I think that was a boat anchor.
We have to investigate.
Ugh! No, we don't.
You know you can't go to the surface without your sisters.
Sheldon, I'm going up there.
My sisters went when they turned 15.
Uh, yeah, with guards,
led by your father, the king.
They don't have to worry about me.
I've heard all of the stories.
Besides, it's also Prince Lucas' birthday today.
My sisters say he's always had his birthday party on the ship,
and I've never seen a human birthday party before.
What about your birthday party?
There's going to be sea-grape sorbet,
fresh green kelp cake and--
Sheldon, now that I'm 15,
I can finally go to the surface.
I'm not waiting a second longer.
But the kelp cake...
Please?
I've never seen a ship in real life.
My sisters say it looks like this.
Whoa, cool.
Uh, I mean...
we shouldn't go up there without adult supervision.
I can't wait any longer.
Something exciting is always happening
up there on the surface.
But down here, it's the same thing every day.
I like that.
You always know what to expect.
That's gotta be from the ship.
We have to get closer!
Come on!
Wh-Whoa!
Whoo-hoo! Yeah!
Whoo-hoo! Again!
Again! Again! Again!
Isn't it beautiful?
Ugh! Why do they sound so angry?
Is it over?
Phew. That was scary.
Ohh!
What are they doing?
It's so silly.
I'm not sure.
Let's get closer, and maybe we can figure it out.
Shh. They'll hear us.
What was that?
Can we eat yet? I'm starving.
Why don't you open your birthday present first?
What is it?
I'll give you a hint.
My father had one made for my birthday, too.
Oh, I think I know what it is.
But I told you I didn't want one.
Nonsense, my boy.
Every great king has one.
And that's what you'll be, so you'll have to have one.
Happy birthday, my boy!
How do I look?
Very heroic.
Someday all this will be yours.
I know. I just wish I could see what else is out there.
Now that you're turning 17,
you're getting married to a princess.
Just as soon as we find a suitable match.
Jasper, I don't like the look of those storm clouds.
Oh, you're right.
We'll cut the cake and head back in.
Batten down the hatches!
Brace yourselves!
Whoa!
That was fast!
We have to help them!
How?! Give them fins?!
I don't know magic!
Lucas! Watch out!
Whoa.
Whoa!
Lucas!
Lucas! Lucas, my boy!
Where are you?!
I have to find Lucas.
I have to make sure he doesn't fall into the Endless Trench!
Sereia, wait!
Sereia, your father said
you could only look at the humans, not interact!
He's hurt and can't swim!
Help me with him, Sheldon!
Help! Help!
You're awake.
Oh, no! Lucas!
Uh, Sereia...
Sheldon, not now.
Human, ten o'clock!
A knocked-out prince is one thing,
but this human can't see us!
She might tell others that we're real!
Huh?
I was running late to dinner after design class,
and I heard someone calling for help.
Are you okay?
Uh, I think so.
Let's get you inside.
You must be starving.
We're having Cornish game hen for dinner.
I'll see if they can find a plate for you, too.
Whew! I'm starving from so much rescuing.
Oh, I could go for some nice seaweed.
Are you going to eat that?
Thanks!
Mmm!
Seaweed.
Sea grapes.
Sea-grape sorbet!
My party!
It probably started hours ago!
Do you think we missed it?
Not if we hurry.
I don't want to let everybody down by being late!
Oh, man!
King Maris is going to ban me from the palace for life!
The surface was my idea.
Sure. Try telling him that.
We've waited long enough.
Five more minutes.
She'll be here.
If she hasn't shown up by now...
You're right.
We're done!
Pack it up.
Sorry I'm late.
Sereia!
You made it!
I made my first visit to the surface.
You did what?!
You know you're not allowed
on the surface without your sisters.
What if something happened to you?
I couldn't wait.
I'll do a perimeter check, Sire,
make sure nothing followed them.
Your father and I went to the surface all the time.
So did you before you were king.
Humans are more dangerous now.
There are many more ships on the sea than there used to be.
Oh, pshaw.
Your father was never such a fuddy-duddy at your age.
Hah!
Father didn't have four daughters to raise
while he was king.
That's true.
Just one stubborn son.
Speaking of which, let's celebrate.
Sereia's 15 now,
which means I'm not getting any younger, either.
Quick, Sienna, the present.
Open it.
It's beautiful.
Thank you.
It was your mother's.
She got it for her 15th birthday.
We wanted you to have it for yours,
since you didn't get to know her.
She talked about how much she loved our hair,
since hers was so short by then.
She always wondered what yours would look like.
I promise to treasure it always.
You're welcome, Sereia.
Just promise me you'll take your sisters
next time you go to the surface.
I promised your mother I would always protect our daughters.
I promise.
Now, who wants cake?
Oh! Oh! Me! Me! Me! Me! I want cake!
All clear, Sire.
I should not have had thirds
of the green kelp cake last night.
That's better.
Ooh. What are we looking for?
That statue of Prince Lucas.
I have human books and knickknacks,
but a statue?
Those just don't fall out of the ocean surface.
Except this one.
Which is why we have to find it!
Uhh!
Are you okay?
It's him!
I mean, it's the statue of him.
Oh, it's Prince Lucas.
Sereia, get away from there!
We've been looking all over for you.
Sandra, this statue is as close as I'm gonna get
to seeing Prince Lucas again.
I have no idea where his castle is.
We do.
We've been visiting it for years.
It's the closest standing human structure to our palace.
It's how we learn about the surface world.
You care about the surface world?
