Aloha my peeps and welcome to another of Fusionfall: Unknown Universe. Today, I am feeling Hawaiian; though I've never been there or in USA for the matter, in fact I've never been out of the country…wait why am I telling you guys this. Anyway, I just want to inform everyone that I've expanded the Cul-de-sac in the story, you'll find out what I mean. Enjoy while I go catch some waves.

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Chapter 9: Cul-de-sac Under siege Part 1: Fusions on the attack.

Peach Creek Commons, one of earth's civilized and less Fusion populated stronghold was now under attack. Fusions, from Genius Groove and Peach Creek Commons have formed an army and littered the streets as they matched towards Earth's greatest settlement and defense line against the war, The Cul-de-sac.

It's been two years since Fuse's forces invaded earth. The Cul-de-sac, like many towns around the world, was infected by the disaster. However, the small town took quick action and immediately put defenses around their town. One of their defenses was the giant cardboard boxes that act as a giant wall that separates them from the fusions. It was a success and only became that way because the boxes had powerful properties which are Imaginary energy, brought from Fosters Home for Imaginary friends.

After cardboard wall, Rolf commenced Code D which could only be activated when the world is in major crisis and means for all Urban Rangers to come together and fight as one. The world Urban Rangers responded to the call and soon resided in the area, now as the defense security and investigators of Peach Creek Commons.

A year later, the Cul-de-sac was recognized as one of the safest places to be, so people began to reside there. It became a big problem due to overpopulation, but Edd got an idea and requested assistance from Ben Tennyson. His request was answered as Plumbers arrived and the Cul-de-sac was expanded while the Plumbers acted as security and the Urban Rangers helped the expansion. Within a month, the Cul-de-sac was turned into a large town, enabling better living condition. It no longer was recognized as the Cul-de-sac, but people still called it that way.

However, now it would seems the Fusions finally found a way to attack. The grounds of Peach Creek Commons were filled with Fusions from Genius Groove and from the town as they charged towards the Cul-de-sac. The Urban Rangers had acted quickly ad began fighting the fusions, but things weren't going easy. To make matters worse, the fusions, with the aid of Tech Tunnelers 2.1, burst from the ground of Cul-de-sac and began to attack.

For the next few hours, the battle raged on as the Urban Rangers tried holding the Fusions back from outside and within the walls. But it wasn't easy and soon they found themselves either dead or taken to medics. However, things seem to brightened up from the outside wall as Providence soldiers and Plumbers dropped from their jets and began attacking the Fusions, increasing their chances of winning.

But that couldn't be said in the walls.

Fusion Tech Tunnelers broke were fighting against the Urban Rangers. Among the Urban Rangers was Rolf as he led them. The son of a shepherd drew out a sharp blade as he charged through the fusions, striking through them and turning them into fusion matter. But this only decreased their numbers by little.

Knowing the army was getting too much, Rolf drew back, "Fall back, Urban Rangers. Move to the second wing or die!"

The Urban Rangers did as ordered and ran back, some shooting back at the Fusions. The large town was divided into four sections or wings. So far the fusions have conquered the first wing, meaning the fusions have conquered the first wing. As they got there, the Urban Rangers got into different defense positions, while little of them helped citizens to the last wing.

Rolf's face began to sweat as he narrowed his eyes forward. The Tech Tunnelers were getting closer, clearly ready to attack. But unknown to those Fusions, Rolf already set up a plan; he was just waiting to the right moment. The fusions preceded forward, the ones in front coming faster.

The Urban Rangers stood, waiting for the command and strike. Rolf kept his right hand higher at his hand, getting for them to wait. The fusions stepped closer and he shouted as he shot his hand forward, "In the name of great ancestors, now Rangers Joey!"

As a response, he nodded as he brought out three brown balls. He held them tight and threw them forward, making sure it didn't hit the fusions. The balls fell before the fusions and before the Fusions could react, it exploded, blasting any nearby Fusion into fusion matter and creating a large hole ground.

With the large hole, it separated the Fusions from the Urban Rangers and the rest of the town. However, that didn't stop the intensity.

"Urban Rangers, we have held back the forces of evil upon us." Rolf breathed out as he continued, "But now we need to move into the third wing and begin defenses."

None of the Urban Rangers responded as they saluted and walked away. Rolf watched them go, but gestured for Ranger Joey and Ranger Melissa to stay with him. He soon heard footsteps and cracked a smile, "Nice to see you Ed boy."

