#natasha coleman

[griffin-wood]

Sage Hayes (they/them) for OFNA by @ofna

“Hell is empty and all the devil's are here.” — William Shakespeare.

n: I just read the new update; and well. they are living in my brain until now. go check out the new update!! LIKE, NOW! it's so sooo good. And this edit well a mixed matched of everything! thank you @mvalentine for the help! ❤️❤️ The quote...is more of the vibes for a caption! 🕊️

[enthyrea]

my piece for the top gun endless summer exchange :) the prompt was maverick, the daggers, and karaoke!

for @starrybouquet, ily! hope u enjoy!

[fangirling-tussisque-noncaelatur]

[Credits chart: @oddlyspecificalignmentcharts ]

[mrslectermoriarty]

A tribute to one of the best fanfictions I have ever read:

Don’t worry, you don’t have to know West Wing to read it <3

I can’t wait for the last chapter!!!

Okay so we have

1. “Important press Conference coming up!”

2. “The enemy has invaded the territory - wait no, the marines are the good ones:)”

3. “Quality Time for the family ❤️”

4. Something official (I may have pasted a small extract of the first chapter in there as a filler *-*)

5. “Home Office on a new level, I guess…”

6. “It’s been quite a while and you’re still going strong - happy birthday to my wingmen in the air and on the ground @chiefofstaff (thanks for still putting up with me)”

7. “Small Talk can be just as important as conference meetings”

8. “You leave the room for five minutes and your staff starts destroying state property (just kidding, I love them all)”

9. “The vacation where you meet the extended family”

I know that you wouldn’t see most of that irl, but it’s Pete and he’s Maverick, what can I do?

Here are part 2 and 3 ^^

[bi-saster-beech]

Jake: Hey captain, did you get my report on the hop today?

Mav: I did. Great work.

Jake: Cool. Thanks, dad.

The rest of the daggers: ....

Jake: Why is everyone staring at me?

Natasha: Cause you just called Mav "dad." You said, "Thanks, dad".

Jake: What? No, I didn't. I said "thanks man".

Mav: Do you see me as a father figure, Seresin?

Jake: No! If anything, I see you as a bother figure cause you're always bothering me.

Hondo: Hey, show your father some respect.

Jake: I didn't call him dad!

Mav: No, no. Jacob, I take it as a compliment.

Bob: It's not a big deal. I called Nat mom once, and she's my fiancée.

Jake: Guys, jump on that! Bob has psycho-sexual issues.

Bradley: Old news. But you calling Mav daddy...

Jake: Hey, daddy is not on the table here.

Javy: But you did call him dad, dude.

Jake: You shut up. You always lie about me.

Javy: All right, I was lying when I said rooster caught you staring at his ass. But the dad thing, that happened.

Jake: Ah-ha! He was lying about me staring at roosters ass! This was all a ploy to get him to admit that!

Mav: I believe you-

Jake: Thank you!

Mav: Future son-in-law.

[mrsbradshaw-seresin01]

Cyclone: Whose turn is it to give the pep-talk?

Warlock: *sighing* Maverick.

Maverick: Fuck shit up out there, but don't die.

Phoenix: *wiping away a tear* So inspirational.

[thislovewillsetyoufree]

top gun quotes that are on loop in my head for no particular reason

“put THAT in your pentagon budget!”

“you’re looking at the only naval aviator on active duty with a confirmed air-to-air kill” “stoppp”

“hey coyote”+ flirtiest “hey” i’ve ever heard

“penny, my dear”

the bar scene. literally just the entire bar scene.

“Bradshaw.”

“Hangman. you look

.

.

.

good.”

jfc boys just make out on the pool table already

“they don’t call it an exercise for nothin’, sir”

“i’m dead, dickhead”

“evil be gone, hangman’s coming”

“breaking the hard deck? insubordination? are you trying to get kicked out?” *sniff* “don’t worry about it”

the little hitch in bradley’s voice when he says “there’s more than one way to fly this mission”

“either a man flies like Maverick here, or a man doesn’t come back”

*it’s time to let go.* “…i don’t know how”

“sir, none of us have successfully flown a low level course”

“you’re where you belong. make us proud.”

“you give ‘em hell!”

“it’s been an honor, captain”

“let’s turn and burn!”

“we don’t even know if that bag of ass can fly!”

*bonk* “why are the wings coming out Mav”

“c’mon Mav, do some of that pilot shit!” - my favorite quote from both movies :)

“Mav! tally two, 5 o’clock low”

“this is your savior (ex-lover/future husband/mav’s future son in law) speaking”

“Mav has five, makes him an ace”

[themissingmango]

[tgm-all4one]

On May 27, 2022, Top Gun: Maverick was released exclusively into theaters. Almost overnight, it became a cultural phenomenon with a fandom of individuals from all over the globe who loved the movie and its characters.