Yes! Father likes us to keep an eye on the humans,
make sure they don't disrupt us down here.
What could a human do?
It's impossible for them to turn into a mermaid
and for us to turn human.
Why would you want to give up your beautiful tail?
You know they only come second to our beautiful hair.
For you, maybe.
Ah, I'd trade my tail for human legs if I could.
Don't say that.
Sereia, you ever hear the story
that before grandmother met grandfather,
she was studying to become a sea witch?
Sienna!
She's old enough.
Fine. She was studying with Revina,
who dabbled in dark magic,
which allowed humans and mermaids to change form,
but at a terrible cost.
Grandmother refused to be any part of it
and stopped studying magic.
I just want to make sure Lucas is okay.
We'll take you to Prince Lucas' castle,
but you have to make sure you always take us with you
when visiting the surface.
Ugh. I promise.
Okay. Let's go.
Sereia, be careful.
It's him!
It's Prince Lucas!
Lucas, my boy, where were you?
We were supposed to go over the kingdom's treasury.
I was out sailing.
So soon after the accident?
Don't go back on the ship.
Appreciate the concern, Monty.
But I was fine.
I love sailing.
Whoa!
Intruders!
There's nothing out there, Monty.
I swear, Lucas, when your grandfather rescued
this nearly flightless parrot from a deserted island,
I don't think he realized how long they live.
I'm going to be dealing with Monty for the rest of my life!
Aw, Monty's just looking out for us. Aren't you?
I love being on the water
almost as much as I love this kingdom.
What's a king without a kingdom?
Exactly.
And what's a king without a queen?
Not this again.
You must be betrothed to a princess
by your next birthday.
Your next birthday.
Aw, even Monty's in on it.
I'd rather talk about the treasury.
Betrothed to a princess?
That could be me if I were human.
There's so much to see
of Prince Lucas and his future kingdom.
And I can't see any of it as long as I'm a mermaid.
Ask Grandmother about the kingdom.
When she was younger, she visited many times,
even more than us.
I'm gonna ask her about it right now.
Grandmother, where's Father?
In his study.
We just got back from a trip to the surface.
Grandmother, can I ask you something.
Of course. What's on your mind?
Sienna said you used to visit the surface all the time.
Yes. I visited whenever I could.
You did?
Uh, Grandmother, has a mermaid ever become human?
My sisters said the Sea Witch Revina
tried to make that happen.
Was she ever successful?
Now, why would you ask me that?
I-I'm sorry.
It's just now that I've visited the surface,
it feels like that's where I belong.
The only way for a mermaid to become human
is through dark magic.
That's why your grandfather and I banned Revina,
set up the whirlpool forest,
and stopped her from ever entering the kingdom again.
You visited the surface all the time.
You never wanted to be a human?
Humans live very differently than us mermaids.
We're lucky to have such a peaceful life down here.
You don't think it's boring?
The question is not why is this life so boring,
but why do you think it's so boring?
Now, let's not talk about it again.
You're right.
I'm sorry for bringing it up, Grandmother.
Don't apologize.
I'd rather you come to me than go to Revina.
Revina?!
Sereia was just asking questions.
Dangerous questions.
You're lucky I warned your father, young lady.
Young lady?
I'm old enough to make my own choices!
No!
No, you are not!
Now go to bed!
See? This is what happens when you go to the surface.
It fills your head with absurd notions.
No more.
But, Father!
Go! Now!
I do not want to hear it.
Mother, we don't talk about Revina.
Sereia deserves to know the truth.
The Sea Witch is dangerous.
Next time, you bring her to me.
Yes, Your Highness.
Why are we sneaking out?
Shh.
You'll wake the whole castle.
Oh. Sorry.
Where are we going?
To visit Revina.
Grandmother said she can turn me into a human.
Sea Witch Revina?
That Revina?
Yes, that Revina.
Sereia, can we talk about this?
Please?
You heard Grandmother.
Revina is the only one who can make me human.
But if you become human,
who's going to hang out with me?
Me, silly.
Sea turtles can breathe on land, too.
Oh, yeah.
Phew.
Father said I'm no longer allowed on the surface.
That's why I have to become a human.
Then I'll have no choice but to go up there.
Sheldon, every day,
I feel like I'm just waiting for my life to start.
I have to do something.
I have to take it into my own hands.
It's okay. It's just whirlpools.
Just?!
Sheldon!
Grab my hand!
Hmm. Strange seaweed.
I don't think we should be here.
Guh! Sereia!
Sheldon!
L-Let go! Let go!
Sorry.
Aw, you're lucky.
That spell gives me the ability
to shoot lightning from my hands.
I'd be more careful next time.
All my potions are dangerous.
Oh.
Well, that's great.
Sereia, we need to go.
I'm Princess Sereia.
And this is Sheldon.
Narissa's granddaughter.
I've been expecting you.
You have?
Of course.
I'm a witch.
I know everything.
There are no secrets with me,
and I know that you wish to trade your tail for human legs.
Y-Yes.
You're sure?
The surface world is nothing like the ocean.
That's why I have to go up there.
Hmm. Luckily, I have just the spell.
You do?
Hmm.
Oh, no! The spells!
That's a good one. No. No.
But if I make the spell for you,
you must go the surface precisely at sunrise.
Which is happening in exactly...
22 minutes and 37 seconds.
If you don't, you must wait a year
before I can cast this spell again.
Ooh, a whole year.
Sounds good to me.
I have to go right now?
I'll keep this potion nice and safe for you
while you spend another--
12 months wondering what life is like on the surface.
Sounds perfect. Let's go, Sereia.
