A Hero Is Bored

Plot
Ben is in his bed, with the lights off, and his room is a mess. The alarm clock continually beeps starting at 6:30, A.M. Ben groans with covers over his face and swipes his hand around until he hits the snooze button. Ben's mom, Sandra, walks in with a rather displeasing face.

Sandra: Ben? Time to get up, now, sweety. It's a wonderful Monday, after all.

(Half-Asleep) Ben: But Mom...Five more minutes! (Puts head under pillow)

Sandra: Exactly, five. (Quietly leaves and shuts door)

Ben gets up with a very tired expression.

Ben: (Pulls up sleeve and sees Omnitrix) What's the point? (Gets up and gets dressed)

Ben slowly drags himself out of his room, with his clothes on for school. He walks straight past his Mom and Dad who are eating breakfast.

Sandra: How about some bacon and toast? Ooh, maybe some scrambled eggs?

Ben: Not hungry. (Walks to the door)

Carl: (Reading newspaper and looks at Ben) Morning, kiddo. Need a ride for school or-

Ben: Yeah, no thanks, I'll take the bus. Later.

Ben puts on his backpack and leaves silently.

Sandra: Guess he's eager to learn.

Carl: That's my boy!

The sky is dark, cloudy and it's raining, so Ben gets on the bus and looks past all the other teenagers looking at him, with some taunting and gossiping about him. Ben gets at the very back of the bus and sits in any empty seat. JT and Cash get up from their seats and stand in front of Ben, with devious smiles on their faces.

Cash: First day of school, 10th grade. Ready for a whole new year of buttkicking and bullying, Tennyson?

JT: Yeah, Tennyson.

Cash: Hey, shut up, JT!

Ben: (Standing up in Cash's face, and all the other students turn around look directly at the scene) I don't care about anything or anyone, so you better be very sure about what you want to do.

(Nervous) Cash: Uh, hey you better uh, watch who your talking to, Tennyson.. Come on, JT! (Steps back and both him and JT go back to their seats)

Ben sits back down and lowers his head. The other students whisper things to each other as they reach the school. They all get off the bus, with Ben getting off last. JT and Cash remain in the background, with undetermined looks on their faces. Ben walks inside the school, and walk inside the bathroom.

Ben: Guess it's back to being a "loser". (Turns on faucet and fills his hands with water) (Wipes face and fixes hair)

Ben exits the bathroom and notices that first period is about to begin. Ben paces himself to his Science classand sits at the very back of the room while the other students chat noisily. The bell rings and the teacher walks in, saying he is sorry for being later. He is a tall, slim man, with dark black hair, long sideburns, and a regular goatee. He steps over to a white board, pulls out a black marker, and writes his name. The board reads "Mr. Ryaks".

Mr. Ryaks: Once again, kids, sorry for being late. I got a little caught up in something. Allow me to introduce myself. I am going to be your Science teacher, and in this class we'll discuss a variety of topics. Today we'll simply talk about each other. Who would like to go first?

The class is silent, with kids looking bored and sleepy. Mr. Ryaks walks back and forth and calls on Ben, who is lying his head down on the desk.

Mr. Ryaks: Yes, you. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

Ben: I'm Ben Tennyson. (Looks grimly at Mr. Ryaks)

(Unimpressed) Mr. Ryaks: Anything else...?

Ben: No. (Walks back to desk and slouches down)

Mr. Ryaks: Well alrighty then, enough chit-chat! Let us begin class, immediately!

Scene cuts to when the bell rings, and all the students leave the class zombie-like and sluggish. Ben just walks out normally, still depressed.

Mr. Ryaks: Ah, yes, Mr. Tennyson. A word.

Ben: (Sigh)

Mr. Ryaks: I just wanted to let you know, I'll be watching you. Carry on. (Slams door quickly)

Ben: Whatever that means..

The fire-alarm goes off, and water spouts out from the ceilings, drenching everybody. Oddly, the other students seem unaffected and apparently not bothered by this. Ben is confused and quickly dashes to the principal's office, quickly.

Ben: Aaaaand, nobody's here. Cool. (Sits down in chair)

The principal, Mr. Albert, steps with an unpleasant look on his face. He looks at Ben, and says nothing. He steps in his office, leaving puddles of water behind him.

Ben: (To himself) So nobody is gonna do anything about a sudden firedrill? What the heck is going on...

Mr. Albert: (Peeking head outside of his door) The whole facility and students are residing in the gym. We're practicing our fire alarm system.

Ben: Well okay, then. (Walks out of principal's office and heads to gym) 

All the lights are off in the gym, and nobody is there. All the doors slam shut and Ben becomes scared and watches around himself. Behind him, an ectonurite becomes visible and slowly floats over to Ben. Right before it seemingly attacks him, Ben turns around and dodges the ectonurite. It laughs dementedly and rushes over to Ben.

Ben: This thing had better work.. (Activates and hits Omnitrix)

Ben's size goes to being more taller with longer arms and legs. Ben's face glows blue and molds into a star, with body slowly forming into a green and black suit. Ben's hands switch from being human skin into glowing, light blue skin. A large light blue star flashes in the background and the transformation sequence ends.

Twinklestar: (Blasting light blue energy at the Ectonurite) (Looking at hands) Woah..haven't turned into Twinklestar since..I don't know.

Unknown Ectonurite: Y-y-you...changed your form! You're a Primal Lunarian! Imp-possible! (Flees)

Twinklestar: An unidentified ectonurite, who apparently tried to ambush on the spot, a school full of ghastly people, Mr. Ryaks giving me the cold shoulder...it all makes sense now. Mr. Ryaks isn't who appears to be. Ryaks spelled backwards is... (Times out)

Ben: Skayr...Zs'Skayr! Hah, yeah right! Like I'm gonna call Ghostfreak that...pfft.