Ben 10 Reboot Redemption Crossover Episode 6 (3/3)

(As Charmcaster races back to Gwen and Hex, we cut to Ben, still in the form of Wildmutt, and Sonic as they arrive at Robotropolis only to find that it's deserted, which confuses Ben and Sonic until they hear the voice of Dr. Eggman, prompting Ben and Sonic to break the energy tether as they try to figure out where Dr. Eggman's voice is coming from.)

Sonic (smirking): Well, here we are. Dr. Eggman's not-so Hidden Base of Robotropolis! What do you think, Ben?

Wildmutt: (This Eggman guy doesn't know the meaning of subtlety, does he, Sonic?)

Sonic (confused): Yeah...I'm going to assume you asked me where the Metallix are, and that's a GOOD question. I was CERTAIN they were coming here when they flew off earlier.

Wildmutt: (Hmm...you're right. I don't see the Metallix coming towards us...or anyone ELSE, for that matter. This whole place seems DESERTED.)

Sonic (optimistic): You know, come to think of it, Eggman USUALLY doesn't let me get this far into Robotropolis, Ben. Maybe he saw us coming and left?

Dr. Eggman (voice): I'm afraid NOT, Sonic, but if it's any consolation, YOU won't be leaving here either once I'm through with you.

Wildmutt: (What the hell?!)

Sonic (annoyed): Dang it. I just HAD to jinx us, didn't I?! Oh, well...I should have KNOWN it wouldn't be THAT easy.

Wildmutt: (Will you SHUT UP so we can figure out where Eggman's voice is coming from, Sonic?!)

Omnitrix (dryly): You do REALIZE Sonic and I CAN'T understand what you're saying as Wildmutt, Ben. Right?

Dr. Eggman (voice): Ah...that orange poodle must be Ben Tennyson. You're a lot HAIRIER than Dr. Psychobos told me you were.

Wildmutt: (POODLE?! Who are you calling a POODLE, douchebag?!)

Sonic (deadpan): Okay, Baldy McNosehair, I won't lie and say this hasn't been fun, but Ben and I are busy looking for someone and you KNOW how this is going to end, so come out and let's get your latest BUTT-KICKING over with!

Dr. Eggman (voice): If you INSIST...

Omnitrix (worried): Oh, I do NOT like the sound of that.

(The Omnitrix's fear ends up being justified, as 4 of Dr. Eggman's previous battle mechs appear before Ben and Sonic with a different robot pilot in each mech, specifically Silver Sonic in the Death Egg Robot, Mecha Sonic in the Big Arm, Metal Sonic in the Egg Emperor, and Orbot, Cubot, Scratch, Grounder, and Coconuts in the Egg Dragoon, with Sonic initially expressing disappointment at Dr. Eggman's lack of originality until he and Ben hear the voice of Dr. Psychobos.)

Wildmutt: (You just HAD to say THAT, didn't you?!)

Sonic (disappointed): Okay, I'll admit the teleporter entrance was pretty cool, but COME ON, Doc! I know I always WIN in the end, but you actually gave Ben and I a workout with that Badnik army earlier, and NOW you're having the Metallix and your loser Henchbots attack us in mechs I've already BEATEN before?! Come on, Eggman, where's the ORIGINALITY?!

Dr. Psychobos (voice): Don't be so overconfident, Sonic. After all, these mechs are just a TASTE of what awaits you FOOLS!

Sonic (surprised): Huh? What's THAT supposed to mean, and just who the heck are YOU, anyways?!

Dr. Psychobos (voice): I am Dr. Psychobos, little hedgehog, and we'll GLADLY show you what I mean. Would you care to do the honors, Dr. Robotnik?

Dr. Eggman (voice): It would be my PLEASURE, Dr. Psychobos...SONIC! BENJAMIN!! PREPARE TO MEET YOUR MAKER!!!

(At these words, Dr. Eggman and Dr. Psychobos appear before Ben and Sonic within a colossal mech modeled after Vilgax and armed with a large sword and checker-patterned wrecking ball, officially known as...)

Eggman Doll: THE EGG CONQUEROR!!!

(...Y-Yes, the Egg Conqueror...)