One of the fantastic things about the TG and TGM fandom is the diverse and innovative creators who have used these movies as inspiration for their art. Whether that be in the form of writing, fanart, GIFs, moodboards, edits, etc, we have all taken the same 4 hours and 1 minute of film to create unbelievably varied and original content. And that is what this challenge is about.

What is the "It's not the prompt. It's the creator." challenge?

The idea behind the "It's not the prompt. It's the creator." challenge is to show that even though we might all use similar tropes or AUs, or create GIFs of the same scenes, or use the same moodboard themes, it is our own personal creativity, innovation, and preferences that make our work unique.

So unlike other challenges, everyone will be using the exact same prompt. That's it. One prompt. And an unlimited amount of participants.

And yes, there will probably be art that is similar (either the tropes, themes, characters, etc), however the point is to show that even when two creators have similar independent ideas, their final creation is unique because they put their own original spin on it that only they could do.

What is the prompt?

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Top Gun: Maverick being released, the prompt is:

"Last summer was one no one could ever forget. Now, a year later, character(s) still feel(s) the effects of that time."

Be as creative as you want and feel free to use any characters from Top Gun (1986) and/or Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Also, while the prompt says a year has passed, there is no set time your art has to be set. It can be pre-canon, post-canon, during-canon, and AU setting, etc. Whatever inspires you!

What is allowed?

Whatever you want. It can be SFW, NSFW, slash, reader insert, OC, no relationship, poly, AU, fluff, smut, angst, whump, etc.

You can also use whatever your preferred medium is to fill the prompt. Writing, artworks, GIF sets, edits, moodboards, playlists, Pinterest boards, etc. Or think out of the box and build a scene out of Legos, make a stop-motion video, draw a flipbook. Whatever inspires you and your creativity! If you created it, it counts.

And there are no minimums or maximums limits for words, time, number of GIFs, etc. Just however much or little you want to share, even if it is still a WIP.

There are only three requirements:

TAG YOUR WORK APPROPRIATELY so others can filter out what they might not be comfortable with. Each post will be checked before being reblogged, however, mistakes can be made so please tag them correctly.

You must be 18+ to participate. Due to the freedom of the event and the fact NSFW content is allowed, only those 18 or older may participate. And if your blog does not have any age indicated on it (18+, 20s, over 21, 35, etc.), your post will not be reblogged. I am very sorry to any minors hoping to participate at this time.

No AI resources can be used as part of a submission. While AI can create cool works of art, they aren't your works of art. As that is the point of this challenge, it will not be permitted.

When does the event take place?

The event will start on Saturday, May 27 and run until Saturday, June 4. However, if you can't finish in time and post after that, this blog will try its best to still reblog your work whenever you feel ready to post.

How do we submit our work?

You can do this one of two ways:

Post your work on your blog as usual and tag @tgm-all4one. Also, tag the post with #tgm all4one. It will then be reblogged here throughout the week.

Submit a post to this blog using the "Submit your papers" button in the blog header. As long as it is tagged correctly, the blog will then post it throughout the week.

There is also an AO3 collection if you prefer to share over there. Please check the FAQ page for the link.

Please check out the FAQ page if you have any questions and please feel free to reach out either through an ask or DM if you have any questions! There is also a condensed version of this post here for quick reference.

I am excited to see what everyone comes up with and happy Top Gun: Maverick anniversary!

[thedroneranger]

Daggers on Draught: Open Bar 🍻

Daggers and your requested drink combos! Shoutout to @gretagerwigsmuse @roosterforme @sylviebell and @beyondthesefourwalls for inspiring Open Bar 🥂

The bar is CLOSED. Drink up the OG Daggers on Draught, Drinking Drabbles and Craft Edition.

Also follow @love-in-light as she crafts cocktails based on this series!

