✴️ Chapter Twelve: A Glimmer in the Shadows
Deep within the Watchtower, Ben sat alone inside the training room, staring at his reflection in the dim glass.
He could feel something inside him shifting—slowly, but steadily.
🌀 Inner Turmoil
Strange dreams had started haunting his sleep—visions of burning planets, screams of unknown creatures, and massive shadows whispering his name...
Each time he woke up, he remembered only one word:
> "Kairos…"
Supergirl quietly entered the room and sat beside him without saying anything at first.
> Supergirl: "You're changing, Ben… and it's not just the powers—I can feel it."
> Ben (with a sigh): "I can't explain it. Something inside me is waking up. And the watch—it's not just a tool for transforming anymore. It's like... it's tied to things I don't understand."
A pause. She gently placed a hand on his shoulder.
> Supergirl (softly): "Whatever it is… you're not facing it alone."
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⚠️ Emergency Alert
An alarm rang throughout the tower. Wonder Woman's image appeared on the screen, flames rising behind her in a coastal city.
> Wonder Woman (urgently): "We have a new attack. A massive aquatic creature has emerged from the ocean depths and is heading toward the capital. Its abilities are unknown. Naval forces have failed to stop it."
> Green Lantern: "It's likely from the same species as the previous Kairos creatures—but this one's faster. Smarter."
> Superman (firmly): "Team A, move out. Ben, you're with us."
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🌊 The Battle at the Shore
The team arrived at the shoreline. Before them stood a colossal, sleek grey creature with glowing glass-like eyes.
It emitted high-frequency sounds that instantly caused a splitting headache.
Ben leapt into the air, activated the Omnitrix, and transformed into Humungousaur, charging forward.
But as he drew closer, the pain intensified—this wasn't just sound. It was a familiar whisper inside his head:
> "You are not our enemy… you are one of us. Awaken."
Ben staggered back, dazed.
Wonder Woman lunged in with her sword while Superman focused on shielding civilians.
In a bold move, Green Lantern formed a glowing restraint around the monster, giving Supergirl an opening to strike.
With one powerful blow, she sent it crashing back into the sea.
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🧠 A Disturbing Truth
Ben returned to his human form, panting, his voice shaken:
> "It… it spoke to me. Not in words—in something deeper. It knows me."
> Batman (low voice): "They're not attacking at random. Kairos is searching for you… and testing you."
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💬 End of the Chapter
In the Watchtower meeting room, the heroes gathered in tension.
Some glanced at Ben—not with suspicion, but with growing concern.
> Superman (calmly): "We need to learn who Kairos is… before Ben finds out who he really is."
Ben lowered his head… and once again, a faint black flicker passed through the Omnitrix symbol.
End of Chapter.
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