Shellfishness

name ideas: Shellfishness?
previous episode: On the Road Again
next episode: Consider the Lobsterman
== Bookmarker ==
Last episode, Grandpa Max decided to take his grandchildren Ben and Gwen on a trip.
== Synopsis ==
After talking with an old colleague, Max decides to train Ben in how to use his Omnitrix. Ben does not want to train, and escapes his grandfather's sight using Water Hazard (Earth-102023), but this unfortunately catches the eye of an enterprising fisherman.
== Script ==
=== Prologue ===
Max is driving the Rustbucket late at night. 
His hand is hovering over a button on his dashboard that looks just like the Omnitrix.
(Max): Oh, to hell with it.
Max dials the button to a few certain degrees, before pressing down.
Almost immediately, an angry voice shouts of it as if it's a speakerphone.
(Voice): TENNYSON! I thought I told you to communicate in case of emergencies!
(Max): I know, I'm sorry. But I would say we're in a bit of a pickle right now, so-
(Voice): OF COURSE I KNOW THAT! I'm wondering why you waited until now to call me?
(Max): I'm on a road trip with my grandchildren. It's not exactly like I get much free time to connect with old colleagues.
The voice on the other end of the line sighs.
(Voice): Very well...
Beat.
(Voice): Grandchild. I suppose that would be why the Omnitrix has been activated. I take it you're wondering how he got it to work, considering how we placed it in hibernation?
(Voice, cont.): When we placed it in hibernation, I placed a genetic lock on it. Unfortunately, based on how you humans propagate your species, he must have inherited the same gene. 
(Voice, cont.): I suppose your grandchild is lucky, because if anyone without the gene would have touched the thing, the Omnitrix would have self-destructed and taken your little landmark with it.
(Max): Wait, you didn't say anything about that!
As Gwen stirs in her sleep, Max lowers his voice.
(Max): Azmuth, someone innocent could have died!
(Azmuth): At this point, civilians already have died because of the Omnitrix. What's a few bodies more, to keep the universe at peace?
Max squints.
(Max): We agreed no weapons. Between all the red-herrings we planted, the cloaking device and the genetic lock, and what's left of the Cleaning Crew, no one was ever going to find it here on earth.
(Azmuth): I agreed no weapons long ago, and then I made the Omnitrix. You haven't seen it used like I have. It, in and of itself, is the ultimate weapon.
(Max): In the wrong hands, maybe...
(Azmuth): Well, then, let's hope it's in the right hands now. Not like I could do anything if it wasn't - in my haste, I tied the functionality of self-destruction to the genetic lock. I suppose I could reactivate the bomb, if I remote-access through the Codon Stream...
Max sighs.
(Azmuth): I suppose you know it's an empty threat. My wit must be leaving me on this backwater planet. Neither of us are young and spry enough to get through the Codon Stream.
(Max): Besides, I know you're not that far away. I'm on the way. Not going to hurry for you, though - don't want to draw attention to myself, and I did promise these kids a vacation.
(Azmuth): Tennyson, I would suggest not letting the children grow too entitled. I can only hope the new wielder can be as selfless as you.
With that, the voice tunes out. 
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=== Main Plot ===
Ben is woken up to a pillow flying at his face. He pushes it aside and nearly stumbles out of bed in his grey plaid boxers and a white t-shirt.
(Ben): Ugh, hey... I was trying to sleep.
(Gwen): We know. It's time to get up.
Ben wipes an eye with the back of his wrists and looks out the window.
(Ben): Where are we? This doesn't look like New York anymore.
(Gwen): It's not, doofus. We're at the beach.
(Ben): Really? Hot babes and I get a chance to show off my aliens?
Ben raises his wrist and begins to spin through the Omnitrix.
(Max): It's a secluded beach.
Ben frowns.
(Max): Since that thing is on your wrist, you should probably learn how to use it. You're here to train... 
Ben frowns.
(Max, cont.): And relax a bit, too.... Once you've trained.
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(Max): While you guys continue that, I need to go back to the RV. Make a few work calls, y'know. Keep it up.
(Ben): Gwen, I'm gonna be blunt. This sucks. 
(Gwen): You're telling me. At least you have a toy to play with. But hey, we'll be done once you've trained a little bit.
(Ben): Or until I find a way to ditch him for the day.
Gwen rolls her eyes.
(Gwen): Yeah, like there's a way you're getting around Grandpa. 
When Gwen turns her attention back towards Ben, he's dialing through the Omnitrix.
(Ben): There's gotta be something in here that can get me out of his sight, right?
(Gwen): You can't be serious.
(Ben): Ooo, what about Water Hazard from last time? He had gills!
(Gwen): You seriously can't be serious.
Ben selects an alien, raises the Omnitrix, and slams down on it. 
TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE
(Water Hazard): WATER HAZARD!
Water Hazard looks at Gwen for a moment, and immediately begins his march into the sea.
(WH): Whelp, I'm off. Seeya, Gwen.
(Gwen): ... BEN! You can't just leave me alone like this!
Before Water Hazard submerges, a hood emerges and covers his head as a shell-like helmet.
(Gwen): .
Gwen turns around to the Rustbucket and runs back.
(Gwen): GRANDPAAAAAAA!
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(Max): Ben! Catch!
(Water Hazard): Grandpa, I play soccer for a reason!
The pod initially seems like it's going to miss, but at the last second, it veers into the Omnitrix sigil on Water Hazard's shoulder.
=== Postcredits ===
As the kids load up the RV, Max looks out to sea.
A faint glimmer catches his eye.
Max reluctantly approaches.
Looking down, we see a black DNA pod. As Max nudges it with a stick, it projects a hologram of an alien holding his arms to his chest.
(Max): And here I thought you'd been lost once and for all, that I might never have to deal with you again.
Max sighs.
(Max): The universe works in mysterious ways. Guess you and me are together 'til the end, old friend.
== Cast ==
* Max Tennyson
* Azmuth (102023 debut)
*Captain Sebastian Shaw
*Jebediah Pinkertan
=== Aliens Used ===
* Water Hazard
* Ripjaws (102023 debut)
* Alien X (DNApod debut)
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