Guardians of the Galaxy: Origins s01e06 Episode Script

[Rocket.]
So the Groot weren't handing over their planet to Ronan the Accuser without a fight.
I am Groot.
The natives are unwilling to give up their freedom or their land for your mining operations.
Ronan will not be defied.
Burn it.
Burn it all.
[All.]
I am Groot.
I [Gasps.]
- I am Groot! - I am Groot.
We are Groot! [All chanting.]
Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! Groot! [Panting.]
Nah, my bud Groot wasn't turning tail like a coward.
He was rushing back to save the world pod, the source of all life for every group that ever existed.
[Male voice.]
As soon as the surface cools, gut the planet of all its minerals.
[Rocket.]
The other Groots didn't survive the attack.
But my bud had saved their future.
The species would survive.
Or not.
I am Groot.
- I am Groot? - But as long as there was still one Groot left standing - I am Groot! - the world pod and his entire species - I am Groot.
- would live on inside him.
I am Groot! [Grunts.]
- What is that? - I don't know.
But let's grab it and get outta here before Ronan finds us.
And that was the start of a beautiful friendship.
I am Groot.