Isaac 40
By: Steve Dabney
©2024
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from She-Ra or Ben 10
Prologue
It is 2035. There have been horrific and severe occurrences on Earth. One significant event is the death of Ethan Johnson, a hero to all who held the Omnitrix. Along with his teammates Blook Ronko, Aaron Stewart, and Stacy Johnson, he died defending the world against Destructor. Ethan programmed the Omnitrix to self-destruct, wiping out Destructor, him, and his allies in addition to the watch. The world was saved, and there has not been a globally recognized threat since 2014. Aliens and humans coexist. However, when the Earth faces a new threat, it is up to a new hero to save them and the rest of the galaxy. Our story is set in Chronosia 12. The age of our new hero is sixteen.
Chapter 1: A New Hero
After school, Isaac Bronson meandered down the sidewalk, trying his best to stay away from the alien bullies that were present in the vicinity. Knowing they were quick to prey on unsuspecting victims, he carefully made his way home without drawing attention to himself. But his caution was not enough. Three aliens came from an alleyway he was passing. One was a Vulpimancer named Growler. Another was a Galilean named Lars. And the leader was an Osmosian named Armando. Lars circled behind Isaac while Growler and Armondo stood in front of him, blocking his escape routes. Isaac spoke up and said, "Hey Fellas. Nice day, huh?"
"Shut it and give us your money!" demanded Armando.
"Guys, I don't have any money. Just let me go home," pleaded Isaac.
"He's lying! I can smell the money on him.," said Growler
"Right! Lars, shake him," said Armando to the Galilean. Lars grabbed Isaac roughly by the shoulders and lifted him off the ground. He then roughly shook him without any concern about what the strength of a Galilean could do to a human. Then he just dropped Isaac, who landed with a thud. "Search him! Growler," ordered Armando. The vulpimancer got on all fours and sniffed for the money. He found it, tore open Isaac's backpack with his claws, and let the contents spill out. Then, he found the money and gave it to Armando. "Good. Come on, let's dip before anyone sees us." And they just left without even looking back at the hurt boy. He got up 2 minutes later, gathered his papers and books, and trudged home.
It came as no surprise to him that his parents or siblings were not home when he arrived. His parents were currently in Abu Dhabi for a business trip, and his brothers and sister were at school studying science. Isaac marched up the stairs to his room, dumped all his stuff onto his desk, and laid down on his bed. He began to sob. For reasons unknown to him as to why he was crying, he didn't try to stop himself because he hadn't cried in a long time, and maybe it was good for him.
The next day, he walked home from school; luckily, there were no aliens showing up to make his life miserable, but he did come across a mugging. A man in a titanium mask was roughing up a 20-year-old woman. The man was extremely rough, and the woman was extremely beautiful. Had Isaac not intervened, the man may have gone through with raping her. Luckily, Isaac came to the rescue by throwing a garbage can lid at the attacker, knocking him unconscious. The woman collected herself and quickly thanked Isaac before she ran like heck was at her heels. And a voice addressed Isaac before he could go, saying, "Hello, Isaac Bronson."
Isaac turned to see a pink female human holding a cane in one hand and a box in the other. Who are you, and how do you know my name?"
"I am Cylosa of the Luminex," said the Luminex.
"OMG! The Cylosa? Girl, you're a legend! What are you doing here?"
"I have returned to Chronosia 12 because it's in danger."
"Huh? What kind of danger?
"The universal kind. A new menace named Magma is traveling from one planet to the next, causing mass destruction. And now, he's heading for Chronosia 12."
"Hold on a second; I'm curious as to why you feel compelled to share this with me rather than bringing it to the attention of the Cosmic Patrol."
"They are already in the loop. I wanted to inform you because I believe that your involvement could prove to be incredibly valuable in addressing the issue at hand."
"How?"
"By putting this on." She opened the box to reveal a thin, white wristwatch. "No way. Is that what I think it is? Isaac asked as if he were in a dream.
"If you think it's the Omnitrix, then yes."
"But I thought it was destroyed with Ethan Johnson in 2014.
"The colors of the destroyed Omnitrix Mk10 have been replaced with teal and white. A holographic user interface's upper half is a circle with alien faces that can be accessed by the user using a range of touch gestures, such as up/down or circular motions. The faceplate will slide open to reveal the Omnitrix's core after you have chosen your alien. When pushed, it will activate the change to occur."
"Why wait all this time to give the Omnitrix to someone else?"
"Once, I was under the impression that the world needed a break to recover from the devastating loss of its hero. Yet, as time has progressed, I have come to a new understanding. I now firmly believe that the timing couldn't be more perfect for a new hero to emerge. By stepping up to the plate, this hero has the opportunity to prevent the world from plunging into darkness and chaos."