No. I'm getting my legs, Sheldon.
If you don't come home with me right now,
I'll tell your father.
Sheldon, please.
This is my dream.
My mind's made up.
If this is what you really want...
It is.
Excellent.
But before we go any further, I must warn you.
Warn? Warn me of what?
One, the spell is irreversible.
I can make you a human,
but I can't turn you back into a mermaid.
You'll never see your family again.
Two, only love allows me to turn you into a human.
What do you mean?
You're going up there to see Prince Lucas, right?
That's not the only reason.
But it is a reason.
Besides, I don't make the rules.
But it's your spell!
This spell lasts a year.
If Prince Lucas does not fall in love with you,
you will be banished
to the deepest, darkest ocean trench.
Sereia, no!
You can't!
Take it, or leave it.
I'm just trying to help you.
I...
accept.
Wonderful!
I'm happy to make a spell so all your dreams come true.
But I must be paid for my work.
And for such a wonderful gift,
I'm asking for no small thing.
What?
I need...
your voice.
I'm being more than fair.
You'll have a year for the prince to fall for you,
and you'll understand the prince's language
and read it, just not speak it or write it.
I...
I can't.
It's my voice.
Ah, I guess you don't want to be human
or spend your life with Prince Lucas.
No!
Fine.
You can have my voice.
I knew you'd see reason.
None of this is reasonable.
Swim to the surface.
Drink the potion at exactly sunrise.
You'll lose your voice,
but gain your precious legs.
I will.
Thank you.
Don't thank me yet.
You must hurry, Sereia.
Sunrise will be here soon.
It's not too late.
You can go home.
My mind's made up, Sheldon.
I know.
Is anything happening?
I don't know.
Maybe I was too late.
Sereia!
Are you okay?
Sereia!
Oh, no.
Sereia!
Miss, are you okay?
Whoa. You're okay.
I think you were shipwrecked.
Are you hurt?
I don't...
understand.
Wait.
Do I know you from somewhere?
Hmm. I feel like I would have remembered meeting you before.
I don't see any ships out there.
Whoa!
It's okay.
We'll get this all figured out.
I still think we should get you
to my father's castle. It's not far.
Can you walk?
Whoa.
Whoa. Now you see why I prefer swimming.
So much easier.
I think you're recovering already.
Is that your pet?
Eh.
Try best friend.
We've never had a sea turtle
as a royal pet before.
I'm sure our parrot, Monty, will love him.
Whoa! Nice digs!
Mm. Mm.
What are you doing here?
Don't think I don't recognize you
from the other day in the library.
You were spying on us from the sea.
Ahh! You can talk!
Like talk talk, not just human talk.
And your plumage is beautiful.
- Hey! No touching! - Oh, sorry.
Of course I can talk.
Now, what do you want with our castle?
Trying to see how much gold you can hide under that shell?
What's gold?
Hey, what's your game?
Ooh! Are we playing a game?!
I love games.
My favorite is pin the tail on the manatee.
Are we going to draw kelp to see who goes first?
I forgot to introduce myself.
My name's Sheldon.
What's yours?
Monty.
Nice to meet you, Monty.
Whew! Nice save.
I wish I could say the same.
Will you and your friend be staying long or short?
That's up to Sereia.
I'm just here to support her.
I should have stayed on that deserted island
if this is where the kingdom is headed.
Ooh! A deserted island?
Is that an island filled with dessert?
Mother!
Father!
What is it, son?
I found her by the beach.
I think she's been shipwrecked.
Oh, no. Are you hurt, dear?
She can't talk.
Do you have any family?
Anyone we can reach out to?
She doesn't have anyone.
And do you want her to stay with us?
Mother, she's just been through a shipwreck.
We can't turn her away.
I understand.
Come on, dear. Let's get you out of those wet clothes.
You're welcome to stay as long as you like.
Monty, I think this is the beginning
of a beautiful friendship.
Get off my perch!
Come on out, dear.
Huh.
Why don't you see what else is back there?
Hmm.
What do you think?
Mm, you're right.
Black isn't really my color.
Hmm.
We could get it tailored.
Wait. I just remembered.
I have the perfect thing.
I wore it on my 16th birthday. You'll love it.
You didn't eat your steak at dinner.
Do you prefer chicken?
Fish?
Vegetarian.
I'll let Chef Hans know.
Yeah.
Your friend is a natural.
Lucas, what's going on in here?
I don't think they have harpsichords where she's from.
May I?
May I have this dance?
No, thank you!
Wow.
You dance beautifully, my dear.
That's the first time
I've seen Lucas dance with someone in years.
He's always much more interested
in horseback riding or sailing.
Even at a young age, he wanted to be outside.
Unless it was reading.
There's so much to explore in books and the outdoors.
I feel like there's always something to learn.
You like to read, too?
Uh-huh.
Come on. I'll show you the library.
Whoa there.
Ohh.
He really likes her.
Oh, my dear.
The law is the law.
He has to marry a princess.
You're going to be the one to remind him, though.
Fair enough, My Queen.
Oh, we're just letting anyone into the royal archives now?
Do you like it?
Feel free to come in here anytime.
This is our family's collection going back generations.
Whatever you want to learn, you'll find it in here.
You're welcome.
You want to try?
Okay. Be careful.
I'm not going anywhere.
Ooh, I can't look!
I brought us some hot chocolate.
Have you ever had it?
Oh, it's the best ever.
Be careful.
It might be hot.
Are you okay?
You're supposed to drink it.
You like it?
I think our guest needs her rest,
and her room is ready now.