Sonic (excited): ...Now THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!!! Are you ready to finish this thing, Ben?

Omnitrix (terrified): That THING is the size of a TO'KUSTAR! PLEASE tell us you have a PLAN, Sonic!

Sonic (honestly): Well, I normally try to hit the cockpit until Eggman's mechs blow up, but that might be a LITTLE difficult with this one...I don't suppose YOU GUYS have a PLAN, do you?

(Ben responds by slamming the Omnitrix symbol on his chest and becoming Humungousaur as he and Sonic prepare to fight Dr. Eggman, Dr. Psychobos, the Henchbots, and the Metallix.)

Humungousaur (fiercely): Yeah, I have a plan...ATTACK!!!

Sonic: Heh, works for me. Now...Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?

Mecha Sonic (amused): Didn't YOU already ask us that question earlier, Tennyson?

Humungousaur (surprised): Yeah...I DID, actually...

Mecha Sonic (coldly): Well, our answer's STILL the same as it was before...

Metal Sonic (fiercely): ...NOT A CHANCE!!!

Sonic (sternly): Well, I tried to give these guys a way out, Ben. Do you think you're ready for the big finale of this adventure of ours?

Humungousaur (begrudgingly): I'm as ready as I can POSSIBLY be, Sonic. Is that good enough for you?

Sonic (smirking): That's fine by me, dude...Just try to keep up.

Omnitrix (amused): Oh, I see what you did there, Sonic.

Dr. Eggman & Dr. Psychobos: ATTACK!!!

Mecha Sonic (excited): No need to tell ME twice, Doctors, because I'M READY FOR ROUND 2! LET'S DO THIS, TENNYSON!!!

(For the next few minutes, all hell breaks loose as Ben and Sonic begin their battle against Dr. Eggman, Dr. Psychobos, the Henchbots, and the Metallix, with the two heroes managing to work together as they proceed to destroy the Death Egg Robot, the Big Arm, the Egg Emperor, and the Egg Dragoon with little effort before focusing their attention on the Egg Conqueror.)

Sonic (smirking): Okay, Doc, I'll admit that bringing out some of your old mechs and having your robots pilot them was actually pretty clever of you, though you lose points for not actually UPGRADING them to fight me AND a giant dinosaur. Still, it's the THOUGHT that counts.

Humungousaur (baffled): Are you SERIOUSLY giving your archenemy advice on how to beat us when you said you may not be able to DESTROY this giant mech of his, Sonic?

Sonic (smirking): Not really, since that would require Eggman to actually LISTEN to me. Besides, I NEVER said I couldn't destroy THIS mech, Ben, just that it might be a LITTLE difficult to destroy. Then again, given how Eggman is the DUMBEST genius I know, I may be wrong...I guess there's only one way to find out!

(With a confident grin on his face, Sonic charges at the Egg Conqueror and begins to run up its left leg. However, the speedy hedgehog suddenly loses his footing and falls off the Egg Conqueror before getting kicked away by Dr. Eggman like a football, with Ben managing to catch Sonic before he hits any walls.)

Humungousaur: I've got you, Sonic!

Sonic (disoriented): Thanks, Ben...That went a lot BETTER in my head.

Dr. Psychobos (proudly): Of course it went better in your HEAD, imbecile. Dr. Robotnik told me of all your usual tactics, Sonic, allowing me to help him design this mech so that it COUNTERS those tactics, which I'm sure you just observed when I made the surface of the legs FRICTIONLESS with the mere push of a button.

Dr. Eggman (evilly): That's right. To put it in terms you boys can understand, Dr. Psychobos has helped me design the Egg Conqueror to be COMPLETELY Sonic-proof!

Sonic (dryly): ...Okay, I'll admit this mech APPEARS to be tougher than I thought it would be, but do you two REALLY expect us to believe it's SONIC-PROOF just because you managed to make me TRIP?!

Dr. Eggman (fiercely): THAT'S only ONE of the Egg Conqueror's anti-Sonic countermeasures, you NASTY LITTLE PINCUSHION!!!

Dr. Psychobos (evilly): Indeed, and unless you fools hand over the Omnitrix, you'll find out just how powerless you two truly are!

