Thread: Ben 10: Tentacle (not so) Force(ful) [Potter-Kun and MMRS]

Set a few years after Ben 10 Alien Force I am loving that hair, Gwen Tennyson told Julie Yamamoto for the umpteenth time. Julie just laughed, as she had with each of the prior compliments. Well, I decided to do an upgrade, or change, or something, when I started college, Julie responded as two women climbed out of the Plumber transport onto the landing strip of the planet Terkun. Well, it looks really good on you, Gwen replied. She gave Julie another impulsive hug before adding, And I'm really glad to see you. I'm just sorry it took a Plumber mission to get us together. Well, college does keep one busy, Julie answered, which Gwen could only nod in agreement. Julie was a sophomore in an elite college, with Gwen currently a junior in another elite college on the opposite side of the country. Julie had allowed her hair to grow out so that it was just as long as her fairer friend's, and though both were still slender and athletic, their curves had filled out somewhat since the days they had battled along side Gwen's cousin Ben. Even in loose blouses, slacks and sandals, both young women looked stunning. So how's Kevin? Julia asked, as she took a look around the landing sight. It looked like an airstrip stuck out in the middle of a Polynesian island, with a beach just in sight. But all of Terkun was like that. The planet was covered with nothing but islands, and something about planet's orbit or tilt or something made the entire planet nothing but warm water and tropical islands, with he island the two girls had landed on the biggest one, and also one where the planet's leaders met. He moved on after my freshman year, Gwen said with a shrug, but there was some regret there. Keven had been in love with her, but he also wanted a physical relationship and, besides kissing and some very light, above the clothes, petting, Gwen hadn't let Kevin go any further. So after the amicable we'll still be friends breakup, Gwen had thrown herself into her studies. How's Ship? Gwen asked in return. I think he's a little bit miffed that he couldn't come with us, Julie laughed. But I know he's happy spending time with Ben. Julie gave a little internal sigh at the mention of Ben. Like Gwen, Julie had only had one boyfriend and, like Gwen, her physical interaction had been limited. I would have liked to brought him along, Gwen said, but there's something about Keltun that interferes with Ship's Mechamorph metabolism. Just like something on the planet inhibits my Anodite abilities. But that shouldn't be a problem. The Keltuns are a remarkably peaceful and cooperative. What I don't understand is why, if the Keltuns are so cooperative, why we have to come here to negotiate. And why us, anyway? Julie asked. The transporter relay has to be set on a specific island, and unfortunately, it's owned by a private individual whose permission we'll need to get, Gwen observed. Keltuns are cooperative, but they also liked to discuss things, and have you show them that there's a very good reason for what you want. But why us? Julie asked Gwen. From what I understand, the Keltun in question is the local expert on humans, and wants to learn more. And apparently, along with Ben and my Grandpa Max, you and I are two of the more famous humans known. So he asked the Plumbers to send us specifically to explain why we need the relay station on his island. So we'll give our sales pitch, answer a few human trivia questions, and then enjoy the beginning of summer break on the beach! Woohoo! Julie laughed, before motioning to movement in the water. I think that's the local government officials now. A number of forms emerged from the water onto the beach. The Keltuns looked remarkable like an Earth octopus, save that their limbs were of different lengths, and they were covered by soft, otter-like fur. They were tall beings, easily twice the height of the two young Earth women, and used their limbs to walk across the beach and to the women in sort of a shambling motion. Gwen knew from her reading that the Keltuns could use their limbs for a number of different purposes, including walking, grasping, touching and even tasting. In addition, the Keltuns had the ability to morph the ends of their limbs to different shapes and functions. Despite their odd appearances, the Keltun were polite and friendly and, after some discussions, directed the girls to a video call center in which to contact the Keltun whose permission they would need to build the relay on his island. Hopefully the call would be quick, and a meeting could be arranged with the Keltun, Grwen thought to herself, as she and Julie stood in front of the camera, waiting for the Keltun they were calling to answer his 'phone.'