Sorry for the delay. My computer crashed... But it's finally working! Thank god I had a back up or I would have lost EVERYTHING! Warning of OOC, but it's the circumstances of the character so I can't do anything about it ;)

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Chapter 3: Assistance

"So you're saying this device called, 'The Omnitrix' is an alien supreme technology that could change anyone wearing it into any alien species in the Codon Stream?" I questioned in disbelief.

"Your tone notify me that you do not believe it." He replied back.

Maybe I did sound a bit… Okay, a lot sceptical. But seriously, in one day I found out I was a clone secretly working for this sketchy organization (which I have no idea about) to locate this alien device (which I also have no idea about) and to top it all off, I don't remember any of it! If I was any less abnormal I'll punch the guy and walk right out calling it 'Bullshit'. Still, this hidden camera show was too exaggerated and my instincts told me that the teen before me wasn't lying…

"No, for some crazy reason I believe you." I smile widely back at him. It's official, I'm either stupid or plain crazy.

I noticed him observing me before he looked down at his wrist. I didn't mind and it was probably him judging my reactions.

"Well, this is certainly unexpected. I figured the worse it could get was being in large financial debts or stealing cocaine… But I guess I was an undercover clone trying to find a dangerous alien device. Guess that's life for you."

Apparently he didn't understand sarcasm as he nodded as he answered, "Yes, that was what I have been informed since my awakening."

"…Well then, since I lost my memories five days ago I must be younger than you even though I'm subject number nine… if I had my memories this wouldn't have happened… Sorry…" I said dejectedly. I hated how I was reduce to just a number… I also didn't know why I wanted to help him.

"No, that is incorrect. I was completed five days ago." He inputted.

"Hahaha then we came to this world on the same day! And saying that you were 'completed' doesn't sound right… Let's say we were born on the same day. Now it would be easier to remember each other's birthday! But that means we're both five days old…?" I asked in confusion as I placed a finger on my lips.

I notice that he was staring at me again. This time I pointed it out.

"Is there something on my face?" I questioned in curiosity.

It was quiet for a while as he seemed to seriously be analyzing my features.

"No, but I do not understand how you change expressions so effortlessly. Even though as you stated, 'born' on the same day, you seemed to possess more human qualities."

I was surprise. For once I didn't know what to say… I wasn't sure if he meant it as a compliment or a disadvantage.

"It is a compliment."

Is he a mind reader?!

"It is obvious on your face Novem."

"It… is…?"

He nodded.

I looked down as I cover my face with embarrassment. I was sure my face was more crimson than my hair.

"Novem, I must inform you that it is urgent for you to obtain your memories. Our time here is limited."

"What do you mean…?" I was unsure how to address him, but he read my mind nonetheless.

"Call me Decem."

Somehow I was disappointed. But I brush that feeling off to address the current issue.

"Please explain, Decem."

"Professor Paradox is coming."

"Professor Paradox?"

"In order for me to explain who Professor Paradox is, I would have to inform you about dimensional travel, parallel worlds and alternative universes."

"Wait a second! So not only aliens exists, now you're telling me other dimensions are possible and we have the technology to travel through them?! Can my day get any weirder?" I proclaim with excitement and curiosity in my voice. Then it hit me like a Eureka moment.

"Decem… that must mean we are in one of those dimensions?" I was filled with curiosity. So then the girl I saw today was another me…? She might as well be a clone as well. Since Decem said there are different dimensions, so there must be multiples of Gwen Tennyson… It wasn't weird for me to think like that, right? Because I really don't want to acknowledge I was a clone, I could absorb it however, it doesn't mean I would associate myself as such. I was my own person after all! I am determined to keep my identity intact, even if it was built on these last five days.

He nodded, Decem was silent for a while as if he was debating something before he spoke again, "We are in one of the rare universes where Benjamin Kirby Tennyson does not possess the Omnitrix. Therefore, this is the best universe to obtain it."

"But that means… We're going to steal it?" I felt uncomfortable with the idea. It wasn't right… It didn't feel right… I was involved in something bad…

"That is right Novem. After all, I am a clone who does not exist in any dimensions. Therefore, I do not possess an Omnitrix of my own." Even though he stated it in his monotonous voice, I could still feel the faint hurt in it. I was horrified at myself… because I was the one who made him say such a thing.

"Novem do not blame yourself because it is fact."

I shake my head. I'm such a thoughtless person who doesn't take others into consideration seeing as he had it worse than me! While I was blaming and closing myself off to self-pity, Decem accepted his situation while waiting here alone in this isolated place... It was even worse if he had to listen to that commanding witch and her servant!

"Novem, look at me."

I look up into his eyes. They were the same eyes as mine, but they possessed a jade of cold and emptiness. This person was present, but I got the sinking feeling he wasn't really there. I was once again reminded that he was a clone, a created lifeform like me… And it hurts. Because we as clones, could never call a place ours because even though numerous dimensions existed, we both don't truly exist in any one of them...

"Do not blame yourself. Because of me you have gone through all this trouble. I am the reason you have lost your memories… I did not realize till now…" His face was downcast. He was showing signs of genuine emotions, unheard till now. This brought a bit of happiness to my heart. There was still hope. Even if we are created as artificial lifeforms, we are still alive meaning we existed and if we are living, we can be our own person. This brought a smile to my features. We are not clones, instead we can be our own person. I was determine to make him realize that!

"Silly." I said.

He looked up confuse.

"In this moment you're supposed to say 'I'm sorry'."

There was a twitch of his lips moving upwards, the closest he could manage to a smile before it vanished and were replaced with the words, "I'm sorry."

I laughed before stating, "Next time a little more emotions please. But you're forgiven."

"I like it when you laugh." He suddenly broadcasted.

My eyes went wide as saucers and my face red as rubies. I can't believe he said that with such a straight face!

"Paradox! We were discussing about Professor Paradox!" I suddenly shouted, my mind still in a frequency.

He looked at me before resuming his original state.

"Professor Paradox is a time traveler who can journey through space and time, he does this only if he is needed to fix the timelines and dimensions. That is why we must be inconspicuous when obtaining the Omnitrix. He must not know or he will definitely interfere. Right now, Dr. White have informed me that 'The Syndicate' has kept him busy. We are supposed to accomplish the mission before his notice."

"And I being hospitalize delayed the plan… So that was why that woman was so furious." I mumbled to myself.

"That woman?"

"Never mind!" I waved my hands around me.

"Well then, do you perhaps remember anything?"

I was afraid of that question…

"No."

"Then let's sleep."

"W-what?"

"We have been talking for too long. You need rest to begin your training tomorrow."

"Wait, what training?!"


TBC.

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