All language subtitles for The Little Mermaid (2023)

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!

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.

Don't go back on the ship.

Appreciate the concern, Monty.

But I was fine.

I love sailing.

Whoa!

Intruders!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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'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!