A new chapter...what's gonna happen? Read to find out! And of course, I don't own Ben10!

Kevin walked the few blocks from his hotel to the Stanford campus. Seeing how large the school was, he whistled. Place like this must have its own public transportation system,Kevin thought. He walked onto the campus, and headed for the visitors' center. At the desk, he said to the receptionist, "How do I find a student?"

The receptionist said, "Well, because of security, we usually page the students and have a security detail escort them here…Name of student?"

Kevin said, "Gwendolyn Tennyson"

The receptionist said, "And you are?"

"Kevin Levin" he replied.

"OK. I just paged for her. Unless she's in class, she should be here." The receptionist said.

Kevin nodded, and then sat down in one of the plush chairs. Ten minutes later, Kevin saw a red-haired young woman walk in, escorted by campus security. Gwen…Kevin thought. His heart sped up, and he felt himself becoming nervous. What would she say…what would happen…

"Kevin? KEVIN!" Gwen said, getting his attention.

"Huh? Oh, Gwen. Gwen!" Kevin said.

The two embraced, as they were glad to be together. Kevin looked at Gwen, who was wearing a white spaghetti-strap blouse, blue jeans, and sandals. Kevin said, "Wow…you look..beautiful…"

Gwen replied, "Thanks. But what are you doing here? Is life in Bellwood that bad without me?"

Kevin looked down, and said, "Look, is there somewhere we can go and talk?"

Gwen said, "Sure. I know a perfect place."

Gwen took Kevin to one of the student lounges, where despite the large number of students already here, had several areas where they could talk in privacy. They sat at a table, and Kevin began talking. "You know Gwen-it's only been two weeks since you've left. But it feels like two lifetimes. Since you've been gone, I…you're all I think about. When I go to sleep at night, when I wake up in the morning, working on my car…you're always on my mind" he said.

Gwen took Kevin's hand, and replied, "That's so sweet. I can't get you out of my mind either. And it's been really hard for me. I haven't been able to make any friends. I got a group for class studies…but their not what I'd call friends. We're not close-like we were with Ben and Julie."

Kevin said, "I've missed you so much, Gwen."

Gwen said, "That's not true. Because I've missed you more."

They leaned across the table and shared a kiss-a kiss of two people who longed for each other…but their bliss was being observed by three upperclassmen. Dave, the leader of the three, said, "Ohhh-Miss Gwen has a boyfriend. This changes things."

Mikey then said, "Yeah? How does it change things?"

Dave said, "It means that we gotta change out approach. OK fellas, I'm going in." Dave walked over to where Gwen and Kevin were sitting and said, "Hey, Gwen!"

Gwen looked up and saw who it was. Dave came over to the table and said, "Gwen, what a surprise. I didn't expect to see you at the lounge. And who's this?"

Gwen said, "This is Kevin. He's a friend from back home."

Dave then said, "A friend, huh. Cool, then. And how are things back home in Bellwood?"

Kevin, coolly, said, "They're great. And who might who be?'

"Name's Dave. I'm a member of a well-known fraternity on campus. I was reminding Gwen about our party tonight- and she's already agreed to come. I'd invite you, but campus rules don't allow persons who aren't students to attend" he said.

Kevin replied, "Whatever. Now why don't you take a hike? I was in the middle of something important. If you don't mind."

"OK, OK I'm leaving. Gwen, don't forget about our party." Dave finished.

Kevin looked at the trailing form, then asked, "No new friends, huh? You seemed pretty chummy with that guy."

Gwen then said, "C'mon, Kevin. It's not like that. I didn't ask him to be friends-he started hanging around me. He walked me to classes, had lunch with me…I needed someone to make me feel less lonely. It's not like we're dating or anything."

Kevin then replied, "Maybe. But…I don't feel something's right with that guy. What kind of party is this?"

Gwen said, "He invited other freshman students so we can meet and make new friends. It's tonight at 7. That's not a problem for you?"

"Why is it a problem? It's not like I can go" Kevin returned.

Kevin and Gwen spend a few more minutes at the lounge, before going to the café for lunch. During lunch, Kevin told Gwen about the goings-on back home in Bellwood. After lunch, they took a walk around campus, and Gwen even took Kevin to the McCoy Mechanic Studies building to see some of the auto mechanic students. Finally, as evening approached, Kevin said, "I guess I'll let you get ready for your party."

Gwen replied, "Yeah. Look, Kevin. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. But this is what I chose. Please try to be happy for me."

Kevin said, "All I've ever wanted was for you to be happy. I just…want to feel that happiness too. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, Gwen. Please don't forget that."

