"WHAT?" Jameson blurted out loud when John said the words grandpa.
"Yes.. Umm.. let me explain to you..." John said as he proceeded to explain the whole idea of his alien species and their birth cycle. Jameson was dumbfounded. Though John's works were famous, it wasn't possible for anyone to go through all his works.
A series like Ben 10 catered more to the children audience so most of the people in the world knew very less about the omnitrix and it's stories. When John went through the stories of Ben 10, he felt the series ripped off many of the storyline of Marvel and DC comics. Time travel, building a new universe, etc. all these stories were taken from Marvel and DC.
But it was portrayed in a very weird way and this led to people's dis-interest in the series. For these reasons the older audience never had any fascination with the lores and stories of Ben 10. When Jameson understood the whole fact he froze on his spot.
Then he started walking back and forth with heavy steps in total silence with hands behind his back. It went on for a minute and then he stopped and looked at John with sparkling eyes.
"I am really going to become a Grandpa?" Jameson asked with agitation.
"Yes."
Then there were tears of joy in his eyes. John was surprised to see such a reaction from his father. He expected that his father would be happy but didn't expect to have such strong emotions for a species that isn't even human. Jameson could see that the alien John was more of a ghostly type and was nothing humane of this alien species but it never mattered to him.
Jameson went and hugged John for a second but he had to back off because the body of John was cold beyond imagination.
"uhh.. Thanks Dad." John said as he felt the joy of his father. He was relieved seeing his enthusiasm.
"Now I have both a son and a daughter at the same time. That will be one hell of an article if I write it. Now get back to making babies. I will be calling Val for this. The two people in the home aren't equipped enough for this." Jameson said.
Jameson took out his mobile to call Val. John was happy to see this and went back to his nest to eat and rest. He had stopped going to his room and liked being at this nest. In an hour or so Val too showed up at his home to handle the new born babies that would be born soon.
Even though John's babies wouldn't need care, Jameson didn't want to take any chances and even watched the episode of Ben 10 to see what his grandchildren will look like. He was over the moon when he saw his grandchildren would be able to fly from get go.
And finally after 2 days and much of the anticipation of Val and others at home, John gave birth to 18 eggs. In these two days Jameson did everything possible to welcome the babies and even decorated the house to welcome the babies. And Emma too showed up when she came to know that John would be having babies. (yes dear readers, I am finding it weird writing this)
When finally gave birth to the last egg, he was exhausted. Both his father and Emma were concerned seeing the exhausted face of John so they brought more metal parts for him to regain his energy.
John was thankful by seeing all the help as he felt that the Ben 10 show didn't do any justice when Ben gave birth. He was tired beyond belief after a long struggle. Fortunately, Jameson didn't have to wait for much longer to see his grandchildren.
After 24 hours, the first egg hatched and following this all the eggs started hatching. Soon all the eggs hatched and the babies used their wings to fly up. John, who was now back in full energy, saw his children for the first time. After their birth, John was surprised to see that the system had no control of them. He felt glad seeing this. He didn't want an immoral way to control the free will of his children.
Jameson, Emma and others were excited to see all the 18 babies.
"I know that you tend to go away from your mother after you are born but I will advise you not to go on a free roam and stay with us. You will get all the protection and food required in this place..." John said but before he could finish his sentence, he was hit on his head by both Jameson and Emma.
"You idiot, these are your babies. Not robots. Come my child, give a hug to your mother." Emma reprimanded John in an angry voice, but her voice became warm and sweet when she addressed the young Necrofriggians.
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