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(UPBEAT SURF ROCK PLAYING)

Welcome back to Good morning Oceana!

Today, we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of Princess Merliah's arrival

to our underwater world.

Merliah rocks. Oh, and she's so beautiful.

Merliah was the daughter of our own Queen Calissa.

But since the poor girl was born with legs,

Calissa gave Merliah to her human grandfather, Break.

And not a moment too soon.

Calissa herself was soon imprisoned by her wicked sister, Eris,

a tyrant who ruled over us all for years with an iron fin.

(SCREAMING)

BOTH: She's so evil!

But brave Merliah came to Oceana's rescue,

diving down to our world where she accepted her true self.

I am Merliah, half-mermaid princess of Oceana,

and it is my duty to protect my subjects.

Whoa!

(GASPS)

Merliah became a real mermaid and gained the strength to defeat Eris

who wound up caught in her own whirlpool,

and vanished to the deepest trench of the ocean.

I don't deserve this!

With Eris gone, Merliah released Calissa

who again ruled us with love while spinning Merillia, which gives life to the sea.

In return, Calissa gave Merliah a magic necklace

that enabled her to become a human or a mermaid any time she wished.

And since then, our princess has been a superstar

in both the human and merworlds!

Why, this very day, sources tell me she's up on the surface

competing in the biggest surf-meet of her life!

So, happy anniversary, Princess Merliah.

And may the happy times continue for all of Oceana!

BOTH: She's the queen of the waves!

(UPBEAT SURF ROCK PLAYING)

ANNOUNCER: We've got a great day here at Laguna beach

for this year's Surf Invitational.

These riders have really been heating up the waves,

including our current contestant and Malibu crowd favorite,

Merliah Summers.

Great goin', Merliah! Go, Merliah!

Woo-hoo!

Hey! Mind if I drop in?

ANNOUNCER: Looks like Merliah's biggest competition

out there this year is Kylie Morgan.

She's really given Merliah a run for her money.

This is my wave, Kylie.

We'll see about that.

Comin' through!

Beat that.

I could do better with my eyes closed.

Oh, yeah!

Let me show you how it's done.

You call that style?

Huh.

Yes!

ANNOUNCER: Whoa! Merliah Summers busted out a new trick!

Way to go, Merliah, way to go!

I got one thing to say to you, Merliah...

Let me guess, "Whoa"?

Whoa!

Thanks, Grandpa.

You thrashed it, Merliah. You're taking this meet.

Your run was great too, Fallon.

Wait, I'm seeing avision.

The two of you, holding surfboards, cuddling koalas in Australia!

Oh, sorry, did I get you? My bad.

Aggro-much?

Come on, Fallon. I thought it was a nice carve.

If she'd had more of those on the waves today,

she might even have a shot at beating me.

You mean, the way I whooped you last week in La Jolla?

Actually, I was thinking more about the way I beat you the week before in Redondo.

In your dreams.

Listen up, dudes and dudettes. Our panel of judges have chosen our winners.

Third place, Fallon Casey!

Yes!

You did it! (WHOOPING)

Fallon, that's amazing.

First and second place are up next. That's gotta be you two.

It almost doesn't matter who's first.

Oh, it matters.

And second place, Kylie Morgan!

Second?

And in first place, queen of the waves, Merliah Summers!

Yes! Way to go! Nice work, baby girl!

(EXCLAIMS IN ANGER)

These three surfers now advance

to the World Championship Surf Invitational in Australia.

Group hug! Group hug! Oh, my! This is huge!

You too, Kylie, come on.

You were lucky, mate. But your luck's going to run out Down Under.

That's my turf

She's just a little ray of sunshine, isn't she?

(SNOUTS BARKING)

Snouts!

Hey, what did you think?

I know someone else who will be stoked for you.

(GASPS) My mom! I'm gonna go tell her.

See you later.

See you later. Bye, Merliah.

Catch you later, Merliah. Have fun!

I wish to become a mermaid.

Race you to Oceana.

Do the Mermaid

Everybody, jump Jump right in

Hula with the flow And then jimmy with the swim

Oh, yeah

Do the Mermaid

Grab your nose Snorkel down

All the pretty mermaid girls are dancing all around

Yeah, yeah

Do the Mermaid

Do the Mermaid

Everybody, drop Drop right in

Join the party wave and take a turtle for a spin

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock rock

Do the Mermaid

Do the Mermaid

Join, join, join the party wave

Ride, ride, ride the party wave

Give, give, give the party wave

Live, live, live the party wave

Hi, nice to see you again.

Hello! Hi!

Hi. Nice to see you...

Happy anniversary! Oh, thanks.

Oh, Princess Merliah, we're all wondering,

how did you do at the big surf meet today?

I'd be happy to tell you all about it, but first, I want to tell my mom.

