Ben 10 belongs to Man of Action and Cartoon Network
Urusei Yatsura belongs to Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Pierrot and Studio Deen
Story
[Ben and Rook are facing Dr. Animo who is riding on a big mutated hamster that rampages across Bellwood]
Rook: It's strange really. Hamsters are usually one of the smallest creatures but this thing is approximately the size of my Proto-TRUK.
Ben: When you've been dealing with this animal changing wacko for so long, nothing is ever surprising.
Dr. Animo: Fools! You are no match for the terrifying beast made by the brilliant mind of Dr. Animo. Soon, I shall create an army of giant hamsters to rule the town and then the whole world. BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAA!
Ben: Oh yeah? That'll be the day when Mr. Smoothy shuts down permanently. [He taps on the dial of the Omnitrix and turns himself into Four Arms. He runs toward the hamster and gives it a hard punch]
[The hamster roars at Four Arms and rushes at him pinning the Tetramand to the ground. Four Arms uses all his hands to hold the hamster's teeth apart as it tries to bite him]
Four Arms: Hey, partner. I could use some extra hands here.
Rook: Hang on, Ben. Keep it still for me. [He charges his Proto-Tool and blasts the hamster with a laser]
[The beam is able to make the giant hamster to back away. Four Arms gets back on his feet and moves to the right side of the hamster. He then elbows the mutant Cricetinae with 2 arms which topples it and Dr. Animo as well]
Four Arms: Have you had enough yet, Animo?
Dr. Animo: Never! You cannot win Ben Tennyson because this is just the beginning. [He holds a one button remote] In my hand is the tool to my triumph which will-
[Four Arms takes the device from Dr. Animo and swiftly crushes it into pieces]
Four Arms: Man. You bad guys never learn, do you? Always monologuing and junk. It's so predictable.
[Rook handcuffs Dr. Animo]
Dr. Animo: As they say back in the old days. Curses! Foiled again.
[Four Arms reverts back to Ben. The shapeshifting alien hero soon gets a call on his cellphone]
Ben: Hello?
[The caller is Grandpa Max who is currently in Plumber HQ]
Max: Ben. Where are you?
Ben: In Bellwood with Rook. We just defeated Dr. Animo and are about to take him back to jail at Plumber base.
Max: Good. Now listen. There's an urgent matter to discuss so I need you and your partner returning to headquarters immediately.
Ben: It sounds like you got some bad news. We'll be on our way ASAP. [He ends the call]
Rook: I take it that was your grandfather who called, correct?
Ben: Yeah. He needs us at HQ right now.
Rook: Then we mustn't waste a second. Let us drop Dr. Animo off and see what Magister Max wants.
[Ben and Rook bring Dr. Animo with them in the Proto-TRUK and fly off to Plumber base. Once they arrive, the duo hands over Animo to the other plumbers]
Ben: Hey, guys. Look what we brought home today. One super evil genius captured and ready for lockup. You're welcome.
Magister Patelliday: Much appreciated, boys. We'll make sure Dr. Animal is escorted to his cell where he belongs.
Dr. Animo: IT'S DR. ANIMO!
Magister Patelliday: Whatever. Now get moving.
[Magister Patelliday and Hobble take Dr. Animo away]
Dr. Animo: At least I'll have time to catch up on my reading on the way back.
Hobble: A book lover I see. How many do you own?
Dr. Animo: Lots of them. One of my personal favorites is called How to Evolve an Egg into a Dinosaur.
Hobble: That's pretty interesting… and scary too.
Rook: Now that he is in custody, we should go see about this emergency Magister Max mentioned earlier.
Ben: My guess is he's gonna ask to have the inside of the Rust Bucket cleaned out. I would really hate it if that was the case.
[Ben and Rook take the elevator and find the room where Max is]
Max: So glad you two could make it. We can finally get down to business.
Ben: Yeah, sure. We are talking serious business. Right, Grandpa?
