MARIA HILL chapter 1

AN: Hello there this is my new story tell me what you think?

Maria walked through the halls of the Triskelion annoyed she had just finished a briefing with the strike team echo the mission was a success but there was heat on SHIELD for property damage Maria managed to calm down the cities law enforcement only just. She now had a headache as she made her way to her office no doubt a pile of paperwork would be waiting for her, it only felt like she sat down when her phone went off indicating a text from Nick, demanding her presence in his office. She sighed before making her way up to his office. As she got closer she heard voices coming through the open door she exhaled deeply as she recognised the voice. She entered the room closing the door behind her glaring at Stark as he made her presence known.

"Now that the Ice Queen is here you want to tell us what the meeting is about." He commented receiving a glare from her and a scolding from Steve who smiled warmly at her she gave him a small nod in return. Natasha looked up from the chair she was sitting on and smiled at her. Nick got right to the details. Stating he had Maria now as the Avengers handler this raised Maria's eyebrow in a questioning manner he shrugged her off.

"You brought us all in here to tell us that. You could have texted us that or sent an email." Tony remarks

"I like to do things face to face. I'm old fashioned that way." Nick replied

"Hm." Tony grumbled

"Well with that said get the hell out of my office." Nick stated

Natasha nimbly got up out of the chair and moved over to Maria before any of the others.

"We still on for tonight?" She asked this grabbed both Steve and Tony's attention.

"Wouldn't miss it."

"Good Clint and I will be there."

"We will be where?" Clint asked coming over to the group followed by Bruce.

"Tonight."

"Oh yes I've been looking forward to this all week."

"Trust me that feeling is mutual."

"Cool so we will see you there out front." Natasha stated leaving the room with Clint leaving Maria with the other three avengers minus Thor looking at her expectantly she sighed before leaving the room not saying another word if she wanted to be done for tonight she would have to finish off some paperwork although Nick knew she would be leaving. He knew where she would be and not to disturb her unless there was another alien invasion. She heard footsteps coming up behind her

"Captain Rodgers what can I do for you?" Maria asked turning to him.

"I wanted to congratulate you and tell you not to worry about Tony the others and I will keep him in line."

"I wasn't worried but thank you."

"I had fun the other night."

"Me too." Maria replied giving him a small smile

"Would you like to go again?" he asked now very nervous.

"Sure. I'm busy tonight and for the rest of the week. I'm free Sunday."

"OK good. I will pick you up..."

"How about I meet you there." Maria interrupted giving him a reassuring smile when she noticed his confusion.

"Um alright then I will see you there at 7." He stood there and watched her leave disappearing from his view and he could no longer hear her.

Maria breezed through her paperwork as the day wore on she was looking forward to tonight and was glad her friends were coming. Tonight was going to be a special night. Maria exited the Triskelion heading home. She was on time which she was surprised at but didn't waste. She made it home to get changed before leaving again she drove to a familiar place and was lucky enough to find a park in the busy car park. She made her way to the stairs and smiled at her friends that were waiting for her. Along with Nat and Clint were Mel and Phil who smiled at her.

"They in there?"

"Yes I just left them. Sam was nervous but Alexa seemed to be calming her. They will be happy you are here." Phil replied as they walked into the auditorium where countless other people were coming for the Weitfiel Heights annual talent show. They sat down as the lights dimmed meaning it was about to begin.

"They are going to be on second." Phil added

"Does that mean we have to sit through the rest?" Clint asked receiving an elbow to the cut from Nat. "I was only asking." He stated back while rubbing his ribs.

The first act was decent enough they seemed nice as they ended up doing a dance routine. The Mc came out to talk for a short while as they set up behind the curtain. But when the curtain was pulled back revealed a band on stage which has the audience clapping the lead singer in the centre introduced them as the Mi5fits. But Maria's focus was on the brunette lead guitarist who was watching him instead of the crowd. That was when the drummer started the beat and they were off rocking hard playing an original song. It didn't seem that long until the song was finished and the crowd was applauding them. Throughout the performance Clint was bobbing his head and Maria had a smile plastered on her face. The rest of the show went by rather fast. They had some singers a magician and a kid doing something that Maria could not describe but it seemed painful. The results were in and it was down to the top three; in third place Mike the magnificent (the magician), in 2nd place Amanda (contemporary dancer). And in first place the Mi5fits. They came out and were allowed to play another song. Maria waited in the foyer with the others as people left picking up their kids and moving on.

"They were really good." Natasha commented as they waited for the reason they were there to arrive.

"They'd been practising that piece for a month." Maria replied nodding as she scanned through the crowds. Her smile reappeared as two familiar faces headed their way one carrying a guitar case. Her smile turned into a full out grin when she embraced the child kissing her on the head. As the child stepped back Maria signed to her.

'Congratulation Sam, I am so proud of you.'

"You came." The other girl stated going in for a hug.

"I said I was going to come." Maria replied watching as Sam ended up hugging Phil and Nat and was signing to Clint. "How was your day Lexa?" Maria asked the one hugging her

"Good, helping the band prep for tonight."

