Hello everybody and welcome to my first Ben 10 story. This is set after The Frogs of War in place of Rules of Engagment.

Disclaimer: I do not own Ben 10 or any of its characters.

Four Armed Bride

Chapter 1

The sun shined down on the town of Bellwood as its inhabitants went about their daily lives. The peace and quite was soon broken by the sound of police sirens as two cars sped around the corner. A squad car was in pursuit of a group of three armed criminals who had just robbed the local bank. The passenger window came down and one of masked men started firing at the squad car hitting one of the tyres forcing it to stop.

"Ha ha, we're home free boys," the gunmen said pulling back into the car.

Suddenly there was a thump on the roof of the car, "What was that?" the driver asked.

He got his answer when what appeared to be a blue furred monkey with four arms leaned upside-down on the windshield.

"Do you guys know your going over speed limit?" the Spidermonkey asked.

"WHAT IS THAT THING?" cried the thug in the backseat.

"WHO CARES, SHOOT IT!" the driver ordered.

The gunman leaned out the passenger window and aimed his weapon. But before he could fire, Spidermonkey raised his tail and fired a web snagging the weapon and ripped it out of his hands.

"If your not careful someone could get hurt, like this!" with that he lashed out, punching the thug with each of its fists leaving him stunned. He grabbed him with all four arms and threw the thug out of the car, then shot another web between two lampposts catching the masked criminal and trapping as he tried to get unstuck.

Spidermonkey jumped onto the hood of the car and gave the occupants a smirk before webbing the windshield completely.

"I CAN'T SEE!" The driver panicked as he started to serve and lose control causing the car tip over, the two masked men shut their eyes as the car bounced twice but then stopped. The opened their eyes and to their shock discover that they were sideways, they rolled down the window and looked out shocked to see that their car was off the ground and stuck in a giant web made between two buildings.

The Arachnichimp stood on the road looking at his handy work before he was covered in green energy and his shape began to change. When the energy faded there stood a teenage boy with brown hair and green eyes wearing a black and green T-shirt with the number ten on it. This was Ben 10, wieldier of the Omnitrix and one the greatest heroes in the universe. "Well that was easy." he said folding his arms.

The masked men in the car now recognised Ben 10 and had different reactions. The thug in the backseat cowered in place while the driver opened the door and dropped down to make a getaway. But before took more than a few steps an orange glowing bolo flew out of an ally warping him up in and making him fall to the ground.

From that same ally came a tall being with lavender fur with black and white marking on his face, pointed ears, wearing black and blue armor. Rook Blonko, trained Plumber and owner of the only Proto-Tool in existence. "In the name of the Plumbers you are under arrest." Rook announced showing his badge.

"You know you don't have bring the badge out every time." Ben said putting his hands in his pockets.

Rook got the thug on his feet. "Plumber regulations state that when arresting a criminal you establish your authority." he said walking the masked man over.

Ben simply rolled his eyes at Rook's usual by the book behaviour Rook had loosened up a little but still needed some work.

"I was curious as to why you chose Spidermonkey? You have other forms that could have resolved this much faster." Rook asked.

Ben closed his eyes and shrugged. "Hey when your as awesome as I am, you can get the job done with any alien."

"The Omnitrix turned you into the wrong alien again didn't it?" Rook said bluntly.

Bens shoulders slumped and looked away, "I was going for Jetray." his new Omnitrix had a habit of changing him into the wrong alien. He looked back just in time to see the last thug jump down from the car "One of thems making a break for it." Ben said reaching for his Omnitrix.

Rook didn't even turn, but the Proto-Tool on his shoulder activated and fired a grappling line tying up the thugs legs making him fall flat on his face and then pulled him back.

Ben lowered his hand from his Omnitrix and looked wide eyed at Rook. "How are you able to do that?"

"Practice." the Revonnahgander said simply as he handcuffed the thug.

A few minutes later the police arrived having brought the third criminal after cutting him down from the web, he still had pieces of webbing stuck to him. They thanked Ben and Rook for their assistance and took the thugs away.

"Bad guys beaten and the days saved, time to hit Mr Smoothy," Ben said turning to Rook, "You parked nearby?"

Rook took out a small device and pushed a button, "I would not say parked," a moment later Rooks Proto-TRUK appeared overhead in ship mode before landing and returning to truck mode, once they were buckled up Rook set off for the closest Mr Smoothy store.

Suddenly a beeping noise got their attention "Now what?" Ben asked.

Rook pulled out a device that was causing the beeping. "We have received a message." he said simply.

"Is that all?" Ben seemed uninterested. "Keep heading for Mr Smoothy."

Rook raised an eyebrow "Do you not wish to read it first?"

Ben lifted his hand and counted off his fingers. "Is it from grampa Max, a Plummer emergency, earth in danger, someone asking for help or is someone coming to kill me?

"No, no, no, no and not right now." the Revonnahgander responded in kind.

"Then I'm sure it can wait until after Mr Smoothy." Ben said putting his hands behind his head and leaning back in his seat.

Rook gave the message another look before putting it away and resumed driving. Later they were sitting at one of the tables of the Mr Smoothy store, Rook was drinking his slowly where as Ben was quickly finishing off his second. "Ah nothing beats a smoothy."

Rook looked at the drink in his hand. "It is nice." he thought the smooties were okay, but didn't understand why Ben liked them so much.

Ben simply finished his smoothy and walked to the counter. "I'll have another please." As his Smoothy was being prepared Ben let out a happy sigh, it was a good day no invasions, no universe in danger and no one trying to kill him. He hadn't stopped an old fashioned bank robbery since he was ten, it reminded him of that summer road trip he took with Grampa Max when he first got the original Omnitrix. "Best summer ever." he said to himself.

