And Then There Were Ten
(Inner Thought)
*Sounds/Over phone/speaker/text/Whispers*
In the cold and vast reaches of space, two battleships combat each other. One ship was incredibly large with a sinister shade of red. This was the Chimeran Hammer. The other was much smaller and silver in color. The silver vessel was on the losing side of the battle and the leader of the enemy ship knew that.
The captain of the red ship was a very large green octopus headed humanoid creature. He had green sacs on the sides of his head. He was surrounded by many robot's waiting for him to give a command. One of those same robots had spoken.
Bioid: Lord Vilgax! The enemy ship's systems are starting to fail.
Vilgax: KEEP FIRING! I WILL HAVE THE OMNITRIX, AND THERE ISN'T A SINGLE BEING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT CAN STOP ME!!
Sitting in the back row of a large bus driving on a road in the middle of the woods, are two individuals. One was a young depressed looking teen with black hair and bright golden eyes. The middle aged man sitting next to him was the boy's father. The father son pair looked almost identical to each other.
The son's name is John Doe, while the father's name is William Doe.
William: So are you excited for this camping trip, John?
His son just continues to look at the window. Not noticing his father spoke let alone asked him a question.
William: John?
John: Sorry, Dad, just…thinking. What were you saying?
The father looked at his son with a worried expression.
William: Don't worry about it. Just wait till we get to the campgrounds. Some nice fresh air, away from any town or city can help clear the mind sometimes.
John: Okay.
The son wasn't sure what his father was thinking. It's not like camping is going to fix what John has done to his schoolmates, or what was done to him in those Readjustment classes. Beating all of your classmates into a bloody past because they wouldn't follow your orders, wasn't something you get over with just camping. A matter of fact, it's not something you get over at all. The battle plays out in his mind over and over again without stopping.
At some point John started to believe he really is nothing more than a tyrant. Nothing more than a monster.
The only reason John agreed to this trip was because he could tell his dad was really trying to help him. So much so that William actually wrote a book dedicated to him, "unOrdinary". Too bad it got banned almost instantly.
The guilt of what he's done is still eating away at him and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
The Doe's arrive at the campgrounds. There are many cabins all over the place. John doesn't look impressed at all, but he pretends to be just to please his father William.
William: Look John, that's our cabin.
He said, pointing at said cabin. Cabin number 10. John looks at the cabin before walking inside. The inside is a pretty basic open space with a dining table, a fridge and two beds.
William: So what do you want to do first son?
John: I don't know, maybe lunch? I'm kinda hungry.
William: Nice, so am I.
He goes into the cooler he brought and pulls out the burgers and hotdogs.
William: Still frozen.
They both go outside and sit at the table next to their cabin with the grill. While at the grill with his father John can't help but feel somewhat relaxed, like just for a moment he didn't have to think about the past.
Unfortunately the world forces the past in front of us. In the cabin right next door is someone John didn't think he would see again any time soon. A young man the same age as John with short purple hair and yellow eyes. That is John's old bully turned victim, Oliver.
Oliver has yet to notice John but just seeing him is enough for all of the memories of his time as king to flood his mind. Every hit, every bash, every blast, every slash 'n' stab, every unprovoked attack John made and the readjustment classes that followed.
William sees his son on the verge of what looked to him as a panic attack and tries to get his attention.
William: John… John!
After a few more tries John finally snaps out of it and responds to his father.
John: Dad, what's wrong!?
William: *sigh* You had me scared there for a moment. Are you okay son? You can tell me anything.
John: I'm…I'm okay, I just need to clear my head. I'm going for a walk.
William: Okay but try to be back soon. You may be strong but you're bad with directions. I don't want you getting lost.
John: Ya, okay.
He walks off into the woods with a disappointed look on his face.
William: What can I do to help him? (Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if you were still here, Jane.)
Up in space, the one sided battle between the two ships is reaching its climax. The silver vessel has taken too much damage and is about to explode, however before it goes down it fires one last laser at Vilgax's ship and hits the bridge where Vilgax himself sits.
His ship shuts down due to the heavy damage while the other is almost completely destroyed. As that happens two pods shoot out from the silver vessel and onto the planet below. Both pods remain unnoticed by everyone on Vilgax's ship.
It's dark now and John has still now returned to his father. He just keeps walking in the woods thinking about his time as king and what he's supposed to do now. What was he supposed to do now?
John: (I was never supposed to have power to begin with. If I didn't have that power, maybe I'd never would've become a monster?)
