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Journey to the Duelist Kingdom

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Episode Originally Aired: October 13, 2001

(Previously included, duration <1:22>)

(Opening)

ACT 1 <2:22>
(It's late afternoon. The clock on the front of Yugi's school building reads 4:30 pm. Yugi stands at the edge of the rooftop, a hand leaning against the chain-link fence, as he watches the sun set over the city, alone.)
Yugi (think): How did I get into this *mess*? I can't believe that grandpa's actually gone.
(Grandpa's face seems to appear in the beautiful late-afternoon sun as he gazes at the sky.)
Yugi (think): One minute he's right beside us, and the next? Pegasus shows up and uses some kind of *weird magic* to steal his soul away! But *why*? What could Pegasus possibly want with *me*? And could it have something to do with my Millennium Puzzle?
(The shadows grow longer as Yugi stands on the rooftop, completely alone and very small.)
Yugi (think): Well I'll get grandpa back! I'll beat Pegasus at his own game! ... Whatever *that* is.

(Elsewhere in the city, a can idly clanks along the sidewalk past a parked bike. Indoors nearby, the waning sun is visible through Joey's window, as he holds a videotape in his hand.)
Joey: Wonder who *this* is from?
(He puts the tape in the VCR in front of him and the TV statics for a moment before revealing the face of a girl a few years younger than Joey, delicate and kind, with back-length red hair and big brown eyes.)
Video Serenity: Hey there, big brother, how've you been? I really miss you. <3:00>
Joey: *Serenity*?
(Serenity laughs, though her cheer seems slightly forced. Joey listens in stunned silence.)
Video Serenity: I can't believe it's been six years since we've seen each other. I'll never forget the day mom took me to live with her...

(Flashback. A young, tiny Serenity screams and cries out a car window as young Joey runs after it, but can't catch up.)
FB Serenity: Joey!!
FB Joey: Serenity! Don't go!! ... Wait...!
FB Serenity: Joey!
(End Flashback)

Video Serenity: I'm sending you this video just so you don't forget your little sister's face. It seems like I'm running out of time... I was hoping to see you once more, before...
(Serenity's eyes have grown sadder as she spoke, and tears form at the edges.)
Video Serenity: Well, um, you understand. Bubye, brother.
(Joey whispers, horrified.)
Joey: Run outta time?! It can't be!
Video Serenity: So long, take care, Joey.
(The TV shows only static again. Joey can only see his own reflection in the glass. He looks like he's trying not to cry himself.)
Joey: Ah...! Serenity...!

(It's nearly dark when Yugi returns home to the game shop. He finds an envelope wedged in the door.)
Yugi: Huh? What's this?
(He picks it up and opens it; it contains five cards.)
Yugi (hushed): It's from Pegasus!
(He takes out one of the cards and looks at it. The card contains an image of a castle on an island.)
Yugi: It's an invitation to the tournament at Duelist Kingdom! <4:00>

Téa: A tournament at Duelist Kingdom? Isn't that an island?
(Morning, at school. Tristan's pulled up a chair to the other side of Yugi's desk, and Joey and Téa are looking over their shoulders; the cards from the envelope are laid out on the desk.)
Joey: So, that's where Pegasus is, keepin' your grandpa.
Yugi : *Maybe*. The only way for sure is to become a contestant. The boat's going to be leaving in *two days*.
(He's looking at another card; it depicts an old-fashioned wooden sailing ship with three towering masts and countless sails, beneath a crescent moon.)
Téa: But you *can't go*! It could be dangerous!
Yugi: I *have* to go. It's the only clue I have for rescuing grandpa.
Tristan: I still can't believe it! Pegasus used some kind of weird spell to grab your grandpa's soul away! And now he's toying with you-- forcing you to duel in the tournament!
(We can now see the five cards: the ship and the island castle are there, along with a card that depicts a luxurious pile of gold, a card that depicts a dark red glove and stars, and a fifth card whose image is blank white.
Joey: Right, and without invitations, we can't even go there with you! I wish we could help ya, pal...
(No one speaks for a moment; all four are somber and serious.)
Téa: This is bad...
Tristan: Huh-- hey! Yugi! (he picks up two of the cards) Check *this* out. According to this card... the tournament winner takes the grand prize of three million dollars!
(He shows Yugi the card with the pile of treasure on it.)
Joey: Three *mil*?
Yugi: So what, Tristan? Who cares about *money* at a time like this?
Joey (excited): Hey-- gimme that!
(Joey swipes the card from Tristan and looks closer, excited and hopeful)
Joey: Hah, three *million*...! <5:00>
Yugi (puzzled and a little hurt): Guess *Joey* does...
(Joey doesn't even notice, captivated by the thought of the prize money.)
Joey: Three million, in cold cash...!

