[Galvantula]

I've been having a lot of trouble trying to get ANYTHING done on the fanfic side. I'm going to post the rest of this tale today and I want your honest opinions on what needs to be done to make it better.

The Null Void...

He could still feel Diagon's power as if it was only yesterday. To think that Max's grandson, the eternal thorn in his side, denied him the greatest power he would ever know. As Psyphon sat by him he knew if he wanted to get revenge he had to act now.

"Thanks to your efforts I was able to retain a small portion of Diagon's power. To think that the Plumbers feel that the Null Void can hold us, the rightful ruler of Vilgaxia and his loyal aide. Soon I will draw out the last of his energy and teleport to a world that may hold the means to get back at Tennyson."

Holding out his right claw a ball of golden light hummed into existence and reformed into the form the Prototype Omnitrix. Psyphon was stunned to be honest. Not that he could do that with Diagon's dying embers but that he still wanted this device even after all these years. But it had been a long period for the both of them and he wanted to live so he kept his mouth shut for the time being. Clicking it onto his wrist he was pleased to see that he was able to repair it. But it was now mostly black with red highlights and instead of the Plumber peace symbol it had the royal seal of his people. But it still works none the less.

."Master, forgive my asking this but where are we going? Your world is in ruins and Ben is-"

Vilgax silenced Psyphon with a sharp glare."I know what Tennyson can do. But thanks to Diagon I saw a world where the humans were able to summon a wormhole with a power known as 'Cosmic Energy'. That is where we shall go. I know now that the power I had will never be replaced but I can still get revenge."A evil grin formed on his lips and all doubt Psyphon had was gone like that. "If we're done here I'd like to be going. Soon even Azmuth will bow down to me as I am the true ruler of the universe!" Using the last of Diagon's power a portal bled from right under their feet. Vilgax only hoped that he landed somewhere where powerful being were. So he could steal their power and add it to his own!

Amanogawa High...

In a secret room know only to a select few Gamou was fuming. The paperwork allowing his students to go to Kyoto didn't go through and as a backup he had to send them somewhere else. He was a encouraging man, always willing to help out people when he was able to. (or if it suited his prepossess.) But thou he is a respected man, he never had friends of his own and ultimately saw the concept as beneath him and when he got enraged enough, even his bravest warriors knew to stay clear of him, should they fall before his wrath.

His rage was enough to awaken Kouhei Hayami's or rather Libra's Supernova, the Eye of Laplace, though Gamou bore no anger towards him or any other Horoscopes. Just seeing him in such a frightening mood was enough to bring it out. When used it allowed him to see who can evolve beyond the normal Zodiart state to become a Horoscope. Will it he found the last of their intended membership: Tojiro Goto for Capricorn, Erin Suda for Aquarius,, Yuta Sugiura for Taurus, Ran Kuroki for Pisces and perhaps most surprising to all four men in the room Yuki Jojima as Gemini.

In a corner Prof. Emoto watched the man he thought was his friend. After he killed Rokuro Utahoshi he later found out that Gamou was not mentally stable. So he started to lead a double life as Tachibana, the creator of the Meteor Driver and the M.B.U.S, but only he knew that. He preferred it that way. That news that the last members were found was unsetting news, made worst by the fact that these were good people. They didn't deserve this cruel fate but he kept silent. It was his role as Virgo, to be always watching, all knowing and ready to deal with anything that threatened Gamou, no matter who it was.

"It seems that the unevolved wish to stop me. Try as they may I will see the Presenters." he boldly declared with a flash of red light from his eyes.

But little did he know that soon two odd shapes were falling directly below him. Wasting no time Kou, his most follower and the Leo Zodiarts transformed into his monster form and got Gamou to safety. When the quartet turned to see what had happened they were in for a shock. In a pile where Gamou's chair was were Vilgax and Psyphon, two of the characters from this "Ben 10" show a few of the staff knew about.

Needless to say Gamou was not pleased at all. With a click of his Horoscope Switch he was the most powerful of all the 12 Horoscopes, the mighty Sagittarius. Drawing his bow mounted on his arm he was about to fire off a barrage of fiery arrows at the two.

"We can explain this my good sir" Psyphon stuttered out trying to calm down the archer. But his words had no effect on him. However when this was happening Emoto turned into Virgo and with some effect was able to get Gamou to calm down. Having done that he turned to the both of them, letting them know what they were able to do:

"You may speak now as allies. But be warned we do not tolerate betrayal nor failure." Virgo stated in his feminine voice. "If you wish to say what you wish to state now is the time to do so."

Vilgax wasted no time in filling them in on what had happened during the last month, with gaining Diagon's power and losing it to Ben to where he was now. He told them he had a vision of 11 members of the Horoscopes following his as their leader to glory and victory!

Gamou was ecstatic! Even since he heard the Voice of the Stars he wanted to go see the Presenters. Rokuro's Fourze System would take too long to finish for his liking so he designed the Zodiart Switches to force evolution in humans so they can survive in a vacuum as well as travel through warp gates without spaceships nor bodily harm. "It seems we got off on the wrong foot my dear Vilgax. But one thing troubles me still. You mentioned only 11 out of the 12 following you. Which would be the one that will not support us in our common goal?"

