Reggie's Plumbing/ Bellwood / 9:46/ 04,06,2014
The shop's walls were painted yellow with shelves of plumber's tools. On the wall were the counter stood, was a sign that red "REGGIE'S PLUMBING". An eleven year old boy with an old chubby man stood Infront of the old man who stood behind the counter – most likely the shop keeper. "Uuuuhhh, Grandpa." The brown haired boy said " What are we doing in a plumber's shop when we should be out on the streets looking for Gwen ?" the grey haired man looked at his grandson and grinned. "How many times have I told you Ben, don't judge a book by it's cover." Ben stared at the man behind the counter. He was old and skinny, but strangely he wore tight black pants and leather jacket over a white shirt. Wearing tight clothes was not the best choice for an old man, especially one with a pot belly. The old man had milky white eyes and grey hair with a few streaks of black tied by a bandana. He raised his old wrinkly arm to point at Max and opened his mouth which was decorated with white and yellow teeth. "What do you want old man?" the man asked. "Have you seen yourself lately?" Ben rudely asked. You couldn't blame him. Comparing him to Grandpa Max was like comparing a teenager to fifty year old. Max had great tanned skin, his stomach was proportional to his body and Max's choice of clothes were way better – a loud Hawaiian red shirt and blue pants with brown leather shoes, even though they were still pretty lame.
"I'm looking for someone" Max answered. "Then why did you come here, this ain't no police departm. - " "Authorization Max Tennyson Code 00135" Max cut off the worker. The weird man's face turned grim. He put his hand under the counter and with a CLICK, the lights went out. Ben's natural instinct was to slam the Omnitrix and transform into a heavy hitter to punch the crap out of this weirdo but Max, knowing him grabbed his hand to stop him. Ben could hear gears moving, and thunderous sounds. Instantly, the place was cold. "Grandpa?" he asked. Max shook his head, knowing what his grandson meant. Green lights started to flash and when that became permanent, Ben could only gasp. The shelves were now filled with blasters and weapons, the walls were covered with computer screens and suits. Ben grabbed one of the blasters and pretended to shoot as his mind exploded with creative destruction. The weirdo thought didn't look any different. "Welcome, Magister Tennyson and Benjamin Kirby Tennyson" the man said. Ben slowly walked over to the counter. "Search for Gwen Tennyson" The weirdo's eyes flashed. " Grandpa?" Ben asked. " Sorry I forgot to tell ya Ben, he is a robot" The white flashes stopped and it shook its head. "Could not locate." Max's expression turned grim. "Search through database for criminals with tanned skin, flamming white hair and red eyes" Once again, its eyes flashed white. And again, it shook its head. "Targets : 0" " Give me a list of all strange occurrences in Bellwood today." The robot's eyes flashed white but this time it nodded its head. "Targets : 1. There was a strange green portal that opened up in the road this afternoon" Max scratched his chin. "Play video" Max commanded. The robot's eyes projected a holographic video of Bellwood's average day road, until a green portal opened up, causing cars to stop. Out of the portal walked a 24 year old looking man. He had ghostly white hair and elf like ears. He had blood red irises with black pupils. His body was well built and his skin was tanned. He wore a tight black suit with white gloves and boots with a ghostly white cape.
"That's the guy" Ben said. "Stop" max ordered. The video stopped and zoomed in on the guy. "Who is that?" Ben asked "Not in database" it answered. Ben and Max groaned. "That portal could have been opened from the Null void" Ben suggested. "Incorrect. Power signals show that it was opened from this side." "Null void projector?" Ben asked. "The null void projector has been at Mount Rushmore from 00:00 to 21:54." Max looked at Ben, then at the robot. "Play video of lane from this morning to three hours after the portal opened and look for any suspicious people" the robot's eyes flashed. "Grandpa, I think I know who opened it up." Ben said. "The only people we know who can open portals without technology." Max gave Ben a puzzled look. "The masters of the sacred arts. An old man and a teen." Ben hinted. Just then the robot nodded and said "Targets : 2" the video stopped and it showed an old man, who wore a sleeveless robe over his bare purple chest and worn out pants. He held an old wooden staff and his head was covered by his hood, letting only his yellow glowing eyes and skull like purple face show. Next to him stood a girl with silver white hair and dark skin. She wore a purple tunic with dark pants and purple boots. She had a brown bag with an ugly face drawn on it. "Charmcaster and Hex" Ben and the robot said in unison.
"Of course. Locate criminals, Character and Hex" Max ordered. The robot pulled out a holographic map with a red dot pointing at a location. "That's weird" Max said "What?" Ben asked. Max pointed at the red dot. "It says that they are right here." Instantly, the roof started to melt. Max threw Ben over the counter. "Hide! Execute plan Delta A5781" "Order accepted" Ben didn't think it was possible but he saw the robot grin.
