01x05 - Mako Island Hotel

[bunniefuu]

♪ On the Isle of Mako ♪

♪ Under the moon's

silver glow ♪

♪ The night is calm ♪

♪ But suddenly ♪

♪ There's a change in the sea ♪

♪ Three mermaids,

magic and brave ♪

♪ True beauties

under the waves ♪

♪ Their secret will always be

mystery ♪

♪ In the depths of the sea ♪

[excited chatter]

Hey!

Come on, guys, not so fast!

Wait up, would you?

Come on, quit dawdling.

It's gonna start soon!

[yells]

Hurry or you'll miss everything.

Hurry up?

I'm crawling as fast as I can.

Come on, hop on!

Thanks, Zita.

Oh, up, up and away!

Oh! [chuckles]

Shh! Pipe down!

Good evening. [simpers]

Oh, all my friends are here.

So sweet of you all to come.

[chuckles]

♪ Oh, I feel so free ♪

♪ Floating through the sea ♪

[drilling]

[Carlotta continues to sing

beneath drilling]

♪ Oh, I feel so free ♪

- ♪ Floating through the sea ♪

- [fish all scream]

What? How disgraceful, leaving

in the middle of my concert.

I hadn't finished yet,

you barbarians.

Carlotta, wait,

it wasn't their fault!

Come on, Cleo, we said

we were going to the movies.

Sure, but I haven't finished

my math homework yet.

You've still got plenty of time.

It's not due until tomorrow.

What's up with you,

Miss First in Class?

Why aren't you busy

doing your homework?

I wanted to get a jump on things

so I did it all yesterday.

Hey, look,

Berny is putting on a show.

No, I think he's trying

to tell us something.

- We've got a problem!

- What are you trying to say?

Wait, that's it.

Finally, finished! Good.

- OK, so what's up?

- Berny's upset about something.

We better find out what.

She left. She stormed off right

in the middle of the concert.

She says she's never going

to sing for us again.

- What's the big deal?

It's obvious you've never heard

Carlotta's sublime voice.

You said her concert

was sabotaged. By who?

By horrible humans with machines

and all kinds of stinky stuff.

Construction work in the sea?

That's really strange.

- [nearby speaker]

- Did you hear that?

[man] Good day,

ladies and gentlemen.

As I'm sure you've noticed,

there are more and more tourists

in town.

To truly welcome them,

I've decided that Dolphin City

should have the luxurious resort

complex it deserves.

Four-star hotel, marina,

salt water pool,

spa, Jacuzzi,

a multi-sports hall...

Hey. What's going on?

Zane's father is planning

to build a fancy resort.

It will be the greatest resort

and entertainment center ever.

Where's he planning

on building it?

Show us your dad's plan.

- [crowd exclaims]

- Mako? He can't do that!

The main hotel

will be right here.

Over here there'll be

a fabulous indoor pool

with individual Jacuzzis

and waterslides

- leading right down to the sea.

- Our lake?

In the volcano? The very place

where we were transformed.

But it's a magical place.

It's sacred.

What if they find out

our secret?

That must be what Berny saw,

which means work has

already started.

[cheering]

How could Zane's father

have got permission

to build on Mako Island?

Isn't it a protected site?

Obviously he managed to get

official permission somehow.

There's got to be something

we can do to stop it.

I'll investigate

and see what I come up with.

OK, Lewis, you do that

and we'll head out there.

I don't know

if we can save the island.

How are three mermaids

supposed to stop a bulldozer?

Did you see those gloomy faces?

Hey there, Berny. Why is

everybody's mood so low tide?

It's because of Carlotta.

She refuses to come out.

She says she won't sing

for a bunch of barbarians.

Carlotta, it's me, Cleo.

You shouldn't be upset with

them. With the construction...

[Carlotta] Those Philistines

left mid-concert. Ha!

I've never been treated

so shabbily.

It was because of the humans

with their horrible machines.

Go on!

They just got scared,

that's all.

Yeah. And who even listens to

that old music these days?

What? I can't believe

I'm hearing this.

This is the last straw.

You're about to learn

the true meaning of silence.

[woman] These paintings

are valued at over $200,000.

Now, the day's top story.

Harrison Bennett's

new resort project,

a four-star resort complex

to be built on Mako Island.

Next, a word from

our sponsors...

I just can't believe it. Our

secret lake will be destroyed.

Or worse, invaded by

hordes of tourists. Yuck!

Maybe someone

could talk to Zane.

If we could convince him, his

father might stop the project.

That's a super idea, girl.

And if that someone

was someone who already had Zane

a little under her spell,

someone he had

a bit of a crush on...

Me? You guys are crazy.

Totally crazy.

Really? Zane can't say no

to you and you know it.

You wanted to go to a movie,

so invite him.

And tell him what? You think

he'll try to get his father

to stop the project

because I ask him to?

- We need a better reason.

- [phone rings]

Hello? Yes?

The Mako Island volcano

isn't extinct.

I found an old geological

report in the archives.

