Rex sat at his ship's control panel, taking a sip of his coffee.

A touch of cream and 25 sugars.

Despite his tough exterior, he wouldn't dare change the taste of his coffee for it.

He realized soon that, he was kind of lonely. Sure, he had his raptors, but he felt like something was missing.

He lost all his friends.

He lost his girlfriend.

He lost himself...and became a different person.

What more could he lose? He didn't even want to think about it.

"Computer." Rex spoke.

"Enter password"

Rex typed in his password, then looked at screen.

"Security question: What is your true name?"

Rex's hands were a bit shaky. He wasn't sure why.

He clenched his fists, as he put them on his lap. He switched to voice control.

"...Emmet Brickowski."

"Hello, Rex. What can I do for you?"

"I need a full map of the area"

"Of course. I'm scanning the surrounding area now."

Rex leaned back in his chair, looking at the screen.

He started thinking about what got him to this point, was there even a reason for him to be here.

Would he be better off not existing at all?

Perhaps.

Rex looked as the map appeared on the screen, it was definitely a changed place. A strange energy seems to linger in some parts, Rex hoped it was nothing to worry about.

"Rex?"

Rex turned, Emmet and Lucy entering The Rexcelsior.

Rex walked up to them, "Hey. Bout' time you showed up. So, what do you think about the 10x more radical Rexcelsior?"

"Great job, Rex! You put in some extra effort." Emmet smiled.

"Of course I did, It's my ship after all. She'll fly smoothly from here." Rex smirked.

Lucy spoke up, "Rex. We still need to find out why you're back. It's a huge thing that just doesn't happen."

Rex crossed his arms, "Yeah. You're right. Any idea of what it could be?"

"Not a clue." Lucy sighed.

"Maybe it's connected to that...virus that's going around." Rex mentioned.

Lucy's eyes grew wide, "Rex, you might have a point. Maybe...someone started the virus. Maybe...someone brought you back."

"That's ridiculous. Who would bring me back?"

Lucy paused, "That...I don't know. But I do thing it's someone behind this. Everyone infected had a purple tint to their eyes."

"Yeah. I noticed that too." Emmet added.

"Seems like the work of sorcery to me. It makes sense now that I think about it." Lucy nodded at her statement.

Rex turned, "I am detecting strange energy." He pointed to his map, "Maybe you should check there. It might give you a lead."

"That's in the forest area." Emmet stated.

"I can send out a few of my raptors for ya." Rex replied.

"Maybe...that would be a good idea." Lucy spoke up, pushing her bangs back.

Rex looked at Lucy, he remembered that Lucy never came back for him in his reality. He wondered why, why didn't she keep looking if she really loved him that much?

"Rex. You okay?" Emmet called.

"Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm fine, Kid." Rex replied, "...Look, I'm just...thinking over what I did. I'm glad you accept me, but I can forgive myself just yet."

"Aww, Rex. Don't think like that."

"Nah, it's okay." Rex chuckled between his words, "After all, there's a still a bit of you inside me. I guess that comes to the surface every now and again."

Emmet frowned, "...Rex, I'm proud of you. That you're deciding to help instead of hurt."

Rex nodded, "...I'm trying."

Emmet looked around the room, spying a plant on a chair, wearing sunglasses.

"Planty?" Emmet pointed with a smile.

Rex turned, "Oh, I see you've noticed Planty 2.0. A new addition to The Rexcelsior."

"Aww, Lucy and I have Planty at home! I can't believe you have a Planty too! Hi, future Planty!" Emmet waved.

Lucy laughed at his cuteness.

Lucy turned, going to the large window on the ship. She imagined when Emmet was in here for the first time, he looked out into space. Thinking of her.

Rex glanced at her, saying nothing, but noticed her distance.

"Oh, Rex also…" Emmet spoke up, "Now there's a bunch of places we can go because we combined with the Systar System. We can go do dude stuff together. It'll be like we're brothers, but more like twin brothers, except we're not twin brothers because we're actually each other…Rex?"

Emmet turned his gaze to Lucy as well, he frowned.

"Lucy's been lost in thought lately."

"Has she?" Rex questioned.

Emmet nodded, "Maybe she's thinking about me, about the state of our galaxy."

Rex frowned slightly. Focusing on Lucy.

He felt a strange feeling.

Perhaps…

Did he still love her?

Hours passed, Rex sent the raptors out to check on those energy readings, but they found nothing.

They left it at that and called it a night.

Emmet and Lucy returned home, leaving Rex alone once again.

Rex kept thinking. Nothing had turned out how he planned, the universe was supposed to end, but it still stands. What was he to do now?

Adjust? He just felt like he wasn't worth while, like he didn't belong. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shake off the feeling.

