This one will be based on manga chapter 28, when Tsukune was "expelled". No, this does not mean I found another book from my lost collection, I just remember this one really well. By the way, since Nosfer-Ben speaks outside the watch now, I'll be writing this to clarify if he's talking in Ben's head or not:
A) "I'M INNOCENT!" Yelled Nosfer-Ben. (How he normally talks, which is only to Ben)
B) "I'M INNOCENT!" Yelled Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix. (When he's using the Omnitrix to speak out loud)
And shout-outs:
1) To Okara SSJ: Lol, clearly your not a reader of the Rosario+Vampire manga. No Moka's not going for that new guy, he's a manga-exclusive character, but he won't reappear for some time. So... "Big Chill", dude. :P
2) To Toy2711: I could tell you... but I'll need to kill you afterward. I'm not saying yes or no, mostly cause I've only started planning where I want to go from Ultimate Alien. If I have Ben get the Ultimatrix (which is up for debate at this point), perhaps... but let's stick with this Omnitrix for now. I wanna think every possibility through, not just jump ahead and hit writers block. Which [in my opinion] is why many good fanfics' go unfinished... some writers just go with whatever sounds cool, don't calculate other possible directions and BOOM, they hit that damn wall!
3) To Mitchell/Red Dragon: Don't worry, I didn't take it the wrong way, I figured you were being silly. Thanks anyway.
"Expelled? ME?! WHY?! I told you guys, that newspaper wasn't ours and... ok, useless it was something this guy did..." said Ben, holding up the Omnitrix. "I'M INNOCENT!" Yelled Nosfer-Ben, overdramatically. Earlier today, the Newspaper Club had visitors (which Nosfer-Ben said: Hey look! Its the Monkeys in Black), they held up a Newspaper thinking it belonged to this club. Strangely, the only member they took was Ben, now here he was in Tenmi's tower! And Ben thought the STUDENTS were bad; this... 'office' reminded him of those movies and TV shows with crazy priests. "We know, Mister Tennyson... but their has been a Graffiti Demon lurking around our school and frankly, he's been giving me headaches. Not only is his form of 'art' prohibited, but he is also extremely fast... our werewolf personal has trouble keeping up with him, even during full moons. But he appears to be targeting your newspaper... mostly YOU" said the headmaster.
"So, do me and yourself a favor... go home. Live out the rest of your human life in peace" Tenmei continued. "Thanks, but no thanks. If this guy's causing you trouble, let me help! I can become XLR8 or..." Ben tried to say, but the headmaster didn't want to hear it. "Your not listening, Mister Tennyson... this wasn't a request. You are hereby expelled from Yokai Academy, you have 4 hours to pack up your things and leave... or else" he threatened. Ben didn't know what kind of monster the headmaster was, but if that aura was anything to go by...
"Look, no disrespect sir, but I have friends here and..." once again, Ben was cut off, but not by words... it was the look on Tenmei's face, very creepy smirk. "Friends? Your serious? Wake up, boy! Those 'friends' of yours are the reason your in this position right now. I've only allowed you here in the first place to terminate the former Security Committee... you've done your job, I no longer need Americans in my school. This conversation is over."
(AN: Theme song)
Chapter 15: Fast Tracking a Speed Demon
Going to the roof, Ben needed some time to himself. This was a fine mess he gotten himself into, but now he's getting cleaned up against his will. "Sooooooo, how ya gonna explain this to the others without them retaliating? Mizore will threaten to freeze everyone... though Kurumu'll probably hug ya first..." said Nosfer-Ben, getting excited about a possible 'hug' from the busty succubus. "Just... not now, ok?" Said Ben to his Omnitrix. "Fine, jeez. Just trying to lighten the f*****g tone" said Nosfer-Ben. "Thanks for trying, but I'm not in the mood... wait a minute! Why do you even care?" Asked Ben. "Hellooooooooo! Grab somebody sexy and tell'em, HEY?! Really bro, this is THE high school... fan-service as far as the eye can see!" The inner vampire answered, in a dreamy-like tone. "I shouldn't have asked..." Ben sighed.
