Emmet looked out the window, the stars were shining brightly.

He was happy, yet still worried about being a father. He always thought Rex was more of a fatherly type, but him...not really.

He started thinking about everything that could go wrong.

Lucy placed a hand on his shoulder, Emmet turned.

"Don't worry, Emmet. You'll do great." She smiled.

Emmet held her hand, "Rex told me that...but even hearing it from myself...I still have trouble believing it." He laughed nervously.

"You might not be perfect, but I certainly didn't marry you for your perfections." Lucy kissed him.

Emmet held her close, showing a smile when they separated.

"...You can count on me, Lucy. I'll be the greatest father I can possibly be."

"I know you will." She placed a hand on her stomach, as she leaned on Emmet.

"I love you."

"I love you too, Lucy."

Rex was back in Undar, he heard the wind howl.

He stood there, watching the others.

He already knew this was a nightmare. A nightmare that happened way too often. He was sick of this vision playing over and over in his head.

He felt even more alone than he did before, and for some reason...he started crying. Rex wasn't sure why he would, after seeing this so many times and not being effected.

"Rex."

Rex turned his gaze.

Marie standing behind him, she smiled.

"It's okay, Rex." She went up to him, wiping his cheek.

"Even the strongest cry sometimes."

Rex was in slight shock, "M-Marie. You're here, but...why?"

Marie held his hand, blushing slightly.

"Because I love you, Rex."

Rex blushed, his cheeks a bright red.

"W-Wait, Princess. You don't mean that."

"I do, Rex. You're so cute." Marie chuckled, "And...I know you're in love with me too, right?"

Rex hesitated, looking to the floor.

He wasn't going to lie, he nodded.

"I think I do like you...I just can't explain what it is…" Rex ran a hand through her hair.

Marie leaned forward, kissing Rex on the lips.

Rex couldn't control his actions, his dream simply had him kiss back.

When the two separated, Marie's smile fell.

"Rex?"

Rex looked in confusion, but then looked down at himself.

He was vanishing. He panicked, noticing he wasn't coming back. He was just...going away. Forever.

"Rex, what's going on?!"

Rex tried forming the words, but for some reason he remained silent.

"Rex, I don't want you to go." Marie paused, "You don't want to go. You want to stay and live the life you deserve."

Rex's eyes widened, was...that the truth.

"Rex, please stay! I love you!" Marie begged.

Rex couldn't stop his fate.

He shook as tears ran down his face.

Rex fell out of bed, waking up from the shock.

He looked around his room, calming down when he realized he was fine.

"Another weird dream? Well, I guess I'm way too used to them…haven't had a good dream in years."

Rex looked at the clock. He'd slept all night.

Rex sighed in relief from having the rest, but stood up, dusting off his pajamas.

He looked down at his hand again, wondering when it would vanish again.

Caylus mentioned it would happen until his situation was fixed…

If...his situation was fixed.

No, Rex wasn't going to let himself think like that. Not this time, especially since he was so scared of disappearing again.

Maybe he should go and talk to Marie more.

He did like her.

But…

He was still held back by the toughening in his heart. What if he changed and became soft? That's something he didn't want to happen. Still, he was lonely.

"...What's a little conversation? I'm sure she doesn't even like me anyway. I can at least be her friend." Rex smiled.

With that said, Rex got ready for the day.

He headed to his monitor, calling for Unikitty.

Unikitty answered the video call, "...Oh...hey, Rex."

She was still in a depressed mood from yesterday. She fur wasn't neat and bags formed under her eyes. She has most likely locked up in her room since then.

Did it really affect her that much?

"Um, Heya. Unikitty, you know where Marie is?"

Unikitty perked up slightly, "Yeah. Why?"

"I uh…" Rex paused, running a hand through his hair, "I wanna see her again."

Unikitty beaned instantly, "Really?! Rex, do you mean it?" She smiled brightly.

"Yeah, I mean it." Rex nodded, "I want to get to know her."

Unikitty smiled even wider, "Aww, Rex! How about I send her over to The Rexcelsior? I think you'd be better off talking there. She'll love the place."

"Really, The Rexcelsior?" Rex blushed slightly.

"Yep. I'll bring her over in a few minutes. See ya then."

Unikitty hung up, Rex letting out a sigh.

"I made Unikitty's day at least."

