Rex smirked to himself, letting out a chuckle.
He had done it. Everyone has now being forever sealed in the Bin of Stroajj.
Finally everyone else would feel what it's like, to be trapped, unable to move, and helpless.
"Rex! Why are we leaving?!" Emmet ran up to him, his voice in a questioning panic, "We gotta save my friends!"
Rex continued to look forward, his fist slightly clenched.
"Do we?" He paused, "Do we really? They deserve to rot in that place forever."
Emmet was appalled, "They deserve it? What do you mean they deserve it?! They did nothing wrong!"
"Oh, they did." Rex turned to Emmet, his glare cold.
"Rex...why are you doing this?"
"Why?" Rex crossed his arms, stepping closer to Emmet.
"Because...they didn't come to save us...when we were all alone."
"Huh?" Emmet looked in confusion, "What are you talking about? We?"
Emmet thought a moment, he knew then and there Rex wasn't exactly everything he said he was. That cocky grin now seemed forever gone in his true colors of rage and hatred.
"Who are you? Who are you really, Rex?" Emmet asked.
Rex smirked, "Look a little closer, Kid. We're not so different."
"What? Me and You?"
"We and us." Rex corrected.
Emmet was even more confused at this point. Something about Rex's state gave him discomfort.
"Huh?"
"Emmet...I'm you."
Rex revealed his true identity in an instant. Emmet was still confused on the subject, but then again, it always took him a hot minute to process things.
"But...I'm me." Emmet replied.
"I'm you...from the future, all grown up."
Emmet raised an eyebrow, shaking his head in slight disbelief.
"Wait, if you're me...why do we sound so different?"
"Why do we sound so different?" Rex repeated, in his real voice. Emmet's voice.
Emmet was in shock, letting out a gasp.
No way. This man in front of him, the villain, the man he wanted to be...was actually him? From the future?
Emmet stepped back, shaking as the thought settled in.
"It's a mind blower I know. That's why I was so cagey in telling you my backstory."
"Actually you kept bringing it up-"
"There I was!" Rex started, telling his whole backstory in as much detail as he could spare.
He told Emmet how their ship crash landed, and he was stuck in Undar of the Dryar system for years. Crying, waiting, begging someone to come for him.
His pain took the form of anger, and that day he gained freedom, he lost everything, even himself.
Emmet was definitely losing track of the story, but he kinda got the gist of it.
Rex turned to Emmet, finishing his backstory with bold words.
"I was following everything you just said, except for everything after the part where you said 'I'm you'." Emmet admitted.
Rex gave quite a stare of mixed emotions, maybe disbelief.
"The fir- literally the first thing I said." Rex buried his face his his hands. Disappointed in his past self not getting all that.
Emmet gave another confused look.
Rex pat Emmet's back, "This time travel stuff is always kinda confusing, it's best just to go with it."
Emmet pushed Rex away, stepping back.
"You tricked me into hurting my friends?"
"Nah, I didn't trick you. I taught you to harden your heart...just like you asked me to."
Emmet's eyes widened, he wanted to ask exactly what Rex had started...but he had a much better question to ask.
"Rex, what about Lucy?"
Rex was confused, "Huh? What about her?"
"I'm sure that she still loved us. Why then? Why didn't she come back to save you, because I know very well that she would come back for me." Emmet spoke, his tone very serious.
Rex pondered the thought, "Let's not think about that."
"No, Rex. I want you to answer."
Rex gave Emmet the cold shoulder, "I don't know, Kid. She just didn't."
"Rex, don't you understand...she loves us so much. If she didn't come back for us then...it definitely wasn't her decision. Because I know she would, YOU know she would. Doesn't that thought alone give you hope, make you feel better?"
Rex shook his head, "She still didn't. So, why should it matter anymore? What's done is done."
"Rex. Listen to me." Emmet placed a hand of Rex's shoulder, "It's okay. If you're anything like me, Rex...you still love Lucy. You love her more than anything. Even after all she did...it wasn't her fault. You know that. You know that if Lucy had that chance, she would come and save you."
Rex looked down.
"Rex, please. Those are OUR friends. Help me fix all this, and we can be happy...together. Like your life was before."
Rex thought a moment. Then looked at Emmet, "...Okay, Kid." He grinned, "Let's do it."
Emmet perked up instantly, "Really?!"
"Yeah, Kid. Let's go save the others. But first...we need to make a quick stop. There's something I wanna show you, Kid." Rex frowned, looking out the Rexcelsior window.
Emmet hesitated, but let out a slight nod.
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Rex stepped forward, looking ahead.
Emmet stepped up, "Ugh, a little hard to move here." He looked above him, Undar covered in darkness.
