Devin flew into the base just before the sun shone in. After meeting with her Sensai, Devin had been asked to help out a small animal trapped in a cage. Of course, Devin had answered right away to save the animal which turned out to be a little madala cub. It's balahibo had been matted and caked with mud, leaves, and blood. It had been trapped for quite awhile, starving and almost past the point of insanity. Devin had never felt so worried or hurt; the animal was wounded, starving, thirsty, and motherless. She didn't want to think of what would have happened had she not shown up. But that delay had almost caused her to be flying in the rising sun. It was dangerous, not only because she could have been seen but also because her powers would have disappeared in the full light of the sun. In gaining her Dark Angel magic, there had been certain rules she had to follow. And flying at night only was one of them.
“Devin?”
She snapped her head up at the sound of Robin's voice. Luckily for her, he was barley awake and she had just enough time to conceal herself in magic. Quickly she walked to him. She'd have to be madami careful with her timing and concealing. Just a segundo madami and she'd be exposed. A sudden chill filled the air around her and her mind was immediately on the alert. Travis. What's he doing here? And why is he following me? Or is it another Dark Angel? One of the ones belonging to the Legion? Sensai told me about the Legion; nothing but a bunch of lousy backstabbers she said. Still, I have half a mind to go and talk to them, give them a peace of my mind!
“Devin?!”
She brought her thoughts back up to Earth; no use wondering what she couldn't fix at the moment. She put a hand on Robin's cheek, pulling back suddenly at the magic pulsating there. Where had this sudden amount of power come from? She knew he had no super-human abilities; someone must have done it. Cringing in pain, Devin placed her hand back on his face.
“I'm here Robin. What is wrong?”
“I don't feel good Devin.”
Not a spell but a virus! Of course. Why had she not though of that? ibingiay her special case of angel transition, it made sense that a human virus would cause her pain. The cell recharging in the sun's light must have been the cause of it. But first she had to check the symptoms and make sure it was an actual human virus and not a demon trick.
“What doesn't feel good Robin?” she asked, her voice soft.
“My head hurts. And it's hard to breathe.”
“Oh my. Anything else?”
“I'm feeling dizzy and it seems as the world is tilting.”
Devin bit her lip. It may sound like a normal human virus but there was one difference that crossed the thin line of an ordinary virus to a demon's fun. Gently, Devin took one of his hands. She ran her other hand from his cheek, down his side, and onto his thigh. If there was a slight pressure that caused his leg to feel numb or pain to shoot throughout his body then Devin would have to take serious measures.
“I want you tell me what you feel okay Robin?”
He nodded a little, wincing as the dizziness grew. Devin used the ball of her thumb to press into his leg. She stopped when he gasped in obvious pain.
“Ow!”
“What did you feel?” It was a dumb tanong but she had to know.
“Pain. Throughout my body.”
Devin quickly sat him up, supporting his weight when he tried to lie down because of the dizzy spells. She picked him up carefully, bringing him to his room. She lay him on the bed, her puso beating fast. She took the mask from his face and placed it on the bed. Then, breaking one of the strongest rules of Hell, she revealed herself. Devin looked down at Robin, the child she was supposed to protect. How had they gotten through her shields? She must have been careless and stopped them before completing the sphere. With shaking hands, Devin took hold of his hand. She closed her eyes, picturing him as he had been before last night. Magic glowed around her, illuminating the veins of her body and the ones on Robin's arms. Light seeped between their hands, the shape of a bird barley noticeable. As it continued to glow, power traveled from Devin and into Robin's blood. It was healing power and one of her strongest. But she feared it may not be enough; she didn't have the right amount of magic to preform a very promising result.
