Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V: A Reason to Fight

by Darwin-18

When a boy from our world with a troubled past gets sent into the world of Arc-V, he has to find a way to defeat the approaching darkness that will consume the world. Now he has to overcome his fears that has haunted him a majority of his life as he makes new friends, enemies and crosses through dimensions to survive and win the Interdimensional War.

2. Chapter 2

Hello everyone, here's Chapter 2. First off, 20 favorite's and 26 follows! I'm so happy that you guys liked the first chapter, it really means a lot. This Chapter should have went up a few days earlier, but mom's birthday came up and school started, so time was spent there (That and last week was the final episode of Adventure Time, for some unknown reason I wanted to re-watch several seasons to catch up. Grew up with it and for some reason wanted see how it all ends, so yeah that was an emotional roller coaster.)

Before we start, to answer some reviews:

And then the sky: So glad you liked it. English is not my native language, so there might be some mistakes along the way. So as more Chapters come out, my English will be improving and I hope there wont be spelling/grammar mistakes in the future.

Killjoy 141: Truth be told, I didn't see the similarities after I completed the first Chapter, my apologies on that, didn't mean to see like I'm copying someone else. Needed to set the foundation on how they would meet, Sawatari seemed like the best choice so this route seemed the best one. None the less, thank you for your contribution.

Guest 1: All will be revealed.

Guest 2: Thank you so much.

The Brilliant Star: Yeah, so many stories start out like this, maybe its cliché because it's been overdone by this point. When starting out, the goal was to make the "most realistic scenario" on how he arrives into the world of Arc-V.

Guest 3: Added to the list :) Thank you for the idea, wish I could give you proper credit when I use it though.

Kamen Rider W: Thank you!

Without further ado, here's Chapter 2 and hope you enjoy.

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Chapter 2: Forming new bonds.

"I still can't believe you beat Sawatari in just only two turns!" Tatsuya praised me.

"And you had a Fusion and Synchro monster too!" Ayu added.

"That Duel gave me the Shivers!" Futoshi said happily.

On our way to the school, the three youngsters constantly praised me for my victory against Sawatari. I was pleased that they enjoyed it so much, even though I didn't think it wasn't an impressive win. That, and Sawatari's skill isn't something to brag about.

"You guys don't need to compliment me so much you know." I said quietly. "Sawatari was just using empty words, his Dueling was lackluster at best."

"Maybe you're just used to facing strong opponents, Darwin-oniichan. That's probably why you didn't find that Duel all to challenging" Tatsuya theorized.

"S-so, umm, tell me more about your school." I quickly said, trying to change the topic.

"Well, let's see…"Yuzu put a hand on her chin, thinking on how to describe their school in the best possible way. "For starters, my father owns the school, sometimes he can be a little "overly excited", but he just can't help it. What we teach our students is to entertain the audience by doing dangerous and death defying stunts and brining smiles while Dueling. Our style is somewhat unorthodox compared to other schools, but it's ours none the less."

"Huh, that does sounds intriguing."

"Speaking of which, were here!" Yuya yelled with wide arms.

He was wasn't wrong, we were right in front of the school. Thought it would take us longer to get here.

"Soo...this is...You Show Duel School." I thought out loud while gazing at the building in front us.

"And? What do you think?" Yuya asked me, eager to hear my thoughts about their school.

It certainly was something, a little difficult to fully describe. It had all kinds of colors and the design was questionable, the structure didn't seem all too stable. The building was also quite large. I mean it does teach its students how to entertain the audience through Action Duels by doing death defying acts and keeping them on the edge of their seats, but either way I must respect their style of choice. How they try to Duel differently with Action Duel's and to entertain the audience and try to have fun at the same time. Can I be something like that?

Even though a lot of people found Entertainment Duels to be ridiculous and didn't take it seriously. You have to give Sakaki Yusho respect for fighting for what he believed in. Bringing joy and happiness to others no matter what people called him and after some time passed, he created a new form of Action Dueling and made his dream come true. Shame the school got an awful reputation after he disappeared, if they only knew the real reason for his disappearance…

"Well it's umm...it does have a unique design to it." I responded to him and he seemed happy with it.

"Glad you like it! Come on, let's go inside." Yuya said pulling my right arm.

"Don't worry Darwin, no need to be shy." Yuzu reassured me while pulling my left arm. Opening the door we all went in.

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Moments after entering the school, we heard someone yelling.

"Yuzu! Yuya! Is that you guys?" We heard a male voice call out. From the corner a man with a mix of orange and brown hair, wearing a red and orange jumpsuit with a fire-type design on them stood before us. Underneath the jumpsuit, he was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a whistle around his neck. He also had brown/orange hair.

"Yes dad it's us. We also brought a guest." Yuzu said as she pointed at me. Before I got a chance to say anything. Shuzo got close to me...really really close. It was making me a little uncomfortable.

"Hello! My name is Hiiragi Shuzo! I'm the Principal of You Show Duel School and Yuzu's father!" He introduced himself with passion, literally.

"It-it's nice to meet you Hiiragi-san, I'm Sakoto Darwin." I replied while awkwardly shaking his hand.

"Oh and you must be here to enroll in You Show Duel School! Right, right!" Shuzo asked me as he got even closer to me.

I can understand that you would like more students to enroll into your school. But I don't believe that this is the right way to do so. His first impression to anyone else would be beyond over the top and over enthusiastic. Well I guess to someone, it can be a curse and a blessing at the same time.

In an instance, Yuzu brought out her paper fan and smacked her father on his head, making him fall to the floor in pain.

"Dad!" Yuzu snapped. "That is not the way of getting new students to enrol in our school!" She yelled at her father who slowly got up, still rubbing his head.

"S-sorry Yuzu." He apologized weakly. Geez, she must of hit him hard.

"Who is this?" I looked behind Shuzo to see who was speaking. Only to see two other familiar characters. Noboru Gongenzaka and Shiunin Sora.

"Oh, hey Gongenzaka." Yuya smiled at the Steadfast Duelist. "When did you arrive? I hope you didn't wait to long."

"Not too long ago." Gongenzaka said firmly. "I, the man Gongenzaka, was wondering if I and my childhood rival would be interested in having sparing match to test our abilities. With the Maiami Championship arriving soon, we need to polish our skills to be top notch."

"Ah, I see, maybe later. But now, Gongenzaka, I'd like for you to meet Darwin."

Yuya said as Gongenzaka approached me. He looked way bigger than the Anime would suggest. He had a bulky and muscular frame. He had black hair styled as a long pompadour that was restrained by a red bandana. He was wearing a white coat with golden trim and buttons and white pants, also wearing metal sandals.

"Hello, my name is Sakoto Darwin. It's nice to meet you." I said to him as we shook hands.

"My name is Noboru Gongenzaka." The young man announced himself proudly. "I am the heir to the Gongenzaka Dojo, which teaches the art of the Steadfast Dueling Style. It's a pleasure to meet you, Darwin-san."

"P-please, no need for formalities Gongenzaka. You can just call me Darwin."

"Very well then." Gongenzaka replied.

Next came up is the young and short light cyan haired boy. He wore a blue jacket with yellow and orange trims and below he wore a pair of grey cargo shorts over long white socks with brown shoes. He was also holding his signature lollipop.

"And I'm Shiunin Sora, I've recently enrolled here myself. It's nice to meet you." Sora said as he licked his lollipop.

"He really is cute." I thought to myself as I stared the boy. "Irresistible even."

"It's nice to meet you both." I said to the two.

"May I ask on how you two met? If my memory serves, the Principal said something about you all going on a trip to the park, is that where you encountered one another?" Gongenzaka asked with interest.

"Yeah, something like that." Yuya said rubbing the back of his head awkwardly, not wanting to explain how we really met. "But, not long after we ran into each other, Sawatari came along. That's why our trip to the park was cut short."

Gongenzaka was not pleased at hearing Sawatari's name. "What was Sawatari up to now, Yuya?" He asked, anger in his voice. "Don't tell me he tried pulling some outrageous deed like last time?"

"Well, he tried to. He wanted to Duel me to get revenge from the other day. But, Darwin fought Sawatari instead." Yuya informed them.

Gongenzaka and Sora were surprised by that, turning their gazes towards me, Yuya continued "As the Duel went under way, Sawatari tried to overwhelm him with his new Monarch Deck, but Darwin never lost control of the Duel, in fact, he defeated Sawatari with ease. With a Fusion and Synchro Summon to boot."

Gongenzaka and Sora once again had surprised faces.

"Hoh, so you're a Fusion and a Synchro user?" Sora said licking his lollipop. "That's impressive, not a lot of Duelists are capable of doing two summoning methods."

"I, the man Gongenzaka, am really grateful for you going out of your way and protecting my friends. I am in your dept." Gongenzaka said with a slight bow.

"Awww." I responded while rubbing the back my head in a sheepish manner. "It-it was nothing, really. I couldn't just sit there and watch as Sawatari and his gang harassed them."

"Say, Darwin." Sora began. "I don't quite recall seeing you around town, are you new to Maiami City?" Sora asked me with curiosity.

"Yes, as of matter of fact, I arrived this morning. Not long before I met Yuya, Yuzu and the kids." I answered.

"But what brings you to Maiami City?" Then Shuzo suddenly asked.

"Well, I've been traveling for a few months now, I've explored a handful of different countries. As of late, traveling became very tiresome and thought maybe it would be the time to stop somewhere. Maiami City seemed like a good destination. Also, since the Maiami Championship is coming up so I was thinking of participating." I explained to them.

"And you family didn't mind you just abruptly leaving?" Yuzu asked me.

With that one question, my smile and mood quickly changed. Looking down at the floor with a frown, that didn't go unnoticed by the others. Family...the mere thought of those people made my head heavy, it made me feel sick. I didn't want to say the truth but I didn't know what else to say at the moment. My head was blank.

