All Hail The King Pt.1

Four Forever Knights walk in a quarry, carrying some sort of device. When they arrive at the middle of the quarry, they set device down. One Knight activates the device, causing it to beam a bright, light blue energy ray from the top of the device into the sky. After a few minutes, another energy beam strikes down from the sky onto the ground in front of the Knights. Smoke is created from the impact. The energy beam hitting the ground is collecting atoms from the sky as well as the air around it. With those atoms, it creates a familiar figure. A Knight turns the machine off, and after the smoke clears, they look at the man lying unconscious on the ground. The four Knights kneel down before the body.

"All hail, King George! The mighty king is back!" One Knight shouts.

*theme song plays*

Ben Tennyson! (beat)

Gwen Tennyson! (beat)

Kevin Levin! (beat)

The 10 Squad! (beat dissolve)

*theme song ends*

Ben, Gwen, and Kevin are sitting together at a round table at Mr. Smoothy's. Ben is chugging down a smoothie as fast as he can. Once he finishes, he sets the empty cup down. Both Gwen and Kevin stare at him, waiting. After a few seconds, Ben releases a huge burp that lasts for ten seconds. When the burp is over, he breathes heavily.

"Nice one, Tennyson!" Kevin says impressed. Kevin gives Ben a high five

"Nice one? That was disgusting. It honestly amazes me how excited you two get over burping." Gwen says with disgust.

"Oh, come on, Gwen, don't act like you weren't impressed! I just set a world record, haha." Ben says enthusiastically. Gwen looks at him with disapproval. Just then, Julian walks over to their table.

"Wow. I see you've finished your 20th smoothie, Ben," Julian says, impressed. "Would you like another?" Gwen interrupts Ben before he can answer.

"I think we're all set here, Julian, thank you though," Gwen says giving him a friendly smile.

"Okay, see ya later!" Julian says as he walks away.

"Aw, seriously, Gwen! You know I wasn't finished!" Ben says, disappointed.

"Yeah, well, I was finished hearing you burp in my ear." she retorts. Kevin chuckles. Ben looks at him.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I'm laughing at how Gwen is pretty much your mother more than your cousin." Kevin replies.

"How is she my mother?"

"Because she always has to stop you from doing something stupid. She always makes sure you're organized. She makes sure you're on time, etc. Need I go on?"

"He does have a point," Gwen adds. I'm getting kind of tired of keeping track of you, Ben, I have my own life to worry about after all."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Ben says, annoyed. Gwen and Kevin laugh.

Enoch is sitting in his chair in his throne room. Two Forever Knights are standing on the opposite side of the room next to the door. A knock can then be heard.

"Enter," he says calmly. The door opens and Enoch's face becomes one of surprise under his mask as George walks in with two armored figures walking beside him. They walk up to Enoch, who stands up and walks down toward them. "King George? Is that really you?" The old man stares at him for a few seconds, which causes Enoch to sweat under his mask.

"Yes, Enoch, I have returned," George finally says. "These Knights have risen me from the dead."

Enoch kneels before him. "Well, it is good to see you again M'Lord. This is certainly unexpected. I've done my best to run your Empire in your absence."

"I see," George says cooly. "Here is what's going to happen now. The Forever Knights will have new armor. The armor will give them abilities similar to that of an Esoterica soldier. The blacksmiths have already begun production on them. They should be finished with the first few by now. Also, you may rise, my friend. You needn't bow to me again."

"Understood, sir. What do you have planned?"

"We shall target one man and his lackeys, who have been a thorn in our side for many years." George replies.

"But you and he worked together to fight Daigon." Enoch says, confused.

"It was a temporary alliance. We must now end Ben Tennyson."

Ben, Gwen, and Kevin walk home from Mr. Smoothy's as night falls. They turn a corner and walk down a very quiet street.

"When I wake up tomorrow, the first thing I'm doing is going back to Mr. Smoothy's and ordering another 20." Ben says.

"I'm sure you will," Gwen says. "Don't come crying to me when you throw up after."

"There isn't a chance of that happening!" Ben says matter-of-factly.

"We'll see," Gwen replies confidently.

