Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto.

Chapter I: Interlude

Benjamin Kirby Tennyson, hero of the universe, and savior of countless planets, was standing on the balcony of the Omnitrix Tower/Headquarters. He was staring at the stars as he recently celebrated his 60th birthday. Currently, he was reminiscing on all his heroics and his life in general over the years. Many adventures took place such as defeating a rogue Chronosapien, vanquishing Vilgax, creating a copy of the universe, watching the creation of the universe, and the exploration of said universe, just to mention a few.

Despite being in good physical condition at the time, he chose to retire from heroics at age 55 but still operated in a consultant role to the Plumbers. His kids have done well to carry on his legacy as they joined the plumbers and got their Omnitrices to assist in the protection of the universe. The only Omnitrix he kept for the known and unknown was the green and white Omnitrix Azmuth gave him after the Ultimatrix got decommissioned in the wake of Vilgax and Dagon's attempted invasion.

Today was Ben's last day in service of the Plumbers as a whole and he will hand over operations to others, having opted to fully retire and enjoy a peaceful life. He glanced at his wrist as the Omnitrix shone in the moonlight with Ben looking at the watch with a pensive look on his face, when a voice spoke, distracting him from his thoughts, "Hello partner, a penny for your thoughts?", asked a similarly old Rook Blonko, as he handed Ben a glass of beverage. "Thanks, not much, just reminiscing on a life well spent despite the many close shaves we've had over the years. I probably would've lived a different life if I never encountered the Omnitrix."

Rook gazed towards the stars, smiled, and replied, "Yes indeed. We have had many life-altering adventures. What are you gonna do now that you are fully retired from saving the universe?" As Ben stared ahead with a pensive look on his face, he replied, "I don't know yet, what I do know is for the near future a final transformation into an Alien X and a final conversation with them before I shoot this one off into space for someone else to pick up the mantle as 'savior of the universe'. As he lifted his wrist to indicate towards the watch, Rook stared at his long-time partner with surprise on his face and asked, "Are you sure that is a wise decision? You never know what may happen in the future or the fate of the watch. This is the most powerful device we are talking about here, hence logic dictates we must be rational."

"There's no need to be worried partner, that is why we have Alien X. A quick glimpse into the future can tell us all we need to know about the fate of the watch. Besides, I also gotta have faith in the future in the same way Azmuth did in me." His features softened at the mention of the greatest mind of the Galvan species. Azmuth was a great help in being a mentor to all of them and in their mission of spreading peace through the cosmos, even though he was very stubborn at times. Seeing the look on Ben's face, Rook replied, "Very well, I trust that what you will see, will be to your liking." "Yeah, but that is only a few months, for now, let's enjoy the evening and party." With that said, Ben proceeded indoors with Rook following after him.

- A few months later

It was midday and Ben and his closest allies were making preparations for his operation. The launch of the creation of Azmuth of the Galvin species. The others were mostly busy with plotting the route for the pod to take and the best planet for it. Meanwhile Ben was busy staring into space with a content look on his face. He then said, "Well, here goes the last transformation. It sure has been a great life." He scrolled through the list for the sake of nostalgia, even though he had access to the Master Control. The dial eventually highlighted the Alien X logo, Ben proceeded to press down the core as it initiated the transformation.

- Alien X mindscape

"Welcome Ben Tennyson" greeted Selena. She was one-third of the trio that comprised the consciousness of the entity known as Alien X, an omnipotent being that can change the very laws and physics of the universe with a mere thought. Serena was known as the voice of love and compassion, the others are Belicus, the voice of rage and aggression, and Ben himself serving as the voice of reason.

"Hey guys, I just came to ask one last favor," replied Ben as he immediately got down to business. "As you've probably seen with my plans the time has come for a new wielder of the omnitrix. I've come to ask your help in guiding the new wielder, if they be worthy, to assist them in wielding the watch, and not the trail-by-fire method I went through." As Ben looked at both to get a sense of their thoughts, Serena replied, "I don't know about Belicus but I would be glad to do so. We have seen that you also plan to shoot the watch into space after this endeavor of yours?" Serena stated/asked.

