End of Chapter 12 -
Everyone moves to the various windows of the Milano. Rocket and Groot look out of one. Drax and some other girl, you learned to be named Mantis, look out of another. Peter and Gamora out of the next, and then you and Carol. You lean into her, watching as Ego dies. "How romantic." You say sarcastically, and Carol laughs.
"Yup, you don't get to see this everyday." She laughs and hugs you from behind, kissing your shoulder. "Thank you for setting me free of one of my demons. I love you."
"I love you too, Carol. More than I can express."
***
After Ego's planet blows up; you, Carol and the Guardians meet in the control room, alongside new-comer Mantis and Gamora's sister, Nebula. Mantis is too adorable for you to cope, she has the mindset of a toddler and the power of empathy, which you find so cool! Nebula, on the other hand, is a troublemaker who only wants to beat Gamora at everything they do.
You decide to ask Carol about whether you're still going to Crystalium, or sticking with the Guardians. So, you drag her to the spare room and ask. "Carol, what are we doing about our trip to Crystalium, is it still happening or not? Don't get me wrong, I still really want to go, but all we've been through with the Guardians over the last couple of days has me thinking..."
"You want to stick with them..." Carol finishes your sentence.
"No! I still want to go to Crystalium! But, I'm worried about them. What if something happens, and we're not there to help?"
"Y/N, I'm sure they can handle themselves. They're strong, especially with the two new-comers. I still really want to show you the universe! Please, Y/N, let's go for a break."
You wonder for a second, before agreeing with her. You both go and find the Guardians again, and tell them that you're both leaving.
***
"Guys, Carol and I... well we're going to leave you now for Crystalium. If you need us, you know how to reach us."
"Of course! You guys have a fun time, but not too much fun!" Peter jokes.
"Funny." You fake laugh.
"Farewell, Y/N and Carol, we shall miss you." Gamora says.
"We shall be around whenever anyone needs us." Carol replies.
"Goodbye, friends. We will not need you for any further missions, I am capable of taking care of these imbeciles myself." Drax says laughing, because you know, it's Drax. He'll laugh at anything.
"Dude, how many more times? You are not capable of any of that shit! What if another celestial pops up and takes all of us out? Where will you be then? Dead!" Peter explains, as Rocket nods.
Groot runs up to you, hugging your leg. He doesn't want you to leave, he's too sweet.
"Aw, Groot, we've got to go! We'll be back soon though, I promise!" You reassure, and scoop him into a hug.
"Y/N, we've got to go. Crystalium is 327 jumps away from here, and it is only healthy to do 50 at a time! We need to move now, if we're going to make it within a week." Carol states.
"Okay, Carol, I'm coming." You say, laughing. "Peter, don't get into too much trouble while I'm away, understand?"
"I understand, have fun!" Peter answers, holding up three fingers. "Scouts honour."
You walk up to Carol, and prepare yourself for leaving. You put your spacesuit and helmet on, and wave goodbye. Carol opens the door and you both set off into the unknown.
"I hope they'll be alright." Peter sighs.
***
"So, Crystalium? What's there?" You ask Carol, as you make the first jump.
"There's a city, called Galax, which is where I'm planning on taking you if we make it there alive. The place has dragons, it's brilliant!" Carol gets excited.
"Okay! How many jumps have we got left?"
"Y/N, we've only just done the first of 327, we've got ages!" She laughs at your enthusiasm.
"Oh my God, that's going to take ages! Can't we just use one of my portals? It'll be much quicker than you flying everywhere."
"Alright, try it. Bet you can't get us there in 4 tries."
"Oh, you're on." You laugh, trying to picture dragons and Galax. Suddenly, a portal opens in front of you, and you both fly through.
***
"Well, this isn't Galax." Carol states.
"So, where are we then?"
"Muspelheim. Y/N, we need to leave. This is where Surtur is from."
"Who's that?" You ask, looking up into a cage hanging from the cave roof to see a figure staring down at you both.
"Don't ask. Just picture another dragon and see where we end up! Now! Before we're burnt to a crisp!" Carol urges, seeing several Muspelheim inhabitants running over, fists blazing.
"Okay, Jesus." You picture another dragon and create the portal. You and Carol both run through.
***
"Are we at Galax now, or even Crystalium, Carol?" You ask, looking around.
"Y/N, run!" She shouts.
"What?!"
"The Flock are after us! Make another portal!"
***
"C'mon, we've got to be there now, right?" You beg.
"Umm, not quite. Although, we are getting close with the dragon-thing." Carol replies.
"Where are we now?"
"So, these are the Makluans. They are usually peaceful beings, unless their hearts are set on conquering worlds. Then, they're one of the most dangerous beings in the universe."
"How dangerous?"
"They once attempted to take over Terra, using Merlin the Great Warlock. However, I am not sure if that is a myth or not. Might need to brush up on my history of Terra. Haven't been in a while, we should take a trip there soon. That's where I'm from." She explains.
"Woah."
"Yup, shall we?"
"Well, if it isn't little Miss Carol Danvers. Long time, no see my friend. How have you been?" Fin Fang Foom, their leader, asks.
"Yeah, hi Fin." She replies, clearly annoyed. "Been good thanks, same old. We're actually looking for Crystalium, it's her turn piloting."
"Hey! I'm not piloting anything! I create portals, not fly!" You sass.
"Whatever." She laughs. "Well, we best be going before she uses all her energy! Bye, Fin!"
"Oh, if you need a little help, try picturing dragons and a huge silver castle. That ought'a help!"
"Thanks! Bye!" You shout, whilst trying to picture what Fin just said. You see another portal appear, and both you and Carol step through.
***
"Is this it? Please tell me this is it! I'm getting super tired of making portals now..." You say, exhausted.
"Sorry, Y/N. I don't know where we are. This place is completely off the radar."
You look at the database on your suit to see the planet's name; Weirdworld.
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