Trip to Latveria

Ben

Oh man, I knew this test was going to go wrong. Currently lying on the cold ground, drained of my very essence, I can't help but worry about Hope and Gwen. Hope was leaning against the white wall, unconscious. Gwen was desperately trying to fight back against Kevin, trying to drag him back to reality.

"Come on Levin, get your act together. Get over whatever is going on," said Gwen. I watched as she kept throwing various pink attacks at Kevin, while slowly backing up. Unfortunately in his mutated state he just simply absorbed the attacks.

"Oh lovely Gwen, your energy is even more delectable than good old Benji's. I need more. All you have will do," said Kevin as he kept moving towards Gwen. I was struggling to stand up, but somehow I did it.

"Hey Frankenstein monster, why don't you pick on someone your own size," I shouted at the top of my lungs. It took all the energy I had just to do that much. I was left huffing for breath.

Kevin stopped walking towards Gwen, and turned to face me. The crazed smile on his face was replaced with a frown. The look on his eyes were absolutely wild.

"Oh Benji, you know how much I hate being called a monster. It seems like you need a reminder on why you don't call me that. Lovely Gwen, give me a moment," said Kevin. I grit my teeth as I stood tall. I took a deep breath and shifted.

"Four Arms!!!" I yelled as I struck a pose. Kevin just began to chuckle as he put a hand on his face.

"How many times do we have to do this dance Tennyson?" Asked Kevin as he began charging at me. I just shot him a glare as I charged back. We met in the middle, clashing our fists. 

The clash of our fists sent us both flying backwards. I only stopped when my back hit the wall, while Kevin stopped due to him forming a small crystal wall. Kevin raised his left hand and unleashed his Heatblast fire at me. I respond by clapping my hands, causing a sonic wave to disperse the fire. 

"Is that all you got Kevin?" I asked as I pointed a finger at him. Kevin smirked at me, as he then used Xlr8s speed to zoom into my face and his me with a diamondhead fist. I was launched into the wall.

"No," said Kevin as he began to use all four of his arms to begins unleashing a flurry of blows upon me. I was already exhausted so I can't last against this for long. I use my two bottom hands to punch Kevin in the stomach, while he was in mid swing.

"I'm not gonna let you go crazy for these assholes Kevin. So I'm sorry but I have to knock you out," I said as I lift Kevin into the air and launch him into the air. As he descends I hit him with a full wind up punch. 

Kevin is sent rolling across the ground, as I charge in after him. I kick him up and land a solid punch to send him back into the ground. I begin to get into the top mount, but I watch as Kevin phases through the ground.

"I hate ghost freak so much," I mumble to myself as I look around for Kevin. 

"Ben behind you," shouted Gwen. I turned around, only to be grabbed by the neck by Kevin.

"That was pretty good Tennyson, but I can do better," said Kevin as he began to drain my power. 

"That's enough Kevin," said Gwen. I'm only able to catch a glimpse of a pink construct around Kevin's neck, pulling him back. Kevin drops me and I'm forced to catch my breath. I feel myself starting to pass out. Looking up Kevin is turning to deal with Gwen.

"I don't think so," I said exhausted. I launch my fists into Kevin's back legs, sending him crumpling to the ground. Gwen then creates more constructs to bind Kevin to the ground. 

"You can't absorb energy you don't touch with your hands Kevin, so you can't get out of this," said Gwen. Kevin just starts struggling against his binds. I watch as they begin to break apart. 

"Oh no. Ben come on help me knock him out," pleaded Gwen. I tried to stand up again, but I feel to drained. The more I struggle the more tired I feel. I try to tell Gwen to run, but I just slowly fall to the ground as I pass out. The last thing I see is Gwen yelling at me.

                                  Benjamin

I shoot up from my seat in a panic, ready for a fight. It takes me a few seconds to remember where I am. I look around to see both Gwen and Hope passed out in their chairs, within the Parker Jet. 

'Hey Ben, Albedo what the hell was that?' I questioned mentally. Unfortunately I received no answer. The two had been silent for a little while. Apparently Ben was going through my memories and sharing them with Albedo. An idea hit me.

'Was that one of Ben's memories?' I thought to myself. I shook my head, realizing I would have to wait for Ben and Albedo to finish their trip down my memory lane. 

I look ahead to see Peter in his suit. Currently he was focusing on something on his monitor, though it looked like the ship was on auto pilot. I took a seat next to him, catching his attention.

"So you're finally awake huh? Did you sleep well?" Asked Peter. 

"As well as can be expected when you're planning to meet with a notorious super villain, who claims to be a superhero now. By the way you seem a lot more subdued than normal. Are you ok?" I asked when I looked at Peter. In his chair Peter just shrugged.

