01x03 - Crystal Cavern Caper/A Banner Moment

[bunniefuu]

-[OPENING THEME SONG PLAYING]
-CHORUS: Ariel, oh, oh, oh

ARIEL: Come along with me
To my corner of the sea

Atlantica has so much
In store

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

ARIEL:
Music never ends

We're surrounded
By our friends

There's always something
New to explore

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

We'll use our voices
Swimming free

Imagine what we'll find

Come with me!

CHORUS:
Ariel, oh, oh, oh

There's so much adventure

CHORUS:
Ariel, oh, oh, oh

We'll dive in together

In this sea
Full of wonder

Who knows
What we'll discover

CHORUS:
Ariel, oh, oh, oh

With Ariel

Yeah!

CHORUS:
With Ariel

Let's go!

CHORUS:
With Ariel

ARIEL: "Crystal Cavern Caper."

I can't believe how much
human stuff we found today.

So much human stuff.

[PANTING]

Flounder. You don't
have to carry all that.

Let us help you.

No, no.
I've got this, Ariel.

[GRUNTS]

[PLAYFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

Okay, let's see
what we've got.

LUCIA:
And now comes the fun part.

We get to name
all the things we found!

I wonder
what this is used for.

Flounder,
that is a flap-a-diddle.

What's a flap-a-diddle?

It's kind of like
of a flap-a-doodle, but smaller. See?

Ah!

So you wear it
on your head.

Exactly!

[OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

Hmm. I think
I'll call this one a scoopy-whippy.

Yes! Scoopy-whippy.

I love scoopy-whippy!

And we got another
bootle-scootle to add to our collection.

We sure have found
a lot of bootle-scootles.

Mmm.

I'm not sure
what to call this one.

What do you think, Naima?

She'll get back to us.
[CHUCKLES]

So, what should we
play with first?

Wait, where's
my scoopy-whippy?

-Uh...
-Huh?

[SUSPENSEFUL
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]

It was just here.

Look!

Our bootle-scootle's gone!

[SCREAMS]
My flap-a-doodle's gone, too!

Someone or something
must be taking our treasures.

But who could be
taking them?

And why?

There has to be
a good reason for it.

Maybe they just walked away
on their own.

-Like that!
-[ALL EXCLAIMING]

[DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

What?

[EXCLAIMS]

[GASPS]
It's a hermit crab!

You must be the one
taking all our human stuff.

Ha!

[GASPS] Let's get our stuff!

[GRUNTING AND EXCLAIMING]

[LAUGHING]

I can't believe that crab
took our land treasures.

That wasn't nice,
Mr. Hermit Crab!

But I don't get it.

Why would the crab
want our human stuff?

There must be a reason.

Whatever the reason, the crab should
have asked us and not just taken it.

That's true.

You should always ask before taking
stuff that doesn't belong to you.

But what if he
comes back for more?

Then we'll be ready
to stop him.

Okay.

I think we have every part
of the cavern covered.

If that crab comes back,
we'll see him.

Lucia, how's everything
look from up there?

So far,
so good, Ariel.

Fin-tastic! Flounder?

I'm moving my eyes
really fast,

so I can see everything.

Excellent. And, Naima,
you've got the front door covered?

Great.

Oh, Fernie,
what have you got?

I call this plan
"Trappy the Crabby."

A crab trap?
Tell me more.

We know the crab
likes flap-a-diddles,

so let's use one
to trick him, and then catch him.

I've connected
this basket to this string.

When the hermit crab
tries to take the flap-a-diddle,

I'll pull the string.

When I pull the string,
the basket falls down.

And trappys
the crabby!

[ALL CLAPPING]

[GASPS]
I hear the crab! Everyone, get ready!

[SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

[LAUGHING]

He's coming.

[LAUGHS MISCHIEVOUSLY]
Ooh!

ARIEL: Wait for it.

Almost.

[LAUGHING MISCHIEVOUSLY] Ha!

-Huh?
-No! The crab cut the string!

The trap won't work
without the string.

[LAUGHS MISCHIEVOUSLY]

He's getting away!

FLOUNDER: I'll get him!

[GRUNTS]

[GRUNTING]

Now he took
the flap-a-diddle?

This is so strange.

Well, what are we
going to do now?

We need a new plan.

And we need to figure out why
he's taking our things without asking.

I know
what we can do.

I call this plan

"Lucia uses magic
to catch the crab in a bubble."

I'm gonna use magic
to catch the crab in a bubble.

[ALL LAUGHING]

It's the perfect plan.

Let's hide!

