Guardians of the Galaxy

Birth of a New Guardian

When we gave everyone the news about us getting ready to be parents, everyone got excited.

Mantis: YES!

Drax: YES!

Mantis: Drax, that was too loud.

Drax: What are you talking about? My voice is deeper. Yours is more high pitched. How was mine too loud?

Rocket: Guys, cut it out. Congrats, a new member of the team.

Peter: Well, maybe not, but we might have to wait a while.

Rocket: What are you talking about? Groot because small and adorable and he still threw a Ravenger off a balcony and retrieved a bomb and killed your Dad.

"I am Groot."

Rocket: What do you mean "That sounds dark"? You still did it. You are such a softie, Groot.

Groot grumbled.

Nebula just grumbled "congrats".

Ok, not much emotion, but that's typical from Nebula.

"I am Groot?"

Zoe: Yes, Groot. Of course you can be an uncle.

Peter: That's great. I'm proud of ya bud.

I didn't sense much emotion out of him, which is weird because he thinks babies are cute.

Blake: What's wrong? Are you okay?

Peter: Yeah. I'm good.

He looked ready to explode but he ran out before any damage would be done.

I looked at Kraglin. He looked like he was crying.

Zoe: You okay, Kraglin?

Kraglin: I just wish Yondu would be here to witness this. He'd be so proud.

Blake: Kraglin, I bet he's watching and he is proud of all of us.

Kraglin: You think?

Blake: I know, now if you'll excuse me, I need to talk my brother.

I went out to talk to Peter.

Blake: Hey, Peter!

He stopped.

Peter: What?

Blake: Look, I'm sorry if this is making you jealous.

Peter: I'm not jealous. I'm happy that you're starting a family.

Blake: You're part of that family, as everyone else is. And when you're hurting, I need to know.

Peter: I'm not hurting.

He looked like he was about to cry.

Blake: I think you are. Look I'm sorry if Gamora is gone and it hurts, but if you want someone to talk to about this, like a loss counselor, I'll see if...

Peter: I DON'T NEED A LOSS COUNSELOR! I WANT GAMORA BACK!

He began crying and I gave him a hug.

Blake: We wish she was here, too. She would've made a great aunt. She would've loved that. I'm sorry. It's unfair, what happened. But right now, I'm scared. I've got to take care of my mate, and soon a child. So, I need your help in raising this boy. Please?

Peter nodded.

Peter: I'll do it, cause you're my brother.

3 months later

Zoe groaned and screamed as she was giving birth as a nurse was taking care of her.

Nurse: Come on, Zoe. Push.

We all waited outside.

I got worried.

Blake: I really should be in there helping her.

Rocket: Calm down, she's tough. She's been through worse.

"I am Groot."

Rocket and I grimaced at what Groot said.

Blake: Woah, woah. How'd you know that?

"I am Groot."

Rocket: Groot! That is way too much information, shut up!

Soon enough, a new voice shrieked.

Kraglin came out to tell us the news.

Kraglin: Slade. Good news. They're both okay. Come meet your new baby boy.

We all went in to see Zoe breathing heavily after giving birth. She held a little bundle in her arms.

Zoe: Hey, sweetie.

I looked at the baby. He looked like me.

Zoe: He looks so much like his Daddy.

Blake: Yeah, he does.

Peter: Yeah, like a miniature Blake.

Mantis: Aw, he's so cute.

Drax: He's not that cute.

Mantis: Drax, I know you're just trying not to get attached to him.

Drax: I knew I shouldn't have told you about that.

Blake: About what? You know what? Never mind, I probably shouldn't know.

I changed my mind, knowing Drax.

"I am Groot."

Blake: Trust me, Groot. I don't think you should know.

Rocket: What's the little biped's name?

Zoe: Yeah, what's his name? And please don't say Blake Jr.

Blake: I know. Michael. Or Mikey for short.

Peter: Like the orange teenage mutant ninja turtle?

Blake: Well, no... But, yeah.

Zoe: I like it. It's cute.

Peter: Welcome, to the Guardians of the Galaxy, Mikey Slader.