The Birthmark's Fate

by Wolfytoki

A young girl named Naomi Kobiyashi is dragged into a war because of her strange birthmark, but it isn't all that it seems. As she is dragged into this war, questions waiting to be answered, trials waiting to be overcome, looking into memories, and even encountering similar people, without knowing this was all because she wears a birthmark. Canon Divergence. OC-insert.

12. Chapter 12

Chapter 12: To Regain His Smile

LDS Corporation_

Reiji, with his mother, returned to the lab after hearing there was another attack on an LDS Teacher.

"Naomi Kobiyashi was with us around when this attack happened," Himika stated.

"We already have the culprit that attacked Shingo Sawatari," Reiji revealed as what he said shocked Himika.

"W-Who is the culprit that attacked Sawatari last night?" Himika asked as another person arrived at the lab, shocking Himika with her appearance.

"She really does look like Naomi Kobiyashi," Himika stated, taking in Yuki's appearance.

"Correct. However, her name is Yuki Shimizu," Reiji turned his attention to the black-haired girl.

"Well, Reiji-kun, about the thing we talked about the other night," Yuki reminded as she saw a glint shined in Reiji's glasses.

"It's already in motion, so I need you to participate in the incoming tournament to be in the Lancers that will stop Academia and Leo's ambitions."

Yuki nodded, understanding Reiji's words. Yesterday night after she told him about what happened in the Xyz Dimension. He informed her that he already had a plan for when Leo decided to invade the Standard Dimension.

"As expected of the son of Leo Akaba. He already had a plan just in case Academia did invade," Yuki thought, somewhat impressed by Reiji's intelligence and how he was prepared for the worst-case scenario.

"Well then, when can I start?" Yuki asked.

"The day after tomorrow," Reiji answered immediately, leaving the lab to prepare for the Maiami Championship with Yuki walking behind him.

At You Show_

Naomi vs Yuya; 4000 LP Each, H:5 Each

Turn 1

H:5

"I'll go first," Naomi announced, looking at her hand. "I set Scale 2-Luna the Night Pixie and Scale 9-Astra the Celestial Maiden on the Pendulum Scale! I can simultaneously summon monsters that a Level 3 to 8!" Naomi shouted, placing her cards on the Pendulum Scale.

Astra had blonde hair tied in a side ponytail and brown eyes. She wore a black and blue belly dancer's outfit with star accessories.

"Shine! So, everyone can hear your voices across the heavens! Pendulum Summon!" Naomi chanted as her birthmark glowed green. "Come forth! My monster friend! Sunny, the Light Pixie!"

A small girl with yellow hair and eyes wearing a simple white strapped dress with brown sandals appeared on the field in Defense Position.

Light/Level 5/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1400/P.S:8

"Now Sunny's effect activates when she is Special Summoned, I can draw one card. I can add it to my hand if it's a Spell Card. However, if the card I have drawn is a Monster or Trap Card. It gets sent to the Graveyard," Naomi explained. She drew a card from her Deck and flipped it as it was revealed to be a Spell Card just like she wanted.

"I activate the Continuous Spell Card 'Light of Truth' from my hand due to its effect since I control a Light Monster. My opponent's hand is revealed, but when the targeted monster is destroyed, so is this card," Naomi explained, showing Yuya's hand, revealing that the boy had Pendulum Cards.

"It seems that you're going to Pendulum Summon when your turn comes," Naomi observed before setting two cards ending her turn.

Turn 2

H:5-6

"It's my turn!" Yuya shouted, drawing his card.

"I set Scale-2 Entermate Camelump and Scale 8-Odd-Eyes Unicorn on the Pendulum Scale! Now I can simultaneously summon monsters that are Levels 2 through 7!" Yuya shouted. "Sway, Pendulum of the soul! Draw an arc of light across the aether! Pendulum Summon! Come forth! My monsters!"

"Appear now with your wondrous and beautiful dichromatic eyes! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Yuya summoned his ace monster to the field.

Dark/Level 7/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 2000/P.S:4

"I activate Entermate Camelump's Pendulum Effect! Sunny's DEF is lowered by 800, and Odd-Eyes can deal piercing battle damage!" Yuya revealed. Odd-Eyes was heading towards Sunny.

"Odd-Eyes' ATK is 2500, and Sunny's DEF is now 600, so that 1900 damage, however-" Yuzu said.

"Sunny is a Level 5 Monster, so if this attack connects, Naomi-nee-chan will take 3800 damage," Ayu finished.