Snouts can fill you in on the highlights, though.

Thanks so much. Bye!

(BARKING)

I see. Is that "Arf" with one F or two?

Thank you.

I remember my mother gave me this

before my first changing of the tides ceremony.

Oh!

It's beautiful, Mom.

Merliah!

Welcome back, Merliah.

So how did it go? Did you win?

Well...

I won!

Wonderful!

Congratulations, Merliah!

Thanks, Zuma.

I've been pulling out some special things to pack for the trip.

What is it?

It's a see shell. You can see its owner's memories.

Show me the last changing of the tide ceremony.

So that's Aquelia.

Yes, the city where Merfolk history began,

deep in the waters off New Zealand.

Every 20 years, a member of the royal family must return to Aquelia,

sit atop the ancient throne and regain the power to make Merillia.

That's you?

I was so nervous.

Still, I took my place on the throne and spoke the ancient rite.

"With the changing of the tides Merillia power will arise."

"The royal mermaid on the throne,"

"her fullest mercel now is known."

And then, at exactly midday, it happened.

Whoa!

When it was all over, I had the power to make Merillia

and give life to the sea.

That's amazing. You must be so excited to do it again.

I wish you could have the honor.

But the magic was so powerful,

it transformed my tail forever.

I fear it would transform yours too,

and you would be unable to use your legs again.

I can't even imagine.

I'm just thrilled you'll be there to watch.

Well, actually,

the ceremony is the same day as the Invitational.

And? Um...

And so, I can't make it.

You what?

Uh-oh.

(SIGHS)

You'll just have to miss this one surf meet.

You're the princess of Oceana, Merliah.

You must be at the ceremony.

Hey, Merliah, you wanna catch a movie?

Karate Squid? Raiders Of the Lost Carp

Kylie Morgan will be there.

This will be my chance, once and for all

to prove I'm better than she is.

In front of the whole surfing world.

True worth isn't measured in comparison to others. Life isn't a competition.

Let's make the funniest faces we can think of.

Mom, please listen to me. I know you want me to see the ceremony,

but I have to go.

Hey, anyone ever seen a dolphin juggle?

Merliah, it's important to the merpeople of Oceana

that their princess takes an interest in the future of the ocean.

But what about what's important to me? Don't you even care?

Mom, don't you see? I've been working for this my whole life!

If you really care, you'll understand that and be happy for me.

Merliah, come back!

(GROANS)

So, that went well.

(CROWD CHEERING)

ANNOUNCER: What a capper to an incredible day on the wave.

This final qualifying heat

of the World Championship Surf Invitational has been brutal.

But it's not over yet.

You're in for a real treat now.

We're seeing two of this year's key riders going head to head.

Merliah Summers and her rival, Kylie Morgan.

This should prove to be an exciting match up.

Go, Merliah!

Merliah Summers shows us all how it's done with her signature style and grace

while pulling an amazing backside reverse Kerrupt flip.

Whoa! Watch the backside air reverse by Kylie Morgan.

Can anyone challenge those skills?

Merliah Summers answers with a 360 rocket grab.

It's a grudge match on the waves.

Say good bye to first place, Merliah Summers.

Wow! A wicked kick flip on her board from Kylie Morgan.

Hey!

(GROANS)

I can't believe it!

Merliah Summers shoots the tube on her hands!

Oh! What a wipe out after a beautiful ride.

But Kylie Morgan's riding strong.

She aces the tube and comes out with a backside air 720!

(HORN BLARING)

All right!

Ride on, then. That's the heat. Come on in!

Do you think she'll still move on, after that wipeout?

Not sure. She has to get into the top three to move on,

like I did in my heat.

Think good thoughts.

(SIGHS)

Good thoughts. Kittens, ponies, sardine and jam.

It's an acquired taste.

Fuzzy pink slippers.

Merliah, wait up! You've got something on your back.

Oh, wait, that's just my foot prints

'cause I stomped all over you.

Very funny. We'll see what happens tomorrow at the finals.

Mmm-hmm. If you qualify.

(PEOPLE TALKING INDISTINCTLY)

Excuse me. I'm guessing they just wanna talk to me about my killer technique.

Merliah, over here! Just one more picture, please?

How long did you have to train for that move?

REPORTER: Then when you wiped out. You okay? 'Cause you look...

ANNOUNCER: And the scores are in!

Cinnamon bunny ears. Sugar coated surf boards. Marshmallow pillows.

Moving on from this heat to tomorrow's finals,

third place, Ally Mahoney.

Second place, Merliah Summers.

And, in first place, Kylie Morgan.

Congratulations, surfers.

Wow, I can't believe I won first place.

Me, Kylie, the winner!

Merliah, what do you call that handstand move?

It's called the Summer Switcheroo, of course.

