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Omega's Log #3

This is the companion piece to Echo's story ~ Shaky Hands

A/N: I hope you enjoyed Echo's story! I really liked the addition of AZI not only to the story but also to the log! I think it suits the kid chaos that Omega brings with her in her lovable way! Let me know what you think!

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MISSION LOG – OPERATION HEARTBEAT 

Dear Journal,  

I am now on my third match making mission and this one is going to be our hardest one yet! But luckily for this mission I have help!  

When going to the med center to ask the doctor if AZI could work there, I overheard something that put this next mission into action. The doctor is in love with Echo! It was a complete shock to hear that from the doctor, and even more of a shock to find out that she used to work in the GAR. I guess that actually makes a lot of sense, she knew the clone anatomy when she checked over all of us after the boating incident, and she's always been extra nervous around us but now I know why.  

Lucky for me she agreed to let AZI work in the med center with her, so I now have a man (technically droid) on the inside of this operation! I gave AZI a secret mission to watch and report his findings on the doctor for step 1 of my three-step method!  

We will keep you updated!  

Dear Journal,  

Things have become complicated but that won’t stop me now.  

I had tried to casually ask the boys if they knew the doctor, letting it slip that I had heard that she used to work for the GAR but, sadly they all said they didn’t recognize her. In my excitement I ended up giving to much away and had to tell them EVERYTHING that I heard...  

They were just as shocked as I was that the doctor is in love with Echo, although Wrecker’s girlfriend didn’t seem surprised. They also gave me strict orders not to interfere but what they don’t understand is I had already helped Wrecker and Crosshair get together with their girlfriends! I’m not going to stop my mission when I know it will be successful. I just have to wait till Echo’s next visit so I can get them together... What’s the worst that could happen? 

I’ll keep you updated  

STEP 1 – RECON  

Mission report!  

I have successfully completed my first week working in the Pabu medical center alongside the doctor A.K.A our target. During this week I have discovered several things about the doctor including:  

She drinks tea and not caf  

She is quite intelligent in the medical field even for a human and even though she has had basic equipment for many years she has been able to carry out all the duties of a medical center on her own 

She spends most of her time inside the center, I would say even avoiding going out to social events  

She has a rather mild/severe anxiety disorder  

Omega had relayed that she overheard the doctor say that she struggles with anxiety and I have seen this to be true. I will continue to report my findings as Omega requested  

AZI  

Dear Journal,  

Last night I had my routine call with Echo. Something I created after he left with Rex where we call and I gave him family updates so that way he isn’t left out on everything happening over here.  

Anyways! While I was giving the family updates he brought up how AZI wasn’t there which led to the perfect segway for me to bring up the doctor! When I asked him if he remembered her, he sadly said that he didn’t but, to my surprise Captain Rex did! Apparently, she used to work under his medic and was close with a few of Rex’s men. Thanks to the captain I now have information I may have never known!  

I told Echo about the Pabu festival and even showed him the dress I got from the dress shop owner who likes Crosshair. I wish he could come... I miss him...  

We’ll keep you updated until then 

Dear Journal,  

The Pabu festival was everything I hoped it would be! The lights, the music, the dancing and the two surprises that made the night even more special!  

First – Crosshair and his now girlfriend came to the festival together as an official couple! They looked so amazing together Crosshair is a very lucky man, and I will continue to remind him forever!  

Second – Echo came to surprise us with a visit! He said that the underground is currently doing small extractions so Rex, Gregor and Howzer have it covered without him there for a while. Which is perfect because now I get to execute step 2 of my plan! However, Hunter interfered with my first attempt at establishing contact between Echo and y/n. He gave me the disappointed face that makes my chest feel weird...  

The doctor left early so I couldn’t give it another try but I’ll try again soon since Echo is here for a while. He was totally giving the doctor the googley eyes! 

Till next time  

Mission report!  

Hello again! I have come to give an update about the... target. A.K.A the doctor.  

I have confirmed that she does indeed have a mild/severe anxiety disorder. Her symptoms include the following: 

Avoiding eye contact during social interactions / conversations  

Shaky hands and/or whole-body shakes  

Elevated heart rate  

Flushed cheeks  

And in severe cases panic attacks and hyperventilation  

I had witnessed my first panic attack the day after the festival when the doctor seen Omega’s brother Echo approaching the medical center. After staying with her and giving her breathing techniques she was able to stop her hyperventilating and recover, though not completely.  

Echo had then come to her office and asked her if she would like to go for a walk along the beach. I tried to tell her that may not be the best course of action especially after she had just experienced a panic attack, but she went anyway. I suppose Omega will be pleased with the two of them being alone together, but I am worried for her health. I am currently creating a specialized program to help her deal with the symptoms related to her anxiety which I will then present to her.  

I hope she accepts treatment.  

AZI  

Dear Journal,  

Hunter sat me down today and we had a talk that I very much didn’t want to have. I knew it was going to be serious when he gave me the disappointed dad look that I really don’t like. Apparently, I didn’t realize how bad the doctor's anxiety really is and by dragging Echo to go talk to her during the festival gave her a panic attack and that's why she left early.  

I feel awful... I didn’t know it was that bad. I really thought her talking to him would help the two of them connect and maybe they could talk about their days in the republic but instead I just ended up hurting her.  

Hunter told me that I have to go and apologize to her. I’ll do that tomorrow and keep you posted. 

Dear Journal,  

I went to the med center today to apologize to the doctor. We had a really good talk, and she even told me that I helped her be a little brave? I wasn’t expecting that but I’m glad she feels that way. I asked her straight out if she really loves my brother, and she very confidently said she did. It made me feel so happy that someone can love Echo that way, especially after everything he’s been through.  

AZI gave me his current findings on doc. Now that I know how severe her anxiety is I think I’ll back off a bit and just hope that fate brings the two of them together. So far it seems that it is... 

Till the next update  

Mission Report! 

I have finished creating the doctor's treatment plan and showed her. I am very pleased to tell you that she agreed, and we have begun the treatment!  

Treatment includes:  

Breathing exercises  

Mantras to repeat when she feels her anxiety to spike  

Going on walks through the island to help with social anxiety  

Engaging in conversation outside of a work setting  

Working through a panic attack without the use of water (after she told me that she walks into the ocean to deal with panic attacks as a way to shock herself out of one. I recommended a safer alternative)  

We have been working on these methods for a few weeks now and she has become 42% calmer and her overall mood has been happier. She also seems to spend a lot more time on her comm, messaging someone? It is a new habit but because she is engaging in social interaction I have not said anything.  

AZI 

Dear Journal,  

AZI has told me all about his treatment plan with doc and I can say firsthand that she seems much happier. She’s been joining me on walks with batcher and even the boys sometimes which has been really nice. We have what I like to call girl talk where we talk about everything and anything.  

She told me that Echo and her have been keeping contact while he's away. He didn’t say anything to me about it during the last call we were able to do before his mission but that doesn’t surprise me, he seemed pretty distracted with everything going on. Doc even told me that he asked her out on a date! I’m so happy and so excited! I know I didn’t do anything this time, but I am glad that doc was able to get her chance with him which is something that she regretted not being able to do all those years ago.  

I really like this new version of her. Calmer, happier, more positive, like the fear doesn’t run her life anymore it’s just a part of it.  

Hopefully the next entry will be the date update! 

Mission report!  

The doctor and I had gone on an emergency call for Echo and to our surprise twenty other rescued troopers. Echo’s injuries were the most extensive and took the most time to treat. The doctor and I had to reconstruct the cybernetics of his legs with the material that was still there and having to create our own pieces with what the abandoned med bay provided. Luckily, we were able to completely reconstruct the legs and treat his other injuries.  

There were no other severe injuries, so we had spent the four days we were gone treating everyone while waiting for Echo to recover and wake up. The doctor confided to me that she planned to stay with the captain and the others, if Echo agreed.  

I am pleased to say that operation heartbeat is a success! Echo and the doctor both confessed their love, and she is going to join him in the fight.  

I will miss her dearly, and I do hope she continues her treatment plan. I should probably forward a copy to Echo just in case...  

AZI 

Dear Journal,  

This is the final entry for this mission log and like AZI said, it was a success!  

Echo and doc have been happy and together for the last month and Echo has stayed here on the island for the entire month while doc trained her replacement for the med center. AZI says the new doctor is acceptable but I do think he’s gonna miss y/n. I know I will.  

She told me that she will keep in touch for our regular girl talks whenever she can and make sure that her and Echo watch out for each other. She also hinted that she seen Hunter at the med center with the new woman that Phee brought to the island.  

I have a feeling that our next love mission will be happening very soon!

~ Omega 

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Shaky Hands

Summary: You spent years living out your peaceful life as a doctor on Pabu but when the bad batch shows up, you are reminded of the life you left behind, and the men you left behind too... Pairings: TBB Echo x Fem!reader (Medic reader) Warnings: Slow burn... (I am so sorry I promise it's worth it), angst, reader has anxiety, mentions of panic attacks, mentions of injuries, fluff, friends to lovers, happy ending Words: 7.1k (I know I'm sorry!) A/N: Oh my god I am so sorry this has taken so long! I went through about four mental breakdowns and two rewrites but I finally have it finished. I REALLY hope y'all love it because i sacrificed my mental health for this fic! I promise the slow burn is worth it alright! Summer on Pabu masterlist here Omega's Log #3 Main masterlist here

“And then he stabbed me right there in my shoulder! Not before I blasted him though, which is how I got the statue and the knife in my back!” 

You chuckle as you continue to stitch up Phee’s wound, always enjoying her dramatic story telling, “well be t-thankful he didn’t aim any lower or else you may not have been able to tell me about your latest adventure.”  

“You know by now that I’m always lucky!” she laughs as you finish up the stitches turning to look back at you with a mischievous smile.  

“What’s that look for?”  

She shrugs and then winces, “I was gonna ask how my boys are adjusting to the island. Have you seen them? Talked to any of them...?”  

You sigh not wanting to have this conversation again, “As a matter of fact, they had all come in earlier this week because of a boating accident. Omega and Wreckers girlfriend were on the water when a giant squid attacked the boat.”  

“Girlfriend huh? Good for him! Was... Echo here?” she asks with a coy smile.  

At the mention of his name your face goes bright red, and you look away adjusting your glasses, “n-no. He hasn’t visited the island since the last time you seen him here...” 

Phee is one of the only people who know about your republic days, which means that she knew what bringing the clones to the island all those months ago would do to you and she did it anyway. To her credit, she was just as surprised as you were when Echo walked by you and you fainted in shock. For years you thought he was dead and yet there he was, walking on the island with his brothers, half robot half man, but still the regulation arc trooper that stole your heart all those years ago. Too bad he doesn’t remember you though, but to be fair he hardly knew you during his 501 days, nobody really did outside of Kix and Fives.  

“You need to talk to him, even if he doesn’t remember you,” she says as she puts her coat back on, “fate gave you a second chance. Don't waste it.” 

You sigh looking down at your feet, “What am I supposed to say Phee? Hey Echo, I know you don’t remember me, but I used to work in the med bay and was in love with you even though you didn’t know me!” 

“I wouldn’t be so up front about it but teach your own...”  

Your hands start to shake at your sides, and you look up at her in frustration, “Phee! I can barely have a normal conversation with my patients. I’ve spent years trying to battle my anxiety because I want to help people! But to talk to the one man I’ve never been able to? The one man I never thought I’d see again? It's impossible!” 

Phee walks over to you and puts her hand on your shoulder, “nothings impossible if you give it a try. If you love him the way you say you do, are you really gonna let this second chance go?”  

You look down again not able to give an answer. Phee just smiles, “Just think about it alright? You’re braver than you realize...” Then she waves and heads out the door while you stand in your office conflicted and anxious.  

... 

“What am I supposed to say Phee? Hey Echo, I know you don’t remember me, but I used to work in the med bay and was in love with you even though you didn’t know me!”  

Omega stands outside your office door in shock with AZI right beside her. You used to work for the republic? You know Echo? You love him?! Do you know the other batchers? The boys haven’t said anything about knowing you, although you all technically had your first real meeting when everyone was here comforting Wrecker after the accident. Is that why you were so nervous around them?  

AZI looks over at Omega in robotic confusion, “Why are we just standing here? Shouldn't we inform the doctor that were here?” 

Omega hears the door opening and grabs AZI, both huddling behind a corner just as Phee leaves your office. When Phee is gone Omega turns to AZI, “Did you hear their conversation?”  

“Of course. My audio receptors are in perfect working order!” AZI says matter of fact. “Is there a reason we are hiding behind this wall when we should be informing the doctor of our visit?”  

Omega had come to the medical center with AZI to offer his services. The boys would never say it out right, but AZI does tend to be overbearing and while she enjoys having him around, her brothers have hinted that they don’t. Since AZI is a med droid, she thought bringing him here to work for you would be good for the both of you since you don’t have a med droid of your own, and Omega could still come and visit AZI whenever she wanted.  

“We are going now but I have a secret mission for you, and you can’t tell anybody! Got it?”  

AZI hovers closer to her, “A secret mission... for me?”  

“Yes. Do you think you can do it?” Omega asks eagerly. 

“Of course I can!”  

