By The Cthonaut
Ben 10 Fanfiction
All rights to Ben 10 belongs to Man of Action and Cartoon Network, including majority of characters
Authors Notes
Chapter 4. I think this is going very well so far. Could use some more plot points but all in good time. I hope you all are enjoying the story. And I promise, I'm still working on Cyberpunk. Just looking for the muse to continue writing the damn thing. But I assure you all, I am still writing it. I hope you all enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 4: Awaken
*BEEP. BEEP. BEEP*
That was the sound of the heart monitor as the medics struggled to keep Ben alive. They were rushing him down the hall. His heart rate was dropping fast.
Ben had a breathing mask on his face, which was no use as blood was filling his lungs.
One of the medics said. "We're losing him!! Get him into surgery!!!"
Helen, Attea, and Looma watched on as they rushed Ben into emergency surgery.
Helen was crying and shaking as the others comforted her.
Others began to arrive. Kevin and Gwen rushed in, as well as a few others. Max joined them with his parents in tow. Manny, Alan, Swift and Leander. A while back, Swift and Leander learned the error of their ways and redeemed themselves to join the Plumbers. They now helped lead the Rooters.
Max gave them the rundown of the situation.
Sandra tried to run into the surgery room, but Max held her back.
Sandra was crying. "My son is in there!!! Please let me in!!"
"I can't. He's in surgery and they're barely keeping him alive in there..." Max explained.
Sandra fell to her knees crying.
More of their friends started to show up as well. Ester had arrived, as well as Shar, Cooper, and Lucy.
Everyone had shown up to show their support for Ben.
Ester had light pink skin, purple eyes and antlers above her eyes in place of eyebrows. Her clothes consisted of a purpled jacket with a white collar and cuffs, pink stockings, and purple snow boots. Her hair was a pinkish-red with a tiara.
She asked. "What's going on?! Is Ben okay?!"
Gwen walked over. "He's lost a lot of blood…left arm is completely shattered…his face is so pulverized, that he's not even recognizable…that's not even including internal bleeding."
Ester sighed.
"I must admit, it is odd to see you here, Ester. What is your reason for coming?" Rook asked.
Gwen agreed. "I thought you left Ben two years ago with Antonio."
Ester rubbed her arm. "Things…didn't really go how I wanted to…I was back on Earth and tried to contact Ben but he never responded…then I saw the news…"
Rook rubbed his chin. "So just a simple check up was your purpose?"
Ester said. "Well…also…maybe talk with him…"
"So you basically want another chance with him?" Helen asked as she walked over.
Ester gulped but nodded. "I…assume you're the new girlfriend…I'm so sorry that I just barged in…I didn't mean-"
Helen shook her head and sighed. "You're not the only one who feels that." She pointed to Looma and Attea. "I think we should talk…all four of us."
The girls went into a separate room.
Cooper sighed. "Is there anything I can do to help?" He asked Gwen.
Gwen shook her head. "All we can do is wait…"
While everyone was talking in their own conversations, the doors to the entrances opened.
Everyone looked over and it was Azmuth. He had surgical droids and equipment.
He said nothing and simply walked into the surgery room, kicking out the medics.
They tried to protest, but Max vouched for Azmuth and the medics backed off.
"Hope you know what you're doing, Azmuth..." Max told himself.
*Meanwhile*
Ben groaned as he "woke up". As he sat up, he adjusted to his surroundings. He appeared to be in a bedroom. It was one he had never been in before.
"What the…where am I?" He said to himself.
Outside the room, he heard noises from a television.
He exited the room and on a couch was a long passed friend.
"Pierce?" Ben said, shocked, but also happy.
Sitting on the couch was Pierce Wheels. He was sitting there in his old outfit playing a video game.
Ben walked over and Pierce looked up, smiling. "Hey, Ben. Have a seat."
The hero nodded and sat next to the quilled boy. The two began to play Sumo Slammers.
Ben spoke first. "Look, about Helen…"
Pierce interrupted. "I'm not mad that you're dating my sister. I'm actually glad it's you."
"She's a wonderful woman…so smart, funny, kind...her voice makes me smile…" Ben smiled as he told him.
Pierce chuckled. "Better not hurt her."
Ben laughed as well.
After a bit, Ben asked. "I'm dead…aren't I?"
"Just about dead." Pierce replied.
"I'm guessing you're here to take me to my final resting place." The hero asked.
"Yes, but also…to comfort you and give you a choice." Pierce told Ben.
Ben raised his eyebrow. "What do you mean by choice?"
Pierce sat the controller down and stood up with Ben. The room basically faded away to a white room.