"It would be harder if the Rexcelsior wasn't parked nearby. We need a piece of our world to live like normal. Undar is outside the universe we know, this is why we are unable to move or do anything really on our own. We have no business being this far away." Rex turned to Emmet, "I stayed here, Kid. For years. Unable to move and alone, until I was forced to change and become stronger."
Emmet looked around, "Definitely not the greatest place to be trapped, I'll admit. I'm so sorry, Rex."
"...Emmet." Rex called, "You're right. I still love Lucy...more than anything. You've opened my eyes to that."
Emmet smiled slightly.
"Which is why...I made a mistake. I can't leave her in the Bin of Storajj." Rex turned, a smirk on his face, "Because I want her."
Emmet froze a moment.
Rex turned, signaling the raptors to move the Rexcelsior upwards.
They did as told.
Emmet fell to the ground, now suddenly unable to move at all.
Rex however, could. He mastered the technique not too long ago.
"R-Rex."
"Look Emmet, I understand your intentions here...but I really gotta make sure I exist, Kid. And for that to happen, you have to stay here. Don't worry though, all the while, I'll take care of Lucy for ya." Rex winked.
"Rex!" Emmet struggled, not moving an inch.
"Oh...you thought you'd actually get through to me?" Rex laughed, "Aw, ain't that funny? I'm long gone, Emmet. Whoever you think I once was...that's gone, forever. You're just too naive to realize it."
Rex turned, beginning to walk out of Undar.
"Rex! Please, think about this. Lucy wouldn't want this."
"Geez, do you think I care?" Rex chuckled between his words, "I'm about to have everything I want. Why would I stop now? I'm sorry, Kid. It's going to be a long few years...but you will become me eventually. Just think about all I taught ya. Okay?"
Rex turned to leave.
"Rex!" Emmet called again, though this time he didn't stop.
Emmet was left alone. In the silence of Undar.
"...Rex." Emmet cried, "I thought we were friends…"
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Rex moved across the floor, hiding instantly when Finn turned to find the source of the clicking plastic.
He looked towards the Bin of Storajj, he had to get over there.
It was slight, but he swore he heard talking or...maybe singing coming from there?
Rex looked around, finding some stray LEGO bricks under a nearby table.
He grabbed one, kicking it across the room.
Once it gained Finn's attention, he made this way to the Bin of Storajj, completely unseen.
He opened up the lid slightly peeking in.
Everyone was starting to sing about how everything wasn't awesome.
Rex sighed, not wanting to hear it.
He popped off the lid more, gaining everyone's attention.
Lucy couldn't move well, but she turned her head.
"Emmet?" She called.
Rex hopped down, the clutter of bricks sounding underneath his feet.
He walked up to Lucy, looking down at her.
"Not exactly." He spoke.
"Rex...where's Emmet?" Lucy asked, "I saw you take him!"
"Aww, Lucy." Rex smirked, "I'm right here."
Lucy, and everyone else looked in confusion.
"...What do you mean? You're not...Emmet…" Lucy stopped, looking Rex in the eyes. Those eyes were extremely familiar now that she got a good look at them. She shivered.
"Lucy." Rex called, his voice sounding like Emmet's, "It's me, special best friend."
Lucy shook.
Not only her, everyone did.
It was just so eerie, Emmet's voice coming out of Rex.
"You are Emmet. What happened to you?" Lucy asked.
"What happened? Well...I'm Emmet, but I'm from the future. A future where I was alone for a very long time...and guess what, you never came back for me."
Rex picked Lucy up. Lucy still unable to move, though she knew she would eventually find the strength.
"So, guess what? You're going to make up for all those years you left me alone. Be mine again, Lucy."
Lucy growled, "You?! Ha, why would I like you?! You're not Emmet anymore, you're a jerk!"
"A jerk am I?" Rex laughed, "Geez, thanks. That's what I'm going for."
Rex grabbed some bricks, building a stairway out of Storajj.
"Hey! You can't just take her!" Unikitty sounded, "Even if you are Emmet...you're evil!"
"Part of my charm, sister. Bye everyone." Rex gave a wink, taking Lucy out of Storajj.
Lucy could move a little more while he walked with her. She didn't manage a lot through until they arrived at the Rexcelsior.
As soon as the door shut behind them, Lucy pushed herself out of Rex's arms.
"Dangervest...tell me, where's Emmet?"
"Like I said, I'm-"
"MY Emmet!" Lucy shouted back, interrupting him.
Rex gave a cold stare, "Remember, Luce? Remember what you told me? That I had to change with the times, and be tougher, stronger? Well look at me...you got your wish."
