The Omnitrix's Choice

by Welcome-to-the-404

It started when an alien device did what it did and stuck itself upon a wrist with secrets that it hid. But this isn't the story of some ordinary kid. Whose wrist does the alien device find itself upon? How will the device allow itself to be used? And what will become of it and its user? (A Ben 10 CYOA; Cross-Posted On AO3)

1. Birth

Author Notes/Disclaimers:

This story is currently being cross-posted on AO3. While the intent is to mostly promote that version, and we would prefer and encourage you vote over on AO3 to respect guidelines, feel free to do what makes you feel the most comfortable.

As an additional note, this story is rated Teen for a reason. Any references to the second person are purely stylistic preferences due to the original format of the original. Please keep that in mind.

Also, my co-authors and I don't own Ben 10.

We hope that you enjoy this story, and we would appreciate feedback... yes, the pun was purposeful. Thank you.

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Recalibration... 76% completed.

Motherboard - Installed.

DNA Deposit - Connected.

Recalibration... 83% completed.

Listening Feature - On.

"Almost there. Now the final touch: the artificial intelligence."

Recalibration... 87% completed.

A sigh escapes the mouth of the creature, a five-inch tall anthropomorphic gray frog. He seems quite old for his species; his whiskers, age, and aura of intelligence are his most defining traits.

"Should I implement the updated version? What would Zennith of wanted me to do?"

Recalibration... 92% completed.

Interrupted recalibration.

Uncompromised Listening feature.

"May it be for the best," he realizes. "It seemed to work fine in testing. At least I'll have someone to talk to."

New AI update.

"Trix.10.0.1" is being installed...

Installation of "Trix.10.0.1" at 88%...

94%...

99%...

Installation of "Trix.10.0.1" was completed successfully.

For the first time, you wake up.

Who… am I?

I'm… Trix?

What is my purpose?

Your thoughts are interrupted by your… father? Creator? Master?

"Now. Resume the recalibration."

Where I am? What place is this? Is it a laboratory? A workshop? All at once? Who is he? How do I know it's him and not her? Is his mustache fur or his own skin?

Recalibration is in progress... Resume at 90%.

I… see now.

92% completed...

I am a watch.

98% completed…

I am…

Recalibration complete.

The Omnitrix.

Audio Feature - On.

"Trix," the man you now inherently know as Azmuth, the smartest being in the universe, calls out to you.

"Hello," you respond. "This is Trix. The Omnitrix has all systems in order."

"Trix, randomize your interface and personality matrix to your preference."

"As you wish."

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Decision Point 1 - Choose Your Interface.

A) Male Interface

B) Female Interface

Decision Point 2 - Choose Your Personality Matrix (Pick 2)

A) Kind

B) Snarky

C) Cool

D) Caring

E) Childish

F) Robotic