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I've been searching for 10 years, Kaiko, 10!

I nearly gave up!

But failure is just the opportunity to start again!

Oh, yeah!

Did she really just say that?

It's what she does.

What exactly are you hoping to find here, Jennifer?

A remarkable artifact!

Which is a remarkably long way away.

But, the longest journey is the one you never start, right Ant?

I have no idea how to respond to that.

So, Jennifer.

Yes. She's enthusiastic.

She sounds like a collection of inspiring greeting cards.

Yes, that's exactly it.

She's been like this since we were students in Singapore.

Six months at the National University.

Wow. Six months of... enthusiasm.

There's his tracker signal!

Ancient artifacts were found near here by my assistant.

So, when he told me a rockfall has just exposed a buried cave,

I thought every new opening is a new opportunity.

Buried? For how long?

At least 700 years.

Okay, that's cool.

Whoa. Beautiful, isn't it?

Sure.

Beautiful in a looks like it wants to eat us kind of way.

Who's that?

My assistant.

All: Nereus?

My family are explorers.

We have been for generations.

While others look up to the stars...

We know there are an infinite number of things

that shine in the darkness below.

There are things lurking in the seas

that long ago vanished into myth.

My family are The Nektons.

And we explore...

THE DEEP!

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Where have you been, Nereus?

And what are you doing here?

Well, hello to all of you, too!

Any news of your parents, Will?

I'm sorry.

How long have you been here?

A month, roughly. Give or take.

Sorry, why are you here?

Because of a dream. Or, a vision or maybe neither.

It's confusing.

But it definitely has something to do with Raja Chulan.

Well, that clears up nothing.

Any questions?

What's a Raja Chulan?

Not what, Ant. Who.

Raja Chulan was-

Nereus!

Nereus has been invaluable!

In fact, when he saw the cave, he said I had to contact you.

To make use of our expertise?

Not to mention our unquenchable thirst for adventure?

No. Because you have the Chronicle Of The Deep!

The what of the what?

Incredible. What language is this?

Lemurian.

But Lemuria is just a myth.

Like Raja Chulan?

Oh no, Raja Chulan is very real.

Will, perhaps you should show Jennifer

the beginning of the Chronicle.

[gasps] Raja Chulan!

Ah, just to clarify.

Are we supposed to know who that is?

Growing up in Singapore, I learned of his legend.

He was a prince who had a glass case made

so he could explore the underwater world.

He discovered a city named-

Lemuria!

Dika, the long hidden city of Dika.

Hear that, Jeffrey? Another underwater city!

Here! Look familiar?

The cave!

This cave needs a dental plan.

If Raja Chulan is real, then the glass case is real.

And perhaps it's in that cave!

Well, I'm totally convinced.

I'm going to need more evidence.

But, it's worth a closer look, right?

It's a cave that looks like it could eat us.

Of course we're taking a closer look.

Who's the boy?

Oh, no one important.

Kaiko: Are you done there, kid?

What was that about, Nereus?

I have to be careful what I say in front of Dr. Chan.

Oh, I see.

You haven't told her you think you're 6,000 years old.

Smart move.

Exactly!

Explain how you could meet someone 800 years ago?

I think I'm that boy in the Chronicle!

Whoah. That makes so much sense.

The Rover won't fit.

But we'll definitely need the Rover in there.

The first, fourth and sixth teeth looked different

in the Chronicle.

Why Jeffrey? Why?

What are you up to?

Just a little cave dentistry.

Be careful, Ant.

I'm always careful, Doctor Chan!

That is not true in any way.

[grunts]

Yes. Do the same for teeth four and six!

Hand made. That's not creepy at all.

Excellent work, Ant!

Well, Jennifer, this does feels like

there's something inside needing protection.

Ha! I told you!

A tremor?

Everyone stay close.

Be ready to leave in case there's more.

It's okay, Jeffrey. I'll keep you safe.

It's empty. Creepy, but empty.

The case is here. I can feel it in my gut.

But it's more reassuring if you can feel it with your hands.

No way!

Kaiko: Ant, stay close!

There!

I... I can't believe it.

Raja Chulan's case.

See it. Check.

Feel it. Check.

[gasps] It's real.

I can't believe it.

I mean, I thought it was here, but I still...

Wow!

Kaiko: It's in amazing condition considering its age.

Uhh, Nereus? You okay?

That hook allowed the case to be lowered from a barge.

How do you know that, Nereus?

Just a guess.

It's so beautiful. Amazing it's survived.

It looks so delicate.

Kaiko: But it would have to be very solid

to withstand the pressure at this depth.

Well Kaiko, I think we have what you always used to call

compelling evidence.

Yes. The case is real.

Raja Chulan is not just a myth.

He's historical fact!

You've got that look again, Nereus.

Seeing that.

I think my dream of Raja Chulan was not a dream at all.

It was a memory.

Fontaine: Is there something down there?

Perhaps. Everything's jumbled.

None of it quite makes sense.

Some of my favorite things don't make sense.

All of your favorite things don't make sense.

Let's go.

[growling sounds]

That noise again!

This cave was exposed by a rock fall.

Is it stable?

We'll be gone soon enough.

Everyone, be ready to move quickly.

But not without the case. Will, can it be moved?

I think so.

It doesn't seem to be fixed to the rock.

Ant, Fontaine, help me stabilize the case,

while I dig around it.

We can't let a piece of Singaporean history

be destroyed by a cave-in!

What's this got to do with Singapore, Jennifer?

Well, the legends say Raja Chulan married a princess

of the underwater realm.

He married an underwater princess?

Yes. Her name was Mathabu'l-Bahri.

