Of Men and Monsters (Male Reader x The Rookie)
6 parts Ongoing MatureAfter nine years in the Marine Corps, Y/N L/N trades battlefields for the streets of Los Angeles-becoming one of the LAPD's oldest new recruits. Haunted by memories of war and shaped by military discipline, Y/N enters the force seeking purpose, stability, and a second chance at life among civilians. But the line between order and chaos, justice and violence, becomes harder to walk in a city that doesn't wait for anyone to catch up.
Assigned to the experienced and sharp-eyed Nyla Harper as his Training Officer, Y/N quickly proves himself under pressure-earning wary respect from colleagues like Tim Bradford and forming deep bonds with fellow rookies Lucy Chen and Jackson West. But as bullets fly, past traumas surface, and loyalties are tested, Y/N must learn that being a good cop isn't about control-it's about vulnerability, integrity, and knowing when to stand your ground.