Last time on Yu-Gi-Oh: One Hell of a Journey!
Noa faced off against Cedar in a high-stakes duel after receiving key advice from Rebecca and Marcus. Cedar's High-Tech Marionette Deck initially dominated with its machine-based synergy, powered by Solidarity. However, Noa used Giant Rat's effect to summon reinforcements and turned the tide with a perfectly timed Magic Cylinder, reflecting Cedar's final attack and securing a decisive victory.
Meanwhile, Noa experienced a disturbing dream where Anubis tempted him with the power of the Pyramid of Light. Just as the darkness threatened to consume him, La Moon's spirit intervened banishing Anubis and saving Noa's soul. Upon waking, Noa wondered whether it was merely a dream… or a glimpse into something far greater.
From a private booth, Pegasus and Seto Kaiba observed in silence. Kaiba acknowledged Noa's potential, while Pegasus hinted at a destiny shaped by forces unseen. Noa's victory shook the tournament, but darker duels and deeper mysteries now loom on the horizon.
[Scene: The Arena – After the Finals]
(Noa stands near a row of cushioned benches, his Duel Disk still strapped to his arm. The cheers have faded, replaced by the hum of machinery and faint echoes of his victory. He stares at the floor, lost in thought, replaying every move of the duel.)
Marcus: (grinning) "Not bad, Noa. For a second there, I thought you were gonna blow it."
(Noa turns, smirking slightly as Marcus approaches with his hands in his jacket pockets.)
Noa: "Yeah, thanks for the vote of confidence."
Marcus: (chuckling) "Hey, you pulled it off. That Magic Cylinder move? Classic."
(Before Noa can reply, another familiar voice cuts in.)
Rebecca: (brightly) "Honestly, I was starting to worry!"
(She skips over, blonde hair swinging, stopping just in front of Noa with her hands on her hips.)
Rebecca: "You could've saved us all some heart attacks, you know."
Noa: (grinning) "Didn't know you cared that much."
Rebecca: (mock offense) "Of course I care! I can't let my best friend embarrass himself in front of a crowd!"
(Marcus smirks.)
Marcus: "Pretty sure he just won, Becky."
Rebecca: (huffs) "That's not the point!" (She pokes Noa's chest.) "Next time, don't make it so close. My nerves can't handle it."
Noa: "I'll keep that in mind."
Marcus: (folding his arms) "Anyway, you know what this means, right? You're through to the next round."
(Noa's grin fades slightly.)
Noa: "Yeah… Pegasus."
(Marcus's tone hardens.)
Marcus: "He's not gonna go easy on you."
Noa: "I know."
Rebecca: (stepping closer, softly) "You're not seriously worried, are you?"
(Noa's gaze sharpens.)
Noa: "It's not just Pegasus. It's his deck. I can feel something about it… something powerful."
Marcus: "Of course there is. It's Pegasus."
Rebecca: "Still… you've made it this far. That's gotta count for something."
(Noa meets her eyes, her steady smile grounding him.)
Noa: (nodding) "Yeah… you're right."
Marcus: (grinning again) "Just don't get too comfortable. Pegasus is on a whole different level."
Noa: (smirking) "Then I'll just have to level up."
(Marcus and Rebecca exchange a quick look—half concern, half pride.)
Rebecca: "We'll be cheering for you."
Marcus: "Yeah. And if you lose, don't expect me to go easy on you."
(Noa laughs.)
Noa: "Wouldn't expect anything less."
(Rebecca suddenly hugs him tight. Marcus rolls his eyes but smiles faintly. Noa freezes, then awkwardly hugs her back.)
Rebecca: (whispering) "You've got this."
Noa: (softly) "Yeah… I hope so."
[Scene: Pegasus's Chamber]
(A wide, lavish room overlooking the dueling arena. Pegasus stands by a massive window, moonlight spilling across the floor. He holds a single card between two fingers — Horus the Black Flame Deity — its surface pulsing with fiery red light.)
Pegasus: (to himself) "Friendship is a powerful motivator… but will it be enough?"
(He smirks, slipping the card back into his deck.)
Pegasus: "Show me your strength, Noa-boy."
(The camera pans to the shadows behind him — where faint, glowing eyes blink in silence beforevanishing.)
Tune in for the next chapter: Duel of Wills!