Alubarna

In the outskirts of the desert town, an unknown figure had been observing the battle between Ben, Luffy, and Crocodile with high tech binoculars.

"So that is our quarry, hmm? Interesting..." said the figure before moving out, a growling tone behind him as a skeletal dark blue dog-like creature wearing a spiked red collar followed after the figure. "I see that his reputation has not been exaggerated, he will make a fine trophy..." he walked up, revealing himself to be a green reptilian-looking humanoid wearing what looked like bone armor over a black and red outfit and boots, with razor sharp clawed gloves, gills under his cheeks, and dark red eyes. He continued to observe his quarry's actions with high tech binoculars as he thought back to a previous conversation he had with his associates.


Flashback

On a Certain Island

Several Days Ago

On a seemingly deserted island in the Grand Line, all seemed calm. Then all of a sudden, without warning, the skies roared out like a lion for food, or endless thunder echoing through the air. The skies turned a dark red as well, glowing eerie and dark; it was almost as if the atmosphere was becoming distorted from outside forces, And then from out of nowhere, a rip within the sky slowly started to tear open.. It slowly began to open until finally, the tear ripped open as fast as someone tearing a piece of paper in half, opening a black rip with lightning shooting out of it. Then something slowly started to make its way out of the tear. A strange iron ship that was shaped like a tuning fork covered in red orbs that began to slowly make its way out of the portal. Once that happened, the tear in the sky sealed itself up, and once again a clear blue sky was shown again, as if nothing had happened at all. The ship was now floating above the island itself and it was then that a bright flash of light was seen coming from a nearby forest on the island. The light shined for a few moments before stopping.

From a small clearing outside the forest, several figures walked out of the forest and towards a small cliff. One of them was a skeletal pale-skinned humanoid with a head fin that had three black stripes, and a sleeveless black robe. Right behind him was a man dressed in purple armor and a silver helmet with a purple visor and a male teenager with white hair, red eyes, and a red jacket.

Psyphon, Eon, and Albedo turned back to the forest where a third figure emerged; the former kneeled before the octopus like figure dressed in crimson and intimidating armor while the latter two simply stood aside. He walked past his three subordinates and to the edge of the small cliff, overlooking this new world.

Vilgax the Conqueror than gave an evil and victorious laugh as lightning flashed behind him.

"Well, it seems we are now standing in a brand new universe. This is truly incredible." Albedo marveled.

"Indeed, and this world will soon belong to us." Eon eagerly said as he clenched his right fist.

"We must find the Tennyson first." Vilgax instructed. "He and his meddlesome allies have already arrived in this world, and we all know the danger they represent."

"Of course, master." Psyphon said as he bowed his head.

"Regardless, it's imperative that we not let our guard down." Albedo advised.

"Albedo is quite correct." Vilgax spoke. "We know little-to-nothing about this world, and we cannot afford to underestimate the inhabitants, Eon what can you tell us about this world based on your encounters with Paradox?"

"All that I know is that Paradox sent Tennyson here for one purpose and that has to do with finding a certain treasure."

"Treasure? Why would something so immaterial interest that Time Walker?" Vilgax questioned.

"Because there's quite a story behind that treasure," Eon replied, "Known only as the One Piece."

Eon then proceeded to tell his colleagues everything that he knew regarding One Piece which included the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger who was known as the King of the Pirates and what he said when he was executed which led to the Great Pirate Era and a little about the Straw Hat Pirates and Monkey D. Luffy as wells as why Paradox sent Ben to join him. Eon also explained what he learned about the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, and the Marines. and even about the Four Emperors and the territories that they ruled over. And finally, he explained to his colleagues about Devil Fruits and their types such as the Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia types.

"This is quite an interesting world we've entered." Psyphon said.

"Still this world is quite primitive." Albedo mused. "But I'd be curious as to see what these 'Devil Fruits' have in store."

"Well master? What do you think?" Psyphon asked.