"Yeah, that is the plan. Even though I practically gave it to myself during the events of the Time War. With all my enemies defeated, I think the chances of the big villains getting their hands on the watch are minimal at best. So what do you say Belicus, want to give a helping hand?" said personality was still thinking about this offer, which to him summed up Ben's personality over the years which was overly optimistic and yet cautious and methodical at times. He then replied, "Motion to see glimpses into the future to see how things will play out until a new wielder finds the watch?"

Both Ben and Serena looked at Belicus with surprise. "What? Did you think I would just blindly agree to such a proposal?" asked Belicus. "Well to be honest, no I didn't think so, but I agree with you so it's motion carried from me." replied Ben. Shortly afterward Serena also concurred with a 'motion carried'.

A window opened in the mindscape opened as it showed glimpses of a successful launch, the pod disappearing into a purplish tear in space, exiting the space and falling into a forest into the dark of the night while an attack on a village was taking place, and a blond-haired kid finding the watch. The window closed as everyone looked at each other with Ben asking, "Are you satisfied?" "Yes I am, but how do you intend for us to help the boy or do you expect him to chance upon this transformation as you did?" replied/asked Belicus.

"No, I will preset the watch to the Alien X transformation before the whole playlist becomes available, to ensure he meets with you guys. At that time you can tell or even download the capabilities and workings of the watch into his mind. You can also give him a brief history of this universe if you want to." stated Ben. "That is acceptable. Thank you for everything Ben Tennyson, we will miss your quirky character," replied Serena with a compassionate voice. "Thanks, guys, I'm gonna miss you as well. Take care," replied Ben as he disappeared with the transformation timing out.

- Real world

As he reverted to his own body, he walked back indoors from the balcony where the others were working. "Great news guys, the final piece is set for the launch. I got the cooperation of Serena and Belicus, if everything goes according to schedule, we won't have any problems." This brought smiles to everyone's faces as Rook was the first to speak. "That is excellent to hear. Have you seen how things play out?" "Sure, I'll tell you guys how things are gonna go later. How are the preparations coming along?"

"Everything's good so far. We've added a cloaking system to the pod to ensure it cannot be seen on entry to the planet, we're just working on the landing aspects. I'm thinking of adding a temporary intangibility matrix to the pod to ensure possible space debris doesn't knock it off course and maybe small thrusters that deploy about a few miles above ground to soften the impact when landing." replied Gwen. "Even though our technology is very advanced, I suggest we do a test run first to ensure there are no glitches."

With everyone nodding on this feedback, Rook replied, "Yes I agree. In the vastness of space, there is a lot that can go wrong. We are sending out the most powerful device in the galaxy, being extra cautious is a given." As everyone agreed on this, they got back to work with Ben joining in.

- A few weeks later

Launch Day

Team Tennyson and a few of the top scientists that were available had finished the preparations and test runs to ensure that everything was going to go smoothly had finished a few days ago and today was the date of the launch of the Omnitrix. It was midday as Ben was walking towards the rocket that was gonna launch the pod. Everyone involved was standing at attention watching as Ben made his way towards it.

The pod looked similar to the one that bought the original prototype for the planet, with it being crafted with more adaptable yet stronger materials. As Ben was looking at the pod, he had a forlorn smile on his smile as he slid off the watch and placed it in the pod, with said pod and the top of the rocket closing and sealing in its cargo. Ben stepped back as the rocket-powered up with a countdown being done. When the countdown finished, the rocket blasted off leaving behind a dust cloud.

The team watched on the monitors as the rocket went well past the planet's atmosphere and the moon. When it reached 2 light-years away from the planet, the rocket released its cargo and exploded 3 minutes later. This did not cut the team's feed on the monitors as they merely switched to the camera on the pod as they continued to watch even though it was swirling. A purplish rip in space proceeded to open as it pulled in the orb and closed with the feed of the team being cut. Ben had a serene smile on his face as it was mission accomplished on his side of the universe. He now hoped that the destined

wielder of the watch would find the it and continue their legacy of heroics.

-CUT

A/N: You know the drill, read and review.