Ben 10 Porn Story: Written in the Stars – Chapter 5

Hey, guys, called Kevin. You might wanna get over here!

Curiously, the two cousins peeked over their friends broad shoulders. What they saw rendered them speechless. Gwens mouth formed a soundless oh of surprise. Ben felt his eyebrows disappear into his hairline.

Well this looks familiar. He took in the scene before him. An emerald glow illuminated a number of unconscious people lined up, stretched out on metal slabs. Each person was fastened to a strangely shaped helmet with wires coming out of it. At the far end of the chamber, Ben recognized a wired gadget Kevin had once identified as an energy modulator.

This this is just like at Vortex, Gwen referred to the nightclub that had burned down a few months earlier.

Yeah almost. This is different, Kevin stepped forwards to point at the energy modulator.

How? Ben asked. The device looked identical to him.

Well, these werent there before. He gestured at a jumble of buttons and knobs Ben couldnt categorize.

Ill take your word for it. He sighed and glanced back at the slumbering rows. Any idea how to wake them up? Ben looked towards his teammates hopefully.

Actually, I do, Kevin volunteered. These symbols here are similar to the Scalpasc System dialect. I picked up a bit out there.

Oh.

If I just do this He jabbed at some buttons. And then this here Suddenly the machine let out a loud processing tone. The head coverings released with a hiss of pressure. Hey, presto!

There was a low collective moan. Ben turned watch the comatose people stir and awaken. The three teens hurried towards them.

Are you alright, maam? asked Gwen, helping up a middle-aged woman. Kevin pulled an elderly man to his feet.

Is everyone okay? Ben called out as he guided a little girl to her father. There was a general murmur of agreement. Okay then. Im sure youve all got questions to as how you got here but He paused as the ground beneath his feet rumbled.

What is that? Gwen asked.

Pop! Pop! Pop! Stones cracked and burst forth as salt water rapidly spurted into the chamber.

RUN! Kevin yelled. People screamed and dashed towards the only exit. The three heroes followed closely behind.

Racing out of the flooding tunnel, Ben mused to himself how this could have happened. Had they been watched Probably not. No safe way to get a camera in there without risk of water damage. Did someone step on a trip-wire

The vibrations from Echo-Echo must have loosened the rocks, he cried out in sudden realization.

Really not helpful now, Ben, Gwen shouted at him.

A large part of the stone ceiling fell just behind him causing some water to splash on the back of his pants legs. Ben ran a little faster.

Then they were outside. They were safe. Ben glanced over his shoulder back at the watery deathtrap theyd just escaped. Water burst forth the narrow entrance with the force of a fire-hose aimed straight for them. The crowd in back of him screamed.

Gwen leaped in front of the salty rush creating a curved mana-shield to funnel the water harmlessly away. Everyone was safe. Ben let out a breathe of relief. He stepped forwards.

Excuse me, Ben pitched his voice to carry out over the crowd. Can anyone tell us what happened? How you got here? Who took you?

Everyone gazed blankly at each other and then back at him. A few people shook their heads sadly admitting defeat to their rescuers.

Ben sighed trying not to show the disappointment he felt on his face. After all, it wasnt their faults they couldnt remember anything.

Thank you, anyway, he called out. Im sure youve all got things to do, so you can be on your way. He made a little shooing motion. Slowly, the throng wandered off in a daze.

You think thats a good idea? Kevin asked. They seem pretty out of it.

Im sure theyll be fine, Gwen said. Im more worried about whoever is doing this. She turned towards them. Any thoughts?

Uhh Ben racked his brain for something intelligent to say. He was suddenly feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. He tried to think of a tactful way to tell Gwen he really needed a break just now.

Yeah. Im hungry. Kevin rubbed his stomach. Ben smiled slightly. Trust Kevin to be direct.

Kevin! Gwen exclaimed disbelievingly.

What? He spread his hand innocuously. Ill think better on a full stomach. She glared furiously at him.

Actually, Gwen, I could go for some food, too, Ben admitted sheepishly.

Hotdogs? Kevin asked.

Hotdogs, Ben agreed heartily. They headed in the direction of the vendors on the boardwalk.

Boys! Gwen threw up her hands in disgust before trailing after them.

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Despite her grumbling, Gwen purchased a soda at the snack-stand while Kevin and Ben enthusiastically pointed out the toppings they wanted for their hotdogs. They walked along the boardwalk discussing the days events.

Lets see so far a humongous metal fish tried to drown us, then thousands of metal crabs attacked us Ben ducked as a large white bird swooped down on him, trying to snatch his hotdog. And now the seagulls Anyone seeing a pattern here?

Weve got the worst run of luck ever? Kevin offered biting into his own hotdog.

Pattern yes Gwen mused under her breath.

Huh? Ben turned towards her.

Hold on a minute, Ill be right back. She shoved her drink into Kevins hand and took off.

Hey, wait! Gwen had already vanished.

What was that about? Kevin asked.

No idea Ben scanned the crowded streets for his cousin. Just then, he spotted Gwen was hurrying over to them with a rolled up newspaper clutched in one hand.

The idea just hit me she frantically leafed through the paper. I dont know why I didnt think of it before

Think of what? Ben was utterly confused.

Hey, wait, youre throwing out the sports section? Kevin objected as Gwen continued to shuffle around the pages.

Aha! Gwen folded back the paper triumphantly. Here! She shoved it at the boys. They peered blankly at it.

Get Your Daily Horoscope Ben slowly read off the title.

I studied constellation and horoscopes back when I was into magic, Gwen explained. That metal fish Pisces and the crabs are Cancer She pointed them out on the page.

Kevin and Ben stared at her uncomprehendingly.

Dont you see? Theyre connected somehow, I just know it, she finished breathlessly.

Thats a pretty far stretch there, Kevin said doubtfully. Ben took the newspaper from her to gaze more closely at it.

Screams from down the street drew their attention away from Gwens discovery.

Oh, what now? Ben groaned.

A new Ben 10: AF season is out. Yah!

It took me a long time to post this chapter. Hopefully Ill get next one up a bit sooner.