Okay reader this is a story I adopted from Spider-man999 So the first five chapters are mostly his work but I have added a bit to them
Disclaimer I own a dog and a phone.
Chapter Two: Meet the Espada
It was completely true to say that Ben Tennyson Cade Shanley had their share of weirdness throughout their life. For one thing, finding their Omnitrix. Next, unlocking the various alien heroes that they could access with it. And after that, becoming a hero who had saved the entire universe. Then, gaining the Ultimatrix in place of the Omnitrix, and being a celebrities.
But not even all of that could prepare Ben & Cade for the adventure that they were now experiencing. Somehow they had wound up in a desert called Hueco Mundo. Now they were in Las Noches, a giant dome that, as far as they knew, was the only building in this vast wasteland. Now they was agreeing to help it's ruler, a man named Aizen, in exchange for going home.
Shortly after Ben agreed to help Aizen, he was introduced to everyone else. The silver haired man went by the name of Gin Ichimaru. The African man went by the name of Kaname Tosen. After them, Ben & Cade was introduced to the other ten people. As Ben predicted, they were the Espada that Dordonii had told them & about. According to Aizen, they were ranked from 1 to 10. The lower the number, the stronger that person was. The Espada introduced themselves from 10 to 1.
The first one, Ben & Cade was already familiar with. The massive one called Yammy. He stared at Ben & Cade with the desire to rip the teenager to shreds for humiliating him after Ben & Cade had given him a pounding as Ultimate Humungousaur. The look on Yammy's face clearly said that he, Ben & Cade still had a score to settle. What interested Ben & Cade was the fact that Yammy was number 10 of the Espada. That meant he was the weakest? This didn't go well with Ben or Cade. They had to go Ultimate in order to even land a blow on him. Just how much stronger were the others?
'This guy is the weakest? You've got to be kidding me! He's got the strength, attitude, and anger sounds and looks similar to The Incredible Hulk.'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
The next Espada to greet Ben was tall and had a white mask with eight holes over his face. His uniform was more of a dress garb and his jacket was rather frilly.
"Greetings, Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley," the being said in a guttural voice. "We are Espada number nine. Call us Aaroniero. It will be interesting to work with you."
Ben's and Cade's eyes widened. As Aaroniero said his name, his voice had become high and squeaky. Ben and Cade first felt like laughing, but changed their mind when Aaroniero said it would be nice to work with him. Was it their imagination or did Aaroniero sound hungry when he said that? And what did he mean by "we?" Did Aaroniero have split personalities?
'He has split personalities like Venom and any other symbiote making it's host say I instead of We.'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
Ben & Cade tensed up when the next person walked forward. His uniform was far plainer, wearing a long shirt that covered his entire body and even up to his neck. His pink hair and glasses caused Ben & Cade to remember that this guy was the one who volunteered to experiment on him. Naturally Ben & Cade took a step back.
"Don't be afraid of me, Ben Tennyson & Cade Shanley," the man said with a smile. "I'm the Eight Espada, Szayel Aporro Granz. Forgive me for my brash attitude earlier. I had no idea that a human could be so interesting."
Ben & Cade visible shivered at this. The way Szayel said that and was looking at them was causing Ben's and Cade's brain to scream "Use the Ultimatrix!" but Ben and Cade didn't want to ruin their chance of getting home, so they endured it as they shook Szayel's outstretched hands.
'I don't know who's creepier: this Szayel, Doctor Doom, Doctor Eggman, Venom, Carnage, The Joker, Mister Sinister, Dormammu, or M.O.D.O.K.'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
The next man was big and muscular, but not even close to Yammy. The way he wore his clothes made Ben and Cade think of martial arts robes. The man had a necklace made of what looked like claws or fangs, and he had a Mohawk made out of bones on his bald head. He had yellowish eyes and black markings on his face.
"I am the Seventh Espada, Zommari Leroux," the man said in a calm voice. "Be honored, Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley, that you both have the privilege of being helpful to Aizen-sama."
Ben nodded his head, as Zommari did not offer his hand out like Szayel hand. But his attention was drawn to the next person who introduced himself. Now here was a familiar feeling. The feeling of danger. The feeling Ben and Cade got whenever they battled foes like Vilgax, Aggregor/Ultimate Aggregor, The Lucubra/The Creature from Beyond, Kevin's first and third mutation, Albedo, Dracula, Ghostfreak/Zs'Skayr, Darkstar or the Highbreed. This guy was trouble. He had wild blue hair and teeth that were like fangs. He had something that looked like the fragment of some kind of jawbone on the right side of his face. For some reason, the words "street punk" came to mind.
"Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez," the blue haired man said. "The Sixth Espada. Hope you got some better moves, cause anybody can beat Yammy." And without waiting for Ben or Cade to say anything, Grimmjow walked back to his seat.
'Man this guy has a bigger ego than Kevin or Deadpool man I miss them.'Cade thought while missing Kevin as he and Ben were moving along.
The next one was the one called Nnoitra. His uniform had a bizarre hood that had a spoon like appearance and he had boots that curled at ends. Had it been anyone else, Ben and Cade would've laughed. But Ben & Cade noticed the massive scythe like thing that Nnoitra was carrying and knew it would be best to keep their mouth shut.
"Nnoitra Jiruga," Nnoitra said with a sneer. "The 5th Espada. So, Ben. Anything in that crap on your wrist that's a challenge?"
