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*Gamora and Nebula got Groot into a pod and packed his bags. They were taking him to Kraglin’s for the night while the other Guardians went to an important gala until 1:00 AM. While they were on their way, Kraglin had to cancel because of an emergency. *
Nebula: What are we going to do? We can’t just leave him alone.
Gamora: I’ll send out an alert asking for an emergency babysitter.
*They only got one response*
Thanos: *in his response* I’d love to watch the little squirt! Just bring him over.
Gamora: We are NOT sending him to Thanos! There is no way I would do that.
Nebula: Our father may be our only option.
Gamora: No. Nebula, we can't. *Nebula points to her watch* Ugh. Fine. But only because we are going to be late. If something happens to Groot, that's on you.
*Once they get to Thanos’s house*
Gamora: Okay Groot. Have fun, be safe, don’t make him angry, and tell me everything he does to you tomorrow. Also, if he tries to kill you, run.
Groot: I am Groot. < I’m scared.>
Thanos: There he is! I’ve been wanting to meet you for the longest time. Are you ready to have an awesome sleepover with Grandpa Thanos?
Groot: I am Groot. < I wanna go home.>
Thanos: Nice to meet you, Groot. Are you ready to have some fun?
Groot: I am Groot. < No.>
Gamora: He’s a Groot. He has a hardened larynx so he can’t speak English. You have to listen to the undertones in his voice.
Thanos: Can he understand me?
Gamora: Yes.
Thanos: Okay. I can work with that.
Gamora: *handing Thanos Groot’s bags* We have to go. I’ll be back to pick him up in the morning. *Thanos tries to hug her but she dodges it.* Bye Groot, love you, see you in the morning!
*Gamora and Nebula leave.*
Thanos: So, do you like cookies? I made some if you want one.
Groot: I am Groot! < I love cookies!>
Thanos: I’ll take that as a yes.
*They enjoy the cookies and Groot sets up his sleeping bag on the floor.*
Thanos: Oh, you don’t need to sleep there. You can sleep in Gamora and Nebula’s old room if you want.
Groot: I am Groot.
Thanos: Come on. Let’s go.
Groot: I am Groot. < I want to sleep down here>
Thanos: I don’t know what you’re saying, so just nod or shake your head. Do you want to sleep in Gamora and Nebula’s old room?
Groot: *shakes his head* I am Groot. < No.>
Thanos: Do you want me to read you a book?
Groot: *nods* I am Groot. < I like books.>
*After the book was done, Thanos tucked Groot in for the night. The next morning, Gamora arrived in a panic.*
Gamora: Groot! Are you okay?! Did he hurt you?! We shouldn’t have left you-
Groot: I am Groot! < Hi, mom!>
Gamora: *sigh* You’re still in one piece! *runs and hugs him*
Groot: I am Groot! < I had fun!>
Gamora: Well that’s great! I’m glad you had fun.
Thanos: See? Maybe I’m not so bad.
Gamora: Oh no, you are. But thanks for watching Groot.
Thanos: Any time.
Gamora: Absolutely not. Never again.