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Red eyes opened, a ragged breath escaping the ghostly figure seated in a cross-legged position. He opened and closed one hand that was colored a sickening green, appearing like skin over bone. He flexed his other hand, colored a deathly pale and more human-like.

'For centuries I've been cursed with this form. Neither death or alive. Now finally I have found a solution.' He thought as he scanned his body. One half mixed with the other. Ghostly pale white blended with corpse-like rotting green. Rugged cloth covered his body, a broken chest-plate in place and pieces of worn and rusty armor on his arms and legs. His face was almost like a skull at one half and more of his real old self at the other. White hair at the rotten side and flowing brown at the death side.

A mix-match of both living and death being. A ghost, yet also alive in a sense. Neither undead or truly alive. A cursed form, a mistake.

He stood up from his spot and walked to the altar he had made out of reclaimed wood. The book on it was old, yet in amazingly good condition. The symbol of Scath was on the cover, showing its origin.

He opened it, hand with feeling caressing the leather cover. He always had a certain aspiration to books, they fascinated him. So much knowledge, all in a single object. Able to be carried anywhere, yet be lost just as easily.

The letters were unreadable for modern people, a dead language few remember. Yet they flowed in his mind and translated to his mouth in seconds.

"Claim land, sea and air. Turn water to magma, soil to stone, life to death. Reveal the land of eternal rest."

The incantation triggered something in the book. Pages started flipping themselves, going everywhere. The book's cover caught fire, and suddenly the pages were surrounded by a black aura. The symbol of Scath appeared in a torrent of fire, hovering over the book.

"Who dares summon me before themselves?"

Trigon's dark voice echoed through the cave, and the intensity made the flames flare up. The ghostly being kneeled to one knee, bowing his head.

"Master Trigon, my Lord."

"Ah, my loyal servant. Have you made progress with opening a portal for me?"

"Yes, master. I have located your daughter and have found a way to bring her to me. I unfortunately have come across a problem. My activity has been noticed, and she has put a barrier to prevent me access to my asset!" The hoarse voice from the wicked servant came from his mouth, rasping the air that passed his lungs irregularly.

"And what is this 'asset'?"

"A half-ghost called Danny Phantom."

"Ah, that being." Trigon his voice showed his interest. He had heard of this being before. Supposedly, the boy was destined to become the most powerful ghost and bring the destruction of the world. But he escaped his fate thanks to the interruption made by a very meddling ghost that has control over time. "I've heard much of him. His future was destined for great evil, but that was prevented."

"I know, Master. Clockwork stopped his future from happening. I've tried to persuade the halfa, but she prevented my vision from corrupting his mind."

The bringer of destruction pondered over the situation. If this Danny Phantom really is as close to his daughter as his servant states, than it can be useful to have him on his side. A being that desires destruction as much as he would be… Beneficial.

"I will give you the spell needed to undo her barriers. Get a hold on this Danny Phantom, and if the visions do not work, force him. I have just the spell needed to bring his evil side out."

"It shall be done, my Lord." The ghostly being finished, and the flames died out and left the book intact behind. The pages ruffled until arriving on one that held a powerful spell on it. The servant read the incantation and requirements, and smiled devilishly. Looks like he'll have to make a visit to Jump City for something.

'I'll enjoy this very much.'

The titans were relaxing in the tower. Beast Boy and Cyborg were busy with another one of their gaming matches, and the changeling was being crushed.

"Come on! Come on, come on, come on! NO!" He slumped in defeat, his virtual character disappearing in pixels. The half-robot cheered for his victory, declaring this with a loud "Boohya!"

"What's the special event?" Danny asked as he phased through the ceiling upside down. The two boys looked up, one with a wide grin and the other with a quivering lip. "Beaten, again? That makes Cyborg 12 and you 3, Beast Boy."

"Like I need to hear that, thanks dude." Beast boy huffed, crossing his arms. Cyborg slapped the changeling on the back, making him stumble and fall down. The green teen glared at his bro, who smiled sheepishly.

Their antics were interrupted by the alarm sounding. The door hissed open, Robin running out and to the computer with Cyborg joining at his side.

"There's a robbery going on at the museum."

The screen showed the building, smoke leaving from the blasted door and a few broken windows. It looked like a warzone down there, cars thrown everywhere. A few people appeared to be hiding behind the wrecks.

"Who is it?"

"There isn't any footage of the guy. And descriptions are vague, to say the least." Cyborg answered. He banged his hand on his station. "Damn, the museum's cameras are all out."

"A mystery bad-guy, huh?" Danny asked, intrigued. This meant it was going to be improvising for them. Something he's very good at.

