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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 ♪

[Elliot] There it is.

six-legged craboraptor.

The monstrous

it's up to you.

Lieutenant Elliot,

Aye aye, sir, immediately.

Hey, where are you going?

Oh, heck.

Oh, no.

[cheering / laughter]

And can you do this?

Whoa, a giant fish!

Faster, you're way too slow!

[they laugh]

Whoa! What was that?

so close to the surface?

Rikki, are you crazy swimming

do we have to tell you?

How many times

OK already. Take it easy.

for us to play hide and seek.

Come on, Bernie is waiting

Let's have a look at this.

Whoa!

16, 17, 18, 19, 20.

here we come!

Look out, Bernie,

[clattering / Bernie screams]

Well, it's definitely cracked.

[Cleo]

I've got an idea.

We'll have to put on a splint.

your pincer from moving

There you go. This will stop

until it's better again.

always happen to me?

Why do these things

to feed myself now?

Oh! How am I going

We'll come back with some food

For now, just stay put.

- OK.

- as soon as we can, OK?

has heard of nanotechnology.

Are you kidding me? Everybody

the very future of science,

Nanotechnology is

- Wow, what's that?

- which is to say...

a fan of sea monsters.

Looks like you're

Loch Ness monster last week.

Ever since he read about the

the Loch Ness monster.

This isn't

I saw in the bay yesterday.

This is the monster

don't really exist, right?

You know that monsters

They're just stories.

because I saw it.

Well, this one does

coming out of the water

I saw its tail

on the seawall.

when I was fishing for crabs

How's it going, Elliot?

Hi there.

My sister isn't in.

I've come to see.

Good, because it's you

I wanted to hear more about

in the bay.

the monster you saw

Monsters don't really exist.

They're just stories.

what you really think,

I know that's not

and neither do I. I believe you,

everything?

so why don't you tell me

the creature's tail

[Abby] According to Elliot,

and mostly red.

was glittering and golden

I don't know what to tell you.

fits that description.

No known marine creature

making up stories?

Are you sure he wasn't

made up to you?

And does this look

So what do you think it is?

It's the photo that Elliot took.

Well, I can't say for sure,

it would be a major discovery.

but if it is an unknown species

it's a new species!

[squeals] So you think

Now, hold on. I didn't say that.

reliable evidence,

We need to gather

and then we'll see.

conduct observations

to do with that?

[Emma] What do you want us

It's for Bernie.

It isn't for you.

[laughs]

Look, it's an artificial claw.

- Hmm...

- Brilliant, no?

manufacturing prosthetics

Oh, super! So now you're

for crustaceans? OK, we're off.

So long, Lewis.

And what's wrong with that?

just for crabs.

It's a special food mixture

for hermit crabs.

Jeff says it's perfect

Do you think he'll like it?

pretty hungry

[Emma] Well, he's gonna be

right?

and beggars can't be choosers,

[Mr. Lambert] Hey, Cleo!

Hey! [chuckles breathlessly]

Going for a swim?

Hi there, girls.

We're just there to...

Uh, no. We're just here...

to hang out.

Oh, we just came down here

And you?

Spend a little time yacking.

creature your brother spotted.

I'm hoping to get a look at that

Emma?

He did speak to you about it,

Well, yes, at least sort of.

really take him seriously.

But you know, you can't

pretty wild stories.

He tells some

Maybe, but this time

a totally unknown species.

we might be dealing with

my jacket at the Juicy bar.

[Rikki] Girls, I forgot

Goodbye, Mr. Lambert.

Mind if we go back?

[Emma] So long.

Goodbye... Hmm?

Oh, I'm so hungry.

What's keeping them?

[Rikki] Lewis!

You'll never believe it.

We have a problem!

of a sea monster I would.

If it's about the discovery

- Look.

- How did you know?

of Dolphin City?"

[Emma] "The mystery creature

[whines]

OK, come on, Bernie.

and go for it.