Max: I wouldn't have made you and Rook come here if it wasn't. Now listen up. Our world is under threat of an invasion by these aliens known as Oni.
Ben: Oni? Never heard of those people before.
Max: Neither did I until one of them arrived on Earth. It was a guy and he said Earth seemed like the perfect place to begin a planetary takeover.
Rook: But why would this Oni man and his race want to rule the planet?
Max: No real reason other than for the fun of it.
Ben: Definitely not a "we come in peace" person. I have one question though. Who exactly is this dude?
?: That would be me, boy.
[A big horned man with a demonic facial feature dressed in tiger stripes comes out and shows himself to Ben, Max and Rook]
Rook: Magister Max. Is this the Oni you were talking about?
Max: Yup. Ben. Rook. Meet Mr. Invader.
Mr. Invader: Greetings. It's a pleasure to make my acquaintance.
Ben: This guy? From what I've heard, I thought maybe he would look more threatening.
Mr. Invader: What was that?
Ben: Uh, nothing.
Mr. Invader: That's what I thought. Anyway, I am pleased to be present myself. As you already know, I've traveled all the way from across the galaxy to invade Earth. [He points to Max] Then this fellow here came along with his crew with the intention of putting up a resistance. I was about to lead my troops into an all-out war until Max proposed for us to settle it in a nonviolent alternative. Eventually, we reached an agreement. One of this world's inhabitants is going to be competing against us in our own game. If you win, we'll leave the planet. If we win… well that should be an easy guess.
Max: And that's exactly why I called you over, Ben. To save the Earth and send these aliens packing.
Ben: Is that it? Shouldn't be too much of a problem, grandpa. Handling some space invaders will be just like taking out the trash. If the big guy is ready to duel and get beat by yours truly, I'm game.
Max: Hold on, Ben. Mr. Invader is not going to be your opponent.
Ben: He's not?
Mr. Invader: No. She is.
Ben: She? Who do you mean?
Mr. Invader: Heh-heh. You'll see soon enough.
[The room all 4 of them are in begins to shake with everyone except Mr. Invader looking startled. Outside, there is a big gray swirling cloud above the sky. A yellow flash of light emits within the visible mass. The cloud quickly clears out of the blue revealing a big tiger-striped ship floating over Bellwood. Afterwards, a bolt of lightning is cast down from the spaceship itself and travels straight into Plumber HQ where it reaches the room knocking Ben, Max and Rook down]
Ben: Ow. Talk about a shocking surprise.
?: Why hello there. Hope I haven't kept you waiting.
Ben: Huh?
[Ben takes a good glimpse at the person who spoke to him. It was a teenage Oni girl who has long green hair and two tiny horns on her head. She was also wearing a tiger-striped bikini and boots]
Mr. Invader: Boy. This is my lovely little girl Lum. She's the one who you'll be up against.
Ben: The green-haired chick in the skimpy outfit? Not who I imagined my challenger to be but I'm far from disappointed.
Mr. Invader: That's good to hear, Tennyson. You're going to be playing tag with Lum.
Ben and Rook: Tag?
Mr. Invader: Yes. Tag. It's considered to be a competitive activity back on our planet. I recall claiming so many victories back when I was 8 years old. There was this time I won by simply-
Ben: Yeah, yeah. We get it. You were a born winner. Can you get back to the point of the matchup?
Mr. Invader: Why, of course. Your goal is to grab the horns on my daughter's head. I'll warn you though. Catching her isn't going to be easy as you may think.
Lum: That's right, daddy. I simply cannot be touched by a mere human being.
Ben: Mere human being? Apparently, you guys have no idea who you're downplaying. I'm Ben Tennyson. Wielder of the Omnitrix, the most powerful device in the universe. I've defeated tons of intergalactic villains who tried to dominate the Earth. So, if you think you can dismiss me as typical normal teenage boy then you're totally wrong.
Mr. Invader: Hold on. What was the part again? Something about the Omnitrix?
Ben: I said that I'm wearing it.
