Original subtitles

Okay, it's time to see how this Talisman of Protection

stands up to an attack.

Ready?

[in unison] Hooflet Power!

[upbeat rock music]

?

?

Okay, Gwen, let's test this out.

[upbeat magical music]

[gasps] One big spiky iceball comin' up!

[magical music continues]

[Gwen grunting]

Ready, aim, fire!

[upbeat magical music]

[gasping]

[cracking] [magical music continues]

Yay!

[in unison] Hooflet Power down!

Thanks for staying up with me, Gwen.

I wouldn't have been able to sleep

unless I knew the forcefield was holding up.

Hey, if your fancy schmancy statue

can stand up to Dark Pearl's rift,

I think it can handle some ice.

[eerie hissing]

Ugh!

It never hurts to check.

I want this place super secure

when we leave for the Mermicorno Kingdom.

[gasps] We're leaving?

Ah, you know we just finished protecting this place

from Dark Pearl's magic, right?

When Pearl Girl spoke to me through the statue,

she said we'd find Princess Hana

at the Mermicorno Kingdom.

The Princess will know how to turn Pearl Girl back,

I know it!

But no one's seen the Mermicorno Kingdom

in a thousand years!

How do we know it exists?

I vote we stay here and upgrade our Hooflets.

Royal Mother Pearl's gotta have some extra gems lying around.

We don't need gems when there's a princess who can help us.

The Mermicorno Kingdom does exist and we're gonna find it!

[playful music]

[magical music]

Great! Can't wait.

[soft dramatic music]

[eerie hissing]

Yeah, can't wait to leave the only safe place in the ocean.

[dramatic music swells]

[upbeat rock music]

? Mermicornos! Let's unite!

? Creative forces we'll ignite!

? Magic is the key

? In the undersea

? We're gonna set the world alight ?

Yuss!

? Mermicorno!

? Starfall!

? Mermicorno!

? Starfall!

Astra, this is hard for me to say,

but I don't wanna go

to the Mermicorno Kingdom.

I'm not ready to get back out there!

I hope you understand.

Aw, come on,

don't look at me like that!

Oh, you're giving me

the silent treatment now?

Real mature, Astra!

Oops.

Yeah, that's not gonna work.

[magical music]

Astra! Can't come with ya.

Gotta go to the, uh, dentist.

Yeah, that's it.

Gwen? - Whoa!

I was setting up the breakfast buffet table

when I heard ice shattering.

And something about a dentist.

Are you all right?

Me? Yeah!

I'm just, uh, practicing my sculptures.

In the kitchen.

At night.

As one does.

Sounded like you were 'practicing' a hard conversation

with Astra.

[cracking]

Look, it's been tough.

We got clobbered by Ika Inkblot and Dark Pearl.

I almost got turned into a Squidion!

Uh, and then that rift nearly took out the Palace!

I just feel...

Scared.

And I know Astra loves all that "sharing feelings" stuff,

but this is different.

She's ready to get back out there,

and I'm gonna let her down.

What if she doesn't wanna be my friend anymore?

Oh, I doubt that.

In my experience,

facing difficult moments together

can make your friendship stronger.

Yeah, maybe that's how it works for fancy royal advisors.

But the only friends I remember before the Mermicornos

were Ebb and Flow.

And when things got tough,

they ditched me.

Trust me, when I tell Astra the truth,

friendship over.

These things have a way of coming out,

whether you want them to or not.

I think you know what to do.

Talk to Astra. - Lie to Astra.

Ugh. Fine!

I'll get it over with.

Oh, good for you, hun.

She's in the Treasure Hall.

[tense dramatic chords]

Okay, I'll get that.

You go on now.

[downcast music]

[gentle music]

[gasps] Good, you're up!

Check this out.

I've been practicing making Talismans from the Diary.

This one lets you keep in touch over long distances.

I call it:

a Shell-Phone!

Give it a try!

Testing, one, uh, testing, one, two, three.

Cool, huh?

I made one for Nautique and Kameko,

and one for you, me and Squishella.

That way, Nautique can help Kameko look for her dad,

while we head out to find Princess Hana!

Woo! [sighs] Can you believe it?

I never thought we'd actually meet her.

Bet she's doing something amazing

at the Mermicorno Kingdom.

[gentle music]

Yeah, speaking of the Kingdom,

th-there's something I need to tell you.

