Nice to see that this story has gotten some notice! Well, here a new chapter for your continued enjoyment!
Disclaimer: I still don't own Ben 10, or Mario!
Arriving on Isle Delfino: The Mysterious Shadow!
"Are you sure you're okay, mister Tennyson?" Peach asked.
They were about halfway from their intended destin
ation, and Ben was actually starting to relax for the first time in a year now! Of course, the fact that the seats on the princess's private jet were comfy massage chairs did help. Those things were getting rid of knots in the boy's muscles that he didn't even know he had!
"Thank you for your concern, your highness, but I'm fine. Really!" Ben replied. "In fact, I think I'm finally beginning to lose a few of the bags under my eyes."
"That's good to hear. And please, just call me Peach. I have never been one for formalities." Peach requested.
To her surprise, rather than get flustered, Ben released a sigh of relief at this information. This confused the princess until she heard what her guest had to say.
"Ohh, thank god! You have no idea how relieved I am to hear that!" Ben said with a silly grin on his face. "And if you want me to call you by your real name, then just call me Ben. Mister Tennyson makes me sound older than I really am. I thought you were like those other royals I've had to deal with in the past who demand respect from everyone they come across, even if it isn't their own race. I'm glad you're the opposite of what they are!"
Peach giggled a bit from what Ben had said. She honestly couldn't help herself! There was something about him that just made him so easy to get along with. Even Toadsworth chuckled on his way back to his seat.
The three of them patiently waited to arrive at their chosen vacation destination. It was gonna be a nice, relaxing stay in the dolphin shaped island that their viewing screen was showing. That's when a chime began to play as a strange object appeared on the screen.
It looked like a golden colored sun with two black eyes on it. It shone brightly, and really caught the attention of our three vacationers.
"Ohhh, look at that!" Peach said in awe.
Tropical music began to play, as a video showing some of the locals appeared on the screen. They were some strange looking individuals, to say the least. They looked like portly humanoids with big noses like proboscis monkeys, beady black eyes, no visible mouths, and what looked like tiny trees growing out of the top of their heads.
"Welcome to the always sunny shores of Isle Delfino! Here you can experience the full pleasures of our peaceful lifestyle with our beautiful scenery, white sandy beaches, amusement parks, as well as sample some of our local delicacies!"
As the video played, it showed everything the island had to offer. Things like the beaches, luaus, and even amusement park rides. Suffice it to say, Toadsworth got pretty excited about arriving at this island. Ben was excited too, but he was still too tired to show it.
"So have a safe landing, and we hope you enjoy your stay!"
That was when Peach noticed something in the video. It was a shadow that looked eerily familiar. Was that... Ben? It looked like him, but he was had silvery white hair, and was wearing red in place if green. He also had a giant paintbrush grasped firmly in his hand.
"Ben, that shadow...!" Peach gasped.
"I know, Peach. Something tells me that my vacation has just ended before it even got started." Ben replied.
Both our hero and the princess grew worried about what this shadow meant, but tried not to think about it. After all, nothing bad could possibly come of this! Right?
You'd think these guys would've learned by now about asking questions like these. Anyways, I hope to get some reviews for this chapter!
