Ben 10 Porn Story: Alien Demon or Undead Chapter 15

Chapter Fifteen

Gwen watched Kevin pace back and forth across the waiting room, expecting a deep groove to form in his path at any moment. During the hour that they had been there, he had sat down for less than five minutes. They had been ushered out of the patient area shortly after their arrival and were forced to sit in anxious anticipation for any news regarding Ben.

Miss Tennyson? The voice caused both of them to look up quickly and the dark-skinned man, who they assumed to be a doctor, smiled. Would you step into my office please?

She cast a glance at Kevin as she stood and followed the doctor through the double doors. As the older teen moved to follow, the doctor held up a hand.

Im sorry, but family members only, he apologized.

Hes like family, Gwen argued.

Like doesnt cut it, the doctor replied. Hospital regulation and patient confidentiality say that he has to wait out here.

Go on, Kevin said, scowling. One of us has to find out how hes doing.

She nodded hesitantly before following the doctor through the doors. Resisting the urge to glance into the rooms as they walked down the corridor, she tried to occupy herself by studying her escort. He seemed young for his profession she guessed him to be in his mid-twenties but his attire showed that he took his job seriously. They stopped outside a wooden door and he motioned for her to enter first.

Miss Tennyson, Im Dr. Calzeni, he began as he closed the door. Moving to sit across from her, he rested one elbow on his desk. Im going to get right to the point. You kids look like youve had a rough night and I can only guess at what happened. Thats why I need you to fill in the blanks. He opened a notebook, lifting a pen as he continued. Your cousin is lucky to be alive. Hes lost a lot of blood and were having trouble finding a match in order to start transfusions.

How hard is it to figure out his blood type? she asked, frowning.

Usually, its easy, but theres an unknown variable in his blood that were trying to identify, he explained. Listen, I want you to level with me here. What did he look like?

Excuse me? The question caught her off guard. Gwen had expected him to inquire about her cousins injuries, especially the pair of puncture wounds, but the doctor apparently had already reached his conclusion.

The guy that tried to eat him, he elaborated.

I dont know what youre talking about, she lied.

Right, he said, obviously unconvinced. You can be honest with me, Miss Tennyson. No one here is going to hurt you for telling the truth.

The realization struck her as she watched him, reading the certainty in his eyes. He wasnt just guessing at what might have happened; he knew. How much he knew had yet to be determined, but he also was able to tell that she was lying to him. Her eyes narrowed as her muscles tensed, ready to call upon her mana if necessary.

Youre one of them, arent you? she asked.

Smart girl, he said with a smile. Look, this guy is still out there somewhere. We have rules around here and one of them is making sure that we dont do anything stupid to cause suspicion. He almost killed your cousin, so theres no reason for you to protect him.

Are you going to try one of your mind tricks if I dont tell you? she challenged.

I cant say that I have those among my talents, he replied. But, you just told me all I needed to know about that. So, are you going to tell me what else happened tonight? Or, maybe you know why we cant seem to match your cousins blood type?

Why dont you at least let me see him? she countered. So far, you havent told me anything about his condition. Is he going to be alright?

If we can figure out how to replace the blood hes lost, then he should be fine, he said with a shrug. Hes stable for now, but were going to be moving him up to ICU before morning. Theres something else, though. He paused, watching her intently for her reaction. That watch hes wearing, it keeps flashing from red to green. Its also talking.

Really? She tried to keep a calm faade, hoping that her rapidly increasing heart rate wouldnt give her away.

It keeps saying that its attempting to repair damage, he prompted. So far, we havent noticed a change in his condition, but were keeping an eye on him. Ill have my staff check his red count before we transfer him, just to be sure, but Im willing to bet that the anomaly in his system has something to do with that device.

Gwen didnt respond, instead, she rose from her chair and turned towards the door. As her hand reached the doorknob, she heard him speak again.

So, I guess youre not going to tell me what happened to you guys.

We were out saving the world, she replied before stepping into the corridor.

*****

That aint funny, Kevin stated.

I wasnt joking, Gwen replied as she sat down in the hard, plastic chair. Im pretty sure hes from Earth, though. She sighed as he sat beside her and stared down at her hands. He said that they cant match his blood type, probably because of the alien DNA in his system. I think the Omnitrix is trying to heal him, at least thats what it sounded like.

Did you tell him anything? he asked.

Of course not. She looked up at him, shaking her head slightly. Hes already making guesses about it, but he let it go when he realized I wasnt going to tell him anything. Heres the problem; I think he knows who attacked Ben.

And thats a problem, how?

I dont know, she said hesitantly. Ive just been thinking a lot about it. Do you remember what Lothan said? That there wouldnt be any danger as long as neither of them was wounded? When he nodded slowly, she continued. I dont think Karian meant to attack him.

Let me guess, he just happened to fall on him with his fangs out and accidentally swallowed half of his blood? Kevin rolled his eyes. Come on, Gwen. No one accidentally tries to kill someone.

