IshizuMarik! It's been so long since you last appeared to me. I knew that your good half took shelter within Téa's mind, but I also knew you were weak. And couldn't hold on for long.
[speaking through Téa] That's true. As my dark side grows strong, I grow weak. But I've been in Téa's mind long enough to have learned the truth about our past. Through her ears, I listened to you tell the story of our family, and the emergence of the evil within me. I never knew that I was the one who sent Father to the Shadow Realm.
Ishizu
Yes, but--
MTMarik/Téa
I know. It was the evil force within me that committed the act, so you came here to save me from myself. Despite everything I've done in my quest for power, you've had faith. You knew there was still good within me. However, that good is almost completely extinguished now.
Ishizu
Oh, no! If the evil force defeats the Pharaoh in the final battle, you will be gone forever, and the entire planet will suffer greatly!
MTMarik/Téa
Well, I can't allow one duel to decide the fate of the whole world! The time has come for me to step in and reclaim my body, sister!
Ishizu
But how?
MTMarik/Téa
I don't know, but I must banish that evil before it's too late! There's just too much at risk.
What do you want, Ishizu?
Ishizu
I would advise you to be present for the final duel of your tournament, Kaiba. Yugi will need your help to defeat Marik and fulfill his destiny.
No thanks, as far as I'm concerned, I'm done. Battle City's over for me, and the sooner I put this all behind me, the better. [starts to walk away again] I've had about all I can take of you people. So leave me alone and have a nice life.
Ishizu
Kaiba, wait! Walking away now is a huge mistake.
Really? And why is that, Ishizu? Let me guess, you read about it in on your ancient fairy tales? Come on, Mokuba!
Ishizu
Your future's at stake! And deep down, you know that as well as I do, right? I know you are able to read the ancient Egyptian text. And you're well aware of what is written on the stone. The sorcerer may have been the Pharaoh's rival, but he was also his friend! The sorcerer is you, Kaiba. And you must do for Yugi what you did for the Pharaoh 5,000 years ago--help your friend. Without you, he can't save the world from destruction!
Ishizu
Thank you.
For what? Just because I gave Yugi a good card doesn't mean he'll win. He'll have to figure out how to use it. And even if he does, he'll probably lose, anyway. Maybe then, you'll stop believing that fairytales come true! Yugi is no pharaoh, Ishizu. And he's not destined to save the world. So, wake up and stop living in the past! I realized a long time ago that the only way to succeed, is to look ahead!
Ishizu
That is not true. Just watch. I assure you that before this duel is over you will believe me, Kaiba. Mark my words.
[thinking] Yugi thinks I gave him that card is an act of friendship! That's ridiculous! Friendship is for the weak!
Here's your deck, Pharaoh. Now it's time! Time for the shadows to consume your soul! [laughs deviously]
Marik… destiny's on my side today! The whole world is counting on me!
Your foolish confidence shows me that you no comprehension of the true horror that awaits you in this duel.
Yugi, don't listen to him!
Yeah, he's just trying to psych you out, Yugi!
Wipe the floor with him! [thinking] And make him pay for everything he's done!
Duelists, take your places!
Ishizu
[thinking] The final battle is here, and the fate of mankind rests on your shoulders, my Pharaoh. The evil that now controls my brother must be expelled. And you are the only one capable of this task. If he prevails, the world as we know it will perish!
I will defeat you, Marik!
Let the fun begin, NOW! [activates the Millennium Rod, emerging shadow game blackness to surround the area]
I should have seen this coming!
Oh, no, it's another shadow game!
Now then… you've witnessed several of my shadow games before, but this one will be different! I've thrown in a few twists especially for you!
[thinking] Thank you, Kaiba. I knew your card would save me the moment you handed it to me. Whether you believe it or not, our spirits are connected. [speaking] All right, let the duel continue! I reveal…my magic card!
Yes. This card allows me to increase the number of metal fiend tokens I have on the field from one...to three!
[thinking] Oh, no! He's going to sacrifice them!
Well, looks like Yugi did it. He figured out how to make the most of my magic card.
Ishizu
[thinking] Is the Pharaoh about to summon his second Egyptian God card?