She and Raja Chulan had three children,

and the youngest, Sang Nila Utama, founded Singapura.

Which, I bet, is the old name for Singapore, correct?

Yes.

Yeah, I'm very intuitive.

Okay. I'll try and lift it.

[growling sounds]

That did not sound like a tremor.

I know that sound. We need to leave, now!

Leave? Why?

I'm starting to remember.

The guardians employed creatures to protect important objects.

Of course, I could be wrong but...

[growling sounds]

There's a dragon behind me, isn't there?

No sudden movements, Nereus.

Everyone move away, very slowly.

Nereus, move!

Ahhhh!!!!!

Ugh!

Nereus!

-The case! -No!

Ahhhh!!

Kaiko: Jennifer!

Aaaaahhh!!

Fontaine: Mom, please come in.

Aaaaahhhh!!!!

[gasping]

Well done.

For the record, it's one pilot at a time.

Uh-huh.

Radio is down.

[gasps]

Look out!

Oh, no.

[roar]

It looks like it doesn't like light.

Nereus?

[groans]

Ant: Nereus, can you move?

I'm not sure, maybe.

Maybe doesn't move limbs.

-I know! -Huh?

Greenland!

Yes! That's where we saw it!

It's the creature that was guarding the Chronicle

when we found it!

So, how can it be here too?

Maybe this is its brother? Or cousin?

It doesn't matter how it's related.

Ant: It seems just as keen to eat us.

So many teeth.

[loud roars]

Kaiko: Hey, Dragon! Back off!

We need to protect the cabinet at all cost!

Bigger priorities right now, Jennifer.

[grunts]

Will: It's okay. There's no damage.

Dad, it's not finished with us!

Oh, no!

Don't worry! I've got it.

Nice save.

I'll drive it away.

The rest of you head for the exit.

All right, Dragon, keep your eyes on the price.

I remember now!

Perfect timing as always, Nereus!

Eight hundred years ago,

I met other Lemurian descendants.

We...

We formed the Guardians

dedicated preserving the memory of Lemuria.

You really think now is the right time for a story?

Any time is story time, Fontaine!

Raja Chulan wanted to explore the sea.

We wanted to find Lemuria,

so we built him the glass cabinet.

Very nice work!

Wild story Nereus. Any proof?

I am the proof!

Ahhhh!

Ugh!!!

Look out!

Whoa!

Got it!

What's it doing?

[roar]

It's trying to block us in!

Oh, no!

Ant!

Hey! Over here!

Ant, keep clear!

[roar]

Ugh!

Kaiko: Ant, it's coming back. Get up, get out of there!

Will: Get up son!

[roar]

-Ant! -Ant! Do you read?

Hang on!

We need to help Ant.

[loud roar]

[struggling grunts]

You okay, Jeffrey?

We have to get them out of there.

[struggling grunts]

I know it's slow going, but how else can I-

[gasps] Jeffrey!

An awesome idea, as usual!

Ant, do you read?

Mom, we can't get through to him.

Copy that.

Look, it stopped attacking us.

Maybe the whole time it's just been protecting the case.

I think you're right. We better leave it alone.

We have to get out of here.

[roar]

Kaiko stop!

It doesn't want us to escape!

If we try digging, it will keep causing a cave in.

It's too risky for us to keep digging.

I'm sorry, Kaiko. I led us into this.

This isn't on you.

None of us factored in a dragon!

They'll be fine, Jeffrey. Totally fine.

This is a routine Nekton rescue.

That came from outside.

It's Ant!

The creature knows someone is coming.

As soon as there is a big enough gap, we go.

Copy that, Will.

But what about the case?

I'm sorry Jennifer,

but getting out of here alive is more important.

The creature is coming. I need to buy us some time.

Jennifer, no!

What is she doing?

Everyone! The creature is protecting the cabinet.

It won't harm it or anyone with it.

Ahhhh!

Look out!

Jennifer.

I'm seizing the moment.

Well, you're about to find out

if we're too fragile to break.

See. It won't hurt us.

Because it won't hurt the cabinet.

Kaiko, the whole is almost big enough!

[roar]

He means, big enough for the Rover.

But not the cabinet too.

We'll be moving fast. We'd probably smash it.

No, but, I...

Jennifer, think about it.

It's safer with the dragon than with us.

I...

I think you're right.

Absolutely right.

Go! NOW!!

Come on, Kaiko.

Hold on.

[roars]

[gasps]

Jennifer!

Sorry.

One pilot.

Maybe we can extend it to two pilots.

Whoa!

No. This is all yours!

Ahhh!!!!!

Hang on! This is gonna get bumpy.

You're almost out! Don't give up!

And don't look back!

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[loud roars]

Strategically flawless, Ant.

It was all Jeffrey's idea.

I'm sorry.

I know how long you'd been chasing that case.

Thank you, Fontaine. But my drive blinded me.

The case and that creature cannot be separated.

And both are worthy of protection.

Yes.

[sighs] I should be thankful.

We all witnessed something of historical significance today.

It's a shame we can't prove it.

Who says we can't prove it?

My Knight filmed everything.

Now, that is compelling evidence.

The best kind.

Dr. Chan got the proof she needed, as did I.

You? Did I miss that?

The glass case is real.

Therefore so are my memories of things

that happened 800 years ago.

But you're allegedly 6,000 years old.

How could you be a teenager 800 years ago?

You see, there are still mysteries.

Even I have my mysterious side.

You? You're an open book!

With mystifying chapters.

[chuckles]

And a totally transparent cover.

If only you knew.

Oh, I know, Ant. Trust me, I know.

She doesn't know, not really.

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