Ben 10: Mythic Studios Unleashed (tv shows and movies)

15.A War Within (season 2)

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Scene: Warkop Mas Tedjo, Bellwood. The sun is eclipsed, casting the restaurant in eerie darkness. The team gathers in the center of the shop, preparing for the impending battle against the Eclipser Gargoyle. Ben struggles with his inner turmoil, manifesting in his battle with his dark side, Shadow Ben, corrupted by the Antitrix. Gwen and the others try to bring him back.

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Ben (Omniversal Knight):
gripping his head, his voice strained
"Why can't I control it? Why does it feel like it's taking over... again? The Antitrix... it's making everything worse."

Gwen (Magical Sentinel):
steps forward, hand on Ben's shoulder
"Ben, this isn't you. It's the Antitrix messing with your head. You have control over the Omnitrix, remember? You've always had the power to choose."

Ben:
frustrated
"I thought I had it under control, Gwen. But now, every time I transform, it feels like it's pushing me further into darkness. I can't escape it."
glances at his shadow, which seems to twist unnaturally
"Look at me. I can't even control my own shadow anymore."

Shadow Ben:
emerges from the darkness, voice dripping with malice
"Foolish hero. You're nothing without the power of the Omnitrix. You never were. Let me show you the true power, the one you've been too weak to embrace."

Gwen:
grabbing Ben's arm as he starts to change
"No, Ben! Don't listen to him. This is just your fear talking. You're stronger than this."

Ben:
his voice wavers, torn
"What if I'm not? What if I'm just... destined to fail?"

Mei Xian (Xuánzàng):
calmly, stepping between Ben and Shadow Ben
"Ben, remember the wisdom of those who came before you. Fear is an illusion, a shadow cast by your own doubts. The true enemy is not the Antitrix-it is your own fear, the belief that you're alone in this fight."

Kevin Levin (Antitrix Accumulator):
cracking his knuckles, determined
"We all know what it feels like to struggle with this kind of power. Hell, I've been there. But Ben, we're not gonna let you fall to it. You don't have to fight this alone."

Charmcaster (Sorceress Guardian):
raises her hand, drawing a magical sigil
"I've been battling dark magic for years, Ben. This is just another curse to break. You're not the first to face this kind of corruption, and you won't be the last. But you have us. We're stronger together."

Zhu Bajie (Pigsy):
patting Ben on the back with a grin
"Yeah, Ben. You're the hero. You're the one who always pulls through, even when it looks like the whole world's falling apart. Remember that."

Ben:
looks up at them, his voice shaky
"I don't know if I can control it, not this time. Every time I use the Omnitrix, I feel like it's slipping away from me."

Sun Wukong (Su Wukong):
stepping forward, his tone firm yet supportive
"You've faced down the impossible before, Ben. This... this is no different. The Omnitrix is part of you. Don't let the Antitrix twist it into something it's not."

Sha Wujing (Sandy):
softly, his eyes filled with compassion
"Ben, trust in who you are. Not just in your power, but in your heart. It's your heart that has always led you, not the Omnitrix."

Ben:
eyes flicker with doubt, then resolve
"I... I want to believe that. I need to believe that."
Ben begins to glow with energy as his transformation begins, but his shadow twists and starts to mirror his movements, becoming more monstrous.
"No! Stay back! Get away from me!"

Shadow Ben:
grins, stepping forward
"Embrace it. Embrace the darkness. You know this is what you've always wanted. The true power... the power of the Antitrix."