"Ben Tennyson is here." Vilgax began. "And even if he wasn't, it's obvious there are a great many individuals in this world that would pose a threat to my plans, they must be eliminated. I do see your point earlier though Eon, since Tennyson has made allies on this planet, we should do the same. And this World Government seems quite ruthless, they could be of some use to me after all." The warlord then turned to former Galvan, "Albedo, have you gotten a lock on the Omnitrix's signal?"

Albedo took out his own personal handheld device as he typed in a few commands before a holographic map appeared that showed a green dot with the Omnitrix symbol slowly moving. "It seems Tennyson is on the move. Though I am not sure on what he's up to at the moment."

"He's most likely joined up with the Straw Hat Pirates by now." Eon assumed.

"So what will we do then?" Psyphon questioned.

"We'll be smart and deceptive. For now Psyphon, you and Albedo will have Malware provide the last finishing touches to our army as soon as possible. We'll need everything available for when we go after Tennyson and retrieve the Omnitrix," Vilgax said almost eagerly before turning his head and shouting, "Khyber!"

From out of a darkened nearby corner stepped out a humanoid with green skin and red eyes who wore bone armor over an outfit with a black and red color scheme with his pet dog in tow.

"You summoned me, Lord Vilgax?" The humanoid asked.

"I did, Khyber." Vilgax acknowledged one of the many bounty hunters that he had recently recruited to his ranks. "I trust you are aware of our current situation?"

"I am indeed." The huntsman known as Khyber responded. "It would seem that Ben Tennyson is somewhere in this world, and has gained valuable allies."

"It would appear so, which is why I have summoned you." Vilgax began. "I've heard of your reputation as being one of the greatest bounty hunters in the universe as well as your fondness for hunting down sentient species and that you have been studying Tennyson himself for the better part of five years. Most impressive. I want you to find and capture him, then bring the Omnitrix to me."

"As you wish, Lord Vilgax." Khyber bowed.

"I've also taken the liberty to add my own modifications to that device on your creature's collar," Albedo spoke up next while pointing to the hexagon shaped device on the skeletal dog's collar that was colored red and silver with a symbol that looked like an open mouth with sharp teeth, "Despite his inferior intelligence, that Cerebrocrustacean has made quite the clever device as much as it pains me to admit it."

"Excellent," Vilgax said, "Now go and hunt down your prey, Khyber."

Khyber the Huntsman nodded before heading off to begin his hunt.

"Vilgax, are you certain that Khyber will succeed in his mission?" Eon questioned.

"That device in his possession will prove to be more than a match for Tennyson's alien forms. Besides, it doesn't matter whether or not Khyber is capable of besting Tennyson in battle," Vilgax smirked under his respirator, "At the very least we will acquire more knowledge about this world and its inhabitants."

End Flashback


Khyber had recalled that memory from the last few days as he gave his orders to the dog, "Go old friend…attack and separate them." He let the dog out before giving off a high-pitched whistle, the dog growled as it began to grow and transform...


AN: Hello everyone, I know it's been a while but like always, real life always gets in the way. I apologize if this chapter seems short but it' s still a lot better than just leaving you guys hanging with just some author's note. Think of this chapter as a sneak peek for what I have in store once I complete the fully written chapter. As for this chapter in particular, I know some of you are surprised that I had Crocodile defeated so early but it's mostly because I don't plan on sticking to canon. I've seen this so many times in so many other stories where the author would just forcibly let canon play out and I think it's about time someone did something different for a change. As for what I have planned later on in this story, I do intend to adapt some episodes of Omniverse at some point as well as include more predators in the Nemetrix than in canon as Khyber is going to be the primary antagonist in the next arc, so look forward to that. I don't intend on giving up on this story anytime soon but I do need some help planning things out so if anyone wants to be a co-author or a even a beta reader than I'm game. Anyways, I hope everyone stays safe and healthy and I'll see you all next time.