He looks at his hands and although there clean now in John's mind all he sees is the blood spilled. He shacks his head and looks towards the night sky.
John: Where do I go from here?
As if the universe is giving him an answer. He sees something in the sky.
John: A shooting star?
With all he's done, John didn't think he was deserving of having a wish granted. In fact, he didn't think he deserved to have a wish. However, he did it anyway. Taking this opportunity he closed his eyes and made a wish.
John: (I wish… I wish… to do the right thing.)
He reopened them just in time to see that the shooting star suddenly changed course. Now the shooting star is going straight at him.
John: OH SHIT!
He immediately runs to the side, hoping he doesn't get hit.
John: Should've known that was too much to ask for!!
As it lands it sends out a shockwave that sends John flying. Luckily he lands on a nearby bush, cushioning his landing, receiving only some dirt on his clothes.
John: Great… Just great… (They hell was that!? There's no way that was a shooting star.)
After a moment he gets up and walks over to the crash site. He sees what looks like a metal sphere.
John: I don't remember a satellite looking like this.
He fell in the crater due to the ground being unstable. Now fed up with everything that has happened in the last few minutes, John yells out.
John: Okay I get it! I've f*cked up! What else do you want me to do!?
After getting that out to clear his head, John decides to get a closer look and the pod opens. Getting a better look at what's inside he sees a watch. The watch had a mostly black wide band and a dark gray faceplate with a green hourglass in the middle.
John: What's a watch doing in space?
He reaches for the watch, using his non-dominant hand (for some reason). But the second his hand was close enough, the watch jumped up and it stuck itself upon his wrist.
John: ahhh! Get it off! Get it off!! Get it off!!!
He tried desperately to remove the watch with no success.
John: Damnit!
He runs out of the crater and looks for something to help him remove it.
William: And I've already asked everyone else here! Please can you find him!?
Since John has yet to return William got worried and started asking around if anyone seen him. He has asked the park ranger multiple times but was turned away or brushed off because of his lack of an ability.
Head Ranger: Fine will find him.
The ranger said with an annoyed voice. While the three others behind him try to tune William out.
Head Ranger: Figures a damn low-tier couldn't do the simplest thing and look after his own kid.
He said knowing William heard him loud clear. William had to hold back his frustration because to him his only son was more important than his own pride.
The ranger gets up from his seat.
Head Ranger: Come on everyone, let's go.
John was still in the forest still trying and failing to remove the strange watch.
John: Damnit, what the hell are you?
He has tried everything, hitting it, pry it off, etc. There was only one thing he hadn't tried yet and that was to use his ability "Aura Manipulation".
John: (No! I won't use my ability… ever again. Besides, it's useless unless I have someone's aura to sample from.)
He had decided to get it one more try then he'll go to his father about it. He finally noticed the button on the watch.
John: Haven't tried that yet.
He pressed it.
The faceplate of the watch then pops up and the hourglass figure turns into a diamond shape. In the middle is a humanoid silhouette of some kind but he's too freaked out to look closer at it.
John: This is really weird. Should've known it wouldn't be that easy.
He gently presses the faceplate back down. Suddenly in a flash of green light John starts to change.
He grows black gray fur all over his body, his hands feet turn into claws. His elbows and shoulders stick out like spikes. The pupils in his eyes disappeared and were replaced with pure golden eyes. He becomes very muscular and grows 7 feet tall and gains a black tail that looks like it belongs to a wolf. Lastly his clothes change into a most black with gold colored leotard with the watches faceplate on his chest. "Think of Ben Wolf's original attire in the classic series but black and orange."
When John sees what has happened to him he lets out a loud scream that turns into a howl.
John(?): AGHHHHH-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ranger #1: What the hell!?
Head Ranger: What's wrong? Did you find the boy?
Ranger #1: No, but I heard something weird.
Ranger #2: What was it?
Ranger #1: It sounds like a scream then a wolf howling. Over there.
Ranger #3: This close to the grounds? I checked the area just yesterday and I didn't see anything remotely like a wolf.
Head Ranger: Doesn't matter. I'll go scare it away, you three continue the search.
All: Yes sir.
Using his ability he dashes off in the direction his subordinate pointed to.
Meanwhile, John(?) was in a panic over what had happened to him.
John(?): WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME!? HOW DID THIS HAPPEN!? THERE'S NOT EVEN A FULL MOON OUT TONIGHT! THIS IS BREAKING ALL THE RULES!
He stops for a moment as he realizes, he still has his sense of self.
John(?): Wait,... I.. still feel like me?