"As good as I can be I guess. This isn't anything I'm not used to. Random scenarios of suicide runs where I put everything on the line. How did I let you talk me into this again?" Asked Peter as he looked at me. 

"I didn't. Captain Voodoo did," I replied.

"Are we sure he didn't hocus pocus me?" Asked Peter.

"I thought it was more of an alakazam," I replied.

"I heard Abra cadabra," said Peter. The both of us take a moment to chuckle at the bad joke. After we calm down I notice that Peter was a little less tense.

"I'm sorry about your capture Benjamin. You and Alan. I shouldn't have taken you out yet. Or I should have watched you better," said Peter. 

"Dude you're the one who told me that anything can happen in the field, and it is our job to adapt. I'm out and about, healthy as an ox. I don't blame you," I said. 

"Yeah. But Alan is still undergoing medical care at the Magical Academy. What you say doesn't really make me feel better though. I appreciate the effort though," Peter said as he turned to look at me.

"Well you're making it up to me, by taking me to meet Doctor Doom. You can make it up to Alan by going on an equally dangerous mission," I said. I noted Peter groaned.

"Please don't remind me. I understand he's changing, and I'm happy for that, but I know his history. Plus he chose Iron Man of all people," Peter said.

"Do you have some kind of problem with Iron Man?" I asked. I was mentally going through the comics, and could only come up with Civil War off the top of my head. 

"Well to start off he betrayed my trust, and violated my rights by doing scans of my body without permission. He started a civil war within the hero community without properly conversing with the other side to make a compromise. The things he did as an illuminati member, as well as within the civil war. His Superior Iron Man phase, which makes him a hypocrite for being so hard on me, when his is more his own fault than my own. Also Sending Hulk into space. Banner didn't deserve that," Peter said. His tone got progressively more angry. I give him a few moments to calm down.

"So other than Voodoos cryptic explanation of the universe being in danger, and all hope lies with doom, do you have any idea why we need Doom?" Asked Peter. I mauled it over for a second, I mean how do you explain the goings on. I figured it's comic book world so shoot for the truth.

"Would you believe me if I said an entity from a higher plane of existence, who lives in the past, present, and future, approached Voodoo to tell me we need Doom?" I asked. Peter just started to chuckle.

"Oh wow. What has my life come to where that is completely normal?" Peter asked himself. I began chuckling along with him.

"What are you two idiots laughing at," yawned out Hope. Peter and I turned to see both Gwen and Hope rising from their seats. 

"Just realizing how absolutely ridiculous our universe is," said Peter. Hope and Gwen just gave each other confused looks. They seemed to have a silent conversation between themselves. I leaned in close to Peter.

"Do you think telepathy was a power they obtained?" I questioned. Peter looked them both over before leaning to me.

"I don't know. Girls all seem capable of doing that thing where they just know. It may be an inborn ability," replied Peter.

"Can the two of you stop acting like idiots for ten minutes?" Questioned Gwen. Peter and I looked at each other, then back to them.

"We can only promise to try," we both said jokingly. Both Hope and Gwen rolled their eyes at us. Gwen opened up a table and took a seat next to Hope. Peter and I moved to the table.

"So we are going to arrive at Latveria within the next 5 minutes, so I feel like we should go over the meeting we will have with Doom," said Gwen. 

"Why are you the one leading this conversation?" Asked Peter. Gwen raised an eyebrow.

"Because in the only one here who Doom can stand. Unless you want to take the chance," Gwen said pointing a finger at Peter. Peter just raised his hands in surrender.

"Anyway we are being allowed into Latveria because of me. As Dooms apprentice he gave me some special rights," said Gwen. I raised my hand in the air.

"How did that happen, if you don't mind me asking," I said. Gwen and Hope both shot me a glare. I just lowered my hand and shut up.

"Ok look since you both seem to lack the ability to shut up I'll keep the KISS. When we get to Latveria we will be given a great welcome, and will quickly be escorted to Dooms Castle. We will be properly prepared for a meeting with Doom by his castle keepers. We will then meet Doom for Dinner where I will be doing the talking, unless he talks to you directly," Gwen said while looking at both Peter and I intently.

"I assume I'm not included right? I do have some magic questions that I feel he would be able to answer," said Hope. Gwen rolled her eyes, but gave Hope a nod. 

"Out of curiosity what are we actually asking Doom exactly?" Asked Hope. Gwen made to speak, but seemed to realize she herself didn't know. She turned to Peter.

"Hey don't look at me. I'm just a spider who crawled up the wrong wall at the wrong time. He's the one with information, dragging us here," said Peter as he pointed at me. I gave him the stink eye.

