By the time I came to, I realized that I was back within the world of my soul again. Strangely enough, I felt weak, as though something is preventing me from emitting any strength. Why do I feel so weak?

"Good evening master! It seems you regained consciousness within your dreams again."

"Why did you hit in the gut for?!"

"If you kept emitting your spirit energy so wildly without restraint, you may have hurt yourself, and everyone around you."

"But how?! I thought I wasn't able to access my powers without my memories."

"It seems the situation is more complicated than that. While you lack the memories to remember your skills, abilities, and the true extent of your power, your motor skills are still sharp as ever. From what I have deduced after the events at the pool and the fencing match, I believe that you can stumble upon your abilities by accident before your remember how to conduct such skills. At the pool, your body knew how to swim when your mind did not,and at the sword fight, your body knew how to wield and fight with a sword when your mind forgot. I believe if you were to indirectly learn through your motor skills, you could regain more memories back and not be in a state of complete weakness like right now."

"Even so, that does not explain that wave of energy emitting from my body. If your hypothesis about me learning my skills by physically reenacting them is true, how am I not able to control my powers, whatever they may be?"

"Without the risk of harming you, I can say this. Your powers require being in a state of mind, body, and soul that due to insinuating circumstances, can not be activated forcefully."

"Explain."

"One of the items you carried, which you won't likely remember having, is called a soul reaper badge. It enables you to access your true powers placing your body in an 'alternate' state capable of handling your powers. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it broke upon our arrival here in this world. That is all I can say for now, but earlier today, you attempted to access your spirit energy at a level your body could not handle without being in the 'alternate' state I mentioned earlier."

"Does that mean I can't use my powers?"

"Not quite. In theory, you should be able to use your abilities, just not to the degree in which you could while in the 'alternate' form. To prevent another incident like today, Sir Integra placed a limiter on your body. This limiter has several levels of power restraint,and the more levels activated, the higher the restraint on your power. In due time, I will personally teach you to manage your powers so you do not need to rely on the limiter so much to control your power. Until I can find a way to repair the badge, this process is going to take some time, so I can at least teach you while in your soul world how to use some of your abilities as it will be easier to practice here when the locale is ideal for training with your abilities. If we have time, we will we practice these techniques in the real world."

"Is that why I feel so weak?"

"Yes, but hopefully in due time, you will become used to it and be able to not rely on it to maintain your spirit energy."

"Now that we are back here, is it me, or does it seem like this place is bigger than usual? Because if I am not mistaken, I see a massive desert in front of us!"

I realized that I was still on top of a gatehouse within the outer wall where I last met Medaka the last time I was here. As far as the eye could see, it was an utter wasteland of desert and some mountain ranges to the north west. Sebastian gave me a pair of binoculars so I can look through them, and I could barely make out the outline of another massive wall. Just beyond that, I could not see anything, as though there was a fog blocking my field of vision beyond the second wall. Behind me, the entire school was surrounded by giant walls as well.

Hmmm... I wonder if I can combine shadow clone jutsu and my shikai weapon form to do things besides turn into a weapon? Only one way to find out. Let's see if I can make some binoculars.

"Where did you get the binoculars so quickly?"

"Oh, nothing master. I am just working on a theory based on my powers."

"Until I wake up, the only thing we can do for now is move forward, right Sebastian?"

"Yes, if we are to get anywhere, that is what we shall do on our quest to regain your memories. Hopefully, we can find the rest of the twelve beings that represent your inner being and get some answers. Let us go master."

"Alright Sebastian. Let's go. This little show must go on."

Sebastian sang to himself, "Empty spaces, what are we living for..."

"Why does that sound...so familiar. Almost as though, I should know this song by heart..."

We headed down from the wall as it was too tall to get down on the other side with a rope, so then we went down to the gatehouse to unlock the gate in order to enter the wasteland, when all of a sudden, an obnoxious, mysterious figure came forth from the front of the gatehouse.

"Hey, hey, hey! I'm going to tell you something important now, so you better dig the wax out of those huge ears of yours, and listen close! The reputation of team Gurren echoes far and wide! When they talk about its bad ass leader! The man of indomitable spirit and masculinity! They're talking about ME! I AM #3 THE MIGHTY KAMINA! So listen up, you little shrimp puff! If you are going to go past this gatehouse, you are going to have to go through me! JUST WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM!"

"W..what!? Are you saying that I have to get through you to get past the gatehouse? Why? What would be the point of guarding a gatehouse that leads to a wasteland? Also, if you are a part of me, why would you prevent me from progressing any further?"

