AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hi everybody! I'm ChaoticWish, but you guys can call me Josh. After binging all of the original Ben 10 continuity, I found myself to be absolutely CRAVING more of it, and so, I watched all of Omniverse again. Following that, I've begun another rewatch from the very beginning, although I see myself slowing down and taking my time with this one. If it isn't abundantly clear already, I'm a huge Ben 10 fan.

Seeing how Omniverse ended, I felt inspired to begin writing about what could happen in this future setting. Thus, Ben 10: Generations was born. This story takes place 4 years after the events in "End of an Era," and is intended to be a continuation of the Ben Prime continuity.

Moving forward, the Author's Note at the beginning of every chapter will include a recap of the previous chapter/episode, as well as any other announcements I may have. For today, my only announcement is the usual disclaimer: I do not own Ben 10, or any of the characters affiliated with the series. All I claim as my own is the plot and any of my own original characters.

Without further ado, here is… Ben 10: Generations - Episode 1: "A New Beginning pt. 1"

It was a big day at the Plumber Headquarters, the usual workplace currently filled to the brim with balloons and streamers and, of course, people. The main floor consisted of walls lined with high-tech computers and other sophisticated looking devices. One wall in particular was plastered with monitors that kept watch on the entire headquarters. In front of the monitors stood two human figures – one male, and one female.

"I can hardly believe it," the man said, a hint of emotion in his voice. Tall and muscular, the man's olive colored skin accents his messy dark brown hair and scruffy goatee. He wore a tight fitting, plain white tee shirt that featured a light green stripe down the center and around the collar. The man also donned combat-ready cargo pants and a utility belt filled with what appeared to be various weaponry. On the front of the belt, "10K" was written. His most notable feature, however, was his pair of large wristbands. These wristbands were the same shade of green as on his shirt, but with a lighter, lime green colored hourglass shape printed in the center of them. "He's grown up so fast, hasn't he?" he added after a pause.

The woman beside him flashed him a playful smile. This Native American woman was tall, slender, and undeniably attractive. Her hair was jet black and extended toward her lower back. She wore a red and brown jumpsuit that featured many pockets (although she doesn't tend to use them). Like her male counterpart, she also included a belt with her outfit. Hers included a red badge in the center that matched those wearing uniforms in the crowd around them. "You do realize that this isn't goodbye, right Ben? He's still our son," she teased.

"I know, Kai, I know. I'm not the best at saying goodbye, though. Don't you know this by now?" the newly identified Ben asked.

"It's true," a new voice, belonging to a redheaded female, chimed in. "You should have seen him when I left for college. He was practically begging me to stay," she finished with a chuckle.

"I was not!" Ben exclaimed adamantly. "I was just sad to see you two go, that's all. We made such a great team back then. I could have never seen myself working alongside anyone else," the hero admitted.

"Woah! Did I hear what I think I just heard? Ben not taking all the glory? Ben being modest? What happened to my cousin?" the still-unnamed woman questioned.

"Don't get used to it, Gwendolyn," Kai warned, giving the second woman a name. "By the way, where's Kevin? I thought he was coming with you?"

As if on cue, a large, caucasian male approached the trio. Similarly to Ben, this man – presumably Kevin – also possesses a large, muscular figure, with black shoulder length hair. Kevin wore an all-black armored suit, and bore an x-shaped scar on his chin. While the other three around him seemed to possess an optimistic atmosphere, Kevin tended to bring with him a much more serious tone.

"Well done Tennyson. You managed to get your mini-me out of here before he adopted your knack for destruction. I bet there's a long line of aliens waiting to thank you." Kevin snarked at his best friend to announce his presence.

"Oh please, Kevin. You know you miss the days when your car would accidentally get destroyed all the time. There's nothing to fix when it's all indestructible." Ben retorted, the women laughing as their husbands began going back and forth.