Sonic (defiantly): Yeah,-(looks at the Omnitrix)-there's ONE little problem with that, Lobster Legs...I don't SEE you and Vilgax's NAMES on the Omnitrix, and Ben kind of NEEDS it right now to find someone important to him. If you want the Omnitrix, then you'll have to take it from Ben...and if you want to get to HIM, then you'll have to get past me and anyone else who has the power to FIGHT you jerks! GOT IT?!

Omnitrix: Hmm...Do you still think we can't trust Sonic, Benjamin?

Humungousaur (shocked): I'm...not sure...

Sonic (smirking): Well, while YOU try to figure out if you can trust me, I'M going to try finding out just how "Sonic-proof" this Egg Conqueror REALLY is!

Omnitrix: SONIC-proof...I think that might actually be a design flaw...and I know JUST the alien form that can take advantage of that flaw.

(At these words, the Omnitrix transforms Ben into Gravattack by itself while Sonic charges at the Egg Conqueror once more and begins scaling the colossal mech by jumping between its legs until he hits a spring with Dr. Eggman's face on it, located on the knee of the left leg, that turns Sonic's speed against him as it violently launches the speedy hedgehog to the ground, much to Sonic's annoyance and the delight of Dr. Eggman, who attempts to flatten Sonic with the Egg Conqueror's sword. Fortunately, Ben manages to catch the sword with Gravattack's gravity powers before it can flatten Sonic as the speedy hedgehog gets up once more.)

Sonic (annoyed): OH, COME ON!!!

Dr. Eggman: Ohohohoho! I can't believe I'm actually BEATING you for once, Sonic! Now I'm going to turn you into a blue-(Ben catches his sword)-jelly...

Gravattack (struggling): Ugh...You know, I've been meaning to ask...is your name Eggman or Robotnik?

Sonic: It's Robotnik, Ben, but I call him Eggman because he LOOKS like an egg. Also, you couldn't bring out this alien with magnetism powers earlier?

Gravattack (struggling): Ugh...Gravattack manipulates GRAVITY, not metal. Also...ugh...are you alright, Sonic?

Sonic: Well, I think I just dislocated my left arm, but I'm fine otherwise...Did you say this alien had GRAVITY powers?

Gravattack (confused): Yeah, why do you ask?

Sonic (smirking): Do you think you can hurl me at the cockpits of this thing, Ben?

Gravattack: WHAT?! Hell no! Let's forget that I'm trying to keep a GIANT SWORD at bay, Sonic. This thing is kicking your ass and you want me to THROW YOU at the cockpits?! I appreciate that you want to help me, but I told you I don't NEED your protection!

Sonic (honestly): I KNOW you don't need my protection, dude, but I said I'd help you find your cousin so you can return to your girlfriend like you promised, and I always keep MY word, so I'll ask again...Do you think you can hurl me at the cockpits of this thing, Ben?

Gravattack (reluctantly): ...Yeah, I can hurl you at the cockpits of this thing. Just make sure you hit it with everything you've got.

Sonic: You got it. Now let's finish this thing!

(At these words, Ben propels Sonic into the sky, where the speedy hedgehog attempts to hit the Egg Conqueror's cockpits with a Boost Attack. Unfortunately, Sonic hits a force field that turns his own speed against him as it violently slams the speedy hedgehog into the ground, much to the delight of Dr. Eggman as he proceeds to crush Sonic with the Egg Conqueror's wrecking ball, much to Ben's horror as the force of the impact pushes him back a good distance.)

Gravattack (horrified): SONIC!!!

Dr. Psychobos (evilly): I'm afraid that Sonic has run off to that little planet called HEAVEN, Benjamin. Isn't that right, Dr. Robotnik?

Dr. Eggman: I'm afraid not, Dr. Psychobos, since I draw the line at KILLING anyone. I CAN say that Sonic has been defeated, and can I just say how HAPPY I am now that I've FINALLY beaten Sonic?!

Sonic (weakly): N-Not really, since you haven't beaten me YET...

Gravattack (shocked): No way...

Dr. Psychobos (baffled): Impossible...

Omnitrix: Jeez, he's determined.

