Pharaoh Atem quotes from Yu-Gi-Oh!

Very impressive, cowboy, But You'll need more than a few rodeo tricks to get yourself outta this. [Yami Yugi crossing the bridge] You see, While my associates are satisfied with stealing the souls of your friends, I'm not.

I did my part. Now you release the Professor Arthur Hawkins as you promised.

He's already been set free, but since you've come all this way, you might as well stay awhile. [?] So you're gonna stick around, right? 'Cause like I said before, Pharaoh, your friends aren't good enough. I need to capture the soul of the pharaoh himself so I can save the world.

Save the world? Don't you see that what you're doing is going to destroy the world? or are you so insane that you can't tell the difference?

I'm just fine. It's you who's blind to what's going on. You're fighting on the wrong side.

Explain yourself.

This world's a dark and lonely place to live. It's been poisoned by mankind. All I'm trying to do is fix what's been ruined by people like you, and I'll do it by locking your spirit away for good.

Who do you think you are?

Look, The name's Rafael, and I called you here to duel, not shoot the breeze. I've waited for this moment long enough and I have no intention of putting our fight off for another minute, so let's go.

You've given me no choice. But know this, in the end righteousness will prevail and justice shall be served. [activates his KC mass production duel disk]

That's just what I'm hoping for. [activates his chaos duel disk]

Let's duel! [their life points to 4000]

As we speak, the most devastating creature that ever lived is waiting to rise again. All it needs now is your soul, and the Sacred Seal of Orichalcos will take care of that once I take you down. Of course, I already defeated you once, but somehow you were able to cheat me by switching places with someone else. [Flashes back to their last duel as the Seal took Yugi. Flashback ends] Don't even think about trying to pull a stunt like that again, Pharaoh. I don't appreciate being lied to, and besides, there's no one for you to hide behind this time, 'cause now it's just you and me. The winner leaves a free man. The loser becomes a prisoner to the beast!

You're on! If that's what it takes to set my friends free, then let's duel! And once you're out of my way, I can go straight for Dartz! It's just a shame that a duelist with your talents has to throw it all away by following a madman.

Look, Master Dartz opened me up the truth and made me who I am today. You're just jealous because you don't have one of [holds up the Seal of Orichalcos card] these, right? Well, not anymore, anyway.

You can't tempt me with that again, Rafael.

I wasn't planning on it, but you can have one last look at it while you shuffle my deck… for old time's sake.

I know what you're trying to do, and it won't work. I won't give in to my dark side!

We'll see about that.

[thinking] I must stay true to my heart, no matter what he tries to do.

May the best man win...and when I do, you'll be gone forever. I'm gonna enjoy this.

Time to Duel!

My Leviathan is fueled by the darkness of my prisoners!

Wrong, Dartz! I was able to transform the darkness in their hearts to light! A light which now fuels MY beasts!

NO! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, PHARAOH?!?!

Hey, look! I guess the Gods did pull through!

Joey

Told ya! That means everyone Dartz captured is free!

Finally some peace and quiet for a change.

We needed this.

Yeah. After everything we've been through, it feels nice just to kick back. Is something on your mind?

As a matter off act, Yugi, there is. It seems every time we restore peace to the world, a greater evil is waiting for us.

Yeah, you got a point there. But look on the bright side. Every battle that we fight also brings us one step closer to figuring out the secrets of your past.

The three Egyptian God cards.

Yup. They're back in our deck again, which means it's time for you and I to pick up where we left off. As soon as we get back home, we're going straight to that history museum. and these three cards are gonna give us some answers.

Let's hope so.

[demanding] That's enough! Stop poisoning Yugi's mind!

Yami Bakura

Ah, Pharaoh. To what do I owe this honor? Did you come here so we can bury the hatchet and join forces?

[angrily] You know better than that!

Yami Bakura

I know why you hate me. Because when you get right down to it, you and I are more alike than you'd care to admit. Isn't that right, Pharaoh?

[annoyed] We are nothing alike!

Yami Bakura

We're both five thousand-year-old spirits aren't we? Each one inhabiting the body of an innocent civilian? The only difference is: I remember my past. All your mind contains is an endless labyrinth of questions. Your whole life has been nothing more than a puzzle wrapped in a game and I happen to know the solution. It's quite ironic, actually. The only way you can solve that game is by playing a game.

I don't know if you speak the truth, but I'll do whatever I have to! Game or no game! I will unlock my mind!

Yami Bakura

Well, then best of luck. You're going to need it when the ultimate Shadow Game begins. Enjoy your travels, Pharaoh. [Thinking] That encounter went exactly as planned. Now on to phase two.

Yes! It's working! Concentrate!

Joey

[thinking] We won't let you down!

Tristan

[thinking] I gotta remember those symbols!

[thinking] Almost there!

[thinking] Pharaoh's name, appear!

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!

