Turns out you're not the only prisoner the Ringmaster has. After leaving the planet, he takes you to another planet and has two of his people push your cage into a building. They push your cage behind the empty receptionist desk and into a room where they kept the rest of the prisoners.
The sides of the walls are filled with dozens of aliens and creatures of different species, each one locked behind a force field cell. You noticed that every one of them is wearing a thick yellow metal collar around their neck, even if they have two or more heads.
After pushing the cage into the center of the room, they leave you be. At least you have all your things with you. You tried your best getting out of this cage, but... there's no getting out of it. How great... You're first day in the real world outside the castle walls and you get kidnapped.
While you lay down and cope, a team enters the building. One of them sees a door by the empty front desk open and sees a guy with prosthetic arms and legs behind an electric force field cell. Wanting to ask if he's willing to sell at least one of his arms or legs, he wanders away from the team and goes into the room where all the prisoners are being held.
He sees almost all of them but he couldn't care less about their situation. Instead, he walks straight up to the guy and gets his attention.
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???: How much for that arm?
Man: (Growls) It's not for sale.
???: Same thing for the leg?
Man: Yes. But listen little rabbit. You got to get her out of here. (He points to you).
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The guy only slightly looks to where he's pointing but doesn't really care about setting anyone free.
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???: Why should I? Given that you freaks of nature are locked up for a reason.
Man: Because out of all of us, she doesn't deserve to be here. Just go unlock the center cage!
???: Alright fine, but we'll take about that arm when I get back.
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The guy turns around and heads towards the cage in the center of the large room. Squinting his eyes a bit, he sees a small woman lying down with her back facing towards him.
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???: Okay, set this broad free and get that arm.
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Just as he gets about thirty feet in front of you is when you turn to your other side. You too distracted looking down on the cold metal floor of the cage to notice him walking towards you. But the moment he sees you is when he stops in his tracks.
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(Imagine the song, "A Tale of Moon" by Beastars. Playing in the background.)
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Whatever made him stop like this, he just doesn't move as he continues to stare at you. Then there's a weird feeling developing in his chest that even he can't explain. It feels really weird but... at the same time... it kind of feels good. It's also as though time is beginning to slow down. Like it's just you and him.
You then look up and see someone you thought you'd never see. It's Rocket... you've seen him in the wanted posters back home in the villages you've been in. He looks so much cooler in person than you can ever imagine. He finally picks the lock open and you grab your things.
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Rocket: Come on, let's go.
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He gives you his hand and you gladly take it as you exit the cage. Just as you were about to thank him, the doors swing open revealing the ringmaster holding a metal yellow collar.
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Ringmaster: Well, well... and to think I just finished designing your collar.
Y/n: You're fucking crazy! Kidnapping these people and aliens to bid them like slaves!
Ringmaster: (Laughs) Money talks sweetheart.
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Rocket lets go of your hand and stands in front of you.
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Ringmaster: (Laughs) What's this? Don't tell me this runt is protecting you?
Rocket: You're not going to put your hands on her.
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The ringmaster then frowns as he takes out his gold walking cane from his back and presses a button that releases a shape blade at the end.
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Ringmaster: I'm not joking. You're going to get back in your cage and you're going to leave. While you're still alive little creature.
Rocket: Let's go, dick.
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The ringmaster runs towards you two with his cane sword in hand. To ensure he doesn't get close to you, Rocket runs up to him. Just as you were about to use your powers to help him, he dodges the cane and grabs it before jumping over the ringmaster and pulling the cane against his neck.
As they begin to struggle for control over the sword cane, you see a red button next to the exit. You have a strong feeling about what that red button does, so you run towards it. But as you run, you see a yellow control sticking out of the back pocket of the ringmaster. But then the ringmaster sees you running their way and finally pushes Rocket off of him and now he stands in front of you holding the yellow collar.
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Ringmaster: I tried to be fair with you, and now my patience is gone.
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Just as he tried to put the collar on you, your fighting instincts finally kick in. Using your powers, your flames lift you off the ground, kicking the collar out of his hands and into the air before hitting the wall, causing it to malfunction. Getting back on the floor, you use your flames to cover your hands and start punching his left and right. He could dodge your hits with his arms for so long that it was enough time for Rocket to gain the upper hand and not only take the golden cane from him but also take the yellow control from him before smashing it to the ground.
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Ringmaster: NO!
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You kick the ringmaster so hard by the waist that it sends him flying towards the end of the room. Looking around you see every collar these people and aliens have no longer functions and they all manage to tear it off their necks. Now they all just need to get out of here and work on some unfinished business.
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Y/n: Come on! The button!
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You both make a run for the exit and just as the ringmaster gets up. You give him one last smile before pushing the red button.
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Ringmaster: No! You fuckers can't do this to me!
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Then all the electric force field cells go down, releasing everyone from their cells. The moment the cells go down is when all the prisoners jump out of their cells and turn their attention toward the ringmaster.
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???: What did you do?! Y/n?
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You turn around and see your old friend Peter standing by the doors.
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Y/n: Peter?
Rocket: Let's go!
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You make sure you grab all your things over your back before taking a final glimpse at the ringmaster, who is getting surrounded by all the people and aliens he imprisoned. Of course, all of them are upset and pissed off, as they need to take revenge is the only thing they have their minds set on. The chances of him surviving are extremely slim to none. He deserves the ass-whooping he's going to get.
You follow Peter and his team into a ship just as all the alarms went off in the building. It's been such a long time since you saw Peter. He was your best friend when you two were at Royal camp. Well... he's not a royal as far as you know, and he somehow snuck in, but it was the best summer of your life. After flying away from the planet, Peter sets it to auto-polit and stands up.
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Peter: Y/n, it's good to see ya.
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He ruffles your hair and you laugh at his actions. Always the big bother you always wanted.
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Peter: Guys, this is Y/n. She's a-
Y/n: Hey! Peter, you mind if I talk to you in private?
Peter: Uh... sure?
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He leads you to another room and you make sure that the door is closed behind you.
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Y/n: Look Peter I-
Peter: It's Starlord now.
Y/n: Still? W-Well anyway. Look, I know I'm not supposed to be outside the castle walls. But Peter-
Peter: Starlord.
Y/n: Not important right now! My parents were going to force me into an arrange marriage! I didn't want that, and that's why I left.
Peter: Well it still ain't a good idea if anyone finds out you're a princess and they try to kidnap you. Wait... why were you in that building?
Y/n: Yeah... long story short I...
Peter: You got kidnapped, didn't you?
Y/n: Yeah, but it wasn't my fault. Come on, please make me go back. I don't want to marry a rich asshole. You know me, I'm a crime-fighter. I like adventure and seeing new places while punching some criminals and literally throwing them into a jail cell. Please?...
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He thinks for a few moments before a light bulb goes off in his head.
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Peter: Alright, I won't send you back. And... you do have fire powers and can turn into a dragon. Would be so fucking cool if... (Claps his hands) alright, here's the deal. I'll let you stay with us if... I can ride your back when you turn into a dragon during battles.
Y/n: Deal!
Peter: Welcome to the team princess.
Y/n: Oh uh... you mind if you don't tell anyone that I'm a princess? I'm trying to be normal for a change, and being called a princess is definitely going to get me kidnapped again.
Peter: Got it, we do got an extra room. I'll show you.
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You follow Peter out of the room and while you walk together side by side, having a good catching up chat. Someone was watching you walk further and further down the hall.