The night of the ball

Maya's POV

When the ball starts Tony says we should arrive five minutes late and that Pepper is already there going over every last tiny detail. When we show up I am shocked at the amount of people already there.

"Wow seems like every rich and powerful person in New York is here along with lots of press." I said to Tony.

The ball was in full swing a lot of donations had been made we also had an auction going for some of Steve's drawings we also auctioned off a date with Loki which was earning a lot of money.

Later I was dancing with Thor when he said "Are you going to be able to sing that song without losing yourself Loki has said you often cry when singing it."

"Thor if I cry I cry but the song talks about the cause we are here to bring awareness to." I reply before going to get ready to sing.

Justin Hammer's POV

I walk in a little late and I see that Maya is surrounded by her little superhero clique. When Thor steps away I fully see her she is wearing a low cut evening gown that is short and very form fitting, her blue hair is pulled into an elegant side sweep with jeweled hair clamps, she was wearing flats not heels but they complimented the dress, she was clean and fresh faced wearing barely any make-up and lip gloss instead of lipstick. I realized that Maya was a prize and I messed it all up. Later Maya took the stage and I noticed that she wore a purple band on her right arm. When the music began I realized she was bout to sing. Maya was singing'This Time, by Celine Dion' as she sang the lyrics I felt like she was talking to me. Tears began to stream down her face and I realized that she was staring at me as were all the Avengers and I was very uncomfortable.

I was about to leave after Maya finished but Thor flanked me and said "No no Hammer you must stay or I will use my hammer. "

Later I noticed more people wearing purple bands on their arms and I figured it was for an after party with Tony. I made a bid on the picture Captain America drew of Maya in a field of flowers.

Tony Stark took the stage and said "I won't be doing much talking because my voice isn't important but my AI Jarvis will speak for those who are afraid to speak."

A cool British voice spoke and told four stories after each story a person with a purple band on their arm came on stage and held up a picture ,during the fifth story I recognized the abusive actions where my own as the voice morphs into Maya's and she steps on stage holding my picture.

"Anyone can be abused everyone in this room who is wearing a purple arm band is a victim of has a family member who was physically abused. Loki was in an abusive relationship. Clint Barton's mother was abused as well as Dr. Banner's. We must stop the abuse and let victims know that silence isn't the only choice." Jarvis said.

" On average nearly twenty people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US. The equates to more than ten million women and men a year. Forty-five point four percent of women and twenty- nine percent of men were raped by an intimate partner. One in fifteen children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and ninety percent of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. I wish these numbers were lower before I went into the ice but it was almost commonplace for people to look the other way while a man beat his wife and women doing it was never even a thought." Capitan America said as his voice cracked since he nearly cried.

After the ball I went home and realized I was in hot water since a lot of richer and more powerful people where there and they saw Maya and probably believed her. The next day I went into the office to find out that several companies pulled their contracts with Hammer Tech.

Tony's POV

The morning after ball Maya and I go join the team for breakfast since Steve is cooking and Maya has to leave for a couple of days.

"Sir the stock market news may surprise you this morning." Jarvis said as he put the news on the closest television.

"It's seems that last night's ball shook up the stock market as SI is up by forty-seven points and HT is down by fifty- seven points." the reporter read off.

"Oh my god that was unexpected."Maya said as she dug into the waffles Steve gave Maya was packing a backpack and I said "I got you something I was gonna give it to you before camp but now is better. "

Maya took the box from me and inside was a bracelet that was linked to Jarvis and my cell phone so if she needed me I could get to her. Later I saw that Logan guy and Steve trying to sneak off to kiss but they settled for sharing the parking garage with me and Maya as we kissed each other.

"Be good super Tony." Maya said.

"Only for you fairy tales." I replied

"See ya soon Stevie." Logan said.

"Alright Wolvie." Steve said with a smile I'd never seen before.

Logan's POV

When we arrived at the mansion Storm showed Maya to the guest room and said "You can freshen up then Logan will come get you when the professor is ready to see you."

I was in the kitchen getting a drink when Scott said " Did you have fun at the fancy party while we worked."

"Fuck off Summers. What I did while I was away is above your pay grade."I said as I went to find Kitty and Rogue.

When I ran into Kitty she said "Is Ms. Maya really here?"

"Yeah but you will get to see her later Kitty." I said wondering why she was so hyper about Maya being there.

Later the professor called my brain and told me to bring Maya to his office. When I went to get Maya she had changed and she put her hair into a simple ponytail. When we walked into the office of course Scott and Jean were there. "Well. Ms. James lets get right to it ." the professor said pointing to a chair for Maya to sit.

"Well as long as you play fair we can come to a compromise but tell home girl to stop scanning my mind or she'll be in a world of hurt." Maya said pointing at Jean but looking at the professor.

I held my laugh and Scott growled.

"Alright Jean stop it. Maya I don't think you should have mutant kids at your camp especially with your current counselors scattered to the winds." the professor said.

"First I'm telling her for last time stop trying I'm not easy and it's pissing me off. Second I have three confirmed workers already and finally what if some of your older students and some teachers come work at the camp." Maya said as she crossed her legs.