(The Omnitrix's claim turns out to be quite accurate, as Ben sees a bloodied and bruised Sonic rising up from the crater left by the wrecking ball with a confident grin despite having a broken left arm and blood dripping from underneath his eyes, much to the fury of Dr. Eggman as he tells the speedy hedgehog to stand down, to which Sonic gives a response that causes Ben to fully realize he can trust the Blue Blur.)

Dr. Eggman (angrily): Grrr...WHY WON'T YOU STAY DOWN?! I'VE ALREADY BEATEN YOU, SO JUST GIVE UP ALREADY!!!

Sonic (defiantly): Heh...I could do this all day.

Gravattack (remorsefully): That may be true, Sonic, but that doesn't mean you HAVE to, since I'm ending this right here and now!

(At these words, Ben uses Gravattack's gravity powers to steal the Egg Conqueror's sword and uses it to destroy the colossal mech by cleaving it in half, with Dr. Eggman and Dr. Psychobos being violently hurled to the ground by the massive explosion, to which Sonic praises Ben before losing consciousness, prompting Ben to propel the Blue Blur over to him as he confronts Dr. Psychobos, whose DNA is scanned by the Omnitrix.)

Sonic (weakly): ...Awesome...-(passes out)

Gravattack (to himself): Don't die on me, Sonic. I'm going to nurse you back to full health once we have a talk with Dr. Psychobos.

Omnitrix: Transformation 39 added to Playlist 2. 18 out of 42 transformations now available.

Dr. Psychobos: Damn it! How could I have been so careless in designing the Egg Conqueror?!-(notices Ben standing over him)-ACK!

Gravattack: Dr. Psychobos, I presume?

Dr. Psychobos (deadpan): Yes, I am. What, do you want a cookie?

Gravattack: I WANT you to deliver two messages to Vilgax for me. One from Sonic and one from me on behalf of the Earth.

Dr. Psychobos (intrigued): Very well, Benjamin. Let's hear Sonic's message first.

Gravattack: Fine. If Vilgax wants to get to me to get the Omnitrix, then he'll have to go through Sonic and Spider-Man and every other hero on Earth first to do so.

Dr. Psychobos (amused): Then I hope Earth's mightiest heroes are up to the challenge of facing Vilgax. What about your message?

Gravattack: You're not getting the Omnitrix. NOW LEAVE US ALONE!

Dr. Psychobos (evilly): I shall relay the messages, Benjamin Kirby Tennyson.

(With a snap of his claws, Dr. Psychobos teleports himself back to the Galaxy Destroyer, prompting Ben to leave Robotropolis with the unconscious Sonic as Dr. Eggman emerges from the wreckage of his Egg Mobile and curses the Blue Blur for his latest defeat despite the fact that Ben defeated him.)

Dr. Eggman (frustrated): SON OF A BITCH! I HATE THAT HEDGEHOG!!!

(Six hours later, Sonic awakens on top of the emerald-green hill after being nursed back to full health by Ben, who the Blue Blur sees is watching over him while also noticing his left arm is in a sling made of silk.)

Ben (softly): Are you alright, Sonic?

Sonic: Ugh...I had a nightmare that I was a cyclops...Why is my left arm in a sling, Ben?

Ben: Your left arm got broken in the fight. I spent the last six hours nursing you back to full health and that was the only injury I couldn't heal. A broken arm is better than dying, though.

Sonic: True, and I'd rather be revived by alien first-aid than by a kiss from a human girl.

Ben (baffled): WHAT?! Did that REALLY happen to you, Sonic?

Sonic (smirking): No, Ben, I'm messing with you...although I did have a dream where that happened after I destroyed a Caterkiller once. It was NOT pleasant.

Ben (grinning): Well, weird things DO happen when you destroy a Caterkiller.

(At these words about Caterkillers, Ben and Sonic share a moment of laughter for a few minutes that ends with Ben apologizing to the Blue Blur for his earlier hostility, to which Sonic walks over to Ben and places his good hand on his new friend's shoulder.)

Ben: I'm sorry, Sonic.

Sonic (confused): For what?

Ben: For my behavior towards you earlier.

Sonic: Oh...It's no big deal. You had your reasons, after all.