You're right.
After breakfast, I have the best day planned for us.
Good night.
I'm so glad you're staying with us.
Whoa!
How 'bout just one for bed?
The rest will be safe here, I promise.
Ohh!
Sereia!
Sereia?
I've searched the entire kelp forest
all night for her.
I looked through all the reefs
and by the statue of Prince Lucas.
We have to tell Father.
Maybe she ran away to the surface.
No!
We told her not to go up the surface without us.
That didn't stop her before.
We've searched everywhere.
Sandra, we have to tell Father she's gone.
If we tell him we showed Sereia where Prince Lucas is,
he's going to be really, really mad.
There's a few more places to look.
And if she's not there?
We look for her on the surface.
No!
It's impossible for a mermaid to become a human.
Not impossible, but--
I'm sure she's around here somewhere.
Watch out for Monty!
What are you doing?
22 Years on the High Seas?
My grandfather wrote this book.
He sailed all over before he was king.
My grandfather would take me here all the time.
Have you ever been?
We should go sometime.
All right. It's settled.
We'll go to the mountains soon.
I used to think I was part merman.
Swimming the seas,
exploring the mysteries of the ocean.
Sounds pretty silly now, huh?
But the pirates were always my favorite part, too.
Whoa! Be careful!
I have some training swords we can use
if you really want to learn.
Come on!
Use the wooden ones!
Ah, sword fighting is like dancing.
Watch your footing,
and never take your eyes off the other person.
Yeah, put 'em up! Put 'em up!
Agh!
Nice one.
And if you think this is fun,
I had the perfect afternoon planned for us.
Oh, speaking of,
I need to tell the chef what to pack
and make sure the horses are set.
I'll meet you at the stables in an hour.
Our son finally met his match.
Indeed he has.
I just wish we knew who she was.
Until then, you know the law.
Lucas has to marry a princess.
Speaking of, I received a letter
from King Parth in Rainforest Falls.
His daughter, Princess Dhara, just got home for the week
for the school holiday.
I can tell him we're not interested.
No, no, no, no. Let's visit.
I'll send a messenger
to let King Parth know when to expect us.
Whoo-hoo! Yeah!
Whoo! Whoa!
Have you ever climbed this high?
Are you sure about this?
Whoa!
Thanks. That was close.
Come on.
We're just about halfway up.
The view is incredible.
Wake me up when we get there.
Just copy what I do, okay?
Don't look down. Don't look down.
Oh, no!
I looked down!
Ohh!
Oh.
You all right?
It's amazing, isn't it?
I-I mean the view, it's amazing.
Do you like it?
I'm glad.
You really make me see
how beautiful the world truly is.
I-I've never met anyone who makes me feel like you do.
But I...
I have to tell you something.
A few days ago,
I almost drowned.
But a girl rescued me.
I caught a glimpse of her before I fainted.
And it isn't just that she rescued me
or that I owe her my life.
I never met such a kind person before.
She offered to help before she even knew who I was.
And for that kindness alone, I promised myself
she would be my betrothed.
If I don't keep my word,
I won't stand for anything.
Ugh! If only it were you.
That would make all of this so much easier.
And as much as I-- I want it to be you,
it would be amazing if we rescued each other.
But it can't be!
She spoke to me.
Huh?
What's going on?
Mermaids? I-I don't understand.
Those are just legends.
They're real!
Sereia rescued you!
I don't understand.
Sereia rescued you!
"One."
"Year."
One year until what?
One year until she's banished forever!
One year until mermaids?
I'm sorry.
I-I don't understand.
Sunset. Oh, no. We have to hurry back home.
I promised my mother we'd be back before dark.
Hmm.
Do you miss it?
Oh. You miss your family.
Sereia!
Wait, are those your sisters?
Sereia!
They are!
Hey!
Hey! Over here--
Sereia!
Oh, thank goodness you're okay.
We were so worried about you.
Look! She has legs!
How did you get legs, anyway?
Oh, you can tell us.
We won't be mad.
Can't say the same for Father,
but we're just glad you're all right.
It's okay to tell us.
She can't talk.
She has legs because she traded her voice for them.
She went to Revina--
You did what?!
Now Father is going to be really mad.
But we have to tell him.
You can't!
She's happy here.
Mostly.
I know she misses you all.
We miss you, too, Sereia.
Sandra, the moon is setting.
We need to get back before Father notices we're gone.
You're right.
We'll be back, promise.
She's not in the kelp forest, Sire.
We need to keep looking.
To the Endless Trench if we have to.
Father, we know where she is.
Where is she?
I want to ground her forever.
That seems like an excellent start.
I'll give her a hug,
then ground her forever.
A wise choice, Sire.
Why isn't she here?
She...
She made a deal with Revina to become human.
She did what?!
She traded her voice for legs.
How do you know she went to the Sea Witch?
Sheldon told us.
He's with her.
Maris, I may have told her
that Revina still does spells
that can make mermaids change into humans.
You did what?!
Maris, I'm sorry.
I never thought she would go to Revina.
I told you I was trying to warn her
just how bad the Sea Witch is.
Where are you going?
To Revina's!
I'm going with you.
No, you're not!
You've already done enough.
Then let me help you fix it.
Fine. Let's go.
Sandra, you and Caspian are in charge.
Alert the guards.
Make sure no one gets in while they're gone.
Caspian, once the guards get here,
don't let them out of your sight.
At your service, Princess.
Mother, it's not too late to turn back!
No! I'm coming with you!
I'm helping you fix this!
Let's go.
Maris!
Revina!
Open up!
