Episode 11: Bounty Hunters

Flashback

Thousand Years Ago...

Setting before the day he met Ben Tennyson, a young Tetrax worn his black jumpsuit with silver armor was surfing his hoover board to escape from the Petrosapien Guards. He has been known as notorious and infamous thief for stealing gold and supplies from the rich and noble Petrosapiens. He did his best to evade and escape by blasting his guns to scare the guards off, throwing some barrels on them, using fruits thrown on their faces, entering and blending among the crowded area, and also creating the riots.

Tetrax has managed to escape the authority. He has arrived to the apartment, where he entered the window. He laughed amusingly and happily that he has escaped and gotten what he needed. As he was relaxing and singing a song happily, he then noticed someone sitting on his chair. He armed with his shards for the fight.

"Easy, mate. I just want to talk," The calm and firm voice said calmly. Tetrax was uncertain and worried of it, nevertheless, he remained on guard while listening. He continued, "I must say. You're an impressive fighter for a thief. I'm surprise you only stole money and supplies only."

"What can I say? I loved doing this job than being a soldier and mining labor," Tetrax said.

"It's such a waste, you know?"

"Oh yeah? What do you expect me to do? Be a miner and soldier?"

"No. That would be even worse to waste of your talents." The shadowy figure said amusingly. It annoyed Tetrax. He continued, "Would you like to become a bounty hunter? I'm sure it worth much more than just stealing. And not to mention, you wouldn't stay in this junk apartment anymore."

Tetrax hummed amusingly, "Intriguing... What else you've got?"

"I'm assembling the team of bounty hunters. And trust me, mate, these people are the best and fierce warriors as we both are. You will love them."

"Hmm... I can't wait to meet them especially becoming a bounty hunter."

"Glad you like it, mate..."

"By the way, who the heck are you?" Tetrax asked.

The shadowy figure stood up from his seat. He revealed himself a familiar character, "I am Khyber, mate. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Flashback Ends

After capturing both Dr. Animo and Clancy, Team Ben is taking a break for one whole week. However, Tetrax refused to take his leave from duty. He was more concern with other matters - assassination attempts on Ben 10 for too many time especially when it is Anubian Baskuur able to transformed into eight alienated predators-like.

Tetrax was inside Plumber Headquarters's Investigation Chamber. He has brought some data chips. No one especially Driba and Blukic came and disturbed him. The last thing he needed is them ruining his focus on investigation.

"Alright. Time to find out more about you..." Tetrax said firmly and calmly, "'Hunter's Anubian Baskuur'."

Tetrax was looking at some holographic screens, involving Team Ben fighting against eight alienated predators. He was investigating and studying predators' behavior and battlefield, and also hopefully the connection they have to their master. He has been working on the investigation for three straight days, and so far he hasn't found anything about the mysterious owner.

"We know that all of the Predators are connected to you." Tetrax hummed in concern while looking closely on alienated predators' collars with Omnitrix-like device, "Especially when you possessed an Omnitrix device knockoff for transformation. But question is who invented them?"

Tetrax activated the criminal records' holographic screen. He typed 'Omnitrix' on keyboard before pressing the 'Search' button. It gave him the list of criminals, who have involved of wanting the Omnitrix for their personal use such as Vilgax, Dr. Animo, Malware, Enoch, Albedo, Inspector 13 and Charmcaster. He hummed in concern while reading their crime records, but so far, none of them have involved with encountering and capturing the Predators.

"None of them have. Back to square one..." Tetrax muttered in annoyance. He hummed in concern, "What am I missing?"

While he was still thinking of solving the mystery, Tetrax then recalled what Ben has told him about Wildmutt and Tyrannopede hearing the whistle.

Tetrax then looked at the Team Ben fighting off Tyrannopede at Bellwood's High School. He carefully watched the video while studying it as well. Until the end of video, he then noticed Wildmutt whined painfully while Tyrannopede roared wildly before escaping the battlefield. He gave serious and suspicious looks as he knew something off. He used a high frequency audio scanner and listened carefully to the noise until he came across to the whistle noise.

Tetrax's eyes widened in shock and concern, "It... It can't be... That whistle belongs to..."

Flashback

Thousand Years Ago...

WHISTLED! Khyber was whistling very loud as if he was summoning and contacting his pet. He wasn't alone. He was accompanied by six more bounty hunters - Eighteight, Sunder, Kraab, Vulkanus, young Tetrax and a female cheetah-like Fasttrack with crimson-orange colored long hair worn a metallic futuristic helmet with goggles and triangle shaped crimson colored visor, dark purple colored sleeveless jumpsuit-like shirt with hood with black pattern, black pattern and silver armor on her chest and sleeves', has a belly to show, purple long fingerless gloves with armored gauntlets, gunslinger holders on both sides of thigh, a sniper holder on her back, purple shorts with black patterns, black leather pants and dark purple heel-like boots.

They were all waiting and hiding behind the large rocks. And at the same time, they were watching the event. They found the giant Kuwaga screeched loudly and wildly as it swung its claws in destroying some of warehouses, forcing most of various alienated criminals to escape and panicked in fear. And at the same time, it also killed them by its mandible and claws in shredding and tearing them to pieces. It also struck and thrust its poison sting on them to death. It also can howled very loud and wild, which could destroy buildings and even making aliens to have their heads exploded.

Some of them were escaping, along with fatty Arachnichimp, who worn the futuristic black suit with tie bow and a hat. They were running as fast as they can.

"Here they come, mate! Get ready!" Khyber ordered firmly, "Shard, Eighteight, Ketsuki, take the shot! Kraab, Vulkanus and Sunder, get ready to rumble and take them down!"

