I put in some real world facts in here, might as well teach you something while you read :P
As with every new chapter:
1) Shout-out to Treyalexander63917: A Highbreed vs Moka, eh? Hmm... that gives me an idea! In any case to be honest, I didn't take that into consideration. Like I said, this story is still in the planning stages.
2) Shout-out to STRELOK474: Well, your a new face. Glad you think this is awesome, but be sure to read my 1st fic if you haven't already, this is a sequel.
Prologue: Page 4
Killing cockroaches were hard; they can survive up to 7 days without a head (9 if their lucky), can go without eating for a month, hold their breath underwater for over an hour and even if they get stomped/squished, they might not actually be dead yet. Apparently... all of these interesting facts also applies to alien ones that inhabit a desert-like planet that were currently surrounding our heroes and the Higbreed.
Using the rock formation behind them to their advantage, Ben (now Jetray) and the others flew up to the top of it. But these "Dasypodidae", as the Highbreed called them, were very persistent and simply climbed the rocky surface after their targets. Jetray attempted to paralyze them with his neuroshock beams and even though it was working, their was just too many of them.
The roach-like insects eventually caught up with their prey and climbed all over them in a unified attempt to subdue them. The girls and Highbreed threw them off, but it was only a matter of time before shear numbers overwhelmed them. Jetray had to think of something quick, or everyone's gonna be lunch for the entire cast of Twilight of the Cockroaches. Sure he could release Inner Moka again, but even the burst of energy after her summoning would have a temporary effect. Besides, this would be more of an annoyance to her rather than a challenge.
Scanning the area, Jetray noticed another rock formation 10 feet away from the one his friends were on. It was smaller and the top was too uneven to stand on, but it had a slope near its base... it was a high-risk move, but it just might work! "GUYS! This way!" He called, flying down towards the smaller rock. They had no idea what he was planing, but what did they have to loose? Shaking and tossing off the rest of the arthropods, Kurumu carried Moka down to where Jetray flew with the Highbreed unfurling wings of his own.
Landing in his desired spot, Jetray moved the symbol on his chest and tapped it. In a flash of light, he changed into an alien resembling Wildvine but instead of pods, this alien had red petals around its body and root-like legs that had stones in its soles. He also had a not-so elegant scent, smelling rotten like a swamp, which leads us to his name: "SWAMPFIRE!"
"Up here, guys!" Called Swampfire. Kurumu, Moka and the Highbreed ran up to where the plant-like creature was waiting after they landed. Just as Swampfire thought, the roaches followed. "Ok, now what?!" Asked Kurumu, getting nervous. "Wait for it..." said Swampfire, intently watching the swarm closing in on them. Just as they were halfway up the slope...
FLOOSH! BOOM!
Swampfire launched a fireball from his hands into a rock, breaking it and causing a sandy landslide. The drawback was the sand from underneath Kurumu, Moka and the Highbreed was also sliding down; making the alien and the 2 monsters lose their balance. Swampfire was prepared for this of course and used vine-like tentacles from around his body to hold them back. Due to the force of the landslide; the Dasypodidae were either thrown back, buried underneath, or both.
After it all settled, it was quiet and there was no sound of digging.
"Whew, that was close" said Moka. "Your awesome Ben... but you reek" said Kurumu, hugging him but now she was regretting it. The Highbreed just looked at Swampfire. "Your welcome" said Swampfire. "How dare... you filthy... UNHAND ME THIS INSTANT!" Shouted the Highbreed, pulling himself out of the vines. Releasing his girls from his grip, Swampfire jumped down and got in front of the Highbreed.
"What is your problem? You don't like the creatures I become, I get it! But cut an alien-transformer some slack, would ya?" Said Swampfire. "YEAH! He just saved your life, twice today! Be thankful he didn't let you bathe in sand, you jerk!" Said Kurumu, hugging Swampfire again, ignoring his smell. "I know your not exactly friends, but as a vampire, I get your pride. At least pretend to be appreciative" said Moka, walking in front.
The Highbreed ignored them and walked off. "Remember, 10 paces" he said. "10 paces behind, I'll give you 10 paces..." Swampfire grumbled, his 2 friends following behind him.
-TIME BREAK-
Night has fallen, at least it wasn't hot anymore, but like all deserts it was now extremely cold. To keep his friends warm, Swampfire lit a ball of flame on his finger... although the look on his face said he had another reason for it, perhaps being thrown 10 paces ahead was more accurate. Eyeing a spot with small rocks, Swampfire saw a possible camping spot. That, and Kurumu and Moka looked like they'd fall asleep leaning against him. The poor things, although they knew about Ben's adventures, this was their first time experiencing one of them.