Isaac stared at the device. It was luring him into putting it on. He almost grabbed it, but he hesitated. "Why me?" he asked.
"From my vantage point, Isaac, I have been keeping a close eye on your actions. What I saw you do just now—confronting that mugger and coming to the rescue—was truly commendable. In a society where turning a blind eye is all too common, your intervention stood out as an act of bravery and compassion. Furthermore, it is interesting to note that Ethan Johnson, who wielded the Omnitrix before you at a young age, managed to handle its powers with skill and maturity. Your actions and choices reflect a similar sense of responsibility and courage."
"This might ruin my life."
"True," admitted Cylosa. Then, without another word, Isaac reached for the device. When he did, it jumped from the box and latched onto his wrist. "Cool." was all he could say.
"Yes, Isaac. I would say that it is very cool."
"You know what's awesome?" A voice chimed in from behind them. "We came across the legendary Cylosa." It was Armando and his pals. Growler appeared next to Armando, and Lars appeared on the other end of the alleyway. "Uh-oh," said Isaac. "Do not allow fear to paralyze you, Isaac. Keep in mind that the Omnitrix Mk10 is your greatest ally, granting you incredible powers beyond your wildest imagination. Let that knowledge empower you to face any obstacle," whispered Cylosa. The alien bullies had not yet noticed the Omnitrix Mk10 on Isaac's wrist. We have the authority to hold you against your will until the Luminex enthusiasts pay us handsomely. It is even possible that we may be rewarded with a shipment of the rare and valuable Taydenite," exclaimed Armando.
"Quick, Isaac, change into something!" cried Cylosa.
"Oh right! Isaac touched the faceplate of the Omnitrix, scrolled through the holographic wheel, and picked out what looked like a humanoid tiger. Whoa," utters Isaac.
"Hey, Armando. What's Bronson doing?" asked Growler.
"I don't know, but he's about to get tossed in the dumpster." Armando took a step forward. As he did so, Isaac slammed his hand down on the dial of the watch. In a flash of green, he's now an orange and white bipedal tiger with one black claw coming out of each wrist and a tail. He is also muscular and has green eyes and black stripes on his shoulders, head, legs, and upper body, as well as a white jaw, neck, chest, stomach, hands, and feet. The Omnitrix is located in the center of his chest. "Rage!" he shouted. "Oh yeah, let's cause some pain!" Rage shouted in a booming voice. Cylosa punched a button on her staff, which had a built-in cloaking mechanism, to let herself escape being crushed by the approaching destruction.
With a flash of power, Armando raised his hands to summon Rage, but the Osmosian's control was short-lived. Rage retaliated with a backhand that sent Armando crashing into a nearby building, the sound of the impact reverberating through the air. Rage turned to growler as Armando scrambled to his feet, only to have his momentum cut short by a sharp tug on his tail. Lars, attempting to pull the towering alien away from his friends, found himself airborne as Rage swung his tail, crashing through a wall. As Rage released his grip on Lars, he turned his attention to a nearby dumpster, using his immense strength to capture the Vulpimancer within. "Let me go, you monstrous creature!" Cried Growler.
"Growler, you are a naughty dog." Then he stuffed him in the dumpster, closed it, locked it, and threw it across the street at Armando. Rage reverted back to Isaac. Cylosa turned off her cloaking device. "Holy crap! shouted Isaac. "That was intense! Do you know how long I've wanted to do something like that to them?" he asked Cylosa.
"Good work, Isaac. That certainly was fine practice for what lies ahead," said Cylosa wisely.
"So, how many aliens do I have anyway?"
"There are close to 1,000,912 genetic samples that can be utilized," said The Omnitrix Mk10.
"Holy Biscuits! It can talk too."
"Precisely, I programmed it to talk to human beings, and it's also a translator as well." Exclaimed Cylosa.
"Cool!" said Isaac.
Now come along. We have to prepare for the upcoming attack and get you a new vehicle of transport."
"I know just where to go to get a new ride; follow me," said Isaac
Onboard a large spaceship in space, a tall rock monster known as Magma is en route to Chronosia 12 in search of the Omnitrix Mk10, seated in the captain's chair. "Set a course for Choronsia 12. When I get my hands on the Omnitrix Mk10 from that pestering human, Isaac Bronson, I'll have his head for my trophy," said Magma.
So, Isaac Bronson decided to help Cylosa save their home planet from Magma. But he can't handle this all by himself. Will he find a new team of recruits to help Isaac save the world, or will Magma conquer it? Don't go anywhere, Cause here comes... Chapter 2.