History Fanfic / GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVolume3

* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: The Soul Stone, the last Infinity Stone to make an appearance, is the only one to have more than one personality within it.

* {{Leitmotif}}: Starman serves as Adam's.

* MonsterBrotherCutieSister: Corvus and Gamora.

->''"After the defeat of the alternate Thanos, the Guardians of the Galaxy are tasked with protecting the Soul Stone he brought with him. On a flight to Vormir, the only place they know the Stone will be safe, they are attacked by the Sovereign, who steal the Infinity Stone. Giving chase to the Sovereign, the Guardians are horrified to discover the Stone has been used to empower High Priestess Ayesha’s newest creation: A being named Adam. Together with their newest recruits; Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight, the Guardians must fight this threat."''
-->-- '''The story summary attached to the fic'''

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3''[[note]]not to be confused with [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 the James Gunn-directed sequel]] scheduled for release in 2023[[/note]] is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and then rebooted on July 15, 2020. It is the second story in their [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]] and can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25274002?view_full_work=true here]]. It is the direct sequel to their previous fanfiction, ''[[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]]''.

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3''[[note]]not to be confused with the James Gunn-directed sequel scheduled for release in 2023[[/note]] is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and then rebooted on July 15, 2020. It is the second story in their [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]] and can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25274002?view_full_work=true here]]. It is the direct sequel to their previous fanfiction, ''[[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]]''.

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3''[[note]]not to be confused with the James Gunn-directed sequel scheduled for release in 2023[[/note]] is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and then rebooted on July 15, 2020. It is the second story in their [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]] and can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25274002?view_full_work=true here]]. It is the direct sequel to their previous fanfiction, [[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]].

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* DecompositeCharacter: The Sovereign's similarities to the Universal Church of Truth in Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy are used to make said Church a subset of the Sovereign.

* WalkingSpoiler: With the exception of Nebula, ''every Guardian'' is one for Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime.

* VillainMonologue: Both Raker and the Magus are '''very''' prone to these, monologuing to each other or to their prisoners.

* CanonWelding: Thanks to mentions of Arishem the Judge, Eternals, and an Emergence on Earth in Chapter 11, this fanfiction has made {{Film/Eternals}} into the [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse MCFFU]].

* ActingForTwo: Creator/LarsMikkelsen as both Arokine and the Magus' physical form while possessing Arokine's body.

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3''[[note]]not to be confused with the James Gunn-directed sequel scheduled for release in 2023[[/note]] is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and then rebooted on July 15, 2020. It is the second story in his [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]] and can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25274002?view_full_work=true here]]. It is the direct sequel to his previous fanfiction, [[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]].

* BadassInDistress: Corvus is captured by the Sovereign, who intend to use him to make immortal soldiers. Given his immortality and blase attitude toward it all, he's not actually in that much trouble.

* BigBad: Ayesha.

* TheDragon: Cardinals Raker and Arokine serve as Ayesha's, though Raker is TheStarscream.

* ForegoneConclusion: Corvus and Proxima don't get their quiet retirement, as they are seen leading the Guardians a month later.

** Chapter 4: Rocket Man by Music/EltonJohn

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3'' is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and then rebooted on July 15, 2020. It is the second story in his [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]] and can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25274002?view_full_work=true here]]. It is the direct sequel to his previous fanfiction, [[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]].

** Every Guardian, sans Gamora, sings at least some part of Crocodile Rock.

* TheLastofTheseIsNotLiketheOthers: The Soul Stone, the last Infinity Stone to make an appearance, is the only one to have more than one personality within it.

** Chapter 2: Stairway To Heaven by {{Music/LedZeppelin}}

** Chapter 4: Space Oddity by {{Music/DavidBowie}}

* TheCameo: Both Bruce Banner and Crystal of the Inhumans make one.

* TheDragon: Cardinal Raker serves as Ayesha's.

* InUniverseSoundtrack: As typical for Guardians media. 'Sweet Caroline' plays and is sung along to by multiple Guardians during the opening battle.