After a few quips from either side, Kai spoke up, "Ben," she started, grabbing her partner's attention, "do you think it's time now?" Her question earned puzzled looks from both Kevin and Gwendolyn. Noticing this, she clarified, "When we found out that Kenny was secretly Spanner, we took away the suit that Paradox gave him. But in exchange, we promised him Ben's old Omnitrix if he stayed out of trouble until his 18th birthday."

Ben nodded in agreement as he turned his attention to the crowd of people celebrating around them. "Everyone! Can I please have your attention? I have a very important announcement to make!" The crowd directed their attention toward Ben as hushed whispers broke out. Understandably, many in attendance wondered what the announcement could be. "Kenny," Ben started up again, "could you come up here?" He paused as he waited for his son to make his way through the sea of people.

The large crowd parted to reveal an slim teenager of average height. He possessed a somewhat tanned skin tone (a trait he acquired from his mother, no doubt), as well as the same messy, brown hair that his father has. The boy is wearing cargo pants similar to his father's, and a black and white tee. Fastened to his waste is a green badge. Like his father, he has bright green eyes. "What is it, dad?" Kenny wondered, his voice curious.

Grabbing his son by the shoulder, Ben spun Kenny around so that he was facing the audience. "As you all know, today is a big day for my boy. Not only is today his 18th birthday, but it is also the day that he is leaving for the Plumber Academy." By this point, not a single soul spoke. Everyone in attendance was now a captive listener, eager for what Ben had to share next. "I want to make this day even more spectacular for you," Ben continued, directing his words toward Kenny, "I want to give you my old Omnitrix."

"You-you're kidding! R-right?" Kenny sputtered, refusing to believe that his father would actually trust him to be a superhero.

"For real, Kenny," Ben confirmed, pulling the Omnitrix out of his back pocket. "Go ahead. Put it on. I've preloaded 10 aliens onto the watch for you. Why don't you try it out?"

Kenny reached his hand out, taking the Omnitrix from his father and slipping it onto his wrist. The watch fastened itself into place. "10 aliens, huh? Let's hope there's some that can actually fight," Kenny muttered under his breath.

"I heard that," Ben scolded.

"Sorry, dad," Kenny said sheepishly as his attention shifted back to the watch. "Let's see who I've got," the teen thought aloud as he scrolled through the silhouettes. Reaching one that he approved of, Kenny slammed down the watch (not unlike his father used to do) and was engulfed in a glowing flash of green. When the light dissipated, Kenny was replaced by a large crystalline figure. The creature wore a black and white shirt that matched the one Kenny was wearing prior. He had two large diamond spikes protruding from his back, and his skull naturally took the shape of a helmet. "Diamondhead!" he shouted triumphantly.

"So? How do you like it, son? I hope the aliens I gave you aren't – what was it you called them… useless?" Ben teased.

"No, not at all, dad. This is amazing," Diamondhead (Kenny wanted to honor his father's work by keeping the same names for his aliens) exclaimed. "I can't believe I actually have my own Omnitrix now!" Ben slapped the Omnitrix symbol on Kenny's chest, reverting him back to normal.

"Why don't you go and enjoy the celebration some more?" Ben suggested. "There will be plenty of time for you to experiment with the watch once you leave."

And with that, Ken Tennyson disappeared once more into the mass of people celebrating his birthday, his departure, and now, his new Omnitrix.

The celebration had continued for a few hours more, but finally began to wind down. Visiting civilians had made their way back down to the surface via the teleportation system; Plumbers returned to their normal duties. Four human figures were now dwarfed by a space previously packed tight. Among them were three recognizable faces – Ben, Kai, and Kenny – as well as a heavyset, older man. The man had a white, balding hairline that matched his lighter skin tone. His red Hawaiian shirt (flowers and all) would stick out in even the largest of crowds. But as if he weren't unique enough, his entire right arm had been replaced with a quite highly futuristic-looking prosthetic. Allegedly, this man was over 90 years olds (although he hardly looked it).

"Kenny!" the old man let out a celebratory shout. "I'm so proud of you! Y'know, I remember when your father first found his Omnitrix. 40 years ago… but it feels like it was just yesterday."