"I really...doubt...they care where I end up." I muttered, still looking at the floor. I really wanted to say anything else so I don't ruin the mood. Sadly, that's one of the things I don't know how to lie about.

Yuzu immediately regretted asking me that question, seeing as it was difficult topic for me to talk about. "O-oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't know." Yuzu apologized in a regretful tone. When I realised she did, I shook my head to stop thinking those old memories.

"No, it's fine, really. It's all in the past now." I told her putting my best fake smile so I don't make her anymore worried. Shuzo then turned to me.

"So Darwin-kun, what do you say? Would you like to be You Show Duel School's newest member?" The man asked me with hope in his eyes.

"Umm…" I was caught off-guard, not sure on how I should respond. "S-sorry, Shuzo-san. But I, umm…haven't made a decision whether to join or not."

As if on cue, he fell face first onto the floor with a saddened look. But quickly jumped to his feet with an excited face. "I know! A Duel!"

I titled my head. "A Duel?"

"That's right!" Shuzo screamed with enthusiasm. "The best way to decide something is through a hot-blooded Duel! And by that I mean, a Duel with one of You Show's top students to win you over and show you what a true Entertainment Duel is!

"Resolving something with a Duel?" I thought to myself. "Guess I still need to get used to that. It is an interesting proposition either way. A perfect chance to try out Action Dueling for the first time and to see if I'm able to entertain others at the same time."

"Errm…very well, I accept."

Immediately, his face formed a huge smile. "Excellent!" yelled in excitement. "Now, all that's left is to find you a proper opponent."

Hearing this, Sora was eager to volunteer to be one who would represent You Show. Not only that, he could see how strong this new Duelist really is with his own eyes. Gongenzaka on the other hand, was also enthralled by this, even though he may not be a real student from You Show, he still considered himself as a major part of the school. With a potential new student joining the school, with that same person who helped his friends from what could have been another dangerous incident involving Sawatari, he would gladly participate.

But, before Sora and Gongenzaka had the chance to speak.

"I will be your opponent." Yuya said stepping forward.

"Yuya." Yuzu whispered.

"Since we found you, it should be my task to impress you with my Entertainment Duel!" Yuya proudly declared.

"Hoh, now things are getting interesting." Sora thought out loud.

"Yes, I, the man Gongenzaka cannot imagine a Duel between two strong Duelists such as you two. It will be an amazing battle indeed." Gongenzaka said eagerly.

"Then it's decided!" Shuzo said enthusiastically. "A hot-blooded Duel, coming right up!" Shuzo said enthusiastically.

"Shivers!" Futoshi said happily.

We then slowly got to the Real Solid Vision field. Me and Yuya we're standing opposite of each other. Shuzo was up in the control room preparing the Solid Vision device, while Yuzu, Sora, Gongenzaka and the kids we're at the spectator area.

"Although, I have to admit." I said quietly as I put on my Duel Disk. "I'm a little nervous on trying out Action Duelling for the first time."

"You never been in an Action Duel before, Darwin?" Yuya asked, a little taken back.

"No, never. But I do know all the rules and how Action Cards work." I said feeling confident.

"Well, it would be an honour for me to be your opponent in your first Action Duel." He said as he straped his own Duel Disk.

"Which Action Field would you two like to use?" Shuzo asked from the control room.

"I don't have any preferences." Yuya responded. "What about you Darwin?"

"Hmm, I honestly don't know. Pick something you think would be a perfect choice." I told him.

"Alright, how about this! Field Spell, City of the Future! Go!" Shuzo yelled as he pressed a button and the whole arena started transforming with a bright light. After the light died down, the field slowly formed. We were in the centre of a high tech futuristic city. The ground beneath us was completely made out of glass and there were river streams that lead to a fountain that was in the centre, a few statues surrounding it. The tall buildings around us were mostly baby blue and white color with different advertisement posters and sings, there was no space wasted. There were also lots of different stands that were selling various items and empty tables all over. Lastly, there were some futuristic cars that had no wheels at the side-lines.

"W-woah. This-this is amazing!" I said astonished while looking around, Solid Vision really is breath-taking.

"I'm glad you like it!" Yuya said with a smile then began chanting. "Duelists locked in battle!"

"Oh right, the chant, almost forgot about that." I thought. "Kicking the air and dancing in the air with their monsters!"

"They storm trough the field!" Yuzu joined in.

"Behold! The newest and greatest evolution of Dueling!" Sora and Gongenzaka joined too.

"Action..." The kids said enthusiastically.

"Duel!" We all yelled together the cards scattered all around the field.

Darwin – LP: 4000

Yuya – LP: 4000

"You can have the first move, Yuya." I called out to him.

"Alright then, my turn!" Yuya said looking at his cards and taking one out." I summon Entermate Discover Hippo (Level 3/ ATK: 800 / DEF: 800/Beast/Earth) in attack mode!" A familiar pink hippo appeared on his field. It was wearing a dark pink suit, orange tie and had a black top hat. "And I will also set a card face-down and end my turn." Yuya finished as he jumped on his Hippo and started running.

"Hmm, most likely looking for an Action Card." I thought to myself. "My turn! Draw!

"Let's see if it's true what they say about you, Darwin." Sora thought with interest as he licked his lollipop. "I feel like you're capable way more than just Fusion and Synchro Summon."

"There are a lot of new cards I need to get used to." I mentally noted. "Well, no point in wasting time."

"First off, I activate Trade Draw. With this card, I draw 2 additional cards, in exchange, I need to discard 1 Ascended monster." I explained as I drew and discarded a monster called Ascended Gardna. "This one will come in handy later."

"Then I summon Ascended Wyvern (Level 4/ ATK: 1700/ DEF: 1200/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/Light/SC: 3) in attack mode."

A small yellow colored dragon with a serpentine body with hind legs appeared on the field. The wings were a bit more extended and had two emerald gems on both wings. On its head it had two sharp horns.

"Ascended…" Sora muttered as he eyed the monster.

"Darwin-oniichan's monster is so cool!" Ayu and Tatsuya and Futoshi cheered.

"And that's not all, when Ascended Wyvern is Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Ascended" Monster from my hand. The one I choose is Ascended Swordsman (Level 4/ ATK: 1600/ DEF: 900/Warrior/Pendulum/Effect/Light/SC: 6)!"

A monster clad in silver armor around the chest and a white cape, he was wearing a helmet that had was open around the face and carrying a large sword.

"A-amazing." Yuzu uttered at my two monsters.

"To summon out two monsters straight away with absolute ease. I, the man Gongenzaka, am quite impressed." Gongenzaka complimented.

"And both of them are the same Level, can he Xyz Summon as well?" Sora questioned narrowing his eyes.

Yuya himself looked surprised at my field. "Wow, already going strong aren't ya Darwin?" Yuya asked me while smiling.

"You haven't seen anything yet, Yuya. Now Ascended Swordsman, attack his Discover Hippo! Quelling Strike! Ascended Swordsman's effect now activates, when this card battles, this card gains 300 attack till the end of the damage step (Ascended Swordsman ATK: 1700 → 2000)." I declared as my monster launched itself to Yuya's monster as the hippo panicked.

"I won't let you!" Yuya yelled as he jumped off his hippo and grabbed an Action Card that was lying on the floor. "I activate Action Spell – Evasion! Now your monster's attack is negated!" Yuya said as he inserted the card in to his Duel Disk, making the Hippo do a roll.

"Yosh! Yuya-oniichan saved his monster." Tatsuya said.

"But I still have my Wyvern left to attack! Go my Wyvern, Flame Breath!" The monster opened its mouth, firing a fireball towards the hippo.

"I activate my Trap Card, Memorable Performance! With this card, when an opponent's monster attacks one of my "Entermate" monsters, I can Special Summon 1 Entermate Monster from my Deck whose Level is equal or lower than the targeted monster and the attack is redirected to that monster!" Yuya said explained. "The one joining the stage is Entermate Gongcat (Level 1 /ATK: 100/ DEF: 100/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/Earth/ SC: 2) in attack mode!"

An orange cat with a small top hat appeared next to Discover Hippo. It had rainbow colored eyes with stars for irises, six arms and its body mostly resembled a gong with a yellow star on it.

"He summoned a new monster to negate my attack, but why in attack mode?" I asked myself as I eyed the cat-like monster. "Then Ascended Wyvern will attack your Goncat, Flame Breath!"

Wyvern fired another fireball and this time, it collided with his monster.

"Entermate Gongcat's effect activates!" Yuya pointed out. "If one of my Entermate Monster battles an opponent's monster, if I would take damage from that battle, the battle damage is reduced to 0 and I get to draw 1 card! Mad Drumming!"

As Ascended Wyvern's flames circled around Gongcat, the Monster started madly drumming on its gong with a wide smile as he slowly disappeared and leaving small pieces of confetti.

"That's all I can do for now it seems. I'll set two cards face-down and my turn." I said as two face-downs formed.

"My turn! Draw! I summon Entermate Whip Viper (Level 4/ ATK: 1700/DEF: 900/Reptile/Effect/Earth)!" The purple reptile with a yellow-pink bow tie, monocle and top hat came to his field. "I activate Whip Viper's effect! Once per turn, I can switch the attack and defense of 1 monster my opponent controls! I choose your Ascended Swordsman, Optical Illusion!" The viper began his illusion on my monster, switching its points.

(Ascended Swordsman: ATK: 1700 → 900)

"Battle! I attack your Swordsman with Whip Viper! Go, Tail Whip!" The reptile launched itself at my monster.

"I activate my Trap Card, Prismatic Barrier!" A see-through aura was formed on Swordsman deflecting the snake's attack.

"What happened?" Yuya asked in confusion.

