Marvel & Wattpad's Sentinels of the Cosmos

Chapter 1

The story begins with a heart-wrenching flashback to Earth in 1988. A young Khalish Ar-Razi sits in the sterile waiting room of a hospital, drowning his sorrows in the melancholic tunes of "Awesome Mix Tape no. 1" playing on his Walkman. He clings to this music as a lifeline, a last connection to happier times, memories of dancing with his mom in the living room to these very songs.

His grandpa, weary from the burden of impending grief, finally emerges from a hospital room. It's time to say goodbye to Khalish's mom, who is losing her battle with a merciless brain tumor. She musters a faint smile and beckons her son to her side, her frail hand trembling. Her voice, barely a whisper, recalls stories of his father, an angelic figure who used to sing these same songs to him as lullabies.

In her final moments, she hands Khalish a small, carefully wrapped present. Her words resonate deeply, as she shares a secret with her son, a secret about his father, an angelic figure who watches over them. She reassures Khalish that he is just like his father, and extends her hand toward him, longing for one last touch of familial warmth.

But fear grips young Khalish, and he hesitates. He can't bring himself to grasp her hand. In the next breath, his mother's eyes close for the last time, and her hand falls away. The world around Khalish shatters as the life he once knew crumbles into despair.

Devastated and disoriented, Khalish flees the sterile confines of the hospital, desperate to escape the pain. It's in this fragile moment of vulnerability that fate intervenes in the most unexpected way. A spaceship materializes above him, its alien design and otherworldly aura contrasting starkly with the terrestrial setting.

In the blink of an eye, Khalish Ar-Razi is abducted from the familiar confines of Earth, thrust into an intergalactic journey that will forever alter the course of his destiny. As he's whisked away, the echoes of his mother's voice singing those cherished songs linger in his ears, a bittersweet reminder of the love and loss that now propel him into the unknown.

In the year 2027, amidst the cosmic tapestry of the planet Morag, Khalish Ar-Razi, known far and wide as Star-Lord, embarks on a daring quest. Guided by the irresistible rhythms of Redbone's "Come and Get Your Love" blasting through his ship's speakers, he delves into the unknown, hunting for a mysterious artifact—the Orb.

His journey is cloaked in both nostalgia and urgency, the haunting tunes of Earth's past serving as his loyal companions. Khalish's footsteps echo through the ancient ruins of Morag as he navigates the treacherous terrain, a lone wanderer in pursuit of a cosmic enigma.

The Orb, encased within a formidable laser enclosure, gleams with an otherworldly radiance. Khalish's nimble fingers deftly release it from its protective confines, cradling the source of untold power and secrets. But the universe is unforgiving, and the moment he claims the Orb, his presence is betrayed by the ominous arrival of Korath the Pursuer and his relentless cadre of henchmen.

A frenzied standoff ensues—a symphony of blaster fire and bravado echoing through the Morag landscape. Khalish, resilient and cunning, manages to outmaneuver his adversaries. The beat of his heart matches the rhythm of his quick trigger finger, and he fights his way to safety.

The Milano, a vessel as distinctive and enigmatic as its captain, offers refuge from the clutches of danger. Khalish's escape is an electrifying spectacle, as he pilots his ship through a maze of perils, narrowly eluding capture.

But even as he evades his father figure, Yondu Udonta, leader of the Ravager platoon that raised Khalish, he knows the inevitable confrontation looms. Yondu, a grizzled figure hardened by the ravages of the cosmos, demands the Orb's return, his voice laced with authority.

Khalish's resolve is unwavering. He chooses the path of independence, determined to secure his own destiny by selling the Orb for his gain. Yondu's voice fades as the transmission ends, leaving behind a trail of unresolved tension.

The Ravagers, Yondu's loyal crew, voice their concerns about their leader's leniency toward Khalish. Betrayals and double-crosses have been the constants of their association, yet Yondu remains attached to the young rogue. This loyalty mystifies his crew, but Yondu has his own motivations, driven by the desire to uncover the true power brokers interested in the enigmatic Orb.

As the Milano hurtles through the cosmos, carrying a precious cargo fraught with both promise and peril, Khalish Ar-Razi's path is set—a cosmic dance with destiny itself.

Khalish, still gripping the Orb tightly, took a moment to catch his breath. His heart raced, not just from the exhilaration of narrowly escaping Korath's clutches but also from the weight of the decisions he had just made.

He knew that keeping the Orb wasn't just about profit; it was about holding onto a piece of his past, a link to the mother he had lost so long ago. The artifact pulsed with a strange energy, almost as if it were alive, and Khalish couldn't help but wonder what secrets it held.

As he gazed at the mesmerizing glow of the Orb, his thoughts drifted back to the hospital room on Earth where his mother had given him that small, carefully wrapped present. The memory was bittersweet, a reminder of the life he had left behind. He could still hear her faint voice, filled with love and longing, as she spoke of his father, the enigmatic figure who had always been a mystery to Khalish.

But now, he had a piece of that mystery in his hands, and he was determined to uncover the truth. He knew he couldn't do it alone, though. The cosmic forces at play were far beyond his understanding, and he needed allies, perhaps even more than he needed the riches the Orb could bring.