Nonetheless, Devin pushed all her good magic into their bonded hands and sensed the flow of blood from her body into Robin's. If it had been anybody else, the procedure would have been fatal. But because it was Robin, Devin had been able to keep the flow and amounts in balance. It was all he needed. Robin's eyes peeked open, blinking rapidly at the sudden amount of sun light. But it wasn't the sun. It was Devin. At least, he thought it was Devin. He knew of no other angel with coal black wings, long brown hair, and a beautiful amount of healing power. He looked at their bonded hands and saw the bird shape of light. He also saw the magic in Devin's veins flowing into his own blood stream.
“Devin.”
Hearing the voice that had called her many times, the Dark Angel stopped her spell and opened her eyes. She was surprised to see two electric blue eyes staring at her revealed form. But madami than that, she was surprised sa pamamagitan ng the sudden whispers that filled the room. At that moment, Devin knew. She knew they had seen her; the entire team had seen her. She drew in a startled breath and pulled her hand away from Robin's. She should have known they'd wake up at the light she'd created. And she had known they'd come looking for their youngest member. She just hadn't expected being revealed.
“Oh my-you guys were telling the truth,” Artemis whispered.
She placed her hand over her open mouth, staring at Devin and her wings. The other three sinabi nothing and just stood there in shock. Wally came into the room (actually he ran into the room) and over to Robin.
“You okay Rob?” he asked.
Robin's eyes were glued on to Devin. Especially her eyes. They were so light but illuminating. And they looked familiar. So very familiar...
“I'm fine,” he replied breathlessly.
Devin suddenly remembered that he wasn't wearing his mask or sunglasses and spread her wings out to block him from sight of the others. She'd done enough damage; she wouldn't risk revealing another secret. She saw Travis behind the others, unnoticed sa pamamagitan ng everyone but her. Travis! He did this; caused Robin to become sick! Sensai must have told him to follow me. But why does he look murderous?
“Devin.”
Looking back, she saw the mask placed over his eyes and Devin closed her wings, allowing Robin to be seen. But once that was done, she concealed herself and ran from the room.
“Devin!”
This time she didn't stop. She kept running. Spreading her wings out, she burst through the door and into the sky. Sunlight blocked her vision and she had no choice but to land. Her feet hit the ground but were flying soon after. Using her speed and agility, Devin managed to race from the mountain and into the water below before the Young Justice team even got out of the Cave. She used her magic once more, but this time she used it to breathe under water. Her body was shaking with panic. She knew she should've stayed concealed! But then Robin may still be sick. But then she'd be able to steal magic in order to save him and her identity would never have revealed. Devin's mind battled over right and wrong as she swam into the dark depths nearby. She knew Aqualad would be sent to look for her. And she also knew he wouldn't be able to find her in the first place. But she refused to take any chances. Sure enough, Aqualad appeared a moment later. She watched him look around before swimming a short distance in front of her hiding spot. But he didn't notice a dark figure behind, kutsilyo in hand. One reaction, Devin grabbed the dagger from her left boot and threw it. It hit it's mark, knocking the kutsilyo away to plunge through the thick flesh. A watered scream came from behind and Aqualad turned. He saw no one but rather sensed the presence.
A sudden splash broke through the surface and Devin chased after Travis. What ever plan he had up his sleeve wasn't going to happen; she wouldn't let it. Her wings flapped furiously as she raced after her prey. Travis had a bag of dark magic in his hands. He grabbed some and held it in his palm. Devin's eye followed the direction it would surely go and she felt her puso skip a beat. No! Not Young Justice! Not Robin! No! It won't happen! Flapping faster, Devin flew into his path. Her spread out wings caught the remains of the magic that hadn't gotten on her. Grabbing the bag of black magic, Devin turned to fly higher into the sky.
“No! DEVIN!”
The scream didn't come from Robin. No it came from a death cold angel with a cold as ice heart. It had come from her nemesis and her only classmate. But Devin didn't turn to face Travis just yet. She had to get rid of the magic in her hands. But she was starting to slow down. Her wings felt heavy. Her body tingled and pain screamed fatally throughout her body. One thought kept her from falling; one solitary thought. For Robin. I have to do this for Robin...