-[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]
-[ARIEL GASPS]

There he is!

[PLAYFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

Now's your chance, Lucia.

Bubble-ka-bubble!

-[ALL GASP]
-You got him in the bubble!

-Huh?
-Oh, no. I missed!

[LAUGHS MISCHIEVOUSLY]

And he's getting away
with our...

What do we call that one?

Whiffle-poof.

Whiffle-poof!

Ooh-hoo! [CACKLES]

[SIGHS]

Okay, we've had a lot
of really good plans,

but the crab
keeps getting away with our human stuff,

so it's time
we turn to the expert.

Naima, what have you got?

-[FOOTSTEPS SCURRYING]
-[ALL GASP]

Hold that thought, Naima.

He's back!

-Let's grab him!
-[LAUGHS]

[GRUNTS] Got you!

Huh? Wait.

It's coral.

The crab turned into coral?
That's so sneaky.

No, it's a fake crab.

The real crab
put it here to trick us while he...

-CRAB: Ooh-hoo!
-[GASPS]

[DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

ALL: ...takes our treasure!

[LAUGHS]

[GASPS] He's got Naima!

CRAB:
C-c-c-c-catch me if you can

We're gonna get you
We just need a plan

CRAB:
L-l-l-l-leave you In the sand

We're gonna get you
Yeah, I know we can

Catch me if you can

Gonna get Gonna get ya

-CRAB: No!
-Gonna get, gonna get ya

-CRAB: No way!
-Gonna get, gonna get ya

Not today!

So fun to see them try

Yeah, they're always
A step behind

They can't catch me

Na-na, they can't catch me

I really love this game
'Cause I'm so good At getting away

They can't catch me

Na-na, not at this speed

Now I'm running
And I'm swimming

Now I'm jumping
Yeah, I'm winning

I'd love to stick around
But au revoir

Wait!

C-c-c-c-catch me
if you can

You almost got him!

We're gonna get you
We just need a plan

We can do this!

L-l-l-l-leave you
In the sand

Oh, come on!

We're gonna get you
Yeah, I know we can

-We can!
-Catch me if you can

I'm gonna get
Gonna get ya

-ARIEL: Wait!
-Gonna get, gonna get ya

-Almost!
-Gonna get, gonna get ya

-ARIEL: Got ya!
-Ooh-hoo!

[SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

I didn't catch him.

I can't believe that crab got away
with all our land treasures from today.

Me too, Flounder.

I mean, he took everything.

Except whatever
this thingy is.

[INTRIGUING INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

Huh. When I look through it,

-everything looks bigger.
-[ALL SCREAMING]

It sure does.

Wait! Look!

Those look like footprints.

Crab footprints.

There's a whole
trail of them.

And they start
at the cavern.

The crab must have left these footprints
when he ran from the cavern.

If we follow this trail...

[GASPS]
Jumping jellyfish! That's it!

It could lead us
to the crab!

Great idea, Ariel!

Let's do it!

We're coming for you, crab!

I mean, yeah,
let's do it!

[GIGGLES]

[DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

-ARIEL: There he is!
-[RATTLES]

Quick, before he gets away!

[GRUNTING AND SQUEALING]

How... How did you, eh...

What are you, eh... And if...
I, um... [CLEARS THROAT]

Hello.

[SIGHS] I can explain.

We're listening.

My name is Hermes.

I am a hermit crab.

And I have outgrown my shell.

Outgrown your shell?

Oh! I see
what's going on here.

Hermit crabs
are always growing,

and when they get
too big,

they don't fit
in their shells anymore,

so they have to find
a new, bigger shell.

Yes, yes, that's right.

And instead of a shell,

I thought I could use
one of these... [SMACKS LIPS]

pretty treasures
as a new home.

Wait, I get how all of these
things could be a shell,

but why did you take
Ariel's doll?

Yeah. Why'd you
take Naima?

Well, I took Naima
because she looked friendly,

and I could use a friend.

I understand
you were looking for a new home,

but if you wanted one of our
land treasures, you should've asked.

We love to share.
Right, friends?

-Yeah!
-Sure do.

Ariel, I am truly sorry.

I just got excited
after seeing all your cool things

at the Crystal Cavern.

We'd be happy to give you
one of our land treasures as a new home.

Just, next time,

please ask before you
take things that aren't yours.

Does that sound
like a good idea?

[EXCLAIMS] That sounds
like a great idea, Ariel!

Oh, thank you all so much!

And here is your doll.

Mmm.

Thanks.

You won't be needing
her company

because we are gonna be
your friends.