"I'm with Gwen on this one, you're definitely gonna throw up within the next day or two." Kevin puts in.

"Oh, of course you're gonna side with your girlfriend," Ben says mockingly. Kevin rolls his eyes.

"He's siding with the person who's gonna be right." Gwen says.

"Wanna bet?" Ben asks with a smirk.

"Sure, even though I hate bets," Gwen responds.

"Alright, if I win this bet, you have buy my smoothies for the next year, no matter how many I want." Ben says.

"If I win, you'll have to do my chores for me for the next month. No matter what time of day it is, you have to come over my house and do what I do." Gwen says.

"It's a deal, Cous," Ben agrees confidently. "Man, you're gonna be so upset when you have to buy my smoothies for me." They both shake hands in agreement to the bet. Kevin looks at his phone.

"So, at 9:14PM tomorrow, we'll see who the winner is," he says. Ben and Gwen nod. Suddenly, they hear a voice from behind them.

"Tennyson and lackeys, prepare to meet your doom!" the voice shouts. The three of them turn around and see four figures in upgraded Forever Knight armor.

"Forever Knights? We haven't seen them in like a year!" Kevin says, the surprise in his voice noticeable. The four Knights form yellow electric energy balls in their hands.

"And they have Esoterica powers?" Ben puts in. "This is interesting."

"It sure is." Gwen agrees.

"Alright, team," Ben begins. "It's hero time!"

Kevin reaches over to a street pole next to him and absorbs the metal. Gwen ignites her Mana. Ben activates the Omnitrix, swipes around for a few seconds, then presses down on the alien of his choice. He transforms into Spidermonkey.

"Spidermonkey!" he shouts while making his signature monkey noises. "Aw, man, I wanted Humungousaur!" he adds with disappointment.

"You're still yelling out the names of your aliens? That's pretty lame, bro," Kevin says.

"Guys, there's no time for chatter, we have to focus on our enemies!" Gwen reminds them eagerly.

"Gwen's right, let's go!" Spidermonkey exclaims.

The three of them run at the Knights who also run at The 10 Squad. Kevin and one Knight tackle each other while Gwen defends herself against two other Knights. Ben is taking on the leader.

"You and your servants will die tonight, Tennyson!" the leader yells.

While struggling with his Knight, Kevin looks over at the leader. "Servant?! You must have me mistaken for someone else, cause I ain't a servant to anyone!"

The leader throws and energy ball at Ben, who dodges it. Ben then shoots a web at the leader who grabs it, yanks it toward him which causes Ben to fly at him. The leader raises a hand to punch Ben, but Ben spins and kicks the leader in the face. The leader yells out as he falls to the ground.

"That's what happens when you mess with the legendary Ben Tennyson!"

Gwen dodges an attack from one of the Knights and throws a Mana disc at the other. The Mana disk hits the other, sending him back and on top of the leader. Kevin receives a punch from his adversary, but forms two metal blocks with his hands. He uses those metal blocks to smack the Knight in the head. He then pushes the Knight onto his fellow unconscious friends.

"Who's the servant now?" Kevin says mockingly.

Gwen continues to defend herself against the last standing Knight. Ben sees this and shoots a web at him. Once the web attaches to the Knight, Ben swings him onto his unconscious group. Gwen takes a breath. Ben reverts back to human and dusts his hands.

"Too easy." he says. Kevin exudes the metal. The Knights suddenly vanish.

"Hm, that was odd," Gwen states.

"It sure was," Ben agrees. "I thought we'd be rusty after almost a year of silence, but we did really well. Good work, team." The three of them begin to walk again.

Fade out/fade in

"What shall be their punishment for failing us?" Enoch asks.

George, sitting in the throne Enoch once sat in, looks at the four unconscious Knights. He then looks at Enoch.

"There will be no punishment, Enoch. They have not failed us. The Tennyson's now know that The Forever Knights have returned. They will have a night filled with fear. You will lead wave two tomorrow morning."

"I understand," Enoch replies. "I am excited to see the look on Tennyson's face when he sees me again. It will be priceless." Enoch grins under his mask.

The next morning, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin return to Mr. Smoothy's. Ben orders ten smoothies while the other two order one.

