Avatar: The Last Airbender copyright Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Danny Phantom copyright Butch Hartman
Teen Titans copyright DC Comics
Avatar, Edge of Reality
Chapter 01: Quan's Sacrifice
"Water...Earth...Fire...Air."
"Long Ago, the Four Nations lives in harmony.
but, everything changed when the Fire Nation Attacked."
"Only the Avatar, Master of All Four Elements, could defeat them.
but, when the world needed him most...he Vanished."
"One-Hundred Years had passed, and my brother and i discovered a NEW Avatar: an Airbender named "Aang."
and, although his Airbending skills were great he had a long way to go before he was ready to save Anyone...
"but, i believed that Aang could save the world.
and you know what?...i was Right, Aang DID save the world."
"He defeated Fire Lord Ozai and stripped him of his Firebending.
Prince Zuko, Ozai's son and our ally, became the New Fire Lord."
"We now work hard to restore balance to the world helping to mend the scars left behind by the centuries of war."
"but, we never once suspected that an even Great Peril awaited us.
one that took us Beyond our own World...and, to a Strange, New One.
It all started when Toph (Aang's Earthbending Teacher) got a new boyfriend."
[The Earth Kingdom, Noontime]
a blind girl with black, bun-like hair stood before three boys, performing some martial arts.
"and, ONE!, and TWO!, and THREE!" exclaimed Toph
the three boys tried their best to imitate their teacher's moves.
"COME ON!, work it!
how do you expect to be Metalbenders, if you can't Keep Up!"
the movements of the boys increased.
but, they soon lost their breath and all fainted.
Toph just groaned at this.
"(sigh) this is gonna be Harder than i thought." said Toph to herself
suddenly, Toph's dull grey eyes widened.
she sensed vibrations in the ground, and "saw" someone approaching.
someone familiar.
Toph then smiled, as a boy approached.
"Quan."
Toph turned and faced a boy with short, brown hair and green eyes.
she quickly ran over and hugged him tightly (i mean VERY Tightly)
"WHO-OA!, Toph!" exclaimed Quan, out-of-breath
Toph released Quan and stepped back.
"I had a feeling you'd come."
Quan nodded.
"yep...i just wanted to stop by and check on my Favorite Girlfriend."
Toph blushed, then gently nudged him.
"i'd better be your ONLY Girlfriend, Quan.
or else, i might have to lock you in a cave full of Giant Badgermoles."
Quan chuckled nervously.
still unsure if Toph was only Joking...or, was Dead Serious.
Quan finallly decided to change teh subject.
"sooo...how goes your Metalbending Lessons?"
Toph shrugged.
"my students...need some work.
Twinkletoes was easier to deal with than THESE GUYS."
Quan and Toph chuckled together.
"How is the Avatar doing these days?" asked Quan
"oh, he's doing Just Fine." began Toph
"I hear he and Zuko are doing well with their "Harmony Restoration" thing.
but, Aside from that: he's been spending alot of time with Katara."
Toph then smiled slyly.
"and, i do mean "Alot."
Quan smiled at her.
"kinda like US, huh?"
Toph blushed at this.
"y-yeah...kinda."
Quan noticed that Toph's students had passed out.
realising that he had some privacy with Toph, he spoke freely.
"toph...you made if i ask you something?"
"Sure, what's up?"
Quan scratched his head, feeling nervous.
"i'm...just curious, but...
h-have you, i mean...that is to say-"
"QUAN...just spit it out."
Quan exhaled, then looked at Toph.
he then brushed her bangs away and looked into Toph's "empty" eyes.
"toph...i know that being Born Blind, you don't really care.
but...have you ever Regreted not being able to see?"
Toph frowned, exhaling.
"well...because i've been blind my whole life, i really don't mind that much.
but, i DO have to admit...there are things I wish i could see with my own eyes."
Toph reached out and touched Quan's face.
"i wish i could see YOU.
i mean, i DO "see" you...but, i've never really looked at your face."
Quan sighs sharply.
"there are other things your could see...besides ME."
Toph smiled.
"i know..."
Toph then leaned over and kissed Quan on his cheek.
"but, YOUR the one i want to see the most."
Quan smiled weakly.
he then touched Toph's face, cupping her cheeks with his hands.
"well, just so you know...your Beautiful."
Toph smiled, blushing.
"really?
and, what is it about me that you find Beautiful?"
Quan smiled weakly, a tear forming in his eye.
"your Eyes."
Toph chuckled at this.
"oh, Quan...your so FUNNY."
Toph then turned and walked over to her students.
as she did, Quan watched her with sad eyes.
"i was being serious, toph."