"Titans, move out!"

Quickly after, they arrived at the museum. The place looked even worse from up close. Cars trashed and flung around like they were nothing. A few citizens were still around, but they made haste to get out when they noticed the titans on the street.

"Okay, we don't know who we're facing, so stay alert. Beast Boy, Starfire. In the sky and try to get a spot on our guy. Cyborg, be ready to gather any data we can use. Raven, Danny, with me."

"Robin?" Danny placed a hand on their leader's shoulder. The boy wonder faced the halfa, listening. "Mind if I try to see who we're dealing with? I can turn invisible, remember?"

"He's got a point there." Cyborg supported the ghost-boy. Starfire joined them at Danny's side, a big smile on her face. Robin sighed, he had to call defeat here.

"Sure. But be careful!"

"Aye-aye, sir!" Danny did a mock-salute before phasing into the ground. Robin sighed and shook his head. He'll have to change the plan up a little.

The halfa poked his head out of the floor of the museum. He looked around, not finding their guy yet. 'He's got to be here somewhere.'

He turned invisible and flew out of the floor, hovering on place. The many stands and exhibits were still left intact. The part where they displayed rare stones and gems was left unscathed. What was this crook looking for if he hasn't stolen anything valuable yet?

'Still, there are all sorts of artifacts that can be real bad luck around here.'

He searched the exhibits, going from hall to hall. Suddenly, the sound of glass breaking entered his left-ear. He swiftly turned around and started going to the exhibit of ancient cults. 'Yeah, that seems promising.'

The hall appeared empty from first sights, everything still there. He floated to the ceiling and searched from higher up. Finally, he found their crook. But not by just looking.

The shadow going through a stand with various staffs was hard to identify, but one thing was sure.

The sudden escape of a blue wisp from his mouth told him they had a ghost at their hands. 'Have to warn the others.'

Danny opened his communicator, the screen showing Robin.

"Robin, We've got a problem. I found the guy, but my ghost-sense went off when I got closer. I think we've got a ghost to deal with."

"Got it, Danny. I'll send Raven and Starfire to help. We'll clear the area of any lingering civilians and Cyborg will grab the weapons from the tower." Robin answered before signing off. Danny sighed in relief to hear he'll have back-up soon.

"Don't get to relieved just yet, halfa."

Danny's eyes widen and he can just avoid a red blast from hitting him, the power burning a hole in the ceiling and through the whole roof, straight outside. Sunlight came flooding inside, revealing the shadow to be a cloaked figure, red eyes glowing from underneath the cloak's hood. The hand that had fired the shot was very thin and pale.

"So, you know who I am, huh? Who might you be, if I can ask oh-so politely."

"Because you asked so nicely, my name is Scarface, but call me Scath."

'Scath, now where have I heard of that name before?' Danny wondered as he glared at the ghost. The doors into the exhibit and the back-exit both flew open, Raven and Starfire appearing on scene.

"Surrender!" Starfire declared as she charged two starbolts.

"Yeah, and spare us the trouble of fighting you." Raven added in as she formed her own attacks, ready in the palm of her hands. Danny followed by charging an ecto-blast in each hand.

"I don't think so. I might have what I need, but first I wish to deliver a message." Scarface/Scath answered before phasing into the floor. The three started looking around, Starfire unaware of the invisible enemy appearing behind her.

A pained cry from their redheaded friend alerted the two to her, Starfire falling down and Scarface/Scath floating right behind where she had been. His hand was still smoking from the attack.

"Starfire!"

Danny rushed to their friend while Raven charged to attack Scarface. The ghost huffed before holding his hand out, chanting a few strange words. Raven her eyes widened and she tried to stop, too late to avoid the shield that appeared in front of her. She shook her head and was going to fly around, but Scarface chanted a few additional words and the shield encapsulated her, putting her out of the fight. She banged the shield in frustration, no result.

'I must have her in one piece.' Scarface thinks as he floats down to the two other titans. Danny helped Starfire up, but she was violently thrown into a stand by a dark red aura, knocking her out cold. The halfa turned to face Scarface/Scath, another, green hand glowing with the same aura.

"I have a message for you, Danny. Or should I say, Dan?"

"No." He backed off from the ghost. The images of the vision he had flashed in front of his eyes. He stumbled over a loose wire, dropping to the ground. Raven hit the shield even more furiously, her emotions getting the better of her. 'No, I must focus!'

"You know, the future is always said to be something fluent. Everything can happen, anything can happen! But, there are always those things that are just set in stone."

"Go away, shut up!" Danny fired blast after blast, but his mind was distracted and Scarface was able to dodge the shots easily.

