Taang Week '10 Technology

Greetings readers and Taang shippers, I hope you enjoy today's Taang week fic.
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Technology
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This fic will be an AU story, so No one can bend. Also this will be a crossover, but I'll let you Figure out what it is
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It was a well known fact that Toph was blind. Blind from birth, her parents did all they could to fix her eyesight. Fortunately, technology and modern medicine had long evolved to treat such aliments in the 26th century, she had receive special visors and lens that allow her to see as if looking through her own eyes. Such tools were expensive, but it was also fortunate that Toph's Parents were rich, the richest people ever on her home world.

No, Toph was human of course, her home world just wasn't earth. Like countless others, her family left Earth to live on the other colony planets controlled by Earth's united government: the United Nations Space Command, UNSC for short. Her Parents were governors of the planet, Draco III, which made her somewhat royalty, but she hated it. She'd give anything to live a normal life, which was why she started sneaking out a night. But little did she know, her life was about to change this very night.

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It was another dinner party her parents were holding, and of course Toph was there, wearing a formal white and yellow dress with bows and ribbons on it, greeting the other guess and dignitaries with her mom and dad. Despite being only 6 years, she felt out of place dressed all girly and cute, as she said hello to the coming guest, she couldn't help but wonder how long until her mom puts her to bed early. Her eyes itched and she started rubbing them, she could hear her mother, Poppy, scold her softly.

Poppy: Don't rub your eyes, sweetie.

Toph: Sorry mama.

She felt uncomfortable with the lens she had to wear, when in public, she was forced to wear them, but the rest of the time she preferred wearing the visor that just rest over her eyes, or nothing at all, she has great hearing and could find her way around familiar areas just by listening.
She turned and saw her Father, Lao, greet a young couple: a man with black hair, blue eyes and in a formal suit and tie. Next to him was a woman, a few years older, possible his wife; she had long black hair, blue eyes with glasses and wearing an emperor-style dress in violet with a light purple shawl.

Lao: Welcome to our humble home, I am Lao Bei Fong, this is my Lovely wife Poppy.

Poppy: a pleasure (bows)

Lao: And this is our precious little Girl, Toph.

She looked up at the two and performed a curtsey and repeated a well-rehearsed greeting.

Toph: Welcome to our home, it's an honor to have you here.

The woman fixed her glasses before returning their greeting.

Woman: The Honor is ours. I'm Catharine Mendez, and this is my Husband Jacob.

The man, Jacob, seemed to blush at that last remark but quickly rid himself of it as he and his wife bowed respectfully.   

Jacob: A pleasure, I'm sure.

Lao: So, what brings you two to Draco III.

Catherine: Oh, we were just looking a change of pace. Arcadia is a nice place to live, but after a few years it gets a bit boring.

Toph raised her eyebrow at what the woman, Catherine, had said. It sounded...off, like she was lying. if she didn't have her lens she could have been sure. At her age she of course learned between telling a lie and truth, and with her great hearing, Toph could always tell when s person was lying.

Lao: Well, you've come to the right place. Draco III is filled with new sights to see, probably thing you've never even witness.

Catherine: Well, I sure hope so Mr. Bei Fong.

Suddenly, a beeping noise is heard from the purse she was caring.

Catherine: Oops, that's me.

She reached in a pulled out a small com-pad, which was beeping.

Catherine: If you'll excuse me.

She started hitting buttons on the bad. Toph noticed that the way she was holding it, it was facing her. Little did she know, she was correct.

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The small Data-pad was taking pictures and bio-scans of the 6 year old girl, subject number 026, or Toph as she now learned. She didn't want to do this in front of her parents, even though the lie about picking up a call seem to work, she would have preferred to meet the girl in private, like number 117, John. But for Dr. Catherine Elisabeth Halsey, she took whatever chance she got to meet her subjects, even falsifying her and Lt. Junior grade Jacob Keyes' ID to prove the parents their story true. After finishing the scans, she put the pad away and bowed again.

Dr. Halsey: It was very nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Bei Fong, but I'm afraid we must be going.

Lao: Is there a problem.

Dr. Halsey: Nothing too serious, I assure you. (to Keyes) Let's get going, honey.

Lt. Keyes: Right away...Catherine.

She smiled a bit as the uncomfortable way he said her first name, he followed the chain of command to the point and referring to his superior by first name must have bothered him, he was military to the core.

Dr. Halsey: Have a good night, Mr. and Mrs. Bei Fong.

Leo: And to you Mr. and Mrs. Mendez.

After that, the two made their way out of the mansion the Bei Fongs lived in. Once they were far enough, they began talking.

Lt. Keyes: So, Dr. Halsey, did you get what you needed?

Dr. Halsey: Yes I did Lt. Keyes. And it was just as I though. Number 026 is indeed blind in both eyes.

Lt. Keyes: She didn't look blind.

Dr. Halsey: Her parents are governors, they are rich, so of course they paid for Ocular Lens to treat her. Despite that and her sightlessness, her other senses still doubled back and got stronger, specifically her hearing. She's in.

Keyes was still unclear what "in" meant, a few weeks with her, traveling planet to planet, inspecting child after child, he still didn't know the full details of what she was working on...and he hoped it stayed that way.

Lt. Keyes: So what now?

Dr. Halsey: We get changed. Then we visit The local Orphanage. Our next subject is there.

Lt. Keyes: Yes Ma'am.

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Later that Night, when she was sure her parents though she was asleep, Toph began her usual sneaking out. She change into civilian clothes, a green skirt and light beige shirt and her vision Visor to help her see and to keep her face somewhat hidden. She uses a secret blind spot in her mansion's security system and makes her way out into the small city they lived in, the city of Fafnir.