Pharaoh? Can you read the symbols?

Yeah, do you know what your name is?

Yes. My ancient name has been revealed! I am King… ATEM!

You now possess the power to defeat the dark one, my son.

How, Father?

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!

Yeah, the Pharaoh knows what to do.

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!

What?! Impossible!

Darkness, BE GONE!

[as the Creator of Light vanishes him forever; last words] NO! I SHALL TAKE YOU WITH ME!!!

Guess again, Zorc!

So what happens now? I mean now you've saved the world?

Wait for the next bad guy?

No, Atem. There will not be another. You have destroyed from where all evil is born.

So I'm done?

No. But you are close. With the help of your friends, you'll nearly fulfilled your destiny. You have but one more task to complete before your spirit can return to its resting place.

Bakura

Hello. Where are we?

Joey

Wait a second, guys. I have a hunch this is the good Bakura.

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]

Joey

Whoa. Take it easy, pal.

What's wrong?

Bakura

I need some food.

Joey

So do I. You don't see me passing out.

Joey!

Tristan

Look, we could all use a bite. It has been 5,000 years.

Joey

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.

Joey

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?

I think you know, Yugi.

Ishizu

My Pharaoh, were you able to recover your lost memories?

Yes.

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.

You're leaving us?

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.

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?

Yes.

Ishizu

Then allow me to be your guide to the shrine of the next world.

Yugi, before we go any further, there's something else you should know about all this. There's another ancient passage inscribed above the Millennium Stone. It mentions a battle ritual.

Did you say "battle?!"

In order for the Pharaoh to enter the spirit world, he must first face off against a worthy opponent in battle and lose.

Joey

What kind of battle do you mean?

In ancient times, this referred to a duel with swords. But, luckily for us, today we duel one another with cards.

A duel?

Exactly, Yugi. I must lose in a game of Duel Monsters.

I don't mean to be disrespectful, Marik, but I don't get what the challenge is in losing a duel.

Duke

Think about it, guys. Winning is easy for the Pharaoh, but being able to accept defeat is probably the greatest test of his character there is.

You may have a point there, Duke. But where are we gonna find a duelist who's good enough to beat the Pharaoh?

[joins his three gadgets to his Moving Fortress] Whenever these three gadget monsters are on the field at the same time, they're able to raise the attack strength of my Moving Fortress to 3,000 points!

Joey

I taught that kid everything he knows, folks!

Stronghold the Moving Fortress, attack! Steel Gear Crush! [his monster then gets trapped in the Swords of Revealing Light] What happened to my Stronghold?!

He's trapped, thanks to my Bounce Spell! This magic card allowed me to transfer the effect of your Swords of Revealing Light to your monster! Now it can't attack for three more turns.

[thinking] Whoa! Now what am I gonna do? I wasn't expecting that. I guess the Pharaoh really is trying his hardest to defeat me. [speaking] I switch my Green Gadget into defense mode and end my turn.

[thinking] Yugi, in my heart, I hope you win. But that doesn't mean I plan to go easy on you. [speaking] It's my move. [draws] And I'll start by sending my monster to the graveyard in order to activate the magic card, Tricky Spell 4! This allows me to summon as many Tricky tokens as you have monsters on the field. That gives me four monsters as well!

Mokuba

Whoa, the taller Yugi just evened it all up!

Not exactly. If he's about to do what I think he is, then he's way ahead of the game.

I'm not finished yet. Not even close! I'm taking this duel to the next level!

No way!

I knew it.

This could be my last move. To begin, I'll place one card facedown. And, next, I'll play my Card of Sanctity magic card! Now, we both draw until we're each holding six cards in our hand! Ready?

As ready as I'll ever be.

Well, here goes. I'm afraid if this works, the duel is over. May the heart of the cards guide you, Yugi.

Thank you.

Now, let's see if you can withstand the great fury of an Egyptian God!

Go ahead, give me your best shot, Pharaoh!

I sacrifice, my Queen's Knight, my Jack's Knight, and my King's Knight!

Is he…?!

He is!

[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!

[thinking] He just summoned the most powerful cards in the game!

Behold! The three Egyptian Gods!

Congratulations. Well done. Yugi, a champion doesn't stand on his knees. You've achieved a great victory for us both.

[tearfully] I was focusing so hard on playing the game, that I forgot what winning this duel would actually mean. By defeating you, I sent you away. For good.

No, you have opened the door for me. Thanks to you, my spirit can finally be at rest. I'll be back where I belong. Fate brought the two of us together for a reason. And we fulfilled our destiny… We protected mankind from the return of the Shadow Games.

I'm gonna miss you.

You do realize we will never truly be apart, right? The gift of kindness you have me and the courage I've given you will remain with us.

Right.

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.

So, this is it?

Ishizu

The time has arrived. Tell the Eye of Wdjat your name!

I am the son of King Aknamkanon. My name is Atem!