Sovereign

2.3

Nefertiti's POV

Peter and I sat close together as Ego talked, "I hired Yondu to steal Nefertiti out of her birthing pod and to pick Peter up when his mother passed away. But instead of returning the both of you...Yondu kept both of you. I have no clue as to why." Peter looked at Ego, "Well, I'll tell you why. Because I was a skinny little kid who could squeeze into places adults couldn't. It made it easier for thievin'. I'm not sure what purpose Yondu had for Nefer, other than to give his men something to look at all the time."

Ego looked sadly at us, "Well, I've been trying to teach you both down ever since." Drax looked a us, "I thought Yondu was your guys' father." Peter looked confused, "What? We've been together this whole time and you thought Yondu was our actual blood relative?" Drax took a bite of his food, "All of you look exactly alike." I snorted as Rocket looked at Drax, "One's blue! And Fern is completely gold!"

Peter glared at Drax, "No, he's not our father! Yondu was the guy who abducted me and kicked the crap out of me while Nefer wasn't around so I could learn to fight and kept me in terror by threatening to eat me. He threatened to ship Nefer off to a whore house if she did something 'Sovereign' that he didn't like. It's probably why she doesn't act like a Sovereign. That shit is hardwired into their blood."

Ego looked shocked, "Eat you and shipped off to a whore house?!" I nodded when Peter did and Ego looked angry, "Oh, that son of a bitch." Gamora spoke up, "How'd you locate us now?" Ego smiled, "Well, even where I reside, out past the edge of what's known, we've heard tell about the man they call Star-Lord and the Golden Death they call Lilith. What say we head out there right now? Your associates are welcome. Even that triangle-faced monkey there."

I frowned as Rocket touched his face and I set a hand on his head, "You're fine Rocket. Ignore him." Ego stood up, "I promise you. It's unlike any other place you've seen. Including the Sovereign. And there I can explain to both of you, your very special heritage. Finally get to be the father I've always wanted to be. Excuse me. I've gotta take a whiz." I watched Ego walk away with this unsure feeling deep inside of me. I don't want to trust him.

Peter hugged me, "I'm not buying it." Gamora nodded, "Let's go take a walk." They both got up and I looked at Rocket. I'm heading to bed," I then muttered to him, "I don't trust Ego. Don't get too comfortable." Rocket nodded and I headed off to the ship to find a spot to sleep.

------------------------The Next Morning-----------------------------

I woke up and packed a bag, not really wanting to leave Groot. Nebula glared at Gamora, "You're leaving me with that fox!?" Gamora didn't even look at her as she walked off the ship, "He's not a fox." I crouched and looked at Groot, whipping his tears away, "Hey. It will be just a couple of days. We'll be back before Rocket's finished fixing the ship." Groot looked at me sadly and waved, I smiled and kissed his head, "Love you, Groot. Be good for your father."

Drax picked up his bag as we all walked towards Ego's ship, "What if the Sovereign comes looking for Fern?" Peter smiled, "There's no way for them to know we're here. Let's go." I smiled and continued walking toward Ego, who smiled at me and hugged me close, "Daughter. You will finally be home."

I gave an uneasy smile but then stared at Mantis as Ego turned away to see her shifting and looking nervous. She's hiding something. I looked back at the Milano and stared sadly at Nebula who gave me the same look back.

We got onto the ship and got comfortable in some sort of sofa thing. Mantis sat with us and Peter smiled, "Hey, can I ask you a personal question?" Mantis thought about it, "Oh...No one has ever asked me a personal question." Peter continued, "Your antennae, what are they for?" Mantis looked up slightly, "Their purpose?"

Drax grinned, "Yes. Quill and I have a bet." Peter hung his head as I rolled my eyes fondly, "Dude. You're not supposed to say that!" Drax continued, "I say...if you are about to go through a doorway that's too low... your antennae will feel this and keep you from being decapitated." Peter smiled, "Right. And if it's anything other than...you specifically not being decapitated by a doorway. I win."

Mantis shook her head, "They are not for feeling doorways." Drax groaned loudly and Peter laughed, Mantis continuing, "I think...they have something to do with my empathic abilities." I tilted my head and Gamora became interested, "What are those?"

Mantis smiled, "If I touch someone, I can feel their feelings." Peter looked confused, "You read minds?" I rolled my eyes, "No, dumbass. Telepaths know thoughts. Empaths feel feelings." Mantis nodded, "Emotions. May I?" Mantis looked at Peter and he looked afraid almost," All right."

Mantis closed her eyes and smiled, "You feel love. Sibling love." Peter smiled, "I do love my sister." Mantis continued, "And Romantic, sexual love. For her!" Mantis pointed at Gamora and Drax and I started laughing as Peter became embarrassed. Drax pointed at Peter, "She just told everyone your deepest darkest secret!" I giggled as Peter became annoyed, "Dude, I think you're overreacting a little bit!" Drax laughed more, "You must be so embarrassed."

I laughed harder as Mantis touched Drax and started laughing and pointing at Peter with Drax. I went to warn her that Gamora wouldn't want to be touched, but Gamora grabbed Mantis' arm, "Touch me, and the only thing you're going to feel is a broken jaw." Mantis flinched and then looked at me. I smiled softly and held out my hands for her to grab, She became excited and sat beside me, holding my hands, only to frown.

"You feel upset. Sad. You believe that you will disappoint your brother if you leave them to go back to your home planet. You feel alone, knowing that people like you will only be treated like a freak," Mantis said with a tear in her eye and I avoided the look from Peter, who looked upset. "Why didn't you say anything?" Peter asked sitting beside me, hugging me. I sighed, "Because I didn't want to make you upset."

Peter smiled, "You will always be my sister. No matter if you are with the Sovereign or if you stay with us. I love you sis." Gamora hugged me slightly and then looked at Mantis as she continued talking, but I felt tired and decided to sleep. I did not know that Mantis altered my emotions to get me to sleep.