Disclaimer: This is a parody inspired by the works of Ed Greenwood, Wizards of the Coast and Cartoon Network. All characters that I have not created or borrowed from other sources are theirs. This is a Fan fiction and not meant to violate the rights of those who own the rights to the Forgotten Realms or Ben 10 Series. I have no money and therefore not a good suing target. Thank you very much.

Forgot-10 Realms

Chapter Five

Ben and his new friends in Waterdeep had moved to one of the workshops in the temple of Gond. His friends wanted to see more of his alien forms, to judge what kind of abilities could bring to moe mercenary work as heroes for hire. Which is why they had sought out more space to show off his forms, give their variety of sizes and shapes, but at the same time to keep it from being watched more then already is the case. Which felt a little like showing off, which was okay given Ben's personality. It did have a greater purpose as it both allowed his new allies to know what he could do and allowed him to get feedback on what it was he could do to survive and thrive in this new world.

Which was why had had gone through cycles of his aliens as best he could with the sets he had, from the original ten he had when he gained the prototype Omnitrix as a preteen... all the way to the aliens had had when he had been cloned by circumstances. There were exclusions, which he had mentioned to them. Being Way Big, due to his size, as well as Alien X due to control issues. The last one shocked and surprised his two female friends as well as the few priests and clergy of Gond who had decided to observe. Once Ben and Rowan had given them permission to watch, even take notes on things.

"So basically, you have an... alien... who has the power of Lord AO himself? No wonder the gods hunger for your Omnitrix. Which also explains why AO has made laws protecting you from them." said Talindra, as she discussed what it was which was gaining Ben attention.

However, Ben continued to take the form of his aliens and demonstrated their powers the best he could while explaining those he could not demonstrate. He had to admit there was some duplications on powers, but not in form or collections of powers. Or... while Heatblast and Swampfire both controlled, manipulated, and generated fire... there were differences. As his tiefling and elf friend commented on...

"So this Heatblast is a fire elemental, from people who were born on the surface of a star, which are also suns in your world. While Swampfire is a plant elemental who can control plants of all kinds as well as controls fire, due to the foul methane gas he generates. I'm a little confused why you would need two creatures who can control fire?" asked Rowan as she was thinking on the matter.

"You said it yourself. Heatblast is a being of constant flame, as such he is constantly accessing the flame which is making up his body. While Swampfire must gain access to his flame, but at the same time he has access to other powers. Like his control of plants or his ability to regrow himself from the most tiny traces. Depending on the situation, you may require one set of powers rather then another." come the wizardress' reply to the question.

"Which is great if I had perfect control over it. Due to my fat fingers putting to much pressure on the watch, I tend to mess up which alien I become in a stressful situation. Say in the middle of a fight. So I have kinda developed a way of adapting to the alien I have, improvising the moves I make. It reminds me of my Grandpa Max, my cousin Gwen and my partner Rook... They also said I should practice fighting without becoming an alien. Which makes sense, even if it's not as cool as being an alien. But to use the Omnitrix to it's full potential, you have to get comfortable in the skin of that alien and know how to use's it's natural abilities, which means training in that form to get the best out of them.

Of course, I didn't tell them that." Ben said with a smile as he said the last part.

So it continued onwards... however, Ben did notice when the eyes of the Gondar lit up when mentioning both Upgrade and Nanomech, his techno-organic forms. The idea of lifeforms which are both machines and flesh, to quote one of the clergy before him, seemed to fill them with interest. Including when the former Plumber mentioned the one who had created the Galvanic Mechamorphs was the same person to develop the Omnitrix. Which made them also interested in Grey Matter, the same species as Azmuth. However, he had soon gone through all of the aliens he could.

Rowan and her fellows in the Gondar had made notes and comments on the aliens he had become. He then asked them, "What do you think, guys?"

"A lot of them have potential for a lot of jobs, some of them high paying even if they are common and likely boring to your standards. Still they have to be done. Yes, heroes slay dragons to rescue fair maidens, battle hordes of orcs and trolls, and thwort the plans of demons and devils. We also guard caravans, dig graves, roof and chimney repairs, and so on. You have to make silver and gold when there are not monsters running around or armies on the march." said the moon elf as she revealed the unpleasent aspects of their line of work.

She continued, "Still, someone like Armordrillo could dig out a dozen graves in a short period of time, allowing for maximizing of our profits. Allowing us to eat in lean times. Plus there are the powers and products of your aliens. Like the crystals of Diamondhead, they might not be diamonds but they could be considered valuable gems on their own. Good for jewelry, and perhaps some magical rituals. Assuming we cast some spells to keep them from being used against you in other magics. I might have a source for that.

