Original subtitles

Oh, uh, any luck, Mermi-crew?

[in unison] No.

Well... keep looking!

We'll find the Pink Pearl for my Hooflet soon.

[Squishella]. The Lunar Eclipse is tonight,

and we only have three of the Hooflet Gems we need!

Without all the gems,

we won't have the extra powers we need

to break into Ika Inkblot's lair.

Which means we won't be able to rescue Pearl Girl.

Which means Ika will use the Eclipse

to turn her into the Dark Pearl forever!

[gasps] Which means our mission will be a fail,

and my perfect reputation will be ruined!

[Astra]. Easy.

Princess Hana's diary said the Pink Pearl

was in this area.

It has to be around here somewhere!

[Nautique]. [gasps] There it is!

An Arcadi-corno!

Just where the diary said it would be!

Bit close to Ika's lair for my taste,

but strategically, a wise position.

You thought I found the Pink Pearl.

Ha! [coughs] I did not.

Ugh! This is impossible.

We've been looking for hours,

and all we've got is a shell.

A Purple Pickle Shell!

They're super rare.

What if we don't find it in time?

Thinking that way won't help.

If we let ourselves worry,

it'll only bring us down.

As long as we stay positive, everything will be fine!

[gusty wind] [ominous music]

Ah!

[everyone screaming]

[upbeat rock music]

? Mermicornos! Let's unite!

? Creative forces we'll ignite!

? Magic is the key

? In the undersea

? We're gonna set the world alight ?

Yuss!

? Mermicorno:

? Starfall!

? Mermicorno:

? Starfall!

[everyone screaming]

[action music]

Got ya!

Ah!

Ah!

The storm!

It's gonna blow us away!

[everyone screaming]

[groaning]

[grunting] I got this!

[upbeat music]

Get behind the shield!

[in unison] Ahhhh!

We need to find a way

to get to the Arcadi-corno

before we're blown

all the way back to Octokyo!

Um...

[gasps] Wait a second!

Ha! There are Talisman instructions

that use Kameko's Purple Pickle Shell!

I can use it to craft a Boat Talisman with super speed!

[cracking] [dramatic music]

? Waaaaaahhhhh!

Then you better get crafting!

Ah...

[crashing]

Ha! Jump on!

[grunting]

[loud revving]

[in unison] Ahhhh!

[Astra]. Uh-oh!

[crashing]

[panting]

I knew my shell would be handy.

Ugh! That storm came outta nowhere.

We'll have to wait till it passes.

Then there won't be time to find the Pink Pearl.

We're not gonna be ready for the Eclipse.

[ominous music] [thunder crashing]

[Sawtooth]. We're almost ready for the Eclipse!

Just need to drain one more star.

[creepy music]

Ugh.

[dramatic magical music]

One missing orb?

But the Eclipse is tonight!

And without the stars' power,

my plinth can't complete Dark Pearl's transformation.

Ooh, the thought makes me so tense,

my tentacles are clenching up.

Oh my! [sputtering]

Hey, hey, hey, don't worry!

We're gonna get the last star.

It's just, uh, at the, uh, [clears throat] Pearl Palace.

What?!

Why didn't you drain it when you took Pearl Girl?

Ouch!

Well, we had our fins full with Pearl Brat!

Then the palace kept upping its security.

But I promise, Boss, we can do this.

Ha! A potted kelp would be more reliable than you three.

Sadly, you're the only henchfish I've trained to use my Orbs.

Which gives me an idea!

[giggling]

Oh, where is it? Yes!

This Orb has the power of Illusion.

Use it to trick the palace guards

into dropping their defences. [giggles]

Now, get me the power of that star!

[playful music]

Oh! New arrivals?

Ika's forces must have attacked another town!

And drained another star.

I'm afraid ours is the only one left.

If they get this star's power,

Pearl Girl will be lost forever!

Sawtooth and the Squidions are no doubt on their way.

You must prepare our guards for battle.

Perhaps one of your rousing speeches will inspire them.

I'm not really sure what to say.

Perhaps there's something in

"Positive Pep Talks 101" that'll do.

Oh, here. [clears throat]

"If you want to win, you've gotta think like a winner.