"This looks like a good of a place as any for a campout" said Swampfire, stopping. "We shall walk through the night" answered the Highbreed. "Um no, we shall camp HERE for the night" snapped Swampfire, pointing down at the spot. The girls were more than happy to oblige, sitting on 2 of the 4 stones. "I wouldn't use that tone with me... lesser creature" the Highbreed snapped back.
Swampfire's/Ben's temper started to flare up, he was growing tried of this Highbreed. "Oh really?" He said. "Ben, please don't fight" said Moka. "Yeah, let us sleep!" Moaned Kurumu. "You'd do well to listen to your female friends, you have yet to deal with my full strength! See? The cool night air has begun to restore me!" The Highbreed said triumphantly. While he did look healthier than he did earlier, he looked no different in Swampfire's opinion.
"Oh yeah, your practically glowing" said Swampfire, sarcastically. "I don't glow" said the Highbreed. Swampfire just facepalmed. "Uh no, that's just an expre... ah, forget it. Ya know what? Go then!" Swampfire snapped. "I will. You've over-lived your usefulness to me" said the Highbreed. "So have you, go find another 'lesser being' to get you off this rock!" Swampfire snapped again, walking back up to the girls. "Maybe I will, any lesser will do as I say" said the Highbreed.
Then, they all heard a roar of a Dravek.
"And I say, we camp for the night" the Highbreed answered. "Gee, why didn't I think of that?" Swampfire sarcastically asked. (AN: Was actually gonna put down: "Of course, your majesty", but does this sound better? You tell me what you think)
-TIME BREAK-
"I don't care how many times you swear it, I don't believe in fairytales Gwen" said Kevin. Back on earth, Gwen asked Kevin if he could possibly reconfigure the teleporter so they can get to where Ben is. He complied and while he was working, she couldn't help but talk about Ben. She was really worried and while rambling about him, a slip of the tongue caused her to speak about his 'monster harem', how those girls would feel if they never got to see him again.
"It's the truth Kevin. Why, you jealous?" Asked Gwen, trying to push Kevin's buttons. "Pfft, there's just no way Tennyson could bag 5 chicks at once. Hell, he barely got ahold of one" he said, referring to Ben's current girlfriend. "You didn't answer my question" Gwen said, with a smirk. The look on Kevin's face was priceless. "HEY! I'm not jealous, monsters aren't real Gwen. Even in Japan, the only ones close to them are Yakuza" he said, turning back around and got back to work.
"Oh yeah, you were in the Null Void at the time" Gwen said. "What?" Asked Kevin, not hearing her. "Huh? Uh, nothing" the sorceress lied.
-TIME BREAK-
Now we return to Turrawuste, where Swampfire manged to get a fire going (AN: Real quick, how did he even find logs on a desert-like planet? That's cartoon physics for ya. Ok, I'm stopping now). Moka and Kurumu were happy to take a seat. Er, well a boulder to warm up. "Thanks Ben" said Moka. "Your still the best" said Kurumu. "Don't mention it, guys. By the way, how did you end up here? Unless Japan has a monorail to other planets?" Ben joked. He was happy to see at least 2 of his friends again, though he wished under better circumstances.
"Well, Ruby and Yukari were working on a spell, like the ones Gwen can use" explained Moka. "And it worked... a little TOO well, we were actually heading for Bellwood" said Kurumu. "So... total accident?" Asked Ben. "Er, maybe. I don't know, but inner me might" said Moka. "Well, I think it was fate after all! Our destined bond brought us together, Ben!" Said...
SMOOSH!
Well... you get idea. The Highbreed just watched, Ben took notice of this. "Highbreed, why not pull up a boulder, sit down and relax?" Ben offered. "So your inferno pit can deplete me? I think not!" Said the Highbreed. "It's a campfire, dumbass. It only hurts if you stick your hand in it" said Kurumu, still hugging Ben. "That, and its an earth custom. For warmth, cooking and just... well, to talk" said Moka.