"Got it!" The rest of bounty hunters exclaimed in agreement.

Sunder snorted, "I can take care of them, without you! See ya!"

Vulkanus chuckled, "I like your style, Sunder. I'm in!"

And just before anyone could do anything, Sunder has gotten into his flying glider. Vulkanus jumped from behind while holding his partner. They all flew off at once. They charged and attacked some criminals wildly and happily. Vulkanus slammed some punches on some strong armed thugs while Sunder swung and struck his axe at some swordsmen aliens.

Khyber groaned, "Imbeciles as always. Get to your position, everyone! Shard ad Kraab, you're with me!"

Tetrax nodded, "Got it, boss!"

Kraab sighed, "We always get the fun part of this stupid game. Saving their asses again and again.
Eighteight muttered and exclaimed in anger of alien language. He snarled, "Oh, shut your insults, Eighteight! Like you're any better than those two knuckleheads especially Tetrax."

"Hey, what's that supposed to be mean?!" Tetrax demanded in annoyance.

"Tetrax, forget about them. Get your head into the game," Ketsuki called out, "Show them what you're made of!"

Tetrax smirked amusingly, "My pleasure, sweetie!"

Khyber whistled out loud as he and his allies jumped and charged into the battlefield while both Eighteight and Ketsuki sniped down their targets from distance and hidden yet cornered area. Khyber used his sharped knife to kill them one-by-one, with the assistance of his Kuwaga. Tetrax fired his shards while swinging his shards-like swords at them. Kraab swung and struck his giant claw in knocking most of thugs down. Vulkanus and Sunder continued punching and kicking them off.

As soon as Khyber and his bounty hunters defeated the thugs, they all turned and glared at the crime boss, who was backing off and cornered to the giant rock. They all approached to him. And just before anyone could do anything, Khyber swung his knife at the crime boss's beck, causing him to bleed to death. Their mission is complete.

Khyber turned and gave the glare at both Vulkanus and Sunder. He gave a hard punches on them. He snarled, "Your foolishness, recklessness and ignorance nearly jeopardize the mission!"

Vulkanus groaned as he rubbed his face gently, "Geez! I was just doing my job to take them down."

"Agreeable," Sunder agreed, "And besides, these fools are not at our level. It's impossible for them to beat us. Why should we plan to take them down?"

"Because there is a particular item they have," Khyber snapped calmly. He turned and looked at Eighteight, who took and brought the case before him. He took it. He checked on the case. He found Element X within it. It looked safe and undamaged. He sighed, "It's a good thing that Element X is not badly damaged."

"So, are we gonna deliver them to the boss or what?" Kraab demanded impatiently, "I want my payment!"

Eighteight chatted in alien language. Ketsuki giggled, "Wow. I didn't know you have the family to feed and take care. Well, not since your father retired. Eighteight, You're very soft." Eighteight snarled in anger. She laughed a bit, "Chillax, darling. I was kidding. We all did the pretty job especially you, Tetrax. You did well."

Tetrax blushed, "Yeah. Thanks, Ketsuki. It was nothing. I just kicked their asses. That's all."

"Don't be modest, my friend. You have performed your mission very well and even better than these fools," Khyber commented as he patted Tetrax's shoulder. His comments annoyed Vulkanus and Sunder. He cleared his throat, "But I'm glad that I have found and recruited you from Petropia. It was a waste of your talents to do some thieving."

Tetrax scoffed, "Yeah. This is even better than becoming a thief. Becoming a miner was boring. I'm so sick of following some stupid rules especially if it's from my parents. They don't understand me."

"Agreed. Let no fools to defy your rights and destiny. Becoming the bounty hunter is wise decision you have make, my friend."

"Thanks. I loved being a bounty hunter. No rules and laws are gonna stop me from doing what I want now especially getting paid with large reward."

"That's the spirit." Khyber commented amusingly, "Though I wouldn't be bother much of payment reward, my friend. I'd prefer to take my prey's iconic yet special traits as my trophies."

Tetrax looked uneasy and concern, "I'm not comfortable with that ideal. But whatever you say."

"Hey, are you done with your yapping? Can we go now?" Kraab demanded angrily and annoyingly.

Vulkanus nodded in agreement, "Yeah. We're done with our job now. So, let's get going while we still can."

"Patient as ever." Khyber said in annoyance before sighed, "Let's get going. Sunder, can you prep the ship now?"

Sunder nodded, "Will do..." Eighteight chatted firmly in alien language. He groaned, "I don't need your help to start our ship's engine. You're not my boss either, bitch!" She struck a punch on his face before Eighteight muttered in anger while marching off. He grunted in pain, "Always hate that. She always keep doing that when I insulted her."

Vulkanus nudged Sunder's shoulder, "Well, you start the fight, genius."

"Whatever..." Sunder commented dryly.

Khyber and the rest of bounty hunters headed off at once. Tetrax and Ketsuki were the last ones to follow them.

"So, Ketsuki, anything else you're doing tonight?" Tetrax asked amusingly and arrogantly.

Ketsuki shrugged amusingly, "Well, I'm not doing anything much. You've got something in your mind, cowboy?"

"Plenty. I heard there's some great drink at Space Cafe. I'm gonna try it out. Wanna come?"

"Sure, why not. I'm free. But also, Diamondhead, this is not a date, just some friends' hanging out."

Tetrax chuckled, "Fine by me. Winning your heart is worth everything. Like this."

And just before Ketsuki could ask, she yelped in surprise when she felt a slap on her butt. She laughed amusingly, "Ooh! Someone's being naughty!"

Tetrax shrugged amusingly, "What can I say? I aim to please, baby."