"How was your game?"

"It was only practise, the game isn't until tomorrow." Alexa said as they left the school grounds heading to the car. She then went over to May and began talking to her in Chinese. Sam came back over to her.

"Mum are we going to Jenny's?" She asked out loud while signing at the same time.

"Of course." Maria replied as she watched the others say their goodbyes. May gave her a nod before she left taking Coulson back as they had to get back to the plane. Nat and Clint knew that Maria was wanting some alone time with her kids so they excused themselves promising they would catch up another night. So Maria Alexa and Sam headed to Jenny's diner to get a hot chocolate and pie as promised.

Maria led them into the diner where they sat down in a both, Maria sitting across from them. Watching both her girls and couldn't stop the smile from forming on her lips again. They talked catching up on their day and the upcoming weekend. After their promised pie they went home. When Maria entered she placed her bag on the table pulling out her phone she saw a message from Nick and Steve. She opened up the message from Nick and smiled at the message for her kids she passed on his congratulations then opened up the message from Steve.

"Mum settle this argument for us."

"Yes?" Maria asked looking up to see both Alexa and Sam watching her, Sam looks frustrated while Alexa looked annoyed.

"Sam was saying that this weekend she said she didn't want to come with me to the arcade a group of us were going. Mum say she has to come. Last weekend was her choice this weekend is mine."

'We don't have to do everything together. Last weekend you turned down going to the movies for me. You go to the arcade I don't need a babysitter.'

"Sam..."Maria began but was interrupted

'No you and Alexa treat me like I'm made of glass I assure you I am not. Al you can have a life without needing to be my translator. I am not a baby.'

"Sam where is this coming from?" Maria asked while signing at her, she saw the look in her eyes but then saw her sigh in defeat.

'I'm tired. Goodnight.' Sam said before turning around and disappearing into her room promptly taking out her hearing aids.

The next day Maria walked to her office still thinking about Sam's attitude the previous night. She walked into the elevator nodding to an agent in greeting she waited for the lift. When she reached her office all thoughts of her kids disappeared as she noticed tension coming from the senior agents. She checks her phone to see she is needed in room 34 now so makes her way there into a chaotic mission the analysts on this were hitting a wall and the team in the field needs assistance. It took her most of the day to sort out the mission and when she finally returned to her office she sighed in relief. Picking up the file on top of her desk she began to make her way through it. By the time she was finished it was time to leave for Alexa's game. When she got to her car she placed her lap top in the back and felt a presence behind her and reached for her weapon.

"Relax it's just me." Natasha stated moving up behind her and hopping into the car. Maria climbed in and looked at her questioningly. "Hey I'm here for you." She said Maria nodded and drove off. She didn't see Steve who had arrived at the garage seconds after she drove off.

"Can you do me a favour?" Maria asked glancing at her before retuning her attention to the road.

"Ask?" Natasha turned to look at her and noticed her worried expression

"Talk to Sam, I think something's bothering her and she won't talk to me." Maria stated thinking back to the conversation she had last night and her attempt at talking with her afterwards failed she stuck to ignoring her and this morning she pretended it never happened.

"Ok. But you know she prefers Phil."

"Yes but he and his team are off on a case. She looks up to you and respects you."

"She does you too."

"I'm her mum. She won't talk to me on this."

"I'll talk to her."

"Thank you." Maria replied returning to silence as she made her way to Weitfiel heights soccer field when they arrived they made their way to the crowd that was heading towards the bleachers. Maria was surprised that they bet Sam there. She became slightly concerned when the teams had made their way to the field and still no sign of her, she pulled out her phone but Natasha stopped her pointing out the individual who was making her way towards them. She seemed focused on her task expertly walking around people until she reached them. She smiled at Nat and gave her a hug, nodding her head to Maria she sat down beside Natasha and focused on the game that was about to begin. Maria and Natasha had a silent conversation with their eyes, Natasha nodded and tapped Sam on the shoulder getting her attention.

"Everything ok?" she asked but signed it at the same time even though she knew Sam could read her lips.

'Fine. Look Al has the ball.' Sam signed back, which Natasha found strange because Sam usually vocalised her points when talking with her. Sam's attention returned to the game, so did Natasha's. The game was 40 minutes long and in that time Maria was very proud of Alexa, she yelled her encouragement like any other parent in the stands and when the opposition made a foul and Alexa got hurt Maria was standing up looking murderous at the kid that hurt her daughter. Natasha had to put her hand on her shoulder to stop her from marching down onto the field. In the end Weitfiel had won by one point, Alexa seemed fine as she continued on in the game, but Maria knew her leg hurt. After the game Natasha came with them to get ice cream and came back to their apartment to watch a movie. Sam excused herself deciding not to watch the movie and spent the afternoon in her room. Before Natasha left she went in and had a talk with Sam but didn't tell her what was bothering her. Alexa and Maria had a good catch up, and once again Alexa asked if Natasha could take her to meet Thor but was declined again by her mother.