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♪ On the Isle of Mako ♪

silver glow ♪

♪ Under the moon's

♪ The night is calm ♪

♪ But suddenly ♪

in the sea ♪

♪ There's a change

magic and brave ♪

♪ Three mermaids,

under the waves ♪

♪ True beauties

mystery ♪

♪ Their secret will always be

♪ In the depths of the sea ♪

[gasps]

[music plays]

swimming club.

[Emma] It's the synchronized

for the summer solstice.

They're putting on a show

about that festival.

I'm so excited

for it.

I've been waiting forever

A bonfire, a party, fireworks.

to spend quality time with Cleo.

Everything Lewis needs

Give it a rest.

he's just a friend.

For the tenth time,

- Huh? What?

- Emma, you OK?

It's just that it reminds me

Yes, I'm fine.

of back when I was in the club.

that I miss

It isn't the swimming

and much faster than before.

since I swim with you guys,

- Everything about the club.

- Then what is it?

together in the dressing room,

The team spirit, giggling

before the meets.

songs we sang on the bus

It's fantastic being a mermaid,

those other things.

but I still miss

It makes me a little sad.

to boost your spirits.

I think I know what you need

A good little race!

is an old mollusk!

Last one to the barrier reef

[Rikki laughs]

but an old mollusk.

I win! You're nothing

You had a head start.

Hey! Not fair.

[all laugh]

Hey, look at that!

such beautiful seaweed.

I've never seen

- Hang on, I'll help you.

- Hey! It's caught me.

Cleo, wait, don't touch it!

to help get her free.

We've got to find something

[Cleo] Over there, look!

I can't break free!

Let me try.

Keep going, it's working.

Finally! Let's get out of here!

- No idea.

- What the heck was that thing?

you're welcome to go back.

But if you want to know,

We've got to be more careful.

we were suddenly starring in

How were we supposed to know

the Killer Seaweed?

The Return of

Hey, that's strange.

but we haven't.

You've changed back

the water for two minutes.

And we've only been out of

[laughter]

Hey, there's your brother.

they've got water pistols.

Watch out,

- [boys laugh]

- Run for it!

Charge!

Charge!

I already told you, no water!

Elliot, no!

[yells] Stop!

No!

[cheers] Yes!

Quick.

That was a close call.

That's weird.

It's more than ten seconds.

You should have transformed.

Oh, my gosh. Unbelievable.

- This is scary.

- Fascinating.

This morning you were normal

It's weird.

- Rikki,

- and now...

isn't my idea of normal.

being a mermaid

- Something had to trigger it.

- This is normal.

after you went swimming?

What did you do this morning

We dried ourselves by the creek

Nothing special.

and Elliot drenched me.

and then walked along the pier

Something must have happened

Right. And before?

when you were out in the water.

this weird seaweed,

Emma was touched by

that were long and fine.

glowing blue with filaments

learn more about that seaweed.

That must be it. We've got to

to being like you were before.

This means you could go back

How about you?

[sighs] I can't find anything.

that matches the description

Nothing on the Internet

We've got no clues.

a needle in a sewing bag.

It's like searching for

Needle in a haystack.

identify that seaweed.

It's crucial that we

to know that?

But why do you want

No reason. Biology homework.

do you think it is?

What species of seaweed

by itself.

No seaweed can move around

it must be something else.

Therefore I believe

is this biology assignment?

What exactly

Where could it possibly be?

[sea creatures laugh]

Well, it's our old friend Rikki.

It looks intriguing.

What have you got there?

Hey, give that back! It's mine!

[chomps]

a bunch of delinquents.

Ugh! You're just

Open your mouth, idiot.

[octopus] I think I got it.

this glowing blue seaweed.

Oh! Berny, I'm looking for

and now it's disappeared.

It was here this morning

Seaweed? Seaweed can't move.

something else?

You sure it wasn't

then what is it?

If it isn't seaweed,

it has to be an anemone.

In my opinion,

- Absolutely.

- An anemone?

around by riding on shells.

And I should know. They move

could be pretty much anywhere.

Right now your anemone

this year's show?

[Byron] You're not part of

- Didn't you hear?

- I quit the team.

They're short one.

Cynthia broke her arm yesterday.

Take a look for yourself.

I'm not making this up.

- Me? That's crazy.

- You could replace her.

to learn the choreography.

I'd never have time

- You could always try.

- I'd mess everything up.

and you didn't know?

It was an anemone

the undersea world by heart.

I thought you knew

doesn't mean memorizing

Being a mermaid

encyclopedia.

the entire underwater

Hey, guys! [laughs]

You're in good spirits.

the girls from the swim club.

I've been rehearsing with

to be part of the show.

They asked me

I can't tell you how happy I am.

like everybody else without...

