The Merge is the twelfth episode of Ben 10: Biomniverse, and the first episode of the second season.
Created on June 25, 2014.
Previous Episode: Not The Final Battle, Yet
Next Episode: Gone Discoverin'
Plot[]
Ben is scratching his head after the giant battle's aftermath.
(Ben): So... where did he go?
(Gwen): I can't track him. Something... advanced is preventing me from doing so.
(Rook): Who? The Drone Master?
(Kevin): Zordax, yeah.
(Max): I really would have thought that it were Vilgax or Eon behind all of this. But he's just... a regular guy.
(Ester): He is the same species as Vilgax.
(Ben): Hey! So is Myaxx, but she's on our side.
(Tack): But... what is our side?
Everyone is now searching for an answer to that question.
(Theme song.)
(Ben): So... what happens now?
(Max): Well, most of us were mind controlled and should not be held accountable for our actions.
(Ben's parents): We second that.
(Gwen's parents): As do we.
(Ben): Oh yeah, Gwen's parents killed someone.
(Cooper): I think I did too actually.
(Blukic): Uh, yeah.
(Driba): You did.
(Max): But I did hear of some people doing this without mind control.
(Kodek): Yeah, I heard of some traitors in our midst. (Rook tackles him.) What the?
(Rook): Give me one reason not to kill you right now!
(Kodek): I think I found a traitor guys!
(Ben): Kodek! Enough. I heard you during your scuffle with Rook. You and Arnux were traitors from the beginning.
(Max): Uh yeah, about that...
(Ben): What?
(Max): Well, Arnux does exist, but you've never actually met him.
(Ben): Oh yeah, you were in his armor or something this entrie time, right? But... how is that possible?
(Rook): (still on top of Kodek) Yes, Magister Tennsyon. I have seen the two of you together.
(Max): I had a hologram at the time.
(Ben): Why have we not met him?
(Max): ... you will understand when you are older. But he is a traitor, and on the run.
(Ben): And what about the other one?
(Max): Other one?
(Gwen): Yes, there was another unnamed agent working for them?
(Max): Oh yes. Frankly, I'm not quite sure who that was. I know that it could not have been anyone at the battle, so all I have to do is check the lower Plumber agents' profiles.
(Vilgax): (getting up) Son of a Walkatrout. I lost, didn't I?
(Ben): Vilgax! (He slams the watch on his left arm.)
(Ben): (transforms) Elementus!
(Vilgax): Hah! You chose a Unovasapien to do battle with me? Really? (He pulls out an energy pistol and shoots Elementus' cloud, who falls.)
(Ben): Huh?
(Vilgax): I know virtually all of the weaknesses of every alien in this universe.
(Max): And I think I know your secret. (Everyone besides Kodek surrounds Vilgax.)
(Vilgax): ...I'll tell you what. I know how to murder Ben in this alien form of his. I can easily murder his human form and any one of you individually as well. Individually. So, if you let me go, I will not bother you again.
(Max): ...fine.
(Ben): Grandpa!
(Max): Ben. we are kind of at our weakest point right now. To be honest, I don't know if we could handle Vilgax.
(Vilgax): And I do not wish to take the chance. Farewell. (He runs off.)
(Ben): Where's he going to hide in Undertown? (The Chimeran Hammer rises a street away and takes off.)
(Ben): Son of a Walkatrout! ...Has that been said?
(Max): Yes. Many times.
(Ben): What did you mean by at our weakest?
(Max): Well, for starters, the Plumbers are kind of split. Wait, just a second. (He picks up a walkie talkie.) Pyke?
(Magister Pyke): Max, how are you? Listen, I heard what happened. Yes, news travels fast throughout the galaxy. Anyways, if you need, I can come to Earth and wear a breathing harness like Patelliday. I can help out.
(Max): No, it's okay. But thank you. And Pateliiday's was one of a kind.
(Pyke): Was?
(Max): Well, he was murdered by Animo and Kork.
(Pyke): Murdered?!?!
(Max): You heard of this and not that?
(Pyke): No! Now I have some things to break! Pyke out! (He hangs up.)
(Max): Well, that was... that.
(Ben): Oh yeah, I should try to find those two, shouldn't I?
(Max): Later, first I should know if you're okay or not.
(Ben): Huh?
(Max): Your cloud is broken.
(Ben): (looks down) Oh. Yeah, that. (His eyes start glowing.) Grandpa! There's trouble on my home planet!
(Kevin): This is your home planet.
(Cooper): I think he means on Theria.
(Ben): Yeah!
(Max): I would send you, but there isn't time.
(Ben): Why has there never been time?
(Max): Maybe because of deadlines and feeling guilt for delaying things?
(Ester): Huh?
(Max): Just like the last battle.
(Ben): Huh?
(Max): ...never mind. Anyways, we need to fix up the Plumbers.
(Ben): Gotcha. (times out)
(Ben): So what about the Alpha Team?
(Rook): (still on Kodek) I still have him
(Kodek): I'm not going to fight. The gig is up. I wanted to be on the winning team, but I suppose it's too late to switch back now.
(Max): It is. Hulka will be displeased. (He handcuffs Kodek.) Morty. Mind taking him to the jail?
(Morty): Sure thing, Pawn.
(Max): What?!
(Morty): Sorry. Old reflex. You got it, Magister. (He walks Kodek away.)
(Max): Morty is the only high-ranking agent left that wasn't a traitor to the end or joined the Resistance.
(Ester): Speaking of which, we should head out.
(Solid Plugg): Yeah, we like being vigilantes.
(Max): Fair enough, but who is staying with you guys?