Amelia

• Cherry Limeade (na) | Cherry Crush

Bob

• Angry Orchard | Apple of Your Eye • Aperol Spritz | Buon Compleanno • Arnold Palmer | Homegrown • Moscato | Fall for You • Old Fashioned | Bobby After Dark • Peroni (0.0%) | Love Language • Pina Colada | Beach Bob • Pink Lady | Pretty in Pink • Screwdriver | Breakfast & Bob • Stella Artois | Gift of One-liners • White Sangria | Happy as a Clam

Coyote

• Aviation | Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler • Prosecco | Coyote Casanova • Cabernet Sauvignon | Uncorked Coyote • Margarita | Hot Up in This Joint • Sazerac | Good Libations

Cyclone

• Brooklyn | Checkmate • Gin & Tonic | Everything is Blue • Sazerac | Night Moves • White Russian | Heart of a Cyclone

Fanboy

• Bellini | No. 1 Fan • Bramble | I Feel the Need • Cayman Jack | Later, Gator • Hurricane | The Night is Calling • Moscato d’Asti | Shining So Bright • Pacifico | California Sunshine

Hangman

• Angry Orchard | Cider House Rules • Body Shots | Licked It • Captain Morgan | Adventure is Out There • Gin & Tonic | Gin & Jake • High Noon | Let's Go Girls • Jack & Coke | Save A Horse • Jack Daniels | Gentleman Jake • Margarita | Drinking in a Winter Wonderland • Maker's Mark | Marksman • Mimosa | Yuletide Greetings • Mint Julep | Cashmere, Cologne & Hot Sunshine • Paper Plane | It's Not the Plane • Pina Colada | Ride the (Heat)Wave • Ranch Water | Ranch Hand • Sex on the Beach | Cake by the Ocean • Tia Maria | Nigthtcap • Tequila Shots | Tequila Little Time • Whiskey Sour | Bon Voyage

Hondo

• Mojito | Minted

Iceman

• Bourbon | Puff, Puff, Pour • Vesper | GoldenEye • Belvedere | On Ice • Whiskey Sour | Old Friend

Maverick

• Boulevardier | Twice as Nice • Tom Collins | Old Time's Sake

Payback

• Midori Sour | Solo Session • Paper Plane | Wingman

Penny

• Bloody Mary | Hair of the Dog • Martini | Shaken Not Stirred • Mimosa | Sail Away

Phoenix

• Bahama Mama | Golden Afternoon • Bellini | So Classic • Fuzzy Navel | Poolside Peach • Long Drink | Now Imagine Her Holding a Long Drink • Merlot | Raise You Like a Phoenix • Phoenix | Grit & Glam • Shirley Temple (na) | Tastes So Good • The Last Word | What's the Password?

Rooster

• Blanton's | Giddy Up • Captain Morgan | Captain n' Cock • Champagne | Too Much is Just Right • George Dickel | Too Young to Know • Gin & Tonic | Ain't Leavin' 'til Six in the Mornin' • High Noon | High Noonster • Kamikaze Shot | Stateside • Long Drink | Long Day, Long Drink • Malibu | Just Beach • BB™rita | Salt and a Buffett Song • Margarita (strawberry) | Pourin' All Weekend • Margarita (spicy) | Sweet Heat • Tito’s and Lemonade | I've Got Sunshine • Bellini | Bellinis in Bed • Pina Colada | If You Like Rooster Coladas • Ranch Water | Take Me Home Country Road • Wild Turkey | Cold Turkey

[enthyrea]

happy one year (and a couple days) top gun maverick :)

this piece is also for @tgm-all4one’s event <3

[trapezequeen]

Carwheeler + Black Widow/Hawkeye Aesthetic

[disneybrandautism]

i love men (and women) who fly planes. truly. i love them and their weird homoerotic friendships and their callsigns and their everything. i love fanboy and rooster and hangman and coyote and phoenix from tgm who initiated this obsession. but i also love the originals like goose, iceman, maverick, and slider. and i love my new guys like rosie, buck, bucky, curt and cros. i love learning about planes. shout out to my favorite two ground crew guys: lemmons and hondo

moral of the story is that i’m autistic. and maybe unhinged.

[poi3104]

Come on, Paramount. You should have gave us all cast in this service suit by now. What are you waiting for? 😭

[topgunruinedme]

Haze

Synopsis: Bob love you in entirety, meaning he never wanted to be parted form you. Leading to his solution doing push-ups with you on his back. After a few years he hardly felt them at all, so yes he smashed the rest of the aviators on deck, 200 nah 1000.

Bob often trianed with you In the house, he often does push-ups her sitting cross legged on his back while she read her book out loud. She always worried about being to heavy but he always told her it was perfect.

So when he and Phoenix were shot down he had no issues with the push-ups, after the first 50 he lost track and got lost in his head, not breaking pace.

She laughed “are you sure Robby?” She asked in concern, he grinned “I’m serious”. He got into position and held his weight while she carfulky perched cross legged on his back he adjusted to the weight quickly felling the extra challenge, “is this aright?” She asked wearily. “Its perfect Darling” he soothed as he started his push-ups slowly to let her get settled into the movement so she didn’t fall off. “Now what’s the book you were reading?” He knew she was smiling as she started gushing about the book, before continuing to start reading it out loud to him, he never broke form or stopped. He had done it for so many years that he hardly felt them anymore.