"I activate Entermate Power Bull's effect. I can send this card to the Graveyard, so Odd-Eyes gains ATK equal to this card's ATK!" Yuya added. The red buffed-up bull appeared, increasing Odd-Eyes' ATK to 4500.

"He increased Odd-Eyes' ATK, and now the damage 3900 will double due to Odd-Eyes' effect! So the damage will be 7800!" Tatsuya exclaimed.

"One Turn Kill!" Everyone shouted with widened eyes.

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon blasted towards Sunny, but just before the blast could hit the girl, a shout was heard in the area.

"I activate Astra the Celestial Maiden's Pendulum Effect! Since I control a Fairy-Type Monster, the battle damage I take is halved! Also, I can use this effect twice!" Naomi yelled as Astra blasted stars towards the blast, saving Naomi's LP from reducing to 0, but she still took damage.

Naomi: 4000-1950=2050 LP

"At this moment, I activate my Trap Card 'Pendulum's Gift'. I can draw cards equal to the destroyed Sunny's Level or her Pendulum Scale. I choose her Level, so I get to draw five cards," Naomi said, refilling her hand.

"I end my turn," Yuya grumbled.

"The Light of Truth is also destroyed due to the targeted monster not being on the field anymore," Naomi added, placing her hand on her Deck to start her turn. She briefly looked at Yuya for a second and closed her eyes.

"I want Yuya-san to enjoy everybody using Pendulum Summon just like Yusho-sama did when everyone was using Action Duel," Naomi thought, "so please let me reach out to him more by using his method."

Naomi heard her monster's voice, but the voice that stood out the most was her ace monster. Naomi opened her eyes and drew her card. She looked at it in surprise but soon regained her composure.

Turn 3

H:5-6

"I activate the Spell Card 'Pendulum Hurricane' by destroying the cards in my Pendulum Zone. I can draw two cards," Naomi said. She drew two cards after destroying Astra and Luna, then sent them to her Extra Deck and quickly activated a card from her hand.

"I activate my Quick-Play Spell 'Pendulum Fairy' when cards in my Pendulum Zones get destroyed by a card effect. I can add 2 Fairy-Type Pendulum Monsters from my Deck to my hand. I added Scale 3-Guiding Ariadne, and Scale 10-Oren, the Angel Paladin, to set them on the Pendulum Scale!" Naomi yelled, setting her two Pendulum Cards in Pendulum Zones.

"Now I can simultaneously summon monsters that a Level 4 through 9! Pendulum Summon! Revive from the Extra Deck, Sunny! Appear from my hand, Darklord Asmodeus! Finally, use the pendulum to tell our fates, Pendulum of Fate - Eternia!" Naomi shouted, summoning Darklord Asmodeus, Sunny, and Eternia to her field.

Darklord Asmodeus: Dark/Level 8/Fairy/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2500

Eternia: Light/Level 8/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2000/P.S:9

What surprised everyone was that just like Odd-Eyes, whose form changed, Eternia was different. The previous one they're used to seeing.

Pendulum of Fate - Eternia wore a green strap bridal dress with gold cuffs on her arms and white bridal gloves. She wore white heels with straps on them and a golden necklace with a blue pendulum on it as it was encased with white wings. Like her previous form, she had her hair down and a blue gem on her forehead with golden strings around the gem. She wielded a two-headed spear in her hands.

When the newly transformed woman descended on the field, her eyes locked with the dichromatic-colored dragon. A wave of emotions surges through her body. But the two emotions that stood out to her were betrayal and rage. They were all directed at the Odd-Eyes monster.

"Odd-Eyes... If it was you... How could you? Especially after the destruction, it caused... Especially when it caused them- her to be..."

"Eternia-san. Are you okay?" Naomi noticed how tensed her ace monster was and the unreadable expression on the woman's visage.

Eternia scolded herself for losing her composure and retained her focus back on the duel. "I am fine, Naomi. Please continue your turn."

The green-haired girl complied with her ace monster's request. "Due to Sunny's effect, I can draw a card," Naomi said, drawing another card. She smiled that it was Spell Card before adding it to her hand. "Battle! Now Pendulum of Fate - Eternia's effect activates! She can attack you directly when she is Special Summoned," Naomi revealed her new-formed ace monster's effect.

Eternia slashed down, creating a shockwave heading towards Yuya, who was still shocked by seeing the evolved monster as he took damage.

Yuya:4000-2400=1600 LP

"Now Asmodeus attack Odd-Eyes!" Asmodeus blasted a black spiral toward the dichromatic dragon destroying it and lowering Yuya's LP.

