Chapter 1: 10 Years Later.

A set of 2 feet ran through the Milano as it soared on a peaceful flight through space.

"Mom! Dad!" Kenny called.

Star-Lord and Gamora looked to see their son run up to them with something in his hand.

"What is it, little guy?" Gamora asked.

"Your latest target has appeared." Kenny said as he showed them the target, who was an alien who had been battling different bounty hunters all over the Galaxy. Ever since Kenny was born, the Guardians had taken up legal bounty hunting in order to set a good example for him.

"Well, it's about time. I thought that guy would never come out of hiding." Star-Lord said.

"Hey, how much is his bounty, Kenny?" Rocket asked.

"Right here, Uncle Rocket. Check it out." Kenny said as he showed them that the target was worth 10,000 credits.

"All right! Time for payday!" Rocket said as he headed to the ship's controls.

"Hey, Mom, Dad, can I fight with you, please?" Kenny asked.

"Kenny, you know you aren't ready for that yet." Star-Lord said.

"Aw, man." Kenny said.

"But, we'll show you something I think you are ready for." Gamora said as they headed to her quarters with Kenny following them. She found a box that was wrapped and handed it to him.

"I was going to wait for your birthday, but I figured if you want to spend time with us in our activities," Gamora said.

Kenny unwrapped the box and opened it. He saw a miniature katana that he told Gamora he wanted for fighting with them when they went to a blacksmith on a planet of crafting aliens.

He looked in shock at it before he looked at Gamora and Star-Lord, who said, "I know how much you think my sword is cool, so I thought it would be the perfect thing for you to train with, once you're ready."

Kenny smiled widely before he set it aside and launched himself at Gamora and gave her a hug, while he gave Star-Lord a fist bump.

"Thanks, Mom and Dad! You're the greatest!" Kenny said.

"We knew you would like it, son." Gamora said as she hugged him back.

"Hey, Mom, can you start training me today?" Kenny asked.

"Sure. But, you'll need to stay here if I get called by the others, okay?" Gamora asked.

"Okay." Kenny said.

Later, the rest of the Guardians were heading out.

"Good luck, Dad!" Kenny said.

"We got this, kid. Thanks. When we get back, we'll go for dinner." Star-Lord said before he headed off with Drax, Groot, and Rocket.

Later, Gamora was in the training room, sparring with Kenny using a dummy sword.

"Come on, Kenny. Attack me like you're trying to slay a dragon." Gamora said. Kenny leapt into the air and came down with the dummy sword raised, ready to strike, only for Gamora to block it and throw him back, albeit gently.

"You're doing great for your first training session, Kenny." Gamora said.

"Really? But, I haven't been able to land a hit on you." Kenny said.

"It's fine. Your attacks are good, but you need to learn how to break your opponent's defense." Gamora said before she walked over and held out her hand to help him up. To her surprise, he leapt in the air again. Gamora readied herself to block again before he suddenly shot to the ground, ran around her, and leapt. Before Gamora had time to react, Kenny gently hit her in the back.

"Yeah!" Kenny said as he landed.

Gamora looked at him, "Excellent! Tricking one to break their guard!" she said before she went and gave him a hug.

"Great job, Kenny. I'm proud of you." Gamora said.

"Thanks, Mom." Kenny said.

"Now, how about a snack?" Gamora asked.

"Okay." Kenny said as he followed her to the ship's kitchen.

Later, the others returned with the target captured.

"Another victory for us!" Drax said.

"I am Groot!" Groot said.

"You said it, buddy!" Rocket said.

"Hey, Dad! How did it go?" Kenny said as he sat with Gamora, playing a game.

"Great! We caught the target!" Star-Lord said before giving Kenny a high-five.

"How did your training go, Kenny?" Drax asked.

"Great, Uncle Drax." Kenny said.

"Excellent. Your mother will train to be a great warrior, one who could even challenge the toughest of Katathian warriors!" Drax said.

Star-Lord then sat at his console before asking, "So, what does everyone want for dinner?"