That means they can't build

anything on it. Whoa!

You're a genius, Lewis.

Bring us a copy of the report.

- Rikki is going to need it.

- Hmm...

So, what movies are playing now?

[all laugh]

- Huh?

- [both] Um...

OK, fine, I get it.

Ta-dah!

No.

Yes!

Yeah! That's it!

That's fantastic. Super.

[barks]

It's the worst film

I've ever seen.

- A complete mess.

- What are you talking about?

We laughed

the whole way through.

The problem is it was a drama,

not a comedy.

Wait, what time is it?

Darn, I'm late. I've got

to head back and help my dad.

- Out on Mako Island?

- Yeah, it's really cool.

It's going to be my summer job.

When I graduate, my dad promised

to make me manager of the hotel.

I wanted to talk to you

about that.

You have to tell your father to

stop work. It's too dangerous.

What are you talking about?

Because of the volcano.

It isn't extinct.

Oh, here, look,

it's written there.

Lewis found this in the

archives, a geological report.

You can't build anything on

the volcano or it might erupt.

Yes, you're right. I've got

to show this to my father.

Well done,

you're quite an operator.

Inviting me to a movie to talk

about the resort. You'll go far.

- No, wait, it wasn't...

- You got what you came for.

- I'll see what I can do.

- But...

[phone rings]

Hello, Rikki? So, how did it go?

Oh, don't look like that, Rikki.

You were perfect.

I know, but Zane seemed

so upset.

Of course he was.

He'll lose his summer job.

But it's still more important

to save Mako

and prevent a catastrophe.

Looks like Zane cares more about

his summer job than we thought.

No, I don't believe it. That's

one of the construction barges.

And it's headed out to

Mako Island.

Which means Zane didn't manage

to persuade his father.

Or he didn't even try.

Maybe I can convince the mayor

to stop the construction. I just

need to show him that report.

Yeah, maybe, but what if

you can't convince him?

- I'm coming with you.

- We'll head out to the island

to try to buy some time.

Rikki, snap out of it.

Time to go.

Rikki, you're even slower

than Berny.

In case you forgot,

we're in a rush.

- The bay is in danger.

- I know,

but I can't help thinking about

Zane.

It wasn't right what I did

to him. I completely used him.

Are you kidding? Using others

is practically that guy's hobby.

It'll teach him a lesson.

[nearby chanting]

Wait, did you hear that?

Rikki, we've got more

important things to do.

[chanting] Carlotta!

Carlotta! Carlotta!

Carlotta! Carlotta!

Carlotta! Carlotta!

We don't have time.

We've got to stop that ship.

- Relax. Listen up, everyone.

- Huh?

Carlotta is right. You all left

in the middle of her concert.

But you had to

because you'd been frightened.

You were scared off.

And do you know who did that?

[all cheer]

Quiet. It's them over there.

They even want to destroy

Mako Island.

- Are we gonna let them do that?

- [all protest]

If you want Carlotta

to sing again one day,

you've got to show those humans

that the bay doesn't

belong to them. Follow me!

[all cheer]

Well, Little Miss leader.

You certainly know how to get

a crowd excited.

What do we do

when we get there?

You'll think of a plan.

At least I hope so.

You told yourself, "I'll play

superhero and save the world,"

but I can assure you,

that volcano is extinct.

Maybe, but that doesn't mean

it can't erupt again.

You'll see.

The report is crystal clear.

The volcano is merely dormant.

You have to stop construction

before it triggers

a catastrophe.

You're the mayor

of Dolphin City.

What will people say

if the voting erupts

and they learn you

were aware of the possibility?

Fine, let's not be alarmist.

Where exactly is this report?

Here. The original is here.

Mm-hmm.

But there's nothing there.

My favorite time, the calm

before the bulldozing begins.

My boy, tomorrow you won't

recognize this island.

The ship's too powerful.

We won't be able to stop it.

Relax, everything is under

control. Twins, are you ready?

Then let's do this.

Oh, my goodness,

did you see that?

- What, sir?

- Look!

Unbelievable.

What are you doing?

I've got to take pictures.

My kids will love them.

[laughs]

Look at those two acrobats.

It looks like they're putting

on a show just for us.

This is Harrison Bennett.

Captain, what's the problem?

Why have you stopped?

The twins have done their job.

Now it's our turn.

- Berny, is everyone ready?

- Affirmative!

Let's go, soldiers,

it's time to get on board Zita.

On the double, let's go,

moving up!

Emma, you take care

of the propeller.

The rest of you come with me.

[laughs] Oh!

Wow!

Come on, don't hang around.

Get a move on, little friends.

To work. Let's go, double time.

So how does this thing work?

Alright, it turns this way.

Come on, guys, give me a hand.

Hurry, Rikki.

I've blocked the propeller

but I don't how long

it will hold.

Come on, hurry up.

Wrap it around the propeller.

This ship isn't going anywhere.

Good work, guys, I think

our plan is working.

Whoa! Oh, no!

Get ready, let's go!

