Original subtitles

♪ 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 ♪

[cheering / chatter]

[Burke laughs]

[sardines scream]

[laughs]

[Burke] Huh?

Oh!

in the past month." Zero? Huh?

"Number of visits to your blog

your school blog is so lame."

Last comment posted. "Hey, Abby,

a real scoop? Ha ha ha."

"When are you gonna get

OK, I'll give them a scoop.

[seethes] They want a scoop,

whatever it takes.

I'll give them one,

something interesting.

Come on, somebody do

Well, well, what are they up to?

[Bernie] It's terrible.

everywhere.

Burke is following Sue

that's for sure.

He's up to no good,

Dive, Zita!

Careful, somebody's coming.

Wow, it sure is hot today.

Tell me about it.

You're not kidding.

So, girls, are you coming?

we dive.

At the end of the dock

I'll catch you guys...

I'm meeting Lewis,

- [both laugh]

- You got a date?

See you later.

we ditch our tail?

So, Emma, what do you say

[Abby] Huh?

Where did they go?

Oh!

Huh?

What's going on around here?

each other like morons?

Why are they looking at

today, the day for romance.

Well, it's Valentine's Day

And so I'd like to...

Well, you see...

What I meant to say...

Hmm...

playing in town tonight.

There's a great film

I mean, with me.

You feel like going?

to see me about? A movie?

That's what you wanted

saving Sue who is in danger?

When I'm supposed to be

anything about that.

But I didn't know

[seethes]

Ugh!

I don't believe it. A movie!

Hi there, brain box. What's up?

playing in town tonight

[Lewis] There's a great film

if you feel like going?

Maybe I should go.

What am I doing?

No. No, I shouldn't.

Oh, I don't know what to do.

But...

Oh, what the heck?

what came over me,

Lewis, I don't know

to the movies with you,

but I'd love to go

as a friend. Yes, that's it.

water with flippers on his head!

[Lewis] Then he burst out of the

Darn, I can't hear a thing.

What's he doing with her?

That's an idea.

[chatter / laughter]

[Abby yells]

[Abby] The porthole is leaking.

a great article.

Hey, that'll make

Youth at risk."

"Scandal at the Juicy bar.

I'll make a note of that.

catch a movie with me tonight?

So you want to

afternoon together if you like.

Sure. We could even spend the

And tonight, after the movie,

You mean it? Cool!

a really big secret.

I'll tell you a secret,

what I'm looking for right now.

[Abby] Fantastic, that's exactly

A really big secret.

Excuse me!

to tell Abby about us.

It's a disaster. Lewis is going

- Yes.

- Are you sure?

talking to Abby.

I overheard him

together,

They're spending the afternoon

and after that

then going to a movie

a really big secret.

Lewis promised to tell her

then a movie on Valentine's Day.

I see, the afternoon together,

just a little jealous?

Are you sure you're not

Sue around all the time

Bernie says Burke is following

He's just looking at her.

buthe isn't doing anything.

On top of which, he's alone,

Pretty weird, huh?

without Murray or Dany.

with Burke.

Let's go have a little talk

do something to you?

[Emma] OK, Burke, did Sue

or something?

Are you mad at her

No, no. Burke not mad at Sue.

and tell us what's going on.

Stop playing with that seaweed

Bunch of seaweed pretty.

Sue pretty.

Burke give Sue bunch.

Burke in love.

[chuckles]

Come on, give me that.

There. Go give this to Sue.

Burke can't. Burke too shy.

- [Emma] So cute.

- [Emma and Rikki chuckle]

that Murray and Dany

Burke told us

because he's in love with Sue.

tossed him out of the gang

[laughs]

That brute in love with me?

- What day?

- Well, it is Valentine's Day.

The day you celebrate love.

Valentine's Day.

do you celebrate?

[Bernie] How exactly

you kiss and hug.

[Emma] You dance,

What else?

Dancing, hugging and kissing!

and blush and go... [giggles]

Girls give boys that look

- OK, that's enough.

- [both coo]

to keep an eye on Lewis

Sue's not in danger so I'm off

to that Abby.

before he blurts everything

See you guys later.

A holiday for love!

[giggles]

A holiday for girls who go...

- Me, too.

- That's super, I love it.

Zita, you're going to help me.

the grand Valentine's Day Ball

We're going to organize

- Oh, yes, yes, yes!

- right here in the bay.

special ice cream

This is the Valentine's Day

- Thanks.