"If you believe, you will achieve."

[deflated chords]

That should do it, don't you think?

Um, we'll see.

Mmm, the other gems were so much easier to find.

I never thought about what would happen if we didn't get one.

Our plan to get into Ika's lair requires all the gems.

Without them, what if we don't know what to do?

Or what if we're not ready?

I mean, obviously we're awesome,

but awesome enough to take on Sawtooth, the Squidions,

and Ika Inkblot?

[whistling]

Mermis, I know it's no fun to be trapped here,

but we need to stay calm, just like Gwen!

Sure, it's a little scary not to have all the gems we need.

And, uh, sure, I lose control of my powers when I'm scared.

But who's thinking about that?

[magical music]

[awkward chuckling]

This is what I'm talking about.

Worrying only makes things worse.

My mom says if something's worrying you,

you gotta be like an oyster.

See, sometimes an oyster gets grit in its shell.

If it tried to ignore that yucky feeling

or pretend it wasn't there,

it would just feel worse and worse.

So instead, the oyster faces that grit head on,

and turns it into a pearl!

Is something worrying you, Astra?

Only thing I'm worried about is all of you worrying.

We are Mermicornos.

There's nothing we can't do.

As soon as the storm ends,

we'll head out and find the Pink Pearl!

[machine whirring]

[Arcadi-corno]. Oh, hi, Mermicornos.

This Arcadi-corno is a little different.

Here, you will each face your own challenge.

It might feel a little unpleasant,

but if you succeed, the Pink Pearl will be yours.

Wait. The Pink Pearl is here?!

Told you good things happen when you're positive.

Okay, Mermis, let's power up!

[in unison] Hooflet Power!

[upbeat energetic music]

Yippee!

[fun electronic arcade music]

Huh?

[everyone gasping]

Why do I have to do my challenge first?

What if it's hard?

Oh, what if it's scary?

What if...

...it's at the Clamshell Bandshell? [squeals]

Fascinating.

Perhaps that's what the beam of light was for.

The Arcadi-corno was creating a simulation

based on our memories!

[Arcadi-corno]. Your challenge is to sing a song.

[all grunting]

These bubbles must be to prevent us from interfering.

Not like I'll need any help.

It's a singing challenge.

Arcadi-corno, prepare to be dazzled.

Good luck.

Ah!

Oh, you scared me!

Who are you?

Oh dear. I didn't introduce myself.

I'm awful.

I mean, I'm Bristle, but I'm also awful.

I'm just here to wish you good luck.

[in unison] Hmmm?

Um, thanks.

But with talent like mine, I don't need luck.

I sure hope talent's enough.

I mean, it's not like you've prepared anything.

And when you don't prepare, anything could happen.

[Power-Astra]. Ignore her, Squishella.

You've totally got this!

[loud burping]

[gulping]

[suspenseful music swells]

[burps] Oh no. [burps]

[loud burping]

Squish! What's going on?

I don't know!

Every time I open my mouth, I-

[loud burping]

I just knew something like this was going to happen.

Although this is way worse than I expected.

Don't listen to her, Squishella!

Just take a deep breath and sing!

[loud inhaling]

[bellowing burping]

[gasps] I can't take this anymore!

Let me outta here.

I can't do this.

Squish, are you okay?

No! Me renowned songstress, Squishella,

burping in front of a crowd?

I've never been so humiliated in all my life.

Well, it wasn't your fault, Squishella.

You would've rocked that challenge

if Bristle hadn't gotten in the way

and thrown you off.

Wait. Maybe Bristle wasn't getting in the way

of the challenge.

Maybe she is the challenge!

Bristle showed up when Squishella was about to use

her Creative Force, right?

And everything she said made Squishella worry.

Like she wanted Squish to fail.

Exactly!

So in order to pass these challenges,

we need to find ways to block her out!

Um, but I feel bad ignoring her.

Bristle's trying to stop us

from getting the Pink Pearl, Kameko.

Trust me, it's for the best.

Nautique, that means you're up.

You just focus on your challenge.

If Bristle tries to bring you down,

we'll find ways to distract you.