After explaining to AZI her plan, the two of them came out from their hiding place and walked to your office, knocking on the door. You opened the door in surprise, “Oh h-hello Omega. How can I help you?”  

You move out of the way and let the two of them inside, heading to your desk to grab your data pad, “are you alright? Have you had any pain since the boating incident?”  

“No, I’m all good. I actually came here to offer AZI’s services!”  

You look at the both of them in shock and confusion, “You want... AZI to work for me?”  

“I am still in perfect working order and can offer all my medical services to you and your center! I even have-” 

Omega cuts him off, “My brothers have hinted that maybe AZI would do better in an environment that he’s used too... And since you don’t have a med droid of your own, I think it’s the perfect arrangement!”  

Having a med droid would be a weight off your shoulders. You haven’t been able to afford your own, so you’ve just been doing everything on your own but with a droid you’d be able to free up some time for yourself, something you haven’t been able to do since you opened the medical center. “Okay! That would be wonderful.” 

“Great! Can I come to check on him sometimes?” she asks you excitedly making you chuckle. 

“Of course you can Omega. Thank you for offering his services. Is there anything I can do in exchange?” you ask as you take a deep breath trying to calm your racing heart.  

Omega just shakes her head, “No that's okay. As long as I can visit him, I don’t need anything!” 

AZI hovers over to you stopping directly in front of your face, “Your heart rate is elevated doctor are you alright?”  

You blush and push your glasses up as you look away quickly, “I’m alright AZI. Nothing to worry about!”  

Omega’s comm beeps and she looks at it with wide eyes, “Oh I gotta go! I forgot I promised Hunter I’d help him today! I’ll come back to visit AZI tomorrow! Thanks again doc!”  

She ran out of the room hurriedly making you giggle, and then it was just you and the droid.  

“Alright AZI let’s get to work!” 

... 

Omega runs into their small Pabu house slightly out of breath as Hunter, Wrecker, his girlfriend and Crosshair are all at the dining table. Wreckers girlfriend showing them how to make her fish sticks recipe.  

Hunter looks up at her with a smile, “You didn’t have to rush kid. Dinners not for a while anyways.” 

“I promised you I’d help with dinner today, didn’t I?” Omega says as she sits beside Crosshair and grabs some of the vegetables from the bowl to chop.  

Crosshair raises a brow looking at her, “where’s the med droid?”  

“I asked doc if AZI could work in the med center with her. She seemed eager to finally have a droid working there...” she explains as she continues to chop. 

Wreckers girlfriend smiles and nods, “I bet. She's been saving up for a med droid since she first came here a few years ago. There not cheap, even a used one is pricey, so It's nice of you to offer AZI to help.”  

“Yeah... Did you know that she used to work in the GAR?”  

Her brothers all stop and turn to her, looks of confusion on their faces. Hunter leans back in his chair, “no I didn’t know that.” 

“Would explain a few things.” Crosshair chimes in.  

Wrecker looks at Omega, his brows raised, “how’d you find out that?”  

Omega’s face flushes which doesn’t go unnoticed by everyone at the table, “I... may have overheard a conversation between the doctor and Phee...” 

“Omega...” Hunter scolds leaning forward in his chair, “what have we said about eavesdropping?”   

She looks down embarrassed, “it wasn’t intentional! And besides had I not heard I wouldn’t know! Do you guys know her?”  

“There were a lot of civies working in the med bay. Can't remember them all...” Crosshair says as he twirls his toothpick.  

Omega’s shoulders slump, “Oh... I just thought... because she said she knows- oop!” 

“Knows who?” Hunter asks. Omega doesn’t answer, just avoids her brother's gazes while chopping more vegetables. “Omega. What aren’t you saying?”  

Crosshair hooks his foot under her chair and turns it toward him fast before she can react and looks her in the eyes, “Omega...” 

“Alright!” she sighs wringing her hands nervously, “she said she knows Echo!” 

Crosshair leans forward, his pearl necklace swinging against his chest, “that’s not all. Or else you wouldn’t be so defensive.” 

As she looks around the table at all the raised brows, she realizes she’s gonna have to spill what she heard. “Okay... she said... she’s in love with him!”  

Omega swore she heard their neighbor sneeze from how silent it suddenly became in there. All the boys looked at her in disbelief but to her surprise Wreckers girlfriend just chuckles, “well that makes sense now.” 

“What? Did you know sweetie?” Wrecker asks still shocked.  

She shrugs as she finishes the last of the fish to be fried, “she’s always been an anxious person, that’s no secret, but since you all came to the island it’s more noticeable. If she knows Echo and has feelings for him like you say Omega, then it must have been quite the shock seeing him again.”  

“Huh...” Hunter looks at Omega again, “if that’s the case I don’t want you getting any ideas Omega. Don’t go meddling in other people's business.” 

“But what if Echo-” 

Crosshair gives her a glare, “stay out of it kid. She hasn’t said anything for a reason.”  

“What if they-” 

“Omega!” all three of them say in unison.  

She sighs slumping into her chair, “alright alright...”  

What they don’t know is, she’s already in stage 1 of her plan, and she doesn’t plan on backing out now. 

... 

Echo sits in the co-pilot seat listening intently as Omega explains her mission success with Wrecker and his girlfriend and her current progress on Crosshair, “But since the Pabu festival has been announced she has been working nonstop in her shop sewing dresses. I don’t think she’s been going to the beach for her early morning walks because Crosshair has been grumpier than usual...” 

“Omega you really shouldn’t meddle in people’s love lives. Especially Crosshair.” he scolds while holding back a laugh. Rex pilots the ship beside him while also listening to Omega’s report chuckling quietly to himself.  

Omega just sighs, “he needs to make a move! The festival is the perfect time to do that but he’s so stubborn...”  

“Crosshair’s been through more than most of us. Give him time, he’ll come around.” Echo states with a smile then raises a brow, “usually by now that droid of yours interrupts us. Did Crosshair finally dismantle it?” 

Omega laughs, “No! I took him to work in the medical center. The doctor there doesn’t have one of her own so I thought it would be good for the both of them...” 

“Well that was thoughtful.” 

“Hey, did you know the doctor used to work for the GAR?” she asks casually trying not to give herself away.  

Echo tilts his head, “Oh yeah? Guess you're not the only republic refugees on the island.” 

“She uh... she said she recognizes you. Do you know her?”  

“Uh... I don’t think so... What’d you say her name was again?” He asks curiously.  

“Y/n. Doctor Y/n.”  

Rex snaps his head in their direction, “well that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. Glad to know she’s living a better life for herself, especially after... how she left.” 

Echo turns to Rex and Omega looks at him with an excited expression, “You know the doctor captain?”  

“Yes. Back during the republic days she worked in the med bay under my medic, Kix.” Rex explains. “She was very quiet and shy, very anxious too. But she did her job flawlessly despite all her nerves. She got really close with Kix and... Fives.” 

Echo looks stunned at his captain, “I didn’t know that.” 

“Yeah well. Like I said, she was really shy, kept to herself most of the time. Her only friends were Fives and Kix as far as I know and well... she didn’t take Fives death well... She quit that day. It was the most I've ever heard her talk.”  

Echo raises a brow, “Were they...?” 

“No!” Rex laughs, “it wasn’t like that. Best friends nothing more. He always said she was in love with someone else.”  

Omega chuckles quietly to herself, “You don’t say...” 

... 

The Pabu festival was in full swing, and everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves. Echo was hiding off further down the path waiting for the right opportunity to surprise Omega, while watching his family. He hadn’t been back since before Wrecker had confessed to his now girlfriend, so this was his first time seeing them together, they looked happy. Crosshair surprised everyone showing up with the woman that Omega was telling him about and the love in his eyes when he looked at her was something none of the batchers thought they’d see from their brother. Whatever Omega did during her ‘love mission’ seemed to work surprisingly well.  

Echo trailed his gaze through the crowd till it landed on you and he froze in utter awe. You sat quietly at a table by yourself, your hair was down and the simple red silk dress you wore made you look like royalty, he’s never seen someone so beautiful. He understood what Rex meant when he said you were anxious, your hands were shaking in your lap and anytime someone came up to talk to you, you wouldn’t look directly in their eyes. 

When the slow song ended Echo walked up the path standing behind Omega with a mischievous smile. Hunter spun her around and she squealed so loud multiple heads turned as she ran into his arms, “Echo you came! I missed you so much!”  

He grins and hugs her back, “missed you too kid.” Then he leans down and whispers in her ear, “looks like your love missions are a success.”  

She turns and looks at Crosshair and his girlfriend with a big smile, “He just needed a push. I knew he’d confess!”  

Hunter walks over to them both, patting Echo on the shoulder, “Glad you could make it.” 

“Me too.” Echo says as his gaze travels to you and snaps back to Hunter when you meet his eyes, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Hunter or Omega.  

Omega grabs his hand and starts to pull him towards you, making you panic, “I don’t think you’ve officially met the doctor yet have you?”  

“Omega...” Hunter warns but that doesn’t stop her from pulling him over to you. Hunter hears your heart racing in your chest and sees the panic written across your face, making him follow behind to make sure Omega doesn’t push too far.  

You stand as Omega and Echo come over to you, your cheeks a bright red as you look up briefly before looking down again, “H-Hello Omega... H-Hello Echo...” 

“Ma’am.” Echo holds his hand out to you, his cheeks a slight pink, “nice to meet you. Though I guess you already know who I am.” 

Your hand freezes just above his as you look up in horror, “H-How do you...” 

“Omega said that you used to work in the med bay. I’m sorry I don’t recognize you but I’m glad you found a way to a peaceful life here.”  

You feel like your gonna pass out, this is too much. Omega must have overheard your conversation that day with Phee, she must have heard your confession... What if she told him? No, if he knew he wouldn’t be so casual with you right now, would he? Hunter feeling your pulse race and your breathing shallow, decides to step beside you and take over the situation, sending a glare to Omega, “Hey Echo. You haven’t met Wrecker’s girlfriend yet. Omega you should go over and introduce them.” 

“Oh but I-” Hunter gives her a deeper glare which Echo notices, “Okay... Let’s go Echo.” 

Echo looks back at you then, noting the way your hands are shaking, your cheeks are bright red, and you're staring very intently at the ground. He nods, “Alright. Nice to meet you ma’am. Have a good evening.” 

“Y-You too...” you say not looking up as they walk away.  

Hunter stays beside you carefully putting a hand on your shoulder making you jump and look up at him, “I’m sorry about that doc. Omega means well even if she doesn’t understand the whole picture.”  

You take a deep breath, “t-that’s alright... It’s honestly my fault. I can’t even... have a conversation with-”  

“Don’t do that.” Hunter says gently squeezing your shoulder. “Everyone is allowed to feel fear...” 

You take a few more deep breaths and nod, trying not to go into a panic attack while Hunter stands beside you making sure you're okay. “Doc... maybe we should go for a walk down by the beach? Away from everyone where it’s quiet...” 

You look up then and smile at his kindness, “N-No that’s alright Hunter. You go back with your family. I’ll go on my own...” 

“I don’t think you should be alone right now-” 

“I do this all the time.” you cut him off looking down. “This is nothing new for me. I’ll be fine.” 

He debates for a moment and then sighs, “Okay... but if you need help, please just call. I’ll hear it.” 

You nod, running off down the stone path through all of Pabu till you hit the beach. Hunter stands in the same spot watching your figure run into the night when Echo comes up and stands beside him. “She alright?” 

He just nods and walks back to the others while Echo continues to stare at the path. 

... 

The moment your feet hit the sand, you kicked off your sandals and headed straight for the water. The oceans gentle waves cascaded over your legs, soaking the bottom half of your dress but you didn’t care, instead you walked further into the water. The ocean always had a way of calming you down that you never could explain to others, and as you matched your breathing to each wave, you felt calm once again.  

You feel like such a fool. Phee told you not to waste your second chance but the only thing you could say to Echo was hello before going into a near panic attack! How are you supposed to take this opportunity when you can’t even have a conversation with him?  

From the shore Echo watches you curiously as you stand in the ocean, a content smile on your face. He felt bad when he seen you leave so suddenly, and he knew that you were most likely on the verge of a panic attack. He’d experienced them himself and knows the signs, so he decided to follow you and make sure you were okay.  

Slowly he walked to the edge of the shore, “You alright ma’am?”  

You freeze and whip your head around to see Echo standing on the shoreline watching you. You looked down into the water and take a deep breath, you can do this, just stay calm... “I’m alright.” 

“You know I’ve heard of a few ways to deal with panic attacks but standing in the ocean in party attire wasn’t one of them.” he chuckles to himself. 

You look up at him now, your cheeks a bright red, “How did you know that I was...?”  

“I’ve talked a few of my brothers down from panic attacks, and I’ve dealt with them too. It’s completely normal to feel all that pent up anxiety.”  

You sigh, “it’s not normal to feel it all the time though...”  

He smiles and your breath catches, “maybe you were just meant to feel more than others.”  

You watch him, a pang in your chest at the familiarity of this moment, “You know... this isn’t the first time you’ve seen me like this...” 

“Standing in the ocean in the middle of the night?” he asks confused. 

You laugh, “No! I mean... the first time we ever met you found me mid panic attack...” 

“Really?” he asks stunned. “I don’t remember that.” 