And we'll be featuring it in our new ad campaign for Wave Crest surf gear

What?

That is, if you're interested in being our new spokesperson.

But, you, you're Georgie Majors. You created Wave Crest!

I wear your clothes all the time. I love them.

And I love your spirit.

So, what do you say?

We can do our first photoshoot at tonight's luau.

Are you kidding? Yes!

Dazzling. I'll see you then.

I can't wait.

Ms. Majors, Ms. Majors, I wanted to introduce myself.

Kylie Morgan. I won the last heat

You know, me, not Merliah, me.

Oh, I see. Congratulations.

I'm just saying in case you wanted another spokesperson

or a different one... I can do handstands too.

See? One handed, even.

Yeah, impressive. See you at the luau.

But, I won the last heat. I won...

Whoa!

(EXCLAIMS IN FRUSTRATION)

Oh! The Mercropolis is stunning.

Uh-huh.

It's an honor to be here with you.

I'm glad you see it that way.

You can go talk to her, you know.

We're not far from the Australian coast.

Calissa!

Ambassadors!

Calissa, we're so glad you're here. It's been forever.

And this must be Zuma. It's a pleasure.

Nice meeting you.

Kattrin. Still the fastest mermaid in the ocean, I see.

Isn't it glorious, here at the Mercropolis?

So open, and beautiful and free.

It has the perfect energy for the changing of the tides ceremony.

It does, Mirabella. It's wonderful to see you.

Calissa, you look stunning.

Never as stunning as you, Selena. Your tail is breathtaking.

I know. Look, the light dances off of it when I swim.

Enchanting.

Renata. Always a pleasure.

Your Highness.

We need to catch up.

There's a blissful spot at the top of the Mercropolis.

We can see for miles.

That sounds perfect.

Meet you in two shakes of a mertail!

Last one there is a rotten fish egg.

Uh, weren't we gonna go somewhere, Your Majesty?

No, Zuma. Merliah knows where to find me if she really wants to.

(SIGHS)

Hey, look, a sea lion!

Oh, he's so cute.

(SNOUTS BARKING)

What's that?

I think it's looking at me.

Well, that's pickled beetroot and poi, mate.

They're delicacies of Australia and Hawaii. We should try some.

A big helping for me, please.

Ew!

PHOTOGRAPHER: Yeah, that's it.

Let's try a surprised. All right.

Fierce.

Yeah, that's it, that's it. Beautiful, loving it. Oh, that's it.

My, I love your necklace.

Thank you.

Unfortunately, it's a little too distracting.

It draws attention away from the marvelous

Wave Crest suit you're wearing.

You'll have to lose it.

I want everything you're wearing

to be Wave Crest's latest and greatest.

Try this on instead

Would you mind if I keep it on? It's very important to me.

I never take it off.

That's lovely. And thank you for asking so nicely.

You're welcome.

But the answer's no.

You're a Wave Crest surf gear girl.

You wear Wave Crest surf gear and accessories.

You do want to be a Wave Crest surf gear girl, right?

I do. It's a huge opportunity.

Yes, it is.

Hmm.

Oh! Yuck!

Mmm.

How can you eat that?

It's a local delicacy.

You were the one who told me to try it.

That was before I tasted it.

Does that mean I can have yours?

Are you serious?

Here.

Yes!

(GASPS) Water!

Hey, Hadley. Do you mind holding my stuff while I do the shoot?

It'll just be a few minutes.

Mmm. Mmm-hmm.

Cool. My watch and necklace are in the pocket,

so please be careful they don't fall out.

Mmm-hmm. Mmm-hmm.

Thanks. Enjoy your sludge.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Oh, lovely. Oh, give me more of that.

Give me more of that, Merliah. MERLIAH: Like this?

Okay, now turn your head up a little? That is just so cute.

Okay, beautiful.

ALISTAIR: My, aren't we the life of the party.

Huh?

Observant, too.

Where are ya? Tish-tosh. Must I spell everything out for you?

Look down. Like the ends of your frowny little mouth.

(SCREAMING)

Oh, brilliant! Scream and get everyone's attention

before I can tell you how to beat Merliah Summers in the tournament tomorrow.

No wonder you're not getting endorsements

You're a common sense nightmare.

Wait, uh, Mr. Fish?

What did you say?

You're a common sense nightmare?

Uh, before that. About Merliah.

Oh, well... The girl has a magical advantage.

I'm surprised you haven't figured that out for yourself.

She has a necklace that gives her special powers.

You take that necklace, you take her powers.

A magic necklace? You're bonkers!

Am I? You're the one talking to a fish.

Fair enough. Go on.

If you want to win, you get that necklace and bring it back here.

How? I can't just pull it off her neck.

Oh, it's a crime I'm lower on the food chain than you.