Ben's and Cade's eyes narrowed. So this guy was mocking them?
"Plenty of them," Ben said, this time, not backing down from Nnoitra.
"Yeah we have enough forms to kick your ass!" Cade shouted. Everyone except Ben looked at Cade in shock and interest.
Nnoitra's sneer merely widened in pleasure.
"Good," Nnoitra said. "Looks like you two and I are gonna be spending a lot of time together."
Ben and Cade snarled as Nnoitra took his seat. Trying to keep their anger under control.
'Man this guy is a bigger jerk than Kevin was when he was in his first Omnitrix alien mutation and his third Ultimatrix alien mutation'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
Ben and Cade turned to see who was next. Once they looked they did a double take to make sure he wasn't seeing things. This next guy was pure white! Like somebody had crafted a living person out of chalk. He had messy black hair, a black upper lip, and green eyes that had similarities to the eyes of a cat. Black lines like tears went down from the bottom of his eye lids to the bottom of his face. He had a helmet like head wear on the left side of his head.
"I am Ulquiorra Cifer," the man said in a pure emotionless voice. "I am the Fourth Espada."
Ben didn't know what to think of Ulquiorra. Due to his lack of emotions, it was hard for Ben to figure out what Ulquiorra thought of him. Cade thought he was cool looking.
'Man this guy has my style he looks just like Marilyn Manson!'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
The next person who walked up caused Ben's and Cade's face to immediately burn with embarrasement as they tried to look anywhere but at the woman in front of them. She had dark, exotic skin with blonde hair and green eyes. But that wasn't what was embarrassing Ben and Cade. Her shirt covered the upper half of her body and even her mouth, but it didn't completely cover the one thing that was making Ben feel redder than a tomato. The lower part of her chest was more than half exposed and Ben and Cade was trying hard not to stare at her. They felt so embarrassed.
"Tia Harribel," the woman said in a calm voice. "The 3rd Espada. It is comforting to meet someone who has manners, Benjamin Tennyson and Cade Shanley."
Ben's and Cade's eyes widened in surprise as they saw Harribel walk back to her seat. Nnoitra scoffed at her as if he thought she was inferior, despite the fact that she was the higher ranking.
'Ha that look on Ben's face looks funny! Too bad Kevin had to miss out on this he likes seeing Ben get embarrassed. I bet Ed would act like a idiot as usual and say "Barnacle!", Double D would be just as embarrassed as Ben is while hiding under his sock hat, Eddy would just blushing and sweating like he was around Nazz, Deadpool will be flirting with her and make 'love' with her, and grandpa will think she's my girlfriend, make fun of me, and will never let me life it down.'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.
The second to last person was an old man with something that looked like a star-like crown on his head. A scar ran down one of his eyes. He looked at Ben and Cade as if they was a gum wad that had gotten stuck to the bottom of his shoes.
"Barragan Luisenbarn," the old man said gruffly and uncaringly. "2nd Espada."
He shot one last look of contempt at Ben and Cade before sitting down. Anger boiled within Ben and he seriously considered going Rath on the old guy. But Cade wanted to go Way Big on the old man.
'Man this guy is worse than Emperor Palpitine/ Darth Sidious.'Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along.' Cade thought while he and Ben were moving along for on last time.
But their attention was drawn to the last guy. He had shoulder length brown hair and a faded goatee. He also had a look between boredom and sleepiness on his face.
"Coyote Starrk," the man said drowsily. "The Primera Espada. Sorry about this, but I'm exhausted right now."
Ben and Cade both raised an eyebrow. This guy was supposed to be the number one Espada? He looked like he was gonna collapse and fall asleep and any minute. Ben and Cade watched as Starrk took his spot next at the table.
'He may have the name Stark but hes no Iron Man.'Cade thought
"Now, Ben and Cade," Aizen spoke. "You have been introduced to all the Espada. Now it's your turn."
Ben and Cade each raised an eyebrow at Aizen. "Huh?" they asked at the same time.
Aizen smiled at them. "I would like very much to see all the things that you both can turn into."
Distrust filled Ben's and Cade's mind. The last time they had shown off their alien forms, they had nearly been killed by a giant robot. They were not in the mood to go through anything that was even remotely similar.
"I see that you still have trouble trusting me, Ben and Cade," Aizen said with that eerie smile on his face.
"Er," Ben said. "It's not you personally, Aizen." Ben noticed some of the Espada were looking at him in annoyance that he did not say "sama" at the end. It sounded Japanese. Was "sama"some kind of word of respect for a superior? Cade slapped Ben on the head and earned a 'OW' from him.
"Ben have you forgotten?" he asked his friend.
"What?" Ben asked while rubbing on his head.
"Sama is Japanese for master, lord or emperor." Cade explained to Ben.
"Oh" was all Ben could say.
Cade bowed of apologize. "Sorry Aizen-sama." he apologized "You see me and Ben are not Japanese we're Americans." he explained.
Everyone was shocked that they are not Japanese but Americans no thats something.
"I understand, Ben and Cade," Aizen said."But you two have nothing to fear from us. We will not hurt you two."
Ben & Cade looked at Aizen doubtfully. This contradicted what Dordonii had told them during their fight.
"I understand your doubt, Ben and Cade," Aizen continued, noticing the doubtful look on their face. "We have not been the most gracious of hosts to you."
