"Ben… I might not be able to transform right now," Aiden said apologetically. "I've got a bad feeling."
"Alright…"
Ben's disappointment was obvious.
He quickly grabbed another bag of the Sumo collaboration chips. "Then let's just buy one and see if we get a rare card!"
Among the three of them, Aiden had the most pocket money. And since these special-edition chips cost $7.73—more than regular snacks—Ben looked at him hopefully.
Aiden sighed. "Fine. I can handle that small wish."
"Yes!" Ben carefully picked the best-looking bag and placed it in the cart like it was treasure.
"We've got enough," Gwen said, eyeing the overflowing cart. "Let's check out."
"Yeah."
Aiden pushed the heavy cart toward the checkout counters. The cashier began scanning items one by one, the machine beeping endlessly as prices added up.
It was boring.
Until—
"What is that?!"
"Why is there a giant frog outside?!"
Gwen and Ben both pointed toward the window, shouting in shock.
"A giant frog?"
Aiden turned.
In the distance, something massive was hopping closer.
The creature was enormous—green, bloated, and mountain-sized. Every jump shook the ground. It looked like a monster straight out of a disaster movie.
And sitting atop it—
A pale, messy-haired man wearing a ridiculous chair-shaped helmet.
Dr. Animo.
Aiden's expression hardened.
The frog leapt again—closer.
"He's going to smash through the wall!" Aiden shouted. "Everyone, run!"
Panic exploded through the supermarket.
Cashiers abandoned registers. Customers dropped groceries and sprinted in the opposite direction, shouting warnings as they fled.
"We need to move," Aiden said quickly. "Too many people here. I can't transform in the open."
He grabbed Gwen's hand out of instinct and pulled her toward the food aisle. Ben sprinted behind them without hesitation.
They had just reached the snack section—
BOOM!!!
The giant frog crashed straight through the glass wall.
Concrete shattered. The checkout counters were crushed instantly. Dust and debris filled the air.
Dr. Animo adjusted his red-tinted glasses, scanning the store with excitement.
"Now then… time to collect the electronic components I need," he declared. "To the electronics section!"
The frog croaked loudly.
Several security guards rushed forward with pistols drawn.
"Stop! Don't move!"
"If you take one more step, we'll—"
Their voices faltered.
Up close, the creature was terrifying.
Dr. Animo laughed.
"Are you here to stop me? How adorable! Destroy them!"
The giant frog opened its mouth—
And spat a massive glob of slime toward the guards.
At the same time—
Aiden flipped open the Omnitrix faceplate.
Green light glowed.
He rotated the dial, skipping past Heatblast, Diamondhead, XLR8…
And stopped on one form.
Four Arms.
In tight indoor combat, raw strength was the best option.
He slammed his palm down.
Flash!!!
Blinding green light engulfed him.
His body expanded violently—muscles bulging, bones stretching. The glow intensified as his size multiplied.
When the light faded—
Four Arms stood in the aisle.
Towering. Massive.
Red skin. Four powerful arms. Broad shoulders stretching the limits of the space. His white uniform clung tightly to his monstrous frame.
When he fully straightened, his head nearly hit the ceiling. Shelves shook as his elbows brushed them aside.
Ben stared up in awe. "That… is AWESOME."
Gwen blinked. "That's definitely not subtle."
Across the store, Dr. Animo noticed the sudden flash of light.
He squinted.
"What was that?"
But the glow had already faded.
Then—
Thud.
Thud.
Thud.
The supermarket floor trembled again.
Not from the frog.
From something heavier.
"Something else is coming?" Dr. Animo muttered nervously, hopping off his mount.
The tremors grew louder—
Then Four Arms rounded the corner at full speed.
Despite his size, he moved fast—each step covering several meters.
Dr. Animo froze.
He stared at the charging alien, utterly stunned.
"What kind of creature is that?!" he shrieked. "It looks even more terrifying than my own creations!"