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XGO CHAPTER 7
🕑 Added 2025-04-11 10:23:22 +0000 UTCAlex lay in bed, staring at the ceiling.
His body was still, but his thoughts were anything but.
His mind drifted—back to the only warm memory he had left.
His mother.
Her laughter, the way she held him when he was scared, the faint scent of flowers she always carried.
But those memories felt distant, like looking at them through a cracked window.
He tried to hold onto them, but—
They were slipping away.
Then—
A sudden beep shattered the silence.
Beep. Beep.
Alex blinked.
His eyes flicked down to the Omnitrix on his wrist.
Since waking up, it had been glowing red—a silent warning of something.
But now—
It was blue again.
His brows furrowed. What changed?
Curious, he pressed the dial.
The familiar holographic projection flickered to life, revealing the alien selection menu.
At first, he expected the usual—Ben 10's classic aliens.
But as he scrolled, his eyes widened.
There were more.
Way more.
Aliens, monsters, creatures from different universes.
And then—
His hand stopped.
Ken Kaneki's Ghoul form.
Alex exhaled slowly.
What the hell…?
This wasn't just a watch.
This was something else entirely.
He leaned forward, pressing his fingers against the dial.
Then, he spoke.
"Omnitrix, activate voice command."
For a second, there was nothing but silence.
Then—
A smooth, mechanical voice echoed from the device.
"Voice command activated."
Alex's eyes narrowed. "Why was my Omnitrix glowing red?"
"User's soul is stronger than native Earth inhabitants. This allows transformations into higher-dimensional beings. However, the physical body is not yet strong enough to sustain such forms."
Alex stared at the watch. "So you stop me from tearing myself apart."
"Affirmative. The Omnitrix functions as both an evolutionary tool and a safety limiter."
He clicked his tongue.
So that's why it had shut him down in the lab.
"How long can I stay transformed?"
"Duration depends on the chosen form. As the user's body adapts, transformation time will gradually increase."
He ran a hand through his hair, processing the information.
The more he transformed, the longer he could hold it.
That was useful.
Then another thought struck him.
"Do I always need to use the dial?"
"No. Once the Omnitrix has synchronized with the user's neural patterns, transformation can be triggered through thought command."
A small smirk tugged at Alex's lips.
That would make things a lot easier.
His eyes flicked back to the bulky, first-generation Omnitrix.
"Do I have to keep it looking like this?"
"The Omnitrix is currently in its first-generation form. It can be recalibrated into later models, such as the Ultimate form or others. The core functionality remains unchanged."
Alex thought about it for a moment.
The first-gen Omnitrix was bulky, outdated.
And if it didn't make a difference—
"Recalibrate."
The moment he said it—
The Omnitrix reacted.
A deep, resonating hum vibrated through the room.
Alex's wrist heated up, and suddenly—
The device began glowing blue.
Not just the screen—
The entire Omnitrix.
The glow spread outward, pulsing like a heartbeat, casting blue light across the walls, the floor, the ceiling.
The entire room was suddenly bathed in energy.
From outside the mansion—
If someone looked toward Alex's window, they would see his entire room glowing.
Like a small star had ignited inside.
The light intensified, swirling around his wrist as the Omnitrix began shifting.
The bulky design slimmed down, the dial twisting, shifting, evolving.
The projections sharpened.
The interface streamlined.
It wasn't just a visual upgrade—
It felt more in sync with him.
More like it belonged.
As the glow finally dimmed, Alex lifted his wrist.
A sleek, modern Omnitrix now rested there.
It felt lighter. Faster. More refined.
Alex stared at it for a long moment.
Then—
He closed his eyes and exhaled.
The night was calm—until it wasn't.
The moment the Omnitrix began recalibrating, a powerful wave of energy pulsed through the air.
Rogue, who had been casually walking through the hallway, suddenly froze in place.
A strange, unfamiliar sensation washed over her, sending shivers down her spine.
This wasn't like any mutant power she had ever felt before—this was something else.
Something big.
She turned toward Alex's room, her heartbeat quickening.
At the same time, Jean Grey sensed it too.
Her psychic awareness flared like an alarm, her mind immediately locking onto the source.
Without hesitation, she headed straight for Alex's room.
Rogue Enters Alex's Room
The door creaked open slightly as Rogue stepped inside.
The first thing she noticed was the soft, fading glow of blue energy that still lingered in the air.
Her eyes flickered toward Alex, who was laying in bed, his arm draped over his forehead.
For a second, he seemed unaware of her presence.
Then—
His crystal-blue eyes flickered open, glowing faintly with a soft blue light for just a second before fading.
It was subtle.
But Rogue noticed it.
For a brief moment, she found herself staring.
There was something about the way the light had reflected against his skin, the way his eyes held an unnatural clarity.
Then Alex slowly sat up, rubbing his temples.
His voice was low, groggy.
"What happened?"
Before Rogue could respond, another voice interrupted.
"We sensed energy here. That's why we came to check if everything was alright."
Jean stood at the doorway, arms crossed, her gaze calm yet observant.
Alex blinked once, then gave a small nod.
He raised his hand, flexing his fingers before turning his wrist to show them the now sleek, compact Omnitrix.
The bulky, attention-grabbing device was gone.
Now, it looked like a normal wristwatch.
"My watch was too big and stood out too much," Alex said casually. "So I made it smaller."
Jean tilted her head slightly, studying the change. "That's good. If you can control your power, it'll help in the long run."
She gave him a knowing look. "Many mutants have it hard in their early days."
Alex nodded, but didn't say anything.
He already knew that better than anyone.
Jean took a small step back. "Then, you should rest. We'll leave you be."
Rogue hesitated for a second, glancing at Alex.
Then, with a slight smile, she added, "Yeah, get some sleep. Ah'll show you around the mansion tomorrow."
Alex met her gaze for a moment.
Then, he nodded once.
As they left, the room fell back into silence.
Alex exhaled and leaned back against the pillows.
Tonight had been unexpected.
But at least now—
He understood a little more about what was on his wrist.
