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As you stare up at your spongey, yellow savior, you notice that the Challenger has raised his sword high into the air.

[Wade]: Red, look out!

But instead of dodging, he simply grabs you with his bare hands and tosses you aside. As you slide along the ground, you watch in horror as Red is cleaved in half by the Challenger’s blade.

However, he seems to be unphased by the seemingly lethal strike. His body offers next to no resistance to the well-sharpened sword, gliding through his soft vessel vessel like a hot knife through butter. Once the blade exits his body through his lower half, Red is split in two, and the Challenger’s sword impacts the earth with enough force to crack it.

[Red]: ...That all you got?

Red slowly turns around, displaying his misaligned and asymmetrical appearance. A result of being cut in half, no doubt. But what’s most shocking is how quickly he heals from the wound. Almost as if nothing had happened. He doesn’t look like he felt it.

[Challenger]: What manner of trickery is this?!

The Challenger swings his sword horizontally in a frustrated grunt, causing the top half of Red’s head to fly off of his body. But in an instant, he regrows his lost head and blankly stares at the befuddled buff lizard alien.

[Red]: Yawn…

The Challenger drops his sword and proceeds to pummel Red with a series of lightning fast blows, each one having the potential to be lethal to any other creature. For the next minute and a half, Red is ruthlessly air-juggled by the Challenger’s relentless onslaught. At some point you willingly time out and watch the spectacle from afar, but at no point do you ever really feel like Red’s in any actual danger.

After another minute, Red falls to the ground, as the Challenger carefully considers his next course of action. His enemy had been sliced to pieces, torn apart, beaten senseless and burned to a crisp by what you assume is a feature of his shield. But none of those things were capable of putting Red down for good.

Finally, the Challenger just decides to kick the spongy alien so hard that he flies up into the air and vanishes past the cloud line.

[Wade]: I sure hope he comes back…

[Challenger]: Now…

The Challenger faces you once more, emotionally exhausted from that thrilling battle.

[Challenger]: Where were we?

You take a combat ready stance, and standing by your side are the young Tennysons, who’ve just finished the tasks that you gave them.

[Ben & Gwen]: Right here, ugly!

The two of them glance at one another, clearly disgusted and confused by their twin moment. But for now, it seems like they’re starting to get along.

The Challenger flashes a wide, toothy grin, tosses his weapons and raises his fists.

[Challenger]: Now this...will be a challenge!

[Max]: No, THIS is!

Before he can turn around, the Challenger is struck by a dense stream of plasma from Max’s cannon. It looks like he just tore it off the Rust Bucket and carried it all the way over here.

(Cont.)

As the Challenger struggles to remain standing, you and the others decide to join in on the fun.

Gwen hurls mana bolts, Ben fires his hand cannon, Max lays the pressure on with his heavy artillery, and you decide to equip your suit and pepper him with a volley of plasma bolts.

And amidst this overwhelming firepower, Red breaks past the cloudline while descending rapidly.

[Red]: Incoming!

Upon noticing that his body is rippling from the G-Force, you and the others retreat to a safe distance. And as the Challenger looks up, Red’s spongy body collapses on top of him with the force of a 20 ton bomb. It’s almost as if all of the damage that he’d accumulated had been returned all at once. Maybe that was his plan all along.

As the smoke clears, Red slowly backs away from the Challenger’s collapsed frame. The five of you remain in the area, hoping that he won’t try to get back up, but it looks like the reptilian alien has no intention of giving up anytime soon.

He firmly plants his fist in the ground as he struggles to his feet.

What do you do?

>Time for an All Out Attack!
>Transform into an alien.
>Run a powerful electric current through your sword and hit the Challenger with the blunt side of it.
>”It’s over. You lost. Now get out of here before you embarrass yourself even further.”
>”You know, I’ve never heard of you in my dimension. And now I know why.”
>”What do you wanna do with him, Gwen? It’s your dimension, so your call.”
>Write-in.

Aliens Unlocked:
https://pastebin.com/JVq4NM2t

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

Quicklist:
>Big Chill
>Diamondhead
>Zipmunk
>Bloodrush
>XLR8
>Fourcast
>Thriller Whale
>Knuckle Duster
>Hack N’ Slash
>Snapdragon

>>4062142
>>”It’s over. You lost. Now turn yourself into the plumbers before you embarrass yourself further."
>If not, turn into Fourcast

>>4062142
>”It’s over. You lost. Now get out of here before you embarrass yourself even further.”

>>4062142
>”You know, I’ve never heard of you in my dimension. And now I know why.”
>>”What do you wanna do with him, Gwen? It’s your dimension, so your call.”

>>4062196
>>4062324
Combining and writing...

[Wade]: It’s over. You lost. Now get out of here before you embarrass yourself even further. Or, you know, turn yourself into the Plumbers. Either one works.

For some reason, the Tennysons look to you with confused expressions at the mention of the Plumbers' organization. Did you say something wrong?

The Challenger rises to his feet, clutching his side in pain and wiping a trickle of blood from his mouth, leaving a green smear in its wake.

[Challenger]: You have all proven yourselves to be worthy Challengers. I would be honored to fight you once more, after I’ve trained for a few more years.

Before any of you can respond, his body is broken up into shards of light and sent up to the Chimerian Hammer. His minions also disappear, seemingly sent to the same ship. The five of you stand and watch helplessly, as an exact replica of Vilgax’s ship turns around and shoots into the sky in a flash.

[Ben]: So, what, he just gets away?

Ben angrily shakes his fist at the sky, while Max scratches his head in confusion.

[Max]: For now. We’ll just have to prepare for him until he comes back.

Despite Grandpa’s pep talk earlier, Gwen still looks disappointed from her battle with the Challenger. But you still don’t know how he could have wiped out her entire team.

Just then, a bluish, white portal opens up in the distance with three individuals emerging from it. One of them, you recognize as the woman that you fought in Clyde’s dimension. You believe her name was Galatea. And the man next to her is none other than the person that saved her Galatea’s skin, otherwise known as Saveus.

But the guy in the back wearing a bulky suit of black, white and grey armor...you don’t recognize him at all.

[Galatea]: What quaint little dimension. It would be a shame if someone were to wipe it from the face of the Multiverse.

The masked woman swishes her hips left and right as she swaggers on over to you with her spear slung over her shoulders. The man hovering next to her remains calm and collected, as displayed by him folding his arms behind his back.

[Saveus]: Patience Galatea. For now, we follow the signal…

For a moment, you see something in Saveus’ hand that resembles a modified slingshot device. Is that the one they stole from Clyde?

[Red]: There’s more of ‘em? I’ll handle this.

Without warning, Red runs forward to meet the group. It is in this moment that you deeply regret not informing him of the threat that you were both facing.

Galatea and Saveus step to the side, allowing the brutish man following behind them to step forward. You witness four tendril-like claws extend from his back and fly towards Red.

The overconfident boy allows the claw to pierce his body, but his smug grin quickly changes to a fearful expression once his spongy exterior begins to freeze over. The texture of the large man’s claw changes from a segmented silvery metal, to a biological tendril with a color palette similar to Big Chill’s.

(Cont.)

Soon enough, Red’s entire body freezes, before being flung to the side by the metal giant.

[Wade]: RED!

What was once a strange looking fish-like sponge alien, is now nothing more than a pile of shattered crystals.

[Galatea]: Nicely done, Prodromos. Now here comes the fun part.

Galatea swings her spear over her head, while quickly approaching you with malicious intent.

What do you do?!

>Draw your sword and clash with her!
>Transform into an alien.(Which one?)
>Distract them while someone pieces Red back together! You’re getting out of here!
>You need to leave now. Maybe they'll leave Red alone if he plays dead.
>Call in backup! It’s an emergency!
>Try to snag their slingshot device. Or at least destroy it.
>Write-in.

Aliens Unlocked:
https://pastebin.com/JVq4NM2t

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

Quicklist:
>Big Chill
>Diamondhead
>Zipmunk
>Bloodrush
>XLR8
>Fourcast
>Thriller Whale
>Knuckle Duster
>Hack N’ Slash
>Snapdragon

>>4063000
>>Transform into an alien.(Which one?)
Knuckle Duster. And go for the slingshot device. >Tell Gwen to call out for everyone, this is an emergency, the enemy is here.

>>4063000
>Call in backup! It’s an emergency!
>Try to snag their slingshot device. Or at least destroy it.
>Transform into an alien.(Which one?)
Septic Shock. Sounds like a good time to use our most dangerous alien

>>4063000
Gonna switch to >>4064366
so we can get things rolling.

>>4064366
>>4064407
Writing...

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[Wade]: Gwen, call for backup.

The young girl that was once brimming with confidence now seems too scared to move, but Max and Ben quickly rush to her side to spur her to action.

[Max]: What about you?

[Wade]: We need to retrieve that thing in the floating guy's hand. Or at least destroy it.

[Ben]: What do you need us to do?

You open up your belt’s faceplate and browse over to your most powerful alien. You don’t use him often, mostly due to the nature of his power.

[Wade]: Run. As far away as you can. Take Red with you.

As you slam your hand onto the Omnitrix’s core, your body is enveloped in a burst of violet light, temporarily halting Galatea’s charge. During this brief period of time, your body undergoes a significant change!

Your flesh, muscles, organs and bones meld into a singular pile of slop, somewhat similar to the process behind Goop’s transformation. But this feels very different.

Rather than being reduced to slime, your vessel is pulverized over and over by what feels like trillions of miniature explosions. In an instant, you lose all of your strength and collapse into a puddle. However, the eruptions that had once crippled you are now giving you the strength to move around and reform your body.

You find your newfound power difficult to control, but the inhibitors on your hands and feet make the task a little easier.

You’ve become SEPTIC SHOCK!

Once Galatea reaches you, she swings her spear at your thick neck. But upon having her plasma blade make contact with your gooey exterior, it simply glides right through you before becoming firmly stuck in the center of your body.

She struggles to pull her weapon free at first, but she quickly decides to abandon it once you absorb the pole-arm into your body and dissolve it in seconds. You slowly approach the slender woman, with your stomach making foreboding gurgling noises all the while.

Galatea fearfully backs away from you, but she doesn’t manage to react fast enough in order to avoid your nuclear belch!

In an instant, she’s sent flying by the sudden burst of energy that you shot from your mouth, before landing near the feet of the lumbering giant known as Prodromos.

[Prodromos]: You’re dead meat...

Saveus waits and watches as Prodromos charges towards you. Each of his footsteps causing the earth to tremble.

What do you do?

>Hit him with a nuclear fission punch!
>Remove your inhibitors and unleash your full potential.
>Obliterate him with a high density nuclear beam.
>Try to meld his armor together through the process of nuclear fusion.
>Run past Prodromos and go straight for Saveus!
>Write-in.

>>4064694
>Try to meld his armor together through the process of nuclear fusion.

>>4064694
>>Try to meld his armor together through the process of nuclear fusion.

>>4064694
>Try to meld his armor together through the process of nuclear fusion

>>4064705
>>4064710
>>4064997
Roll 1d100+10, bo3!

Rolled 46 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4065028

Rolled 65 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4065028

Rolled 83 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4065028

>>4065041
>>4065091
>>4065250
Good shit. Writing...

>93

As the armored brute charges in your direction, you hold your hands in order to meet his charge. When our hands catch his, you’re surprised to find that you’re pushed back a few feet. The resulting shockwave from your clash forms ripples within your gelatinous body, causing it to quiver slightly.

Prodromos struggles to bring your down with brute force alone, but you only planned to use this as an excuse to get closer to him. Saveus seems to take notice of your intentions, but is too late to warn the brute.

[Saveus]: No, you fool! Get away from him!

[Prodromos]: Huh?

Before he can break away from you, his body begins to glow bright orange. Your first course of action is merging your gauntlets with his, rendering him unable to escape. He struggles to pull away, but at that point you’ve already melded his breastplate, greaves and boots together, leaving him stuck as a solid lump.

You detach yourself from his gauntlets and flick his forehead, causing him to fall to the ground helplessly. However, you can’t help but be concerned by the fact that you were unable to manipulate the metallic flesh underneath his armor.

[Trixy]: Wade, this creature’s synthetic flesh is unusually familiar to the liquid metal used in the Omnitrix’s construction.

[Wade]: What?! How’s that possible?

Before Trixy can answer you, you look up to find that Galatea has risen to her feet and is quickly producing an army of clones to surround you.

What do you do?

>Walk towards her and dissolve any clone that gets too close to you.
>Fire a dense nuclear beam in the area around you, clearing out as many clones as you can.
>Deliver a nuclear fission punch to the ground, creating a massive shockwave in the process.
>Confirm that the others have gotten away, and mash your fists together to generate a massive explosion.
>Pick up Prodromos and chuck him at the real Galatea.
>Write-in.

>>4065691
>>Walk towards her and dissolve any clone that gets too close to you.

>>4065691
>Walk towards her and dissolve any clone that gets too close to you.

>>4065691
>Pick up Prodromos and chuck him at the real Galatea.

>>4065703
>>4065877
No roll required since this alien hard counters Galatea. Writing...

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Despite the seemingly infinite army attempting to collapse upon you, your pace never exceeds that of a leisurely stroll. Any clone that comes into contact with you is immediately dissolved by the heat and radiation emanating from your body. Even when they attempt to smother you with sheer numbers, their fragile forms can’t seem to hold up against your naturally toxic aura.

Once you start to close the distance between the two of you, Galatea strongly considers rushing at you by herself. However, Saveus manages to stop her by placing a hand in front of her.

[Saveus]: Allow me to handle this, dear.

As Saveus floats ahead of her, Galatea bows before the mechanical man, showing deference to him.

[Galatea]: As you wish, grandfather.

The old android flexes his fingers, before conjuring up multiple holographic displays, all of them resembling clocks of different fashions.

He twists and bends the clocks by rotating them, causing numerous portals to open up around you. And for the first time during this fight, you willingly take a step back.