Ben was brought out of his thought by the sound of a ship engine, he started running towards it but a voice called him. "Hey what about your smoothy?"

He rushed back and tossed him a five dollar bill, "Keep the change." Ben grabbed his smoothy and raced towards where the Rook had parked. He saw the Proto Truck still parked but he noticed a second ship next to it. It was bigger than a car, black with a red screen and gold parts including what appeared to be golden thrusters. "Where have I seen that ship before?" he asked himself. Before he could think about it too much something hit the ground behind him, Ben turned around just in time to see four red arms grab him and pull him into a near bone crushing hug.

Standing nine feet tall was a woman with red skin, four arms, four yellow eyes and wearing black and gold armour complete with a winged helmet. "Beloved" she spoke confirming her identity, the Tetramand Princess Looma Red Wind.

Three things were going through Bens mind at that moment, it hasn't been three years yet so why was Looma here? How long did he have before he ran out of air? And he tried not to think about the fact that his face was being pressed into Looma's chest.

A voice caught Looma's attention. "Excuse me Princess," she turned her head to she Rook standing beside her. "I believe Ben is running out of oxygen."

Looma's eyes widened and she released Ben who began gasping for air. "I'm sorry Beloved I got a little carried away."

Once Ben started breathing normally again he decided to get some answers. "Looma what are you doing here, it hasn't been three years yet. Or did I travel forward in time without noticing?" To anyone else this would be ridiculous, but with Ben it could actually happen.

"Why I came in honor of your latest victory of course." Looma said.

"You mean the bank robbery?" Ben raised an eyebrow. "That was like half an hour ago how did you hear about it so fast?"

"Bank robbery?" Looma said confused. "No, no I'm referring to your recent victory over the Incurseans who invaded your planet."

The Incursean fleet had recently invaded the earth under the command of emperor Milleous and with the help of Dr. Psychobos, they unleashed an army of Mutant To'kustars or Way Bads as Ben called them across the planet forcing the earth to surrender. Once in control Milleous banished Ben from earth, sending him into space in a pod. Luckily Ben returned and with the help of his friends he was able to stop Milleous and save the earth. It turned out that Milleous'es daughter Attea had been the one sabotaged his restraints in the pod allowing him to break free, in the end she became Empress of the Incurseans and formed a treaty with the earth.

Ben then noticed something odd. "Rook why are you covered in leaves?" he asked.

Rook did indeed have several leaves sticking to his head and armor. "When the Princess landed she grabbed me and demanded your location, but then spotted you and tossed me into the bushes." he said brushing the leaves off himself.

"Okay." Ben said not really knowing what to do. "Well it was nice seeing you again Looma, I guess you'll be heading home now."

"But I just arrived" Looma said. "I planned stay for a few days so we could spend time together like I said in my message."

"Message, what mess-" Ben paused and turned to Rook. "Is that message we got on the way here?"

"Yes." Rook said.

Bens eyes narrowed. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"It was not any of the situations that you listed so you said it could wait." Rook said simply.

Ben face palmed realising this was his own fault. He needed time to think, "Okay I um, have to check a few things first." he took one of Loomas hands and lead her to the smoothy counter. "While I check on those things why don't you try some smoothies?" When the guy at the counter saw Looma he actually gasped a little. "Hey listen this is Looma." Ben introduced her, "I'll be back soon, until then let try out some smoothies. Just put them on my tab." Ben said as he walked away, the guy behind the counter made eye contact with Looma and gave a nervous smile.

Ben rushed over to Rook. "What do we do?"

"We?" Rook raised an eyebrow. "The Princess has made it clear she wishes to spend time with you so I was going to take my leave."

"What!?" Ben nearly shouted.

"I was under the impression that you were going ahead with the engagement." Rook said.

Ben couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Why would you think that?"

"Since the engagement you have made no effort to end it or even look into it." Rook said simply.

Ben wanted to argue but Rook was Right, he had pretty much forgotten about the engagement. Though in his defence he did have to deal with la lot of things. "Okay we're still meant to be patrolling right, so I'll just tell her that I have to work and it'll actually be true." Ben turned around and walked back to the counter.

Rook was going to follow but his communicator activated so he answered it, "Rook here."

Ben approached the counter and saw Looma drinking a smoothy, he also saw a lot of empty cups. It looked like Looma liked smoothies as much as he did. She noticed him, "Ben these are amazing!" she said excited. "And there are so many different kinds."

"Yeah, finally someone gets it." Ben was glad to see someone appreciate smoothies. "Anyway look Looma me and Rook are supposed to be on patrol right now so we're gonna need a rain check on the spending time together."

"That's not a problem." Looma said finishing her drink. "I'll just go with you. It will be exciting to see you work."

Before Ben could respond Rook interrupted. "That may be a good idea."

"What?" Ben asked.

"I was just contacted by Magister Patelliday, he said that Psyphons gang have been spotted in Undertown," he explained before turning to Looma. "Your assistance would be appreciated."

"Excellent!" Looma clasped her hands together. "I'll get my ship."

As she left Ben glared at Rook. "Why did you do that?"

"Psyphon has proved to be dangerous opponent in the past, the princess's strength and skill would make capturing him much simpler." he explained. "After all she did defeat you several times." he added.

"What? I won our fight!" Ben protested.

"When you transformed into Four Arms." Rook corrected. "Before that she defeated you as Terraspin, XLR8, Crashhopper, Clockwork and Shocksquatch."

Ben wanted to argue but sighed. "Lets just go." he started walking to the Proto-TRUK.

A little short but first chapters usually are. Next chapter should be ready soon and will have some action in it. Until then, review and check out the poll on my profile if you haven't already.