Masterminds: A Waverly Place Fanfiction Story With Surprise Characters From Different Shows
Part 4:
The figure explained vaguely, "few of us have strong enough mental strength to maintain ourselves to a higher degree through whatever keeps us inside our minds."
Justin checked, "couldn't you physically awaken whenever you wanted to?"
He sounded unsure though.
The figure pointed out sadly, "not even these few of us could...even if we wanted to."
Justin sighed sadly.
He said, "I'm sorry."
Somewhat casually... The figure insisted, "I don't believe you're responsible for us being kept inside our minds. But... Thank you."
Justin added, "you're welcome."
He smiled a little over that.
Justin suggested, "then... What can we do?"
The figure hinted, "actually... There is a bigger threat from within."
Justin looked worried.
He sincerely offered, "how can I help?"
The figure added in higher spirits, "well... A benefactor group called the Community is forming to counteract an imposing faction called the Identity. If you want to contribute to their efforts? Then..."
Justin reasoned, "then I want to join. A good community is stronger than hate."
Then... A smile outlined itself on the figure's face.
The figure revealed, "you've just met the leader of the Community."
Justin looked wide eyed in shock.
Nearly speechless... He checked, "then…why…all the mystery…in the first place?"
The figure remarked, "in the realm of minds... Anything rarely is predictable."
Justin deduced, "you were testing me to see if I was Community material."
The figure nodded.
The figure added, "but I had a sense of knowing the answer already...ever since I was the console."
That made Justin shake some in nervousness.
He tried to focus.
With mixed feelings... Justin wondered, "you mean you can…transform?"
The being chuckled.
The being revealed, "in this realm... My psychic powers are simply upgraded physicality originating from my already apparent mentality."
Justin concluded in understanding, "so...stronger mentality equals stronger dream control. Dreams here are influenced by thought instead of physique."
The figure replied, "exactly."
Justin inquired, "do you also happen to be the son or daughter of a restaurant owner or sandwich shop owner? Because, I... I'm beginning to remember that my family owns a sandwich shop."
The being chuckled.
The being kind of cryptically answered, "no. But...let's just say I'm good friends with her."
Justin lightly added, "really? That is interesting."
The being added, "yeah. Also kind of a long story of a episode."
They both chuckled some.
Then... They both remembered what they're doing here.
Justin nervously sighed.
Justin inquired, "about stronger mentality? Does that include stronger sense of oneself?"
The figure commented, "good guess. Moderate sigh. Unfortunately... Both the Community and the Identity's main operatives have both qualities. Why else could the Identity be a threat if they couldn't leave their own minds?"
Justin looked uneasy.
He considered, "yeah, I...I guess that fits too well. However... If that's the case? Then why are both teams branching out to recruit other individuals?"
The figure pointed out, "even the Identity can't fully manipulate dreams. Neither can I."
A slight frown outlined itself over its face.
Justin argued, "but at the same time... People with similar abilities can control their own brains."
The figure retorted, "just not other people's. Other people's brains? They... Moderate sigh. They merely anticipate a mind invader's thoughts as a random dream obstacle. Sometimes dreamt obstacles are drawn from our tastes and experiences, and sometimes traces of similar thoughts originated from prior generations enter our thoughts despite no prior knowledge on them."
Justin added, "or even an instinct drawn from familiarity with another."
The figure concluded thoughtfully, "maybe. The idea of recruitment here is to strengthen overall dream control for maximum success for whichever side you're on. It's a kind of fun but crazy mind game."
Justin nervously gulped.
He wondered curiously, "then... What could I do to contribute to the Community's success chances? You saw I barely made it out from your mental test, and that wasn't even fighting anyone else."
The figure went hmm.
The figure suggested, "I understand, Justin. But... Faint chuckle. You can still help. You seem like a good talker. How about active recruiter duty?"
Justin smiled.
With mixed feelings... He assured the representative, "thank you. It'd be an honor. But... I can't travel from mind to mind."
A smile outlined itself over the figure's face.
The figure remarked, "the best thing of being able to fully control your own brain from within is that you can transform your brain into anything you wish…including a material way of mind transportation for you. I haven't forgotten. You're in good hands with the Community."
Justin responded happily, "thank you for the assurance. I'll do my best."
And... In strong accord?
The two shook hands.
