One week later.
''Phoenix, Dragon now goddammit!''
''Oh Press sounds mad.'' Liv breaths out, Santana nods her head in agreement and bites her lip as she observes her girlfriend.
''Britt looks like she is doubting whatever Press wants to do.''
''What the hell are they planning?'' Maribel asks her youngest in confusion as they watch the three using the longer break because one of their teammates need treatment to discuss something, Santana shrugs her shoulders locking eyes with Brittany as she turns to look at the section they are all seated and raises an eyebrow as she sprints over after saying something to Press and Emslie.
''Babe.'' Brittany breaths out right after she slid against the wall underneath them.
''Did you just run against the wall?'' Santana asks chuckling as she hears her family muffle their chuckles, Brittany shakes her head and smiles sheepishly.
''Nah it just made that sound.'' She rolls her eyes as she hears Santana's soft sweet chuckle and turns to Puck. ''Noah make some space.'' She smirks taking a few steps back as he steps back pulling most of the family with him and runs to the small wall, she plants her cleat onto the wall and reaches up to grab the baluster.
Santana blinks as Brittany lands beside within a few seconds and raises an eyebrow. ''Wha..''
Brittany chuckles as Santana immediately shuts up after a soft peck on her lips and just winks, she turns to the group and smiles. ''Hey guys.''
''What are you doing?'' Liv asks in amusement, Brittany points at Nicolas waiting to tackle her in a hug and smiles.
''I need some little Angel advice.'' She crouches down as the four kids seated near the watch window sprint over and hugs the three girls, she turns to Nicolas after they jogged off again complimenting the two goals she scored and kisses his forehead. ''Do you remember what Chris, Claire and I practiced during training's I had with them alone?'' She asks softly.
She glances at the field making sure her team still manages to draw time and turns back to Nicolas. ''Do you think we can pull it off right now?''
''I think you can.'' Nicolas tells her confidently. ''But it will be really difficult Britty.''
''Who could do the final kick?'' Brittany asks curiously as everyone around them just look at each other in confusion.
''You.'' Nicolas tells her with a grin. ''You are the tallest and fastest of the team Britty and you can jump really high, just don't hurt yourself por favor.''
''Britt!''
''I won't.'' Brittany promises as she kisses his head, she stands up holding her thumbs up so Press knows she heard her and ruffles Nicolas hair. ''Thank you buddy.'' She turns to Santana and leans over Nicolas to peck her lips again. ''Last two hopefully five minutes after we distracted the referee, let's hope we won't have to fight through extra time.''
''What are the three of you planning?'' Santana asks in confusion as she watches Brittany climb over the balustrade.
''Win this match Snake, Dragon and Phoenix style.'' Brittany breaths out smirking, she locks eyes with Puck and winks. ''Can you give me a hand Noah.''
Puck laughs and walks over. ''How many years ago did we do this last?''
''I dunno, twelve?'' Brittany asks chuckling as she grabs onto his hands, she feels her cleats slide down the wall only holding onto his hands knowing she can trust him with her life and winks as she let's go her cleats clacking against the small patch of stones. ''Thanks skunk.''
''Screw you nerd.'' Puck breaths out with a shake of his head as he hears his fiance and Santana laugh. ''Be careful out there.''
''I will.'' Brittany promises as she hears the referee's warning whistle, Santana watches her sprint back to her team after Brittany blew her a kiss and looks down at her son as he slides in front of her.
''What is she planning mijo?'' She asks curiously as she feels her family and the restaurant crew stand beside her to watch the free kick.
''A very, very difficult play.'' Nicolas whispers, keeping his eyes on the field as one of the defenders stands behind the ball to kick the ball and everyone else beside the goalkeeper crowding the penalty area.
''They are standing way too far away from the goal.'' Liv breaths out frowning as she notices Press standing behind the wall of opponents, Emslie and Brittany standing on one line with Press bit further towards the middle of the field.
''Ssht, just watch Tia Liv.'' Nicolas whispers as the referee blows his whistle.
Santana breaths out a laugh as everyone turns to her silently telling her that, that is her attitude and shrugs. ''Now.'' Nicolas whispers excitedly as the defender took her time to take the kick.
Santana turns back to the field watching Press take the ball the defender lobbed over the wall on her chest and tilts her head as she passes it in a wide arch towards Emslie, she watches her girlfriend suddenly sprint forward at full speed as almost every opponent sprints to Emslie completely forgetting that the woman who already scored twice is completely free and leans against the baluster as Emslie kicks the ball with a perfectly timed volley towards the penalty area.