The necklace isn't on Merliah's neck,

it's in the pocket of her hoodie,

which is being held by her goop devouring friend.

So, you want me to just take it?

Oh, forget it.

I clearly mistook you for someone who actually wanted to win. Ta ta.

Wait! (CHUCKLES)

Yes?

I'll get the necklace.

(CHUCKLES)

All right there. Oh, that's the one.

Dazzling. Oh, now, do one with the Summer Switcheroo.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Yeah, that's it. Beautiful, beautiful.

Hold it, hold it right there. Oh, that's the one.

Very good, very good. Thank you, Merliah.

Mmm. Mmm.

(GROANS)

Please tell me I'm not too late

for more pickled beetroot and poi.

Are you kidding? I'm swimming in the stuff.

You can have as much as you want, love.

Yes! Load me up, please.

More?

Hey, Hadley. Let me give you a hand.

I'll hold the hoodie while you take your

tasty looking meal to your seat.

Thanks, Kylie.

That's the great thing about sports, you know.

On the waves, you and Merliah are in each other's face,

and "I'll get you" and scratch each other and salt water everywhere.

But, you know, in real life,

you're not like that at all.

No, not like that at all.

Enjoy your grub.

It's really good. Here, try some.

Good luck at the meet tomorrow.

Oh, if you get nervous, they say you should imagine everyone in their underwear.

Except, at a surf meet, everyone's in their bathing suits...

Hmm, that's a lot like underwear.

Thanks for the tip. But you know what?

All of a sudden I'm feeling really good about tomorrow.

(EXCLAIMS HAPPILY)

Here it is.

Look, I just don't know about all this.

Fine, fine.

Now, put on the necklace and jump in the water.

Jump in the water? But...

Do you know a better way to swim?

Look, if you want my help you'll do what I say.

In, now!

Now repeat after me.

"I wish to become a mermaid."

"I wish to become a mermaid?"

Huh?

(GASPS)

(BARKING)

Uh, what's happening to me?

Oh!

Oh, bye, little guy.

Follow me, all the way under.

Wait!

(INHALES DEEPLY)

Yes, congratulations.

Now, you're a mermaid.

You look like a greedy little chipmunk.

You can breathe under water, you know.

(MUFFLED) I can breathe?

(EXHALES)

Oh! (SIGHS)

Pickled beetroot and poi!

(EXCLAIMS IN DISGUST)

(INHALES DEEPLY)

I can breathe under water.

And I have a tail

How is it possible?

Same way it's possible for Merliah.

That's the first part of the secret to her success.

There's more?

You think just being a mermaid makes you a better surfer?

You really think you can lug that thing onto a board and hang one?

No, but... You'll get all the answers you want,

but only if you stop asking questions and follow me.

MERLIAH: Uh, my necklace has to be here.

We've looked everywhere.

I just don't get it.

How did it fall out of my pocket?

I don't know. Merliah, I'm so sorry.

I'm not blaming you. I just need to find it.

You do, but we can't look any more tonight.

The necklace could be right in front of us and we wouldn't see it.

We'll see better in the morning.

But I have to find it. Let's keep looking.

(GASPS)

Your Majesty, I brought you the girl.

She'd like your help with her surfing.

ERIS: Oh, well, I'd be happy to help.

Come close, my dear,

so I can hear you.

I want to be able to surf better than...

I can't hear you, my dear. Lean closer.

I want to be able to surf...

You know what, I really just wanna go...

Go!

(SCREAMING)

Ah, freedom!

Oh, well done, Alistair.

Still, you could have been speedier about it.

But you said the changing of the tides ceremony isn't until noon tomorrow.

I think I carried out your orders quite swiftly all things considered.

Would you like to know how it feels

inside one of those whirlpools?

Uh, but no.

Then don't try to tell me how swiftly you got me out.

Yes, Your Majesty, I mean, no.

I mean, I wont...

Good.

Now, come.

We have to make sure I'm on the throne of Aquelia at mid-day.

And then I'll have the power to make Merillia, and the ocean will be mine!

(EVIL LAUGHTER)

(MOCKING) "And then I'll have the power to make Merillia and the ocean will be mine!"

(MOCKING EVIL LAUGHTER)

(SCOFFS) Not that you could have done any of it without my help.

What did you say?

Uh...

Kelp. I can't do anything without my kelp.

Hmm, yum.

Wise choice. Stick with that.

(EXCLAIMING IN DISGUST)

"Wise choice. Stick with that."

I'll stick with what I like, thank you very much.

(SNOUTS BARKING)

ls someone there? Please.

Help me out of here.

(BARKING)

Wait, where you going?

Come back!

(BARKING)

It's nowhere and it wasn't on the beach either.

Okay, we just need to think clearly.

(YAWNING) I think it's too early to think.

Hmm.

Liah?

It's the ocean. It feels wrong somehow.