"Wow, you really wanna lose this bet, huh?" Gwen asks him.

"I've been doing this for years, Gwen, I'm telling you, there's no way I'm throwing up!" Ben tells her.

"Famous last words…" Kevin puts in.

Julian comes over with a plate full of smoothies.

"Thank you, Julian." Gwen says him, giving him a smile.

"I should be one thank you guys," Julian says. You're the main reason I'm still in business. I don't really get many customers except for you three."

"How about this, we'll give this location a shout out and people will definitely come, seeing as how a celebrity comes here." Ben tells him.

"Wow, very humble, Ben…" Gwen puts in sarcastically.

"You'd do that for me, Ben?" Julian asks, surprised.

"Of course, man!" Ben replies. "You're an awesome dude, your service is excellent, and the smoothies are delicious!"

Julian becomes giddy with excitement. "Oh my gosh, thank you! I gotta go tell my mom!" Julian runs away. Kevin mockingly laughs at him. Gwen frowns at him and elbows him in the stomach.

"Ah! What did I do?" he says, rubbing his stomach.

Gwen frowns. "You laughed at Julian."

"Yeah, so?" Kevin says, as if it shouldn't be a big deal.

"There was no need for that, he's a sweet guy!" Gwen exclaims.

"Yeah, Kevin, you don't have to bully a sweet guy," Ben says mockingly. Gwen looks over at Ben, giving him a death stare. Ben begins to sweat.

"Yikes. I'm glad I'm not on the receiving end of that." Kevin says.

An explosion suddenly goes off behind them. The three of them immediately jump up from the table and turn around in attack position. There is a bunch of smoke in the parking lot. Out of the smoke comes Enoch with four Forever Knights. Ben's eyes widen with shock.

"Enoch?!"

Enoch smiles evilly under his mask. "Hello, Benjamin Tennyson. It has been a while hasn't it?"

"Yeah, like 7 years." Ben replies, still in shock.

Enoch turns his head to look at Gwen. "Ah, and how could I forget the lovely Gwendolyn Tennyson. It is very good to see you again."

"Hey!" Kevin yells. "Watch how you talk to my girl!"

Enoch looks at Kevin. " Ah, yes, there is the legendary Kevin Levin that I've heard so many wonderful things about." he says with a tiny hint of sarcasm.

"Legendary, huh?" Kevin says, not recognizing the sarcasm.

"Wow, both of you need to humble yourselves." Gwen says to Kevin and Ben.

"Silence!" Enoch interrupts. "Prepare to die!"

Enoch and his Knights run at The 10 Squad. Kevin quickly absorbs the wood from the table, Gwen ignites her Mana and Ben transforms into NRG. The three of them prepare for attack as two Knights each jump at Gwen and Kevin. Enoch jumps at Ben.

Gwen dodges her opponent's attacks with her Mana as Kevin shares punches with his two Knights. Ben shoots Enoch with an energy beam before Enoch can do anything. Enoch slides back a bit.

"You shouldn't have come back, Enoch." Ben, as NRG, says.

Enoch raises his right arm, extends his hand, and releases a beam of his own which sends Ben flying into the smoothie shack that Julian works inside of. The shack falls apart.

"Nooooo!" Julian screams. "My shack!"

"Do not worry, Julian, I will fix it, I promise!" NRG tells him.

Julian releases a sad moan as Ben gets up and runs back into the fight. Ben and Enoch stand a few feet apart from one another, both ready to attack again.

"I've been looking forward to this." Enoch says.

"My powers have doubled since the last time we met, Enoch." NRG warns.

"Good… twice the pride, double the fall." Enoch says as he smirks under his mask.

Both Ben and Enoch shoot laser beams at each other. The beams lock together between them and they both try to send it into their enemy.

Meanwhile, Gwen heel kicks a Knight in the face and throws a Mana disc at the other while Kevin slams his two Knights' heads together.

"Yo, Enoch! Your boys suck!" Kevin yells out. Enoch turns his head to look at Kevin. This distraction allows Ben to gain the upper hand and send his laser back into Enoch. Enoch flies toward Gwen.

