Okay, so I've gotten a few ideas for a pairing in this story so I'll probably just put that up to a vote for you guys. Now, we'll soon see just how Ben interacts with Saiyans. More specifically King Vegeta, and his wife. I hope you guys like this chapter.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Ben 10, or Dragon Ball Z!

"..." = Talking

"Italics" = Thinking

"Bold" = Yelling

Recovery and Visions!

Ben was now in some sort of metal pod that was large enough to fit an above average human inside. There was a glass visor that showed Ben resting inside of it, but still in pain. The pod was filled with some kind of blue liquid while a breathing mask was placed over Ben's face from the nose down so he could breathe. His arm was unable to be regenerated, but the medical scientists on the ship were currently working on a biomechanical replacement arm for him.

The top physicians of the ship, a humanoid and a reptilian alien who both wore white robes, were monitoring Ben's vital signs. They both seemed to be concerned about why their King wanted to bring this strange individual onto the ship. It just wasn't like him to show much kindness to anyone outside his family. But they were astounded by the young man's power level.

"My goodness! A power level of 16,000 his age. Even our King's son, Prince Vegeta, only has a power level of 7,000 at his current age." said the elderly humanoid.

"Indeed, and he doesn't appear to be of Saiyan blood." replied the reptilian. "Planthorr, I'm not certain that bringing this child aboard the ship was King Vegeta's wisest idea."

"What is the status of the boy's health, Malaka?" asked a new voice.

Planthorr and Malaka looked over their shoulders to see two humanoids walking into the lab. The first was Vegeta, King of all Saiyans. He looked a lot like an ordinary human, minus the fact that he had a brown monkey tail wrapped around his waist. Unlike most Saiyans, who are born with black hair, King Vegeta has brown hair that spikes upwards, and a beard. However, he did have the trademark black eyes that all Saiyans are born with, and tan skin. He wore a black jumpsuit with some kind of armor around his upper body from the waist up, blue shoes, white gloves, and a blue and red cape.

Next to him was a female Saiyan that seemed to be his mate. She had black hair and eyes like most other Saiyans, porcelain skin, and was also very beautiful. She wore her long black hair in a french braid, and had on just a touch of makeup to look immaculate. She wore royal garb of a queen, and golden gauntlets on her forearms. This is Cellena, Queen of the Saiyans and wife to Vegeta.

Even she did not know why her husband brought that dying child onto the ship, but upon seeing his injuries up close she could tell that he was betrayed. That is something that made the warrior within her reach her heart out to the boy. Or was that her maternal instincts? She could never tell.

But Malaka just went up to one of the computers, and pulled up a 3D grid image of Ben. It showed the full extent of his injuries, as well as just how well he was healing.

"Let's see now..." Malaka said to himself. "Yes. Physically, he should be fully healed by the time we arrive on Planet Vegeta. Mentally, I'm not certain. There are slight traces of Mana interfering with his brainwave patterns."

"Indeed. Not to mention his still steadily growing power level." Planthorr added. "Already this boy's power is at 19,000 and still rising!"

Now the two royals were definitely concerned. A child whose power level was rising without restraint? That definitely could pose a problem for the child if this goes on any further than it has. Not to mention the fact that Mana was involved here.

They knew of only one species of aliens that used Mana to attack their enemies. And that species was the Anodites of the Planet Anodyne. Suddenly, the power reader beeped as it reached a final conclusion of this boy's power level.

"His power seems to have stabilized. It's currently at 23,000 and holding." Planthorr reported.

"I see. Keep us informed on whether or not his condition changes, and when he awakens provide him with clothing." King Vegeta ordered.

"Yes, sire!" Planthorr and Malaka replied.

With that established, King Vegeta and Queen Cellena walked out of the med bay. They had more work to do around the ship, and knew that when they got back home there would be a lot of explaining to do. Both on their end, and for the child they found.

But as they were walking, the Saiyan royals were completely unaware of something that was happening to Ben while he was in the recovery pod. Ben's eyes began to twitch slightly, and the brainwave monitor that Malaka was watching began fluctuating as something was happening in Ben's subconscious mind.

"Interesting..." Malaka muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, Ben was beginning to see something. Something that was setting off major alarm bells in his current state of mind.

"What is this...?" Ben thought to himself.

This could possibly be the residual Mana's doing, but Ben was actually having a vision. He could see a planet that was being invaded by... Plumber Ships? And they seemed to be sending smaller ships to eradicate the inhabitants.

"A planet being invaded and destroyed? Was it that planet I was told about? Vegeta...? No, no it couldn't be." Ben thought to himself. "But wait... I was being sent there on a mission just before I ended up mutilated by my so called " friends" and "family"! ...What does this mean?!"

Ben started to gain additions to this vision. It looked like he was spending time with a crew of humanoid aliens that had monkey tails, and he seemed to be closer to a mysterious female member of their race. However, her face was shadowed so he couldn't tell what she looked like. All of this new information was driving our hero insane with worry and anxiety.

"WHAT IS ALL OF THIS?!"

On the outside, Planthorr and Malaka were rushing to get Ben out of the tank. It was clear that the fluctuations in brainwave patterns were not normal for this child.

"QUICK, GET HIM OUT OF THERE!" Malaka ordered.

"OPEN THE HATCH, MALAKA!"

The healing liquid was quickly drained out of the tank, and Ben's eyes snapped open. It was clear that the boy was still in shock over the visions that he had just witnessed. The hatch opened just as the breathing mask fell off his face.

"You gave us quite a scare, young lad." Planthorr said. "What happened?"

"I don't know." Ben replied, still too shocked to care that he was talking to an alien. "Whoa... It felt like I was having a nightmare, only I wasn't asleep! At least, I don't think I was asleep..."

"I see... Well in the meantime, why don't we see if your replacement arm is ready to be attached and get you some new clothes?" Malaka suggested.

Ben looked down and saw that his left arm really was missing, and saw that he was only wearing the tattered remains of what used to be his pants. He could sense no hostility or ill intent from these two aliens, and just stepped out of the healing tank.

"Yeah, that sounds like a good idea." Ben said with a nod. "Hey out of curiosity, where exactly is this ship heading for anyway?"

"We are heading for the Saiyan home planet; Vegeta." Planthorr replied.

Well, this chapter's done. I'll be putting that poll up today, but I need to let you guys know something. Starting Thursday, I'm not going to be able to update as often as I used to so don't be surprised if I don't update for a few days at a time. And here's a list of stories that I plan to update next.

Gem of Legends: Emerald

Codon Stream of Planet Vegeta

Ben 10: New Century Zero

Anyways, read and review! My threat to flamers still stands!