself attracted to her. She had come close to dying today, and if she had, Star-Lord would be regretting not telling her for the rest of his life.
Suddenly, Gamora stirred before she woke.
"Peter? Groot?" Gamora asked.
"Gamora!" Star-Lord said, glad she was okay.
"What happened?" Gamora said.
Star-Lord explained what had gone on.
"Wow. Let your guard down for one second." Gamora said before she noticed Star-Lord holding her hand.
"Peter, how long are you going to be holding my hand?" Gamora asked.
Star-Lord looked and quickly let go of her hand.
"Sorry." Star-Lord said.
At that point, Drax and Rocket came back.
"All right, Gamora's back up." Rocket said.
"We were successful in retrieving the credits." Drax said.
"Cool." Star-Lord said.
"You know, Gamora, you should really thank Quill. He stayed right beside you the whole time and even fried Camouflage after he shot you." Rocket said.
Gamora looked at Star-Lord who blushed.
"Well…" Star-Lord said.
The doctor later returned and cleared Gamora to leave, but ordered her to stay out of fights for a while.
"That's quite all right. I have something to pass the time with." Gamora said.
"What's that, Gamora?" Star-Lord asked before Gamora sat up and grabbed his collar.
"I should say someone." Gamora said before she kissed Star-Lord.
The other three Guardians were shocked, as was Star-Lord before he wrapped his arms around her and kissed back.
Over the course of the next few months, Star-Lord and Gamora entered the world of love, as they fought side-by-side more often, and worked together better.
Some time later, Star-Lord took Gamora out on a date on a planet she found to be quite entrancing. It was one where warriors constantly battled but also took breaks to be refreshed by the sight of nature.
As Star-Lord led Gamora, who had won the most recent fighting tournament, out to the middle of a flower field, Gamora asked him, "Peter, what is it you have planned?"
"You'll see." Star-Lord said before he stopped in the middle of the field and turned to Gamora.
"Gamora, since the day I first met you, I have been in love. I have been an idiot, careless, and a lot of other things, but you still put up with me despite that. Gamora, you have helped me to realize much more than that I was meant to be just some ragtag outlaw team leader. I now realize what I truly want." Star-Lord said as he bent on one knee and showed her a ring he had bought from a merchant.
"What is this?" Gamora asked.
"Just a common question on my world. Gamora Zen-Whoberi, will you marry me?" Star-Lord asked.
Gamora smiled, "Yes." she said as Star-Lord put the ring on her finger.
Months later, after their wedding, Star-Lord and Gamora sat in a hospital, holding an infant in a bundle of cloth.
"He's finally here." Gamora said, shedding tears of joy at seeing the baby.
"Yeah, I can see myself in him." Star-Lord said.
Gamora laughed, "Okay, then you should name him." she said.
"Okay, I already have a name, Kenny." Peter said.
"Kenny?" Gamora asked.
"Yeah, you know, gotta cut loose, Footloose." Star-Lord said.
Gamora shook her head. Peter's Earth customs were something she would probably never understand.
With a new addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy, we can only wonder what adventures lie ahead.
SPECIAL THANKS TO JOKERMASK18 FOR THE SON'S NAME.