Without a word Vilgax pointed to the man known as Libra. Koutei's face froze in sheer horror as he knew he had finally outlived his usefulness to them. Having Emoto mindwipe him, Vilgax then send him on his way, never to become a Zodiart again.. Gamou was sad , as Koutei was one of the first members, though his fighting ability was lacking. He was the weakest link in the group so losing him was something he can live with. Kou nodded his silent approval, as he outright hated Libra and seeing him leave once and for all was something he was wanting for some time now.

Soon Vilgax left the room to hunt down the last of the Horoscopes and get them to join.

"Now then, we need to get the others here with us. Vilgax is on his way to find the others but we need the two that are in this 'Dark Nebula' to be here with us now" Psyphon told the remaining three.

Emoto was silently horrified! What plans were running though his dark mind?

Elsewhere...

By sheer luck Vilgax found the last members. What a pleasant surprise that all of them were in a assigned group together. Yuki and Erin were gawking at the sights of the garden they were all, Ran was sitting down and writing down notes, Yuta was fighting with Tojiro over, well, everything since Yuta was trying to win over the girl of his dreams, and that meant busting the chops of anyone that didn't fit into her vision for the school. As Tojiro was not one to dress like a non-rocker, he was on his bad side from Day 1.

Vilgax took the time to collect the Aries Switcher and revive him, so getting them all asleep was a snap with his powers!

A hour later...

Vilgax and Aries came back with the new members. All of them were shocked to see Sarina and Natsuji, the Switchers for Scorpio and Cancer respectfully, standing there as it nothing had happened.. (Psyphon forced Virgo to bring them back, as they were needed.)

Vilgax filled them in on what was going to happen to them. None of them were happy about this at all.

Erin and Ran were furious about being kidnapped, Tojiro was annoyed about all this, Yuta was displeased and Yuki was in tears.

Vilgax paid them no mind as he ate the greasy seafood he stole to slate his hunger. "It can't be that bad to go into space right? You can be like me, flying around without having to worry about things like the Plumbers bothering you." he said with his mouth full of food. Seeing Ran giving him a death glare he offered her a fish sandwich. But food was the last thing on her mind right now.

"To think that the people I trusted to keep us students safe were the ones that turned Haru-chan into a monster!" she growled. "I wish to have no part in this nonsense.", but as Ran tried to storm out Psyphon blocked her way and shoved her back with the others.

"Oh, no no no, little fish. You stay right here with your friends. We have such great things planed for all of you." Psyphon purred, scaring the captives to wit's end.

"You were one of the best astronauts in the history of Japan! I wish to go into space but with my own skill, not with some silly form that you think I need!" Erin snarled. Looking to her right she could see Yuki was still in a state of shock about all of this. It wasn't helping matters much that Yuta was still too scared to ever say anything in their defense, but she knew Yuki was deeply upset about having her hero be the same person that was hurting their friends.

"Gamou-san, why? I looked up to you. All I ever wanted to do was make my friends happy. I wanted to go into space with them. But even though you think I will go with you, my heart belongs to someone else." It was taking all her willpower to keep from freaking out about this, but Yuki was still upset about all of this. She spent her high school life fighting against these monsters, but the fact that she had to become one of them and a commander no least was unsetting her to no end. Where was Gentaro and JK when she needed them the most? Glomping her Hayabusa doll she tried to fight back tears but she failed to do so. Erin gave her a comforting hug to try and ease her fears but she was scared too.

Tojiro just spat on Vilgax, but he paid it no mind. Sarina angrily lead them all out to the rooftops of the school, a far cry from her friendly false persona she wore during her teaching days, with Virgo, Leo and Sagittarius close behind.

Soon Vilgax and Psyphon were there too. Soon the captives were holding Zodiarts Switches."Is there anything you wish to say before we go on into the great 'unknown'?" Vilgax asked with a hint of malice in his voice.

Though the others were too terrifled to answer, Tojiro was not. "Even though you think you can stop my love of rock, you're mistaken! Rock and roll is a lifestyle! Rock n Roll, yeah!" he proclaimed loudly. Psyphon just shrugged it off as Kou glared at them to transform. Vilgax was then called off to talk with his loyal aide.

"I was able to 'radio' as the humans call it 8 of Ben's strongest enemies. With their aid and the power of these 'Horoscopes', we can achieve both of our goals." Psyphon was quite pleased with what he was able to do while they were in their home universe. The both of them knew this was a gamble but if this works the payoff will be well worth it. Soon everything will fall into place and Ben will die by Vilgax's hand and his alone. Dealing with this 'Fourze' was a sweet bonus.

With twelve button clicks a portal opened up above them all. The power he had retained from Diagon wasn't as good as the full version he had, but it would do for this task. Adding to his troubles the Omnitrix he had only had enough power for one transformation. He had to make it count.

Turning the dial to the form of Way Big, Vilgax then slammed down the device and soon enough he was Way Big or something close to Way Big. 'Hugging' the Warp Gate he focus his power into it, changing its color from purple to peasoup green. Then without warning he turned back into his normal form, the Prototype Omnitrix shutting down. If he was able to find Albedo he would have him fix it, but he was confident he could do it on his own.. It mattered not to him. He was going home with 'friends'. Soon all but Virgo were on their way to the universe Vilgax called home.

Taking one last look at the home he knew Emoto gave a sad sigh of regret. He had failed to keep them safe. He failed the Earth and worse of all he had failed his friend. But soon enough he was on his way too...

What mysteries awaited on the other side? Why must these children suffer? He may never know the answers, but for now he would play along and hope that he could save them.

If hope was there...