I don't own the Yugioh franchise.

How did I get into this mess? I can't believe that grandpa's actually gone. One minute he's right beside us, and the next, Pegasus shows up and uses some sort 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? thought Yugi.
Well, I'll get grandpa back. I'll beat Pegasus at his own game. Whatever that is thought Yugi,

Scene change to Joey's house.

Wonder who this is from said, Joey.

Hey Big sister. How've you been? I really miss you said Serenity.

Serenity? said, Joey.

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 said 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... well, uh, you understand. Bye-bye, sister said

Run out of time? It can't be said, Joey.

So long. Take care, Joey said Serenity.

Huh? Serenity said, Joey.

Scene changes to Kame game stop.

Huh? What's this?t's from Pegasus. Huh? It's an invitation to the tournament at the Duelist Kingdom said Yugi.

Scene changes to the school.

A tournament at the Duelist Kingdom? Isn't that an island? Tea asks.

So, that's where Pegasus is keeping your grandpa? Joey asks.

Maybe said Yugi.

The only way to know for sure is to become a contestant said Yugi.

The boat's going to be leaving in two days said Yugi.

But you can't go said Tea

It could be dangerous said Tea.

I have to go sais Yugi.

It's the only clue I have for rescuing Grandpa said Yugi.

I still can't believe it said, Tristan.

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 said, Tristan.

Right said, Joey.

And without invitations, we can't even go there with you. I wish we could help you, pal said Joey.

This is bad said Tea.

Hey, Yugi. Check this out. According to this card, the tournament winner takes the grand prize of three million dollars said, Tristan.

Three mill? asks Joey.

So what, Tristan. Who cares about money at a time like this said Yugi.

Hey, gimme that. Ahh. Three million said, Joey.

Guess Joey does say Yugi.

Three million. In cold cash said, Joey.

cut to the exterior by fence again. Joey's sitting on the ground behind the fence

Joey? What're you doing up here? asks Yugi.

What's with you? asks Yugi.

Ah, nothing. I'm just thinking about a whole lot of stuff said, Joey.

Yuugi, you do know that I care about your gramps, right? I mean, he taught me about the heart of the cards said, Joey.

Of course, I know said Yugi.

I mean it. One way or another, I'll help you beat Pegasus said, Joey.

Mmmm. Hah, that really means a lot to me, Joey. I'm glad we're friends said Yugi.

Remember the first time we met? asks Joey.

I'll never forget it. It was all because of the Millennium Puzzle said Yugi.

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 incredible thing I'd ever seen. As soon as I touched it, I knew it was special. 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 said Yugi.

Hah, you mean when we were playing keep away with the Millennium Puzzle? It was for you, girl. We just wanted to toughen you up so you could stand up to the real bullies. We were only teasing you said, Joey.

Teasing? You took a piece of the Millennium Puzzle and threw it out the window. And I was the one who helped you guys out when that bully picked on you said Yugi.

He was a mean one alright said, Joey.

You stood up for us, Yuugi. I'll never forget that. Because of you, we got that moron expelled. And Tristan and I learned what it was like to have a true friend said, Joey.

Well, at least you retrieved the lost puzzle piece. If you hadn't done that, I could never have solved the Millennium Puzzle said Yugi.

The truth of the matter is, you're the best friend I've ever had said, Joey.

Yeah! Too bad you can't go with me to rescue Grandpa said Yugi.

Don't worry. Somehow, some way, I promise we'll do it together said, Joey.

Huh?! Together? said Yugi.

You bet. We're a team, Yugi said Joey.

But how can you go without an invitation? asks Yugi.

Hmmm said, Joey.

Scene change to the ferry to the Duelist Kingdom.

Lackey 1: Attention all duelists. Welcome to this event sponsored by Industrial Illusions. 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.

Lackey 2: Present your star chips as you board the vessel.

Lackey 3: Thank you. Next.

Lackey 4: Hey you, get out of here. Only official contestants are allowed on board.

How do you know I'm not official? Asks Joey.