'That's a way to put it'.Ben and Cade thought, remembering Runuganga, Dordonii, and how Aizen had allowed Yammy to attack them.
"Benjamin and Cade," the one named Tosen said. "When Aizen says you are safe, that means you are."
Ben and Cade couldn't figure Tosen out. But they sure felt better around Tosen than that other guy Gin. Tosen was the only person they were certain did not look down on them. Seeing as how there was no way out of this, Ben and Cade looked at Aizen.
"Alright," he said with a nod of his head. "I'll do it."
"If Ben's going to do it than so am I." Cade said with a nod of his own.
"Thank you, Ben and Cade," Aizen said.
"Aizen-sama," Szayel suddenly perked up, causing all heads to turn at him. Ben and Cade had a sick feeling in the pit of their stomachs.
"Yes, Szayel?" Aizen asked his Espada.
"Having Ben & Cade here merely show us their transformations is absolutely no fun at all. Why don't we see their forms in action?"
Ben and Cade both gave out a low groan. Szayel was going to pit him against who knew what, just to see all that Ben and Cade could do. Already they were feeling like some kind of guinea pigs.
"Why not?" the one called Grimmjow said. "Might as well see if the kids can do anything."
"Did you not see the boys fight with Yammy, Grimmjow?" Ulquiorra asked him. "They were capable of trading blows with him. While it was only Yammy who he was fighting, the boys does have some amount of potential."
Now that really burned Ben up. Ulquiorra was looking down on it, but admitting that there was a chance that Ben was slightly more than dead weight. But Cade understands Ulquiorra's attitude because he's like a goth person and goth people always look things down.
Yammy was ticked off too, but for an entirely different reason than Ben. "They got lucky!" Yammy roared. "I didn't expect the kids to turn into that Humungo whatever they called it."
"I believe Ben and Cade referred to the transformation as "Humungousaur", Yammy," Szayel told him.
Yammy just snarled at Szayel.
"Well, Szayel," Aizen said. "I agree with you. I'd like to see what young Ben and young Cade are capable of. A demonstration of their powers would be an excellent idea."
Ben's and Cade's shoulders drooped. "You want us to fight more people?" they whined.
This took everyone by surprise. They had seen people react in many ways to Aizen: begging, crying, yelling, cursing. But no one had ever whined to Aizen like a little kid. That was definitely a first.
"Don't worry, Ben and Cade," Aizen said to him. "I just wish to see your forms in action. I will intervene before anything serious should occur."
Ben and Cade looked at Aizen doubtfully. It sure didn't seem that way when he allowed Yammy to attack him.
Yammy got up. "Aizen-sama. I would be more than happy to test the runts."
Ben glared at Yammy. "I'd like to see you try." He said. "We were was totally kicking your butt as Humungousaur."
Cade also glared at Yammy. "So help us we'll do it again." he said
Yammy turned at Ben and Cade. "You both got lucky, that's all!" he roared. "I'm gonna squash you both flat." He moved towards Ben.
"Please sat back down, Yammy." Aizen said in a very calm voice.
Yammy instantly froze, looked at Aizen, then grumpily returned to his seat.
"Now," Aizen continued. "The question here is; who do we use to test Ben and Cade? We know that they can hold their own against the Privaron Espada. It is difficult to say at the moment how Ben and Cade ranks amongst you, my Espada. We know they can at least go against Yammy."
"Aizen-sama," Tosen said. "Why not allow Benjamin and Cade to battle some of the other Privaron Espada?"
Aizen smiled. "That would be a perfect idea. Since Ben and Cade has already battled Dordonii, I will select new opponents for Ben and Cade. Gin, send for Cirucci Sanderwicci and Gantenbainne Mosqueada."
Gin nodded. "Of course," he said in eerily cheerful tone that gave Ben and Cade the willies.
"So," Ben decided to start conversation. "What's the difference between Espada and Privaron Espada?" he asked.
"Yeah I was wondering about that myself, what is the difference between Espada and Privaron Espada?" Cade asked
"I can explain, young Benjamin and young Cade," Tosen said. "Privaron Espada are those who used to be Espada, but were demoted for various reasons. When an Espada is demoted, they receive a three digit number and are replaced by a new Arrancar."
"By the way," Ben said. "What exactly is an Arrancar anyway?"
"Again the same thing." Cade said
This above all things caught Aizen's interest. Ben nor Cade had no idea about Hueco Mundo, Las Noches, Arrancar, and it was safe that assume that they didn't have any idea what Hollows were. And yet, Ben and Cade had that strange device on their wrist with untold power. Aizen contemplated how he could use that power in his plan.
At that moment, Gin came back with two other people. One was a young woman with purplish hair tied in bundled pig tails. She wore a puffy looking dress with wings at the back that made Ben think of a butterfly. In her hands was a strange weapon that looked like a giant yo-yo attached to a sword handle.
She reminded Cade of a Gothic Lolita style of Japanese fashion.
The woman was blushing when she first laid her eyes on Cade and tried to hide the blush but didn't go unnoticed by Ben he can tell she has developed a crush on his friend.
"Hey Cade." Ben whispered to his friend
"What is it Ben?" Cade asked his buddy
"I think that girl likes you." Ben said. Which only made his friend blush in embarrassment.
"W...Wh...What!" Cade yelled while whispering to his friend.
"I think she likes you." Ben repeated himself.