He checks to see if he can still control his body by moving his arms and legs. He then tries to jump up and down, next he checks to see if he can move his newly acquired tail. To his amazement he has complete control over this new body.
John Wolf: (Okay, 1) I'm still in control. 2) I'm fully aware. 3) My clothes changed with me instead of ripping for some reason. 4) My voice got deeper.) …Ya, I have no idea what's going on.
While thinking to himself he hears someone walking towards his direction.
John Wolf: (Crap! I can't have anyone see me like this! Gotta hide!)
Without thinking he jumps up onto one of the trees hoping no one sees him. He was surprised how easy it was for him to do that but chucked it up to him just being in this new form.
John: (I guess I can hear better too. And I'm stronger without sampling aura.)
He quiets his thoughts and waits in the tree to see a ranger.
Head Ranger: I thought I'd run into something by now.
He scanned the area to see if there were any clues. In the meantime John was so focused on not being seen, he didn't notice the tree branch he was on starting to break. By the time he does it's already to late.
John Wolf: DAMNIT!
The branch snapped and John fell to the ground…hard.
John Wolf: That hurt.
Head Ranger: What the hell!?
John makes eye contact with the ranger.
John Wolf: …I can explain.
Head Ranger: Very funny punk, now turn off your ability and go back to the campgrounds!
John Wolf: (He thinks this is an ability?)
Taking the opportunity he chooses to listen to the ranger.
John(?): um, sure.
He starts walking in the direction of the camp.
John Wolf: (I'll just wait somewhere when I get out of his field of vision.)
Head Ranger: Wait, before you go. Have you seen a teenage boy out here, with black hair? His father's looking for him.
John Wolf: (Crap! He's talking about me.) I don't think so, sorry.
Head Ranger: Okay, thanks anyway. If you do see him, tell him to head back to camp.
John Wolf: I'll do just that.
He began to walk away faster hoping to get out of there before any more questions were asked. However something else happens.
Ranger #3: Hey boss, we found something you might want to see.
Ranger #2: It looks like some kind of pod but it's emp-What the hell is that!?
They all looked at John's wolf appearance.
Head Ranger: Just some kid playing a prank.
Ranger #2: For real, damn that scared me for a sec. Had me thinking we were about to be the victims in a monster movie.
Ranger #1: That's not an ability. That's real!
All: What!
Ranger #2: Come on, everybody knows werew-
Ranger #1: This one is! Just use your ability and see!
It was at that moment that John realized that the ranger had been using his ability and he did not sense it.
John Wolf: (How did I not sense him, he's within my range!?)
The other two rangers powered up their abilities and went wide-eyed.
Ranger #3: I-I don't believe it.
John Wolf: (I can't sense any of them. Wait, does this mean…I can't use my ability at all when I'm like this!?)
Ranger #2: IT'S REAL! IT'S REALLY REAL!
John Wolf: Wait, I won't hurt-
Before he could finish his sentence, John was kicked in the back of the head by the leading ranger.
Head Ranger: You know, I never would've thought your kind existed. I'm surprised we can even communicate. Then again everything I know about werewolves are from the movies.
John tries to get back on his feet but is kicked once again by one of the other rangers.
John Wolf: Will you stop!? I'm not here to fight!
Ranger #3: WOW, it does talk.
Another ranger goes in for an attack but this time John is ready. The ranger jumped into the air and was about to punch John right in the face. However John was able to catch the fist in mid air and tossed him far away into a tree.
John surprised himself with the level of strength he had.
John Wolf: (This body must be naturally strong like this. At least I'm not defenseless, these guys may actually try to kill me.)
Head Ranger: All of you, stay back!
Ranger #1: But-
Head Ranger: My ability is the best suited for combat! I want you to call in for backup, got it!
All rangers: Yes, sir!
John Wolf: (This is bad. I don't know my limits in the body and I know what happens when the wolf gets surrounded in the movies.)
Not wanting that to happen he tries to run away only for the ranger to run in front of him.
Head Ranger: You're not going anywhere.
John Wolf: I don't want to fight you, just let me go!
Head Ranger: Too bad.
The ranger attacks with a series of high speed punches and kicks. John can only block every 5th to 7th blow.
John Wolf: (Damn, he has a speed type ability! Judging by the weight of his hits, I say elite-tier! I can't properly block his attacks…! If I was using my ability he wouldn't be able to touch me.)
The speedy blows continue and John's anger increases with each hit he takes.
John: (Damnit!) Knock it the f*ck off!
Then almost instinctively John's mouth opens up.
