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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 ♪

[sings scales]

[they laugh]

- [screams]

- [roars]

[they laugh]

You find that funny?

Hmph! That gang of hooligans!

b-b-bubbles?

Hey! W-W-What are those

- Alright!

- [screams]

[they laugh]

Where's he gone?

Dany? Dany? What the...?

- Thanks, Elliot.

- Here!

on yourself.

Don't put so much pressure

Easier said than done.

years we've made the finals.

It's the first time in ten

to shatter your dreams,

I don't mean

but you're just a benchwarmer.

won't even be playing.

You probably

Maybe, but if I do play,

letting the team down.

I don't plan on

Practice our smash.

A suggestion?

Wow!

Hey, Lewis!

to play like you?

Can you teach me

You don't need special lessons

with a ball, Elliot.

to get hit on the head

the tournament and all that

I'd like to, but with

- How about you, Emma?

- I won't have much time.

You're already training Lewis.

Will you train me?

You're eager now,

But I know you.

you'll change your mind.

but in two days

I won't, I promise.

how to play.

Please, I want to learn

learn in five minutes.

It's not something you can

you have to work hard.

If I teach you,

So, what do you say?

thank you, thank you!

Yeah! Thank you, thank you,

don't let me down.

There he is. Come on, buddy,

Go for it. You're the best.

Come on, concentrate.

Take your time.

- Well, well.

- Yeah!

watching an octopus eat

I never thought

would be so exciting.

sporting event results.

He predicts

each team and he chooses. Look.

We give him a jar of food for

King College is gonna win

And presto! Tonight,

- Come on.

- the baseball championship.

Don't tell me you believe that.

Since we've been playing,

He's the best.

he's never been wrong.

After a couple of days,

I know my brother.

hitting a ball around.

he'll get bored

[Murray clears his throat]

He's disappeared.

We're looking for Dany.

if you have seen him.

We wanted to know

- Dany gone. Burke really sad.

- What do you mean?

Sorry, we didn't see him.

Come on, Burke, it's useless.

[Burke sobs]

in that state.

It's strange to see them

to cause trouble.

For once they're not out

I almost feel sorry for them.

[chatter]

Abby, what's going on?

[Cleo] Huh?

has found itself a new mascot.

Looks like Dolphin City

can predict the results

Apparently that octopus

of any sporting event.

But that's Dany!

Come on, Elliot, go for it!

No big deal!

Yeah!

do I have to say it?

Above your head. How money times

- But I'm trying!

- And both feet planted.

And concentrate.

Well, don't try, do it.

Wow, she's tough.

usually trap wild animals.

I don't understand. You don't

we'll be releasing it

Don't worry, Cleo,

sufficient data for our study.

once we've gathered

And when will that be?

the bay's octopuses,

If we want to protect

we need reliable data on them,

a day or two to gather.

and that takes more than

interested in this octopus?

Tell me, why are you so

Have you taken a shine to him?

- Dany, Dany!

- Mm?

I'll see you there.

Up to the surface.

you were here earlier.

Sorry, Dany. I should have known

I'll get you out of here.

Don't worry,

I like it here!

N-N-N-No! I don't want to leave!

What? Are you kidding?

he doesn't want to leave?

[Rikki] What do you mean

doesn't want to let them down,

He says he has fans and

or something like that.

Fame must be going to his head.

His fans?

solved. No need to set him free.

Well, that's that then. Problem

just say so long to their pal.

I guess Murray and Burke should

abandon his old pals.

Ridiculous. Dany would never

Listen, we were surprised, too,

we can't force him.

but if that's what he wants

what you're talking about.

You don't know

Dany wants to come back.

I tell you,

Come on, let's go.

Believe what you want, Murray.

I'm sure they just made that up

[seethes] Those mermaids.

have to help us.

so they wouldn't

- Made up the whole thing,

- Made up what?

there's no more vandal gang.

to get rid of us. Without Dany,

- The vandal gang!

- Vandal what?

not going to get away with it.

That's us, you idiot. They're

whether they like it or not.

They'll help us,

you need a strategy.

When you serve,

the far boundary line

You can serve near

or close to the net.

near the far boundary line

How can I serve

how to serve?

when you haven't even taught me

understood?

[sighs] Everything in its time,

- [yawns]

- First theory, then practice.

the far line...

If you're serving toward

[hums]

W-W-What do you want?

Murray, Burke?

to work on your stamina?

Elliot! How about some jogging

Ow! Ow! Oh, ow, ow!

Did you hurt yourself?

Hurry up if you want...

Ow! It hurts.

for Elliot today.

So, no training

- What?

- What a coincidence.

is pretending to be hurt

Do you think Elliot

He did look kind of strange.

to get out of training?

He wanted me to train him.

I don't understand.

- [sighs]

- I gave it everything I've got.

Come on, you can tell me.

What are you thinking?

Forget it. You won't like it.

too much.