It's so cool to be able to swim

becoming a mermaid?

Worrying about

Sorry, that's not what I meant.

hurry up or we'll be late.

Come on,

Cleo is giving a presentation.

is a highly perfected system.

The sonar of sea mammals

navigate and seek out prey...

It allows them to effectively

[Emma gibbers]

Uh, Emma, what are you doing?

- Mm-hmm.

- Are you OK?

[gibbers]

would you?

Then stop disturbing the class,

- I don't know.

- What are you doing?

I can't control myself.

[yells]

[laughter]

That's enough, Emma. Please go.

when you've calmed down.

You can come back

of the echo localization

And in conclusion, the study

find numerous applications

among sea mammals will doubtless

human endeavors.

in the field of

So, that's it. [chuckles]

Good. Thanks, Cleo.

interesting and well documented.

Your presentation was very

present his study on plankton.

Next class, we'll have Zane

- That's it, dismissed.

- [school bell rings]

for my presentation.

Cleo, hey. I'm still waiting

Don't flip out.

I know. It'll be ready in time.

It had better be.

You're doing his homework?

What was that?

- Are you kidding?

- Well, it's no big deal.

You want to be his slave?

Cleo, he's using you. Say no.

he'll never leave me alone.

If I refuse,

that much time.

And anyway, it doesn't take

Zane doesn't bother you anymore.

Don't worry, I'll make sure

Oh, you're the best!

- [teacher] Emma!

- What's happening to me?

was unacceptable.

Your behavior in class today

What's going on?

I don't know what you mean, sir.

Everything is fine, honest.

[holds back vocal tic]

Emma!

I assure you, it's nothing.

Maybe just a little stress.

[sneezes]

I understand. [yells]

[all gasp]

[seethes]

[Emma] How embarrassing.

In front of the whole class!

when I drenched him with water.

And the way the teacher looked

right now.

Maybe you're a little stressed

Hey, girls, was it this one?

that stung me.

That's it! That's the anemone

The species is super rare,

only during the summer solstice.

appearing in coastal waters

It's ultra-dangerous.

Meaning right now.

its victims' nervous systems,

Its venom attacks

so you're reacting to its venom.

Are you sure?

So it's because of this anemone?

a little deeper.

I have to look into it

- [gulps]

- I'll need to do a blood test.

you're going to love this.

My dear Zane,

you've seen a ghost.

Hey. What's up? You look like

- What's up? Come on, tell me.

- [chuckles]

that this will be the last time

Well, I believe it's safe to say

work for him.

Zane asks you to do

What did you do?

What do you mean?

will be very interesting.

Zane's presentation

Oh, no!

[teacher] All set, Zane?

My presentation is on plankton.

Plankton is a living organism

with a giant squid.

created by combining a seahorse

- Huh?

- [laughter]

[groans]

that amusing little farce

Very funny, Zane. I'd say

little zero.

deserves an equally amusing

- Typical of pathetic girls.

- Cleo, think you're funny?

the center of attention.

They'd do anything to be

It was a misunderstanding.

That has nothing to do with it.

- Next time,

- I'm sorry, OK?

yourself.

try doing your homework

that easily. Mark my words.

You're not getting off the hook

- Nothing. Just chatting.

- Zane, what's going on here?

late for your next class.

Then move along, before you're

a miniature baton twirler?

Training to be

Now he won't bother you anymore.

Stop worrying about Zane.

how to even the score.

Maybe. Or maybe he's imagining

- Actually, yes.

- So, any news?

blood under the microscope

I've analyzed a drop of Emma's

- Explain.

- and it's not reassuring.

The pink area is Emma's blood.

neurotoxins from the venom.

The shadowy areas are the

four hours ago,

This image was taken

right now.

and here's the same blood

is progressively reabsorbed,

Normally the venom

in the process of multiplying

but here the neurotoxins are

- What does that mean?

- like living cells.

will continue to get worse.

That Emma's side-effects

I really don't know.

And apart from that

She's got to see a doctor.

We need to take her to hospital.

find her in a public aquarium?

Are you crazy? Do you want to

the little mermaid girl."

"Ladies and gentlemen, come see

- We're running out of time.

- You got a better idea?

from that anemone

Get me an extract

- What do we tell Emma?

- so I can find an antidote.

There's no point worrying her.

Nothing for now.

a little blue anemone.

Let's go find us

of that anemone."

"Bring me a sample

Easier said than done, Lewis.

OK, smile!

Cheese!

[all laugh]

[both gasp]

It's become enormous.

[both yell]

Cleo!

Let's get out of here.

Carlotta, no!

[Carlotta struggles]

- Of course.

- Are you OK?

I often get stung by them.

It was just an anemone.

to us jellyfish.

It doesn't do anything

system that stops the venom.

