Chapter 8

I attacked the criminal that attempted to escape. I was what Ben called Swampfire. I easily took the criminal down.

"Nice work rookie." One of the workers said.

The criminal was put back into a cell. I timed out and looked at Ben. He was shocked. I wanted to tell him who I was. But I felt it wasn't time yet. Lavender pulled me aside.

"Melia how long do you think you can keep the truth from Ben?" She asked.

"I'm not trying to. I just feel that it isn't time yet. I'll tell him soon. Just not yet." I said.

"Hey Viola," Ben said.

"Just give me time," I said to Lavender then going to Ben. "What's up Ben?"

"I wanted to know if you wanted to go to lunch with me," Ben said slightly blushing.

I smiled. "I'd love to Ben," I said. He held out his hand. I grabbed it. We left. We took Ben's car.

"So let me guess chili fries for lunch?" I asked jokingly.

"Wait how did you know I like chili fries?" Ben asked.

"I read your file." I lied.

"Okay. Well my grandpa gave me money for a nicer place. So we're going somewhere nice." Ben said.

"Oh," I said. I felt slightly flustered.

"You okay?" Ben asked.

"Yeah why?" I asked quickly.

"Your face is turning pink," Ben said with a smirk.

I turned away and saw myself in the side mirror. I covered my face. This is so embarrassing. He's making me want to tell him the truth. The car suddenly stopped. Something ripped open the top and grabbed Ben.

"BEN!!" I yelled.

I got out of the car and saw the predator for Heatblast. It was blocking my way to Ben. A gun fired barely missing Ben. I got mad. I hit my Omnitrix changing into Heatblast. I was going to show this thing who was boss. I went in front of Ben. I grabbed the beast and started heating up. Soon the rock began melting. The beast whined and changed into a metal dog. I saw a symbol similar to the Omnitrix on the dog's collar.

The dog ran off. I timed out and looked at Ben. "Are you okay?" I asked very concerned.

"Yeah. Thanks for the save Viola." Ben said getting up. "I've only seen 1 other person that strong."

"Melia," I said.

"How'd you know I was gonna say that?" Ben asked surprised.

"I can't take this anymore!!" I yelled.

"Can't take what?" Ben asked.

"Ben. There's something I've got to tell you." I said.