Chapter 3
(General POV)
(Wayne Mansion)
"I'm so sorry that happened Bruce" said Dick
"I am as well, though I am releived to see she is alive, but I wonder how much longer if she continues to stay with Joker." said Bruce.
"Well then we should keep your promise and save the Angel" smirked Dick.
"We. Right, but first WE need you well" said Bruce.
"Right" Dick said sarcastically.
(Maya's POV)
(Joker's Island)
Of course when I got back he was there waiting, and surprisingly for once he wasn't smiling. I took the boat into the docks and headed straight for my room and Joker didn't stop me. As soon as I was in my room I packed the little possessions I owned which was my father's letter, my necklace, and placed them in my cargo pants. Then I packed my weapons but hid them under my clothes. These consisted of gun loaded with knock out bullets, (I made these especially so it would be almost impossible to kill someone) and two twin knives. I was ready to leave...though it wasn't going to be easy, I knew he would make me be the subject to finish his experiments in place of Robin, I was ready. I finally opened the door. Everything turned black after I was hit with some dart. I woke up almost naked on a metal bed, I looked around and found my clothes in the corner and it looked like my weapons were still in my clothes.
"You're awake I see" said a smiling Joker.
"Told ya a little dart would only last an hour on her, you've taught her so well" said Harley as giddy as always.
"Just get on with it you two hell birds" I said.
"Now now now we need to take our time the poison in your body should be reacting soon, I mean have you noticed you're not cold and feeling anything," said Joker as he took a blade and slid it against my side.
I screamed as it pierced my ribs.
"Honey, I think you forgot, remember the pain nerves enhancements," laughed Harley.
"Oh how could I have forgotten, silly me," laughed Joker. From there the torture continued new poisons were used and I was whipped and stabbed, for the next 5 hours. But it would end soon, so I just with stood as much as I could until it was over. Finally, after it was done, I felt the cuffs on my hand unlatch as fast as I could I limped over to my clothes and somehow managed to put them on, not caring that the blood was seeping through.
"Well, you can rest for the night and we'll continue tomorrow," smiled Joker.
"No" I whispered.
"What did you say," growled Joker.
"You don't control me anymore, good bye, you dumb clowns," I said revealing my wings to Joker and Harley, both seemed shocked at what they just had seen so I took that chance and crashed out of the window and flew like I was freeing from my cage. I was free, but I was losing too much blood, I flew for a good 24 hours before my body gave way, and I crashed into a mountain.
(General POV)
(Mount Justice) 3:30 A.M
"OK OK Wolf, what is it?" asked Superboy yawning.
Wolf just continued growling and scratching the dog and finally Superboy understood.
"You have to pee, I see, couldn't you have waited?" asked Superboy opening the door for wolf, and as fast a bullet Wolf bolted for the nearby forest. Superboy was curious on why Wolf was acting so strange and decided it would be best if he woke up the others; normally Wolf never acted this way.
Wolf bolted into the forest of the nearby forest and was looking for the person with blood. The scent was over powering the human scent, he ran and searched, until he came across something in total white that was covered with the color of a red rose. At first Wolf was still wary and growled as he good closer, getting ready as if to attack. Slowly he crept forward until the body in white started to move, and make sounds. He stood his ground when he noticed it could barely move and finally nudged the body.
"Mmm... what?" said Maya as she came to and noticed a big white wolf in front of her.
Wolf growled but did not move from his spot.
"Why do I get the feeling you're not going to eat me. No worries though big guy, I'll just leave as soon as a can move" Maya said groggily, and slowly she started to lose consciousness.
Wolf inched closer and nudged the white figure, finally understood that the lady in white was no threat. But she was in threat of dying, and decided he would take her back to the mountain. Wolf moved close and started tugging on her, and Maya realized the wolf wanted her to climb on his back, and slowly but surely climbed on and before totally blacking out thanked the wolf. Wolf then noticed how the girls wings receded into her back. Leaving the girl in her blooded clothes.
Wolf ran back as swiftly as possible until he made it back to the cave. Finally, he started to howl, and tried to get anyone's attention because the lady in white on his back was getting cold real fast.
"Wolf where have you been, it should take you this-" he was cut off by the blood he saw, but noticed it wasn't Wolf's but it belonged to the women on his back. Superboy ran over and touched the girl. The girl had a rising fever but was getting colder every second. He had to get someone here fast, so he laid the girl back on to Wolf and woke everyone up, calling Artemis, Wally, and Robin to the mountain and yelling at his other teammates to wake up. Within a few moments everyone was their, followed by Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, and Batman. Everything else was a blur to everyone, some woke up to the noise of Superboy and were surprised if not in shock to see a young girl and young as their youngest recruit, in so much blood.
"Recognized B01 Robin, Recognized 02 Batman, Recognized 13 Black Canary, Recognized 07 Martian Manhunter, Recognized B03 Kid Flash, Recognized B07 Artemis" said a computer.