Suddenly, a subway train comes flying out of one of the portals, and you’re forced to focus your strength into your hands in order to deflect it. Sparks fly from your gauntlets as you melt the rusted metal from the train, while allowing it to glide along your hands.

You’ve managed to push the train aside, but it quickly dissipates and returns to wherever he initially pulled it from. The next portal spits out what you can only describe as a broken portion of a clock tower. Your superhuman strength allows you to destroy the crumbling construct with a single nuclear fission punch, but Saveus’ onslaught continues to put the pressure on you.

The portal flings an airplane at you, and despite your initial surprise, you manage to catch the vehicle and prevent it from flattening you.

It pushes you back a few meters, but once you’ve dug your heels into the ground, the plane is firmly held in place by your bare hands. Not long after, the plane disappears like the other constructs, but the event leaves you unprepared for the tidal wave that Saveus has summoned!

You hold your hands out in front of yourself, causing the heat from your body to instantly evaporate the water that comes in contact with it. The wave parts before you, spreading to the surrounding area and wreaking havoc on the shops and vehicles that had been damaged during the Challenger’s invasion.

Eventually, Saveus closes the portal once he realizes that neither of you are getting anywhere. He definitely seems to be the strongest of the three, but Prodromos has alot of destructive potential as well.

[Saveus]: Impressive. It would seem that Master Eon was not mistaken when he spoke of your potential.

Master who?

[Prodromos]: We’re not finished!

(Cont.)

You turn around to see that Prodromos has managed to break out of his armored prison, revealing a plethora of Omnitrices underneath that black and grey shell. If Trixy was right about this guy having skin as durable as the Omnitrix, then that would make him nearly invincible. You’re not sure how you win this one.

[Saveus]: Be a dear and keep this one distracted, would you? I will go fetch the others.

[Wade]: No!

You attempt to blast Saveus with a beam of nuclear energy, but the old man displays a sudden burst of speed by easily drifting out of the way of your attack. In an instant, he’s flown past you and the others, leaving a trail of after-images in his wake.

[Prodromos]: Just me and you now, punk.

What do you do?

>Hit him with a nuclear blast!
>Try to bait him into using up his transformations. He can’t do this forever.
>Grab his tentacles and rip them from his back.
>Ask Trixy if there’s any way to disable his Omnitrices.
>Concentrate all of your power into a single nuclear fission punch!
>Change perspectives. Your teammates might need all the help they can get. (Gwen or Red)
>Switch to another alien.(Which one?)
>Time out and attempt to use magic on the Omnitrices. Your spells almost always screw with yours, so you wonder what they'd do to his.
>Write-in.

Aliens Unlocked:
https://pastebin.com/JVq4NM2t

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

>>4066662
>>Try to bait him into using up his transformations. He can’t do this forever.
>Change perspectives. Your teammates might need all the help they can get. (Gwen or Red)
Gwen

>>4066662
>Concentrate all of your power into a single nuclear fission punch!

>>4066662
>Concentrate all of your power into a single nuclear fission punch!
>Change perspectives. Your teammates might need all the help they can get. (Gwen or Red)
Red. i think he would need it most

>>4066662
Gonna switch to red to get things going.>>4066665

>>4066706
>>4066730
Roll 1d100, bo3 for nuclear punch!

Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>4069026

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>4069026

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>4069026

>>4069040
>>4069053
>>4069063
Nice. Taking these and writing for the perspective change...

>78

You build up whatever remaining energy you have and concentrate it into your fist, while repeating the process of nuclear fission within your own body.

It’s all or nothing! Hopefully the other can handle Saveus.

You charge towards Prodromos, fist aglow, and in a bright flash of green light…!

[Switching to Red’s perspective]

A dull pain gnaws at the back of your head, and an unsettling chill makes you shiver from your very core. You never expected Bungee Sponge to be defeated that easily, but then again you had no idea who you were messing with. It was stupid of you to rush in like that. So unlike you.

You glance over to the red-headed girl wearing the blue shirt, and you feel your face getting hot just from being so close to her. That's the last time you do something ballsy in order to impress a girl. And due to the fact that you’ve been getting carried by her grandfather this entire time, you haven’t been able to do anything remotely impressive.

Suddenly, an energy beam flies out of nowhere and strikes the ground beneath Max, sending you and him flying. Due to your acrobatic training, you manage to more or less land on your feet. But unfortunately for Max, he seems to have twisted his ankle during that fall. He’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

Meanwhile, Gwen and Ben look like they’re fighting the one responsible for the attack, a tall and slender android. Some part of you is relieved that Wade has less people to deal with, but in the back of your mind, you worry for the possibility of his defeat. After all, that tentacle guy took you out in seconds!

Gwen quickly transforms into a plant alien and extends her tendrils towards the android, only for him to wave his hand and age her body to dust. As she struggles to recover, Ben fires a powerful plasma bolt in his direction, but his attack is rendered useless once the android raises his right hand and freezes the bolt in mid-air.

These guys aren’t getting anywhere with this smug old robot. What do you do?

>Transform into an alien.(Which one?)
>Have Ben carry Max to safety while you and Gwen stay to fight the twinkish android.
>Allow the others to retreat while you distract the enemy! Backup should be here soon. You hope...
>Write-in.

Red’s alien list:

>Shakedown
>Bungee Sponge
>Squidstrictor
>Toxiguana
>Disk Jockey
>Buzzkill
>Beast Mode

>>4069152
My bad, Toxiguana was supposed to be "Toxicguana"

>>4069152
>>Transform into an alien.(Which one?)
Disk Jockey

>>4069152
>Disk Jockey

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Maybe Disk Jockey might be able to deal with this dude. He's definitely one of your stronger monsters.

[Red]: It's Morphin' Time!

You slide open your watch's faceplate and sift through your collection of monsters, before finally deciding on Disk Jockey. Once the core pops up, you slam your hand onto it, causing a crimson flash of light to envelop your body.

In an instant, your body breaks apart and dissipates, until you're nothing more than a dense bundle of powerful vibrations linked together. And with some fine tuning, you manage to condense the vibrations to form something closely resembling a body.

Your large, almond shaped eyes glow an eerie red color, creating a stark contrast to your pitch black skin. The dome that encapsules your head has a slight purple tint, along with several complex devices affixed to it.

Your torso slightly hovers above your legs, and your hands remain connected by 6 evenly spaced rings.

You've become Disk Jockey!

What do you do?

>Send your rings flying towards Saveus in an attempt to slice him to pieces.
>Surround Saveus with your rings and pelt him with powerful vibrations.
>Use your rings to chop down the nearby trees towering above Saveus.
>Attempt to find the frequency of his tech. You might be able to cause them to short circuit.
>Write-in.

>>4071634
>Attempt to find the frequency of his tech. You might be able to cause them to short circuit.

>>4071634
>>Attempt to find the frequency of his tech. You might be able to cause them to short circuit.

>>4071634
>>Attempt to find the frequency of his tech. You might be able to cause them to short circuit.

>>4071665
>>4072116
>>4072189
Roll 1d100, bo3!

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>4072197

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>4072197

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>4072197

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>63

You finely tune your vibrations in an attempt to find the frequency that resonates with his tech, and hopefully the others can keep him busy while you do so.

A sharp, ringing sound reverberates throughout the forest, but Gwen and Ben don’t seem to be able to hear it. Saveus, however, seems to be having quite the reaction to your frequency testing.

His hand jerks about and seizes up in a wild manner while shooting out sparks. He tightly grips his wrist in order to get his body under control, even if he has to use force. He glances over in your direction for a moment, seemingly realizing what you’re up to. And during this time, Gwen and Ben use this opportunity to land a couple of hits on the old android.

Ben’s hand cannon fires a flurry of plasma bolts, pelting Saveus’ armor and pushing him back in the process. And when he least expects it, Gwen recovers from her the old man’s attack and retaliates by wrapping him up with her plant tendrils.

As she prepares to toss a cluster of seed bombs at her subdued opponent, Saveus somehow managed to blink away in an instant. Gwen appears to be puzzled by the fact that her tendrils are now grasping at air. But no one's as beffudled as you are right now.

Even without being able to see or hear somebody, you should be able to sense their vibrations. But you can't sense anything. He didn't teleport, or use cloaking tech or anything that simple. He's just gone. Blipped out of existence in a brief moment.

That is until his frequency suddenly reappears behind you. Is he going for a sneak attack? Does he even know that you're aware of his presence?

What do you do?

>Allow him to hit you, so you can disappear and reappear behind him.
>Send your rings flying behind yourself.
>Hit him with a point blank vibro-blast!
>Switch to UFO mode! You're about to style on this creep!
>Write-in.

I apologize for the super late update. Recently, my IP range has been banned on mobile, making it so that I can only post from home. It's seriously strangling the pace of the quest, but I have a few days off, including today. Hopefully this issue gets resolved quickly.

>>4073217
>Allow him to hit you, so you can disappear and reappear behind him.

>>4073244
Support

>>4073217
>>Switch to UFO mode! You're about to style on this creep!

>>4073217
>Hit him with a point blank vibro-blast!

>>4073244
>>4073373
Writing...

Y’know what? You think you’ll just let him hit you. After all, it’s not like Disk Jockey can actually die or anything.

You feel a scorching blast of energy spreading across your back, so you scream in falsetto in order to sell your performance, before allowing your body to dissipate dramatically. And seeing as how you never filled the others in on your plan, they seem to think that you really did die. The looks on their faces are absolutely priceless!

[Saveus]: Well, that’s one nuisance taken care of.

As the old android gloats about his presumed victory, reform your body behind him and tap him on the shoulder. Saveus tenses up and quickly turns around, only to be met by all six of your rings facing towards him.

[Red]: BOO!

In an instant, Saveus is blown away by a powerful wave of vibrations, only to be tangled up in a field of thick brambles and tree roots created by Gwen’s plant monster.

[Gwen]: Just try aging those to dust. Trees can get pretty old, you know.

Surprisingly, he doesn’t try to teleport out of trouble this time. Maybe it has a super high cooldown or something. Either way, it looks like you’ve got him!

Just then, you notice a flash of light out of the corner of your eye as a large portal opens up next to you. And emerging from it, you see Ben 10k and the rest of the reinforcements that you called! The cavalry's here!

[Ben 10k]: Everyone okay? We came as soon as we could.

The guy from the hologram glances at Gwen, who seems to cower under his gaze.

>”Forget us! Go help, Wade!”
>”Does anyone wanna tell me what’s going on?! I just finished orientation!”
>”He went down pretty easily. Guess he overextended.”
>”This old guy needs medical attention. Can you guys take care of him?”
>Switch back to Wade’s perspective.
>Write-in.

>>4074014
>>”This old guy needs medical attention. Can you guys take care of him?”
>"Send a group to go help Wade!"

>>4074014
>Switch back to Wade’s perspective.

>>4074018
>>”This old guy needs medical attention. Can you guys take care of him?”
>Switch back to Wade’s perspective.

>>4074018
>>4074045
>>4074153
Writing and combining...

You run over to Max, who appears to be clutching his leg while leaning against a tree. Gwen walks over in her plant form and gently wraps a bundle of aloe leaves around his ankle.

[Red]: This old guy needs medical attention. Can you guys take care of him?

Ben 10k looks over his shoulder and nods to the members of his group standing behind him. A younger version of Ben 10k with pink hair approaches Max and kneels down next to you. He wears a white cloak adorned with green gemstones and a yellow fabric that overlaps the snow white material in a rather convoluted pattern. But the most puzzling thing about him is the fact that he doesn't appear to be wearing a watch like everyone else. Isn't this group supposed to be recruiting guys with watches...or belts?

[Pink Ben?]: Don’t worry. I’ll take care of him.

His smile is reassuring and sickeningly sweet. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and completely genuine, which scares you a little. How can somebody be so jolly in a situation like this?

[Ben]: Oh man, do I really look this stupid in the future?

Ben doesn’t appear to be too pleased by how similar he and the pink Ben are.

[Gwen]: A little too late to be worried about that now, don’t you think?

Ben 10k chuckles heartily upon witnessing the two kids wrestle with one another.

[Ben 10k]: Peacock’s trustworthy. He’s a doctor, you know.

Ben 10k grins while assigning a seemingly derogatory nickname to his teammate, but “Peacock” doesn’t seem to mind at all.

[Red]: Peacock?

You furiously shake your head from side to side in order to get your mind back on track. There's bigger things to worry about instead of stupid nicknames!

[Red]: You’ve gotta help Wade! He could be in trouble!

Ben 10k’s eyes narrow for a moment as he glances over at the subdued form of Saveus.

[Ben 10k]: How many are there?

[Red]: Two. One big guy and woman with a plasma spear.

You point in the direction of where you came from, and Ben 10k pats you on the shoulder with a heavy hand.

[Ben 10k]: Got it. Stay here with the others.

And just like that, he runs off without backup, leaving the rest of his associates to tend to Max’s wounds and Saveus’ capture. Is he really that strong?

(Cont.)

---------

[Wade’s Perspective]

You pant heavily as you struggle to see through the cloud of debris that you created with your punch. Your eyes slowly trace the trail of destruction caused by your clash with the metal giant, which eventually led to him being sent flying in the opposite direction.

You spot his collapsed form underneath a pile of shattered and splintered trees. You’re lucky that the heat from your fission punch didn’t create a fire, or kill all biological life within a 10 mile radius.

Judging from the crystal shards that litter the ground, Prodromos attempted to defend himself by reinforcing his body with parts from Diamondhead. He still has some unused Omnitrices, but they’re no good to him if he’s unconscious. At least you think he’s unconscious. It’s kinda hard to tell through that dome shaped Juggernaut helmet he’s wearing.

Out of the corner of your eye, you spot Galatea struggling to her feet. She seems to be the more reasonable of the two. Maybe she can shed some light on this situation.

