A Hornet's Sting!

Ben Tennyson undergoes his most challenging case yet. He and Rook meet the master criminal the Green Hornet himself.

Plot:
Century City the home of the infamous Green Hornet who he and his valet Kato are in their limousine the Black Beauty. They are in a car chase, but are on the opposite end where some thugs in masks are chasing after them.

Green Hornet: Faster Kato!

Kato: I am doing my best Britt-San!

The thugs chasing them soon reveal an odd looking gun of some kind.

Thug 1: Okay Johnny let 'em have it!

Johnny: You got it!

Johnny fires the gun at the Black Beauty and it fires a very intense laser beam that liquified a wall.

Green Hornet: Did you see that Kato?

Kato: Yes sir! What kind of pit could that thing have come from?

Green Hornet: I doubt if it came from a pit, that it came from an Earth one Kato?

Kato: What are you saying?

Green Hornet: I think it's alien Kato and if there are more of those things in town then...

Kato: Then any crook with one of those guns will have the city in their pocket.

Green Hornet: Yes and I refuse to let that happen.

Kato: What's your plan?

Green Hornet: We play possum Kato. Slow down a bit and let them fire their gun at one of the tires.

Kato: Yes sir.

So then Kato slows down a bit and the thugs get their chance.

Johnny: I'll aim at the back tire.

Johnny aims the gun at the tire and it causes the Black Beauty to crash into a light post.

Green Hornet: You okay Kato?

Kato: Yes. Thank goodness for the added safety features in the car.

Green Hornet: Yes, but right now you need to play possum. Look like you're passed out from the crash. Then when I give the signal take your shot with one of your shuriken.

Kato: Understood Britt-San.

So then Kato feigns his passing out per the Green Hornet's instruction while the two hoods walk over to the Black Beauty.

Johnny: Alright Hornet get out of the car now.

He has the gun pointed at Green Hornet.

Green Hornet: Easy Johnny. Can't we talk about this?

Johnny: No. Our boss is tired of you trying to muscle in on his business. So with my little pea shooter here, we're going to finally rub you out.

Green Hornet: I guess there's no other way to settle this predicament is there?

Johnny: No town turn around and put your hands behind your head.

He does and then the Green Hornet begins walking.

Johnny: Stop I didn't say you could move.

Green Hornet: You didn't say I couldn't.

He continues to walk forward and soon the thugs begin to follow him and he gets closer to the driver's side of the Black Beauty which he then nods to Kato. The Green Hornet walks a tad bit more before he finally stops.

Johnny: Finally now. It's too bad though Hornet because you got the biggest name of any crook here in Century City. A lot of me and the boys even looked up to you.

Green Hornet: Touching, Johnny. Very touching.

Johnny: Yeah and goodbye to you.

However as the thugs were right next to the driver's side, Kato quickly opens the door to disorientate then. He then throws a shuriken at Johnny's hand which causes him to drop the gun. Which then the Green Hornet grabs him by the collar.

Green Hornet: Okay Johnny now your hero and his associate want answers. Who made these guns and where did they come from?

Johnny: I'm not telling you anything Hornet.

Green Hornet: Oh driver will you loosen him up for me then.

Kato: With pleasure boss.

Kato then cracks his knuckles and raises his hands against Johnny.

Johnny: Okay, okay I'll talk! Keep him away from me!

Green Hornet: Then sing me a song Johnny.

Johnny: Listen I don't know who made them, but I know where they came from.

Green Hornet: Where?

Johhny: Bellwood.

Green Hornet: Bellwood?

Johnny: Yeah you know the town with all those aliens.

Green Hornet: I do know and I was right about the gun. Thank you Johnny. Now take a nap.

The Green Hornet uses his gas gun to knock out Johnny.

Green Hornet: Looks like I was right Kato.

Kato: Yes the gun is alien. So now what?

Green Hornet: We're going to Bellwood Kato. Now let's go before any cops show up.

They leave Johnny and his friend there and hop back in the Black Beauty. The Green Hornet presses a button which knocks off the old tire and replaces it with another one then they begin their journey to Bellwood. Now in Bellwood is the young hero Ben Tennyson and his alien partner Rook Blonko where they are fighting an alien monster on the streets. Ben is currently in the form of Diamondhead.

Ben: This guy's a lot tougher than he looks, Rook.

Rook: Yes so may I suggest you fight him as a larger alien. Say, Humunogaur?

Ben: Good idea partner.