"Has it really been that long?" Kai asked to no one in particular.

"For real, Grandpa Max. You're really dating us here," Ben added with a sigh.

"Relax, dad. You look great," Kenny reassured his father.

Without missing a beat, Kai smirked and added, "Besides, gray suits you," earning laughter from those around her – save for a death glare from her husband.

As the group enjoyed their final moments before parting ways, a voice came blaring onto the intercom. "Last call for boarding. Next stop: Plumber Academy," the voice called out, hints of static being heard.

"Looks like it's time for me to go," Kenny said, his voice shaking slightly.

Kneeling down below his son's eye level, Ben gave Kenny a reassuring smile. Placing a hand on his shoulder, he started confidently, "Just remember. Your mother and I are only ever a call away. If anything serious ever happens and you need us, we can be there in a matter of seconds. Even then, the Academy is run by an exceptional group of Plumbers. You have nothing to worry about," he finished.

Hearing his father's words seemed to ignite a spark within Kenny, as the apprehension in his face quickly dissolved and was replaced with a look of strength and determination. "Thanks dad. I needed that," he said after a pause. Kenny then turned toward his mother and, without warning, launched forward to hug her. "I love you, mom," Kenny said with a beaming smile.

"I love you too, Kenny," Kai whispered, hugging her son back.

As pure as the moment was, it was quickly interrupted by Max ushering Kenny out. "Let's go, kiddo. You don't want to miss your first day," he warned.

"You're right. I really should get going," Kenny began before pausing. "I wonder…" he thought aloud before trailing off and glancing down at his wrist. Toying with the Omnitrix for a moment, Kenny commented, "Now's as good a time as any to try out another of my transformations." The boy slammed down on the watch and was surrounded by a green flash for the second time that day, and was replaced by a lithe, blue and black creature. The creature appeared to be a cross between a humanoid and a velociraptor, with three-clawed hands, a slender tail, and wheels in place of his feet. "Gotta blast!" Kenny exclaimed, now in the form of a Kineceleran, as he took off in a blur of blue.

Blitzing through the halls, Kenny (as XLR8) made it to the ship just in time to hear the intercom come on again. "Boarding doors closing in 60 seconds. Take off in 300 seconds," the pilot's voice crackled over the intercom. Kenny slapped the Omnitrix symbol on his chest, reverting back to his normal form as he stepped onto the spacecraft. As he made his way to his seat, his mind began to wonder. What kind of people would he meet at the academy? Other humans? Or perhaps the children of other plumbers? Who would be his commanding officer? Finding his seat at the back of the ship, Kenny realized that the aisle seat next to him was empty (Kenny had always preferred the view from the window seat).

Figuring that he was the last to board, Kenny began staring out the window and became lost in thought again. What other aliens did his father program into the Omnitrix? He had already transformed into Diamondhead and XLR8, but what else was in store?

His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by someone sitting down next to him. Turning to view his neighbor for the flight, Kenny observed a green, humanoid figure that possessed a striking resemblance to a plant. The 'plant' had small flames coming from it's forearms and shoulders, while it's head took the appearance of one giant flame. It didn't take long for Kenny to identify this alien species as a Methanosian – after all, his father had spent years turning into one. "What's up?" the Methanosian broke the silence. "Name's Pulu. What's yours?"

"Ken. Ken Tennyson. But I go by Kenny."

"Tennyson? Like Ben Tennyson? You don't mean-" Pulu broke off. "Sorry, you probably get asked that all the time."

"I'm used to it, it's okay. Yes. Ben Ten is my dad, but I want to forge my own legacy. That's why I'm headed to the Plumber Academy."

"You too? I'm getting ready for my first day there."

"So am I!" Kenny exclaimed. "I can't wait to be a fully fledged Plumber!"

AUTHOR'S NOTE: That's it! Episode one is complete! Expect normal chapters to be at least this length, if not a little bit longer. What do you guys think so far? Found something about my writing that you enjoy? Something that you feel I could improve upon? Let me know with a review! All feedback is welcome!