* NotSoAboveItAll: Gamora joins her fellow Guardians in singing part of Sweet Caroline. Nebula initially objects... Until she and Gamora realize that they can annoy Corvus by doing it.

* StraightMan: Corvus and Proxima are the serious foils to the much more quirky Guardians.

* PracticallyDifferentGenerations: The four children of Thanos very much apply. Corvus and Proxima are somewhere around 1500 years old, while Gamora and Nebula are in their early thirties.

* DoomedByCanon: Due to LateArrivalSpoilers in other stories, Drax is fated to die.

!! Spoilers for all chapters before Chapter 15 of Avengers: Endgame are unmarked.

''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3'' is a fanfiction by Dragonis Prime first published on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn on May 30, 2019, and is the second story in his [[Fanfic/MarvelCinematicFanfictionUniverse Marvel Cinematic Fanfiction Universe]]. It can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18820282/chapters/44659270 here]]. It is the direct sequel to his previous fanfiction, [[Fanfic/AvengersEndgameDragonisPrime Avengers: Endgame]].

* [[EleventhHourSuperpower 11th-Hour Superpower:]] Adam taps into the Soul Stone in [[spoiler: the final battle against the Magus.]]
* AutobotsRockOut: The author apparently enjoys adding this to his soundtrack.
** The space chase scene/Corvus vs Drunk Guardians fight is set to 'Danger Zone' by Music/KennyLoggins.
** [[spoiler: Adam Warlock's]] character introduction is set to 'Starman' by Music/DavidBowie.
** The Guardians [[spoiler: storm the Sovereign Citadel]] to the sound of 'Holding Out For a Hero' by Bonnie Tyler.

* BittersweetEnding: The Guardians win the day, but [[spoiler: Drax]] is dead, and Quill and Gamora have [[spoiler: decided to retire]].
* CainAndAbel: Adam and The Magus. The story calls this out with the use of Music/BruceSpringsteen's 'Adam Raised A Cain'.
* TheCameo:
** Kevin, the Watcher Informant, puts in an appearance at the Olive Garden In Space.
** Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, Carol Danvers, and Supergiant all also put in appearances at Olive Garden.
** Thor, Vision, Wanda Maximoff, Beta Ray Bill, and Heimdall make appearances when the Guardians retreat to Asgard. All but Heimdall also show up in the final battle.
* ClosingCredits: Continuing the MCFFU tradition.
** AndStarring: With Creator/VinDiesel, Creator/BradleyCooper, and Creator/JoshBrolin. Creator/MarkHamill gets the 'And'.
** SpecialThanks:
*** Creator/KevinFeige, Creator/StanLee Creator/JamesGunn, Creator/JackKirby, Larry Lieber, and Jim Starlin are all thanked.
*** [[https://artistanilu.tumblr.com/ ArtistAnilu]], a prominent artist in the Black Order fandom.
** TheStinger: '''Four''' of them.
*** Scene 1 is [[spoiler: Red Skull leaving Vormir]] and heading to Earth.
*** Scene 2 is the debut of Charles Xavier and Laura Howlett.
*** Scene 3 features Ultron and Victor von Doom preparing for a UN meeting.
*** Scene 4 is the reveal of [[spoiler: the Silver Surfer and Galactus]].

* HeroicSecondWind: Adam has one in his fight against the Magus set to 'The Touch'.
* InUniverseSoundtrack: 'What's New, Pussycat?', 'Let It Be', 'Holding Out For A Hero', and 'Immigrant Song' all appear at various parts of the story.
* {{Leitmotif}}: 'Starman' and 'Rocket Man' serve as Adam's, 'Adam Raised a Cain' serves The Magus'. The leitmotifs are blended together during their final battle.
* LoveRedeems: Adam refuses to kill the Guardians, as they're full of love.
* MajorInjuryUnderreaction: Gamora's reaction to her being stabbed by Corvus. [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] in that she has some sort of HealingFactor.
* MookHorrorShow: The Guardians vs The Magus' army.
* MythologyGag: A few throughout the story.
** Carol Danvers shows up at the Olive Garden InSpace with her suit coloured like her [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Ms. Marvel]] suit.
** Ayesha attempts to control [[spoiler: Adam]] with the phrase "Kneel before the Universal Truth", a reference to the Church of Universal Truth.