(This sunset is even cloudier and more beautiful than the last. Joey sits on the ground, back against a building on the roof of the school, watching the sun go down, lost in thought. Yugi joins him.)
Yugi: Joey? What're *you* doing up here?
Joey: Huh?
Yugi: What's *with* you?
(Joey looks back out at the sunset and Yugi follows his gaze.)
Joey: Ah, nothin'. I'm just thinkin' about a whole lot a' stuff. Yugi-- you *do* know that I care about your gramps, right? I mean, he *taught* me about the Heart a' the Cards!
(Yugi turns back to face him)
Yugi: Of *course* I know.
Joey: I *mean* it! One way or another I'll help you beat Pegasus!
(Yugi walks over and sits down next to Joey on the ground)
Yugi: That really means a lot to me, Joey. I'm glad we're friends.
Joey: Remember the first time we met?
Yugi: I'll never forget it! It was all because of the Millennium Puzzle.

(Flashback. A gold box containing sparkling golden Puzzle pieces. Téa watches Yugi light up as he shows her the box and tells her about it. The pieces scattered on a table, Yugi begins to piece it together, enchanted and overjoyed, as the box and its pieces seem to glow with an inner sparkle. Piece by piece, it begins to come together.)
Yugi (VO): The way Grandpa explained it to me, the Puzzle was originally found in some Egyptian ruins. My grandpa gave it to me and kind of *dared* me to solve it. It was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen! As soon as I touched it, I knew it was special. <6:00> I made a wish on the Puzzle. I asked it to give me a real friend, and I think the Puzzle came through for me. That was when I met up with you and Tristan. Although, you sure didn't act like my friends at first.
(Joey and Tristan smirk meanly, easily keeping the smaller Yugi at arm's reach. Tristan's holding the Puzzle box, and Joey's waving tauntingly at Yugi. Interrupt flashback.)

Joey: Hah! You mean, when we were playin' keepaway with the Millennium Puzzle? It was for *you*, man! We just wanted to toughen ya up so you could stand up to the *real* bullies.

(Continue Flashback. Yugi sits on the ground beside a desk, the Puzzle's box and several pieces scattered on the floor around him.)
Joey (VO): We were only teasin' ya.
(Joey, looking mischievous and not very nice, has the center piece of the Puzzle in his hand. He clenches it in his fist, turns, and flings it from the second-story window behind him, straight into the water across the street.)
Yugi: *Teasing*! You took a piece of the Millennium Puzzle and *threw it out the window!* And *I* was the one that tried to help *you* guys out when that bully picked on you!
(Joey and Tristan look up at a huge, mean guy. They don't stand a chance. They're half-beaten-up at his feet, cornered and in deep trouble.)
Joey: He was a mean one, all right...
FB Tristan: What do we do?
FB Joey: Ssh.
(The bully looks behind him as Yugi appears on the scene.)
FB Bully: Well look what just showed up, it's little Yugi! Just in time to watch me mop the *floor* with these guys!
FB Yugi: Get back! Leave them alone!!
FB Bully: Who's gonna stop me, a little shrimp like *you*? I don't think so-- get lost!
(Yugi stands between the gigantic bully and Joey and Tristan, even though he doesn't stand even as tall as the giant's elbow. And he's very very scared, but not about to let that stop him.)
FB Yugi: I won't let you! These guys're my friends! <7:00>
FB Joey: Huh...?!
FB Bully: Heheheheh! Okay, tough guy-- you jumped to the head a' the line!!