Me too!

Check this out.

So no one's seen the Mermicorno Kingdom

in a thousand years, right?

But look what I found in the Diary!

The design for a Talisman of Cloaking,

meant to hide things in plain sight!

So I think the Mermicorno Kingdom is there-

Only no one can see it!

Yes! Mind meld!

Oh, it feels so good to be back on track.

Now, what were you gonna say?

[dreamy music]

[gulps] Uh...

So, remember when we met?

We were all like, go time!

But now it's just like, yeah,

and I'm just like, eh, you know?

What?

[stutters] I was just thinking that, uh, ha, you know,

I would, uh...

look for some kind of door!

Yeah! To the Mermicorno Kingdom,

you know, if I were you. Yeah.

Double mind meld!

The Diary talks about a device called the Revealer!

A pendant with a monocle inside.

If you look through it,

it'll show you the door to the Kingdom!

Find the Revealer, find Princess Hana!

Princess Hana?

Ahhhhh!

Barb! You've got to make more noise!

[gasps] Sorry.

But there's an item with that name in the Palace Vault.

Vault? What vault?

I've been all over the Palace and there's no vault?

Whoa!

How long has this been here?

Oh, long as I've worked here.

It was made by Royal Mother Pearl's mother,

Royal Grandmother Pearl.

[Astra]. Barb, is that you?

Oh yeah, sure is.

Back in the day,

Royal Grandmother Pearl and I

were the founders of the Royal Adventurers Guild.

But more than that, we were best friends.

Together, we explored the ocean in search of lost treasure.

If we found something, we returned it to its owner,

though it wasn't always easy.

[loud roaring]

[Barb]. We faced terrifying obstacles,

and had perilous adventures.

[loud roaring] [dramatic music]

[Barb]. Good times.

We once found a pendant with Princess Hana's name on it.

We never found Princess Hana,

so we held onto it for safekeeping.

But now you can give it back to her yourselves.

What are waiting for?

Let's go!

[upbeat music]

[Gwen groans]

[upbeat music continues]

[gasps] Not too fast!

To keep the treasure safe

while we searched for its rightful owners,

we built three traps in front of the vault.

Of course you did.

They can only be deactivated

by two partners working in tandem.

I'd go in there with you,

but, uh, the tests are quite demanding.

And these old tentacles don't quite tentacle

the way they used to. Ha.

We can do it!

If we get to the vault tonight,

we can head out for the Mermicorno Kingdom

first thing in the morning!

First thing, huh?

Ugh. Great.

I must warn you,

these trips will be a true test of your friendship.

They might be a bit intense if you're feeling

[in serious tone] missioned out.

That was strangely specific.

Uh, I know, right? Ha.

Anyway, uh, enough chit chat.

Let's get this Talisman!

You'll have three tries to complete each test.

If you fail, you'll be stuck until I can retrieve you.

Got it! Come on, Gwen, let's do this!

[loud rumbling] [tense dramatic music]

[elevator bell dings]

[dramatic music continues]

[playful deflated music]

I tried to help you out there.

Look, it's fine.

I'll just do the tests, then I'll talk to her.

What was that? - Uh, nothing.

[suspenseful music]

[Barb]. Alright, go ahead,

if you're sure.

[suspenseful music]

[Barb over PA]. To pass this test,

you must be in sync.

Remember, timing is key.

Two buttons, two of us.

I'm guessing we have to press them at the same time.

Easy.

Ugh. These things are never easy.

There's gotta be a catch!

Ah! [loud rumbling]

[loud rumbling] [dramatic music]

See? Catch!

How are we gonna know when to hit the button

if we have our backs to each other?

You go left, I'll go right.

We'll call to each other when we're ready to hit the button.

Easy!

[tense dramatic music]

So what? We can swim through some enormous swinging blades.

Easy.

Stop saying easy!

We'd better power up. Ready?

[in unison] Hooflet Power!

[upbeat rock music]

[Barb over PA]. Hit the button by the door to begin the test.

[chiming]

[beeping]

Swim!

[suspenseful music]

I'm almost there!

Ah!

[grunting]

Ah!

How do you turn this thing off?!

[groaning]

Gwen!

The timer!

[timer ticking]

On it!

3, 2, 1.

Now!

[triumphant music]

[Astra]. There's a door!

Go, go, go!