It's time to be brave

[yells] Oh, no.

to bring him some food.

What about Bernie? We promised

he'll find someone else to help.

Bernie will be alright. I'm sure

What else can we do?

Cleo, we don't have a choice.

of being spotted right now.

We can't take the risk

won't spend the rest of his life

Don't worry, Cleo. Mr. Lambert

glued to to his binoculars.

no monsters he'll drop it.

Once he realizes there are

like everyone else.

Listen, I saw the photo

what's happening.

I want to know

a kind of Loch Ness monster?

Could this creature be

Loch Ness... I don't...

some kind of prehistoric animal

Could it be

- A dinosaur?

- or an amphibian dinosaur?

It's much too soon to say.

No, no, look.

scientifically.

We've got to investigate it

Or a giant mutant fish.

Double darn, I can't believe it.

like an old calm.

They dropped me

dying of hunger

Here I am all alone

couldn't care less.

and they simply

[Murray] Hey, Bernie.

around in circles like an idiot?

What are you doing running

I'm waiting for the mermaids.

Give me a break.

for the mermaids.

Oh, you're waiting

He's waiting for the mermaids.

Guys, did you hear that?

rush, my poor little shrimp.

They don't seem to be in any

I'm not a shrimp!

Shrimpy, shrimpy, shrimpy.

The mermaids aren't coming.

a dime a dozen shellfish.

To them, you are just

- [all laugh]

- [Bernie] No, but...

about this creature so far?

[radio alarm] What do we know

[man 2] We know for certain

marine species.

that it isn't any known

that leave us?

[man 1] So where does

could wind up

[man 2] Well, this creature

since the Loch Ness monster.

being the greatest mystery

to believe...

We have every reason

- ...that the creature

- Cleo!

in the coming days.

will appear again

that mysterious sea creature?

More about

been talking about.

That's all everyone's

Do you think it's true?

brings in the tourists,

Well, as long as it

to keep the story alive.

the mayor will be sure

You've got to be kidding me.

[gasps]

- [Cleo] It's not you.

- I don't look like that.

It's the mysterious creature.

for a boat ride

Thirty percent discount

Don't miss out!

to see the amazing creature.

- Thanks.

Hey, girls, look at this.

[all gasp]

it isn't just Mr. Lambert

Apparently,

or at least in the creature.

who's interested in me,

[Lewis] Even Abby is here.

[groans] Enough is enough.

We've got to do something.

the girls have forgotten you.

Face it, Bernie,

They're not coming.

So stop wasting your time.

Mind your own business, Murray!

a proposition.

Listen, I'll make you

You join the Vandal gang

under our protection.

and that way you'll be

Me join the Vandals? Never!

it then you are on your own.

OK, fine. If that's how you want

[all gasp]

You think they're here for me?

Hey, ph-photographers!

I'm a st-star again!

Hey, guys, whoa, I'm over here!

[laughs]

[divers scream / Dany stammers]

Murray, what are you doing?

to take photographs

Idiot. They're not here

Look at all those boats!

of a has-been octopus.

that smell of danger?

Can't you smell

No. I don't smell nothing.

We need backup!

We need reinforcements.

you two.

Come on, let's move it,

for the gang.

We need a lookout

He knows everybody.

We need Bernie.

See?

He'll tell us what's going on.

- Just follow me

- No.

and do what I tell you to do!

Bernie?

You can't eat that.

But what are you doing?

it's made of rubber.

But, Bernie,

but it tastes pretty good.

I know,

Oh, my gosh.

Ow! Ow! Oh, double ow!

Oh! Oh, stupid rubber cookie.

But I'm dying of hunger here.

OK, it's true, it's disgusting.

They've dumped me, Zita.

been there for them.

The ingratitude. I've always

It's OK, Bernie, don't panic.

I can help out.

I'm here for you.

to eat. I'll be right back.

I can bring you something

bring me back anything?

How are you gonna

- Oh, that's right.