"Give up, Danny. I've seen the future, and your future is very much inevitable. Even without Vlad, you'll still end up as him. Dan, he's you, and you know it. Nothing can stop him from coming to be."

Raven was meditating, or trying to. She could hear the taunt in Scarface's voice, and it seemed strangely similar to how Slade had brought the message of her fa- of Trigon. Her aura was growing and filling the shield, the spell trying to hold against the increasing pressure.

"I won't! I won't turn into Dan!" Danny shouted in fury, the last part suddenly coming out distorted. He gasped, covering his mouth. Scarface smirked and kicked the halfa in the stomach, sending him flying into a metal case. Glass shards covered the ground.

"You'll bring the end of the world, it's inevitable. Your future is set, Daniel. Give up now you still can!"

'How does he know all of this?!' Danny tried to get up, but Scarface put a foot on his back, pinning the ghost down. Danny was too deep into his mind and his anger was growing stronger, too strong to think about simply phasing into the floor to escape.

"You'll lose everyone you care for, everyone you love. Your family." He slammed his foot down hard. "Your friends." He kicked Danny in the side, rolling him on his back. "The Titans." Scarface planted his foot in the halfa's stomach. Danny grabbed the limb, growling, but struggled against the strong hold.

"Even Raven."

"NO!"

Danny fired a powerful blast, sending the ghost flying into a stand. A staff fell out of his cloak. Raven had just destroyed the shield, and when she saw the staff she gasped. He can't be…

"RAAH!" Danny yelled as he flew up, firing ecto-blasts like mad. Stands and exhibits were blown to pieces. Scarface smirked before flinching in pain. 'He's stronger than I thought. Time to make my exit.'

He grabbed the staff and swung it around, a red glow following the gem on the tip. He was surrounded by the glow, and disappeared into nothingness.

Danny had stopped firing, panting heavy. He looked down at the ground, the glass shards reflecting the light and his eyes.

They widened as he saw the color they had.

Red.

His eyes were glowing red.

'No…'

And then he passed out.

Beast Boy and Starfire were waiting in the hall, the door to the medical room in front of them.

Inside, Raven was leaning against the wall, eyes closed. She was trying to keep her emotions from running wild, the chance to meditate not here right now. Cyborg was checking some of the readings, Robin keeping an eye on their patient.

Danny was breathing with a cap on his mouth, supplying the oxygen he needs. Wires were attached to his body, monitoring his vitals. No heartbeat, normal for a ghost. Yet, Raven knew that in his other form that would be bad news. Really bad news.

Danny groaned as his eyes strained to get open. They were back to their normal neon-green. He looked around, spotting the three titans.

"W-what happened?" He asked as Cyborg took the breathing mask of. Robin joined him at the bedside, Danny holding a hand to his head.

"You tell us. Starfire was knocked out when it happened." Robin answered, a frown on his face, knowing that his girlfriend was KO'd by a ghost.

"And Raven hasn't said anything since she brought you to us, unconscious." Cyborg added, his eyes going to the cloaked titan, who had yet to move from her spot at the wall. Danny his eyes lingered on her, and he breathed out in relief. She hasn't spilled anything, good.

But, should he tell them?

"That ghost, He-He was much stronger than I thought. He took Starfire out like it was nothing, he captured Raven in a strange shield of sorts. He…"

"And he, what?" Robin asked, the boy wonder growing impatient.

"He taunted me, played with my emotions. He tried to convince me."

"Convince you of what? Joining him?" Cyborg added, the half-robot very curious now.

"That I'll turn into… Him."

…

"Who's him?" The two titans asked in unison. Danny groaned. Now, he'll have to tell them.

'So be it.'

And he started explaining. Everything. What happened those few years ago, the future he saw, the discovery of his fate. How he has been fighting ever since to not become Dan, but recently things have been harder for him. How that ghost seemed to know everything about him. He didn't tell them about his halfa-nature, that was something he wanted to keep a secret a bit longer.

"Raven was the only one I really trusted to tell all of this. I'm sorry." Danny finished, eyes avoiding the two around his bed. A sigh left Robin, and he massaged his temple. That's a lot to take in.

"Damn, and we always thought you had it easy." Cyborg declared, arms crossed. His processors were finally getting everything sorted out.

"And, what happened in the museum?" The boy wonder still needed some info, if only to have the full picture.

"I-I… I almost turned into him, into Dan."

Both the teens their eyes widened at that revelation.

"I let my emotions get the better of me. He infuriated me so much, I just wanted to, to…" He clenched his fists, a green glow coming from them. The two made some space, and when Danny noticed he breathed in and out, trying to get a hold of himself again. "Sorry."