The ranger immediately jumps back, thinking John was about to bite him. The second he lands he sees John's mouth split open in 4 different directions.
Head Ranger: (What is that!?)
Was his last thoughts before he was hit by a supersonic howl that John let out. The ranger along with anything else that was hit by this howl was sent flying, crashing through multiple trees before meeting a large boulder causing a crater.
John Wolf: Did…did I do that? (But I can't use my ability and no one here has one like that.)
Ranger #1: They never did that in the movies!
Ranger #3: You think it's able to use its ability?
John looks at the last two rangers. They both back away from him in fear.
John Wolf: (They're looking at me, just like how they did.)
He is once again forced to think about what had done. The people he hurt. Everyone looked at him like he wasn't human, like he was a monster. He looks at his hand and realizes he is a monster, only this time…, it shows on the outside.
John Wolf: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
He let out a blood-curdling scream as he fled the scene. He ran as fast as he could, not knowing where he was even heading to. Eventually he tripped and fell over.
John Wolf: Why… why? Why can I do nothing but cause pain and suffering?
William: Hey, you okay?
He looks up at the familiar voice to see his father.
John Wolf: (Oh no!)
William: (Weird ability.) Excuse me, have you seen-
John Wolf: Stay back!
He moved away from his father.
John Wolf: I don't want to hurt you.
William: Whoa! Easy there, I don't want to fight either. I'm just looking for my son. Do you know anything?
William can now see John Wolf more clearly and notice that he's crying for some reason.
William: Hey, are you okay?
John Wolf: No, I'm a mon-
BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*
Both are caught off guard by the sudden beeping. Eventually John realized it's coming from the faceplate on his chest.
John Wolf: What now!?
Suddenly a flash of blinding red light happens and once it dies down. John in his normal form is sitting where his wolf self was. Both are confused by this.
John: I-I'm me again!
He excitedly said, further confusing his father.
William: John!? That was you!? Where have you been? What happened!?
John: I…I don't know?
He goes over the events that have just happened in his mind.
John: (All of that happened, right?)
He looks at the strange device on his wrist and sees that the faceplate is red, instead of the green it was before.
John: (Ya, it happened. Should I tell Dad about this? Well he just saw me, so I don't think I have a choice.)
William: John! What is going on!?
Back on Vilgax's warship. One of the robots is reporting to the galactic tyrant.
Vilgax: This battle nearly cost me my life. And you dare say the Omnitrix is not on the transport!!
Vilgax is floating within a tube of liquid. The tyrant is gravely injured with more than half his body mangled and/or missing.
Bioid: Sensor indicates that a probe was jettisoned from the ship before boarding, on the planet below.
Vilgax turns away from his servant to another droid behind him. The droid was much larger than the others there.
Vilgax: Go! Retrieve it for me!
It proceeds to leave the room and head towards a different part of the ship. In a room the robot opened a hatch and climbed inside. A countdown happens and as soon as it hits zero the robot is shot out from the ship and towards the planet.
Head Ranger: And none of you know where it ran off to?
Back in the forest, the rangers had waited with their leader who had just regained consciousness.
Ranger #2: We radioed in to the others still at the site and told them to be on the lookout.
Head Ranger: And… they took you… seriously?
Ranger #2: W-well not exactly b-but they are keeping a lookout… I think.
Head Ranger: Damnit gimme the radio!
Suddenly they all hear something up in the sky. They all look up to see what looks like a "shooting star".
Ranger #3: Hey check it out… a shooting star!
Head Ranger: That's nice an all but can we please focus on the F*CKING WOLFMAN!!
Ranger #1: Boss it right, let's head ba-DUCK!
The "shooting star" skids across the ground, almost hitting them. They manage to get out the way just in time.
Ranger #1: That was close.
Head Ranger: Is everyone okay!
Everyone responds, they all say that they're uninjured. However one of them looks at the shooting star.
Ranger #3: Wait… that's not a shooting star!
The others look at the strange object that fell from the sky. The object is the size of a house and orange in color.
Ranger #2: Is it a satellite?
Ranger #1: What satellite do you know looks like that!?
Ranger #2: I WAS JUST ASKING!
Head Ranger: Shut-it the both of you! Agh!
He fell to his knees in pain.
All Rangers: BOSS!
Head Ranger: Damn… haven't been in this much pain since I picked a fight with her.
Ranger #2: Who's "her"?
Head Ranger: Forget it, that was a long time ago. More importantly, what is that thing?