Yuya:1600-500=1100 LP

"I activate the Quick-Play Spell 'Wavering Eyes' to destroy all cards in each player's Pendulum Zones. I chain this effect to activate the Quick-Play Spell 'Pendulum Protection' so cards in my Pendulum Zones can't be destroyed. Now Wavering Eyes' effect will resolve. However, only your cards will be destroyed!" Naomi added. Suddenly a wind destroyed Yuya's Pendulum Zones, shocking the boy even further.

"Now Wavering Eyes' effect depends on how many Pendulum Zones were destroyed by this effect," Naomi explained "since two were destroyed, I can inflict 500 damage to you and add a Pendulum Monster from my Deck to my hand. I add Dark Doriado to my hand."

Naomi shows the card she added due to her Spell Card's effect as the card shot a beam at Yuya, lowering his LP even more.

Yuya:1100-500=600 LP

"I activate the Quick-Play Spell 'Fairies Recovery' from my hand by tributing Sunny. I can gain LP equal to her ATK or DEF. I choose to gain LP equal to her ATK, so I gain 1600 LP. With that I end my turn" Naomi finished her turn with her LP at 3650.

"Wait, how come Naomi-nee-chan didn't attack with Sunny?" Ayu asked.

"Or Pendulum Summon Astra and use her to attack Yuya-nii-chan directly?" Tatsuya added.

"Yeah, why is Naomi-nee-chan making misplays? " Futoshi said.

"Because she's trying to convey something to Yuya," Yuzu answered.

"But isn't she doing what Reiji Akaba did in his match against Yuya? You know, underestimating Yuya," Sora commented.

"To be honest, I don't know Reiji Akaba that well, but I do know that Naomi has never underestimated Yuya," Gongenzaka added with crossed arms.

"So what you're saying there are more important things than winning a duel," Sora said with a raised eyebrow.

"Sometimes, but can you say you were victorious when you failed to reach out to the person most important to you?" Yuzu asked with a slight smile.

The Melodious Duelist's words shocked Sora as he looked down at his candy bar. He didn't respond to her words and brought his attention back to the duel.

Naomi looked at Yuya with worry when she saw the boy's eyes were still filled with doubt.

"Are you worried that you won't be able to find what beyond Pendulum Summon, as Reiji-sama mentioned? Or even when people have Pendulum Summon, they might surpass you by using your creation?" Naomi asked as if her words had hit the mark, judging by Yuya's reaction.

"If you truly feel that way, remember what Yusho-sama always says "if you curl up because of fear, you won't be able to do anything. If you want to win, bring your courage and step forward". Yuya-san, please take that step to move past your doubts."

There was silence in the air until Yuya looked at Naomi. She saw that the boy still had doubts, but it wasn't as much as before the duel started.

"Even if other people have it, will it still be something you and I share?" Yuya said. "Even if I can't find what's beyond Pendulum Summon? Even if I can't make other people smile with Pendulum Summon. Will it still be my creation?"

Naomi's eyes softened before having a small smile on her face. "Of course, Yuya-san."

Yuya smiled and drew his card for his Draw Phase.

Turn 4

H:2-3

"Ladies and Gentlemen!" Yuya shouted as the spotlight was on him.

"I set Scale 1-Stargazer Magician and Scale 8-Timegazer Magician to set the Pendulum Scale! I can simultaneously summon monsters that a Level 2 through 7!"

The gigantic pendulum swayed between the pillars as two lights shot out from the portal.

Pendulum Summon! Entermate Spikeagle! And revive from the Extra Deck, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!"

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon arrived on the field once more but this time, joining him was Spikeagle.

Wind/Level 2/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK 900/DEF 900

Yuya ran across the field and swiped an Action Card on one of the platforms, activating the card from his hand. "Action Spell 'Broadway Dance' all monsters you control are changed to Defense Position!" Yuya shouted. Naomi's monsters started to dance as their position was now changed.

"I activate Entermate Spikeagle effect. I target Odd-Eyes, so during this turn, it can inflict piercing battle damage!" Yuya added, going into his Battle Phase.

"Battle! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon attack Eternia!" Yuya shouted, grabbing another Action Card from beside him.

"Action Spell 'Show Light' now Odd-Eyes gains 1000 ATK and can attack twice this turn!"

Odd-Eyes' scales were glowing a bright red color. Its dichromatic eyes shone as the Pendulum Dragon ran towards Eternia. The said dragon gave its signature blast heading towards Eternia, who was now destroyed by the blast.