"Dude, it's fine. Everyone can lose control in the heat of things. It's just that with you, there are risks connected to that." Cyborg tried to ease, failing big-time. Danny flinched as he remembers how his eyes were glowing that same blood-red like those of Dan.

"What was the ghost's name?"

Danny held his head a little as he tried to remember. His eyes widened and he got up a bit more in the bed.

"He's called Scarface, but he also called himself by a different name."

"What name?" Cyborg asked, curiosity sky-rocketing. In the corner of the room, Raven had opened one eye to look at the three, listening to their conversation. She wanted to know that too.

"Scath."

Her eyes widened, and for a moment she feared she would lose her balance. She planted her hands on the wall, holding herself up. Cyborg and Robin gasped before looking at themselves and finally to Raven. Danny his confusion grew with the second as he didn't know anything of what was going on.

"Is that something bad?"

The two realized they weren't making any sense to the ghost-boy, and tried to mask their concern. Robin shook his head, and decided to leave with Raven, letting Cyborg assure their friend was unharmed. The door hissed close behind the two titans, leaving Danny alone with the cyborg teen.

"Did I say something wrong?"

Cyborg gave no reply.

'What's going on here?'

Danny was sitting on his bed, head in his hands. He had tried to get the titans to tell him more about that name, but they stayed quiet. Even Starfire refused to tell him. And Beast Boy said that was something to ask Raven, but he hasn't seen the cloaked titan anywhere in the tower!

'What are they keeping a secret? And why does Scath sound so familiar?'

His eyes widened when a memory flashed before him. Sam and he were talking about the many cults around ghosts, after facing a ghost that was originally part of one. She said all sorts of names, but one came out clearly.

"Scath."

So, Scath is a cult, huh? Maybe she can tell him more. The hour here wasn't too late, so she would still be awake in England. He went to the computer an started it up, sending a request to his friend to talk. He recieved a reply almost immediately.

The screen was black until is showed the face of Sam, a smile on her face. He smiled back, even though the situation wasn't very positive.

"Hey, Danny."

"Hey, Sam. I'm not bothering you, am I?"

"Nah, You saved me from another one of Mom her lectures on the 'importance of good looks'." Sam waved it off, earning a laugh from both of them. When they recovered, she noticed Danny's face becoming very serious.

"Sam, remember when you told me about all those different cults?"

"Yeah, the only time you listened to me talking like that."

"Well, do you remember something about a cult called Scath? I know you mentioned it back then."

Sam closed her eyes and hummed in thought, searching her mind. She snapped her fingers when she remembered.

"Scath is a really old cult that worshipped a devil-like monster that was prophesized to bring the end of the world. Not many people know this, but Scath was really a cover-name to hide the real name of the monster. Trigon."

"Trigon?!"

Danny his reaction was stunning. He knew that name, he knew everything about that! He read about that monster in the library of the Ghost Zone. There were all sorts of tales about him, Trigon the Terrible. Bringer of doom and chaos. And supposedly locked away in the Underworld.

"So, you know about him, huh?" Sam asked, a bit worried. Danny nodded, and gave a quick goodbye before closing the computer.

"If that ghost is connected to Trigon, than this is more serious than I first thought."

The titans were gathered in the main-room. Raven was off to the side as normal while the four others are talking in the center, having learned the story from Robin and Cyborg about Danny. The doors opened, revealing said ghost-boy, a serious look on his face.

He walked down the stairs and towards the group. Robin walked forwards and faced the half-ghost, his face not betraying his emotions. They stared each other down for a moment until Danny spoke up, arms crossed.

"Why didn't you tell me that we're dealing with Trigon?"

Their reactions were shocked, to say the least. Raven her eyes widened and she looked at the halfa with a stunned look. How?! How did he find out?!

"How did you…?" Robin started, but Danny cut him off.

"A friend of mine knows everything about old cults. I called her and she told me about them, especially about the cult called Scath. I know that it really is about Trigon, bringer of chaos and destruction. I know about him, all ghosts do! Some of them became ghosts thanks to him! I know that if Trigon comes to Earth, that will mean the end of the world!"

Starfire and Beast Boy were hiding behind Cyborg out of fear from the glare their friend has, Cyborg not moving as he tried to process this. Robin was staring at Danny before looking at Raven. Danny followed the stare and looked at her with a questioning look.

"What does Raven have to do with this? Answer me!"

Before anyone would answer, the electricity in the tower shut down, leaving them in the dark. Cyborg quickly turned the emergency power on, the lights engulfing everything in a dark red. From the ground appeared a dark shadow, red eyes glowing grimly at the titans.

"She has more to this than you think, my boy."