I want my daughter back!
King Maris.
And Dowager Queen Narissa.
Finally coming back to your roots?
I can't blame you for leaving magic-craft.
Marrying that sea prince, Oceanus,
probably set you up for life.
Sea King Oceanus...
was not the reason I left.
I left because you wouldn't stop practicing dark magic,
and I wanted no part of it.
Ah, you say, "algae," I say, "all-gae."
What? Mother...
how come you never told me?
You lied to me for years.
You were almost a-- a sea witch.
I know. Can you imagine?
Maris, I know you're angry,
but we need to save Sereia.
Revina, I'm only going to ask you once.
Change Sereia back.
Fathers always think they know what's best
for their daughters, don't they?
I'm not going to ask nicely again.
If it were only that easy.
I have something to show you.
I did her a favor.
Look how happy she is.
See?
She wanted this.
I only helped her.
You didn't do this out of the kindness of your heart, Revina.
She gave me her voice.
I gave her legs.
That's all?
That's all.
Oh.
She has a year for the prince to declare his love for her,
or she's forever banished
to the deepest, darkest trench in the sea.
No!
Well, those were the terms Sereia agreed to.
There's nothing you can do.
You change her back right now!
Or I'll--I'll...
You'll what?!
Even if you get rid of me,
the spell continues on.
There's nothing I can do.
Revina, please. There must be something.
Hope that the prince falls in love with her.
I suggest you get out
before you join my garden collection
of those who previously bargained with me.
You'll--You'll--
You'll pay for this!
You have no power here.
The spell is already cast.
It's already in motion.
There's nothing you can do to stop it!
You could throw me in a dungeon if you want,
but it won't change the outcome of the spell.
If anything happens to Sereia...
Come on, Maris.
Ohh!
Hey, hey. Hey.
Watch the plumage, will you?
This is the royal bird you're messing with.
What's the matter? Can't dance?
Of course I can dance.
I just choose not to.
It's unbecoming of a bird of my...
stature.
Why?
Because it's undignified.
Are you saying the Prince of Mossy Isle is undignified?
No, no. No.
That's--That's not what I'm saying at all. I--
Hah! Got you!
Oh, there you are.
Lucas, your mother and I need to speak to you.
I'll join you in a moment.
Whoa!
Son, you know the law.
Father, I told you.
I'm marrying my rescuer.
Son, I won't always be around. And marrying a princess
ensures the royal line will always continue.
We are visiting King Parth and Princess Dhara tomorrow.
If all goes well,
- you will be betrothed. - No!
Is this about that girl you rescued?
It's about who rescued me.
She's the one.
We had a connection.
Lucas, you can't keep waiting on a pipe dream.
You need to do what's best for the kingdom.
What's best for the kingdom.
What about what's best for me?
You sure this isn't about the girl you rescued?
If only she were the girl who rescued me.
It wouldn't even be a question of who I want to marry.
I know it's tough, my boy,
but sometimes being a king isn't about what you want.
Like Monty said, it's about what's best for your kingdom.
What about what's best for its king?
How am I to lead a kingdom
if I'm not in love with my queen?
Lucas, I know it's hard,
but Princess Dhara is a smart match.
She's well educated and comes from a long line of royalty.
We just want what's best for you.
Princess Dhara will help you
keep this kingdom running in fine shape.
We are visiting her tomorrow.
Meanwhile your friend can stay here.
But we have to take her along.
Maybe King Parth knows about her or her family.
Very well. She can come,
but only to see if anyone
in King Parth's kingdom knows about her.
Oh, thank you, Father.
And this means tomorrow, you're going without complaint.
I promise. By the way,
has anyone asked Princess Dhara
what she thinks about getting married
to someone she's never met?
I'm sure Princess Dhara knows her role,
just like you know yours.
Hurry!
Whoa! Whoa!
Welcome!
King Parth, thank you for inviting us
to your beautiful kingdom and exquisite palace.
And thank you for your grand visit, King Jasper.
And the reason for our visit,
I would like you to meet Prince Lucas.
Pleasure to meet you.
And this is my daughter, Princess Dhara.
Pleasure to meet you, Your Highness.
And you as well, Princess.
Wait! You rescued me!
So you're the mysterious rescuer!
What an incredible coincidence.
Of course. You needed help.
I couldn't just leave you on the beach.
But Dhara's not the one who rescued you from the ocean!
Sereia is!
King Jasper, if it's all right with you,
Dhara is heading back to school in a few days.
I hate to rush such an event,
but let's wed these two tomorrow!
At your castle, of course.
All right by me.
Oh, how wonderful!
How are humans this dense?
Honestly!
Dhara deserves a say, too.
Papa, I understand my royal duties,
but I still have to finish school.
If it were up to me,
you would have stopped going to that school.
But before we lost your mother,
she insisted that I see to it
that you finish your studies and graduate.
But when you graduate,
you're going straight from school
to your new home on Mossy Isle.
Father!
Excellent. Why don't you two take a tour
of this fine kingdom?
Get to know each other a little bit.
Okay, great.
Sure.
Oh, let me introduce you to my friend.
We'll have someone look for her.
You should get going.
I don't love the outdoors,
but I occasionally like to visit.
Oh.
I get inspirations for clothing patterns,
but I don't like running around,
dirtying the fabric.
How often do you make your own clothes?
Oh, all the time.
I'm basically inside all day and night
thinking about what new patterns I can design.
I'm always thinking about my next hike
or horse riding.
I love being outside.
Oh, I know it's horrible.
If he marries her, you'll be thrown
to the bottom of the Endless Trench.