"ALRIGHT, YOU LAZY BUMS!" shouted Toph
Toph then stomped on the ground causing small pillars of stone to rise up and fling the boys upward.
"Sleep Time's Over!, TIME TO TRAIN!"
Quan sighed sharply.
he then turned and walked off, a sad expression on his face.
as he began to leave, he looked back at Toph.
he felt his heart grow heavy as he watched her train the three boys.
"poor toph..." began Quan, talking silently to himself
"you pretend otherwise, but i KNOW you hate being blind.
but, your so Strong Toph...strong enough to act like it doesn't bother you."
Quan then turned away and walked off.
"i love you so much, toph.
i just wish there was something i could do to help you, ANYTHING."
As Quan walked off, something shimmered on a nearby hilltop like a ghost.
a figure suddenly materialized and kept it's eyes trained on both Quan and Toph.
he was Obviously Male with a bulky body type.
his skin was shiney metal and had green, firey hair.
his body Also seemed to glow with a faint aura.
he finally activated a wrist device, with fizzled with static.
"Skulker to base, come in." said the Hunter, his voice Deep and Echoed
(("speak.")) said an equally deep voice over the InterCOMM
"i've tracked down two probable targets for you.
one is a Blind Girl with Geo-Kinetic powers."
(("and, the other one?"))
"a boy with no special powers.
but, he emotionally attached to the girl...and, seems pretty Desperate."
(("hmmm...interesting."))
"how shall i proceed, sir?"
there was a brief silence...Then, the mysterious voice replied.
(("ignore the girl.
though she is Blind, her powers makes her dangerous."))
Skulker smirked.
"I bet i could take her."
(("WE CAN'T AFFORD TO TAKE UNNECCESARY RISKS, SKULKER!
persue the Boy instead...i may be able to take Advantage of his "bleeding heart."))
"whatever, so long as i'm getting Paid."
Skulker cut the link on his Communicator.
he then turned invisible, activated his jetpack and flew off.
[Later That Day]
Quan is sitting atop a hill underneith a tree, overlooking the sunset.
the sky was a beautiful golden orange color, the the landscape itself was breathtaking.
but, despite this Quan was Still depressed.
for he knew that Toph could NEVER see this, Ever.
Quan exhaled sharply.
"oh, toph...i wish you could see this.
it's so beautiful, i know you'd love it."
Quan frowned, then looked down.
he exhaled sharply, holding his head stressfully.
(("did i hear you say "wish?"))
Quan shot his eyes open, started at the sudden voice.
which quickly looked up, darting his eyes around nervously.
"W-WHO said that?"
(("I did."))
a figure suddenly materialized before Quan.
the frightened boy fell backwards, staring at the "figure" hovering in the air.
as the figure landed, Quan sat up and stared at him.
"w-who are YOU?"
the stranger smirked.
"I am Skulker, the Ghost World's GREATEST HUNTER."
Quan looked confused.
"Ghost?"
Quan thought for a bit...then, his eye slit up.
"OH!, you mean "Spirit", don't you?"
Skulker made a nervous expression.
"uhhh...y-yeah, let's go with that!" began Skuker
"I am a "Hunter Spirit" from the, uhhh..."
"Spirit World?" said Quan
"YES!, Exactly: the "Spirit World."
Quan stood up, feeling calmer now.
"why are you here, Hunter Spirit?"
Skulker groaned.
"It's Skulker."
"oh, RIGHT...sorry."
Skulker grinned slyly at Quan, then approached him.
"i heard your Cries.
and, i think i can help you with your problem."
Quan widened his eyes.
"y-you mean...you can help TOPH?"
"no...but, a Friend of mine CAN."
Quan looked confused.
"your...f-friend?"
Skulker smirked as he began to slowly circle Quan.
Quan kept his eyes on the metal skinned, flaming haired spirit.
Skulker spoke in a soft, "predatory" voice.
"he is a "Spirit", like ME.
only, Far more powerful than i." began Skulker
"he goes by Many Names, one of his Favorites is "Wraith."
I have told him of you...and, he's taken an Interest in your problem."
Quan gulped hard.
"c-can he...h-help Toph?"
Skulker stopped and smirked at Quan.
"let me put it This Way, boy...
if Wraith can't help your girlfriend...then, NO ONE CAN."
Quan touched his chin, musing on this HARD.
"w-where can i find him?"
Skulker smiled evily (but, his his grin.)
"wait until dark, when the moon is at it's most Brightest.
go into the forest, ALONE...and, wait for him to find You."
Quan nodded.
"o-okay."
"OH!, and One. More. Thing."
Skulker faced Quan, bringing his face to his.
