A Sentient Watch's Adventures

Disclaimer: I do not in anyway shape or form own Ben 10 nor am I associated with those that do, because if I was I would be a millionaire. This is a non-profit fanwork written solely for the purpose of entertainment. This is in no way canon in any shape or form.

Response to questions or statements:

-TK0421: Yeah, Ben would definitely do that. Let me clarify, Omni doesn't have a problem being rewarded for work. Remember, before she died in her first life she was a private military contractor, the legal version of a mercenary. She was just trying to lead him on the path he went on in the show as a hero. She's not judging him, she's no hypocrite. Just trying to motivate him along.

-While she can do that, she knew where he was from her memories from the show in her previous life. Still, she could have done that in a couple of seconds.

-Chronosign: While that is a nice idea, the MC finds that too cruel. Still, she's not above trolling and shocking.

-NewGuest123: If there is one thing I learned working in retail, is that the store could literally be on fire and people would still walk in to shop and ask if it's open. Seriously, I've met people that were so dense and stupid I couldn't believe they made it this far in life. I used to have a much higher opinion of people people I started working in customer service, had to deal with people that were mean, stupid and both. Retail sucks, dude. :(

-Glad you liked the analogy!

-Ultima-owner: Pretty much. Yeah.

-Guest0508: Glad you like the arguing. Gonna be a running theme here. Like I said with TK0421, Omni doesn't have a problem in wanting a reward. She's just trying to get Ben to see that he shouldn't expect it all the time. Especially since no one's footing the bill for it, like a client hiring a PMC to provide security or something. She's no hypocrite, as she was a private military contractor before dying, just trying to get him to see what he's getting into by going down this path and trying to manage expectations. Since, there isn't anyone footing the bill for his heroism.

-Austin: Yeah, Ben's learning as she's just staring his career. Correct, best not to antagonize the AI that lives in the watch that allows you to transform. Omni can connect to the internet and see through traffic cameras and the like.

-Your idea sounds nice. What do you think of having an omake where Omni comes into contact of the Ben 10 version of her past self along with her parents. Thinking of writing something in regards to her realizing that these are not your folks and learning to let go. What do you think?

-Mr E. Guest:

-Just guest: To be honest, I haven't thought that far ahead yet.

AN: So something I wanted to post before I started this chapter as I wanted to clarify on something. Yeah, Omni was upset as she does remember what it's like to be alive. Ben's comment made her realize her newfound situation. Despite being an AI that can process things at a thousand times the speed of a normal human, she knows that she cannot breathe air like before, be able to feel the wind in her hair, her core programming and protocols influencing her thought process. Kind of like being entombed in a Dreadnaught in 40k, you can do all these amazing things and you have the power to be a menace to those that stand before you, but you feel like your sense of self in slipping away from you. Unsure if your thoughts are even your own or if they're a result of your programming. Ben's comment brought that up to the forth front for her which almost caused her to snap.

Plus, it's not like she can talk about how she's feeling. As the Tennysons believe she's always been like this and not a human transferred into one. So, she's forced to deal with it on her own, making her feel even more isolated. That's actually something I wanted to bring up later via her love for media. While she does love movies, shows, and games like in her previous life, it helps keep her mind off her current situation. Something to distract her so she doesn't have to think about how she may be losing who she is.

IDK, it's just something I'm thinking on so it's isn't completely cooked yet. May or may not follow through on this idea.

Now, onto the chapter!

Chapter 8: Washington B.C.

As the group arrived at the museum of national history, there was big gaping hole right where the main doors should have been. It taken take a genius to know that something big went through here. Probably, the giant bird that Animo had mutated.

"Well, it looks like you were right, Omni." Max said as he watched Ben pick up a stray feather.

"Took me the equivalent of two hours to figure it out. So...thank you." The AI said dryly. "Security cameras are down. We're clear to move in

With that said, the trio walked through the massive hole in the entrance. Passing by all the exhibits containing relics and artifacts. Signaling for the others to stop, Ben stopped to pick up an electronic that recognized was stolen from the store. It wasn't long after that they came across the mad scientist, doing some tinkering with his helmet before he realized who was right behind him.

"You..." He mumbled as he kept his back turned. "You're from the market. You're persistent, I'll give you that."

"We all know about you and your crazy experiments, doctor. Give it up, it's over!" Ben declared.

"Oh, I beg to differ. It's only just begun." He retorted as he turned around with a smirk on his face. "You see, I only needed a few additional components to finish phase two of my work. The reincarnation of dormant life cells." Animo declared victoriously.

"Uh, does this guy come with subtitles?" Ben remarked.

Animo ignored Ben's comment as he continued. "Breathing life back into that which has been long since dead." He said as he activated the device.

"Observe." He shouted as he focused the laser into the skeleton of a Mammoth. Within seconds, the flesh began to form back before it suddenly let out an angry roar. Creating shock and fear in the Tennyson's.

"Well, there's something you don't see everyday." Omni commented dryly as she internally admitted to herself that what just happened was pretty cool.