There must be something in your

we can save Emma.

If we can discover what it is,

I'm warning you,

What are you talking about?

to be a guinea pig.

don't count on me

tube so Lewis can analyze it.

We need you to spit into this

- Me? Spit?

- It could really help us.

I am a lady of breeding.

You aren't serious.

We won't tell anyone.

Please, Carlotta.

antidote from jellyfish saliva?

You want me to create an

Do you think I'm Einstein?

Scientists like challenges, no?

as you think.

I hope Lewis is as smart

Emma's last chance.

Because this is

What...?

[blows whistle]

[stops music]

Emma!

What in the world are you doing?

an octopus on a bicycle.

You look like

not a clown show.

It's synchronized swimming,

that could happen to anybody.

I was a little off my game, but

You didn't stop kicking me.

A little off your game?

you to blow the whole thing.

We didn't work this hard for

following the choreography,

If you don't feel up to

if you...

maybe it would be better

less than 0.1%.

Percentage of venom

Antidote viral at 99.9%.

Yes!

Emma isn't with you?

You found an antivenom?

No. Why?

contained some immunoglobulins.

I analyzed Carlotta's saliva. It

to neutralize the venom.

Which is what allows her

and synthesized it through...

So I extracted it

- In short,

- Lewis.

for Emma.

I've concocted an antidote

to find her right away!

Why didn't you say so? We've got

you're so intelligent."

"Congrats, Lewis,

what would we do without you?"

"Thanks, Lewis,

Well, come on!

before practice was finished.

She's already gone. She took off

- No idea.

- Where to?

or at the Juicy bar.

She isn't here or at home

- Time is running out.

- I can't believe this.

me, we'll head to school.

We better split up. Cleo's with

Rikki, check out the shoreline.

with any news.

We'll call each other

Emma! Emma.

Emma!

if we don't find her?

What do we do

it's my good friend Cleo.

Well, well,

this really isn't the time.

Take a hike, Zane,

someone'll steal your bag?

What's the problem? Worried

that's so important?

What's in it

If I do this, what'll happen?

What's this, is it fragile?

Zane, stop! Let go!

think you are, a tough guy?

That's enough, Zane. Who do you

ruining our lives. Hey!

I'm fed up with you

- No, no, no!

- Give it to me, Miriam.

[Zane] Throw it to me!

[Miriam laughs]

[both laugh]

[Zane] Almost dropped it there.

[screams]

Hey! This isn't over, you know.

We've got to find her fast

become irreversible.

before the venom's effects

Have you seen her?

Zane, I'm looking for Emma.

Lewis and Cleo?

Why not ask your buddies

you're still angry with them?

I don't believe it,

like a sulky little boy.

Oh, Zane, grow up. You're acting

it's pathetic.

All this to attract attention,

and the life lesson.

Thanks for your great wisdom

I always thought your behavior

You know what,

to protect yourself.

was just a facade

you really are just a big bully.

But maybe I was wrong. Maybe

If you're looking for Emma,

Rikki!

of the old dock.

try the far side

Thanks.

Come join us.

Hello, Cleo. OK, I've found her.

We're on the old dock.

I was dropped from the show.

at the last rehearsal.

I messed up again

You can go back to how you were.

Lewis has found an antidote.

I'm not sure I'm up to it.

Back to being a mermaid?

like I used to be.

That means I'll never be

but if you don't take it,

I know it's hard,

could get worse.

the venom's side-effects

to swim with the others again,

You don't know how great it felt

to be like everybody else.

To be like everybody else?

Is that really what you want?

your so-called friends

How dull! You want to be like

- [Cleo] Emma!

- who dropped you from the show?

Emma, here, drink this. Quick.

to be a mermaid.

Wait. She doesn't want

Think about the side-effects.

I don't believe it.

your whole life?

You want to stay like that

it's dangerous.

And if it gets worse,

about you.

We were all so worried

for you for hours.

We've been looking everywhere

to get the venom back.

Cleo had to take on Zane

- I had to.

- You did?

We had to find you.

He was blocking the way.

You're our friend.

What do you think?

We weren't about to abandon you.

I'm so sorry.

in having my old life back

I got so caught up

I'm so lucky to have you.

I forgot about you.

- [both] Friends forever!

- Friends forever?

[all laugh]

gonna drink the antivenom?

Are you

life tossing glasses of water

Or would you rather spend your

on the biology teacher?

There. Though it's strange,

again.

the idea of becoming a mermaid

- No.

- You regret it?

that's what I am now.

I've just got to accept

to swim so fast

I'd forgotten what it's like

to breathe.

and not have to resurface

synchronized swimming.

It's way better than

That gives me an idea.

And let the show begin!

[groans] Hey! Murray!

It's broken! Murray!