"Prismatic Barrier's effect. When an Ascended monster is targeted for an attack, by activating this card, I can negate the attack. And in addition I can draw 1 card from my Deck!" I explained as I drew the top card.

"I still have my Discover Hippo to attack!" He yelled as he jumped to a ledge and picked up an Action Card. "I also activate the Action Card – Extreme Sword! My Discover Hippo gains an additional 1000 attack till the end of this turn (Entermate Hip Hippo ATK: 800 → 1800)! Rolling Hippo!" His monster charged at Swordsman once again.

"I activate Ascended Gardna's (Level 3 /ATK: 500 /DEF: 1400/Warrior/Pendulum/Effect/Dark/ SC: 5) effect from the Graveyard!" I said to him, in which the spectators we're shocked.

"From the Graveyard?!" Yuzu, Gongenzaka and Sora said together.

"If "Ascended Gardna" is in my Graveyard and my opponent attacks, I can banish this card to end the Battle Phase!" I yelled as Ascended Gardna's spirit formed before Swordsman, a tall warrior blocking the attack with his two massive detachable shields. "Also, when this effect resolvers, I am allowed to draw 1 card."

"He was ready for all that?" Yuzu exclaimed in disbelief.

"But how did he get that monster into his Graveyard?" Futoshi asked in confusion.

"At the start of his turn." Sora answered, making everyone turn to the cyan haired boy. "When he activated Trade Draw, he needed to send one of his monster to the Graveyard and that's when he got Ascended Gardna to the Graveyard that assured him of negating Yuya's attacks all together." He explained.

"Not only did he negate two of Yuya's attack, he also got two new cards out of it all." Gongenzaka stated with a smile. "It's like he's prepared for whatever is thrown his way."

"You don't say. Guess there's more to see from him than beats the eye. This Duel is getting better and better." Sora said with a smile as he licked his lollipop.

"Keep it up you two! Fight with all of your spirit's might!" Shuzo yelled form the control room.

"Go Yuya-oniichan! Darwin-oniichan!" The trio kids cheered us on.

"Man, you really are something else Darwin. To block all of my attacks, you really are an amazing Duelist!" He called out to me which made get a little flustered.

"Na-nah" I sheepishly replied while rubbing the back of my head, feeling lifted by his compliment. "It was nothing, honestly."

"But it was!" Yuya said with a smile. "It's like you're one step ahead of everything. I set one card face down and end my turn. Now Darwin, show me what else you have instore!"

"You got it Yuya. My turn! Draw! First off, I activate the Spell Card Fusion!" I said as the fusion vortex formed itself above me.

"Here it comes! Darwin-oniichan's Fusion Monster!" Aya said happily.

"Darwin-oniichan's Fusion Monster!" Tatsuya added.

"Shivers!" Futoshi said shaking his hips.

"I fuse my Ascended Swordsman on the field with Ascended Monk (Level 3 /ATK: 1000 /DEF: 1000/Warrior/Pendulum/Earth/ SC: 8) in my hand!" I said as the monster's we're sent whirling inside the portal.

"Soldier from the Heaven's whose blade can demolish through the mightiest of Fortress'. Join the fields of battle and slay the ones who defy you! Appear, Level 7! Arminus, the Ascended Seraph (Level 7 /ATK: 2500 /DEF: 900/Warrior/Fusion/Pendulum/Light/SC: 2)!"

A swordsman with medium length white hair, covered in dark and gold colored armor with purple emeralds on the chest and shoulder pads came to life. He had a long red cape hanging from his left shoulder and his sword was a long and thin blade, having sparks of electricity running through it.

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LDS Control Room

"Sir, we detected a strong Summoning Method that's not from our Dimension!" One of the workers yelled.

Reiji, lifting up his glasses before responding "Can you identify which Summoning Method is being used?" He asked calmly.

"One moment sir… It's Fusion Summon! The same as this morning!" A male worker informed.

"Fusion? I think I might already know who our little fusion might be." Reiji thought. "Can we get a visual?"

"Putting on screen...now!" The screen lit up showing the Duel between Darwin and Yuya.

"It's Sakoto Darwin again, President." Nakajima said to the man standing right next to him.

"And he's Dueling Sakaki Yuya." Reiji exclaimed. "This will be interesting. We can obtain more data on our new Duelist and just maybe, some data on Sakaki Yuya's Pendulum Summon." Reiji said pushing up his glasses again, watching the duel with curiosity, looking at Darwin's Fusion monster.

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You Show Duel School

"That's one impressive Fusion Monster, if I do say so myself." Sora said as he continued watching the Duel.

"Indeed." Gongenzaka added.

"Yuya." Yuzu slightly whispered.

"So this is your Fusion Monster?" Yuya questioned. "Can't wait to see what it does!" Yuya exclaimed in excitement.

"I'm not done yet Yuya!" I told him, which made him and the spectators raise an eyebrow at my claim.

"What? You still have more? Yuya said in shock.

"How about I show you instead. I summon Ascended Recruiter (Level 4 /ATK: 1400 /DEF: 1300/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/Light/ SC: 9) in attack mode!" I said as the purple haired warrior with a bullhorn came to my field. "I now Overlay the Level 4 Ascended Recruiter with the Level 4 Ascended Wyvern!" I said as the two monsters became beams of light and entered the galaxy-like portal, to all present we're once again shocked.

"He...he can Xyz Summon as well?" Yuzu questioned, still not believing her eyes.

"Most Duelists struggle performing one Summoning Method." Gongenzaka stated in shock. "Yet, here he is able perform all three Summoning Methods, this really is an astonishing sight!"

"Hoh? Again with the surprises. Darwin just keeps going at it." Sora added, unable to hide his surprise.

"Darwin-oniichan is so cool!" Ayu, Tatsuya and Futoshi cheered with stars in their eyes again.

"Beautiful angel with wings of purity! Guardian of light, protect the innocent with their call for help against this battle against the darkness! Come forth, Rank 4! Marina, the Ascended Sorceress (Rank 4/ ATK: 2000 /DEF: 100/Fairy/Xyz/Effect/Light/OU: 2)!"

The long blonde haired angel spread its wings as she appeared on my filed from the light surrounding her. She wore a silky white dress, her chest covered by armor with different kinds of jewelry on her chest, most noticeably the orange one in the middle. In addition, she was also wearing several necklaces around her neck. Her staff, which was made of wooden material and had a green gem on the end of it and was protected by several wooden vines. After she landed, two spheres of light appeared, rotating over her body.

"Beautiful..." All of them muttered at her beauty.

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LDS Control Room

"Guess my theory was correct after all." Reiji said at the sight of the Xyz monster. "What are the energy readings on his Xyz Summon?" Reiji asked his workers.

"A high energy Xyz Summon! The energy from his Summon is identical to his Fusion and Synchro Summon, far stronger than anything we can produce." A female worker told Reiji with the new information.

"President, so far this individual was able to perform Fusion, Synchro and now Xyz. If I'm certain, Academia would never use Xyz Summon by any means. But that would mean he is not from the Fusion Dimension or an Academia resident. Where do we go from here?" Nakajima asked his boss.

Reiji pushed his glasses up before replying. "He appears that he doesn't have any ties with Academia, not from what I can see. Which is a good thing. But we will keep observing for now till we can be sure, then we will make our move."

"As you wish, President." Nakajima said.

Reiji continued examining the Duel with his hands on his chin. "Fusion, Synchro, Xyz. Duelists have a difficult experience grasping mere one Summoning Method, but he can release them with no hesitation. And if he is not from Academia and his other Summoning reading's we're identical, one thing still remains to be answered. Where did you come from?" Reiji thought to himself.

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You Show Duel School

"It would seem Yuya picked a Duel against very talented Duelist, can't say I've ever seen this before." Sora said opening a chocolate bar.

"I, the man Gongenzaka, am left with no words. To be able to witness such a Duel, I feel so honored." Gongenzaka firmly said with grateful smile.

"Yuya." Yuzu muttered her childhood friend's name in worry.

"Fusion...Synchro...and now Xyz Summon. You can perform all Summoning Methods?" Yuya asked, visibly scared.

"Yes I can." I somewhat confidently said to Yuya. "Marina, the Ascended Sorceress' effect activates, when this card is Xyz Summoned, I can add 1 "Ascended" card from my Deck to my hand, and the one I choose is Ascended Wolf. Then I activate the Spell Card, Resurrection of the Dead. With this card, I revive my Ascended Swordsman." I said as the warrior appeared on my field once again.

"Then I activate Marina's effect! By detaching two Overlay Units, I can send one of my monsters to the Graveyard to decrease the attack of one monster on your field equal to the sent monster's attack." I explained to Yuya as Marina absorbed the two spheres of light.

"What?!" Yuya said shocked.

"Go Marina! Lucent Singularity!" Marina hoisted her staff into the air, absorbing Ascended Swordsman and forming a green energy sphere, which she fired towards Whip Viper, making the snake wince (Whip Viper ATK: 1700 → 0).

"Battle! Marina, attack Whip Viper! Wave Motion Blast!" Marina's staff began rotating as fast as possible, forming a green energy sphere once more, only this time was more unstable and wild. She targeted Whip Viper and fired the sphere, destroying Yuya's monster

"Gahh!" Yuya winced as he was pushed back.

Yuya – LP: 4000 → 2000

"He cut down Yuya's Life Points in half in just one attack!" Gongenzaka exclaimed in shock.

"And he still has his Fusion Monster to attack." Sora added.

As the three youngest students continued to cheer, Yuzu was worried for her childhood friend.

"Now Arminus, attack his Discover Hippo! Audacious Charge! Arminus lunged at the defenseless hippo, lifting his sword with sparks of electricity on the blade, ready to strike down. But Yuya quickly dashed to his side, managing to grab an Action Card that was on one of the stands.

