"Cheers, that's all Comet could hear from when he saw the League of Freedom westside won the day. He was the only member of the original team to watch the event as well be blamed by most of the public seeing how there was no Rex or the originals to be seen around. Devizo, made sure to inform the people that it wasn't his fault but the original league went away to another realm to handle this problem. Though from how the whole attack planned out, it didn't go so feel as all that happened was Devizo and his team were the ones that saved everyone's lives, not Comet. The alien felt upset at this in which he had nothing to say, but just leave to where he headed back to the mansion to wait for the others to come back. It was strange to be in the mansion all by himself, no one near him to talk with or rather a obscure event happening. However, he knew they would come back, the question was where and when it would happen."
The next several days
In the mansion as well the basement laboratory, Comet was out of his uniform as well not wearing a helmet as he was in some sweatpants as well wearing a short sleeve shirt. He had on some glasses as well monitoring the area of the city as well any spots that they had appeared. It's been a few days when they had left, there was no sighs of any supernatural events to suspect their return or that of a message. It was all quiet, he spent about three days in the lab waiting for anything to come onto the monitor. He was getting to the point where he hit the side of the wall making a dent, as well making him think that was this what Black Saturn meant? That when the future would come as well involve the league's disappearance, he would disappear as well in which he would try to look for them?
Comet: "I got to get out of here."
Telling himself as if he stayed down here any longer, he would most likely end up going nuts. He soon got up to where he headed upstairs as Comet looked around the place seeing merely that of a empty hallway as well everything looking the same. Walking over to the kitchen, he grabs some cereal to which he walks over to the living room in which he was surrounded by that of stuffed animals as well warming himself up.
Liplor: "Greetings Comet, I must advise that these stuffed animals that Cooch have are quite comfortable. A much better sleeping nest then my prison that Dax as well the others put me in."
Explaining as Comet nodded, he handed Liplor a bowl for the rock like monster as Liplor didn't know what to do. He eats it entirely as Comet merely chuckled at how he ate it all, Comet turns on the TV as quickly enough the news came on discussing the same old stuff. Rex as well the original league left them for the city to be fairy tale chow, as well leaving Comet the only member. As well making people think should the original league stay alive with just one member, he hands the remote to Liplor as he gets up trying to get away from it.
Liplor: "What, will I do with this device?"
Asking as Comet didn't answer to him as the rock monster merely looked at it, he begins to touch the side as well flips through different channels. Comet walked to the nearby stairs as he saw three portraits, one that was with Brad along with the others together. The other one with Zenith and the last one, with the two people gone leaving only Comet and the others to be together. He grabbed the first one as it felt saddening for him as if they were a second family to him, however before he could say anything. The doorbell rung which that made the peacekeeper smiled as he put the photo on the side as he rushed to the door and opens it quickly, as soon the alien opened the door his expression changed from that of hope. To utter disappointment which he saw both of Devizo and Agony, they were the last people he wanted to see right now.
Devizo: "Greetings Comet, see your holding up in the mansion by yourself. Feeling like a king here, I know that feeling when I was little."
Trying to be nice to him, however Comet was falling for it since the alien was not a numbskull like the rest of the league. He could point out something that was fishy, Agony, merely straightens his throat as he be the one to explain this case.
Sgt. Agony: "The reason why were here, is that the mansion can't exactly function with one member on the league. As well, a guest you took in."
His right normal eye looking right at Liplor, who was getting comfortable with his stuffed animals as he got relaxed as well watch the television.
Sgt. Agony: "What I'm saying, is that if the league is going to survive. There has to be a league, in the mansion."
Informing him in a serious manner to which, Comet looked outside seeing some moving trucks as well the same villains that moved in here once. Now coming back here again to where they were moving in, the peacekeeper saw how they were all getting there stuff in as well moving pass the only member of the league as well getting adjusted into the mansion.
Robo Dino: "Dibs on Brad's bedroom!"
Shouting out not going to sleep in the bathtub again, this made Comet almost flip as his hands were about to charge up with fire. That was until Devizo stops him, although they weren't exactly the best of friends. There was no choice, there had to be a league in which his team was the most suitable one to fill in their shoes.
Comet: "Leave, me, alone."
Telling him in a upset tone as he flew right off from the doctor leaving the two adults in a moment of silence feeling a bit sorry for him.
Sgt. Agony: "Kids, all angst up and ready to throw a punch. Almost like Rex."
