Third Year

In Prison 112, Number Five has made a proposal to the imprisoned Rooters. Aeon arrives to find Number Five standing there. "Well now, you must be one of the Organisation X members I've heard about. Step away from the cell now." Aeon demanded.

Number Five turns around and confronts him. "This is a surprise. I thought no one survived the alterations we made to the timeline. Like the rest of your race, you'll meet your downfall again." he said.

Aeon and Number Five began to fight. Legion soon joins the fray and Number Five was able to outmatch them. He breaks the lock and sets the Rooters free.

"You have our thanks. You still haven't answered my question." Servantis said.

"You have my word. We better get going before the Plumbers figure out there's been a prison break."

Number Five opens a portal, they walked through it and it closes behind them. "This isn't good." Legion said.

"We got to find a way to warn Prof. Paradox."

On the Time Train, Ryota is training hard in the training cart. He still couldn't forgive Number Two for murdering Gwen and hurting Ben Noir. Kevin enters the cart with some drinks. Ryota takes a break from training and takes a break.

"I figured you need a break." Kevin said.

"After what happened, I need to get stronger in order to defeat Organisation X." Ryota said.

"No one isn't blaming you."

"How's the head?"

"I still remember my old life. I remember the time when a man Servantis told me the truth about my origins and the lies he created in order to bring down Ben."

"If I recall, he's currently and his Rooters are serving life sentences for their crimes."

"Now, mind if I join you. I may have the body of a baseline human, but I can still fight."

They resumed their training. In the main cart, I was having a conversation with the Conductor about the destination we're heading to.

"I still think it's a mistake. If Kevin found out about his origins, it could alter the timeline." I said.

"It's already damaged, no thanks to Organisation X. Also, they are traces of corrupt chronologic energy in the area. Making it a valuable target for the Chrono Worms." the Conductor said.

"I'm still not comfortable about this. However, we cannot ignore the danger."

The Time Train arrives in the South Pole. "It looks like we've arrived."

Kevin, Mao, Ryota and I got out of the train and began exploring the South Pole.

"I find it hard to believe there's corrupt chronologic energy in the South Pole."

"And it's in the past. Why can't it be in the Mediterranean?" Mao said.

"It looks like there's an invisible barrier. It's preventing us from entering Halo."

A Chrono Worm crashes through the barrier from the other side. "It looks like they got the party started."

Ryota gets his Omnitrix out; he puts around his waist and flips the switch. Omnitrix set. He gets a transformation card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. It's Hero Time! He transforms into Ten Rider.

"I'll deal with the worms, you lot help the civilians." Ten Rider begins to battle the worms, while we enter Halo and helped the injured. He manages to defeat two of the worms and one remains standing. "That just leaves you, Queenie."

He gets a alien card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. Alien card set, change alien, Ghostfreak. He changes into Ghostfreak.

"Time for a case of a heart attack." Ten Rider said.

He uses his powers to enter the worm and he defeats it by giving it a heart attack. He leaves the worm and transforms back to normal. "Did you just give the worm a heart attack?" Mao asked.

"Yeah, it's better than slashing it to pieces."

A group of soldiers surround us. "As soon as save the city, the military surrounds us." Kevin said.

Later, we were escorted to the Palace, as we were escorted, the others noticed the people around them having similar abilities to the ones Kevin use to have. ""Where are we?"

"We're in Halo, the long lost city of the Osmosian Empire." I replied.

"Wait a minute, did you say Osmosian Empire?"

"You seem to be worried, Professor. Can you explain why?"

"The kingdom isn't supposed to be discovered until the late thirty fifth century. I'm worried we're creating more paradoxes. By doing those, we're attracting more Chrono Worms."

We enter the throne room and the escort leaves us. The Emperor enters the throne room and he looks down on us.

"Is there a problem?"

"Not at all, I am grateful for your assistance against those creatures. I am Emperor Kar, the fourteenth emperor of the Osmosians." he said.

"You seem to be a generous person, Your Highness."

"I am. Both my father and grandfather wanted to wage war against the galaxy, it led to the Osmosian Uprisings and our defeat. Then, a natural disaster destroyed my home world and we fled to Sol."

"Sol?"

"It's another name for Earth."

"I thought I'd achieved peace, but I was wrong."