You walk back to the shore, your body shaking from the nerves and the cold but you force yourself to hold eye contact, “It was a long time ago but I... Never forgot your kindness.” 

He stares at you silently, taking in your beauty under the moonlight. You were completely soaked from your head to toe, your dress now not leaving anything to the imagination and Echo couldn’t be more grateful, your giant glasses reflected the moon and underneath them he could see the flush of your cheeks, you were stunning. “I wish I remembered...” 

You just smile and take a deep breath, “maybe you will one day... but even if you don’t that’s okay too.” He continues to watch you, his face growing hotter and you become self-conscious of how you look completely soaked in front of him, “Ummm you don’t have to stay you know. I-I'm alright now...” 

“I don’t mind. The view is beautiful.” he says looking at you and not the ocean scenery behind you. Then he seems to realize what he said and clears his throat embarrassed, “Umm can I walk you back home? It’s cold out here and I don’t think the islanders want their doctor getting sick.” 

You look down at your feet with a smile, “I’d like that...” 

Then the two of you walk together quietly all the way up the path to Upper Pabu, enjoying each others company without words. Echo watches you out of the corner of his eye, feeling a flutter in his chest he’s never felt with another person... he wishes he remembered you.  

You stop in front of your home and turn toward him, “t-this is mine.” 

He nods looking at the house and then back to you, “alright... Good night.” 

Then he starts to walk away but you grab his arm quickly and he turns around to your blushing face, “T-Thank you Echo...” 

He smiles and squeezes your shaking hand, “You’re welcome y/n.”  

Then he walks away and heads back to the festival leaving you standing there, your heart hammering in your chest and a smile on your face. You spoke to him... 

... 

You just finished with a patient when Omega strolls into the medical clinic with a bright smile, “Hello doc! I came to visit AZI!” 

You smile and nod as AZI comes whizzing out of the exam room, “Hello Omega!”  

“Hi AZI! How’s your new job?” she asks. 

AZI spins around her, “Satisfactory. We have updated a lot of the current systems and are working on integrating new equipment!”  

Omega smiles and looks between you and the droid, “looks like you two have been busy!” 

“AZI insisted that we upgraded a few things...” you chuckle as you continue to type on your data pad.  

AZI nods, “Now with the proper equipment we can perform all procedures efficiently.”  

Omega just chuckles and then she walks over to you hesitantly. Hunter had given her an earful after the festival a few days ago on boundaries and she felt bad that she had pushed yours. She really just wanted to get you and Echo talking but she didn’t consider your anxiety and how that may have not been the best approach. “Doc... I want to apologize for the other night...” 

You sit down and point to the chair across from you, and she sits hesitantly while AZI hovers behind her, “I overheard your conversation with Phee about knowing Echo and I... Well, I just wanted the two of you to talk. I didn’t think about how that would make you feel and I’m sorry...”  

“It’s okay Omega,” you say softly, “You actually helped me be a little brave. I wouldn’t have been able to do it had you not helped the way you did, so thank you.” 

She looks at you stunned, “really? I helped you?”  

“You did.” you smile looking down with red cheeks. Since that night Echo had been coming to the medical center every evening asking you if you’d like to go for a walk along the beach with him, and with every encounter that claw of anxiety that holds you eases a little more.  

“Can I ask you something?” she hesitates but you just nod with soft smile. “Do you really love him?”  

You look up at her then, “I do.” 

“Even after all these years? He’s not the same Echo from back then...”  

“He may not look the same but he’s still Echo. His kind heart, his need to fight for others, to do the right thing, that’s what I fell for. And he’ll always be that Echo no matter how he looks or how much time has passed.” you explain softly.     

Omega smiles, “I think he likes you too you know. He's been smiling more since the festival...” 

You blush and before you could answer another patient knocks on your door. Omega stands and quickly runs to you and gives you a hug, “I hope it works out for both of you.” Then she runs out of the room waving to AZI as she goes.   

That evening Echo once again comes to ask you to walk with him but this time there’s something different in his eyes, a sadness that you can’t place. “Is everything alright?”  

He stops and looks up at you with a sigh, “I’m leaving tonight...” 

“Oh...” 

He puts his hand out and you take it hesitantly, “I’d like to keep in touch with you... if you want...”  

“You do?” you ask surprised.  

He smiles and nods, “I do.” 

“I want that too...” you whisper as your hand shakes in his. He squeezes it, rubbing his thumb in soothing circles. The two of you spend the remainder of the evening walking along the beach hand in hand, not really speaking just enjoying the quiet company of each other. He walks you home just like he did that first night but this time he does something that surprises you. He leans in and hesitantly kisses your cheek before backing away quickly with flushed cheeks.  

You stand there stunned as he clears his throat, smiling sheepishly, “H-Have a good evening y/n...” 

“Y-You too.” you whisper. “Stay safe...” 

He winks and walks back to his ship. You stand outside and watch as his ship flies away, still holding your cheek where he kissed you. 

... 

It started simple. A few messages whenever it was safe for him to do so. 

E: Hope you’re doing okay.  

Y/N: I’m okay. I hope your safe.  

E: Safe as we can be 

Then as the weeks went by the messages started getting deeper, more intimate.  

E: I was thinking about you today 

Y/N: Oh really? Good things I hope... 

E: We infiltrated a base that overlooked the ocean. Made me think of that night at the festival 

Y/N: That’s a good memory? 

E: It is too me 

Then one evening after a few more weeks of anxiety filled silence you got another message.  

E: Are you awake? 

Y/N: Yes 

E: Can I call you? 

Y/N: Of course  

You were sitting in your chair by the window watching the ocean when the call came through. Echo stands there, looking tired but smiling his beautiful smile you fell in love with.  

“Hey you.” 

You smile, “Hey you.” 

“You look cozy.” he smirks making you blush as you look down at your nightgown.  

“Why is it every time we see each other I look ridiculous?”  

He just chuckles, “ridiculously beautiful.”  

You roll your eyes covering your face with your hands, “Echo did you call me just to flirt?”  

“May have been part of the reason...”  

You laugh, “and the other reason?”  

He looks down wringing his hands nervously, “Were about to go on another mission. Riskier than normal and I just... wanted to see your face.”  

You took a deep breath, holding back the tears that were starting to pool in your eyes, “H-How long?”  

“A month at least... maybe more. We have to go completely dark for this one.”  

You nod looking down at your clenched fists, “I see...” 

“But when were done I’m coming back to the island for a while. I’ve been missing the kid...” 

You look up hopeful, “Just Omega?”  

“No. Not just her...” he says with a smirk. “And while I’m back I’d like to take you out to dinner...?” 

You lean forward excitedly, “Are you asking me on a date soldier?”  

“Yes I am.” 

You smile brightly, “I’ll wait for you then.” 

He smiles too, “Okay.” 

“Okay.” 

“Echo. Time to go.” You hear from the background. He nods and then turns back to you, “I’ll see you soon.” 

You nod and before he hangs up you shout, “Echo wait!” 

He freezes and looks at you with conflicted eyes. You have so much you want to say, so much you NEED to say, years of feelings that’s never been spoken, but in that moment, you knew that would only hurt the both of you. “Please stay safe...” 

He nods, his eyes full of understanding like he knew what you really meant. “I will. See you soon.”  

... 

Omega and batcher are sitting with you on your porch drinking iced tea while AZI hovers around your yard happily. You had been trying really hard lately to be brave and do more things that you normally would never do. You’ve been going on walks after work and talking with the locals, walking along the beach with batcher and Omega and occasionally her brothers, You even started doing home visits which is something you never used to do because the thought of practicing medicine not in the comfort of your med center always scared you, but that wasn’t you anymore. You were really trying, and even though you still had your bad days, still dealt with your constant anxiety, you felt more like yourself the more you put yourself out there. A big part of it was you knew that waiting for Echo without any means of distraction would send you into a downwards spiral of your mental health, so you and AZI created a program for you to help with the anxiety that's plagued you your whole life, and it's been working. 

“Have you heard from him yet?” Omega asks as she sips her tea looking out at the ocean. 

“No, I haven’t.” you sigh. “Have you?” 

“No but Hunter says to give them time. It’s technically only been a month yesterday so... he’s only a day late...”  

You smile at her, “He’s right. I guess we just have to have patience...”  

Omega watches you curiously and you raise a brow, “What?”  

“You’ve changed.” she says simply. “Calmer. Happier too.” 

You lean into her slightly, “Yeah? Well, I feel calmer and happier. Which is something I thought I’d never say.” 

AZI hovers over to the both of you, “The mental health program we have created for you has proven to be 76.8% beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing.”  

“I like those statistics.” You laugh and Omega giggles with you.  

She gets a comm and you both jump as she hurriedly looks at the message but, instead of excitement her shoulders slump, “sorry. False alarm. Crosshair says I have to head back now.” 

“No worries, Omega. Maybe tomorrow we can go down to the beach with your brothers?” you suggest warmly. 

She nods happily, “sounds like a plan! Bye y/n! Bye AZI! See you tomorrow!” 

You send the rest of the evening sitting on your porch watching the sunset, thinking of Echo. Praying for his safety when your comm beeps and the joy when you see his name is instantly replaced with pure panic when you answer to not find Echo on the call but Captain Rex.  

“C-Captain? Where’s Echo?!” 

Rex looks pained as he speaks, “y/n. I need you and the droid to be ready in a few hours. Our mission went south, and Echo needs medical attention.” 

“How serious are the injuries?” you ask as your hands shake.  

He sighs, “It’s not good. We have him stable for now, but we don’t have the resources to repair him. There’s an old, abandoned republic base close by but we need a medic and... Echo needs you.”  

“I-I’ll be ready!” you stutter as you try to hold back your tears.  

Rex nods, “see you soon.” 

You quickly run into your home and start packing your emergency med bag while AZI follows you. “Get ready AZI! We're leaving...” 

... 

“The first time we ever met you found me mid panic attack...” 

Fives and Echo had just gotten back from their first mission as arc troopers, and they were oozing self-confidence from their successful first mission. Fives was heading back to the barracks and Echo was heading to find Jesse to report in, when he seen you. You were carrying a large pile of data files, your cheeks were flushed, and he could see the tears falling from behind your giant glasses. You looked down avoiding eye contact from everyone and went into the first supply closet you could find closing the door quietly.  

Echo looked around confused at what was happening and why you were hiding in a closet. Thinking maybe you needed help he followed you and when he opened the closet the scene before him broke his heart. You sat on the floor of the closet face buried in your knee’s, your hands pulling at your pigtailed braids as your muffled sobs filled the tiny space.  

He shut the door and crouched down in front of you, “Hey. Hey. You alright there?”  

“Leave me alone!” you whispered as your hands pull harder on your braids. He can hear you start to hyperventilate and leans forward grabbing your hands from your hair.  

You look up at him, your glasses foggy, your lips pouting and your eyes scared but as he took your hands and placed them on his chest plate you felt a strange sense of calm wash over you. “Just follow my breathing alright. In... and out... In... and out...”  

You sat like that for a few minutes on the floor of this tiny closet holding hands with a trooper you’d never met while he talked you down from a panic attack. He looks at your uniform and sees the med patch on your shoulder, “Your one of the medics?”  

You nod and slowly move your hands off his chest, your face burning in embarrassment, “I-I’m sorry. Your probably busy and I-I'm just causing p-problems I-” 

“Hey its alright. No harm done.” he gives you a soft smile, noting the way your hands were shaking, “everyone struggles sometimes. Nothing to be ashamed of.” 

You sigh looking down, “I struggle a-all the time...”  

“If you struggle with this then why are you working here? No offense but nothing about the GAR is ever calm.” he asks you a little confused.  

You take another deep breath and look up at him with a twinkle in your eye that makes his heart flutter, “because I want to help people.” 

He pauses and then smiles, “Fair enough.” the two of you then realize that you are very much inside a closet in the middle of the GAR where anybody could walk in and see you both. He stands up abruptly with red cheeks, “Umm if you're alright now I-I'll uh... leave you too it.” 

“Wait!” you say as he goes to open the door, “What's your name?”  

“My names Echo.” he salutes and then opens the door walking out waiting for you to come out as well. You gather your data files and follow him closing the door behind you.  

“Thank you, Echo.”  

He winks and then heads down the hallway but not before a fellow trooper with double pauldrons and a big smirk yell at him, “Were you just in the closet with that cutie!?” 

... 

Echo wakes up inside a med bay and looks around confused as to where he is and how he got here when he feels someone shakily squeezing his hand. He slowly turns his head wincing at the pain, “Y/n? What are you doing here? Where am I?”  

Your swollen eyes snap up and fresh tears start to roll from your eyes, “You’re awake!”  

Rex walks over, “Hey brother. Glad to see you made it.” 

“What happened?” he asks as he tries to recall the last thing he remembers.  

“We made it to the ship with all twenty refugee’s when a clanker we missed threw a grenade to which you stupidly jumped on to save the group.” Rex explains hitting his shoulder. “We got out of there and I called your girl here to come and save your shebs and put them back together!”  

Echo blushes at the comment and then sits up looking down at his legs. He could see the welds and the spare parts that had been used to put them back together, but his legs still looked good despite that. “You did this?”  

“AZI and I actually.” you say as the droid hovers over him scanning him closely.  

Rex smiles, “That’s not all. She's been treating all the wounded as well.” 