"I activate the Action Spell – Miracle!" Yuya shouted. "My Hippo can't be destroyed and the damage is halved!" said as sparks we're shooting towards his way, damaging him.

Yuya: LP – 2000 →1150

"Might as well try this for myself." I thought as I began running for anAction Card, within seconds, I found one at the bottom amongst the various statues.

"I activate the Action Spell – Battle Burner! If my monster failed to destroy one of your monsters this turn, it can attack again!"

"Oh no…" Both Yuya and Yuzu thought.

"Try again Arminus, Audacious Charge!" Arminus lunged once more towards the hippo.

Yuya jumped towards an Action Card that was on the edge of the second floor.

"Action Spell – Encore! This card allows me to use one "Action Card" that's in my Graveyard, the one I choose is the Action Spell – Evasion!" Yuya inserted the card into his Duel Disk, making his hippo to roll to the side, avoiding the attack.

"Guess I should have expected that, I set one card face-down and end my turn." I said.

"Yuya-oniichan saved his monster!" Futoshi yelled.

"Go Yuya-oniichan and Darwin-oniichan!" Ayu and Tatsuya cheered.

"My turn! Draw!" Yuya drew his card and smiled at the card he drew. "Alright Darwin, prepare yourself for the main act!" Yuya shouted. Suddenly the arena turned dark, a single spotlight shining over Yuya.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived!" Yuya shouted with a wide smile.

"Then that means..." Ayu said happily.

"Yuya-oniichan will..." Tatsuya added in excitement.

"Pendulum Summon! It's giving me the Shivers!" Futoshi finished.

"With the Scale 1 Stargazer Magician and the Scale 8 Timegazer Magician, I set the Pendulum Scale!" Yuya placed the two cards in the Pendulum Scale zones, making the word "Pendulum" light up in rainbow colors over the blade. The two spellcasters appeared in the blue pillars with the numbers 2 and 7 underneath them, in the middle Yuya's Pendant formed, slowly swinging side to side.

"Swing, pendulum of souls!" Yuya chanted. "Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Come! My monster partners!"

Two beams of light emerged from the portal.

"Taking the stage is our main star, the wondrous and beautiful dragon with dichromatic eyes! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya's signature monster came out of the portal with a loud roar (Level 7/ATK: 2500/ DEF: 2000/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/Dark/ SC: 4). "Also, joining us is Entermate Teeter Totter Hopper (Level 4/ ATK: 100/ DEF: 1200/Insect/Effect/Earth) in defense mode!"

Yuya's signature monster, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon came out of the light with aloud roar. Next to the dragon, a green grasshopper that had a seesaw-shaped body with one end having a happy face, while the other side a rather angry face with a small top hat.

"Yosh!" Shuzo shouted from the control room. "Keep it up you two! Let your spirits burn!" Shuzo yelled.

"Let's see how Darwin keeps up against Yuya's ace monster." Gongenzaka said out loud.

"Now things will start to heat up." Sora followed up.

"Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon attack his Marina! Spiral Strike Burst! Yuya ordered as his dragon fired a red beam at my Xyz Monster.

I began running looking for an Action Card and spotted one on a ledge, but couldn't reach it. "Need some help?" Marina asked me in a kind voice with a smile with her hand out. She lifted me enough to grab it and letting me down.

"Thank you." I thanked her as she smiled once more.

"I activate Action Spell – Invulnerability, for the rest of this turn, Marina can't be destroyed by battle and I take no damage! I said as Marina side stepped the blast.

"I activate my own Action Spell! Yuya said as it caught me off guard. "When did he get it? While his dragon was attacking?" I thought to myself.

"Action Spell – Tag Out! If my monster attack and didn't destroy your monster, I can tribute one of my monsters and it can attack again, also, its attack is also increased by 1000 (Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon ATK: 2500 → 3500)!" Yuya said as Teeter Totter Hopper flew into his dragon, a red aura around its body with the additional power up.

"This is bad." I muttered while quickly running across the field in search for an Action Card and I found one near hot dog stand. I came close to picking it up, but it was too late as his Odd-Eyes attacked my Arminus this time and destroyed it, the blast sent me flying a few feet backwards.

"Arghh!" I screamed as I was thrown way back and landed on the floor.

Darwin – LP: 4000 → 2000

"Darwin!" Yuya screamed in concern.

"Is Darwin-oniichan okay?" Tatsuya asked concerned.

"Yuya-oniichan hit him pretty hard." Ayu said worried.

"Are you alright!" Yuzu called out to me before turning to Yuya. "Yuya you idiot! You didn't have to hit him that hard!" Yuzu angrily yelled at Yuya.

"I-I didn't mean to I swear!" Yuya said in fear.

"What do you mean you "didn't mean to?!" You know that this is his first Action Duel! You can't just treat him like any other opponent!"

While they we're shouting, I was still on the floor. But I couldn't quite hear what they we're saying. "Huh, well this is a strange feeling. I'm thrown to the floor and feel a little pain and yet...I'm not sad nor do I feel like crying. Why was this? I never felt like this before. Why was this? Was I enjoying this? It feels...it feels...amazing. It's like back then... Yes...it's just like that, only better." I thought to myself as a smile started to form on my face. And before I knew it, I was coughing.

They all heard the cough, turning to the source, they found me coughing as I cleared the smoke with my right hand.

"That wa-cough cough was a great move." I said as the smoke cleared completely. "You really are quick on grabbing Action Cards and catching your opponent off guard. That was a really great move Yuya, you got me good."

"You're-you're not mad?" Yuya stuttered while asking me.

"Mad? Why would I be mad?" I asked tilting my head sideways. "This is a Duel after all, isn't? It's only fair to give it your all, right?" I said smiling.

The three kids began cheering louder as they saw me with no injuries. "Do your best, Darwin-oniichan!"

"Well Yuya, since you started fighting more seriously, guess I have to up my game as well. I activate my Trap Card, New Recruits! If one of my monsters were destroyed by battle, I can banish that card and the top card of my Deck to draw 2 cards. " I said as I drew the cards. "My Turn! Draw!"

My eyes widened at the cards I drew. "With this, I just might win this Duel."

"Yuya, hope you're ready for this." I said to Yuya.

"Huh? What are you going to do now?" Yuya asked as I took out two cards.

"With my Scale 0 Ascended Rhino (Level 7 /ATK: 2400/ DEF: 1800/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/Earth/ SC: 0) and Scale 9 Ascended Falcon (Level 4 /ATK: 1500/ DEF: 800/Winged-Beast/Pendulum/Effect/Light/ SC: 9), I set the Pendulum Scale!" I announced as I placed the two cards on each end of the Duel Disk, the rainbow colored 'Pendulum' appearing on the blade.

Two pillars arose on the right and left side, Ascended Rhino on the right and Ascended Falcon on the left respectively. Ascended Rhino had white colored armor around its body, with an armor piece on its horn. Ascended Falcon was a small falcon who had grey fur and armor on its wings and on its claws, with the addition of a little helmet on its head.

"What?!" Yuya exclaimed in shock.

"H-he can also Pendulum Summon?!" Yuzu uttered in the same manner.

Gongenzaka, Sora, Shuzo and the three younger students were left with opened mouth.

"With my current Scale, I can summon monsters between the Levels of 1 and 8!" I continued. "Ancient power surging through the cosmos, aid me in reshaping the boundaries of space and time itself! Pendulum Summon! Come, my monster allies!"

I chanted as a portal formed, two beams of light coming out of it.

"From my hand, appear! Ascended Wolf (Level 7 /ATK: 2300/ DEF: 300/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/Light / SC: 5) and Ascended Hunter (Level 5 /ATK: 1500/ DEF: 1000/Warrior/Pendulum/Effect/Water / SC: 8)!"

The two monsters appeared on my field. Ascended Wolf had brown colored fur with armor on its feet and around its body. For Ascended Hunter, he was a human male shorter than average height, had a white cloth covering his mouth and blue colored eyes. He had shark bottom jaw bones on each shoulder, his weapons were a long harpoon and a thick blade.

"How...how is this possible? How can you Pendulum Summon?!" Yuya asked the question everyone was wondering, with a mix of anger and fear.

"Oh no, I forgot about this, Yuya's mad since someone other than him can Pendulum Summon. I need to change their focus on something else and quick." I thought. "T-to be honest, it's a long story. But I promise I will explain later, right now, we continue. Firstly I activate Ascended Hunter's Monster effect, once per turn, I can target 1 "Ascended" monster in my Graveyard and Special Summon him to my field, but that Monster's attack is turned to 0. Return, Ascended Swordsman!" I declared as Ascended Swordsman returned to the field.

(Ascended Swordsman ATK: 1700 → 0)

I made a slight jump to a lamp post that had an Action Card on the top that was wedged in.

"Now I activate the Action Spell - Attack Switch! With this card, I can switch the attack and defense of one monster on the field, but the owner of that monster doesn't take damage involving it, but I will target my own monster, Power Switch!"

(Ascended Swordsman ATK: 0 → 900).

"Marina, attack his Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Wave Motion Blast!" I shouted as Marina hoisted her staff.

"What?! But my Odd-Eyes has more Attack Points than your Marina!" Yuya pointed out.

I on the other hand, started running towards a nearby Action Card that was on a windshield of a car.

"I activate the Action Spell – Break Shot! With this card I target 1 monster on the field, that monster losses 700 Attack Points, I target your Odd-Eyes!" I explained as a yellow beam shot towards Odd-Eyes, lowering its attack.

(Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon ATK: 2500 → 1800).

"My attack continues, go Marina!" I shouted as Marina began spinning her staff and forming a green sphere and aiming towards Yuya's dragon. The sphere hit Odd-Eyes and the dragon cried out in pain as it was destroyed.