''The ball is too fast and too far towards the left.'' Abigail whispers, Santana shakes her head as she watches Brittany speed up as everyone hums in agreement and snickers.
''No I think that was planned.'' She breaths out
She hears her son suck in his breath as Brittany jumps forward right leg kicked out and shakes her head in amazement as she manages to slide underneath the goalkeeper that dived to the right and touch the ball with her foot while covering her head in case the goalkeeper lands on top of her.
She winces as she hears the loud crashing sound the second she slides against the ad banner full speed and chuckles as Brittany just jumps up as cheers fill the stadium. ''I think the happiness overshadows the pain.'' She muses as they all watch Brittany dodge several teammates to reach Press and Emslie.
She laughs as both women stumble over their feet the second Brittany tugs them with her sprinting full speed and bites her lip as she watches rippling abs come into view the second Brittany tugs her shirt over her head.
''I think they found a new goal celebration.'' Maribel breaths out laughing as she watches the girl that stole her youngest heart and both of her teammates turn their backs towards the stands showing off the big phoenix tattooed on Brittany's back, the snake wrapped around a sword covering Press's side and the tribal dragon starting from the small of Emslie's back to the head ending just underneath her shoulder blade.
Santana smiles slightly as she hears a chorus of hums around her as she watches Brittany hold up three fingers with a cheeky grin, signaling her own hat-trick as the commentator practically screams it through the speakers around the stadium and winks as they lock eyes.
''Three yellow cards in one second.'' Liv breaths out laughing as the referee holds the card up for the three women as they sprint back to their half. ''New record for the Angels.''
''I don't think anyone cares.'' Quinn tells her chuckling as Press, Emslie and Brittany nod their heads acknowledging the card with a smirk playing on their lips while Sue just shakes her head in amusement.
''They managed to perform it perfectly mami!'' Nicolas gasps out still jumping up and down in excitement. ''During the training Brittany often crashed against the goal post.''
''That is where the bruises came from?'' Santana asks with an eyebrow raised, she snickers as he nods his head with a pout and kisses his head. ''Thank god that didn't happen today.''
''Well this might be the reason they will have another goal against them.'' Puck breaths out, Santana and Nicolas both turn to the field frowning as the referee points to the penalty circle and Santana turns to Puck as the goalkeeper angrily walks off throwing her gloves onto the field.
''What the hell did she do?''
''Tackled the last defender, the ball wasn't even near.'' Marley tells her before Puck can. ''So immediate red card.''
''They have already three exchanged.'' Emilio points out. ''So they can't bring in a new goalkeeper, who will stand in the goal?''
''Britt will.'' Kitty breaths out the surprise clear in her voice as she watches Brittany sprint towards the gloves after discussing something with her team, Santana immediately picks Nicolas up so he can watch the kick clearly and bites her lip as she watches her girlfriend take her spot underneath the crossbar.
''That girl definitely has her height to her advance.'' Maria breaths out laughing as Brittany easily touches the crossbar above her, Santana just hums softly as she watches her jump on the spot as the striker takes a few steps back and tilts her head as she watches a smirk form on her lips.
''Something is going through her head.'' She tells them snickering. ''That smirk means nothing good.'' She feels Nicolas's hand grab her own as the referee blows his whistle, feeling him squeeze her hands with his whole strength and watches the striker sprint towards the ball.
''Oh thank god.'' They all whispers in unison as Brittany jumps to the far right corner managing to push the ball over the crossbar.
''Corner kick.'' Nicolas whispers as he watches the goalkeeper join her team into the penalty area, Santana hums adjusting her hold on him and smiles slightly as she notices her girlfriend towering over most of the women surrounding her.
She sighs in relief as Brittany easily catches the ball and raises an eyebrow as she sprints through the crowd of red the shirts the angels wear and blue the shirts Washington wears. ''Go!'' She blinks as she hears her scream right before she kicks the ball with force and bites her lip as she loses her footing right after the forceful kick.
''Coach!''
''Whoa she is really fast.'' Nicolas breaths out the same time Brittany yells for Sue, Santana hums in agreement as she watches Brittany throw the goalkeeper gloves towards Sue after she sprint past the dugout easily overtaking several players, opponents and own teammates, and turns to the goal as she hears the loud clack of the ball hitting the crossbar.