You blush, “I wouldn’t be a very good doctor if I let anyone die on my watch!” 

Echo looks down at your hands intertwined and then up at you. Your hair was braided in two, just like when you first met and you were wearing a simple body suit with a utility belt and a pair of leather boots. He could see the tear streaks on your cheeks and the red of your eyes, bringing that memory he had forgotten back. “Rex, can we have a minute?”  

“Of course.” Rex nods winking at you.  

When he’s gone Echo grabs your other hand with his metal one squeezing both of yours while looking into your eyes, “I’m sorry I scared you.” 

You lean forward your foreheads touching as you let out a shaky breath, “No you're not.”  

He laughs and then looks up slightly, “I remember now...” 

“Remember what?”  

“You wore your hair like this when we first met.” he comments gently stroking one of your braids and you look up at him in shock.  

“You remember?”  

“I remember...” he whispers. “If I recall correctly Fives had told the entire 501 that he saw us leaving the closet together...” 

You laugh, “Yes, he did. Made my life a living hell after that, telling every soldier in my vicinity that I was taken.”  

He leans forward his breath hitting your lips, “Oh yeah?”  

“Yeah.” you whisper. “He was right though. I loved you since that day even after we lost you...” 

He leans forward and kisses you deeply, dropping your hands so he can cup your cheeks. You kiss him back pulling at his chest plate until you pull back for breath.  

“I love you too y/n.” 

You wrap your arms around him, “so what now?”  

“I don’t know.” he says honestly. “What do you want to do?”  

You had spent the few days that Echo was unconscious working on a plan, hoping that he would agree, “H-How do you feel about having a partner in this fight?” 

“Really? You’d leave the island?” he asks stunned.  

You look at him confidently, “If it means getting to be by your side, I’ll gladly leave.”  

“Okay then.”  

“Okay.”  

AZI who you both forgot was there speaks up, “Omega will be very pleased operation heartbeat was a success!”  

You giggle into his chest and Echo sighs, “I don’t even want to know...” 

... 

ONE MONTH LATER  

You sat inside your office on Pabu for the last time, shadowing the new doctor that would be taking over the medical center. A young woman with a baby boy that Phee had rescued a few weeks ago and brought to the island were currently getting a checkup.  

“Baby boy looks good! You are both free to go!”  

The mother sighs in relief and nods, “Thank you doctors...”  

As she leaves you see Hunter who was sitting in the waiting room get up and follow her out. He looks at you with a sheepish smile and a wink as he leaves and you just chuckle to yourself. Shortly after a knock on the door pulls you out of the last of your work and you look up to see Echo with a cheeky smile.  

“Hey you.” 

You smile back at him running into his arms, “Hey you.” 

“Ready to go?”  

You nod, “Yeah, I’m ready.” 

Together the two of you leave the med center hand in hand. At the ship you give all the boys a hug and an extra tight squeeze to Omega, while holding back tears. “Thank you for everything Omega. We’ll see you soon.” 

She squeezes you back, “Keep each other safe.”  

“We will.” you promise as Echo grabs your hand, and Omega looks at them in shock. You wink and wave goodbye to everyone, only Omega noticing the silver band on your fingers glinting in the sun.  

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Did a bit of a blog makeover so if your looking for @clonetrooperjournals that's me! Clonetrooperdiaries just suited was aesthetic more. (I also realized that in doing this i had to update my entire masterlist... it was a process but every link should work!) let me know if anything isn't working for you and i'll correct it!

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Thanks to everyone who voted!! I should have Echo's part up on Friday! Be on the lookout! 🥰

So I'm STRUGGLING with Echo's fic for my Summer on Pabu series! I need some help. I went a certain direction with Echo's that requires quite a bit of back story. Would it make more sense to have the fic all together in one long story or would you prefer two parts?

[clonetrooperdiaries]

So I'm STRUGGLING with Echo's fic for my Summer on Pabu series! I need some help. I went a certain direction with Echo's that requires quite a bit of back story. Would it make more sense to have the fic all together in one long story or would you prefer two parts?

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Happy Birthday!

Summary : Today's your birthday and it seems nobody remembers... Pairings : Bad batch x 501st x Cody x Wolffe x Ahsoka x Fem!reader Warnings : angst, sadness, fluff, cute ending, bit of a slow burn but I promise it's worth it, slightly spicy Words : 3.1k A/N : IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! To celebrate I wrote my dream birthday scenario with all my favourite troopers! I hope you all love it as much as I do because it turned out so cute! (also if you click on the banner you can read my birthday card from all the troops and even some of our Jedi friends!) masterlist here

“It’s such a beautiful day!”  

You smile brightly to yourself as you walk down the street toward the Garrisson with a skip in your step. Most people would wonder why you were heading back to your work building on your day off, but for you there’s no place you’d rather be on your special day then around your favourite people, even if that means heading in to work on your day off. You swipe your security card and head to the hangar hoping to find a certain group of clones that came back from deployment the day before.  

The hangar was busy as people were running around with tools, droids were scurrying after their masters trying to complete the days repairs, and the air smelled like sweat and grease, you inhaled deep smiling to yourself. You walked over to your workstation curiously, thinking maybe someone had left a small surprise for you but there was nothing there but your tool kit and your uniform. Just as you were about to leave and see if maybe you could flag down one of your friends who worked with you, your droid R3-3D rolled over to you chirping confused making you giggle.  

“Hey buddy! No, I’m not working today. That’s why I’m wearing a dress and not my coveralls!” 

The droid just continues to chirp about how you're on all on schedule for the next deployment that’s happening that day while you listened, “Okay thanks buddy! I’ll make sure to do that tomorrow. Have you seen Rex? Are they back yet?”  

The droid waves his little arms in the direction of Rex’s office and you nod, “Alright I’m gonna go say hi! See you tomorrow!”  

You walk happily through the hangar to down the hallway to Rex’s makeshift office (which is just a glorified closet with a desk) and knock quietly. Being a civilian mechanic working for the GAR has brought you a lot of unexpected friendships, including the captain of the 501 and his troops. You always welcome them back and talk with them while their waiting to board the ships, you’ve gone to 79’s for drinks a handful of times with not only the 501 but some of the 212 and the 104 as well. These men have become your best friends and since your family live off world you couldn’t think of anyone better to spend your day with.  

“Come in.”  

You open the door with a warm smile, “Hi Rex. Welcome back!”  

He looks up at you from the mountain of reports that sit on his desk and gives you a small smile in return, “Hey. You look nice. Day off?”  

“Yeah. Can’t seem to keep myself out of this place even on my days off... You look like you got your hands full...” you say as you eye the reports, “Do you need some help at all?”  

He sighs also looking at the reports, “General Skywalker got another brilliant idea mid battle, which means that I now have twice as many reports than I usually do... but no it’s your day off you don’t need to be stuck in here all day with me.”  

“It’s really no trouble. I don’t have anyone to cele-” 

“Don’t worry about it. You go and enjoy your day alright? For the both of us.” he rolls his shoulders and starts typing away on his data pad again, the wrinkles around his eyes a little more prominent in his stressed state.  

He must not remember what today is... That’s alright. He just got back from deployment, he’s stressed out and busy, you're not going to hold it against him. You smile and nod understandingly, “Okay... but make sure you take a break alright. The last thing anyone needs is their captain getting taken out by reports!” 

He chuckles and nods at you, “I’ll try...” 

You turn and head out of his office, a little disappointed but understanding. You decide to head to the 501 barracks and say hi to the rest of the boys, seeing if they can spare some time to hang out with you. Fives had said before they left that he was planning something special for you when they returned and knowing Fives that can either be really good or really bad. As you walk to the barracks you wave and say hi to all the troopers along the way hoping that someone, anyone remembered what today was or why you were all dressed up, but nobody said anything.  

As you walk into the bunks you see Fives and Tup huddled over something, whispering and giggling like a bunch of kids making you smile, “Hello boys! Welcome back.” 

The two of them whip their heads to you and go a little red in embarrassment but Fives immediately recovers as he trails his gaze over your figure, “It is indeed a good day to be back! You get all dressed up for me cyare?” 

Tup rolls his eyes and slaps his brother's shoulder, “Hello ma’am. You look lovely today, is it your day off?”  

“Yes, no work for me today. I thought maybe if you guys weren’t busy, we could have lunch together and catch up? I’d love to hear about the last mission and maybe we could celebr-” 

Fives stands up and hurries to your side while giving Tup a look you don’t understand, “I’d love to cyare but Tup and I are training some of the shinies all afternoon...” 

Your shoulders slump a little, but you still manage to smile at him, “that’s alright I understand. Maybe I could get lunch with Jesse then or-” 

Tup stands to and looks down a little sad, “Lieutenant Jesse is in the med bay. He took quite a few hits during this last mission.” 

“Oh well maybe I'll go and visit him. Check on him and say hi to Kix!” you suggest with a smile. 

Fives and Tup share a look and then look back at you, “Well when we left Jesse in the med bay it was its own battlefield and Kix said only to bother him if someone's dying...”  

You look down and sigh, getting more disappointed but the second. Does nobody know what today is? “Okay then...” 

“Hey umm... Your friends with the uh... squad 99?” Tup asks you sensing your sadness.  

You look at him hopefully, “yeah, I am! Why?” 

“They got back from their mission this morning we uh... could hear the big one talking down the hall...”  

You chuckle and smile to yourself thinking of Wreckers usual antics, “Thanks Tup. I’ll head and see if they need some company!”  

“You have a good day now. Don't spend your entire day off here, especially looking as good as you do!” Fives yells after you making you laugh as you nod and wave goodbye.  

Looks like they forgot too... 

... 

Tech is filling everyone in on the latest mission that they got from some of the regs that were also friends with y/n. All the boys were huddled in the center of their room listening intently, Wrecker was holding Lula and twirling her ears with a sour expression.  

“We have to pretend we don’t know today’s her birthday? Won’t that make her sad?”  

Tech nods not seeing the issue, “Yes Wrecker that's why it’s a surprise. She thinks everyone forgot and then we lure her to the designated area for her surprise with all her friends.” 

“And why do we have to be there? Aren't the regs enough?” Crosshair grumbles beside Hunter, twirling his toothpick annoyed.  

“Because we are her friends too. I think we can handle a short while with the generic clone for the sake of y/n.” Tech says matter of fact. Hunter and Wrecker nod while looking at Crosshair who begrudgingly nods, making Hunter chuckle.  

Crosshair stands up and heads for the door, “I need some air. Comm me when you need me...” 

“If you encounter y/n keep her away from everyone so we can finish all the necessary preparations!” Tech calls after him.  

Crosshair sighs as the door closes and is about to head down to the mess hall to get some caf when he freezes. He sees you walk toward him like an angel leading him to heaven, a green flowy sundress that shows just enough cleavage to be tasteful but still sexy, your hair braided down your back and a simple pendant hung around your neck, he’s never seen anyone so beautiful.  

“Hi Crosshair! Welcome back! How was your mission?” you ask happily as you walk up to him. 

He twirls his toothpick while trying to calm his racing heart, “successful as always.”  

“I’m glad! Are the other boys around I thought maybe I would ask them if they wanted to cele-” 

“Thier busy.” he interrupts and instantly regrets it when he sees the hurt and disappointment in your eyes. 

You sigh trying to be understanding yet again. How hard is it for someone to say Happy Birthday? For someone to want to spend your day with you? Are you really not that important to any one of the people you call your friends that they can’t remember? You fight your tears back and look at Crosshair, “okay then. I’m just gonna leave-” 

“I’m... free. If you want...” he says and his heart flutters as he sees how happy you are to spend time with him. 

“Really? Do you wanna do something with me?” you ask hopefully, as you jump up and down. 

He chuckles at your enthusiasm, “Sure. What did you have in mind?” 

You grab his arm, completely unaware how he’s trying not to melt at the adorableness in your excited gaze, “I know just the place! Let’s go!” 

... 

“I’m all for rule breaking but this just feels weird...” Crosshair whispers as the two of you walk through the Jedi gardens in broad daylight.  

You squeeze his arm and smile, “I fixed something for General Kenobi a while ago and he asked if there was anything he could do to repay me. I said the only payment I’d want is to be able to come to the gardens, to which he agreed.”  

Crosshair raises a brow at you, “you managed to get something from a Jedi? Surprising...” 

“It’s not even a big thing. Only to me I guess... I love the flowers here,” you say dreamily as you stop at one of the flower beds, “you see these? Their grown on my home world...” 

He watches you quietly as you continue to stroke the petal on the small yellow flower. It seems kind of mediocre but maybe that’s because his home world doesn’t grow anything but clones inside of tubes, so he doesn’t get the feeling. He looks around for a moment assessing how many people are here, only a few masters and their padawans which are engaged in some demonstration near the great tree. You watch him curiously as he leans into the flower bed and picks one of the small yellow flowers, putting it behind your ear gently with a soft smile.  

You touch the flower carefully and look at Crosshair with sparkling eyes and red cheeks, “Thank you Crosshair.” 

“You’re welcome...” he whispers just loud enough for you to hear and offers his hand. You take it without hesitation and note the red of his cheeks as well, making you smile. You've always thought Crosshair was a misunderstood soul, just like the other members in his squad. But where the other members have that warm energy around them that makes them easy to get to know, Crosshair keeps his walls up. The fact that he’s being so vulnerable with you right now is more of a precious gift than anything you could have been given for your birthday.  