"Ben?" Asked the voice of Gwen, sounding worried. Turning his head, our hero sees his cousin and Kevin walk up to him. "How'd it go?" Asked Kevin, pointblank and earning himself an elbow to his stomach. "The headmaster, he knows who's behind that fake newspaper" Ben revealed. "Really?" Asked Gwen. Sure she didn't know the headmaster to well (no one really does), but he always seemed to know more than he was willing to disclose. "It's someone from Anti-Thesis, the same group that crazy lady was from" said Ben. "Them...? Ugh, please tell me its not another Medusa-fingered freakazoid" Kevin complained, subconsciously feeling Mako's body fluids running down his person. "Tenmei calls him a Graffiti Demon, an insanely fast runner that can outclass a werewolf at full strength" Ben said.
Kevin and Gwen were shocked, rightfully so. The only werewolf they knew was Gin, to hear that even trained werewolfs couldn't catch this Graffiti Demon was unsettling. "Damn" said Gwen. "Anything else?" Asked Kevin. "He always targets the same locations, he seems very confident he'll never get caught" Ben finished. "So, we know where he's gonna be..." said Kevin. "And we know he'll strike quickly. Ben can probably use Nosfer... if he behaves, though XLR8 might be a better..." Gwen tried to plan, but...
"Yeaaaaaaaah, about that... were kinda getting returned to sender, if you catch my drift" said Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix. "What?" Asked Gwen, not understanding. "Can't you be quiet for 5 minutes?" Asked Ben to his watch, annoyed. He didn't get a response back though, out loud or in his head. "What's he talking about?" Asked Kevin, also not understanding. Ben, although he wished this could've waited, decided to come clean. "YOUR WHAT?!" Both his cousin and her 'boyfriend' almost screamed. "Yup... I'm gone" said Ben, sadly. "Its something he did, isn't it?" Asked Gwen, hands on her hips. "AW, COME ON! I'm not THAT bad!" Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix complained. "5 minutes, 5 seconds... he's not good at math, is he?" Kevin whispered. "I heard that, you destitute!" said Nosfer-would-else-would-this-be/Omnitrix.
They all heard a box fall behind them... a Newspaper Club box... was previously held by...
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"Ben... its not true... right? Your not... leaving us? Leaving... me?" Moka, off all people to show up. She looked like she would cry at any second, but ran up to Ben and hugged him tightly, ignoring his sweet smell for the first time ever. She didn't care if anyone was looking, or if the other girls would start yelling at her... she needed this, needed him! And now he was being taken away from her... again! She began to sob into his chest. "B-Ben... Ben, please... p-please, d-don't leave me! I... I can't live... w-without you... in my life! N-Not b-because of y-your blood... b-because I need you! Your t-the f-first friend I've ever had! Y-your my whole world..." cried the innocent vampire, then looked up at her American friend with tears flooding down her cheeks. "I'M BEGGING YOU, BEN! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME AGAIN!"
Ben could only look down at his friend, he felt her pain as he could relate. He didn't want to leave either, but what could he do? Like the headmaster said, Ben was only allowed here cause he allowed it, Ben didn't exactly have a birthright to stay or a Green Card. He wanted nothing more than to hold Moka close and never let go, but Ben didn't have the time... he'll be forced out by then. Pushing her away gently by her shoulders, his face was a mess in its own right. "I... I'm sorry, Moka... I only have 3 hours. Gwen, Kevin... be with her" he said in a very depressed tone, before turning and walking off... resisting the urge to run back to his dear pink-haired friend while she was crying his name.
-TIME BREAK-
"HE'S WHAT?!" Yelled the other Newspaper Club members... even Kokoa, who joined off-screen. She said the ONLY reason she joined was so when her real sister is let out, she'll keep the Rosario. Gwen and Kevin broke the news to them, Moka wanted to wait outside the club room... she needed a moment. "What the hell is that guys problem?! Ben's saved his school, staff and students like 30 times!" Said Kurumu. Although hate wasn't in succubi nature, she might have to make an exception at this point. "Ruby, isn't there anything we can do?" Asked Yukari. "I don't know, but what I don't understand is if he doesn't want Americans in his school... why only expel one?" Ruby answered, making a good point. "Who cares what goes on in that guys head, how can we get Ben to stay?" Asked Gin.