''Did she just..'' She cuts herself off as Liv nods her head with wide eyes, immediately telling her that the ball hit the crossbar from the other side of the field after the forceful kick and shakes her head as she watches Brittany use her last bit of energy to sprint past the goalkeeper getting ready to kick the ball away.
She holds her breath, hearing Nicolas do the same as Brittany drops down to slide towards the ball, nearing the ball side ways and watches it roll towards the goal after she managed to touch it with her heel.
''She used all her energy.'' Maribel breaths out in amazement as they all cheer loudly the second the ball rolls into the goal after many of Brittany's teammates managed to keep the opponents away until it became clear that it will be another goal, Santana hums as she watches everyone form a dog pile on top of Brittany with loud cheers after the blonde didn't move to celebrate and smiles lovingly as her son cheers the loudest.
''Yeah she did.'' She agrees as Press and Emslie both help Brittany up after everyone stood back up, she chuckles as both women just hold up four fingers while pointing at Brittany in their middle and locks eyes with Brittany.
She nods her head understanding her silent plea to head home immediately and turns to her family. ''Backyard relaxing after celebration?'' She asks, she turns back to the field as they nod their heads watching Brittany stand in the goal, leaning against the goalpost to make sure it's still defended in case the match continues after the whistle and glances at the time noticing that they already played ninety-five minutes. ''We will order something, later tonight.'' She adds locking eyes with her mami.
She turns back to the field as she hears the final whistle, smiling as thunderous cheers echo around them and chuckles as she watches her girlfriend just slide down the goalpost in exhaustion.
''Is that her mix?'' Marley asks in surprise as We Are The Champions blast through the speakers, Santana tilts her head to listen to it and slowly nods her head as she hears the typical mixing style Brittany uses.
''Yeah that is hers.'' She breaths out as they all watch everyone sprint out onto the field and towards the goal to hug the woman that managed to score the four goals in their name.
''Hey family and friends!'' They all look down as Sue's voice reaches them above the music and Santana raises an eyebrow as she notices her happy grin. ''Come on, all of you can celebrate with us!''
''Can we mami?'' Santana laughs as everyone turns to her while Nicolas bounces excitedly in her arms and nods her head.
''Let's go.''
An hour and a half later.
''Think you can walk Phoenix?'' Sue asks Brittany after watching several of her players walk onto the make shift stage under huge applause and cheers from the fans, Brittany slowly nods her head as she unwraps her arm from Santana and groans softly as she feels her body protest.
''Yeah just tell Press that I won't dance.''
Sue shakes her head as Santana snickers and smiles. ''Don't worry, we only need you up on that stage.'' She smiles as she watches her walk off after kissing Santana's and Nicolas's cheeks and locks eyes with Santana. ''Can I borrow little Angel for a moment?''
''May I ask for what?'' Santana asks as she watches her girlfriend slowly walk towards the stage, she smiles as the cheers only get louder the second a commentator announces her arrival and turns back to Sue with an eyebrow raised.
''I have three awards for Brittany before Press receives the trophy.'' She turns around as she hears an unfamiliar voice and blinks in surprise as Natalie Portman walks up to them. ''She is the player of the tournament and top-scorer of the tournament. Natalie explains with a grin. ''We thought one of the little Angels would like to give it, that is if he is allowed to be recorded.''
''Yeah everyone knows him already.'' Santana tells her with a grin, she looks down at her son and laughs as he nods his head with a big grin.
''May I?'' She nods her head as Natalie locks eyes with her and smiles as Natalie holds her hand out with a kind grin. ''Come on little guy, let's surprise Brittany before she has to sit because her body lost all energy.''
''He is having a blast.'' Quinn breaths out as they all watch Nicolas follow Natalie towards the stage, holding on to her hand after Santana's slight nod told him that he can.
''And she didn't expect it.'' Puck adds laughing softly as he watches his best friends eyebrows raise in surprise.
''Can I steal the teams thunder for a few minutes?'' Santana smiles as everyone quiets down the second Natalie's voice fill the Stadium and watches her son stand beside Natalie with his hands behind his back. ''Thank you.'' Natalie continues as someone gives her the go.
''First of all, thank you all so much for coming and supporting the team.'' She exclaims with a grin. ''It is amazing to see how much soccer means to some people and it is always amazing to see the stadium fill before the match starts.''