"Turbo!" A big gust of Mana wind hits Enoch and sends him flying toward Kevin. Kevin punches Enoch in the chin which makes Enoch's helmet come off as he lands face first into the ground. Ben, Gwen, and Kevin surround him. Enoch, helmet off, gets up on his hands and knees, still keeping his head down.

"After all these years, I think it's about time we see the face behind the mask, dontcha think, guys?" Gwen says.

"I agree," NRG says.

"I can't really agree or disagree since this is the first time I'm meeting him." Kevin admits.

Kevin grabs Enoch and lifts him off the ground. He then lifts his head up. Ben and Gwen gasp as they look upon Enoch's real face.

A man with long, straight hair that stops at his shoulders looks upon them with light green eyes and tan colored skin. He also sports a stubble goatee. He smiles evilly at them, revealing his perfectly straight, white teeth as well as showing off his hard jawline.

"Wow…" Gwen says, the amazement in her voice obvious.

"Do you like what you see, Ms. Tennyson?" Enoch asks confidently. Gwen doesn't answer.

The Omnitrix times out and Ben reverts back to himself.

"I always thought you'd be uglier," Ben admits. "You're better looking than Kevin, honestly."

"Wow, thanks Tennyson…" Kevin says.

"Levin, it appears your best friend and even your girlfriend enjoy looking at me." Enoch says. Kevin looks at Gwen, who continues to stare at Enoch in an almost dreamy fashion. Kevin spins Enoch around so that they face each other. Kevin examines Enoch's face.

"Nah, you ain't all that." Kevin, still in wood, punches Enoch hard in the face. Enoch falls to the ground, unconscious. Enoch and the other four Knights are then vanish. Kevin exudes the wood.

"Well, there they go again," Kevin says, annoyed. "They'll probably come back again for a trifecta."

Kevin looks at Ben and Gwen; the former is on his phone, the latter looking at the empty spot that was once occupied by unconscious Knights. Kevin shakes his head at her before returning his attention to Ben. "Ben what are you doing?"

Ben remains on his phone, but fixes his attention so he can talk to Kevin. "Oh, I'm making an Instagram story telling my fans what just happened. I can't believe I have 4.5 million followers, that's crazy! I'm a real celebrity. Julie has 3.7 million, Gwen has 2.3, and Kevin you only have 875k."

"Yeah, because I barely use Instagram," Kevin retorts. "Anyway, I think it's time to get on with our day."

Ben finishes up on Instagram and Gwen snaps out of it. The three of them leave the scene. Julian, who they've forgotten about, sits in the rubble of his shack, crying.

Fade out & fade in

Enoch stands before George who is still sitting in the throne. George strokes his beard.

"It is now time for the final wave. You will once again bring four Knights with you to attack Tennyson. When you let him defeat you, that is when I will reveal myself. And you needn't worry, I will have two guards by my side."

"Very good, M'Lord, very good." Enoch responds.

George notices Enoch's helmetess face. "Enoch, you have a good face. Never wear a helmet again."

Enoch smirks.

It is now evening. Ben, Gwen, and Kevin are sitting on a bench at a park. Ben's stomach begins to growl aggressively. Gwen looks over at him with a confident smile.

"That doesn't sound too good." she says to him in a mocking, yet confident tone.

"Don't worry about it, Cous, you're not winning this bet." Ben says, although not sounding too reassuring.

"There's still four hours left so we'll see." she responds.

"Tennyson!"

Ben, Gwen, and Kevin jump off the bench and turn around to see Enoch and four Knights behind them.

"Enoch, back so soon, huh? You couldn't handle being beaten once so you came back for a second defeat?" Ben asks.

"I see you still have the same sense of humour as when you were a child," Enoch retorts. "Either way… Knights, eliminate the lackeys!"

"I ain't no lackey!" Kevin yells in frustration.

The Knights run at Gwen and Kevin. Kevin quickly absorbs the wood on the bench before he is tackled by two Knights. Gwen is only barely able to throw a Mana shield up to protect herself as a Knight tries to punch her. She keeps it up as they use their energy balls to hit it repeatedly. Enoch walks toward Ben as Ben activates the Omnitrix.