"Ben," said Hope softly. I sighed.

"I honestly don't know that much to be honest. All I know is that Doom will possibly have some information about an incoming threat," I said with some confidence. Everyone gave me a look.

"We are bothering Doctor Doom, because he may have some information?" Asked Hope. I just nodded in response. The room went silent for a moment. The silence was broken by the ship landing. 

"I really hope this works out," said Gwen to herself. I kind of agree with her. Hearing the words aloud, made me realize how stupid I sound.

Everyone gathered up what they needed and exited the jet. We found ourselves on a landing pad on Dooms Mansion. Around the landing pad are various servants for Doom. Two servants approach our little group. 

"Welcome to Latveria. We are please to meet you all. King Doom wishes to have you all serviced before you meet him," said Volta. I remember her from the recent X-men Comics. (I do vaguely remember the group, but I'm gonna change them up a bit as I'm adding members to the Daggers of Valeria)

"Volta come on, you don't need to be so formal. These guys are with me, and we're friends," said Gwen. Volta had a small smile on her face for a second, but she quickly removed it.

"I'm sorry Gwendolyn, but as the Servants of King Doom we represent him. Our actions reflect upon him, and we refuse to disrespect him," said Volta. Gwen looked at us and shrugged. Several other Servants approached our group.

"Each of you will follow one of us to a room, provided to you by King Doom during your stay, to prepare for your meeting. You will undergo a deep clean, and be provided a suitable attire," said Volta. I watched as the Things Magma brother approached me. 

"Hey I'll have you know that my Spidey Wideys are the nicest things I own. You know hearing that out loud is kind of sad, especially since I'm a billionaire now," said Peter. I saw Gwen glare at Peter. 

"King Doom made us aware of the idiocy of Spider-Man before hand Gwen. There is no need to worry. He also informed us of his newest disciple, so we expect the same level of stupidity from you as well," said Ironcloak. 

"Thanks for the boost of confidence lady. I appreciate it," I said in a monotone. 

"I only speak the truth. Now you follow Slag to your room. Everything will be there for you to use," said Volta. I looked at Peter and saw him nod. I sigh and follow Slag. I immediately notice how everyone is going in different directions.

'I really hope I'm not about to have to fight out of Latveria,' I thought to myself.

'Well if you are you will have help,' said the voice of Ben. I barely hold in the jump in surprise. 

'Ben what the hell kept you and Albedo?' I asked. I heard Albedos scoff.

'The two of us were busy using the information within your mind to benefit us. From how you described Doom, it is best to be prepared,' said Albedo. 

'We also started sharing memories with each other, which seemed to have furthered our fusion process a little bit. I got to experience some of your early life,' said Ben. I sent the feeling of shock to the two.

'Is that why I got to have one of Ben's memories? Are we fusing already?' I asked. 

'We have always been fusing you dolt, it's just a process. It seems like Ben and yourself are fusing first. Though it still seems like it should take a while,' said Albedo. I stayed silent in thought.

'I'm happy to be your first dude,' said Ben in a joking tone. I could hear the slight fear in him though.

'I'm sorry Ben,' I say simply. Ben goes silent.

'It was inevitable. There's no reason to break your heart over something you can't change. We all knew this,' said Albedo. 

'He's right,' Ben said in a subdued tone. I sighed.

'So from the time you were AFK, did you do anything productive?' I asked. 

'We did indeed. We have been working on the available transformations you can use. I helped Ben create the transformations in your mind. We also have been working on something special,' said Albedo. I raise an eyebrow.

'Oh. And what would that be?' I questioned. Ben started to laugh.

'You have an assortment of aliens from popular media that would be useful to use. We have been trying to create transformations for aliens that the Omnitrix never had,' said Ben. 

'I told you that your mutation has interesting implications,' Albedo said smugly. I was going to respond, but I walked into Slag. I refocused on the man.

We were at my room, which was basically a house in of itself. My jaw would've been on the ground if I was a cartoon. Slag went into the bathroom and started a bath for me. Once the tub was filled he placed finger in the water, heated it up, and then began to walk out of the room.

"Are you a mutant?" I asked. Slag turned to me. He gave me a once over look. He then turned and walked away, not saying anything.

"Well that was rude," I say. I look at the steaming tub. 

"I always did like hot showers and baths," I said to myself.

                                      Ben

As someone who has suffered years of torture and cruel experiments I can honestly say what I'm witnessing is hilarious. It wasn't harmful, or cruel. As well it reminded me of those old Disney cartoons I used to watch with my family. 