You stare into each other's eyes, his gaze flickering to your lips for the briefest moment and just as your about to say something, his comm chirps making you both jump. He lets go of your hand and reads his message with a sigh, “I have to go...” 

Your gaze falls to the small yellow flowers at your feet, and you sigh, “that’s alright Crosshair. Thank you for spending time with me today... it means more than you know.” 

“I do know.” he says and leans in quickly kissing your cheek making you freeze, “Happy birthday.” 

Then he turns and leaves quickly while you stand there stunned touching the spot on your cheek still warm from his lips.  

He remembered...  

... 

You sit on the bench in the garden for a long while admiring the flowers and watching the sunset reflecting on your day. Yes, it wasn’t the birthday you had envisioned for yourself, but you did get to see a few of your friends, even if it was for a brief moment, that counts as something.  

“There’s always next year...” you whisper to yourself and stand to leave when your comm chirps loudly in the quiet of the garden.  

“Hello?” 

Y/n. If you are available would you mind assisting me on fixing the marauders hyper drive? 

“Sure Tech... I’ll be there shortly.” 

Well maybe your day isn’t finished yet, and spending time with Tech fixing a ship is always something you enjoy. You hurry out of the garden and down to the hangar, noticing how quiet it is in the early evening. As you walk toward the marauder you notice that Tech isn’t there which confuses you, maybe he’s inside the ship? 

Before you can knock on the ship you see a large number of regulation boots sprint out from behind the ship, leaving you speechless. The entire bad batch, Fives, Tup, Kix, Jesse whose arm is in a sling, Rex who is holding a holo of Cody and General Kenobi and Ahsoka who is holding a holo of Wolffe all huddle around you with bright smiles.  

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” 

You look around the group completely stunned while the tears flow down your cheeks, “you remembered...” 

Tech comes forward adjusting his glasses, “Of course. It was all part of the plan to make you believe we had all forgotten in order to ensure a most satisfactory surprise.” 

“We got you good cyare! I almost caved when I seen how sad you looked leaving the barracks!” Fives says wrapping his arm around you making you chuckle.  

Rex steps forward and holds up the holo for you to see. Cody and General Kenobi are standing in the latest base the republic had taken both smiling warmly, “Happy birthday my dear. Sorry we couldn’t be there in person we had some more work to do here.” 

“Thank you General. Thank you, Commander. Come home safe!”  

Wrecker walks over to you next his large frame pushing everyone out of the way making you chuckle, then he wraps his arms around you and lifts you up in a bone crushing hug, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” 

“Thanks Wreck!” you laugh as he puts you down.  

For the remainder of the evening the large group sit on the floor of the hangar in a large circle, talking and laughing, sharing stories, navigating the awkward tension between the batch and the regs, and sharing a slightly lopsided cake that Fives and Tup had baked that afternoon. Eventually everyone was getting tired and had to head back for curfew, so you stood and went to each person hugging them tightly and thanking them for the birthday surprise.  

You saved Crosshair for last who had spent the majority of the evening off on the side quietly, glaring at anybody who put an arm around you. You walk up to him with a raised eyebrow, “so was it your mission to keep me busy while everyone planned this?”  

“You could say that...” he smirks twirling his toothpick.  

You lean in closer to him and speak quietly, “I know it’s technically curfew but... mind breaking another rule and walking me home?” 

“You want... me to walk you home? Out of everyone here?” he asks genuinely confused.  

As you lean in even closer he can feel your breath on his ear, sending a pleasant shiver down his spine, “You’re who I want Crosshair...” 

Forgetting that everyone is watching the two of you he gently strokes your cheek, grabbing your chin in his fingers with a crooked grin, “say that again.” 

“You’re who I want Crosshair.” You repeat without hesitation making him smile brighter. 

The two of you suddenly become aware of how quiet it is around you and you turn around the see the surprised faces of everyone staring back at you. You go bright red and hide your face in Crosshairs chest making him chuckle quietly. He grabs your waist and speaks to the group, “I’m walking the birthday girl home.” 

Then before anyone can say another word, he drags you out of the hangar with only you waving goodbye to the group before you both leave their sight. Hunter sighs, “I should probably be concerned about that...”  

Tech types away on his data pad, “More than likely.”  

Rex laughs and turns to leave, “I don’t think a single person here saw y/n today. It was her day off remember?” Then he winks and leaves with the rest of his men, all of them nodding in a silent understanding.  

Down the streets of Coruscant you walk hand in hand quietly with Crosshair, a bright smile on your face. He notices and eyes you curiously, “What's got you smiling like that?” 

“Today was a great day!” you sigh happily as you squeeze Crosshairs hand.  

He chuckles but doesn’t say anything. The two of you walk a while longer till you reach your tiny apartment in the lower levels. You turn toward him not wanting it to end but knowing that he had to head back before he got in trouble, “Thank you for walking me home Crosshair.” 

He nods, “No problem.” 

You both stand there staring at each other not wanting to go but knowing you had too. Eventually you sigh and turn toward the door, “Good night...” 

But before you could open your door you feel a firm hand on your waist turning you around and pushing you up against your door. You look up stunned into Crosshairs dark brown eyes, your heart hammering as he cups your cheeks and then without warning slams his lips onto yours. You grab the back of his neck pulling him closer, making him groan into the kiss and you smile. 

 He pulls away suddenly, leaning his head on yours, eyes closed and panting, “I should go...” 

You trail your hand down his neck and cup his cheek, “or you could come in...?” 

He opens his eyes, slowly trailing his gaze over your face. You’re panting, cheeks flushed, flower still behind your ear and eyes sparkling as you look at him, how could he say no to that? 

He smirks grabbing your hips and trailing kisses down your neck, “Lead the way doll...”  

It was a very good birthday indeed...  

dividers by @saradika-graphics

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Currently working on my Birthday Specail Fic! Its turning out so cute! Be on the lookout for it! I'm posting it Friday on my birthday! Then hopefully Echo's part in my summer on Pabu series will be up this weekend 🤞🏾

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Omegas Log #2

This is the companion fic to go with Crosshairs story ~ Along the beach

A/N: I hope you enjoy the second Log in Omegas journal! I really wanted to focus on the brother sister dynamics in this. I think you can really feel the love she has for her brothers and for their partners.

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MISSION LOG – OPERATION DRESS SHOP 

Dear Journal,  

Now that I helped Wrecker get with his girlfriend, I’m basically a match maker! And now it’s time to put my skills to the test for my second love operation! Crosshair definitely is in love with the lady who runs the dress shop! Whenever were out he always watches her and when we pass her shop he always looks in the window with a smile. He’s still very much Crosshair about our new life, he hasn’t tried to come out of his shell but were all trying to change that, I know this will be good for him.  

I also noticed that she always smiles and goes red when she sees Crosshair. I don’t think they’ve talked before, but she most likely likes him! Like I said during my first operation it’s always the googley eyes!  

I’ll go forward with the first step in my plan and keep you updated!  

Dear Journal,  

STEP 1 – RECON 

For the past two weeks I have been watching y/n and learning her routine and her patterns. She takes early morning walks along the beach collecting shells, she works in her shop till late in the evening and sometimes she spends time with Wreckers girlfriend!  

She’s really pretty with her long braids and dresses, always smiling at everyone. I think she must be shy, she doesn’t talk...  

I find watching her sew really interesting! I know how to stitch someone up, but I don’t know how to create clothes with those stitches. She makes it look so effortless, but I know it must be very hard. Maybe when her and Crosshair get together, she can show me how to sew!  

Now that I know her routine it’s time to move on to the next step in our operation!  

Dear Journal,   

STEP 2 – SPEND TIME WITH THE TARGET AND GAIN THEIR TRUST 

Today I went inside y/n’s dress shop for the very first time and it is as magical as I thought it would be! All the dresses are so beautiful, and she has a whole shelf of jewelry that she makes with stuff she finds down at the beach!  

I also discovered that she’s a mute. I don’t know how I didn’t realize it before, I thought she was just shy... I don’t know sign language which made me sad because she had to write out what she was saying on some flimsi. She says that she's used to it because only a few people on the island know sign language, but it must be annoying. I’d hate to have to write down my words all the time.  

She gave me the most beautiful dress as a gift! I don’t want to wear anything else! I didn’t think I’d be the dress type honestly, but the dress is just so beautiful I feel like a princess every time I wear it. Maybe batcher can be my royal steed? Haha!  

Dear Journal,  

I started going to y/n’s shop to say hi every morning after she opens. She's been more smiley than normal and so has Crosshair... I’m starting to think maybe they finally met down at the beach! I asked him if his meditation has been helping and all he said was “something like that...” 

I also came up with a side mission that I feel is necessary to my main mission. I have asked Wrecker’s girlfriend (who is best friends with y/n) to give me secret sign language lessons. Her dad is also a mute so the two of them have been teaching me and testing me on what I’ve learned. I can’t wait to show y/n that I can understand her!  

I’ll keep you updated on my progress!  

Dear Journal,  

I have confirmed my suspicions with whether y/n and Crosshair have been meeting at the beach, and they have! I didn’t notice it at first because I think he’s been hiding it, but he’s been wearing a pearl necklace for the last couple weeks. It looks like the ones I’ve seen in y/n’s shop, so I know he got it from her. This is an exciting development!  

I'll keep you updated on any further findings! 

Dear Journal,  

They announced the Pabu festival! Hunter said we could all go and I’m so excited! I’m gonna wear the dress I got from y/n and I even got a bow to put on Batcher to match!  

Crosshair has been in a grumpier mood than normal, but I think it’s because y/n hasn’t been going for her morning beach walks. She’s been in her shop working really hard since the day before they announced the festival. I made Crosshair come with me today to her shop to bring her some of Hunters fish stew. I was hoping he was going to ask her to the festival...  

I also put my sign language skills to the test today and told her about the secret lessons. She looked so happy and even hugged me! I’m gonna keep practicing so I get even better, maybe Crosshair can test me to know that he knows?...  

Dear Journal,  

During one of my sign language lessons with Wreckers girlfriend she told me a secret. Y/n has been waiting for Crosshair to ask her to the festival and even turned down three other men! My brother might be smart but boy is he dumb sometimes! I thought for sure he was going to ask her, especially since he’s been lingering around her shop every day...  

I think he’s just nervous that she’ll say no. I might have to spill the secret about the other men, maybe then he’ll ask her. I know Crosshair, and he needs to be pushed or feel threatened before he does something. I hope this works... 

Dear Journal,  

STEP 3 – LOVE CONFESSION  

I knew that telling him about the other men who asked her would make him confess. We had a little brother sister heart to heart, and he finally said out loud what I already knew, that he really likes y/n. I told him what Wrecker’s girlfriend said during our lessons about how y/n was waiting for him to ask her, and he smiled.  

The festival is tonight, so there’s still time for him to ask her. I hope he does... 

Dear Journal,  

Last night was amazing!! The festival was so beautiful! The decorations, the food, the music, it was the best night ever! Batcher and I looked incredible, and Hunter even wore a tie to match us! He really is the best! But the best part of the night was seeing y/n and Crosshair come to the festival together. They are officially a couple. Finally!!  

Also, Echo came back to Pabu for a surprise visit! He told me that Hunter had told him about the festival, and they planned to surprise me. My brothers really are the best...  

Echo spent a lot of time last night talking to the doctor who runs the hospital. When I asked Hunter about it, he said that they got to know each other when Echo needed some work done on his cybernetics the last time he was here on the island. For soldiers, they are all bad at hiding their feelings. Echo was a blushing mess all night.  

You know what that means...  

I’ll keep you updated with the next love mission! Till next time

~ Omega  

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Along the beach

Summary : A certain sniper has caught your eye from the first moment he showed up with his siblings on the island. With the help of his sister you two meet and sparks fly... Pairings : Crosshair x Fem! reader (Mute reader) Warnings : slight angst, strangers to friends to lovers, slow burn, fluff, Omega meddling, soft Crosshair Words : 4k A/N : Okay this one was a challenge but I actually really liked the way it turned out. The slow burn is worth it I promise and the thought of Crosshair with a mute was something I wanted to write for a while. I feel like the dynamics were really cute because he's not much of a talker so this would push him out of his comfort zone! Tell me what you think! Also see if you can see the foreshadowing for whose next! mute reader speaking in bold italics Summer on Pabu Masterlist Omegas Log #2 Main Masterlist

You sit happily behind the desk in your shop hand stitching some flowers on another dress when you feel eyes watching you. You look up and see Omega leaning against the window watching you work with a big smile, making you giggle as you wave at her. You noticed that she likes to stop by when she’s exploring the island and watch you work through the window, never interrupting you, never coming inside. Usually, she’s with Sheps daughter but today she’s with her brother, Crosshair.  

Mysterious Crosshair. Grumpy Crosshair. Unapproachable Crosshair. Gorgeous and misunderstood Crosshair...  

From the moment he first came to the island everyone has been wary of him. They say it's the way he carries himself, the way he doesn’t talk just observes quietly, the way he tries to push everyone away, but if that sweet little girl could love him, he must not be so bad. You thought about trying to talk to him but what would you say? Can he even understand sign language?  

