All right, herr Joseph, since you're clearly at a disadvantage in so many ways, why don't you make the first move?
Tristan[calling out] He's just messing with your head, man!
Yeah, don't freak out. Remember, stay focused.
Try to keep up! All right, let's see here. [becomes shocked when he has four spell cards and two high level monsters in his hand]
Tristan
Gee, I wonder if he's got a bad hand.
[thinking] I can't play a single monster!
You're beginning to sweat. Is the molten lava getting to you or is it something else?
[chuckles] Beating you is more fun than I thought.
Fine. I'll begin by activating this magic card… Nibelung's Treasure! This affords me the ability to extract another magic card from my deck and place it on your side of the field. So I present… Nibelung's Ring! And I also draw five cards.
[as the ring is equipped to his monster] So what's the deal with the ring?
There's no need to thank me, just consider it a gift. But we'll talk more about my generosity a bit later. Now, I must call upon the three divine sisters! The Goddess Urd, the Goddess Verdande, and the Goddess Skuld! Now it's one underdog against three divas.
Now, let the fun begin with the Goddess Skuld! Activate your Scepter of Revelation, and foresee the future! Each turn from now on, I'm able to see the top three cards in your deck, and rearrange them any which way I please.
Tristan
Joey's future isn't looking too bright, guys.
[Joey draws three cards from his deck and shows them to Zigfried]
Interesting cards. Let's start by placing the middle one on the top. Then the first card, and then the third.
Huh? I don't see what that's gonna do, but it's your call.
You'll understand once I call upon Goddess Verdande! Her Scepter of Guidance gives me the opportunity to guess what type of card rests on top of your deck. If I happen to guess correctly, then you're forced to play that card facedown on the field!
Now I will go out on a limb here and say...your top card's a monster!
Since you're the one that put it there, I'm not too impressed.
Well, either way, you have to summon it facedown, so let's have it.
Finally, I call upon Goddess Urd! Each turn, she gives me the opportunity to guess the identity of one of your facedown cards! If I'm right, it's removed from play.
Let me take a wild guess. It's Panther Warrior. Looks like I'm right! Awww, parting is such sweet sorrow, isn't it? [chuckles]
First he took out Jinzo, and now it's Panther Warrior?
But those are Joey's best monsters!
Tristan
Not anymore.
I think I've done enough damage. So go. And if you could, step it up a bit. I'm getting bored.
It's official. He is the most annoying opponent I've ever faced.
I was knocked out of the tournament by a guy with pink hair!?
Tristan
A guy with pink hair who's an EXCERPT DUELIST.
Oh, will you grow up!? Trust me, there'll be other Duels!
You're not runner up every year! That honor belongs to me!
[Yugi and his friends all stack their hands together and start to memorize the Egyptian symbols of the Pharaoh's name by concentrating as it starts appearing on the cartouche Téa gave to him]
Yes! It's working! Concentrate!
[thinking] We won't let you down!
Tristan
[thinking] I gotta remember those symbols!
YYugi
[thinking] Pharaoh's name, appear!
ZZorc
I'm afraid once again, you're too late, humans! [strikes a blast at the gang, but is blocked out by Kaiba's Ring of Defense magic card] How dare you interfere! [strikes a blast again, knocking them off aside] It's over! [As the smoke clears, the Pharaoh's name is fully revealed on the cartouche] NO!
[looks at the cartouche] Yugi, it worked! It's my name!
[Yugi and his friends all stand up on their feet]
Pharaoh? Can you read the symbols?
YYugi
Yeah, do you know what your name is?
Yes. My ancient name has been revealed! I am King… ATEM!
KAKing Aknamkanon
You now possess the power to defeat the dark one, my son.
KAKing Aknamkanon
By calling forth the light of the three Egyptian Gods to swallow the darkness.
And now… Mighty gods of Egypt… I REVIVE THEE! [revives Slifer, Obelisk and the Winged Dragon of Ra]
You think they'll win this time?
Tristan
Of course!
YYugi
Yeah, the Pharaoh knows what to do.
ZZorc
The Egyptian Gods are powerless against me! You already tried this and failed!
Yes, but there's something I didn't do last time… Merge them together! Now I give you, the Creator of Light!
ZZorc
[as the Creator of Light vanishes him forever; last words] NO! I SHALL TAKE YOU WITH ME!!!
Wait a second, guys. I have a hunch this is the good Bakura.