Kevin turned and left. Gwen decided to go back to her dorm to get ready for the party.

Once back at his hotel, Kevin decided that he wasn't going to leave it at this. Something about this party didn't set right with him, and he was going to find out…

Later that night, at the Wagner House, the freshman party was swinging. Dave, Mikey, and Jonny were being great hosts, under the guise of looking out for the next 'conquest'. Dave nudged Mikey, and pointed "Here she comes" as Gwen walked in. She was wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and a black skirt. She grabbed a cup of punch and drank it. After a few minutes, Gwen felt more comfortable, and she began socializing with the other freshmen. Dave came up to her, and said, "Lookie at who showed up. Glad you could make it, Gwen. Having a good time?"

Gwen said, "Yeah, I'm having a great time. So many people came out tonight."

Dave said, "Yeah-it's a perfect place for people to make connections, meet new friends...hook-up with girls.."

Gwen said, "What?" Dave continued, "Lots of guys come to these parties looking for 'campus cuties'…girls who are here without boyfriends….like you, right?"

"Boyfriend…what are you talking…" Gwen started. Dave interrupted, saying, "So that guy wasn't your boyfriend? I'm just asking…Look, if you don't want to tell me, that's cool. Hey, you want some more punch?"

Gwen looked in her cup, and then nodded. Dave took the cup and returned a few moments later. Gwen took the drink and began drinking.

Kevin had set up outside the Wagner House. He didn't see security, but he had his Plumber's badge-so if there was something, he could make up an excuse. He found out where the party was-simply by asking Gwen's roommate. Now he sat and waited. Something was gonna happen….

Gwen had three cups of punch, but instead of feeling warm, she started to feel dizzy. She stood up, and nearly fell down. Dave had came up behind her, and put his arm around her. He said, loudly, "Don't stop the party, folks!" He then took Gwen upstairs, to one of the frat houses bedrooms.

As Jonny and Mikey waited downstairs scouting out other 'prospects', there was a knock at the door. The door Mikey opened the door and said, "ID, pal."

Kevin held his Plumber's badge up and said, "Do you know what this is?"

Mikey, scared witless, nodded. Kevin smirked, then said, "This device gives me authority over local, national, and federal officials. I'm not gonna bust up your party-if you tell me one thing-there was a girl with red hair-she was wearing a blue shirt and a black skirt. You see her?"

Mikey nodded. Jonny saw the commotion and recognized Kevin from earlier. Jonny declared, "Hey! This party is for Stanford students only. So you gotta raise up, pal!"

Kevin said, "This says I don't." And showed Jonny the badge. Jonny saw the device, and said, "Hey, man, we don't want no trouble. The girl..she's upstairs…with Dave."

Kevin said, "Thanks." He then bounded upstairs-to look for Gwen and Dave.

Once upstairs, Kevin looked down the hallway. There were at least eight doors in the hallway.

Suddenly, an idea came to him. He pressed a button on the badge, and voice spoke, "Thermal Imaging Mode Active". Kevin then stood in front of a door and looked at the badge. Nothing, he thought. Three more doors resulted in the same thing. On the next door, he saw two figures register on the scanner. One was lying on the bed, and the thermal outline was weak, as though the figure was sleeping. The other figure had an elevated temperature scan, showing activeness…or arousal. Kevin then knocked on the door. The door opened, and Kevin didn't even bother with the badge, grabbing Dave by the collar and lifting him off the ground.

Dave, shocked, said, "What the hell is this? What do you want?

Kevin said, "So this is your 'party'? Drugging girls to have sex with them? What kind a sick creep are you? You can't get girls any other way?"

Dave, despite being suspended, said, "You don't get it. These girls are far from home. Alone and vulnerable.Away from guys who love them. And that's what I'm doing. I'm showing them love they're missing. They wake up and don't remember what happened…it's a game for us. A sport, if you will."

Kevin's only response was to punch Dave in his jaw, knocking him out. "You're right…I don't get it."

He then turned his attention to the girl on the bed…and saw it was Gwen. He gently stroked her cheek, and she murmured softly. Kevin then picked her up and went downstairs. "Hey, you two" , he said to Jonny and Mikey.

They nodded, showing they heard. "Shut this party down…and I'm going to be a shadow while Gwen's here. So if anything happens…"

They both stammered out, "It won't!"

Kevin then left, putting Gwen in the backseat. He then drove away and towards his hotel.
Tomorrow…he and Gwen would have a lot to discuss…

Dun dun dun da! Kevin saves the day! (Like you had any doubt?) Stick around for the finale!