There's a bad energy.

(BARKING)

Snouts?

Something's going on down there, isn't it?

(BARKING)

Here too. My necklace is gone. It disappeared last night.

(BARKING)

It's all connected, isn't it?

What happened?

(LAUGHING) Girl...

If I didn't know better, I'd think that sea lion is pretending to be...

Kylie!

Snouts, are you saying Kylie had something to do with my necklace?

(SNOUTS BARKING)

(LAUGHING) That's so funny.

I was with Kylie last night while I was holding your hoodie...

Wait, you were with Kylie?

She only held the hoodie for a second so I could balance all of my plates.

She held the hoodie?

You keep repeating what I say.

Did you get water in your ears yesterday?

I have to go down there.

How? If Kylie has the necklace you can't become a mermaid.

No, but I can still breathe underwater.

I just won't have a tail

Wish me luck.

If everything goes well I'll be back for the final heat this afternoon.

Be careful down there. Good luck, Liah.

Let's go!

(SNOUTS BARKING)

(ALISTAIR PANTING)

I wonder if I could trouble Your Majesty

to slow down just a tad.

Flapping my fins like this all night, I'm starting to chafe

(GROWLING)

It's nothing, Alistair.

You're seeing things. There's nothing to be frightened of at all.

You'll see.

Oh!

Don't panic, Alistair.

Do not panic.

Eris!

Eris!

Honestly, Alistair. What is it this time...

Oh, well...

What have we here?

Terror!

Sheer utter terror, Your Majesty.

I can see why.

Oh, that is impressive.

Tell me, which one of you is in charge?

I am.

And I don't like intruders.

You and your pet will turn back immediately.

Her pet? Well, I never...

(LAUGHING NERVOUSLY) Look, I'm rolling over.

I'm afraid this is the fastest way to where I need to go.

You allow me and my pet to pass,

and I'll allow you to become my loyal servants and carry out my bidding.

(LAUGHING)

And why would we do that?

Oh, I was hoping you'd ask that.

From your deepest, darkest fears

your nightmare terror now appears.

(IN SQUEAKY VOICE) Hey. Hey, what's going on?

What happened to me?

You, my friend, have just had the honor of being the first

to experience my newest magic blast.

Which makes your greatest fear come true.

No, turn me back to normal. Please, you've got to.

Oh, I don't got to.

But I do have plenty of nightmares to go around.

And I'm very eager to see them in action.

So, what do you think? Would you care to join your leader

or would you rather follow me?

(GROWLING)

Wise choice.

Come then. Aquelia awaits.

Hey! Hey, you can't leave me like this!

Did you hear that? Come back!

(SNOUTS BARKING)

KYLIE: Help! Help me please.

Oh, no. No!

Kylie?

Merliah, is that you?

Yes, it's me.

Don't worry, I'm gonna get you out of there.

A leash.

Okay, Snouts. Keep an eye on the leash.

(BARKS)

Okay, Kylie, I'm coming in.

(WHINING)

Whoa!

Yes!

Merliah!

The current's even stronger than I remembered.

I can't climb out.

(BARKING)

Oh, no!

(GRUNTS) What's happening?

It's okay, I've got you.

Try and climb. I'll pull.

We'll pull.

(GRUNTS)

I can't!

What? Since when does the queen of the waves give up?

Climb!

(GRUNTING)

Swim away!

(BARKING)

(BOTH PANTING)

Wow!

Yeah, I'm kinda feeling the same thing.

Did you know?

Is that why you took the necklace?

No, I had no idea.

It was the fish. The talking fish.

How could there be a talking fish? What am I saying?

I look like a talking fish.

What happened with the talking fish?

He pushed me.

And when I fell inside, this, this mermaid burst out.

But an evil looking mermaid.

Eris!

I never should have taken your necklace.

I just wanna go home and forget this ever happened.

Here.

Thank you.

(GULPING)

Oh, no!

You have to say, "I wish to become a mermaid."

(MUFFLED) "I wish to become a mermaid."

(EXHALES)

Are you okay? I wasn’t even thinking.

Me neither.

Maybe I'll just hold onto the necklace until we get back.

Good idea. Snouts will take you.

I have to stay down here.

Why?

The mermaid from the whirlpool is Eris, my aunt.

Your aunt?

If she's free, she'll try to control the entire ocean.

And enslave every living thing in it.

Then I'm going with you.

Kylie, we're thousands of feet underwater.

This isn't exactly your element.

My element? I'm a surfer.

The ocean is my life.

If your aunt is gonna hurt it I wanna help stop her.

Besides, I think you saved my life twice in the last five minutes.

I owe you.

I can't let you do it. It's too dangerous.

Didn't you say we only have till noon?

We're wasting time talking.

Okay, you're right. We have to hurry.

Let's go.

