Chapter 8: Helps

Sorry everyone, I been busy on my own book that I forgot I still have this one to write.

I apologist again. As i have a lot of work to do, more project to finish so i might or might not have time to write this on someday when I'm free and other day i might not.

this chapter is shorter than the others, as i am too tired for this and need sleep. 

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In the Plumbers' training base, Ben stirred from his contemplation amidst the soft hum of holographic displays. Papers and hologram images of the recalibrated Omnitrix lay scattered around him, testament to his fervent study session. As he sat up, a mix of understanding and confusion played on his features.

Approaching the holographic interface, Ben's fingers danced across the surface, tweaking and prodding the intricate patterns of the Omnitrix's inner workings displayed before him. His mind raced with possibilities, feeling on the brink of a breakthrough.

A blue portal materialized before him, interrupting his concentration. Stepping through the glow, Professor Paradox greeted Ben with his usual eccentric air, acknowledging the young hero's inquisitiveness.

To Ben's astonishment, another figure emerged from the portal—an older version of himself, Ben 10K. The seasoned hero regarded his younger counterpart with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.

"Paradox? Why are you here? And what is he doing here?" Ben blurted out, his voice a mix of confusion and intrigue.

"Time is a fickle thing, my boy," Paradox replied cryptically. "But sometimes it brings together the most unexpected encounters. I thought you might need some help, so I brought help," he gestured towards Ben 10K, who examined the holographic displays with keen interest.

Ben's gaze shifted to the older version of himself, Ben 10K, who stood before him with a curious gaze. "So, is this the one you mentioned needing help with?" Ben 10K remarked, his voice tinged with amusement as he examined him.

"This one is so different from the others; looking at the things he is doing, he is quite smart and more intelligent than the others. Is this the dimension where I'm the smart one? Oh, maybe more advanced dimensions." Ben 10K looked around, then glanced at his hand and saw the recalibrated Omnitrix.

"How did you get that one already? When I was ten, I still got the prototype one." He was shocked. and more excited at the possibility that this dimension is the result of more advanced technology and maybe more cool aliens.

The older Ben's observation sparked a sense of curiosity and excitement: "What aliens have you got? Do you have an alien that is more smart than the galvans, or maybe an alien that can upgrade technology better than a mechamorph?" Does this dimension already have a flying car already? Wait, that's always a thing. Did the plumbers have more advanced technology and more plumber members? Have humans known of aliens yet??"Ben 10K barraged the younger Ben with questions.

"Uh, what...?" Ben stammered, unsure how to respond.

"Ahem, Ben," Paradox interjected, remiding Ben 10K.

"Huh, oh, right, but looking at the stuff he's been working on, give it another 2 more years, and he won't even need my help. He might even be able to crack the surface feature of the Omnitrix," Ben 10K continued, nodding towards the intricate patterns displayed on the holographic interface.

"But for now, he still needs more work. You're lucky you didn't trigger some safety measures of the Omnitrix, and one of those safety measures might doom us all." Older Ben looked straight into younger Ben's eyes with warning.

Acknowledging the potential danger, Paradox interjected, his voice carrying a note of urgency. "And that is why I brought you here with me. To help young Ben here, so that he doesn't."

With both Paradox and Ben 10K gazing straight at him, Ben felt a nervous chuckle bubbling up inside him. His hands fidgeted with the edge of his shirt collar as he replied, "Uh, yeah, lucky me, I guess," his voice wavering slightly. He tried to maintain a confident facade, but the weight of their words bore down on him, making his heart race with uncertainty.

Ben, also realizing that he got lucky as he did not trigger the safety measures, was grateful for the timely intervention. He expressed his appreciation: "Thank you, Paradox, and you too, Ben. I was about to go to the aliens and let them do the work."

Ben 10K couldn't help but offer a word of warning. "Your cleverness is admirable, Ben, but try to be more careful," he advised, his tone tinged with wisdom born of experience. "Even with your intellectual alien, reckless exploration of the Omnitrix could lead to unintended consequences."

"Right, I'll keep that in mind. Thank you," Ben said.

Hands hovered over the recalibrated Omnitrix, fingers deftly tweaking and twisting the intricate mechanisms. With practiced precision and a final twist, the Omnitrix faceplate came up, and Ben 10K tinkered with the Omnitrix.

Ben 10K then connected the Omnitrix to a nearby computer terminal, its interface humming to life with digital energy. Lines of code scrolled across the screen., He added some codestoo the Omnitrix.

"That's all for now. I have to unlock some features for you. The rest you can do yourself, as I think you can do it by yourself with more work." Ben smiles at Ben.

Ben 10K said, smiling at Ben. "Don't worry about the doom safety measure. I've locked it up. Only safety for taking the Omnitrix and life-saving measures."

Expressing his gratitude for the help, Ben nodded. "Thank you. And for locking the doom safety." Younger Ben expresses his gratitude and excitement for the new upgrade and features of the Omnitrix.

"No problem," Ben 10K said, his gaze fixed on his younger counterpart. "The Omnitrix is more than just an advanced device—it is a conduit of untold power and responsibility. With great power comes great peril, and it is your duty to wield it wisely."

Young Ben nodded, his expression a mixture of determination and trepidation as he absorbed the gravity of Ben 10K's words.

"And keep doing the hero work, Ben, as this universe will need your help. I will keep getting help and be right by you. Until then, be careful; I wish you the best of luck." With that, Professor Paradox vanishes into the swirling blue portal, accompanied by Ben 10K.

The seasoned hero nodded, acknowledging the uniqueness of this alternate reality, as he prepared to depart through the same portal he arrived from, leaving Ben alone in the training base.

Alone once more, Ben stood amidst the soft glow of the holographic displays, his gaze fixed on the recalibrated Omnitrix. "It looks the same. Maybe I have to look through some aliens and some command codes," he muttered to himself, his brow furrowing with concentration. His eyes scanned the room, searching for any clues left behind by his older counterpart. Yet, to his dismay, there was no note to be found.

"Come on, you have to leave me with some cheat codes." Ben sighed, frustration creeping into his voice. Despite the setback, determination flickered in his eyes. With or without cheat codes, he was ready to uncover the secrets of the Omnitrix, one transformation at a time.

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