"You have the choice to either return to the mortal plane or…you can let go and rest." Pierce smiled as there was a light.
Ben looked down and began to walk towards the light but, stopped. "I'm sorry but…I can't…I'm not done yet in life. I have so much to do…"
Pierce smiled. "I figured…but when you're ready…I'll be waiting."
Ben nodded and smiled as he started to vanish.
"When you get back...tell Helen I love her...please take care of her…" Pierce said as Ben slowly started to regain his consciousness.
Ben jolted up out of his hospital bed. He was breathing very hard and labored.
He touched his face with a shaky hand and it was covered in bandages except for his eyes.
His left arm was completely bandaged and in a splint. He tried to move it but it only hurt.
He tried to speak but no words came out. His throat was very dry and scratchy from injury, dehydration and treatment.
Nothing felt right. His body was aching and in serious pain. He tried to get up, but immediately hit the floor.
That got the attention of someone.
The door opened and Ben turned around.
It was Azmuth. He smiled. "Good...you're finally awake."
Eunice entered the room and helped Ben up. "Easy, Ben. Your body has lost a lot of muscle over this last week." She sat him on the bed.
Ben looked in shock. He tried to talk, but no words came out.
Azmuth nodded as he made notes on a holopad. "Vocal cords are still damaged, serious muscle atrophy…terrible situation, but we can fix it."
Eunice nodded. "The gravity chamber could help his body a lot…and quicker."
Azmuth nodded. "And he can train to rebuild his endurance."
Ben looked at them back and forth. He turned his attention to the bandages and went to remove them.
Eunice stopped him. "No, you can't!! Your stitches haven't healed and your wounds are still recovering."
He nodded and looked down.
Azmuth hovered forward. "Ben, do you know who I am?"
The hero nodded slowly.
"Do you remember what happened?"
He nodded again as the memories flooded his mind.
Azmuth nodded. "You have had a lot of visitors this past week, including an assortment of very lovely ladies. They've been coming to check on you. Eunice, go tell the family that Ben is awake."
Ben then shook his head and waved his good arm frantically.
Azmuth asked. "What? But they have been waiting to-"
He was interrupted as Ben spoke. "I'm not…ready…" His voice was different. It was deeper and more gruff. "I need to rebuild myself before they see me…"
Azmuth wanted to disagree, but he knew Ben was right. His family, friends and loved ones can not see him like this. He was broken, damaged and weak.
Ben slowly got up as he wobbled. "I'm ready to begin my training…I have to build my strength up..."
Azmuth nodded and motioned to Eunice. "Take him to the training area, begin immediately."
Eunice helped Ben up and sat him in a wheelchair. She rolled him out of the room and to the rooms below to train.
Azmuth made his way to his lab to work. He was working on the Omnitrix. Not only was he repairing it, but he was improving it. Time would tell…
Ben got out of his wheelchair, limping over to a punching bag. He weakly raised his arms and started to punch. It was very weak, but over time it would get better.
For the next month, Ben pushed his body to the limits. Weight lifting, martial art training, even studying. This battle was a wake up call. He had to become stronger, better, and smarter. His body was slowly getting stronger than before. He knew he couldn't always rely on his alien forms.
Soon, he finally got that bandage removed from his face and it was…damn, he was a looker.
Ben did keep in contact with his family and friends, but kept physical contact to a minimum. He wasn't ready.
When he wasn't training or studying, he worked with Azmuth in the lab.
Azmuth was impressed with how well Ben absorbed knowledge. It reminded him of Albedo…before the corruption, of course.
Ben was helping Azmuth rebuild the Omnitrix, and on that day they decided to make it more like a gauntlet.
Azmuth had Albedo's Ultimatrix and was removing parts.
Ben was calibrating the DNA stabilizer so that the Ultimates won't be grotesque monsters like Albedo's was.
"Do you have the stabilizer ready?" Azmuth asked.
"I do. I rewrote the entire sequence so the aliens will evolve differently. They won't be hideous creatures this time, but rather corrections to their evolutions." Ben added.
Azmuth smiled. "That was a wise decision."
The Omnitrix glowed as Ben added the new dial, completing the device. It was similar to his original future Omnitrix, but it was white instead of black. It had the black watch dial with the green hourglass lines. It looked very sleek and beautiful.
Ben strapped it to his arm and moved his fingers into the glove that was attached.
Azmuth smiled. "It suits you..."
Ben smiled. "Thank you…"
"If I was you, I would test it before taking it into battle." The Galvin replied.
"Good idea." The hero nodded.
For the next few days, Ben had adjusted to the new Omnitrix. It had a lot of new features to use and he tested them.