"Darling, you mustn't beat yourself up." A woman enters the room. "At least you're alive." she said.

"Ah, this is my wife, Alana. Are the others all right?"

"They are. The worms are gone, but that red warrior is still at large."

What she said catches Ryota's interest. "Wait, does he have a item with him. It's shaped like a box, but it has a lens in it?"

"Yes, in fact I saw him use it."

"Jason, what are you up to?"

He leaves the throne room as he searches for the mysterious man. Mao is confused about what's going on.

"I wonder what that was all about."

Elsewhere, Number Five, Servantis and the Rooters arrived in Halo. They head to the rooftop of a building. "This is fascinating. It looks like my previous studies about the Osmosians are wrong." he said.

"Save the history lesson for later." Swift said.

"It looks like a bed of Chrono Worms were here, but someone or something defeated them. We shouldn't linger around in case if they do come back." Number Five said.

"You really have damaged the timeline."

"It matters not. What matters is you lot getting your revenge."

"Could you hurry up, Number Five. You're on a tight schedule." a voice said.

A member of Organisation X arrives in front of them. "In case you haven't noticed Number Eight, we just got here."

"I know and the boss wants this done as soon as possible due to increase Chrono Worm activity."

"We'll get the job done."

"Oh and two more things. First, the Omni-Droid can't help you due to Number Nine crunching numbers from its hard drive from the last battle. Finally, his other project is nearly complete and she's nearly good to go." Number Eight said.

"She?" Number Five asked.

Sometime later in the evening, Ryota searches the entire city for the red warrior. He goes into an alley only to be confronted by the Conductor.

"I know why you're searching for him. You're worried he'll steal something." he said.

"Alana's statement confirms he's here and he's planning a heist. He'll never change." Ryota said.

"Don't be quick to judge character. We both know Jason Oliver can be unpredictable."

"That's what worries me. Not to mention he possesses the Nemetrix."

"He can be an ally in our fight against Organisation X."

"Or he could become their ally and our enemy. Either way, I need to catch him first before he strikes." Ryota spots a man on the opposite building. "There, that's him. I better go."

Ryota heads into the building; he searches every room for Jason. He checks the top floor to find Jason in the middle of a heist. He deactivates the security system and he takes a necklace.

"I find it hard to believe this necklace was destroyed during the Elder One incident." Jason said.

"Jason! Put that back right now!"

Jason turns around and notices Ryota. "Hey Ryo, it's been a while. Did you miss me?"

"Don't you Ryo me. I know you; you always steal first and then don't bother returning the item back later one."

"What, no 'hey, Kasumi is doing great and she misses you' part. I'm disappointed."

"Don't you dare bring her into this? I'm taking you in."

"Really, I like to see you try."

Jason gets his Nemetrix out and places it on his left wrist. He draws out his blaster and arms it. Nemetrix set. He gets a transformation card out, inserts into the cartridge, loads it and fires the card into air. Enter: Neme-Knight. He transforms into Neme-Knight.

"It's good to know you haven't changed."

Ryota get his Omnitrix out, puts it around his waist and flips the switch. Omnitrix set. He gets a transformation card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. It's Hero Time! Ryota transforms into Ten Rider.

"I'm bringing you in. One way or the other."

The two of them began to fight each other. They eventually took the fight outside. Neme-Knight inserts a alien card into the cartridge, loads it, takes aim and fires. Alien card set, summon Crabdozer. Crabdozer is summoned to the battle.

"You remember Crabdozer, don't you, Ryo?"

"How could I forget?"

Crabdozer goes in for the attack. Ten Rider gets an attack card, inserts into the slot and flips the switch. Attack card set, Echo Echo, Sonic Blast. He fires a sonic blast, disrupting its hearing. He goes in for the kill and defeats Crabdozer. It turns back into a card and it reappears in Neme-Knight's hand.

"I'm impressed. If cards won't settle this, then swords will."

They draw their sabres and they engaged each other in a sword fight. As their sabres clashed, an explosion occurred. "That came from the palace." Ten Rider stands down. "We'll put this duel on hold."

Ten Rider gets a card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. Vehicle card set, summon Tenn-Speed Mk. 10. A Tenn-Speed bike appears in front of him. Ten Rider gets on and rides over to the palace.

"Kasumi was right about how much you approved and she'll probably hate for not watching your back."