Lum: And you're saying that the most advanced tool in the universe is in your possession?
Ben: That's about right.
[Lum and Mr. Invader pause for a moment before bursting into laughter]
Mr. Invader: You crack me up, boy. The Omnitrix in the hands of a human? That's funny.
Lum: I'll say, daddy. The Earthling must be a comedian if he expects to believe in such absurdity.
Ben: You think I'm joking? Then how about I give you guys something to laugh at. Here comes Humungousaur. [He taps on the dial of the Omnitrix and selects Hummungousaur. He slams on the button which instantly turns into the big alien dinosaur]
Mr. Invader: Twinkling stars. That a…
Lum: Vaxasaurian.
[Hummungousaur hits the dial changing himself back to Ben]
Ben: Still think I'm a comedian now?
Mr. Invader: Either I've gone crazy or this Earth boy really does own the Omnitrix but it can't be.
Lum: It's been said to have been built by the First Thinker known as Azmuth of Galvan Prime which contains so many different alien DNA stored inside. To end up on this primitive planet and be in the hands of a human of all species is impossible.
Ben: Yeah? Where I come from, impossible doesn't exist.
Mr. Invader: This… This is great! Wonderful really.
Ben: It is?
Mr. Invader: Yes. All the stories I've heard are true. The Omnitrix does exist. I thought it was just a universal rumor this whole time but you have opened my eyes. The possibilities the Oni can achieve with this thing would be limitless. We must have it.
Ben: Not a chance, man. This was sent to my world and I found it fair and square. Therefore, it's mine.
Mr. Invader: A stingy one, eh? Perhaps we can make a trade. Allow me to have that Galvan tech and I'll give you one of the rarest minerals from my planet. How does that sound?
Ben: Tempting but I'll pass. I make it a rule to never negotiate with world conquerors especially if they happen to look like overgrown ogres who wear pajamas.
Mr. Invader: PAJAMAS!? HOW DARE YOU?! THESE ARE TRADITIONAL ONI CLOTHING!
Ben: Whatever. The bottom line is you're not getting the Omnitrix. Nothing you can say will get me to change my mind, so there.
Mr. Invader: Grr! Why you…
Rook: Forgive me for interrupting your petty squabble but perhaps we should get back to the matter at hand. As I recall, Ben has been chosen to compete against your daughter for Earth's independence. Wasn't that the deal you made with Magister Max?
Mr. Invader: Darn. As much as it pains me to say this but the Revonnahgander makes a valid point. We must proceed in accordance with the agreement.
Ben: Then it's settled. I play tag with the cute alien girl, win the game, the Oni never come back to bother us again. The end.
Lum: Excuse me. I would like to have a say in this too. Care to hear?
[Ben and Rook look at each other for a brief second on whether they should listen to what Lum has to say]
Ben: Sure. Tell us what you got.
Lum: My people want to rule Earth and my father is really fascinated with the Omnitrix so I propose this. Should I beat Ben in our challenge, the Oni gets to claim both the planet and the device as a double prize.
Ben: That's your suggestion and you expect me to just go along with it?
Lum: Well, why not? The fate of this planet rests in your hands. It would be smart abiding to my terms, Tennyson.
Ben: I'm smart enough to know a bad idea when I hear one. Like I told your dad before, there is no way I'm giving up the watch to some space invaders whose last names are Invader.
Lum: [Thinking] Hmmm…. I understand.
Ben: You do?
Lum: Yes. You don't want to compromise because you're afraid. Scared that you'll lose the Omnitrix and be seen as a nobody amongst your kind.
Ben: What? That's not… I don't know what you're talking about.
Lum: I'm pretty sure you do. I mean how else could you gain a lot of praise from the people of Earth? Not with your looks alone, that's for sure.
Ben: [Irritated] And your point, Lum?
Lum: Only this obvious truth. Without the most powerful device in the universe, you're nothing more than an ordinary human boy. If you were to compete right now with just yourself, I would absolutely shame you.
