I've been meaning to get this story started for months. It's been in my mind for so long! I can't believe I'm not writing this until now. This is set a while after Pet Project and a few days before War of the Worlds.

Summary: It's been weeks since Ben, Julie, Gwen and Kevin had to rescue Ship from the Forever Knights. Ben has been having nightmares about what could have happened at the castle. Meanwhile, the Forever Knights are plotting their revenge on Ben for destroying their plans. And to do that, they decide to strike him by taking the one person he holds close to his heart. And that person is none other than his girlfriend, Julie. Will Julie survive it all? How will Ben cope with the chances of his nightmare becoming reality? Can he rescue her before it's too late? Is it possible for their relationship to survive? What are the chances of everyone getting out alive? Could this be the end before it actually began? Ben/Julie with slight Gwen/Kevin. Rated M for sexual assault.

It seems like Abusive Secrets (an upcoming story) and Return of Vilgax combined together, doesn't it?

Disclaimer: I own nothing!
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In the darkest moments of the night, in a castle not far from the town area in Bellwood, a group of knights were talking to a doctor of technology. They seemed to be plotting revenge. Revenge on a certain teenager with an alien wristwatch. This is no ordinary group of knights from legends and fairy tales. They specialize in acquiring alien tech from all different corners of the galaxy. They are known as the Forever Knights.

"My fellow knights, we have once again suffered a grave defeat. Our chances of using a Galvantic shape shifter to travel across the stars to destroy the home world of the dragon have been destroyed by Ben Tennyson. But does this mean we have lost? Do we abandon our sacred duty handed down for a thousand years because of some kid with a fancy watch?" Doctor Joseph Chadwick asked the Forever Knights as pictures from the battle at Lancelot Lake Estates flashed above him, reminding everyone of the embarrassing defeat and the pain they have suffered.

"NO!" the Forever Knights bellowed.

"No! Instead, we must strike him before he can strike us. Remember how protective he was over the black-haired girl at our last encounter?" asked Chadwick.

"He made sure that we didn't hurt her. It was like that they were a really close couple," Sir Morton answered.

"You are correct, Sir Morton. They are indeed a couple," Chadwick answered as pictures of Ben and Julie together flashed above him.

The last picture shown of Ben and Julie together was of them at the park leaning in for a kiss.

"They're love is strong," Sir Morton pointed out.

"So strong, he'll practically do anything to save her," added Chadwick.

"Like surrender the Omnitrix?" questioned Connor. (AN: He's from Be-Knighted. He's surely done his research, hasn't he?)

"That and getting himself killed so she could live," answered Sir Morton.

"Exactly," said Chadwick.

The Forever Knights cheered. It's not every day for them that a chance to destroy Ben Tennyson comes along their way.

"But, how do we capture her? If the Tennyson boy's with her, he'll try to stop us," asked Sir Morton.

"I have acquired a sonic net from the home world of the legendary Vilgax. (Ben and Gwen: Vilgax? Legendary? As if. Me: Shut up, guys. And, oh my god. I'm turning into Sarah. NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOO!) This gun will target and fire at the victim. When the girl is pinned to the ground defenceless, the net will give the victim an electric shock that will knock out the victim until 5 hours after the victim is removed from the net," answered Chadwick.

Connor and Sir Morton walked up towards the technology expert with eager, yet evil grins. They looked like twins!

"We'll catch the girl for you," volunteered Connor.

"Beware, Connor and Sir Morton. This girl might be extremely difficult to catch," reminded Chadwick, sternly.

"That makes the job all the more interesting," responded Sir Morton.

Sir Morton and Connor left the lab to get ready for the mission. The Forever Knights were cheering louder than before. Standing by the door outside the laboratory listening to the entire conversation was Squire. (AN: Squire's that blond kid that explained to Ben about the 50 generation thing about the dragon. Since he's really on their side although he's part of the Forever Knights, he could be in the story. Why not?) He wished to quit the Forever Knights but, he stayed for Ben's sake. He would take part in everything the Forever Knights planned so he could warn Ben and the others. Seizing the opportunity, he darted from where he was to the main entrance of the Forever Knights castle. Using a Forever Knight vehicle, he left the castle grounds and headed towards the direction of Bellwood. He hoped it wouldn't all be for nothing.

The Forever Knightmare has officially begun.
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I seriously had to add that last line, didn't I? That would have to be the stupidest prologue ever written. Well, I have completely no idea what the Forever Knights are like. I've seen every single Ben 10 and Ben 10: Alien Force episode that has them but, I still can't get a grasp on them if you know what I mean. It's annoying!