He had some thinking to do, but maybe rest was better at the moment.

The raptors already snuggled up in their organized rooms Rex had prepared for them.

A quiet night.

Rex had stepped out of the shower, running a hand through his wet hair.

"Computer. Status."

"Energy readings are the same, yet I predict a slight increase in the east"

Rex nodded, as if his computer could see it.

He wanted to help, to make up, but he couldn't help much with the information he had.

He changed into his pajamas, which resembled Emmet's except they were a dark blue.

He hopped into bed, thinking that he was actually existing to be able to sleep...to dream, to lay and think.

Something he was sure he would never be able to do again. He closed his eyes, trying to think of something else.

Eventually, he managed slumber.

But…

The Dry-ar system.

It all came back to Rex in one big nightmare.

Alone. No one.

He missed friends. He missed Lucy.

Someone…

Anyone…

Rex woke up. He breathed, as he gripped the sheets.

"...Shit."

He sat up, not being able to tell if his forehead was covered in sweat or what remained from his damp hair. Probably both.

"...I should have known this wouldn't be the best sleep." He rubbed his eyes, his voice sounding tired.

Just then, something caught his eye, a glimpse of light from the window near him.

The moon.

It was tinted purple.

He titled his head in confusion. "Huh?"

Rex didn't know much about this place yet, but he sure knew the moon wasn't supposed to be any different color.

"That's...odd." He squinted, trying to take in the sight of it.

There was not much he could do at this point, but report it in the morning. He would feel bad disturbing Emmet and Lucy.

Rex lay back down, "...Lucy." He bit his lip.

Rex shook his head, "Why would I love the woman that betrayed me? Don't be ridiculous, Rex. It's all in your head."

He said that to himself, but was it true?

In his past Rex thought about Lucy constantly.

He was the type to want the best romance possible, to show as much love as possible.

He planned his proposal, but didn't have the strength to do it...he should have.

Because he loved Lucy, with all his heart.

His only wish was to be a good friend, husband, and father.

What happened to all that?

Did he still want that?

Rex rolled on his side, "...N-no. I have better things to do then...that." He spoke, his tone bitter.

He closed his eyes once again, thinking about what could have happened.

Emmet smiled happily, a box with a beautiful ring inside was in his vest pocket.

"Okay, Emmet. You've been wanting to do this for so long. You can do this!"

He went to the back porch, Lucy enjoying the twilight. The light shined on her, bringing out her pretty features.

Emmet blushed, going over to Lucy.

"Lucy."

"Oh, Emmet...what's up?" Lucy smiled, scooting over in their double decker porch swing.

Emmet sat by her, pulling her close.

"...You know I love you, right?"

"Yeah. I do."

Emmet nodded, "Lucy, we saved the world together once...and now I want you to be my world."

Emmet turned to Lucy, "I know it's an extravagant...but…"

He presented the ring to her, "Lucy, will you marry this ordinary, everyday, sometimes boring guy?"

There was a silence, but not in the way Emmet hoped. Lucy showed no expression in her face.

"But…I already have you. A better you."

Emmet frowned, "What? W-what do you mean?"

A second Emmet appeared behind him, he jumped at the sight.

"...You aren't Emmet anymore, remember?" Lucy asked.

Emmet faded into Rex in an instant, he shook, looking down at himself.

"Why would I ever love you? You're a jerk. The absolute worst."

"Lucy, please...I still love you." Rex cried, "I still…"

"Enough. I don't want to hear it."

The world faded into darkness. There he was…

The plant Und-ar of the Dry-ar System.

"Lucy…" Rex called out, his voice Emmet's.

Rex woke up once again, the morning light peeking through.

He sat up, "...What the hell was that?" He wondered, running his fingers through his messy hair. He turned his gaze to the clock nearby.

"...Early." He groaned, but he didn't feel like going back to sleep, so he just got up, stretching out.

He went to his own personal bathroom, looking in the mirror. He examined the slight bangs under his eyes, sighing at them.

He turned his gaze to his comb on the right of him, he gazed at himself in the mirror as he picked it up.

He brushed his hair back…like he used to.

He examined himself, his hair now resembling Emmet's perfectly.

Rex groaned, shaking his head at it. He ran his hands through his hair, making it messy again.

That wasn't him anymore, why did he even think he would like it.

Rex grabbed his vest, and his pants. The rest of his gear, and dressed for the day.

He felt a bit of nostalgia with it. He used to be alone before the Kragle incident, right?

It wasn't that bad. He was as happy as could be. Putting that thought in his mind, Rex smirked.

Rex stepped in front of his monitor, looking at the energy readings.

"Hmm, there seems to be more today."

He zoomed out, jumping slightly when he realized it surrounded Syspocalypstar, slowly growing closer.