Lucy's eyes widened, stepping back.
"No...Emmet, no! This isn't what I wanted. Especially not like this. I loved you for who you were before."
"Do you really think I care what you think now? You wanted this before...and now that it's happened I'm not good enough?" Rex pulled her close, "Will I ever be good enough for you?! For anyone?!"
Lucy tried pulling away, "...Emmet, wake up. This isn't you."
Rex narrowed his eyes, "...My name is Rex." He pushed Lucy to the ground.
Rex looked around, "Raptors! Lock her up." He demanded.
"No! Emmet!"
A raptor grabbed Lucy's hoodie with it's mouth, dragging her away, as others surrounded her.
Lucy's eyes watered, she couldn't believe Rex Dangervest was really Emmet.
Now that everything finally set in, she started crying about it.
She wanted her Emmet back, wherever he was. She had to have Rex tell her, somehow.
The raptor threw her in an empty room, locking her in.
Lucy looked around. It was like a mixture of a dungeon and a storage room.
She sighed, "I can't give up. There has to be a way out of here."
Lucy looked around but it was most certain the only way out the room was the door.
She would definitely break it...if it wasn't solid brick. No way that would fall into pieces.
She sat down in defeat.
Maybe all she had to do was wait for Rex. Maybe then she could trick him or something.
He was still Emmet, and probably not the smartest. Lucy was almost positive she could trick Emmet, so...why not Rex? Yes, there had to be a way around this.
The timing of her thoughts seemed perfect, as Rex walked into the room.
Shutting the door behind him.
He started at Lucy for a second. Then smiled.
"Lucy…"
He bent down, running a hand through her blue and magenta hair.
"Still as beautiful as I remember you."
Lucy frowned, "Um...Rex."
"Hmm?"
"I uh...well, I'm just thinking. If you really are Emmet then...maybe this situation isn't so bad."
"Do you mean that?"
"Yes. Though it is a little uncomfortable…definitely not used to...you yet."
"Hey, but I know you can get used to me." Rex touched her cheek, "Despite how I look now...I still love you."
Lucy couldn't help but blush, still, why did he sound so much like Emmet then?
Rex leaned down to kiss her, which she thought about denying, but she needed to be on his good side.
The two connected lips, Rex pulling her slightly closer.
The kiss lasted for a few sweet seconds, before Rex pulled away.
He smiled, a genuine smile, much like Emmet's.
"God, I missed that." He spoke, "...Lucy, please just work with me. Then you'll see how cool I am. You'll want to stay with me."
Lucy sighed, nodding.
"Okay."
Rex smiled, hugging her tightly.
Lucy blushed still, he was actually kinda cute. You know, when he wasn't acting as the villain.
Lucy paused a moment, feeling Rex hug her tighter.
She heard him...crying.
Rex Dangervest? Crying?
That's new, something surely Lucy didn't except.
"Rex…"
"I missed you." Rex cried, "I just...missed you so much."
Lucy hugged him back, "Hey, it's okay. I'm right here." She comforted him, when she should be doing the opposite. She just felt bad for him suddenly. She couldn't fall victim to him though. Still he was...Emmet.
Rex pulled away, wiping tears from his cheeks.
"I'm alright." He sighed, attempting to put his tough attitude back into play.
He smirked, "So, Lucy...who'd it go with the queen and Batman and all that?"
"Well, it was going fine before...you ruined things."
"It had to be done. For my future to exist." Rex held Lucy's hand, "We can build our own world, Lucy. My Rexcelsior, my raptors, all of it can be yours. You just have to be with me...and move on."
Lucy looked down, "But...Emmet…"
"I am Emmet...just a little bit more radical." Rex smiled.
Lucy nodded, "Okay. Okay then. Let's try this out."
Rex grinned, "It'll work out. Trust me."
Lucy looked around the room, "Can I get out of here...and be with you?"
Rex blushed slightly at the question, but shook his head, "As amazing as that sounds, I can't trust you just yet. I have to know you're willing. Prove to me that I can trust you...then maybe I'll consider it."
Lucy leaned forward, kissing Rex again.
Lucy knew that she just had to have him 'weak in the knees' as they say. She needed to make sure he was falling his hardest for her, until she could make a move.
Rex kissed her back, but then pulled away.
"...Until next time, Lucy."
He stood up, walking to the door.
"Rex…" Lucy called.
Rex turned slightly.
"You said you were alone for a long time. I'm sorry...just know that if I had the chance I would have come back for you."
Rex looked down, "Yeah...thanks."
Rex left the room, leaving Lucy alone again.
Lucy sighed, "...There has to be a way out of here...for Emmet."