He never flattered, perfect form. Not noticing when his team mate stood or when the next joined him on the ground. He came back to the world when a pair of boots stood infornt of him nudging one hand out form under him, but in stead of falling he confined his pace on one hand balancing his weight

“Bloody hell” he heard hangman whisper impressed, he glanced up not stopping, he could feel a soft ache in his muscles but he could keep going for a long while before his body forced him to stop. Maverick was standing in front of him, he was frowning.

“Sir?” He reacted swiftly when the man attempted to bring his other arm from under him his body fell slightly for a split second before he caught himself on his original hand. Continuing his pace, Maverick hummed.

“Have you been down here since the first run kid?” He asked, Bob blinked the sun was setting “Has there been more then one sir?”.

He could see Fanboy and Payback lounging in the shade under the jet wing, Hangman, Phoenix and Rooster were sitting not far from him watching. He saw Cyclone and Warlock talking by his right watching. Cyclone was holding a bottle of water another one sat by his foot.

He frowned at them, what was going on? “How many has he done?” Maverick asked Hondo, “i stopped counting after 800” the man said flatly.

“How long ago as that?” Hondo checked his watch “2 hours ago give or take?”.

“That happens sometimes sir, i get lost in my head and I loss time. Im not tired, a little sore. I can keep going” Bob offered not entirely sure why they were making a big deal about it but before Maverick could say anything Cyclone walked over, “As interesting as that could be I would prefer my WSO not getting heat stroke” he chucked the bottle in his hand at him and instinctively he rolled his body to his side landing in a safe roll catching the bottle laying on the tarmac on his back.

[roosterscockpit]

His Little Girl | Bradley Bradshaw x reader P. 24

click here for the master list

I hope you are enjoying the back to back to back posts! There is more underway! I know the Halloween HC went up, but it is a little thing on its own! Leia has yet to meet the squad 🥺 I’m so excited for you all. I’m really getting into this little family 🥹 I hope you are too! I love you all! 💕 Happy reading and enjoy! 🫶🏼

A/n: Bradley learns a thing or two from Billy 🫣 and little Leia meets more people, their reactions are 🥰

Word Count: 4k

Warnings: cursing, crying, anxiety, playful annoyance, and anger, but MORE LOVE ❤️

Please don't take my work, I will find you. 

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After the banquet, Bradley drove the two of you back to your house. It was a little past midnight so you entered the house quietly. Billy and Bri were asleep on the couch with Leia. You went up to them and tapped Bri lightly. She opened her eyes and smiled at you. She sat up. 

“Oh my god, y/n. You’re hot! What the fuck?”

Billy propped up and looked over at Bri, “What?” Then he looked at you, “Wow! You look nice, y/n.”

You smiled, “Thank you.” You said in a whisper. 

You brushed Leia’s hair from her face. She was sound asleep. Bradley came around the couch. He smiled and waved to Bri and Billy. Billy fist-bumped with Bradley.

“You clean up well, Turkey.” He nodded at Bradley.

“Thank you, Billy.” Bradley smiled slightly and awkwardly.

Bri handed Leia to Bradley. Bradley held her against him. Her head rested on his shoulder and her arms dangling by her sides. Leia nuzzled her face into Bradley’s neck. Bradley kissed her forehead and rocked her as she stirred around slightly. 

You let Billy and Bri know that you were going to go and stay with Bradley for the night and that Leia would be coming as well. Billy walked out of the house with the three of you. He went into his car and grabbed Leia’s extra car seat. He showed it to Bradley.

“You know how to put one in your car?” Billy raised his brows.

“Uhh.” Bradley looked over to you and back to Billy.

“Of course, you don’t Duck.” He walked over with Bradley to the Bronco. 

Billy opened the door to Bradley’s bronco. He looked at Bradley, “Damn, good luck getting her into the car.” He pushed forward the passenger seat and went into the back seat. “It’s hella cramped back here, Bradshaw. Holy fuck.”

Bradley chuckled and handed Leia to you.

Bradley leaned into the car. Billy was sitting in the back seat and handed Bradley the car seat. “All right, Peacock. This is what you do. Put the car seat on the chair, anchor it down with the hooks here, and then string the buckle through the belt loops. After that click the buckle into the thing and play with the belt until it locks and is tight.”

