MHC: And another one gets it!
Ben: WTF, is there like, an evil virus spreading everywhere???
MHC: …you could say that…
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It's right there—glowing green and ready for a hero session. The Onitrix in all its alienated glory: staring Ben in the face and taunting him every second he sat there. The brunette narrowed his eyes at it; as if asking a hesitant question. Gwen and Max were at the grocery store and probably wouldn't be back for a while. Why wouldn't he just do it?
'Because,' He started, 'The news crews and… I just can't…' He answered himself sheepishly. He remembered the night he first met Kevin at the beginning of summer. The rush he felt when they robbed the storage, when they ran away from the police—he seemed to be just fine, but really, he's wanted to do it again.
Yeah, it'll be a break from being a hero… he can be a villain for a change—get a feel of life outside the do-gooders box. He smiled at the glinting green light. 'Well, a prank or two wouldn't hurt…' He reached out but before he could even come close to the device on his wrist, he hesitated. 'But what if someone sees me? I don't wanna get grounded…' He stared at the Onitrix for a while, his eyes not leaving the looming green begging to do something at least a little bad. But then…
Would he be considered a weapon? Maybe it was a test to see if he was really all bark and no bite? What if someone decides to recruit them as their own to destroy the universe? Ben thought for a moment. And then, he burst out laughing. "Yeah right! Who'd care if I took a joy-ride or pour water on someone?" He laughed again; not realizing his insides were not only turning from excitement, but from fear and regret too. He knew it wasn't just going to be a prank or two, but right now, he needed to get this need off of him—and not just by a cold shower.
'Plus, if I get caught, I can just say I was sleeping all day and it might be another alien attack.' Ben tapped his chin and smiled, regret still stirring in his body. Ben pressed one of the buttons and flipped through the aliens with his eyes closed. A few seconds later, he pressed down on the center.
"No more second thoughts—it's time to have some fun…"
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MHC; I had a much better concept going on, but I decided to stick with this. The meaning of this story is kind of a negative view on trying new things and walking in other peoples shoes. And because most 10 year olds are pretty naïve, Ben won't realize he made a very bad decision.
Ben: Hey!! I'm right here!!
MHC: Ohh, Ben, you know that's why we love you!
Ben: Tch, whatever. Please read and review.