"I hope your aiming is very good," Ketsuki whispered calmly yet darkly to Tetrax's ears. She purred playfully, "I tended to be one bad kitty for you to handle it."

"Oh... I can handle some bad kitty's attitude."

"Don't say I warn you, cowboy..."

Flashback Ends

"Hey, Magister Shard! Are you in there?!" The calm familiar voice called. Tetrax yelped as he got snapped back to reality. He turned to his right and found Magister Patelliday stood besides him. He continued, "You've been spacing out since you were checking on high frequency noise."

Tetrax's eyes widened in realization as he spoke, "Oh! Yeah, I was just thinking. That's all. Nothing to worry about."

"Whatever you say, Magister Shard." Magister Patelliday shrugged, "So, what did you find? Did you find something interesting that might help you find out about the hunter?"

"Uh... No," Tetrax lied in concern, "No, I haven't found anything so far."

"This is bad, Tetrax. Coz if you don't find and stop him, he could do some real damages like almost eating them both alive."

"Don't remind me, Patelliday. I will find and stop him. That's my promise."

"I certainly hope so. Whoever this owner of eight alienated predators, he's certainly got some skills for communicating and taming them."

Tetrax sighed, "You have no idea..."

Flashback

Thousands Years Ago...

Tetrax, Ketsuki and Vulkanus were accompanying Khyber to a remote wild planet Flors Verdance, which was filled with deadly and terrifying forest and plants, and also home to Florauna. They were searching and hunting down on some wild and dangerous predator among it. And it's the planet that Vulkanus has hated and complained about while the rest of his team ignored him and focused on their mission.

While Khyber were still searching, they came across to some wild Floraunas, who charged and attacked them. Lucky for them, they were prepared for wild and dangerous alienated humanoid plants. They fired their blasters at Floraunas while using their sharpened blades to shred and tear them to pieces for few rounds. Most of Floraunas screeched and roared in anger and pain. Nevertheless, the native of Flors Verdance continued their assaults.

ROAR! Everyone stopped the attacks at once. Floraunas yelped in concern. They all screeched and panicked in fear. They all drilled and submerged through the ground while others escaped and blended among the forest. This confused Khyber's team while he remained calm and firm.

"What the hell was that?" Vulkanus asked fearfully.

"Think it's Florauna's Predator?" Ketsuki asked in concern, "I heard that this predator has a dangerous and poisonous acid to stung its prey to get paralyzed its prey before succumbs to death in minutes for losing blood and bones especially their meal is flesh and plants."

Tetrax sighed, "Good thing that I'm made of structure."

Khyber shushed his team, "Quiet! Something's coming here. Get ready for it!"

Khyber's Team readied themselves for the fight against their incoming enemy, which is coming from the shaking forest. The creature burst out from it. It revealed a giant monstrous dark purple plant-like creature with weeds-like tentacles and has sharped thorns around its body, which has the carnivorous plant's face and fangs with slimy acid, and also has four smaller heads. It screeched wildly and angrily.

"Ah... The Death Venomcid!" Khyber said amusingly, "It finally show up..."

"That's one big monster plant!" Tetrax commented in shock.

Vulkanus groaned, "I hate monsters especially very big and giant like this one!"

Ketsuki groaned as she armed with her blasters, "Everyone, get ready!"

Khyber gestured his hand to halt his allies from moving, "No, stand back! This is my fight. I will handle it!"

Death Venomcid screeched wildly and angrily. It launched its tentacles and head at Khyber, who quickly and swiftly dodged the attacks especially its poisonous acid. He cut their heads and tentacles off, which caused them to regenerated and multiply them to three more. Each time he cut down the heads and tentacles, more of them have regenerated and multiplied its heads and tentacles for striking and attacking him.

This frustrated and annoyed him a lot as Khyber refused to get beaten by the predator. He struggled to fight off Death Venomcid. He did his best to study and understand his enemy's strength and weakness. Looking at the giant head, Khyber has some suspicious about it. He blasted his blaster at its head, making screeched in pain, followed by its other heads. Seeing an opportunity, he quickly climbed and jumped from one head to another until he got on the main head. The rest of his heads were snarling and preparing to finish its prey.

As they launched their heads and tentacles at Khyber, he quickly jumped off high before they gave a powerful impact on its main head. Death Venomcid screeched in pain as it felt the attacks followed by its other heads. Khyber screamed wildly as he struck his knife on the head, making it get paralyzed and dropped to the ground hard. Death Venomcide groaned in pain. Khyber dropped and landed on the ground hard.

The rest of his team were amazed and shocked by Khyber's bravado to overcome and defeat Death Venomcide. He approached and stood proudly on its head.

"I don't believe it! He defeated that giant plant?!" Vulkanos asked in shock and confuse.

Tetrax nodded, "He did. Khyber really knows wild and dangerous monsters well. That's impressive. How did you do that?"

"It's quite simple, my friend," Khyber said calmly yet proudly. He turned and looked at Death Venomcid. He placed his hand on it as he gave the monstrous plant a gentle pat. He continued, "I study and learn more about its power and behavior. And best of all, I captured and tamed them. That's what hunters are."

"And it's the reason why you're called 'Khyber the Huntsman'," Ketsuki commented.

Khyber chuckled as he wiped his knife gently with the cloth, "Indeed, I am..."

Flashback Ends

Tetrax got snapped back to reality. He found Magister Patelliday looked worry and concern about his ally's behavior.

"Are you sure you're okay? Like you saw a Ectonurite..." Magister Patelliday said in concern.

"I-I'm fine. Just tired and exhausted from investigation," Tetrax said firmly and calmly. He sighed, "I'm gonna take some fresh air now."

