[Marina Del Ray and Benjamin came in the princesses' room] [first words]
Uppy-uppy, my darlings.
Benjamin [first words]
It's us. [The princesses groan]
[groans]
Governess! [Then Marina takes the pillow from under Aquata]
Benjamin Wakey-wakey.
Oh, I was dreaming about a boy.
A Alana
But I need my beauty sleep.
A Alana
Easy for you. No one cares what you look...
Benjamin I think you're lovely.
Can't we meet Father later?
Unfortanily, I don't get to make those kinds of decisions. [laughs] Any decisions kingdom, really. [Sees the girls go back to sleep again and anger] GET UP! [The girls rushed up and go to the mirrors] All right, all right, all right. Move your tails. This is our special time with your father.
Special? It's the same every morning.
That's what your father cares about. Predictability, presentation, punctuality.
That's all Dad cares about.
A Aquata
You've got your own mirror!
Benjamin Two minutes.
STOP PRIMPING! [They get ready as they talk, as Attina goes to Ariel]
Why can't he let us do something different? Just once.
Give him a break. He's the king, remember? You try running a kingdom.
I wouldn't run it like this.
Just because you're the oldest, Attina, doesn't mean you get to boss us around.
Benjamin, if we're late again, I'll never get a promotion.
Benjamin Marina...
Not that I want a promotion. No, no, no, I love this job. Looking after you is what I live for. Really. [the girls leave and anger again] I hate this job!
Benjamin The less said the better.
Benjamin [We fade to stacks of meat and are picked up by a stick, which turns out to be Benjamin uses it to feed the locked up creatures]
Mm-hmm. Snacky-snack. [animals growling] OK. [moaning as the creatures ate the meat] No manners.
Benjamin Oh, dear.
If I have to watch over these spoiled princesses one more day, I'm gonna beach myself!
Benjamin Mm-hmm.
You should've heard that little clawboy Sebastian today. "You're late." [gibbering] IF TRITON WASN'T LOOKING, I WOULD HAVE SQUASHED THAT CRUSTACEAN INTO A CRAB CAKE!
Benjamin Mm-hmm.
[inhaling deeply]
Maybe I'm just too sensitive?
Benjamin Dip.
Benjamin Yes. Twice.
And the key? [He shows her the key around his neck, and he continues to shorten her nails] Ooh! That Sebastian! I despise him! I loathe him!
Benjamin Never heard that one.
How did that little invertebrate get to be chief of staff?
Benjamin Chutzpah?
I want that job. I deserve that job! So what if I'm late every once in a while and the girls are miserable?
Benjamin Nobody's perfect.
That's right. Nobody's... perfect. -
Benjamin Oh... my.
Everyone makes mistakes, even... him! [singing] ♪ Benjamin, I need to find a clue ♪
Benjamin Or a good cuticle cream.
[singing]
♪ To get myself Sebastian's job. To stage a little coup. A straw to break the camel's back. A teeny dent, a tiny crack. A quiver or a quake. What I need is one mistake ♪ OW!
Benjamin Oh, so sorry!
[singing]
♪ Just one mistake ♪
Benjamin Now, color? Sardine Silver?
Benjamin Orange roughy?
Benjamin Rainbow trout?
Just paint them the shade of clarified butter! [singing] ♪ Sebastian, Oh, better be on his guard. ♪
Benjamin So much for my samples.
[singing]
♪ Cause I have some electric chums. And they'll be looking very hard. A straw to break Sebastian's back! A teeny dent, a tiny crack! A dowdy double take! What I need is one mistake! ♪
Benjamin Uno error.
[singing]
♪ Just one mistake Then... Hello, world! ♪
Benjamin Oh, me.
[singing]
♪ It's Marina Del Rey! ♪
Benjamin That's right. Three names.
[singing]
♪ I'm the new attach ♪
Benjamin Ooh, French!
[singing]
♪ Or maybe more Oh, I want so much more ♪
Benjamin Big surprise.
[singing]
♪ Hello, world! I'm the belle of the ball! ♪
Benjamin I'm feelin' it. Big wave!
[singing]
♪ I'm the greatest of all the loyal royal big shots! ♪ [shouting gleefully, grunts]
Benjamin [moans]
Mmm... [singing] ♪ Work it, Marina! Pouty, sassy! ♪
Benjamin Pouty. Sassy.
[singing]
♪ From the engine to the chassis! ♪
Benjamin [singing]
♪ Oo-wah oo-wah ♪
[singing]
♪ Got to, got to! ♪
Benjamin [singing]
♪ Oo-wah oo-wah ♪
[singing]
♪ Get it, get it! Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta HAVE IT!!!!!!! A straw to break the camel's back. A teeny dent, a tiny crack. A mini mighty break. What I need is one mistake. ♪
Benjamin Mmm.
[singing]
♪ And after that, who knows? ♪ Sebastian's bound to make a mistake, right?
Benjamin Not likely.
Dream killer! [she dips her nails into the bowl angrily]
[Meanwhile, we go to Ariel humming "I Remember" in her sleep, but then she wake up to see her sister staring at her]
What? [looks at her sisters being suspicious] What?
Don't worry. [swims to her mirror] It was just a dream.
A Alana
I'll tell you what wasn't a dream. We woke up at midnight.
A Aquata
And your bed was still empty.
Yeah. That is two hours past curfew.
If it's a boy, I'm gonna die!
I mean, I'm happy for you, Ariel. It's just that I'm two years older than you, and the only one I've come even close to kissing is Stevie.
Girls, let's stick to the subject.
Well, it wasn't a boy, OK? I was just helping a friend. Out past the kelp forest.
A Aquata
Ooh! Past the kelp forest. It wasn't a boy. It was a bad boy.
A Aquata
Simmer down there, sister.