"DO NOT...tell Anyone about this.
Wraith wishes your meeting with him to be a secret one."
"Not even Toph!" questioned Quan
Skulker made a Stern Look.
"Especially not TOPH."
Quan gulped hard, not liking the idea of keeping secrets from the girl he loved.
but, this "Wraith" was his best chance at helping her...so, he had little choice.
"o-okay...i promise, i won't tell ANYONE."
Skulker smiled.
"GOOD."
Skulker stepped away and walked off.
as he overlooked the setting sun, he looked back at Quan.
"i'll let him know your coming."
with that, Skulker activated his jetpack (which astonished Quan.)
he then hovered up and flew off, soon disapperaing from view.
Quan held his breath, his eyes wide.
then, he finally exhaled deeply.
part of him wasn't sure if this was a Good Idea.
but, Another Part didn't care...he'd do Anything to make Toph happy.
ANYTHING.
[Meanwhile, In An Unknown Location]
a dark figure sat in a room, overloking images on dozens of screens.
Skulker soon walked into the room and stopped only a few feet away.
"he's taken the bait, sir." began Skukler
"Quan Jinn will be awaiting an audience with you shortly."
the figured look back at Skulker.
his four, glowing red eyes visible in the dark.
he then grinned evily, chuckling.
"GOOD."
Wraith then resumed looking at the screens of light.
which was the only real Light Source in the entire room.
"just between You and Me: how do YOU think things will turn out?"
Skulker smirked.
"the boy thinks with his Heart, rather than his Head.
which makes him about as bright as that "Welp" that i always hunt."
Wraith grinned a wide, evil smile.
"good...that is VERY Good.
I should have No Trouble with him, then."
Wraith then snapped his fingers and made stacks of Cash appear.
he levitated them and motioned them over to Skulker, who caught them.
"Your payment as promised..." began Wraith
"you may go, now.
but, be ready should i require your services again."
Skulker grinned, then looked at his "boss."
"always a pleasure doing business with you...Scath."
Skulker then turned and walked off.
he activated a device on his wrist and fired a beam of energy.
the beam created a vortex of swirling, green energy.
Skulker entered the Portal, which disappeared behind him.
"Wraith" grinned evily as he stared at Quan on one of his screens.
"come into my parlor, said the Spider to the Fly." said Wraith with a cruel chuckle.
[Later That Night]
Quan is sitting alone near teh wall of the Bei Fong Mansion.
his mind was racing, deep in thought at what he should do.
His Mind was telling him that dabbling in the affairs of Spirits was DANGEROUS.
yet, his Heart kept telling him that he needed to do it...for Toph, the girl he Loves.
Quan finally stand up.
using a key (which Toph gave him) he unlocked the gate and entered the mansion grounds.
he walked down the courtyard alone.
the guards there paid him no mind (as they were ordered to do)
Quan finally walked over and looked into a window.
he gazed at Toph, who was sleeping soundly in her bed.
a sad expression formed on Quan's face.
he finally pressed his back against the wall and slid down.
he sat there, sighing sharply as he held his head.
he remembered when Toph and Him went on their first date together.
they talked for HOURS about things, All things...then, Toph told him her Life Story.
How her parents hid her away from everyone due to her Blindness.
and, how Hurt Toph felt because of it (like they were Ashamed of her.)
Toph even told him (which pride) how she ran away to join Aang.
how she got to "see" the world and have an adventure for once in her life.
Quan sighed sharply, feeling a tear form in his eye.
he loved Toph SO MUCH, and, seeing her hurt like this was like Torture to him.
Quan finally raised his head up.
he looked up at the night sky, and marveled at the beauty of the stars.
he soon noticed the Full Moon that was shining.
remembering what Skulker said, he narrowed his eyes and stood up.
he looked back at Toph...then, smiled weakly.
"don't worry, toph.
one way or another...I'm going to make things Right for you."
Quan then ran off down the courtyard.
he soon left the manor (locking the gate doors behind him)
and, ran as fast a she could towards the dark forest.
[Hours Later, Somewhere In The Forest]
Quan gulps hard as he walked down a long, dark path in a spooky forest.
the trees looks dead and skeletal and, appeared to arch out, making the path look like a Tunnel.
Quan could barely make out the night sky (but, managed to see a Full Moon)
he felt a cold gust of wind blow against him, granting him a slight chill.
he heard the faint call, follow by a black bird flying over him.
Quan stopped, frozen still.
he looked around, feeling Fear gripping him.
"m-maybe this Wasn't such a good idea..."
Quan gulped hard, then exhaled.
"come on, quan...You Can Do This!
