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[Ben 10] Omnivers:Reborn Branch

Max Turner wakes up in the body of Ben Tennyson, As he grapples with newfound realities and faces immediate threats, Professor Paradox appears, revealing that Max has crossed into a parallel branch of the main Primus world. Max, now in Ben's shoes, must navigate the complexities of being a hero while unraveling the mysteries of this alternate reality.

The_Segnis · TV
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12 Chs

Chapter 1: Awakening

Max Turner slowly opened his eyes, the world coming into focus as he found himself lying on a familiar bed in a room that wasn't his own. Confusion etched across his face as he observed the surroundings. The walls are adorned with posters of superheroes and the dim glow of a nightlight casting eerie shadows—it all seemed strangely familiar yet foreign. As Max steadied himself on the edge of the bed, fragments of memories flooded his mind. The experiences of Ben Tennyson, his summer vacation with Grandpa Max and his cousin Gwen, all became part of Max's newfound consciousness. He felt the weight of the memories, the emotions that weren't his, yet now strangely intertwined with his own.

Max realized with a jolt that he was in Ben Tennyson's room from the Ben 10 series. The hazy details of the room hinted at a borrowed familiarity, and the realization struck him – he was now Ben.

The room was dimly lit, shadows dancing across the walls as Max cautiously sat up. He stole a glance at the clock – it was the middle of the night. The hushed breaths of Ben's parents could be heard from the adjacent room, asleep, unaware of the peculiar exchange that had just taken place.

A chill ran down Max's spine as he recalled a crucial detail - Ben took off the Omnitrix. After he finished his summer vacation, it was out of the ordinary to fight aliens and save the world. He looked down at his wrist, half-expecting to see the familiar alien device, but there was nothing. No sign of the powerful gadget that allowed Ben to transform into various aliens.

Just as panic threatened to overwhelm him, a sudden burst of swirling energy manifested in the room. A portal, distinctive and otherworldly, appeared, and from it emerged Professor Paradox, a figure Max had only seen in the Ben 10 series.

"Fascinating, isn't it?" Paradox's voice echoed with a blend of wisdom and amusement as he observed Max's bewildered expression.

Fear gripped Ben's heart, fearing that Paradox had come to question his unexpected presence in Ben's body. However, Paradox quickly allayed his concerns. With a calm demeanour, Paradox explained that Max had found himself in a parallel branch of the main Primus world. Assuring Max that he wasn't a threat, Paradox emphasized that Max's arrival heralded a new danger to this world.

The revelation hung in the air, and Ben's heart pounded with a mix of fear and curiosity. He stared at Professor Paradox, the mysterious figure whose presence seemed to defy the laws of time and space. The room, now bathed in the glow of the Omnitrix, felt like a crossroads between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

"Fear not, young Max," Paradox's voice echoed with a soothing tone that cut through the tension in the room. "I'm not here to question your presence or unravel the cosmic tapestry. Instead, I bring news of the intricate dance of alternate realities."

Ben, now Max, took a deep breath, trying to absorb the gravity of the situation. He leaned against the wall, eyes fixed on the swirling colours of the Omnitrix, seeking comfort in its familiar glow. "So, what's the deal? Why am I here, in Ben's body, in this alternate branch of reality?"

Paradox, adjusting the coat of temporal elegance with a cosmic flourish, began to pace the room. The mystical gloves on his hands seemed to trace invisible lines in the air, emphasizing the complexities of the cosmic web. "You, Max Turner, have stumbled into a parallel branch of the main Primus world. A convergence of timelines, if you will."

Max's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "A parallel branch? Convergence of timelines? What does that even mean?"

Paradox chuckled, his ethereal scarf reflecting shifting timelines as he paused in front of Max. "Imagine reality as a vast river with countless streams branching off. The mainstream represents the Primus world, the one you know. You, my friend, have found yourself in one of the smaller streams, an alternate reality with its own twists and turns. As for how? That I do not know."

The weight of the explanation settled on Max's shoulders. The realization that he was a fish out of water, swimming in unfamiliar currents, sent a shiver down his spine. "You, a Paradox, don't know. How can you not know? You are the timeline guardian of Ben 10 omniverse. You must know."

"Apologies, I really don't know, only time will tell," Paradox replied, with a calm gaze.

Max sighed with defeat, then asked"So, what's the big danger you were talking about?"

Paradox's expression turned grave, his cosmic pocket watch glinting as he looked into the depths of time. "Your arrival has disturbed the natural flow of this reality. It's like a stone thrown into a pond, causing ripples that disrupt the balance. And where there are disruptions, there are often unforeseen dangers."

Intrigued, Max listened as Paradox continued to reveal that the responsibility of being a harbinger of trouble weighed on him. "What do I need to do? How do I fix this?"

"What you need is, what is absent at this moment, the Omnitrix. What better than the Aliens Watch of transformation, that every being always uses to save the world in all alternate reality," Paradox said, his coat of temporal elegance shimmering, revealing that the Omnitrix, absent from Max's wrist, needed fixing. Without delving into the details, Paradox handed Max, A pod Equipped with a secure containment mechanism, that was just that out of nowhere. 

Max knows what is held inside, trembles with excitement, and holds out his hand to take it, the pod then opens revealing a green watch inside. Stretched his hand forward then It jumped out, clinging, securing itself around his wrist. its glow reflecting in Max's bewildered eyes.

Seeing that Omnitrix has been delivered. Paradox, As quickly as he appeared, Professor Paradox vanished through another portal, leaving Max alone with the mysterious task ahead and a world awaiting the touch of the Omnitrix to stave off an unknown peril.

The room felt charged with anticipation As he was examining it, the watch then glowed with green brightlight. It was recalibrating, The watch reshaping itself, as the light died down what appeared, was a slimmer and sleeker watch-like shape, now with a green wristband, and the face of the dial becoming black and green. The inside of the hourglass symbol glowed in different colours during certain moments; these colours signify the mode that the Omnitrix was presently in. (Alien force)

"Okay, this is crazy," Max muttered to himself, running a hand through his brown hair styled in a manner reminiscent of Ben. The expressive eyes, now reflecting curiosity and determination, complemented his newfound appearance. He looked down at his attire, jeans and a T-shirt blending seamlessly. 

With a deep breath, Max decided to explore the capabilities of the Omnitrix. The room became a testing ground as he transformed into different aliens, each with its own unique set of abilities. The echoes of Ben's adventures played out in Max's mind, and he couldn't help but marvel at the vast array of powers at his disposal.

As dawn approached, Max stood in the room, contemplating the responsibility that came with the Omnitrix. The weight of being a hero, a guardian of this alternate world, rested on his shoulders. Deep in thought, Max barely noticed the arrival of Ben's parents, who were now awake and curious about the unusual commotion in their son's room.

"Ben, is everything alright?" Ben's mom asked concern etched across her face.

Max, still adjusting to the reality of his situation, nodded. "Yeah, just...had a weird dream."

His casual response masked the extraordinary events that had unfolded in the past few hours. The Omnitrix, now a constant companion on his wrist, served as both a symbol of his hero status and a reminder of the extraordinary responsibilities he had inherited. As well as the

threat that came with it.