If he wasnt thinking clearly, he might, she explained. It didnt seem important at the time, but his shirt was torn up pretty badly and there was a red mark on his chest, like he had been stabbed and it had just healed. Bens hands were scraped up too, and since we all took a beating tonight, if he was bleeding

It doesnt matter, he interrupted. I dont give a damn what kind of mindset he was in. Bens in there dying and its Karians fault. End of story.

They both looked over as the double doors swung open and Dr. Calzeni emerged from the patient area. He stopped in front of them, ignoring Kevins glare as his attention focused on Gwen. She rose from her chair, reluctant hope in her eyes.

Hes showing improvement, he explained. His red count is rising on its own, faster than it should be. We might not have to transfer him. The doctor watched them for a moment, gauging their reactions. Youre relieved, but not surprised, he observed. Look, tell me or dont tell me; I dont care at this point. What matters is that Ben is getting better. You can go in and see him if you want, but dont wake him up.

Thank you, she replied as she followed him towards the doors.

One more thing, he said, pausing before they entered. His parents are on their way, so you might want to figure out how youre going to explain all of this to them. They said theyre going to stop by your house and bring some clean clothes for you. Glancing over at Kevin, he continued. We dont have any contact info for your family, but if you want to call them, you can use one of the phones at the registration desk.

Ill be fine, he stated.

*****

They were ushered out of the room again as soon as Carl and Sandra arrived. Kevin leaned on the wall beside the doorway while Gwen took the opportunity to clean up and change her clothes. As she left the restroom, her steps taking her back towards where Kevin was waiting, she paused, frowning when she heard part of the conversation inside Dr. Calzenis office. She stood outside of the closed door, trying to keep her breathing as quiet as possible as she listened to the discussion within.

Im telling you, hes pissed, the doctor said, his professional demeanor replaced by casual familiarity. Hes calling for his head.

I will handle him when I return to Los Angeles. Gwen recognized the accent, but not the voice in the calm response. The key to calming him down is knowing how to talk to him.

Well, its a good thing I was on shift tonight, the doctor continued. If anyone else had taken this one, you know how bad that would have been for us.

Whats going on? Kevin asked, prompting her to motion for quiet.

If youre going to eavesdrop, you might as well join in, the doctor called out.

Gwen sighed, sending an annoyed look at Kevin, and opened the door. As they entered, she heard him swear under his breath. The woman seated across from Dr. Calzeni glanced over at them, offering a small smile.

What the hell are you doing here? Kevin demanded.

Damage control, I suppose, Cassandra replied. I am sorry for what happened. Are you both alright?

Why should you care? he snapped.

Kevin! Gwen stared at him for a moment, stunned by his reaction.

No, Gwen, he waved her off. Its her brothers fault that were standing here while Bens in there trying to recover.

You have every right to be angry, Cassandra said calmly as she stood. You must understand that something must have gone terribly wrong tonight. Karian would have never hurt him intentionally.

Bullshit.

Watch it, Dr. Calzeni warned.

It is alright, Euro, she said, motioning for him to remain seated. It has been a difficult night and I am sure that fatigue and concern are factoring into this.

Is that what you think? Kevin countered. You know, things were fine until a week ago. We could have handled the DNAliens without any help, but then your relatives had to show up and we get dragged along to a showdown we werent even ready for. Now, Ben is in there because your undead brother tried to have him for a midnight snack. Things would be so much better if you and your whole freakish family just went back to your own world!

Gwen stared at him, hardly believing the outburst in the middle of the office. She knew that he was upset they both were but it made little sense to take it out on the pregnant woman standing in front of him. Apparently, Cassandra harbored similar thoughts. Without warning, her right hand shot out and her palm struck the side of his face, his head turning to help absorb the impact. When he slowly looked at her again, her features were flushed and her eyes had narrowed in anger.

How quick you are to forget, she said. Already you have dismissed those from my world who have risked their lives, who have given their lives, in order to protect your world. If I am not mistaken, my brother fought beside you tonight and I have no doubt that he was injured in the process. No one escapes a battle on that scale unscathed. Shaking her head, she walked past him and out into the corridor.

Nice one, Kevin, Gwen remarked irritably as she turned and left the office. She caught up with the older woman outside of Bens room and placed a hand on her shoulder. Wait. When Cassandra stopped, turning to face her, she spoke again. Listen, dont mind him. Were just really worried about Ben and its been a really rough night. I believe you. Something must have happened for Karian to attack him, but I dont know what.

I wish I knew, Cassandra replied with a sigh. She was quiet for a few moments, turning her head to glance into the room. There are things you must understand about my brother. We were reunited only a few short years ago, and not under the best of circumstances. He has had little joy in his life. His years have been filled with pain and tragedy. We spoke for several hours the other night. Pausing, she turned to regard Gwen once more. The only time he truly smiled was when he spoke of your cousin.