Really?

I am so happy. [LAUGHS]

Now, which land treasure
would you like?

HERMES: This one.

How does it look?

-You look great.
-So cool!

Hey, Hermes, what will you wear
when you grow out of the flap-a-diddle?

Hmm, I am not sure.

But when I figure it out,
I am going to ask you all first.

[ALL GIGGLING]

[PLAYFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

ARIEL: "A Banner Moment."

-Sebastian, drop everything.
-[EXCLAIMS]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

Got it!

Tasty. Oh!

The Duke of Clownfish
is coming for a visit.

Oh, no, not the Duke
of Clownfish.

Why? Clownfish
are so much fun.

They always smile
and laugh and--

Don't count on it.

This clownfish
is quite grumpy.

Yes, indeed. It'll take
something really special

to put a smile on his face.

Hmm.

How about we put on
a glorious Atlantica welcome parade?

Ooh, I love parades.

This is turning into
a special day.

Ooh, I like that idea.

Let's roll out our finest kelp carpet
and make the Duke feel welcome.

Don't you worry,
King Triton.

I'll make that grumpy Clownfish smile
if it's the last thing I do.

And now it's time
to assign you all a job for the parade.

[GASPS] I'm so excited
to see what job I get, Flounder.

Me, too!
I love parades!

Ayanna, you will design
and decorate the parade float.

-[WHOOPS]
-That's an awesome job for the parade.

It sure is.

Thanks, Sebastian.

Alanna, you will create everyone's
hairdos, wigs, and fancy headdresses.

Ooh! That's a really big,
important job, too!

Yes!

And, Flounder,
you will help Ariel.

Fantastic!

Ooh! If you're
helping me, Flounder,

then I must be getting
a big, important job.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

[GASPING] Will I sing?
Drive the parade float?

Play my guitar in the band?

Ooh, tell me,
tell me, tell me!

And you, Ariel,
will carry this special banner!

[GASPS] Uh... Huh?

How can this
be a very big, important job?

It's so tiny.

SEBASTIAN: But it's more
than just a tiny banner.

Let me explain.

-KING T: Sebastian!
-[GASPS]

KING T: I have questions
about the parade schedule.

[GULPS] Coming,
Your Majesty!

I'll explain later.

[SOLEMN INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[SIGHS]

What's wrong, Ariel?
Aren't you excited about the parade?

[SIGHS] My sisters
got very big and important jobs,

like designing
the parade float,

creating fancy wigs
and hairdos.

All I got was this teeny,
tiny little banner.

[BARKING]

Aww! Such a cute dogfish.

Do you wanna play?

Yes, I know you do.
Do you wanna play? Yeah, you do!

[BARKS]

I think he likes
the banner.

[LAUGHS]

Here, go fetch!

[BARKING]

Careful, Ariel.
Dogfish are easily distracted.

[PLAYFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

-[MEOWING]
-Hmm?

Like that!

Oh, that's okay!

No one will miss
that tiny little banner.

I'll just get another one
from Sebastian.

Another one?

But that's the special banner we've used
for Atlantica parades since...

Since... Well, since forever!

[CHUCKLING]
Forever is a long time!

And your job
to carry that banner was very important.

But the banner is so small.

How could my job
be very important?

All jobs are important,
even if they seem small.

And your job
was very, very important,

because whoever holds
the banner is the leader!

[ALL GASPING]

Me? I'm the line leader
of the parade?

Yes. The entire parade
will follow whoever holds that banner,

no matter where it goes.

You mean like that?

-[FESTIVE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]
-[BARKING]

Oh, no! The Duke
of Clownfish is almost here,

and his welcome parade
is going the wrong way!

Not to worry, Sebastian.

I'll get that banner
from the dogfish

and get the parade
back on track.

-Ariel!
-Yes?

You must use the banner
to lead the parade to the palace

before the clock
rings three times.

Three times?

When the clock rings once,
the Duke arrives at the palace,

two rings means the parade
will start,

three rings
and the parade will be over.

One, two, three,
you can count on me...

and Flounder.

We'll get everyone back to the palace
before the clock rings three times.

Great. Fernie, Lucia,
come help me distract the Duke.

Now, where did
that dogfish go?

-[BARKING]
-[BOTH GASP]

[MEOWING]

[BARKING]

[FESTIVE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[CATFISH SCREECHING]

-[MEOWING]
-[FLOUNDER GASPS] There's the parade!

ARIEL: And there's
the banner!

[BARKING]

-[CLOCK RINGS]
-Oh, no!

