Me: Hey, guys! Here are the review replies from the last chapter! From now on, instead of replying to your reviews via PM, I'll reply in my chapters for this story:
Fairy of the Flames: Thanks. I'm really glad that I finally got that chapter right and uploaded. And I don't have a doubt that writing the final battle would be fun. (Even though I suck at writing battle scenes. lol)
Kisdota- The Freak Gamer: Thank you so much! I seriously can't wait to write the final battle scene.
TeamJakeward101: The answer to your question is in these next final few chapters...I think. Or you could go to my profile and read my 'Ben 10: Alien Force Fan-Series' list. You're answer is there as well. No need to get confused. Thanks for reviewing!
OK. Now I've done that, let's get this chapter underway. It really isn't much. But, we find out whether Julie and Sarah will be OK or not. And we find out something about Kevin and Julie! This will be interesting. Enjoy the chapter. *runs for escape*
Ben: *grabs me* I have to admit. You did a good job at trying to escape. But no matter how hard you try, you can't fool us. Aren't you forgetting something important?
Me: Ben! Just let me go!
Ben: Not until you say the disclaimer.
Me: Alright, alright! I don't own Ben 10: Alien Force or any of its characters! The only part of this that belongs to me is this plot and my OCs. Now will you just let me go!?
Ben: Ask nicely.
Me: OK. Maybe me and Kevin will go ahead and set up that blind date for Julie.
Ben: *lets me go* You wouldn't.
Me: Try and stop me. *runs away with Ben on my tail*
Kevin: OK. That was weird.
Sarah: *walks in holding me and Ben by the ears*
Me and Ben: Ow, ow, ow, ow!
Julie: Come on, Sarah. Let them go.
Sarah: Not until they apologise for knocking over my drink!
Me and Ben: IT WAS AN ACCIDENT! WE'RE SORRY!
Sarah: *drops us* Enjoy the story.
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Ben, Gwen, Kevin and Nelson were waiting in the hospital for news on Julie and Sarah and their families to come barging in. It's been 2 hours since they brought them in. The doctor said that they had to do a complete check-up before they can assume anything. Once they were under the doctor's care, Tetrax had to go take care on some urgent business. He said to keep him posted on their condition. At the moment, everyone was acting different.
Nelson was pacing around non-stop; Kevin was standing by the hallway ready to grab a passing doctor and demand him/her for their condition; Gwen was trying to stop her powers just breaking out because she was upset and Ben, well, he was sitting down with his head in his hands hiding the fact that his crying. The only people that have ever seen him cry were Gwen, Julie and Sarah. He never let Nelson and Kevin see him cry. He didn't want Nelson going crazy and crying himself like he does whenever anybody he knew was crying and he didn't want Kevin teasing him. But, then again...who would WANT to be teased by Kevin? Gwen was growing concerned and walked over to Kevin. (Sarah: WHAT ABOUT BEN!? Me: She'll check on him soon. Wait a minute. Since when are you and Ben...not arguing? Sarah: Julie and Kevin made a bet on us. Julie reckons that Ben and I can talk to each other without arguing until the end of August and Kevin doesn't think so. The loser has to tell their most embarrassing secret. And I don't want Julie blurting out her embarrassing secret. Me: Where were you guys when I had to write the bets in the karaoke scene!? Seriously!)
"You OK, Kevin?" Gwen asked as she placed a hand on his now tense shoulder.
"I'm fine," Kevin mumbled.
"Why are you so concerned for Julie? I've never seen you so concerned about her before," Gwen pressed on,
Kevin sighed. It's about time she knew. If he kept it a secret any longer, he'll explode. Besides, the others were so close to figuring it out last time.
"You know Julie's mother, Melanie?" Kevin asked.
"What has she got to do with you being concerned for Julie?" asked Gwen.