Ben transforms into Humungosaur and the alien punk takes a swing at Ben, but he grabs his opponent's hand and then tosses him over his shoulder. Then Rook uses his Proto-Tool which has a knock out gas feature he installed. Then Ben reverts back to his human form.

Ben: Good work Rook. Let's bring him in.

Rook: Yes let us.

Off to the side is the Black Beauty with the Green Hornet and Kato in it.

Kato: Who's the boy Britt-San?

Green Hornet: Ben Tennyson. He has this thing on his wrist which turns him into aliens like the two you just saw.

Kato: My word.

Green Hornet: I know. We'll need to be careful and not let him or his alien partner there that we're in town. Kato: Agreed. It'll alert the city and have its police force on our trail.

Green Hornet: Exactly. We'll park the car in a warehouse that Britt Reid owns here in Bellwood. Then we can proceed to Undertown.

Kato: What is Undertown?

Green Hornet: An underground city of aliens. Let's move.

Kato: Right.

The Black Beauty then drives off, but Ben manages to get a slight glimpse of the car, but he doesn't give it a second thought.

Ben: Another job well done Rook. Let's get a smoothie.

However before they can, Ben gets a call on his Omnitrix from his grandpa.

Max: Ben get back to base now. We have an urgent crisis you and Rook need to look into.

Ben: Got it grandpa. Let's go Rook.

Ben and Rook make it back to the Plumber HQ underneath Max's store.

Ben: So what's the problem grandpa?

Max: We got reports of some illegal alien gun trafficking.

Ben: Forever Knights?

Max: No. We don't know who's responsible, but right now we have reports of alien weaponry in towns ranging from Los Angeles, New York, and even out of the country.

Rook: Do we know what kind of guns Magister Tennyson.

Max: Sure do. They're Molecular Disintegraters.

Ben: What are those?

Rook: As their name implies Ben, they disintegrate solid matter and render it into a pile of goop.

Ben: Weapons like that are being shipped all over the world? Then we have to find who's making them and stop them.

Max: It's not that simple Ben because of what we know there's already several shipments of these guns that have been sent out. We need to get a record of the shipment logs then we can go to every place on the list and destroy those guns.

Ben: Okay then Rook and I will head to Undertown. There's got a be some people down there that would know who's making these guns then we can find a shipping log and get to work destroy these guns.

Max: Good idea Ben.

Ben: Okay so let's go Rook.

As they head to Undertown, both of them have no idea that infamous criminal the Green Hornet and his valet are there in Undertown as well. There now and from what he can see, Kato is a bit unnerved.

Green Hornet: You okay Kato?

Kato: Yes, but it's just I never have seen aliens before.

Green Hornet: Me neither Kato, but I think we'll do just fine. Let's ask this one what he knows about the gun we took from Johnny.

They walk up to the stand.

Green Hornet: Excuse me, but my associate and I require information.

Alien: Ask somebody else then pal. I sell merchandise. I don't give away anything and especially to two monkeys in masks.

Green Hornet: I'd watch that tone my friend. After all this is my planet, not yours.

Alien: Trying to scare me huh? Well you'll need more than masks to scare me.

Green Hornet: Then how about a name? They call me the Green Hornet.

The whole city pause and get a good look at him.

Alien: The, the Green Hornet?!

Green Hornet: I see my name goes as far as Undertown aye my friend?

Alien: What do you want? You won't rob me will you?

Green Hornet: A small nickel and dime op like this? No, just tell me about who made this gun and we will disappear.

Alien: Just like that?

Green Hornet: Just like that.

Alien: Psyphon then. He's been making these guns and shipping them all over the world. At least that's what I've been hearing.

Green Hornet: Thank you. Let's go driver. We're done here.

Kato: Yes sir.

They leave the stand and begin to head deeper into the city to find this Psyphon and his gang. However finally Ben and Rook have made it here and go up to the same stand.

Rook: Hello there sir. We are working a case and we would like some information.

Alien: Not again.

Ben: Again?

Alien: Yes, the Green Hornet and his partner were just here. They wanted some info on some guns.

Ben: The Green who?

Rook: Green Hornet. I am surprised you have never heard of him Ben. He is probably the most infamous criminal on your planet. Ever since Earth became an open system, he became number four on the galactic most wanted list. His reputation put him one up above Vilgax.

Ben: Come on no one is that bad and especially someone from Earth. The worst we got is Doctor Animo and he's strictly a b-level villain.

