History Heartwarming / GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3

** Peter in particular is the most determined to save Rocket (partially due to [[ItsAllMyFault feeling responisible]] for him being in his critical state). They also seem more closer, Peter even calling him his best friend multiple times (with [[GreenEyedMonster Drax]] insisting that he's second best), Rocket's sad reaction to Peter leaving, and Peter gifting Rocket the Zune. It's a nice contrast from their nearly antagonistic dynamic they had in their previous appearances.

* Tragic as it all becomes, Rocket's flashbacks to his youth with Lylla, Floor and Teefs is nothing but hopeful, serene and joyful family bliss. Rocket's relationship with the ever-inspiring Lylla is also a delight to watch.

** Peter in particular is the most determined to save Rocket (partially due to [[ItsAllMyFault feeling responisible]] for him being in his critical state). They also seem more closer, Peter even calling him his best friend multiple times (with [[GreenEyedMonster Drax]] insisting that he's second best) and Rocket's sad reaction to Peter leaving. It's a nice contrast from their nearly antagonistic dynamic they had in their previous appearances.

** Peter in particular is the most determined to save Rocket (partially due to [[ItsAllMyFault feeling responisible]] for him being in his critical state). They also seem more closer, Peter even calling him his best friend multiple times (with [[GreenEyedMonster Drax]] insisting that he's second best) and Rocket's sad reaction to Peter leaving. It's a nice contrast from their nearly antagonistic dynamic they had before.

** Rocket's CharacterDevelopment plays in as he looks at all the scared and sad animals in the cages and [[TenderTears shed a few tears in sympathy]], clearly wanting to free them all.

* Despite how meaner and ''definitely'' more unscrupulous alternate Gamora is from the original, she's still got the same heart as her. She and Nebula have a more closer relationship (being in contact and even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

* Despite how meaner and definitely more unscrupulous alternate Gamora is from the original, she's still got the same heart as her. She and Nebula have a more closer relationship (being in contact and even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

* When Rocket gets revived back to life, Peter gently pulls him into a hug, overjoyed and relieved as hell to see his best friend alive and well thanks to his efforts, and Groot joins in not long after. Even Gamora (who's more unscrupulous here) cracks a smile, clearly happy to see him recovered.

* Despite how different alternate Gamora is from the original, she's still got the same heart as her. She and Nebula have a more closer relationship (being in contact and even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

* Despite how different alternate Gamora is from the original, she's still got the same heart as her. She and Nebula are more closer (being in contact and even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

* When Rocket gets revived back to life, Peter gently pulls him into a hug, happy and relieved to see his best friend alive and well thanks to his efforts, and Groot joins in not long after. Even Gamora (who's more unscrupulous here) cracks a smile, clearly happy to see him recovered.

* In general, the lengths that the Guardians go to in order to save Rocket's life. It proves that the Guardians are a FamilyOfChoice and that they will always have each other's backs, even if they are apart. Alternate Gamora even {{lampshades}} it.
** Peter in particular is the most determined to save Rocket (partially due to [[ItsAllMyFault feeling responisible]] for him being in his critical state). They also seem more closer, Peter even calling him his best friend multiple times (with [[GreenEyedMonster Drax]] insisting that he's second best) and Rocket's sad reaction to Peter leaving. It's a nice contrast from their previous bickering dynamic.
* When Rocket gets revived, Peter gently pulls him into a hug, happy to see his best friend alive and well, and Groot joins in not long after. Even Gamora (who's more callous here) cracks a smile, happy to see him recovered.

* Despite how different and more... unscrupulous alternate Gamora is, she's still not without heart. She and Nebula are more closer (being in contact and even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

** Peter in particular is the most determined to save Rocket (partially due to [[ItsAllMyFault feeling responisible]] for him being in his critical state). They also seem more closer, Peter even calling him his best friend multiple times (with [[GreenEyedMonster Drax]] insisting that he's second best). It's a nice contrast from their previous bickering dynamic.

* Tragic as it all becomes, Rocket's flashbacks to his youth with Lyla, Floor and Teefs is nothing but hopeful, serene and joyful family bliss. Rocket's relationship with the ever-inspiring Lyla is also a delight to watch.