"Odd-Eyes!" Yuya yelled for his monster in worry.

Yuya – LP: 1150 → 950

"Now Ascended Wolf, attack Yuya directly, Ferocious Pounce!" Wolf pounced towards Yuya.

"If this attack succeeds, Yuya will lose!" Gongenzaka shouted in worry.

"Yuya-oniichan!" The trio yelled.

Because of their calls, Yuya snapped out of his thoughts. Realizing he was wide open and could possibly lose the Duel. He quickly pressed a button on his Duel Disk.

"I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Hippo Carnival." Yuya muffled weakly. "I Special Summon 3 "Hippo" Tokens (Level 1/ ATK: 0/ DEF: 0/Beast/Earth) in defense mode."

After the card's activation, three different colored hippo tokens appeared on his field in defense. A blue, orange and a yellow one.

"Then Ascended Wolf, attack his yellow token, Ferocious Pounce!" The armored wolf jumped at the hippo token, swiftly destroying it. "It's your turn, Ascended Swordsman, Quelling Strike!" Swordsman lunged at the blue token, slicing it in half. "And finally, Ascended Hunter, attack his final token, Death Spear!" The Hunter raised its harpoon, aiming at the last token. He threw the spear and hit the hippo token directly in the chest, destroying it.

The only thing that was left on the field was smoke from all of the destruction.

"Ascended Rhino's Pendulum effect activates." I said in a calm tone. "When the Battle Phase ends, I draw cards equal to the amount of my opponent's destroyed monsters. Since there were a total of four destroyed monsters, that means I can draw four cards." I said as I drew the four additional cards. "I set one card face-down and end my turn. When my turn ends, Ascended Swordsman is destroyed due to Ascended Hunter's effect."

Ascended Swordsman slowly faded away.

As I looked towards Yuya, it's as I feared. He wasn't in the best state, he had his goggles over his eyes and was on the floor, struggling to get up. It was painful for me to see Yuya like this. Not only has he seen someone other than himself Pendulum Summon, I destroyed a monster that meant a lot to him with his own Summoning Method. Was this worth it?

"Wait!" I widened my eyes in realization. "This is actually a good thing. Yuya's relied exclusively on Pendulum Summon till his Duel with Reiji, even then it was hard for him to accept others could Pendulum Summon. He needs to realize other Duelists would use Pendulum Summon, whether he liked it or not. If I could just explain to him that Pendulum Summon isn't the key to entertain others and to rely on his own belief and skill. But how? Come on think, think."

"H-hey Yuya!" I called out to him, making the spectators to turn around and look at me. "Can I ask you a question?"

He didn't respond, he only looked up to me, still on the floor.

"Did you honestly believe you would be the only Duelist who could use Pendulum Summon?" I sincerely asked him.

He was taken aback by my question, hesitant to answer. "I…I really hoped…that I would be."

"Mind if I ask why?"

He slowly took of his googles, revealing his eyes that were staring back at the ground. "…Through Pendulum Summon, I finally managed to clear my father's name of being a coward. I could finally follow his footsteps, I could bring smiles to others and be an entertainer…just like him. Pendulum Summon enabled me to finally do those things, to finally prove to everyone I can be on the same level as him.

I waited a few seconds, before finally speaking. "Do you really think that you wouldn't have gotten this far without Pendulum Summon, or do you really doubt your own skill as Duelist?

Everyone was left with their mouths open.

Yuya uttered. "W-what?"

At this point, everyone was eager to see on how I would respond.

"Well, for instance, your father created a new form of Action Dueling, and as time passed, other people started to Duel the same way as him. But…" I continued, Yuya carefully listening to every word. "He wasn't upset when other people copied his style, as a matter of fact, he was overjoyed that he inspired other people to follow in his footsteps. With so many Duelists trying to copy him, he was still the very best when it came to Entertainment Dueling, no one could come close to his level. So why don't you apply that same principal to yourself? Pendulum Summon wasn't the reason you've gotten this far, it's your will and determination that got you this far. But still, you are the first Duelist to ever use Pendulum Summon, but in the future, other Duelists could have Pendulum cards as well. With that, strife to become the best Pendulum user and inspire others. Become the best at the very thing you created!"

Yuya, who was still on the ground, didn't know how to respond, completely baffled at words. After what seemed like a full minute of silence, Yuya slowly rose up, a wide smile visible on his face.

"You're right Darwin!" Yuya spoke with confidence. "If my father wasn't upset when others copied his style, then I have no reason to feel upset either! Then I'll become the best Pendulum user!"

"That's the spirit, Yuya!" I said taking a defensive stance. "Now show me what you got!"

"My turn! Draw!" Yuya announced with a confident smile. "I activate the Spell Card Entermate Magical Act! With this Spell Card, I banish up to three "Entermate" Monsters from my Graveyard, then I draw the same number of cards equal to the amount of banished monsters. I banish Entermate Discover Hippo, Whip Viper and Teeter Totter Hopper to draw 3 cards!" Yuya explained as he drew the cards. "With my already set Pendulum Scale, I will Pendulum Summon! Come to my side, my monster partners!"

Four monsters manifested from the portal.

"From my hand, making their debut, Entermate Dag Daggerman (Level 5 /ATK: 2000 /DEF: 600/Warrior/Pendulum/Effect/Earth/ SC: 2), Entermate Partnaga (Level 5 /ATK: 500 /DEF: 2100/Reptile/Pendulum/Effect/Earth/ SC: 3) and Entermate Silver Claw (Level 4 /ATK: 1800/ DEF: 700/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/Dark/ SC: 4)!" The three monsters appeared and were happy that they were on the stage. "And returning from the Extra Deck, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!"

The four monsters landed on the field next to each other, with Odd-Eyes behind Yuya.

"I activate Partanaga's effect, I target 1 monster on my field and that monster gains 300 attack for each "Entermate" monster on the field, I choose Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (Odd-Eyes ATK: 2500 → 3400)! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, attack his Ascended Hunter, Spiral Strike Burst!"

The dichromatic dragon opened its mouth and shoot out a stream of red energy that hit and destroyed Hunter, leaving smoke from its destruction.

"I activate my Trap Card, Defense Tactics! When my opponent destroys one of my monsters, I can half the damage of that battle, also in addition, I draw 1 card." I said as I winced from the slight pain, then drawing my card.

Darwin – LP: 2000 → 100

"He even managed to survive Odd-Eyes' attack?!" Yuzu said in disbelief.

"Don't know why you're so surprised." Sora casually told her. "If he didn't stop Odd-Eyes' attack, he would have lost the Duel due to Odd-Eyes' effect that doubles the battle damage."

"Entermate Silver Claw attack his Marina! At this moment, its effect activates, all of my Entermate monsters gain 300 attack till the end of the Battle Phase (Silver Claw ATK: 1800 → 2100, Dag Daggerman ATK: 2000 → 2300, Partnaga ATK: 500 → 800), Silver Fang!

Silver Claw ran towards Marina at fast speed, pouncing into the air and heading towards her.

I ran towards an empty table, only thing on it was an Action Card, which I grabbed.

"I activate the Action Spell – Damage Banish! If one of my monster would be destroyed in the result of battle, the damage is turned to 0!"

Silver Claw landed and pushed Marina to the ground, turning her into particles as she was destroyed.

"And with that, our act has concluded. And with that, all of my Entermate monsters attack returns to normal (Silver Claw ATK: 2100 → 1800, Dag Daggerman ATK: 2300 → 2000, Partnaga ATK: 800 → 500). I end my turn." Yuya said with a bow.

"Then it's my turn!" I said. "Draw! Since the Pendulum Scale is already set, I Pendulum Summon! From my hand, I summon the Tuner Monster, Ascended Re-Scaler (Level 1 /ATK: 100 /DEF: 300 /Spellcaster/Pendulum/Tuner/Effect/Dark/ SC: 1)! And returning from the Extra Deck, Ascended Hunter! Join me once more!

The familiar monster shot out of the portal and materialized on the field. The newest monster joining the field was Ascended Re-Scaler, who is female spellcaster. She was wearing purple robes with her face covered by a hood. In one hand she was holding a gold Libra and in the other hand, an open book with several glowing symbols coming out of it.

"I tune the Level 5 Ascended Hunter with the Level 1 Ascended Re-Scaler!" I shouted as Ascended Re-Scaler turned into three green rings with Ascended Hunter jumping through it, turning into four stars in a straight line. I began to chant.

"A traveler from beyond the stars, become an agent of serendipity who fights to maintain a balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos! Synchro Summon! Arrive from the stars, Level 6! Virgil, the Ascended Caretaker (Level 6 /ATK: 1600 /DEF: 2600/Spellcaster/Synchro/Pendulum/Wind/ SC: 4)!"

As the light died down, a humanoid creature with a plump body with large hands appeared on the field. The otherworldly being's face was covered by a yellow and brown colored mask that had three glowing orbs on it, two where the eyes should be and one around the mouth area. He had a really long white beard that was tied at the end. It was wearing red pants that went down to his two wooden peg legs. The Caretaker had a rope around its body that carried various potions of different glowing colors. In one if his hands, he was carrying a wooden battle horn with several markings on it.

"When Virgil is Synchro Summoned, I draw 1 card. I now activate the Spell Card Inner-Dimensional Fusion!" I inserted a card. "With this card, I can Fusion Summon using materials on my field, Graveyard or face-up from the Extra Deck, but those monsters are banished. I fuse my Ascended Hunter and Ascended Re-Scaler from my Extra Deck!"

"Fusion Summon by using materials from the Extra Deck!?" Sora widened his eyes as the two monsters began swirling in the multi-colored vortex.

"Fearless warrior who fights with the frontlines on the battle field to save and protect the innocent! Fusion Summon! Come to me! Level 6, Gaiser, the Ascended Slayer (Level 6/ ATK: 2300/DEF: 1200 /Warrior/Fusion/Effect/Light)!"