Now…let me see. The last thing I remember was hearing a strange voice and then… [falls into Joey's arms, about to pass out]
So do I. You don't see me passing out.
Tristan
Look, we could all use a bite. It has been 5,000 years.
Huh? [takes the Millennium Ring off Bakura's neck] I think he's got something that belongs to you, Yuge.
Right. [thinking] Now that Zorc has vanished, so has the evil spirit of the Ring. So Bakura is finally free.
Hey, guys! A little help here?! Thanks, Téa. Grab a leg, will you?
[picks up the Millennium Key and Scale; thinking] Shadi… Please know that your items will finally be laid to rest. And thank you, my friend. [looks up at the tablet] Seto, according to the inscription on this tablet, you became a great pharaoh in your own right. You kept my father's dream alive by maintaining peace in Egypt. And knowing this, my spirit can finally go to its resting place.
Wait! What are you saying?
My Pharaoh, were you able to recover your lost memories?
Then after 5,000 years, our family's task is finally complete.
You're right. And the Millennium items are gathered together at last. My King...
I know. Now I must seal them away forever so I can enter the spirit world.
This is the final task of my mission, Téa.
I guess I always knew. I mean, you came back here after all this time so you could save the world. And now that you've done that, you can finally rest.
[Marik and Ishizu nod in agreement to each other]
Pharaoh, if you and your friends would like us to, Marik and I can lead you to the final resting place of the seven Millennium items.
You mean the Millennium Stone?
And the inscription above this ancient stone reads as follows: "To the spirit world thou may proceed, but first thou must complete this deed. Return the items whence they came and speak aloud the Pharaoh's name." Are you ready for your final task?
Then allow me to be your guide to the shrine of the next world.
[The gang arrives at the Shrine of the Millennium Stone and Ishizu leads them down the stairs]
Tristan
Dude, this duel is gonna be awesome!
Yeah, Yugi vs. the Pharaoh? That's as good as it gets.
[Téa comes to a stop with a worried look on her face]
Tristan
What's up, Téa?
You gotta use the little girl's room?
Not quite. I was just wondering why we had to rush into all this so soon. This could be our final chance to hang out with the Pharaoh before he leaves us for good.
Tristan
That's true. I was so pumped up for this duel, I forgot this might be his last one.
My friends… I know how difficult this must be, however, Yugi and the Pharaoh must carry out this battle ritual as quickly as possible. If too much time should pass, our window of opportunity will close.
We all know how you feel, Téa, but this is what's best for the Pharaoh. He doesn't belong in our world, and now his spirit finally has a chance to go home.
[sighs, then lightens up] You're right. Let's do this.
I probably don't say this as often as I should, Téa, but you know, you're one of the bravest people I ever met. I know this is tough for you, and I just want to say I'm proud.
If you dorks start holding each other's hands, then I'm out of here. I didn't come here to listen to your lame friendship speeches.
Maybe if you had some friends, you wouldn't feel that way!
Tristan
That was harsh, man.
Oh, like he didn't deserve it?
This isn't exactly brain surgery here, folks. It's pretty obvious that only one of the two Yugi twins inherited the dueling skills, so why even watch? Looks like his little secret is out. Yugi can't duel his way out of a paper bag, so he got his look-alike to duel for him. [starts to walk away]
Get back here, rich boy! This duel ain't over till it's over!
Tristan
Joey's right!
Yeah, how 'bout showing a little respect?!
Do you losers honestly believe that Yugi can still win?
Then answer me this: What possible combination of cards would you use to defeat all three Egyptian Gods?
I rest my case. You're as clueless as Yugi is.
Look, pal, I may not have the answer, but there is one! Come on, Marik, you're the expert here. What's their weakness?
Well, individually, they have drawbacks, but when all three are together, they're practically indestructible.
Only fate can decide the outcome of this ritual. If Yugi is unable to defeat his alter ego, then the two are not yet meant to separate from one another. If this occurs, the Pharaoh will be trapped here for another 5,000 years.
That's not fair. [thinking] I'm so confused. I want the Pharaoh to stay, but not if it means trapping him against his will.
[last lines of the series]
Tristan
So this is the end? Feels weird.
What were you geeks expecting?
Fireworks, sappy music... something! At least make one of your little wrap up speeches, Yug.
Well, sometimes the end of one adventure is just the beginning of another.
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