Guardians of the Galaxy: A Survivor's Strength | A Nebula love story

10- A Daguther's Sorow

Apophis didn't expect to find himself on such a dark asteroid. In fact, for many years, when he heard the name Sanctuary, he considered it a lovely planet with trees and water. Instead, he found himself sitting next to Nebula on a rock located on a dark, creepy asteroid.

He kept silent as he sat next to Nebula, who seemed to be using some laser to work on her arm. Apophis was positive she was mainly doing that to distract herself from her thoughts, seeing she didn't seem too happy about coming here to meet with her father. He was sure their relationship was terrible, as she didn't look like she wanted to talk about him during their talk.

"With all due respect Thanos, your daughter made this mess," Ronan said, speaking loudly."Yet you summon me."

"I would lower my voice, Accuser," The other command looking at Ronan.

'Seriously, I can't believe his name is the other.' Apophis thought as his attention drifted slightly to the shorter man talking to Ronan.

"First, she lost a battle to some primitive," Ronan continued to speak in frustration, ignoring the other.

"Thanos put Gamora under your charge," The other said.

"Then she was apprehended by the Nova Corps," Ronan continued.

Apophis shook his head, seeing that this would be a long rest of the night hearing the guy called The Other lecture Ronan. He then glanced at Nebula, seeing her still working on her arm, but she looked slightly at Ronan and The Other with a faint expression.

"You are the one here with nothing to show for it," The Other continued.

Nebula's eyes turned to meet Apophis gaze as she noticed him move a bit closer to her side and look at her."What?" She asked quietly.

"What with your arm?" He asked, looking at the laser.

Nebula remained silent as she continued to work on her arm.

"Your sources say she meant to betray us the whole time!" Ronan snapped.

"Lower your tone, your tone!" The other shouted."I may be your..."

The other was cut off as Ronan lifted his weapon and sent a blast at The other, killing him. This time Nebula looked up entirely at the two seeing the other fall to the ground. Apophis gaze was also back on them, but he was more curious about Nebula's reaction and how fast her attention changed from her arm.

'I guess she didn't expect that, or something else is happening in her head.' Apophis thought as he followed her gaze towards the oversized chair, facing away from them with an expression that almost seemed like worry.

"I only asked you take the matter seriously," Ronan said.

The chair started to turn around as a voice was heard talking."The only matter I don't take seriously, boy is you." A sizeable purple man wearing golden armor said, facing Ronan.

Apophis sallow nervously as he saw the man and understood why he was known as a dangerous mad Titan. He could just feel how dangerous Thanos was by looking at him and why Nebula was showing an expression of worry on her face when she glanced over to the chair.

"Your politics bored me. Your demeanor is that of a pouty child," Thanos commented, looking directly at Ronan."And apparently, you alienated my favorite daughter, Gamora."

Apophis gaze drifted over towards Nebula, and he saw her eyes close shut, shaking her head in defeat. He said hearing those words was hurting her badly, even if she was trying to hide it by keeping her face hidden from anyone seeing. After a moment of hesitation, he gently placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Nebula froze in her tracks the second she felt his hand and snapped her eyes open to meet his red eyes looking at her with a soft expression. She was about to smack his hand away but seeing his expression, she decided to let him keep his hand there.

Apophis smiled, knowing that Neblua was starting to see that maybe he did genuinely care about her. That it wasn't false kindness, she believed he was giving her. Apophis smiled, seeing she didn't smack his hand away; he removed his hand once she seemed to be feeling better and returned to what she was doing with her arm.

"I shall honor our agreement, Kree," Thanos said."If you bring me the Orb," He said, leaning forward slightly."Return to me again empty-handed, and I will bathe the starways in your blood."

Roman looked down nervously at Thanos's threat. As Nebula stopped doing whatever she was doing s with her arm."Thanks, Dad. Sounds fair," She said, standing up.

Apophis stood up as well and started to follow her as she walked off toward Ronan. He shook his head as he zoned out, watching how her hips moved as she walked. His eyes narrowed, wondering where the sudden fascination of her walking came from.

"This is one fight you won't win," Nebula said, glancing at Ronan."Let's head to the Kyln," She continued walking past him and toward the Necrocaft.

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As they were about to get onto the Necrocaft, Nebula turned her attention to Apophis as Ronan got onto the Necrocaft.

"Uh, Thanks," Nebula said quietly."However, just because I let you comfort me and thank you doesn't make us friends," She stated with a hardened look.

"I get it already, but I would still give you comfort even without a thank you," Apophis said, getting onto the Necrocaft and sitting in the pilot seat, and started flying the small space vessel back toward where the Dark Aster was waiting for them.

Nebula just remained quiet as she took a seat on the passager seat as Apophis flew the vessel up to the docking area of the Dark Aster where the rest of the Necrocaft are docked.

"Nebula, go to the flight deck and tell them to set course for the Kyln," Ronan commanded soon as the Necrocaft was docked. "Apophis, before you settle back down for the rest of the night, check if any of the Necrocaft need additional repairs and fix it in the morning, so they're good for if we need them once we reach the Kyln."

"Yes, Ronan," Nebula said, heading towards the flight deck.

"I get to checking the Necrocaft," Apophis said with a nod staying in the dock area to run a few checks on the space vessels before returning to bed for the rest of the night or at least left of it.

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Apophis is being a caring friend to Nebula. Who accepts his act of comfort just this once after being hurt by her dad's words of Gamora being the favorite daughter. Ronan is ticked off with the one being summoned by Thanos when Gamora is the one betraying him.

Also, I'm proud of how much this story is developing, as well as my main character Apophis development throughout the story, especially with Nebula. I think these two might become my favorite shipping-out of All the stories I have written on my account.

Thank you, everyone, for reading my story. The support is appreciated!

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