That's not why you're so sad?
You've truly fallen in love with Lucas, haven't you?
And you won't ever see him again if you're banished.
What about sword fighting?
Absolutely not.
I can't let anything happen to my precious sewing fingers.
That's fair, I guess.
What about something less dangerous? Dancing?
Oh.
I'm not very good.
My dad always says he was born with two left feet,
and, uh, so was I.
But I do love a royal party with dancing.
I love seeing the clothes,
dresses and suits.
Everything is so beautiful,
and I'm always so inspired.
Ah! I'll show you.
I hope to have my own line within the year.
But it's tough to find models out here.
I don't know much about fashion,
but they do look good.
Thanks.
I'd love to hear more about your interests
and, uh, your kingdom.
I love my kingdom and its people.
Oh, wow.
Pop almost never interacts with our villagers.
How does a king know what's best for its kingdom, then?
I guess that's true.
I never really thought of it that way.
But my favorite thing to do is watch the sea
from the castle on a stormy day.
I know how to swim.
But that's about it.
I've always been fascinated by ships,
being from a landlocked kingdom.
Oh, yeah? We'll have to get on one soon.
Oh. I'm fascinated by them, because...
I can't really go on them.
They make me super seasick.
Oh, I see.
I don't think it's going well.
You have to get out there.
Go!
Whoa! What are you doing here?
Is your friend okay?
Are you okay?
I don't think we've been introduced.
I'm Princess Dhara.
She doesn't talk.
Oh. Well, that's okay.
We don't always need words to communicate.
That's why I love design.
It says so much without saying anything at all.
Oh, I love your barrette. May I see it?
Someone special give it to you?
She had it when I found her.
You rescued her?
Just like I rescued you. Huh.
I never thought of it that way.
Well, I hope we can become good friends.
I've always wanted someone my own age to pal around with,
and I desperately need models for my designs.
You would be perfect.
But in the meantime, we'd better get back.
I have a lot to pack up if I'm getting married tomorrow.
Come on. I'll show you around.
That's cold.
It's nicer in the summer.
but we're still in for a couple months
of cold weather before that happens.
Lucas...
do you think maybe we're rushing this wedding?
It's what our parents want, right?
We're going to get married whether we do it now or later.
It's what you want, right?
Yes. And it's what you want?
Yes.
But after we get married,
I'm going back to finish my schooling.
Of course.
The kingdom will be waiting for you when you get back.
Come on. Let's get you inside.
Princess Dhara is a good match.
But she doesn't love him,
and I don't think he loves her, either.
Listen, kid, I've been around royalty a long time.
Matches like this are how it goes.
But Sereia will be banished forever
if we don't stop her!
What do you mean?
She's a mermaid!
An evil sea witch cast a spell to make her human.
Listen, Monty, I know we don't always get along.
We've never gotten along.
But you have to tell Prince Lucas
that Sereia is the mermaid who rescued him!
Speaking the human tongue is tougher than it sounds.
That's why I can only manage a few words.
Just try it!
Fine! I'll try it!
Lucas!
Sereia is a m-m-m...
I can't say it.
Lucas!
Sereia is mer-mer-mer...
mer...
Gah! I can't say it!
It's im-im-impossible!
Thanks for trying, Monty.
I need to find Sereia!
We have to do something.
You have to tell Lucas.
You tried, I know.
I tried to get Monty to tell him.
Speaking in human is tough, even for a parrot.
I just wish there was something more I could do to help.
Maybe there is.
Hmm. Don't worry.
I'll be back tomorrow before the prince marries at sunset.
There must be something here that tells us how to stop her.
All of the magic books are gone.
I can't find them anywhere!
Ugh! I've been looking through the histories all night,
and I can't find anything to stop this spell.
Then keep looking!
Caspian's right.
Look again.
Father says to keep reading.
We've read these books three times.
Well, look through them fourth and a fifth.
We're missing something.
Sheldon.
What's happened to Sereia?! Why aren't you with her?
Prince Lucas is getting married tomorrow
and not to Sereia!
I thought she had a year.
She did! Until Prince Lucas decided
he needed to get hitched tomorrow!
You must tell Revina to reverse the spell,
or Sereia will be banished!
Father already tried that.
We will go to the sea witch.
She'll bargain with us.
What better prize than all of Maris' daughters?
You're not saying--
I'm not asking you to come with me,
but I have to try and save Sereia.
I'm with you, Sis.
Sheldon, go back to Sereia.
Don't let her out of your sight.
You can count on me!
Sisters, let's go see Revina.
How come there's nothing in here that tells us how to stop
the spell of an evil sea witch?
I don't know if even our books are that specific.
Not a very good library if you ask me.
Why, because we don't have books
on how to stop the spell of a sea witch?
Unless you know how to stop an evil sea witch,
could you maybe not right now, Monty?
I thought I would find you here.
Oh, what's going on?
Ugh! If only you spoke sea turtle
or actual parrot.
Before everything happens,
I just wanted to say...
thank you for the best week of my life.
I'm only doing this because I have to.
If it's not Princess Dhara,
it will be someone else next week.
Plus I owe her my life.
The least I can do is marry her.
Princess Dhara may have found you,
but Sereia rescued you.
I don't want you to feel
like you can't stay here after today.
It's okay.
We'll get this all figured out.
Are you going home?
No. She's going to be banished
to the deepest, darkest trench in the sea.
Ugh! Why can't humans speak sea turtle?!
You keep it.
Oh!
Sereia, the book!
Lucas!
I didn't know you were in there.
