It's been a crazy 5 months after Yondu's death the guardians have had more job offers. And hey have grown as a team and family. Still getting on each other's nerves from time to time but still they loved one another and cared. Though one thing slipped most of their minds that one of the team members unlike them genetically modified or another species was Terran/human. Peter saw this as a weakness and tried to cover up when he was injured or became ill. With his father dead and no more celestial power in him he's just a regular human. Unlike the rest who did need their sleep and time to recover but did so rather quickly Peter had more limits than they had . Peter has been non stop fighting, flying, dodging , carrying , etc and getting only 4 to 3 hours a sleep every night from planning how they would get in and out of job safely and how to save and use the units they were earning. He was captain and hey all respected him and saw him as a strong leader.
They just finished their a job from a planet retrieving a stolen artifact from a museum that thieves stole to bid on the black market. Job wasn't hard but there was a sneak attack from the leader of the thieves that got peter a big bruise on his chest and stomach he was able to fight him off and break his arm and nose but he kept the injuries to himself seeing that they needed to get off of that planet or they would soon all be cut up and their parts be sold on the market. Finally out of gunfire they were safe in the Milano heading to their employers ship not to far to give them back their artifact. Rocket was on controls with baby griot on his shoulder while gamora was sending the employer a message and Drax was carefully placing the artifact in a special crate they were given to place the item inside to keep it safe. Peter helped drax and tried his best not to show the wear and tear of his body. Drax caring notes peters tired face and slow movements with a slight jerk when he bent down and stood up.
" Quill you look tired," he stated and quill just smiled and chuckled.
"I think we all are Drax," peter said looking around his ship happy with his team,"good job today pal," he patted Drax on his big shoulder and walked of towards Rocket. Drax didn't say anything else because he knew if he pressured Peter he would some how change the subject. He decided to keep a good eye on him and if he needed to would alert the others. Peter was feeling exhausted and stifled a yawn hurting his throat. Dammit - he thought, his throat was hurting before they went on their mission but he didn't think much of it until now feeling really tired and a headache tinkering away. Gamora walked up and sat down alerting the team that their employer has sent in the units and they'll be reaching their ship in 20 minutes. Peter nodded while holding a hand over his mouth as he yawned receiving looks from his teammates. Unlike them who usually could sleep a couple hours and recover quickly they took note in Peter's noticeable tired eyes and he did look a bit pale. They all looked at each other and it clicked in their heads that Peter is only Terran and they have been non-stop working for 5 months.
"Hey princess why not go take a nap before we reach the ship," Rocket told Peter who was currently rubbing his temples with his thumb hoping to stop the headache before it became a migraine as he suddenly began to get those more often. Peter quickly dropped his hand and placed it on his hip and shook his head.
"Nah knowing you you might draw some crazy mustache on me and make me look like an idiot when we to talk to the big guy, but hey thanks," Pete said walking over to the chair on the middle.
"Whatever, i tried .. dumbass.." Rocket muttered. Gamora just eyed Peter noticing his sluggish movements and kept looking at their reflection to check on Peter. She saw Peter wince sitting down and holding back a groan. She didn't like the fact that Peter was hiding something and she was going to get it out of him. Peter closed his eyes feeling so tired he had to snap his eyes open again before he fell into a deep sleep. Drax caught this and decided to approach him again but more direct so the others can help him get Peter to go get some rest.
"Peter you look unwell maybe you should listen to Rocket and lay down for a bit," Peter glanced at Drax and noticed Groot looking at him nodding and Gamora and Rocket also staring.
"Wow wait can you all relax," Peter put his hands up smiling, "guys what's up with you we just hit the jack pot!" Gamora rolled her eyes.
"Peter you will head to your room and lay down because you look tired! or so help me i will knock you out myslef!"
