Ben 10, Multiverse Academy: Book 1, Aliens In Crazy Land

Omnitrix and Skull Breaker

"So let me get this straight...." said Roarick. "You three snuck out past curfew, performed an illegal tracking teleportation, destroyed a treasured Japanese building, AND you nearly demolished the street in the Dorm district with Ultimate Swampfire.....Plus you summoned the elite class familiar Songenryu in a public area......"

Ben, Lilly, and Samantha were in the Principle's office back at Rysen Academy. Roarick was pacing in front of Stella Vale's desk as she eyed the three students with an unreadable expression on her face.

Roarick stopped pacing for a moment. "What do you three have to say for yourselves?"

"That the only regret I have is my favorite jacket sir." said Ben. Indeed Ben's green jacket was now missing a sleeve thanks to the moment that Zs'Skayr had temporarily destroyed his arm.

"If we had to do it all over again." said Lilly. "I would have still done it."

"Same here." said Samantha. "If you wish to punish us though....we understand."

Roarick eyed the threesome for a moment, then sighed. "Normally I would assign you three to at least one month of community service...but by taking down one of the largest members of the Secret Ability Society....that counts as at least 20 months of community service........however, that doesn't excuse the fact that you three could've gotten yourselves killed....."

"Sorry...." said Lilly bowing her head respectfully. "We'll be sure to keep that in mind."

Ben almost chuckled. Knowing Lilly, she had purposely not said "We Won't Do That Again" and instead said "We'll Keep That In Mind". That was Lilly for you alright.

"Good." said Roarick nodding. "You runts can go...."

"If I may." said Stella. "I wish for Ben Tennyson to stay for a moment."

Lilly, Samantha, and Ben looked at each other for a moment, surprised.

"You guys go on ahead." said Ben. "I'll catch up."

The two girls left the room, closing the doors quietly behind them.

"I'm afraid you'll have to leave too dear Roarick." said Stella.

"Oh..." said Roarick a little taken aback. "I guess I'll just....." Roarick left the room.

"Er...." Ben looked at Stella feeling a little awkward. This was the first time he had ever been alone with the principle since she had caught Ghostfreak sneaking around Mortis's office at what seemed to be forever ago...."

"Ummm....." said Ben. "Er........lovely weather we're having."

"Sorry!" said Stella cheerfully. "I almost forgot myself for a moment. I'm not the one whose going to be talking today though.......we have an honored guest whose here to see you...."

"No need for introductions Stella..." said a familiar voice. "He already knows who I am..."

Ben whirled around to find a six inch tall frog-like alien wearing green robes and carrying a walking stick.

"Azmuth?" said Ben now extremely surprised. "Wh-what are you doing here?"

"I'm here to visit you of course." said Azmuth. "Thank you for having me on such short notice Stella."

"It's no trouble at all!!" Said Stella with a smile. "I'll just leave you two to it then....I'm late for a meeting with the board anyways."

Stella left the room, leaving both Ben and Azmuth alone.

"Hey Azmuth." said Ben. "How's it going?"

"As always, you act unnaturally easy going for someone who is constantly in danger of getting himself killed." said Azmuth.