Alien: Not the Green Hornet kid, I assure you. He had one of the guns that' I bet you Plumbers are looking for.

Rook: Are you certain?

Alien: Yes.

Rook: Then we must find him.

Ben: Come on he can't be that bad even with one of those guns.

Rook: Yes he can Ben.

Now in the center of the city is Psyphon who is going to also auction off some of his guns.

Psyphon: Welcome all my friends to this auction. The top item for grabs are my molecular disintegraters. They are top of the line and state of the art that will render any form of solid matter into a fine mushy paste. The bidding starts at one million.

Fistrick: Two million!

Zombozo: Two and a half million!

Green Hornet: One billion.

The whole crowd gasp at such a high number.

Psyphon: Sold for one billion to the...

Green Hornet: The Green Hornet, at your service.

Psyphon: The Green Hornet! You are one of this world's most infamous criminals. To what do I earn the honor of having you here?

Green Hornet: I'm here to make a deal Psyphon.

Psyphon: What kind of deal?

Green Hornet: Some of your guns have been seen in my town without my permission. Gun trafficking is fine, but if you cut out the Green Hornet then you're going to get stung.

Psyphon: How much do you want?

Green Hornet: Half.

Psyphon: Half!? You can't be serious?

Green Hornet: If you want to be a big name crime lord Psyphon then you must be willing to play high stakes. Half take it or leave it.

Psyphon: Fine then. What else?

Green Hornet: I want a list of names to all the places that they guns have been sent and to the people who bought them.

Psyphon: Why?

Green Hornet: We're partners now aren't we Psyphon? I want to know everything or else I'll rub you out.

Psyphon: Okay fine. I have a list on this disc.

Psyphon tosses it to the Green Hornet.

Green Hornet: Thank you Psyphon. We'll be in touch.

Psyphon: Wait what about Ben Tennyson? Surely he'll be on your trail soon enough.

Green Hornet: Ben Tennyson doesn't know I'm here.

Ben: Actually dude he does

Rook: Surrender Green Hornet and hand over that list of names.

Psyphon: Ben Tennyson! Destroy him now!

As some of the thugs fight Ben and Rook off, this gives Kato the chance to summon the Black Beauty via a transmitter in his watch. The Black Beauty crashes in and Kato and the Green Hornet jump in.

Green Hornet: We'll be in touch Psyphon. Let's roll.

Kato: Yes sir.

The Black Beauty makes a speedy retreat and both Rook and Ben are unable to get after it in time.

Rook: He got away.

Ben: We'll get him next time Rook. Like I said b-level.

Rook: No he is not.

Out on the streets now is the Black Beauty herself.

Kato: So what is the plan now Britt-San.

Green Hornet: We make a deal with Ben Tennyson and hand over the disc.

Kato: Are you certain?

Green Hornet: As sure as ever Kato. Ben and his Plumber friends want the guns off the streets and I'll simply put that the Green Hornet doesn't want the competition.

Kato: Excellent idea.

Green Hornet: Yes and I want you to head to Ben's grandfather's store. That's where he can usually be found. Tell him that I want to meet Ben in person alone and will hand deliver the disc.

Kato: As you wish.

So now back at the Plumber HQ is Ben again along with Max and Rook.

Ben: We got a few of the bad guys Grandpa Max.

Rook: Yes, but we were unable to get Psyphon or the Green Hornet.

Max: Did you say the Green Hornet?

Rook: Yes sir I did.

Max: This is not good.

Ben: Why are you acting like he's some big name bad guy?

Max: Because he is Ben. The Green Hornet is a master criminal who's never been caught. He is number four on the galaxy's most wanted list and is very dangerous.

Rook: And he was trying to make a deal with Psyphon I believe, but he recalled the Black Beauty and they escaped.

Ben: The what?

Max: His car Ben and it is state of the art. Take a look here.

Max brings up pictures of some of the known features that the Black Beauty has which range to: oil slicks, machine guns, smoke screen, and a battering ram.

Ben: Whoah this guy is hard core. So what do we do?

Max: I'm not sure.

Plumber: Magister Tennyson sir.

Max: What is it?

Plumber: There's someone parked outside your store sir and you won't believe who.

Max switches to video outside the store and there is the Black Beauty and Kato.

Ben: So who's that?

Rook: The Green Hornet's valet.

Ben: He has a valet?

Rook: Yes. Let us see what he wants.

So now the three of them step outside to see Kato and he is reading a newspaper.

Kato: American comic strips. Very entertaining.