Rex smiled, thinking about Marie.

"...Princess Marie. Is there more to you? Maybe you're stronger than you seem."

Rex sat down, though not completely aware of it, he was lovestruck. Lost in thought, thoughts of a girl who he barely knew...yet somehow connected to so easily.

It had been years since he liked someone like this.

His thoughts of Lucy became replaced...with Marie.

Lucy was Emmet's now. Maybe it was time for a change. A change Rex's heart had been yearning for.

A few minutes passed by, Rex took a deep breath.

"You can do this, Rex. It's just a girl...a beautiful, sweet, amazing girl…"

Rex looked down.

He quickly turned his gaze when he heard someone enter the Rexcelsior.

"Rex! We're here!" Unikitty smiled, jumping forward.

Marie came in behind her, she wore a more casual outfit this time, but had her famous color of pink, and her tiara.

Rex smiled, "Welcome ladies, to my own personal living space. Comes with free raptors." He spoke with pride, "And yes, I did build the whole thing myself."

"Wow, Rex. It's so...big. It seems like your style." Marie smiled.

"Well, a radical and mature dude like me deserves a just as radical ship."

Marie giggled, "My, so full of yourself. It's not a bad thing though. You used to this, Unikitty?"

Marie looked around.

"Unikitty? Huh, where'd she go?"

Unikitty snickered, watching the two interact without her.

"Well...anyway, Rex. Tell me about yourself." Marie spoke softly.

"Me? Well, besides all my occupations you heard before...I'm also a social media influencer, First Baseman, Man of the soil, Script Doctor, and my middle name is Machete Ninja Star. So, that just proves I'm even more rad then I seem." Rex smirked.

Marie blushed, "Wow...you really are something. I can appreciate someone who keeps himself busy. You have any parents? Best Friends beside Emmet?"

Rex shook his head, "Unfortunately none stayed."

"I'm sorry to hear that...I met Emmet a while back. He's such a cool guy, cute even." Marie paused, "I had a crush on him once...but he was so happy with Lucy, I gave up on him."

Rex looked in surprise, "That true?"

Marie nodded, "But...I still have my friends, and my own palace. I'm happy as I am. I too no longer have parents...so I'm...kind of lonely sometimes."

Rex looked down, "I know how it feels...I have my raptors yet...I feel like it's not enough sometimes."

Rex and Marie looked at each other.

Marie smiled warmly, "You seem like you come from an adventurous past, Rex. I can imagine you being much different from Emmet, but opposites attract, maybe that is why you sustain such a good friendship."

"Y-yeah." Rex looked back though his memories, he was Emmet once, but could he just straight up say it.

He looked up, "Marie, will you allow me to show you something?"

Marie looked in slight confusion, "What would that be?"

In a matter of minutes, Marie looked out the Rexcelsior's window in awe.

"Wow…"

There was a space between galaxies Rex liked to travel to, the stars of different colors, and lights shining brightly all throughout.

"I venture here when I feel anxiety build up...an an explorer that has seen so much, I have a lot of nightmares. This scenery alone helps me calm down. It reminds me of the first time I was ever really free." Rex spoke.

"Rex, it's beautiful." Marie looked to him, "I never got to venture this far out in the galaxies."

Marie went up to the glass, pressing a hand against it.

"There's planets out there, along with never ending stars. I wonder what it would look like to explore out there. I've always wanted to."

Rex was silent for a moment, but he smiled, turning.

"Raptors! Get the Rexplorer ready, if you would."

The raptors growled in response, getting to work.

Marie turned, "Rexplorer?"

Rex took her hand, "You want to see more of the galaxy, right? Well, lucky for you...you've found the perfect guy."

Marie blushed, "R-Rex...you don't have to. Really."

"I insist, Princess. And if we run into any trouble, trust that I will be there to protect you."

Marie smiled, "Thank you...Rex."

Marie looked around the new planet, she smiled as she passed by colorful plants and small harmless creatures that lived there.

Rex was filled with joy knowing that he made Marie's day. He felt his heart soften as he saw how happy she was.

Was there a chance that...no…

Rex shook his head at the thought, it would never happen, especially not between a princess like Marie and a space traveling rebel like himself.

Those two just don't mix, and never have for a reason.

Marie stopped, looking at the stars over the planet.