- You have no paws or claws.

fed up waiting.

OK, now I'm totally

Come on. Let's go get them.

[Bernie screams]

Ease up, careful!

Stop wiggling so much, Zita.

[chuckles] That's a good one.

I'm an eel.

In case you hadn't noticed,

If I don't wiggle, I sink.

- Bernie?

- [screams]

you go on alone.

Oh, brother,

with this wonky pincer.

I'll just slow you down

- Yeah. You go.

- Are you sure?

and tell them I need them.

Find the girls

Got it!

could this be?

Now what in the world

It's disgusting!

[screams] How horrible!

It's disgusting!

[screams] How horrible!

a fan of the Loch Ness monster

If your kid brother wasn't such

none of this would've happened.

I don't believe this.

near the surface

If you weren't pirouetting

would have happened.

none of this

[Cleo] Who cares who's to blame?

with an injured claw.

Bernie is still down there

So we've got to find a solution.

I've got it! Here's an idea.

What if we built a fake monster?

monster is so famous

The reason the Loch Ness

is because of a hoax.

was of a fake monster.

The photo that made it famous

- We'll do the exact same thing.

- Yeah? So?

We'll build a fake monster.

with my mini submarine.

I can tinker around

But how will that help us?

We launch it in the bay

somebody finds it.

and we make sure

it's a fake monster,

When they see that

the whole thing was just a hoax.

they'll conclude that

[Cleo] Good idea, Lewis.

Nobody will believe it.

It'll never work.

It'll put an end to

Yes, they will. It's brilliant.

once and for all.

this whole creature story

[man] Look at that eel!

[hums]

in a little store downtown.

Look what I found

Won't it be great?

It's to cover the tail.

Hmm? [seethes]

is cuter than that,

I know your real tail

that kind of matches it.

but this is all I could find

I went to every store in town.

Right, let's get busy.

Good. OK.

on the workshop rules.

First a few quick notes

we won't break anything.

Relax, Lewis,

No, of course you won't.

on the workshop rules.

Still, a quick refresher

hands off. Just steer clear.

First, these shelves are

you'll be permitted to use it.

As to this one, in time,

maybe you better not.

Or on second thoughts,

Don't touch that. Or that!

[yelps] No, no!

Don't touch anything. Oh, my...

what's down here.

Alright, so let's see

- [screams]

- What's this?

[laughs]

Ahoy! How's the water?

You put on your scariest look

the fright of his life.

and you give him

- But I don't...

- You got that?

- Got it.

- Got it?

Oh, there he is.

[both scream]

Oh, no. Help!

- [Bernie] Help me!

- OK, let's go.

Hey, you, leave him alone.

[Vandals laugh]

we'll protect you.

Hang on, B-B-Bernie,

we're the bad guys?

So, do you still believe

[Bernie] Well...

you'd never have to worry.

If you were in our gang,

But, hey, it's your call.

Hey, hang on a sec.

I could give it a try.

OK, so maybe

It was a very bizarre machine,

with one big eye inside.

like a mechanical snake

I saw it, too. It was scary.

like it before ever.

I've never seen anything

coming and going around the bay.

And all those boats that keep

something strange is going on.

If you want my opinion,

obviously.

They've come to see us,

Because we're stars.

to watch our acrobatics.

Everybody wants

[both cheer]

Oh, be careful!

Hey! I don't believe this.

a margin for error.

Be sure to allow

everything will be fine.

Don't worry,

[Cleo] Oh, no!

a total weight of 11.57kg

OK, let's recap. There's

on a circumference of 1.8m.

in mind...

Bearing Archimedes' principle

there won't be enough.

[Emma] If you mess up

try trusting me for a change

I won't mess it up. You could

instead of criticizing me.

and I'll trust you.

Do things right

Ugh! Now I've heard everything.

Archimedes' principle...

[Lewis] Bearing in mind

Huh? Sorry.

- [all gasp]

- Enough!

you guys won't stop bickering.

