AN: I realized something the other day: When Ben was revealed to be able to transform into aliens, wouldn't that mean Gwen and Kevin were revealed also?

Here is is series of one-shots focusing on Gwen after the reveal.

Back at School

Ben's identity had just been revealed a couple of weeks ago so it was basically the only thing anyone was talking about. People were constantly following him around and taking pictures, so it was no surprise that someone caught one of their alien fights on camera. What was a surprise was the uproar it caused. The video showcased not only Ben using the Omnitrix, but also Gwen and Kevin using their powers. The public was amazed with their abilities just as they were with Ben's. Many were asking how they got these powers and if they too were aliens. Now Ben wasn't the only one being followed around.

Walking into school, Gwen could feel several eyes following her. All of the teens who had noticed her were watching curiously. 'Well at least they aren't scared,' she thought, trying to stay positive. No one yet knew how her powers worked, so they didn't she wasn't technically human… for now. With the way secrets were being revealed, she doubted that secret would last long.

She spotted Ashley, one of her friends, near her locker. One of her only friends. With all of the Alien fighting and missions, Gwen didn't have much time to hang out. This led to many of her friends falling away. Ashley was one of the few who didn't care if they didn't constantly hang out. Gwen was thankful to her. While she never told her about the plumber stuff, Ashley was always there to remind Gwen of the human side of things. Now especially.

"Hey Ashley, what's up?" Gwen asked, trying her best to act casually. It didn't work.

"What's up? WHAT'S UP?! I just found out my friend has freaking awesome powers and that's all you have to say?!" Surprisingly she seemed more excited than angry. She was bouncing up and down like a hyperactive puppy.

Her little outburst brought more pairs of eyes towards Gwen. Ugh, now she knew how Ben felt. It was very unnerving and slightly embarrassing to be at the center of attention like this.

"All right, calm down. No need to shout." She stopped bouncing and focused on Gwen. "I want to apologise for not telling you. I'm so sorry. It's just not really something you could bring up in a normal conversation. Besides, I was afraid you wouldn't believe me." She really did feel bad. Ashley had always been there when she needed it, and she had never told her about the alien side of her life.

"It's all right. I wished you had told me, but I get it," she responded. Then she suddenly got excited all of again. A look of realization spread over her smiling face. "Is that why you stopped hanging out as often a couple years ago? You were busy fighting aliens this whole time! I just thought you suddenly went antisocial."

Gwen laughed at that assumption. "Oh I was being plenty social, if you count helping my cousin beat up invading aliens social." She cracked a smile before going serious. "I'll tell you all about it during lunch, but we need to head to class now. They bell will ring soon."

They both quickly grabbed what they would need for class and said goodbye. Gwen was aware of the multitudes of people watching her the entire time. This was going to be fun. That was sarcasm if you didn't notice.

Lunch couldn't come sooner for Gwen. All day she was aware of the whispers that floating past her and the gazes of her classmates. Several of her peers had asked her about her powers and fighting aliens, but she would always make an excuse and run off. Even her teachers were a little nervous whenever she raised her hand to answer a question or ask something.

She rushed outside to her and Ashley's usual eating spot to find her already there, impatiently waiting. Her expression lit up when she saw Gwen making her way over. Gwen knew she was excited for answers and stories.

"There you are! I've been distracted all day thinking about what secrets you are planning on telling me! How did you get your powers? How often do you fight aliens? Are you an alien? How do your powers work? Are you able to mph.. hmth.. ump." Gwen cut her off by slapping a hand over her mouth.

"Woah there one question at a time. I don't think I can remember all that." Ashley looked annoyed so Gwen removed her hand.

"All right how did you get your powers?"

"Well it started when I was ten." Gwen spoke about how she discovered she could do 'magic' and cast spells. How she had taught herself the mystic arts. That was the easy stuff. It got a little more difficult to explain when she mentioned meeting her grandmother, Verdona, and learned of her heritage. How she could use manna because she was made up of manna. She had yet to mention her Anodite form and how long she would have to leave earth for one day, and she probably never would.

"Wait so your grandmother is an alien?! That's so cool! Does that mean everyone in your family has cool alien powers?"

Gwen laughed at the thought. "No. The Alien genes are something you either get or you don't. I have one cousin who also has the 'spark,' but she is a brat. We've never gotten along."

"Wow, I have a friend who is part alien. Now that is cool. Are you going to tell other people?"

She winced at the thought. It had taken so long just to explain the Ashley. She didn't want to have to explain everything again. "I guess I'll have too. This isn't going to be very fun. Everyone is going to steer clear of me once they know I'm not quite human."

Ashley just shook her head "You kidding? Everyone is going to want to be your friend now! Who wouldn't want to say they know an alien?"

Gwen sighed. She would almost rather be avoided than mobbed. Oh, well. She kicks alien butt all the time, she can handle a few humans gushing over her… she hopes.