>”What do you want from us? Why are you doing this?”
>”No one left to bail you out this time. Got any more tricks up your sleeve?”
>”If this is the best you’ve got, then we kinda went through alot of trouble for nothing.”
>”You mentioned someone named “Eon” earlier. Who is he?”
>"Aren't you guys missing someone? Little twerp with a bad attitude?"
>Write-in.

>>4074524
>>”You mentioned someone named “Eon” earlier. Who is he?”
>”What do you want from us? Why are you doing this?”

>>4074524
>”You mentioned someone named “Eon” earlier. Who is he?”

>>4074524
>>”You mentioned someone named “Eon” earlier. Who is he?”
>”What do you want from us? Why are you doing this?”

[Wade]: You mentioned someone named “Eon” earlier. Who is he?

Galatea glares at you through her damaged helmet, and you can see a bit of her face from where you’re standing. Her skin is deathly pale, and her eyes are dark green.

[Galatea]: He is the one true lord of time and space, and you will address him with respect-!

Galatea struggles to balance herself on the staff that she’d planted in the ground.

[Galatea]: A long time ago, he was overthrown by an impostor. A man calling himself the “Real Eon”. This impostor somehow managed to trap my master inside of the Hands of Armageddon, where he would remain for all of eternity...or so he thought.

You don’t know what any of those things mean. This woman is a font of worthless information. Maybe you should ask another question.

[Wade]: Alright then...moving on. What do you want from us? Why are you doing this?

Galatea smiles with her eyes and removes her helmet to reveal a set of surprisingly gorgeous features. In fact, she almost looks like...an older version of Gwen?

[Galatea]: Now that is a question that should be answered by the master himself. He has taken a liking to you. As to what he might want with you, my guess would be that you’re supposed to be the Heir’s competition.

Galatea flashes a sly grin as her long, red hair flows in the wind. Her pale skin doesn’t diminish her beauty, but instead makes her seem like a doll in appearance. She finally seems to have caught her breath and found her footing, despite the severe beating she just took.

She snaps her fingers, and you feel a loud boom echoing overhead. Looking up, you see a large triangular ship, similar to that of a Star Destroyer, appearing out of a portal. And immediately afterwards, the ship joined by a fleet numbering in the thousands. This once clear sky has now been filled by triangular ships, all of them interlocking in order to limit the amount of sunlight that filters through the clouds. And just like that, an ominous shadow is cast over the entire surrounding area.

[Galatea]: The master requests that you come with us in order to meet him. Your compliance would be very appreciated...and highly recommended.

She glances up at the near infinite fleet of ships hovering overhead. If you don’t go with her, then Gwen’s Universe will be at risk.

[Ben 10k]: Don’t do it!

Somehow, Ben 10k has managed to sneak up on both you and Galatea. If he’s here, then that must mean that they beat Saveus. At least you can be happy about that.

[Ben 10k]: We can beat these guys, Wade. You and me.

Before you can respond, your belt beeps rapidly, before returning you to your human form in a flash of golden light.

You hear Galatea giggling behind you as you witness Ben's face drop.

[Galatea]: Looks like it’s just you, then.

(Cont.)

Ben appears to be troubled, but tries his best to hide it.

[Ben 10k]: Pfft, no problem! Atomic X can take care of this.

Ben 10k attempts to cross his arms together in order to link the Omnitrices that he wears on them, but before he can, two metal tentacles grab his hands from behind and spreads them apart forcefully. It’s Prodromos! He woke up!

He’s shaky, but definitely still conscious.

[Galatea]: Can you truly live up to that promise? Can you also ensure that no one will be injured or killed in the process. Why...that would be rather irresponsible of you.

What do you do?

>”I’ll go with you. Just let them go and call off your fleet.”
>Draw your sword and use it to slice Prodromos’ tentacles. If Ben thinks you can win this, then you’ll back him up.
>Try to force a Daydream! Maybe you can fix all of this before any of it ever happens.
>”Cut the theatrics. Why doesn’t your master just come here himself. It’d save him a ton of trouble.”
>”I don’t want anything you guys have to offer. Just give it to the Heir and leave us alone.”
>Write-in.

>>4075032
>Draw your sword and use it to slice Prodromos’ tentacles. If Ben thinks you can win this, then you’ll back him up.

>>4075150
support

>>4075032
>Draw your sword and use it to slice Prodromos’ tentacles. If Ben thinks you can win this, then you’ll back him up.

>>4075032
>Draw your sword and use it to slice Prodromos’ tentacles. If Ben thinks you can win this, then you’ll back him up.

>>4075150
>>4075453
>>4075689
>>4075871
Writing...

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You pause for a moment, thinking long and hard about your next course of action. If you go with these guys, you might be saving the lives of everyone that lives in this dimension.

[Galatea]: Make your choice, boy. What will you do?

One look at Galatea's smug grin tells you that you can’t trust her and the rest of Eon’s cronies. If you go with them, you have a feeling that you won’t be coming back unscathed.

[Wade]: Okay, I’ve made my choice…

You unsheathe your blade in the blink of an eye, and in a single precise slash, you sever the tentacles that held Ben 10k by his arms. Prodromos makes a pained grunt and takes a step back, allowing your teammate to safely transform.

[Ben 10k]: Great work, kid! I knew I liked you for a reason.

He crosses his arms together and transforms into an amalgamation of two aliens that you’ve never seen before. He appears to be some sort of humanoid robot, with large green cylinders on the cuff of his wrist. A sort of green liquid fills the cylinders, as well as a dark green material that constantly moves inside of it, like a lava lamp. The rest of his black body is covered in small specks of light resembling stars.

You guess this is what Atomic X is supposed to look like.

Ben points an open palm towards Prodromos, and in an instant, a bright green flash overwhelms your senses and a deafening roar reverberates throughout your body. When you open your eyes again, you see that Prodromos has been blown away by the sheer destructive power that Atomic X just displayed. And it didn’t even seem like he broke a sweat!

[Ben 10k]: That should put him down for a while. I’m gonna go deal with that fleet, if you don't mind. You should be good down here, right?

Before you even get the chance to answer, he teleports away from the area, leaving you and Galatea alone. He could have at least dealt with her too...

[Wade]: Sorry to rain on your parade, but I don’t intend to go along with your plans.

Galatea smirks and twirls her spear.

[Galatea]: Good. It would’ve been disappointing otherwise.

What do you do?

>Use a Water Stance technique (Address the pastebin or just default to stance)
>Use a Fire Stance technique (Address the pastebin or just default to stance)
>Encase your flash grenade with a mana bubble and toss it at Galatea.
>Lock her down with a few well placed plasma bolts, and when she gets close, grab her spear with your Arc Gauntlet
>”Since neither of us are going anywhere, you’d better stop being so damn vague about everything.”
>Try to learn a new sword stance on the fly!
>Write-in.

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

>>4075932
>>”Since neither of us are going anywhere, you’d better stop being so damn vague about everything.”
>Use a Fire Stance technique (Address the pastebin or just default to stance)
Devilish Eruption

>>4075932
>Use a Water Stance technique (Address the pastebin or just default to stance)
>Crashing Wave

While we wait for more votes, I'm going to post the concepts that I'm considering for the next special. Check them out and let me know what you think!

And if you haven't voted yet, get on that!
>>4075932

>Gwen 10: Magic PI- Having embarked on thrilling adventures with her family and friends in her youth, Gwen Tennyson decides to remove the Omnitrix and go into early retirement. She’d saved up enough Taydens and tied up enough loose ends to consider taking a long vacation to reconnect with herself. However, her plans are suddenly thrown out the window when an old friend visits Gwen with a strange request, kickstarting a mystery that will require Gwen to travel to a strange, new realm! Can Gwen overcome the dangers and obstacles that come from commiting an unforgivable taboo in the magic world?

>Kevin 11: Breakout- Kevin Levin has hatched a plan to bust out of the Null Void prison in Incarcecon, but it involves smuggling out 10 other prisoners inside of a makeshift mobile prison fitted to his wrist! Can the 11 prisoners break out of the most secure prison in the Universe without killing each other first?

>Ben 10,000 B.C: In a prehistoric world under siege by powerful giants, Ben must acquire a mystical device from a Galvan shaman, that allows him to transform into 10 powerful beasts! Can Ben prevent the end of his world by defeating the giants that threaten it?

>The Tale of Excali-Ben: After surviving the tragedy known as the Half Century War, Earth has fallen into ruin, and the only ones who remain are the possessed vessels of ancient warriors and powerful spirits. Although Ben lost the Omnitrix, along with his left hand, he did manage to acquire the second most powerful weapon in human history! Help Ben to defeat the demons that plague his planet, and retake Earth!

>Red: Legend of the Seven Star Sword- After becoming a government agent and acquiring the Harmonitrix, Red’s life has never been the same. Being home-schooled and fighting powerful spirits known as "Guishen" has just about killed his social life, and he’s pretty sure that his peers don’t like him all that much. And to make matters worse, he technically works for his Mother. But one night, all of that changes when a terrorist known as “The Jade Dragon” steals a legendary sword that’s capable of revealing the future to its wielder. Can Red save his country, even when he’s destined to fail?

>Omnipunk: In a future where alien corporations have taken Earth’s economy by storm, humans have become little more than malnourished wage slaves. A powerful corporation known only as "Apex" has begun to mass produce Unitrices for factorial use in the workplace. The product has sped up productivity, but has also created the largest crime wave that’s swept the Earth in centuries. And the biggest thorn in Apex's side are the individuals that jailbreak the Unitrices and insert additional DNA samples for personal use. These people are known as "Burners", and you’re one of them.

>>4077167
>>Omnipunk: In a future where alien corporations have taken Earth’s economy by storm, humans have become little more than malnourished wage slaves. A powerful corporation known only as "Apex" has begun to mass produce Unitrices for factorial use in the workplace. The product has sped up productivity, but has also created the largest crime wave that’s swept the Earth in centuries. And the biggest thorn in Apex's side are the individuals that jailbreak the Unitrices and insert additional DNA samples for personal use. These people are known as "Burners", and you’re one of them.

>>4075932
>>Use a Water Stance technique (Address the pastebin or just default to stance)
>>Crashing Wave

>>4077167
>>Kevin 11: Breakout- Kevin Levin has hatched a plan to bust out of the Null Void prison in Incarcecon, but it involves smuggling out 10 other prisoners inside of a makeshift mobile prison fitted to his wrist! Can the 11 prisoners break out of the most secure prison in the Universe without killing each other first?

>>4075978
>>4077543
Roll 1d100+10, bo3!

Rolled 35 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4077698

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>4077698

Rolled 35 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4077698

>>4077707
>>4077724
>>4078000
Writing...

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>48

You step in and clash weapons with the pale woman, while putting all of your focus into making your movements flow together seamlessly. Galatea reacts by uttering a frustrated grunt and hopping backwards.

She follows up with a flurry of staff strikes and shallow slashes. But seeing as how she’s wielding a plasma spear, those shallow slashes could prove fatal from even the slightest touch.

You try your best to deflect her attacks, but her blinding strikes are a little difficult to keep up with. You often find yourself getting zapped by a slight jab she added in to break your guard, while barely managing to mitigate the majority of the damage.

[Galatea]: Not bad. Time to kick it up a notch...

She shrouds herself in an aura of violet light, and you watch in horror as she multiplies before your very eyes. You forgot she could do that!

Just then, she and the rest of her clones begin swirling their staves so fast that their weapons appear to be nothing more than a circular blur of dull light. An ominous buzzing sound assaults you from all directions, and you quickly realize that you’re running out of options here.

You block the spinning blades from the first two standing in front of you, but that leaves your back and flanks open for the others to strike at. Trixy redirects your suit’s shields to your rear, allowing you to focus on the other two that are slowly approaching you. Should you use magic? Would that even help you at this point?

You banish the thought and push Galatea’s clones back with a shove. From your violent reaction, they begin their coordinated assault. You narrowly manage to block and avoid a series of jabs and shallow slashes. You’re using the Water Stance to the best of your ability, but it’s not enough! You can’t risk attacking them without making yourself vulnerable.

[Red]: Coming through!

Suddenly, a computerized Russian voice echoes through your ears, and you turn to see what looks like a giant orb with a skull for a face. And since he’s sporting a red Omnitrix symbol, you’re guessing that Red’s come to your rescue!

[Galatea]: Just when things were getting fun…

Galatea clicks her tongue and mass produces an army of clones in an instant.

[Galatea]: Kill him!

(Cont.)

The clones charge at Red with reckless abandon, mercilessly hacking away at his arms, legs and face. You hope that alien has superhuman durability or something to that effect.

[Red]: Ouch! Buzz off.

Red smashes his fists together, causing a powerful electric current to flow from his antennae and into his body. And all of a sudden, the surrounding clone are pulled onto Red’s body, where they remain stuck, until Red flicks them away with a dynamic electrical discharge. He must be magnetizing their metallic armor.

But he won’t be able to keep that up forever. You’ll have to defeat the “real” Galatea.

What do you do?

>Hit every clone around with a Devilish Eruption!
>Utilize the Rushing Rapid technique to seamlessly weave your attacks together in rapid succession.
>Charge your blade with mana and stab it into the ground!
>Use Olivia’s wind spell to create a miniature tornado.
>Create an octopus out of mana and use its arms to sweep the area.
>Use a different technique.(Fire Stance or Water Stance. Refer to pastebin)
>Try to learn a new sword stance.
>Write-in.

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

>>4078396
>Utilize the Rushing Rapid technique to seamlessly weave your attacks together in rapid succession.

>>4078396
>>Hit every clone around with a Devilish Eruption!

>>4078396
>Utilize the Rushing Rapid technique to seamlessly weave your attacks together in rapid succession.

>>4078418
>>4081572
Roll 1d100+10, bo3!

Rolled 95 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4081590

Rolled 88 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4081590

Rolled 11 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4081590

>>4081605
>>4081971
>>4081979
Writing!

>105!