Bradley followed the instructions Billy gave him and he successfully put the car seat in. Billy gave Bradley a high-five. “Congrats, dad. You successfully put a car seat in your car.” He patted him on the back. “Now when you put her in, clip the chest buckle first. Position it right with her chest. Nothing lower nor higher. Because if you stop abruptly you don't want to break her collarbone. The chest dissipates the impact since its a larger surface area. Then you have to buckle the two thigh straps into the main buckle between her legs. Then that's it. A little different from a booster seat but it’ll keep her safe in your piece of shit car.” He chuckled.

Bradley got out of the car and Billy climbed out.

Bradley laughed back and shook hands with Billy, “Thank you, man.”

Billy shook his head and pulled Bradley in for a hug, “We are family now, birdbrain. Anything you need help with don’t hesitate. I had to learn when I helped y/n.”

Bradley pulled back and nodded, “Thank you so much.”

Billy hit Bradley on his arm.

Billy came and gave you and Leia a kiss good night, then returned back into the house. You handed Leia back to Bradley. He gently placed Leia into her car seat. He positioned her head to lie on one of the sides and he buckled her in. He fixed the passenger seat and helped you into the car. He drove back to his house. He took Leia from the car and the three of you went into his house. Bradley brought Leia up to his room and laid her down on the bed. 

The two of you went into the bathroom and cleaned up for bed. Bradley hung up his uniform and came out with one of his old Top Gun shirts for you to wear to bed. He helped you slip out of your dress and he helped put his shirt on. You sat on the bathtub and he took off your heels. He rubbed your feet tenderly and gave them kisses. He went to your overnight bag and grabbed your makeup wipes. He gently wiped the makeup from your face. He held your cheek and stroked his thumb over it. “You are beautiful, sweetheart. How did I get so lucky?” He kissed your nose. He went to throw away the makeup wipe and he grabbed your brush. He sat on the bathtub and patted his lap for you to sit on. 

You sat on his lap and he leaned back slightly so he could brush your hair. He was being so gentle and it felt so good. When he was done tapped your thigh and you stood up. You stood in front of the mirror and he turned you to him. He grabbed your face lotion and applied some to his fingertips. He lightly put the lotion on your face, massaging you lightly. He gave you a kiss on your lips. “Now you’re ready for bed baby.”

You smiled up at him, “How did you know to do all that, Brad?”

He tucked your hair behind your ear, “I remember when we were in college and you used to get ready for bed you would always do this routine.” 

You blushed and placed your hands on his. You gently nuzzled into his hand and placed a soft kiss on his palm. “I love you, Bradley Bradshaw. I love that you remember the small things.”

He rubbed your arm, “I love you too, baby girl.” 

He brought you down the hall to the spare room. He got into bed with you and wrapped his arms around you. You fell asleep instantly. 

You woke up and looked at the time. It was 3 AM. You looked around and Bradley was gone. You saw little light coming from the crack of the bedroom door. You went to the door and opened it slightly. You could hear music playing softly down the hall. You followed the light and the music. Bradley’s bedroom door was cracked. You peaked through. 

Bradley was holding Leia. She had her arms wrapped around his neck and her face nestled into his neck. Bradley held her with one arm and his other hand up in her hair. He was slowly scratching her head. He had his cheek laid against her head and he had his eyes closed. He swayed slowly with her and sang the song softly. 

“And every time I close my eyes I thank the Lord that I’ve got you, and you’ve got me too.”

Leia got up slightly and wiped her tears, Bradley kissed her cheek and wiped her tears. “You’re okay, sweetheart. Daddy’s here.” She laid back down and he rubbed her back. He placed a kiss on the top of her head and continued to rock and comfort her. 

You watched Bradley as he swayed with Leia and comforted her. He didn’t see you watching as he had his moment with Leia. You bit your lip and tears welled up in your eyes. Your heart felt so full. Bradley’s dad mode had kicked in so quickly. He was such a natural as if he had been doing this all his life. He didn’t miss a beat. In the last 72 hours of finally meeting and being with Leia, he was perfect. He continued to sing your mom and dad’s wedding song to Leia as he danced her back to sleep.

“To think of all the nights I’ve cried myself to sleep, You really ought to know how much you mean to me.”

You went back to the spare room and sat on the bed. You heard the door open and Bradley’s eyes met with yours. He smiled and closed the door. 

“You okay, baby?” He sat next to you and put his arm around you placing a kiss on your temple. 

“I am perfect, Bradley.” You kissed him on his lips. 

The next morning after waking up and getting ready, You, Bradley, and Leia got back into your car. 

He looked over at you and gestured for you to lean over the middle console. He leaned into your ear and whispered very softly so Leia wouldn’t hear you two. 

“How do you feel about Leia meeting the squad?”

“I think that’s a great idea. I think she can learn how to be the best backseater from Bob.” 

Bradley nodded in approval. 

