98. Back in 10!
Dojo
In the dojo, Ben is healing by the ninjas using the green healing beam and the friends were worried about Ben's welfare.
"I felt hurt about Ben's being defeated by Albedo. I will not forgive that doppelganger for beating my cousin!" Gwen said.
"Same!" Bonnie said.
"How shall we defeat Albedo?" Dawn asked.
"By destroying the Ultimatrix!" Ash said. "He can go Ultimate in his alien forms if we don't destroy his Ultimatrix."
Then, Ben woke up.
"Ben!" Rook said. "Are you okay?"
Ben went off without saying in anger.
"Ben, what's wrong?" Gwen asked.
"He's angry." Rook said.
"Why?" Julie asked. "I'll go and talk to him."
Julie went after Ben.
"I hope Ben is okay." Gwen said.
In the dojo arena, Ben is sitting alone, depressed, upset and angry.
Then, Julie arrived.
"Julie. Why are you here?" Ben asked in a deep voice.
"Ben, if it is something bothering you, you can talk to me. I'll listen anytime you want. Seriously, anytime, anywhere. I know how you feel, I've been there. Remember, when I-" Julie said but, Ben stood in anger.
"You don't have a clue how I feel!" Ben shouted angrily which hurt Julie's feelings.
"Then tell me about it!" Julie yelled.
"It's not your business, leave me alone! I have been defeated by Albedo and I was... such a weak person. I am the person who has no Ultimate power." Ben said.
Julie slaps Ben in anger.
"Snap out of it, Ben! Albedo maybe have the Ultimate Power but, you have courage, heroism, bravery and wit! You should have trust on yourself! The Omnitrix hasn't made you a hero, it was these strong feelings that made you a hero, remember?!" Julie said.
"What?!" Ben asked.
"The Ben I knew is full of courage and positivity, the reason I joined you because you have developed and you became a strong, brave leader but, I don't like see you being depressed. That's not the Ben I knew! I want the real Ben back!" Julie said before leaving, sobbing.
"Fine! I'm not going to come with you!" Ben said.
Julie came to the heroes, upset and angry.
"Julie, what's wrong?" Serena asked.
"I'm mad at Ben." Julie said.
"Why?" Serena asked.
"Because Ben is not going to come with us!" Julie said.
"What?! Seriously?!" Ash asked.
"That Ben is not going to fight Albedo because he thinks himself weak!" Julie said.
"I see but, Ben is a good leader, right?" Goh said.
"He used to be, but he's gone!" Julie said.
"Don't you care about your Ben?" Kevin asked.
"No! I'm not!" Julie said.
Then, a ninja came in and tells. "Bad news, the monster is attacking in the Vermilion City!"
"Vermilion City!? I know who the monster is!" Dawn said.
"Albedo!" Goh said.
"Let's go!" Ash said.
"But, what about Ben?" Gwen asked.
"Leave him alone! He's not going to come with us!" Julie said and the heroes departed for the Vermilion City.
Vermilion City
In the Vermilion City, Albedo as Ultimate Negative Humungousaur wreaking havoc upon the city.
"Stop right there, Ben's doppelganger!" Goh said, getting Albedo's attention.
"Ah, kids and the stupid animals!" Ultimate Negative Humungousaur said. "You're here to stop me?"
"Of course! To beat you once and for all!" Ash said. "Everyone, It's Burstin' Time!"
"Yeah!" The heroes agreed.
"Burst!" The kids used Burst to merge with Pikachu, Cinderace, Boltund, Prinplup, Delphox, Chesnaught and Charizard.
"It's Hero Time!" Canalo transforms into a Donphan named Rollout.
The other Ben 10 heroes were transformed and Bonnie turned into the Tigress.
"Hear our roar!" Ash said. "Electrifying Pikachu! Burst Silver!"
"Striking Cinderace! Burst Red!" Goh said.
"Speedy Boltund! Burst Green!" Chloe said.
"Prideful Prinplup! Burst Blue!" Dawn said.
"Magical Delphox! Burst Pink!" Serena said.
"Brawling Chesnaught! Burst Yellow!" Clemont said.