As soon as he said that, steam exited the strange object from each side. Then two small robots came out from it, both were flying and were the same color as object. The rangers could hardly believe what they were seeing.
Ranger #1: What in the world…?
Both robot's notice and begin charging a laser and then shoot at the rangers.
William: So… let me get this straight.
At the cabin, John had just finished telling his father the story about the watch from outer space. As well as his fight with the ranger.
William: This pod thing came out of the sky and almost hit you. You saw the watch inside and reached for it. It clamped onto your wrist and when you tried to find a way to remove it, you pressed a button or something and it turned you into a werewolf?
John: That's what happened.
William sat back into the chair trying to wrap his head around his son's story.
William: … This is… I don't even know what to say about this.
John: Dad I'm sorry… but you have to know this wasn't my fault! I'm not a monster!
He doesn't know why but when William heard his son say that last part, about not being a monster. He felt his son was more focused on the monster part of this situation. However he decided to ignore it for now.
William: I believe you John. I'm just trying to think about what to do next. … … Do you think you can try to take it off now?
John: I'll try.
John attempts to remove the watch but it still won't come off.
William: Let me see if I can help.
William grabs the watch and starts pulling with all his might. However a sound can be heard from the watch, then suddenly a burst of energy comes from it sending William flying across the room.
John: DAD!
William: Don't worry I'm fine…! My back hurts a bit but… I'm still okay.
John helps his father up.
William: I guess this means we can't remove it the old fashioned way.
John: S-Should… we go to a doctor or something?
William: I guess we have to. For now let's just stay the night and leave in the morning.
John: Okay.
William: Oh we should probably tell the rangers that you're okay. I'm sure you already know about the search party.
John looks down in shame of what he did to the ranger. The man was only doing his job, he didn't deserve to be hurt so badly because of it.
John: Ya, I'll go with you.
The father son pair walked together. Well on the way William wanted to ask something.
William: Say son, I have to ask… how did it feel?
John: uhh?
William: The transformation I mean. Did it feel like how it's depicted in the movies? Or…
John just stares at his father.
William: I mean… you don't have to tell me if you're not comfortable with it!
John: No, don't worry, I don't mind telling you...
He pauses for a moment recalling the sensection.
John: The transformation felt like it happened in an instant, but at the same time a minute or two. I felt it happening… but no pain, just a slight discomfort. Not enough for you to really notice. Overall I still felt like… me. But at the same time, someone else.
William: … I see. And you're sure you couldn't use your ability while transformed?
John: … Positive. Not even my passive worked. But from what I can tell it works just fine now. I can still sense the auras of the people we walk by. Maybe it's only when I transform?
With what John had told him William was deep in thought.
William: (A watch that turns people into monsters. Who in their right mind would make something like that? I can't help but have a bad feeling about this. Not only that, if we're not careful with whom we go to then…)
He stops himself not wanting to think about the worst case scenario. They finally reached the office and were ready to walk in when some rangers came running out.
William: What's going on!?
Ranger #4: Hey, you two should go back inside your cabin!
John: What happened?
Ranger on a loudspeaker: *ATTENTION we need everyone to get to the safe of their cabins immediately!*
That message played on repeat confusing everyone.
John: (Is this because of me?)
Ranger #5: Is this really necessary? I mean… come on, there's no way a robot is attacking.
William John: Robot!?
Ranger #4: Ignore him, just get inside now!
They all rush off.
William: You… heard "robot" right?
John: How could I not?
It was then that a thought came to John's head.
John: Hey dad, you don't think that robot's here for this thing do you?
He said pointing at the watch.
William: … Now that you mention it… I wouldn't be surprised.
John: They might know how to get this thing off then. Come on, let's go!
William: Wait, JOHN!
The son dashes off, after the rangers, not listening to his father.
William: Damn
He rushed after his son.
William: (Those guys said that the robots were attacking the others. If that's true and whoever wants that… monster watch, clearly doesn't mind hurting people to get what they want. John is too eager to see that right now… He's strong but still…)
Now in the forest John looks around for the rangers or the robots but is unable to find either.
John: Crap, where are they?
William: JOHN!
John: Dad.
He catches up with his son, out of breath. He takes a minute so that he can speak.
William: Don't run off on your own out here! Those robots could be dangerous!
John: But the wat…
William: Forgot that! You're more important than- LOOK OUT!
He tackled his son to the ground narrowly avoiding the laser blast that was fired at them.
John: The F*ck!?
The two finally get a good look at the droid hovering above them. It gets ready to fire at them again.
William: RUN!!
