Finally, a day off
(A guardians of the galaxy fic)
by pamcake21
*this was a request for giulscomix, and I’m always happy to make one. Thanks for the request.
*summary: it’s been a rough few weeks for the ravagers and all Yondu wants to do is relax. So he plans a day off for himself and the crew.
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Finally, a day off.
This month had been awful for the ravagers. The worst one yet.
It all started when over half the crew was caught be the galactic federation and thrown in jail. Including peter. (It wasn’t his first time being in jail but being a twelve-year-old terran boy made him an easy target. Yondu was not happy. So that issued a jail break. Everyone got out but a lot of the crew got hurt.
This caused the next problem. While in Jail, about four or five of the crew members got really sick and when they got back on the ship, they called the whole crew to get sick. It was bad. Every single person on that ship had a fever and was throwing up. The ship didn’t move for six days. When they finally flushed out the pipes into space there was a giant cloud of just orange-ish green slop. Yondu felt bad for the next ship that was going to run into that. This created a new problem. The ship smelled horrible. There was no way they would get that smell out.
When they were finally ready to get going one of the motors to the engine wouldn’t work. Yondu flipped his lid. He was not happy. By the time they got the motor fixed, he had made a decision. It was time for a vacation.
“Everyone listen up.” Yondu said to the crew that afternoon.
“I know it’s been rough, so I’ve decided that we deserve a few days off. So I’m taking y’all to indromidus. Everyone gets to have some fun, relax, and while we’re there, we’ll air out the ship. Oh and while we’re there, if anyone bothers me. I’ll shoot you in the leg and leave you there. UNDERSTAND!” Yondu shouted.
“YES SIR” the crew shouted.
Indromidus was a planet that was similar to earth. It had a beautiful clear ocean with white sand and plenty of game to hunt for. It also had cliff diving waterfalls and lots of shady trees. Yondu had found this planet a few years back and made it his safe planet. Just in case the federation was after him and the crew, they would have a place to hide.
When they finally got there, they opened up every door, window, and opening they could. Most of the crew went to the beach. Others went into the woods to go hunting to let off some steam and catch some food.
Peter came running out of the ship in his bathing suit, yelling “I’m going to the beach!” but Yondu stepped in front of him blocking his path.
“Sorry Quill, you’re with me.” Yondu said. “Go get dressed but keep your bathing suit on.”
“Ok” Peter said a little disappointed.
“Remember men, nobody bothers me!” Yondu yelled.
“Yes sir” The crew shouted back.
“Come on Quill.”
“Coming”
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“But why can’t I go with the crew, Kragglin was going to show me how to hunt for jelly eels.” Peter wined as they walked through the woods.
“Cause this is important you little brat. Now shut up.” Yondu said as he stepped over a downed tree.
“Why do you have to be so mean to me?”
“Just shut up and keep walkin. We’re almost there.” As Yondu said that, the ground went from dirt to rock.
“We’re here.” Yondu said with a smile.
Peter got up to where Yondu was and couldn’t believe his eyes. It was beautiful. It Was a huge waterfall that lead to a crystal clear lake.
“Wow” Peter said.
“Yeah, wow.” Yondu said as he stripped down to his black tight boxers. Reveling the scars on his back and chest. He folded his clothes and set them next to his boots and arrow.
This confused peter. He had never seen Yondu fold his clothes or anything like that, but he shook it off and started undressing.
In one swift motion Yondu took a few steps back and then ran towards the edge of the rocks and jumped off Screaming “WOOOOOOOO.” And ending in a loud SPLASH.
Peter did the same. When he hit the water his body froze. Feeling the bubbles from his jump roll up his body, slightly tickling his soft white skin. The nice cool water around him felt so nice. Then he opened his eyes. It was a little blurry but he could make out everything. Including Yondu’s bright blue legs. He swam over to him, finally coming up for air.
“It’s nice isn’t it?” Yondu said as peter wiped the water away from his eyes.
“It’s awesome” Peter said looking around. Yondu laughed at that
“Come on. Let’s have fun” Yondu said as he went back under the water.