“I will see what they’re all up to then.” He sent out a group text to the squad. 

Bradley: What’s everyone doing?

Hangman: Relaxing. 

Payback: Just with the wife.

Bob: I’m with Phoenix and Fanboy.

Coyote: I was sleeping. Hungover from yesterday.

Mav: With our darling Admirals, Hondo, and Penny.

Phoenix: Why?

Bradley: Super random, but Legoland anyone?

Fanboy: ME ME ME!

Hangman: I’M IN.

Mav: We are only coming to babysit…

Payback: On my way!

Phoenix: Uhhh DUH.

Bob: I get sick on rides, guys…

Coyote: Fuck this hangover. Just need some Gatorade. Be there in 5!

He looked at you and smiled.

“Baby, this is such a pick-up-and-go kind of thing, but how do you feel about Legoland for a late birthday present from me?”

You pulled back and looked at him shocked. “Wait, really?”

He bit his lower lip and nodded with devious eyes.

“Yea! Yea, let’s do it!” You said in a loud whisper.

Bradley kissed you and started the car. He adjusted the rearview mirror to see Leia. 

“Sweetheart, how do you feel about going to Legoland?” 

She squealed, “Wait! Really?” 

Bradley turned around to look at her, “Oh I’m dead serious, pumpkin.” 

Leia sprawled out all her limbs and screamed at the top of her lungs, “YESSSSSSS!!”

The next thing you knew, you were all on your way to Carlsbad to go to Legoland. Leia was not only getting one present by going to Legoland but she was also going to get to meet some of Bradley’s friends. Leia fell asleep 5 minutes into the ride to Carlsbad. You and Bradley had a conversation about whom you think she would like the most of everyone.

Bradley looked at you, “I think she’ll like Bob the most."

You shook your head, “I think she’ll probably like Phoenix the most, Bradley.”

“You know you’re right. You know, y/n. Phoenix is the only one that knows about Leia.”

Your head snapped to Bradley, “How did she find that out?”

Bradley gulped, “I was nervous as hell after saying bye to you when I left for the mission. She and I were talking and I told her about Leia.”

You put your hand on his lap and rubbed it, “Well I’m really glad you had someone to talk to when you were there. I’m sure it was very nerve-wracking.”

He took a deep stuttered breath, “You have no idea, y/n.” He started to get tense. 

You massaged his thigh, “Hey, we don’t have to talk about this if you’re not ready.” 

Bradley briefly took his hand off go the wheel and placed it on yours, “Thank you, y/n.” 

You smiled at Bradley in a comforting way, “I will always be here for you, Brad. I will always be here to listen.” You squeezed his hand.

Bradley smiled back at you, “Thank you, y/n. That really does mean so much to me.” He squeezed your hand back.

You leaned back into your chair. “Actually, I change my mind.”

He cocked his back, “What?”

“I really think Leia will fancy Hangman.” 

Bradley turned his head slowly to you. “I will stomp on these breaks right now, y/n.” 

You started to laugh, “I mean he’s a handsome guy. If she’s anything like her mom-”

Bradley cut you off, “No. Shut up y/n.” He was so serious. 

You wanted to push his patience, “I mean I’m just saying, honey. Hangman is-”

He stopped you again, “Y/n, Seresin, and I made amends during the mission and all, but I do not need for you to share the details on how you think he’s hot.”

You had him right where you wanted him, “Is that jealousy that I am smelling off of you? Huh, Rooster? Is someone getting a little TENSE?”

He knew what you were doing, you never called him by his call sign unless you were gonna push his buttons. “Do not start, y/n. Don’t call me Rooster. You’re asking for it, sweetheart.”

You leaned over the middle console and looked at him while he drove, “Or you’ll do what, lieutenant?”

He looked at you from the corner of his eye, “I’m not giving you that satisfaction.” He smirked.

You leaned back in your seat, “I put money that she’s going to want to be his ride partner all day today.” 

He turned to you, “$100 and a date?”

“You’re going down, Bradshaw.” You put your fist out and he bumped it. “Deal.”

You finally arrived at Legoland and everyone was waiting for you guys in the parking garage. 

Bradley got out and called over to everyone. They all waved and made their way over to your car. Bradley came around and opened your door. Everyone was so excited to see you, they all gave you a hug one by one and greeted you. Bradley went to open the door behind you to get little Leia. She was still asleep so he carried her out. As soon as he closed the door everyone got silent and just watched as Bradley carried a slumped tired child. 

Phoenix was the first to come forward. She covered her mouth and had wide eyes as she approached the sleeping child that was slung over Bradley’s chest.