He watches you with his eyebrow raised from behind his sister, arms crossed, while batcher jumps up onto the window beside Omega. You test your luck and gently smile and wave at him making him freeze. You don’t see the way his ears turn red, you can’t hear the way his heart quickens when your beautiful eyes find his, you just see him nod at you then say something to Omega and the two of them leave, a feeling of disappointment in your chest.  

... 

The next day you were finishing a sale when Omega came inside your shop for the first time. Her eyes sparkled as she looked around curiously and then she came up to you, “Hello!”  

Hi Omega! 

She looks startled for a moment and then disappointed, “I’m sorry I don’t... I don’t understand...” 

You smile understandingly and grab your pad of flimsi from your desk, writing your words down for her to read. She looks up at you after reading your words, “I really like your shop! I see you sewing every day and always wanted to come in, but I didn’t want to bug you while you're busy... and I don’t really need any new clothes...” 

You giggle and grab your pen writing again. You’d never bug me don’t worry! Even if you're not buying anything you can always come and say hi.   

She smiles brightly, “Okay! I’m glad to know that. Crosshair says I was acting creepy watching you in the window...” 

You laugh at that while writing your reply, your heart rate jumping at the mention of her brother. Don’t listen to him I really don’t mind! Did one of the dresses catch your eye?   

“Yes! How did you know?” she asks excitedly while taking your hand to the back of the store to a small rack of dresses her size. “This one...”  

She picks up the dress gently running her hand over the soft blue fabric. The dress was simple, came up to the knee and had a lace trim on the collar and the hem, it was understated and beautiful, just like the little girl holding it with sparkling eyes. You make a decision and walk her over to your desk while she holds the dress confused. You pull out a bag and put the dress inside, handing it back to her.  

For you.  

She looks mortified while backing away, “Oh no! I didn’t mean that I... I can’t just-” 

You hold up your hand and write fast on your flimsi pad. I want you to have it. Consider it a welcome home gift.  

She reads the flimsi pad while tears begin to pool in her eyes and then instead of saying anything she runs up to you and hugs you tightly, “Thank you y/n...” 

You hold back your own tears and squeeze her gently while rubbing a hand down her back. That's when you feel a set of eyes on you and when you look up you see Crosshair watching the two of you while batcher runs ahead of him. He looks away fast and leaves with the hound, making your heart race. How long had he been standing there? Was he waiting for Omega? If he was why didn’t he just come inside? Did he not like you?  

Omega noticed you looking out the window at Crosshairs retreating figure with disappointed eyes, “He looks kinda scary but he’s just awkward. Don’t worry I think he might like you more than you think!”  

You freeze looking at her confused, but she just grins and hugs you again before quickly grabbing the bag and heading for the door, “I gotta go! I’ll come back and show you the dress okay! Crosshair wait!”  

You chuckle as she runs off quickly trying to catch up with her brother, your heart racing at her words.     

... 

The sound of the early morning waves fill his ears as he sits quietly cross legged in the sand, eyes shut. He couldn’t sleep again, the nightmares hadn’t stopped since Tantiss and no matter how hard he tries to tell his mind that their finally safe, Crosshair still gets jolted from his sleep nearly every night in a panic. He decided that if he was up already that he would just come down to the beach early and try to calm his racing mind. He’d seen Wrecker leave for his regular fishing trip and Omega not so secretly following him... He’d deal with that later.  

He closed his eyes again trying to focus on something that wasn’t those metal walls and needles, instead thinking of you with Omega the other day. The gentleness in your eyes, the way your braids fell down your back, the soft green dress that hugged your figure, you were the most beautiful girl on the island, though he’d never say it out loud. He'd seen you around the island, always quiet, watching, smiling at everyone, it wasn’t until Omega came back with the dress that he found out you were a mute and suddenly the quiet shy demeanor made sense.  

He heard soft footsteps walking up the beach and like he summoned you with his thoughts, there you were looking like a sea goddess against the rising sun. Your long braids were pulled up in a tail, the blue dress you wore flowed around you like the ocean waves behind you as you held a small bag that he realized were full of seashells. You trailed your gaze along the sand until your eyes met making you both freeze. 

Your heart hammered in your chest as you cautiously walked over to him, giving him a small smile and a wave.  

His cheeks burned and he looked down, “Hello...” 

He looked amazing against the sunrise, the slight tan of his skin, the grey of his hair glittering against the ocean blue, and the warm amber in his eyes watching you suspiciously made your heart dance in your chest. Damn is he beautiful.  

You realize that if Omega can’t understand you then he probably can’t either. You reach into your bag and pull out your flimsi pad and pen, but his words make you freeze, “You don’t need that. I can understand you...” 

Really? 

He nods.  

Oh okay. Sorry I just thought... Because Omega couldn’t understand me... 

He hums, “The kids not a soldier. She never needed hand signs.” 

You nod and smile at him again. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. 

“You’re the dress shop girl. The one who gave her the dress.” you nod anxiously thinking that you may have overstepped their boundaries on how they raise her, but he just smirked, “she hasn’t taken it off yet.” 

You chuckle a warmth spreading in your chest. I’m glad she likes it... 

He nods again turning and looking out at the ocean. You realize that you're probably interrupting him and turn to continue down the beach on your hunt for more clams.  

I’ll leave you too it. Have a good day Crosshair!     

“You too.” 

... 

Crosshair sees you nearly every morning now. Always with that small bag full of shells and a smile, he never asked questions, but curiosity got the better of him today, “What are the shells for?”  

You look at up him from your spot on the shoreline with a bright smile and eyes sparkling. Wanna see?  

He nods confused and you walk over to where he’s sitting, ignoring the fluttering in your chest. You sit beside him and pull a clam out of your bag then you gently with a knife pry open the clam without hurting it and squeeze the pearls out and into your hands.  

Crosshairs eyebrows raise, “Every morning you come down here for pearls?” 

Yes. I use them to make necklaces, or I sew them on dresses. They are my favourite... 

He watches you as you look over the pearls in your palm with joy making his own heart flutter. You pull out a piece of chord from your bag and very slowly and precisely you begin to weave the pearls in the chord until you have a simple but beautiful necklace made of three pearls and a black chord.  

“Impressive.” 

You smile at his words and lean towards him making him freeze. May I?  

You hold up the necklace questioningly and he nods stiffly. Carefully with shaking hands you reach around his neck and tie the necklace. You've never been this close to him, you can smell the mint, and the aftershave mixed with the salt water, you can see the lines in the corner of his eyes, you’ve never been so entranced with a person before, he’s so stunning.  

You lean back after tying the necklace and watch as he gently rubs his hand along it thoughtfully, “Thank you...” 

You’re welcome Crosshair... 

Both of you are close enough that you can see into the others eyes. He trails his gaze to your lips and back up to your eyes all while your heart is dancing in your throat. Just as your about to say something his comm beeps and pulls you both back to reality.  

He jumps back and answers it slightly annoyed, “What?”  

Crosshair! Help!  

You both jump up, “Where are you?” 

I’m on the west side of the island in the ocean. I went fishing with the fish stand lady that Wrecker likes and a giant squid attacked her boat! She’s going back to fight it off but it’s huge! Hurry!  

“I’ll be right there. Comm Hunter!”  

You grab his arm. I’m coming to help!  

He nods and the two of you sprint towards the docks to grab a boat, meeting Hunter and Wrecker there.  

... 

You sit inside the waiting room of the small Pabu hospital with your best friend's dad, while Wrecker, Omega, Hunter and Crosshair are inside her room waiting for her to wake up. It was a close call, but everyone made it out alright, thank goodness.  

Your friend's dad is basically your father too, the two of you being extra close because you're the only two mutes on the island. You squeeze his shoulder as he watches the door to her room. She’s gonna be fine.  

He smiles gently. I know and the big man is taking good care of her.  

His name is Wrecker. You might want to learn his name because we all know that the two of them are gonna end up together.  

Yes I know. He is a good man. Takes good care of my girl.  

You pat his back gently. And then he turns to you with a mischievous smile. What? 

Crosshair is a good man too. Quiet and a little grumpy but a good man. 

Oh no not this again!  

He just chuckles. I’m never wrong! 

Crosshair, Hunter and Omega leave the room with a sigh of relief and some smiles. Crosshair looks at you for a moment, his ears burning red, and then he looks away (which doesn’t go unnoticed by Omega). Hunter walks up to the two of you with a smile, “She’s awake.” 

Her dad smiles. Thank you again for saving my girl.  

“No problem, sir. I’m sorry she needed to be saved in the first place.” 

Just then the doctor enters the waiting room. She’s a stern woman, doesn’t smile much but incredibly beautiful. She looks around the room like she’s looking for someone specific and you see the flicker of disappointment in her eyes before she turns to Hunter, “Has she woken up?” 

Hunter nods, “Yes ma’am.” 

She walks to her room and opens the door to Wrecker holding her while kissing your friend. You all laugh, and you turn toward her dad who is chuckling and slapping his knee. He looks up at you with a grin. I told you I’m always right!  

He then winks and goes into the room with the doctor leaving you alone with all the clones. Crosshair causally sits beside you, the necklace you made him still hanging from his neck, “Are you... alright?”  

Your cheeks flush as you feel Omega and Hunters eyes on the two of you with matching raised brows. Yes I’m good...  

He nods putting a toothpick in his mouth and then gets up, “Wrecker can take it from here. Let’s go.” He walks out without another word leaving you all there in the waiting room without looking back. Hunter chuckles but doesn’t say another word and Omega waves at you then they follow their brother out. You sit quietly and wait all while you replay the moments from the morning wondering if you weren’t interrupted what would have happened... 

... 

Crosshair sits at their little dining table with a cup of caf and a little grumpier than usual expression on his face. Omega comes downstairs half asleep, clutching Lula, hair a mess, making her brother smirk a little despite his foul mood.  

Omega sits at the table and eyes her brother, “No meditating this morning?”  

“Already did.” he says into his cup. He had been going down to the beach every morning like usual except you haven’t been coming for your usual clam walk. He shouldn’t be annoyed by it, you can do whatever you want but, he enjoys your company. And he thought you enjoyed his.  

Omega looks at the pearl necklace that still hung around his neck and smiles knowingly, “If you're wondering y/n has been crazy busy at her store. Since Shep announced the festival all the ladies on the island have been going to her shop nonstop. I haven’t seen her leave in a few days.”  

“Wasn’t wondering...” he grunts but Omega sees the worried look in his eyes. You haven’t left your shop in days? Have you been eating? Have you been sleeping? Has anyone bothered to check on you?  

A cheeky smile crosses her face, “I was thinking of bringing her some of our left-over fish stew today. You should come with me!”  

“Why would I do that?” he asks her with a raised brow.  

“Because your grumpy and need a walk.” she says pointedly. 

He sighs, “You’re not gonna let me say no, are you?”  

“Nope.” she pops the p while giggling, “I’ll go get ready! Wait for me!”  

15 minutes later the two of them are walking to your shop while Omega carries the bowl of stew like it's a treasure. Crosshair sees you from down the street with an ungodly amount of fabric rolls in your arms as you walk toward your shop. His chest flutters as he jogs over to you and grabs some of the fabric from your arms while keeping a firm arm on your hip. You look up him surprised and he grins when he sees your cheeks go bright red, “Morning.” 

You nod and walk into your shop with Crosshair right behind you and carefully put your pile of fabric down on your desk. You turn around and see Crosshair looking around your shop curiously and that’s when you realize this is the first time he’s been inside.  

Omega runs in shortly after holding a small container with a bright smile, “Hi y/n! We brought you some fish stew!”  

Your heart could burst at the sweetness of the young girl. Thank you... 

“You’re welcome!” she says happily, and you freeze confused.  

Can you understand me?  

She winks, “A little! Wreckers girlfriend has been giving me secret lessons so I can understand you without the flimsi pad!”  

Your eyes tear up as you look from her to her brothers shocked expression. He turns to Omega, “You didn’t tell me that...” 

“It was a surprise Crosshair.” she says like it's the most obvious thing in the world, “I’m still not great yet but I’ll keep practicing!”  

You walk over and hug her tightly. You’re amazing Omega.  

She giggles, “Thanks...” then her comm beeps and she looks at it in a panic, “Sorry I gotta go! I promised Lyana I’d help with the festival decorations!”  

She waves and runs out of the shop before you or Crosshair could say word making you chuckle. She really is amazing.  

“Yeah, she is...” he says quietly looking at you fondly. He notices the slight bags under your eyes, the way your braids are a little messy and you're wearing the same dress as the day before but you're still the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. “You’ve been busy.” 

You look at the giant pile of fabric, your shoulders slumping a little. Yes. So many women want new dresses for the festival. Good for business but a little crazy.  

He nods, “Are... are you going?” 

To the festival?  

He nods again.  

Your cheeks go red. I don’t think so... I’ve been so busy I haven’t had the time to make my own dress.  

He raises a brow, “nobody’s asked you?”  

You shake your head, cheeks getting hotter. Nobody’s ever asked me to the festival I doubt they’d start now...  