They take off dodging blast after blast. They eventually take cover behind a large tree.
John: Shit… why's it keep shooting at us?
William: I thought so. It wants that watch.
John: I was just trying to give it up!
William: It's clear they don't care!
He scans the area to see if the droid is still around. Only to see it hasn't given up the search.
William: (Damn!) John, can you use your ability?
John: What… no way! I couldn't even if I wanted to. There's no one I can sample aura from.
William could guess from the way his son said that John doesn't want to use his ability. He chooses to hold off from talking to him about it for now.
William: Then what about the watch?
John: I don't think it's going to stop shooting at me long enough to hand it over.
William: No, I mean transform again and take it down.
John: What!?
The droid heard them and began firing at them once more. They started to run again.
William: I don't like the idea of you fighting a killer robot! But this thing clearly wants us gone before it takes the watch! Not to mention what the person who sent them after it wants to do with it!
One shot grazes William's arm causing him to fall. He screams out in pain with the droid readying another shot.
John: DAD!
John wastes no time and throws a rock at the droid to get its attention.
John: Leave him alone, I'm the one you want!!
The bot sees the watch and does what the boy says and charges at John using a blade. John makes a break for it, hoping to keep it away from his father.
William: John! Fight back!
John: Shit!
He may not like it but if he wants to make sure both he and father live to see tomorrow, he needs to do this now. He presses the button on the watch like before and the faceplate pops up.
He glanced at the silhouette of the wolf and in a panic slammed it down as hard as he could.
John's arm started to swell up and so did the rest of his body, his eyes went to a purely gold color. His skin turned mostly orange with a black stripe running down his face and arms. On his back, shoulders, arms, and legs were yellow shells that almost looked like armor.
John Armor: What the? This isn't a werewolf, what gives?
John had realized he was much, much slower; his legs were like stubs and much heavier.
John Armor: This isn't good.
Not being able to turn back in time the droid struck John in the back. However the blade and the droid exploded on impact sending John flying where he landed face first into a boulder.
John Armor: That hurt a little.
He tries to stand but is unable to do so thanks to the new body.
John Armor: Great.
William: JOHN, are you… what the hell?
John Armor: Dad, is that you? Are you okay?
William: John? Is that you?
John Armor: Ya it is. If you're able, can you help me, up? It's hard to stand.
William, unsure about what to do, tries to help his son. As they were trying to get him up, John suddenly curled into a sphere.
William: What happened?
John spoke from within the sphere.
John: I don't know, I was expecting the werewolf not an were… armadillo?
William: You remind me more of a pillbug.
Off Screen: *HEEEEEEEELLP!!!*
John: You think it's more of those robots?
William: Most likely. John, do you think you can take them out?
John attempts to move within the sphere and realizes that he feels more mobile inside of it than out. Not only that but he seems to be able to see what's going on around him somehow.
John: It may take some getting used to… but I can manage. Wait here, I'll be back as soon as I can!
While within the sphere he revs himself up and rushes off into the direction of the voice.
He sees two of the rangers facing another droid.
Ranger #2: If I live through this I'm never working in the forest again!
Ranger #4: Same, I'll work in, like a mall or something! This is too much!
The droid was about to fire, the two were preparing for the worst but just then John came and rammed right into the droid, saving the rangers.
Ranger #4: What the?
John rolls over and stops in front of them. He emerged from his sphere form, revealing his monstrous form to them.
John: Are you two alright?
Both Rangers: AHHHHHHHHHH!
They both scream at the top of their lungs and run away. Leaving John by himself.
Ranger #4: That's it, I've had it! I'm going to work, mall security somewhere far from here!
John: … … … I guess that's… understandable. I should probably check to see if there's more of those things buzzing around.
After scanning the area, John turned back to normal and regrouped with his father.
William: So you were able to save them.
John: Ya but I didn't see any more of those killbots anywhere. I tried to ask some of the other rangers… but they all ran away from me.
William: (That's… understandable.) Well at least you're safe and you managed to stop them before someone got hurt.
He held his son close to him and gave John a smile.
William: You did great John. I'm so proud of you.
John couldn't help but feel… good about himself. He helped people with this new power. Yes, they were scared but he still saved their lives. However he still couldn't shake this feeling of fear and dread.
John: (Sure I helped them but this watch. This new power, I can't help but feel like it's just showing everyone who I really am inside… a monster. I need to find a way to get rid of this thing. But how…?)
Off Screen: *DISTANCE SCREAMING*
He was snapped out of his thoughts by the sound of screaming people.