The warrior clad in ocean blue armor landed next to Virgil.

"I then activate the Spell Card Dimension Alteration. I target one of my banished monsters and one monster on the field. I banish the second monster to summon the first target, but, those two monsters have to be the same type. The one I choose is Arminus. Since both of them are Fusion Monsters, the condition is met." I explained. "Dimension Hop!"

A blue swirling portal appeared before Gaiser, which he jumped through and the portal disappeared. Moments later, a green portal formed, where Arminus came through it.

"Now I activate Virgil, the Ascended Caretaker's effect." I continued. "Once per turn, I can target one monster on my field, I gain life points equal to that monsters attack. I choose my Arminus, Circle of Life!"

Virgil put the horn close to his face, like he was beginning to play the instrument. A calming and enchanting melody was heard as hundreds of honey gold fireflies slowly came out of his horn and flew around the field. Most of them began circling around me while going faster and faster.

Darwin – LP: 100 → 2600

"He regained most of his life points!" Gongenzaka exclaimed with wide eyes.

"But this song…it's so soothing." Ayu echoed.

"Battle! Arminus, attack his Silver Claw! Audacious Charge!"

Arminus quickly slashed his monster, making Yuya skidding back.

Yuya – LP: 950 → 250

I jumped on Virgil's back and he flew to a nearby artificial tree that had an Action Card on one its branches.

"I activate the Action Spell – Rematch! One of my monsters that already attack can attack again! This time, I attack you Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Audacious Charge!" I said as Arminus flew at the dragon.

"What?!" Yuya exclaimed in surprise. "But my Odd-Eyes is stronger than your Arminus!"

"He is, for now..." I trailed off. "I activate my Arminus' effect! By banishing an "Ascended" monster from the Graveyard or face-up from the Extra Deck, Arminus gains that targets attack! But, you take no battle damage involving this card. I banish Ascended Swordsman, Undying Soul (Jarvan ATK: 2500 → 4200)!"

Ascended Swordsman flew into Arminus' sword, sparks of electricity imitating from the weapon.

Arminus came up to Odd-Eyes and sliced it across the chest, after a few seconds, the dragon exploded.

"Ascended Wolf attack his Dag Daggerman, Ferocious Pounce!"

Yuya ran towards a bush with an Action Card laying on top of it and grabbed it.

"I activate the Action Spell – Attack Redirection!" Yuya yelled. "I switch the attack target of your monster to a different one! Instead of my Dag Daggerman being attack, your monster attacks Partnaga which is in defense mode!"

Dag Daggerman let out a slight laugh as Partnaga used its tail to move Dag Daggerman from the attack. Then Partnaga jumped in its original positon and immediately destroyed by Wolf's attack.

"Lastly, Virgil attack his Entermate Silver Claw, Arcane Melody!" I said while running to a nearby Action Card on the floor. "And I activate the Action Spell – Haunted Lance! One of my monsters attack is increased by 300 (Virgil ATK: 1600 → 1900)!"

Virgil started playing his horn, honey gold bubbles flew out of the instrument and colliding with Silver Claw.

Yuya – LP: 250 → 150

"To conclude my turn, I place one card face-down." I said. "With my turn ending, Dimension Alteration effect now activates, the monster summoned by its effect is banished. Although, that monster will return at the End Phase of my next turn."

"My turn! Draw!" Yuya shouted. "I will Pendulum Summon! Returning for our next act! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! With Entermate Silver Claw, Entermate Parnaga in defense mode!"

Three beams emerged from the portal.

"I activate Entermate Partnaga's effect, Odd-Eyes gains 300 attack for every Entermate Monster on the field (Odd-Eyes ATK: 2500 → 3400)!" Yuya said with a grin. "Battle! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, attack his Ascended Caretaker! Spiral Strike Burst!"

"I activate the Trap Card, Pendulum Penalty!" I responded as the card rose up. "By destroying one card in my Pendulum Zone, I can destroy one card on the field! I sacrifice my Ascended Rhino to destroy your Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Mutual Destruction!"

"Not so fast Darwin!" Yuya playfully waved his finger side to side. "I activate my Timegazer Magician's Pendulum effect! If a Trap Card is targeting exactly 1 "Pendulum" Monster, I negate that card's activation and set that card instead of sending it to the Graveyard! Trap Nullification!"

Timegazer Magician's arced blade extended to make a full circle, similar to a clock symbol. Then shooting a blue beam at my Trap Card, the card going back face-down.

"So much for that…"

"My attack continues! Go, Odd-Eyes!"

I made a run for an Action Card laying near one of the empty tables. "Action Spell – Increase! One of my monster's attack is increased by 600! That attack is going to Virgil (Virgil ATK: 1600 → 2200)!"

Odd-Eyes' crimson red energy beam hit Virgil, the Caretaker tried holding of the attack, but was destroyed moments later, pushing me backwards from the blast.

Darwin – LP: 2600 → 200

"Next up, Dag Daggerman, attack his Ascended Wolf, but first…"

Yuya jumped on Odd-Eyes' back, who leaped into the air where Yuya snagged an Action Card that was on the very edge of the second floor.

"Would you look at that?" Yuya said with wide smile. "Action Spell – Action Recycle! I can re-use 1 Action Card that was used this turn, I'll use the Action Spell – Increase! That means Dag Daggerman's attack increases by 600 (Dag Daggerman ATK: 2000 → 2600)! Rain of Knifes!"

Dag Daggerman pulled out several more knifes of his sleeve and threw all of them at my Wolf.

"If this hits, Darwin-oniichan will lose!" Ayu yelled out in worry.

"I activate Ascended Wisp (Level 2 /ATK: 0 /DEF: 0 /Dark/Spellcaster) from my hand!" I retaliated by taking a card from my hand. "By discarding this card from my hand, I can half one instance of damage of any kind!"

A see through sphere of blueish light with a female face appeared in front of Wolf, absorbing several knifes, but not all of them. Few more knifes hit my monster, the wolf led out a cry before being destroyed.

Darwin – LP: 200 → 50

"It's so hard to tell whose leading, both of them are so strong!" Tatsuya chimed in.

"They are both evenly matched, but Darwin-oniichan is in a huge disadvantage, he has only two cards in his hand and his field is bare." Ayu said in concern.

"It may be difficult, but difficult doesn't mean impossible." Gongenzaka said, making everyone present to turn to him. "Darwin seems to be a type of Duelist that will never give up, no matter what the current situation may display. I, the man Gongenzaka, believe that Darwin will find a way to turn the tides." Gongenzaka said confidently.

"He's right. I'm sure he'll find a way to make a comeback. So far, he hasn't disappointed, I doubt he will now." Sora added with a smile.

"Do your best Darwin-oniichan!" The youngest students cheered.

"I almost made it…" Yuya uttered with a frown. "I set one card face-down and end my turn and with that. Now Darwin, show me what you can do against my performers! " Yuya said with a wide smile.

I returned with a smile of my own. "Very well, Yuya! My Turn!" I placed my fingers on the top card of my Deck, feeling a slight electric current on the tip of my fingers. "Draw!"

"Oh, it's you." I thought as my smile grew wider.

"I do believe it's our turn to show them what we can really do, don't you think so, Young Master?" The dragon asked with a chuckle.

"You bet…partner." I thought. "Get ready Yuya, you showed me your ace, it would be only fair if I show you mine!" I announced.

"Your ace monster!?" Yuya asked with a worried expression.

"With my already set Pendulum Scale, I will Pendulum Summon once again! Return from the Extra Deck, Ascended Wolf, and from my hand, the dragon that represents my resolve! Join us, Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon (Level 7 /ATK: 2500 /DEF: 2000/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/Dark/ SC: 4)!"

A bipedal dragon with violet colored eyes emerged from the portal alongside Ascended Wolf. It was slightly bigger in size compared to Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon. It was clad in yellow and silver amour around its whole body, the clawed wings were a silver color with purple outlines all over each wing. The most notable feature of the dragon was the small golden horn it possessed at the end of its snout. As the dragon finally placed its feet on the floor, it let out a loud but powerful roar.

Both of the dragons began roaring at each other. Were they communicating?

"Is something wrong, Violet-Eyes?" I mentally asked the dragon.

"That's just the thing my Young Master..." The dragon responded with an uneasy tone. "I am not so sure myself."

During our little conversation, the spectators once again couldn't help but awe.

"Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon huh?" Sora muttered with a smile. "Can't say I've ever seen a dragon quite like that before."

"Darwin-oniichan's dragon is amazing!" Ayu said with stars in her eyes.

"But what are the dragon's doing?" Futoshi asked tilting his head.

"I believe they recognized each other as rivals, both eager to go all out." Gongenzaka answered.

"Are you ready Yuya?" I yelled to him, making him wake up from his gaze. "Now it's time for the finale! When Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon is Special Summoned, I can destroy 1 card on the field. I'll destroy your face-down! Relentless Storm!"

Violet-Eyes shot a small blue energy ball at Yuya's face-down, destroying it in an instance.

"And now, Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon, Attack Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Furry of the Exile!" I said to my monster who was getting ready to attack. At my claim, Yuya and the others were taken back at my order.

"What?! But Odd-Eyes has way more attack points than your dragon!" Yuya pointed out.

"That would be the case, but…" I said as a grin formed on my face. "Due to Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon's effect, when he battles an opponent's monster whose monster is level 5 or higher and I have fewer life points, my monster gains half of the attack against the monster it battles!"

"What!?" Yuya exclaimed shocked.

(Violet-Eyes ATK: 2500 → 4200).

Violet-Eyes opened its mouth, a rotating aqua blue energy sphere began forming. As it grew bigger, it started rotating faster in all sorts of directions. When it reached a certain point, the dragon pointed towards its adversary, as it fired, it left a blue stream similar to Odd-Eyes' attack.