"Sign this..." Mizore popped from under a table, shocking everyone. She was holding a few pieces of paper with allot of names signed on them. "The heck's this?" Kokoa asked. "A petition for Ben to remain at Yokai Academy, I've gotten students and teachers to sign" said Mizore, which a few flashbacks playing that showed Mizore walking up to girls and they immediately signed... not so much with a few select boys, in which Mizore threatened to freeze their "sausages" off if they didn't. All club members aside from Mizore herself sweatdropped. "We'll... take your word for it" said Gwen. The papers the group were given had about 20-38 names per form, not even a quarter of the school sadly. "This is a great, but want do you think 10 forms will do?" Asked Kevin, putting his hand on a wall and like classic hidden switches, his hand was pushed in and...
CLUMP!
A shitload of more signed petition papers dropped upon Kevin. "That's why I stored more" said Mizore. Kevin's head poked out from underneath with a paper in his mouth, which he promptly spit out. "Of course ya did" Kevin dryly said. "This just might work. Hey Moka, we got..." called Gwen but as she opened the club door and looked to were Moka was... "she's gone!"
-TIME BREAK-
Ben was on the roof of the student dormitory, he killed one hour standing there alone. He still couldn't believe this was happening, its like God was punishing him. "Bro! Seriously, stop moping around! Why not let me talk to the guy?" Asked Nosfer-Ben, suggesting on letting him speak with Tenmei. "So you can make me look like an asshole in front of him? No thanks" said Ben, still not in the mood... didn't help that his time in Japan was almost up. "Ugh, between you and your cousin..." said Nosfer-Ben.
HISSSSSSSS!
That's when both Bens' heard a hissing sound behind them. Our hero noticed someone spray painting the doorway to the roof. He was wearing a shirt with some kind of shield on it along with a jacket, an all black hat and a baggy pair of jean shorts. This student didn't even turn, he just spoke to Ben. "You seem depressed, bro... why is that, Ben Tennyson?" He asked, how did he know Ben's name? Then again at this point, who DIDN'T? But there was something about the way he said it.
"Ya know, Newspapers and Graffiti are one in the same, they both have the ability to relay and control information... especially for someone as fast as me" the boy said. Ben's mind drifted to memory lane, remembering what the headmaster said about the anti-schooler being extremely fast. "Are you the...?" Ben started to ask, but the only answer he got was a sinister smile from the accused party. "Bingo... I don't know much, but our leader wants you. Could be because your a foreigner, or maybe cause of your one of us" said the boy. "One of... you?" Asked Ben, confused as to why a group who despised Yokai Academy, would be interested in one of its students. "Come on, homie! Don't be so modest, your rumored to become a variety of different monsters' that no ones ever seen before... perhaps your a hybrid, like us" said the Graffiti Demon.
"Heh, that's only half right" commented Nosfer-Ben. "So why are you doing this?" Asked Ben. "I'm supposed to bring you in, but... lets see what you can do" said the Graffiti Demon and he was gone in a flash. Before Ben could take a breath, he was sliced in 4 spots on his body, deep gashes too! The blur that was striking him stopped at the other end of the roof, his feet extended into long sharp razors with wheels on the bottom.
Kou: Redundant Monster fact: this monsterl's feet are organic roller blades, like those wheelie sneakers little kids wear thinking its cool. WEEEE!
"HA! Don't tell me that's all you... got?" The Speed Demon tried to taunt but to his surprise, Ben wounds were healing at a very fast and VERY visible rate! His watch was also glowing dark green for some reason... "What would you do without me?" Asked Nosfer-Ben. 'I can name 5 things if ya want' said Ben, but he was thankful that Nosfer-Ben was able to donate his monster energy like this. If those cuts weren't closed, Ben'll bleed out before he could say 'Hero Time!' "Spare me the sass, ya know ya love me" the inner vampire joked. 'What the hell... he didn't even transform yet! What the f*** is he?!' Thought the Speed Demon. Now ready, Ben scrolled his watch. "Ok pal, lets race!"
FLASH!
Ben changed to XLR8, but didn't bother to scream his name. He just sped off and tripped the speed monsterl with his tail, getting him mad. "OW! Grrrrr, you punk! No one makes a fool outta me when it comes to speed!" Growled the monsterl, running at XLR8. (AN: Play the music from XLR8's stage in Ben 10 to the Rescue) Ya know how Sonic and Shadow raced each other in Sonic Adventure 2, just before the Eclipse Cannon fired? That's sort of whats going on now. Both quicksters ran all around the school; up and down walls, across rivers, even the path to the bus stop and back! XLR8 had an advantage because he could use his claws and tail to attack, the outcast monster could only inflict damage with his bladed feet. While running, XLR8 could've sworn he saw some pink...
