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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 ♪

Cleo, good timing!

- Sure, Mr. Lambert.

- Can you help me out?

What can I do?

That's what I'm here for.

all this seaweed.

I need to get rid of

It's clogging up the drains.

an extra pair of hands.

I could do with

at the edge of the pool

Maybe I could stay

- Well, it'd be better for me

- and help empty the bins.

if you'd join me in the water.

the seaweed in the drain

That way I can untangle

- Well, actually, I just can't.

- while you pull them free.

Oh, no? Why not?

I'm allergic to seawater.

Because...

What? You're joking? Since when?

Since always. It's very serious.

Then we've got a problem.

an Oceanic Center.

You're working at

you could have a career here?

How did you think

what I meant to say was...

Actually,

I'm gonna have to let you go.

I'm sorry, Cleo, I'm afraid

did I put my cellphone?

Great. Where the heck

I can't even call my friends.

there are heaps around here.

[Miriam] I'm telling you,

Oh, no, not Miriam.

for her right now.

I'm not in the mood

We have to find one.

the absolute latest pet.

Hermit crabs are

if I had one.

It would be super cool

over there.

I remember seeing some

Oh, no, I better warn Bernie

from them.

that he should stay away

[gasps] Hey, you scared me.

to be studying math today?

Did you forget we were supposed

but you never picked up.

I called you a dozen times

saw you running off. What's up?

So I headed to the center and

Everything.

of helping sea animals.

I've always dreamed

is turning into a real curse.

This mermaid thing

I've learned from science

Listen, if there's one thing

has a solution.

it's that every problem

The tiniest splash of water

Come on.

and I turn into a sea monster.

going to do about that?

What is science

[laughter]

Science can't help me.

You see what I mean?

Cleo!

I think I've got an idea.

That's it.

Hi, Cleo.

Zita!

What's she up to?

from going in there.

We've got to stop her

[Bernie] Cleo, no!

[Bernie] Cleo!

Oh, no, Cleo.

It's dangerous!

Cleo, no, don't go there.

we've never been here before?

What a strange place. How come

rare archaeological site.

Looks like some

I could take some photos

with the whole world.

and share them

You're a mermaid, remember?

Yeah, right, Cleo.

You can't tell anyone. [sighs]

this whole mermaid thing

If only I could forget

and just be like before.

[screams]

Whoa! What's she done?

the heck did you go in there?

Cleo, phew, at last. Why

your life.

It could have cost you

Quick, we've got to catch her.

[Bernie struggles]

Oh, boy. Oh, boy.

I lost her.

Oh, darn and double darn.

Emma and Rikki.

I've got to go warn

[screams] Oh, no, let go of me!

Help! Let go of me!

- [Bernie sobs]

- Oh, no!

[alarm clock beeps]

What's that face for?

What's up, sis?

Or lock the door?

Aren't you gonna kick me out?

share the bathroom, can't we?

Why would I do that? We can

It's certainly big enough.

[mother] Cleo, it's for you!

Your friends are here!

What are you doing here?

Hi, girls.

Why didn't you answer?

We called you a million times.

what I did with it.

I totally forgot

Bernie has disappeared.

Cleo, we've got an emergency.

Bernie? Who's Bernie?

Drop it, Cleo. You're not funny.

In kidnapping cases

You've got to hurry up.

are the most important ones.

the first few hours

I haven't even taken a shower.

But I just got up.

in the ocean.

You can rinse off

I'm gonna pollute the ocean

You don't really think

with shampoo and shower gel?

Ah, well, alright.

At least let me get dressed.

She didn't see who did it,

Zita is really rattled.

was kidnapped for sure.

but Bernie

But that's really serious.

Kidnapped?

you've finally woken up.

Ah. Good to know

got to call the police.

We've absolutely

to identify the kidnappers.

Surely this Zita will be able

or something yesterday?

Cleo, did you bang your head

It wasn't the full moon.

This whole thing is a joke?

Ah-ha! I get it.

but I've really got to go.

OK, I had a laugh,

- Since I didn't take a shower,

- Cleo, where are you going?

a little water on my face

I'm gonna splash

before seeing Mr. Lambert.

what I think she said?

Did she say

- [Emma] Stop!

- Cleo!

you think you're doing?

Are you crazy? What do

to wash my face!

[Cleo] I'm just trying

You must be running a fever.

Are you out of your mind?

Get real, Cleo.

With everybody around?

[gasps] I'm going to be late!

But it's only water.

it's like she's got amnesia.

This is weird. I mean,

knocked on the head.

Maybe she did get

If she's having a memory lapse,

The Oceanic Center.

right in front of Mr. Lambert.

she might wind up transforming

If we wait too long,

Emma, what about Bernie?

at some snack bar.

he might wind up in a salad

Cleo and you go look for Bernie.