You’re lying. Three men have already come to ask you, but you refused every time saying that you were too busy with everything that you just couldn’t make it work. In all honesty you were hoping Crosshair would ask you. You really like him a lot, borderline love him, even through all the snarky comments, grumpy attitude and distanced behavior you see how much he’s been trying. You see the gentleness in his eyes when he’s with his family, you see the calmness when he’s meditating, you see the playfulness when he makes fun of his siblings, he’s an incredible man. The two of you have gotten close these past few weeks, during your beach walks, and the hope that it wasn’t one sided attraction is what kept you going.  

“Well, there all fools then,” he whispers and then like he realized what he said he cleared his throat and quickly turned to the door, “I have to go... Enjoy the stew.”  

Before you could say anything, he left, a feeling of disappointment in your chest. Maybe he only sees you as a friend after all... 

... 

It’s the day of the festival and everyone is buzzing with excitement. You try to put on a bright smile as everyone comes to pick up their orders, but you’d been dreading this day. You held out hope that maybe Crosshair would come back in and ask you to the festival, but he hadn’t.  

Your best friend even offered for you to join her and Wrecker when she picked up her dress, but you refused. After everything that they’ve been through to get together you weren’t gonna third wheel their date. Wrecker gave you a look like he knew something you didn’t, but he didn’t say anything.  

Outside the sun was setting, and the lanterns were being lit. The amazing paper flower decorations hung from every ledge of stone making the island look even more magical than usual. You sat at your desk listening to the music that carried down from the dance as you sewed the final pearl on the top of your dress. The dress that you had planned to wear tonight if you had gone... You could still go by yourself. You don’t need a date to go, but the thought of showing up alone while everyone else was with someone, dancing and enjoying themselves made you stop yourself.  

The door to your shop opened and closed and you looked up confused before you froze. Crosshair leaned against your door, toothpick in his mouth and a smirk on his face, “You lied.”  

What are you talking about?  

“When I asked you if you had been asked to the festival you said no. You lied to me.” he walks towards you noting how your cheeks went bright red.  

You couldn’t think, couldn't sign, your brain was stuck. Crosshair leans over you his eyes trailing down your figure making you shiver, “a little birdy told me that you were hoping I would ask you...”  

You looked up at him, your hands shaking. That... might be true... 

He grins and leans even closer, his lips just hovering over yours, “You could have just said so sweetheart.”  

I didn’t want you to ask me out of peer pressure or pity. I wanted you to ask me because you wanted too... 

He pauses and looks at you slightly embarrassed, “I... have been trying to ask you all week...”  

Your eyes light up. Really?  

“Yes I... I’m not good at this stuff but... I really like you.” he whispers. You can feel his breath against your lips and see the hesitation in his eyes, like he doesn’t deserve to act on his feelings. So, in a bold move you lean forward and connect your lips with his.  

He freezes and then all the tension leaves his shoulders as he grabs your cheeks and kisses you deeper. You grab his shirt and pull him flush against you wanting him even closer. He pulls away first, catching his breath and smiling a real bright smile, the first one you’ve seen.  

I like you too. 

He chuckles as he runs his thumb across your cheek, “Will you go to the festival with me?”  

You smile. I thought you’d never ask.  

Twenty minutes later your walking hand in hand through the festival smiling brightly. Your blue silk dress shined under the lantern light, and people turned heads as they watched you and Crosshair together. You pulled him under the tree and began to sway to the music, making him blush as he grabbed your hips and swayed with you. From the far side of the festival, you could see Wrecker and his girlfriend dancing together and beside them Hunter was dancing with Omega while looking out into the darkness watching for something.  

After the song was over you heard Omega yell and the two of you turned frantically only to smile when you see Echo, Omegas brother who only comes to the island sometimes standing off to the side with a big smile as she runs and jumps into his arms in a big hug.  

“Looks like the kids not the only one happy with his arrival...” you follow Crosshairs gaze to Pabu’s doctor. The same one who patched up your friend a few weeks earlier walking over to him with a big smile while Echo blushes.  

You giggle as you lean your head against his chest, feeling his heartbeat thumping against your ear.  

Thanks for bringing me here. 

He tilts your chin up and kisses you gently in front of everyone, “Anything for my girl...”    

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Omega's Log #1

This is the companion fic to go with Wreckers story ~ Sinking Ship

A/N : I was really excited to include these little Logs from Omegas pov! We don't have enough writing about her and as she is the center of the boys priorities it felt only fitting to include her side of the story!

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MISSION LOG – OPERATION BIG FISH  

Dear Journal,  

Over the past few months, I have noticed a change in my Big brother. At first, I thought it was just him trying to adjust to our new life here on Pabu but upon closer look I think it’s something else... I’m going to record my findings here and figure out the cause of Wreckers new behavior!  

I’ll report back once I have an update! 

Dear Journal,  

I figured it out! WRECKER IS IN LOVE!  

I couldn’t understand why my Big brother who always shares everything with me was suddenly being so secretive and waking up early? Turns out he has been spending most mornings fishing with y/n! The pretty lady who runs the fish stand where we get our fish from. I followed him and seen the two of them getting on her boat while being all embarrassed and googley eyed. Anyone with a pair of eyes can see that they love each other!  

The weird thing is he hasn’t told any of us that they’re together and when he returned from his morning fishing trip, I asked him if he had a girlfriend to which he said no and got really red and tripped as he went to his room...  

Further investigation is required as to why they are not together when they clearly love each other!  

STEP 1 – RECON 

 I spent the last week waking up early and doing surveillance on my brother and y/n.  

They seem to spend every morning fishing out on her boat for a few hours and then they return, and she goes to set up her stand while Wrecker returns home. They always seem very smiley and happy after the fishing trip!  

I’ve seen the occasional hand holding but nothing intimate enough to be more than friends... 

I think I need to get closer to the action to get some answers.  

I’ll keep you updated on my findings!  

Dear Journal,  

After conducting my initial surveillance I decided to get closer to my targets and commence step 2 of my plan!  

STEP 2 – SPEND TIME WITH TARGETS AND GAIN THEIR TRUST 

I have convinced Hunter that his fish stew was my new favourite dish and that I wanted to eat it all week! I may suffer for it later but right now it is detrimental to step 2 of my plan! Every day this week in the early afternoon Hunter and I go to y/n’s fish stand and I “take my time” picking out the best fish while making causal conversation with y/n! 

She is really nice and funny and beautiful, I can totally see why Wrecker loves her! She told me this story about how some people believe there are magical fish that live in the waters around the island, and they keep us safe. I don’t know if I believe that but it’s a fun story and she has lots of stories about the ocean to tell. I really like hearing them...   

She told me that Wrecker is trying to fish the biggest fish in the islands history and that's why he comes out to fish with her every morning. She got really red and giggly when I asked her if she liked him, but she didn’t deny it. Hunter dragged me away before she could answer, probably thinking I was being rude.  

I’ll continue step 2 and keep you updated!  

Dear Journal,  

Today y/n showed up at our house looking for Wrecker! She's never come to our house before, so this was a very exciting development! I “helped” her find him while she told me that she was hoping to borrow Gonky because her boat is having problems. After finding Wrecker the two of them left with gonky in hopes of getting her boat to start up again.  

When he came back, I asked Wrecker if they fixed her boat and he said that she’s gonna have to borrow gonky every morning until Hunter and him can go and take a look at her engine. This is perfect! Maybe I can use this to my advantage to get even closer to her! Then I can start to hint at Wreckers very obvious love for her. I still don’t know how she doesn’t see it, the googley eyes alone should be the biggest clue but hey, I don’t understand grown up feelings! 

I'll keep you posted!  

Dear Journal,  

They all say it’s not my fault, but it very much feels like it is. Maybe if I had woken up Wrecker instead of going on my own and meddling in their business then y/n wouldn’t be in the hospital right now!  

We were having a fun morning together! After convincing her to let me come fishing with her she showed me how it’s done and then she spent the rest of the time telling me stories of when she was a little girl and she was out on the water with her dad. It made me so happy that she wanted to share those stories with me, I really have come to love her too...  

Then the giant squid came out of nowhere and attacked the boat. I know it was because I dropped the whole bucket of fish food into the water... and even though everyone is safe, y/n is still in the hospital...  

Wrecker hasn’t left her side since he found out. I feel terrible... I just want her to wake up so I can apologize for ruining everything.... 

Dear Journal,  

y/n woke up today and we were all so happy that she was okay. I felt like I spent the last few days stuck under water just waiting to breathe. She asked for me right when she woke up and I cried...  

I apologized for everything, and she hugged me so tight even with her injuries. Then we all left the room to give her and Wrecker some privacy and when we came back, they were kissing! Which means that even though I didn’t do anything I completed step 3 of my mission!   

STEP 3 – LOVE CONFESSION  

Y/n and Wrecker are now together and in love instead of being not so secretly in love! All the fish stew and early morning was worth it to see the happiness between them now that they’re together!  

I’m considering this mission a success! Though I’m starting to think this won’t be the last mission log. I seen Crosshair with y/n’s pretty friend who runs the dress shop that me and Lyana like to look in... Maybe just maybe...?  

Until next time journal!  

~ Omega  

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Summer on Pabu series

Currently working on my newest series called "Summer on Pabu" where we dive into a summer full of romance as the members of the Bad Batch navigate their new lives. This takes place after the finale and yes Tech lives in my version (because I refuse to believe any other version)

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Sinking Ship

Summary : You have been in love with Wrecker since his first day on the island but after a boating accident those feelings you kept to yourself finally come to light Pairings : Wrecker x Fem!reader (Fisherman reader) Warnings : slight angst, mentions of injuries, mentions of almost drowning, fluff, cute, friends to lovers, omega meddling Words : 3.4k A/N : The first fic of my new series is of course my big man! I was so excited that Wreckers story was chosen to go first! I hope you all love it as much as I do (and see if you can find the foreshadowing for the next story) also be on the watch because Omega writes a little log to go with each story showing her pov and how she helps her brothers! ~ the mute characters are speaking in italics Summer on Pabu masterlist Omegas Log #1 Main Masterlist

Gonk!  

You smile at the droid as your boat sails over the waves back to the docks where a familiar figure stands, making your heart race. You walk over and unplug gonky from your ship and it immediately stalls and shuts off making you sigh. The boat pulls into your spot on the docks and Wrecker grabs the rope securing it to the posts for you as you lead gonky off your ship with a large smile.  

“Thanks again for letting me borrow gonky! Next time you’ll have to come with us!” you say warmly as the droid slowly walks back over to Wrecker happily. Your boat has been having some problems with the engine, and you couldn’t afford a whole new engine, you also are not the best at mechanics so you asked Wrecker if you could use gonky to keep your engine running while you take your daily fishing route for the time being until you can afford the parts. Wrecker happily agreed to share his droid with you, since he trusts you and usually ends up fishing with you on your boat anyway, but he couldn’t today because he and Omega were helping Shep with some repairs around the island.  

Gonk! 

“Of course! Hunter and I will take a look at yer engine too. Not that I mind sharin’ gonky!” he laughs loudly making you giggle at him.  

“You don’t have to do that. I can just wait till I save up for a new engine...” you say embarrassed. It was already hard enough asking him to borrow his droid, you're not one to ask for help, but you had no other options this time than to ask the man you’ve been in love with since he first asked to come on your boat, for help.  

He steps closer to you and puts his hand on your shoulder, “Trust me! Hunter and I will have it workin’ again in no time.” 

Your cheeks go bright red as you stare up at him, admiring the way the morning sun frames him in a warm glow. You gently grab his hand and squeeze making his cheeks redden, and before you can say anything gonky walks over to the two of you and knocks into your legs, breaking the moment making you giggle.  

Gonk! 

You let go of his hand embarrassed and take a step back, “umm... I better bring in the fish. Thanks again Wrecker.” 

“No problem,” he says gently with a wink as he lifts up gonky, “I’ll see ya later!”  

He walks off carrying the droid on his shoulder and you admire the way his muscles flex under gonky. Omega was standing just a way on the path and she smiled and waved at you to which you waved back embarrassed that she might have seen whatever that little moment was with her brother, and you hurried off to grab your fish haul for the day.  

... 

It was another busy day at your family's fish stand, and by the time the sun was setting you had sold through your entire haul you had fished that morning. Your dad was helping you pack up the stand when your best friend comes up to you with a cheeky smile.  

“Hey you! How was business today?” you ask her as she hugs you tightly.  

It was good. Not too busy. How about you? 

You giggle, “Busy as always. Dad and I are just packing up now. If you wait five minutes, we can get dinner!”  

Okay! I’ll help! 

 Your dad looks up and gives your friend a warm smile. Good evening.  

Your dad and friend are the only two mutes on the island. He used to joke that you like to surround myself with people who couldn’t talk because you tend to talk too much. You like to think that you’re like your mother, she was also a talker and found that the quietest people always had the most to say. She used to say that dad actually talked more than her, which you never understood because even for a mute he was a quiet man, though the quiet in him was more noticeable since your mother passed away.  

Are you joining us for dinner? 

Of course! I’ll never miss your famous fish stew! 

You giggle at the two of them, “Let's go you two I'm starving.” 

Twenty minutes later you're inside your little home on lower Pabu slurping down fish stew loudly while your dad and best friend laugh at you.  

Honestly how are you supposed to find a man when you eat like that?  

You stick your tongue out at your dad, “maybe I'll just find one that eats louder than I do.” 