There is the problem of some of your alien forms, and their resemblance to some of the creatures of our world. Many of them monsters who trouble populations, like your werewolf alien who looks similar to a werewolf of our world. Even if it is blue and has alien powers, and not the powers a werewolf should have, it will likely cause people to panic and move against you. If we're not careful in stating things to the people first. We will need a story to cover this to people, close enough to the truth to not be seen as a lie but with enough of a lie so as not to be unbelievable. Perhaps claiming the Omnitrix is some kind of magical bracer which allows you to take the form of monsters while retaining your mind. An artifact of great divine or arcane magic, or both. We may need a story in case the one you call Ghostfreak is released and cause mayhem again."

Ben looked at Rowan and she shrugged as she explained, "Wizards are usually the most intelligent people, even if some of them lack the common sense of a dog. This does mean they are a thinker, which is shows you why she is how she is. However her thought as well as her magic have saved my life time and again, whether in battle or trying to get the money together for an inn or a meal. Rather then eat stale moldy bread and piss beer, by which I mean beer that had been pissed out of a drunk. Or at least that's what it taste like."

Talindra moved from her thought, "We have more information, but now we have to organize what to do next. Which includes looking for a rogue which we can trust not only in battle but with Ben abilities, and in time, origin. We're also going to have to pay to outfit Ben to suit this world. No offense Ben, but your clothing speak to much of your unusual start in our world. We will need to dress you as a person of Faerun. Plus we might need to get you a weapon or two for defense. Plus simple equipment for survival. Normally this would cost a lot of money, but we are fortunate the churches of the House of Knowledge are acting as patrons in this regard."

"So basically I'm getting a make over, fantasy genre style. This is not going to be one of my best moments if it's like any of the shopping in my universe."commented Ben as he knew where this was going.

Later...

Their shopping trip had been made up of different segments, including clothing for everyday. Then there was the armoring up process, followed by the mundane daily good. The average outfit they had gotten for him was a tunic and some breeches, followed by leggings and boots.

'Not a fan of leggings but since there's no socks invented yet, it's all I got. Still not bad, I guess. Boots are pretty comfortable, and well made. Leather pants with lace-up bindings, which explains why the priests are looking at my previous pants and their zipper. Nice brown color, nothing too flashy, plus it does bend and move with me. A generic green tunic will do, until I can get some of my own specially designed ones for myself. Then there is the jacket given the environment which we're in currently. Waterdeep can get chilly.

Then there are the basic weapons and armor which the Gondar have taken from their own stock to help me.' Ben thought to himself as he went through a number of different armors and weaponry. Which was also a problem given the fact he had to adapt to the nature of the age of this world, which was more primative compaired to the world he had come from.

'This is an age of kill or be killed similar to the dark ages or sometime like that, not the time I came from where there is more mercy available for people and lawkeepers. Still, I want to avoid killing other living things if I can. Which explains the weapon choices I made. A simple light mace, which given it's blunt edges will avid too much damage and blood. Plus a couple of daggers, which are functional as both knives and throwing weapons. Still not likely to use them as my main weapons since I have the Omnitrix.

Then there was the leather armor I got which should protect me some from weapons when I'm not an alien. It's also great for the movement unlike the heavier armors which could make moving harder. Given how many time I have to run and dodge from attacks, movement is important as is protection. Have the balance it out.' Continue Ben's thinking as he moved on to the tools and provisions he had to collect to pack his bag for an adventure. He needed to make sure he was ready for anything this world would be throwing at him.

Elsewhere...

Lady Qimera was working on the final touches for the creatures she was going to send after the young man who wielded the bracers of monsters she had been hired to collect. The base for the monsters had been hobgoblins, but she had made some modifications. Including the use of paralyzising poisons generated by the minions, taken from a number of animals and creatures. Which had the side effect of causing them grow a number of tentacles. She had debated on whether or not to include a method of turning flesh to stone, like the spell or the powers of creatures like medusas.

"I might hold back on the whole turning flesh to stone element till I am sure it will not harm the bracer or do worse. I can continue to watch and observe it. Still the paralyzing poisons should be able to hold the man till he can arrive at my tower. Then I can study the man and device, in pieces if I have to. Still, the final touches are required for my capture goblins. Improving their senses, given the fact it's a shapeshifter they are going after they will need some way of identifying the young man as he changes forms.

Just a few more touches and I can send them after my hound to collect their prey and send him back to me. Just need some teleportation spells and equipment which they can use to carry the subject to me. I also have to make sure the magic controlling their minds are in working order. Something about my transformations which renders their thinking... unstable, and open to rash actions. Without these magics strengthening their think as well as my commands, they will likely become agressive to all around them. A minor side effects of my studies." she spoke to herself, realizing in a city like Waterdeep, he children would likely have a bad reception by those in charge of the city.

"We're going to have to come out of the city by way of Skullport, so the best time to attack this holder of great technology is at night. When we can sneak in and out through the darkness, by way of the shadow port of the City of Spelendors. So I guess those extra senses I added will come in handy when going out when there is no light for the eye to see."

The half-elven maiden began to prepare for the aduction of the new hero to walk Faerun.

Back with Ben and the others...

