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Hey, hey, Island Life followers!

Today is a big day!

I have my interview for...

the Poseidon Teen Ambassador!

No biggie, just my dream role.

And a... chance to do my part -

protect this precious island.

Someone very special

inspired me to want to make a difference

and I cannot wait to inspire all of you

to look after our island.

So, come on down to the Poseidon Open Day!

[Emily] Guys, just over here.

Thanks for volunteering.

It's so great to have extra hands.

[Nori] No worries.

Oh, there's Annabelle.

Hey, you sure you're okay

with me going for the Ambassadorship?

The spotlight is your happy place.

Turn a camera on me and I... phzzst!

Just look at my security pass.

-[Nori] Yikes! -[Meesha] Eww.

Lila.

312 views! And that's just the start.

I love your enthusiasm, but you don't have the role yet.

Annabelle's given the all-clear

for that feeding tank bit you want to film.

-Are you ready? -Yes!

Now, I just need to be clear, I have given access

purely for the purpose of promoting today's Open Day.

This is not about favouritism.

-Brockuccino, Annabelle? -Ooh!

Perfect as always! Thanks, B.

I'll bring another to my interview.

Make sure to listen to my show

on Rock Island FM this morning!

Not just a vlogger, also a DJ!

And today I'm all about the Institute!

Okay. Come on.

[laughs] How cool is this?

I am with marine biologist Emily Young feeding the fish.

So, come on down to Open Day...

Ow!

Ooh.

Ohh! Um... I think one bit me.

Well, that happens sometimes.

But it's a great chance to see our marine life up close.

Totally. [laughs]

Here.

Lila, that was perfect!

And now when you get this role,

we'll know it had nothing to do with nepotism.

I don't know anyone

more passionate about this island than you.

I do.

-[phone rings] -Oh! Sorry.

Time for my radio show. Gotta go.

Bye!

Bye, guys!

I'll be back for the interview after my shift.

Lila, don't waste your time coming back.

You are looking at the face of the Teen Institute -

me.

Oh, go smooch a sea cucumber, Brock!

Yeah.

What? Wait...

Wait, what...?

Whoa!

Ew! What are you doing?!

♪ It's a curious situation ♪

♪ A strong case of speculation how ♪

♪ It takes more than intuition ♪

♪ To work the situation out ♪

♪ It's right before your eyes Can you feel it? ♪

♪ It's right between the lines Try to reveal it ♪

♪ So look until you find all of the pieces ♪

♪ Put them together ♪

♪ Now you see it ♪

♪ Rock Island Mysteries. ♪

What? Why did you...?! I didn't mean to...

I was trying to show you guys that...

there's nothing to be afraid of with the sea cucumbers...

-Goodbye! -[all laugh]

Best day of my life!

-Why did Brock do that? -It was your idea.

He didn't actually have to do it!

It's not like if I said, "Meesha, do a pirouette,"

she would actually...

-Oh! -Whoa.

[Meesha] What just happened?

It's like I lost control of my body.

And my brain-muscle alignment is never out of sync.

This makes no sense!

Maybe Lila controlled your mind. [laughs]

Wait. You can't do that, right?

No! Of course not!

I don't do ballet. Ever!

So maybe you cando that?

There's an easy way to debunk this.

-Tell me to do something. -Fine.

Give me 20 push-ups.

Yeah, right. Oh, what?

Why did you have to say 20?!

[Lila] I didn't think you'd actually do it!

This is blowing my mind.

Just don't test anything on me!

Wait, so... mind control? Like, actual mind control?

-That's kind of... -Scary.

Exhausting!

-A little bit cool. -[phone buzzes]

Not something I can deal with right now.

It's Ali, my producer.

I've gotta be on the radio in 10!

You can't... go now!

But I told Annabelle to listen.

And if I don't show up, she'll think I'm a flake.

-I have to go! -No. We need to work this out!

You don't understand. This is more than just the job.

I promised Taylor to protect the island.

Go to the Milk Shack, listen to my show,

we'll work this out after!

-Whoa! -Whoa!

[Meesha] No, I'm not going to the Milk Shack!