"Have you been hanging around with my grandfather Ben?" Cade asked.
"No I'm just saying if you look real carefully." Ben said. Cade was looking at the woman but she noticed him and turned away making Cade confused.
"Sorry Ben I just don't see it." Cade told his friend.
"Ugh never mind Cade." Ben said. Cade maybe intelligent but when it comes to some girl crushing on him he's clueless as a rock.
The other was an African American man wearing a big orange afro and a white outfit that made a Disco came to Ben's mind and to Cade's mind he looked like a Disco from the 1970's to the 1980's.
"Aizen-sama," the woman said while regaining her thoughts. "Who is this little kid and man?"
"Little kid?" Ben asked offended. That comment made Cade laugh and the woman blushed at hearing him laugh.
'Why am I like this around the Red One?' she thought
"She called you a little kid Ben while she called me a man. Too bad Kevin had to miss out on this." Cade said as he misses the good times he and Kevin shared to humiliate, embarrass, torture, and make Ben's life miserable as Ben or as Rath until Ben's cousin Gwen ruins the fun. The woman giggled to herself at Cade's fun loving and jokester self.
"Calm yourself, Ben and Cade," Aizen said to them. Then he turned his attention to the woman. "Cirucci, this is Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley. The ones who gave Dordonii such a hard time."
Both Cirucci and the man's eyes widened in shock. They looked at Ben and Cade before looking at Aizen.
"Aizen-sama," the man said. "Are you sure this is not some kind of joke?"
Ben and Cade frowned at the man's words.
Cirucci was about to say something but was beaten by Aizen.
"It is no joke, Gantenbainne," Aizen replied. "These boys managed to defeat Runuganga, battle Dordonii and hold their own against Yammy."
Both Gantenbainne and Cirucci stared at Ben and Cade. They briefly looked at Yammy, who's ticked off face confirmed Aizen's words.
"There is more to young Ben and young Cade than meets the eye," he said. "And I would like to see what they are capable of."
This got Cirucci and Gantenbainne's attention. So Aizen was using them just to test out these kids?
"I'll go," Cirucci said in a huff. She didn't like what Aizen was using them for, so she was gonna make sure that this Ben Tennyson wouldn't be able to so much as lift a pinky. But would try not to hurt Cade or worse.
'I don't know why I'm feeling this way about the Cade Shanley guy.'Cirucci thought.
Ben and Cade, on the other hand, were considering their options. Appearance wise, Cirucci didn't look all that intimidating. But they had learned from their battle with Dordonii that appearances didn't mean anything here.
"So?" Ben asked. "Where are you going to fight?"
"I was thinking about the same thing Tennyson." Cade said
Aizen smiled. "I believe this room is big enough."
Sure was. But Ben and Cade was surprised that they were going to fight with everyone else here. But then again Cade did like to show off at what his alien powers can do.
"You may begin when you're ready," Aizen told the two combatants.
Cirucci grinned. "I'm ready now!" she cried, swinging her sword.
Ben nor Cade barely had time to think as the giant yo-yo shot at them. They managed to dodge it as it crashed and made a hole in the wall. Thinking quickly, Ben activated the Ultimatrix and switched to Jetray. The form had helped him against one Privaron Espada. No harm in trying it again. He slammed the dial down.
"Jetray!" he yelled after transforming.
While Cade activated his Ultimatrix and search from his playlist until he found Heatblast. Before slamming on the dial he shouted "Flame On!" Everyone but Ben didn't know what it mean until Cade slammed the dial down.
Where Cade was a alien made of magma rocks and flames, fist that look like they can pack a punch and a magma like head with fire for eyes from the back of his head.
"Heatblast" the new form roared after transforming.
Needless to say, Cirucci's eyes bugged out when she saw what happened. "What the…" she started to say.
That's all she got out when Jetray fired neuroshock beams out of his eyes, striking Cirucci right in the stomach. The blasts knocked her off feet and crashing into the ground. As she tried to charge at Jetray, Heatblast came up to her.
"You know I always did figure you where smoking hot!" Heatblast commented as he shot out a streak of flames from his hands and hit Cirucci causing her to fly backwards.
"Smoking Hot! Get it anyone? I called her hot and I hit her with hot flames get it?" Heatblast joked. But no one was laughing while Jetray sighed if there was a cricket it would be chirping at the silence.
"Nobody never gets my jokes, critics." Heatblast said to himself.
"What's going on here?" Gantenbainne asked, rubbing his eyes several times to make sure that he wasn't seeing things.
"Young Ben and young Cade has the power to take the form of various creatures," Aizen explained.
"Aliens!" Heatblast said suddenly at the group.
"The word your looking for is aliens!" Heatblast shouted to the group causing everyone to look at him.
Everyone was shocked to hear Cade say that even Gantenbainne.
"Aliens... as...in...beings...from...other...planets... in... the...galaxy?" Gantenbainne shuttered.
"Of course where do you think our transformations come from?" Heatblast said.
Everyone was shocked at this they thought the forms where just monsters but aliens now thats shocking. But Szayel was excited to hear the announcement.
"Marvelous," Szayel said while licking his eyes. A sick look in his eyes. "Simply marvelous."
The other Espada got out of their shock and gave Szayel looks of disgust and contempt.
Cirucci got back up and glared at Jetray & Heatblast with pure hate. She tried to hate Heatblast but it was no good her feelings were getting in the way.