"I'm about to explain that. Melanie is best friends with my mother, Phoenix. She's been looking out for Troy, Michael, Sarah and Julie. And Melanie's been looking out for me. My Mum is Julie's godmother," explained Kevin.
"What? So, Julie's basically your sister?" guessed Gwen.
"God sister," Kevin corrected.
"Wait a minute. Wouldn't Sarah, Michael and Troy be your god siblings too?" asked Gwen.
"Nah. They have separate godparents. When Julie was born, my mother found out that she couldn't have any more children because of the hits she used the suffer on her stomach. So, Melanie made my mother her godmother. My father's her god father, but he's disappeared on a mission for the Plumbers. I've known the Yamamotos ever since they moved to Bellwood from Sonakine in the first place," explained Kevin. (AN: Do...not...worry. Everything about their heritage will be explained in We're What? It'll be released soon.)
"So that's why when we picked up Julie for her and Ben's first date, you were so awkward around each other. You were trying to hide the fact that you're god siblings," gasped Gwen.
"Exactly. I had to be careful because if any of my enemies found out that Julie's my god sister, they'd either use her against me. Or torture and kill her. I couldn't let that happen because I promised her family I'd protect her the moment she moved here," finished Kevin.
Gwen just nodded. She understood that he didn't want Ben and Nelson to find out yet. It'll probably be too much for them. Since Julie and Sarah are injured, they've got enough on their minds. Kevin leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.
"Best...girlfriend...ever," Kevin mumbled into the kiss, causing her to giggle.
"You know, you 2 would be doing us a big favour if you either left or stop making out."
They broke the kiss and saw Nelson giving them a look. They broke apart blushing. Nelson just shook his head and resumed his worried pacing.
"I should probably check on Ben," Gwen said.
"Yeah. And I should keep an eye on that doctor," gritted Kevin.
"Just make sure you don't beat him or her up, Kevin," warned Nelson.
Gwen walked over towards her cousin. Sighing, she took her seat next to him and enveloped him in a comforting hug. As soon as he felt her arms around him, he returned the hug and broke down into an uncontrollable fit of sobbing against his twin cousin. She felt his body shake as she ran her fingers through his hair while mumbling some comforting words to him. She eventually forced him to look her in the eyes. She almost gasped at the sight in front of her. His cheeks were tear-stained and his eyes were red and puffy from crying so much.
"Ben, she's gonna be OK. I promise. Julie's a pretty strong girl. Heck, she's even stronger than Sarah. She risked her life to protect you and the baby. She's not gonna give up on you. So you shouldn't give up on her or that child. They're here to stay," whispered Gwen as she grabbed a tissue from her purse and handed it to her cousin.
"I know that, Gwen. I never want to give up on my family. It's just; I don't understand why she and our child have to get tortured by Vilgax just because he'll do anything to get the Omnitrix. When she joined the team, I tried warning her about the danger and torture she'll go through. But, she said that as long as she was with me, everything that will happen to her will be worth it. If we go, we'll go together. That's basically what our relationship's been about from the beginning," said Ben.
Gwen grabbed another tissue, this time wetting it lightly with the bottle of water she bought from the hospital cafeteria a few hours ago. She used it to dab his eyes and cheeks. When she was done, Ben looked the same he did when he was happy. Just then, as if on cue, a female doctor wearing a white coat carrying two clipboards.
"Mrs Sarah Ashford and Miss Julie Yamamoto."
As soon as they heard their names called, Ben, Gwen, Kevin and Nelson raced over to the doctor.
"I'm Dr Anders. I'm the doctor treating the girls. I know it's been hours but, checking 3 lives for injuries took longer when we thought because Miss Yamamoto was only 4 weeks long in her pregnancy so, it was hard to check on the offspring," started Dr Anders.
Just then, Tony and Melanie Yamamoto and Carl and Sandra Tennyson barged into the hospital and walked straight towards the Alien Force gang and the doctor.
"What's wrong with my daughters?" Tony demanded.