Thinking that he was somehow slowly becoming Rex, not accepting of how these people were going to be the new league of freedom. Devizo, saw how he was not accepting this. In the beginning it was ok since with Rex around, they could try and be better on their own. Right now it was different, they replaced Rex when they left to stop the invasion. The two went inside to get adjusted inside of the mansion as well of thinking of a way to be the new team for Storm city.
Later
On a building, Comet was standing on the same one that he was able to catch both Rex as well Lex when they saved the city from the Subtopian invasion. it was strange, as well him looking upwards at the air waiting for something. A sign, a light in the sky or even a ship to come down and tell him that they were safe and sound. He could look at the city finishing getting all healed up as well ready to go back to normal, would have been good to see the others look at the sight.
"It's not easy is it?"
Spoken a rather calm but focused voice which Comet didn't need to turn his head to know it was Renegade, however what he didn't know. Was that he had Comet's suit as well the helmet as well, along wit him not having his own helmet on. Placing his stuff on the ground, he walked over to the young man and sat by him as Comet was going to leave.
Renegade: "Hey cry baby, you can keep trying to avoid those guys. But at least hear something from old man like me."
Doing his best to not get aggravated with how Comet was acting, to which the peacekeeper looked at the human still having a uneasy trust. He steady's himself and seats back on the side as the alien was curious of what a killer like him would say.
Renegade: "When I was serving my country, I saw most of the people I fought with die. Shot, stabbed, blown up and even tortured. But no matter what, they had my back. However, when they day came when I was left behind by the enemy. Taken to be experimented as well turn into a weapon? I thought the people who I bled with left, but it was the general's. The people in charge to leave people like me behind, because were broken."
Explaining his origin story in a much more clear like state Comet, looked at him confused to which the man merely rubbed the top of his head so that he could try and explain it to him much better.
Renegade: "Dumbass, what I'm saying is. My superiors were assholes and I killed them, and yours? Is senile, but he cares for you and the girl your dating. So I bet he'll find a way back home. But now, for meantime you have to just keep fighting until they come back."
Making it simple as well it going through his head, Comet somewhat smiled at that as Renegade handed him his helmet so he get suited up. Placing on his helmet as well his uniform, he looked at Renegade as the peacekeeper looked confident that he would continue protecting the city. The gun for hire merely sighs as the two look to see the street that of a car chase happening right now, the two looked at the sight as they quickly headed off to stop the pursuit.
Later at the mansion
Devizo, was in the middle of handling some paperwork of them taking over the new league of freedom. It felt like a hollow victory for him due to that of that he wanted Rex to see him takeover the league. Now, he's in the god's realm doing heaven knows what and is right now in the middle of this stupid mess.
Devizo: "I swear I'll burn these all to the ground and this mansion, again if means I have to do this all the time."
Promising himself this as he continued to write down most of the agreements, meetings as well tons of other crap he would have to do. Hearing the door knock, it opened to show that of Sharketa as Devizo looked at her not knowing what her deal was.
Sharketa: "So listen, after that somewhat strange as well satisfying killing. I might want to head with Count Crocula, promised me a date."
Devizo: "Are you serious? Now? We just got in the mansion and now you plan to.."
As he continued to speak, he soon see's Sharketa merely slowly waving at him as well closing the door on him. This made Devizo sigh as he felt like working with a step daughter, quickly enough the door opened to where it showed Sgt. Agony as the doctor looked upset at this.
Sgt. Agony: "While you are focusing on this mess, we need to discuss about the future of the league."
Being serious as well that of concern to which Devizo gave him a peculiar look as he threw away the papers to the side as well put his hands together curious about what the man had to say.
Sgt. Agony: "Although Comet is still apart of the original member of the league, you as well the west side team saved the city. We need a League of Freedom, as well someone to lead it, which leaves the position to you."
Giving him the choice as Devizo couldn't take the title of being leader, without Rex being here of course. However, Agony merely lowered his head to which there was a way to suit that. Curious about this, Devizo followed Agony out of the mansion as the two made their way to a car where they begun to drove off. As this happened, Comet as well Renegade came back from the car chase as they noticed the doctor leaving with Agony.
Renegade: "Now that is something curious. Rex's mortal enemy as well someone he dislikes riding together, makes you think something's up right?"
Turning his head to see Comet already flying up in the air following the car not knowing where they would be heading, the gun for hire looked up to see the alien follow him as he turns his head checking out the Third eye coming out seeing the alien following after them.
Third eye: "Statistics show that this will end badly, also that might lead to a struggle."