And that how the day went. Peter jumped off the water fall and Yondu relaxed on the small beach at the end of the lake. Peter finally made his way over to the beach. Slightly exhausted from treading water so much.
As Peter laid down on the nice warm sand Yondu looked over at him.
“Peter.” Yondu spoke.
“oh shit. Yondu said my first name.” Peter thought. Yondu only said his first name when Peter was in trouble or it was serious. “Yes”
“Earlier you asked me why I’m so mean to you, do you want to know why?”
“I’m not sure anymore.” Peter said a little bit worried. Yondu detected the slight fear in his voice. He got up and sat next to him
“Look peter, it’s not just you, I’m an ass to the whole crew.” Peter looked confused. Of course he was a jerk to the whole crew. He knew that.
“Ok, do you remember when you were in jail a few weeks ago? Did you see any of the crew beat up one of the other people in there?
“Yeah, almost all of them” Peter said. Yondu let out an irritated sigh.
“Do you know why they did that? They did that so no one would mess with them. They have to show how strong they are so they don’t get fu- get cut in front of in the lunch line. They’d take their stuff, beat them up, or even killed if they didn’t show how strong they are. That’s why I’ve got to be so hard on you and the crew. If I didn’t show them how tough and mean I am all the time, they would take over the ship. They would beat me up, or even kill me, and I’m not sure if you know this but without me around, they would eat you.”
Peter understood. It was kind of like the food chain. Only the strongest survive.
“Listen Peter I’m only telling you this because one day I’m not going to be around, and when that day comes I want you to be captain. You’re like my own boy and I wouldn’t trust my ship with anyone else.” Peter didn’t know what to say and Yondu felt that it was going to get awkward so he quickly changed the subject.
“Hey I want to show you a couple of moves to help you defend yourself ok.”
“Ok” Peter said with a smile.
They started sparing and Yondu was surprised at how good peter was. Peter actually was able to take down Yondu. He laid on the ground impressed.
“Quill that was good”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
Peter went to grab Yondu’s arm but missed and grabbed his side. Yondu jerked to the side and let out a small laugh. Peter noticed this and a mischievous smile formed on his face. Peter only had one chance to do this and he took it. He lunged on top of Yondu and started squeezing his sides. Yondu started laughing and moving around.
“PEHEHEHEHETER STOHOHOP IT.” Yondu laughed. Peter had no idea that Yondu was ticklish. He moved his small fingers up to Yondu’s armpits which made Yondu’s voice go up an octave. Peter couldn’t help but laugh along with him.
“HAHAHA QUILL STOHOHOHOHOP OR ELSE.” Yondu laughed.
Peter knew exactly what or else meant but he didn’t want to stop. It was the first time that Peter had the upper hand but then he remembered what Yondu said. If the crew saw him like this, they would never let him live it down. He slowly stopped his tickle attack. Yondu calmed down and looked at Peter but it was hard to be scared. Yondu was smiling. Yondu stood up and put his clothes on.
“Come on Peter, lets head back to the beach and see if the crew caught anything for supper.”
Yondu was feeling good so he let Peter ride piggy-back.
Peter knew that Yondu could have pushed Pere off of him if he wanted, but he kept that to himself. Everyone deserved a break once in a while. Even if it was for a cranky old man like him.
…….
After three days everyone was ready to get back on the ship. Luckily the ship smelled better. They all got back on and went to the nearest fuel station. When they got there Yondu noticed a ship that was next to theirs.
“Kragglin! Come up here.” Yondu shouted
“Yes sir?” Kragglin asked as he made his way to where Yondu was standing.
“Look at that ship, does something look off to you?”
Yeah, it looks like its covered in something.” Kragglin said as he squinted his eyes.
They looked at it for a minute and then their eyes went wide. The ship was covered in some sort of orange-ish green goo.
That’s when they both started laughing.
The end
*Hey guys I hope you liked my story. I had a lot of fun writing it. I would love to know if you guys liked it. And constructive criticism is always encouraged.
P.S. guy I’m always excepting request ;)