Lackey 4: Because the official duelists aren't trying to sneak on board through the lower hatches.

Joey? What the-? asks Joey.

Lackey 5: Stop your struggling. We're going to have to throw you out.

No way. I came here to duel and I'm gonna duel said, Joey.

Leave her alone said Yugi.

Hey, Yugi said Joey.

Joey! What're you doing here, Joey? asks Yugi.

Hah. Did you really think I'd let you do this on your own? asks Joey.

C'mon, help me out said, Joey.

cut to different part of the ferry.

They're distracted. Let's go said Tea,

Right said, Tristan.

cut back to Joey and Yugi

She's with me said Yugi.

You've got to let her on said Yugi.

Lackey 4: Only people with a star chip can get on board. There are no exceptions. Understand?

But Joey has a star chip. Didn't she tell you? said Yugi.

I do? asks Joey.

See? said Yugi.

What's this? asks Joey.

According to this card, a star chip's proof that one is a duelist said Yugi.

Lackey 5: That may be, but all participants are given two-star chips. You'll be at a disadvantage.

Maybe. But I'd rather take that risk than be without my friend when we get to the Duelist Kingdom said Yugi.

Yugi said, Joey.

Lackey 4: What do we do?

Lackey 5: Mr. Pegasus, we've got a problem, sir.

cut to the deck of the ferry

Whoa said Tea.

Shh said, Tristan.

Don't you shush me, Tristan said Tea.

Pipe down said Tristan.

cut to Joey and Yugi are leaning on the railing.

I'm glad they let you on board, Joey said Yugi.

Only because you sacrificed one of your star chips for me. 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 said, Joey.

Then be quiet about it said Yugi.

Hmm said a woman.

Kinda exciting, isn't it Yugi? asks Joey.

Yeah said Yugi.

Well, what do we have here? asks the woman.

Joey and Yuugi: Huh?

So, you're the Yugi kid everybody's talking about, huh? asks the woman.

But I'm amazed that a squirt like you could beat Kaiba. You're famous, you know sais the woman.

Uh, thanks very much. I think said Yugi.

Hey miss, I'm a really good friend of Yugi, the master duelist, in fact, said Joey.

Look, you're either a champ or a chump. Cut this guy loose. She's fashion-challenged and deserves to be crushed in the games.

Why you said, Joey.

The name's Mai said, Mai.

How arrogant. There's nobody better at playing Duel Monsters than Yugi said Tea.

Shhhh! Quiet, they'll hear you said Tristan,

I don't care. She's still the best-said Tea.

cut to the interior of the ferry

Hey, is this a joke or what? This is a luxury cruiser. I know you've got better rooms somewhere said, Joey.

Lackey 4: You again? We cut you a break and now you're causing more trouble?

Lackey 5: Do you want to get thrown out of here?

Weevil and Raptor walk up.

Huh? Hey, aren't you that kid Yuugi? asks Weevil

Huh? Yeah. And you're-said Yugi.

Weevil. And Rex the dino duelist said, Joey.

Hah. You're wasting your time with those guys. The private rooms only go to champions from the last tournament, like us said, Rex.

Congratulations on winning the regionals, Weevil said Yugi.

It was nothing said Weevil.

Yeah. I went easy on him. That time said, Rex.

Yeah? Well this time, Yugi and I are going to take the tournament. Right, Yugi? said, Joey.

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 a 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 said Weevil

I look forward to it too said Yugi.

I'm looking forward to some dino demolition said, Rex.

Let me tell you a little secret. It's something none of the other players know about the games yet said Weevil.

Oh, isn't that cheating? asks Yugi.

The other duelists will find out soon enough. But there are no rules on the island that require more strategy said Weevil.

Ahh, rules are for wimps. In dueling, you either smash your opponent or get smashed yourself. It's one or the other said Rex.

Strength is good, but you also need to combine them with other types of cards said, Joey.

Who asked you? Stay out of my way, or I'll stomp you like everyone else said, Rex,

We'll see who stomps who when we get to the island said, Joey.

Ignore him. Let's scope out the competition said Weevil.