While Galatea’s distracted, you raise your blade to your hip slightly turn it to the side. This slight movement seems to draw her attention, but it’s far too late for her to do anything about it at this point.

With a single fluid movement, your sword carves through the armor of her clones in an instant. The others attempt to defend themselves, but their reaction speed pales in comparison to yours. Galatea might have an overwhelming offense, but her defense is sorely lacking.

The clones that had positioned themselves behind you attempt to strike your blind spot, but your rear view cameras give you an unforeseen advantage.

You twirl your blade behind yourself and jab it into the stomach of the clone furthest to your right, while sidestepping the lunge from the clone furthest to your left. You grab her spear with your left hand, pull it forward and deliver a crushing elbow to her visor, breaking her helmet completely in the process.

As you turn to face the clone that was aiming for your back, you pull your sword out of the faceless drone that you defeated earlier, while yanking the spear away from the clone that you elbowed earlier. And before the drone can bring her spear down upon your head, you twirl your blade and bring its edge towards your assailant’s neck, effectively decapitating her and severing her polearm in the process.With your other arm, you swing the stolen spear at the clones on your left side. The heated plasma carves through their armor, flesh and bone with ease.

Sensing the approach of even more enemies on your left side, you raise your leg to catch the edge of the broken spear before it can hit the ground, and in a single roundhouse kick you manage to send the spearhead flying into the mask of one of the clones.

The others get tired of being caught up in your pace, and attempt to rush you all at once. But the sheer destructive power of your sword paired with the stolen plasma spear erases any hope they might’ve had.

This is the true power of the Water Stance. Not a single wasted movement. Your offense is your defense.

You were a bit overwhelmed in the first round, but after fighting them with a clear head and deducing their attack patterns, they’re not so tough.

Clyde must’ve been weak to lose to this woman.

After dispersing the remainder of the clones that had once surrounded you, you’re plagued by a sudden dizzy spell. But just as quickly, the feeling fades.

(Cont.)

Galatea’s frustration finally boils over, as she utters a frustrated battle cry while running at you with her weapon raised. She attempts a diagonal slash, but you manage to parry the attack by allowing the blade to glide along yours.

You quickly twirl your blade and deliver a strike to her throat with the back of your blade, causing her to recoil by stepping backwards. But in doing so, she gave you room to perform another strike on the back of her ear, in a similarly non-lethal fashion. Seemingly disoriented by your attack, you close the distance between the two of you, before twirling your sword in your hand and bashing her nose with the hilt of it.

You witness dark red droplets fly through the air as the woman collapses to the ground, finally defeated. That’s two down.

[Prodromos]: No!!!

You hear the big brute screaming at you while charging full speed in your direction.

[Red]: Oh no you don’t!

Red manages to interrupt his charge with an electrified chest bump, which sends him crashing to the ground in a spectacular fashion. He doesn’t seem to be moving anytime soon, and the rest of Galatea’s clones appear to have dispersed after you defeated her.

[Peacock]: Looks like I arrived just in time!

Suddenly, a pink-haired version of Ben arrives next to you, and for some reason he’s being carried by Gwen as XLR8.

She sets the man down, who calmly walks over to Prodromos’ collapsed form. His hands roam the surface of the giant’s silvery skin, before suddenly stopping somewhere in the lower right section of his back.

[Peacock]: Aha!

With a series of slaps, finger flicks and fist slamming, a multitude of Omnitrix cores pop out of Prodromos’ body and land onto the ground. You and the others watch in amazement as he disables the devices with precise, yet crude hand movements. Soon enough, you aren’t able to spot any other Omnitrices installed in his body.

[Peacock]: All done!

The strange man rises to his feet and claps his hands together with a sense of accomplishment.

>”Did...did we just win?”
>”Whoa...can you teach me how to do that someday?”
>”Thanks for having our back out there, guys. I don't know what would’ve happened if you didn’t show up.”
>”I don’t know what just happened...but that was awesome!”
>Raise your sword and utter a battle cry in order to celebrate your hard-earned victory.
>Write-in.

(If you haven't gotten the chance to vote on the 30th thread, feel free to do so whenever you can!)
>>4077167

>>4082140
>>”Whoa...can you teach me how to do that someday?”

>>4082140
>”Thanks for having our back out there, guys. I don't know what would’ve happened if you didn’t show up.”

>>4082147
>>4082154
Decided to combine these votes. Almost done with the write-up...

[Wade]: Whoa...can you teach me how to do that someday?

Peacock smiles gleefully and folds his arms behind his back.

[Peacock]: I’m teaching a course later today if you would like to sit in. Although I should warn you, it isn’t a very popular one.

Suddenly, you hear an audible thud as Atomic X lands next to you. Finally letting your curiosity get the better of you, you gaze up at the sky to inspect Ben 10k’s handiwork.

You witness what appears to be multiple singularities swirling around, sucking up any nearby ships that drift too close to them. And even though Atomic X had managed to destroy hundreds, if not thousands of ships, you don’t notice any visible decrease in the fleet’s size.

[Ben 10k]: These things are really starting to piss me off. They just keep on coming.

[Red]: Actually, they look like they’re “leaving” to me.

Red points up at the sky,, and you see a plethora of strange portals swallowing the fleet in an instant. Did they just retreat? They could’ve bombed this entire planet into oblivion if they wanted to. What’re they playing at?

[Gwen]: Well, looks like we won this one.

Everyone times out at the same time, causing a myriad of colors to assault your eyes.

[Ben 10k]: Alright guys, let’s tag ‘em and bag ‘em. We’re headed back to the Nexus.

As the others prepare to leave, you pause for a moment in the middle of the field.

[Wade]: Thanks for having our backs out there, guys. If you hadn’t shown up when you did, I don’t know what would’ve happened.

Ben and the others display warm smiles in response to your gratitude.

[Ben 10k]: Don’t sweat it, kid. You’d have done the same for us.

Ben wraps his arm around your neck and pulls you along with the rest of the team. You’re starting to feel a bit more welcome in this Multiversal Superhero team.

-------

After rounding up Eon’s cronies, you and the others return to the Nexus in order to lock them up in a secure location.

It’s been a while since you’ve been back to the Nexus, but you notice that they’ve made a significant amount of changes in your absence!

They’ve added spacious classrooms, along with labs and departments dedicated to research and development. You spot Albedo working in one of the labs alongside a few others, who you assume to be his assistants. He gives you a small grin and a slight nod before getting back to his research, but you’re surprised that he’s learned to play well with others.

Young Ben wanders around aimlessly for a while, until he spots an armory and a shooting range. It’s rather deserted--mostly due to the fact that no one here needs to use anything other than their Omnitrix. He tries to sneak over to grab a gun, but Gwen quickly grabs his hand to stop him.

[Gwen]: Oh no you don’t. Just because Grandpa can’t walk doesn’t mean you get to do whatever you want.

Ben scowls at Gwen, but Ben 10k separates the two of them before they can properly tear into one another.

(Cont.)

[Ben 10k]: Let the boy live a little. I’ll get one of the guys to watch him.

10k waves over a man that looks to be almost identical to him, aside from the fact that his hair is far more shaggy and overgrown. He appears to be wearing armor befitting that of a bounty hunter, and you can’t seem to find a watch on him.

Young Ben follows the shady-looking man to the firing range, causing you and Gwen to exchange worried glances with one another.

[Max]: Be careful!

Max yells at the boy, but winces in pain immediately afterwards.

Ben 10k however, doesn't seem to be worried at all. Or at least that’s the type of attitude he displays when

[Ben 10k]: Take these three to separate holding cells. I want Magister Tennyson to oversee security. And get this man to a med bay, stat.

He hands off Eon’s minions and Max before turning to face Gwen.

[Ben 10k]: Gwen, I need you to meet me in my office for a minute.

She seems shocked, but decides not to protest as she silently trails behind him.

[Gwen]: One more thing…

She runs back over to you and wraps her slender arms around your waist as she pulls you into a big hug. You let your arms hover over her for a moment, unsure of how to react to this.

[Gwen]: Thanks for saving me and my family...and stuff…

When she lets go of you, her face turns a bit red and she loudly clears her throat before returning to Ben 10k’s side.

The two of you silently wave at each other for a moment, and you can’t help but notice that Red seems a little butt-hurt. You honestly thought he'd be more blown away by all of this.

What do you do while you're here?

>Sit in on a course.(Omnitrix Functions/Martial Training/Magic School/Alien Engineering)
>Modify your suit in one of the labs.
>Check out the TV’s that everyone’s always gathered around. You think they display what goes on in other dimensions.
>Head home for the time being. Your family must be worried sick.
>Check on Charmy and see if she needs any help on her end.
>Write-in.

>>4083396
>>Sit in on a course.(Omnitrix Functions/Martial Training/Magic School/Alien Engineering)
Martial Training or Omnitrix functions

Just wanna say that this quest is great Galvan and i'll try to vote but first im trying to catch up in the story so that it makes sense to me.
>>4083396
Support. >>4083416

>>4083416
>>4084067
Oh, don't worry man. I appreciate you reading the quest. Just got home from work, so I'll just choose from these two and start writing.

Since you’re already here, you might as well look into some of these new courses.

[Wade]: Hey Red, I’m gonna-

You turn around to find that Red has already left your side. And without a word too. You wonder where he went.

Well, he should be able to find his way back home even without your help.

------

Now that the tension has died down a bit and you’ve taken some time to really observe the architecture of the Nexus, you’ve grown to really appreciate it. Its massive white pillars tower over your head to support its unusually high ceiling. It’s about as tall as Storm Drain when he soaks up a ton of water. Maybe this entire building was built with the aliens of its residents in mind.

The overlapping, metal plates welded to the floor have an alluring golden shine to them, and you often find yourself staring at your own blurred reflection. They also seem to be made of some sort of hollow lightweight material, making it easier for your feet to bear the task of walking across it for extended periods of time.

Eventually, you notice that everyone’s attention isn’t drawn to the Holonet displays and Multiversal Windows. For some reason or another, you’re getting alot of strange glances, and you hear your name on the lips of your peers more than a few times. But you aren’t sure if this is positive attention or negative attention. One one hand, your capabilities might be earning some recognition and admiration. While on the other hand, you’re wearing the same colors as the guys that you just brought in. But it’s not your fault that these fools tried to steal your style, and you’re not about to change costumes just because of some wacked out lunatic. This is Charlie Chaplin’s toothbrush mustache all over again! Some crazy guy wore it and now no one’s allowed to wear it!

After internally ranting for a few more minutes, you find yourself at the entrance of the Omnitrix Functions class. You must have been wandering for quite a while. But since you’re here, you might as well check it out.

Upon entering, you notice that the classroom is mostly populated by Ben’s, which isn’t unexpected. But out of all of them, Peacock would have to be the most eye-catching Ben clone in the room. He flashes you a warm smile and claps his hands together.

[Peacock]: Wade! So glad you could join us. Have a seat wherever you please. This is not a very popular course, you see.

He’s right. The classroom is nearly deserted. You’d think that more people would want to know how to operate something as powerful as an Omnitrix.

Without another word, you quickly take your seat near the front of the class so as to avoid any further interruption.

[Peacock]: Now then, for today’s demonstration I’m going to need a volunteer. Anyone?

Unsurprisingly, no one raises their hand. You almost consider raising your hand, until Peacock singles out a bored looking Ben wearing a green hoodie.

[Peacock]: You there, Mr. Tennyson. Would you kindly come to the front of the class?

(Cont.)

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The Ben clone shrugs indifferently, rises from his seat and joins Peacock at the front of the class.

[Peacock]: Wonderful. Now would you kindly select an alien? Any alien would be fine, so long as I can safely touch them with my bare hands.

The Ben clone rolls his eyes and slams his hand onto his watch, creating a blinding flash of emerald light. Once it fades, you notice that Ben has chosen to transform into a tall, green creature with a black face and colorful flowers growing out of the top of it’s head. You’ve never seen that one before.

[Peacock]: Good choice. Now, I want you to try to attack me. The method you choose is unimportant.

Everyone, including you, is absolutely shocked by his suggestion. Considering the fact that he doesn’t possess an Omnitrix, he might try to use magic to defend himself. You’re eager to see how this turns out.

The green alien swings his fist at Peacock, who manages to duck underneath it in an instant, while thrusting his hand at his student’s chest. And in a bright crimson flash, Ben has reverted to his human form! Everything happened so fast that you weren’t able to observe it carefully.

[Peacock]: Now from what you just saw, I was able to cancel my opponent’s transformation by striking at his Omnitrix symbol. This technique is known only to those who are very familiar with the Omnitrix’s functions, namely the Galvan. But since the Omnitrix was built for the use of their tiny little hands, we humans find it very difficult to optimize it’s efficiency.

Peacock looks over to his student, who still looks confused over what had happened earlier.

[Peacock]: Please select another alien.

Ben frowns and takes a bit more time before choosing his next alien. This time, it seems to be a Tetramand.

Without warning, Ben attempts to grab his professor with all four of his meaty arms. But to your surprise, the thin young man leaps over the large Tetramand and taps the Omnitrix symbol on his shoulder, forcing him to time out yet again. As the class looks on in awe, Ben seems to be getting a little embarrassed.

[Peacock]: This technique was not meant for human use, as we are much larger, stronger and more ham-fisted than the Galvan. However, this does not mean that you are incapable of learning.

In his frustration, Ben attempts to choose another alien, and something rather unexpected unfolds before your eyes.

In an instant, Peacock grabs Ben’s arm and twists it behind his back in order to subdue him.

[Peacock]: There was a reason that I did not ask you to select another alien. You are still trying to defeat an opponent that is superior to you in terms of experience and combat ability. The proper course of action would have been to make a full retreat. Any other decision would have resulted in your untimely demise.

The creepiest thing about all this is how he maintains that diplomatic smile even while subduing his rowdy student.

Eventually, he releases his student's arm and allows him to return to his seat.

(Cont.)