"Alright you freaks!" she yelled to them. "I'll teach you to mess with me!"
She raised her sword. "Rip off! Golondrina!"
Jetray's and Heatblast's eyes were huge as he saw gigantic wings sprout out of Cirucci's back. The feathers were black and had crescent shaped. She now had some kind of headdress on that was beak like with a feathery mane. It covered most of her body. Her arms became claw like and Jetray and Heatblast could see a tail swishing behind her.
"Sheesh," Jetray said. "And I thought Dordonii was weird."
"My thoughts exactly Ben." Heatblast said "But at least she isn't annoying as Dordonii."
"Your right Cade." Jetray exclaimed.
But their conversation was cut short as Cirucci was shrieking like a banshee, Cirucci flew at Jetray.
'Jeeze she's louder than Songbird, Echo Echo, Ultimate Echo Echo, Black Canary, and The and a Banshee combined'Heatblast thought. Than Heatblast took a big stone rock on fire underneath him as it came up to mid height right where Jetray is.
Quicky, Jetray flew into the air and fired his neuroshock beams again. But this time, Cirucci shielded herself with her wings. The lasers struck her wings but not even a scratch was on them. While Heatblast flew up and tried to set the wings on fire the flame streak also had no effect on them.
"This is bad," Jetray observed.
"Very bad Ben very bad indeed." Heatblast observed.
Cirucci unfolded her wings and gave Ben and Cade an sadistic smile.
"Yes, you little creeps," she said. "This is very bad than you thought."
Jetray & Heatblast were about to attack again, but his plans were delayed when suddenly the feathers on Cirucci's wings came off and flew and him. Jetray and Heatblast managed to dodge the attack, but they looked behind and saw that they had managed to slice through one of the pillars in the room like it was nothing.
"Oh man," Jetray said. "If we let even one of those things hit us, we're dead Cade."
"I know Ben but what can we do" Heatblast asked.
Then an idea came to them. "So we won't." they said at the same time.
The other Espada heard him. Szayel's eyes lit up in excitement.
"Yes, Ben and Cade," he said in a low voice. "Do it."
Jetray & Heatblast touched the Ultimatrix and transformed. This time they had become a form that looked like a humanoid moth with a black and blue colored body with white spots. Ben's eyes were bulbous and green while Cade's eyes were bulbous red. Overall, they had a rather spooky appearance.
"Big Chill," they whispered in an eerie voice.
Cirucci was not impressed despite the transformation.
"So you two just look different," she said. "As if that's gonna help you two."
She fired her wings again. She knew that these guys "Big Chill" as they called themselves would just dodge it. But she loved watching her prey struggle.
But rather than dodge out of the way, the Big Chills merely floated there with their arms folded. Cirucci stared. Was this new form stupid or something? She shrugged as she saw the feathers flew at him.
But rather than cut up the Big Chills like they should have, Cirucci saw her feathers go right through them. As if they was just a mere mist! Her jaw dropped and her eyes widened.
Above her, Big Chill/Ben gave her a spooky grin.
"What's the matter?" he asked in that creepy voice. "Didn't expect that?"
"No she didn't Ben" Big Chill/Cade said. "Should we cool her off Ben?"
"Yes Cade." Big Chill/Ben said "Lets do it."
Big Chill/Ben took a deep breath, and fired an icy mist right at Cirucci. Cirucci had been too speechless to move so there was nothing she could do as the icy blast struck her. Ice began to form and encase her body.
"Take a chill pill," Big Chill/Ben said to her, then chuckled at his own pun.
"Maybe she should take another chill pill." Big Chill/Cade said.
Big Chill/Cade turned intangible and flew right through Cirucci from behind and froze her back to.
Cirucci was falling until Big Chill/Cade braked her fall and hold her bridal style she blushed when it was his red eyes and hourglass symbol.
"Are you alright?" Big Chill/Cade asked her.
Cirucci nodded and smiled a real smile. "Thanks Cade." she said.
"No problem Cirucci like I always say: With Great Power There's Also A Great Responsibility." Big Chill/Cade said.
Now she know what she was feeling it was love! Love for the barer of the red Ultimatrix she didn't realized it until now.
'I am in love with Cade Shanley.'Cirucci thought.
Big Chill/Ben thought this would happen now he knows that Cirucci does have a crush on his friend now.
"That is enough," Aizen said suddenly.
Everyone turned to look at Aizen, who was eying the Big Chills with great interest who are now landing down and turning their wings into cloaks. While Big Chill/Cade put Cirucci down.
"I have seen enough of this battle," Aizen explained while still looking at Ben and Cade. "If I allowed this to go any further, I would lose one of my soldiers and my new friends."
Ben nor Cade didn't feel comfortable with Ben and Cade calling him friend. And Cirucci was a soldier? A soldier for what?
But Aizen continued. "Those were two impressive forms, Ben and Cade. Your first form. Jetray, seems to favor skill in flight and speed. Due to his appearance, I assume that he has underwater capabilities?"
"Yes," Big Chill/Ben replied. "We can use him for air and underwater."
Aizen nodded his approval. "A very useful form. Now on to Cade's current form. Heatblast, seems to favor fire, strength, lava, and agility. Due to his appearance I assume he can absorb fire?"
"Yeah." Big Chill/Cade replied. "We can use him to absorb fire and become stronger while doing so."
