988, young Peter Quill is left heartbroken after his mother, Meredith, dies, leaving him a gift to open after her passing.

Future Adventures: Fast forward to the future, Quill steals an artifact from a temple but faces off against various enemies, including Yondu, the leader of the Ravagers, who places a bounty on him.

Ronan and Gamora: The villain Ronan seeks the artifact, sending Gamora after Quill. A series of chaotic encounters ensue, leading to Quill, Gamora, Rocket, and Groot being captured and sent to