Ben: That's no excuse for treating you like crap when you were just trying to help me, Sonic. I should be better than that.

Sonic: Hey,-(places his hand on Ben's shoulder), you saved my LIFE back there, Ben. That's a good way of apologizing in my eyes.

Ben: It's not good enough in MY eyes...How about I make it up to you with a race to the spot where we first met?

Sonic (startled): Uh, are you sure about that, dude? Didn't you say Vilgax can track the Omnitrix when you use it, and don't you have to find your cousin?

(Ben responds by activating the Omnitrix and transforming into XLR8, prompting Sonic to ultimately accept Ben's challenge as they race to the spot where they first met.)

XLR8: I doubt Vilgax will send another one of his lackeys after me IMMEDIATELY after Dr. Psychobos' defeat.

Omnitrix: Indeed, and as long as Gwen stays where she is, we can spare some time for another race.

XLR8: Besides, I owe you one, Sonic.

Sonic (smirking): Well, in that case...Bring it on!

(A few minutes later, Ben reaches the spot where he first met Sonic one second after the Blue Blur, with the two heroes proceeding to part ways on good terms after reflecting on their race.)

Sonic (grinning): Looks like I win again, Ben, but that was a MUCH better race than our last one. I'd say you're tied with Shadow when it comes to speed as XLR8.

XLR8: Thanks, Sonic...I think. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to continue looking for Gwen.

Sonic: Do you want me to come with you?

XLR8: Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll continue on my own from here. You just get some rest, okay?

Sonic (nonchalantly): Eh, I'll think about it.

(Smiling at his new friend, Ben proceeds to speed off to resume his search for Gwen as Sonic notices the arrival of the Rustbucket being carried by the Avengers' Quinjet as it flies in pursuit of Ben. Realizing this, the Blue Blur decides to hitch a ride.)

Sonic (grinning): Hahahahaha...This is going to be one hell of an adventure!

(At these words, Sonic races to the top of a nearby hill before throwing down a spring summoned from his wrist device that he uses to propel himself at the Rustbucket, realizing too late he doesn't have enough momentum to land on top of the Quinjet as he intended. Fortunately, Sonic is able to get inside the Rustbucket thanks to Thor, who opens the door to let the Blue Blur inside.)

Sonic: Whoops. I did NOT think this through...WHOA!!!-(lands inside the Rustbucket)-...I'm okay!

Grandpa Max (offscreen): What the hell?

Spider-Man (offscreen): A talking hedgehog, and here I thought things couldn't get any weirder.

(Taking note of his surroundings, Sonic sees that he is being stared at by Grandpa Max, Bivalvan, Galapagus, Pandor, Andreas, Ra'ad, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, the Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, and Wolverine as the 10 Caterkillers he fought earlier with Ben hiss at him inside an energy cage while Iron Man continues looking into ValidusTech for Julie, who is sleeping in Ben's bed at the back of the Rustbucket.)

Sonic (deadpan): Says the guy dressed like a spider that's hanging out with some aliens.

Spider-Woman (laughing): Burn!

Spider-Man: Okay, I walked right into that one.

Captain America (sternly): Settle down, you two...and YOU are?

Sonic: I'm Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog.-(notices the caged Caterkillers)-I am NOT even going to ask why those Caterkillers are in a cage.

Caterkillers (in unison): I AM THE HYPE!!!

Scarlet Witch (deadpan): Cute little things, aren't they?

Ra'ad (intrigued): Caterkillers? Is that what they're called?

Bivalvan: We found them among some wreckage earlier today and Ra'ad, being a scientist, wanted to study them, which we allowed on the condition that he keeps them in that cage.

Sonic: Smart thinking.

Black Widow: How did you break your arm, Sonic?

Sonic (casually): I broke it while fighting two mad scientists named Dr. Eggman and Dr. Psychobos with Ben.

(At these words, Grandpa Max slams on the brakes as Kevin peeks outside his hiding place to learn what's going on, ironically as the Wasp enters the Rustbucket after putting the Quinjet on autopilot to do the exact same thing, and Iron Man approaches Wolverine while Sonic fills everyone in on his adventure with Ben.)