"Well that is a great idea and Jean stop because I don't think you'll like what happens, I heard from Fury that she is very powerful." Professor X said as he looked at Jean.

"Professor you haven't scanned her Jean is just trying to make sure this isn't a trap."Scott said like an asshole.

"I asked you so nicely. Now I have hurt you." Maya said before Jean hit the floor in pain, Scott ran up and Maya had a force field around her. Maya looked at Scott and said "Stay back or else." Jean slumped over and Scott helped her up.

"Can I see Kitty, Pitor, and Illyana ?" Maya asked as she straightened her dress.

Once I got the kids they sat on the patio with Maya and they talked about their times at her camp.

"Pitor remember when you thought jumping in the lake while armoured was a good idea you nearly splashed all the water out." Kitty said as she smiled one of her huge smiles.

Later Maya met with Rogue and I was there cause if what the professor said was true Rogue would be able to touch Maya without a problem and Maya might be able to fix Rogue.

"Rogue take your gloves off and touch my arm." Maya said.

"They both trembled but Maya was fine even if the grey in Rogue's hair was blue for a second. Maya pulled away then she began to say some weird words but a light enveloped Rogue and then it was gone.

"Touch me again." Maya said.

Rogue touched Maya and nothing happened.

"Now concentrate." Maya said and again Rogue complied and again her grey streak turned blue and she wings for a moment

. "Thank you so much Maya, I wanted to be a counselor but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it because I can't touch people." Rogue said as she hugged Maya.

"Even if I couldn't fix you I would want you there I have some kids who hate to be touched and you would be perfect now cause they would know what it's like to want to be touched and can't have it. Maya said with a smile.

The next day Maya was giving interviews for the camp and when I walked in she said "Why do you want to work at the camp?"

" Well you do good work and somebody has to be the mean camp counselor or the guy who deals with the one kid nobody else can deal with." I said.

"Yeah plus Scott Summers has zero chill and he is very rude. I almost hurt him during the interview. He was all you need me and the kids won't respect you cause you look like a cartoon." Maya said and even did a good impression of Summers.

Later Maya and I were eating lunch on the front lawn when we both heard Steve saying"Tony why did you speed the whole way. Maya told you she was fine and nothing bad happened."

Maya ran towards the sound and when she saw Tony she hugged him and said " Couldn't stand being away huh super Tony."

"Well after you told me about last night I was worried about you being here." Tony told her.

"Look Stark I will protect her even tho she showed me last night, she doesn't need it." I said.

"I tried to stop him Logan but I decided to come with him to keep him out of trouble." Steve said.

"I'm glad you came Stevie." I said before kissing him.

When we went into the mansion I took them to the professor's office, where Jean and Scott were fuming over the list of people picked to go work at the camp.

"She picked Hank McCoy to help Bruce Banner run the science center they are too smart to be there." Jean said.

"Well that's why Darcy will be there to keep them from doing anything too big. Also I have Hawkeye teaching archery and Loki will be there to help kids discover the magic in nature." Maya said.

"What do mean the magic in nature." Summers said as he walked towards Maya.

"He will be doing nature walk and pointing out which plants can be used in magic potions. He is very good and has taught me a lot." Maya said.

"You're going to let a man who tried to take over the world work at a camp with kids, are you crazy?!" Summers yelled as he got closer to Maya.

"Back off sunglasses or I will use this." Stark said as a repulsor glove flew onto his hand.

"No Tony I got it he wants to get back at me for dropping his girl last night." Maya said with her wings out.

"She's my wife unlike you're Tony momentary girlfriend." Summer said.

"Scott you are out of line now apologize." the professor said.

"See Logan absolutely zero chill."Maya said as she looked at me.

"She is just being a brat the reason she doesn't want me and Jean at the camp is because she doesn't like us."Summers said.

"Whoa she's on the list you aren't I actually want her to be co assistant director and work with Tony and I to help me run things I just don't want you cause you called me a cartoon and you have zero chill." Maya said as she flashed Jean a smile.

Maya's POV

We are heading back to the tower now that I got the stuff sorted out so that mutant kids can come. When I get to the tower I go to see if I can have all the avengers at my camp.

"Natasha how much do you want to help me mold young minds and bodies this summer?" I ask while holding a bottle of expensive Russian vodka.

"It will take you one more bottle." Natasha said.

I produced another bottle and a form telling her about the first meeting.

"Thor you how do you feel about helping young children find their potential?" I asked while holding a box of pop tarts.

"No need for bribery I am going because Loki is." Thor replied and I gave him the pop tarts anyway.

"Oh Steve I know you're going to say yes but what would it take for you to help mold young minds and bodies this summer?" I ask as I walk up to him in the kitchen.

"Well I can't attend the first week but you know those cookies you made last week. A few batches of those would be nice." Steve said.

"Wow I thought you might be harder to persuade." I said as I produced a tin of cookies I baked that morning.

I knew it was a long shot but maybe I can convince Fury to come to the camp. I walked into his office at Shield and said

"Look we aren't close but you are my father and I think you should come work at my camp or come do a quick class." "Fine Maya I will do a class." Fury said.

I walked away feeling good, but who knew there would be one huge shit show happening this summer.

A/N The stats recited at the ball are true