He made sure the Ultimates worked and there was not any issues.
Eventually, it was time for Ben to return home to Earth. He got dressed in a simple outfit. Black t-shirt and green pants. In his side was a holster that had a blaster.
Coincidentally, it was on the day of his birthday.
Azmuth wished him well before sending him to Earth through the teleporter.
But before that….
He appeared at Mr. Smoothies. He wanted a grape smoothie.
Ben walked up to the counter.
The workers eyes widened. "Mr. Tennyson!! You're alive!!"
Ben smiled. "I am, Micheal. I was recovering off world and I could use a smoothie…"
Micheal made Ben the smoothie. "Have it on the house!!" He smiled.
Ben nodded. "Thank you." He gave Micheal a great tip. "Dont tell anyone I was here. " He walked off, sipping the smoothie.
*Meanwhile on the Plumber Station*
Ben's family was setting up the surprise party. Everyone was pitching in.
Sandra and Gwen set up the party table which had snacks. Chips, dips, an assortment of finger foods and alien foods. Carl wanted to come, but he was out of town at the moment due to work.
Gwen's parents were helping as well.
Manny tried to sneak a Zorgos nut, but Sandra smacked his hand.
Manny rubbed it. "Ow, Mrs. T!!"
Sandra wagged her finger. "Not until Ben gets here, mister. Why don't you go help Kevin get the grill working. He seems to be having trouble." She smiled.
Manny nodded and walked over to help Kevin put together the grill.
Looma, Attea, Ester and Helen were putting together the decorations and organizing the gifts.
Recently, the girls have gotten closer and discussed a unique idea for Ben. One they wanted to discuss with him, but Ben never really talked long enough for them to bring it up. Besides, this was something that needed to be in person.
Ester was blowing a up a balloon. She looked at her friends. "Do you think he'll agree to this?"
Attea sucked some helium. "I think he will. Even if he doesn't want it…we can still be here for him. He would do the same for us." She said in a high pitched helium induced voice.
Looma hung the banner. "I still can't help, but think…it's our fault he got decimated…I was a fool and tried to charge Vilgax…" She looked down.
Helen patted her back. "Don't beat yourself up over that. Ben did it to keep you safe. Plus…it showed that he loves you. Ben would help someone, but he made sure you and Attea got out safely."
The princess smiled. "Thank you, Helen...that means a lot..."
Across the room, was Kevin, Alan, and Manny. They were having a drink and watching the girls.
"Ben's going to get smothered, isn't he?" Alan asked.
Manny nodded. "Big time."
Kevin replied. "Can't help, but pity him. Looma can get very rough and Attea…" He shuddered.
Manny laughed. "What a lucky bastard."
Alan then left the room to be on the lookout for Ben.
Max was cooking some burgers, hot dogs and odd alien meat. He smiled. "Mmmm nothing like some Verian steak."
Verdona smiled as she hugged her husband. "I've always loved your cooking. "She kissed his cheek.
Max chuckled. "I'm happy you decided to stay on Earth…our grandchildren are starting their lives…starting their own families."
Verdona nodded. "And Ben has a little…love nest." She pointed to the girls.
Max nodded. "They've been antsy since the battle...but also a great help to us."
At that moment, Alan came back into the room."He's almost here!!"
Everyone got ready. Sandra was so jumpy. She hadn't seen her son in so long and now he was home.
There was footsteps coming down the hall.
When the door opened…
"Surprise!!"
Ben nearly had a heart attack and jumped backwards.
Everyone's smiles turned into shock.
Ben was…very different.
For starters, he was now muscular and broad. His face was a bit more sharp from the facial reconstruction. Even his sense of style was different.
But one thing that stayed the same….
He was sipping on a grape smoothie.
Gwen raised an eyebrow. "Really? First thing you got was a smoothie?"
Ben shrugged. "When you're stuck in a lab for a month, you miss the little things..." He smiled.
"What happened to your voice?" Kevin asked.
Ben sighed. "Look…I promise to answer all of your questions but for now…why don't we enjoy this amazing party you all set up?" He smiled.
"I agree, Benny." Helen said as she held her boyfriend's arm. "Here, me and the girls have a chair especially for you."
The other girls giggled as they drug the beefy hero to a custom throne.
Looma smiled. "I had it custom made for you, Ben."
"Thank you, Looma. It's uh…very impressive." He smiled as he had a seat.
The party went well as the family and friends ate and played a lot of games. Ben felt happy throughout the entire get together.
When everything started to die down, it was time for the gifts. But before they did that, Ben sat everyone down and finally explained everything.
"I woke up a week after Azmuth brought me to Galvin Prime…"
Everyone listened.