You're right. I'll take care of

Alright.

[whimpers]

Huh? What... How did I...

Oh, dear.

I have no idea where...

[whimpers]

my little Hermitoo.

[Miriam] Hello there,

This is your home now.

Where do you think you're going?

Well, I'll be.

Oh, no! Oh, my gosh.

Whoa...

[gasps]

Ah!

- Huh?

- [phone rings]

Hey, Emma? What's up?

Sorry, no time to explain.

to the Oceanic Center.

You've absolutely got to come

Cleo needs us.

He better not be on the menu.

Oh, no!

Can I help you, Miss?

Do you serve hermit crab?

Excuse me, do you...

[laughs] Hermit crab?

while you're at it?

And why not sand fleas

[laughs]

Never heard that one before.

Cleo.

I'm surprised to see you here,

what happened yesterday.

I'm sorry about

you understand?

I can't put you in danger,

Sorry, Mr. Lambert, but no.

Your allergy to seawater.

the right place for you.

I'm afraid this isn't

Me allergic to seawater?

tell you that?

Did Emma and Rikki

what's gotten into them today.

Because I don't know

- I told you? Are you sure?

- No, Cleo, you did.

one thing, goats' milk.

I'm only allergic to

they'll tell you.

You can call my parents,

That's great news.

In that case...

with pool number five?

So can you help me out

cleaning it yet.

I haven't finished

in the drain.

There's still some seaweed

You bet. I'll do it right away!

[PA annoucement] Mr. Lambert,

please come to the south gate.

What's he waiting for?

Come on, leave.

Mr. Lambert, to the south gate.

I'm not expecting anyone.

Strange.

- What the heck is she doing?

- Oh!

have to be so stubborn?

I don't believe it. Why does she

It's time for a wake-up call.

- Emma!

- [Emma] Cleo! Cleo!

What are you doing here?

- [both yell]

- Careful!

Happy now? We're in the water.

such a big deal of it?

Why have you been making

you won't scream.

Cleo, promise me

But why would I want to buy

It's very nice.

of the year?

a calendar in the middle

from last year.

And it's a calendar

Well, because it's for school.

but I've got work to do.

Look, Lewis, sorry,

Uh, Mr. Lambert, please.

of the famous Dr. Lambert?

Could I have an autograph

- Listen, you work too hard.

- It's for my collection.

Go and get some rest.

Rikki, where are you?

what all this is about?

You mind telling me

Emma, it's horrible. Look!

- You've got a fishtail.

- Look at what?

So what? You've got one, too.

- Shh! Come on.

- [screams]

Cleo? Where did she go?

Let go of me, Emma.

the surface before we drown.

We've got to head to

you're talking underwater.

If you haven't noticed,

to breathe. Come on.

And to talk, you need

Emma, don't let me go!

Everything is alright, Cleo.

They're the latest thing.

Yeah, it's true.

a pet hermit crab.

Everybody wants

But I don't sell them yet.

what's going on?

You want to tell me

and Cleo has lost her memory?

Bernie's been kidnapped

This is just crazy.

to create a diversion.

So that's why Emma asked me

didn't transform

Obviously. To make sure Cleo

in front of Mr. Lambert.

has anything to do with

I wonder if this

- What happened?

- what happened yesterday.

Cleo had to tell Mr. Lambert

to seawater.

that she was allergic

work there anymore.

He told her she couldn't

and she swam off out to sea.

Later, Miriam splashed her

to her out there,

Something must have happened

her memory.

something that erased

Zita! Hey, Zita!

Have you found Bernie?

Oh, Rikki.

another problem.

No, but now we have

She's forgotten she's a mermaid.

Cleo's lost her memory.

- Oh, my gosh,

- Do you know...

Bernie

I've been so worried about

to tell you something.

that I completely forgot

What is it?

- Yes.

- She went down in there?

And we couldn't stop her.

she looked strange.

When she came back out,

wanted to warn you.

That's why Bernie

Oh.

Then that must...

Huh?

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Help! Get me out of here!

we touch water?

You mean every time

We transform. End of story.

Wow. What a mega pain.

lots of good sides, too.

Yeah, but there are

Look.

[gasps]

Wow.

How cool. Magical powers!

- Go ahead, try.

- And do I...?

[gasps]

[chuckles] Yeah!

Wow, this is so great. [yelps]

Run to the bathroom.

Oh, my gosh, quick, Cleo.

training session done?

So, Emma, is the

And what about Bernie?

Yeah, I guess.

- Unfortunately, no.

- Did you find him?

what happened to Cleo.

But I think I know

practical in the water.

[Cleo] This tail is a lot more

See you later, Cleo.

just call us.

If you have any problems,

- I know, stay away from water.

- And remember.

in house pets.