As the enemy's attack grew closer and close, Yuya panicked. Looking anywhere for an Action Card that might save him from the dragon's attack. Behind him, he saw one laying on the floor. In desperation, he lunged towards the card. Although, he didn't make it in time as Violet-Eyes' attack collided with Odd-Eyes, destroying it and in turn, sending Yuya flying.

"Arghhh!" Yuya yelled as he was thrown back.

Yuya LP: 150 → 0

Winner: Darwin

"Good Game!" I yelled. "Phew, that was a close one." I thought to myself. I looked up at my dragon who turned its head towards me, giving me a slight smile as he bowed its head.

"That was an excellent Duel, Young Master." The violet eye colored dragon complimented me.

"I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for you." I replied with smile of my own as the dragon slowly started to disappear, same goes for rest of the field.

I placed my Deck into my Deck box and removed my Duel Disk from my arm. In the distance I saw Yuya's friends gather around him checking if he's ok. "I really hope I didn't hurt him to bad." I thought as began approaching them.

"H-hey Yuya are you hurt? Sorry if I went a little overboard." I slightly lowered my head.

"N-nah it's alright." He replied, still holding on to Yuzu.

"Hmm, now that I think about it." I thought to myself as I was watching the two. "You two seems really close, are you two a couple perhaps?" I asked innocently tilting my head.

"I know, right?" Sora said with a frown. "That's what I thought when I first met them."

At my comment they both began blushing noticeably.

"W-w-why would you say that, Yuya and I are just friends." Yuzu said, different shades of red on visible her face.

"Y-yeah, why would I want to date a strong crude girl like her? Yuya pointed at Yuzu.

"Not… a good choice of words." I thought as I heard a big smacking sound and saw Yuya back on the floor and Yuzu holding her fan, red from all the rage.

"How could you say something like that?! You really are a big jerk Yuya!" Yuzu yelled. Me and everyone present backed away a little to not get hit by her 'deadly weapon'.

"S-sorry Yuzu." Yuya apologized as he stood up and began walking to us, still rubbing his face.

"Okay…mental note #1, never make Yuzu mad." I noted to myself with a gulp.

"Hey, Darwin." Yuya called out to me as he got closer. "Now that our Duel is over, can you tell me where you got your Pendulum Cards?"

As he asked me this, my mind began racing, trying to think of a story he would believe. "W-well, it's kind of a strange story, I doubt you would believe me. But one day, as I was looking through my Deck, my cards started glowing. After some time, they changed into the way they are now." I stopped as made a face that I looked like I realised something then snapping my fingers. "Ah yes, it was at the same time with your Duel against Strong Ishijima. I continued to watch the Duel and I noticed that you had cards that were almost identical to mine. As the Duel finished, I figured out that they were named Pendulum Cards and could summon high-level monsters that were within the Pendulum Scales." I finished my story.

"Huh, that's weird." Yuya uttered. "That same thing happened to me, only I don't really remember much during that time."

"That's strange. Anyway, from that day I began trying to figure out how to Pendulum Summon, but it was kind of difficult since I didn't manage to Duel anyone since then."

"So this was your first Duel where you Pendulum Summoned?!" Sora asked in disbelief.

"Y-yeah, I guess so." I replied.

"So does this mean Darwin-oniichan won't join our school?" Ayu said with a saddened look on her face, then everyone else got the same facial expression as the little girl.

"After meeting you people, I'd hate myself forever if I didn't." I thought to myself as a slight smile formed on my face. "This is definitely the place I want to be."

"Don't worry guys, I'll join your school." I told them as they all looked at me surprised.

"But why? Yuzu asked. "Not that I'm complaining of course, but Yuya needed to win in order for you to join."

"That actually wasn't the agreement, right Shuzo-san?" Everyone turned to the Principal, who didn't know what to say, then turning back to me. "The agreement wasn't that Yuya needed to beat me in a Duel, rather, if Yuya 'won me over' in an Action Duel to show me the true meaning of Entertainment Dueling. It's safe to say that you won me over."

Everyone present gave me confused looks.

"I did?" Yuya repeated.

"Well here goes nothing, if I ever needed a time to not-choke this would be it." I thought as I took a deep breath.

"Yeah. You see, I also think Dueling should be about bringing joy and making people around you smile. Sadly, a lot of people see it differently and don't agree with it and only see victory by any means. I myself, was lost and didn't know where or what I should do, but Dueling you Yuya reminded me that is exactly what I want to do. What Sakaki Yusho strived to achieve, to bring happiness to others and show the true meaning of Dueling. Despite your school's reputation or status, that doesn't concern me the slightest, doing what you all are striving to do is more than enough of a reason for me to enroll here." I ended my mini speech with a sincere smile.

At my response they all began cheering as Shuzo fell to the floor crying.

"That-that truly was a hot-blooded answer Darwin!" The Principal said as he fell to the floor with tears in his eyes.

"I, the man Gongenzaka…" Gongenzaka began with slight tears in his eyes. "Am moved by your words, you have my deepest respects."

"Well Darwin, let me be the first one to welcome you to You Show Duel School." Yuya said extending his hand, which I accepted.

"Thank you, Yuya." I said with a smile.

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LDS Control Room

"Hmm." Reiji hummed as he reclined into his chair.

"That certainly was an interesting turn of events, don't you think so, President?" Nakajima asked his President.

"It certainly was." Reiji replied as he watched the You Show students celebrating. "To think, he also has the ability to Pendulum Summon that was something I hadn't anticipated. With this, we will be much closer to creating the first prototype Pendulum Cards. Also, the fact he can Fusion, Synchro and Xyz Summon on top of that, he is formidable opponent indeed. The current information we have on him, he doesn't appear to be with Academia, which is a relief. If we manage to convince him to join the Lancers, that will boost our odds against the fight with Academia significantly. However, I don't think he showed us the true extent of his powers."

"How can you be so sure, President?"

Reiji didn't reply right away. "I just have a feeling, that his true abilities are yet to be seen. I will have to duel him myself to see if my assumptions are correct."

Reiji stood up, taking one last glance of the You Show students, before turning around and leaving the control room.

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You Show Duel School

When our Duel finished, I signed the papers Shuzo gave me. After that, all of us were sitting in the main entrance of the school, talking about random things.

"Good heavens, would you look at the time." Gongenzaka said looking at the clock on the wall as he stood up. "I should be heading back to the Dojo."

"You're already leaving Gongenzaka?" Shuzo asked the Steadfast Duelist.

"Of course, Principal." Gongenzaka replied. "With the Maiami Championship fast approaching, every single day is critical for preparations." He then turned to me. "It was a pleasure meeting you today, Darwin, but it's time for me to leave for an early rise. Goodnight, everyone."

"Goodnight Gongenzaka!" All of us said.

"So Darwin, what are you going to do now?" Yuya asked me.

"Umm well, I guess first things first. I need to find a place to stay, that should be my main priority at the moment." I responded to which Yuya and Yuzu we're taken back a little.

"You don't have a place to stay?" Yuzu then asked me.

"No, I was about to go and find somewhere, but then Sawatari and his bunch showed up, so I completely forgot and lost track of time."

"Then why don't you come and stay at my house?" Yuya said and to say it caught me off guard would be an understatement.

"Is-is he serious?" I thought to myself. We just met a few hours ago and he's inviting me to stay at his house. Me, a complete stranger, who knows what I could be and yet he's still letting me stay at his house. Does...does he trust me that much already?

"Wha...no, I-I couldn't. I don't want to be a bother." I managed to blurt out, hoping that he will change his mind.

"Don't worry about it, it's no problem really. My mom won't mind." Yuya said with a smile.

Seeing I had no words left to say and had no choice. "O-okay then." I muttered slightly.

We stayed there for a little while longer and then everyone went their own way home. We left as a group, but one by one everyone went their separate ways. First off was Sora, than Yuzu and Shuzo alongside with the children.

I still don't know how to feel about this, going to someone else's house. I've never been to someone else's house before, let alone to sleep in it. I just I don't make a fool out of myself too much. But still, Yuya is really generous to let me sleep at his house.

"Umm… hey Yuya." I turned to the boy.

"Hmm?"

"I...um just wanted to say thank you for...you know, letting me stay at your house .It really does mean a lot." I thanked him.

"No need to thank me, we're friends after all, right?" Yuya asked with a smile.

On the outside I didn't make any expression at his question, but on the inside, it felt like I have been thrown off a cliff. "Friend." That word was now stuck in my head. Was this the feeling of having a friend? I never had a true friend before and never knew the feeling of having one. With what am I supposed to respond?

"Yeah...friends."

---

"Well, this day was certainly interesting."

I thought to myself as I was lying in a soft and comfortable bed in one of the guest bedrooms, provided by the Sakaki family.

So many thoughts were passing through my head at this very moment. One of them being that I was in a really comfortable bed. In fact, I could sleep on this bed for an eternity and I wouldn't mind ever getting up. The second one was about going to Yuya's house and meting his mom. I was so nervous about meting her, but it didn't go as bad as I thought. That woman was so kind and gently, since she quickly caught on that I was overwhelmed about me being in their home and my shyness. She would constantly ask me if I needed anything, if I would want more food or help around Maiami City since Yuya told her I'm new to the city during diner.

Even though I knew these people were genuinely nice to me, I still kind of felt "out of place" around them. It just felt so…different for once.

I shook my head. I can't think like that anymore, this is not like before, I need to convince myself that this is my new life, a fresh start! Where things are completely different and that I'm finally…free. Yeah, that's it, I just need a new frame of mind from now on.

