"Dada!" Lotus squealed as she gave another step towards Peter.

"That's it, Lotus. Just a little longer."

He had absolutely NOTHING to do except teaching Lotus how to walk. And she was doing a pretty good job. Peter kneeled on the floor of the common room with open arms, waiting for Lotus to reach him. She gave one more step and fell into his arms.

"Great job, sweetie."

Gamora walked into the room. She smiled at the site. Peter hadn't noticed her and neither did Lotus. Good. She raised the camera she asked Rocket to repair, so they could take pictures and remember some great moments. She had bought the camera once when Peter commented about this things. They were Terran and he said they were great. So she wanted to surprise him. She pushed a red button and she successfully took the first picture of Peter and Lotus. A few moments passed and the camera gave her a small piece of shiny paper. She blew on it like Rocket instructed her and in a few minutes, the picture was revealed. She smiled. The picture showed Peter extending his arms and Lotus reaching his lap.

"You got a camera!? Where did you get one?" Peter asked as he grabbed Lotus in one arm.

Gamora smiled and handed him the picture. "That's for me to know and for you to never find out."

Peter whined. "Awww…"

"I bought it some time ago. Rocket was trying to fix it."

Peter looked at the picture and smiled fondly. "It's been a long time since I have seen one of this."

"Keep it. We can take more pictures later."

"Mama!" Lotus extended her arms to Gamora, who smiled fondly. She exchanged Lotus for the camera. Since she became Peter's 'girlfriend', she accepted the fact that Lotus wouldn't give up on calling her 'mama'. To her surprise, Peter took a picture of them both as well. He grabbed the picture and blew on it for a few moments until the image revealed itself.

"Now you have one as well." He handed the picture to her.

OOO

Rocket slammed his fist against the messy desk. He couldn't get it right! Damn it! Why did Drax had to unwire his favorite gun for no reason? Now he had to get new wires because the current ones were very screwed up.

"I am Groot?" The tree walked into the room.

"No, Groot. Not now."

"I am Groot."

"I don't want to- wait, did you say we're getting a 'family' picture?" Rocket turned his head around to see his longtime friend nod his head. "Well, bullshit." He grabbed a screwdriver and went back to his gun. But he could still feel his friend presence behind him. He turned around.

"OK, Groot. I don't-"But he stopped, looking at Groot. He was giving him… the puppy eyes. Rocket folded his ears in frustration. "Oh, what the hell. Fine! I'm taking the picture…"

OOO

"It's a good thing that we are gathered here today to take the picture of the most exotic, the most dangerous, and the most badass family of jackasses." Peter said as he adjusted the camera on the table.

"Yeah, yeah… But make it quick!" Rocket turned his head towards Drax. "Because I have to fix the gun that SOMEONE broke!"

Drax looked away. Whistling. Peter put the camera on timer and run back to the team. "Ok, guys!" He put an arm around Gamora's waist and grabbed Lotus with his other. Rocket climbed up to Groot's neck, who was behind Peter and Drax stood behind Gamora.

"Say cheese!" Peter said smiling.

"Why do we need to say cheese? I don't see any around here."

The camera flashed and a picture was taken. Peter grabbed the piece of paper, frowning. "Aww, Drax. You look so dumb in this picture."

"Well, he IS dumb!" Rocket commented while he jumped back to the floor.

Drax rolled his eyes. "I am not. I am a very intelligent person."

"Shut up, thesaurus."

"I am Groot."

Peter looked at his tree friend. "I know, I'm hungry too. Anybody up for lunch?"

"I'm hungry for a knuckle sandwich." Rocket mumbled.

"I didn't know you could eat knuckle sandwiches. Where do you buy them?"

Rocket turned his head back to Peter. "See? Dumb. I rest my case.

Gamora rolled her eyes at the fight that was taking place before her. But sometimes it seemed only fitting for this… 'Family'.

OOO

Crimson paced back and forth in the dark lab, hood over her head. The only visible things about her were her lips.

"Is it done yet?" She asked to the group of scientist that worked on a strange looking device.

"Not yet, we must wire the machine to be able to break the barrier between the victim's mind and its body so we can-"

"Shh…" Crimson placed a pale red nailed finger over her lips. "Please. Even the walls have ears."

"We are sorry."

"Keep working."

She resumed her pacing. She smirked. Soon her plan will be full filled. Sooner than expected…