Magister Patelliday nodded, "Yes, you should. You need a rest now. Just don't overdo it again."

Tetrax nodded, "Will do. Thanks..."

Tetrax turned and headed off at once. Magister Patelliday remained concern and uneasy about his ally. Max arrived and entered the investigation chamber.

"How's Tetrax?" Max asked.

Magister Patelliday sighed, "He's exhausted and tired from investigation. But truthfully, Max, he knows something about the predators. I believe he knows someone behind predatory attacks on your grandson, sir."

"Is that so?" Max asked in concern yet suspiciously. Magister Patelliday nodded firmly. He sighed, "We should keep an eye on him."

Magister Patelliday nodded, "I agreed. I will let Ben and his team to know and follow them."

"Not yet, Patelliday," Max protested calmly, "We have to put our trust in Tetrax. He has helped us a lot. If anything goes wrong, we'll call the team to help them out."

Magister Patelliday hummed thoughtfully, "Very well. I'll send the drones to keep their eyes on him now."

Max nodded, "Good. Let's hope we can put a stop on the assassination for good."

At Bellwood Spa, Ben and his friends including Manny, Helen, Alan and Lucy were taking a bath on hot spring. All of them worn their swimming suits. They were now relaxing and enjoying the hot spring very much. They all sighed happily about their relaxation. Ben have Julie hugged and stayed close to him. Helen held Rook's hands and stayed close to him. Manny was sleeping and snoring happily and peacefully. Alan and Lucy were chatting and talking happily to each other.

"Now... This is a great relax..." Ben commented happily. He then gave Julie a kiss on lips, "I could get use to this."

Julie nodded in agreement, "Yeah. This is a perfect holiday and date for me and Ben. We can forget about the mission now."

Manny sighed, "Tell me about it. I can finally forget about the bugs for good."

"Aw, come on, it can't be all that bad," Alan asked amusingly.

Lucy giggled a bit as she playfully shaking and nuzzling Alan's face and body, "Yeah. Not like how I almost got burnt up in Hot Spot."

"But I'm not, Lucy."

"That's because you're Heatblast while I'm a Lenopan. They don't mix well together especially I can't handle the heat."

Alan laughed a bit, "So, why are you sticking close to me? Did you like the heat?"

Lucy hummed playfully before shrugged, "Maybe. But I don't mind it."

"It's pitiful that Magister Shard has missed this much," Rook said in concern, "Why doesn't he take his leave for rest from the mission especially fighting off the predators?"

Helen shrugged before sighed and laid her head on his chest, "I don't know, but let him be. Once he realized how tired he gets, he'll come and meet us here."

"That doesn't sit well for me," Rook said in concern.

"You worry too much, Rook. Tetrax can handle it," Ben said confidently. Rook looked uneasy and worry. He smiled, "I've known him when I first met him. He's a tough Diamondhead."

"Still, maybe we should check on him?" Julie suggested, "And hopefully, we could ask him to join us in hot spring. He needs a break too. Plus, he's our teammates."

Ben sighed as he activated Omnitrix's Communicator, "I supposed so. I'll check on him."

Using his hoover board, Tetrax was flying and scouring across Bellwood Town while looking around of his surroundings. He was thinking about the whistle and connection to his 'possible' suspect. He then received a call. He answered it via his helmet. It shown him the holograms of both Ben and Julie.

"Magister Shard here," Tetrax answered firmly.

"Hey, Tetrax. How's everything on your investigation? Hope you can find that doggie's master soon." Ben asked amusingly.

Tetrax laughed a bit, "Fine. I'm just taking a little break before I could resume my investigation. Hopefully, we can stop him from killing you for good."

"That's what I hoped for," Ben said happily, "Still, I think you should chill. Grandpa told me that you've been working on this case for three straight days, without eating and drinking. You sure you're okay?"

"Figures..." Tetrax sighed, "Don't worry, Ben. I'm fine. Even without food and drinks, I can survive."

"Tetrax, I think you should take it easy," Julie said in concern, "Because if you overwork too much, you might get sick and weak to do anything. And who knows you might get into trouble?"

Rook nodded in agreement, "Agreed. You need to take care of your health, sir."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. So, just relax, guys." Tetrax said calmly.

Team Ben looked uneasy and concern about Tetrax and his condition. Nevertheless, they have to put their trust in him.

"Alright," Ben said calmly, "If you need some help, call us, okay?"

Tetrax smiled a bit, "Yeah. Of course."

Ben smirked as he sneakily kissed on Julie's cheek, making her giggle a bit. Tetrax smiled to see both Ben and Julie got along well before he shut down the visor's hologram video. He then recalled of his recent bounty hunter's adventure...

Flashback

At the Space Cafe, which was dull and old yet has the old western-like theme, most of bounty hunters and criminals were hanging out, chatting and cursing to each other happily, fighting and challenging among themselves, having a alcoholic drinks, smoking and many more they were doing. Among them were Tetrax, Ketsuki, Eighteight, Kraab and Vulkanus as five of them were having their drinks and chats happily.

"I don't believe it!" Vulkanus asked amusingly before laughed out loud, "That idiotic duck tried to piss me off, and even tried to shoot me down." He scoffed proudly, "But I taught that wise guy one or two lessons!"

Kraab laughed happily, and he even slammed his fist on table hard, "Yeah. That duck will think twice of messing with us!" Eighteight chatted and exclaimed before laughed in her local language. He sighed, "You've said, Eighteight!"

"Well, we've done lot and lot of bounties and rewards for these few months," Ketsuki said proudly and amusingly before taking a sip of her drink, "Worth of everything we have fight for!"

After drinking a whole cup, Tetrax burped out loud, "Yes siree! I'm glad that we're on the same team together! No one mess with us!"

