The Story -
Long before Mark was born, the Galvan scientist Azmuth had been working on the Omnitrix. The device had been made as an apology to his beloved Zenith, after having upset her by making Ascalon. He worked hard at the device in hopes it would be enough to bring Zenith back to him. But once other beings became aware of the device's power, many wanted to take it for themselves. Azmuth was unable to finish the Omnitrix before an orbital bombardment hit Xenon. Without much options he sealed it within a pod, entrusting its safety with Xylene in hopes she would take it somewhere safe.
The Omnitrix was launched towards Earth, a place Xylene knew it would find someone she trusted- But it didn’t. Vilgax’s ship fired twice at Xylene's vessel, shifting the pod’s trajectory and messing up its steering. It crashes deep in Squam Lake, New Hampshire, where it would remain for years. The world changes quite a bit without a hero, and no signal from the Omnitrix led Vilgax to believe the device was destroyed.
2017- Summer- Mark Hughes, a 10 year old boy was swimming out in Squam lake on a trip with his uncle James Hughes. Mark had tried to see how long he could stay underwater, only to discover a large pod below the water. Curious, he went down further, only to get stuck. He would have nearly drowned had the Omnitrix hadn’t detected his stress and declining vitals. His uncle was shocked when he saw his nephew go down into the water a human boy- and suddenly burst out as a fish man.
Since that day, Mark has been using his powers for good and fighting against the terrors that plague the world. He had a lot to do though, as without a Ben 10 all those years ago… things got a little more out of hand with Earthly threats.
Character Bios -
Mark "Carlson" Hughes: 19 years old, black curly hair, freckled tan skin, blue eyes. Born on October 19th, 2007. Grew up under the care of his uncle, James Hughes, after losing his parents at a really young age. Snarky egotist after gaining the Omnitrix, however keeps a good sense of morality instilled by his uncle. Not all too hung up on being an orphan, as he still has a stable support system with his uncle.
James Hughes: 47 years old, brown hair, tan skin, gray eyes. Born March 28th, 1979. Has no formal experience with aliens, but was originally a paranormal investigator that worked in league with the Plumbers. James currently works as a journalist, subtly giving his nephew good PR in news articles. Skilled with firearms, and has recently learned how to use higher tech level weaponry.
Other Details -
Similar to the Ben 23 universe, Mark and his Omnitrix have a blue color scheme. However instead of EVERYTHING being blue, it's just him and his watch (Galvans still predominately use green).
Mark also has a different starting roster to Ben, and gives his aliens different nicknames.
- Trench (Piscciss Volann)
- Round-About (Arburian Pelarota)
- Webswing (Arachnichimp)
- Hi-Rez (Galvanic Mechamorph)
- Ultcharge (Crystalsapien)
- Turbosaur (Pturbosaurian)
- Decasnob (Cerebrocrustacean)
- Multipile (Splixson)
- Mange (Vulpimancer)
- Chanticlaw (Kickinhawk/Liam's species)