"Scarface." Danny growled, but he quickly noticed something. His ghost-sense didn't go off. "You're not really here, are you?"

"Good thinking, Danny. No, this is only a mirage of myself, an illusion. But, what I'm going to show you is no illusion." Right when he finished that, Scarface rushed forwards and placed a hand on Danny's forehead. He gasped, eyes going white as he saw a vision in front of him.

He saw… The truth. About everything that had happened. He saw the end of the world, the fight between the Titans and Trigon, everything.

After a few seconds, the mirage of Scarface let Danny go, the ghost-boy collapsing to the ground, the symbol of Scath glowing on his forehead before vanishing. Raven rushed to the boy, but when she tried to help him up, he swatted her hand away.

"Don't. Touch. Me."

The anger, pure anger in his voice startled everyone. The cloaked titan stumbled back, taken aback by those words.

"You… It's you… Jump City, the entire world. It nearly ended. And all thanks to you!"

He flew into the air, a glare on his face.

"You're his daughter."

Everyone gasped.

Danny knew.

"Danny…"

"We can explain, dude!"

"It's not what you think!"

"Friend Danny, please listen to us."

"SHUT UP!" The halfa shouted, the force vibrating the air. His eyes were glowing red, and his voice was growing darker.

"You're Trigon's daughter! As long as you exist, he can still return and end the world!"

"Indeed, Daniel. But, you also know that it's impossible to destroy Trigon, isn't it?" Scarface added, his voice showing the smirk he must have underneath that hood.

"Yes, Scarface." His voice was now almost similar to Dan's. His hair was flaring up, waving and changing. His skin was growing paler. Raven gasped. She felt the spell that was taking a hold of the halfa's mind. He was being hypnotized!

"Danny, stop it! This isn't you! Don't you see, Scarface is hypnotizing you! He's turning you into Dan!"

Danny his eyes were downcast, not showing anything. Finally he looked up, and what they saw scared all of the titans.

His skin was a sickly pale-green. His blood-red eyes promised death, and his fiery hair burned harshly. A devilish smile played on his face.

"I'm sorry, Raven. But Danny isn't around anymore. Now, there's only me, Dan Phantom!" Dan declared, laughing manically. Raven her eyes widened. No, she was too late!

"And now, you'll be coming with us."

Before anyone could react, Dan swooped down and grabbed Raven, holding her hands to her side and covering her mouth. He gave a glare to the titans, threatening them to follow him, and phased them both into the floor. The shadowy figure of Scarface looked at them with those dark red eyes before it disappeared, leaving the four titans alone, shell-shocked and dazed.

Did that just really happen?

They reappeared inside a cave. Dan dropped the now unconscious Raven on the ground, the cloaked titan groaning. The real Scarface had left his cloak behind, revealing his true form. Dan smiled darkly at his new partner. Scarface walked to the book and spoke the incantation. The symbol of Scath appeared in its burning glory.

"My servant, you have news?" Trigon asked, his voice calm, but still grim. Scarface kneeled down before his master.

"Yes, my Lord. I have our new ally with me, along with your daughter." Scarface explained, Dan joining him on one knee.

"My Liege."

"Ah, Dan Phantom. It's wonderful to finally meet you. I've heard much about your future, I can hope you'll serve me well?"

"Yes, Master. This puny world will end, today." Dan stated, bowing his head. Anything to end those pesky humans.

"Perfect. Scarface, prepare the ceremony! Dan, you'll make sure those Titans can't stop me!" Trigon ordered, the flames flaring up when he spoke about the Titans.

"It shall be done." The two declared before the symbol faded away. The two smirked at each other. Their master will be pleased.

The titans were driving through the city, scanner searching for their friends.

"Damn, I can't get a lock on their signals." Cyborg cursed, hitting the steering wheel of the T-Var. The others had been very quiet. Even Beast Boy.

"Oh, what are we to do?" Starfire asked in melancholy as she gazed outside of the window.

"We have to find them. A ghost can't just disappear like that, right?" Robin said. Cyborg suddenly received an idea, and he started messing with the scanner.

"You're a genius, Robin."

"I am?"

"Yeah! If I can get a lock on Danny's Ectoplasmic signature, then we'll know where they are." As on cue, the map showed a blinking greed dot, somewhere in the badlands. "Got him!"

"Then go!" Beast Boy shouted to his friend. Cyborg nodded before punching the gas-pedal down.

They're on a mission to save the world, once again.

Author's note: Oh no! Danny has turned into Dan, Raven has been captured and everything is being prepared toe return Trigon to Earth! What will our heroes do? Can they save the world once more? Find out in the next chapter.

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