Neme-Knight gets a alien card, inserts it into the cartridge, loads the blaster and fires it into the air. Alien card set, summon Hypnotick. He summons Hypnotick; he gets on and flies over to the palace. Over at the palace, Number Five and the Rooter were attacking the ballroom. Servantis stares at Kevin; Kevin develops a headache after seeing him.

"Kevin, what's wrong?" Mao asked.

"Nothing my dear, he is just trembling in fear. That's all." he said.

She picks Kevin up as Ten Rider arrives. "The Rooters, I thought you guys are supposed to be in prison." Ten Rider said.

"They were until I busted them out. I'm Number Five and I'll be your opponent, Kamen Rider." Number Five said.

He immediately attacks Ten Rider, but he dodges the attacks. "I hate it when everyone mistakes me for Kamen Rider. Not that I got everything against the Kamen Rider franchise."

Ten Rider gets a alien card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. Alien card set, change alien, Ball Weevil. He changes into Ball Weevil.

Number Five isn't impressed by Ten Rider's choice of alien. "Oh, you have got to be joking. Is that all you got tiny?"

"I'm going to make you regret that." Ball Weevil creates some plasma balls and fires them at the drones. He reverts back to his normal form. "Now, you were."

He got sent flying into a wall. "First rule of combat, always watch your back." Swift said.

Ten Rider gets and Number Five launches a offensive against him, but he dodges it. "This doesn't add up, why are you allying yourself with the Rooters?"

"Why not, it's better to have allies than it is to have none." Neme-Knight enters the scene, leaving the Rooters and Number Five bemused. "Who're you?"

"I am a thief of the night, call me Neme-Knight." he said.

Neme-Knight gets an alien card out, inserts into the cartridge, loads the blaster, takes aim and fires. Alien card set, summon Panuncian. He summons Panuncian to the battle.

"I had no idea there were two of them. Did you know about this?" Phil asked.

"This is a first, even for me."

Number Two soon appears between them. "Fall back; you five don't stand a chance against them." Number Two said.

"How dare you interrupt us, Number Two!"

"I'm doing you lot a favour. Fall back, now!"

"Hmph, if you insist."

They fled the scene as Panuncian disappears. Ten Rider and Neme-Knight power down. "Whoever you are, you just saved our lives." Kevin said

"Jason isn't a lifesaver; he's a thief and a criminal. You better explain why you saved our lives back there."

Sometime later on the Time Train, we regrouped as Ryota takes a nap. "It looks like Ryota and Jason have quite a history."

"They do, both Ryota and the Conductor were able to recreate the Omnitrix based on a fusion of the original Omnitrix and the later versions of the Mighty Rider technology. However, another scientist had other ideas. He became convinced Ten Rider posed a threat to the galaxy. So, he used the same process to recreate the Nemetrix." I said.

"If I recall, the biofeedback would destroy an intelligent mind if a sapient individual uses the Nemetrix."

"That was the original; the scientist was able to solve that problem. Not long after, he died of a heart attack. Leaving everything in his lab to waste. One day, Jason Oliver stumbled onto the lab by accident while being pursued by the cops. It was there he found the Nemetrix and used it to escape capture."

Ryota wakes up. "Eventually, he gained the means to travel to parallel Earths and time and space. He became a renowned thief and criminal. Stealing whatever he considers treasure. We clash from time to time." he said.

"I wonder why he came here." Kevin said.

"That's what worries. At a time when every Tennyson being wiped out and the Chrono Worms showing up. He could use both the situations to his advantage."

Jason enters the cart and sits down at the table. "If I did, I wouldn't be here. The Conductor and the Professor have brought me up to speed about the latest developments. I have to say, your chances of saving every Tennyson is grim." Jason said.

"And you think it's a good idea to let them?" Mao asked.

"No, but I am suggesting you lot should reconsider your tactics. A thief knows when a score is too good to be true. I suggest you lot change the way how you do things. I've seen it first hand while I was on a parallel Earth I recently visited."

"You encountered Organisation X?"

"Yeah and I barely made it out of their alive. I saw two of them murdering that worlds Ben and taking his Omnitrix."

"You haven't changed at all, leaving a hero when things got too perilous."

"It wasn't like that, he saved my life."

"Whatever the case, it doesn't the fact the situation is getting worse."