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[Peacock]: Even though your Omnitrices recharge faster upon being forcefully timed out, it will enter a much longer cooldown after you’ve made use of three transformations. Your best bet is to defeat your opponent before they have a chance of burning through your transformations.

The class is speechless, aside from the grumbling and whining of the Ben clone that just got disgraced in front of the whole class. You’re starting to understand why this course is so unpopular.

[Peacock]: Are there any questions? If not, would anyone like to give it a try?

From the looks of things, it's kinda like hitting a pressure point on a piece of technology. Maybe it won't be as hard as you think.

>”Why are we learning this? Are we expecting to fight against more Omnitrix users?”
>”Why don’t you wear an Omnitrix?”
>”Can you tell us a bit about the dimension you came from?”
>”Are we ever going to learn how to unlock the Master Control in this class?”
>"How would you defend against this technique?"
>Try to learn the Galvan technique.
>Watch the other's attempts and learn from their mistakes.
>Write-in.

>>4086896
>"How would you defend against this technique?"
>Try to learn the Galvan technique.

>>4086896
>>"How would you defend against this technique?"
>>Try to learn the Galvan technique.
>Watch the other's attempts and learn from their mistakes.

>>4086896
>"How would you defend against this technique?"

>>4086896
>Watch the other's attempt first and learn from their mistakes.
>Try to learn the Galvan technique.

>>4086918
>>4087092
>>4087379
>>4087460
Writing...

You hesitantly raise your hand, drawing the attention of your other classmates.

[Wade]: How would you defend against this technique?

Peacock seems very pleased with your willing participation in this class.

[Peacock]: An excellent question! The only way to defend against this technique would be to either use an alien that’s difficult to pin down, or use your alien’s abilities to reinforce your defenses. For example, Diamondhead can cover his Omnitrix symbol with crystal in order to prevent his enemies from making physical contact with it, and Goop’s biological make-up makes it somewhat difficult to pin him down in a physical altercation. However, it’s recommended that you remain aware of your alien’s strengths and weaknesses. While Diamondhead is extremely durable and possesses a regenerative factor, he is by no means invincible. And while Goop’s unique biology gives him an advantage in physical combat, his UFO has a hidden switch in the inside of its blade that deactivates his anti-gravity generator, leaving him completely vulnerable.

You never knew that!

[Peacock]: Knowledge is your greatest strength when you find that your power is equally matched with that of your opponent. If you’re not stronger, then be smarter.

With that last speech, everyone seems raring to go, but you’re inclined to let them go first so you can watch.

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After about 10 minutes, it’s hard to believe that not a single person has been able to pull off the technique. Professor Peacock made it look so easy. Human hands might just be too big to hit the reset switch properly. This whole course is starting to devolve into a wrestling tournament.

Perhaps you should try to develop a trick to the technique. Like performing a palm strike with the bottom of your palm in order to sneak in a quick attack while minimizing the potential risk. Or you could try to be cheeky and make it into a punch where you hit the reset button with your middle knuckle.

There’s also the possibility of trying the teacher’s method of using your finger in order to increase your accuracy. Either way, you should do something quick before the teacher volunteers you like the last guy.

[Peacock]: Remember to use the placement of your Omnitrix to your advantage. If you know where your opponent is aiming, then you can prepare for a counter attack!

Roll 1d100+20, bo3!

Rolled 26 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>4087845

Rolled 92 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>4087845

Rolled 99 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

one more roll to get the ball rolling.

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>>4087867
>>4087904
>>4087977
Good shit! Writing...

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>119!

You rise from your seat and proceed to the head of the classroom in order to face your sparring partner. Who you once thought was a Ben, is instead some goth chick that you’ve never met before. She has long purple hair that she’s shoved into her small black hoodie, and she wears striped blue stockings.

Her alien of choice is Four Arms, which seems to be a very popular pick for this course. And you’re gonna have to force her to time out without getting torn in half. No pressure…

You take a deep breath and take a combat ready stance, waiting for the very moment that she lunges at you.

And...here it is!

As soon as she reaches for you, your palm reflexively stretches outwards in order to connect with her Omnitrix. And in a flash of crimson light...you actually did it on your first try?!

[Wade]: Hm?!!

Your classmates' eyes go wide after witnessing you successfully execute the technique on your first try. You’re unable to hear their murmurs due to your initial surprise. Wasn't this supposed to be hard? It’s almost as if it came to you naturally.

The girl that you knocked on her ass looks absolutely bewildered, so you offer her a hand to help her up. You expect her to refuse your help at first, but she quickly grabs your hands and pulls herself up in order to prepare for the next round.

This time, she decides to go for a plant-like alien. You think the others call this one “Wildvine”. Judging from how fast those tendrils of hers are moving, this will be a bit of a tough one.

You’re technically supposed to be using an alien for the second round in order to get the hang of the technique in different forms, but for some reason you don’t think that’s necessary.

The goth girl reaches out to you with her tendrils, but you swiftly dodge by jumping over them and diving at her with your fist outstretched.

The goth girl smirks at you with a cocky grin and twists her tendrils to wrap around your body and catch you in mid-air. But what she didn’t expect was for you to fire off your gauntlet like a projectile!

Your jet propelled fist flies through the air, closing the distance in an instant and hitting the Omnitrix’s reset spot. At first, you had doubts about this method, but it seems to have worked perfectly!

After her second time being forcefully timed out, the goth girl is even more confused and frustrated than she was before.

You spot Professor Peacock grinning at you in the corner of your eye. Seems like you’ve peaked his interest.

Once more, you offer a hand to the girl, and once more she grabs your hand and pulls herself up. At least she’s a good sport.

She thinks carefully before choosing again, taking about half a minute before she slams her hand down onto her wrist. And in a flash of emerald light, her body transforms into a mass of molten rock and fire.

[Wade]: It’s Hotspot!

[Everyone]: Heatblast.

[Wade]: Whatever.

(Cont.)

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Seeing as your opponent made the mistake of choosing her alien first, you’re free to choose one that counters her. And you think Big Chill does that perfectly!

After selecting your alien and slamming your hand down onto your wrist, your body transforms into that of a Necrofriggian in a flash of violet light.

Your opponent attempts to hit you with a quick fireball, so you respond by phasing through it and flying through her body in your incorporeal form. Your freezing aura rapidly cools her body, allowing you to tap her Omnitrix with your slender finger, therefore subduing her.

Seems like the technique works in your alien forms as well. Neat!

>You’ve mastered the...what do you call this? The...Galvan Snooze Strike?

...You’ll work on it later.

Once the two of you time out, your classmates break into an uproar. They’re praising both you and your classmates for your efforts and strategies, but most of their questions and remarks of praise are directed towards you. This is the first time you’ve received this much attention since you’ve joined this little group. It’s a little overwhelming, but also kinda nice.

[Peacock]: Now now. Settle down, everyone. You will have time to chat after class, but for now I will hand out your evaluations.

You listen intently as the professor provides council to your classmates and gives them advice on how to improve. You however, do not receive any council.

[Peacock]: Oh, and Mr. Wakeman? Do see me after class. We have much to discuss.

You bid farewell to your classmates and trade contact information with your sparring partner. She seemed nice. Her name’s Margie apparently.

After everyone clears out of the classroom, you’re left alone with Professor Peacock. At first, you were confused by Ben 10k’s nickname for him. But if you had to guess the reason, you’d have to say it’s probably because he’s a very colorful and flamboyant individual.

[Peacock]: I must say, Mr. Wakeman, you impressed me today. Talent like yours is rare, and must be properly nurtured and cultivated. It would seem that you've mastered the technique only through observing me use it.

The pink professor sits on top of his desk and crosses his leg over the other.

[Peacock]: I would like to offer an exclusive course suited to someone of your...talents. I would like to tutor you personally.

His gaze and demeanor has definitely changed from before.

Well, what do you say?

>”Sure, sign me up! When’s the next class?”
>”Actually, I’d rather take my time with the others. I’m finally starting to get along with them.”
>”Is there anyone else in this advanced course?”
>"What would you be teaching?"
>”I think I’d rather drop in whenever I’m free and see what you guys are up to.”
>”Nah, this course isn’t exactly for me. It was fun, though.”
>"Can you let me think about it for a bit?"
>Write-in.

>>4088130
>>”Is there anyone else in this advanced course?”
>"What would you be teaching?"
>"Can you let me think about it for a bit?"

>>4088144
+1

>>4088130
>”Is there anyone else in this advanced course?”

>>4088144
+1

>>4088144
>>4088389
>>4088497
Writing...

[Wade]: Is there anyone else taking this crash course?

[Peacock]: The young Gwen Tennyson is under my tutelage, as well as the gruff fellow known as the Voidwolf. And I do believe Albedo drops by when he isn’t busy elsewhere.

Sounds like an interesting cast. But at least you know a few people there.

[Wade]: What would you be teaching, exactly?

[Peacock]: Think of it like a crash course of several classes taught by yours truly. I would be able to cover the bases of Omnitrix Functionality, Hand-to hand combat, and a bit of Mana Manipulation. Now I may not be as good as the other instructors, but I am quite knowledgeable in a number of fields, and I would like to see if you can keep up with my...instruction.

The professor laughs mischievously and touches his hand to his chin.

That honestly sounds like a great deal, and it would honestly cut down on the time you’d be spending. Although you'd probably need to actually attend a Martial Training course to improve your skill with the blade.

[Wade]: If you don’t mind, can you let me think about it for a bit?

Peacock rises from his desk and places a hand on your shoulder.

[Peacock]: Take your time. If you need me, I will be here.

And just like that, your first class went by without a hitch, and you even got recommended for the AP course. All in all, you’re pretty satisfied by how you spent your day. You were productive, you laid low, and you stopped a major disaster in the form of three big time bad guys! You must be getting better at this whole hero thing.

After using your Slingshot device’s tracking beacon to determine whether Red went home or not, you decide to retire for the day. Time to head home!

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You emerge from a bluish white portal leading to your living room, and right as you emerge, K8-E and ML-E return from their outing.

[K8-E]: We’re home.

ML-E skates around your legs while showing off her new pink dress. She seems very excited about it.

[Wade]: Babe, did you kidnap a super model’s kid or something? She looks like she came straight from the runway in Paris!

You lift the young girl up and gently swing her around so as not to lose your grip or footing. She giggles excitedly all the while. From the looks of the boy’s room, you don’t even think they noticed that you left.

Sometime during this, K8-E manages to sneak a kiss on you.

[K8-E]: You’re in a good mood. How was your day?

>”Oh you know, I just did some light cleaning and spoke to the neighbor for a bit.”
>”I laid low just like you said. Didn’t wear my suit all day.”
>”You wouldn’t believe the day I just had!” (Explain everything.)
>”I think things are finally starting to look up for me. It’ll be nice to have more free time from now on.”
>"Nevermind that. I'd rather hear all about yours!"
>Write-in.

>>4088636
>”Oh you know, I just did some light cleaning and spoke to the neighbor for a bit.”
>"Nevermind that. I'd rather hear all about yours!"

>>4088636
>”Oh you know, I just did some light cleaning and spoke to the neighbor for a bit.”
>"Nevermind that. I'd rather hear all about yours!"

>>4089218
Support.

>>4088647
>>4089218
>>4089656
Writing...

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[Wade]: Oh, you know. Just did some light cleaning and spoke to the neighbors for a bit.

It probably wouldn’t be a good idea to blab about how you lost the bets in less than a day.

[K8-E]: Oh, I don’t think you did any light cleaning…

K8-E narrows her eyes at you. Were you found out already?! How?!

[K8-E]: Because this place is spotless! I wouldn’t be surprised if you even cleaned out the gutters!

Hey, you did do that. Kinda…

[Wade]: Haha, yup! I wanted to surprise you.

You breathe a sigh of relief and quickly change the subject.

[Wade]: But enough about that! I wanna hear about your day.

The two of you sit down on the couch and talk for hours on end, but it doesn’t feel that long to you at all. Sounds like they had a blast on their shopping spree, but you couldn’t help but notice that mentioned something about the city being on high alert.

Apparently, Time-Out’s been cracking down on criminals in an effort to root out Vilgax. You can’t believe that he’s managed to stay hidden for this long.

After chatting leisurely with your Kineceleran lover, the two of you retire to your shared bed and turn in for the night. Tomorrow, you’re finally visiting Animo!

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You wake up a bit later than usual, still exhausted from your battle with Eon’s minions. You managed to fool K8-E into believing you were tired from all of the cleaning you did. If only she knew that it took all of 15 minutes.

After eating breakfast and making sure the kids made it to their bus in time, you contact Kilik to come pick you up. Since your Plumber’s badge is currently broken, you had to use your Omnitrix to call him. Hopefully he’ll have a replacement for you to use.

[K8-E]: So, you’re visiting a villain? Which one is it?

K8-E takes her time eating a muffin in order to extend the time she gets to spend with you.

[Wade]: Guy who controls mutated animals. Calls himself Dr. Animo.

[K8-E]: And this one shows promise? What makes him different from the others?

You take a large bite out of your bagel and chase it down with a sip of orange juice. Low acid of course.

[Wade]: I mean, he’s crazy and all, but I think there’s more to him than that. As far as I know, he hasn’t killed anyone yet, and when I met with him last time he sounded more like a bitter old man than a psychopath.

Suddenly, your Omnitrix chirps rapidly and buzzes around your waist.

[Trixy]: Your ride has almost arrived, Wade. I suggest you head towards the meeting point effective immediately.

[Wade]: That’s my ride. See you later, babe.

You plant a quick kiss on her lips, before grabbing your armor cube and racing out the door.

[K8-E]: Good luck!

(Cont.)

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You wait patiently in the middle of an empty lot, hoping no one comes by to see you standing around like a weirdo. Seeing as how the news of you owning earth hasn’t died down, you find it best to avoid suiting up in public. But if it’s Kilik picking you up, you don’t mind him seeing your face. After that mission you went on exposing the council’s corruption, the two of you are like besties! Besties that rarely contact each other.