I think you were pushing him

You are kind of hard on him.

for a second.

You didn't let up on him

- Intensive training,

- He needed it.

It's a little like boot camp.

morning and night?

He's just a kid, not a soldier.

You see, I knew it.

OK, now you're angry.

[laughs]

Or crab-napping, anyway.

This is kidnapping!

- We want Dany back.

- What the heck do you want?

anything to do with that.

Dany? But I didn't have

- You're our bargaining chip.

- I didn't even know he's gone.

Dany back, you'll be freed,

If your pals decide to help get

you're staying here.

but until then

Here? In this creepy old rock?

I've got a life.

Come on! I've got things to do.

I've got a visit to make.

See you later.

He's a tricky one.

Watch him carefully.

- Hey! Wait!

- He'll try to escape.

leave me here. Murray!

Murray! You're not gonna

Ladies and gentlemen,

display his amazing powers

our star octopus will now

in predicting the winner

volleyball tournament

in the upcoming junior

between Dolphin City High

and Santa Maria High.

[all exclaim]

as the tournament's winner!

And he chooses Dolphin City

a big round of applause.

Let's give him

a photo with the octopus?

[man] Mr Mayor,

Ridiculous.

more famous than Lady Baba.

This octopus is going to be

I could interview Lewis?

Say, do you think

to interview him?

Why do you want

in the final. Didn't you hear?

Because he'll be playing

so Lewis will be replacing him.

Josh hurt his ankle

I've got to write my article.

OK, I'm off.

about the interview.

Tell Lewis to let me know

as a benchwarmer.

[Zane] I liked you better

- Thanks, Zane.

- You did less damage.

Great team spirit.

you're the best!

Come on, Lewis,

Why hit the ball like that?

Are you out of your mind?

will go easy on you?

Do you think the opposition

It's the regional final,

with your grandmother.

not some Sunday game

- Rikki,

- Come on, let's go.

might train me instead of Emma.

I was wondering if you

when I train with her...

It's just that

I can see where you're heading

Let me stop you.

and I'll tell you no.

- I said no.

- How come?

she'd kill me.

If your sister finds out,

you can tell me what you think.

Wait, Rikki, at least

this morning.

I trained by myself

better balanced on your feet.

You've got to be

your feet firmly in the sand.

OK, so you have to plant

There, just like that. Perfect!

[Elliot laughs]

let's keep going.

Come on, please,

With Emma it's always so strict.

I'm having fun for a change.

- I wouldn't want to disturb

- Emma, don't go!

and his new trainer!

my little brother

But, Emma!

Would you relax for two minutes?

Wait, Emma!

impossible.

Oh, you're absolutely

I'm impossible, a backbreaker,

the perfect new sister.

and you're

OK, take my place. Don't be shy.

That's not it at all. I never...

You want to know something?

the ideal sister,

Maybe you do make

you're pretty useless.

but as a friend

you can get away with this,

If you think

the wrong seaweed, buddy.

you're barking up

When the girls find me,

to think about.

they'll give you something

Bernie no leave!

No, no, no, no, no!

[screams]

When I get out of this hole,

put the crab in "crabby."

you're gonna see who

[chuckles]

I was looking for.

Zita, just who

a little favor.

You're about to do me

what's going on?

Would you two at least explain

who's pouting for nothing.

Ask Emma. She's the one

That takes the cake.

For nothing?

Girls, come quick!

he said something crazy.

Then he said... You know what,

after you've brought him Dany.

He said he'd only free Bernie

you're gonna do something.

I couldn't believe it. Tell me

where they're keeping him?

And you have no idea

If Murray has kidnapped Bernie,

Zita where he's hidden him.

he certainly wouldn't have told

asking such a stupid question.

How silly of me. Sorry for

I hate to say it,

Murray's blackmail even once,

but if you give in to

power over you.

he'll know he's got

just abandon Bernie.

I know, but we can't

would do something to him?

Do you think Murray

We can't turn our backs on him.

Emma's right. It's Bernie.

and that's that.

We have to send Dany back

if he won't go?

How do you plan to do that

to stay at the center,

I've got an idea. If Dany wants

he's a celebrity there.

it's only because

- So,

- Yeah, so?

problem solved.

if he has no more fans,

your team loses in the final.

You have to make sure

- You mean throw the match?

- What?

No way, Rikki.

that you'll win.

Dany has predicted

completely discredited.

If you lose, he'll be

And if he loses his fans,

of convincing him to leave.

we'll have a chance

my one chance

So if I've understood,

an intellectual nerd,

to prove I'm not just

No. Sorry, not a chance.

you want me to be a loser?

again held on at match point.

Dolphin City High has once

[whistle blows]

Two minute break.

pegged as our weakest link,

OK, listen up. They've got Lewis

to serve directly to him.

so they'll be trying

and receive instead of him.

So we've got to cover for him

- [all] Got it!

- Got it?

not to touch the ball.

And, Lewis, do your best

Think you can manage that?