POW! SLICE!
His momentary distraction caused the speeding monsterl to sweep-kick him down and cut his torso, luckily the damage wasn't severe that time. Recovering (and cursing himself), XLR8 ran back after the demon. He was closing in... when his opponent just sped up and disappeared!
POW!
XLR8 got kicked once again, this time in the back! He couldn't believe it, this guy was faster than his fastest alien form! The raptor-on-wheels flew into the billboard where the Newspaper Club posts they're stuff and flashed green. Moaning in pain, Ben tried getting to his feet, the gashes weren't helping. Just cause they were healed didn't mean the pain was gone. The Speed Demon reappeared 10 feet from Ben's position. "Ya know what, screw my orders! I'll just get you out of our way for good!" He yelled, rushing to Ben. He closed in on Ben and was about to kick him and stab him with a bladed foot!
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"STOOOOOOOOOOP!"
The demon of speed halted his attack, literally right on Ben's nose. He turned slowly to see Moka holding herself up on a pillar and was panting like a dog, she must've ran after the 2 speedsters the whole time. "You... your Moka Akashiya, one of those Newspaper groupies" said the Graffiti writer. "Please... don't hurt him... even if you... don't complete your mission... Ben's been expelled... and he'll be deported... to America. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?! NOW THERE'S NO REASON TO KILL HIM! JUST LEAVE US ALONE, PLEASE!" Cried Moka. The demons eyes widened, not expecting this at all. "Moka... I'm sorry for ditching you earlier, but now's not a..." Ben tried to say, but what Moka said next melted his heart. "It doesn't matter, I don't care about that, Ben. I care... about you... and I don't... want to leave you. I'll quit school to... and we'll go to America... together..."
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"So... that's it? You think just because you'll be deported, I won't cut you down? I already knew that!" Said the demon, not moving his foot from its location near Ben's nose. In fact, he pressed in on his nose in a intimidating fashion...
CLACK!
"On second thought, I'll kill this purebred chick first... not like you can stop me" said the demon, putting his foot down and rolling over to Moka. Ben told him to wait, reaching out to him like it would do something. "Your a joke, Tennyson. You can't catch me with those legs... but your more than welcome to try" the Graffiti-drawing demon taunted. "I... said... WAAAAAAAAAAAIT!" Roared Ben. Somehow he outran the speeder, getting in front of Moka protectively, which shocked his rollerskating opponent. He noticed his watch was glowing again, was it a limiter or something? "Outta my way, immigrant!" Said the monsterl. The only answer he got was...
POW!
A fistful right in the jaw, blood splattering. One of the blood droplets slowly hit the face-plate of the Omnitrix and the second it did... the watch beeped and whirled to life!
"DNA SAMPLE, ACQUIRED. NEW TRANSFORMATION, NOW AVAILABLE."
The holographic image displayed something that looked cat-like, less bulky than Rath though. "I'd normally ask to be let out, but..." said Nosfer-Ben. "You thinking what I'm thinking?" Asked Ben, feeling someone wink in his mind. He slammed the face-plate down and the newest form began to emerge. Ben's skin turned blue, and he grew sharp fins on his arms and legs. He looked like X-Men's Wolverine somewhat, then Nosfer-Ben laughed. "What? What's so funny?" The new alien form asked his symbol on his chest. "Hey... The Flash called... he wants his cat back! HAHAHAHAHA!" Laughed the inner vampire. The Flash's cat was gonna retort, but liked what he heard. "Hmmm... Flash-Cat? Not the worst name I've heard, lets take this kitty for a test drive" said the newly named Flash-Cat, getting into a battle stance.
Kou: Ben's newest alien is called a Citrakayah, from the unseen planet of Chalybeas. Their fast runners like XLR8's species, some would argue even faster since they have a hard time slowing down. Citrakayahs' also have amazing reflexes and are quite strong, they can carry or pull people along without losing speed at all! WEEEEE!