"What's with the emergency call Superboy," said Kid Flash
"She's losing too much blood! Uncle, she's losing too much blood, we need her to take her to the med-bay." shouted Miss Martian.
"Right, follow me" said Canary as Wolf followed with the white lady on his back, followed by Martian Manhunter.
While everyone worried over the new-comer Batman was frozen in shock only to be snapped out of it by Robin.
"Batman, hey are you OK?" asked Robin shaking his shoulder.
"Not again," said Batman stone-cold.
"You need to get traught come on, she'll be fine" said Robin as surely as he could say.
"Right, sorry, don't tell the others her identity not even to the league, beside Canary and Superman no one else needs to know for now" said Batman as left for the medical-bay.
"Sure," said Robin knowing Batman wasn't paying attention.
The surgery to fix any internal organs and blood transfusions took a couple hours but the girl in white was unconscious for almost a week.
(Maya's POV)
(One Week Later)
"Where am I?" I said looking around to see a white room. I saw a clock nearby that read 5:30 A.M.
I decided to look around I mean I wasn't a prisoner; I mean I wasn't restrained right?
Unfortunately, it was easier said than done, because as soon as I started to move my pain came flooding back, and due to the strain of moving I had deduced I was out for at least a week. As I grabbed the bed for support, I heard something move and saw the big wolf I had seen in the woods.
"Were you the one they helped me?" I said holding my hand out so he could smell my scent.
The big wolf then came over and nudged me softly as if to say it was OK to lean on him. I decided to trust the wolf, and leaned against him and for about a half an hour I walked, but then became sleepy again and found the nearby couch, and sat down, and fell asleep for another hour. When I woke up someone was sitting on the couch across from drinking coffee.
"Morning," said a voice coming from the kitchen.
"Good Morning," I said waking up slowly and noticed the boy across from me had the S-shape for Superman, but it he didn't look old enough to be him.
"So you decided to make yourself comfortable on our couch?" questioned the boy.
"Oh sorry, I'm sorry for the inconvenience I think I'll just be on my way" I said revealing my wings getting ready to leave. I flicked from the pain.
"Whoa, calm down, you just started healing, we don't want you leaving just yet," said the boy as he laid a hand on my shoulder.
"But I-" I was cut off.
"Please stay, those wounds are pretty deep," said the girl.
"I won't argue for now," I said retracting my wings.
"Good now for introductions, I'm M'gann, and this is Conner," she said smiling.
"Nice to meet you both I'm M-" I couldn't finish my sentence as if something had started chocking me and made sure I didn't finish.
"Are you alright?" asked Conner.
"I can't say it, my body won't let me say my name this is weird...My name is M-," again a painful sensation occurred.
"It's alright, don't try if it's painful, though I don't know what to call you," said M'gann.
"How about Night Angel, that my other name, if you can call it a codename. You can call me Angel for short or something." I said relieved I could reveal that at least.
"How does Ange sound?," asked Conner and when he said that name it was like a ray of light warm my body, and tears rolled out though I didn't know why.
"Why am I crying, umm...umm yeah that sounds fine," I said quickly wiping my tears away.
"You're quite a weird one," commented Superboy.
"Conner, that's not nice, don't mind his bad attitude he really is a sweet heart." said M'gann.
"You two are together then? You 2 look good together," I smiled.
"That obvious?," blushed M'gann.
"You guys seems like a new married couple," I giggled.
"Recognized B03 Kid Flash, Recognized B01 Robin, Recognized B07 Artemis," said a machine as 3 people stepped out of it.
"Good morning team, how are the pancakes coming Megan." said the one with red hair.
"honestly Wally, can you ever not think with your stomach?" asked the blonde.
"Hey, I see my savior is awake," said Robin noticing me.
"Long time no see, how are the wounds?" I asked.
"Not as bad as yours and the poison itself is gone, again thanks to you," said Robin.
"Anyone would have done the same thing in my place, but in reality I think I should thanking you, if it weren't for you I wouldn't of ever decided to leave that place for good." I said smiling.
"Will you both stop being modest and just get over here and eat," said Artemis
"Artemis, be nicer would you. Hi I'm Zatanna, the red head is Wally, followed by the blonde Artemis." introduced Zatanna.
"It's it good news to see you are well, I am Kaldur, and may I ask your name," said a man with gills.
But as Robin went to interrupt I answered before him.
"My body unfortunately isn't let me control myself, so I guess you can call me Night Angel, or Ange for short." I answered.
I notice Robin shoulder relax as if he hadn't wanted me to reveal my name.
"Well now that introductions, are done let's eat," said Wally drooling by the overwhelming amount of pancakes.
"Please stay whelmed," said Robin and I at the same time. For a second we both just stared at each other.
"You" said Robin
"Do" I said
"Back-formations" said Robin
"As Well" I finished the sentence
Robin laughed and I smiled.
"Is it just me but do those two seem I don't know, seem similar," asked Wally.
"No your not the only one," commented M'gann. As the rest of the team continued to stare until Robin and I started to grab our plates.