Toph is counting you, you CAN'T be afraid."
Quan inhaled deeply then exhaled.
he then ran down the path as fast as he could.
Quan soon came to a "dead end" and stopped.
all he was was more skeletal trees (and, NOTHING else)
"What?" exclaimed Quan
"but, where's th-"
Suddenly, the ground shook and rumbled.
Quan fell on his rear, looked up and saw the Earth "move" before him.
the Dead End SLOWLY shifted into what looked like a makeshift doorway.
he got up and approached it Slowly and Causionsly.
he looked in, and saw a stone staircase leadinf DEEP underground.
a faint, ember glow was seen down below (indicating either Fire or Lava.)
Quan gulped, not liking this AT ALL.
but, he came this far...and, wasn't about to stop now.
Quan finally summoned all his courage and, walked into the doorway and down the staircase.
as soon as he was inside...teh doorway closed up, sealing him underground.
Quan exclaimed loudly, realising that he couldn't turn back now.
(("come in...COOOOOME IN.")) said a Dark and Echoed voice
Quan looked down the starcase, towards the amber glow.
"w-who said that?"
(("come to me, Quan...do not keep me waiting."))
Quan gulped hard, sweating a little.
the boy finally walks down the staircase, at a Slow and Steady pace.
he soon reached the end and walks into a Large Chamber.
the Chamber looked like a Volcanic Cavern.
pools of laver could be seen, and sharp stone sprouted and hung from the floor and cealing.
Quan looked up and saw what looked like a small staircase.
and, leading up...was a stone throne, with a strange figure sitting in it.
the figure had it's back turned, so Quan couldn't see his face.
but, he could made at Bright Red skin and long, Silver White hair.
"welcome, Quan..." began the stranger his voice deep
Quan approached the throne's staircase.
"uhhh...h-h-hi."
the throne suddenly turned...revealing the stranger to Quan.
the boy gasped in fright at what he saw.
the figure had Two Rows of eyes, which were Full Yellow and Red.
he had an Amber stone on his forehead, along with two horns curved upwards.
his ears were pointed, and fangs were visible from his mouth.
his hands and feet had visible Black talons and hos body was quite muscular.
he also wore a dark blue cape over his shoulders a Dark Blue Leotard and Dark blue bands on his Wrists and Ankles.
the figure stands and walks down the staircase, approaching Quan.
"so good to finally meet you..." began the "creature"
Quan continued to stare at him, still shocked.
the "man" simply chuckled at his fear.
"RELAX, i don't Bite...MUCH."
Quan gulped hard, then spoke at last.
"uhhh...a-are you "Wraith?"
the creature smiled at Quan.
"I go by Many names, boy.
but, my True Name is "Scath."
"are...are you Really a Spirit?"
Scath smirked at this, chuckling a little.
"hmmm...Something like that.
let's just say I am a very Powerful Being...who can do Many Things."
"yes, i know...that Hunter Spirit told me about you."
Scath grinned.
"oh, yes...of course: Skulker.
I know him Quiiiite well, heh-heh-heh."
Scath then faces Quan.
"he tells me you have a "problem."
Quan nodded.
"Y-Yes...i do.
and, he said that YOU would be able to help me."
Scath chuckled softly in his throat.
"we'll see."
Scath then snaps his fingers, summoning stone chairs from the ground.
the chairs rise up from under both Quan and Scath (who promtly sit down on them.)
a Stone Table soon formed between the two.
Scath then waves his hand, making a tray of tea appear onto it.
he pours some tea into the cups and offers Quan one.
"so..." began Scath, who took a quick sip of Tea
"Tell what's on your So-Called Mind."
Quan takes a drink of tea, then speaks.
"well...i have to Girl, you se-"
"OH!, of Course...it's ALWAYS about a "woman." said Scath
Quan nodded nervously.
"y-yes...well, anyway.
her name is Toph, Toph Bei Fong-"
"The Avatar's friend...and the Inventor of "Metalbending."
Scath took another sip of tea, then looks at Quan.
"what about her?"
Quan looks down sadly, exhaling.
"well, you see..." began Quan, stuttering a bit
"she's...she's BLIND, sir."
Scath eyed Quan as he drank his tea.
"hmmm...i see."
"Toph is blind...she's been blind since birth.
and, even though she's managed to "see" using her Earthbending...I still feel bad.
i mean, there's a whole Beautiful World that she'll NEVER get to see!
she has No Idea what wonders the world holds: the Colors, The Shapes, EVERYTHING!"
Quan then exhaled again.
"she's...never even seen my own face."
Scath made a deadpan expression at Quan.