She smiled, "Rex, you do this all the time right?"

"Sure do, Princess. It's part of the job." Rex smirked.

"...I'd like to see stuff like this more often, if you'll take me with you."

"I mean...yeah, whenever you want."

Marie jumped with joy, "Thank you, Rex!"

Marie hugged him out of excitement.

Rex looked down at her, as Marie looked up. The two blushing on eye contact.

Marie chuckled, "S-sorry...I get a little bit too excited sometimes."

"No worries, it's kinda cute." Rex teased.

Marie took a breath before speaking.

"Rex, random question but...do you have a girlfriend?"

Rex froze at the question, "I uh…"

Why would Marie ask that?

"I used to...but you could say she's not mine anymore. I'm...pretty single right now." Rex looked down.

"Oh, I see. I've been single for a very long time too. A...long time meaning since I was born."

Rex turned to look at her, "You've...never had a boyfriend?"

Marie shook her head.

"I find that hard to believe. I really do. You're a great woman, and from what I've heard from Unikitty, a good friend. I can't imagine your hand being left empty."

Marie smiled, "It's okay. I'll eventually find the one for me. Maybe I've already met him. Destiny is already set in motion and waiting for us to be together."

Rex looked down, knowing destiny didn't mean him.

"I wish you luck, Marie. I do."

Marie chuckled, "And for someone so self centered and adventurous...I'm surprised you don't have a girlfriend."

"Well...to be honest...a lot of girls like me. I just haven't found the right one. You know?"

Marie nodded, "I see. I wish you luck too, Rex."

Rex looked at the stars. Frowning.

After a couple hours of exploring, the two made it back to the Rexcelsior.

Marie watched the raptors play and ride skateboards, which she found amusing.

"I didn't know dinosaurs could do such things."

"Well, I trained them...and it's the most fun they've ever had." Rex smirked.

"Rex, I thought dinosaurs were extinct. Where exactly did you find all these raptors?" Marie asked.

Rex froze, not quite sure how to answer.

"They were...in another world, far away from any of our galaxies. I decided since I traveled all the way there...I picked them up and they back my crew."

"And you named every single one of them?"

"Sure did! There's Cobra, Rocky, Craig, Ripley, Connor, Martin, Susan, and….the other one."

"I'd imagine you lose track of them all."

Rex sighed, "I'll admit, sometimes I do…"

Marie chuckled, "You really are extraordinary, Rex."

"Me? Nah, I'm meant to be nobody...probably not even supposed to exist." Rex shrugged.

"Don't say that. You are should give yourself some credit. You are the coolest dude in the universe, are you not?" Marie questioned.

"Why, of course I am! I'm Rex Dangervest!"

Marie smiled, "Dangervest...is that actually your real last name?"

"Ah, I'm afraid that's a secret, Princess."

"Aww, Rex."

"...Okay I'll say...maybe."

"Maybe?!"

The two were silent for a moment, before they burst out laughing.

"Geez, Rex. You're adorable."

Rex stopped.

Marie blushed from embarrassment, "I-I mean...well I meant to say…"

Rex smirked, "Not as adorable as you." He winked.

"R-Rex, now you're just teasing." Marie's blushed deepened as she hid her face.

Rex took Marie's hand, "I'm not lying." He admitted.

Marie looked Rex in the eyes, leaning slightly closer to him.

She remembered her love for Emmet, and how it broke her knowing she could never have him.

If she fell in love with Rex like this, would it also end in heartbreak?

She pulled away, "...Maybe I better head back home, Rex."

Rex shivered slightly, afraid he'd said something wrong.

"I um...was it something I said?"

"What? No...it's just...maybe it's time I go have tea or something." Marie made up an excuse.

"Oh...okay then." Rex paused, "But...before you go, let me give you something."

Rex opened a box, handing Marie a necklace.

"I found that while adventuring in the Systar System, it seems like an extra piece left behind by some minifig."

"It's pretty." Marie smiled.

"I was planning on selling it, but you can have it. It's yours."

Marie observed the necklace, a golden chain, and a pinkish gem that shifted to purple in certain light.

"Than you so much, Rex. I love it." Marie beamed, her mood greatly improving.

Rex smiled back, "Want me to put it on you?"

Marie hesitated, but nodded.

Rex took hold of the necklace, as Marie lifted up her hair.