ACT 2 <7:06>

(We continue the flashback where we left off, with Yugi staring down the bully that just creamed Joey and Tristan together)
FB Bully: Heheheheheh... say your prayers, ya runt!
(And Yugi gets beat up pretty well, ending up lying at the bully's feet. He opens one eye and looks up at the bully, not defeated yet. Joey and Tristan have incredulously watched the whole thing.)
Joey (VO): You stood up for us, Yugi. I'll never forget that. Because a' you, we got that moron expelled. And Tristan and I learned what it was like to have a true friend.
(Late at night, Joey climbs a ladder into the water the Puzzle piece fell into. Sopping wet, he returns with the lost piece.)
Yugi (VO): Well at least you retrieved the lost Puzzle piece; if you hadn't done that, I could never have solved the Millennium Puzzle!
(The completed Puzzle hovers between Yugi's hands, glowing with mysterious light. Yugi's face, uplit by the radiant Puzzle, is one of surprise and amazement. A strong wind is whipping his hair and jacket in every direction. The glow expands, turning Yugi the color of gold, and the Puzzle glows brighter and brighter... Change flashback. Joey and Yugi have a conversation in a park somewhere. Yugi's wearing the completed Millennium Puzzle around his neck.)
FB Joey: I want to apologize, Yugi, I've been acting like a real jerk.
FB Yugi (pert): *Oh*-- were you *acting*?
FB Joey: (laugh) Guess I deserved *that* one! You ask *me*, I think Tristan and I may've underestimated you.
FB Yugi: Huh?
FB Joey: Y'know, Yugi, you're a tougher kid than I ever gave you credit for. Maybe we should hang out more often-- whaddaya say?
FB Yugi (nods): Mmm. <8:00>

Joey: The *truth* a' the matter is, you're the best friend I've ever had.
Yugi: Yeah...! It's too bad you can't go with me to rescue grandpa.
Joey: Don' worry, some*how*, some *way*, I promise; we'll do it, together.
Yugi: Ah..! *Together*?
Joey: Heh, you bet! We're a *team*, Yugi.
Yugi: But how can you go without an invitation?
Joey: Hmmm...

(A clocktower above the harbor reads 9:30pm, and we hear a foghorn blare. A huge cruise ship is docked there.)
Kemo: Attention all duelists. Welcome to this event sponsored by Industrial Illusions!
(A pointy-haired thug stands flanked by two others at the rail of the ship; all three wear black suits and matching ties; clearly tournament officials. A crowd of at least fifty-nine competitors and bystanders is gathered before the ship, listening.)
Kemo: You received with your invitation the star chips that will grant you entry into the contest. You are all elite, invited by us after close observation of your past Duel Monsters contests. You each have a fair and equal chance to win. It all comes down to how well you've chosen your cards, and how well you play. Now, then, duelists-- cross the ocean, and enter the Duelist Kingdom!
(Somewhere in the crowd, Yugi is listening eagerly.)

(The tournament officials have a table set up at the gangplank. Duelists walk past it, showing the suited officials their star chips.)
- Present your star chips as you board the vessel. Thank you. Next. <9:00>
(There's a long single-file line to get onboard, guarded in back by two more officials. The two guards hear another of their number shouting)
- Hey you! get outta here, only official contestants are allowed onboard!
Joey: How d'you know I'm not official?
(The contestants in line start to crane their necks to see what's happening, especially Yugi; he recognizes that voice!
- Because the *official* duelists aren't trying to sneak onboard through the lower hatches!
(Joey comes into view, two of the black-suited tournament officials dragging him by the arms. Yugi gets out of line and hurries over)
Yugi: *Joey*?! What the!
- (to Joey) Stop your struggling! We're gonna have to throw you out!
Joey: No way, I came here to duel, and *I'm gonna duel*!
Yugi: Leave him alone.
Joey: Hey, Yugi!
Yugi: Joey. What're you *doing* here, Joey?
Joey: Hahah. Didja really think I'd let ya do this on your own? C'mon, help me out.
(Yugi smiles; leave it to Joey to get himself into trouble, but Yugi's glad not to be leaving for Duelist Kingdom alone.)

(Tristan and Téa are hiding behind a crate somewhere near the cruise ship, listening to a dock worker help a crane lift crates onboard)
- All right, there, bring it up, bring it up...
Téa: They're distracted. Let's go.
Tristan: Right.