Confirming what might happen with Comet following them, the gun for hire nodded knowing this already as he walked inside going to be patient and wait for the sparks to fly. The machine, merely looked through his red eye seeing that of a aura glowing around Comet as he was getting serious. Fiery serious, like if he was like a angered asteroid.
Unknown
It took two hours to fly where the car was heading off to, in which Comet landed near some rocks as well remained hidden from the sight. They were at a government base where there were fences, security as well that of sentries online ready to shoot down any hostiles. Agony as well Devizo walked out of the car and headed inside to the building, getting curious Comet needed to find a way in. Looking around the sides, he looked at one of the twos above him in which he moved right towards it quickly. Before the guard could say anything, Comet quickly delivers a quick nerve punch to his neck making him pass out. Taking out a small device from his belt, he scans the suit around the man as well his skin color and placed it back on onto him, he soon took the form of a adult soldier with tan skin.
"Hey Joe! Got the donuts!"
He spoke out to which Comet got concern, quickly taking the passed out body he carries the unconscious man on the roof and freeze's him there. However he made sure the ice didn't kill him with how cold it was, coming back down he see's one of the guards come up with a box.
"Got the jelly filled, glazed, sprinkles as well the strawberry. Don't ask about the chocolate but the assholes took all of them."
The man spoke explaining the donuts as Comet, remained focus as he pretended to try and act like Lex. Being secret as well acting like someone all new and different, taking one of the donuts he plays along as the two quickly see that of most of the guards patrolling the area.
"Sheesh, going be weird with Devizo as the face of the league. But hey, at least he had the balls to save the city. Not like Rex as well the others eh Jack?"
Talking about the original as the man quickly saw 'Jack' gone, no where to be seen he attends to watch over the area. Back on the ground level was Comet heading down to see what exactly what the two were up for, as able to open the door and get pass security as he was able to take the Id card off the man he knocked out. Making his way, he kept out of sight out of Devizo as well Agony. They headed into a elevator as the two thought they were being watch.
Sgt. Agony: "Just FYI, I got the feeling of being watch. Almost every damn since I started watching over the league, afraid you might shoot me in the back."
Making a joke as Devizo merely laughed at the joke as the doors closed, taking his chance he soon walked downstairs going to figure out what the hell was going on. The stairway was long as well narrowed downwards, much further then he had ever experienced as his body could feel something off. Like if there was a familiar like presence, remaining cool he looked at the door at the end of the stairs. Feeling nervous, he see's scientists coming by as he needed to change.
"Not exactly the way of the peacekeeper, but I need to know what is happening."
Thinking to himself as he opened the door and takes the scientist into the stairway and quickly knocks him out, scanning him with his device he appears to look like a scientist as well takes his ID. Walking out of the door, he looks around to see he was in a government like laboratory. Looking about he saw Subtopian weaponry as well stuff taken from battles that Rex had been involved in, he soon walked through the hallways as well passed by other scientists to where he looks at one of the rooms. There he see's Devizo and Agony walking into it as this had to be what the sergeant wanted to show him, Devizo was curious himself not knowing what he was going to show him.
Sgt. Agony: "We, had always known that Rex would be gone one day. Right now the people need a Titanium Rex, but something different."
Informing him as the two were looking at of a shocking sight that made even Devizo himself speechless, they were looking at a clone of Rex. The difference was that his skin was light green, looked younger as well much more handsome looking.
Sgt. Agony: "We were able to collect some donor DNA to fill in this clone as well, beta fish. We were cut on budget, though he is exactly like Rex. Except he doesn't have his personality."
Explaining what this clone was, the doctor looked at the side of him as the clone had all of the abilities as well strength of the original. Though his personalities was right now low along with being similar to that of a beta fish, looking at the name tag which was called 'Optimo Rex'.
Devizo: "This is literally, bat shit Frankenstein stuff I would have come up with. Still, if this clone does have his abilities, does he know how to use them?"
Asking the man as cyborg walked over to the side as he taps onto the side of the control panel as Devizo moved back looking at the container Optimo was in. The water slowly flushes away to which as soon the liquid was gone, the clone's eyes opened to where the door opened up freeing him. Walking right out, he looked at the two men with a non emotional like face as well appearing like if he was a android.
Optimo Rex: "I see you two are rather curious of what I am as well what I can do, though that can be answered. I am Optimo Rex, and I will handle all threats to storm city."