Just then, you’re buffeted by a strong gust of wind as a moderately sized spacecraft lands in front of you. It doesn’t look anything like Kilik’s vessel. Or any Plumber’s vessel for that matter. In fact, it kinda looks like a hovering truck.

Your insectoid partner rolls his window down to address you, but for some reason, he isn’t in the driver’s seat.

[Kilik]: We are here to pick you up, Agent X.

[Wade]: We? Who else is with-

Wait...is that…?

[Vaylin]: Hey, human kid! Long time no see!

What’s Vaylin doing here? And why is Kilik riding shotgun?! You aren’t wearing your mask! You feel so naked!

But instead of immediately questioning the situation, you hop into the front seat next to Kilik. Can’t be seen standing around here for too long.

[Vaylin]: Buckle up. We’re blasting off!

As she turns the nose of the vessel towards the car, you shoot upwards in an instant, breaking the cloud-line in a matter of seconds. The G-Force feels like it might turn your organs into soup, but Kilik seems to be just fine. Must be all that chitin.

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Eventually you make it out of orbit, and you can’t help but feel a bit awkward with vaylin knowing your identity.

[Vaylin]: Oh man! I can’t believe I didn’t know it was you on that space station. You were literally wearing the same watch! I bet you were laughing at me behind my back.

She seems awfully cheerful despite being lied to. And with the way she drives, you'll probably show up about 2 hours earlier than expected.

You met her a long time ago when you stopped Coyote and the Fourth Kind. Although the last time you saw her, you were on a mission to uncover Zennith's corruption.

>”Didn’t mean to trick you, but I’ve kinda got a secret identity to maintain.”
>”How’ve you been? Did you ever end up paying off that debt?”
>”Would’ve been nice to get a little warning, partner.”
>”Kilik, what happened to your ship?”
>”Come on partner, how could you spill the beans so easily? You barely said two words to me on our adventure.”
>"Wanna hear about how Coyote did a complete 180? It's a pretty crazy story."
>Write-in.

>>4090010
>>”Didn’t mean to trick you, but I’ve kinda got a secret identity to maintain.”
>”How’ve you been? Did you ever end up paying off that debt?”
>”Kilik, what happened to your ship?”

>>4090010
>”Kilik, what happened to your ship?”

>>4090021
+1

>>4090021
>>4090032
>>4090063
Almost done with the write-up...

[Wade]: Didn’t mean to trick you, but I’ve kinda got a secret identity to maintain.

Vaylin holds both hands up while smiling, making you incredibly nervous by how easily she took her hands off the wheel.

[Vaylin]: Hey, I get it, man. Not everyone wants to be filthy stinking rich and famous. That humble life is where it’s at.

You really don’t feel like she understands, but you don’t feel like arguing over the matter.

[Wade]: So, how’ve you been? Did you ever manage to pay off that debt?

She flashes a cocky grin your direction, which gives you your answer before she even speaks.

[Vaylin]: You know it! I’m a free woman! Those human-loving freaks won’t get another dime outta me. I work freelance these days.

She makes a sharp turn, narrowly avoiding an asteroid that was hurtling straight towards you.

[Vaylin]: Yup. I do deliveries, transportation services, a bit of smuggling on the side-

Her eyes open wide as she realizes that she’s sitting in a vessel with two cops.

[Vaylin]: I mean SNUGGLING! Who said “smuggling”? Pfft, not me!

Her raised tone, stammering and awkward laughter makes it a bit hard to get over.

[Vaylin]: Yup, just me and my...snuggly little teddy bear.

She opens up her glove compartment to reveal a raggedy stuffed bear that’s been shoved into its crevices.

Wishing to change the subject, you address your unusually silent partner.

[Wade]: Yeah...right. So Kilik, what happened to your ship?

The large mantis sighs while clicking his mandibles together.

[Kilik]: It was shot down by some scumbag in the Talos Sector. And since Vaylin happened to be close by the time the ravenous lifeforms of that planet were closing in on me, I cut my losses and requested her services.

[Vaylin]: Remember, I charge by the Parsec!

A small flicker of electricity dances along her fingertip as she points to you and your partner.

[Kilik]: Really? Is there also a seperate meter running for the amount of time you spend talking?

Instead of being offended, Vaylin breaks into obnoxious laughter while patting your partner on the shoulder.

[Vaylin]: Haha! You are such a kidder, Krennik!

[Kilik]: It is Kilik…

If your partner had eyelids, you’re pretty sure he’d be narrowing them at her. This is gonna be a long ride.

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Finally, you arrive at the special holding facility that Animo’s been transferred to. Considering the amount of progress he’s been making, the Plumbers felt it would be best to separate him from those who showed no signs of reform.

The station was shaped like a diamond with a long, sharp needle protruding from the bottom.

[Kilik]: Wait, I thought you were dropping me off first. I hired you before he did.

[Vaylin]: Oh, lighten up Krennik! I’ve owe a life debt to the human kid. I should at least do him a solid and take him where he needs to go.

[Kilik]: The meter is still running! And Agent X’s appointment lasts for an hour!

(Cont.)

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As the two of them argue over financial disputes, you take it upon yourself to answer the call from intergalactic customs, allowing Vaylin to land her ship in the docking bay.

You hop out of Vaylin’s vessel with Kilik behind you, still visibly upset from being trapped with Vaylin for so long.

[Vaylin]: Don’t worry, I’ll turn the engine off so the meter stops running. Take your time!

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After being cleared by security and signing a ton of paperwork, an armed guard leads you to the facility’s visiting area. There, among the countless aliens and cyborgs, you see a pale, thin man with long white hair. It’s Animo! And he’s happy to see you.

[Guard]: Alyosius James Animo. You have a visitor.

[Animo]: Wade Wakeman! You’ve arrived!

Due to him teaming up with the Mother of Midnight, a foul witch that learned your secret identity and almost destroyed the Omnitrix, Animo was informed of your secret identity. Although, unlike the others, he doesn’t seem too interested in using it against you.

>”Hey AJ, how’s it hanging?”
>”Yup. Just like I’ve promised. Now, did you keep your promises about not mutating animals anymore?”
>”You look good, Animo. Have you been eating more?”
>”Hope you don’t mind if my buddy Kilik sits in on this one.”
>”I read your progress report on the way up here, and I’ve gotta say, I’m proud of you, man.”
>Write-in.

>>4090141
>>”You look good, Animo. Have you been eating more?”
>”I read your progress report on the way up here, and I’ve gotta say, I’m proud of you, man.”

>>4090141
>”You look good, Animo. Have you been eating more?”
>”I read your progress report on the way up here, and I’ve gotta say, I’m proud of you, man.”
>>4090010
Wow! I had forgotten about these two. Good to see them back!

>>4090146
>>4090908
he seems to be doing good

>>4090146
>>4090908
>>4092754
Sorry for the delay. I had passed out as soon as I'd gotten home since I was awake for over 24 hours.

And yes, I'm hoping to bring back a bunch of old characters!

Writing...

>>4092827
:)

[Wade]: You look good, Animo. Have you been eating more?

He folds his hands and adopts a pleasant smile.

[Animo]: Oh yes! The staff here have been very accommodating to my diet.

Animo has a special diet where he doesn’t eat things that had previously been alive or had come from a living creature. This includes meat, plants, fish, dairy, etc.

[Wade]: That’s great to hear, man. I read your progress report on the way up here, and I’ve gotta say, I’m proud of you, man. You’ve been making some serious improvements to your lifestyle and attitude.

Animo flashes a grin, and you notice that it isn’t nearly as grimy as it used to be.

[Animo]: And it’s all thanks to you Mr. Wakeman. You saved me from a very dark place when we had first met.

Well he didn’t stop being crazy until you beat him for a second time, but maybe the first time was special in its own way.

[Animo]: Why, if it weren't for your efforts, I'd-

Just then, a loud alarm blares through the facility, and the room is bathed in red flashing lights. You feel the ship shake violently, and it nearly causes you to fall out of your seat.

[Animo]: W-what’s happening?!

Animo fearfully looks around from underneath the table. You didn’t even see him slide out of his seat. But this timing honestly couldn’t be any worse.

[Wade]: Don’t worry about it, Animo. Whatever it is, I’ll deal with it. I’m sure it’s just a drill or something.

Kilik’s body freezes as his antennae twitches violently for a moment.

[Kilik]: It most certainly isn’t…

Kilik suddenly runs off after imparting that cryptic bit of information. You, of course, chase after him in order to get to the bottom of things.

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Eventually, Kilik stops running when the two of you reach what appears to be a blockade that was made by the facility’s guards.

[Kilik]: We’re Plumbers, let us through.

Without looking, your partner tosses a blank badge behind himself for you to catch. Looks like you’re gonna have to plug your info into it real quick.

The blockade parts to allow you passage, and you’re immediately met by a group of insectoid warriors wearing makeshift armor composed of leather straps, metal plates and pieces torn from interplanetary gear. Their anatomy looks shockingly similar to Kilik’s. Are they his people?

The soldier leading the group removes his helmet and stares into Kilik’s eyes.

[Kilik]: Hello, Father.

[Kilago]: You have lost the right to call me that, traitor.

There is a tense silence between the two of them for a minute. Should you intervene?

>”I don’t know what you’re here for, but could you possibly come back later? My friend’s on the verge of a breakthrough here.”
>”This is your Dad?!”
>”We have a docking bay, you know. You didn’t have to crash your ship into the wall.”
>”You still think Kilik killed his brother? The guy may act like a robot sometimes, but he’s not heartless.”
>Write-in.

>>4092855
>>”We have a docking bay, you know. You didn’t have to crash your ship into the wall.”

>>4092855
>”We have a docking bay, you know. You didn’t have to crash your ship into the wall.”

>>4093856
+1

>>4092855
>”We have a docking bay, you know. You didn’t have to crash your ship into the wall.”

>>4093065
>>4093856
>>4093918
>>4093990
Writing...

You do your best to defuse the awkward tension with some humor.

[Wade]: We have a docking bay, you know. You didn’t have to crash your ship into the wall.

The tiny pupils of Kilik’s father drifts over to you, and you feel as if you’re being appraised like a piece of meat. He quickly turn his staff onto you, as if telling you keep your distance.

[Kilago]: This is not your concern, boy.

His voice is dripping with venom and hostility, which is a bit of a shock considering how deadpan Kilik is half the time. But before you can respond to Kilago's aggressively cautious gesture, Kilik quickly steps in front of you.

[Kilik]: Actually, it does. Whatever you have to tell me, Kilago, Agent X should hear it as well.

Kilago’s eyes dart between you and Kilik for a moment as he carefully considers his son’s words.

[Kilago]: Hmm. So you’ve acknowledged this soft one as an equal. Very well, then…

He waves a hand at the men behind him, and they lower their weapons immediately afterwards.

[Kilago]: Are you familiar with the “Blood Storm”?

[Wade]: No, but it sounds awesome.

Kilago’s pupils shrink ever so slightly as he glares at you.

[Kilago]: It is anything but, soft one.

Kilik glances down at you before clicking his mandibles together.

[Kilik]: The Blood Storm is a ravenous horde of Sanguinites that move from planet to planet in search of food. Usually, they remain fixated on the corpses of deceased Celestial Mammals for extended periods of time.

That’s Bloodrush’s species, isn’t it? You remember Trixy giving you a bit of recap on these guys.

[Kilago]: Yes, but now they are headed straight for our home planet, Kilik. That is why I am here seeking assistance from the “Beast Charmer”.

[Wade]: Beast Charmer? Wait...you don’t mean-

Kilik sighs and crosses his arms.

[Kilik]: You are asking to borrow Dr. Animo.

What?! That’s insane! How did they even know to find him here in the first place?

[Kilago]: Please, Kilik. It is the only way to turn them away from our home. We cannot possibly hope to defeat them all before we are devoured.

Kilik shrugs off his father’s desperate plea in a cold, and nonchalant manner.

[Kilik]: This is not my decision to make, Kilago. You must ask the “soft one” that you’ve rudely neglected. The doctor is under his care.

Your partner points to you with a slender, green finger, and suddenly, all eyes are now on you.

So, what say you? Should you let them borrow Animo for a bit?

>”Absolutely not. He’s just started recovering and I can’t put this kind of pressure on him.”
>”Why don’t I go instead? I’m sure that one of my aliens can solve this problem.”
>”If Animo’s going, then we’re going too. I want to be able to watch him.”
>”Don’t ask me. Let’s ask the guy in question and see what he wants to do.”
>”I happen to know the First Thinker pretty well. I’ll give him a call and see what he says about the situation.”
>Ask Trixy for any additional information on the Sanguinites that can help you.
>Write-in.

>>4094583
>Ask Trixy for any additional information on the Sanguinites that can help you.
>"Let's ask the guy in question and see what he wants to do." Also "If Animo's going, then we're going too."

>>4094583
>Ask Trixy for any additional information on the Sanguinites that can help you.
>"Let's ask the guy in question and see what he wants to do." Also "If Animo's going, then we're going too."

>>4094583
>>Ask Trixy for any additional information on the Sanguinites that can help you.
>>"Let's ask the guy in question and see what he wants to do." Also "If Animo's going, then we're going too.

>>4094782
>>4094874
>>4094966
Writing...

[Wade]: Let’s ask the guy in question and see what he wants to do. But if he is going, then we’re going too.

Both Kilik and his father stare at each other without exchanging words, but occasionally, you notice that their antennae twitch around in a rhythmic pattern. Are they communicating? You feel so left out!

[Kilago]: Hmm. Very well.

[Kilik]: Lead the way, Agent X.

The three of you proceed down the hallway and past the blockade, and unsurprisingly, the tension between the guards and Kilik’s people is palpable. You just hope Animo won’t freak out when he sees them walking towards him.

[Wade]: Hey Trixy, tell me everything you can about the Sanguinites.

[Trixy]: Very well. I shall report back with a summarized report of my findings shortly.