"Mighty Charizard! Burst Gold!" Alain said.
"Hearts of the warriors and the Pokémon unite as one! We are..." Ash said.
"Burst Warriors!" The kids said in unison.
"Burst Warriors? Sounds like you're going to be burst with my punches!" Ultimate Negative Humungousaur said.
The heroes charged towards Ultimate Negative Humungousaur to fight him off.
Dojo
In the dojo, Ben felt bad about Julie for the way he yelled at her and he is depressed about his loss to Albedo.
Then, Master Vitomir came in.
"Ben, I see you are hurt by Albedo's victory and Julie's anger on you." Master Vitomir said.
"So you know my pain." Ben said. "I was depressed because Albedo is stronger than me because of his Ultimatrix. I think my Omnitrix hasn't made me stronger. Also I am a weak hero."
"Ben, look. The watch doesn't make you a hero. Albedo maybe strong with his Ultimatrix but, he misuses his powers to harm the innocent lives. Unlike Albedo, you are different. You have the Omnitrix to protect the world from various threats. He has the Ultimate power but, the power is in your heart." Master Vitomir said.
Ben remembered the words of Albedo -"That's... your power. You wanted to wield the true power hidden within yourself to your heart's content too... You're... just like me."
"That's right. I have the hidden power within my heart's content?" Ben asked.
"Yes. To defeat Albedo, you must unleash your hidden power which is on our heart." Master Vitomir said. "You have a desire to become stronger by protecting the innocent. Ben, give up this attitude and be the hero!"
"Okay!" Ben stood up with confidence. "Albedo, I'm coming for ya!"
Vermilion City
In the Vermilion City, the heroes were beaten by Ultimate Negative Humungousaur.
The kids were diffused from their Pokémon as they were injured. The Pokémon too were injured.
"Albedo's strong!" Goh said.
"Stronger than ever!" Kevin said.
"HAHAHA! The revenge and the Ultimate power has defeated you! Now, time to say goodbye!" Ultimate Negative Humungousaur said and he is about to shoot the missiles at the heroes when MonKi Chan flew in.
"Ben!" Ash said.
"Why are you here?" Gwen asked.
"To fight Albedo again!" MonKi Chan said.
"You wanted to some beatings from me?" Ultimate Negative Humungousaur asked.
"Nah." MonKi Chan said.
"Then eat this!" Ultimate Negative Humongousaur said and he fires the missiles at MonKi Chan.
"BEN! Run!" Gwen shouted.
"Don't worry,.I handle this." MonKi Chan said and he grabs the missiles then he throws the missiles back at Ultimate Negative Humongousaur.
"How's that possible?!" Ultimate Negative Humongousaur asked.
"I'll show my true Ultimate power!" MonKi Chan said and he gets enveloped with rainbow energy before the light fading away, revealing that he transformed: MonKi Chan becomes more feral and ape-like with golden fur and skin. His hair extends even further, down to his knees and changes from black to a bright yellow, with a streak of blue. His facial hair becomes orange and slightly longer. He wears black, white, and green pants.
The Omnitrix symbol is now located on his waist.
The heroes were in awe at MonKi Chan's new form whereas Ultimate Negative Humongousaur became shocked.
"Look!" Kevin said.
"Ben gone Ultimate?!" Rook asked.
"Awesome!" Goh said.
"Alright!" Ash said.
"He looks cool!" Gwen said.
"Way to go, Ben!" Bonnie cheered and so did Dedenne and the other Pokémon.
"What kind of form is that, Tennyson?! An Ultimate form?!" Ultimate Negative Humongousaur asked.
"This is Super MonKi Chan. It is triggered when my mind is full bravery and heroism." Super MonKi Chan said.
"My Ultimate power gave strength to defeat you. What sort of stupid bravery or courage gave you the power?!" Ultimate Negative Humongousaur asked.
"My desire of becoming stronger comes from the people and Pokémon I protect!" Super MonKi Chan said. "I have obtained this hidden power through my heart like you said!"
"Nonsense!" Ultimate Negative Humongousaur fires the missiles at Super MonKi Chan.