“oh my gosh! Y/n is this her?” She placed her hand on your arm and went up to the sleeping child. She brushed Leia’s hair that was covering her face back and her mouth flew open in awe, “Oh my gosh, she is beautiful!” Phoenix caressed Leia’s cheek and patted Bradley on the back. Bradley looked over to Phoenix and smiled at her. 

“She is so precious!” Phoenix grabbed Leia's limp hand and help it, “Oh my goodness! Her little hands!” 

Coyote chuckled at Phoenix, “Careful now Phoenix. You’re going to catch the baby fever!” They all started to laugh together. 

Phoenix glared at Coyote and rolled her eyes, “Whatever, Coyote.”

Payback looked at Bradley surprised, “Damn Rooster, already playing daddy duty?” He looked at him and laughed.

Fanboy egged it on with Payback, “Yea man, who would have ever thought out of all of us you would want to play dad.” He started to laugh too.

Bob looked at Fanboy and Payback confused. He looked over at Rooster and was more reassuring, “I think it looks good on you, Rooster!” He nodded his head.

Hangman’s lips were parted as he looked at you, “Y/n, I didn’t know you had a kid?” 

Coyote came and rested a hand on your shoulder, “Legoland makes so much more sense now.” He chuckled. “I thought we were just a bunch of grown-ass adults that wanted to come to Legoland. Now I don’t feel so guilty over being overly excited.” He took a sip from his Gatorade bottle.

Leia started to stir and she looked at Bradley, “Are we here?” 

Bradley kissed her temple and moved her hair as she started to wake up, “We are here, sweetheart and there are some friends I want you to meet. They’re pilots like Mav and me.” Her eyes shot wide open when Bradley said “Pilots.” Your daughter turned around slowly with a smile on her sleepy face. 

You looked at her and smiled, “Good morning, baby! Did you have a good nap?” She rubbed her eyes and nodded.  

You turned to the guys, all of their smiles wiped off of their faces, just pure shock. Their jaws were all hanging open. The Gatorade fell out of Coyote’s mouth and he dropped the bottle. It splattered all over the place. You started to giggle, and you looked back at Bradley holding Leia. With him smiling and Leia smiling, their faces next to each other, there was no way they could deny that she was his. 

The guys looked at you and then your daughter and Bradley. It was silent. You, Bradley, and Phoenix started to laugh. 

Bob stuttered slightly, “She…She looks exactly like Rooster?” He was so confused. But then a smile washed over his face. “Wow! Congratulations you two!” He went over to give Leia a high five, “Hi, I'm Bob.” 

She gave him a high five, “I’m Leia. Is Bob your real name or call sign?” She smiled as her little hand lingered on Bob’s hand. “Call sign.” He turned to Phoenix surprised. 

Fanboy blinked at Bradley trying to process the twins that appeared in front of him, “Rooster, you have a kid? When were you going to tell us?” He patted your back as he passed through to meet your daughter. 

Bradley fist-bumped Fanboy, “You’re meeting her now, man.” 

Bradley put her down so she could meet everyone. She stayed close to Bradley, she was nervous. She had her back pressed against his thighs and Bradley placed his hands on her shoulders, “You’re okay, sweetheart.” 

She stood there quietly and smiled. Fanboy put a fist out, “Hi there, my call sign is Fanboy.” She fist-bumped him back, “Hi Fanboy, I'm Leia.” She said softly, still smiling.

“She’s beautiful y/n!” Fanboy looked over at you.

Payback made his way over to Bradley and Leia, “That’s so crazy man. How old is she?” He had his hand out to shake Leia’s. She grabbed his hand and shook it. “It’s lovely to meet you, sweetie. I’m Payback.” 

“Hi I’m Leia, it's nice to meet you.”

Bradley rubbed Leia’s shoulders to help calm her nerves as his friends met her, “She’s 6. Actually, she just turned 6. That’s why we are here. It’s a birthday present from her mom and me.” You let Bradley do all the talking, you could see he was so excited to show off his little girl to his friends. 

Hangman chuckled, “Well, Rooster. I didn’t think you had it in you.” He paused and looked at Bradley. “But you do look good, Rooster.” He smiled and came to Leia. “Hey cutie, I’m Hangman.” He knelt down to Leia’s height and put his hand up for a high five. 

“Like the game?” She gave him a sift high-five and they all started laughing. 

“Yes, like the game.” Hangman smiled at Leia.

“I’m Leia, like the princess.” 

Hangman patted her head, “It's nice to meet you, Princess Leia.” Leia blushed.

You looked over at Bradley and mouthed, “You’re going down, Bradshaw.” He shook his head at you.

Coyote threw his arm over your shoulder, “She is beautiful, y/n.”