Natalie turns to the players on the stage and smiles. ''Without these thirty amazing athletes, this soccer team wouldn't have so much fans though.'' She continues. ''Thirty amazing women that manage to fuel the love for soccer, fight to make a name for themselves and for this team.''
''Our captain Christen Press and second captain Claire Emslie lead their teams to the wins they reached, every match is a fight but most fights we won and we won them with beautiful goals.'' She turns to Brittany and chuckles.
''Almost one year ago we managed to draft our not so secret weapon though, the second Brittany Pierce joined the team everyone on and off the field noticed the dynamic of our captains change and they included Brittany into their plays straight away and that with huge success.''
''Brittany from the first second during your first match after training with us for three months, you showed not only me, your coach and the team but also our fans that you are a true Angel.'' Natalie continues. ''Every match you played ended in a beautiful row of goals scored or assisted by you.'' She turns to Claire and chuckles. ''One butt goal managed to trend worldwide and I am sure the bruise lasted longer.''
Santana laughs as Claire shoots Christen and Brittany a glare as they snicker and shakes her head in amusement. ''She still hates them.''
Natalie laughs noticing the glare too and smiles. ''It was a beautiful goal though and you added beautiful saves on top of that like the one you held today after the penalty and corner kick.'' She compliments, she turns back to Brittany and smiles. ''Brittany you are currently the top scorer of the league with seven goals to your name, you are also standing at the top with assists, nine to your name on that list.''
''But the league is still running for eight months and we are currently placed first, if we keep that up we will have a bigger and more important celebration by the end of this year.'' Natalie continues with a grin. ''But that is all future talk, let's return back to here and now and to why I am standing here with one of our little angels.'' She announces as she gently places her hand on Nicolas's shoulder.
''You score four amazing goals today and judging the way you are leaning against Christen and Emslie, tells all of us that you are ready to sit down and relax because you gave everything.''
She smiles as Brittany just nods her head and looks around at the team. ''How many goals did we manage to score this tournament girls?''
''Twenty five!''
She nods her head as they all reply in unison hearing the fans cheers and smiles. ''And how many of them were scored by Phoenix?''
''Fourteen!'' Nicolas exclaims with a big grin as Natalie looks down at him as the women on stage look at each other asking if someone kept counting, Natalie nods her head again and turns back to Brittany.
''With fourteen amazing goals Brittany, you.'' Nicolas steps forward as Natalie taps his shoulder and shows Brittany the medals. ''You are not only top-scorer of this tournament but also player of the tournament.'' Natalie exclaims with a grin as soon as Brittany crouched down with Emslie's help.
Santana smiles lovingly as Brittany kisses Nicolas's forehead after he hung the medals around her neck and nods her head answering her silent question if he can stay with her during the trophy handout.
''This tournament was amazing Angels!'' Natalie exclaims as everyone cheers loudly. ''Congratulations!''
Brittany slowly stands up with Emslie's help as Natalie walks over and shakes her hand. ''Thank you Mrs..'' She cuts herself off as she shoots her a look and laughs. ''Sorry, thank you Natalie.''
She looks down at Nicolas after Natalie hugged her knowing she will walk down the row to hug every other player and slowly picks him up, she kisses his head as he congratulates her softly while running his finger over the medals around her neck and taps his hip softly. ''Thank you buddy.''
''Jump carefully around our future Angel guys!'' Christen warns as they all surround Brittany getting ready to take the trophy, Brittany shoots her a thankful grin adjusting her hold on Nicolas and locks eyes with Christen as she nudges her.
''You heard Natalie right?'' Claire asks as she stands beside her wife, she holds out her hand and winks. ''This trophy is mostly your work Britt.''
''It sure is, join us?'' Christen asks with a grin also holding her hand out.
Brittany laughs sliding into their middle as the whole team nudges her and nods her head, she looks down at Nicolas and winks. ''We need a little hand to support that big trophy, will you help us Nic?'' She asks after glancing at Santana making sure Nicolas is allowed on the pictures with her and the team, she gently cups her hand over his as he nods his head and holds the underside of the trophy as Claire and Christen both grab the sides.
''On three.'' Christen exclaims as their teams anthem blasts through the speakers. ''One!''
''Two!'' Claire yells as they lean down.
''Three!'' Nicolas and Brittany exclaim.