It was the first time I had eaten like this, I watched as the team talked and laughed at each other, it was a sight to see. Wally would an odd comment and it would be followed by Artemis hitting him and then everyone would start laughing besides myself I don't know but I couldn't find it possible, I feel if I did it would be too much. Was that odd? Eventually my mind wandered thinking about the sudden change it was like a big culture shock going from a hysterical hell to just an aster filled environment. My thoughts were interrupted by the white big wolf.
"Oh hi there, what is it?" I said petting him.
"Wolf" said Conner
"What?" I said looking at Conner.
"His name is Wolf, and I think he just wants your food," said Conner.
"Oh umm sure, I'm not to hungry, here you go boy," I said setting dog the bowl for him.
"Are you feeling well?," asked Kaldur.
"It's just different, the environment I mean, I feel odd, plus I feel I need to do something, and it's not here, I just can't remember at the moment...anyway would you mind if I looked around?" I asked as Wolf finished
"Sure why not?" said Robin.
"Thanks, mind if I take Wolf," I said as Wolf came by my side.
They nodded and with that I leaned against Wolf for support and looked around, it was very high tech, I found the training room, it was the only thing that felt familiar, I mean all training rooms are meant for the same thing. Eventually I made back to the kitchen, but just as I was about to enter I heard an unfamiliar person.
"Your letting her room the mountain with no supervision!" sad the voice angrily.
"Roy calm down, she's not a threat, and Wolf's with her, and you know he's particular with people," said Conner.
"Wolf barely likes me and not to mention he hates your guts Red Arrow," commented Wally.
"Right we should just trust an animal's instincts," said Roy sarcastically.
Although the man in front of me sound rude, I thought he was the only one acting rational, taking my situation for example, I was stuck with a homicidal clown who loved killing people. Anyway, I thought it was about time I reveal myself so Wolf and I walked into the room as if we hadn't heard anything.
"Oh hello," I smiled playing dumb to the man's glare.
Wolf growled, while Roy gave a big sigh.
"So, a pretty girl walks in and you trust her," Roy again sighed.
"Um, thank you?" I questioned pretending I didn't know he was a jerk.
"Roy give it a rest," said Robin.
"Don't just use my name, especially when a person we don't know is present. Look I'm watching you, if you do the slightest suspicious thing, I will cut you down." warned Roy.
"My name is not you it's ….well call my Ange," I said
"Whatever, but I don't trust you hear and-" Roy went right next to me and whispered the rest, "if you hurt my friends I will not hesitate to kill you off," Roy then proceeded to leave for the exit.
"Then I trust you to do so," I said causing Roy to stop.
"What?" he questioned.
"If that happens, you have the right too, because unlike them you are the only one who is being rational, my past is clouded with an influence that could be from Joker, so if that day ever comes, please don't hesitate to kill me," I explained
Roy froze for a moment and then composed himself and before leaving through the machine gave me of what seemed to be an approving smile.
"Kinda harsh don't you think?" asked Wally.
"Sorry, I was just what was on my mind, of course I didn't want to sound mean, but I think I understand where your rational is coming from," I answered.
"No not that, the dying part." said Artemis.
"Oh, that no not really, the chance that Joker has some chip or device on me is pretty high." I said.
"But he wouldn't kill you with it, right?" asked Conner.
"Who can really say, I mean he doesn't really care about me, I mean his name for me was Madra, his niece." I said recalling that awful name.
"Yeah I remember the name, it doesn't really suite you," commented Robin.
I smiled, it was the first time I felt relaxed in my life it was a nice feeling; though as fast as I had felt relaxed a pain shot through my body, It felt as though I had cuts form on the inside of my body, like a bomb of knives had just explodes into my body, but the real pain was is my head. I grunted and tossed and turned.
"Hey what's wrong!" Zatanna asked
"M'gann do a scan, it might be a trigger reaction for this pain." ordered Robin.
M'gann did just what Robin asked.
"It's looks to be some form of trigger that went off, relaxing that reaction must have triggered it, I should be able to undo the trigger though," said M'gann releasing me from the trance. I would have fallen, if not for Kald'r who caught me.
"Thank you," I said I tried as hard as I could but my boy wouldn't move
"Do not rush yourself, your body is strained and you have as received a fever." said Kald'r supporting me.
"I couldn't even if I tried," I said forcing myself to stay awake.
"Would you like to lie down?" asked Zatanna.
"It would probably be for the best, because you do not look so good." added Artemis
"I guess there is no helping it right?" I smirked.
"You should rest in my room, Zatanna, please escort her there," said Kaldur.
Without another word, Wolf came over and rested me onto his back and followed Zatanna and Raquel to Kald'r's room.
"So Joker did do something to her," Robin concluded.
"We should inform the league," said Conner.
"Batman and Superman are on a mission so we should have Canary and your uncle come and run some tests to see if there are any more triggers Joker has on M- Ange," Robin commented almost forgetting his promise.