[yelling]

We have victory!

If you don't get those engines

restarted, you're fired.

Is that clear?

Quick, back up!

I hope that it holds.

[warning beep]

What's going on here?

Why have the engines

slowed down?

And the anchor,

who dropped the anchor?

[loud thud]

[both] Yes! We did it!

Good work, Rikki,

this is all thanks to you.

And thanks to you, too.

Mako is saved!

But for how long?



know what that's going to cost?

I need you to speed it up,

imbecile.

Surrounded by incompetence.

It's only a day's delay,

but I can't afford to lose face

in front of the whole

Dolphin City press.

- And the captain?

- I'll fire him tomorrow.

We did it. We completely

disabled the ship's engine.

With everyone's help, of course.

It was great.

You should have seen Rikki.

She's a natural born leader.

But how about you?

How did it go?

- Well, we totally blew it.

- The report was stolen

so I brought in the mayor

for nothing.

- Talk about embarrassing.

- That's terrible.

By tomorrow,

the ship is sure to be fixed.

Without the report,

work will start up again.

But who could have stolen it?

Zane, are you coming?

We're having dinner

to celebrate

the start of construction.

Sure, OK. By the way, Dad,

the volcano on the island,

are you sure it's not going

to erupt one day?

What are you on about? It's been

extinct for thousands of years.

Kids tell each other those

stories to scare themselves.

Hey, you want to hear

what my son is afraid of?

Emma. Emma.

Tonight you're going to save

Mako Island.

Emma! Hey, Emma!

- What are you doing here?

- I... I couldn't sleep.

It must be the full moon.

I had this weird dream.

The White Mermaid was in it,

telling me...

- To save Mako?

- Exactly like when she asked us

to save Edward the Cruel's

treasure.

But we have no idea

what we should do.

She's warning us.

We better head to the island

to see what's going on.

[Harrison] Kids tell each other

stories to scare themselves.

[Harrison laughs]

Huh? What the heck is that?

[singing]

Do you hear that?

It's awesome.

It's just so beautiful.

And look! It's just like the

night we first transformed.

I remember. We couldn't

stop ourselves from going.

Any more than he can. Look!

- I know what we've got to do.

- Me, too.

We've all got

the very same idea. Come on!

[screams]

What the heck is going on?

Brilliant.

This will put a scare into him.

He'll have to tell his father

about it.

"Daddy, the volcano

is about to erupt!"

Girls, I've got

a bit of a problem.

- I can't stop myself.

- What?

I think it's something to do

with the moon.

I can't turn off my powers.

You have to, or you'll

wake up the volcano.

- [rumbling]

- Zane?

The volcano! It's erupting!

[stones shatter]

[yells]

I'll never be able

to climb up there.

We've got to do something.

The volcano, I can feel it.

I've got an idea.

It's working. Good job, Emma.

That's it.

- Bad news.

- What do you mean, bad news?

Now I'm trapped.

I can feel the moon.

The power is too strong for me.

Cleo, it's up to you.

Do something!

OK, but what? Wait, I've got it.

We did it. Zane has gone, with

the fright of his life, I bet.

- Help me!

- It's horrible.

He's going to be crushed

in there.

Wait, I've got an idea.

- Your turn, Emma.

- Got it!

That should keep the entrance

from collapsing for now.

I hope Zane has time

to get out.

Somebody help me!

- Zane!

- Dad!

I'm here, son.

Hang on tight.

I'll get you out of there.

I shouldn't have made fun of

you. This volcano is dangerous.

So you're going to stop

the construction?

What? No. I can't do that.

I'd look like a fool.

No. The construction

goes ahead as planned.

But what if someone...

Zane, where are you going?

Zane. I know

you're crazy about me,

but couldn't it have waited

till tomorrow?

Good thing my parents

both sleep like logs.

- OK, what do you want?

- Here.

The report. So it was you

who stole it. Why?

Why are you giving it back?

Does it matter?

Give it to the mayor.

The construction

has to be stopped.

The volcano almost erupted

tonight.

[Zane] I think

I hear them coming.

Harrison Bennett, I have

a court injunction with me

based on a geological report

outlining the dangers

of an eruption on Mako Island,

ordering you to immediately

stop all work here.

This is a slap in the face

of free enterprise.

I demand compensation from the

city for every dime I've spent.

Really? But...

I'd like to take

this opportunity

to announce a new project.

An immense

underwater theme park

which I'll be building on

the coral reef.

[woman] That was a live report

from Mako Island...

On the coral reef? The crown

jewel of the bay?

He's got to be crazy.

It looks like you know who

will be saving the day again.

Just as long as we don't do it

during a full moon.

If you ask me, we were lucky

that Zane gave us that report.

Well, if he hadn't stolen

the report in the first place.

Have you seen the time?

We're going to miss the concert.

The concert? What concert?

[Cleo] We'll tell you about it.

♪ Oh, I feel so free ♪

♪ Floating through the sea ♪

♪ So fancy free ♪

♪ Where I want to be ♪