[people shout support]

- [blows whistle]

- [Zane] Yeah!

Nice move from Dolphin City,

to battle back.

who are starting

in the match.

This is a turning point

be even with Santa Maria.

If Dolphin City scores, they'll

then they'll lose.

And if they don't,

If you don't lose,

Lewis, please.

we might never see Bernie again.

It's just a hermit crab.

Ease up a little, would you?

you've always got to be able

No, he's our friend. And

Listen, if you help us...

to count on your friends.

[whispers]

is getting ready.

The team's best server

The suspense is palpable.

[blows whistle]

And the reigning champions,

Santa Maria High,

the junior tournament.

once again win

for the Dolphin City High team,

So it's a bitter defeat

blackened the reputation

but this defeat has also

of the prognosticating octopus,

victory for our fair city.

which had predicted glorious

school blog. Till next time.

This is Abby, reporting for the

It's your fault we lost.

Take it easy, it's just a game.

A regional final game.

Which we could have won

like you on our team.

if we didn't have a zero

You win some, you lose some.

Come on, Zane, drop it.

would you?

Chill out for a minute,

You were wonderful.

Thanks, Lewis.

really hard for you. I'm sorry.

I know it must have been

if that idiot octopus

I'm gonna be really annoyed

to leave the center.

still isn't willing

[video game sounds]

[boy] It's just an octopus.

[whimpers]

There's nothing going on.

I'm fed up being here.

back home now, Dany?

Well, do you want to go

Do you have the key?

Dany! Dany! Dany!

just let us do it, OK?

Don't move, Dany,

Perfect.

OK, let's go.

- Cleo!

- [screams]

I think I need a vacation.

[sighs]

Cleo, stop squirming.

as it is.

You're already heavy enough

He's sticking to me everywhere.

I can't help it.

[yells]

It's worse than chewing gum.

Not so loud. We'll get caught.

unstick yourself now?

Can you please

I'll open the gate.

Come on, get going, quick!

The guard!

Too late!

out of here, quick!

We've got to get

We've got no choice. Come on!

My hat! I left it by the pool

is written inside it.

and my name

If they find it, we're done for.

Rikki, no!

Speed it up!

Lucky you were there.

Thanks, buddy.

who should be thanking you.

I'm the one

our little secret, right?

So, this will b-b-b-be

out of the center.

Th-Th-Thanks for g-g-getting me

I'd had it there.

I think you finally decided

Murray and Burke.

that you missed

- N-N-No, it's not that.

- Come on, admit it.

was too small for m-m-my talent.

It's m-m-mostly that the place

OK, so, where are they?

Hey, b-b-b-boss! [laughs]

to see you.

Boss, it's so g-g-g-great

- OK, where's Bernie?

- B-B-But...

- [chuckles]

- Burke.

- Yeah, I'm fine.

- Bernie! Are you OK?

- No way. Release Bernie first.

- Release Dany first.

[all growl]

eeny meeny to decide.

Maybe we could do

eeny meeny to decide.

No, we're not going to do

Alright, we'll do it this way.

at the same time.

We'll exchange them both

[laughs excitedly]

you b-b-b-big lug!

B-B-B-Burke, come over here,

[Burke] Dany back.

to have you back,

Yes, well, we're glad

but that'll do for now.

nice, gang of vandals.

You know, an apology would be

- [Dany] Murray, I missed you.

- [groans]

Murray, I missed you, Murray!

[Murray] You want an apology?

I'll let it go this time!

[Bernie]

for a second?

Emma, can I speak to you

Let's meet at the Juicy bar.

I'll go on ahead.

I wasn't trying to replace you

I wanted to tell you that

but I turned him down.

as Elliot's trainer. He asked,

We just tossed the ball around.

I was trying to take your place.

Then you arrived and thought

- I believe you.

- But I'd never do that.

to be having more fun

I was upset he seemed

help him, but I messed it up.

with you than me. I wanted to

rethink your approach a little.

You didn't, you've just got to

I'd be happy to lend a hand.

If you want,

your service,

Elliot! Let's work on

You serve to Rikki and me,

but let's make a game of it.

ball will buy you an ice cream.

and the first one to miss the

- [both laugh]

- Yes!

OK. OK, no more, Lewis.

- No, no, no.

- I've had enough.

a whole month. You promised.

Ten games a day for

so game time, young lady.

I stuck to my end of the deal,

[she whines / he laughs]

p-p-p-putting down showbiz,

You know, folks are always

great p-p-people in showbiz.

b-b-b-but there were some

Put a lid on it.

Enough, already.

The important thing

It was amazing.

n-n-not to get a big head.

is to be sure

to my fans.

I tried to st-stay close

I would have left him there.

Sheesh! If I'd known,

my career here in the b-b-bay.

M-M-Maybe I could continue

a t-t-ton of things.

I could make predictions about

W-W-Where are you going?

Hey! W-W-Wait for me! Murray!