Near Walton…
Ben wasn't a hundred percent on board with bringing the kids along on a mission, but it was on Earth and since there were no available babysitters, what choice did he have?
He was looking back to make sure the kids were okay. His car could transform into a minivan thanks to Kevin and could fit a lot more kids in. It made things a lot easier. Ben looked through the mirror to see the kids either playing, singing, talking, or doing other things. He was thankful that this was one of the days that his sons and daughters behaved.
"Okay, everyone. I get you excited that we're going on a super awesome mission with your mommy-."
Truth be told, this mission was low-level, very low-level, with the addition of Kevin and Gwen being there to keep an eye on the kids. It was the only reason he would even allow his sweet, sweet babies to come along. They all agreed that two would go out to investigate, while one babysits at a hotel.
"But we need to go through some rules, okay."
They all whined and freed an 'oh, man'. They really were his kids, as if there were any doubt.
"I know, I know, but we have to go through them and if things get out of hand, my first priority is to keep you safe. So, rule 1: No revealing your Little Chill forms unless you have to. Unless you are forced to fight or flee, you have to stay human. Rule 2: you guys stay close with either me, your Aunt Gwen, or your Uncle Kevin. Rule 3: Don't talk to strangers, human, alien, or otherwise. If they try to talk to you, get me or get Aunt Gwen, or Uncle Kevin." Ben informed them, 'If you guys behave, we can do a little tourist shopping afterward."
The kids cheered, all except for Gibson, who was still pouting. Ben frowned a bit; he knew that Gibson didn't want to go on a trip with him. Ben could tell that the boy didn't like him very much, but he'll work his way to his heart, he'll get there.
"Are you excited, Gibby? I heard it was a peaceful little town-."
"Don't call me Gibby." He grunted and then earned an elbow from his older brother.
"Be nice to Mum."
"He only birthed us and that's it."
Max growled at his younger brother's stubbornness.
"Max, it's okay. Once we head into town, we'll stretch our legs and get a little bit of sunshine-what?"
Ben then noticed something off. He soon stopped with Kevin's car as well.
"What going on?" Anodyne wondered.
"Nothing to worry about. Stay in the car, I'll check it out." Ben grinned and then left the car.
At Walton…
Well, this was something Ben didn't expect.
Apparently, it's spring break for an alien race who loved popcorn and poops gold. Both awesome and weird. But Ben didn't think it was a good idea that his kids be around such rambunctious college kids. Luckily the mayor offered a room for the little ones to stay in. Gwen stayed behind with Orb to discuss his missing friend.
"Order up anything they want; I'll keep an eye on the college students and see if I can get a beat on Decka." Ben offered then went off with Kevin to go on their mission.
It turned out college kids can be a bit much. Ben and Kevin were already trying to stop their path of destruction. With some Spider monkey thread, they were able to capture them.
"Hey, what gives?" One of them cried from the net.
"What do you guys think you are doing? This is not your property or your planet. You guys are guests here, you need to treat this place with respect." Ben scolded them while wagging his finger.
"Dude, chill. We were just having fun!" Another one whined.
"What if your fun got someone hurt? Wouldn't be so fun then. You guys are in college, you are young adults, and you should act like it!" Ben continued as Kevin was trying not to laugh.
"What are you? Our mother?"
Ben just realized it; he was turning into his mother. Luckily before Ben could continue the mayor came.
At the Room at the Hotel…
"What is the mayor thinking? I get that this huge payload from the gold could fix things but that is not the point. These kids are out of control, they are wrecking everything in their path, and the example they're being shown here is that they won't get into trouble. This town is turning them into hoodlums." Ben was ranting as he was eating the meal provided.
"Ben, calm down, we have bigger things to worry about." Gwen sighed, "Decka hasn't been seen for days and there had been no trace of him."
"This is why I'm bringing this up. What if he tore down something and is trapped in a pile of rubble or got hurt?" Ben added as Orb looked concerned.
"Ben!"
"Right, sorry."
Gwen sighed as she knew it wasn't Ben's fault, he was like this. Ever since raising his kids, Ben's maternal instincts have gotten the better of him, which was both a good thing and annoying.
"Maybe you should take a break, order room service, and calm down a bit." Gwen suggested, "Kevin and I can look and see if we can find out any more about the situation.
"Sounds good." Ben sighed as Iris flew onto his lap.
Gwen made her way to the door as Kevin approached Ben and whispered in his ear.
"Sure, I can do that." Ben agreed.
"Thanks, man, I owe you one."
Then they both left with Ben and Orb to talk.
"Listen, I'm sure your friend is okay but maybe this should be a good lesson on how you guys are behaving on other planets. You can't treat it like it's your own personal toy." Ben advised then grabbed a bin of caramelized popcorn, "Here, a little treat to help the nerves."
"Thank you, Mr. Tennyson. I'm sorry we've been behaving badly-."
"Just as long you learn from it, it's more than enough of an apology."