The demon of speeding Graffiti recovered, not looking too happy. "Now, I'm pissed! I'm gonna slice you up and feed your dick to the were-pigs, THEN cut your sluts pretty little head off!" He yelled, rushing at Flash-Cat, with the feline doing the same. The Graffiti Demon attempted to cut him again but to his surprise, Flash-Cat countered with blades of his own... on his legs AND arms! In a fast flurry of movement (which Nosfer-Ben commented: I'm a part of you, and I can't keep up! Implying Flash-Cat could outrun him any day), Flash-Cat cut the Graffiti gangster in over 60 different locations in under 10 seconds! Due to the loss of blood, he was starting to feel lightheaded. "Just... what the... hell are you?" Was the Demon's final question before Flash-Cat was 5 feet in front of him. His answer: "Fast-TRACK."
KA-POW!
Zipping forward, Flash-C... *cough, cough* Fasttrack punched the monsterl for the final time, across the yard and into a window... his weaponized feet were hanging out. He was knocked out good, and wasn't getting up to paint anytime soon. Moka ran into Fasttrack and hugged him, being careful of his spikes.
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Slow clapping was heard from above. The 2 friends looked up to see the the headmaster on the roof, with his robes fluttering in the breeze, and his Monkeys in Black standing behind him. "Not bad... not bad at all, Mister Tennyson. And you've... cleaned up the mess, so to speak. You've passed the test, so your expulsion has been lifted" said Tenmei. "Test? You mean this ISN'T a member of Anti-Thesis and this was all a setup?!" Asked Fasttrack, somewhat mad that the headmaster would go this far to test Ben's abilities. "He's dealt with now, does it matter? I knew he'd strike if you were unprotected" said Tenmei. He then waved to one of his three men and he retrieved the unconscious body of the Outcast Ayashi with ninja-like speed, before they all vanished in a similar fashion.
Kou: This battle of speed was over in 2 minutes, 46 seconds. WEEEE!
-TIME BREAK-
"So you were a scapegoat?" Asked Kevin. Everyone was back in the Newspaper Club room while Ben and Moka explained what happened. "Apparently, though that would've been nice to know" said Ben. "I'M JUST GLAD YOUR OK, MY DESTINED ONE! AND I'M SO HAPPY YOUR NOT GETTING DEPORTED!" Cheered Kurumu, bringing Ben into her chest... she was oblivious to his waving hands however. Mizore threw an ice shard at the succubus's cheek. "I was the one who got this petition to help you stay, shouldn't I get a reward?" Asked the Snowgirl, rubbing one of her legs on Ben's. "See? I told you!" Commented Nosfer-Ben, referring to earlier.
Kurumu's and Mizore's heads were then met with a gold pot. "Wow, you can't let your guard down for a minute around those 2, can you?" Said the young witch. Now with them out of the way, Moka approached Ben. "Um, Ben?" She asked. "Let me guess, you wanna talk to him too?" Asked Ben, already sure what she wanted as Yukari did something similar. Moka only nodded. "Hey Nosfer, wake up" Ben called to his watch. "Ugh... want do you geeks want? Ya know how much monster energy I wasted today, I need a nap!" Groaned the Ben/Omnitrix in question, he sounded cranky. "I uh, wanted to thank you... for healing Ben during the battle" said Moka.
"I'm just doing my job like I told your beddable self, bootylicious. Can I go back to bed now?" Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix grumbled. Moka's Rosario started to glow and when it dimmed, she giggled. "What? What does she want?" Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix whined, wanting to go that sleep. "She said to stop whining like a cranky little bitch" Moka giggled some more, making everyone else laugh with her. "HEY! THAT IS NOT FUNNY! Let me out Ben, I'll show Kate Beckinsale who's the REAL bitch here!" Yelled Nosfer-Ben/Omnitrix, but everyone was laughing too hard to hear him.
(AN: Ending Theme)
The whole Newspaper Club was originally gonna fight the Graffiti Demon together, but I couldn't find a way to make to flow properly, it would be too easy of a victory if they all joined. And Broad Road, if your still there, your Superkick Party is just a few chapters away! That chapter was THE chapter it was gonna happen in, ever since you suggested it back in the prologue. Reviews, questions and comments of all types are welcome, and I'll see ya all in the next chapter!
By the way, are their any Yu-Gi-Oh or Pokemon fans out there? I have 2 fics I'm working on that's based on the popular game Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links and another one if Greninja went with Ash to Alola, and I don't think anyone on this site (or anywhere) has done the Yu-Gi-Oh one before. Is that something you guys would like to see, since I'm assuming you all like anime as well? Let me know and see ya'll sooner or later!