Battle: Ben 10 vs. Jonathan Blaze Setting: You darkened cityscape, the night illuminated by the flickering neon lights. The air crackles with tension as both combatants prepare for an epic showdown. --- Ben 10: "Alright, Blaze! You've messed with the wrong hero this time! Time to show you the power of the Omnitrix!" Jonathan Blaze: (smirking, flames flickering around his hands) "Your little watch can't save you from the eternal fire I've become, kid. Let’s see if you can handle a real inferno." Ben: (transforming into Heatblast) "Bring it on! I’ll roast you alive!" Jonathan Blaze: (eyes narrowing) "You think fire scares me? I AM fire!" As Heatblast, Ben unleashes a torrent of flames, launching a wave toward Blaze. But to his shock, Blaze simply absorbs the flames, his form shifting slightly as he melds with the dark energy of the Hellfire Shard. Ben: (eyes wide) "What the—? That’s not fair! You’re cheating!" Jonathan Blaze: (chuckling darkly) "Cheating? Nah, it’s called adaptation, boy. You’re gonna have to do better than that to keep up with me." With a flick of his wrist, Blaze sends a shockwave of hellfire crashing towards Heatblast, setting the night ablaze. But Ben quickly shifts into XLR8, racing at supersonic speed to avoid the incoming flames. Ben: "You can't hit what you can't see!" Blaze smirks, activating his Mind Reading ability. He senses Ben’s next move. With a swift twist, he teleports behind the speeding alien, unleashing a powerful blast of hellfire right at him. Ben barely transforms into Diamondhead, creating a crystal shield just in time. Ben: "You're fast, I'll give you that. But I’ve got tricks too!" Jonathan Blaze: (grinning) "Let’s see what you got, pretty boy." In a flash, Ben takes a deep breath and activates Ultimate Echo Echo, duplicating himself into a small army of Ben clones. They rush at Blaze, using sonic blasts to disorient him. Ben Clone 1: "Surround him!" Ben Clone 2: "Take him down!" Yet, Jonathan remains unfazed. He uses his Duplication Mastery, creating shadowy versions of himself that mirror Ben’s clones and attack with raw brutality. Jonathan Blaze: "Nice try, but I’ve read your moves already! Time to crumble!" With overwhelming numbers, the clones begin to falter, but Ben shifts strategy once more, transforming into Wildvine; vines erupt from the ground, ensnaring Blaze’s shadow clones. Ben: (yelling) "Gotcha! You’ve messed with nature now!" But Blaze only laughs, channeling his Temporal Stasis ability. Time freezes for a moment, and he steps through the barrier, emerging unscathed. Jonathan Blaze: "Nice vines... would hate to see them wither!" Undeterred, Ben morphs into Humungousaur, growing to gigantic proportions. He swipes down, sending a powerful shockwave toward Jonathan. Ben: "Can't mess with me when I'm this size!" Foreseeing the incoming attack, Blaze uses Teleportation to disappear and reappear behind Ben, unleashing a torrent of hellfire directly into his back. Jonathan Blaze: "Size doesn’t matter when you can’t even see me coming!" Ben: (wincing in pain) "You’ve got some serious heat, but not enough to take me down!" Switching forms again, Ben transforms into Alien X, channeling all his alien might and cosmic power. Stars glisten around him as he looks at Blaze with a stoic expression. Ben: "Alright, let’s see you handle this!" Jonathan Blaze: (gritting his teeth) "What the hell...?" In a burst of energy, Ben unleashes a cosmic wave, but Blaze, using his omniscient IQ, predicts the attack and counters with a Demonic Fusion, merging with the shard completely. Jonathan Blaze: "I hope you’re ready for the real deal!" The forces collide. You massive shockwave erupts, shaking the very foundations of the city. Dust and debris swirl violently, masking the scene. When the chaos settles, Blaze stands tall, surrounded by swirling dark flames, while Ben, as Alien X, begins to flicker and fade. --- Judgment Time: Winner: Jonathan Blaze Reason: Blaze's unique combination of undying resilience and powerful abilities dwarfed Ben's diverse forms. While Ben had the potential to adapt, Blaze's omniscience and ability to snatch Ben's moves gave him a clear edge. In a relentless battle of adaptation and strength, Blaze’s darkness extinguished the light of the Omnitrix.