Edd stopped at his tracks, "You fascinate me well, Rolf."

"Ye can never surprise the son of a shepherd." As he said this, he slumped to the ground hard, "But I'm afraid we will die out like Wilfred's lunch."

"Don't say that." Edd closer to him as he continued, "I was able to send a distress call to all Earth's defenses and I've received reports of Providence, Kids Next Door and Plumbers ships."

"Then why are they not here, Ed boy?"

Edd paused, "I do not know."

Not long, the sound of someone running and panting was heard from the opposite direction. Rolf and Edd looked to the source and found Chowder running towards them, his face purple and sweat running down his face. When he got close, he slumped to the ground.

Edd bent down, worried for the small guy, "What's wrong, Chowder."

Chowder looked up, but only responds in gasp for air. Ranger Joey noticed and got a fruit juice and handed it to Chowder. The young cook apprentice drank some, quenching his taste.

"Now can you tell us?" Edd asked.

Chowder held up a finger and continued drinking the juice box and stopped.

"Ok, can you…"

Chowder continued and stopped.

"Now can…"

Chowder continued again and stopped.

"Chowder, what…"

Chowder continued.

Every second Chowder wasted Edd was getting really annoyed. He could hear the sipping sounds he made and it only provoked him further.

"Tell us now or take accused thing!" Edd yelled, his face boiling red and steam beginning to link out of his ears.

Chowder looked up to the boiling face and smiled sheepishly, "Okay, I'll take."

"Sorry about that." Edd sighed calmly, letting his anger cease, "Now what's the problem."

"Well my tummy is acting strange after I like some green goo off the ground a few hours ago and…"

"You did what?!" Edd began to panic. If he's research on Fusion matter was correct –and it usually is- then things were going to be bad for the worse, "why would you lick that."

"But I was huuuunnnnggggrrryyy!" Chowder whined, "And besides, I'm not mutating maybe…" he stopped when he cough and a green hair fell on the ground, "Uh, oh." He continued coughing, but more rapidly.

Edd moved backwards, frightfully in what he saw. Chowder's body began to be coated in green fusion body and his clothes became dark purple. The most scaring thing was his coughing ceased and his eyes became a menacing cat eyes.

"I live!" Chowder…or should I say Fusion Chowder gloated.

"R-a-ng-ers." Edd shuttered his words, afraid at the fusions before him.

Quickly, Ranger Joey and Ranger Melissa got out their guns and pointed it directly at the Fusion. As a response, the fusion hissed at them before running off, jumping off the ground as the Rangers opened fire. However, he was already out of range and was getting away further.

"What now, sir?" Ranger Melissa said as she put down her weapon and turned to Rolf.

Rolf got out his blade, "I'm going after the little purple and hopefully bring some sense into him. Edd boy, as always, is in charge."

"What?" Edd said, shocked. Sure, he was in charge of the Cul-de-sac and the Urban Rangers that resides there; he wasn't in charge of the fights. Rolf's duty was to be in charge of combats and battles ahead, not Edd.

Rolf ignored his word and ran off the same direction Fusion Chowder left. With him gone, the two Rangers turned to Edd, waiting for an order.

Edd gulped down saliva, trying to calm himself down. He looked back to the Rangers and put up the bravest face he could come up with, "Head to the second wing, sooner or later the Tech Tunnelers will get out of the hole and begin attacking."

The Rangers saluted and ran off, leaving Edd behind, not that he minded. He looked back to the Fusions trying to pass the giant hole and sighed.

"May the good Lord have mercy on our soul." He said and ran off.

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Meanwhile outside the Cul-de-sac, the battle rages on. Plumbers and Providence fighters, with some help from some Urban Rangers opened fired at the Fusions. The gates of the Cul-de-sac, which are large size woods that has Plank's face, was closed to stop any fusion from entering.

Just above, a kid next door S.C.A.M.P.E.R flew by as its two occupants looked from their windows. Agent Honey and Jace stared at the horror below and removed their heads to look no further.

"Where are we heading to, the fight is down there." Jace Wind said, gesturing his finger to the fight below.

Agent Honey looked at the hologram map on her Nanocom, "According to the coordinates Dexter sent us, we should be heading to Pokey Oak North. He did say we have to meet others."

"Fine, just wake when we get there."

"You don't have to." The KND operative said.

The S.C.A.M.P.E.R began to hover down as it came upon a building. The building was tall in height and electric fence surrounded the building. Outside the fence, a few KND operatives, weapons in hand guided it, mostly to keep any fusion or intruders away.