They hold the trophy up as one smiling as the whole team jumps around them cheering loudly after Brittany managed to cover Nicolas's ears with her free hand making sure Christen supports his weight too.
she locks eyes with Santana as they all dance off after a few minutes to celebrate with the fans, slowly walking off of the stage after locking eyes with Sue and places Nicolas down. ''Let's go to your mami.'' She follows him accepting the careful bear hugs from her friends, family and the restaurant crew and thanks them softly as they all congratulate her.
''Phoenix!'' She turns on her heels as Sue yells her name before she can walk over to Santana and raises an eyebrow as Sue jogs over.
''Coach?''
''Take the next two and a half week before the competition starts again and relax.'' Sue tells her as she hugs her. ''I am proud of you kiddo and can't thank you enough for the energy you put in ever match, think of your body now, relax as much as you can and enjoy the time with your family alright?''
Brittany slowly nods her head and smiles. ''I will.'' She promises leaning down to hug Becky as she joins them, she glances at Nicolas and smiles. ''That gives me the time to relax and watch the little angels hopefully win their tournament.''
''With their amazing little captain they surely will.'' Sue tells her with a grin. ''Enjoy being coach Phoenix for the next two weeks, I don't want to see you near the stadium unless it is to visit Snake and Dragon.''
''I will meet up with them somewhere else.'' Brittany breaths out chuckling. ''They might join our family and friends get together soon, thank you coach.''
''Anytime.'' Sue replies with a grin, she locks eyes with Santana and winks. ''Make sure she relaxes Santana, that girl can't sit still unless you tie her to a chair.''
Santana laughs as Brittany huffs and nods her head. ''I know but I am pretty sure her body will make her feel the pain the next three days, I will make sure she will return back to training fully relaxed.''
''That sounds perfect.'' Sue breaths out, she turns to Brittany and gently pats her back. ''Use the teams distraction to leave the stadium without someone seeing you B, see you soon.''
''I will, see you in two and a half weeks coach.'' Brittany breaths out, she turns on her heels as Sue jogs back onto the field and softly tugs on the training jacket she wears. ''Thank god they allowed us to shower before the ceremony.''
Santana smiles wrapping an arm around her waist and leans up on her tiptoes to peck her lips feeling her full weight lean in her hold. ''Let's get you home, I am sure your body needs a nap before it can function properly.''
She slowly leads her into the stadium making sure Nicolas walks in front of them, smiling thankfully as her dad managed to grab Brittany's bag before she could and follows them through the hallways to the parking lot.
''My body hates me so much right now.'' Brittany grumbles as she feels her muscles pull with every step she takes.
''You definitely used more energy today then you did the past matches Britt-Britt.'' Santana breaths out with a frown. ''How many calories do you think?''
''Enough to devour five pizza's and still feel like I am starving.'' Brittany murmurs as she leans against Santana's car so Nicolas can slide in first.
''One of us will bring over something from the restaurant.'' Marley tells her with a grin as she walks over with the crew to hug Brittany. ''We can handle the restaurant the coming three weeks Britt, enjoy some time with your family and relax.''
''I will.'' Brittany breaths out as she leans down to hug her last. ''You don't have to bring something though.'' She adds as she kisses her cheek.
''Nah we will pick it up.'' Puck agrees. ''We will all go to Brittany's house so we.'' He mentions his hand to Emilio and Michael. ''Will come by later tonight, we will call beforehand to order.''
''Alright Britt has our number and we are all at the restaurant, we just open a bit later so just let us know what you want.'' Jay tells them with a grin.
Brittany turns to Santana as Puck nods his head and sighs tiredly. ''Can we go babe?''
Santana nods her head hearing the tiredness in her voice and quickly hugs the crew nodding her head as they all softly ask her to keep an eye on Brittany, she opens the door for Brittany and turns to her family. ''See you at B's house?''
''Yeah see you there mija.'' Emilio tells his youngest with a grin.
Santana slides into her car knowing Puck already helped Brittany in and starts her car. ''Britty can we cuddle as soon as we get home?'' She bites her lip to contain her loving grin as she hears Nicolas count Brittany's house to home and glances in the rear view mirror as she hears Brittany's hum.
''I think this calls for cuddles on the couch in the backyard mijo.'' She chuckles as he nods his head with an excited grin and intertwines her hand with Brittany's on her leg as she drives them back to Brittany's house in silence.