"I activate my Trap Card 'Fairy Salvation', the Battle Damage I take is reduced to 0! Because Eternia was destroyed, I can add a Pendulum Monster from my Deck to my hand!" Naomi countered by protecting her LP. Though she was a bit upset, her ace monster was destroyed.

The now bright Odd-Eyes headed towards Asmodeus and destroyed the monster as Naomi took the damage from the attack.

Naomi:3650-2000=1650 LP

"Asmodeus' effect activates! When this card is destroyed, I can Special Summon an Asmo Token and a Deus Token! Card effects cannot destroy Asmo, and Deus can't be destroyed by battle!" Naomi added. A red-colored Deus arrived in Defense Position while the blue-colored Asmo arrived in Attack Position.

Asmo: Dark/Level 5/Fairy/ATK 1800/DEF 1300

Deus: Dark/Level 3/Fairy/ATK 1200/DEF 1300

Yuya saw another Action Card on the platform and flip-swiped it, activating it from his hand.

"Action Spell 'Pierce Performance' I can activate an Action Spell from my Graveyard! I choose 'Show Light' so Spikeagle gains 1000 ATK and can attack twice this turn!" Yuya shouted. Spikeagle was covered in a golden light. The sunglasses-wearing eagle suddenly turned into a phoenix, surprising everyone with its appearance.

"Now I banish Entermate Power Bull from my Graveyard to increase Entermate Spikeagle's ATK by 2000!" Yuya added. The light from Spikeagle got bigger emitting a brilliance in the Broadway field with its ATK increased to 3900, enough to wipe out the rest of Naomi's LP.

"Battle! Spikeagle Attack Asmo and Deus Token!"

Spikeagle, in its phoenix form, flew up in the night sky as it seemed the burning eagle was creating a symbol in the night sky. Then suddenly, the phoenix flew down as a stream of fire was behind the bird creating fireworks in its path. Spikeagle slammed right into Asmo and Deus, destroying one of the tokens but severely injuring the other since it couldn't be destroyed by battle. Even though Naomi felt her LP go down to 0, she couldn't help but be amazed at the sight.

Naomi:1650-2100=0 LP

YUYA WINS!

Yuya looked at the scene as it reminded him of his Dad when he used Action Duels to excite the audience. That's when he remembered there was a time when Action Duels wasn't popular his Dad would get booed at by everyone. Eventually, everyone started to use Action Duel. His Dad kept polishing his skills, creating new ways, and becoming the best in Action Duels, something he created. Yuya slowly smiled as he remembered the origin of Action Duel, something he had forgotten long ago.

The action field disappeared, leaving the empty room. Naomi was on her back, satisfied she was able to knock some sense into Yuya even though she lost.

"Need a hand, Naomi" the Entermate Duelist extended his hand for the green-haired girl to grab. She took his hand and stood back up.

"Thanks Yuya-san" Naomi smiled, grateful for the help.

"You're welcome. Although I'm a little peeved, you held back on me," Yuya pouted.

Naomi laughed nervously. "Aha... you noticed, huh. Sorry, my intention was to snap you out of your funk but don't worry! Next time, I'll go all out and defeat you!"

"I'll hold you onto those words, Naomi," Yuya replied with a cheeky smile.

"Don't worry, I will," Naomi said as she wanted to say something more but held in her words because there was no need. Just as she was about to change the subject, she saw a slipper hitting Yuya, sending him flying to the ground.

"STAY AWAY FROM MY CUTE DAUGHTER!" Chou growled, grabbing her slipper and looking away. Satisfied, she broke up whatever moment the two pendulum users were going to have. Chou wanted to do it earlier but was stopped by Shuzo holding her back.

Naomi sighed at her mother's actions and helped Yuya off the floor as everyone laughed at the scene.

"Thanks, Naomi. I swear! I won't hesitate, and I will find what's beyond Pendulum Summon!" Yuya declared.

"Yeah, I know," Naomi said with a small frown.

"I will become stronger so I won't be left behind! This time I want you guys to rely on me from now on. I won't rely on my friends any longer!"

Naomi clenched her fist as the duel with Izumi made her want to become stronger for various reasons, but it wasn't just her.

Today's events made everyone want to become stronger and surpass their limits. With that resolve in everyone's mind, mostly those who duel against LDS.

Unbeknownst to them, Naomi's birthmark, Yuya's Pendant, started to shine a little light in the area, causing a card to glow in Naomi's pocket.