[upbeat action music]

Hurry, it's closing!

[grunting] I'm stuck!

[both grunting]

Woohoo!

One trap down!

You okay?

What kind of jelly-heads build traps in their own basement?

Why couldn't Royal Grandmother Pearl and Barb

use passwords like normal fish?

'Cause they were better than normal.

They were awesome.

Maybe we'll be like that one day.

Once Pearl Girl is back to normal, I mean.

All the Mermis going on adventures around the ocean,

you and me leading the way.

I didn't know you were so into adventuring.

Sure, it has its ups and downs,

but we've done some awesome stuff!

Helping Baby Bones find his moms,

protecting the Seahorses from the Sea Beast,

saving Wade and Caspian's cave.

Makes you wonder what we'll do next.

Gwen, are you okay?

Huh?

Uh, yeah, fine.

Uh, let's keep going.

[upbeat action music]

[Barb over PA]. To pass this test, you must connect.

One swims, while the other guides.

Press the button by the door to begin the test.

[mysterious music]

[eerie music]

Ah! Get it off! Get it off!

Wait! I think this is the test.

One swims, while the other guides.

Up ahead, there's a hoop.

A hoop? Hoop of what?

Fire? Knives?

Extra stinky gym socks?!

Mmm, just a regular hoop.

Swim forward a little.

Keep going. Faster, faster,

before it closes!

Yes! You're through!

That's it!

I think I have to guide you through the hoops

up to the lever at the back wall.

Now, swim forward a little.

[soft upbeat music]

[Astra]. Yeah!

[soft upbeat music continues]

Right and down.

A little further down.

A little more right.

[Gwen]. Am I almost there?

[Astra]. More right!

Now, no, no, no, back a little.

Agh! Why do I have to wear this blindfold?

Does the test even know?

[alarm blaring]

Ahhhhh!

[Gwen groaning]

I guess the test does know.

You okay?

[groans] Oh yeah. Terrific.

That was a great first try.

And I think we can get it this time.

Ready to try again?

[groans] Sure.

[upbeat music]

Agh! Why is it always me?

[upbeat music continues]

Up and left.

[upbeat music continues]

[Astra]. Now right and downwards.

Okay, down again.

No, no, no, no, no, further.

No, further!

Waaaahhhh!

Higher! Pull up, pull up, pull up!

[alarm blaring]

Ahhhhhh! Ooof!

Ooh, ouch.

That sounded like it hurt.

Uh, just a tad. Ha.

I'm so sorry.

If it helps,

I'm sure this will prepare us for anything we might face

on our way to the Mermicorno Kingdom.

Good thing I'm not going then.

Wait, what?

You, you don't wanna go?

Like right now or at-at all?

Uh, we don't need to talk about this right this second,

you know?

Come on, let's do the test!

We're nearly done!

[upbeat action music]

Gah! Come on, let's go!

Go, go, go, go, go!

That's what you were gonna say in the Treasure Hall, isn't it?

Why didn't you just tell me?

How could you let me talk about going on adventures

and being a team when you knew you were just gonna...

Go! - Huh?

I mean, swim! The hoop!

[Barb over PA]. Challenge failed.

A retrieval team will collect you in approximately

one to ten hours.

What?!

No, no, no!

Help! Barb! Get us out!

[mysterious music]

Hmm. Just as I planned.

Spending a little time in that room will give those two

a chance to chat things out.

[sighs] Of course, it might take them a minute

to get to the chatting bit.

I suppose they don't need to be supervised

now that all the traps have shut down.

Perhaps I can use this time to do a few chores.

[Barb chuckling]

Helping a friendship

and getting ahead of work all in one night?

Oh ho, Barb, you have out-planned yourself. [chuckles]

Barb! Hello? Anybody?

Uh, help!

Come on, come on, help me!

We've gotta get outta here!

Look, I'm sorry, okay?

It's just, I only came with you in the first place

to get out of Royal Mother Pearl's Goodness School.

I didn't sign up to save the whole ocean.

I just don't know if I'm up for this.

Fine. I knew this was gonna happen.

[magical music]

What are you doing?

What is that for?

Crowbars are good for all kinds of things,

like getting out of traps.

There's gotta be another way outta here.

A crack, a trap door,

uh, a giant Mermicorno-eating squid.

Uh, something!

Wow, you're that desperate to get away from me?

You're the one who wants to get away from me!