Super MonKi Chan chants "KAME KAME KAME KAME KAME KAME KAMEKAMEHA!" and the he fires the beam of seven different colours that it destroyed the missiles and hit Ultimate Negative Humongousaur, knocking him back with great force that he de-transformed into Albedo.
"Ben's stronger than I imagine." Albedo said.
Super MonKi Chan flew to Albedo and grabs him on the shirt. Albedo was about to transform using his Ultimatrix when Super MonKi Chan snatches the Ultimatrix from Albedo.
"Give me back my Ultimatrix!" Albedo said.
"It's better to destroy the Ultimatrix rather than sealing it away." Super MonKi Chan said then he crushes the Ultimatrix.
"NOOOOOOOOOO! My Ultimatrix! Why did you do this, Tennyson!" Albedo asked.
"You've misused your Ultimate power to harm the people. The power is meant to protect the world not to bully others!" Super MonKi Chan said and he sent Albedo flying with his punch.
"Alright, you did it!" Ash said and the heroes ran to Super MonKi Chan who, reverted back to MonKi Chan then Ben.
"This is the Ben I know. The Ben I admire..." Julie said to Ben, smiling at her boyfriend.
"Nice job, Ben!" Gwen hugged Ben.
"Ben, you've kicked Albedo's butt!" Dawn said.
"It's so awesome and funny when you've sent Albedo flying with punch!" Bonnie said as she laughed.
"Guys, let's go to Cerise Laboratory, we're exhausted I guess..." Ben said.
The Pokémon and the heroes agreed.
Vermilion City: Mansion
In the abandoned mansion, the villains were playing chess when Albedo crashed in.
"Oh, Albedo..." Dr. Animo said.
"Welcome to the group of villains. Anyway, how did you ended up here?" Charmcaster said.
"Long story, will you allow me to stay with you?" Albedo asked.
"Yes." Jessie said.
Cerise Laboratory (next day)
In the Cerise Laboratory, Ben woke up and he is ready by brushing, bathing and then wearing his default clothes and he goes to the hall, meeting Gwen.
"Gwen, what's up?" Ben asked.
"You know, we are having a surprising day!" Gwen said. "Only for you and me!"
"What?" Ben asked.
Then, the heroes came out and shouts "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN AND GWEN!"
"Whoa! Today's my birthday?!" Ben asked in surprise.
"Yes. Not only you, but for Gwen." Ash said.
"Wow, happy birthday, doofus." Ben said to Gwen.
"You too, dweeb..." Gwen said. "Y'know, I know this yesterday and we kept our birthday a secret."
"I see... Guys, let's celebrate our birthday!" Ben said.
The heroes were celebrating birthday of Ben and Gwen.
Then, Kevin gave a special gift for Gwen: a flower which she got impressed and Gwen gave Kevin a hug.
Ben has got nothing.
"Hey, what's my present?" Ben asked.
"I'll give you a present!" Julie said and she kisses Ben on the lips. "There. That's your birthday present."
"Sorry for the way I yelling at you." Ben said. "But I'm back in 10!"
"It's okay. Happy birthday, sweetie..." Julie said.
"Thank you, Armorstrike..." Ben said.
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A/N: Happy Ben 10 Anniversary, readers! Sadly, I'm in hiatus, now... because I have some exams on January 5, 2021. Don't worry, I can publish the chapters after the exams will be completed. The chapters about Pokémon development as well as the characters' development that I can ''leak''
Ch. 99: A Knight Fight, where Ash fights Wikstorm for Pokémon World Coronation Series using his Farfetch'd against Aegislash and evolves into Sirfetch'd during the battle.
Ch. 100: Lake of Outrage Rescue, a chapter where Clemont catches Orbeetle.
Ch. 101 & 102: Gwen vs. Charmcaster, a two chapter arc where Gwen fails to beat Charmcaster in the middle of rescuing the Patrat & Watchog and she tries to redeem by defeating Charmcaster if she have enough practice and determination. This will lead to introduce a new Anodite from that will serve has a power up. Charmcaster's Anodite form also will be revealed in this chapter.
