DISCLAIMER: I do not own Ben 10 or Ben 10: Alien Force


Slowly she made her way to her seat at the table, hoping that no one would notice her. She was late. Not only that but she was late to one of the most important meetings all plumbers were required to attend, and all because she forgot to set her alarm clock the prior night.

Making it into her seat, she relaxed. No one had noticed, they were all paying attention to what Ben was saying, listening to his new plan to improve the overpopulating Null Void.

Setting her things down, she turned to look at Ben and what he was presenting.

"Gwendolyn," the deep, loud voice boomed causing everyone in the room from the rookies to the higher ranking magisters to turn and look. "Your late," Magister Harrison continued in a now quieter tone.

Gwen sighed, so much for not being noticed.

"Yes, I know. I'm sorry," she said calmly.

Receiving a nod from him, she turned her attention back to Ben as did everyone else in the room.

Gwen knew that Magister Harrison did not care why she was late, but she would have to make up for her tardiness, probably more paperwork. Again.

At 21 years of age, Gwen knew what to expect from being a plumber. Being one since the age of 15, she knew not to argue with a higher rank. At least she knew unlike most of the 20 year olds around her, who were usually all rookies, beginning their lives as plumbers.

After listening to Ben talk about the mission, the new I.D. guns, and their identification tags, Gwen knew that Mission V.O.I.D. was not something that she wanted to be a part of. During his presentation, Ben himself had said that this mission would be better suited for the newer members, 'a great opportunity for them to experience the Null Void'.

Only one goal: I.D. every creature they could, simple enough, right?

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Meeting over, Gwen headed to her office, weaving her way through the small crowd at the doorway all praising Ben, congratulating him on the great idea. Almost out free, she heard her name. She turned to face the owner of the voice, Magister Harrison's voice. Now face to face with him, his bald head reflecting the light of the fluorescents overhead, she waited for what was coming.

"Yes," she replied, better now that later. She couldn't avoid it; she was going to pay for being late.

"I would like you to meet Rebecca." He said, referring to the petite brunette standing next to him.

"Hello Rebecca." Gwen waved to the girl, not that she didn't already know her, she did. Everyone at Plumber base 7D knew Rebecca, she had the worst shot. Even Gwen who only used any type of gun out of pure necessity seemed like a pro compared to Rebecca. But everyone also knew that the only reason Rebecca was a plumber was because her father was one of the best plumbers of the last 10 years, dying honorably in a mission.

"Well I'd like you to know that Rebecca will be venturing into the Null Void tomorrow like many others for Mission V.O.I.D." He informed Gwen.

"Okay." She replied confused. Why would she need to know that?

"Yes and because she is still a newbie, I would like you to go with her," he paused, "into the Null Void.

"Wait. What?" Gwen said, at that moment she had almost hoped she could have gotten boring paperwork instead.

Gwen hated the Null Void and anything in it. No reason specifically, she just disliked being in that hell hole, not knowing who or what was watching you, ready to attack.

"Yes, I would like you to go with Rebecca tomorrow and possibly a few times afterwards. That won't be a problem, will it?" He questioned, a smirk on his face. He had her; she couldn't say no, her being late to the meeting was bad enough.

"No, not a problem at all," she sighed.

"Good to see we can always count on you Gwen"

Maybe it wouldn't be so bad at all she thought finally making her way back to her office.

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"Oh come on Gwen, a little fighting will do you some good," said Ms. Warren.

"You're probably right Angela." Gwen agreed.

Angela Warren, the secretary at the base was always someone Gwen could depend on, especially after the accident. The early 40 year old with jet black hair and bright blue eyes always knew how to make someone smile or laugh. She had a charm about her.

"I mean you haven't been yourself since the accident or the breakup. You used to love to fight; you were the best at it." Gwen knew she was right, even though it was almost a year ago, she didn't think she would be able to get over it.

Her family had been through a lot and had always made it through, alien attack after attack. Sometimes directly at them, taking them hostage, or possibly just an attack to the city, but there was never any harm done to them. But the car accident killed them, all of them, her mom, her dad, her brother, but not her. She lived. Unlike the alien attacks she wasn't able to protect them.

It didn't help that Michael, broke off their almost 4 year long relationship about 3 months after the accident, 2 months after he asked her to marry him. He was supposed to be there for her, in her time of need but instead he left.

Gwen had lost it all, her family, her fiancée, her enthusiasm for work, her zeal for life.

Angela being the only person Gwen relied on and came to for support. Ben was always too busy with his plumber's to understand.

"I think going will get your mind off of everything. You are going tomorrow, Right?" Angela asked, while giving Gwen a big smile.

"Yeah, I mean I sort of have to by force. I don't want to get Harrison angry." Gwen smiled back.


Ok so this a new story thats been in my head forever. i finally decided to type it out.

I hope you all like it. SO Review plzz.

p.s. I will update Trust Me eventually; just having some writers block