Kevin (to himself): What the hell was THAT all about?

Wasp: What the hell was THAT all about?! I don't mean to be rude, but-(notices Sonic)-...oh, never mind. A giant blue hedgehog is a pretty good reason to hit the brakes.

Pandor (shocked): You were WITH Ben?!

Sonic: Yeah, he saved my life today...You guys ARE his friends, right?

Grandpa Max (worried): He's my grandson, Sonic. Is he alright?

Sonic: He's fine, Mr. Tennyson. He's looking for his cousin Gwen as we speak.

Galapagus (reassuringly): Don't worry about Ben and Gwen, Max. I assure you Adwaita will protect them from harm.

Thor: Perhaps, Galapagus, but it won't be easy when Ben is being hunted by Vilgax as he searches for Gwen.

Captain America: You're absolutely right, Thor. How long until we catch up to Ben, Sonic?

Sonic: You should catch up to him soon if you stay on this path.

Iron Man: Thanks for the update, Mr. Needlemouse.

Sonic (baffled): Mr. Needlemouse?

Wasp: Don't mind him, Iron Man's always like this. You'll get used to it.

Iron Man: Can you come talk to Julie with me, Logan?

Wolverine (confused): I guess so, Stark, but why do you need ME in order to talk to Julie?

Iron Man: Simple. She likes you because you're a friend to teenage girls everywhere and I'm pretty sure she's angry at me, and not without good reason, because I tend to piss off girls of all ages.

Wolverine: Whatever, bub. Let's just go talk to Julie.

(Iron Man and Wolverine head to the back of the Rustbucket and approach Julie, with Wolverine proceeding to gently prod Julie until she wakes up.)

Wolverine (softly): You awake, kid?

Julie (drowsy): What time is it, Mr. Wolverine?

Iron Man: It's 8:10 PM. Are you alright, Julie? Feeling rested up?

Julie: Somewhat, Mr. Stark.

Iron Man: Good...You're not still mad at me, are you?

Julie (confused): Why would I be mad at you?

Wolverine (deadpan): Do you want a list, Julie?

Iron Man: Let's stick to what I did this morning. I mean, EVERYONE heard you scream in frustration in the shower and I think you hurt the shower's feelings, Julie.

Julie (remorsefully): Oh, THAT...I wasn't mad at YOU, Mr. Stark. I was frustrated that you did more in 10 minutes than I did in 3 days without sleep.

Iron Man (sincerely): I know, and I'm sorry I did that. I tend to be a bit of a showoff and I know you want to contribute to your team, so what I did this morning was inexcusable and I didn't realize that until you stormed off. I don't normally apologize, so...can you forgive me, Julie?

Julie: Yes, Mr. Stark. I forgive you...though you should apologize more often.

Sonic (offscreen): Well said, kiddo. Well said.

Julie (confused): Huh?

(Julie looks up and sees Sonic and Thor standing behind Iron Man and Wolverine, with Thor proceeding to introduce Sonic to Julie.)

Thor: Are we interrupting?

Julie: Not at all, Thor. Who's this?

Thor: This is Sonic the Hedgehog, Julie. He is an ally of Ben's who has joined us in our search for  him.

Julie: Really?-(notices Sonic's broken arm)-What happened to your arm?

Sonic: I broke it in a fight, and it was the only injury that Ben couldn't heal after he saved my life today. He mentioned you, by the way, Julie.

Julie (surprised): He did? What did he say, Sonic?

Sonic: He said he would return to you once he finds Gwen.

Wolverine: That shouldn't be too hard for him to do, especially since we've been chasing him for days.

Thor: Aye, Logan, and that is why Captain America wants us all up front so we can come up with a battle plan in case we have to fight alongside Ben when we catch up to him.

Iron Man: That makes sense, but I need to talk to Julie in private. You guys go on ahead. We'll be right behind you.

(Thor, Wolverine, and Sonic proceed to head to the front of the Rustbucket, leaving Iron Man alone with Julie.)

Iron Man: I finished looking into ValidusTech just now.

Julie (cautiously): ...What did you find out?

Iron Man: Well, there's definitely something FISHY about ValidusTech, Julie.