"Here! Here! Petrosapien numbskull!" Kraab cheered happily as he held his cup up.

Eighteight grumbled as she drank her drink. Vulkanus laughed, "Yeah. Unlike Khyber and Sunder, those numbskulls acted like they're the bosses of the gang when we haven't decided of who's leading it. I couldn't careless about some of his dumb animals and trophies he has."

"Leave them be, Vulkanus," Ketsuki said calmly before drinking hers, "As long they don't screw our job, we get paid well."

"Yeah. Sunder always likes to do 'fight first, ask later'," Kraab commented amusingly, "And not to mention, he tried to be smartass. What an asshole."

Tetrax nodded, "Yeah. Only an idiot really don't know when to quit. And guess who is an idiot?"

Eighteight laughed amusingly. Ketsuki smirked, "Who doesn't know?"

"At least, we don't have to take care of his pets," Tetrax commented before quivered in fear and disgust, "I hate them a lot."

"Don't remind me," Vulkanus and Kraab groaned, "I hate predatory beasts."

Ketsuki giggled, "Either way, cheers to our long-lasting bounties to hunt and reward to get paid!"

Ketsuki gave the toast, making the rest of her gang cheered for the toast. They then finished the drinks up. After their long night of having fun and drinking, they all returned to the hotel's rooms for sleeping. Ketsuki and Tetrax were the last one and headed to bed as they were still chatting and laughing happily.

"You know, Tetrax, this is the best night I could ever have since the last week's club night," Ketsuki commented.

Tetrax nodded, "Yeah, it is. Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Ketsuki." And just before Ketsuki could enter her bedroom, he halted her. He asked, "Ketsuki, I'm glad that we met from my homeworld."

"No problem. I'm happy that we did. You are a great asset to the team."

"Am I really an asset?"

"To the team, maybe. But to me, you're not only my friend, you're something else. Something meaningful and special, Tetrax."

"Did you mean it, Ketsuki? Or you're just teasing because you're hanging out with Khyber to spy on me?"

"Don't be ridiculous. I have nothing to do with that hunter. But for you, I liked teasing and hanging out with you coz you're the guy, who gets it and have some fun especially getting done with the bounty."

"That is so true, Ketsuki. Can I show you something how meaningful and special to me?"

"Show me, then?"

Tetrax grabbed and held Ketsuki closed to him as he gave her deep passionate kiss. She returned it to him as well. They both have fallen for each other.

Flashback Ends

ROARED! Tetrax yelped in concern as he got snapped back to reality. He looked up and found a Scorpdrake swung his giant pincer on Petrosapien Magister and his hoverboard hard, causing them to fall and drop on the ground hard. He groaned in pain as he slowly get up. He looked up and faced the giant black armored dragon, which roared in anger at him.

Tetrax armed himself with blaster as he fired it at Scorpdrake, which endured the blasts on his armor. It then fired its flamethrower at him, who dodged and rolling away from the attack. And at the same time, he kept on firing and blasting his blasters at it. It did not feel pain or damages on him. It then swung and struck its large claws on Tetrax, who dodged and moved away from the attacks as fast as he can. He then got himself hit by its scorpion's tail for five times before swiped its tail in knocking Tetrax to the walls hard.

Tetrax groaned in pain as he struggled to get up. And just before he could do anything, Scorpdrake slammed his giant claws on him to the ground, causing him to go unconscious now. It then grabbed him in his claws before flew off at once.

After relaxing at the spa, Team Ben headed off to have their lunches at Burger Shack. After finishing their lunches, they headed off to have other activities such as playing arcade and video games, playing soccer and tennis, and even watching the movie. They're now at the beach for fun and relaxing.

Manny and Alan were playing the volleyball for competition and fun. Rook was scuba diving in the ocean as he was curious and intrigued with marine creatures since his home planet do not have much. He was accompanied by Helen and Lucy. Ben and Julie were walking across the beach while eating their ice-cream.

After finishing their ice-cream, both Ben and Julie sat down on their towel mat. They both looked at the ocean. They sighed in relief, then they smiled happily. They're happy that their one week break didn't get interrupted by last-minute mission to report or attacked by predators or enemies.

"Now, this is relax..." Ben said happily. Julie nodded happily. As he lied down on the towel mat, he grabbed and pulled her over his chest. They both laughed happily. They gave each other a passionate kiss while nuzzling and rubbing their chests gently. He smiled, "Glad nothing is gonna ruin our day."

Julie giggled, "Eeyup. Glad that we finally got our time together." She then looked worried and sighed, "Too bad that Tetrax miss it."

"Can't help it. Tetrax said that he wanted to find and hunt down on some predators' master. I wonder who was it."

"I don't know. I just hope he didn't push himself too hard for it."

"Don't worry. I'm pretty sure he's doing it fine. In fact, I can tell that he might able to find and get that owner before sending the monster out to get us!"

SCREAM! Ben and his team yelped in concern. They looked up and found Rook was thrown straight to the beach's sand hard. Helen and Alan helped him out. Team Ben looked up and found a Serpent-Eel emerged from the ocean as it gave a loud screech. The people screamed and ran away for their lives.

"So much for our vacation," Alan remarked in concern.

Manny smirked as he cracked his fists, "Good! I'm ready for some ass-kicking!"

"Me too!" Lucy agreed.

"Serpent-Eel!" Ben exclaimed in concern. He activated his Omnitrix to turn into Gravattack. He groaned, "Looks like he's not letting us off the hook."

"I doubt the hunter cares. He just want you, Ben," Rook said in concern.

Julie groaned as she has Ship merged and turned into Armorstrike, "Well, he's gonna regret it for ruining my vacation!"