What d'ya mean? asks Joey.

Check out those chumps. They're already trading over there. 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 said Weevil.

Oh, I bet this is how Weevil gets so much insight into his opponent's strategy thought Yugi.

Oh! Strong cards! Hey, wanna trade? How about you? Anybody? Help me out here said, Joey.

Guess Joey's trading said Yugi.

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 said Weevil.

cut to the exterior of the ferry.

Hey, Téa, stay down or we're busted said, Tristan.

But it's freezing out here. I can't sit still said Tea.

In another few hours, the sun will rise. Hah said, Tristan.

That's not funny, Tristan said Tea.

A door opens.

Get down said, Tristan.

Look, isn't that Bakura? asks Tea.

Bakura? Do you mean Bakura from school? asks Tristan.

What do you think he's doing here? asks Tea.

Uhh. I guess he's in the tournament said, Tristan.

cut to the Yugu sitting at a table and Joey's standing next to her.

Yugi, I got some good card trading in said Joey.

Hey, let me see them. 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 said Yugi.

Alright. So now I'm ready to win every duel I play said, Joey.

I think you're going to find it's a bit harder than that, Joey. Here. Add this to your deck. It can be helpful in a tight spot said Yugi.

Thanks. I'll take it. I can't get over how you're always helping me out said, Joey.

Ahh, we meet again said Weevil.

Ah, Weevil said Yugi.

Ahh, the evening wind sure feels nice. So, did you trade for any good cards, Yugi? said Weevil.

Nah. I'm gonna duel with the cards I brought along with me said Yugi.

I figured as much. You used the Exodia cards in your duel with Kaiba, right? Those are the strongest cards of them all said Weevil.

And really rare said Yugi.

Could I possibly see those legendary cards? asks Weevil.

I don't see why not. Just be careful with them. Okay? said Yugi.

Here said Yugi

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 said Weevil.

No said Yugi.

Now there's no one who can challenge me said Weevil.

Why you- said, Joey.

My cards! Those were the Exodia cards that my grandpa gave me said Yugi.

I'll get 'em said, Joey.

Joey, don't! Joey, where are you? said Yugi.

I promise you, I'll get them, Yugi said Joey.

Joey, they're not worth drowning over said Yugi.

Don't worry, Yugi. Look, there. I got one of them said, Joey.

Joey, swim back to the ship said Yugi.

No way. At least this time there's something I can do to help someone I care about. Current sure is strong though. It's hard to fight. But if I punk out now, who's going to help my sister, Serenity? Just three more now said Joey.

Joey!Joey! Hold on said Yugi.

Yugi, just three more said Joey.

Joey! said Yugi.

Yugi said Tea.

Are you okay? asks Tristan.

Grab hold said Tea.

Hurry said, Tristan.

Téa, Tristan said Yugi.

That was close. I'm sure glad you two guys showed up. Really glad said Yugi.

We're a team. We'll all stick together said Tea.

We'll always watch your back said, Tristan.

Thanks a lot, you guys said Yugi.

I'm sorry, Yugi said Joey.

I failed. I only found two of your cards said, Joey.

It's okay, Joey said Yugi.

It's not okay. It's always this way with me. I'm never able to help anybody. Not even my own sister, Serenity said Joey.

Serenity? asks Yugi.

Really? Do you have a sister, Joey? asks Tea.

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. Eventually, she'll go blind said, Joey.

I'm sorry said Yugi.

Thanks, Yug'. She sent me a message said, Joey.

The doctors told her that the time has come. Soon her eyes will be impossible to repair, even with surgery. But there are specialists who could perform an operation now before it's too late. They could save her eyesight said, Joey.

But... there's no way I can pay for the operation. I have to win. For her! Winning in the Duelist Kingdom, and getting the prize money, is the only way I can help Serenity said, Joey.

We'll both do our best, Joey! You, for your sister. And me, for my grandpa said Yugi.

That's right. We'll do this together said Tea.

Look, the island said Tristan.

That's the Duelist Kingdom. That's it. We're almost there said Yugi.