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They say that once you see your future, you can always change it. It's what happened for Ben Tennyson. He had grown up, filled out, he was strong, capable. But most importantly, he was power incarnate.

He was in a word, Ultimate.

Ben 10,000 as the people of the Bleed called him. Forced to recognize that he was one of the biggest damn heroes in the galaxy and then some, the Superman-esque hero was flying through the Bleed without a suit of protective armor as he clicked a button at his ear.

"Ben 10,000 coming in for a landing."

"Roger that, Ben, you're clear for landing. Welcome back to Stacy."

Landing at one of the outer ring ports, Rein stood there, the girl in one of her casual outfits. "Welcome back Ben. What happened?"

"Same old mission. Go there, hobnob with the natives, land a plane from the outside." replied Ben with a grin. "What's to eat? I'm starving."

There was a distinct Look coming from his son. Devlin, now 22, was taller and stronger, but some things didn't change. For one, he still refused to cut his hair. And second, he still thought Ben was lame.

"How many times are you going to use that 'land a plane from the outside' line? It's losing its edge the more you say it."

"Till it finally gets old," replied Ben with a easy grin. "I mean, I don't have my 16 year old self to tell it to anymore, right?"

"Where's your mom?" inquired Ben. "I thought she'd be here when I landed from Pheros Five."

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"Probably kicking more ass than you," Devlin quipped easily. He'd long since mastered the infamous Levin Snark, and he used it as frequently on Ben as Kevin had.

"Nothing big's coming up, right?" he asked. "At least nothing you'd need me there for?"

"Yeah probably. She's a right terror when it comes down to it," replied Ben with a chuckle.

"Naw, nothing yet. But I was thinking of bringing you along with the next mission. You're better at the diplomatic stuff than I am."

"Sounds good," Devlin said. "Been getting bored. I was even tempted to try and stuff Negi under the sink at Atori for old time's sake, but I don't think he'll fit under there any more. Ren would catch us too easy." His penchant for mischief really hadn't faded much, and when he didn't have anything to do, his pranks could get to be a handful.

"Oh, Tenaya dropped by while you were out. She said that there was a glitch in the Hive/Venjix tech you guys worked out in her body, but she got it under control. But she's going to want you to look over the program, just for a second opinion."

"Yeah not unless the Atori just invested in a new sink," laughed Ben. He nodded at the second part.

"I'll take a look at it. Thanks for reminding me."

Ronnae passed by, giving Ben a playful pat on the back with a wide grin. She had grown fond of the once runtish, now walking hero of the people. After all, how could she not? He had given her the plans to the original omnimatrix and it was that very same one that was at her wrist at them moment, with her own personal modifications of course.

"Take it was as easy as always big guy?" She said with a warm smile.

"You know it," replied Ben with a laugh. "Ronnae, how's the kids?"

He had kept good relations with Ronnae and Billy ever since that time he had found them skulking around. And she made an excellent bearer of an Omnitrix. There were only a few on the ship who were handpicked to bear such a item, since it made Ben who he was. Even with extensive modifications to each one to personalize it, it was still Ben's symbol.

"Oh you know being a handful as always. Those girls are always so energetic, they definitely give Billy a run for his money." She smiled fondly. "Which is completely adorable to watch. How have you been?" she asked with a warm smile.

"About per normal. I've been sent out on so many missions lately, it's mindboggling." replied Ben easily. "What can I say? The Bleed can't get enough of Ben 10K."

He laughed a little as he added, "I'm just happy to be home again. Gwen's made me promise to get her something this time. I'm still totally at a loss for what to get her. What do you get a girl who has the power of the cosmos at her fingertips?"

Yeah, his cousin was still there. And Kevin shockingly enough, rounding out the Trio. The rest of their family and friends had popped in and out of the crew but it was always nice. Tennyson Row as they called it, was always jumping with stuff to do.

Ronnae laughed, "Still the same Ben I see." she said in an amused tone.

"Well, when they have everything, just bring them some of the more simple things that you know made or make her happy. No matter how small, something from a good memory means more than any other treasure." Giving him a knowing wink she smiled, she'd been in his position before when it came to giving gifts.

"I guess so. She's always so temperamental lately, but I think that's just Gwen for you. She doesn't like it when I go show-boating on my own," admitted Ben. "Still, she's family. You can't get much more worried than that."

"Agree with you there for sure. And of course she worries, you're not invincible as much as you'd like to think yourself to be." She grins sticking her small tongue out playfully.

"I'm still awesome though," replied Ben with a laugh. "But still yeah I getcha. Can't really get more worried than that."

"Maybe you should take her next mission yeah? Would do her good anyways, too much time closed up in this place will drive ya up the wall." She joked with a small laugh.

"True. She has been feeling a little cooped up lately," admitted Ben. "Team Alien Force and stuff and all that."

"Then there you go." she crossed her arms as if nothing else needed to be said. "One of these days you'll find yourself with a boot up your rear if you keep her from accompanying you. I'm not sure what's been holding her back all this time." Ronnae laughed a bit.

"Well hey, when Gwen does something we'll know it. She's just about the strongest Anodyte I've ever met in my life. And she keeps up with her spells too," admitted Ben. "I think she's just enjoying life right now."

"Ah well, if she's happy where she's at, then it's all good right?" She smiled. "It's nice having ya back, even if you'd claim that you'll never fall on a mission."

"When have I?" replied Ben with a grin. "And yeah, well, it's Gwen. She always was more of an academic than I am. I'm laaaaazy dontchaknow."

"Oh by the way," said Ben, pulling out a holo-letter. "It's from Kosi. I made a swing by the last world on the way back and asked him to record well wishes for you. I can do this a few more times before we get completely out of range and it takes more than a day to get back to Stacy."

Ronnae looked down at the holo-letter for a few moments before looking up at Ben, her eyes glossy and a small smile on her lips. "You... you didn't have to..." she spoke in a small voice before holding the letter gently.

For a few moments she did nothing but stare at it, and then she was on Ben, giving him a tight embrace. "T-thank you..."

Ben hugged her back, grinning. "Hey the least I can do. Kosi's a good friend too, so I had to get involved. Besides, it'll just lengthen my mission time to what, a week instead of a couple of days? It's not like my kid'll get into trouble. Or, more than usual knowing his lip."

Ronnae smiled up at him and nodded. "If he's anything like you were back in the day, I'm sure he'll be clever enough to avoid getting into trouble while causing it." she mused with a small giggle.

"Yeah that's probably the case. Helps that he got the famous Levin Snark down pat now. I can't go a day without him thinking I'm a complete dweeb," laughed Ben.

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