Finally, the monster was manifested and broke out of the crystal.

Naomi was walking home with Yuya when she heard a roar coming near her but found nothing, and that was when she felt something in her pocket and took the card out. It was revealed to be Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon. Naomi smiled and looked at the boy next to her.

"Yuya-san, with this card, I know you find what's beyond Pendulum Summon along with Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon," Naomi said, putting the card in the Entermate Duelist's hand.

Yuya looked at the card for a few moments and placed it back into Naomi's hand, confusing the girl with his actions.

"I can't take this card yet, not until I find what's beyond Pendulum Summon and when I truly feel like I could share Pendulum Summon with everyone just like my Dad did with Action Duels," Yuya said, looking Naomi in the eye. "When that day comes, I want you to hold onto that card for me."

Naomi nodded, placing the card in her pocket with a small smile.

"I will, but Yuya-san. When you're ready, remember that this card is all yours," Naomi replied.

"Besides, I feel like it wants to be by your side. It will always be waiting for you whenever you're ready," Naomi thought when she heard Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon's roar. It was almost as if the monster agreed to what Naomi had said.

Even if Yuya wasn't ready, Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon would always be by the boy's side. Watching over him like a phantom.

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OC Cards

Yuya:

•Entermate Power Bull

Earth/Level 4/Beast/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 1500

During the Battle Phase: (Quick Effect) when a 'Odd-Eyes' or 'Entermate' Monster you control is being attacked or is attacking, you can send this card from your hand to the Graveyard; your monster gains ATK equal to this card's original ATK. You can banish this card from your Graveyard to increase the ATK of an 'Entermate' or 'Odd-Eyes' Monster you control by this card's original ATK.

Naomi:

•Pendulum's Gift_Trap

You can activate this card when a Pendulum Monster you control gets destroyed by a card effect, or by battle you can draw cards equal to the pendulum monster level or Pendulum Scale that in your Graveyard.

•Pendulum Hurricane_Spell

You can destroy cards in your Pendulum Zone and if you do draw two cards.

•Light of Truth_Continuous Spell

When you control a LIGHT Attribute Monster, your opponent must reveal their entire hand. When that monster gets destroyed this card is destroyed.

•Sunny, the Light Pixie

Light/Level 5/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1400/P.S:8

Pendulum Effect:

Once Per Turn: You can target a Spell, Quick-Play Spell in your Graveyard; if you do, you can activate that Quick-Play Spell, Spell from the Graveyard, however when you do, it's immediately banished during the End Phase, this effect was activated.

Effect:

When this card is Special Summoned, you can draw a card from your Deck, and if it's a Spell Card, you can add it to your hand. However, if it's anything else, it gets destroyed and sent to the Graveyard.

•Astra, the Celestial Maiden

Light/Level 6/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 2000/P.S:9

Pendulum Effect:

During the Battle Phase: When you control a Fairy-Type Monster, the Battle Damage you take is halved. You can activate this effect Twice Per Turn.

Effect:

Cannot be Normal Summon. When you control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card from your hand. When this card is Special Summoned this way: you can Special Summon 1 'Juno the Celestial Goddess' from your Deck ignoring its summoning conditions however that monster has its effects negated when it's Special Summoned by this effect.

•Pendulum Protection_Quick-Play Spell

During this turn Pendulum Zones, you control cannot be destroyed by a card effect.

•Fairies Recovery_Quick-Play Spell

You can tribute a Fairy-Type Monster you control and if you do, gain LP equal to its ATK or DEF.

•Pendulum Fairy_Quick-Play Spell

When cards in your Pendulum Zone gets destroyed by a card effect you can add 2 Fairy-type Pendulum Monsters to your hand from your Deck.

•Pendulum of Fate - Eternia

Light/Level 8/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2000/P.S:9

Pendulum Effect:

When a Fairy-Type Monster has to be Tribute Summon while using tributes, you can Special Summon that monster without any tributes from your hand.

Effect:

If this card is Pendulum Summoned, it can make a direct attack the turn it was Special Summon. When this card is sent to the Graveyard by battle or card effect, you can add a Pendulum Monster from your Deck and add it to your hand.

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Author's Note: Here, Chapter 12! Next Chapter 13: To get into the Maiami Championship!

I'm sorry for the long update I have a scatterbrain, so I do chapters that I'm not even working on this story or supposed to be working on. I keep writing new stories from different Fandom besides this one. I need to fix this bad habit of mine.