"Behold the genius of Doctor Animo!" The scientist yelled as he ran away down a nearby corridor.

"Now, would be a really good time to go hero?" Gwen said to her cousin.

Before Ben could respond, he was engulf into a flash of light that once again turned into a tetramand.

"How did you?" Ben questioned as the omnitrix turned him into the exact alien he was thinking.

"You're very easy to figure out, Ben." Omni said dryly. And it was the best alien for dealing with this as her scans indicated. So, she didn't have an issue with him using it.

"Whatever," the ten year old waved off. "Go stop Animo. I'll deal with this." Without waiting for a reply, he charged the reincarnated mammoth as Gwen and Max took off after Animo.

The mammoth threw Ben on as he tried to wrestle with it. But to Ben's credit he quickly got up and charged it again. Jumping several meters into the air before coming down on it like a boulder. Once it was stunned, Ben grabbed it's nose before throwing it through a nearby wall, knocking down several paintings and exhibits in the process. The mammoth tried to get up before it collapsed on the ground, too tired too move.

"Nice work, Ben." Omni complimented.

"Thanks!" Ben said before he heard a massive roar somewhere else in the museum. Racing down hallways and passing by the same huge parrot he saw at the store. Who looked like it was recovering from a hit and screeching in pain from the bump on its head. Only to come across his cousin, Grandpa, and Animo on top of a newly reincarnated T-Rex as it rammed down the nearby wall leading outside.

However, just as he burst down the wall, and the dust began to clear. Before he could get far, loud bang akin to thunder echoed throughout the air, causing Gwen to instinctively cover her ears and slightly started Max. As Animo fell from the dinosaur onto the pavement, him moaning out in pain as he clutched his shoulder as it looked like it was bleeding.

From there many more bangs rippled throughout the air, this time impacting the T-Rex as it roared out in pain and began moving outside just as Ben arrived. Suddenly, a whole symphony of what was now clearly gunfire erupted, filling the dinosaur up with led as it tried to escape the predicament it found itself in. Unfortunately, it didn't get far since as soon it got only got near the nearby road, it fell to the earth and writhed in pain and agony. As its wounds were too great to ignore and it closed its eyes as it began feeling light headed.

However, what was waiting outside is what caught the Omnitrix's attention. As well as Ben, Gwen, and Max as they took in what took down the dinosaur.

"Huh, didn't remember this happening in the show. Then again, I'm not surprised by this. Something like this happening in the capital is bound to have this kind of response." She thought to herself as she took in the sight.

Standing outside the building, there was an entire army of DC SWAT and regular patrol officers. Dozens of patrol cruisers and vans were parked outside with even more arriving with SWAT and beat cops jumping out and setting up a perimeter while many others were reloading their firearms with topped off magazines as they expended the previous one on the reincarnated dino. A couple of whom were detaining Animo as he continued ranting and raving about how he deserved the award and how no one appreciated his genius. While others were keeping their weapons trained on the reanimated T-Rex laying on the ground and bleeding from over a dozen wounds. Ready, to unleash another wave of lead if it so much as twitched.

The second that they noticed the tetramand standing in the hole where the wall used to be, a dozen SWAT officers pointed their weapons right at the alien. The firearms they were holding being the G36C, MP5A2s and A3s, and Remington 870 shotguns. The lower half of their face covered by neck gaiters while their eyes were obscured via the ballistic protective goggles that they wore. While they did do a good job of hiding it, Omni could tell that the officers were feeling pretty scared as they looked at the four armed alien. Even as they began taking slow, but shaky steps forwards, their hesitation was still palpable. Not that Omni could blame them, as she doubted any of them imagine that they would be having to combat aliens when they joined the force. Still, their courage was commendable as they did their best to push down their fear and do their duty.

That duty being to apprehend an alien, detain a mad doctor and stop reincarnated animals that have been extinct for thousands of years.

"FREEZE!"

"STAND DOWN! OR YOU WILL BE SHOT!"

"ON YOUR KNEES! ON YOUR KNEES!"

"PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR! STEP FORWARD SLOWLY!"

A chorus of orders erupted from the sea of law enforcement officers as they slowly approached the red aliens with their weapons raised. With more off in the distance setting up sniping positions with Remington 700s and M82 Barrett .50 cals. The latter being the weapons that were most likely used to take down the T-Rex as her analysis were the only effective weapons they had on hand to bring it down, the slight smoke coming from the barrels also and indicator. .50 BMG was no joke.

Tapping into their transmissions. She combed through dozens of comms either reporting on the situation or ordering units into position. But eventually she came across one that caught her interest as it it was sent to all local field commander. A DC metro police captain by the name of Reynolds.

"/ Remember, orders are to take the extraterrestrial alive. /" A female voice originating from DC police dispatch relayed. "/ Red team, move in for capture. Choppers inbound. ETA: five minutes. /"

She had only one thought in regards to this.

"Out of the frying pan and into the fire."

Author's note: That's it for now. Hope you all enjoy this chapter.

Take care, lads. And remember... stay frosty, gents.