Aizen nodded his approval. "A very powerful form. Now to discuss your two's current form. I believe you called it 'Big Chill'?"
The Big Chills nodded.
"And we can use him under water as well." Big Chill/Cade explained.
"This form is definitely a prize," Szayel said while looking at the Big Chills with an almost hungry look. "Intangibility, ice powers, freezing enemies while being intangible and underwater purposes. It's an excellent combination."
"Very sneaky of you, kids," Gin said with that smile. "If both had used that in the beginning, I bet even Yammy over here wouldn't have stood a chance."
It took a moment for the comment to register in Yammy's brain. "Hold on a minute," he said. "Are you telling me that you think the kids were going easy on me?"
Gin turned his head at Yammy. If it was even possible, his smile had gotten wider. "That's exactly what I'm saying Yammy."
Yammy's hands balled into fists. His face screamed bloody murder as he looked at the Big Chills, who was simply standing as he waited for something to happen.
While Cirucci was tiring to protect Cade from Yammy when he sit back down.
'Just you wait, punks'. Yammy told himself. 'I'm gonna get you guys good.'
His attention was drawn when Aizen spoke again.
"Now, Ben and Cade," he said. "I would like to see your skills against Gantenbainne now."
The Big Chills looked over at Gantenbainne. He didn't look very threatening, so they couldn't tell if they should use a different form or just stay as Big Chill.
"However," Aizen suddenly said. "I would like to see as many forms as I can, so I would for you to use any form aside from Humungousaur, Jetray, Heatblast, and Big Chill, please."
Big Chill/Ben groaned, once again another action that no one had ever used in front of Aizen before. He was robbed of four of their best forms.
Big Chill/Cade also groaned he was robbed of his favorite forms: Heatblast and Big Chill.
"Fine then." Big Chill/Ben said.
"Alright." Big Chill/Cade said.
They touched the dial. This time, they became a seven foot tall plant creature with a head that looked like an orange flame like a combo between Heatblast and Wildvine.
"Swampfire!" they cried in a nasally voice.
Szayel licked his lips. "My, how interesting." He said as he looked Swampfire up and down.
Ben resisted the urge to blast Szayel. That guy was just getting grosser and grosser. But Ben struggled to ignore him as he turned to face his and Cade's new opponent.
But Cade tried to resist turning Szayel into shish kabob but managed. That guy was just getting grosser and grosser. But Cade struggled to ignore him as he turned to face his and Ben's new opponent.
Gantenbainne took a fighting stance. "You two did pretty good to hold your own against Dordonii and Cirucci," he said. "In the name of God, let us have a good fight."
Both Swampfires got a good look at the man's weapons. They were twin blades that were on either side of the handles that he held in his hands. Sparks connected from the blades.
"Let's go," Gantenbainne said.
Both Swampfires made the first move. They raised their hands and shot streams of fire out like Heatblast. But in a flash, Gantenbainne had vanished.
"How is he doing that?" Swampfire/Ben groaned.
"Ben wait!" Swampfire/Cade said. "It must be that Sonido move that Dordonii used against us."
"Yeah Cade your right." Swampfire/Ben said.
That's when the Swampfires were aware of some kind of low boom noise behind them. They turned around to see Gantenbainne behind them.
"Too slow," the Privarion Espada said. He punched the Swampfires in the guts, and his eyes widened when his fist punched right through them. He could feel nothing but plant life and gunk as he did. Grimacing in disgust, he noticed that the Swampfires just looked at him as if they hadn't been hit at all. Then he grinned.
"Nice try," both Swampfires said before slamming their fist into Gantenbainne's face. The blow knocked him back, but he quickly regained his balance. He looked at the holes that his fists had made. Then he did a double take when he saw the wounds instantly close up.
"High speed regeneration!" he gasped.
This caught Ulquiorra's interest. So these boys had a form with regenerative properties. Perhaps the boys did have potential.
Gantenbainne scoffed. "Just cause you can regenerate doesn't mean you'll win, Tennyson and Shanley. You both got fire power but it's useless against my Sonido."
The Swampfires frowned. That Sonido was become a big bother. They had to find a way to immobilize Gantenbainne.
"Then let us try this" Swampfire/Ben said. "Cade ready?"
Swampfire/Cade smirk "Always ready Ben." he said
Pulling some seeds out of their bodies and throwing them on the ground near Gantenbainne's feet. Suddenly the seeds grew into massive plants that wrapped themselves around Gantenbainne's body. He struggled as best he could, but the vines soon covered his entire body, making him unable to use his Sonido or even move at all.
"Now that's more like it wouldn't you agree Cade," Swampfire/Ben said.
"Yes Ben it is more like it." Swampfire/Cade said to his friend.
"That takes care of you." Swampfire/Ben said.
"Yeah I would call the Gardiner but he's on Spring Break!" Swampfire/Cade joked but no one laughs while Swampfire/Ben sighed.
'No one still gets it, Kevin liked my jokes.' Swampfire/Cade thought.
"You think so, Tennyson and Shanley?" Gantenbainne asked. "I'm afraid you're both are wrong and I don't need the Gardiner."
The vines which encased Gantenbainne suddenly exploded. Both Swampfires covered their eyes to block any flying debris. When they uncovered them, they saw that Gantenbainne had changed. His arms were now covered in strange plating that were big and roundish and they went all the way down to his hands, where the blade weapons had become like dragon heads. Ben and Cade could also see an armored tail from behind him.