The top of the building was big and efficient for the S.C.A.M.P.E.R to land and so it did. The door slide open and Jace and Agent Honey walked out.

Jace looked around the building in glee, "Dude, I've never been here before. This is awesome!"

"That's because this is a KND outpost of Pokey Oaks North." A voice answered. Curiously, Agent Honey and Jace glanced at the source of the voice and saw a blond girl dressed in a KND armor.

Immediately, Agent Honey saluted, "It's an honor being here, Supreme leader, Numbuh 362."

"No need, Agent Honey." She cracked a smile, "If it weren't for your speech in the UN meeting, the Kids Next Door and many kids around the world will be in trouble."

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True to her words, Agent Honey was a hero, even doing the beginning of the Fusionfall invasion. Back then, it was only the Gateway Keepers that crossed into the universe and helped out as much as they could. However, Father, an enemy of the KND, had somehow gotten himself a chance in the UN and proposed all Kids organization and rights should be shut down, stating that it was too dangerous for them.

If the bill was passed, the UN, Dexlabs, the KND and any other kids group or team would be at war with their own country. But before this could happen, Agent Honey and her team broke into the UN next meeting and convinced them to listen to them. From there it was Agent Honey who faced the large congregation of world leaders.

"World leaders of the world, please listen to us. For too long, you've considered kids as underlings and something to hide from the true world without realizing…that we're actually strong. Doesn't a kid become a man or woman when they grow up/ and Major Glory once a kid before they swear to bring justice to the world. You say that you're proposing the bill for safety of kids, but where was the justice in child abuse, bullies who go free because of their influence and kids who have emotional fears. You won't be helping kids, but you'll be oppressing them."

Sounds of murmurs could be heard among them. It sounded they were agreeing with her in different terms. Hearing this, a smile of confidence took over her face as she increased her voice, "So what do you say, for our next generation or against them."

Immediately, each world leader stood, clapping their hands in applause. Every row with a leader stood as well and joined the applause. Agent Honey smile, satisfied about the message she has sent. However, she, along with her teammates, will not realize until a few months later than this was the beginning of the legend…the legend of The Gateway Keepers.

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Ever since that event, The KND and the Gateway Keepers got along with each other. Numbuh 362, being the leader of the KND, was well acquainted with Agent Honey and they became close friends. After that event, Agent Honey, however, earned an enemy and the enemy was none other than Father himself.

But that was the least of both their problems. Numbuh 362 noticed Jace Wind and brought out her hand in a handshake, "You must be Agent Honey's partner, I'm Numbuh 362 and you are?"

Jace Wind stared at her hand before scowling to her face and walking away. Numbuh 362 was dumbfounded as she stared at the teen that walked away.

"What's with him? Did I do anything wrong?" she asked Agent Honey.

"No, he just has trust issues. I'm sure it will take some time before he comes around." She assured him.

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After they caught up with Jace Wind, Numbuh 362 led Agent Honey and him somewhere. Jace Wind, however, was a few meters from them, not sure about interacting with them. As they continued, he saw different KND operatives and some soldiers for the Fusion fall fight running, most likely to aid in the fight for the Cul-de-sac.

He didn't care much about it, but it made him more frustrated. He was just about to open his mouth when suddenly a flash of breeze passed through them, ruffling his hair and the girls own in the process.

Agent Honey jerked her head forward, surprise of the sudden wind, "What was that?"

Before anyone could answer; the wind returns but this time to their face. The girls and Jace had to shift their hair away from their faces before coming to the sight of Blossom, the girl they were even going to meet.

Her face seems stressed and strained as she stood before them, "They you both are." She said in such a rush and grabbed both Jace and Agent Honey's wrist before running off as a blur with them.

"So…um, until next time." Numbuh 362 said before walking off to another direction.

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Blossom, holding tightly Agent Honey and Jace's wrist, ran through different halls. There were times that she almost hit a KND operative but she would avoid at the last minute and apologize about it. As for Agent Honey and Jace, they felt knocked by the wind pushing into their face. It happened so fast after all and it took them a while to focus well.

"Why the heck did you just do that!?" Jace yelled.

"Sorry." Her apology was directed to a KND operative who fell on his butt due to the force. She then responded to Jace, "I'm sorry about that, but we're running out of time. Dexter already told me you'll be here, and other fighters have left to their given positions."