[TV] It's the very latest thing

The hermit crab.

that lives in a colorful shell

This delicate little creature

right now.

is a big hit with kids

the latest and greatest thing.

Check this out, Cleo. It's

if I could have one.

It would be so cool

water the plants, Cleo?

Would you help me

I can't right now!

- Sorry!

- Cleo?

who kidnapped Bernie.

Emma, I think I know

that memory was erased, too.

The only problem is

You've got to help me, girls.

what happened to Cleo,

It's time you show me

get her memory back

because if she doesn't

we're never gonna find Bernie.

[Bernie struggles]

[yells] Oh, gosh.

[screams / car beeps]

- Oh, no.

- [Miriam] What's going on?

Oh, my poor Hermitoo.

falling out of your house?

How did you wind up

There you go. Safe and sound.

Oh, no!

to the mystery.

That place holds the key

or won't talk about it,

But if nobody knows about it,

- I know. We should ask Sue.

- how are we gonna cure Cleo?

She knows everything.

[mysterious sounds]

100 years old.

[Emma] Sue is, like,

of this place.

She must know the secrets

she's meditating.

Oh, darn, looks like

Too bad. This is an emergency.

Uh, excuse me, Madam Sue?

[Sue hums]

waiting for you.

Girls, I've been

what you want to ask.

I know exactly

is an ancient site.

The stone circle

It was built by humans

the whole region.

before the sea covered

full of negative thoughts.

It's an accursed place,

had trouble at work.

This started because Cleo

the circle,

The day she went into

of being a mermaid.

I think she'd had enough

surely heard her wish

The stone circle

of her true self.

and hid from her the knowledge

a mermaid. Makes total sense.

So that's how she forgot she was

What can we do to cure her?

but only on the full moon.

Cleo must return there,

There's one tonight.

Then I guess we're in luck.

is convince Cleo

So all we've got to do

Thanks, Sue!

to return to the stone circle.

- Mm?

- Tell me, Sue.

you were expecting us,

When you said

your sixth sense?

was that because of

My sixth sense? [laughs]

you were looking for me.

It's called Zita. She told me

[knocking]

What are they doing here?

OK, I'm coming.

What are you girls doing here?

We came to save you.

to sea with us.

You've got to come out

We don't have a boat.

Out to sea? But how?

Oh, yeah, I forgot.

because we're mermaids.

We don't need a boat

Come on, Cleo. You've got to go.

my memory back?

Are you sure I'll get

Of course. Sue told us you will.

[Cleo] OK.

if I made that wish,

The truth is,

fed up with being a mermaid.

maybe it was because I was

impossible.

It makes working at the center

to stop being a mermaid.

Maybe I could wish

might make me human again.

And the stone circle

No, Cleo, don't!

- What did she choose?

- Where's Cleo? I can't see her.

I remember everything.

Emma! Rikki!

it's under my bed.

My cellphone,

Mr. Lambert at the center.

I'm in big trouble with

come true.

My dream's never gonna

Everything will work out, Cleo.

to head back to dry land.

Come on, it's time

You guys OK?

Huh! Cleo, Emma, Rikki.

It's a long story.

Yeah, we're OK.

But I've got my memory back.

I've been working on something.

Emma and Rikki told me.

- It's for you.

- What is it?

completely transparent suit.

It's a super thin and

from the top of your head

It'll cover you

a second skin. Which means...

to the tips of your toes like

each of us to wear all the time?

That you'll make one for

this material by accident.

Sorry, Emma, but I discovered

how to do it again.

I wouldn't know

wear this all day long.

Not to mention you can't

an allergic reaction.

You could have

the center, just not all day?

But I could still wear it at

to every problem.

I told you there's a solution

- What about Bernie?

- Thank you!

Have you guys found him?

all about him.

Bernie, I'd forgotten

Follow me.

But I know where he is.

He looks so cute in it.

[Miriam shrieks] And look!

clothes would come in handy.

[girl] I knew my old doll

[both laugh]

he's even cuter like that.

You're right,

Hi there, Hermitoo.

someone at the door for you!

[woman] Miriam,

and wait for me here. OK?

There. Be a good crab

- Huh?

- [Cleo] Bernie.

Bernie! Over here!

Yay, you found me!

What the heck's this?

It isn't even the right year.

A calendar?

You must be joking.

[chuckles]

He's escaped again.

[gasps] My Hermitoo!

Must have gone that way.

[Miriam]

[Bernie] Ah! Freedom!

what I've been through.

You can't imagine

I'm finally...

But thanks to you,

- What's so funny?

- [all laugh]

so happy to see you again.

No, Hermitoo, we're just

she really did a number on you.

[Zita] Oh, poor Bernie,

- [all laugh]

- Huh?

I don't think it's funny!

Everything OK, Cleo?

- Great!

- You bet, Mr. Lambert.