Nikki’s heart pounded against her chest so loudly she was sure he could hear it. Her hands were shaking as she awaited his answer. So many things relied on his answer, what would happened to her, her own freedom and all that stuff… but this wasn’t something that she could do only, she needed his help. She was, as you could imagine, rather surprised that he was excited about signing the paper. As soon as he completed, she took it from him and felt his arms wrapped her body and one on her head. With his lips pressed against hers, she leaned into the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck and returning the kiss, tilting her head to one side she even went as far as to slide her tongue into his mouth. Yeah this was good, especially considering she wasn’t sure how this was all going to turn out in the end. Might as well make the most of it right.

Eyes closed and focused on the kiss at hand, she didn’t stop or pull back until there was an awkward cough in their direction. This broke Nikki’s enjoyment of the kiss and caused her to pull her tongue back and break the kiss, almost panting for breath before her gaze turned to Advicus. “So, this is awkward…”

“Yes, you interrupted a good kiss; I would call that awkward.” Nikki said as she slowly lowered her arms from Quill’s neck. “That’s not what I was…”, “I don’t care what you’re referring to.” She said shortly cutting him off, “Because I have a document right here that says I do not have to marry him.” She said pointing to the alien in white. “Again no offense but you’re not my type.” With that she looked back at Advicus and after lowering a single hand from Quill she extended out the paper to him. “Per the agreement though, I will have open contact and when there is a meeting I will return but, for now, per the laws; a wife is to stay with her husband.” 

“Princess!” The Nova Prime flew over to the group, landing gracefully and dashing over. “I just heard, you could…” He stopped, seeing Quill’s arms around Nikki’s body and the paper now being read over by the head of the council. “But he’s…”

“He does qualify.” She said to Rick with a nod, “I’m aware you do as well but you would make me stay and being here is not where I want to be.” 

“What do you mean he qualifies? Peter Quill is not royalty.” Advicus said in confusion but not presenting an argumentative tone or red faced like his alien friend in white was due to anger. 

“Oh really?” Nikki said in a surprised tone, “You mean the Nova Prime hasn’t told you?” She said causing the council members attention to turn to him. Rick rocked in his suite before letting out a cough. “The princess is… correct… Peter Quill is… is… the son of J’Son, the emperor of the Spartoi Empire. Sworn enemies of the Metra and--- Prince and only heir to inherit the throne upon the Empire’s passing.” Rick spoke quickly and softly, obviously not wanting to give the information but was well aware he had to.

That was quite a surprise for everyone to hear. The man standing in a Ravager’s jacket, the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy and a brave yet highly foolish individual was the Prince of one of the most well-known warrior races in the world, and now he was married to his mortal enemy’s only living representative and legal princess. Oh well this was shocking for the council. Advicus gently folded up the paperwork and placed it in his pocket. “I will see this gets documented in its proper place. Per the costumes of the planet, you are expected to be where your husband is. If we need to get a hold of you, we will reach out to the Milano.”

“Great, and if my husband allows me to have a spa day at some resort planet; he’ll be able to forward my calls. But per our agreement high councilor, I will join the council and return for the meetings. And with that, I bid you all fair well.” With that she slipped out of Peter’s arms and took his hand, guiding him into the ship and pushing the hatch closing button only to hear Rick throwing a fit about what just happened to the council members, the short plump alien also ranting and Advicus just shaking his head, knowing full well there was nothing he could do about it. Nikki, on the other hand, was already packed with her things on the ship; hoping and praying that she wouldn’t have to stow away on board and that Peter would just sign the paper.

As soon as the door shut she let Peter’s hand go and backed away quickly. “I am so sorry!” She said quickly, “I know you’re probably really mad and I promise I’ll fix everything but it was the only way I could get out of staying on that planet. Just drop me off somewhere nice and I’ll fill out the divorce papers and you can be on your way without me but I really couldn’t handle staying there and dealing with all that politics stuff. Their policies about marriage were really strict. At my age I should have already been married and if I couldn’t find someone of royalty to marry before the day was out, I would have to marry one of the council members and by their planets’ standards, if I marry there I have to be at the same planet with my husband unless I get the okay to be somewhere else. I’m sorry I didn’t know what else to do and I didn’t know who else to turn to---” She began to ramble, obviously she wasn’t happy that she couldn’t give him this information any sooner and she was feeling horrible about making him agree to something he had no idea what was going on, basically she tricked him into it, but hey; she got out of a bad situation and an amazing kiss out of it. She couldn’t complain too much but as she looked up at Quill with panic in her eyes, she obviously didn’t know how he was going to take it.