"You say what?" Agent Honey couldn't hear a word she said.

Blossom only sighed before increasing her speed. She remained silent for the rest of the time as she ran down another corridor. She came upon a door which slide open, allowing them to enter despite how Blossom was. They came upon the hanger, where different KND ships were kept and were flying off.

Finally, she came to a halt, allowing Jace and Honey feet to finally touch the ground. The two teens felt dizzy as their feet wobbled as they tried standing.

"Agent Honey, Jace Wind, meet your temporary team." Blossom said, attracting their attention to a group of teens standing before a certain Galvanic Mechamorph in his battle mode.

The oldest and perhaps the tallest of the group was a girl, sixteen years old according to her appearance. She wore a black skirt, not too short or long as it had black pants as well. She also wore a pink shirt with black sleeves. Along with that, she had black hair, which hid her eye, making it look like a shy eye, had pale skin that was flawless and grey eyes.

Next to her was a girl, by her appearance is thirteen years old. She wore black jeans, a blue backpack and short sleeve green shirt that had the words 'Adventure' on it. Along with her appearance was her noticeable green eyes and black curly hair.

Lastly was the only boy in the group. By his tall and well stocky built appearance he was fifteen. He had a scar on his left hand, wore camo pants, a black T-shirt, red denim jacket and military boots.

"Um, hi." Jace and Agent Honey smiled sheepishly as they saw the weird looks the teens were giving them. Who could blame them, Jace and Honey's hair were very out of place.

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Everyone got into Ship, the Galvanic Mechamorph pet of Ben 10, and flew off from the hanger. The inside of Ship was large, since he was in battle mode, meaning he was a giant space ship. As they got in, Jace and Agent Honey learned the other fighters names. The shy eye girl is called Ghostly Winterzodiac, but mostly called Ms. Winterzodiac, the youngest of them, the black haired girl is called Sunbeam Razorclaw and the tallest and well built boy is called Alex "Apex" Wildstrike.

Having gotten to know each other, they were lead to a large space, most likely the cargo area and were given chairs to seat on as a row. However, Blossom declined a seat as she stood before them and began to speak.

"We don't have much time to waste, so I'll get to the chase. Peach Creeks Commoms is under attack, this has grabbed all Earth's defenses and we've engaged them in combat. We believe their trying to obtain an energy orb that crash landed on earth sometime ago; because of this the guides have sent their troops to help."

Alex raised his hand, interrupting, "Then why when I was coming here –and almost got myself killed- I did not see any of the Guides fighters. All I saw were Plumbers, Providence agents and some Urban Rangers."

"Sadly, no everyone could be here. Some fighters, like yourselves, were already sent on various missions before the attack. However, we've been able to call back a few since they were either done with their given mission or that mission wasn't of any importance. Just an hour ago, we detected Tech Wing heading to this way, the fighters and a few heroes have been sent to stop them."

She then snapped her finger and a hologram screen came up next to her.

"Through your records we deemed some of you fit for a special mission. I'll have to reassign you to different partners for this mission. As you would know, the Cul-de-sac front gates have been locked to prevent any fusion from entering, but that didn't stop some from drilling from the ground. Providence agents and Rex Salazar had tried flying into the town, but were…terminated." At the last part she whispered, but still they heard it. The girls gasped at the thought, while the boys tried hiding their shock.

"Is Rex okay?" Agent Honey stood up, fear plainly showing on her face. Just a few hours ago, she and Jace already met Rex and knew, even if Jace wasn't showing it, that he was afraid for him.

"We're not sure." Blossom picked up her voice, "But if he did survive he'll most likely was shot down in the Cul-de-sac."

"Then what could have caused this!"Alex yelled angrily, "Here we are sitting here instead of going out there and taking those assholes down!"

None of them were surprise about Alex harsh manners. The teenage boy was caring and was known to be the best in combat. He had the heart of a hero, but sometimes his anger overcrowds his judgment.

Blossom didn't let his anger get to her. Just like him, she was frustrated about it and wished she was right down there with her sister, Bubbles to contain the situation. After this she was going to join the fight.

"I'm getting to that." She touched the hologram screen and it displayed a large dark green ship. The ship resembles the Marvel S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier, except that everything was a mixture of black and green, even its jets are green, "This is the Fusion Doomsday. It's a Fusion copy of Dexter's Guide's Assembly. We believe it's this very ship that shot the Providence ships and Rex's, but it's invisible. If we can find this and take it down then we'll have a fighting chance to save the Cul-de-sac. Others whom I'll choice, will head into the Cul-de-sac."