So you were just helping a friend?
Then, where'd you get... this?
Ariel's Sisters: [all gasp]
Can you imagine what'd happen if Dad found it?
Don't get cute with me. This is serious. Where were you? [Andrina looks at her, Alana, Aquata, and Arista both looked at Ariel]
I was just... listening to music in an underground club.
OK, where were you really? [Ariel gives them the look]
S Sisters
[gasping]
Listening to music?
[laughs]
Oh, it was amazing. The energy, the dancing, the music... Just makes you feel like...
Ariel, I wanna hear it, too.
A Alana
Me, too! Me, too!
Yeah. Everybody does. Please, Ariel. Please?
A Alana
What should I wear?
So you think there'll be boys?
This is not happening! You go again and I...
OK. [The girls cheer as Marina and Benjamin arrives]
Benjamin They're early.
Yes. [grabs Benjamin] But why?! [Leave at princesses' room]
Benjamin, Tear out those puny windows.
Benjamin Oh, no.
Rip down those narrow walls. This is just the beginning. I want a balcony so I can wave down to the adoring crowds. But high enough so they can't see disdain on my face. Can you taste it, Benjamin? The sweet taste of power! Filling, yet oddly minty! [singing] ♪ Hello, world! It's Marina Del Rey! I'm the new attach! But I want more! [laughing] And I'M NEVER GOING BACK! Did you get that, clawboy? NO, I'M NEVER GOING BACK... ♪
DF Delivery fish
Delivery for Miss Del Rey.
[singing]
♪ Make no mistake! I'm here to stay! ♪
Benjamin Oh... OK.
[singing]
♪ Meet the new MARINA DEL REY!!!♪ [harmonizing]
Benjamin She does seem happier. Oh!
DF Delivery fish
How long has she been in charge?
Benjamin We're going on... seven minutes.
[At the palace, King Triton is sitting on his throne, as Marina arrives]
And thanks to my bold new initiatives, second only to my fabulous day wear and dressy evening separates, productivity in all sectors is up 20 percent. [The king ignores her as he swims away] Squids are producing more ink, kelp more oxygen, and the coral reef is just churning out the plankton. Chuga, chuga! [laughs] I do so enjoy fresh plankton on my salad, don't you? [He didn't answer] I'll take that as a yes. Ohh. As you can see, I - [raises chair to Triton's level] I'm a self starter, Your Majesty. Here to anticipate your every need! Not like that last guy, what was his name? Sooner we forget about him, the better. In fact! Let's make a vow, never to mention his name again. Here, I'll start! [claps hands over mouth] There! Wasn't that easy? [Benjamin appears]
Benjamin Marina.
[Remorseful]
I think I was too hard on them.
Benjamin It's about Ariel.
Nonsense, Your Highness. Not possible. [Her seat went down to Benjamin]
Benjamin Marina.
[angrily turning around with her chair and yelling at Benjamin]
WHAT?!
Benjamin Huh? [Attina arrives with the flower Ariel left behind]
[grabs Benjamin]
Why didn't you tell me?!
Benjamin I just... did.
We can't find her! We've looked everywhere!
Don't worry, I'll find her. Get me Sebastian!
What, what No, no, no! No, I'm in charge here! [swims to Triton, but stops when he gives her the look]
Benjamin Sebastian's gone, too.
Guards! Search the palace. Search every inch of Atlantica! FIND MY DAUGHTER! [Leaves along with Attina as the guards gone off to find Ariel]
Your Majesty. Whoo-hoo! Your Majesty, Your Majesty. [growls] [She turns to look at the flower as she goes to pick it up and squeezes it in anger.] Sebastian.
[At the palace]
Give me back the key!
Benjamin I said no.
Look, I haven't worked my tail off for the last 12 hours just to have it snatched away.
Benjamin How about a nice relaxing bath?
Benjamin Kelp wrap?
Benjamin Lomi lomi rub?
[losing control of her rage and yelling at Benjamin]
GIVE ME THE KEY!!!!!!!!
Benjamin But you said to never give it to you in a fit of rage!
Benjamin Doesn't sound it.
[Benjamin ducks from her swipe]
GIVE!
Benjamin Mm-mmm.
Benjamin Mm-mmm!
Oh, look at the pretty fishies.
Benjamin Really? Where? [She snatches the key from the distracted Benjamin]
[laughs]
Ooh, yum-yums! Come to Mommy. [The eel came out of the hole and swim around their master and speaking in baby talk] Oh, yes. Mommy wuvs you.
Benjamin OK, I'm not gonna watch this part. [shuddering]
My, my, are you hungry? Ooh... Who wants crab cakes?
Benjamin What are you going to do?
[turning around to Benjamin]
Whatever it takes to get rid of Sebastian!
Benjamin But what about Ariel?
Ariel? Ariel?! You're right, she'll tattle! I'll have to get rid of her, too.
Benjamin What?
That's brilliant, Benjamin, brilliant!
Benjamin OK, that wasn't what I meant.
I never liked her anyway. I'll make it look like an accident. That's it! An accidental underwater ambush by a team of the cutest wittle yum-yums ever.
Benjamin You've lost your mind.
Benjamin Ooh, what hath we wrought?
Oh, swim, you pretties. Swim, you pretties. Faster! Swim. [Her eels swim out the window and yelling again] WAIT UP!!!!!!!! [The eels kept on going]
Benjamin [Marina and Benjamin are locked up with the dungeon]
Let's think about what we've learned. You just can't hurt merpeople. Hurting is meaning. We don't want to be mean, do we?
[blows her nose; last words]
Maybe you're right.
Benjamin That's my girl. Samba?
Benjamin [up-tempo music plays, as Benjamin dances, and Marina joins in on the dance] [last words]
Ooh-wa, ooh-wa!