Max: What do you want?

Kato: My employer wishes to speak with Mr. Tennyson there.

Ben: Where is he? Was he too scared to face me in person?

Kato: Far from it. The Green Hornet had other matters and I came to speak in his place.

Ben: So spill already.

Kato: Very well. My employer has a list of names that he obtained due to our partnership with Psyphon.

Rook: Yes and we need those names so hand it over.

Green Hornet: We fully intend too.

Ben: What?

Kato: The Green Hornet was rather upset that these guns were being transferred through our city without his permission.

Ben: So the crook is willing to give us the names if we take Psyphon down right?

Kato: Correct, but he also wishes to speak with you Ben in private.

Max: No deal. You're not getting Ben.

Kato: Then you do not get the names.

Max: Why you...

Ben: Easy grandpa. I'll play their game and go with him.

Rook: But Ben, this could be a trap.

Ben: I'm Ben Tennyson remember Rook? I can get myself out.

Rook: I suppose.

Ben: Okay then dude I'll go with you.

Kato: Excellent. Once our conversation is over then you shall be returned to your grandfather to relay the message.

Ben: Sounds good.

Kato then opens the door to the Black Beauty and Ben gets in and sees something there for him.

Ben: Is that a smoothie?

Kato: Yes, my employer says you enjoy them.

Ben: Thanks man. I needed one.

Ben begins to drink the smoothie as he rides off with Kato, but he begins to feel strange.

Ben: My head and I feel so tired.

Kato: Yes because you are beginning to feel the effect of the sleeping drug I put in.

Ben: What?

Kato: My employer told me to make sure you do not know where you are going.

Ben: You dirty, dirty...

Ben then passes out in the seat and is fast asleep, but later Ben soon begins to wake up.

Ben: Huh where am I?

Green Hornet: You're in my hornet's nest Ben and if you don't behave then you might feel my sting.

Ben: So you're the Green Hornet. I hear you got a reputation as big as mine.

Green Hornet: Not as big as that ego of yours I hope.

Ben: Are you trying to ground me? I don't need advice from a criminal.

Green Hornet: Oh, but you just might. Although that's not why I brought you here.

Ben: Did you work out some deal with Psyphon to capture me? You drug me, kidnap me, and now you have me chained to a wall.

Green Hornet: You're only chained so you won't get fancy with that Omnitrix of yours. I wanted to talk.

Ben: Okay so let's talk.

Green Hornet: As my valet told you: I shall give you the list of names that Psyphon gave me.

Ben: Why would you?

Green Hornet: You want them off the streets and I want less competition. We'll both gain something here today.

Ben: Okay I'll bite, but what do you get out of it?

Green Hornet: You let my man here and me get away and we also vow never to step foot in Bellwood again.

Ben: You expect me to trust you?

Green Hornet: Am I to trust you?

Ben: I know I shouldn't, but fine a deal is a deal. Hand over the disc and you stay out of my town for good.

Green Hornet: Excellent. I'll see no reason to come back because I'm more than familiar with some of your friends.

Ben: You mean the Plumbers?

Green Hornet: That and the fact that you're friends with Batman and the Fantastic Four. I don't need them on my trail.

Ben: Alright then. I'll play by your game, but you better keep up your end.

Green Hornet: I shall. You have my word. Now let him go and take him back to his grandfather.

Kato: Yes sir.

Kato then lets Ben go.

Ben: Thanks and you're not going to drug me again are you?

Green Hornet: No, but I will do this.

The Green Hornet holds up his gas gun and uses it to put Ben to sleep.

Green Hornet: Once you drop him off, we can head back to Undertown Kato where we'll break off our partnership with Psyphon.

Kato: Do you think he'll keep our deal.

Green Hornet: He will Kato I'm sure of it. Now take him back.

Kato: Understood.

Kato then grabs Ben and puts him over his shoulder then takes him back out to the Black Beauty. Now back at Max's store where both Max and Rook are anxiously awaiting for Ben's return. They see the Black Beauty coming in.

Max: I don't believe it.

Rook: Yes I know. They kept their promise.

The car comes rolling in where Ben is ejected from the car bound and gagged. Rook goes to untie and ungag him.

Rook: Are you okay Ben?

Ben: Yeah I am. That gas of his gave me a major headache.

Max: What did he want?

Green Hornet: He's going to give us a list of names and locations to where all of Psyphon's guns were shipped to.

Max: Why?