"If you lot excuse me, I need some fresh air."

Jason leaves the train and heads back into Halo. Elsewhere, Number Five confronts Number Two over their retreat. "You got a lot of nerve to order a retreat. Not when we were close to defeating them." Number Five said.

"If I hadn't, you lot wouldn't be here. The problem is the other guy, the one who calls himself Neme-Knight." Number Two said.

"He is unlike anything I've seen." Servantis said.

"He possesses similar abilities to Ten Rider. The intel we gathered has been focused on the Tennyson family and their allies. It seems we need to expand our intel gathering operations on those two. I better inform Numbers Seven and Ten to look into it."

"While you do that, Number Eight mentioned the other project Number Nine was working on. Is she ready to go?"

"She is and she'll be deployed until the time is right." He then senses Jason is nearby. "It looks like our luck is about to change. Wait here."

Sometime later, Jason stands outside the palace, the guards are picking up the pieces from the battle that took place. Number Two teleports behind Jason.

"I really hate teleporters; they're sneaking and have no respect for privacy."

"I'm not here to invade your privacy. I'm here to make you an offer. I know you're Neme-Knight."

Jason turns around and looks at him. "What're you supposed to be, Number Thirteen?"

"I'm Number Two. Organisation X has a ten member limit. I came to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime. The opportunity to seek many treasures as you see fit."

"Seems generous, what's the catch?"

"If you join us. We both have a common enemy with Ten Rider."

"Our relationship is complicated. Sometimes we're friends, sometimes we're enemies."

"Eventually, he'll kill you because all he sees in you is a villain."

"Ten Rider doesn't kill."

"He does, he's already destroyed Numbers Four and Six. I'll leave to your thoughts."

Number Two teleports out of the area. Back on the Time Train, the Conductor is working on the Shift Keys, Ryota enters the lab.

"Are those the other keys?"

"There are, Alien Force and Original are nearly complete. Ultimatrix is proving to be a challenge. When Azmuth created the Ultimatrix, it had a number of problems. A number of them involving the power core and the biofeedback." the Conductor said.

"I'm puzzled about why Organisation X are here." Ryota said.

"That also puzzles me. I was able to get a sample of Kevin's blood and there are still traces of Osmosian DNA inside."

Ryota then realises something. "That's it, they're going to destroy Halo. If they do, Kevin would cease to exist and the changes made to the timeline will become permanent if he's dead. Where is he?"

"He's gone to the museum. He said something about learning his genetic ancestry."

He leaves the train and flees to the museum. At the museum, Kevin takes down notes on the Osmosians. Number Five and the Rooters arrive and confront Kevin. "How's the history lesson?" Servantis asked.

Kevin tries to flee, but Number Five gets to him. "I'll make this quick as painless. Soon, nothing will stop us from eradicating every Tennyson in the multiverse." Number Five said.

Ryota arrives in the nick of time. "Aren't you guys persistent. Can't you see Kevin is doing his homework?"

"Stay out of this, Kamen Rider."

"I really hate it when people like you mistake me for him. I have a question for the Rooters, are you even aware of what you lot about to do? If you kill Kevin and destroy Halo, the way you lot are will never happen. Didn't Number Five mention this?"

"Is this true?" Phil asked.

"It is. I was using you to aid in the destruction of Halo. One of the Organisation X's goals is for the eradication of every Tennyson, everyone associated with him and the requisition of the items every Tennyson has stolen from my master."

"I can't believe we were deceived." Swift said.

"Now that's out of way, I have no more use for you." Number Five throws Kevin to the wall; he uses his abilities to render the Rooters unconscious. He's about to kill when Jason arrives and does high flying kick, sending Number Five flying to the ground. "You!"

Number Five gets up and Ryota walks over to them. "You sure took your time."

"I had a lot to contemplate."

"You two are starting to make me mad. Who do you think you two are?"

"As for me, I'm just a passing-through Ben 10, remember that."

"I'm a thief of the night. Let's go for a ride."

"Let's Henshin!"

Ryota gets his Omnitrix out, puts it around his waist and flips the switch. Omnitrix set. Jason gets his Nemetrix out, puts it on his left wrist. He gets his blaster out and arms it. Nemetrix set.

"You go first."