"We have to check that out, and...I have to tell those two about last night." He looked out the window.

"Lucy! I brought coffee! Again!" Emmet smiled, skipping into the house.

Lucy sat on the couch, a concerned look on her face.

Emmet's smile fell.

"Lucy, what's up?"

Lucy sighed, pointing to the TV:

"Twenty attacks during the night, one of the infected being Benny."

Emmet almost dropped the coffees in shock, "What?! Y-you can't be serious!" He started shaking slightly.

Lucy gripped her pants, "...I'm afraid it's very serious."

Emmet paused, "...Does the queen know?"

"She's trying everything, Emmet. I think we have to go search ourselves. Rex's map revealed an energy source. I bet it's growing by the second. It might be hard to find...but we need to find out what's causing it." Lucy replied.

Emmet nodded, "Y-yeah...I think that's best. We can go see Rex later."

"Why later?" Lucy stood up, "Let's go now."

"Hmm...go fish."

The raptor growled, pulling a card out of the deck.

"No complaining, Grayson. It's your own fault you're losing. Don't try to cheat again either." Rex replied.

The door the the Rexcelsior opened, Emmet and Lucy entering.

Rex turned his gaze, "Hold that thought, Grayson."

Rex walked up to them, "What's up, guys?"

"Rex, we need to go explore that energy source ourselves. It's getting to be too much now, everyone in Syspocalypstar is in fear of leaving their house." Lucy spoke.

Rex nodded, "Yeah. We can do that."

Emmet shook, "It got Benny. How many more friends will it take from us?"

Lucy frowned, "We have to figure this out as soon as possible. We're sorry to just barge in and ask for help like this, Rex."

"Nah, it's fine. I get it." Rex smirked, "Don't worry about it. We'll venture out in a bit."

Lucy smiled, "Thank you, Rex."

Rex stopped a moment, remembering his dream from last night. He couldn't still love...Lucy, right?

He mentally told himself to snap out of it, she has her Emmet in this reality.

Rex had to move on, because after all, he wasn't the same person anymore.

A life without Lucy changed him for the better, and he couldn't thank the universe enough for it.

"...No prob." He replied, "Oh, by the way...I woke up in the middle of the night and well...is the moon usually purple?"

Emmet and Lucy looked in confusion.

"No...it's definitely not supposed to be." Lucy confirmed.

Rex pointed to his computer, "Well, the energy levels are growing rapidly, especially at night. If someone is at work, then they're using the moon's rays of light as a beacon. It's how to gets that power everywhere at one. It can appear purple only to us because of it."

Lucy crossed her arms, "That's...smart. It has to be someone. This isn't an occurrence of nature."

"And it has to be someone new. No one we know from the past had this kind of sorcery." Emmet pointed out.

"Bingo." Rex turned to them, "But the good news is, they shouldn't be too far off. Their power wouldn't be able to work like that if they were far off."

Emmet smiled, "Then we find them, and take them down. Let's go for an all out stealth attack."

"I like your style, Kid." Rex smirked, "Let's move out."

The forest was quiet, yet alive.

Emmet swatted a few bugs away, as they walked though the pink colored bushes.

Rex looked at his CPD, it constantly scanning the area.

"The highest energy reading should just be up ahead."

"Good. I can't wait to get out of here." Emmet shook, observing the details of the scenery.

"Relax, Kid. It's not like anything will come out and bite you."

"I...don't want you to jinx it, Rex." Emmet replied.

After a while, they stopped. The CPD going wild, the looked ahead and the cave in front of them.

"It's always a cave of some kind. Isn't it?" Emmet spoke up.

Rex laughed, "Ever since...that day, it's always been a cave."

Emmet smiled, remembering when he found the piece of resistance.

"Let's hope I don't fall all the way down this time."

He and Rex shared a laugh, Lucy smiled.

The trio ventured into the cave. It was a straightforward cave, which caused even more wonder what was at the end of it. Caves as such are usually big.

Rex stopped, "Wait...the reading is through the rock wall."

He turned to face it.

"Through? But Rex, it's untouched rock. No one could possibly-"

Emmet leaned against it, falling through.

"Ow…" he rubbed his arm.

Rex and Lucy walked through.

"An illusion." Rex groaned, "No wonder my raptors found nothing. This place is hidden."

They looked around, the area was decorated in books, viles, and crystals of a purple color.

"Someone is definitely here, and didn't want to be found." Rex realized, "This looks like a killer set up."

Lucy nodded, "...At least we know now that isn't actually a person."

Rex put his CPD away, going up to a wooden desk in the corner of the room. He picked up an old, slightly dusty journal.

Once he opened it, words caught his eye.

"Emmet Brickowski must pay"

He stood frozen, "...Emmet, you do anything to anyone recently?"