"Believe in me that believes in you! Only you can unlock the secrets of heavens for yours is the drill that will pierce the mighty heavens themselves! So, prove to me that you are man enough to make the impossible possible pipsqueak!"

What the hells is wrong with this guy?

I think the more important question is what isn't wrong with this guy.

"Pipsqueak ?! ...WHO ARE YOU CALLING A PIPSQUEAK YOU CRAZY SON OF A..."

"Be careful master, this guy is not just any 'npc', I think he is of the 12 inner beings!"

"Are you freaking kidding me!?"

I said this as Kamina came at me with a katana so massive, that Sephiroth would have been calling for his sword to be brought back to him. Sebastian handed me a daikatana in response as I blocked his strike with a considerable amount of difficulty. Kamina pulled a gun out of his pants a fired at me as I managed to dodge his attack. So I said, "Sneak attacks only work once."

"COME AT ME BRO!"

What is with Kamina's attacks? I can't seem to make any sense out of his attacks. If I can't figure out his pattern, how am I going to continue to block him at this rate?

Our duel continued as I continued to barely block a barrage of swings by Kamina, and began to realize that I would lose in a mere fight of attrition.

Why are you not helping me 'Sebastian'?

As much as I would like to help you, this is your fight. Ask yourself this, do all enemies have a pattern like video game bosses? Life, specifically fights, don't work like that. Once you realize this truth, you can overcome any crazy obstacle like the mighty Kamina, for your drill will be the drill that will pierce the very heavens. Some people live with a specific purpose in mind, like an ideal or person, and some just want to see the world burn. And then, there are some people that don't know what they live for until it is too late. Kamina is that kind of person.

Not to sound perverted, but that last bit about piercing the heavens kind of sounds like a really bad euphemism of sexual intercourse. Wait a minute, aside from using the gun as a sneak attack, he fights as though if he has no strategy. Also, he has only be attacking me, but not defending, which means, if I can force him to go on defense, I can change the tide of this battle.

"Hado #33, Sokatsui!" Where did that come from? Why do I feel so tired from that? This is what 'Sebastian' meant about learning to control my ...I can barely stand straight.

A great aura of blue energy emerged from my hands as I instantly disintegrated his blade into a million pieces. Taking advantage of the confusion, I slashed a cut across his chest as he was completely exposed when all he wore was a cape, some pants, and obnoxiously large sunglasses.

He collapsed to his knees and said, "Don't believe in the Kamina you believe in. Don't believe in the shorty I believe in. Believe in the shorty who believes in himself, Al."

Al, is that my name? I feel a little dizzy.

I got you master, just rest a little.

As he said this, the gatehouse opened, revealing the endless wasteland beyond the second wall. A nano machine-like drone emerged from his injuries but it did not explode like the others. It flew up, and flew down to attack us. I was too weak to react, Sebastian did not have time to react either, until I heard a gunshot. It came from beyond the wall. The drone-like machine flew back around and charged the mysterious figure who fired the round. In the distance, a man in a red trench coat emerged from a pile of sand. He then began to run so fast it was like watching a plane fly by, rather than a man. He constantly dodged the barrage of 'gunfire' from the drone with a series of flips, quick dashes, and twirls like he was some sort of human typhoon. He then ran straight toward the drone as the drone flew at him blinking as though it was preparing to destroy the man in red with a suicide bomb. The man in red then jumped, grabbed the drone with his left hand, and tossed the drone as it exploded. I immediately noticed that his arm was blown off, but something was not right. In fact, part of his left arm, what remained that is, was...mechanical.

Did he purposely grab the drone knowing it would not destroy himself because he has a false arm? Damn!

No kidding master.

The man in red walked up to us and said, "Well, this dangerous toys was fun to play with, but you can get hurt. By the way, I am #12, whose is also known as Valentinez Alkalinella Xifax Sicidabohertz...Gombigobilla Blue Stradivari...Talentrent Pierre Andri Charton-Haymoss...Ivanovici Baldeus George Doitzel Kaiser III. Don't hesitate to call."

Wait a minute!? I know who he is!

"I know who you are, you are Vash the Stampede!"

"I hate it when you call me by my full name! But yeah, do you by any chance have any donuts?"

"No, I don't...shouldn't you get your arm fixed?"

"Well, so long as I am with company with some donuts and maybe some salmon sandwiches, I can't really complain much...Owww! That really hurts!"

" 'Sebastian', shall we really go onwards into the desert? Personally, I would rather have these two receive medical attention and join us to help out."

"I agree sir, I shall get #8 Kurokami Medaka to help us as well."