Can't... resist!

[rock music plays]

Hello, Rock Islanders, and welcome!

-Nan! Change the station! -To Lila's show!

But I've just made this amazing New Age playlist

and I'm...

Just change it to Lila's show now!

-Huh? -Please?

[gasps] Okay...

[radio static]

You really are Lila's biggest fans.

I literally can't help myself.

[Lila, on radio] ...stick around for a fab show.

More tunes and less chat today.

[pop song plays]

[sighs]

What if we're forced to do what Lila says forever?

She could say anything!

First it's a little push-up and then a spin

and then it's total world domination!

Relax! This is Lila we're talking about.

She just really wants this role at the Institute.

As long as she doesn't talk, then...

This is Lila, remember?!

[Lila] Today I will be going to

the Poseidon Institute's Open Day

and it's a great reminder

on how we've got to protect our environment.

How can you make a difference?

Well, there's a lot of things you can do.

You could go down to Saltwater Creek

and pick up five pieces of plastic each.

Clean up that turtle habitat.

Back after these tunes.

[pop song plays]

Hello?

Where is everybody?!

[Nori] Lila! Why did you say that?

What? What's happened?

We're all going to Saltwater Creek.

Like you told us.

-Everyone's losing it! -I'm on my way.

What have I done?

I didn't mean literally this.

I was just trying to protect the island!

No one can stop until they've picked up

their five pieces of rubbish.

And I was first, obviously.

Hey! [growls]

No, Ellis?!

It's mine! Ha-ha!

[Annabelle] Please, can everyone stay out of these areas?

This is protected turtle habitat.

I was just observing the turtles

and all of these people started showing up.

-What is going on? -You didn't listen to my show?

No.

I was just encouraging people to pick up the plastic here.

But don't worry, I will fix this!

-This is protected habitat. -Sorry! I just...

[Ellis grunts]

What are you doing?

I need this last piece!

Ellis! Stop!

You don't need to pick up any more plastic!

Hey.

I can stop!

[sighs]

Of course!

If everyone's following my instructions,

I just need to tell everyone to stop.

But I need their attention.

On it.

Okay... [whistles]

Everyone! Stop picking up plastic!

Go back to what you were doing!

Okay.

But take the plastic with you!

Thank you.

I am so, so sorry.

I should never have gone on the radio.

I can't have everyone doing what I say.

It is so not as good as it sounds.

When did it start?

Annabelle.

I told her to listen to my show and she didn't.

So it was after I saw her and before Brock...

Got cute with a cucumber. [laughs]

I fed the fish with Emily at the feeding tanks for my vlog.

Something did bite me,

but Emily says that can happen sometimes.

And we analyse that water a lot.

Ellis, can you quickly check to see

if there's any unusual fish in the feeding tanks?

Yep.

Ellis, stop!

I mean, investigate at your normal mystery-solving pace.

Roger that.

I'll check for unusual venoms or toxins.

But there's over a 100 species in there.

[phone chimes and buzzes]

My interview's soon.

You know,

you could just tell Annabelle to give you the role.

-Uh... totes cheating. -Okay, bad idea.

I want to actually be the best person for the job,

not the one who mind-controls her way in.

I need to fix this.

I think I know an expert who could help.

Well, the fish in the feeding tank do nip...

Hey! This is blatant nepotism. If you win...

Oh, Brock, go count all the pebbles

in the fish cucumber tank with your toes.

Wait... what...?

Sorry. Back to fish biting?

Yes, so I was saying,

their bites aren't harmful to humans.

Unlike thisguy, the needle jellyfish.

Native to Rock Island and very venomous.

Only something native to Rock Island

could cause mysterious mind control, right?

Hey, Emily?

Are there any other fish in the feeding tank

that are also native to Rock Island?

Um... well, only the rare Rock Island clownfish

is in that tank.

She just arrived, actually.

A diver accidentally caught her on Star Reef.

Wow! Brave diver.

Silas warned me

to stay clear of that whole area since the tremors.

The sea caves around the reef are totally unstable.

Yes, it's gonna make it very difficult

to return the clownfish, but we'll have to.