"Not that I remember, why?"

Rex turned, showing the page.

"I think whoever this is has a grudge against you."

Emmet looked up in shock, "What?! What did I do?"

"Beats me, Kid."

"Emmet did nothing wrong." Lucy spoke in an angry tone, "I don't know who this is, but I know for a fact Emmet did nothing to them."

Rex frowned, "You sure?"

"Positive!" Lucy shouted.

Emmet was silent for a moment, "Well...maybe…"

Lucy turned, "What's up, Emmet?"

"There, um...was one guy." Emmet admitted, "He said something about...leaving him behind. He was kragled, and we somehow missed him. He was stuck for years in one place."

Rex lowered his gaze.

"He was basically taken out of our world and forgotten about. He was...someone I used to work with." Emmet explained.

"Wait...he's a normal guy?"

Emmet bit his lip, "He said he would do whatever it takes to ruin my life, even if that meant gaining powers that weren't his. He then thanked me for being so 'special'."

Lucy frowned, "Emmet, why didn't you tell me?"

"I was sure it was nothing to worry about. I didn't really believe him."

"Emmet, in this world, anything can happen. Especially with aliens and their powers now with us."

"I'm sorry, Lucy." Emmet apologized, "I really didn't think much of it."

Rex turned, "Guys. Do you hear that?"

Emmet and Lucy perked up, listening closely.

The laugher and growls of DUPLO growing closer.

"They know we're here!" Emmet panicked, "Stay calm, and let's just get out of here."

The three existed the cave, quickly finding their way out.

Rex took out his CPD, "They're coming from that way, so it only makes sense we go the other way."

Everyone nodded, going the opposite direction.

Emmet getting lost in thought on the way back.

They finally made it back to civilization. The city quiet, when it's usually a 24/7 party.

Rex sighed, "Okay, Emmet. For the first time...that's something I've never experienced the same as you have. You know this guy, we don't. Are you able to point him out in a crowd?"

Emmet nodded, "I would...but I have yet to see him anywhere near here. Not since a couple months ago."

Lucy frowned, "You could have told me, Em."

"...I didn't need to worry you, Lucy. Plus, I didn't actually think he was serious."

"I wouldn't either." Rex scoffed, "Especially if he looked completely normal."

"He did...I'm scared to see him now." Emmet shook.

"Emmet, it's good you remembered him. At least we have our suspect."

Emmet smiled faintly, "Glad to help…"

"His power will continue to spread if we don't do something though." Rex paused, rubbing his chin in thought, "...I'll head back there tonight. He's bound to show his sorry face."

"Rex...let us come with you." Lucy offered.

Rex shook his head, "Nah, you guys rest tonight. Besides, I've been working out a lot. I can take him out in one killer punch, then interrogate him."

"You sure, Rex?"

"Never been more sure." Rex smirked, "I got it. I'll update you guys in the morning. I can handle it from here, how about you two go on a date or something?"

Emmet and Lucy blushed.

"Haha, well...I guess it's been a while." Lucy chuckled.

Rex nodded, "Better treat her right before I swoop her up myself, Emmet."

Emmet laughed, "You wish Rex."

Rex lowered his gaze, "...Kind of."

"Huh?"

"Nothin'."

There was a silence for a moment.

"Very well, good luck tonight, Rex." Lucy spoke.

Rex nodded, smirking.

"...Of course, Lucy."

Emmet and Lucy finished up their date night as they entered their house.

They laughed at each other's jokes as they sat down after a long day.

Emmet sighed, "Geez, Lucy. I don't know what I'd do without you. You're the best girlfriend ever!"

Lucy's cheeks dusted in a pink, "Aww, Emmet. That's so sweet of you."

Emmet smiled, "It's true...I know I'm probably not the best guy out there…"

"But that's what makes you...you. I love you, Emmet. I love you as you are, with all your cute little imperfections." Lucy pitched his cheek.

"Luce." Emmet chuckled, "...Thank you."

Lucy kissed Emmet's lips gently, Emmet happily kissed back. Pulling her closer.

The two separated, but Emmet's smile fell.

"Lucy, I don't want to ruin the moment but...I can't help but think we're making Rex upset in some way."

"...How so?"

"He was me once, right? And I know that...I love you more than anything. His Lucy never came back for him…" Emmet paused, "And here I am, loving you in front of him."

"...Oh." Lucy looked down, "Well...Emmet, Rex can move on. He's strong. I believe in him, and the fact he's a different person now...he might not even like me anymore."

"Am I overthinking it?" Emmet questioned.

Lucy turned his face to her, "Let's forget about it, okay? Rex will be okay. I know he will."

Emmet smiled, "Okay. You're right."

The two kissed once again.