I Love You 3000: The Road After the Endgame

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Peter Quill's POV

 Having the gang reunited for the most part is amazing. Even though Thor gets on my nerves sometimes, he's a mighty fine leader. I can see why he was king of Asgard for several years. It was very noble of him to give up his title to his friend Valkyrie. I only saw her from a distance during battle but she's an excellent, fierce warrior. I'm on the hunt to find Gamora from the past because there is no why to bring back Gamora from recent years. The 2014 Gamora doesn't trust me at all and if I find her again, I have to earn her trust all over again. 

     Nebula is looming over my shoulder. "What's up Nebula?" She puts a hand on my shoulder. "I miss her too Peter. She was my sister and we finally started to become close over the last year of her life. I mean she's not dead entirely but she'll never be the same. She's younger and more immature, therefore it'll take time for her to come around. You know that right?" He sighs. "I know. You were a good sister to her, still are Nebula. You're also a very good friend. I know Rocket and you leaned on each other for support a lot for five years. I appreciate that, I really do. Rocket has a difficult time trusting many people but he trusts you." 

         Nebula sits down next to me and co-pilots the ship with me for awhile. We reminisce about good times we had with our version of Gamora. It helps a little bit to fill the void in our hearts. Rocket and Groot are playing video games on his console. Thor, Drax, and Mantis are chatting while eating snacks. It almost feels normal again. 

Mantis' POV

 Having lost five years of my life during the snap, I have some lost time to make up for. I happen to have a massive crush on Drax. I want to tell him how I feel about I'm afraid of him rejecting me. He called me ugly all those years ago. What if he laughs in my face when I told him? I would never be able to live that down. "Drax, do you miss having a lover?" Thor and Drax look at me with shock. "Mantis, what made you ask that?" I shrug my shoulders. "I'm intrigued by the concept of dating. I've never had a lover and would very much like to have one." Drax smirks at me. "Do you like someone Mantis?" I make eye contact with Thor nervously, hoping he can divert that question a bit. He gets the hint and puts the blow at bay.

    "I think she does but she prefers to keep it private for now Drax. She'll tell us when she's ready to do so. Right Mantis?" I nod. "Right", I respond in a meek tone of voice. When Drax leaves the table, I thank Thor. "Thank you Thor. I appreciate you doing that for me." He smiles sincerely at me. "No problem Mantis. We're friends and that's what friends should do for one another." I nod in agreement and finish up my snack in silence, a peaceful silence though. Not all silence is bad. 

Drax's POV

 I have a crush on Mantis and the thought of her liking anyone else besides me would most likely send me into a blind rage. I want to tell her how I feel before someone else can claim her. I know she's not a prize to win but I would be honored if I could win her heart. I guess time will only tell but still... I really like her. She's beautiful, inside and out. I never meant to call her ugly all of those years ago. I only said that as a defense mechanism, a crutch to hide my feelings if you will. 

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary