14x08 - The Tale of Benthomaar

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

[Benthomaar]

The tale of Benthomaar.

[Benthomaar] I have no memories

from before that fateful day.

No memories of my real father.

Or my real mother.

I remember only the family

who adopted me.

The father who took me in.

Look, father a sunken ship

from the surface.

Careful, Kalmaar.

Ship wrecks can be dangerous.

You worry too much, father.

[Kalmaar] And are clearly trying

to change the subject.

Son, the great serpent Wojira

is not a subject

I wish to discuss.

It was a creature of chaos.

[Trimaar] She threatened

not only the surface dwellers,

but our people too.

[Kalmaar] Why do you care

about the surface dwellers?

They are clearly inferior to us.

Inferior?

All living creatures

have a place in this world.

You should spend more time

appreciating

the kingdom we currently have,

than dreaming of

long lost sea monsters.

I'm only curious, nothing more.

Tell me, could the serpent

be re-awakened?

[Trimaar] What's that?

Changing the subject again,

I see.

Those eels are attacking

something.

Whatever it is,

it isn't our concern.

If someone is in danger,

we must try to help, son.

[Benthomaar] He fearlessly

took on all of the eels,

saving my life.

To this day, it is the most

heroic thing I have ever seen.

[grunts]

Who are you, little one?

Are you all alone?

[Benthomaar]

This was the moment

I met the one

who would raise me.

The one I would call Father.

Ew. What is that thing?

It looks weak.

An orphan I fear.

Kalmaar, meet the newest member

of our family.

Your compassion really is

never ending, isn't it, Father?

What shall I call you?

How about... Benthomaar?

It means Deep Sea.

Would you like that?

[giggles]

[Benthomaar] King Trimaar

was caring, attentive...

he accepted me and treated me

just like his own son.

[yelps]

[gentle music]

Brother!

Come with me! Come play!

[Benthomaar] Although,

not everyone was so accepting.

Please, Brother! Just for a bit?

I have no time for your childish

games, Bentho. Leave me.

-But father --

-You do realize --

he's not your real father.

He adopted you, Benthomaar.

I -- I know that --

Just because my father

is willing to share this world

with an inferior,

and obviously lesser species,

doesn't mean I am.

You mean the Surface-Dwellers?

I mean any creature that is

not of our royal blood.

I wanted only to earn

Kalmaar's love.

I thought one day,

if I kept trying,

he would accept me

as his father did.

Look what I found!

Some sea-scrolls!

I thought you might like these,

brother.

I read those ages ago,

Benthomaar.

Whoa.

[knocking]

Look what I made for you!

I made it out of --

[Benthomaar] But nothing

would please Kalmaar.

I began to lose hope.

I feared he would never view me

as his brother.

But then one day...

[gasps]

At the royal manta races,

I'd place all my pearls

on Undersea-Biscuit.

-Oh, yeah, brilliant.

-[murmuring]

Father, I've recently uncovered

lost historic accounts of--

Ah, my son the scholar.

I'm so proud of your academic--

Yes, yes. Just tell me, father,

is there any truth

to these claims of

an ancient temple

at the bottom

of Tartarus Trench?

Where did you find

that sea-scroll?

It took some digging

in the vaults.

Almost as if someone

was trying to hide it.

The scrolls in the vault

are forbidden, Kalmaar!

You know this!

[Trimaar] The Tartarus Trench

is a dangerous place!

Many souls have been lost there!

Even the strongest swimmers

do not brave those waters,

for they are treacherous

and filled with poisonous vents,

that is why

the scroll was hidden!

-But if the records are true--

-[Trimaar] No!

As your father

and as your King,

I forbid you

from entering that trench!

As you wish, father.

My father is a coward!

He's too weak to see

that the power of Wojira

is worth any risk!

But the king has a point.

The Tartarus Trench

is notoriously dangerous.

But not impossible to pass.

Whoever built that temple

was able to get through.

Which means we can.

You're going to try

to swim into...

Not me! I need a guinea fish.

Someone who's

an incredibly strong swimmer,

but easily manipulated

and entirely expendable.

Nice throw, brother.

You know that's why

I've always admired you.

You? Admire me...?

Of course. You're good at

anything you put your mind to.

A scholar, an athlete...

a fine swimmer...

-Well, I try...

-Don't be modest.

I owe you an apology,

Benthomaar.

-For what?

-For not treating you

as a true brother.

I always felt I was competing

with you for father's attention,

so I never wanted

to accept you...

but I see how childish that

was now.

Can you forgive me?

Can we start afresh... brother?

Of course!

[Benthomaar grunts]

Let's start right now.

-Start what?

-Spending more time together...

as brothers.

Let's go exploring!

Explore where?

[dramatic music]

I don't know about this,

Brother.

I heard about

the Tartarus Trench.

It's supposed to be

really dangerous.

-Oh. I see.

-See what?

Perhaps I was wrong.

Perhaps you're too young.

I shouldn't have

brought you here.

I'll come back later

with friends my own age...

No! Wait, please.

I can do it.

I'm not sure that's wise.

No I, I want to do it!

Please, brother!

Well, if you're sure...

[suspenseful music]

Whoa!

[whooshing]

What?

[gasps, grunts]

Swim below that stone there,

and you should be safe.

That was close,

I? What's that?

It's real! It's actually real!

What is it?

Brother! Lookout!

[groaning]

The Temple of Wojira. I knew it!

I knew that simpering old fool

was trying to conceal it

from me!

-Fool? What do we do now?

-Nothing.

You go home.

You have fulfilled your purpose.

But I thought we were gonna

spend time together

-as brothers.

-You are not my brother.

You're just another reminder

of my father's

pitiful compassion.

Now go! Leave me!

I hope what you find

makes you happy, br-- Kalmaar.

[Benthomaar]I understood then,

for the first time, I think,

that Kalmaar

would never love me.

My father was the only one

who cared about me.

And now he's gone.

And I am alone.

No, Bentho.

We might not be family.

But I promise you,

you're not alone.

Yeah, Bentho. We're here.

We can't pick our family,

but we can pick our friends.

And I'm proud

to call you a friend.

Now let's get to that island,

and make sure we get the amulet

before Kalmaar does!!

[heroic music]

[closing theme music]