(Back to Yugi, Joey, and the guards)
Yugi: He's with me. Ya *gotta* let him on.
- Only people with a star chip can get onboard! There are no exceptions, understand?
Yugi: But Joey *has* a star chip. Didn't he tell you?
Joey: I *do*?
(Yugi holds out his fist, and places one in Joey's palm.)
Yugi: See?
Joey: What's this?
(Yugi shows him the invitation card with the glove and stars)
Yugi: According to this card, a star chip's proof that one is a duelist.
- Hmph. That may be, but all participants are given *two* star chips. You'll be at a disadvantage. <10:00>
Yugi *Maybe*, but I'd rather take that risk than be without my friend when we get to the Duelist Kingdom. I need 'im.
(Joey is astonished and honored at what Yugi has just done.)
Joey: Yugi...!
(One thug turns to the other)
- What do we do?
(The other one is already dialing a cell phone)
- Mister Pegasus? We've got a problem, sir.

(Meanwhile, another crate gets lifted onto the ship, this one containing Tristan and Téa.)
Téa: Whoa!
Tristan: Sssh!
Téa: Don't you shush *me*, Tristan!
Tristan (whispers): Pipe down!

(Steam gushes from the smokestacks and the ship begins to move. Yugi and Joey stand at the railing.)
Yugi: I'm glad they let you onboard, Joey.
Joey: Only because you sacrificed one a' your star chips for me.
(A blonde woman in the crowd of duelists walks by and chances to hear them.)
Joey: But if any of the other players find out we only have one star chip each, they could really try to take advantage of us.
Yugi (lowers his voice): Then be quiet about it.
(The lady duelist in the crowd smiles, seeing an advantage to exploit.)

ACT 3 <10:45>

(As the boat leaves the harbor and the lights of the city behind, Yugi and Joey are standing at the railing where we left them)
Joey: Kinda exciting, isn't it, Yugi?
Yugi: Yeah!
Mai: Well *what* do we have here!
(They turn and look)
Both: Huh?
(They're being addressed by a blonde female duelist in a purple jacket over a white corset, a purple miniskirt, and high-heeled boots; she's already wearing the dark red dueling glove on her right hand, and she has a bag slung over her shoulder. She's the one who they don't know overheard them earlier. Her name is Mai, and she is very pretty. Joey's eyes all but fall out of his head at the sight of her.)
Joey: *Wow!!* <11:00>
Mai: So, you're the Yugi kid everybody's talking about, huh?
Joey: Whoa-ho! Check it out!!
(Mai ignores Joey and walks a few steps to lean over Yugi, who's pretty intimidated)
Mai: But I'm *amazed* that a squirt like you could beat Kaiba. You're *famous*, ya know.
(Yugi is unnerved at her forwardness)
Yugi: Uh, thanks very much, I- think.
Joey: Hey, miss, I'm a really good friend a' the famous Yugi, the master duelist. In fact--
Mai: Look. (to Yugi) You're either a champ or a chump; cut this guy loose. He's fashion-challenged and deserves to be *crushed* in the games.
(She walks away)
Joey: *Please*, crush me!
Mai (looks over her shoulder): I'll crush you *all*, eventually. The name's Mai.

(Téa and Tristan are hiding behind a nearby building and some crates. They watch the duelists go inside.)
Téa: How arrogant! There's nobody better at playing Duel Monsters than Yugi!
Tristan: Shh! Quiet! They'll hear you!
Téa: I don't care, he's still the best!