Now, it's time to meet the man of the hour!

---------

[Animo]: No! Get away from me!

The frightened mad scientist crawls away from Kilik’s people and retreats back under the table.

[Wade]: You see, this is why I told you to wait outside. You’re just freaking him out.

Kilago turns his nose up at the sniveling form of Animo.

[Kilago]: This is the “Beast Charmer”? This is meant to be our savior? This soft one could barely charm a Lepidoteran, let alone a Blood Storm!

His men begin cackling to themselves, but to you it just sounds like hissing and chirping.

[Kilik]: Wade, are you sure this is such a good idea?

Kilik leans over to whisper to you, but you’re pretty sure the others are too busy laughing to listen to your conversation.

[Wade]: He just needs a confidence boost. Just give me five minutes.

You kneel down to comfort the cowardly doctor by rubbing his back. He really has become incredibly timid over the past year. Although you can;t tell if that’s a good thing or a bad thing at the moment.

[Wade]: Listen Animo, these guys need your help, and so do I. There’s a swarm of alien carnivores headed for their home planet, and you’re the only one that can save them.

[Animo]: No no no no no! I can’t do it. Just...make them go away!

Animo clutches his head and covers his ears, somehow hoping that everyone will just leave him alone. Kilago looks visibly frustrated, and you fear that he might attempt to forcefully take Animo if things don’t pan out the way he wants.

What do you do?

>”Look pal, you don’t have to be scared. We’re just asking you to do what you’ve been doing your life. But this time, you’ll be using your gifts to save people instead.”
>”Animo, this is your chance to show the galaxy that you’re really changing for the better. You could be a hero!”
>”I know I’m asking a lot of you, but I wouldn’t be doing it unless it were important. If you never want to do this sort of thing anymore after this, I’d understand.”
>”Sorry guys, but I don’t think this is gonna work out.”
>Write-in.

>>4095372
>>”I know I’m asking a lot of you, but I wouldn’t be doing it unless it were important. If you never want to do this sort of thing anymore after this, I’d understand.”
If he start's opening u to this
>”Look pal, you don’t have to be scared. We’re just asking you to do what you’ve been doing your life. But this time, you’ll be using your gifts to save people instead.”
then
>”Animo, this is your chance to show the galaxy that you’re really changing for the better. You could be a hero!”

>>4095388
Support.
Nice way to pull the heartstrings

>>4095388
Supporting

>>4095388
>>4095509
>>4095619
Just realized that I fucked up the grammar of one of those options. Writing...

[Wade]: I know I’m asking a lot of you, but I wouldn’t be doing it were important. If you never want to do this sort of thing anymore after this, I’d completely understand.

He stops quivering and looks you in the eye for once. Time to bring it on home.

[Wade]: Look pal, you don’t have to be scared. We’re just asking you to do what you’ve been doing your whole life. But this time, you’ll be using your gifts to help people.

He seems confused by your last statement.

[Animo]: I can...help people?

You grab his shoulder and pull him close as you point towards a transparent panel on the wall. It displays the vast expanse of empty space, as well as the inner working of the facility.

[Wade]: Of course you can, Animo. Now’s your chance to show the galaxy that you’re changing for the better. You can be a hero!

[Animo]: A hero...yes! Yes! I like the sound of that.

He seems more excited than he’s been in a long time. This should be a good experience for him. You eventually wanted to reintroduce him to society, but if you can get him to use his genius for good, then that’d be a huge win for you and Plumbers!

You quickly rise to your feet and offer a hand to Animo.

[Wade]: Then let’s get to work!

He flashes a wide, toothy grin and takes your hand. This result seems acceptable to Kilago and the rest of his boys.

[Animo]: Well actually, I will need my old equipment back.

[Kilik]: That’s in lockup over at Plumber HQ.

[Kilago]: There is no time for that. We must hurry back to Ghirgost before the Blood Storm eradicates our planet.

You snap your fingers as a sudden epiphany hits you that will solve all of our problems.

[Wade]: Wait, why don’t we ask Vaylin if she has any supplies that we can use? She should have something to spare in that trailer of hers.

Kilik grimaces at the thought of journeying with her once more, but you don’t have much of a choice.

-------

You spot Vaylin leaned back in her seat with her hands behind her head, drinking out of a plastic cup that she’s balancing on her chest. When she notices you approaching her, she nearly tips over the cup, but narrowly manages to catch it by cupping her chest with her hands.

[Vaylin]: Hey human kid, who’s the entourage?

[Wade]: These are Kilik’s people. They need to borrow Animo, and we’re coming with them.

[Kilik]: And Ghirgosian vessels tend to be filled with toxic gas, which is incredibly lethal to most species.

Vaylin makes a bit of a face when she learns about the rather unusual condition of Kilago’s ship.

[Wade]: Do you mind driving us a little further?

The fish girl shrugs her shoulders and turns the key to start up the engine.

[Vaylin]: Yeah, I don’t mind. The meter’s still running on Krillin’s tab, anyway. Hop in!

Kilik sighs deeply before boarding the vessel along with you and Animo. So long as Kilago and his people can dislodge their ship from the side of the facility, you should be able to follow them back to their home planet.

--------

Over the next few hours, you assist Animo in building a device capable of manipulating animals. Hopefully it works on alien animals.

But more than anything, you’re surprised by the amount of reusable parts that were just lying around in Vaylin’s trailer. Even with the help of aliens like Grey Matter and Brainstorm, this was quite an arduous task. Mostly due to the variety of the parts available to you. You’re used to having a proper lab with proper tools and parts. Crafting junk together was a bit more challenging than you had initially assumed.

Once finished, Animo equips what appears to be a bronze, rusted crown similar in shape to a mitre, as well as a staff with radio parts and battery grafted to it. And for the finishing touches, he slaps on his favorite pair of red-tinted goggles.

[Animo]: How do I look?

Your pilot slides open a metal compartment to get a peak at what you’re up to, and she happens to catch a peek at Animo’s...unique get-up. At first, you’re worried that she’ll make fun of him, but you’re surprised to hear a shrill whistle from her lips.

[Vaylin]: Lookin’ fly!

She winks at Animo, causing him to become shy and bashful all of a sudden.

[Animo]: Well that’s...I-

He loudly clears his throat to regain his composure.

[Animo]: Thank you. Now, I must configure this device to imitate a Sanguinite’s vocal frequency.

[Trixy]: I may be able to help with that.

Just then, a loud, bat-like shriek comes from your belt. But as it continues, the vocal range begins to change drastically, from sounding like nails on a chalkboard, to a bellowing ape. You never knew that Bloodrush could make noises like that.

All the while, Animo fiddles with his vocal transmitter.

[Animo]: Aaaaaand...there. Thank you kindly, madam.

[Trixy]: You are most welcome, Alyosius. I have compiled the necessary data for your mission. Sanguinite vocal frequencies, mating rituals, flight patterns, biological vulnerabilities and behavioral tendencies have been uploaded to your Plumber’s badges for later use. Please feel free to update the database of your Headquarters with this information.

Well, most of this information is useful.

[Wade]: Great work, Trix.

[Vaylin]: We’re coming up on Ghirgost, people. Look alive and buckle up!

You race to the front of the vessel, and you witness an overwhelmingly green planet with most of its surface covered with vegetation. You’re guessing it has at least double the amount that Earth does.

You notice that Kilik’s eyes are fixated on the planet that he hasn’t seen in what you assume to be decades.

>”You excited to be home?”
>”It’s beautiful. At least, it’s different from what I expected from a planet populated by giant bugs. No offense.”
>”So does this mean your exile is gonna be lifted after this?”
>”You alright, partner?”
>Write-in.

>>4095755
>>”You alright, partner?”

>>4095755
>”You alright, partner?”

>>4095772
+1

>>4095755
>”You alright, partner?”

>>4095764
>>4095772
>>4095903
>>4095987
Writing...

File: Area-x-annihilation.jpg (155 KB, 1777x744)

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[Wade]: You alright, partner?

He flinches hard and pretends to be busy by flicking a few switches on Vaylin’s dashboard.

[Kilik]: Yes, I am fine. Prepare for landing.

You and Animo buckle up as you make your descent, and in the back of your mind, you pray that Ghirgost isn’t anything like Ghirlanda. The names and environments are so similar that it’s scary.

On the point of entering the planet’s atmosphere, Vaylin follows Kilago’s shuttle to a lush clearing full of green grass and beautiful flowers.

Upon landing, you help Animo out of the ship and join him in appreciating the beauty of an animal planet.

[Animo]: I can’t believe it. I’m...I’m on another world! The ecosystem, animals and evolutionary history should be vastly different from those of our own Earth.

This must be a huge step for Animo. He’s devoted his entire life to zoology, only to discover that he’d barely scratched the surface.

[Kilago]: We should get moving. Our village is up ahead.

He points to a temple that peeks out of the trees in the distance. It’s a little further than you’d like.

[Vaylin]: Then why didn’t we just land a little closer?

[Kilik]: The jungle is dense and would likely tangle our ship in its brambles. Walking would be optimal-

Suddenly, Kilik stops to stare at the ground with a shocked expression on his face. Did he stub his toe or something?

[Vaylin]: Hey Kremlin, you alright buddy?

Kilik quickly snaps out of his trance and turns his head towards you.

[Kilik]: Yes...everything is fine.

And just like that, you’re walking towards Kilik’s old village. This should be exciting!

-------

Walking through the forest took around 40 minutes, which wasn’t as bad as you anticipated. Animo and Vaylin quickly got winded, but you, Kilik and the rest of his people are a bit more used to this sort of vigorous activity.

[Kilago]: We are almost there.

You can’t help but notice that Kilik’s pupils are darting left and right in an overly cautious manner. There’s something up with him, but you know by now that he never indulges you with his hunches. Must be because he’s used to working solo.

Eventually, you push past a bundle of low hanging vines, leading you to a passageway flooded with light. And once you walk through it, you’re met by a collection of spires and hills that were most likely put together by tightly packing, dirt, rock and resin together. Countless Ghirgosians crawl in and out of the holes that litter the spires, but none of them ever bump into one another or get in the other’s way. They’re perfectly in sync.

[Kilago]: Welcome to our village.

---------

Upon entering the village, you find yourself being absolutely awestruck in the presence of Ghigost’s indigenous species. Their architecture is so unique compared to anything you’ve seen before. You and Animo can barely contain your excitement!

Suddenly, the group leading you stops before a large spire with steep steps leading into an oval-shaped doorway.

(Cont.)

[Kilago]: Before we begin the ritual, I was wondering if you would be willing to join us for a feast.

[Wade]: Alien food before a mission? I must be dreaming!

[Animo]: I suppose it wouldn’t be terrible to sample the cuisine of a foreign people.

Vaylin looks less pleased than either of you, clearly not being too keen on the idea of eating bug food. But Kilik doesn’t seem to have a word of protest, so it seems like you’re in the clear.

[Kilago]: Wonderful, I will inform the chef of your arrival.

Kilik and his father exchange cold glances as he flaps his wings and ascends towards the top of the spire.

As you and the others make your ascent, Kilik pulls you aside and whispers into your ear.

[Kilik]: Something is very wrong. Stay close to me.

So something was bothering him after all. You’re a bit concerned that he didn’t bother to inform the others as well, but that’s probably because he trusts you to be discreet.

Whatever’s going on, you hope it doesn’t endanger Animo too much. The last thing you need from him right now is a relapse.

--------

After being seated by Kilago’s men, you pretend to be excited for the food that you’re about to receive. Can’t blow your cover just yet.

Soon afterwards, Kilago enters the room wearing some sort of ceremonial garment. It looks to be a brown poncho with blue, alien writings scribbled all over it.

[Kilago]: Now then, shall we begin the feast?

An assembly of mask-wearing servants circle the table as they place plates full of moss-covered vegetation on the table. It doesn’t win any points in terms of presentation, but it may taste better than it looks...or smells.

[Kilik]: Before anyone digs in, I would like to give my compliments to the chef.

Your partner crooks a finger, signaling one of the servants to come closer. Ilago nods at the servant, giving him a silent signal to what he says.

But as the servant inches closer to hear Kilik’s message, your partner brandishes his plasma pistol without hesitation and uses it to blow the bug's brains out!

The dining hall erupts into an uproar while Kilik inspects the smoldering corpse of his victim.

[Kilik]: Hmm. Interesting…

Suddenly, the guns and staves of the servants watching over you are now trained upon your group.

>”What the fuck, man! Was that really necessary?”
>”Couldn’t you have signaled me first?!”
>”Were they trying to poison us or something?”
>”We really need to work on your communication skills.”
>”Not the most heart-warming family reunion, I’m sure.”
>Don’t ask questions, just pick an alien! (Transform into an alien)
>Try to get a closer look at the servant’s body.
>Write-in.

Aliens Unlocked:
https://pastebin.com/JVq4NM2t

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

Quicklist:
>Big Chill
>Diamondhead
>Zipmunk
>Bloodrush
>XLR8
>Fourcast
>Thriller Whale
>Knuckle Duster
>Hack N’ Slash
>Snapdragon

>>4096027
>Don’t ask questions, just pick an alien! (Transform into an alien)
>XLR8

>>4096027
>>”Were they trying to poison us or something?”
>”We really need to work on your communication skills
>Don’t ask questions, just pick an alien! (Transform into an alien)
>Fourcast

>>4096479
Support. Also
>While in XLR8 form inspect the body.
Trixy could help in identifying it.

>>4096027
>Try to get a closer look at the servant’s body.
> “Is his brain supposed to look like that?”

>>4096479
>>4096944
>>4097389
Writing...

File: Hot_Stretch_(315).png (266 KB, 1280x720)

266 KB PNG

Without waiting for an invitation to jump in, you quickly sift through your Top Ten, before deciding on XLR8. And in a flash of violet light, your body morphs into that of your favorite reptilian speedster.

You’ve become XLR8!