"So we can all die?" Ms. Winterzodiac said sarcastically in a bored tone.

Blossom looked downcast to the ground as a frown formed, "You're right about this, Ghostly. But I won't force any of you. The chances are you won't make it. Just know I won't think any of you as a coward. Going into Fusion Doomsday is a suicide mission, not one I recommend a normal person to go, and getting into the Cul-de-sac will be dangerous if you try entering. So are you all up for it." She looked back to them, but saw downcast faces.

There was nothing, but silence coming from the group. All of them knew, from the start, that their daily battles will turn for the worse. But entering Dimension Doomsday is like signing your death certificate with Grim. The flying ship is said to harbor the five most dangerous fusion counterparts and fusion guards.

Then there was entering the Cul-de-sac. Clearly, entering ground was dangerous and risky and same thing went for air. The only way would be underground, but how where they going to do that.

Now the only question in mind is…are they willing to do it?

Blossom frowned, downcast at the scene. She should have known they wouldn't accept, "Look, I'm sorry about this. I'll…just have Ship take us back to the Outpost."

"Wait!"

"Huh?" Blossom blinked, perked up her head to face them.

Alex stood of from his seat, giving a warm smile, "We accept. I get that we don't come back alive, but we all signed in on this front the part, so I say…"

"Wait? We sign something?" Sunbeam asked, looking alarmed.

Agent Honey answered, "Yeah, there is. How do you think you gain entrance into this universe without reading the guidelines? What did you do just scroll down and clicked the 'I accept' button."

"WWhhhaaat? No." Sunbeam chuckled sheepishly, "Don't be stupid. Please let Alex continue." Agent Honey knew she was hiding something, but decided to bring it up later.

The others followed her example as Alex continued like nothing happened, "The point is we're up for this. This universe may not be our home, but over time it's become a part of ours. Let's go kick Fusion butts!"

Blossom smiled at the altitude. Maybe there was hope after all.

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A few minutes later, Ship halted above the air, invisible to any fusion eye. It was a new feature Dexter and Azmuth managed to include in the Galvanic Mechamorph in case of any mission he gets involves with or encounters a powerful Fusion.

Ship was actually a few feet from the ground, a location far from Peach Creek Commons, but is one of the main cause of the attack. The cargo door opened to reveal Agent Honey, Sunbeam and Jace. Next to them was Blossom who was instructing them.

"This is as far as we can go. Dexlabs technology detected a massive fusion hole here. We believe it's where the fusions are entering the Cul-de-sac. You three should enter and blast down the walls, this will cause it to collapse. But be quick to get into the Cul-de-sac before it totally collapses."

"Alright!" Sunbeam cheered happily, answering Blossom. Without a warning, she excitedly ran to the edge, activated her Nano Johnny Test and leapt away.

"Someone is a lot eager." Jace said in a bored tone. He got into a running stance and ran off to the edge, leaving only Blossom and Agent Honey behind.

Blossom snickered, "It seems you have a nice team with you again, Agent."

"Yeah, but they're not my old team." Agent Honey smiled at the thought, "Well, I gotta go."

She just about turned her back and began to walk to the edge when she felt a hand land on her shoulder. Confused, she turned to the source, expecting the hand to belong to Blossomk, but was wrong.

Alex removed his hand from her shoulder, since he now got her attention. He had a warm smile on his face, "Be careful out there. I know we just met but I can sense this could be the beginning of an awesome friendship."

She nodded and returned a warm smile, "Me too." With that said, she back flip off the ground, leaving the safety of Ship and began falling to the ground.

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Howdy partners. Yeah, that's right I've gone Western now. Turns out surf boarding while cooking on a frying grill isn't a cool move that will earn you popularity, unless you're bathed in burning grease. So anyway, I hope you all liked this chapter. As I said before, even if you're okay without action, there was some action with Rolf and the Urban Rangers. This chapter was hard to write, but I'm glad it's finally posted. This chapter marks the fact that I've included every OC submit for this story so far. Anyway, I've noticed that this story has almost everyone good thing a story needs, except romance. So I'm going to start pairing OC and cartoonetwork characters with others, but the owner of an OC can tell me if he/she doesn't want their OC to have a love interest. Until then send me your comments and I'll try to update sooner.

P.S I don't mean to offend any Cowboy or Hawaiian.