HEX POV
Hex dropped down the roof with his niece. He was annoyed to see an average human plumber's shop. He looked back at charmcaster . "Are you sure you did the right spell" Charmcaster looked offended. "Of course I did it right. Do you see me as some sort of street magician" Hex looked at his ignorant niece. "My dear Bruce. You are all but beautiful, smart, wise and a great magician" Hex and charmcaster threw insults at each other. It was almost about to turn into a magic showdown until the man behind the counter cleared his throat. "Can I help you folks with something?" he asked. Hex stopped and walked over to the counter " Have you by any chance seen an old man with a kid?" The man cocked an eyebrow in annoyance. "A lot of people in this town fit that description. If that's all, you'd best be on your way now" Hex got angry. "You should really show respect to people old timer" Hex said
"I'll try to take that into consideration now the door's behind you." "Uncle, I have a bad feeling about this" Charmcaster said. "You know, for someone, whose roof just got destroyed you seem unusually calm." Hex pointed out. "Uncle, let's go now" "Yes,yes but first" Hex pointed a finger at one of the shelves, sending a purple blast which blew up the shelf. The man frowned. "Threat confirmed. Attack" he removed a blaster from under the desk and shot at Hex. Hex started to glow purple and the laser blasts seemed to be absorbed by his purple cloak. "Such a useless device cannot harm me." "Accepted" the robot changed its direction to faces Charmcaster. He blasted charmcaster and she fell to the ground. The robot pulled out grenades and threw them at Hex. They exploded, but Hex stood there, unfazed even though everything around him was blown up.
"I will destroy you" Hex's eyes glowed yellow. He raised his staff at the robot. "(Infiniris Bellicose)" he shot out a fireball which melted the robot and the counter
BEN POV
"Ben!" max shouted. Ben grinned, "Thought you'd never ask. Its hero time!" he slammed the Omnitrix and with a green flag, he slammed through the half charred counter. He was three times as big as he was as a kid. His skin was made out of diamond and he seemed like he was wearing a leotard that was black and white. He had yellow glowing eyes and Omnitrix was fixed in his chest. His body was bulky and muscular. "Yes! Diamond Head". "You" Hex scowled. Ben slammed his palms against the ground, sending diamond-pillars snaking out of the ground and hitting Hex out of the shop. Max grabbed the robot's blaster and pointed it at the moaning teenager. "Go after Hex Ben, I've got Charmcaster." Ben nodded then ran out. The night street looked normal except for the fact there was a creator in the middle with Hex standing in it. Ben shot out diamond shards like a machine gun towards Hex. His shield was up but it didn't seem like it would last forever
"Come on Hex I thought you were stronger. I'm starting to think Charmcaster's better than you" Ben teased. He moved in closer, still firing at Hex. "You dare insult me by saying that buffoon is stronger than me! I shall make your death a slow and painful one child." Hex's barrier faded and he rose to sky, now surrounded by a yellow aura. "Uhoh" Ben gulped. Hex fired an energy blast at Ben, who rolled out of the way. He instantly shot back at Hex but his diamonds were deflected of his skin. "What've you been doing to your skin Hex, cause it's working for you" Ben commented. Hex shot another blast at him. The diamond hero put his hands together to form a shield, but was easily blasted off the spot. Ben hit a BMW, that was parked on the road side. Its alarms started blaring. Hex cackled as Ben groaned. Ben quickly got off the car and lifted it. "My car!" A man screamed. Ben looked at him, totally puzzled. "Get out of here!" he screamed and the man ran away. He threw the car with so much for it knocked Hex out of the sky. He chased at the smoke cloud of the burning car where Hex laid. He morphed his hands into blades and swiped at Hex who was somewhat unfazed by the car crash. Hex dodged with agility impossible for an old man. "Stay. Still. You old geezer!" Ben smashed at the ground, forcing Hex to jump back. He then let out a roar, shooting diamonds out of his mouth. One of which penetrated through Hex's aura. He slammed the ground again sending diamond pillars snaking out all around him, each bigger than the last. Hex formed a barrier which protected him but the barrier was soon trapped in a diamond prison. Ben jumped above the prison and let out a war cry as his arm was morphed into a diamond hammer. "Why does this happen to me every single time I fight this child" Hex murmured as Ben's mighty hammer slammed him into the ground.
"Please, please, mercy!" Hex pleaded "we didn't come here to fight you," Ben stopped himself from punching Hex "Then why did you come here?" Ben asked. "We need your help" the old sorcerer said. "Hmm?"