(Inside, a few suited thugs and some other duelists stop chattering and look; there's a commotion. One of the thugs hurries into the next room to back up his friend, who's being shouted at by Joey. Yugi seems to have tried to tell him to let it go.)
Joey: Hey!! Is this a joke or what?! This is a luxury cruiser; I know you got better rooms *somewhere*!
(The other thug arrives and the two of them pin Joey's arms behind his back. We notice Rex Raptor standing in the doorway watching, while duelists in lofts with cubbies on other side of the walkway are also spectators to the kerfuffle.)
- *You* again?!
- We cut you a break, and now you're causing more trouble?
- D'you *wanna* get thrown outta here?
(Weevil Underwood joins Rex in the doorway)
Weevil: Huh? Hey-- aren't you that kid Yugi?
(Yugi turns, and Joey and the thugs are distracted)
Yugi: Huh? Yeah! And you're-- <12:00>
Joey: Weevil! And Rex the Dino Duelist!
Rex: Heh! You're wastin' your time with those guys. The private rooms only go to finalists from the *last* championship, like us.
Yugi: Congratulations on winning the Regionals, Weevil!
Weevil: It was nothing.
Rex: Yeah, I went easy on 'im-- that time.
(Joey breaks free of the thugs, who also let him go)
Joey: Yeah? Well this time Yugi an' I are gonna take the tournament! Right, Yugi?
Weevil: To tell you the truth, winning the last championship didn't feel like that much of an achievement; I guess I can't really call myself the champion until I defeat the duelist who beat Kaiba! But I'm sure I'll end up battling you in the big tournament, Yugi. Frankly, *I look forward to it!!*
(Yugi's a bit nervous at Weevil's tone, but tries to be friendly.
Yugi: I look forward to it, too.
Rex: I'm looking forward, to some dino demolition!
Weevil (stage whisper): Let me tell you a little secret. It's something none of the other players know about the games yet.
Yugi: Oh, isn't that cheating?
Weevil: The other duelists will find out soon enough, but there are new rules on the island that require more strategy.
Rex: Ah, rules are for wimps. In dueling you either smash your opponent, or get smashed yourself-- it's one, or the other! <13:00>
Joey: Strength is good but you also need to combine them with other types of cards.
Rex: Who asked *you*? Stay outta my way, or I'll stomp you, like everyone else!
(Rex walks out the door)
Joey: We'll see who stomps who, when we get to the island!
Weevil: Ignore *him*, let's scope out the competition.
Joey: Whaddaya mean?
Weevil: Check out *those* chumps-- they're already *trading* over there!
(The duelists in the lofts have gone back to what they were doing. They're gathered in cheerful huddles of two or three, trading cards)
Weevil: Players here are swapping cards and strengthening their decks, getting ready for the big tournament! It's also a good chance to get a feel for your opponent's cards.
Yugi: Oh. (think) I bet *this* is how Weevil gets so much insight into his opponent's strategy!
(Joey dashes around to each huddle, trying to attract someone's attention)
Joey: Whoa! Strong cards. Hey, wanna trade? How 'bout you? Anybody? Help me out here!!
Yugi (deadpan): Guess Joey's trading.
Weevil: If you've come all this way and you're still trying to improve your deck, you've got to be pretty *desperate*! I'll catch you on the flip side!
(Weevil walks out the door.)

(Elsewhere on the ship, Rex is walking along a hallway, when he hears another commotion. Mai is shouting at a tournament thug, who's nervously stepping backward from her into Rex's path. Rex stops to watch.)
Mai: This is truly, *truly* outrageous! You expect a lady like me to stay in this *dump* without even a shower?!
- Rules're rules, ma'am, there's nothing I can do. <14:00>
Mai: Call your superior! Get him on the phone *right* *now*!
Rex: Keep acting up and they'll throw you off the boat!
Mai: Who d'you think *you* are?!
(Rex is blushing a little; *he* notices how pretty Mai is, too, and he has something she wants.)
Rex: A champion with a luxury room.
Mai: *Really*? Could I *see* it?
(Joey is not the only one falling head-over-heels for Mai; Rex is not about to refuse!)
Rex: Sure-- come check it out!

Tristan: Hey! Téa, stay down or we're busted!
Téa: But it's freezing out here, I can't sit still!
(Tristan points off the port side of the ship.)
Tristan: Hmhm. In another few hours the sun will rise. Ha!
Téa: Mmph! That's *not funny*, Tristan!!
(They hear a door opening)
Tristan: Get down!!
(The white-haired kid we've seen watching Yugi and his friends' duels at school walks out and stands at the railing, looking out at the sea.)
Téa: Look-- isn't that Bakura?
Tristan: Bakura? You mean, Bakura from school?
Téa: What do you think *he's* doing here?
Tristan: Uh... I guess he's in the tournament.