She won't survive very long in captivity

without her fish family.

It's a mysterious little species, this one.

Have a look.

Eight...

Any luck with unusual fish?

How does Rock Island clownfish sound?

She's a recent arrival and a total girlboss!

Emily says her species has a matriarchal family structure.

[Nori] Where one dominant female leader

vocalises commands to her fish family.

And they totally obey her.

So that's why we're obeying your orders.

This clownfish bit Lila

and somehow transferred its dominant powers?

And we're your fish family? Obeying your commands?

No offence, but we really need to reverse this bite.

If it's an animal bite,

there must be some kind of antidote, right?

Antivenoms are beyond my usual skill set,

but if I can get the clownfish

to bite down on a synthetic sponge,

I can analyse its toxins and--

Okay, sounds good! Can you just find the clownfish, Ellis?

-[Lila laughs] -I am on it!

[Nori and Meesha] Ellis?

-[Nori] What are you doing? -Ellis!

-Wait! -No, no, no!

-[Nori] Ellis! -Ellis!

I saw my life flash before my eyes.

You were in there for 10 seconds.

You could have drowned.

I'm so, so sorry.

I need to stop talking to anyone.

Ever again.

-Wait. -Lila.

[door opening]

You know, if anyone's gonna get mind control powers,

I'm glad it's you.

I mean, could you imagine

Ellis and Meesha telling us what to do?

[groans]

-[phone buzzes] -"I almost drowned Ellis."

But you didn't.

We know you'd never hurt any of us.

[sighs]

Okay, things got a bit chaotic.

But that's only because you care so much, Liles.

We need you.

Without your voice in the mix,

we have zero percent chance of solving this.

If Taylor were here, she'd say the same thing.

[phone buzzes]

[door opens]

Well, we've got a new 'no chance of drowning' plan.

We'll use Davina to find the clownfish.

[Lila, on phone] ...marine biologist Emily Young

feeding the fish!

[Nori] Good plan, guys.

Okay, so I'm super, super sorry.

And I promise I'm not gonna tell you guys to do anything else

but I think I've got a lead.

I checked my vlog

and the clownfish bit me when I put my hand in the tank...

wearing this.

Hmm. Looks like sea snail shells.

Well, Emily told me the clownfish

are very protective of their homes, so...

Especially when their feared enemy is close.

The turquoise sea snail.

The snail's slime neutralises

the clownfish's defence toxins against predators.

-Gross. -Yes.

But this slime residue on the bite site

might neutralise the toxic effects on you.

-Like an antidote? -Mmm.

[phone rings]

I've got my meeting with Annabelle now!

I can't do it!

Yes, you can.

All this pre-game prep has been leading to this.

And you've managed to not mind-control us just now.

-Yeah. -We trust you.

We'll handle all the fish stuff.

-Go! -Okay.

Well, Lila.

You've certainly made my day eventful already.

About what happened on the beach... I'm sorry.

You meant well.

And I saw you and your friends

helping to get everyone off the protected area.

So let's make a fresh start, shall we?

-Yes. -All right...

So, what do you think you can bring to this role?

[Nori] We got her!

You know, for something so small

this clownfish really has impressive powers.

Bad news.

None of the research teams

have any turquoise snails at the moment.

Well, can you find out where we can get one?

Yeah...

And I can use my influence

to connect the Poseidon Institute

with a fresh audience.

Okay.

But you will be expected

to run the Poseidon socials accounts

as part of a team.

There is no 'I' in team.

Yes, I...

Well, there are so many ideas I'd like to share.

Of course.

But we will need to review your personal accounts.

And pre-approve all posts just to begin with.

-Really? -Mmm.

I only say things that promote the marine conservation...

And that is fab.

But we have a very strict social-media policy.

We like to protect and promote the island the Poseidon way.

I found the usual habitat for the turquoise snails.

It's in a sea cave near Star Reef.

Where they found the clownfish.

But that whole area's...

The safest place on Rock Island?

Great! How do we get there?

-I'll update Lila. -Thank you.

I made a promise to Tay...

to myself that I would do whatever it takes

to protect the island no matter the cost.