"Take a good look, man," Gantenbainne said. "This here is Dragna. Now the real fight starts."
He put his fists together and shot a blast of energy at both Swampfires. The Swampfires tried to dodge but they hadn't moved out of the way in time, causing their arms to be blasted off. Grunting at what happened, both Swampfires made a vine grow out of his shoulder, attach to the severed limb, and pull it back to their bodies.
"Not bad," Gantenbainne said as he saw this. "That's a pretty handy form you've got there."
Both Swampfires' responses were a blast of fire. But Gantenbainne merely shielded himself with his armored platings.
"Sorry, kids," Gantenbainne said. "But you don't stand a chance now."
"I said don't call me a kid!" Swampfire/Cade said as he blasted more fire but Gantenbainne stilled blocked it.
Both Swampfires frowned. They considered going Ultimate Swampfire, but thought against it despite Cade's disappointment. They realized what they could use instead.
"Cade." Swampfire/Ben said.
"Ben." Swampfire/Cade said
"It's time." Swampfire/Ben said.
Swampfire/Cade nodded his head at his old friend.
Touching the Ultimatrix dial, Both Swampfires transformed again. This time they were a small, pure white being with a wide head and green eyes for Ben and red eyes for Cade.
"Echo Echo!" they called out in a mechanical sounding voice.
"You making fun of me, Tennyson and Shanley?" Gantenbainne asked as he looked at the Echo Echos. "You two expect to beat me with that puny form?"
"Didn't...anyone...ever...tell...you...Gantenbainn e?" Echo Echo/Ben asked in his mechanical voice.
"Divide...and...conquer!" Echo Echo/Cade finished for Echo Echo/Ben
Everyone's eyes were on both Echo Echos as suddenly more and more of them appeared. Then, all the copies looked at Gantenbainne and released a powerful sonic blast at the Privaron Espada.
"Wall...of...Sound!" all Echo Echos shouted.
Gantenbainne howled in pain as he covered his eyes. But the sonic wave did more than that. There was enough Echo Echos to send Gantenbainne crashing into the wall, pinned down by the hammer of sound that he was being struck with. While his armor plating protected him from physical attacks, not even he could protect himself against sound. Grunting, Gantenbainne managed to use his Sonido to appear behind the small army Ben and Cade had made. He fired an energy blast, which sent the Echo Echos flying. They responded with another sonic scream at him. But since they were scattered now, Gantenbainne had been hit by an all angled sonic blast. He fell to the ground, shaking his head to clear his now scrambled senses.
"Had...enough...yet?" the lead Echo Echo of Ben asked.
"Or...should...we...shout...out...why?" the lead Echo Echo of Cade asked with his arms crossed.
Szayel looked like he was on the brig of having a heart attack. More! He resisted screaming aloud. More! I must see more!
Gantenbainne got back up to his feet. Shaking his head, he grinned at both Echo Echos.
"You're pretty good kid and man," he told Ben and Cade. "And this is a good match."
"Thank you, Gantenbainne," Aizen said suddenly. "That will be all for today."
Gantenbainne and both Echo Echos both looked at each other. Then, much to the Echo Echos' surprise, Gantenbainne held out his hand.
"Thanks for going all out with me, Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley. You're both strong fighters."
Both Echo Echos smiled. "Thanks," Echo Echo/Ben said as he and Echo Echo/Cade shook Gantenbainne's hand. "You...too."
"And...I...hope...we...can...become...friends...to o...Gantenbainne." Echo Echo/Cade said.
"I hope so to." he said as he walked out.
With that, all the Echo Echos joined together and Ben and Cade turned back to normal.
Cirucci thought about Cade as Echo Echo and thought: 'That form looks so cute on him!' she squealed inside her head.
With that smile on his face, Aizen turned to look at his Espada.
"So, my Espada," he said. "What are your thoughts on this?"
Yammy scoffed. "So the kids managed to wound some lousy Privaron. Big deal. I'd kill them easy."
Ben glared. "Funny," he said. "I seem to remember beating you up."
Cade also glared "Yeah." he said " I remember when you went crying to your mommy when me and Ben beat ya as Ultimate Humungousuar."
Yammy snarled at Ben and Cade , but backed off as he knew that Aizen wouldn't like it.
Aaroniero spoke up. "Ben and Cade has our respect." He said in the high pitched voice. Then he spoke in the guttural voice. "It would be good to keep them around."
Sadly, that didn't boost Ben's nor Cade's confidence. Especially with the way Aaroniero said that.
"I agree with Aaroniero," said Szayel. "It was so wonderful to see all those alien forms and powers Ben and Cade showed us today. And I'm certain that that the ones we've seen are just the tip of the iceberg. I'm anxious to see more."
Zommari spoke now. "If Aizen-sama approves of Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley, then I will stand by Aizen-sama's descicion."
Grimmjow yawned. "I don't care what you do with the kids. Let me know if he turns into a alien worth fighting."
Nnoitra spoke up. "It looks like little Ben and Cade here might save me from boredom if they got some good alien forms in that wrist thing of theirs."
Ulquiorra spoke next. "Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley has displayed a wide variety of alien forms each with their own different powers. I can see some uses for that."