Um, Kylie, do you think maybe, uh...

Oh, sorry, I'll drive, you navigate.

Perfect.

I thank you, ambassadors.

As we await the mid-day sun,

let us enjoy together a ceremonial tea.

You are not setting a place for me?

Eris!

And I brought guests.

(GROWLING MENACINGLY)

I don't know how you escaped, Eris.

But you will not interfere with the changing of the tide ceremony.

I wonder if I did, would it be your worst nightmare?

You have one chance to end this peacefully, Sister.

Turn back and leave us. Now!

Hmm, let methink about that one. No!

(GROWLING)

(EXCLAIMS)

I was always faster than you, Sister.

Unfortunately, not smarter, Sister.

You don't enjoy a fight like I do.

That's your problem.

I don't try to fight, but I will, to defend the ocean.

(GROANING)

Renata!

Oh, tsk, tsk.

Compassion is your downfall, Sister.

Ah, no!

I can't swim. My tail!

It's so heavy.

No!

Your nightmare come true!

Eris!

(GASPS) Calissa.

Get her.

Oh! Your turn?

(GROWLING)

Welcome to your worst nightmares, ambassadors.

Ooh, let's see what frightens you the most.

(SPEAKING SLOWLY) What have you done?

Taken your speed, apparently.

(SOBBING)

And you've lost all your confidence and bravery.

Boo! Ah!

(SOBBING)

Need a visual?

(GURGLING)

(EXCLAIMS) No!

Well, look at this.

Get me out of here! I can't stand being closed in.

Oh! I think I'd much rather enhance the experience.

And just like that, Eris has defeated you all.

You might say it's shocking!

(LAUGHS)

Uh, what?

Don't you think that is something I would have wanted to say?

Uh, sorry!

I'll just go and tidy up that throne for you.

It's a little bit messy.

(GROANING)

ZUMA: Calissa.

Uh, Zuma!

Oh, thank goodness!

What did Eris do to you?

Ah, it's my tail.

I can't move, which means I can't get to the throne and Eris will.

She'll have the power to make Merillia.

I need your help to get back to the throne.

Grab on.

Swim.

Swim with all your might.

(GRUNTING)

I'm so sorry. I can't.

Hurry. Get more help!

Enough that you can lift me to the throne.

We can't let Eris take over.

Perhaps if I could find Merliah.

Yes, find her. Find her and bring her here.

And quickly.

Yes, Your Majesty.

KYLIE: Now that Eris is out, what's gonna happen?

She'll try to stop my mom from recharging her power to make Merillia

in the changing of the tide ceremony.

I have absolutely no idea of what you just said.

Merillia is the life force of the sea.

(GASPING) Oh!

What is it?

My mom.

She is in trouble. I can feel it.

Hurry. That way. In deep.

Merliah, there you are!

Zuma.

And you! Aren't you...

Pleased to meet you. Talking, pink sparkly dolphin creature.

Merliah, your mother! She is in terrible danger.

Eris has sunk her to the bottom of the ocean

with a nightmare spell. And she is stuck there.

Can you take us to her?

Yes. Hurry!

Thinks she is so powerful.

Wait till I get my fins on her.

Oh, she'll be sorry.

(GASPING) Can't these fins go any faster?

(GASPING)

(GASPS) Who's there?

Mom!

Merliah!

Where is your tail?

It's a long story.

Are you okay?

I will be. Once we get me off the ocean floor.

I'm sorry. I never should have gone to the Invitational.

I'm sorry, too.

After all, you are not only a merprincess.

I should have realized

how important your human life is to you too.

Including your love of surfing.

This is all my fault.

Blame me.

None of that matters right now. There is four of you.

If you all work together, you can pull me up

and place me on the throne in time for the ceremony.

But what about Eris and the stargazers?

We'll find a way past them.

The most important thing is getting me on that throne.

Are you ready?

Okay, here we go.

One, two, three. Swim!

(ALL GRUNTING)

It's not working.

It has to work.

Try again. One, two, three.

Mom. No, we can't give up.

We can't let Eris sit on that throne

and gain the power of Merillia.

We can't let her take over the ocean.

No, we can't.

So, try again. Everyone, get ready.

Mom, this isn't going to work.

Yes, it will. It has to.

No, Mom.

The only way to stop Eris from taking over

is if another member of the royal family does the ceremony.

Merliah!

I have to do it. It has to be me.

If you do it, your legs will become a tail.

Forever!

You will never walk or surf again.

I know. But I'm the princess of Oceana.

It's my duty and it's my choice.

Merliah.

It's okay, Mom. I can do this.

But I'll need your help.

You are really gonna do this, Liah?

You're risking everything to do what's right.

You really think, I'm gonna let you one up me?

Good on ya. I have got your back.

I do, too.

