"Aviators. Today is the day." Maverick is standing in front of us, "We are flying the mission today. This is a very specific mission, my choices are a reflection of that. Hangman."
Hangman's head snaps forward.
"You will be the reserve, stand by for anything we may need. Hawke you as well." Maverick says.
Bradly looks at me, I nod.
"Wingman," Maverick calls, "Rooster."
This time it was my turn to look at my brother.
"Rig two, Bob and Phenix, Rig 3 Hurricane and Jumbo, Mustang you can be Roosters RIO. Be ready in 20, dismissed."
Me and Nat change in silence in the bunk room. I could tell she was nervous, but she wanted that mission more than anything.
"You'll kill it." I say quietly.
"If they don't kill me first."
"They're not going to kill you, you're too talented for that."
"I can't believe they benched you and Hangman."
"Hangman, no, he's is dying inside trying to play cool, me I can."
"Oh yeah, he is so pissed. But Hawke you are a fantastic pilot, why would you get sidelined?"
"The Mav only risks losing one Bradshaw kid, instead of two. Brad has more experience than I do it was the right choice. Mav already blames himself for my dads death, I don't think he could live if he was responsible for three Bradshaw deaths, he will sacrifice himself for Brad if he has too."
Nat's quiet, she comes up to me and hugs me, "I'll see you after."
"Damn Straight," I say into her shoulder.
Tap, tap.
"Come in," I call.
The door opens a crack and we see Bob's face peek inside. Once he knows we are changed he opens the door and stands up straight. I walk over to him and hug him,
"You better come back."
"I will Hawke don't worry."
He kisses the top of my head and wraps his arm around my waist, me, him and Nat walk down to the tarmac. Brad is by his plane and I excuse myself from Bob and Nat.
"Hey." I say as casually as possible.
"Hey Hailey."
"You kick ass today okay, be safe."
"I will, I'll see you after, okay? I promise."
"Okay. I love you."
"Love you too, come here kiddo."
He gives me a hug, and messes up my hair when he pulls away.
"Hey!" I call behind me.
Brad turns from his plane and looks at me.
"I feel the need."
"The need for speed." he smiles.
I stay on the mac until all the planes are up and gone, then I take a deep breath and head to control.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
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Runs in the Family
FanfictionHailey "Hawke" Bradshaw is the daughter of late Goose Bradshaw the look out pilot for Maverick Mitchell and little sister of Bradly "Rooster" Bradshaw. When Rooster and Hawke are called back to Top Gun for a mission they have to face Uncle Mav and t...