After Vash the Stampede and Kamina received medical attention and replacement equipment with Medaka's influence in the Hakoniwa Academy 'district'. Sebastian referred to the area as a district, distinguished as an enclosed, city-like region connected to one of the three major walls. Once everyone was healed, Medaka, Vash the Stampede, Kamina, Sebastian and I began our journey through the endless wasteland beyond the first major wall.

[7 hours later].

Oh, you have got to be kidding me! We have been walking for several hours and I have not seen a single sign of civilization...hold on, where did this forest come from?

This forest did not come out of nowhere. It seems like the entire wasteland transformed into a forest on its own instantly. We should be careful.

"Everyone, did anyone here a roar in the background? What the hell was that!?"

Several giant monstrosities emerged from the forests and charged at us. 'Sebastian' picked me up and began to run while wall running the massive trees. Medaka immediately went into war god mode and began to literally punch some of their heads off, which I swear they all had 'rape' faces. Vash the Stampede screamed like a little girl and ran off.

"Why are you running away!? Can't you at least shoot their eyes out or something!?"

"I am out of bullets!" #12 Vash the Stampede started running around, attempting to prevent himself from being eaten. As though things could not get any worse, a giant monstrosity picked him up, and swallowed him whole.

"No!"

Kamina took the initiative and sliced open the monster's belly, saving Vash from the monster's clutches. Then, the monster kept walking as its belly regenerated it in a mass of warm smoke. They can regenerate their bodies? That is overpowered! I remember now, they are not giants, they are f*&%ing titans! Walls, forests, titans, my soul world is a giant representation of the world of Attack on Titan! Why?! We need to get out of here!

" 'Sebastian', what are we going to do!"

"For now, we run!"

Sebastian kept running higher and higher into the trees until he was literally running off the tops of the trees. Suddenly, the trees were collapsing as a platoon of titans rammed into the base of the tree trunks. Hold on, are these titans following me? If this is my inner soul, and they depict titans accurately, shouldn't they be randomly attacking, unless...oh SHIT! Eren is leading the titans in his titan form! Crap, where is a macguffin when I need it!

Thankfully, out of the deepest, darkest parts of the forest, platoons of the 104th trainee squad came forth with Mikasa leading the charge, obliterating titans in our general direction.

"Sebastian, slow down, or we might crash into them!"

"That is the plan!"

"Are you crazy! We will die if we do that!"

"Then what kind of butler would I be!"

"I know you are not Sebastian by the way. I still don't know who you are, but what ever you do, DON'T KNOCK ME OUT UNCONCOUS WITHOUT WARNING ME!"

"Don't worry, I have a better idea. Say hello to my 'SUPER BALLS' (Imagine Romi Park saying this in the creepiest voice possible: Ragyo Kiryuin [kill la kill])"

"DON'T SHOW ME YOUR BALLS, I ALREADY HAVE NIGHTMARES OF MY DAD WAKING UP AND...(no...I don't need to remember seeing my dad wake up in the morning with underwear so loose that his wrinkly prunes hang out...LEARN TO WEAR SOME SHORTS YOU IDIOT!)"

Sebastian pulled out a handful of super balls from his pocket, which once they were tossed released an inter-locking series of steel cables so sharp that the titans following us instantly beheaded themselves from blindly charging us. Sebastian turned around and released more super balls to capture the Eren titan. Mikasa went airborne after pulling a super fast u-turn around a titan's neck, strangling its neck off. She then managed to cut Eren out of his titan form, breaking her blades.

She then said, "Eren, thank goodness you are alright."

"Mikasa, how did you know I was in danger?"

"Eren did not seem himself lately, and then one of those mechanical birds took over his mind. He immediately turned into titan form, screaming his head as he ran towards the outer wall. The titans in the forest started chasing him, hurting him as he started running straight towards you. In the end, there was only hing I could do, I have to change the cruelties of this world. This world is merciless, and it's also very beautiful. I gathered all the 104th trainee squad. Also, I am pleased to meet you. I am #6, Mikasa Ackerman."

"Thank you, Mikasa. Now, let us head to somewhere safe. I am exhausted and I feel like I want to throw up." Tomorrow is going to be a long day."

"Yes...it will be a long day."

A/N: Chapter 13 is done! The past two weeks have been really busy for me, but hopefully I can dish out chapters on a weekly cycle depending on how much classwork I have. Al has met one third of the inner soul beings, who are the rest? What are the drones doing in his soul? Will he ever regain his memories. Find out in the next chapter of the Ironic Reality of a normal College Student.