(BARKS)

Don't worry. We'll be back soon.

Good luck!

So, what's the plan?

Um, trust my instincts.

Beyond that,

I have no idea.

(LOW GROWLING)

ERIS: How do I look, Alistair?

Oh, Your Majesty.

That throne fits you perfectly.

I know.

It's like it was made just for me.

(GROWLING)

So, let me get this straight.

It's the four of us against a gang of electric fish with super sharp teeth.

(YELPING) Plus your aunt who can point to us

and make our worst nightmares come true

Uh-oh. Pretty much. Yeah.

That's not even a fair fight.

We should use this kelp to tie our arms behind our backs.

Give them a sporting chance.

(GASPS) Kylie, you are a genius.

What? Merliah, that was a joke.

The most brilliant joke ever.

That gives me an idea.

Two words.

Surf's up.

(YELPS)

Remember, the stargazers' eyes are on top of their heads.

Stay below them, and you'll stay hidden

(SNORING)

It's time.

It's time.

It's Princess Merliah.

(HOOTING) (LAUGHING)

What's going on?

Yeah.

Uh, Merliah!

It's Princess Merliah.

Don't just float there like a jelly fish.

Alistair, get her!

Rally the stargazers. I need to stay on this throne

Uh, of course, Your Highness.

She is the queen of the waves.

The cage! Everyone, work together.

(ALL GRUNTING)

Work the reins, Kylie

Hey!

Ah, come on.

You need to listen to me.

Just a few minutes now.

What are you waiting for, you over grown anchovy,

a written invitation?

Get Merliah and her friend.

Now!

(EXCLAIMING)

Yeah!

(ALL GRUNTING)

Almost.

Thank you, Zuma.

That you, Snouts.

Ambassador Selena?

Uh, long story.

Come, we must stop Eris.

(GROWLING)

Change of plans. We split up.

Everyone, keep the stargazers busy.

Boo!

Time to meet your worst nightmare, Merliah.

Don't do this, Eris.

And who is going to stop me?

Gotcha!

Yes!

(GROWLING)

Oh, no, you don't.

Thank you.

At your service, Your Highness.

You again, huh?

Catch me if you can.

(GROANING) Ah!

No!

(SCREAMING)

Eh!

Kylie!

Get off that throne!

Not a chance.

Well... Huh?

(GRUNTS)

With the changing of the tides, Merillia power will arise.

The royal mermaid on the throne.

Her fullest Merself now is known.

Why isn't it working?

(GRUNTING)

Oh, man! Not again.

(LAUGHING)

You have no tail.

You can't activate the throne.

No transformation.

No Merillia.

I'm the only royal family member who can do it.

So, get out of my way.

Or no one gets Merillia!

Don't do it, Merliah.

I wish to become a mermaid.

No!

No! (SOBBING)

(GASPS FEARFULLY)

That's enough.

You know what?

This is a good look for me.

Oh, well.

(GASPS)

Kylie.

(MUMBLING) I wish to become a mermaid.

How did we do?

Ah, it was a perfect ten.

It was better than that

You saved us all.

Mom!

I'm so proud of you.

Both of you.

I am too, actually.

Was on your side all the time, really.

Double agent, you could call me.

Working the angles. Waiting for the moment

I could help the cause most.

Selena, would you care to handle this?

(GULPS)

Uh, you are beautiful.

If you are lucky, I'll make you a pet.

I can do pets.

(MIMICS DOG WHIMPERING)

Oh! (GASPS)

(SCREAMING)

Wait! My magic.

(ALL GASPING)

Eris, you have legs!

(SOBBING)

How fitting.

You are now trapped in your own worst nightmare.

My Spell.

But then... I'm like this...

Forever?

No, it's impossible.

No!

I trust you'll take care of her.

It will be our pleasure.

We'll find a place for her, even more secure than a whirlpool.

Congratulations, Princess Merliah.

Your Highnesses.

I don't even own any shoes.

You look amazing.

Thanks.

But...

I guess, I won't be able to surf any more.

I'm so sorry, Merliah.

I never wanted this to happen

I know.

But I guess you'll be the one winning the Invitational.

Merliah, come on.

I don't even wanna think about the Invitational.

It wouldn't be right.

Are you kidding? It's exactly right.

I chose to give up my legs.

But that means it's even more important for you

to go out there and surf.

You are doing it for both of us.

You're sure?

Do we even have enough time to get there?

Count on it.

Let's go!

(CROWD CHEERING)

ANNOUNCER: Things are really heating up

in the finals of the World Championship Surfing Invitational.

And for the final heat, where we should be seeing

Kylie Morgan and Merliah Summers...

But the VIPs are MIA.

Unless they show up ASAP, they'll get the big DNF.

Guess I'd better go.

I wish to be human.

Here.

No, the necklace is yours now.