*****

Ben felt the darkness of unconsciousness beginning to recede. Slowly, he opened his eyes, blinking a few times as they began to focus. Disorientation clouded his senses, the numerous beeps from the monitoring machines only adding to his confusion. He turned his head, wincing at the sharp pain on the side of his neck, and his hand lifted to brush against the bandage.

Carl, hes awake. He recognized his mothers voice and adjusted his gaze to regard his parents.

Welcome back, his father said, relief clear on his features. How are you feeling?

Ive been better, he admitted. What happened?

As soon as the question left his lips, the memories came rushing back. The battle, the fallen knight, Dravias death; everything seemed burned into his mind and he closed his eyes, trying to shut it out. The last thing he remembered was the moment Karian woke up and the look on his face before

Ben? his mother asked, her tone laced with worry. Ben, whats wrong?

Nothing, he lied, forcing a weak smile as he opened his eyes again. Are Gwen and Kevin here?

Theyre out in the hall, Carl replied. We can send them in if you want.

Repair complete, the Omnitrix announced.

Thats an interesting watch you have there, the doctor stated as he entered the room.

Gwen and Kevin walked through the doorway, edging past him to stand beside the bed. Ben glanced up at them, relieved by their presence, before returning his attention to the doctor. He watched him exchange a few words with his parents before they departed and the mans gaze fell upon him.

Im Dr. Calzeni, he introduced. Youve had an amazing recovery tonight, especially considering your condition when you arrived. Your friends havent told me a whole lot about what happened, so I was hoping you might be able to help me out with that one. Whats the last thing you remember?

Nothing that Id want to talk about, Ben replied. How long am I going to be here?

One of the nurses will be in shortly to check your vitals, he said, frowning. If everything checks out, well have you out of here by morning. He turned, preparing to leave, and then paused. Ben, are you sure that there isnt anything that you think I should know?

Im sure, he replied. He watched the doctor nod and waited for him to leave before looking over at his friends. Are you guys alright?

Youre the one in the ER, Tennyson, Kevin stated.

Were fine, Gwen said. Were just glad youre alright, right Kevin?

Yeah, sure, he replied unenthusiastically. Lets just ignore the fact that he wouldnt be in here if his secret admirer didnt try to eat him.

My what? Ben asked, confused.

Before they could offer an explanation, the nurse came in and began to check his vitals. Kevin took the opportunity to depart, leaving Gwen to face Ben’s questioning gaze. She gave him a smile that she hoped was reassuring, and waited for the nurse to leave before speaking.

You know how he gets, she told him.

What was he talking about? he pressed.

Ben, you shouldn’t worry about that, she replied. It’s over now. Lothan and Lalasa went back to their world and I’m pretty sure Karian went with them. We’ll probably never hear from them again.

Wow, Ben remarked with a weak grin. You are really bad at lying. Maybe you should ask Kevin to give you lessons or something. His mirth faded, the subject bringing back the memory of the evening’s events. I don’t know what to think, Gwen. You didn’t see his face before it happened. It was like he didn’t even recognize me.

Maybe he didn’t, she said. I don’t know how much of this is accurate, but it makes at least some sense. Lothan told us that you wouldn’t have to worry about Karian hurting you unless one of you was injured. Do you remember what happened?

How can I forget? He sighed, shaking his head slightly before wincing at the lingering pain. I was looking for survivors and he was buried under a collapsed building. There was some kind of support beam that had broken off and it had gone right through his chest. It was stupid, but I just kept thinking about everyone that had already died tonight. This wasn’t even their fight and they lost everything just to help us. I didn’t want to believe that he was gone too.

So, you pulled it out of him, she concluded.

Yeah, he confirmed. When he opened his eyes, I was so relieved that he was alright that I didn’t notice at first that he wasn’t completely with it. The next thing I knew, I was on the ground and well… I guess you know the rest. He was quiet for a few minutes, replaying the scene in his mind, but then he looked at her with determination in his eyes. I need to go talk to him.

Are you sure that’s a good idea? she asked, frowning.

Not really, he admitted. But the last thing I remember is asking him to stop and since I’m not dead, I think I managed to get through to him. Do me a favor, though. Don’t tell Kevin.

Don’t tell me what? the older teen asked as he stepped into the room. The realization struck him when he read the look on Ben’s face. Hell no. We’re not going back there, Tennyson.

I didn’t say that you had to go, he countered.

You’ve lost it, Kevin stated. The guy almost killed you and you’re ready to go back for a second date. I don’t think so. As he watched Bens expression shift to the familiar stubborn determination, he shook his head angrily. You know what? Fine. Go get yourself killed.

Maybe you should rethink this, Gwen said as she watched Kevin storm out.

Gwen, this is something that I have to do, he replied. I just have this feeling Something bad is going to happen if I dont go.