"My face still had fresh stitches and my arm wasn't mobile….I quite literally hit rock bottom…"
Kevin spoke up. "That doesn't explain what happened to your voice."
Ben nodded. "Vilgax damaged my vocal cords when he strangled me. Not to mention dehydration, treatment and from all those tubes..." He rubbed his throat.
Helen rubbed his hand. "Why didn't you tell us? We would have helped you recover."
"This whole ordeal was a massive wake up call…it made me realize what an asshole I've been since I got this watch…"
He turned to the girls. "Especially to how I've been to you all...you especially, Ester…hell, I never took our relationship seriously and made you mad…"
Ester sighed. "Ben…I was never mad at you…yes, you were a very ego driven boy but…you always put others above yourself…hell, you took a massive beating to protect everyone…"
Ben nodded. "I figured I would let you all see me when I finally rebuilt myself…I've spent countless nights training my body and pushing my limits, as well as my mind...to become a better man…"
Everyone listened intently.
"The Ben Tennyson…the selfish, arrogant boy…he died that day. In his place is a new Ben. One who seeks the counsel of others, a humble, wise man." Ben added.
Sandra smiled. "But hopefully still my baby boy."
"Mooooom!!" Ben blushed.
Everyone laughed.
After that, Gwen smiled. "Alright. Now it's time for gifts..."
"Oh you guys didn't have to..." Ben smiled.
Gwen motioned to Looma. "I can use your help, seeing as your gift is the biggest one."
Looma nodded and helped Gwen get it. It was a large box.
Ben walked over. "That's...quite large."
"Looma was very excited about you opening it." Gwen replied
"Open it." Looma said as she was very giddy.
Ben removed the lid and it appeared to be armor.
"Custom Tetramand Royal armor. It's made from indestructible metal and tailored to your transformation." She smiled.
Ben smiled and hugged Looma. "Thank you...I can't wait to try it." He pulled back and without even turning the dial, he turned into FourArms.
FourArms looked more like Ben's original future transformation, except he had a beard now instead of a mustache.
He put the armor on and it definitely suited him.
Looma almost bit her lip from he sight. She definitely loved Ben but this…transformation made her very lustful. Luckily, she kept it under control.
Ben reverted to his human form.
Kevin and Gwen gave him their gift next. It was a brand new jacket. It looked like his old one but black.
"This is awesome!!" Ben smiled as he put it on.
Kevin said. "We figured you needed a needed a new one after that hoodie got ruined by Animo."
Gwen added. "It was Kevin's idea."
Kevin chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head.
Attea gave hers next. It was an Incursean garb for Bullfrag. Similar to her fathers, but more slimming.
Ester got him a beautiful coat. A bulky one for the winter that was green and white.
Sandra got him a pair of sneakers. Nothing too fancy, but definitely what he needed.
Rook gifted Ben a new weapon. Similar to his Proto-Tool, except it could attach to his side.
Max had gotten the most special gift of them all: Ben's own spacecraft. It was green and black. (As like before, similar to the Milano from the GOTG game.)
Ben's eyes widened. "It's…so beautiful!!"
Max smiled. "It's been in the works for a while. Figured you needed something to get around in space besides your aliens."
"Thanks, Grandpa..." Ben hugged Max.
Helen was the last to give her gift.
Ben opened the box. It was a personalized pair of green and black sunglasses.
"Helen, they're gorgeous!!" He smiled.
Helen giggled. "Figured they would suit you."
After the gifts, everyone finally left.
Max looked at Ben. "Once you get settled back in, we must talk about your position."
Ben nodded and soon was just left with the girls.
He turned to them. He took a deep breath. "Alright, I could tell something is on your minds. Lay it on me..."
They looked at each other to see who would go first.
Helen spoke first. "Ben...how do you feel about these girls?"
Ben was flustered. Did Helen think he was cheating on her?
"Well uh…that's uh…" He stumbled over his words.
Helen nodded. "I've been talking with them and…they want a chance with you. I've talked it over with them. But the opinion that really matters is yours."
The others nodded.
Ben took a deep breath. He thought hard about this. He nodded and rubbed his chin.
He turned back to them. "Okay. I agree to this arrangement, but I have some conditions."
They listened.
"One: you can't get jealous of each other. Two: if any of you do anything to jeopardize us or the relationship, you will be gone. And three:...you have to be here for me and not my transformations." He put his hands on his waist.
The girls nodded.
"There is…something I need to get done before I get into this relationship." Ester said.
"What is that?" Ben asked.
