Wanda POV

I made an official announcment to the rest of the Avengers that I would be adopting (Y/n) as my son, most were in favor, though Natasha had some issue with it.

Natasha: Are you sure about this? Taking care of a child is a lifelong commitment, not something you decide on a whim.

Wanda: If I let child services take (Y/n) away, I'd never forgive myself. He'd never learn to fit in, and he's always got a target on his back for those who would seek to exploit his powers. I will not let anyone force him into a situation like that again.

Natasha: But why you?

Wanda: Because, I'm the only one he trusts and loves. I would lose a part of myself if I did not reciprocate that love. He is mine, mine to me. And you cannot stop me.

Natasha eventually gave in and I set up an appointment and drive to a government building in one of Stark's cars because that's all that's there. Like seriously, Tony, you don't have any normal cars? Whatever, I arrive and wait in line until I reach the front desk.

Woman: Hello, Ma'am. How can I help you?

Wanda: I made an appointment for today.

The woman hands me a clipboard and pen with a paper for personal information and the paper reminded me of the proof of indentification documents I needed, which I made sure to bring. I finish filling out the paperwork and then sit patiently in the chair. After an hour though, my patience wears thin, I get a call on my phone and see it's Cap and answer it as I look behind the desk.

Wanda: Yes, Steve?

Steve: *voice-over phone* Hello, Wanda. (Y/n) just woke up from his nap and is wondering where you're at?

Wanda: Just tell him that I am out running errands for Tony and I'll back in a while.

As I talk to Cap, I look at the desk and see only one woman working while the rest of tye employees just standing around. I finally get fed up with this and cut Cap off.

Wanda: I-I gotta call you back. *hangs up*

I stand up and excuse myself as I pass by other people waiting in line and walk up to the front desk, I look at the man at the front of the line and tell him before turning to the woman working.

Wanda: I'm not cutting. I'm just asking. *to woman* Let me tell you something, all right, we have been sitting here for over an hour and when I look around and all I see are people shooting the bull and drinking bad coffee. Who runs this place?

The woman, not impressed or intimidated, casually points to something to my left and see a picture of the U.S. President. I look back at the woman.

Wanda: Well, I would have this place shape in two days, I can tell you that.

Woman: I bet you would, now how can I help you?

Wanda: *indicates man next to me* Oh, he was here first.

Man: No, please. You first, I think I wanna hear this.

Woman: Me too.

Wanda: *holds back frustration* I do not appreciate the attitude.

Woman: Ma'am. Now you can tell me what you want, or I can make sure you wait here all day. Now how can I help you?

Wanda: *sighs* I would like to become a Legal Guardian.

Woman: *sarcastic* Lord, help that child.

Appalled by this woman's attitude, I finally get to talk to an agent where I showed him a picture of (Y/n) and the file the Avenger's created for him. The agent seemed to recognize (Y/n) and started looking through the file boxes, until he pulls out a file and shows me a picture of a child that looks remarkabley similiar to (Y/n).

Wanda: The thing is, (Y/n) doesn't remember anything before, well, his imprisonment by HYDRA.

Agent: Well, this child's name was Timothy Smith, there's very little on him. Most of his files been lost.

Wanda: *in my mind* Could be due to HYDRA taking him. *out loud* Well, what is in there?

Agent: Just some case notes. Uh, this one describes and incident where officers forcibly removed Timothy from Denise Smith's care when he was 7. Quite a scene evidently. They had to split up the kids. And it's far from the worst.

Wanda: Where is she? His mother?

Agent: We don't know. If you find her, we got a heap more files we could add to.

Wanda: *growing more surprised* Well, how many kids does she have?

Agent: At least a dozen, probably. If not more. With her drug arrest, I'd say she can't remember.

I am shocked that (Y/n) came from this kind life into the clutches of HYDRA, I might be the first healthy relationship he's ever had.

Wanda: *extends hand to Agent* Can I see that, please?

The Agent hands me the file and I look through it for a few seconds before speaking again.

Wanda: So, we would need her permission, right?

Agent: No. Officially, (Y/n) is still a ward of the State. Just apply and get a judge to sign off on it.

Wanda: *slightly confused* So, you would just give him away, without even telling his mother?

Obviously, my personal feeling towards this system doesn't matter to the government, and I am sent home and I start to think that regardless of what they say, (Y/n)'s biological mother desreves to know her kid is in a good home now.

Wanda: J.A.R.V.I.S.?

J.A.R.V.I.S.: Yes, Ms. Maximoff?

Wanda: Can you run facial recognition on a Denise Smith, please?

J.A.R.V.I.S.: Very well. Scanning.....

JARVIS eventually tells me Denise's last known location and I get ready for the trip to Chicago.

Vision: Are you sure this is the wisest course of action? The law clearly states that you do not need the permission of Denise to attain custody of young (Y/n).