Toph was making her way to a very special place in the city: she was heading towards the Fafnir city Orphanage, to meet with her best friend...her only friend outside the mansion, a little boy named Aang. She had just arrived to the orphanage and sneaked her way through the gate. She remembered which window his room was in and looked inside. It seems that Aang was with grown ups, she wondered and partly worried that they were going to adopt him. Toph's eyes widened as she saw the two grown ups in his room. She took off her visor and moved her ear closer and as she heard the woman, she knew it was the same one at the party.

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Dr. Halsey: Well, Aang, it was very nice to meet you

Aang: It was nice to meet you too Mr. and Mrs. Mendez

Dr. Halsey: Such a polite boy you are.

Aang: Thank you, Ma'am.

She gave his hand a kind shake and left with Lt. Keyes. Once the Door was close, she spoke with the Orphanage's owner, a Mr. Gyatso.

Dr. Halsey: He's very sweet.

Gyatso: That he his, Mrs. Mendez.

Dr. Halsey: He'd be a great son and we'd be willing to adopt him. We just need a few days to discuss this.

Gyatso: I understand. Adopting is a big responsibility.

Dr. Halsey: We thank you for your help. My husband and I can show ourselves out.

Gyatso nodded and left the two alone.

Lt. Keyes: So, what about this one?

Dr. Halsey: He has great potential. If I didn't know better, I'd say number 004 had the same traits as Number 117.

She looks at her Data-pad and it shows Bio on Aang, his name next to a number: 004.

Dr. Halsey: He's in.

Lt. Keyes: Great. So we can leave now Doctor?

Dr. Halsey: Yes, let's go back to the ship.

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After they left, Aang heard his window tapped. He turned and saw Toph there. He smiled and opened the window.

Aang: Toph, you made it. I was worried you weren't going to come.

Toph: Sorry Aang, my parents were holding another party.

Aang: it's okay. So, what game do you want to play?

Toph: Who were those grown ups that were with you?

Aang: Those were Mr. and Mrs Mendez.

Toph: Really? I saw them at my Parent's party.

Aang: They're thinking of adopting me.

Toph: Wow, really?

Aang: Yep.

Toph: That's great, Aang. Soon, you'll have a family.

Aang: yeah...but I don't know if they'll stay here on Draco. I don't want to leave you, you're my best friend.

Toph: You're my best friend too, Aang. Even if they do adopt you and take you somewhere else, We'll be together again.

Aang: You really think so?

Toph: yep.

Aang gently gives her a hug and the two smile.

Aang: Thanks Toph.

Toph: You're welcome. So, let's play before you have to go to sleep.

Aang agreed and the two started to quietly play around with the toys that were in his room. His worries about leaving Toph were gone as they played, he felt Toph was right, about them being together even after he's adopted and has to leave Draco III, but they didn't how right they were.

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A few weeks later.
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It was late that night and Toph was about to make her way into Fafnir City to meet Aang as she always had. However, as she was walking, she heard something. She took off her visor to get a better listen to, but was suddenly grab by two strong arms.

Toph: Hey! Let me go!

She tried kicking the person who grabbed her but he was wearing body armor. Then, she felt something prick her arm and she felt tired and numb. The man took her visor off. We see that he was wearing military fatigues and camouflage.

Soldier: (into com) Subject number 026 captured. Prepare the Flash-clone tank.

He hears the other voice say, "Roger" before he continued, carrying the 6 year old girl with him.

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A few minutes pass and Toph woke up from the drug they injected her with. Her visor was off, she was blind.

Toph: Hey, where am I? What's going on? Where am I!?

Voice: Toph?

She gasped at that voice, she'd know it anywhere.

Toph: Aang? Where are you? I can't see!

Suddenly, she felt a hand touch hers, it was Aang's.

Aang: Toph, I'm so happy to see you.

Toph Hugged him tight, feeling scared for the first time in years.

Toph: I wish I could say the same. Where's my visor?

Aang: They took it. But I heard them say they'll get another one.

Toph: Who's "They?"

Aang: I don't know. They're wearing army clothes, but I don't think they're space pirates.

Toph knew what he meant, her own teachers and parents mentioned about Space Pirates, they also called them a bigger word, insurrectionist.

Toph: Aang...I don't want to say this, but...I'm scared....I really am.

Aang: I'm scared too...but I'm not going to leave you...I'm staying with you.

Toph wanted to cry, but she did her best not too. She could feel Aang wanting to cry too but he tried to fight it too. She moved her head up and kissed his cheek. Aang's eyes opened and he blushed.

Aang: You...kissed me.

Toph: Was that bad?

Aang smiled a bit.

Aang: Well...not really.

Just then, they heard one of the soldiers appear next to them. They both felt another prick and passed out. Two of them picked them up.

Soldier 1: Was the tranquilizer necessary? The doc said not to do it too much.

Soldier 2: I know, but...I didn't want them screaming for eachother when we separate them. (sighs) Poor kids.

Soldier 1: Yeah, I know. But...it has to be done. For the better of mankind.  

Without another word, the two placed the 6 year olds into small pods. They closed and the pods started to get cold and build ice crystals, showing that they were Cryo-chambers. Aang and Toph will be in there until they arrive at the Planet Reach, Stronghold of the UNSC, and the training facility of Dr. Halsey's Project, the SPARTAN IIs. They didn't realize it yet, but their lives have just changed course, but would it be for the better? Only time will tell.
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And thus ends the fic for today's theme for Taang Week, not much romance, but the love is there. and in case you haven't guessed, this fic is crossed over with the Halo franchise I hope you enjoyed this fic, because I'll be coming back to it when Zutara week comes. Until then, read and Review