What? What are you talking about?

[grunts] Don't worry.

As soon as I figure out a way outta here,

I'll be out of your mane.

Okay, maybe there's some kind of code to get outta here.

Uh, I just need to figure out what it is.

Uh, 1, 1, 1, 1.

[lock buzzing]

1, 1, 1, 2.

[lock buzzing]

Would you leave that alone?

You don't even know what it does!

[both grunting]

[alarm blaring]

[Astra]. Uh-oh.

[alarm blaring]

That seems not so great.

[alarm blaring] [tense dramatic music]

Ah, nothing like a midnight mop.

Clean floors, clean mind,

am I right Barb?

Oh, Barb, you couldn't be more right.

[alarm blaring] [Barb gasping]

Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

Astra! Gwen! Are you okay?

Barb! What's happening?

[Barb over PA]. We put in a failsafe in case anyone meddled with the traps.

I don't know how, but it's been activated.

Meaning?

[Barb over PA]. Meaning the whole vault will self-destruct in five minutes!

[both gasping]

[Barb]. Self-destruct commencing in four minutes, 45 seconds.

Get us outta here, Barb!

[Barb over PA]. I can't.

Once the failsafe turns on, everything locks down

and there's no way to turn it off.

[groans] Great system you got here!

It was fine until you pressed a bunch of buttons

without knowing what they did!

Yeah, well, uh, add it to the list of things

you already hate about me!

Hate you?

What do you mean?

Uh, I know how this goes, okay?

I told you how I felt,

you got mad,

and now our friendship is ruined.

Of course I was mad!

You had this huge thing you didn't tell me!

But one fight isn't gonna change the way I feel about you.

Gwen, you're my best friend.

[loud rumbling] [objects crashing]

And if we're gonna stay best friends,

we need to get outta here!

Ahhh!

[alarm blaring]

What? Seriously?

Ugh! How much kelp did you stuff under the floor?

[gasps] The floor! Genius!

There are vents under the floor that lead to each room!

I can direct you straight to the vault

so you can get the Revealer!

Oh, but you won't be able to hear me in the vents.

Ugh! If we just had a way to communicate.

Huh.

The Shell-Phones!

We stick one to the wall by the speaker.

Then I'll hold the other and call instructions to you.

One swims, while the other guides!

[upbeat energetic music]

Hmm.

[energetic music continues]

[magical music]

Ready?

Let's do this!

Okay, Barb, we're ready.

Here we go.

Swim forward,

and then take that first turn on your left.

Forward and left.

Up! Up!

Down! Right!

Now up! Up!

[suspenseful music]

[beeping]

[both cheering]

Are those cheers or screams?

Cheers or screams?

Oh, this is stressful!

Cheers!

We got the Revealer!

[upbeat energetic music]

[both cheering]

[Barb over PA]. Self-destruct commencing in one minute.

Now let's get outta here!

[both grunting]

Ugh, great!

What is gonna get us up the elevator shaft

and blast through a locked door in less than 60 seconds?

[Astra gasps]

You thinking what I'm thinking?

Mind meld!

[upbeat magical music]

?

Ready, aim, fire!

[upbeat action music]

[in unison] Ah!

[Barb over PA]. Self-destruct commencing in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

[suspenseful music]

Eeeee!

[suspenseful music continues]

[both sighing]

[loud rumbling] [tense dramatic music]

Ah! We did it!

Oh, I'm so relieved!

I have never been so frightened in my life!

I'm so sorry.

I only meant to give you two some time to chat.

We chatted eventually,

although there was some arguing first.

Oh, well, you're not the first.

Royal Grandmother Pearl and I had so many arguments in there.

Wait. You two fought?

Constantly.

Royal Grandmother Pearl used to say

that friendship is like a muscle.

If you want it to be strong, you have to work on it.

That's part of the reason why we set up those traps,

so we'd always talk through our problems,

share our feelings, and work as a team.

I guess it works pretty well then.

Hmm.

We'd better get ready to get this back to Princess Hana.

We? - [sighs] Yeah.

Tell you the truth,

I was scared to face the ocean again.

But if today has proven anything,

the safest place in the world I could be

is next to my best friend.

Mermicorno Kingdom, here we come!

[gentle music]

[loud boom]

[giggles] Oh,

Royal Grandmother Pearl sure loved explosions. Hmm.

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