Pretty sure you already have... 

You choke, “What’s that supposed to mean?”  

Your dad smirks, I seen the way you look at the big man with no hair.  

“Oh my goodness were not seriously talking about this are we?” you ask flustered. 

You friend giggles as she stirs her stew. Wrecker totally likes you I don’t see why either of you won't make a move! 

“He is still getting used to a normal life. I’m not gonna force him into something he’s not ready for... besides I don’t know for certain that he likes me...” you sigh. Some days he acts like it, fishing with you out on your boat, helping you carry your haul, walking with you along the beach in the evenings and other days he can barely look at you, getting flustered and walking away before you can even say hello. You don’t know what to think but you know for certain that you are head over heels for the big guy and you’ll wait forever for him if he’s willing to give you a chance.  

Your dad reaches across the table and grabs your hand. Honey trust an old fisherman, the man is in love.  

“Okay that’s enough about my love life!” you say exasperated and turn towards your friend, “You on the other hand. Have you talked to him yet?”  

Who? She asks you while avoiding eye contact.  

“Oh come on I’m not the only one here with the obvious crush on a clone! I’ve seen the way you look at Crosshair.” you smirk at her flustered cheeks as she drops her spoon frazzled. 

Your dad stands up taking your bowls while laughing his silent laugh. You two are hopeless... 

... 

Wrecker walks along the beach with Omega and batcher, letting the two run off the last of their energy before bed. They walk past the docks and Wrecker trails his gaze in the direction of your boat, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Omega.  

“Have you and Hunter had a chance to look at y/n’s boat yet?” she asks causally.  

Wrecker snaps his head in her direction at the mention of your name, “I uh... N-No not yet. Hunter has been workin on that house for Shep, but we’ll look at it when he’s done.”  

Omega smiles as she throws a stick for batcher, “it’s nice of you to help her out with gonky in the meantime, I bet he likes being on the boat...” 

“Probably. It's a better view than the ship that's for sure!” he laughs heartily making Omega giggle.  

“Yeah, and y/n’s so nice and pretty, no wonder you like her...” she smirks. 

Wrecker stops and looks at her with wide eyes, “How did you know that I...?” 

“It’s a bit obvious. Why don’t you just tell her? She likes you too you know.” Omega says as she continues to walk trying to catch up to batcher who decided to sprint down the beach.  

Wrecker falters at her words, do you really like him? You always blush around him a lot and always ask him to join you when you go fishing or just go for walks, so you must like being around him but do you like him the way he does you? He doesn’t know but hopefully he’ll find out so he can make you his. What Wrecker didn’t know is that Omega was already formulating a plan to get the two of you together... 

... 

Omega runs down the path towards the docks with gonky very slowly trailing behind her happily. She sees you humming to yourself as you throw all your equipment onto your boat. You turn and see her, and Omega notices the way your eyes flicker behind her before looking away a little disappointed, “Hey Omega! How are you?” 

“I’m good. Wrecker slept in this morning so I thought I would bring gonky down for you!” she smiles as the droid walks past her toward you.  

You smile at her warmly, “Thank you. I appreciate it...”  

“Do you need any help?” she asks you with a mischievous glint in her eye. 

“Umm no I’m alright but thanks for the offer.” you reply simply smiling at her. 

Gonk!

You lift gonky into the boat and plug him in making the engine sputter to life. Omega hops into the boat after you, “Could I come with you? Wrecker always talks about how much fun it is fishing with you!”  

You smile brightly at her words, “Really? Well as long as it’s okay with your brothers then it’s okay with me.” 

“Crosshair already said it was okay. I asked in advance!” you chuckle at her enthusiasm and nod. Maybe you could use this time with Omega to make a good impression on her brother, while also getting to know her better. Quickly you grab the rest of your supplies and the three of you head out into the open water. You steer the boat quietly while Omega sits on the back of the boat watching the water curiously. After a while you go to your usual fishing spot and prep the bait, pouring the chum into a large bucket and you laugh as Omega backs away in horror covering her nose.  

“What don’t you like the smell?” you laugh as you continue to prep the bait.  

She gags and backs into gonky, “absolutely not! I thought the marauder was smelly, but this takes first place.” 

You grab the bucket and dump only a portion into the water, putting the bucket back down and smiling at her, “Well you better get used to it because you're gonna be smelling it all morning!” 

“So is this it then? You just pour the smelly stuff into the water and then wait for the fish?” she asks.  

You shrug and look out into the water, “Yeah pretty much. It's a quiet, peaceful job. Not too much excitement. It surprised me at first that your brother likes it so much but even the loudest of people need the quiet too...”  

“Yeah... but I think its more that he’s fishing with you then the actual fishing itself that he likes so much...” she says casually as she swirls her hand in the water. You freeze not quite comprehending the casual way she said that as hope fills your chest, and your cheeks go bright red.  

You clear your throat and grab the bucket trying to change the subject, “do you want to try? You just dump a small portion from the bucket into the water to attract the fish and then in about an hour or so we’ll cast the nets and see if we get anything.” 

“Okay!” she jumps up excited to help and takes the bucket from your hand, but as she walks to the edge she slips on a puddle and the whole bucket of bait goes overboard. “I’m so sorry!”  

She frantically looks over the boat into the water hoping to see the bucket, but you just put a hand on her shoulder, “It’s alright Omega. Accidents happen and besides the only thing that could happen is we attract some bigger fish. Thats not a bad thing!” 

An hour later after telling Omega your best fishing stories and sharing some laughs, you came to regret those words. The boat starts to rock back and forth hard even though the waters are calm this morning and Omega looks at you worried, “what’s happening?” 

You jump up and look over the side of the boat in a panic. Directly below your boat was the largest squid you’ve ever seen, and it did not look happy as its tentacles came and smacked the bottom of your boat repeatedly. You could see the bucket stuck in one of its tentacles, it must have been looking for more bait, and you immediately ran to go start the engine.  

“Y/n? What's wrong?” Omega asked sounding scared. Of course, the one time you get to hang out with Omega on your own you both are in danger. Wrecker will never look at you again if you kill his sister!  

You go to plug in gonky when a large tentacle comes out of the water and smacks the boat again making it rock back and forth hard sending gonky into the water. You grab Omega and together the two of you jump off the boat after gonky. Thankfully he didn’t go too far but the squid was wrapping itself around your ship angrily thrashing. “Omega comm your brothers and swim with gonky further out away from the boat!”  

“W-What about you? I can’t just-”  

“Omega listen to me. I have a spear on board the boat but I need to make sure your safe. Swim with gonky and comm your brothers and hope and pray they don’t kill me for almost killing you!”  

Omega looks torn but eventually she pushes gonky further out to the tide and you can hear the beep of her comm. You turn back toward your ship now getting dragged under the water and swim fast trying to avoid the tentacles that are swinging in your direction. You dive under the water and weave through the wreckage to your now submerged deck and try to pry open your storage container. You feel something wrap around your leg as you try to swim forward only to be smacked hard into the boat, over and over again. You fight against it and try to grab something that you can use to defend yourself amongst the wreckage, finding a hook and rope. Your vision is blurring as you run out of air and you grab the hook, stabbing it into the tentacle around you. It releases you and you push off hard and break through to the surface of the water catching your breath. To your far left you can see Omega sitting on gonky looking scared and upset and to your right you see a series of boats coming fast to your location. The squid breaks through the surface of the water completely destroying the rest of your boat, breaking your heart.  

“Y/n! Watch out!”  

You look back to see Wrecker and Crosshair on one of the boats while the other boat sails to Omega. The squid now seeing you clearly grabs a hold of you again and squeezes tight. Your vision starts to go dark as you hear screams all around you till you pass out.  

... 

“she’s been asleep for three days I’m starting to worry...” 

“This is all my fault! All I wanted to do was spend some time with y/n and get her to confess to Wrecker!” 

“What are you on about kid?” 

“Oh come on! Wrecker and y/n have been in love with each other for the longest time! I thought I could help but I only ended up ruining everything....” 

“Don’t cry kid. It's not your fault...” 

“If anything, it’s Wreckers fault for not making a move and causing you to take matters into your own hands.” 

“Crosshair that's not helpful!” 

The clones continue to argue amongst themselves not realizing that you had opened your eyes. You look around the small room of the clinic that is completely full of Hunter, Crosshair, Omega, and Wrecker. You groan and everyone stops their bickering and snaps their heads in your direction, “Omega?” 

She runs over with tears streaming down her face while you frantically start to inspect her for injuries while ignoring the ache in your sides, “are you okay? Are you hurt? Is everyone else okay?”  

From behind her Hunter smiles gently, “everyone is okay don’t worry. We showed up just in time.” 

Your bottom lip quivers as you look around the room at the group of clones and the tears start to fall from your eyes as you lock your gaze on Wrecker, “I’m so sorry! I never meant to put Omega in harm's way. You all have been through so much the last thing I wanted to do was give you something else to worry about. Please don’t hate me!”  

They all look at you stunned while Omega wraps her arms around you tightly silently letting her tears fall. Wrecker walks over to the two of you and gently wipes the tears away from your eyes, “we could never hate ya! This was just a big accident, no one's fault...” 

Omega squeezes you a little tighter and whispers in your ear so only you can hear, “Wrecker hasn’t left this room since they first brought you here. He really does love you a lot, he could never hate you.”  

“I’m really happy you’re okay y/n...” she pulls away and walks over to Crosshair who smirks as he eyes you and Wrecker. 

“Let’s give them some privacy.”  

Wrecker looks at his siblings and you watch the panic come onto his face as they have a silent conversation you would like to hear, then they all leave to inform the doctor that your awake. Slowly you sit up and grab Wreckers hand making him freeze, “Wrecker... I don’t want to tip toe around my feelings anymore.”  

He looks at you confused but you continue squeezing his hand as your heart hammers hard in your chest, “I love you. I’ve been in love with you for as long as I’ve known you. You are the most amazing man I’ve ever met and if you don’t feel the same that’s-” 

You didn’t get to finish because your instantly wrapped in Wreckers strong arms and he’s kissing you. The kiss is gentle, timid and unsure but perfect, and as you pull away you see him smiling so brightly it takes your breath away, “I love ya too...” 

“You do?”  

He laughs as he bumps his nose against yours, “Yeah I do! I thought it was obvious...” 

“I didn’t want to assume anything...”  

He kisses your cheek still smiling is big beautiful smile, and it’s in that moment that the doctor walks in the room. She looks between the two of you with a smirk of her own and chuckles, “Wrecker I would appreciate it if you put down my patient.” 

“Oh uh sorry!” he gently puts you down on the cot making you all laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation.  

“Alright let’s get you checked out so your boyfriend here can take you home...” 

... 

It’s been a few weeks since the boat incident and your life has never been better. You and Wrecker officially became a couple and have been spending every evening after your done work together. Omega joins you sometimes and other times you all have family dinner at Wreckers home.  

Today however all of Pabu has been buzzing with excitement with the announcement of the Pabu festival, a large celebration and dance in honor of the founding of the island. You and Wrecker are currently walking up the stone path into upper Pabu when you see your best friend carrying a ridiculous amount of fabric towards her dress shop. Before you can walk over and offer help you see Crosshair come up behind her and take some of the fabric from her arms, making her turn bright red as she walks into her shop with him trailing behind.  

You look to Wrecker with a raised eyebrow, and he just laughs, “He keeps denyin it, but we can all see he likes her!”  

You shake your head and giggle at your boyfriend, “who knows... the festival is a great time to ask for a date...” 

His eyes light up as you make it to the large tree and sit underneath it while he gets down on one knee in front of you making you panic, “Wreck What are you doing?!” 

“Not what you think!” he chuckles and grabs your hands, “will you go to the festival with me?” 

You smile brightly and kiss his cheek making him blush, “Of course I will Honey!”  

This time he leans forward and kisses you gently, “I can’t wait!” 

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Summer on Pabu Masterlist

It's summer time!

Nothing says summer like warm sandy beaches and fun adventures! Now that the Bad Batch are officially retired from their lives of soldiers they are embarking on a new adventure, a simple life. A part of living a simple life is the not so simple act of falling in love and everything that comes with it. Are these ex-soldiers ready to take the chance at a summer romance? 

Main masterlist here

HUNTER ~

WRECKER ~

Sinking Ship

TECH ~

CROSSHAIR ~

Along the beach

ECHO ~

Shaky Hands

OMEGA ~

Omegas Log #1

Omegas Log #2

Omegas Log #3

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Summer on Pabu series

Currently working on my newest series called "Summer on Pabu" where we dive into a summer full of romance as the members of the Bad Batch navigate their new lives. This takes place after the finale and yes Tech lives in my version (because I refuse to believe any other version)

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As a fic writer, i need every reader to know that:

I don’t care if your comment is coherent. I know what you mean and i love you

I don’t care if you ramble. I read every word and i love you

I don’t care if you leave a comment on a fic from four years ago or leave comments/kudos on like ten of my fics in one go. This isn’t IG, pls stalk my AO3. I love you

I don’t care if you mention the same thing in your comment that four other people have already mentioned. It’s actually really useful to know what resonated with people and I love everyone who takes the time to tell me they liked a particular turn of phrase

I don’t mind if your comment is super long or just a couple of sentences, i love them all

I love you