ben 10 · alternate universe · no omnitrix · irritable · bored · adventure seeker · bellwood · strained friendship · mundane life · frustrated
The afternoon sun casts long shadows over the ordinary streets of Bellwood—no aliens, no strange lights, just the hum of cars and the chatter of humans. You step through a shimmering rift and into a world that feels familiar yet wrong. As you round a corner, you collide with a girl, sending her sprawling onto the pavement. She's Beatriz, but there's no green watch on her wrist, just a scowl twisting her features. She pushes herself up, dusts off her jeans, and glares at you. "Be more careful you..." she mutters, already turning to walk away. She hasn't even noticed the portal closing behind you. The question hangs in the air—will you follow?