Going Batty
Chapter 2
AN: I was hoping to get this and Chapter 3 done before Halloween came and gone, but better late than never right! I hope you still enjoy.
The booth over in Burger Shack nearly was quiet as the two groups faced one another. Koku's group on one side with Koku in the middle. Ben's group on the other.
For the past hour, they have been having a huge discussion and trying to come to an understanding.
"So let me recap, you are some kind of monster hunter, right", asked Gwen.
"Yes, and more", replied Koku.
"And you transform into that bat girl all thanks to that little ring you wear", asked Kevin.
Koku holds it up. "Yes. This ring allows me to use these power. It's been in my family for some time. The last person to wear it was my grandmother, before she was killed. After that my grandfather threw it into the ocean and there it remained. . until it found me."
"Don't you mean you found it?" asked Kevin.
"No it found me", Koku.
"Almost kind like that comic about the alien ring that chooses it's wearer. . anyone read that", asked Ben.
"So what's the deal with the white haired shrimp that was little annoying bag not too long ago?" Gestured Kevin to the booth behind him where Kita was enjoying a burger.
She looked up. "Want me to shriek in your head again?"
Vicky simply said, "Kita is a totem bat. More importantly she is the spirit totem of Koku's ring. She is a part of it and it is a part of her. When it was thrown away she lost her power and went to sleep for a long time, until Koku put it on."
"And you two are", asked Gwen.
Koku said, "Penny here has been my friend for as long as I can remember." She pulled Penny into a reassuring hug to emphasize her point. "She just wants to help me out."
"That and I think it's cool" she said giving a thumbs up.
"And Vicky here has been a big help", said Koku.
"How so", said Ben.
"I happen to be a Van Helsing", said Vicky.
"Woah woah woah. We are talking THE Van Helsing. The same Van helsing that took down Count Dracula. That Van Helsing?" asked Gwen.
"Yes, THAT Van Helsing. Me and my family have been continuing his legacy being monster hunters for years. In fact that was how I met Koku", said Vicky.
"Yeah miss monster hunter here thought she was a vampire and tried to drive a stake through her heart", said Penny angrily and pointing an accusing finger at her.
"WILL YOU JUST DROP THAT" shouted Vicky.
The two stared down.
"So. .um", said Koku trying to break the tension, "I've heard a bit about you Ben but what's up with that watch thing and how do you transform into those monsters?"
"First of all", said Ben. "They are aliens. Not monsters. And this thing on my wrist is what causes it. At first I had my old Omnitrix but in place of it now I have this, the Ultimatrix. It allows me to transform into one of many aliens. Plus it comes with this cool feature, it allows me to evolve any of my forms into their ultimate form."
"Really that's so impressive", said Penny. "And you two are?"
"This is my cousin Gwen and our good friend Kevin. We are Plumbers", said Ben.
"So you fix sinks and toilets big whoop", said Vicky.
"Plumbers are intergalactic police force. We became members of that. Ben kinda got it when he got his Omnitrix." He then shows his badge as did Gwen.
"I gotcha", said Koku, "So how did you do that glowing thing or how did you become the concrete?"
"Gwen here is part Anodyte, from our Grandmother's side. Anodytes are pure mana, life energy. As a result she can control energy to an extent and use spells easily."
Vicky looked impressed and gave a smirk. "I see now."
"And Kevin here is Osmosian. He can absorb energy and the elements. He's also an expert at alien tech which is a huge help. You know it's hard to think when we were kids this guy tried to kill me", said Ben. He then laughs a bit but stops when he noticed he was being stared at.
"Sorry", he replied.
"Okay we are now up to speed with each other. So what's the plan now", asked Kevin.
Kita irratibly conked his head.
"Ow", said Kevin bluntly as he rubbed.
"Isn't it obvious? We are after the same thing. So I don't see why we can't work with each other" shouted Kita.
"It makes perfect sense to me", said Gwen.
"I don't know, we are almost from two separate worlds", suggested Vicky.
"So, that's still no reason why we can't help", said Penny. "I for sure think so."
Koku nods. "I so agree with Kita and Pen."
Ben then puts his hand in. "Then let's do this."
One by one everyone started putting their hands in together. Vicky was last though, being hesitatant. And so the partnership was made.
To be continued. . .