(Rex sits back on the couch in his private luxury room, showing off.)
Rex: So? Whaddaya think of my cool digs?
Mai (gushes): It's *beautiful!* You must be quite a strong cardplayer!
Rex (isn't he so humble): I am.
(Mai smiles craftily; she has a plan. Then she gives a fake laugh, acting like an airheaded fool.)
Mai: Really! I *love* Duel Monsters! How 'bout we play a game? <15:00>
Rex: Heh! Who d'you think you're talking to! There's no *way* you could beat *me*.
Mai: *Please*? Let me *try*!
Rex: You'd never win.
Mai: Tell you what; if *you* win, I'll give you a kiss.
Rex: Huh? Heheheheheh...

(Yugi and Joey are standing at a table somewhere outside)
Joey: Yugi! I got some good card-tradin' in.
Yugi: Hey, lemme see 'em! "Salamandra", and a "Kunai With Chain", Baby Dragon, and "Shield and Sword"-- great! With these new magic cards, combined with your monsters, you'll have a real strong deck.
Joey: All right! So now I'm ready to win every duel I play!
Yugi: I think you're gonna find it's a bit harder than *that*, Joey.
(Yugi takes a card from the golden chest that once housed the pieces of the Millennium Puzzle; now he keeps his extra cards in it.)
Yugi: Here-- add this to your deck. It can be helpful in a tight spot.
(The card is Time Wizard)
Joey: Thanks! I'll take it. I can't get over how you're always helpin' me out!
Weevil: Ah, we meet again.
Yugi: Huh? Oh. Weevil!

Mai: Okay, then, cut the cards.
Rex: Playing with *your* deck, huh? (think) Heheheh! This'll be a snap!
Mai (think): Hmmm... <16:00>
(Rex finishes cutting the cards)
Rex: ... What if *you* win?
Mai: If *I* win, you agree to clear out of the room for the rest of the trip, okay?
Rex: Clear out?! I'm not gonna lose, you got a deal!
Mai: Hm. The first card is "Shadow of Eyes".
Rex: How'd you *do* that?!
Mai: The second card is Harpie's Lady (sic), then "Elegant Egotist", <15:00> followed by "Cyber Shield".
Rex: Oh no! She's right *again*!
Mai: This is my own card technique, I always know what cards I have and can pick any one I like at any time. So-- ga'head and deal 'em, Rex.
Rex (muttered through his teeth): Heheheheheheheh. Ohh... I think I'm in trouble!

(Back to Yugi, Joey, and Weevil. Weevil stands at the railing.)
Weevil: Ah, the evening winds sure feel nice. So did you trade for any good cards, Yugi?
Yugi: Nah. I'm gonna duel with the cards I brought along with me.
Weevil: I figured as much. You used the Exodia cards in your duel with Kaiba, right? Those are the strongest cards of them all. <17:00>
Yugi: And really rare!
Weevil: Could- I- possibly-- see those legendary cards?!
Yugi: I don't see why not. Just be careful with them. Okay?
Weevil: Ahh...!
Yugi: Here!
Weevil: So these are the cards to summon Exodia. For a long time I've been trying to come up with some kind of strategy to finally beat these cards. But I couldn't come up with *anything*.... until just this moment!
(He turns and walks to the railing)
Yugi: Huh?
(Weevil throws the five pieces of Exodia over the railing, into the water below)
Weevil: Say goodbye to Exodia!!!!
Yugi: No!!

ACT 4 <17:35>

Yugi: No!
(Yugi is too late to stop Weevil from throwing his cards overboard. They begin to drift away in the current. Weevil walks away laughing as Yugi and Joey stare after them)
Weevil: Hahahaha! Now there's *no* one who can challenge me! Heheheheheheh!
Joey: Why, you--!
(Joey seems of half a mind to go after Weevil and pound him into the floor. Yugi watches the cards float away, moving down the railing to keep them in sight.)
Yugi: My cards! Those were the Exodia cards that my grandpa gave me!
Joey: I'll get 'em!
(Joey leaps up on the railing and dives overboard before Yugi can blink.)
Yugi: Joey, don't!
(Joey plummets straight down into the dark sea below and lands with a splash)
Yugi: Joey, where are you?!
(Joey surfaces and starts looking around for the cards, treading water, out of breath.)
Joey: I promise you! I'll get them, Yugi!
Yugi: Joey, they're not worth *drowning* over! <18:00>
Joey: Don't worry, Yugi! Look- there! I got one of 'em!
Yugi: *Joey*! Swim back to the ship!
Joey: No way! At least this time there's somethin' I can do to help someone I care about! (his face goes under for a moment and resurfaces.) Current sure is strong, though. It's hard to fight. But if I punk out now- who's gonna help my sister- Serenity?

