Let's try and type this again. X.X Okay so I typed this a few days ago but when I was halfway through typing what was in my notebook my laptop crashed and I didn't save… Lesson learnt: ALWAYS SAVE!

Anyway let's get on with my notes… Okay so I'm sorry for how I ended last chapter… Well this chapter someone new comes into the picture. (He is an ally don't worry. :) ) Hopefully I do his character justice. XD (Hint: Before "For a Few Brains More")


Ben's POV

I was at Mr. Smoothies sitting at a booth drinking my smoothie I bought. I saw a person come up to me. He looked exactly like me except he had grey hair, red eyes, a red jacket with the number 10 on it, and a white shirt on underneath.

"What do you want Albedo?" I asked glaring at him and preparing myself to use the Omnitrix.

He just sat down in front of me. I moved my arm away from the Omnitrix since he didn't look like he was going to do any harm.

"I want to propose a truce Tennyson." He said.

I looked at him with disbelief. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. His eye didn't twitch so I knew he was telling the truth.

"What makes you think I would forgive you after everything you've done?" I hissed.

He lifted up a bag from a place I knew all too well and placed it on the table. The aroma of the chili fries filled up into my nose. For a moment I am reminded of the first time I was partners with Rook and he brought chili fries after the mission. It took every ounce of me not to grab that bag and run off with it.

"What makes you think I would trust you?" I asked still not trusting him.

"I brought a bag of chili fries to share with you while we talked." He said while taking out two trays from the bag. "What could my angle possibly be?"

He placed one tray in front of me and the other one in front of him.

"Alright you got my attention." I said while starting to eat a chili fry.

I saw a small smile appear on his face. Not an evil one though it was genuine.

"I know chili fried won't make up for what I've done, but if you give me a chance Tennyson I'll show you that I can be trusted." He said.

"Fine." I said looking at him. "But if you go one step backward, make on wrong move and give me one reason you might hurt me or my friends I will personally make your life a living hell like you did mine." I threatened.

His eyes widened at that. I continued to chow down on the chili fries.

"That's a huge threat Tennyson." He said nervously.

"Dude call me Ben." I said laughing a little remembering when I told that to Rook.

"Fine… Ben." He sighed.

"Not that I don't like having another ally but why?" I asked.

"I met someone once who changed my entire point of view. She changed me for the better." He said with a sad look on his face. "Then one day I couldn't protect her and my last promise to her was that I would apologize to you."

It was hard for me to see Albedo like this. This wasn't the Albedo who used to kill me on a daily basis. I got up and went by him and knelt down by him.

"So that's why you changed…" I started to say. "I'm not going to pry but just know that I'll be here if you need me."

He just turned to me with a sad frown. I just smiled a little.

"So where are you staying at?" I asked trying to get off topic.

"I was staying with her but after what happened I couldn't bear to go into her house no more. I just grabbed my stuff and got the hell out of there." He said still frowning.

I put my hand on his shoulder. I didn't expect that he had gone through so much since the last time I saw him.

"Then it's settled!" I said happily. "You'll stay at my place!"

"No, I couldn't possibly ask that so soon Ben." He said defensively.

"Come on!" I persisted. "We have an extra room and my parents, mostly my mom, would love to have someone else to spoil."

He just looked at me like I was crazy and then laughed a little.

"Fine." He said smiling.


I just stared out the window. I didn't know what to say to Rook. I hated that I knew nothing about him. I kept staring out the window. It was actually a good day out there. I just hated it because of what happened.

"-And we will be there waiting for him." I heard Rook finish.

"I'm sorry but what?" I asked. "I kind of spaced out there for a second.

"Someone we know will join us at Mister Smoothies and we will be there waiting for him." He repeated.

"Who?" I asked.

"Someone." He said, "Just do not attack him."

"Why would I?" I asked very confused.

Who would be there that I would hurt?

"I will explain when we get there and see him again." He said.