John: (No… not again…!)
William: Do you hear that?
It was when his father asked that that he realized the screams weren't coming from his head but from in front of him.
John: The campgrounds!
The father son pair rushed forward and saw another robot with the same color skim as the two before. Only difference is this one was much bigger and a little more humanoid then the two drones.
William: Again!?
John: This one just plain attacking people. Is it even trying to find the watch!?
Many high rankers are attacking it but very few are doing damage.
High-tier Lady: Shit! Most of us aren't even doing damage!
Elite-tier Boy: Where did this thing even come from!?
The Mechadroid fires at them but luckily someone with a defense ability steps in and takes the blast for them. He leas there injured and unconscious.
Elite-tier Boy: Hey mister! Get up please!
The High-tier Lady fires her own blast at the robot, staggering it.
Elite-tier Lady: Grab him and run, kid! Now!
Mid-tier Guy: Everyone who is still able to fight… get over here!!
The father son pair sees all this happening and can't believe the level of destruction that happened in the few minutes they were gone.
People are seriously injured, some are crying, and everyone else isn't even moving an inch.
John: (Please tell me they aren't dead.)
He then sees his old bully Oliver unconscious and in the path of the Mechadroid.
John looks to his father. And William says only a few words to him.
William: You got this son. Handle it however you see fit.
John only shakes his head with determination and worry in his eyes. He presses the button and memories of what he had done in New Bostin flows through his head. As well as what happened in his readjustment classes. Along with his actions tonight.
John: (Right now I don't care if they call me a monster… they don't deserve this. And I damn well don't care about whoever wants this stupid watch… If they're willing to do this just to get what they want.)
He grinds his teeth.
John: I'LL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO STOP THEM!!
He slammed down the faceplate once more without a second thought.
John's skin started to sprout pale green crystals from his body, four large crystal spikes growing from his back. His eyes became a pure golden color, while he grew larger and more muscular.
William: (This one's different too?) Just promise me you'll be safe! Got it son!?
Crystal John: I promise Dad! Now get to safety!
Mid-tier Guy: Hey kid! Wake up!
Oliver: huh… What?
Mid-tier Guy: Good you're alive. If you can run then run! It's not safe here!
The Mechadroid halted in front of the two. It raised its arm ready to fire at them.
Oliver: (I… I'm dead.)
Is what he believed would happen next, he did not expect reality to save him…
Crystal John: Hey! Scrap metal! Look here!
For whatever reason, the Mechadroid did look in the direction of the voice. Only to be met with two diamond javelins to its head, staggering it.
Everyone was shocked due to the fact that that was the most damage anyone had done to it.
Mid-tier Guy: Thank God.
Elite-tier Lady: That was amazing! Where have you bee-?...
All:...!?
Everyone now went silent as they now saw John in his crystal transformation. Of course nobody around there knew that this was John.
No one knew what to say, between the robot and now a monster man made of diamonds, no one had any idea of what was happening at this point… or if they were really safe.
John walks up to the Mechadroid and upon passing Oliver he says to him.
Crystal John: Don't take this the wrong way. I still haven't forgiven you… And I doubt you've forgiven me, so let's just leave it at that.
Oliver: What? (The hell this guy's talking about? Why's he talking like we know each other?)
Crystal John: Well, what are you waiting for get out of here you-
Before he could finish his sentence, the Mechadroid grabbed hold of John.
Crystal John: two.
It then throws him into a nearby cabin. It then jumped into the air and landed onto said cabin. Luckily, John was able to get out before it hit the ground.
Crystal John: That was close. (Looks like I'm a little out of practice… Or I'm just too used to sensing aura.)
John starts shooting crystals from his arms in rapid sessions. Some of them pierce the Mechadroid armor while others shatter on impact.
Crystal John: (Damn! I need to get this right!)
He adjusts the speed of his shots and is able to deal more damage with more and more of them actually piercing its armor.
The Mechadroid responds by shooting a laser at him. John reacted just in time as he was able to form one of his arms into a shield and blocked the on coming beam. However he is still sent back a few feet.
While his arm is still in a shield form, John creates another diamond javelin. He throws it while aiming for its arm. He successfully hits his target and manages to take out one of the Mechadroid's lasers.
Crystal John: (Damn! I can't deny, this transformation is pretty strong. I'm probably stronger in this form than I am with my ability. But it's a little hard to get the results I want. I'm not used to this power.)
While John was thinking to himself the Mechadroid shot another laser from its still functioning arm.
Crystal John: AHHH!