Helen nodded, "Me too. Not letting that thing ruin my vacation with Rook!"

Team Ben readied themselves to fight off the Serpent-Eel, which screeched out loud. They fired powerful hydro-like beam at them. They quickly moved aside before charged and engaged with the Serpent-Eel, which used its heads to attack and trying to take a bite on them. They did their best to dodge the attacks while firing their blasters and knocking it down as hard as they can.

After he was captured alive, Tetrax remained unconsciousness as he was chained to the walls. Suddenly, the water poured on his face. He groaned as he slowly regained his conscious. He looked up and found Khyber stood before him.

"Khyber..." Tetrax snarled in anger, "So, it was you..."

Khyber smirked, "It's been a while, my old friend. And I must admit it, I loved your beard. It makes me you like an old and pathetic fool."

"What do you want from here?"

"What do you mean, my old friend?"

"Don't play dumb with me, asshole! Tell me! Why do you want to hunt Ben?! Is he that so worthy to become your trophy?!"

"Oh. Now I understand. The rumors and stories about Ben Tennyson is indeed true for saving the Universe, defeating most of his adversaries and even defeating the all-powered god - Diagon. And so I decided to hunt him down."

"He's just a human! Leave him out of this!" Tetrax protested in anger, "Can't you go to another planet and hunt some other predators or adversaries?! They're more powerful and dangerous than he is."

"I'm afraid I can't do that." Khyber disagreed, "I would have if not for my contract with my client. Ben must died by my blade!"

"Client? Who is he?! What does he want with Ben's death so badly?!"

Khyber smirked, "Now that would be telling..."

Tetrax groaned in anger, "Just like before, you kept the secrets from me and our friends that Vilgax planned to invade and destroy my home planet!"

Khyber remained silent yet calm and firm as he and Tetrax recalled the event that have led their former team disbanded and went separate ways...

Flashback

Thousand Years Ago...

Tetrax and his team continued their bounty hunter duty for a long time. They have captured and killed criminals, fugitives and war prisoners. They also often done some errands and performed other suicide missions for their clients. As much as they have argued and fight among themselves, they remained the team till the end especially Tetrax and Ketsuki, who have become the couples now. Tetrax often received some calls and messages from his family, whom they have become estrange to him and he refused to look or check on them because of his criminal records.

Inside the team's meeting chamber, Khyber has gathered his colleagues for discussion. However, their meeting didn't go so well.

"You want us to do what?!" Tetrax demanded in anger and concern. Khyber nodded firmly. He groaned, "No! Not a chance! I won't do this!"

"Why not? I thought you don't care of anything else," Khyber asked amusingly.

Tetrax groaned, "I don't. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna do something stupid at my home especially a specific crystal! I'm not doing this again!"

"You're not serious, are you?" Vulkanus asked angrily, "This heist is gotta be the biggest and best. And we're gonna get the best reward from the most powerful warlord across the planets!"

Sunder nodded, "It's not wise to decline and ignore it."

"We might as well take it," Kraab agreed. Eighteight nodded and chatted in alien language. He nodded, "He even said yes."

Tetrax groaned in anger, "What does he want with the crystal?"

"No idea. But I wouldn't be bother much of it," Khyber said calmly and firmly.

Tetrax remained uncertain and distrustful of it. Ketsuki approached and looked at him, "Tetrax, I understand that you may not like doing crimes at home. But we just only need the crystal, not kill anyone or destroy the planet. You know that we'd never do such a thing." Tetrax remained uncertainty. She gave him a kiss. She asked, "Please, just the crystal. Nothing else."

Tetrax sighed in defeat, "Fine. Just the crystal. We will not kill anyone, understand?"

His team just shrugged like they don't care and wanted to do their jobs. However, Tetrax looked concern and uncertainty of stealing the crystal for his master. But nevertheless, he hoped that the crystal wasn't used against his home.

Tetrax and his team have arrived at the Petropia's Sacred Temple. It was heavily guarded by strong armored Petrosapien Guards. Having prepared their plans to get the sacred crystal, they all nodded and engaged their plan now.

Vulkanus, Sunder and Kraab fought and distracted the guards as long as they can do. Khyber and his team entered the temple through the front door. Both Eighteight and Ketsuki fired their tranquilizer blasters in making them to fall asleep. Khyber and Tetrax worked together to overcome and deactivated the security system of alarm laser, cameras and even turrets. They finally come across to the altar, where the levitating red crystal is located.

Khyber tried to take it, but instead, he got his hands electrocuted and shocked. Tetrax was turn to take it. And for oddly reason, he was fine and able to retrieve it. They quickly escaped and regrouped with the rest of their teammates. They then make their escape before more of Petrosapien Guards come and capture them.

Khyber's Team have arrived and entered Vilgax's Main Ship. They then arrived to the main bridge, where Vilgax was glaring at the window. He turned to his back, where he found the team have stood before him. Khyber nudged Tetrax to move. As Tetrax did, he bowed down while showing the Petrosapien Sacred Crystal before him. Vilgax took it as proudly and happily looked at it.

"Well done, bounty hunters especially you - Petrosapien," Vilgax said in pleased tone, "You're the only one, who has common sense for not defying me. Well done, young bounty hunter."

Tetrax looked confuse and worried, "What do you mean?"

"Your people were foolish for refusing to submit to me," Vilgax said darkly. He sat down on his seat while putting the crystal through cylinder tube, which were sent to the ship's power core. He smirked darkly, "And now, they shall paid the surprise. And what better way to do so is than using your own weapon against them once and for all."

"WHAT?!" Tetrax asked in shock and anger.