Bradley cleared his throat and interjected, “Hey, uh yea. Thanks, Coyote. Does that make me beautiful too? Because she looks just like me.” Bradley took off his aviators and smiled cheekily at Coyote. 

Coyote made his way over to Bradley, “Oh Rooster, You’re smoking.” He laughed and fist-bumped Bradley. Coyote squatted down by Leia, “Hi sweetheart, I’m Coyote. It’s great to finally meet you.” He stuck out his finger to Leia. 

Leia grabbed his finger and shook it, “Hi Coyote. I like your call sign. If I get a puppy I want to name them that.”

Coyote patted Leia’s head and stood up. 

You all made your way to the entrance of Legoland. You all waited for the rest of the group to show up before you all entered. Mav and Penny showed up with Hondo. Bradley introduced him to Leia. Hondo took a step back and put his hands over his mouth. 

Hondo lit up with excitement, “Oh no way, Rooster!” He looked at Leia, “My god, she looks just like you.” He put his arms out and Leia hugged him. “Hey, sweetheart. I’m Hondo. I'm a friend of Mav and your dad’s.” 

She was still shy, “Hi Hondo, im Leia.” Then Bradley brought Hondo over to you and introduced you to him.

He placed his hand on the small of your back and stood next to you, “Babe, this is Hondo.” Hondo racked his hand out to you, “It’s lovely to finally meet you. Mav has told me so much about you.” 

You smiled and shook his hand, “It's nice to meet you as well, Hondo. I’m y/n.” 

Hondo looked at Bradley and none, “Beautiful girls, Rooster.” Bradley gave you a soft kiss on the top of your head. 

The last ones to show up were Cyclone and Warlock. 

“God that’s weird to see them in civi’s.” Bradley said with a disgusted look. 

Everyone looked and laughed as they approached. Bradley approached them and shook their hands as well as everyone else. Then Bradley brought them over to you, “Admirals this is my girlfriend, y/n.” “Babe, this is Cyclone and Warlock.” 

You smiled and reached your hand out to Warlock, “It’s a pleasure admiral.” 

He smiled at you, “She’s a keeper,  Rooster.” 

And then you put your hand out to Cyclone, you nodded and smiled, “Admiral, nice to meet you.” He was very straight-faced, he gave you a small smile and grabbed your hand, and shook it. 

“Told you he’s hella serious, babe,” Bradley said under his breath to you. 

Cyclone looked between you and Bradley, “Y/n, you’re far too pretty for this guy.” He let out a laugh. “Thank you, admiral. I know she is.” Bradley laughed. 

“I have one more person for you two to meet if that’s okay.” Bradley looked at them and they both nodded. He made his way over to Phoenix who was holding Leia’s hand. Bradley tapped Phoenix's shoulder and she let go of Leia’s hand. Bradley placed her right in front of him and crouched down behind her. 

He put his hands on her arms giving her some comfort, “Sweetheart, these are more friends of mine. They used to be pilots too.” He pointed to each of them, “This is Cyclone and this is Warlock. Can you go and say hi to them?” She stood there shyly, “It’s okay, baby. I've got you. It's okay.” Bradley nudged her a little towards them. They both came down to her level. 

“Hi, I’m Leia. It's nice to meet you.” They both gave her little handshakes, “It's nice to meet you too, sweetheart.” They both said. She backed up and ran back into Bradley’s arms. He picked her up and went to them. “Sorry, my girl is shy. She’s meeting a lot of people today.” He rubbed her back as she nuzzled her face in his neck to hide. 

“Bradshaw, is she yours?” Cyclone looked at him confused. 

“Yes, sir this is my daughter.” Cyclone and Warlock looked at each other, “How long have you had your daughter, Rooster?”  Warlock interjected. 

“I uh. Well…” Warlock shook his head, smiled, and patted him on the back, “Congratulations, Rooster. She’s a beauty!” 

Cyclone walked around the back of Bradley to look at your daughter. “Hey sweetheart, it's okay.” He gently poked her hand and she looked up. “Oh, she is definitely your daughter, Bradshaw. If she could grow a mustache that is you.” He patted him on the back and laughed, “There is no denying her, Lieutenant.” Bradley laughed. “Congratulations, you’re going to be great.” Cyclone smiled at him. 

“Thank you, sir. With guidance from her mom.” He nodded to you, “I know I’ll be the best I can be.”

After everyone met Leia, you all finally made it into Legoland.

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Now that the cat is out of the bag, Leia has finally met the whole squad 😍 How do you think it will be from here on out? I feel like they’re just going to be obsessed with her 🥺 I’ll see you in the next part, babes! 🫶🏼

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