I sacrifice my three metal fiend tokens… to play this, OBELISK THE TORMENTOR! Behold, the Egyptian God card I won from Kaiba! [thinking] Summoned with the help of two of my friends. [speaking] Stare into the face of defeat, Marik!
Obelisk will crush Marik!
I knew Yugi would turn things around!
Hey get a load of Marik, guys! He's so scared his hair's standing up! Oh wait, he always looks like that!
How could I let him do this?
All right, my Egyptian God monster, attack Marik's Life Points now!
[thinking] I WILL NOT BE DESTROYED!
My Obelisk the Tormentor has eliminated 4,000 of your Life Points! Now you're only one attack away from defeat! Marik, you shall never attain the power that you desire!
Yeah! Way to back that evil freak into a corner, dude!
See that? Marik didn't even know what hit him out there! He's in a complete daze!
Kinda like you are every day.
[amazed] Oh, that was so awesome!
KKaiba
[thinking] Something's not right. Why would Marik allow Obelisk to attack him so easily?!
Ishizu
[thinking] It seems as if Marik wanted this to happen! He must be planning to use his facedown card to somehow counterattack! Please be careful, my Pharaoh. My brother's evil side is extremely devious. He prefers to prolong his opponent's suffering for his own amusement, and the Pharaoh is no exception.
Hey, wait, Yugi's not looking so good, guys.
Yeah, you're right. But what does he have to worry about? He's one step away from defeating Marik and winning the Battle City Tournament!
[getting back up on his feet; groaning] Impressive, Pharaoh. But it will take more than that to keep me down! Perhaps you've forgotten who really suffers when I lose Life Points. Just look. [Marik's good side's body parts start fading away into the shadows] Thanks to you, my weaker side has almost completely lost himself to the Shadow Realm!
You're supposed to save mankind, but based on your actions in this duel, I'd say you're destroying it, and I'm sure my other half would agree with me… As he slowly slips away, thanks to you! And to think that poor soul was once your loyal servant! It's nice to see he's getting repaid by his exalted king! [evilly laughs] Feel free to attack us, Pharaoh, so my weak side can sacrifice more of himself!
Help me, Téa. [takes control of Téa's body]
[speaking through Téa] Hold on. Listen, please. You must overpower my dark side at all costs, and don't worry about protecting me.
Say what? You're losing your marbles, Tea. Snap out of it!
MTMarik/Téa
There's no time. I have borrowed your friend's body in order to reason with you. Destroy my evil half and let the shadows take me!
Ishizu
Oh, no!
[thinking] It appears my weak side doesn't know when to give up. Well, soon he'll be out of my way for good.
MTMarik/Téa
Please forgive me, Pharaoh. My family and I were charged with protecting your tomb until your return. And I always resented this task. [points to his evil half] So he was born as a result of my anger! Now, he must be destroyed, and I shall go with him!
You'll what?! Is Téa home?
[chuckles sinisterly] What a pathetic sight! You've rejected the Pharaoh for your entire life and now you beg for his forgiveness? I'm afraid it's a little too late for that, you fool. You've already created me and now your body belongs to me, and you barely exist! Just look at yourself! You're a mere shadow of the person you once were. You can never stop me! So let me finish what you started!
She's under Marik's control!
But she must be in there somewhere!
Ishizu
Marik, don't do this! Please don't.
MTMarik/Téa
Do what?
Ishizu
Surrender your own life to stop him!
MTMarik/Téa
Sorry, sister, but there isn't another way. All right! You must take down the evil force that now controls my body, Pharaoh! And if destroying him means destroying me, then so be it!
Isn't that poetic? My weaker self would rather be swallowed by the shadows than see me win. However, I'm afraid this is all just a waste of time. There's no way I can lose! Now, then, let's get back to your defeat, shall we? My move! [draws] STAND BACK! [thinking] Now I can bring back Monster Reborn! Then Ra will follow! [speaking] I activate the magic card, Mining for Magical Stones! That's right, Pharaoh! This card allows me to transfer any magic card from my graveyard to my hand, and all I have to do is discard two cards. Of course, I've chosen this card-- Monster Reborn! You know what's next. In just one more turn, I'll bring back my Winged Dragon of Ra!
YYugi
I thought so! But his Egyptian God card is impossible to destroy!
No. There's one chance left, but it won't be easy.