-[phone buzzes] -So I...

Sorry. Let me just turn this thing on silent.

[whispers] Star Reef? No, don't do that!

-Is everything okay? -Sorry! Yes! Yes!

I...

Uh... what's most important to me

is to protect the island and...

...to protect my friends.

Excuse me, I have to go!

[Meesha] Hey! Smash the interview?

All of you, stop what you're doing!

-Er... what are you doing? -I'm sorry.

But there is no way

I'm letting you guys go to those sea caves.

You and Emily both said it was super dangerous.

I did vote to explore other options.

[Nori] The caves are the only place

we can find the turquoise sea snail.

It has your antidote.

Well, I can't let anyone else get hurt.

I promised Taylor I'd protect the island,

and that means you guys too.

It's my problem, so I'll do the hard stuff to fix it.

-I'm going alone. -[Meesha] No way.

We're not gonna let you.

Actually, I won't let you.

Ellis, Meesha, Nori, don't come with me.

-And that's an order. -You're mind-controlling us?

Wait, Lila. Don't do this! Please!

[sighs]

[sand crumbles]

That... doesn't sound good.

[distant rumbling]

[whimpers]

Yep, got the message, cave. You don't want me here!

[loud rumbling]

Okay, sea snails...

Where are you?

-[rumbling] -[screams]

[loud rumbling]

No.

No, no. No, no, no, no!

-[rumbling] -[shrieks]

[Nori, distant] Lila!

[Meesha] Are you here?

In here! Guys, I'm stuck!

How are you guys here?

I thought I told you not to come with me.

We didn't literally come with you.

We took an entirely new route to get here.

It was a crazy workaround.

We climbed out of a window, ran into town and...

-Might make it my new workout. -[rumbling]

Okay, stay back! It's not safe!

Lila, undo your command.

Stop trying to fix this by yourself!

But Taylor trusted me to take care of the island.

-Not on your own! -She trusted us all.

We're your fish family, remember?

[rumbling]

Okay. Meesha, Nori, get over here and help me.

-Right now! -Go!

Ready? Come on.

[both groan and grunt]

Hurry!

[sighs]

Okay, let's find that turquoise snail.

[rumbling]

-[Meesha] Here! -[Lila] We found it!

[Meesha] This is a slime fest. Must be from the snail.

-[Lila] I hope this works. -[Nori] You got this, Lila.

It's so slimy.

-[loud rumbling] -This cave is about to cave in!

We can get out through the sea entrance.

It's low tide. Come on. Ellis is waiting for us there.

[Meesha] Come on.

-[rumbling continues] -[dramatic music]

[Ellis] Are you guys okay? I felt tremors!

Did you get the sea snail slime?

Do you still have mind control?

Yes. And... I'm not sure.

Okay. Command me to do something.

Okay, um...

Ellis, start... yodelling?

[yodels] ♪ Yodel-ay-yodel-ay ♪

-♪ Yodel-ay-ee-hoo...♪ -[Lila] Stop! Ellis!

Ellis, stop!

♪Yodel-ay-yodel-ay-eeh-hoo ♪

-♪ Yodel-ay-yodel-ay-eeh-hoo ♪ -You're not stopping.

-I am cured! -♪ Yodel-ay-yodel-ay-eeh-hoo!♪

-Stop it, Ellis! -Oh, enough!

Now she can go back to her family

and get back to being a total girlboss.

Kinda sounds like someone I know.

Someone who's gonna be the new teen ambassador.

Right, Li?

You're turning it down?

I'm not sure I'm the right fit for the "Poseidon way".

I'm more of a leader than a follower.

You're gonna find a much better candidate out there.

Trust me.

Okay. I understand.

Thank you, Lila.

Run your own race, Li. I like it.

I thought having a bigger platform

was the best way to protect the island

and keep my promise to Taylor.

But I was wrong.

Taylor trusted us with all of the island's secrets

because we're family.

And we're in this together!

Yeah.

Ahh! La-la-la-la! Can't hear you, can't hear you!

[all laugh]

[theme music]

♪ Rock Island Mysteries. ♪