While visiting Albuquerque, Four Arms reluctantly fights a female thief named Rojo, who injures Max. Ben realizes that the Omnitrix makes him a constant target and puts Gwen and Max in danger, but when he encounters Rojo again, this time telepathically controlled by Vilgax’s robots, Max’s advice helps Ben win. Vilgax makes telepathic contact with Upgrade during the battle and threatens him, claiming that he will obtain the Omnitrix some day.