You're done. VICTORY IS MINE NOW, AND WITH IT WILL COME ULTIMATE POWER!
Wait, hold on a sec. Can't you see guys see that Yugi's got himself a dilemma here?
Just think, if Yugi beats Marik, then Marik's good side goes to the Shadow Realm. As if a creep like Marik can actually have a good side. [turns to Marik, still controlling Téa's body] This is all your fault!
Ishizu
Stop it!
MTMarik/Téa
It's all right. I've done nothing but cause them pain and they should be angry with me.
Got that right! You'd be nuts to think we trust you! Now, get out of my friend, Téa's head so Yugi can crush your evil butt once and for all, Marik!
MTMarik/Téa
I was trying to help Yugi defeat my dark side, and I needed Téa's body to speak to him because I'm unable to.
Haven't you done enough?! If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be in this mess!
MTMarik/Téa
You're right, and for that, I am truly sorry. But there is still a way for Yugi to prevent my dark half from winning this duel. I hope he finds it.
He better, or we're all gonna be heading to the Shadow Realm soon.
Pharaoh, there's still one more task that you and I must complete. I still have one life point left.
YYugi
Wait, he's right! We're not done!
What's going on?! No, this can't be happening!
YYugi
Marik's dark side is back on the field!
Yes, but now the tables have turned. Marik's good side is in control and the evil has become the victim.
You can't do this, Marik! Listen, we can still crush the Pharaoh together! Remember how you wasted away your childhood serving this fool?! It's not too late to destroy him and take what you deserve! The infinite power of the Pharaoh could be yours! If we win this duel, you and I can claim the three Egyptian God cards and the Millennium Puzzle. We'll rule the world together! Don't be a fool, Marik! We've come so far. Don't throw away everything we've worked for. We can still win!
I'm sorry, Pharaoh. It was my duty to help you and instead I turned my back. I can't change the past, but I can start over by embracing my family legacy. I'm proud to be a tomb keeper and I'm proud of my sister and my brother.
My family has waited 5,000 years for your return. Now, you're here. So I must fulfill my destiny, by letting you fulfill yours.
I must. I hold the key to helping the Pharaoh unlock his true powers. The secret is imprinted on my back in an ancient Egyptian text. But before I reveal this mystery, the Pharaoh must be in possession of all three Egyptian God cards!
You're making a huge mistake!
No, for the first time in years, I'm making the right choice.
I'm honoring the Ishtar name…by surrendering the duel!
Of course! By forfeiting the duel, his Life Points will drop down to zero, and his evil side will vanish into the Shadow Realm.
If you do this, you'll be sorry! YOU NEED ME!
Be gone! I surrender this duel to the Pharaoh!
[vanishes forever] NO!!!!!!
It's finally over, my Pharaoh.
Yes, and the darkness has lifted from your heart.
YYugi
[as his body parts return to normal] We won the duel!
Ishizu
Marik has overpowered the evil that controlled him for so long. My Pharaoh…thank you. You've saved mankind.
We did. I wouldn't have been victorious had it not been for all of you.
And the winner of the Battle City championship crown is… Yugi Muto!
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.
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?
Ishizu
My Pharaoh, were you able to recover your lost memories?
Then after 5,000 years, our family's task is finally complete.
Ishizu
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]
Ishizu
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?
Ishizu
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?
Ishizu
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]
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]
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.
That's true. I was so pumped up for this duel, I forgot this might be his last one.
Ishizu
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!
Oh, like he didn't deserve it?
I sacrifice, my Queen's Knight, my Jack's Knight, and my King's Knight!
[chanting] Almighty protector of the sun and sky, I beg of thee, please heed my cry.
Ishizu
The ancient chant! He knows it!
Transform thyself from orb of light and bring me victory in this fight. I beseech thee, grace our humble game. But first I shall...call out thy name, WINGED DRAGON OF RA!!! Behold, the third Egyptian God!
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!
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.
Ishizu
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.
Ishizu
Now that the battle ritual is complete, the Eye of Wdjat that guards the door to the spirit world has awakened. And the spirit of the great Pharaoh, which was trapped within the Millennium Puzzle for 5,000 years, is now free.
Ishizu
The time has arrived. Tell the Eye of Wdjat your name!
I am the son of King Aknamkanon. My name is Atem!
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