John failed to react in time and was sent skidding across the ground.
The civilians could only watch from the sidelines as the battle was taking place. None could make sense of what they were seeing. Not even any of the rangers.
Head Ranger: First a werewolf, then robots, giant armadillo, and now a man of glass or whatever…! What is happening today!
William: You probably wouldn't believe it even if someone told you.
Head Ranger: I'll try at this point!
Back with John and the robot. The Mechadroid has John within its metal hand and is repeatedly slamming him into the ground, trying to incapacitate him in any way it can.
John quickly realizes an opening generates multiple crystal spikes from his body, stabbing the robot's hand. He also turns one of his arms into a blade and cuts himself out of its grasp.
He lands on the ground and swiftly goes to cut one of the bot's legs. Only for it to jump in the air again. While in the air, its chest pops open revealing another and bigger laser cannon.
Crystal John: You gotta be kidding me!
The Mechadroid fires its laser, John reacts to it at the last second and reforms his shield arm. The laser made contact and reflected off the shield while knocking him off his feet and hitting a nearby cabin.
Crystal John: (I've stabbed it in the face! I've taken out both of its arm's! And it's still fighting!? What the hell!?)
He takes a second to think to himself where he remembers what just happened.
Crystal John: (Wait! That blast reflected off of me. Maybe I can use that.)
John stands and runs over to the Mechadroid.
Crystal John: Hey! You want this right!?
He points to the faceplate on his chest.
Crystal John: Come 'n' get it! Take your best shot, it's gonna be the last! (For you I hope.)
The Mechadroid charges up its laser cannon, all while John simply stands in place.
The onlookers stare in at John as if he's crazy.
Mid-tier Women: Crap! That Diamond headed guy may be strong as shit! But he's as dumb as a rock!
Mid-tier Guy: Right! Who in their right lets the other one get a free hit in!
Head Ranger: Shut it, the both of you! Can't any of you see what's happening!?
All within earshot turned towards the Ranger. Hoping for an answer. All except for William who already has an idea of what his son is planning.
The Mechadroid had just finished changing, John noticing this taunts the murder machine even more.
Crystal John: Come on! What are you waiting for!? Hit me…! HIT ME!!
Giving in to John's request it fires its laser.
John uses both his hand to form a shield. He does everything he can to hold his ground as his feet slowly skids backwards. John is forced to use the plant large crystals at the bottom of his feet just to keep himself in place.
William along with the other civilians could only stand by believing in a comeback.
Crystal John: (Finally.) What goes around comes around!
At that moment, John was able redirect the blast from himself right back to the Mechadroid. As a result it exploded on impact destroying the torso.
All that was left were the legs of said, bot which toppled backwards to the ground.
Crystal John: *hmm* Shitty piece of metal. Go rot in a junkyard somewhere.
Ranger #5: Holy…
It was at this time John remembered he wasn't alone out here. There were multiple people that had witnessed his battle.
Crystal John: (Shit! Everyone's looking at me.)
Everyone was silent.
Crystal John: (That look again… They're judging me. They're afraid of me. Like I'm the monster here.) *um* The robot's down… so…
No response. He attempted to take a step towards them but the second he tried many of them backed away.
John took two steps back himself.
Crystal John: B…But… I'm not the monster here, honest.
He looked at his hands.
Crystal John: (I guess I really am a monster.)
William: YOU WERE AMAZING!
Everyone including John looked towards William in shock. No one, not even John, was expecting to hear that.
William: WAY DA GO JOH…! *uhh*… Diamond headed guy!
At the site of his father loudly cheering for him, John couldn't help but place his hands over his face in shame.
Crystal John: *oh Come on Dad… First, unOrdinary and now this. Why do you keep embarrassing me?*
He whispered under his voice. However despite that, John couldn't help but smile a little.
*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*
John returned to his senses at the sound of the beeping.
Crystal John: Crap! Gotta go!
Now instead of their fearful expressions. Everyone is now simply confused.
Head Ranger: *umm* Can someone… call the authorities?
Vilgax: You have better come to me with good news, Lieutenant.
Bioid: My apologies, Lord Vilgax but the Mechadroid has been destroyed.
Vilgax: You're telling me that those pathetic puny earth scum are denying me what is rightfully mine!?
Bioid: It would seem the Omnitrix is bound to a host. They were the one that eliminated the Mechadroid, sir.
Vilgax:... … … …
Bioid: *umm* Sir?
Vilgax: The puny earth being… that is keeping the Omnitrix from me… will soon hang on my trophy wall!