A/N: Welcome, one and all, to the new and improved Glory Days 2.0. Now with ad blocker and a brand new look!

This is my fanfic Glory Days, but in one-shot mode. This collection of drabbles, one-shots and possible short stories is a revamping that will focus in on key moments for each of our four boys as they mature into the men they will eventually become. My reasons for renovating the story are my own, but I hope regardless of form, that you will all enjoy this collection!

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command-land, other than my own ideas and characters. Another quick warning; some of the text will look familiar, but that's because I don't plan on letting it go to waste! So it'll be reused here.

1. Introduction
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Once upon a time, there were four teenage boys who aimed to be the best of the best at the Space Ranger Academy.

Coming from distinct backgrounds and planets, they, much like the rest of their trainee comrades, would one day grow into productive citizens of the galaxy and serve it proudly.

But little did these boys know that they would grow to become more than just comrades within the Space Ranger Corps.

They would become into some of the most loyal and trustworthy friends that only would could ask for. But only one of them was called on by the winds of destiny.

"You're assigned to it, I presume?"

His three friends would likewise mature, but like the unpredictable forces of nature, their paths would take twists and turns that no one, not the least of all they, could have ever suspected.

Two of his friends would stay and fight alongside him to bring peace and order to the galaxy, but the light-hearted friendships they once have had with the Pride of Star Command slowly began to evolve and change, a seed of venom planted within the transformations.

"Well, if we're standing right in front of the room, that means we're going in as roommates then, right?" He then gave a snarky smirk, as if trying to joke around with the other human.

"You always this friendly?"

Once again, the shorter cadet shrugged and smirked. "Only when it's called for." He let the smirk drop and in its place, a genuine and friendly smile took over. "Heh, since we're here, we should go ahead and introduce each other then. I'm Ty Parsec."

"Pleasure to meet you, Ty. I'm Buzz Lightyear."

"Hey, you two my roommates?"

They both turned around to meet another cadet, who was about the same height as the heroic cadet, and taller than Ty. His voice was very much full of lighthearted mischief.

Ty replied, "Must be. You here for room eight, too?" As he asked this, he hooked a thumb behind him towards the door to the room to showcase it.

"Yeah, you bet. I guess we're all going to be roommates, huh?" He lifted a hand to introduce himself and shake the others' hands. "I'm Rocket. Rocket Crockett. Pleasure to meet ya."

Ty held out a hand as well and shook Rocket's hand. "I'm Ty. Likewise."

"And I'm Buzz."

The other friend…his fate floated within a darker air, as a hornet does when it goes on the attack against other creatures.

"How's it goin'?"

"It's going well, thank you." The light-blued eyed and purple-hooded cadet motioned with his hands to the other roommates.

"That's Ty Parsec," who greeted back with a nonchalant wave and a 'hey there', "Rocket Crockett", in which the man mock saluted the last cadet, "and I'm Buzz Lightyear. What's your name?"

The new roommate smiled, and even though it was a cocky smile, it was nonetheless true to his street-smart spirit.

"The name's Warp. Warp Darkmatter."

How this all came to be, one may ask?