Mine?

Your motives might not have been pure then,

but you have proven where your heart truly lies.

We never could have saved the ocean without you, Kylie.

Really?

Mmm-hmm.

ANNOUNCER: Surfers. Hit the waves.

Better run.

Are you okay?

Totally.

It's a shame though. I had a sweet new trick planned for today's run

I wish I could still change back so that I could show it to, Kylie.

(GASPS)

Wow!

Mom. Kylie!

My legs.

Amazing. I can't believe it.

But the ritual.

It did transform you into your fullest self.

And I can see now that your fullest self is both a mermaid and a human.

I can surf!

You can surf in the meet.

Come on!

Good luck.

HADLEY: Woo-hoo!

She said she'd be back for the finals.

Sorry. I know you wanted to see this.

No sweat, surfette.

If she is not there, it's because Callisa needs her.

ANNOUNCER: I can't believe it.

Merliah Summers and Kylie Morgan

have just appeared on the wave.

Yes. Right on!

I knew she'd make it

(GASPING IN AWE)

Whoever tames this one is taking the meet.

You want it?

Oh, yeah. You?

Better believe it.

May the best surfer win

Thanks, I will.

Yeah, good luck with that.

This is one monster wave.

And Summers and Morgan both want to wrestle it into submission.

A beautiful drop-in by both surfers.

Merliah executes an awesome aerial barrel roll.

Kylie nails the perfect inverted backside air reverse.

Whoa!

Merliah!

It's beautiful.

I'm making Merillia.

But the finals?

This is better. I'm loving this.

Cool! Then I'm gonna take it home.

Go for it.

But what's happening with Merliah Summers?

It's almost like she's playing in the wave.

I have never seen anything like it.

But Kylie Morgan's driving this heat, holding it tight!

Wait! What was that?

Wow! A wicked barrel to kick flip from Kylie Morgan.

I've never seen that in competitions.

Yeah! Woo-hoo!

Ladies and Gentlemen, we might have a new queen of the waves.

Ouch! Merliah's got to hate that.

(LAUGHS) Look at her, man.

Does she look like she hates it?

And that's the heat. Surfers, come on in.

(ALL CHANTING) Kylie! Kylie!

Fabulous run, Kylie.

How would you like to join us

as a Wave Crest surf gear spokesperson?

You and Merliah would make a great team.

But I'll let you enjoy your moment.

We'll talk later.

(CROWD CHEERING)

Yeah, Merliah. All right!

Did everything go okay, little rabbit?

Better than okay.

The judges needed exactly zero seconds to call that one.

First place at the World Champion Surfing Invitational,

Kylie Morgan.

Come, get your trophy, Kylie. Congratulations.

What are you doing? This is your moment.

I already had my moment.

When I helped you save the ocean.

It's really special being a part of something bigger, you know.

Thank you for helping me see it.

No. Thank you.

(CROWD CHEERING)

(CHEERING)

(UPBEAT SONG PLAYING)

Do the Mermaid

Everybody, jump Jump right in

Hula with the flow And then jimmy with the swim

Oh, yeah

Do the Mermaid

Grab your nose Snorkel down

All the pretty mermaid girls are dancing all around

Yeah, yeah

Do the Mermaid

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock

Everybody make the boat Rock rock rock rock flip

Do the surf girl

Do the surf girl

Everybody drop Drop right in

Join the party wave and take a turtle for a spin

Oh, yeah

Do the surf girl

Now, everybody

Nose, nose right down

All the pretty surfer girls are dancing all around

Oh, yeah

Do the surf girl

Now, everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock rock

Do the surf girl

Do the surf girl

Join, join, join the party wave

Ride, ride, ride the party wave

Give, give, give the party wave

Live, live, live the party wave

The party wave

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock rock

Everybody, make the boat Rock rock rock rock

Do the Mermaid

Do the surf girl

And we'll all make the boat rock

(UPBEAT SURF ROCK PLAYING)

She's ready, she's steady She's up on her feet

Dancing on the water to her own kind of beat

She's in it, she's on it She's rocking the skills

Tearing up the current like the girl's got gills

Pop up, lean in Side to side

Lay back, hang ten Go for a ride

Catch that curl Get into the tube

Do the mahi-mahi Make your tailfin move

She's the queen of the waves

Check it out She's spinning that board around

Queen of the waves

No one's gonna take away her crown

She's the queen of the waves

Check it out She's spinning that board around

Queen of the waves

No one's gonna take away her crown

ANNOUNCER: Her majesty is off the hook.

Surf's up, bow down

She's the queen of the waves

Pickled beetroot and poi.

Might look like something your dog threw up.

But it's delicious.

It's also a gentle action jewel cleaner,

a high performance surfboard wax

and makes a terrific facial cream.

(SCREAMING)

What?