I was really confused but I had to trust Rook on this one. I just had this feeling in my guy that trusting him was right. He parked the truck into the parking lot and we both got out. I just put my hands in my hoodie pocket as we walked. I looked at the table and I gripped my head.


Rook was acting weird all day. Everytime I would look at him he would look away. Everytime I tried talking to him he would uncaringly respond. We came to Mister Smoothies and we were sitting on the bench. He bout smoothies for the both of us but didn't say one word to me. We were on the same side of the bench and I was leaning on him sipping my smoothie.

"Alright you've sulked long enough." I said annoyed, "What's wrong?"

He continued to ignore me. I realized something Ester was flirting with me the last time I saw her.

"If this is about Ester's constant flirting with me I'm sorry." I said defensively, "I can't help being so adorable."

He was still sulking.

"Are you jealous?" I asked.

"No." He said trying to deny it.

"You so are!" I said point at him. "If you think she's going to swoop in and steal me from you, you're an idiot."

He just looked down at me.

"Her flirting won't be effective because I have an adorable kitty as my boyfriend." I said smirking.

He finally smiled at me and he patted my head.


I came out of the trance with someone screaming out my name. It took me a moment to realize I was sitting on the bench that I saw in the trance instead of standing like I previously was. I also noticed that Rook was sitting right by me with his hands on my shoulders. We were both sitting sideways on the bench and Rook had me in his arms. He pulled me into a hug once he realized I was out of my trance. We both looked at each other. We both tilted our faces towards each other and I closed my eyes waiting for us to kiss. We were about to when we both heard a cough. We both shockingly opened our eyes and turned around.

In front of us was someone I knew all too well. I quickly stood up and glared at him. It was Albedo but he looked different than the last time I saw him. Instead of his usual red jacket and white shirt he was wearing a red shirt with a black line going down it. It reminded me of my old shirt that I wore when I was a kid.

"What the hell are you doing here Albedo?" I asked with venom in my voice.

"Ben calm down." Albedo said making a calm down gesture.

"What. Are. You. Doing. Here?" I asked crossing my arms.

I felt a hand go on my shoulder and I looked up and saw Rook there.

"What's with Ben, Blonko?" Albedo asked a little worried.

I just continued to glare at Albedo. I didn't know why he was here but whatever the reason I'd stop him if he tried anything dirty.

"I will explain everything. Let us all just calm down and sit." Rook said calmly.

"Whose side are you on?" I asked turning around to look at Rook.

He didn't say anything. We just sat down back on the bench. Albedo was across from Rook and I.

"Explain." I angrily said, "Now."

"Yea Blonko what's with Ben?" Albedo asked, "Last time I saw you guys you were attached to each other like two peas in a pod."

"Why do you even care?" I sneered.

"Ben I told you on the way here to be nice." Rook scolded.

"No, you told me not to attack him and I'm not." I said rolling my eyes. "Now answer my question of why the hell he's here."

"Ben, be nice." Rook said glaring at me.

"After all the crap-" I said pointing at Albedo, "he's put me through you want me to be nice? Screw you."

"Calm down." Rook said putting a hand on my shoulder.

I just growled at him.

"If you do not calm down I will not buy you smoothies." Rook threatened.

"But-But…." I stuttered, "Fine." I said calming down a little bit.

"Good." Rook said with a smile.

I didn't like being here with Albedo right across from us but I had to trust Rook on this one.


And that is where I end this chapter… I am so sorry for not updating in months… :P Last month was pure hell, and this month hasn't been that good so far… I'll try to update soon but everytime I say that it never happens… So I'll see y'all when I can! :D I do have ideas for the next chapter so yea. Please let me know if it was a good idea to bring Albedo into this! :)

Also the flashback before the actual story wasn't one that Ben remembered. I was just introducing you to why Albedo is an ally. The first flashback wasn't Ben remembering anything. :P If that wasn't clear I'm sorry! I also had Albedo called Rook, 'Blonko' because it's my own headcannon that Albedo is formal with everyone and calls them by either full name or last name unless asked otherwise. (Like how Ben asked him to call him just Ben in the flashback)