(Flashback to when he saw that videotape. End flashback)

(Joey grabs another card)
Joey: Just three more now...
(A wave swamps him and he disappears from view)
Yugi: Joey!!
(Yugi leaps overboard after him. When Yugi lands in the water, we can see that Joey's once more keeping his head and the cards in his hand above the surface. Yugi swims toward him.)
Yugi: Joey-- hold on!
Joey: Yugi, just three more--
(And Joey starts to sink)
Yugi: Joey!
(Yugi dives after him and pulls Joey back to the surface. Yugi holds his own, breathing heavily; Joey seems to be half-drowned and unconscious.)
Téa: Yugi!
Tristan: Are you okay?!
(Téa and Tristan are at the edge of the boat deck, looking down at them; they throw a rope ladder over the side.)
Téa: Grab ahold!
Tristan: Hurry!
(Yugi smiles; they're saved!)
Yugi: Téa! Tristan!

Mai: Get out, loser!
(Rex and his cards go flying out the door of his own stateroom; looks like he lost. Mai tosses his shoulder bag out after him and adds sweetly--)
Mai: And thanks for the room, Rex! <19:00>
(She closes the door, leaving Rex lying in the hallway without a room.)

(Yugi and Joey recover on deck somewhere among the cargo, with Tristan and Téa.)
Yugi: That was close! I'm sure glad you two guys showed up! *Really* glad!
Téa: We're a team. We all stick together.
Tristan: We'll always watch your back.
Yugi: Thanks a lot, you guys.
Joey: I'm sorry, Yugi.
Yugi: Huh?
Joey: I failed. I only found two of your cards.
Yugi: It's okay, Joey.
Joey: It's *not* okay. It's *always* this way with me. I'm never able to help *anybody*. Not even my own sister, Serenity.
Yugi: Serenity?
Téa: Really? You have a sister, Joey?
Joey: Our parents divorced years ago, when we were kids. She lives far away, with my mother. My sister's had really bad eyes since she was born. (he looks up at Yugi, despairing) Eventually she'll go blind!
Yugi: I'm sorry.
Joey: Thanks, Yuge. She sent me a message...

(Flashback to the videotape)
FB Serenity video: I was hoping, to see you one last time...
(Change flashback. Little Serenity wails out the back window of the car as it drives away. Change flashback. Little Joey and Serenity sit on a pair of swings, laughing together.)
Joey (VO): The doctors told her that the time has come. Soon her eyes will be impossible to repair, even *with* surgery. <20:00>
(End flashback)

Joey: But there're specialists who could perform an operation now before it's too late! They could save her eyesight! But, there's no way I can pay for the operation. I *have* to win, for her! Winnin' in the Duelist Kingdom, and gettin' the prize money, is the only way I can help Serenity!

(The sun draws a fine glowing line between sky and sea, as the four friends stand at the bow of the ship, their hair and clothes flying in the ocean breeze)
Yugi: We'll both do our best, Joey. You for your sister, and me for my grandpa.
Téa: That's right, we'll do this together!
Tristan: Look, the island!
(In the distance, the sun is rising over the island of Duelist Kingdom.)
Yugi: That's the Duelist Kingdom! That's it. We're almost there.
(They stay and watch the island grow closer in the beautiful sunrise...)

END <20:46>

* Special thanks to YouTube for making this video easily accessible.
* Special thanks, of course, to Kazuki Takahashi, 4Kids TV, et al. for Yu-Gi-Oh!
* Special thanks to Yugioh Wikia (http://yugioh.wikia.com) for the air date.

Last Updated: October 19, 2010

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