03x22 - Making a Splash/The Spelling Vee

[bunniefuu]

♪ Vampirina ♪

♪ We were normal vampires
In Transylvania ♪

♪ Like the other monsters
On every block ♪

♪ Till we packed our things
And we flapped our wings ♪

♪ And we got a case
Of human race culture shock ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, Vampirina ♪

♪ I may be blue
With pointy teeth ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, Vampirina ♪

♪ But I'm not so different
Underneath ♪

♪ It's true that our taste
♪ May be a little offbeat ♪

♪ But we're the battiest
Monsters you'll ever meet ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, Vampirina ♪

♪ A ghoulish girl
In a human world ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, Vampirina ♪

♪ It may seem strange
But it's true ♪

♪ I'm just like you ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, Vampirina ♪

[Vampirina]
"Making a Splash."

Boy, you sure are
zoomy today, Vee.

Really zoomy.

That's because Swampy
will be here any minute.

She's one of my closest
friends from Transylvania,

and she's never visited
Pennsylvania before.

I can't wait to show her
my home, my friends.

And the best part will be
the Firefly Festival tonight.

The festival
is pretty magical.

The human kind of magical,
that is.

Yup, just the whole town
having a picnic,

watching the fireflies
come out.

I told Swampy about it
last year,

and she just had
to come see.

Come on, she should be arriving
any minute.

-Is Swampy here?
-Not yet, batkins.

We thought you might want
to do the honors.

[gasps and squeals]

Swampy! I missed you so much.

-It's felt like centuries.
-I know.

But we're going to have the most
spooktacular time.

It's going to be a splash,
like always.

Guess what I brought?

Our friendship bracelets.
You remembered.

Of course I did.

[frogs croak]

[both squeal and giggle]

Aw, isn't that sweet?

Yeah, and loud.

[giggles]
Sorry, Gregoria.

I just can't believe
I'm finally here.

Don't be sorry.

Now give this old gargoyle
a hug.

And this "doesn't look a day
over 100 ghost" a hug.

Aw, thanks for having me over,
Mr. and Mrs. Hauntley.

[gasps]

And you must be
Poppy and Bridget.

Mm! Vee's told me
so much about you

in our bat-chats,

I feel like we're friends
already.

-Really?
-Aw.

The Scare B＆B
is just like you said

in your eek-mails, Vee.

I'm excited to learn all about
your new home.

Especially the Firefly Festival.

♪ Well, it's true
I'm a fish out of water ♪

♪ But there's nothing
On Earth that I'd rather be ♪

♪ I am truly a swamp creature's
Daughter ♪

♪ 'Cause a swamp creature longs
To see more than the sea ♪

♪ Pennsylvania seems
Simply exquisite ♪

♪ There is so much
I'm dying to do ♪

♪ It's a thrill when you travel
And visit ♪

♪ Someplace new ♪

♪ If I could, I'd explore
The whole ocean ♪

♪ Every cave up on land
Every cloud in the skies ♪

♪ I'll be up to my gills
With emotion ♪

♪ When the night sky fills up
With those bright fireflies ♪

♪ Oh, it feels so
Fangtastically freeing ♪

♪ When you shake up your old
Point of view ♪

♪ There is nothing as awesome
As seeing ♪

♪ Someplace new ♪

[water splashes]

-Whoa.
-Wow.

"Don't forget your tank.
Love Dad."

Guess I was so excited
to come to Pennsylvania,

I forgot a few things.

Why did your dad
send you a tank?

I'm the type
of swamp monster

that needs a lot of water
for my gills.

So I bring it when I visit
other monsters.

[sighs and giggles]

-Whoa.
-That's so neat.

I remember this tank.

Oh! Me too!

And your pet fish, Gilbert.

Look, he remembers me.

See?

Now that Swampy
has her tank,

why don't you girls
get settled?

Mama and I have lots to do.

Edna gave us a very important
job for the Firefly Festival.

We are in charge of chairs.

Chairs? That doesn't sound
too hard.

Trust me, my mom takes
planning the festival seriously.

Figuring out the seating
is a pretty big job.

-We'll see you soon, batlings.
-Bye!

Now that you've met
my friends,

what should we do next?

All I can think about
is the Firefly Festival.

Can we go to the park early?

I brought all kinds
of snacks to take with us,

just like our picnics
in Transylvania.

-Spookalicious.
-Great idea.