Seeing as you’ve got all the time in the world, you decide to get up from your seat and check out the body of Kilik’s victim.

In an instant, you dash over to your partner’s side, causing a cluster of plates and utensils to fly from the table. And upon inspecting the corpse, you immediately notice that something is wrong.

Among the charred chunks of brain that have been scattered about, you see some sort of white moss growing over it. The very same white moss that they just tried to serve you.

[Wade]: Is his brain supposed to look like that?

[Kilik]: No, it’s not.

You notice that the guards are starting to move towards you, but they probably won’t reach you anytime soon with your reaction speed.

While Kilik and Vaylin slowly brandish their weapons, you decide to do a little detective work of your own.

[Wade]: Hey Trixy, can you gleam anything from a quick scan?

[Trixy]: Certainly. It would appear that this life form has been deceased for quite some time. Biological scans suggest that it was infected with a parasite that took over its motor controls. It most likely retained its consciousness for a while, before it eventually died due to lack of nourishment. How barbaric...

So some parasite took over its body and left the brain active as it starved to death? That’s harsh…

[Animo]: Good heavens!

Animo’s shrill scream brings you back to reality, and time begins to move faster for you once more.

[Kilago]: Do not let them escape!

As Kilik’s father shouts this command, every guard in the room unleashes an insect swarm from a panel in their skulls. They’ll fill up the room in no time!

What do you do?

>Try to grab everyone and run!
>Create a powerful cyclone to wipe out the smaller insects.
>Grab Kilago and take him as a hostage. Maybe you can bargain with these guys.
>Take the guards apart piece by piece. If they’re not alive, then you don’t have to hold back.
>Toss your plate of poisoned food at Kilago to scare him. He doesn’t seem to be infected yet.
>Write-in.

>>4097874
>Create a powerful cyclone to wipe out the smaller insects.

>>4097874
>Take the guards apart piece by piece. If they’re not alive, then you don’t have to hold back.

>>4097874
>>Create a powerful cyclone to wipe out the smaller insects.

>>4097885
>>4098422
Roll 1d100, bo3!

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>4098472

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>4098472

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>4098472

>>4098476
>>4098478
>>4098656
Writing...

>>4098678
Friendlies are gonna get caught in the cyclone XD

>30

First things first, you have to get rid of these smaller insects. A speed induced cyclone should do the trick!

You race around the room as fast as you possibly can, while avoiding any obstacles that stand in your way. Kilik, Vaylin, Animo and everyone else who was seated at the table is now floating above the ground and holding onto the table for stability.

[Vaylin]: Not cool! Not cool!

While Vaylin and Animo panic and scream, Kilik is keeping one hand on his plasma pistol and firing at the other bugs that are caught in the cyclone.

However, your plans get a bit derailed once a bunch of bugs get smashed against your visor, effectively blinding you and rendering you unable to avoid the obstacles that are moving around you.

As you struggle to wipe the green goo from your visor, you accidentally trip over a chair that’d been tipped over during the excitement. And as soon as you stop running, everyone that was caught in the cyclone drops to the ground with an audible thump. Not your finest moment.

[Kilago]: Grab the Beast Charmer!

You can hear the footsteps of Kilago’s cronies moving past you, along with Animo’s frightened cries.

[Animo]: Unhand me!

He sounds like he’s struggling quite a bit, but you know that he’s no match for these guys by himself.

[Wade]: Hold on, Animo!

You scramble to your feet and open up your visor, only to be met by the remainder of the swarm you attacked earlier.

[Wade]: Yikes!

You quickly close your visor and swat at the air blindly in hopes that they’ll just buzz off eventually.

[Kilik]: Wade, follow the sound of my voice.

You do as your partner says, while trying not to be alarmed by the small insects feasting upon your flesh.

The sound of plasma bolts soaring through the air fills your ears, along with the sound of electricity surging through metal. Not sure where that one’s coming from, but you hope it’s from a friendly.

[Kilik]: Hold still…

Just then, a cooling mist envelops your body, and you no longer feel the painful bites of the insect swarm. Upon lifting your visor, you see that the tiny creatures are starting to die after coming in contact with whatever Kilik sprayed on you.

[Wade]: Thanks. What is that stuff any-?

You begin to cough uncontrollably while Kilik glares at you with a seemingly unconcerned expression.

[Wade]: ACK! Some of it got in my mouth!

[Kilik]: That’s good. That means that the swarm cannot feast on your organs.

You hope to God that he’s joking.

Your partner hands you a towel to wipe your visor with, and out of the corner of your eye, you see Vaylin whacking a guy with an electrified baton. However, you don’t see Animo anywhere!

[Wade]: Where’s Animo?!

[Kilik]: Gone...but we can’t stay here. They’ll have reinforcements on us soon.

Before you can refute Kilik’s cold assessment, a dark shadow looms over the entire room. You can barely see anything, but the fierce buzzing sound in the distance is unmistakable.

[Vaylin]: I’m guessing those are the reinforcements…?

Either they’ve sent a massive swarm of those man-eating insects your way, more zombie bugs, or some wicked combination of both.

>Grab Kilik and Vaylin and race back to the ship!
>Grab Kilik and Vaylin and try to track down Animo. He couldn’t have gotten far.
>Try the cyclone thing again, but on a much larger scale.
>Switch to another alien. (Which one?)
>”Hey Kilik, you got anymore of that bug spray?”
>”Wait, since I got bitten by zombie bugs, am I gonna become a zombie too?!”
>Write-in.

Aliens Unlocked:
https://pastebin.com/JVq4NM2t

Skills, Stats and Inventory:
https://pastebin.com/iEYrGZS1

Quicklist:
>Big Chill
>Diamondhead
>Zipmunk
>Bloodrush
>XLR8
>Fourcast
>Thriller Whale
>Knuckle Duster
>Hack N’ Slash
>Snapdragon

>>4098704
>>Grab Kilik and Vaylin and try to track down Animo. He couldn’t have gotten far.
>”Hey Kilik, you got anymore of that bug spray?”

>>4098704
>Grab Kilik and Vaylin and try to track down Animo. He couldn’t have gotten far.

>>4098713
Support.
Combo while running Kilik can unleash the mist.

>>4098713
>>4098781
>>4098924
Roll 1d100+10, bo3!

Rolled 79 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4099020

Rolled 36 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4099020

Rolled 27 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>4099020
Like that 89

>>4099027
>>4099030
>>4099143
Writing...

>89

[Wade]: Hold your breath.

[Vaylin]: Wait, what?

You scoop up Kilik and Vaylin before racing out of the dining hall and into the streets. And upon diverting your gaze to the skies, you see exactly what’s been casting such a dark shadow over the village.

A massive swarm of both zombified alien bugs and carnivorous minions are descending upon you with malicious intent. Unfortunately, your hunch was spot on!

But lucky for you, you’re not trapped in that cramped little dining hall anymore, so you’re free to move around as you please.

As you race through the streets in search of Animo, you catch a glimpse of his weird little helmet amidst the swarm. If you had arrived a half second later, you might’ve missed it.

[Wade]: Found him!

You chase after your friend’s captors, and it would seem that your advances have not gone unnoticed.

Within seconds, a hail of spears rain down upon your position, impaling the ground where you had once stood a second earlier. But they’re gonna have to be faster than that if they wanna hit you!

Without losing speed, you flawlessly dodge their spears and continue to track Animo. However, your chase comes to an abrupt end once you arrive at a steep, crumbling cliffside. It’d probably be a bit too troublesome for you to race down that surface while carrying the others.

[Vaylin]: Look! They landed behind those trees.

Your eyes follow the direction of Vaylin’s finger, and you notice that Kilago and the others are landing near a series of small spires just barely peeking out of the trees. It probably would’ve been a real pain to find it had you not seen it for yourself.

Without warning, the sound of the swarm quickly approaching your position interrupts your train of thought.

[Kilik]: We don’t have time to idle around. Put me down and grab hold of me. Both of you.

You do as your partner says and grab onto his shoulders, watching as he unfolds a plate on his back and spreads his tattered wings.

[Vaylin]: Uh, are you sure you can fly us out of here on those beat up pair of fly swatters?

[Kilik]: I don’t need to use them to fly. A gentle glide will be sufficient in getting us to safety.

Just then, Kilik leaps from the cliff, desperately flapping his wings in order to turn your rapid descent into an unpleasant glide.

However, he quickly loses control, causing the three of you to spin out of control, before slamming into a bundle of branches.

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Once you’ve recovered, you time out and give Kilik a moment to catch his breath. Flying really takes the wind out of him.

[Vaylin]: Looks like we lost them.

Vaylin pulls a twig out of the tentacles on her head and brushes off some leaves that we left on her jacket.

>”So, what’s our next move?”
>”I never asked you how your wings got so messed up. Why don’t you just get them fixed up?”
>”Any idea why your Dad just stole Animo and tried to zombify us?”
>”This is not how I planned to spend my day off.”
>Why can’t anything ever be easy?”
>Write-in.

>>4099346
>”Any idea why your Dad just stole Animo and tried to zombify us?”
>”So, what’s our next move?”

>>4099346
>”Any idea why your Dad just stole Animo and tried to zombify us?”
>”So, what’s our next move?”

>>4099346
>>”Any idea why your Dad just stole Animo and tried to zombify us?”
>>”So, what’s our next move?”

>>4099349
>>4099618
>>4099665
Writing...

Gonna be the last update of the thread since I need to give time for a separate vote.

[Wade]: Any idea why your Dad just stole Animo and tried to zombify us?

[Kilik]: I have no idea. But there’s one thing I do know…

He rises to his feet and clenches his fists in anger.

[Kilik]: Amidst that swarm, with Kilago and the others...I saw my Brother...just for a moment.

You’ve never seen him this pissed. Then again, you’d be pretty pissed too if your family exiled you and brought you back, only to try to have you brainwashed. And if Kilik's right about them raising the dead, then there's something seriously screwed up going down on Ghirgost.

[Wade]: What’s our next move?

[Kilik]: We stick to the ground and stay low. The swarm should have trouble tracking us down with all of this dense foliage. Do the two of you remember where they landed?

Both you and Vaylin nod silently.

[Kilik]: Good, because that’s where we’re headed. And once we get Dr. Animo back, I’m getting answers…

Your seething partner walks ahead of you while clicking his mandibles together aggressively. This is gonna be a weird mission.

(End of Thread)

*QM Notes*

Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves, but now it’s time for something rather important! It’s finally time to vote on the 30th thread special if you haven’t already! I’ll do my best to make sure this goes off without a hitch, so look forward to it.

On another note, this season I was hoping to spice up Wade’s Plumber activity. And that meant bringing back his old partner, along with a few familiar faces.

Just like his job as a Superhero, a Family-man, and a Multiversal Warrior, being a Plumber is a responsibility that he cannot afford to neglect. Let's just hope our hero doesn't crack under the pressure!

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If you missed it earlier, here are the options for the 30th thread special! Also, here's a redesigned commission for Dropkick! Look at this cute ass boi!

Currently, we have:

1 vote for Ken 11: Breakout
1 vote for Omnipunk

>Gwen 10: Magic PI- Having embarked on thrilling adventures with her family and friends in her youth, Gwen Tennyson decides to remove the Omnitrix and go into early retirement. She’d saved up enough Taydens and tied up enough loose ends to consider taking a long vacation to reconnect with herself. However, her plans are suddenly thrown out the window when an old friend visits Gwen with a strange request, kickstarting a mystery that will require Gwen to travel to a strange, new realm! Can Gwen overcome the dangers and obstacles that come from commiting an unforgivable taboo in the magic world?

>Kevin 11: Breakout- Kevin Levin has hatched a plan to bust out of the Null Void prison in Incarcecon, but it involves smuggling out 10 other prisoners inside of a makeshift mobile prison fitted to his wrist! Can the 11 prisoners break out of the most secure prison in the Universe without killing each other first?

>Ben 10,000 B.C: In a prehistoric world under siege by powerful giants, Ben must acquire a mystical device from a Galvan shaman, that allows him to transform into 10 powerful beasts! Can Ben prevent the end of his world by defeating the giants that threaten it?

>The Tale of Excali-Ben: After surviving the tragedy known as the Half Century War, Earth has fallen into ruin, and the only ones who remain are the possessed vessels of ancient warriors and powerful spirits. Although Ben lost the Omnitrix, along with his left hand, he did manage to acquire the second most powerful weapon in human history! Help Ben to defeat the demons that plague his planet, and retake Earth!

>Red: Legend of the Seven Star Sword- After becoming a government agent and acquiring the Harmonitrix, Red’s life has never been the same. Being home-schooled and fighting powerful spirits known as "Guishen" has just about killed his social life, and he’s pretty sure that his peers don’t like him all that much. And to make matters worse, he technically works for his Mother. But one night, all of that changes when a terrorist known as “The Jade Dragon” steals a legendary sword that’s capable of revealing the future to its wielder. Can Red save his country, even when he’s destined to fail?

>Omnipunk: In a future where alien corporations have taken Earth’s economy by storm, humans have become little more than malnourished wage slaves. A powerful corporation known only as "Apex" has begun to mass produce Unitrices for factorial use in the workplace. The product has sped up productivity, but has also created the largest crime wave that’s swept the Earth in centuries. And the biggest thorn in Apex's side are the individuals that jailbreak the Unitrices and insert additional DNA samples for personal use. These people are known as "Burners", and you’re one of them.

>>4099848
Omnipunk sounds fun

>>4099848
1 vote for Omnipunk

>>4099848
>Ben 10,000 B.C

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Seems like Omnipunk is winning so far! I have the opening prompt written up, and I'll be making sure the story can fit within the allotted time slot this time.

I'll keep checking in to see if the votes change before the thread auto-archives.

The next thread will be up by Friday, so be sure to tune in!

But in the meantime, here's a commission of Iden (AKA Inspector 10)!

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>>4106938
Noice ^3

>>4106938
She is so cute *-*

>>4106938
New thread
>>4110276