Space
Vilgax's ship attacked the other ship.
"Hull damage: 20 percent, but the system's still operational." Robot Lieutenant said.
"I have come too far to be denied. The Omnitrix shall be mine, and there is not a being in the galaxy that dares stand in my way." Vilgax said.
Xxx
Kuri Morningstar put her last finishing touches on an artwork titled Abduction. It featured a flying saucer capturing an alien creature in a tractor beam.
"UT-EI!" Kurai extended her arm. The rune blazed and the alien stepped out of the painting and crawled up her arm.
"Batookah!" The creature said.
Kuri giggled. "Hello to you too, um...Stitch!"
Kuri helped the creature into her suitcase as a limo honked outside. Standing next to the limo was Kei Morningstar, her adoptive father, and the man she hated most in the world.
"You're late." He snarled at her, pulling her roughly into the limo. "Were you 'playing around' again?"
He was referring to her powers, but she refused to be deterred. She would use her power to save her brother Michael and free them both from their abusive father.
"I have told you once and I will tell you again." Kei said. "That magic, that power, belongs to me. Everything you are is mine. Remember that I can return you to the monster you were when I found you."
Kuri flinched but rode in silence.
Bellwood Airport
Kuri Morningstar got of the airplane holding a big blue bag full off clothes and snacks.
Kuri had light blue hair that she wore in high pigtails. Her eyes were light blues as well. Her skin was very pale. She was wearing her maroon and white school uniform.
"Hey there you are!" Max waved at her from the baggage claim.
Her bag was small enough that it had been a carry on.
"How is Skye doing these days?" Max asked.
"The island is great, but I like getting away from it. I'd really like to do some normal things like go to the mall or see a movie." Kuri said.
"Well don't you worry, this summer you'll be doing all those things and more!" Max said. "How's Kaori?"
"Grams is fine, still kicking butt and taking names." Kuri said. "I don't think she'll ever slow down."
"Well you can call me Grandpa Max. Let's go, we gotta pick up Ben."
Xxx
Ben got on the Rust Bucket.
"This is gonna be awe—who is that?" Ben stared at Kuri.
"My name's Kuri Morningstar," Kuri said. "My Grams and your grandpa were partners at his old job and best friends. My parents are gone now and my Grams raises me, but she thought it would be good for me to spend the summer with a family friend. Plus she wanted to get rid of me."
"Oh. So where are you from?" Ben said.
"I was born in Japan, but my mom gave me to Grams to raise on the Isle of Skye." Kuri said. "I've never seen most modern things. But I brought you a peace offering."
Kuri handed him a video game.
"Sumo Slammers Smackdown!" Ben said. "Wow! It's not even out yet! Thanks!"
"No problem. Hey I'm gonna go ahead and make dinner. Why don't you take a walk Ben. Me and Grandpa Max will have the food ready when you get back."
"Yes a chance to learn about foreign cuisine!" Max said. "Kaori never taught me about Skyian food!"
Kuri smiled, but Ben could swear her eyes were crimson. It didn't matter. She was...so cool!