- for sweethearts.

- Thanks.

- Here.

Did you see that?

to get him to talk.

Abby's trying to bribe Lewis

things, Cleo.

Please, you're imagining

who paid for the ice cream.

Lewis is the one

Shh!

what's the really big secret

Oh, please, Lewis,

At least give me a hint.

you're going to tell me?

after the movie.

I'll tell you tonight

I promise.

But it's a huge secret,

I've never told anyone.

- It is pretty strange.

- You see?

We better keep an eye on them.

Oh!

- OK, settle in, kids.

- Hmm?

is about to start.

The sweethearts' promenade

a nightmare following them.

Oh, no. It's gonna be

[gondolier sings]

Huh?

Oh!

close-up surveillance mode.

OK, I'm switching to

- Cleo, no, we're in town!

- To what mode?

has just started a blog

You know that Byron

called surfpoetry.com.

Can you believe it?

A blog about surf poetry?

- I can see that.

- Well, I kind of like poetry.

You are kind of the poetic type.

wants to be seen.

It's almost like Cleo

big splashy news,

[Abby] If I'm looking for

people are interested in.

it's because it's the only thing

interesting articles on my blog,

I've got all kinds of

- Ooh, poor baby.

- but nobody reads them.

Did you hear a voice?

- That was close.

- Oh!

do go for a big scoop,

Anyway, even when you

old how like lots of others,

you don't just tell it any

- Do you really think that?

- and that's great.

used to being rejected.

Because I've kind of gotten

What you're doing is great.

Are you kidding?

Your blog is really fantastic.

[she chuckles]

[screams]

[Lewis] Abby!

What's Cleo done now?

falling out of a clear blue sky.

Great. A stream of water

that happens every day.

The kind of thing

of everyone. What do we care?

Climb out of the water in front

- Whatever.

- There was no one around.

They're at the dock.

The gondola ride is over.

that water have come from?

[Abby groans] Where could

Oh, I have a pretty good idea.

I'll see you at the theater.

I'm going to change.

and shellfish.

Fish, fishies, octopuses

the opening

I'm proud to announce

Valentine's Day Ball!

of the grand

to go "he he he"

Ladies, you're requested

as the custom requires.

[giggles tunefully]

is particularly charming.

Your "he he he"

[giggles]

the pleasure of this dance?

My lady, may I have

The pleasure is all mine.

[giggles]

[Bernie] And we're off!

you're a wonderful dancer.

Bernie,

done everything just right.

Thank you, my dear. I hope we've

I love this holiday.

I'm certain we have, Bernie.

stories to tell tomorrow.

I'm sure we'll have lots of

a special friend?

Sue, haven't you found

at my age.

Oh, no, you know how it is

for the youngsters.

It's a party

[sobs faintly]

[Burke mutters]

Oh, my, what's this?

- A bouquet?

- [Burke] Oh, uh, well...

- For me? Oh, how sweet.

- Yeah.

Thank you,... Bobby.

Bobby, you charmer, you.

They're beautiful.

- I'm not Bobby.

- I'm flattered.

- I'm Burke.

- Huh?

- Well, actually...

- Sue want Bobby, not Burke?

this morning.

Sue make signal to Burke

with fins to Burke.

Sue make happy flap

Huh? Oh, this morning.

my Tai Chi, dear Burke.

But I was only practicing

you were there. I had no idea.

I didn't even know

Well, goodbye.

Aw...

Where is he?

Spies! Backstabbers! Traitors!

you drenched Abby.

You followed me,

What's wrong with you?

telling your pal Abby

We overheard you

a really big secret.

that you were gonna tell her

That's my business.

Well, so what?

to tell her about us.

[Rikki] Not if you're planning

we've been through together,

What? After all

betray you like that?

you think that I would just

with Abby, so...

You were acting really strange

I'm glad you trust me.

Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.

I will tell her everything.

If that's how you feel, maybe

- Just watch me.

- You can't do that!

I should have trusted him.

[Cleo] It's all my fault.

[Emma] All of us doubted him.

spill the beans?

You think he's gonna

I don't know. He's pretty angry.

- Let's just hope he calms down

- It'll pass.

and not after.

before he talks to Abby

[tormenting laughter]

Hi there, guys. What's up?

- What?

- Huh?

W-W-We need B-B-Burke.

we're just not scary.

Without him,

- Alright.

- Let's go get him!

how's it going?