I had appeared with Albedo to talk to Benjamin as he bathed. The plan was to make a strategy to talk to Doom, but we were caught off guard. As soon as Benjamin got in the hot tub the various cleaning supplies began to scrub all over his body. As well Benjamin's skin was turning red from the hot water.

"Oh Good Heavens," shouted Benjamin as he was attacked by the loofah. 

Both Albedo and I start dying of laughter. It's such an amazing sight to see someone getting cleaned by various cleaning supplies, try to fight back, and fail. I can say he does look pretty clean.

"For the love of god someone please help me," pleaded Benjamin. 

"Did he forget he can transform?" I asked Albedo. 

"I'm pretty sure he forgot he could transform," said Albedo.

                                  Benjamin

As I sat down at Dooms table I can't help but notice the stares I'm getting. Apparently my healing factor doesn't register my reddened skin as needing healing. I especially notice Hope and Peter barely containing their laughter. Gwen seems to just be exasperated. I can't tell about Doom as his face is covered. (Infamous Doom, not normal attire).

"When Doom asked for his guests to be made presentable, Doom didn't assume you would go as far as you did. Doom notes your manners within his home," said Doctor Doom. I notice Gwen gaping like a fish. Several servants come out to serve dishes. In the background are Dooms Mutant team.

"Thank you all for allowing me to serve you dinner tonight. My name is Elton Sage, head chef of King Dooms Castle. I have prepared the menu for you all today. If you need to make any edits, or have a problem please address them to me," said the Chef. Several servants approached the table and laid out food on the table.

"For the first course, I present a Caprese with Basil Vinagrette and a small serving of Pumpkin Sage Bisque. Please enjoy," said the Servant as he walked out. As I took a bite of both dishes I couldn't help but notice how delicious the food is. 

"I'm always impressed by how good the chefs you hire are Master Doom," said Gwen. She was slowly enjoying her dish. 

"Doom only hires the best, who use only the best," Doom said simply. Gwen looked around the table before sighing to herself.

"Master Doom I apologize but I have come here for some business," said Gwen. 

"Doom is already aware," Doom said simply. I look at Peter who just shrugs his shoulders. 

"If you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you know?" Gwen said hesitantly. I don't know how, but I could tell Doom had a cocky grin under that mask.

"You have come to Doom to discover the incoming threat to the world," Doom said simply. I couldn't help myself.

"So you already know what the threat is?" I asked aloud. I saw Gwen give me a sharp look. Peter and Hope just tense. Doom however gives nothing away.

"Yes. The man known as Mr. Sinister plans to conquer the universe and make himself a being equal to the One Above All. He has gone as far as to take possession of the mutants on Krakoa. He plans to use some of the Telepaths to affect the Superheroes and Villains of the world so the X-men have a reason to eliminate them, without recompense," Doom said as he somehow drank his wine with his mask on. The servants came by and took out dishes. They placed some fancy looking chicken dish, but I wasn't paying much attention.

"Wait a minute. Why haven't you spread the news of this to the world? Aren't you trying to be a hero now? Asked Peter. Doom turned to Peter. Gwen just threw her hands into the air in frustration. Hope patted her on the back.

"I did make an attempt to inform the superhero community, but as a former villain I was not trusted. I would go to the government, but they were looking for a reason to eliminate the nation of Krakoa," said Doom. Doom raised a hand and projected an image on the table. It was gibberish to me, but Peter looked like he understood it.

"Is this what I think it is?" Asked Peter.

"The formula Sinister used to infect the mutant population. It acts like a virus that infects someone with the personality of Sinister. Sinister believed that due to his history with his own clones this was the most effective form of mind control as it affects the infected a mental state," said Doom as he began to eat.

"So how would you cure the infected people?" Asked Peter.

"Doom is working on that already," said Doom. I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Is there even anything for us to do then? You seem to have this handled?" I said. Doom began to chuckle.

"Doom is planning to protect Latveria while he makes the cure. As heroes you have the rest of the world to protect from an island of mutants with an infinite possibility of powers," said Doom.

"So did you allow us here for a reason or….." Hope trailed off. Doom snapped his fingers. Dooms Daggers were quickly upon the four of us, injecting us with something.

"Ahh what the hell"

"Why did that hurt so much"

"You asshole"

"Why wasn't I alerted?"

"You have been injected with a mental defense chip. It won't grant immunity to mental attacks, but it'll give you a greater chance to defend against them," said Doom. I rubbed my neck in pain. 

"Doom has provided you as much aid as he can. Do with it as you will. Gwendolyn, I expect to hear great contributions from my student," said Doom. He stood up and left. He hadn't even touched his second dish.

"You have all been asked to leave," said Volta. We didn't get to eat more of this divine food. Gwen looked at me and I sighed and left.