"and, you want ME to give her Sight...is THAT it?"
"YES!, I do."
Scath thinks for a moment.
"Hmmm...Nope, can't."
Scath then stands up and walks off...leaving Quan Confused.
"w-w-what!"
Scath stood still, keeping his hands behind his back.
"You expect me to "Restore" Toph's sight.
but, you said yourself that she was BORN Blind."
"well, i-"
Scath then turned and looks right at Quan.
"how do you expect me to restore what was Never There in the first place?
that's the same as expecting a Rock to float in water: It. Is. IMPOSSIBLE!"
Quan looked at Scath.
he then hangs his head low, feeling terrible.
"Impossible...UNLESS."
Quan looks at Scath again.
"unless?"
Scath strokes his chin, "pondering."
"I cannot restore her sight...but i CAN grant her Someone Elses Sight"
"y-you...CAN?"
"YES." said Scath, approaching Quan.
"think of it as a "Trade."
Toph will be able to See just as clearly as you and me..."
Scath then smirks.
"however...the "Host" in question will have to take her Blindness in exchange."
Quan stares blankly at this.
Scath then turns and walks off.
"of course, NO ONE will be so Selfless as to forsake their own sight for "some girl."
Quan narrowed his eyes, then looks at Scath.
"i would."
Scath grins to himself.
he then puts on a surprised face, turns and looks at Quan.
"what?"
"I would...i'll Gladly give Toph my sight."
"even if it means YOU will live the rest of your life in "eternal darkness?"
Quan pauses for a moment.
he looks away...then, finally speaks.
"y-yes...i would."
Scath smirks, then approaches Quan.
he leaned over, his face INCHES from Quan's.
"you Do realise that if you do this, you'll NEVER "see" her face again...EVER."
Quan shuts his eyes tight, tears escaping them.
he then silently nods, sniffing hard as he wiped his tears away.
Scath grins.
he then snaps his fingers, making his tea set disappear.
in it's place, a golden scroll appears.
the scroll unrolls...revealing some unintelligable writing.
"just sign on the dotted line...and, our Deal will be official."
Quan looks around.
"but...but, i don't have a-YOW!"
Quan cried out as Scath cuts his finger.
"press your finger...HARD."
Quan stares at droplet of blood that was forming on his cut finger.
he then looks at the scroll...then, gulps hard.
Quan then reached over...and presses his bloody finger HARD against the paper.
Quan's name then suddenl appears on the dotted line in Red Letters.
Scath grins as he makes his contract disappear.
"EX-EL-LENT..."
Scath makes the stone table and chairs disappear.
Quan is now standing before Scath...whose hands begin to glow with Amber Energy.
he raises them up, ready to perform his "spell"
"WAIT!"
Scath rolls his eyes and groans.
"what now?"
"c-can i see her...just One. Last. Time, PLEASE?"
Scath exhaled, groaning.
he finally shrugs his shoulders.
"sure...i don't see why not."
Scath waves his hand, generating formless energy in teh air.
the energy forms into a "window", which shows Toph in her bedroom...ASLEEP.
Quan stares at the images with forelorn eyes.
"she's...so beautiful."
"savor this while you can, Quan.
for she'll be the Last Thing you ever see." said Scath
Quan nodded tearfully.
he then continued to look at Toph as she slept peacefully.
Quan then closed his eyes, tears running down his cheek.
"i love you, toph bei fong...ALWAYS."
Scath grumbled, then charges his hands with energy.
as he fired his energy at Quan, the boy groaned a bit.
he continued to watch Toph...and, saw that her body was glowing as well.
Quan's vision soon began to fade, getting blurry.
he realised then that he was going Blind...and that Toph was gaining his Sight.
his vision got blurrier and out-of-focus.
then, finally...everything went Pitch Black.
"heh-heh-heh-heh-heeeeh..."
Author Note: Due to much Positive Feedback from my Oneshot Story "Love Is Blind"
I have decided to start posting this Multi-Chapter story featuring Toph Bei Fong.
To those who are New to this (and haven't yet read the Oneshot mentioned above)
this is a Mixed Crossover story, fearturing an Alternate Version of Trigon
(Raven's Demonic Father from Teen Titans) as the main villain
Readers who are familure with my earlier works may recognized the "Wraith" name that Skulker mentioned
which will make the motivations behind Trigon's actions (not to mention HOW he's in the Avatar Universe) make more sense.
Note: "Geo-Kenetic" is the Scientific term for "Earthbender"
on that note, "Aero-Kenetic", "Aqua-Kenetic" and "Pyro-Kenetic"
Also mean Airbender, Waterbender and Firebender.