𝙈𝙄𝙍𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙍, 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙄𝘼

Now in Miramar, California or what other people call, Fighter-town USA. Ivy was sat on the end row of her seat in one of the base classrooms with Bullet beside her and Maverick was next to him, then Goose at his right.

"During Korea, the Navy kill ratio was twelve to one. We shot down twelve of their jets for every one of ours. In Vietnam, this ratio fell to three to one. Our pilots depended on missiles. They lost their dogfighting skills. Now Top Gun was created to teach A.C.M. Air Combat Manoeuvring. Dogfighting" The instructor, Jester said as he stood next to a video tape monitor.

"By the end of Vietnam we upped our kill ratio to thirteen to one. Blinds please" Jester continued as the blinds opened making everyone squint at the sudden brightness "Now I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our commanding officer at Top Gun. The very first man to win the Top Gun trophy. You will not find a finer fighter pilot anywhere in the world. Commander Mike Metcalf. Call sign, Viper"

Ivy and the rest of the pilots turned their heads to Viper as he walked down the aisle with confidence flowing from him "Gentlemen and Lady" He smiled at Chaos "You are here cause you're the top one per cent of all naval aviators. The elite. The best of the best. And we're gonna make you better, because your job is damn important. You'll fly at least two combat missions a day, attend classes in between and evaluations of your performance"

Ivy's eyes were glancing around the room when she saw a pilot, that was across the room from her, looking at her. And Ivy stopped for a second to study him. He had blonde hair and blue eyes and he was quite hot, not realising she had been staring so long he sent her a smirk. The girl just looked him up and down before turning her head back around to face Viper "Now, on each combat sequence, you're gonna meet a different challenge. Every encounter is gonna be much more difficult. We're gonna teach you to fly the F-14 right to the edge of the envelope, faster than you've ever flown before and more dangerous"

"Now, we don't make policy here. Elected officials, civilians do that. We are the instruments of that policy. And although we're not at war, we must always act as though we are at war"

"What are you doing?" Bullet whispered to Chaos who was looking towards the back of the room just like her brother "Turn around and pay attention"

"Just wondering. . ." Ivy whispered and turned back to look at Theo "Who's the best"

"The tip of the spear best be sharp. In case some of you are wondering who the best is, they're up here on this plague on the wall. The best driver and their RIO from each class has their name on it. And they have the option to come back here to be Top Gun instructors" Viper then looked at Chaos "You think your name's gonna be on that plague?"

"Yes sir" Ivy smirked, looking at Viper dead in the eye as a couple of the pilots behind them chuckled.

"Considering the company you're in, that's a pretty arrogant attitude" Viper said and yet the smirk never left her face.

"Yes sir" And that made Viper smile as he started to gather up his notes.

"I like that in a fighter pilot. It's okay to be confident. You have to think you're King Kong to want to try to land on carriers. Just remember, when it's over out there, we're all on the same team. This school is about combat. There are no points for second place. Dismissed" Viper finished and walked out as everyone started to get up.

"The plague for the alternates is down in the ladies room" Iceman commented, looking at Goose.

Goose then started laughing sarcastically and rested his arm on Maverick's shoulder "Oh, Jesus. Oh, you kill me! You really do!"

"Nice going, Chaos" Theo said to Ivy once they were out the door "You just put a target on our backs"

But Ivy just shrugged off what he said "But now they know who's gonna win the trophy"

"Not if me and Goose beat you to it" Pete told his sister as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

"Oh, it's like that is it?" Ivy smiled, looking at her brother who nodded.

"It's like that" He confirmed.

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"Don't even say anything about my outfit" Ivy said as she walked out of her room to see Maverick, Goose and Bullet already dressed and ready to go. They were going to some sort of club her brother picked.

"Well I'm gonna say it anyway. You can't wear that" Pete said it like he was her dad which made Ivy roll her eyes.

"Technically you can't tell me what to do because I'm older than you so. . ." She smirked when she got no response back "That's what I thought"

"You're gonna have men looking at you and I don't mean it in a good way" Bullet argued.

"It's a good thing I have three bodyguards to protect me then, isn't it?" She smiled sarcastically, patting her RIO on the shoulder who sighed knowing him and Maverick weren't winning the argument.

"She looks gorgeous now can we please go? I need to get a beer down me like asap" Goose said making Ivy laugh.

"At least I know I have one person in my corner, thanks Goose" It wasn't long before the four had arrived at the club and Ivy was still wearing the outfit she had picked.

"This is what I call a target-rich environment" Maverick said as the four walked into the very busy club. The place was on fire; people dancing, flashing lights, music blaring and of course people were already checking Ivy out.

"You live your life between your legs, Mav" Goose patted his back but Maverick was only half listening as he was more bothered about shielding his sister away from everyone who was undressing her with their eyes.

"Goose, even you could get laid in a place like this" Maverick finally said after a few minutes.

"Don't let Carole hear you say that" Chaos joked as she took a seat at the bar.

"Nah don't worry" Goose waved her off as he claimed the seat next to her "I've already got a girl who'll talk dirty to me" Maverick shook his head as he chuckled.

"You guys want a beer?" The four nodded to the girl as she turned to look at the bartender who was waiting for her order "Can we have four beers please?" She asked politely and the guy behind the bar nodded.

"You guys wanna know who the best is? That's him, Iceman" Goose pointed out the blonde that Ivy had made eye contact with back at the base classroom. The pilot she thought was kinda attractive "That's the way he flies, ice-cold, no mistakes. Just wears you down. You get bored, frustrated, do something stupid, and he's got you"

Goose suddenly reached out and grabbed a guy that was walking past "Slider they let you into Top Gun? If you're among the best in the Navy, I tremble for the security of this country. Thought you wanted to be a pilot, man. What happened?"

"Goose you're such a dickhead, whose butt did you kiss to get in here?" Slider said with a smirk on his face.

"The list is long, but distinguished"

"Yeah, well, so is my johnson" Slider replied as Ivy thanked the bartender for the drinks before passing the beers out to the boys before taking a sip of her own.

"So you're flying with Iceman?" Goose asked and took a sip of his beer.

"It's Mr Iceman to you" Slider said just as Iceman made an appearance next to his RIO.

"Hey, mother goose. How's it going?" Iceman asked, a smile present on his face before sticking his hand for Goose to shake.

"Good, Tom" Goose shook his hand before introducing everyone "These are Pete Mitchell, Ivy Mitchell and Theo Rivera. Tom Kazansky"

"Nice to meet you" Tom said as he nodded at Ivy, a smirk on his face "And congratulations on Top Gun, all of you"

Theo glared at Iceman as he saw the way he was looking at Ivy while Maverick just nodded "Thank you"

"Sorry to hear about Cougar. He and I were like brothers in flight school. He was a good man"

"Still is a good man" Maverick corrected.

"Yeah, that's what I meant"

Ivy took a sip of her beer before raising her eyebrows at the blonde pilot. She may think he's attractive but she wasn't very fond of his attitude "Yeah right" She muttered as her brother looked at her, a proud smirk on his face "So, you think you can keep up with us?"

Iceman pretended like he was thinking for a moment before answering "I think, yeah, we'll show you a thing or two"

Chaos nodded and stood up from her seat "We'll test that theory tomorrow then, Kazansky"

"You can count on it, Mitchell"