The Son of Chaos (The Mission Sequel)

Stolen Batteries

I glanced up as Drax spoke, "What are they called again?"

"Anulax batteries."

"Harbulary batteries."

Peter groaned, "That's nothing like what I just said. But they're worth thousands of units apiece... which is why the Sovereign hired us to protect them. Careful what you say around these folks. They're easily offended. The cost of transgression is death."

Ayesha looked at us hesitantly, "We thank you, Guardians, for putting your lives on the line. We could not risk the lives of our own Sovereign citizens. Every citizen is born exactly as designed by the community. Impeccable, both physically and mentally. We control the DNA of our progeny... germinating them in birthing pods."

"I guess I prefer to make people the old-fashioned way." Peter deadpanned.

Ayesha remained stoic, "perhaps someday, you could give me a history lesson... in the archaic ways of our ancestors. For academic purposes."

Peter started rambling about doing the deed. Luckily, Gamora stopped him.

"Oh please." Gamora interrupted Peter "Your people promised something in exchange for our services. Bring it... and we shall gladly be on our way."

The Sovereign guards brought forth a figure who , when unveiled revealed Gamora's sister, Nebula.

Peter Did sarcastic jazzhands, "Family reunion. Yay."

Ayesha looked at Gamora sternly, " I understand she is your sister."

Gamora turner harsh, "She's worth no more to me than the bounty due for her on Xandar."

Ayesha nodded,"Our soldiers apprehended her attempting to steal the batteries. Do with her as you please."

Peter was serious for once, "thank you, High Priestess Ayesha."

Ayesha leaned in, "What is your heritage, Mr. Shadow, and Mr. Quill?"

"I prefer not to reveal my hand until it's my play."

Ayesha nodded, "A wise choice indeed."

Peter shifted uncomfortably, "My mother is from Earth."

"And your father?"

"He ain't from Missouri. That's all I know."

"I see it within you. An unorthodox genealogy. A hybrid that seems particularly... reckless." Ayesha insulted.

Rocket put in his two cents, "You know, they told me you people were conceited douchebags, but that isn't true at all." There was a shocked silence, "I'm using my wrong eye again, aren't I? I'm sorry."Drax picked Rocket up from the scruff of his vest and carried him briefly, "That was meant to be behind your back"

I was walking around the ship, when I saw  Drax and Peter. Drax looked at Peter as he spoke, I hid in the shadows. Gamora is not the one for you, Quill. There are two types of beings in the universe... those who dance, and those who do not.You just need to find a woman who is pathetic... like you."

Peter grunted in response. I left to get away from the private moment. I came back to the main room when I felt the ship jerk violently.

Peter frowned, "This is weird, we got a Sovereign fleet approaching from the rear."

Gamora mirrored Peter, "Why would they do that?"

Drax shrugged, "Probably 'cause Rocket stole some of their batteries."

Rocket looked appalled, "Dude!"

Peter jerked back, "What were you thinking?"

Rocket looked at Peter like he was crazy, "Dude, they were really easy to steal!"

Gamora looked horrified, "That's your defense?"

Rocket and Peter continued to argue, and I whistled loudly to get their attention.

Gamor practically growled as she said, "Can you put your bickering on a hold until after we survive this massive space battle?"

Peter groaned as he shouted, "More incoming!"

Rocket smirked, "Good, I want to kill some guys!"

"What's the nearest habitable planet?" Peter asked.

"It's called Berhert." I shrugged.

"How many jumps?"

Gamora answered this time, "Only one. But the access point is 47 clicks away. And you have to go through that quantum asteroid field."

Drax agitated another argument between Peter, and Rocket. Suddenly the ship jolted, and the back had a huge hole in it.