One ring means the Duke
has arrived at the palace.

We better hurry.
We've got to get everyone to the palace

before the clock
rings three times.

[MAJESTIC INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

The Duke of Clownfish
has arrived!

So nice to have you
visiting Atlantica, Duke.

My pleasure, King Triton.

Is this my welcome?

Oh, no, no! You're going to love
our Atlantica welcome parade.

I do love parades.

Where is
the parade, Sebastian?

It should be
on its way, sir.

[CLEARS THROAT] Fernie.

Why don't you share some of your
fabulous fish facts with the Duke?

I'm sure you know
a thing or two about clownfish, right?

I sure do.

Like, did you know that clownfish
are not very good swimmers?

[GASPS] Clownfish
are excellent swimmers!

Next fact,
Fernie.

Right. The thing is,
clownfish swim in silly zigzag patterns.

-[GASPS]
-That's why you'll often find clownfish

hidden in anemones.

[EXCLAIMING]

Oh, Ariel, where are you?

[BARKING]

[SCREECHES]

[MEOWING]

-[SCREECHING]
-[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

FLOUNDER:
It's pretty dark in there.

ARIEL: It sure is, Flounder.

But we've got to get
that banner back.

-[MEOWING]
-[GASPING]

-[BARKING]
-[EXCLAIMING]

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

[CLOCK RINGS]

Oh, no! Two rings means...

What does two rings mean?

The parade
is supposed to start!

We have to get everyone
back to the palace.

Let's hurry.

[CLEARS THROAT]

Lucia, our magician-
in-training. [CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]

Will you please share
some magic with the Duke?

Yes, yes, yes!

[PLAYFUL INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

Turn this frowny
upside downy,

zip-zap-zowny,
flunny-clowny.

[BLOWS]

[ENCHANTING INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[EXCLAIMS]

[GASPS]

Not the Atlantica welcome
I was expecting.

[CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
Where is the parade, Sebastian?

It's lost, King.

Lost?

How can you lose a parade?

[VOICE TREMBLING]
Well, I... I... I...

[BOTH WHIMPER]

[SIGHS] Does Ariel
have anything to do with this?

Perhaps just a teensy,
eensy bit.

Don't worry, everyone.

Ariel will get the parade
back in time. I'm sure of it.

Mmm. Come on, Ariel.

We are counting on you.

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

Oh, Flounder. How will we ever
catch up with that parade?

I... I thought carrying
the little banner was a small job,

but it was
a really important job.

And now I've lost the parade
and we're out of time.

[SIGHS] I shouldn't have
played fetch with that dogfish.

Yeah, too bad you didn't use
this pearl instead of the banner.

Jumping jellyfish! That it!

Come with me!
You and I are gonna play fetch.

We are?

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

-[MEOWING]
-[BARKING]

Oh, look!
We are playing fetch!

-[MEOWING CONTINUES]
-[GRUNTS]

Uh, shouldn't we be chasing
the dogfish?

Nope. Because he's gonna
chase the pearl and drop the banner.

Oh! Here, boy!

[BARKING STOPS]

Come play fetch!

[YELPS]

[GRUNTS]

[YELPS]

[BARKING]

I got it!
I got the banner!

-[CLOCK DINGS]
-Oh, no, Ariel!

The clocktower
rang three times.

The parade is supposed
to be over now!

Come on, everybody!
I'm the line leader now! Follow me!

We've got to get this parade
back to the palace.

[TRIUMPHANT INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYING]

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

THE DUKE: Well, King Triton,

you promised me
a grand parade

and you gave me... this.

[INSTRUMENTS CLATTERING]

[PLAYING HARMONICA]

I'll be leaving now.

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

Wait! What is that sound?

[LAUGHS] That's my Ariel.

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

[BARKING]

[FESTIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]

So glad you got the parade
back on track, Ariel.

Now I know that every job is important,
no matter how small it seems.

I'm really sorry, Sebastian.

Oh, my dear Ariel,
we all make mistakes,

but you did
your best to fix it.

That's what makes you
a very special mermaid.

And just look at the Duke.

I've never seen him
smile like that before.

Huh. Who knew the Duke
was a dogfish lover? [CHUCKLES]

Of course, I am!
Who wants to join me?

[FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

ARIEL:
I'm making waves!

I'm swimming to the rhythm
Of my own beat

Playing my song
and I keep on singing

Aye, aye, aye

I show the world
what makes me me

Turn up the melody like
Aye, aye, aye

I'm making waves!

I'm singing, aye

I'm making waves!