Ben: Shame me? You gotta be kidding. I've taken on people both alien and human who'd make you look harmless like a butterfly. Besides, there's been times where I kicked butt without my powers. I'm still the world's greatest superhero, Omintrix or not.
Lum: Oh, really? If you're so confident in your capabilities, you'll accept the challenge. Unless, of course, the "great" Ben Tennyson wants to back out.
Ben: Back out? No way I'm gonna do that. I'll take you on and show everyone why I'm number one. I'll even wager my watch as a prize. The winner gets to keep it.
[Max and Rook are completely flabbergasted over what Ben just said. In contrast, Lum and Mr. Invader grin with great glee over his foolishness]
Max: WAGER!? NO, BEN! DON'T DO IT! YOU CAN'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE OF OBTAINING THE OMNITRIX!
Mr. Invader: [He places his hand over Max] Let the boy be, Max. I say he's making things more interesting by raising the stakes. Don't you agree?
[Max gave a stern look to Mr. Invader who smugly smiled back at him]
Lum: I want to know if I heard it correctly. You're actually prepared to gamble the Omnitrix on our game?
Ben: Yeah, that's right. If I lose, then it's all yours.
Lum: [She laughs] Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be stupid, you've proven me wrong. Getting the best of you is going to be very easy.
Ben: I wouldn't be too confident if I were you, Lum. You won't know what I can do until we actually play. I have tons of aliens that can mop the floor with you without even breaking a sweat.
Lum: Bold words, Earth Boy. I hope for your sake that you can actually back up your boast. The game will begin tomorrow around afternoon at the road of Bellwood. Try not to be late, Tennyson. Oh, and one more thing before I go. You have until 10 days to catch me. Fail and you can kiss this world's freedom along with the Omnitrix goodbye. [To Mr. Invader] How was I, father?
Mr. Invader: You were terrific, sweetie. Absolutely wonderful. If your mother were here, she'd be proud just like I am now.
[Both the Invaders are teleported off Plumber HQ]
Rook: Ben. Please pardon me if this may sound indecorous but what in the milky way galaxy were you thinking?
Ben: Just proved to Mrs. Sassy Pants that I'm not a chicken. Duh.
Rook: How is betting your Omnitrix with the Invaders supposed to be an act of bravery? You most likely have risked every life on Earth and possibly the universe as well thanks to your foolish pride.
Ben: Will you relax, partner? I got it under control. I'll just use one of my fast-paced aliens in the tag race. Lum won't know what'll hit her.
Rook: You make it sound like it were a simple task but have bothered to consider that Mr. Invader's daughter might have surprises of her own? For all we know, she could be more powerful than what meets the eye.
Max: Rook is right, Ben. It would be unwise to underestimate your opponent. Lum comes from a race whom are infamous for the terror they stir up in other worlds. Wars, quakes and solar eclipses. They bring it. Thousands, if not millions, of people from different planets have been plagued by those space demons. In case you don't already know, there's a massive fleet of Oni ships minutes away from Earth's atmosphere just waiting to plunge it into chaos. Mr. Invader was originally content with conquering the globe right before you by revealed the existence of the Omnitrix. I fear that he and the rest of his kind will become unstoppable should they ever get their hands on it. So, all of us are counting on you to win this thing. If you fail, the Earth is doomed.
Ben: I get it. I went and did something incredibly dumb and really should have thought this over. I'm not too worried, though. I've taken down tougher despots since I was 10 years old. I gotten a whole lot stronger since then. So, while the Oni may be dangerous world shakers, they made one big mistake. This is my world and I'm not going to let some tiger striped wearing jerks take it over. I am gonna play the game, tag the hot Oni chick, save the planet and make those obnoxious aliens go home or my name isn't Benjamin Kirby Tennyson. How was that?
Rook: A most inspiring speech but it was a little grandiloquent. I give it a 7 out of 10.
Ben: [Sarcastic] Gee, thanks, pal. You really know how to compliment a dude.
TO BE CONTINUED
