Groot (Earth-2480)

Groot is the former prince of Planet X, and currently Rocket Raccoon's best friend.

History
Groot was born to King Arbe of Planet X. He was raised in the palace, and as the oldest of his siblings was next in line for the throne, and so was constantly being prepared for such a time. This time eventually came when King Arbe announced his plans to step down and retire, following a transitionary period alongside Groot. However, before Groot could be crowned king, a Skrull armada arrived at Planet X, seeking a new world to terraform for colonisation. They began incinerating the planet, leading to King Arbe putting his children into a spaceship and sending it away from the planet. The ship came under fire from the Skrulls, leading to the deaths of all Groot's siblings, and his body being severely damaged. As he flew threw space, he kept thinking about the phrase "don't forget who you are", which his father had always said to him, and muttering "I am Groot", which had always been his response.

Groot soon fell unconscious, and when he woke up he was in a prison on Halfworld. He tried begging for help, but found he was only able to say the phrase "I am Groot". None of the other prisoners or Guards of Halfworld could understand what he was trying to say. To try and heal himself, he planted roots into the ground of the courtyard, went into hibernation, and over a period of several months, he grew into a giant tree.

When a raccoon climbed his branches, Groot was awoken, and introduced himself to him. Rocket Raccoon came up with a plan for them to escape, using Groot's ability to extend his body to create shields to cover them. Together, they escaped the prison facility, and stole a spaceship from the Robotic Overlords of Halfworld. Together, Rocket and Groot flew away from the planet to make better lives for themselves.

Powers & Abilities
Body Control: Groot can control his body, allowing him to reshape himself, and also grow extra parts. Majority of the time, he creates shields in front of him, of launches sharp 'thorns' as projectile weapons.

Trivia

 * I am Groot. I am Groot.