[Arcadi-corno]. Your challenge is to do a presentation,

a dance presentation, in the style of cha-cha.

Oh ho! Excellent.

Dance is one of my six favourite subjects.

One cha-cha performance coming up!

[upbeat Latin music]

Forward, cha-cha-cha,

backward, cha-cha-cha. [hums]

Are you sure those are the right steps?

Ah! [sputters]

I mean, hi, Bristle.

And yes, as the Dance Mermicorno,

I'm an expert in all kinds of movement.

Forward, cha-cha-cha.

Oh. I mean, it's just in this book,

it says cha-cha starts to the back.

I, I didn't know that.

[whispering]

[Bristle]. Oh dear. Ha.

I thought you were an expert.

If you don't know this, what else don't you know?

Okay, Mermis, if she's gonna be negative,

we need to be positive!

Ugh. Gross.

I mean, uh, yay? Fun!

[Kameko]. Nautique, Nautique!

He's our fish.

He's the best and he's friends with Squish!

Weeee! Ooof!

[tense music]

If you don't know what you're doing,

then you can't do it right.

[Astra]. Don't listen to her, Nautique.

You'll just keep on making mistake after mistake.

Um, forward?

Backward? Or is it side to side?

Uh, cha-cha-cha?

Is that even it? What?

[confused mumbling]

Ah!

[Bristle giggling]

Oh! Let me out!

I, I can't do this!

Oh.

[mysterious music]

?

Ah, time to put this Orb to work.

Orb of Illusion on!

[magical music]

[gasps] Sweet iridescence.

[tense dramatic music]

[loud roaring]

[rumbling]

Oh, the guards are getting frightened.

You need to say something.

[sputters] You can do it!

[loud roaring]

That was awful.

I just kept making mistake after mistake.

Maybe I don't know what I'm doing.

Maybe I'm not as good as I thought I was.

Don't say that!

This isn't your fault, it's Bristle.

She's the one messing everything up.

[upbeat electronic arcade music]

It's my turn. Goodie.

Um, Astra?

The more we try to block Bristle out,

the louder she got.

This time, maybe we should just talk to her?

And let her make us feel even worse?

[scoffs] No way.

This time we're gonna try even harder to block her out!

[sighing]

[Arcadi-corno]. Your challenge is to hit the targets.

Now this is definitely my speed.

[upbeat music]

?

Ah!

Ugh!

Wow. Good aim.

I guess you'd have to have good aim with your powers, right?

I mean, they're so strong.

Yeah, thanks for the input.

Astra? - On it!

Okay, we can't just drown her out.

We need to cover her up!

[grunting]

[gasps] Follow me!

[everyone grunting]

Ha! What do you say to that, uh, Bristle?

Nice try, but you can't get rid of me that easy.

[snapping]

[grunting]

[upbeat rhythmic music]

What would happen, I wonder,

if you turned those powers on the wrong Sea-tizen?

Maybe even a friend?

No! Astra!

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Ah! [Bristle giggling]

Stop it, stop it, stop it!

Get me out!

[cries] I can't do this!

Oh.

[dramatic music] [loud roaring]

Ahhhhhh!!

Uh, we gotta scare 'em off.

[deep inhaling]

[loud roaring]

Ahhhhhh!

Wait! No!

Hold your ground!

Um, "Believe in yourselves!

"Dream big!

"Go for gold?"

Ah, it's no use!

Retreat!

[Squidions squeaking]

Yes!

The star is ours! [laughs]

Come on, Mermi-crew.

Don't give up now.

We gotta stay positive.

Uh, why?

I can't even control my powers.

Maybe I shouldn't even go on the mission at all.

She's right.

We can't stop making mistakes.

What if we just aren't good enough?

That is it!

I've had enough of Bristle picking on my friends.

You wanna pick on someone, Bristle?

Then pick on me!

[upbeat energetic music]

Gwen? Squishella?

Nautique? Kameko?

Where are you?

[Arcadi-corno]. Your challenge is to prove yourself.

Oh, how lovely to see you!

Oh, this is my Adopt-iversary party.

I'm home.

[Bristle]. Is it your home though?

[music dies out]

I'm not listening to you.