Speaking like a robot as well showing that he was serious, Devizo could see how he much preferred the original then this walking doppelganger. Still, it was good to have a rather much better Rex that knew how to control his emotions then a grouchy old man. Comet, still in his disguise saw the clone and looked frightened by this as Optimo soon noticed the scientist as well his eyes glowed looking at him.
Sgt. Agony: "Hey Optimo, you alright? Kind of giving a glare here."
Optimo Rex: "There is a intruder in the facility, right there."
Pointing straight at him as the two quickly soon see the scientist staring at him, however before Comet could say anything. The clone quickly flies right at him sending him right into the air making the two cover their eyes from the dust.
Devizo: "Are you sure that this Rex isn't like the other one, the one that wants to hit everything?!"
Getting upset as the two rushed out to where they feared of if Optimo killed the scientist, or possibly a spy, they just didn't want the new Rex to get blood on his hands.
Outside
Back at the guards tower, man saw Jack who was incase in ice get thawed out as he begins to warm him up as well got confused by this strange action.
"I didn't know what hit me, came at me like if it was a fist in the.."
Quickly enough, the two hear of a banging like sound to which they as well the rest of the soldiers saw two figures in the air fighting each other. Comet, out of his disguise was right now was facing off against the faker as the two were fighting each other as well flew into the rocky terrain. They were both evenly match as they got up looking at each other, Comet felt like he got hit with a train while for Optimo didn't show any signs of emotions."
Optimo Rex: "You are the one they call Comet, apologies but you had walked into a government funded building. You must face justice as well be arrested."
Comet: "Like I'll work with a meta clone that serves at beck at call, I may do the same when I left the Citadel. But I do not force the law, I protect the people as well help. And if that means protecting Rex's league from falling into government hands, so be it."
Talking back at him as he saw multiple soldiers coming out with guns, as well assault vehicles trained at Comet. However his focus was on Optimo rex, gripping his fist as well the clone. Both of their right fists glow, the two meta men rushed at each other as they leapt up to do a power strike at one another. Colliding with their right fists, the impact was that of a shockwave making most of the people drop onto the ground as well fall off the vehicles. Comet as well Optimo were right now on the ground unable to realize that the power of both of them were strong enough to knock both of them back. Getting back up, they looked at one another going to fight each other again.
"Stand down!"
Shouted a familiar voice in which the two looked at Agony as well Devizo as the two adults stopped them as well making sure this fight different cause a earthquake.
Devizo: "Comet, you must see to reason. I'm getting use to being a hero, but with Rex gone. We need someone to help out with the power in our team, as well a symbol still believe in."
Explaining it to him as Comet felt angered by this, he looked at Optimo and Agony as the dark skin man was explaining to the clone of who Comet was. As this happened the peacekeeper removed his helmet to show his faced as this angered him.
Comet: "Bullshit, if anything he's a replacement. I'm fine with you and the others but him? He'll serve as a government weapon, something I'm against."
Stating that he was against certain individuals who would use their abilities to be soldiers for their government as well being used as a weapon, Devizo. Nodded at the fact that concept would be terrifying, but Optimo was not a weapon. It was clone that needed to learn, as well try to be a hero. It needs help, Agony as well Optimo walked over to them as Comet didn't know what to say.
Sgt. Agony: "Now young man, this was totally messed and something I did when I was little. But, I just explained to Optimo here about who you are as well the situation. Now Optimo?"
Looking to the clone as the beta clone looked at Comet as well not seeing him as a combatable threat, he shows his hand to him as the peacekeeper didn't know what to do.
Optimo Rex: "I apologize for the action that has happened, I wish to make up by learning how to be a hero. As well work with you into making Storm city safe as well keep the legacy of the League of Freedom alive."
Making a apology for Comet and the attack he displayed onto him, Comet didn't know what to do. He had the same strength as well of energy from his right fist as Rex, though still he wasn't the original. It was like looking into a mirror, but only much younger. Seeing how the city needed a symbol, as well a team to help protect it from other threats. The peacekeeper, had little to no choice but to shake his hand accepting the apology.
Comet: "I'm sorry that, I almost tried to blow you up."
Optimo Rex: "It is understandable, you are still going through changes in your body such as hormones. I'd be happy to explain it to you."
Responding to the alien as Comet moved back looking surprised by that as well letting go of his hand as Devizo and Agony almost laughed at the joke. Still, things were going be like this for now on. Optimo being the new Rex on the team, but still Comet would be around to help out like always as well make sure the League didn't get used like a government team. It was going to be the same one like before, just with villains and a clone as well a rock golem that Comet didn't much know about.