Ryota gets a transformation card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. It's Hero Time! Ryota transforms into Ten Rider. Jason gets his transformation card; he inserts it into the cartridge, loads the blaster, takes aim and fires it into the sky. Enter: Neme-Knight. Jason transforms into Neme-Knight.

"Hmph, big deal, drones attack!"

"Let's make this showy."

The drones arrived and they started to fight Ten Rider and Neme-Knight. Number five joins in the fight. "It looks like you gotten in way over your head, Ryo."

"Says the thief. Why are you here in the first place?"

"Kasumi sensed a disturbance in the timeline, so she sent me to investigate."

"What was that all about back at the house?"

"That was to get your attention."

Ten Rider gets an alien card out, he inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. Alien card set, change alien, Feedback. He changes into Feedback and defeats some of the drones. Number Five engages Neme-Knight in a fight.

"You could've joined us. Why didn't you?" Number Five asked.

"I have a policy, I don't work for tyrants, bad things usually happen." Neme-Knight said.

Neme-Knight gets a card, inserts it into the cartridge, loads the blaster and fires at Number Five. Attack card set, Terroranchula, Web Bullets. He fire bullets at Number Five, but he deflects them. Kevin joins in the fight as he absorbs some steel and they fought off Number Five.

"I thought you were a baseline human."

"It looks like I'm getting my old abilities back."

"I will not give up that easily!"

Ten Rider gets another alien card out, inserts it into the slot and flips the switch. Alien card set, change alien, Echo Echo. He changes into Echo Echo and he finishes off the remaining drones. He reverts back to Ten Rider.

"That just leaves you, Fiver." Ten Rider said.

"You lot may think so. I still have to play out my trump card. You already met the Omni-Droid, now you get to meet Advent."

A mysterious assassin appears beside Number Five and she defeats Kevin within the speed of light. She tries to deliver the blow, but she couldn't do it. Neme-Knight is confused about why she hasn't finished Kevin off. Something isn't right, she had the opportunity to finish Kevin off, but she didn't, why?

She backs off. "It appears she needs some fine tuning. I'll finish you lot off myself."

Number Five rushes to attack them. "I got this."

Neme-Knight gets a card, inserts it into the cartridge, loads the blaster and takes aim. Finisher set, Predator Fury! He fires a powerful blast at Number Five, destroying him in the process. Advent soon vanishes. Ten Rider and Neme-Knight powered down back to their normal forms.

"That was a powerful attack." Number Two appeared in front of them. "Even I didn't anticipate such an attack. I am disappointed in you, Jason. We could've made a great team. You two can have the Rooters, we have no further use for them." he said.

Number Two vanishes again, leaving the Rooters behind and they look at them. "That leaves them. We can't them roaming around in this era."

I appeared in front of them. "I got that covered." He uses his ability to put them to sleep. "I'll be returning them to the Null Void." I replied.

I teleported myself and the Rooters to the Null Void. Next morning, Ryota, Jason, Kevin and Mao were in the throne room. "I cannot thank you lot enough for saving my kingdom." Kar said.

"It's not necessary, Your Highness."

"We better get going." Mao said.

Both she and Kevin leave the throne room, Ryota was about it when notices Jason is still standing there. "Don't tell me you're planning another heist?"

"I'm not, something isn't about Advent. Have you seen the way she attacks?"

"I have and there is something familiar about her."

They left the palace and head back to the Time Train. In Prison 112, I handed the Rooters over to the Plumbers. "At least that's one problem solved." Legion said.

"And there another thousand to go. I need a favour, Aeon. I need you to head to the Ice Dimension, in that dimension, there's a prison with one prisoner. I need you to check on him. I get the feeling he's about to play a major role in our conflict."

"Understood, Professor."

Aeon leaves for the Ice Dimension. Back on the Time Train, the Conductor examines Kevin to find another rune is gone. "We got seven years left to defeat Organisation X and restore the timelines." the Conductor said.

"This ain't getting easier. Those Organisation X thugs are a hard bunch, despite the fact three of them are already dead." Taros said.

"What're the chronologic energy levels for Halo?" Ryota asks.

"There's been a sharp drop for now." The console beeps and the Conductor heads to the console. "Earth 23 is in danger."

"Well now, we better head over there. We better hope the Ben there has changed." Jason said.

The Time Train leaves Halo and travels to Earth 23.