Wanda: Whether, he remembers or not, Denise was, at one point, his biological mother. She deserves to know what's become of him.

I make sure Vision knows (Y/n)'s daily care schedule before getting into one of Tony's cars and start driving to Chicago.

Timeskip Next Morning

It was a long drive followed by a pretty bad hotel sleep thanks to arguing couples, but I start looking around and asking civilians about Denise's location. Eventually, I get a lead on her current address in a rundown apartment, I find her apartment number and knock on the door. The door opens and I see a white woman in somewhat unkempt pajamas and slightly reeking of cigarettes, I keep my composure while talking to her.

Wanda: Denise Smith?

The woman nods.

Wanda: My name is Wanda Maximoff, and I have news about your son, Timothy?

The woman makes sure I'm not a government official before allowing me inside her home, I sit in the armchair and she walks in with a glass of water and hands it to me.

Wanda: Thank you.

I accept the water glass and take a sip as Denise sits down on the couch.

Denise: So, are you one of them foster families?

Wanda: *swallows water* Uh, no. I'm not a foster parent. I just found him outside my home and have been taking care of him ever since.

Denise: *impressed* Well, you are one kind woman.

Wanda: Thank you.... When was the last time you saw (Y-, uh, Tim?

Wanda: After the agency took him from me. I looked for him for a while after I got out, found no sign of him.

I hesitated telling her what really happened, because what happened was horrifying, but she deserves to know.

Wanda: I know what happened,..... he was kidnapped by HYDRA, a terrorist orgaganization bent on dominating the world. I won't go into detail, but he was experimented and forcibly given powers to be used as HYDRA's personal weapon.

I could see Denise was horrified what became of (Y/n), but I placed a reassuring hand on hers.

Wanda: But he managed to escape and found his to my home. He is safe,  healthy, and happy.

I let everything sink in for Denise, before I ask her.

Wanda: Do you... wanna see him?

Denise: No. Not this way. It's better if he don't know.

Denise squeezed my hand a little tighter and looks at me.

Denise: Please, take care of him.

Wanda: *reassuring smile* I promise.

Timeskip 3 days later

The Avengers and I set up a barbeque party on the balcony.

Steve: Hey, (Y/n)! *(Y/n) looks at Steve* Can you light the grill for me, please?

(Y/n): Okay!

(Y/n) lets out a small Flamethrower and lights the charcoals and everyone, except Hulk, cheered for him. This warmed my heart as all of the Avengers have accepted (Y/n) as one one of their own in one way or another. Steve plays baseball and chess with (Y/n) often, Thor and Hulk play videogames with him, Sam and Tony try to teach him about technology and science, keyword, try. Hawkeye tries to teach him how to be accurate with his long-ranged fire moves, on top of playing board games. Natasha manages to teach him about observing his surroundings while playing hide and seek, even though she catches him every single time. I am grateful for everyone not treating him like a monster or a weapons project, (Y/n) is just a sweet, kind, normal kid, with some very cool powers.

Scott: Hey guys! Sorry we're late. Hit a little traffic.

The Avenger's all greet Scott, a.k.a. Ant-Man, and his daughter, Cassie. Cassie sees (Y/n) next to me and excitedly runs up to him.

Cassie: Hi there, I'm Cassie! I've never seen you before. Are you new? You must be new! Does that tail mean you have powers?!

As Cassie talks, (Y/n), naturally, grew nervous and hid behind me.

Wanda: It's okay, (Y/n). Cassie's just excited to meet you. Go on. Say hi.

(Y/n): *nervously* Um, h-h-hello. I-I-I'm (Y/n).

Cassie: Hi, so do you have super cool powers too?

(Y/n): Y-Yes.

Cassie: *excited gasp* Really?! Oh my gosh! Can I see, pleeeeeeease?

(Y/n) looked at me and I simply smiled and point to a target off the balcony, he uses a small Flame Burst and easily destroys said target which made Cassie very excited. (Y/n) eventually lightened up and started playing with Cassie.

Steve: Alright, kids get first dibs, but soups on everyone!

Cassie and (Y/n) grab plates and fill them to the brim with chips, hot dogs, and lots of sugary snacks. Eventually everyone eats and has their fill, well, except Hulk he's always hungry, anyways...

Wanda: So, (Y/n), I had a question for you?

(Y/n): What is it, Wanda?

Wanda: Well, I wanted to know if.... you would like to officially be a part of my family.

(Y/n) looks a little confused, so I pull out the Adoption papers and show him what I mean.

(Y/n): I... kinda thought I already was.

This got a laugh out of everyone, while tried to fight back the tears and pulled (Y/n) into a hug, he gratefully embraced me back and we stayed like thos for several minutes. At the end of the day, I signed the Adoption papers and mailed them to the judicial building, but as far as I was concerned, (Y/n) is officially my son.

(A/N): And CUT! Great work everyone. Lunch is in the mess hall, got somebodies favorite today.

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