Julie (cautiously): What do you mean, Mr. Stark?

Iron Man: Their tech is pretty damn impressive for a company run by a teenager. Thing is, I don't recognize ANY of the materials that ValidusTech uses. I'm not going to bore you with technobabble, so I want you to tell me what you think that means.

Julie (worried): Are you saying that ValidusTech is using alien technology?

Iron Man: That's my best guess, Julie. Why do you suppose Earth is becoming so popular with aliens all of a sudden?

Julie (scared): I don't know, Mr. Stark, but I have a bad feeling about this.

(We cut to the bridge of the Galaxy Destroyer, where Vilgax has been watching events unfold with Psyphon while Dr. Psychobos pretends to beg for Vilgax's forgiveness.)

Vilgax (to himself): Interesting...the Earth is just full of surprises.

Dr. Psychobos ("terrified"): Did you hear what I said, Lord Vilgax?

Psyphon: If you're talking about Ben Tennyson's declaration of war, Doctor, we heard you just fine. Lord Vilgax typically ignores minions who have failed him.

Dr. Psychobos ("terrified"): I know, and I'm so sorry I failed you, Lord Vilgax. What do I have to do to get back in your good graces?

Vilgax: If you want my forgiveness, Doctor, then bring Rojo to me. I have a special mission for her.

Dr. Psychobos ("relieved"): Of course, my lord. I shall do so at once.

Vilgax: By the way, we sent 11 drones to Earth with you, but only 10 of them fought Tennyson. Why is that?

Dr. Psychobos ("remorsefully"): Alas, I accidentally destroyed one while defending myself from Dr. Eggman's Henchbots. My apologies, Lord Vilgax.

(At these false words, Dr. Psychobos heads to his lab to retrieve Rojo, leaving Vilgax alone with Psyphon.)

Psyphon: He is LYING to you, Lord Vilgax. You cannot TRUST Dr. Psychobos!

Vilgax: I know, but he is far too valuable an asset to cast aside.

Psyphon (baffled): You do realize he intends to betray you, my lord?

Vilgax (evilly): If Dr. Psychobos had the POWER to betray me, Psyphon, then he would have already done so. I have NOTHING to fear from him...or Ben Tennyson, for that matter.

(We cut to Charmcaster, who has just returned to her Uncle Hex after obtaining the Charm of Flight 6 hours ago. However, Gwen is nowhere in sight, which Charmcaster doesn't realize until she confronts Hex.)

Hex: Do you have the second Charm of Bezel?

Charmcaster (spitefully): Yes, Uncle Hex. I have the damn Charm.

Hex (evilly): Good. Now give them both to me.

Charmcaster: Oh, I will...AFTER you tell me what you did to Gwen.

Hex (evilly): I have been training Gwendolyn like I said I would, Charmcaster, and I taught her more in 16 hours than you did in 3 days.

Charmcaster: I'm not an idiot, Uncle Hex. YOU DID SOMETHING TO GWEN BEFORE I LEFT!-(realizes Gwen is absent)-Wait, where IS Gwen, anyway?

Hex (smirking): She's right behind you, my niece.

(At these words, Gwen appears behind Charmcaster and takes the 2 Charms of Bezel before giving them to Hex while kneeling to him due to being under Hex's control, much to Charmcaster's horror as Hex reveals his next course of action.)

Gwen (detached): Good work, Charmcaster.-(hands Hex the Charms while kneeling)-Here you go, Lord Hex.

Charmcaster: "Lord" Hex?-(glares at Hex)-WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY BEST FRIEND?!

Hex (evilly): I have enlightened her, Charmcaster, as SHE has enlightened me.

Charmcaster (terrified): ...What did you make her tell you, Uncle Hex?

Hex: Nothing about YOU, my niece. I'm far more interested in Gwendolyn's cousin's alien watch than I am in your love life.

Charmcaster (horrified): ...Oh, God. Are you thinking what I think you are?

Hex (evilly): You took FAR too long to get back, Charmcaster. Fortunately, I have used that time to plan our next move. I intend to have Gwendolyn prove herself to me by claiming this "Omnitrix" for me...by KILLING Ben Tennyson.

(The episode ends.)