I mean, Royal Mother Pearl accepted you

because she thought you were a leader,

a helper, like her.

But what if she was wrong?

What if you're a fraud?

If you can't save Pearl Girl, then who are you?

[dramatic music swells]

[Royal Mother Pearl]. Wait a moment.

You don't belong here.

But it's me. It's Astra.

Come on. You know me.

You said this would always be my home.

[Royal Mother Pearl]. You don't deserve a home.

Guards! Seize her!

[tense dramatic music]

Wait!

This is a misunderstanding.

Just let me make a Talisman and show you who I am.

[upbeat energetic music]

Um, [pants] I don't understand.

It's like I don't have a Creative Force.

That's right.

And without a Creative Force,

you're not a good Mermicorno.

You don't belong.

[sputtering] Ah!

[tense dramatic music]

[dreamy music]

Seriously? We failed the challenges 'cause of you!

We'll never get the Pink Pearl 'cause of you!

Why are you doing this?

Don't you understand?

I'm not doing this. You are.

I lose control of my powers when I'm scared.

What if we don't know what to do?

Or what if we're not ready?

See?

I'm just a projection of all the feelings you have inside.

But if this is coming from us,

then why are you being so mean?

You're just getting worse and worse.

Oh. It's because we're ignoring you,

just like Kameko said.

Wow. You finally figured it out.

Feelings need to be heard, Astra,

even when they're unpleasant.

I wanna do the challenges again.

I know what I need to do.

[soft electronic arcade music]

Astra! Are you okay?

No. I'm worried.

Worried I'm not the leader I want to be.

I thought saying that would make me feel bad.

But holding it in was worse.

What are you worried about?

[gentle music]

I'm worried we're not ready.

I'm worried I won't know what to do.

I'm worried I'll lose control.

Huh. You know, now that I say it out loud,

it doesn't sound so bad.

I only lost control once.

And if anything, it made me more careful.

And I've made mistakes before, but it hasn't been the end.

And I always figure out what to do eventually.

And since when are we ever ready?

We just always try our hardest.

I mean, not that I have to try very hard,

but you know what I mean.

Now that's what I call turning grit into a pearl.

Ready to give this another shot?

Just do your best.

[upbeat music]

? Yaaah yaaah!

[upbeat music continues]

Just keep going.

[Nautique humming]

[upbeat music continues]

Just trust yourself.

[upbeat music continues]

I might not know who I was,

but I know who I am now.

I am a leader!

And I'll always belong with my friends!

[magical music]

[Squishella singing]

[magical music continues]

?

[Kameko]. Yeah!

Astra! Is that the Pink Pearl?

How did you do that?

I don't know.

But you know what they say.

With a little grit in your shell,

you can make a pearl.

[playful music]

[everyone in unison]. Awww. [laughing]

[loud roaring]

There's still hope, my Queen.

Speak from the heart!

Inspire them!

I can't.

I, I'm too afraid.

How can I inspire anyone when my heart feels so heavy?

You don't need to hide your feelings.

Showing the truth of what's in your heart

can make others feel less alone.

Guards! I was wrong.

We face the biggest challenge we've ever faced.

It's natural to be afraid. Look, I'm afraid.

But together, we can handle this!

Together, we might see that we are more than our fears!

[buoyant music]

[deflated music]

[Sawtooth]. Uh-oh.

[Squidions squeaking]

Oh! [laughs]

This will be easy.

Charge!

Ahhhh! -Ahhhh!

[grunting] [smacking noises]

[action music] [Squidions squeaking]

[Barb chuckling]

[action music continues]

Oh!

[Squidions squeaking]

Oh-ho-ho!

[Sawtooth chuckling] [Royal Mother Pearl yelling]

Grrrrr!

Oooh oooh ohhh!

Ahhhhhh!

[squeaking]

[cheering]

We did it!

We sure did.

Oh yeah, you showed them.

[Royal Mother Pearl humming]

Oh. Ika won't be happy about this.

The storm's over!

True. But the worst part is still to come.

You ready, Mermi-crew?

Ha ha! - Yeah!

Ready. - Yuss!

[upbeat music]

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