(Hobble): I think I will. Sorry, but that experience was too scary for me. And by that, I mean when everyone got hypnotized at once. I feel safer with The Resistance;I don't think they'll be infitrated any time soon.
(Ester): Hey!
(Hobble): What? It's true, you know. We're kind of a small deal.
(K8-E): I think I'll join you guys. I'm supporting Ester, she's my friend.
(Ester): Thanks, Kates.
(Manny): I'm assuming we're staying, right Helen?
(Helen): Well I'm not joining either.
(Manny): Huh? (He notices Alan fainted in her arms.) Does this still have to do with him?
(Helen): Yes. Alan almost died. It's just not safe for us.
(Manny): Are you kidding? I'm practically your brother! I lost my hand! Alan just fainted, and you're giving up?
(Helen): This is serious, I don't know if he'll be okay. He's never been out for this long before! I... I...
(Manny): Yeah, I know. Just keep in touch, okay?
(Helen): You bet.
(Tack): I'm staying with the Resistance too.
(Ben): Tack? Really?
(Tack): Yeah! I lasted a while in the last battle! You taught me to be independent and fight on my own, Ben. I'll always remember that.
(Ben): Well, okay.
(Max): Is everyone staying with them?
(Jerry): Heck no! I wanted to do the right thing from square one, and now the Plumbers are the right thing.
(Blukic): And the Plumbers do have better resources than the Resistance.
(Driba): No offense.
(Max): Well, welcome back you three.
(Pakmar): (rushing over) The Plumbers! Thank goodness!
(Ben): Pakmar?
(Pakmar): Yes! I heard Ben is a traitor! Well now you can arrest him for all he has done.
(Max): Sorry Pakmar, but Ben has been lifted of all charges.
(Pakmar): Son of a Walkatrout! It isn't fair! (He sees Solid Plugg.) Don't you work for my competitor?
(Plugg): Oh, Hokestar. Yeah, I did. I guess I'll tell him I'm leaving.
(Pakmar): No! I'll tell him! I can't wait to see the look on his face! He thought you just took a vacation, hah! (He runs off.)
(Max): Well then, I guess those of us that are Plumbers should head off to our base and Resistance members can go to your alley or whatever.
(Vera): (running in): Max!
(Max): Wait, Vera? How many people are here?
(Vera): I came as soon as Ben and Gwen left 12 hours ago!
(Ben): it's tommorow again?
(Vera): Yeah! All of this stuff happened in three days!
(Max): Yeah, I guess it did.
(Vera): So, you're back to normal now?
(Max): Yep, sorry to worry you.
(Vera): Oh, I'm okay. I just can't believe how many people got mixed up in this!
(Ben's parents): Yeah...
(Gwen's parents): But we're fine now.
(Vera): Oh I just bet you are. Here, I parked my car nearby. I'll get you four home. (They go off.)
(Ester): I guess we should go too. Ben, Rook, you guys are leaving aren't you?
(Ben): Yeah.
(Rook): Sorry, but I hope to rejoin the Plumbers if they permit me.
(Max): Are you kidding? I was going to ask you to lead the new Alpha Squad.
(Rook): Me?
(Max): You were great fighting Kodek. I think you can take care of yourself.
(Rook): Thank you, Magister Tennyson.
(Gwen): What about Cooper, Kev, and I?
(Max): Well the Alpha Squad needs four. I guess you three can join.
(Gwen): I guess so. I mean, I have college and everything, but I can manage.
(Max): Great. Oh, that reminds me. It's midnight, isn't it?
(Ester): Yes.
(Max): Ben, your winter break is over today. You have school in a few hours.
(Ben): I hate high school!
(Max): Don't worry, you won't have to go to college. Gwen's school gave you a degree.
(Gwen): Still can't believe they did that...
(Max): But you still need to finish half of your junior year, Ben. It's the minimum in Bellwood.
(Ben): Alright, alright. I'll go back to my parents' house.
(Ester): Well, I guess this is goodbye then.
(Ben): Yeah... I'll see you, I guess. (The Resistance leave and Morty arrives.)
(Max): That's everyone. Let's move out, Plumbers. Go ahead Rook, I'l, catch up! (They leave and Max and Ben are alone.)
(Ben): Grandpa...
(Max): Save it. I'm sorry for everything.
(Ben): I know. It wasn't my fault. And as Pyke reminded me, I need to look for my rogues gallery.
(Max): Yeah, it was good that you threw criminals in that new jail. The Plumber cells are getting a bit overcrowded.
(Ben): I'll be able to fins them fully in the summer, I guess.
(Max): Spring break?
(Ben): My school does an autumn break.
(Max): Really? I haven't heard that before.
(Ben): Yeah, that's what everyone says. Because of it, my school doesn't get out until the 25th of June.
(Max): 26th? That's cutting it close...
(Ben): To what?
(Max): Nothing, never mind. Well, bye.
They both go their seperate ways as the episode ends.
Characters[]
Good Guys:
The Resistance
- Ester
- Solid Plugg
- Hobble
- Manny Armstrong
- Tack
- K8-E (joins)
Plumbers (reformed)
- Grandpa Max
- Magister Pyke (voice only)
- Magister Patelliday (mentioned)
- Magister Hulka (mentioned)
- Alpha Squad
- Morty
- Jerry (rejoins)
- Blukic (rejoins)
- Driba (rejoins)
Myaxx (mentioned)
Ben's parents
Gwen's parents
Professor Hokestar (mentioned)
Vera
Aliens:
Elementus
Villains:
The Vilgaxia Force
- Vilgax
- Drone Master (mentioned)
- Magister Arnux (mentioned)
- Kodek
- Unnamed Agent (mentioned)
Eon (mentioned)