I need to concentrate and

- No way.

- Leave it, I'll do it.

- No, let me do it.

- Give it to me.

This is nuts.

I don't believe it.

Out! I'll finish it myself.

OK, that's it. Everybody out.

So, what should we do now?

he threw us out like that.

What a temper. I can't believe

has to do it his own way.

The problem is Lewis always

how to work in a team.

He doesn't know

someone else I know. Hmm.

[Cleo] Just like

to manage it by himself?

Think Lewis will be able

be wondering what's going on.

It's been a while. Bernie must

He's so stubborn

Don't worry. You know Lewis.

garage until he's finished.

he'll stay locked up in his

Alright, all done.

it'll do.

At least from a distance

kidding.

Oh, no, you've got to be

The one time I needed the boat.

- [all] The Vandals.

- Who are we?

- Nothing!

- So what are we scared of?

N-N-Nothing!

right, Bernie?

We're a heck of a team,

- Now there's four of us,

- [Bernie] Yeah.

no one can stop us!

Are we setting up here?

[boy] Hey!

- No, nothing yet.

- Did you see anything?

Whoa! [yells]

Ow, ow, ow, ow.

Oh, no, my remote control.

No, wait! Oh, no.

Bernie, you there? Bernie?

teach you our favorite game.

Since you're new, we're gonna

I love playing games!

A game? Fantastic,

We choose someone at random

out of them.

and scare the living heck

- You scare them just for fun?

- It's a scream.

- Look, that's how it is.

- How's that funny?

gang, you don't have any choice.

If you want to be part of the

I don't believe it. [struggles]

The tide is rising.

There's some people. Hello?

Over here! Help!

Over here! I need help!

of seeing it?

Think we have a chance

it was spotted.

For sure. This is where

I've got an idea.

Please be nearby.

Come on, girls.

Go for it, Bernie.

OK, there's Ziggy.

- Aw. But I don't want to.

- Scare him!

Ziggy knows me.

And besides, it's stupid.

- [thuds]

- How can he be scared of me?

It came from over there.

Did you hear that?

he's in trouble!

Oh, Lewis, it looks like

We've got to help him.

Quick, it's Lewis.

Lewis? Lewis who? Who cares?

a search and rescue team?

Do we look like

No, we're the Vandal gang.

We've got to warn the girls.

But he's in danger.

don't care. Make up your mind.

Enough about the mermaids. We

But if it's them,

It's us or them.

and our protection.

then say goodbye to the gang

when they need me

If I can't help my friends

then I'd rather be alone.

listened to you,

I don't know why I ever

So goodbye!

or ever doubted the girls.

part of the gang

You don't want to be

then it's your loss, chump.

[sighs]

I can't go much further.

Zita!

Zita!

Hey!

Woo-hoo!

Hey! [yells]

[girls gasp / Bernie chuckles]

[all] Bernie!

get to the sea from there.

Let's head to the dock. We can

boats in the bay and divers

Are you crazy? With all the

in less than a minute.

we'd be spotted

Forget it. There's no time.

over the seawall here.

We've got to jump

to attract their attention.

Cleo, do something

OK, Emma, freeze it now.

Your turn, Rikki.

That's it!

Whoa, look over there.

Someone help!

[Rikki] There he is!

[Rikki struggles / Lewis yells]

You OK, Lewis?

to detect the monster,

And this sonar will allow us

wherever it is.

will acquaint you

And now Mr. Lambert

about the creature.

with what we know

- [man] It's the monster.

- Look! Over there!

- It's a fake.

- Strange-looking monster.

How about that.

to be the victim of a hoax.

Mr. Mayor, you would seem

Any comment?

forgotten you, Bernie.

Come on, we'd never have

sorry. Some seaweed candies.

Here, a little gift to say we're

Oh! My favorites. Thanks, girls.

doubted you.

I'm sorry to have ever

- [all laugh]

- You guys are real friends.