Harribel was silent for a moment. "Benjamin and Cade has displayed resourcefulness that is to be admired. They chose alien forms that would give them an advantage over his opponent when the odds were against him. This shows that Benjamin and Cade also has good knowledge of their alien forms and how to use them properly."
Barragan on the other hand merely remained silent and refused to even look at Ben or Cade. Starrk scratched his head before speaking.
"Their okay," he admitted. "But that Echo Echo form is just too noisy for my taste. Do me a favor Ben and Cade and make sure not to use that around me, okay?"
"Uh," Ben and Cade said, really uncertain how to respond to that. "Sure." "I'll keep that in mind."
Starrk nodded. "Thank you."
Aizen now turned his smile at Ben and Cade. "It would seem that the Espada are in favor of you, Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley. And I think spending time with them will be good for you to understand Las Noches and any other questions you might have.
"Thanks." Ben and Cade said to him.
Aizen then looked at everyone. "I think it would be best if Ben and Cade were made a Fraccion."
This drew attention from both Ben and the Espada. Most gave Aizen looks of surprise. Szayel looked at Aizen with a look of glee on his face. Barragan on the other hand was looking at Aizen with fury. Ben and Cade could even see the old man's body shaking as if he was going to explode. They quickly looked away and back at Aizen.
"Uh, a Fraccion?" Ben asked him. "What is that?"
"Yeah I was also wondering about that again" Cade said.
Aizen turned that smile of his in their direction.
"A Fraccion is one who serves under an Espada," Aizen explained to them. "And I think you both would make an excellent Fraccion."
"I agree," Szayel said while standing. "In fact, I would like to request that both Ben and Cade joins my Fraccion. With my genius and their alien forms, we would make a great team."
Ben and Cade were thinking the exact opposite. They didn't want to be in the same room alone with Szayel. Even with the power of Ultimatrix, they were still disgusted with the pink haired man.
"Normally I would allow you to do so, Szayel," Aizen said to him. "However, this time I will allow Ben and Cade to decide which Espada they wants to serve under."
Szayel had a brief look of disappointment on his face as he sat back down. Ben and Cade on the other hand were just so confused.
"Ben, Cade." Aizen said. "I know this is something new for you both, but you have my guarantee that whoever you two chose will teach you all there is to know here."
Ben and Cade both looked at Aizen. Then back at the Espada.
"Now, Ben Tennyson and Cade Shanley," Aizen said. "Who will you two chose?"
"Uh," was all that came out of Ben's and Cade's mouth.
Aizen nodded his head. "I understand, Ben, Cade. You two need some time to make your decisions. You two don't need your answer right away. I will give you both time to think it over. Tosen, may you take Ben and Cade to one of the spare rooms, please?"
"Of course, Aizen-sama," Tosen said with a bow. He walked toward the hallway at the end of the room. "Come with me, Benjamin and Cade."
Blinking in confusion for a moment, Ben and Cade followed Tosen. They were in a pure white hallway. It reminded Ben and Cade of the hallway that he was in when he first reached Las Noches.
"You are unique, Benjamin Tennyson and Cade Shanley. And Harribel is right. You both are resourceful. Tell me, Benjamin and Cade. How old are you?"
"Uh," Ben and Cade thought. "16."
"Hmm," Tosen said. "Interesting."
Tosen went over to one of the doors and opened it. "Here you are, Benjamin and Cade. These shall be your quarters now. I will be back shortly to see if you two need anything." With that, Tosen walked away.
Meanwhile, Ben and Cade looked around their room. It was rather plain. It had two beds and and a couch to sit on but that was about it. Nothing else. But as Ben and Cade thought about it, this place didn't seem very high tech. But they had witnessed enough of those Espada and Privaron Espada to know that they were anything but primitive. And now Ben and Cade had to choose which of those Espada they had to be a Fraccion. Now, they had to think which one they wanted to work with. It was like picking your science partner in class. Only these people were a lot more difficult to handle than Ben's or Cade's regular classmates.
"Ugh," Ben groaned. "What to do now Cade?" he looked around to see Cade holding a picture of some sort. "Cade?" Ben asked worried about his best friend.
Cade was holding a picture of him, Kevin, Gwen, Ben, Julie, and Max at Comic Con. Kevin had his arm around Gwen while she was holding his hand and his other one around Cade who was doing his trademark smirk and thumbs up with the hand that had his wrist holding the Ultimatrix, Ben had his hand around Julie while having his own smile with his thumb up with the hand that his wrist holding the Ultimatrix, while Max had his hand on Ben's shoulder.
"I know I miss them too." Ben said as he put a hand on Cade's shoulder.
"Yeah I know but we have to do what we have to do so we can see them again." Cade said.
"That's speaking like a true Plumber Cade." Ben smiled at his friend. Cade smiled.
"Thanks Ben." Cade said
At that moment, Ben's and Cade's stomach grumbled. They realized that they hadn't eaten in a while.
"I wonder if Las Noches has chili fries and smoothies." Ben said.
"And I hope they have french fries, popcorn chicken, and Mountain Dew." Cade said, "Well lets go and see if we can't find some food."
As they were leaving they spotted Gin doing something strange. He looked like he was choking himself, but there was one other strange thing it looked like he was also talking to him self he looked up as the two boys approached.
Cade caught the end of what Gin was saying "... Captain I think I found them. Notify Itachi and Ludaquis." Then he turned to them and said "Don't screw up." Then he disappeared.