X-Ben: Earth Invaded

Chapter 1: Early Struggles

A thick layer of dust had settled over the once lively town of Bellwood like a blanket. The town had been evacuated a week ago when the invasion began. The heroes had fought a great and hard battle but despite their efforts they had failed and some heroes had even died in the process including Jean Grey, Proffessor X and Max Tennyson. A few heroes barely survived the battle but there has been no sign of them since the conflict.

-Present Time—

The only movement in Bellwood now was the mechanical hunter drones scouting the city for survivors. The drones were olive green with dark magenta wings. Each of them had a machine gun on the underbelly loaded with 200 bullets and one DNA missile designed to alter the DNA of any human and cause them to undergo a transformation to become a slave for the mighty Vilgax. The drones were accompanied by the mutant slaying Sentinels. The Sentinels were especially crafted to eliminate the mutant race.

Vilgax was nearby. He was in a large, alien ship which was hovering above Bellwood casting a huge shadow over the city. The ship was loaded with 28 plasma missiles and had a storage of the rare substance; Element-X. Aboard the mighty vessel, Vilgax was not the only one. He had Hex and Mystique to assist him. Mystique's normal look is reddish hair with thick blue skin. She had the magnificent ability to transform into anyone she wanted. Hex had a pale face with purple eyes. He wore a long robe which came down to his ankles and tended to travel by levitation rather than walking. Unlike in the past when he had battled Ben 10 he was a lot more powerful. His magic spells were unrivaled. Hex wielded the Staff of Ages was made of wood and had the bird like top with a ring that ran through the eyes. It allowed Hex to use more powerful magic spells. He also had the alpha rune which allowed him to control anything in the realm of Ledgerdomain and since that is the point where all magic flows it allows him to control magic itself. Hex's final magical items were the Runes of Bezel which granted him several more powers; Luck and probability, resurrection, pyrokinesis, telekinesis and electrokinesis. His prime reason for aiding Vilgax is because he had heard that the keystone of Bezel was in the Bellwood plumber base. Having this mighty keystone would ultimately make him the most powerful sorcerer in the whole multiverse.

Vilgax had also changed since his last encounter with Ben. Vilgax had managed to evolve and mutate himself using the genes of specific aliens and mutants that he had held prisoner during his journey and the battle during the invasion. He had gained the powers of Swampfire (a methanosian) so he was able to regenerate. Vilgax also had the powers of the mutant known as Colossus so he could plate himself in metal. Vilgax wielded Aggregor's spear which was a deadly weapon capable of disrupting machines and converting energy.

-In a secret underground lair—

Ben 10, Wolverine, Gwen and Rogue were the only surviving heroes and were hiding from the fearsome villains. Wolverine was already fully healed and ready to fight again thanks to his mutant healing power and Rogue too was ready because Wolverine had allowed her to absorb him so she could heal. Ben and Gwen were still injured. Ben had a huge cut on his back and two fingers missing from his left hand. He got the injuries from Vilgax's new spear. Gwen had managed to avoid any large injuries and had a few small cuts and bruises from being smashed into a wall by a sentinel.

"Screw those villains. How did they get this powerful?!" said Ben annoyed at himself for failing at the one thing he was good at.

"Too much mercy bub, you shoulda killed him when you had the chance" came a reply from Wolverine who was equally pissed off but was too badass to admit it.

"We need to get some help so we can reclaim Earth, we are the LAST hope" Cried Gwen. "We can't give up now"

"Maybe if we can get to Primus we can get Azmath to assist us. He has the DNA and the brains to help us" Said Ben whilst rubbing the stubs he had on his left hand where his two fingers use to be.

"But we'll need a ship, won't we?" asked Rogue trying to be part of the conversation.

"I've got it covered" Said Wolverine confidently.

Wolverine stood up and turned towards the door. Slowly he took a step and strolled towards the door. He looked back once and left into the shadows of Bellwood.

-On Vilgax's Vessel-

'Alert, Alert. Mutant detected within the perimeter.'

Vilgax's facial expression suddenly changed. He turned quickly and spoke "Bring up information on the mutant"

Mutant Database

Name: Wolverine

Powers: Regeneration, claws, advanced sense of smell.

Weakness: Jean Grey, body contains metal

On Radar Now

"Thank you computer. MYSTIQUE! In here now" yelled Vilgax.

"What do you need?" asked Mystique.

"The mutant Wolverine has been spotted. Take him out. And make sure you look like Jean Grey. It should make thing easier. Off you go" said Vilgax whilst sending drones to Wolverine's location.

"You know, I'm not your slave. But… I do like messing with good ol' Wolverine so I'll do it. And next time remember to say please or you can deal with it yourself." Said Mystique as she began walking to the teleporter pods. "And, call me Raven"