You almost saw me in my dress.
That's bad luck.
I'm leaving now. I'll keep my head down.
Goodbye.
Ooh. That was a close one.
He almost saw me.
Look, I know the dress isn't perfect,
but I was able to put a few little touches.
Oh! Oh, no.
Are you okay?
Of course she's not okay!
Allergies, huh?
Probably dust from all of these old books.
Oh, are you reading these?
I wasn't trying to say books are silly.
I have many sewing and fashion books myself. Heh.
Sorry. I'm getting off track.
I just wanted to say again
I'm so glad I'll have a friend here at Mossy Isle.
And I know you clearly love this library here.
Duh!
But I was thinking...
I'm going back to my school after this.
You like to learn, clearly.
I think you should join me.
And you don't have to study fashion like me.
That's one elective course
that's padded out by a bunch of basics,
like history and art.
Oh. Did you hear that?
You can learn all the human history.
Their library probably has a book
on how to defeat an evil sea witch.
Dhara, it's almost time.
Oh. I gotta go.
Think about it, okay?
Bye.
Sereia?
Are you okay?
That's right.
It ain't over 'til it's over!
Heelp mee.
Pleeasee.
Mm, I don't like this, Sandra.
I don't, either.
But what choice do we have?
Open up, Revina!
We know you're in there!
Revina? I know you're in here!
Revina!
I'm coming!
No need to shout!
Oh, what a lovely surprise.
All of Maris' daughters have come to see me...
except one.
Exactly. We want our sister back.
Like I told your father and grandmother,
she made her choice.
It's all binding.
It's not my fault Prince Lucas made his choice
and it wasn't Sereia.
We're not leaving until you fix this.
Well, how about a trade?
What--What do you want?
Hmm...
Uh, Sandra, can we talk to you?
Anything you want, and it's yours.
Hold this.
Yes.
What?
I see.
What is it?
Oh, exciting.
Oh, just say it!
I can probably reverse the spell,
but only if all of you are willing to make a trade.
Then your sister can become a mermaid again.
You give me your beautiful,
elegant, flowing hair,
all of you.
No.
You know it will never grow back if we cut it.
And our mom loved it.
We can't get rid of it.
When Narissa was first starting out with me,
her first whirlpool spell went poorly.
It pulled out all my hair.
As her granddaughters, you owe me.
But a mermaid's hair is almost as important as her tail.
Oh, don't worry.
I'm not going to take it all.
Just most of it.
But all I'm hearing is that you would rather keep your hair
than save your sister.
Oh, dear. What would your mother think of that?
That's not true.
Are you sure?
Fine. We'll do it.
Wonderful.
I got so bored with my own hair.
It will be so nice to have some options.
It's absolutely beautiful.
We've done what you want.
Well, you've made your trade,
but I need something from Sereia as well.
That wasn't part of the deal!
You already have her voice!
Ah, but in order to reverse the spell,
your sister must steal the voice of her beloved prince
and his bride-to-be,
all before sunset of this auspicious wedding day.
All she has to do is open these vials,
and their voices will escape into them.
I want to be very clear.
Sereia, and Sereia alone, must do this,
no one else, or the spell won't work.
Understand?
Yes.
Good.
Get her to do this,
and she will return to the sea
like nothing happened, tail and voice intact.
We understand.
Fail, and you three become plants in my garden,
and your sister will still be banished.
Sandra, we can't agree to this.
Revina's gone too far.
Skyler's right, Sandra.
Do you want Sereia back or not?
Fine, Revina.
Deal.
I was hoping you'd say that.
I'd hurry if I were you.
The sun sets in less than an hour.
Thank you for helping us.
Be careful what you wish for.
Those princesses are as good as mine.
Aw, come on! Come on!
There has to be something!
It's almost time, dear. Meet us down there.
- Sereia! - Sereia!
Sereia, we can help.
Whoa! It's different, but I like it.
Thank you, Sheldon.
Because we're stuck with it forever.
Revina took it so we could help you.
It was the only way to save you.
These are Sereia's sisters?
Yes!
Then she really is a mermaid.
That's what I've been trying to tell you!
We did our part,
but Revina needs you to do something, too.
Take the vials and open them.
Get the voices of Lucas and his bride inside the vials.
We take them to Revina.
You get your tail and voice back.
Sereia never asked for this.
She's not going to make Lucas and Dhara
to suffer the same fate.
I know, but it's the only way.
If you don't...
Sereia...
Just take them, please.
We can't lose you.
You'll be banished to the Endless Trench
and forever imprisoned.
And so will we.
I think I left something in the castle.
I'm sure it can wait. Come on.
Dearly beloved,
I've been told to make this short and sweet
so we can celebrate that much sooner.
Lucas, do you have your vows?
Yes.
Jasper!
What is that?
It's Revina! We're out of time!
The sun is setting.
Revina told us we only had until sunset.
Everyone inside! Now!
Wow! You really are good at this whole design thing.
That's what I've been trying to tell you!
We have to help everyone on land!
We have to stop the spout!
We can do both.
- How?! - Follow me!
What is going on?
Wait! You can't go out there!
It's too dangerous!
Wait for me!
Sereia!
Your time's up!
You and your sisters belong to me now!
No one is coming to help you now!
You'll love the Endless Trench.
It's quite peaceful.
And your sisters will be well taken care of in my garden.
They'll have so many friends.
But before that happens,
I am going to get everything I came for!
- Help! - Help!
Help!
You'll pay for this!
You won't get away with this!
Have fun being banished!
Too bad you're finally getting your voice back,
because no one will be able to hear you call for help...
where you're going!