"To all of you? For what conceivable purpose?!" Asked the Highbreed, not understanding what the point was. "Getting to know us, information exchange, how you can stop being such an asshole?" Said Kurumu, not liking this Highbreed one bit. Highbreed? As in High-Class? HA! More like a Low-Class dirtbag. "How about we just start with names?" Ben sighed. "Well, I'm Moka Akashiya" said Moka. "Humph... mines Kurumu Kurono" said Kurumu. "And my names Ben, Ben Tennyson. What's yours?" Ben said, asking the Highbreed for his name.
The Highbreed still thought this was foolish, but with nothing else to do at the moment, he decided he might as well play along. "I am called Reinrassic the 3rd, 7th son of the Noble Highbreed House of Deralla, direct descendant of the Pure-blooded High Order of Rarsect, heir to the th..." he said. Now, being a member of royalty herself, Moka's eyes sparkled with delight.
Ben and Kurumu... not so much.
"Eh, I'm gonna call you Reiny... OW!" Said Ben, interrupting the Highbreed known as Reinrassic. Ben was then acquainted with a pebble thrown at his face. "Ben! That wasn't very nice" said Moka. "Hmm... at least one of you has a sense of respect for your superiors" said Reinrassic. "I'm sorry about him, I come from a royal family too, so I understand what its like" said Moka. "Do you now? I never thought I'd meet a lower species that knew anything of royalty" said Reinrassic, now actually interested.
He and Moka went into Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah mode and talked about things only they could understand, in fact he also sat next to her. Though Ben was a little bit jealous, he had to admit that this side of the Highbreed was allot nicer than the one he knew. Maybe now that Reiny is in a better mood and that all 4 of them worked well together despite their differences, perhaps the DNAliens weren't so bad... just misunderstood.
"Ya know, its weird. I don't trust you as far as Humungousaur can throw you, but its pretty cool how we manged to work together to survive. Sure we're not exactly friends, but we're not full-on enemies either" said Ben to Reinrassic. "You and I are enemies, Ben-Ben Tennyson" said Reinrassic. "But Ben's a nice guy, he's been protecting you" said Moka. "He's protected all of us thousands of times" Kurumu said.
"And you and I were able to set aside our differences. Mostly because I know what its like to be... well, not a Highbreed like you, but a whole bunch of other alien creatures. Thanks to this Omnitrix, I can literally walk in another life forms shoes, so I can totally understand whats its like to be them... cause, I have been" said Ben. The Highbreed just sat there, seemingly taking in what Ben told him. Moka, Kurumu and Ben shot each other smiles; they got through to him!
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"... Such presumption. Then again, what else should be expected from a genetically inferior creature? Why would I be the slightest bit interested, in befriending the repulsive likes of you?" Said Reinrassic. "I'm just trying to be nice here, find some common ground at least" said Ben. "You and I are more than mere enemies, the Highbreeds' were the very first race in the universe. All other species, other than pure-blooded Highbreeds, are nothing but revolting mongrels, hideous abominations! Especially humans... or so-called monsters'. As soon as I no longer require your aid, Ben-Ben Tennyson... I will eradicate you... and your foul-mouthed mate Kurumu Kurono. Then, that will be 2 less pests infesting a great universe" said Reinrassic.
The 3 high schoolers' were stunned. "Except you, Moka Akashiya. Once I return to my home planet, perhaps I can convince the Highbreed Council to spare those who have the utmost respect for us" Reinrassic finished. "You can't really believe all that, not after the way we've protected each other" said Ben. "When we weren't trying to kill one another" Reinrassic answered. For that, Ben had no comeback.
"You are all tired, I will take first watch" said Reinrassic. Kurumu grew out her nails. "Oh no, we're wide awake, WE will keep watch!"
-TIME BREAK-
Well, they kept watch... of all the Z's they were catching. Ben was resting with his arms behind his head against a rock, with Kurumu and Moka cuddled next to him. That's when both Moka's Rosario and Ben's Omnitrix, glowed red and dark green respectively. "WAKE UP!" said the items' voices. Opening their eyes, the only thing Ben and Moka saw... were the claws of Reinrassic...
I'm just gonna leave it here for now ;)
Yup, I'm an asshole, deal with it! See ya in the next page. Also like my other fic, be sure to tell your friends and families about this if they like Ben10 or Rosario+Vampire. Sure this one came out in 2 days, but that's only because I had this planned, don't expect the rest of the story so quickly. And remember, reviews/flames keep me going and gives me the drive to continue, even guests should leave them. Later! :D
One last thing, did you like how this differs from the original Ben10: Alien Force - Alone Together? Or would you rather keep things as close to it as possible, be sure to tell me what you think.