* PrecisionFStrike: Groot once again welcomes someone, [[spoiler: this time Adam]], to the Fuckin' Guardians of the Galaxy. [[spoiler: Adam]] doesn't speak Groot, so Gamora translates. Unlike Rocket, she doesn't censor it.
* RelatedInTheAdaptation: Mantis reveals her biological father is Ego, making her Quill's half sister.
* SequelHook: The credits scenes set up Fanfic/SamWilsonCaptainAmerica with the first two scenes, a UN meeting featuring Victor von Doom, and the appearances of [[spoiler: '''the Silver Surfer and Galactus''']].
* ShirtlessScene: Adam has one in his introduction. It's meant to show how vulnerable he feels despite his great power.
* ShoutOut: Mostly in the first chapter.
** The story opens at an OliveGarden InSpace.
** Said Olive Garden is playing 'What's New, Pussy Cat' by [[Music/TomJones Sir Tom Jones]] on loop in a reference to the Creator/JohnMulaney sketch 'The Salt and Pepper Diner'.
* StraightMan: Corvus, Proxima, and Adam all serve as one, but Corvus is the most overt.
* ThemeMusicPowerUp: Adam unlocks his true power and begins to lay waste to The Magus to the tune of 'The Touch'.
* TitledAfterTheSong: The chapter titles are this, and serve as brief summaries of the chapters.
** Chapter 1: I'm Still Standing by [[Music/EltonJohn Sir Elton John]]. The Guardians left after [[spoiler: Rocket's sacrifice get drinks to remember him.]]
** Chapter 2: Under Pressure by Music/{{Queen}}. The Guardians chase after the Sovereign, who have [[spoiler: stolen the Soul Stone.]]
** Chapter 3: Man in the Mirror by Music/MichaelJackson. Adam Warlock considers himself, and [[spoiler: his DarkCounterpart The Magus is revealed.]]
** Chapter 4: Goodbye My Friend by Aaron Neville and [[Music/LindaRonstadt Linda Ronstadt]]. The Guardians mourn the death of [[spoiler: Drax.]]
** Chapter 5: Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters. Peter and Gamora dance together and discuss their future, and Corvus and Proxima have a... [[SexyDiscretionShot 'dance' of another kind]].
** Chapter 6: Ballroom Blitz by Music/{{Sweet}}. [[spoiler: The Guardians tear through The Magus' army.]]
** Chapter 7: My Father's Eyes by Music/EricClapton. The Guardians fight [[spoiler: copies of their fathers created by The Magus.]]
** Chapter 8: Heroes by Music/DavidBowie. [[spoiler: Adam and the Guardians defeat The Magus.]]

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Kraglin makes no appearance in the story despite his prominent role in Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2.

* Leitmotif: 'Starman' and 'Rocket Man' serve as Adam's, 'Adam Raised a Cain' serves The Magus'.

*** Creator/KevinFeige, Creator/StanLee Creator/JamesGunn, Creator/JackKirby, Creator/LarryLieber, and Creator/JimStarlin are all thanked.

* InjuryUnderreaction: Gamora's reaction to her being stabbed by Corvus. [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] in that she has some sort of HealingFactor.

* VitriolicBestBuds:

** Thor, Vision, Wanda Maximoff, and Heimdall make appearances when the Guardians retreat to Asgard. All but Heimdall also show up in the final battle.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Kraglin makes no appearance in the story despite his prominant role in Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2.

** The Guardians [[spoiler: storm the Sovereign Citadel]] to the sound of 'Holding Out For a Hero' by Music/BonnieTyler.

* PrecisionFStrike: Groot once again welcomes someone, [[spoiler: this time Adam]], to the Fuckin' Guardians of the Galaxy. [[spoiler: Adam]] doesn't speak Groot, so Gamora translates. Unlike Rocket, she doesn't censor it.

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