Help! Help! Help!
What have I done?
Well, this is no fun.
Puny humans!
You cannot stop the power of the Sea Witch!
Oh, now someone thinks to come grab Monty.
What's going on?
I thought the fireworks were after dinner.
It's Revina, the Sea Witch!
She banished Sereia and is attacking the courtyard!
I'm going to find King Maris, Sereia's father,
but it's going to take a little time.
You need to stall Revina before she destroys the castle
or hurts someone badly!
Not my castle!
Not on my watch!
Sheldon, away to the courtyard!
There's not a moment to spare!
Gotta tell King Maris!
Anyone else?!
Good.
Not so fast!
And how are you going to stop me, birdbrain?
Enough, Revina!
It's us you want!
Oh, that's right.
Oh. Excuse me.
I was wondering if...
Excuse me, but I...
Excuse me. Can you show me which way to the surface?
Yes!
Follow me.
Oh, thank you.
I can't find them.
There's one place we haven't looked.
I didn't tell them to go to Revina.
For all we know, Sereia told them to go
after learning about Revina's powers.
King Maris!
Sheldon.
You have a lot of nerve showing up.
Revina, she banished Sereia
and took away the humans' voices!
Sheldon, you should have come to me
the second she went to the Sea Witch.
But I couldn't leave her.
She would have been all alone.
That doesn't make it okay.
That's my daughter's life.
What about my other daughters? Where are they?
They're all on the surface.
Revina's up there.
They tried to stop her!
I'm going up there now!
She has been to the surface many times.
She'll have the upper hand.
We have to save my children.
We have to stop her!
We can only stop her with magic.
They're my grandchildren.
I will save them with everything I have.
Caspian, you stay.
I need someone to watch the throne while I'm gone.
You can count on me, Sire.
Let go!
These are my daughters'.
The missing books.
Revina had them all along.
She must have stolen them before she was banished.
I never went looking for them,
because I never had reason to until now.
Show me the Sea Witch Revina.
Where are my daughters?
Show me King Maris' daughters.
Sereia banished...
and her sisters...
She turned my daughters into those creatures!
We're going to the surface now!
Maris, I told myself I would never use magic again,
but if we stand any chance against Revina,
we have to use it now.
"Mermaids, once you were,
and mermaids, you shall again be."
"Mermaids, once you were,
and mermaids, you shall again be."
My girls!
I'm free!
I can swim again!
I can eat kelp cake again!
Merpeople of the sea,
today is your chance
to make up for the life that was stolen from you.
Revina's currently on the surface,
unchecked with power.
But together, we can stop her,
payback for her recklessly playing with your lives!
Who's with me?!
Yeah!
Okay. Now about Sereia...
We will fight to set her free.
The only way to save Sereia is to defeat Revina.
She will pay for what she did to my family
and to the people of my kingdom.
Go! I won't be far behind.
Now that I have my books back,
we might just be able to stop her.
Revina!
This is the most fun I've had in ages!
I didn't leave the castle to go down like this.
No!
Let me out!
Oh! Thank goodness you're okay.
I haven't conjured up a whirlpool in decades.
You rescued me?
I thought you gave up magic a long time ago.
I did. Family is more important.
Come on. We have a lot of work to do.
I just hope we're not too late.
You'll never take our kingdom!
It seems like I am!
Leave my friends alone!
You!
But how did you--
This ends now.
Father! Sisters! Everyone!
We need you!
To fight evil and keep us free!
We call upon the powers of the sea!
To fight evil and keep us free!
No!
You're okay!
Lucas!
You can talk?
And you're a mermaid?
Yes! It was a spell.
I tried to show you.
I'm sorry I didn't understand.
Look out!
Nooooo!
No!
- Sereia! - No!
Sereia.
Please wake up.
Sereia.
Help me!
Lift!
You're okay!
If you ever scare us like that again, Princess...
We thought you left us.
Sereia, you're alive.
And a mermaid.
Your voice...
I've heard it before!
Lucas, I--
I was the one who rescued you from the ocean depths.
But Dhara's the one who found you.
She rescued you, too.
If she's the one you want...
you should marry her.
Lucas and I were never meant to be.
I only said yes as it was my duty.
And I only said yes because I was chasing a dream,
but reality was in front of me the whole time.
Besides, I really miss my school.
And Mossy Isle doesn't really fit
the vibe of my fashion line.
What do you say, Parth?
We call off the wedding?
Agreed.
I'm sorry, Dhara.
I was wrapped up in outdated customs
and ignored my true duty as your father,
to support you in your true heart's desires,
not my own.
Thank you, Papa!
Oh, Lucas, thank you again for showing me
just how wonderful the surface can be.
Sereia, I love you.
And I you.
But we can't be together.
I'm a mermaid.
So? We can find a way.
I know it.
Lucas, have you ever thought about being a merperson?
Yes. If that's what it takes,
I would swim the whole ocean to be with Sereia.
Hold hands, you two.
Not all spells are evil.
With this spell, anytime you or Sereia
want to switch between mermaid and human,
just hold hands.
Your connection is so powerful,
it transcends both worlds.
Mother, Father, are you okay with this?
Yes.
You've always had a fondness for the water.
And besides,
what other prince will be able to know about royal life
under the ocean and above it?
You will be a king who truly loves his queen.
And true love will bless our kingdom with happiness.
Thank you.
Are you two ready?
Now we can explore the whole world together,
land and sea.
I can't think of anyone else I'd rather do it with.
I love weddings.
Me, too.
It's so beautiful!