Vilgax smirked, "Didn't you know? I thought your bounty hunters knew about it..." He turned to his command console, "Commander, you may fire when ready!"

Tetrax turned and glared at Khyber and his team. He demanded, "Did you know it?!" His team shook their heads in fear and concern especially Khyber, who remained firm and calm. He grabbed and held Khyber's collar up, "Did you know about this?!"

Khyber narrowed his eyes firmly, "Yes. I did."

"No..." Tetrax said in concern and shock. He then punched on Khyber's face to the ground. He screamed in anger as he angrily punched and attacked Khyber for few times, "NO! NO! NO! NO! Nooooooooooooo!"

His team tried to grab and hold him back, but Tetrax punched and knocked them off aside as he was still want to punch and kill Khyber for betraying and destroying his home planet. However, as Ketsuki tried to stop him, Tetrax turned and thrust his punch on her face to the ground. He stopped at once as he has realized that he has hurt his own partners and love-interest.

Blinded by the yellow lights, Tetrax then looked up and witnessed Vilgax's ship fired its laser beam and destroyed the Petropia into pieces. He looked in shock yet anger and despair to see his home destroyed. He dropped to his knee while cried tearfully in pain.

The rest of his colleagues remained silent and lowered their heads down to pay their respect. Ketsuki approached and gave Tetrax a gentle hug. Khyber wanted to pat his friend's back, but chose not to since he is responsible for bringing destruction to Pretropia. Everything has gone wrong now...

Flashback Ends

"After that day, we broke up our team and went separate ways especially breaking up with Ketsuki," Tetrax said dryly and darkly while he was still chained to the walls, "I decided to abandon my days as bounty hunter. I became the Omnitrix Guardian, making sure that no weapons and relic ever fall into wrong hands like Vilgax and you."

"Believe me, mate. I truly regret for not telling you anything," Khyber said in regretful tone.

"Save your lies. I'm done listening to you," Tetrax snapped in anger, "You don't even care. You only did it because you were after some filthy damn trophies for the sake of being the best hunter in the universe."

"And I still am, old friend. As soon as I killed Tennyson and used him as my latest trophy, the universe will remember me as the Greatest Hunter of all."

"More like a coward to me."

"Either way, I cannot let you go. You must die, my old friend," Khyber said darkly and calmly, "Pity. I was hoping that you will help me, instead of becoming the Plumber Magister. You've disappointed me, old friend."

Tetrax groaned, "I'm not your old friend!"

Tetrax screamed in anger as he unleashed the spiky shards out, breaking him from the chains. He landed a punch on Khyber's face. He then continued punching on him for few times. Khyber grabbed his fist before headbutted on his head. He then kicked him off.

"I've underestimated you," Khyber admitted in anger yet annoyed, "But nevertheless, I will not lose."

"So do I! Your hunt ends now!" Tetrax exclaimed in anger.

Tetrax and Khyber screamed in anger as they landed a powerful punch on each other's face. As they got pushed back a bit, they recovered from it as they continued attacking each other and even dodging and blocking the attacks for few times. They then used their own weapons to attack and defend as well. Tetrax thrust his shards at Khyber, who dodged and deflected the attacks for few times before jumped over to his former friend's back. He grabbed and held his hand to the back while armed and readied his knife, aiming on his former friend's chest. Luckily for Tetrax, he struck his twin shards to back Khyber off at once.

Tetrax turned to his back as he fired his Gatling Shards at Khyber, who swiftly and quickly dodged and blocked the attacks while charging straight at him. And just before the Petrosapien could do anything, Khyber thrust his punch on him by gut. He then swiped his kick on his legs and then jumped and slammed his elbow against his gut, making Tetrax grunted and groaned in pain. Khyber lowered his knife and aimed at Tetrax's neck.

"Any last word, old friend?" Khyber asked darkly.

Tetrax groaned in anger, "W-What happen to Ketsuki? D-Did you..."

"Yes, I did. I tried to recruit her to join my hunter pack but she declined it. However, I didn't count on her eavesdropping and spying on me and my clients' plans. She planned to inform you about my client," Khyber said calmly yet darkly, "And also, the one who is responsible of creating the beast-theme Omnitrix. Or should I say 'Nemetrix'?"

"You killed her?!"

"Yes... I did. I even kept a trophy of her necklace. It fits well for my trophy room."

His statement has angered Tetrax to unleash and fired his shards at Khyber's chest. As Khyber was trying to recover from the surprise attacks, Tetrax relentlessly and viciously attacked him for few times until he beat him to the ground. Petrosapien Magister then gave a powerful kick on the hunter's belly, and then slammed a punch on his face to the ground.

"That's for Ketsuki," Tetrax said darkly. He readied his Anti-Power Cuffs, "You are under arrest for assassination on Ben Tennyson and the murder of my comrade. You'll be locked up in jail for good."

Khyber grunted in pain, "Fool. You may have won this fight. No doubt Tennyson will die soon."

"What?!"

"My pet has already send off to deal with him for good."

"No!"

And just before Tetrax could do anything, Khyber activated the smoke bombs. The smoke has covered the whole chamber, making the Petrosapian unable to see it. As soon as the smoke dispersed, Khyber is gone. He has escaped. Nevertheless, Tetrax has to escape and helped his teammates now.

Team Ben struggled to fight off the Serpent-Eel as it has possessed unique yet dangerous and deadly abilities.

Rook has cut down Serpent-Eel's three heads for protecting and keeping his friends alive and safe from getting killed. However, the more heads he has cute, three more heads regenerated and replaced the decapitated parts. Thus, making him have thirty more head. This has scared the hell out of Team Ben. Nevertheless, they continued their fierce battle against it.