He placed it around her neck.

"There. A perfect fit for you." He commented.

Marie looked down at it, rubbing the gem lightly with her fingertips.

She turned to Rex.

"Rex, thank yo-..."

She stopped, her words.

Rex noticed this, following her eyes to his arm. Which was vanishing.

'Really?! Now?!'

Rex was in a slight panic, until his arm became fully visible again.

"Rex...what was that?" Marie asked, slightly concerned.

"That? Ugh...probably just your imagination."

"No, Rex. You saw it too. I know you did."

Rex looked down, "I uh...don't worry that's...normal…"

Marie frowned, "Rex? You can tell me."

Rex sighed, looking straight at Marie.

"...What I'm about to tell you...you might not believe and I don't blame you...but please, just hear me out."

Marie nodded, "I'll believe you, Rex. I'm all ears."

Rex took a deep breath, "...I'm Emmet."

Marie froze, but then chuckled slightly, "Come on, Rex. How can I believe you when you're saying nonsense. Emmet is his own person here."

"Emmet was his own person in a different timeline...but then he became alone and forgotten...and then...he became Rex Dangervest." Rex paused, "Basically...I'm Emmet from a different timeline...might as well be another world."

Marie looked in shock, "But...Rex, you look...and sound different. There's just...no way…"

Rex walked closer to Marie, making eye contact.

"What's that about sounding different?" He spoke in his original voice, Emmet's voice.

Marie jumped slightly from the shock, she blushed harshly.

She realized she basically just confessed her love earlier when she mentioned her crush.

"I-I uh...I…"

"Marie, it's okay. I'm not Emmet anymore, and especially not from this timeline. The Emmet you met here knew you before I did. We aren't the same." Rex explained.

"R-Right…" Marie took a deep breath to calm herself.

"What you saw was my time glitching out. A friend helped me exist again...and well...the universe isn't supporting me like it used to."

Marie gave a concerned look, "You going to be okay, Rex?"

"Yeah. Of course. This is only temporary until I'm stable again." Rex smiled.

Marie nodded, "So...you really are Emmet. You're so...different."

"I grew up...and developed anger. Emmet on the other hand didn't. I once sought out revenge for being forgotten and it backfired on me. That's when Emmet didn't become me...and I vanished for the first time. My plans were ruined...until I was brought back and promised a change."

Marie was still taking this all in, "...Your story is truly something, Rex. I can say I've never heard something like it before. Supposed to exist or not...I'm glad you're here."

Rex smiled warmly, "Thank you, Marie. And I'm glad to have met you."

Marie thought a moment, "So...why chose 'Rex'?"

Rex laughed nervously, "Um, it stands for Radical Emmet Xtreme."

Marie giggled, "Aww, that's adorable."

Rex blushed, looking to the side.

"Is it?"

"Totally. It really is." Marie sighed, "Now that I know you're Emmet...it is quite a different experience."

"I really didn't mean for you to find out, at least not like this." Rex sighed.

"I'm glad I did, Rex. You're right, you're not Emmet anymore, so...I hope your life moves forward as Rex."

Rex smiled, "I hope so too...but a huge difference between the two of us is that Emmet has his life together. He's a husband, going to be a father. I wonder what it's like having kids of your own."

Marie blushed slightly, "I want to be a mom. It's my dream. Kids are just...so sweet. Made from the love of two people."

"...Emmet told me if he had a kid, he'd want to name it 'Awesome'. As you can expect, Lucy declined." Rex spoke.

Marie chuckled, "Aww, what would you name it?"

Rex hesitated, "...Radical."

Marie laughed, "Cool name."

Rex laughed with her.

The two glanced at each other for a minute, but Marie looked to the side.

"Seriously, I better go. Thank you for everything, Rex." Marie showed a warm smile, "Can I see you again?"

"Of course, I'm here when you need me."

Marie nodded, leaving the Rexcelsior.

Rex stood there for a moment, processing everything that just happened.

He smiled, suddenly weak in knees. He fell back as a raptor caught him.

"You hear that, Connor? She wants to see me again." Rex was overfilled with joy, "Even when I revealed my secret, she was totally cool about it! I'm in love, Connor! I'm in love...for the first time in so many years...I'm in love!"

Rex hugged Connor tightly, as he growled in slight discomfort.