"I was just getting to that, sir. Sarah suffered a severe blow to the head. She suffered some internal bleeding in her brain but, it's only minor. She has no chance of having brain damage. Her long and short term memories will remain contact. She's very lucky, considering the hard blow she received on her head trying to rescue her little sister. Her survival rates are extremely high and currently in stable condition but, unfortunately, she's still unconscious from the blow and when she awakens, we'll have to keep her under observation for 3 days," explained Dr Anders.
"Oh thank god," Nelson muttered, earning a look from Tony and Melanie. "What? Sarah's OK. That's a little bit of sunshine in this matter."
"What about Julie?" asked Ben, worriedly.
"Well, Miss Yamamoto's left shoulder has been crushed due to the pressure it has received. Her internal organs are fine and her heart and lungs are intact. We're prepping her for surgery right now. I understand that she's a tennis player. Don't worry. Her shoulder hasn't been crushed that badly. She will defiantly be able to play tennis again but, I would recommend her not playing tennis until after the baby is born. It could cause a miscarriage. She has a high survival rate but, is currently in a coma. We have her hooked onto tubes that will nourish her and the baby until she wakes up," said Dr Anders.
"What about the baby?" asked Gwen.
"I'm afraid I can't tell you until we know for sure what's wrong with it," responded Dr Anders.
That pulled the last nerve. Kevin absorbed some of the floor as he ran to her and pinned the terrified female doctor against the wall. Anger and worry were visible in his onyx eyes which were hidden by the white colouring of the tiles on the floor.
"Listen, lady. My god sister's life is on the line here. She has suffered great torture to make sure that the baby and its father would be safe. If you don't tell us what you assume is wrong with the baby, I will personally break your neck and leave you on the floor. Do I make myself clear?" Kevin sieved through gritted teeth.
"God sister!?" Ben exclaimed.
"I'll explain later, Tennyson," assured Kevin.
"The baby's heart is slower than we would like it. We figured it was because of the pressure on her stomach. Now, will you let me go or I will press charges?" gasped Dr Anders.
"Honey, let her go. Strangling her to death isn't gonna help Julie get any better. It will only make her worse. Maybe even kill her," coaxed Gwen.
Knowing Gwen was right, Kevin freed the doctor and returned back to normal, still glaring at the doctor. The doctor was coughing as oxygen re-entered her lungs. Gwen ran towards Kevin and placed her arms around him, stopping him for doing something she knows he'll regret.
"Now go save my god sister or I will break your neck. Now!" Kevin barked.
Whimpering, the young doctor nodded as she picked herself up from the floor, grabbed the clipboards and ran back down the hall.
"Wait!" Ben called.
Hesitantly, Dr Anders turned around and faced the worried 17-year-old father-to-be. (AN: Well, Julie is pregnant. It only seems right.) Ben made sure he was standing in between Kevin and the young, helpless doctor. Without her, Julie and Sarah might die without them knowing it.
"Can we see them?" Ben asked.
"Sarah's room is the farthest room to the right and Julie's room is the farthest to the left at the end of the hall," Dr Anders answered before leaving the parents and Alien Force gang alone.
Without a moment's hesitation, they sprinted down the halls to the girls they have given their lives to protecting them. They were hoping that they would make it out alright.
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Me: *moaning* Aw man! I have to become more evil.
Julie: Alright. Ben, Sarah. It's the first of September. Who wins the bet?
Ben and Sarah: Julie.
Julie: Yes!
Me: Alright, Kevin. What's your embarrassing secret?
Kevin: Um...I have a diary.
Ben: You're not the only one.
Me: Anybody want me to read out one of their entries next chapter?
Ben and Kevin: NO!
Julie, Sarah and Nelson: YES!
Me: You guys can let me know in your reviews. By the way, do you want me to have Ben and Sarah accidentally kiss during the final battle?
Ben and Sarah: NO!
Me: You guys can let us know. C ya!