Ben had desired to reward Rowan and her church by giving out some information of science which came from his world. He debated on whether or not this would be a wise thing, but figured it might not be as major a problem given this was some kind of parallel universe. Which is how he started with the idea of parallel universes, which overlapped the main universe one was in, but with very different histories and sometime even rules of reality.

Rowan wrote what he had said, word for word, as well as asking for help when needing to spell unknown words as well as images and designs. She commented on how it was similar to information in older books on the idea of alternative Prime Material planes. Making notes of some of those old books she knew which had the information from above. His mentioning of the idea of dimensions cause him to comment on science fiction, which had a unique reaction.

"So on your world, there is an entire form of fictional books based on he ideas on where science and technology could be in the future. All based on the work and theories of your scientists, which sometimes come out of date as the science is updated. I have to admit it's an interesting idea. It could be the advancement of your civilization was allowed to move faster forward by using their imagination and ability to play make believe." The elven mage was there again, getting her thoughts moving at rapid speed again with each new tidbit of data.

Rowan was more calm as she wrote down the details which he was mentioning, "What you have said has much informational value but I think my superiors are looking for something less esotaric and more down to earth. Physical technology they can use and impliment. Any stories or details on something more on that front?"

"How about a new engine, a steam engine?" said Ben, as he explained the basics of a functional steam engine and piston system. Even drawing some rough diagrams on the subject. This lit up the eyes of the tiefling cleric, which continue to glow when he mentioned the steam engine and it's effect on the world. From travel to the transportation of goods, which made the two women focus on the benefits of such travel, as well as the problems.

The obvious being, "We might be out of work on the caravan trail if this new system of travel becomes more popular, convenant or cost-effective. Why woul they need guards for trips a fast and easy as Ben suggest?"

Rowan looked at Talindra and answered the question the other women posed, "Just because the trip is easier and faster, doesn't mean it's without it's troubles. The stationary tracks mean it is easier to ambush the trains, which benefits bandits and thieves on the hunt for easy money. Just one problem with it. You still need people to guard the cargo on board. Still it needs some new training for combat on a moving object, especially at the speeds Ben mentions. Still of interest..."

"I haven't mentioned cars, planes, or even spaceships..." Ben started, noticing the looks he was being given by the others as he continued, "Horseless carriages, heavier then air metal flying machines and a ship which is designed to sail the heavens beyond the sky. In my world at least. And now you want to learn more about them, right Rowan?"

"It's getting late, and we have much to do in the morning. Finding some more help to form an adventuring company, looking for a new job, making sure our coffers are not running empty no matter the help we are getting from whatever churches. We're in the calm of the storm, the moment before the rain or the snow comes back down on us hard. Somebody is coming for the Omnitrix, likely multiple somebodies, willing to do anything to get it. Which if they get it, could cause so many problems to the good people of Faerun.

So getting rest at the moment is likely more important then getting more and more information on number of technological topics. We might as well try to some sleep, to be ready for tomorrow." explained Talindra, as they slowly all agreed it was the best they could right now. They got ready in their Inn room for bed. Unnoticed by the people in the room were shadowy figures staring from the outside, hidden from where they could not be seen from the inside or the streets.

Author's Notes:

Done a quick chapter, and hopes for action in the next episode. Moving forward slowly with the plot, while thinking of one off episodes or encounters to add inbetween the main arc stories. One of the issues of the future of the arc is the idea of the fourth musketeer, the rogue character. I have set up a number of races for the character in polls on both and my yahoo group. I want people to vote for the race of the character on these sites, so I can have an idea on what you would be interested in.

The candidates on the polls are:

The Moon Elf, the most common type of elf, which is more open and likely to form friendships with none elves.

The Shield Dwarf, the most common form of the dwarf which is also common in the North of Faerun.

The Lightfoot Halfling, the most common and standard form of halfling.

The Rock Gnomes, also the most common type of gnome.

Note, that all save the rock gnome are the most common type of their races in the City of Waterdeep. All of the above are the common and standard version of their races, which means when you open a Player's Handbook to select which race to play, these are the type of characters which are in there. The next set are mostly planetouched.

The Tiefling, which is a human with obvious fiendish birthright, either from fiends like devils and demons or even from dark gods.

The Fey'ri are the elven version of tiefling, which are usually sun elves mixed with demons especially succubi. Which usually gives them wings and shapeshifting, plus more power.

The Celadrin, the mixture of elves, usually Sun elves, and divine Noble Eladrin which are usually Firre Eladrin. This gives them great fire based powers and abilities.

The Azerblood, the mixture of Shield Dwarf and a type of elemental dwarf known as the Azer. This gives them the power of the fiery Azer, such as heating up metal and more.

Then there is the option of something else, the Other option. You can select it, but it would help if you make suggestion. Like other subtypes of Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Halflings, Planetouched, or other more monsterous races like Doppelgangers or goblinoids or such. So these are your choices.

Also curious of your comments on how you want to see in the story. Please comment.