Yugioh: Season 1

Best of Friends, Best of Duelists Part I

"This final playoff match between Yugi Muto and Joey Wheeler will not only determined who wins the tournament, but also, who wins the match with Mr. Maximillion Pegasus." said Croquet.

"I have to win that match with Pegasus. I have to stop him and save our grandpa." thought Yugi.

[Flashback]

Yugi and Paige see their grandfather's soul in a dueling card.

"Grandpa!" shouted the siblings.

"Yugi! Paige!" shouted Solomon. "Whatever it takes, Pegasus must be defeated!"

[Flashback ends]

"I have to win this for Serenity." thought Joey.

[Flashback]

"I was hoping to see you once more." Serenity said in the tape she sent Joey.

"Here." said Mai, handing Joey her handkerchief to dry his tears. "Now go and win for your sister."

[Flashback ends]

"Who would have guessed that out of all the duelists who started in this tournament, 2 best friends would wind up in the final match." commented Bakura.

"Yeah! This is definitely harsh, but at least one of 'em's gonna get a chance to take on Pegasus." said Tristan.

"I guess you're right." said Tea. "But don't you think it'd be easier if they just flipped a coin or something? Then we could get our match with Pegasus now."

"That would be a great idea if they did, Tea." said Paige.

"I don't think that it works that way, you two." said Tristan.

"Well, why doesn't it?" Tea asked, then faced Tristan. "Yugi and Joey are like brothers. They shouldn't be forced to fight each other like this."

"I totally hear what you're saying, but it's just how this tournament works." replied Tristan.

"Well, I don't like it." said Tea.

"Nobody does, Tea." said Paige, looking at Joey and Yugi.

"Joey, wait a sec." said Yugi.

"Listen, Yuge, I hope that this isn't about you having any second thoughts about duelin' me." said Joey.

"Huh?"

"Come on, pal." said Joey.

"I'm sorry, Joey, but I don't know if I can do this." said Yugi, not making eye contact with his best friend.

"Aw, suck it up, Yugi." said Joey.

"Huh?" said Yugi.

"You said it yourself. If it came down to us, we'd both just play our best and most honorable duel." said Joey, reminding Yugi of what he told him. "That's the only way we're gonna really know which one of us is best prepared to take on Pegasus in the final match. So, lets duel!"

"Ok, maybe Joey is right." thought Yugi. "I may not want to do this, but still, it has to be done if we want to beat Pegasus."

"Whadaya say, Yuge?" asked Joey. "Let's do this thing!"

The millenium puzzle starts glowing.

"YUGIOH!"

"All right, Joey." said Yami, nodding at the blonde. "Time to duel."

"Your gracious host will now make a few opening remarks." said Croquet.

"Oh, boy." said Tristan as Pegasus stood up and cleared his throat.