Rook: Less criminal competition more than likely.

Ben: That's what he said.

Max: Okay then we head down to Undertown and set up a trap to capture Psyphon and the Green Hornet.

Ben: No grandpa we can't. Part of the deal was that I'm suppose to let him and his boy go.

Max: You can't be serious?

Ben: I am grandpa. If we keep our part then he'll give us the list and also promise never to come back to Bellwood ever again.

Rook: I do not like those terms, but it may be the only chance we get to capture Psyphon.

Max: Okay Ben, I trust you, but I still don't trust him.

Ben: We don't have a choice grandpa.

Now then back in Undertown is Psyphon who has met up again with the Green Hornet.

Green Hornet: So then partner what's our next move?

Psyphon: Your demise.

Psyphon's gang holds up weapons against the Green Hornet and Kato.

Green Hornet: What's the deal Psyphon?

Psyphon: You're too dangerous to be kept alive and especially because you have that disc. You are an underling and do not deserve that power.

Green Hornet: The Green Hornet is an underling to no one Psyphon. You should also know that you just made a huge mistake.

Psyphon: Why is that?

Ben: This is why Psyphon.

Psyphon: Ben Tennyson!

Ben: Yup. The Green Hornet and I set up a deal.

Rook: Now come along quietly so you don't get hurt.

Psyphon: Hurt? There are dozens of my men all over the place and you all are but a mere four.

Ben: Count again.

Ben snaps his fingers and soon Plumbers begin coming in by the dozens.

Psyphon: No! You will pay for this Green Hornet with your life!

Ben: Yeah I don't think so.

Psyphon attempts to fly away via jet boots.

Green Hornet: He's getting away! Ben do you have any aliens that can fly?

Ben: Several, why?

Green Hornet: We have to head him off while Rook and my man will continue with the clean up here.

Kato: Sure thing boss.

Rook: Very well.

Ben: Okay then.

Ben transforms into Astrodactlyl and then flies off after Psyphon while the Green Hornet attempts to take him from the ground. Soon though Rook and Kato begin by helping the Plumbers in taking down Psyphon's gang. With both of them admiring each others combat skill.

Kato: Your skill is most impressive Rook-San.

Rook: As is yours. For a criminal henchman that is.

So then as Psyphon flies away he then fires at Ben with his laser gauntlets to try and get Ben off his trail. However he had to look behind his back to do it and when he turns forward again, he sees the Green Hornet toss his coat at Psyphon's face. Psyphon then loses control and then finally Ben as Astrodactyl uses the green energy whips in his arm to grab Psyphon and then toss him strait to the ground. Ben then lands and returns to his human form.

Green Hornet: Good work kid.

Ben: Now I'm getting compliments from criminals. So do you keep your word or do I have to clobber you too?

The Green Hornet tosses Ben the disc.

Ben: Say what?

Green Hornet: I'm a man of my word remember? I give you the disc and you let us go.

Ben: I can't believe you actually meant it, but fine Green Dude a deal is a deal. You and your boy get out of here and never come back.

Green Hornet: My pleasure.

Ben: It's just that after what Rook and grandpa said about you, you're suppose to be a big time gangster. I wonder GH, are you as bad as they say or is there more to you than a cool car and fancy threads?

Green Hornet: Perhaps or perhaps not. Farewell then Ben, it's been a pleasure. Alright Kato let's get out of here.

Kato: Yes sir. Farewell Rook-San, but before I go...

Kato delivers a powerful kick to Rook's face and as some of the Plumbers begin to engage him, he dodges the laser shots and delivers a few throws and kicks against them. Although he summons forth the Black Beauty and gets in the driver's seat to find the Green Hornet. Kato pulls out in front of the Green Hornet who doffs his hat and gets in the car. They drive off and Ben meets back up with Rook.

Ben: You okay there Rook?

Rook: Yes and no. Green Hornet's assistant delivered a swift kick in my face.

Ben: You'll be okay, but let it be told that I got the disc. Now we can get to work in tracking down where all the guns went and to whom.

Rook: Very good, but was it really a good idea to let the Green Hornet get away?

Ben: You got me Rook, but something tells me there is honestly more to him than meets the eye.

THE END!

Trivia:

 * The Green Hornet seems to have knowledge of aliens and the Omnitrix.
 * He references Ben's past team ups with Batman and the Fantastic Four.
 * The Green Hornet is considered a greater threat than Vilgax.
 * The Plumbers even have a file on the Green Hornet in their database.