Well, old buddy,

so Burke really sad.

Sue make fun of Burke,

would happen?

What did you think

than everyone.

Sue thinks she's better

We decided to take you back.

Anyway, cheer up.

- But on one condition.

- Really? Burke happy.

You gotta take revenge on Sue.

Sue not like Burke,

but Sue still nice.

Are you kidding me?

Sue is a m-meanie.

[both chant] Sue is a meanie.

Oh, Bobby, if only you knew.

[Murray] Hi there, honey bunch.

for you.

We got some g-g-good news

B-B-Bobby wants to s-s-see you.

- Yeah, he's waiting for you

- Oh!

- OK! B-B-B-Bye!

- over by the stone circle.

Bobby, my handsome Bobby!

I'm coming, Bobby!

that little brat Bobby.

[chuckles] Sue is crazy about

like a baby fish.

She took the bait

G-G-Get ready.

[Dany] She's c-c-coming.

Burke not want to hurt Sue.

the gang for good.

Do it, or you're out of

The choice is yours.

[Sue screams]

Help! Help!

- OK, the party's over.

- [Dany laughs]

- Uh...

- Let's hit the road.

Burke hang around.

Burke a little hungry.

Burke saw fishy snack up above.

- No, no, Burke fast food.

- Don't dawdle, Dumbo.

Sue! Burke coming!

if Abby doesn't meet Lewis

So the deal is,

Lewis will calm down

for the movie tonight,

- Perfect.

- and everything will be fine.

[hums]

her iron is quite hot enough.

No dress, no date. I don't think

What do you think, Rikki?

[iron whistles / bangs]

[Abby] What's going on?

[Abby] Oh, no, no.

to change back.

Oh, well, I'll just have

just locked her in

Emma, what if you

by freezing all of her locks?

every way out.

OK, I've frozen up

Are you sure?

of my doors get locked?

This is crazy. How did all

are what bring out

Oh, well, challenges

I'm out of here!

the best in a journalist.

Next stop, Lewis's big secret.

something.

[Emma] We've got to do

that was a little obvious, Cleo?

[Emma] You don't think maybe

- [Rikki] It didn't work.

- [Cleo] We had to stop her!

That girl's relentless.

I've got to admit,

for a scoop.

I'm impressed. All that

Over here! Over here!

[Bernie] Girls! Hey, girls!

What are you doing here?

Bernie? Zita?

for you everywhere.

We've been looking

Sue and Burke are stuck in

We need your help!

the fault in the ocean floor.

to forget Abby for now.

Looks like we have

if Lewis decides to blab.

We're gonna be in trouble

Sue is more important.

you went home to change.

What happened to you? I thought

want to miss our evening

Well, it's complicated. I didn't

you promised to tell me.

and the big secret

- No!

- Is that the only reason?

with you, Lewis. Really.

I want to spend the evening

- [muffled screaming]

- They're over there!

The current's too strong!

[Rikki]

It's gonna be hard!

one at a time.

We'll have to take them out

[Burke] Sue go first!

Come on, Sue! Hang on tight!

Go for it!

[Emma] I'm coming, Cleo!

That wiped me out.

Talk about close calls.

Burke pushed Sue into crack.

Burke meanie.

You saved my life, Burke.

Not true.

It's so romantic. Thank you!

- [they laugh]

- Burke happy.

the problem with Abby?

By the way, what was

It's the moment of truth.

Tell me your secret.

OK, I'm listening.

Well, yes. So it's that...

Well, here's my secret.

I was in love with two girls

Back in kindergarten,

was you.

and one of the two girls

Huh?

Are you messing with me?

with you, it's true.

Of course not. I was in love

with your big dumb secret?

What am I supposed to do

I thought you'd understood me,

a scoop, something sensational.

that you were going to give me

Abby!

This just isn't my day.

- What are you doing?

- Hi there.

I was going to betray you?

Did you really believe

I'd planned from the start.

It was the kindergarten story

my invitation to the movies.

Ever since Cleo turned down

Cleo.

You didn't tell us that part,

you. You're my best friends.

You know I could never betray

- You're our best friend, too.

- We're so sorry we doubted you.

Uh, Lewis, I was wondering.

in kindergarten

Who was the second girl

you were in love with?

Well, it was you.

to telling you.

I just never got around

I was in love with two girls

[Lewis] Back in kindergarten,

was you.

and one of the two girls

[hums]