The Serpent-Eel tried to take a big bite on Gravattack, but Julie pushed him aside before gotten trapped inside its mouth. Armorstrike struggled to hold the mouth while avoiding eaten alive. Unfortunately for her, she and Ship felt tired yet weakened and sick due to the serpentine predator's slime has poisoned when he licked her face and body. Luckily, Lucy quickly grabbed and pulled Armorstrike out. Gravattack summoned and thrown multiple of big and small rocks at it. The Serpent-Eel was pushed back to the ocean.

The rest of Team Ben engaged and fought off the Serpent-Eel. Lucy was looking after Armorstrike, who was poisoned by Serpent-Eel's slime. Gravattack hit his Omnitrix and turned into Magnus Magic, who worn ancient dark greenish hooded wizardly robe with black stripe in middle, white patterned lines, shoulder metallic pads and Omnitrix Symbol on his left side of chest. He used his Healing Spell on Armorstrike to get healed from being poisoned.

Alan and Rook fired their Flamethrower and Proto-Tool's Blaster at the Serpent-Eel's heads. Manny and Helen attacked the monster head on by punching and kicking at it as hard and fast as they can. Unfortunately, the Serpent-Eel has unleashed and spitted some burning acids on them. They were forced to dodge the attacks at once.

As Team Ben continued battling with the monster; Magnus Magic, Armorstrike and Lucy have joined the battlefield. Magnus Magic has unleashed his Magic Blasts in hitting Serpent-Eel, who has no effects by the attack. He got grabbed by its tail. Luckily, Armorstrike and Lucy rescued him by launching a powerful punch on his gut to free Magnus Magic. Magnus Magic his his Omnitrix as he turned into Swampfire.

Manny and Lucy grunted in anger as they tried to pull Serpent-Eel's tail back as hard as they can. And at the same time, Swampfire and the rest of his teammates fired their blasters at it while Helen sped around the monster as she tried to make it dizzy and headache to fight back. Unfortunately, Serpent-Eel does not feel anything but continued attacking on them relentlessly by biting and spitting some burning acids at them.

Swampfire quickly hit his Omnitrix again as he turned into Cannonbolt. He rolled and bounced off from all of cornered canyon and hills as he landed multiple hits on Serpent-Eel's heads and body for few times. The rest of his team fired their weapons and powers with everything they have. However, the Serpent-Eel has grown tired of it. It swung and struck its tail at Team Ben and even Cannonbolts straight into their mouths. They all screamed and panicked in fear as they were all about to get killed now.

And just before they could get eaten alive, Tetrax has arrived on the battlefield via his hoover board. He jumped off of it. He threw some grenades on Serpent-Eel's floor. They exploded and shocked the predator, making it missed its meal. Team Ben dropped on the floor hard. Cannonbolt has transformed back to Ben. Tetrax quickly landed on the ground before slammed his fist on it, causing a massive crystals to trap the monster within its cage. Serpent-Eel was unable to escape it.

And just before Team Ben could do anything, the Serpent-Eel screeched in anger as it began the transformation. Tetrax quickly moved his crystallized barricade aside. They found the Anubian Baskuur escaped via digging the hole.

"Aw man! We almost got it!" Manny exclaimed in anger.

Lucy groaned, "Tell me about it. I was hoping that we can finally destroy that Omnitrix Knock-off!"

Alan nodded, "And not to mention, we don't have to deal with any of monsters again. I am so have enough fighting with them."

"Yeah. Tell me about it. I'm not happy about it." Helen said in agreement.

"Thanks for coming and saving our lives, Magister Shard. We're in your debt," Rook said humbly.

Tetrax smiled, "I'm just glad that I came in time to save your lives. I hate to think that I have failed my team."

"You didn't, Tetrax," Julie said calmly, "Did you find out of who was the hound's master? Did you catch him?"

Tetrax sighed, "I know who he was. But I didn't catch him. He escaped."

"Well, I wouldn't be surprise that we didn't catch that hunter," Ben said calmly, "But we will get him next time. Because the next time we meet, we're gonna hunt him down, and captured him alive."

Tetrax couldn't help but feel happy, "Yeah. We will. How about we go to the spa for relaxation?"

Team Ben cheered wildly and happily as they're going to the spa for relaxation. Tetrax looked up to the sky as he gave the firm yet determined looks. He was determined to bring his former friend to justice for what he has done to him, his home and his girlfriend...

At his hidden base, both Khyber and his Anubian Baskuur have returned safely to their home. Inside the trophy chamber, Khyber grunted and groaned in pain as he was putting some medicine and bandages on him. His Anubian Baskuur whined sadly and painfully as he lied down quietly and peacefully. The hunter gave a snarling noise while glaring at the hologram form of Tetrax. He threw a knife at him, which missed and hit the walls.

"You will pay for this, Shard especially preventing me from getting my quarry. I promise you that..."

END...

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Main Casts:
Dave Fennoy: Tetrax Shard
David Kaye: Khyber, Gravattack, Sunder
Phil LaMarr: Young Tetrax Shard
Johnny Yong Bosch: Ben Tennyson
Kelly Hu: Julie Yamamoto/Armorstrike, Ship
Bumper Robinson: Rook Blonko

Minor Casts:
Cree Summer: Ketsuki
John DiMaggio: Vulkanus
Billy West: Kraab
Khary Payton: Manny Armstrong
Juliet Landau: Helen Wheels
Alyson Stoner: Lucy Mann
Zeno Robinson: Alan Albright
Paul Eiding: Max Tennyson
Rob Paulsen: Magister Patelliday
Dee Bradley Baker: Swampfire
Fred Tatesciore: Cannonbolt
Kyle Hebert: Magnus Magic