But still, everything that happened today was still hard to process. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine myself being in a situation such as this. All my life, I never saw myself as strong, confident or even capable of doing anything right. Yet, Violet-Eyes and Marina defy all of those things and insist that I'm everything opposite of those things. I am however, glad that I managed to encourage Yuya to focus on improving his skills as a Duelist and to not solely depend on Pendulum Summon. Maybe I can do something right after all.

And I do wonder, what kind of darkness Violet-Eyes referred to when first mentioning it. So far, the only thing I'm certain about that topic is Zarc, that much I'm aware. That can't be it, there has to be more, a lot more. The way he said it, he looked…agitated just by saying it. It's like he didn't even know what this foe is capable of, only mass destruction. I'll admit, that alone sends a shiver down my spine. There are so many unanswered questions and the answers won't be easy to obtain. But, whoever or whatever this new opponent might be, I must be ready for when the time comes.

"I just wish…" I yawned, slowly closing my eyes. "When I wake up…all of this won't be just some bizarre dream."

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Card Section

Ascended Swordsman

(Level 4 /ATK: 1700/ DEF: 900/Light/ SC: 6)

Warrior/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, if one of your "Pendulum" monster battles an opponent's monster who's ATK is different than its original, double your monster's ATK.

Monster Effect: When this card attacks your opponent's monster, this card gains 300 ATK during the Damage Step only.

Ascended Wyvern

(Level 4 /ATK: 1700 /DEF: 1200/Light/ SC: 3)

Dragon/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: If an "Ascended" or "Violet-Eyes" monster you control is destroyed by a card effect, you can add 1 "Violet-Eyes" monster from your Deck, Graveyard or Extra Deck to your hand.

Monster Effect: When this card is Normal Summoned, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Ascended" monster from your hand.

Ascended Gardna

(Level 3 /ATK: 500 /DEF: 1400/Dark/ SC: 5)

Warrior/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, during either player's turn, target 1 monster you control; that monster cannot be destroyed by battle till the end of the turn you activated this effect.

Monster Effect: If this card is in your Graveyard and your opponent declares an attack, you can banish this card and negate the attack; then draw 1 card.

Arminus, the Ascended Seraph

(Level 7 /ATK: 2500 /DEF: 900/Light/ SC: 2)

Warrior/Fusion/Pendulum/Effect

Ascended Swordsman + 1 other "Ascended" monster

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, during either player's turn, target one of your Pendulum monsters, that monster cannot be destroyed by battle till the End Phase.

Monster Effect: Fusion Materials for this card are sent to the Graveyard. When this card battles an opponent's monster, you can select 1 other "Ascended" monster in your Graveyard, shuffle that target into your deck and if you do, this card gains ATK equal to the ATK of that monster. If this card's effect is activated, any damage your opponent would take from this card becomes 0.

Marina, the Ascended Sorceress

(Rank 4/ ATK: 2000/DEF: 200/Light)

Fairy/Xyz/Effect

2 Level 4 "Ascended" monsters

When this card is Xyz Summoned, you can add 1 "Ascended" card from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, you can detach two Xyz Materials from this card, send 1 monster from your field to the Graveyard; then decrease the ATK of a monster on your opponent's field by the monster sent by this effect.

Ascended Falcon

(Level 4 /ATK: 1500/DEF: 800/Light/ SC: 9)

Winged-Beast/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: You can destroy 1 card on your field, Special Summon this card from your Pendulum Zone, you can only use this effect of "Ascended Falcon" once per turn.

Monster Effect: When this card is Normal or Special Summoned, you can discard 1 Monster Card to the GY to Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Ascended" Monster from your Deck, but its effects are negated.

Ascended Rhino

(Level 7 /ATK: 2400/DEF: 1800/Earth/ SC: 0)

Beast/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: When the Battle Phase ends, for each of your opponent's monsters that was destroyed by a Pendulum monster, draw 1 card.

Monster Effect: When this card attacks a Defense Position Monster, this card gains 300 ATK and inflicts piercing damage.

Ascended Wolf

(Level 7 /ATK: 2300 /DEF: 300/Light/ SC: 5)

Beast/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: (Quick Effect) if a card on your field would be destroyed, you can send this card from your Pendulum Zone to face-up into the Extra Deck, negate that cards effect and destroy it. You can only activate this card's effect once per turn.

Monster Effect: If you control no monster while your opponent does (min. 1), you can Special Summon this card from your hand, but its attack is reduced by 400. Once per turn, if this card would be destroyed, it's not.

Ascended Re-Scaler

(Level 1 /ATK: 100 /DEF: 300/Light/ SC: 1)

Spellcaster/Pendulum/Tuner/Effect

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, you can target the other card in your Pendulum Zone, you can change its Pendulum Scale between "2-9".

Monster Effect: You can send one "Pendulum" monster from your Deck or Extra Deck to the Graveyard, change this card's Level becomes equal to the sent monster's Level; you can only use this effect of "Ascended Re-Scaler" once per Duel.

Virgil, the Ascended Caretaker

(Level 6 /ATK: 1600 /DEF: 2600/Wind/ SC: 4)

Spellcaster/Synchro/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, when you would take damage; gain LP equal to half of the damage you would have taken.

Monster Effect: When this card is Synchro Summoned, draw 1 card. Once per turn, you can target 1 monster you control, gain LP equal to that monsters ATK. When this card is destroyed, you can place it in your Pendulum Zone

Ascended Wisp

(Level 2 /ATK: 0 /DEF: 0 /Dark)

Spellcaster/Effect

Monster Effect: When you would take battle damage or effect damage, you can discard this card; half the damage you would have taken.

Violet-Eyes Exile Dragon

(Level 7 /ATK: 2500/DEF: 2000/ Dark/ SC: 3)

Dragon/Pendulum/Effect

Pendulum Effect: Dragon monster you control cannot be targeted or destroyed by card effects. For every face-up monster in your Extra Deck, all of your monsters gains 200 for each one.

Monster Effect: If this card is Pendulum Summoned, you can destroy 1 card on the field. If this card attacks a Level 5 or higher monster while your LP is lower than your opponents, this card gains half of the ATK the monster is battling and the targeted monster's effect are negated.

Trade Draw

(Normal Spell)

Draw 2 cards, then discard 1 "Ascended" monster.

Action Spell – Invulnerability

(Action Card)

Till the end of this turn, one monster you control cannot be destroyed and you take no damage involving that card.

Action Spell – Tag Out

(Action Card)

Send 1 monster you control to the Graveyard, 1 monster you control can attack again.

Action Spell – Attack Switch

(Action Card)

Target one monster on the field, that monster has its ATK and DEF switched, but the owner of that monster takes no damage involving that target.

Dimension Alteration

(Normal Spell)

Target 1 monster on your field and 1 monster in your banished zone, banish the first target and Special Summon the second target, but those monsters need to be the same Type. During the End Phase, banish that monster; you can Special Summon that monster at the End Phase of your next turn.

Action Spell – Rematch

(Action Card)

One monster that has already attacked, that monster can make a second attack,

Action Spell – Attack Redirection

(Action Card)

When your opponent attacks a monster you control, change the attack target to another monster you control.

Action Spell – Increase

(Action Card)

Increase a monster's ATK by 600 till the end of this turn.

Action Spell – Action Recycle

(Action Card)

Use the effect of 1 "Action Card" that was used this turn.

Inner-Dimensional Fusion

(Normal Spell)

Fusion Summon one Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, by banishing Pendulum Monsters from your field, Graveyard or face-up from your Extra Deck.

Entermate Magical Act

(Normal Spell)

If you control no monsters while your opponent does; banish up to 3 "Entermate" monsters from your Graveyard, then draw the same number of cards.

Prismatic Barrier

(Normal Trap)

When your opponent's monster declares an attack; negate that attack, then draw 1 card from your Deck.

New Recruits

(Normal Trap)

When a monster you control is destroyed by battle, banish that card to draw 2 cards.

Memorable Performance

(Normal Trap)

When an opponent's monster attacks an "Entermate" monster, Special Summon 1 Entermate monster from your Deck whose Level is equal or lower than the targeted monster; the attack is redirected to that monster.

Defense Tactics

(Normal Trap)

When your monster is destroyed by battle, half the damage from that battle; then draw 1 card.

Pendulum Penalty

(Normal Trap)

Destroy 1 card in your Pendulum Zone, then destroy 1 card on the field.

And that's it for Chapter 2.

In this one, we have Darwin vs Yuya, sorry in advance if the Duel wasn't something, it's my first Action Duel so I hope it's acceptable. I liked the concept of Action Cards, but hate how only 3 of them were used every episode, no wonder people hated them. That aside, Yuya now won't be so upset to see others Pendulum Summon and has a different mindset to become like his father. That's another thing I disliked in the Anime when it started, so it was a perfect opportunity to change that up.

As I said last time, I'd give a little insight on my OC's Deck. Essentially, there focused around bringing out strong Extra Deck monsters, while at the same time, have synergy to work with any other card without being so strong. Theme wise, they are like their "ultimate form" and try to maintain peace. It may not be much I liked the idea of that kind of archetype.

Also, what did you guys think of Violet-Eyes' effect? I hope it isn't to strong. Next chapter is the attack on You Show and most likely will be Chapters 3 and 4, since I'm planning having Darwin and Reiji Duel, so don't want it to be too long. In that Duel, we'll see Violet-Eyes' Fusion, Synchro and Xyz counterparts so if you have any ideas for them, let me know (Kinda scared of not making them to strong). The things they will have in common are: 2500 attack and 2000 defense, all of them are Pendulum Monsters, Level 7(Rank 7 for Xyz and 3000 attack).

If you like the story so far, make sure to leave a review.

See ya next time!

Edit: As Killjoy 141 pointed out, I made a slight with mistake with "Action Spell - Break Shot" where it should have decreased the attack by 700, not 600, so I changed that for those who were confused.