Ben 10 : Dark Destiny

Prologue

The Omnitrix was a marvel of alien engineering, a cosmic artifact of unparalleled power. A device capable of transforming its wearer into countless alien species, it was a treasure beyond measure. It was also a curse.
On a quaint farm, nestled in the heartland of America, lived a boy named Ben Tennyson. Ten summers old, with a boundless energy that matched his insatiable curiosity, he was the epitome of youthful exuberance. The summer of 1999 was to be an ordinary one, filled with lazy days and endless adventures, until the discovery of the Omnitrix changed everything.
It happened on a camping trip. The device, found in a crashed meteor, pulsed with an otherworldly allure. Driven by a child's wonder, Ben reached out to touch it. A blinding flash later, he was no longer human. In its place stood a towering, reptilian creature with razor-sharp claws and an insatiable hunger.
Fear, then exhilaration, consumed him. With each transformation, he discovered a new world, a new power. He was Grey Matter, a minuscule intellect housed in a colossal frame. He was Wildmutt, a savage beast with incredible strength. He was XLR8, a blur of speed, leaving opponents in his wake. Every alien was a universe unto itself, a realm of untapped potential.
To the world, he was a hero, a protector against extraterrestrial threats. But behind the mask of courage, a darkness was growing. The power was intoxicating, addictive. It was a double-edged sword, promising limitless possibilities but also carrying the weight of immense responsibility.
Little did the world know, the Omnitrix was more than just a tool. It was a seed, planted deep within the boy's soul. And with every transformation, it grew stronger, its roots delving deeper into the fabric of Ben's being.
Unbeknownst to him, the universe was watching, waiting. For the day when the seed would blossom into something far more sinister.