Ester rubbed her arm. "My ex, Antonio...he has a lot of my stuff and…he didn't take the break up too well. I'm nervous to go back…"
Ben nodded. "We will handle it. Then…we need to get new living arrangements. I don't think we're all going to fit in my apartment…wait…I probably got evicted from my apartment…I didn't cover the rent this month and I'm sure it racked up...son of a bitch..."
Ester patted his back. "Unfortunately yes but…we did get all your stuff out before the landlord got to it.
Attea added. "I've been looking at houses in both Bellwood and Undertown. We may have a home soon. And you can stay here with us until we get one."
Ben was surprised. "You would do that?"
Attea nodded as she smiled. "Of course. It could help us all in the long run. Only thing I want is for us to pick out the furniture."
The others agreed.
"I can do that. Just as long as it's homey." Ben smiled.
The girls were happy.
Helen smiled. "We have been living together since that day you were hurt…we have a cozy living space here."
Ben thanked them and they led him to the quarters.
"So…you girls live here?" Ben asked.
Ester nodded. "Kind of. We have been helping the Plumbers while you were incapacitated. They let us stay here so we could be closer."
"We've been calling our little team the Dreadwinds. Basically a little cleanup crew for Undertown." Attea added. "Looma is our big brute."
Helen opened the door and it was a simple set up.
There was a large red and gold couch, a purple rug and a full kitchen/living room set up. There were different beds as the girls were different species. And to tie it all together, a large flatscreen in the living room."
Ben whistled. "This is quite the setup. I like it." He looked around.
Looma threw Ben a fluffy towel. "Go wash up…beloved." She smiled.
Ben chuckled and removed his jacket, hanging it up. He removed the Omnitrix and sat it on the coffee table.
The girls drooled as they saw Ben's biceps. He had scars on his arms and they looked deep.
They snapped out of it when the hero entered the bathroom and closed the door.
Helen looked. "Did you see those biceps?!"
"He definitely wasn't kidding about pushing his body." Ester smirked.
Looma giggled. "We'll certainly see how far he pushed himself. But I believe we should let him rest tonight."
"That doesn't mean we can't cuddle with him. He may need it." Attea replied with a girlish grin.
The group agreed and got the beds ready…more closer.
Meanwhile in the shower*
Ben let the water run down his body, closing his eyes.
He ran his finger along the scars on his abdomen, remembering the pain he went through.
He sighed and cleaned his body off.
When he finished, he turned off the water and got out. He wrapped the warm towel around his body to dry off, putting on his spandex underwear and pajama pants.
He decided to go without a shirt as it was more comfortable.
Ben opened the door and left the bathroom.
The girls turned and their eyes widened. They finally saw the extent of his injuries.
Ben's body had a lot of scars. He had a slash on his face from when Vilgax got him. No one wanted to bring that up at the party, but they couldn't help it. Not to mention the others he had on his chest, legs, arms, and back.
Ester stepped forward and traced her finger along his cheek. "You've been through so much…" She said.
Ben touched her hand. "But still alive…" He smiled.
He yawned. "I could use some sleep...that bed sure looks cozy…"
Helen nodded. "And we will be here to keep you warm." She smiled.
Ben lied down and the rest snuggled up to him.
Looma was like a cozy pillow to him as he slept on her chest. She stroked his hair, smiling. She finally had someone and it was the one she wanted.
Attea as on his left, snuggled up to him. Her cold blood warmed by his heat.
Ester was on Ben's right, the same effect that Attea was having.
And Helen was wrapped up with Ben, cozy.
The love birds slept together, happy and relaxed for once. Everything just felt so right.
Meanwhile*
Vilgax was on his ship. He had just recovered from his wounds. He was beyond angry as he was once again foiled by that brat.
He didn't understand. Why did it fail? What went wrong.
He would find out. But for now…he had a bigger mission.
"I will find what I'm looking for on this planet…and make Tennyson watch as I rip everything he loves from him…" He sneered as he gazed upon the universe.
"I will find the Harvester…."
Authors Notes
And now Ben's back!!! He's better than ever and repaired some old relationships. I do believe I'm going to remove Mazuma from the love nest however. I don't really see the point in having her in it. Don't worry, I will find someone for her. It just doesn't make sense. May not even do Hope but we'll see. Also, Ben's new voice. He is now voiced by Troy Baker. And his new appearance is resembling Baki Hanma from the Baki series. Thanks for reading the chapter and don't forget to share. Peace!!!!!!
Editor Note: Long Ass Chapter!!! Holy fucking hell! I'm both relieved this chapter is done and sad. It was so good! Good job Author! I'm proud of you. Hehe! Till next time Ben 10 Lovers! Ruby signing out!