"Humungousaur will make quick work of you!" Ben presses down on the Omnitrix and transforms into Lodestar. "Lodestar! Not what I was going for, but I can work with this."

"Wouldn't Lodestar be better anyway, seeing as how the Knights' armor is made out of metal?" Gwen asks as she continues to struggle against the Knights' attack.

"Gwen, there is a reason why you are the smartest member of our team." Ben replies. Ben lifts his arm up to Enoch and uses his magnetic abilities to repeatedly launch Enoch up into the sky and slam him back down into the ground. "This is quite fun."

"Maybe for you!" Kevin says as he also struggles with his Knights.

After Ben slams Enoch into the ground one last time, he turns his head to look at Kevin who is being punched again and again.

"Please excuse me, Kevin, while I help my cousin first." Lodestar says.

"Ugh, you're such a little turd sometimes, Tennyson!"

Ben turns to Gwen who shield is cracking. Ben lifts the two Knights into the air and swings them around right into the two Knights that Kevin is fighting. The four Knights smash into a tree and fall to the ground unconscious.

"Took you long enough!" Kevin yells.

"Seriously," Gwen adds in agreement.

"Please do not rush me, I hate being rushed," Lodestar says with some sass.

"I bet you don't like to feel pain either!" Kevin says angrily while clenching his fist. Lodestar and Kevin begin walking toward each other. Gwen jumps in between the two of them.

"Alright, guys, let's relax here." Gwen says eagerly. Ben reverts back to human and looks straight at Kevin with a smug look on his face.

"Only the weak resort straight to violence."

"Ben, shut up!" Gwen insists.

Kevin and Ben stare each other down. Laughter is then heard behind them. They turn and look at Enoch, who has gotten back up on his feet. They get ready to attack him again, but he puts his hands out as if to say that he is surrendering.

"There is no need to attack me again," Enoch says with a hint of worry. "I have no interest in continuing the fight at the moment because I must tell you something."

"What could you possibly say that's any interest to us?" Ben asks.

Enoch smiles evilly. "Oh, trust me, Tennyson, you'll really want to hear this."

"Then spit it out already!" Ben says, impatient.

"The three of you, in mere seconds, are about to come face to face with an old adversary," Enoch begins. "He is more powerful than ever, and he will destroy you."

"Old adversary?" Ben says, confused. "Driscoll?"

"Even older than him," Enoch states.

Ben looks at Gwen and Kevin in confusion. They shrug their shoulders. Enoch steps back as a cloud of smoke appears in front of him. In the smoke, three figures are seen. Once the smoke clears, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin look upon Old George. Their eyes widen immediately.

"Whao, old indeed," Gwen says, baffled. "But how?"

"Yeah," Kevin begins, also baffled. "We saw Daigon turn you into dust."

George stares at them for a moment before answering. "You children needn't worry about how I have returned. All you need to worry about now, are your lives, which I have come to destroy."

Ben is at a loss for words. His mouth and eyes are wide open. His body also begins to tremble. George locks eyes with Ben.

"Yes, fear me, child," he says coldly. "It is over for you, Benjamin, it is over."

George, Enoch, and the two guards begin walking toward the trio.

To Be Continued…

Credits

Characters:

Ben Tennyson (first re-appearance)

Gwen Tennyson (first re-appearance)

Kevin Levin (first re-appearance)

Julian (first re-appearance)

Villains:

King George (first re-appearance)

Enoch (first re-appearance)

Forever Knights (first re-appearance)

Aliens Used:

Spidermonkey (first re-appearance; selected alien was Humungousaur)

NRG (first re-appearance)

Lodestar (first re-appearance; selected alien was Humungousaur)

Trivia

Ben 10: The 10 Squad takes place one year after Ben 10: Omniverse.

Most of Omniverse is not canon in this story. For example: The majority of arcs 4-8 are not canon, all Omniverse flashbacks are not canon, Ben and Julie have not drifted apart, Gwen and Kevin have not gone to college, etc.

Ben has access to every alien that was unlocked in Omniverse.

This story is named The 10 Squad because The Plumbers have created teams of five and every team has a name.