* In general, the lengths that the Guardians go to in order to save Rocket's life. It proves that the Guardians are a FamilyOfChoice and that they will always have each other's backs, even if they are apart.
* When Rocket gets revived, Peter gently pulls him into a hug, happy to see his best friend alive and well, and Groot joins in not long after. Even Gamora is happy to see him recovered.

* Despite how different and more... unscrupulous alternate Gamora is, she's still not without heart. She and Nebula are more closer (even having their own little thing where they nod at each other with a deep grunt). She also protects Rocket from Adam and the High Evolutionary's henchman without hesitation.

* Rocket and [[LoveInterest Lyla's]] final goodbye. Her quiet encouragement for him to continue living so he may help make the world better so he can join them when his time is truly up is palpable. Their FirstKiss (also their last) is nothing but heartbreakingly sweet.

-->'''Adam:''' Why did you save me after I tried to kill you all?
\\'''Groot:''' I am Groot.
\\'''Drax:''' He says everyone deserves a second chance.

* Tragic as it all becomes, Rocket's flashbacks to his youth with Lyla, Floor and Teeths is nothing but hopeful, serene and joyful family bliss. Rocket's relationship with the ever-inspiring Lyla is also a delight to watch.

--->'''Groot:''' I love you guys.

* While helping the children escape, Rocket discovers the room where he and his cellmates were once kept in cages. The room is full of Earth animals, including several baby creatures with a startling resemblance to him. Opening the cage, he reads a description explaining their place of origin and the name of these creatures: raccoons from North America, causing Rocket to realise that all these years Peter had been right. This makes Rocket decide to save not only the raccoons, but all the other animals who were captured like he was. It also causes him to tell the High Evolutionary that his name is not 89P13, but is instead Rocket Raccoon.

* Peter visiting his grandfather on Earth. The way the old man breaks down in shock and delight at seeing his once-thought dead grandson is sure to break a few hearts.

* [[spoiler:In general, the lengths that the Guardians go to in order to save Rocket's life. It proves that the Guardians are a FamilyOfChoice and that they will always have each other's backs, even if they are apart.]]
* [[spoiler:Tragic as it all becomes, Rocket's flashbacks to his youth with Lyla, Floor and Teeths is nothing but hopeful, serene and joyful family bliss. Rocket's relationship with the ever-inspiring Lyla is also a delight to watch.]]
* [[spoiler:Rocket and [[LoveInterest Lyla's]] final goodbye. Her quiet encouragement for him to continue living so he may help make the world better so he can join them when his time is truly up is palpable. Their FirstKiss (also their last) is nothing but heartbreakingly sweet.]]
* [[spoiler:Yondu's final message to Kraglin. Without a doubt, this scene was the one that made most fans weep tears of reminiscent joy at a character we all loved. Bonus points for the fact that this one moment made it clear to all that while Peter may have been his favourite, Kraglin was every bit Yondu's son as he was.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Yondu:''' Use your heart, boy!]]
* [[spoiler:One of the biggest and most poignant moments in the series: Groot speaks normal English for the first time in the whole series, just to say one thing to the people who raised him since his birth.]]
--->'''Groot:''' [[spoiler:I love you guys.]]
* [[spoiler:Adam Warlock's love for his mother and adoption of a strange alien mammal shows that even completely brainwashed by the High Evolutionary, he's not the monster they wanted him to be.]]
* [[spoiler:Drax comforting the children imprisoned on the ship of the High Evolutionary. Not only does Drax show off his talent with young children (which in itself as utterly adorable) but he gains the genuine respect and admiration of Nebula and Mantis when they discover he could speak their language when no one else could. Nebula's compliment of him in the final scene cements his character perfectly. His awestruck smile speaks volumes.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Nebula:''' Drax, you were never meant to be a destroyer. You were meant to be a dad.]]
* [[spoiler:Gamora and Peter's mild flirtation at the end of the movie. It proves that while "our" Gamora is dead, a part of her ''is'' still alive within this younger version of her, leaving a very strong possibility that one day they will be together again.]]
* [[spoiler:Peter visiting his grandfather on Earth. The way the old man breaks down in shock and delight at seeing his once-thought dead grandson is sure to break a few hearts.]]