-Yum.
-Now there's a monster

after my own heart.

Let's get to the park
so we can eat them already.

Ghouly good idea.

We'll show Swampy
the neighborhood along the way.

Whew, it sure is hot.
And dry.

We're kind of in a heat wave.
You okay, Swampy?

Oh, you don't have
to be embarrassed.

I don't think
that's it.

Uh-oh, it's the gillies.

Like the batties?

Sort of. It happens when I'm out
of the water too long.

But don't worry.
Where's your nearest marsh?

-Uh...
-Swamp? Creek?

Moat?

You mean like the water
around a castle?

Our neighborhood
doesn't really have that.

Then I'll just
get a quick splash...

in here.

-Or not.
-Maybe we should go back inside.

[sighs]

-Feeling better, kiddo?
-A lot better.

How come you never
got the gillies

when we used to hang out?

I guess because we only
hung out in Transylvania.

And it wasn't as dry and hot
as it is here.

I'm sorry that Pennsylvania

isn't very
swamp monster-friendly.

That's okay,
but how are we going to get

to the Firefly Festival?

I don't know.

But we'll figure
something out.

Hm.

Ah-ha!

Do you have an idea, Demi?

No, but I thought if I acted
like I had one,

it would come to me.

[gasps]
I've got it.

We can bring my tank with us.

That way, I can just jump in
for a quick dip whenever I need.

Bat-tastic plan.

Allow me.

[grunts]

Hi.

Guess it's a little heavier
than I thought.

Let someone a little more solid
give it a try.

[strains]

Not budging.

Everybody, push.

[all grunt]

I guess we need
a new plan.

Whew, if only there were
more pit stops

with water along the way.

Isn't there some kind of
Transylvanian way to do that?

Actually, there is, and I know
just the ghost for the job.

We'll just float on to the park,

and when you need
to take a splash,

I'll make some water
with a puddle spell.

Like so. Ahem...

We have none
but we want oodles.

Fill the ground
with lots of poodles.

-[dogs barking]
-Did I say poodles?

I meant puddles.
Puddles!

Puddles would have been
more helpful.

But poodles
sure are cute.

Is this a Pennsylvania werewolf?

Not exactly.

Oh, no.
Here come the gillies again.

I'd better get back
to my tank.

Feeling better, Swampy?

Right as rain.

But we couldn't
move my tank,

and we got poodles
instead of puddles.

What if there's no way
for me to get to the park?

Don't worry.
I have another idea.

Uh, Vee, this ghost is looking
a little flat.

[giggles]
It's our ghoul pool.

All it needs is some air.

Oh, right.
Oh, then allow me.

Wait, don't blow it up
until we're--

[inhales deeply and blows]

Outside.

[all laugh]

[Vampirina]
This ghoul pool is a lot lighter
than your tank.

We should have no problem
moving it.

Perfect. I love swimming!

I call this
my froggy stroke.

And this is
my ghosty stroke.

[Gregoria]
Ahem!

You're supposed
to be helping, remember?

Oh, right.

-[all grunting]
-Whoa!

Sorry. Might be a little bumpy.

It's okay.

Anything to get
to the festival.

Uh, Vee...?

Aw, shrieks.

-So much for the ghoul pool.
-Now what?

Vee, I think you should go
to the festival without me.

Nothing's working,
and it's getting late.

But, Swampy,
you came all this way

to see the fireflies.

I know, but I don't want you
to miss it, either.

I can see why
you love it here.

Your friends and neighbors
are really great.

And I bet the festival
will be too.

But maybe Pennsylvania
just isn't for me.

Uh-oh, the gillies.

I'd better go.

Swampy, wait.

Oh, this is terrible.

I wanted Swampy to have
an amazing visit,

but she can't if she doesn't
feel welcome in Pennsylvania.

Don't worry, Vee.

We'll all stay
with you and Swampy

instead of going
to the festival.

Maybe we can have
a sleepover.

Thanks, but it's still
not fair

that Swampy can't go
just because she has gills.

[sighs]
I can't let her down.

She's one of my
closest friends.

And we can't let this delicious
basket of treats Swampy made--

Mm-mm.

--go to waste.

What else can we do?

We tried everything.

[Vampirina]
Not everything.

I'm not ready to give up
on my friend.

[bubbling]

[knock on glass]

What are you
doing here, Vee?

Isn't the Firefly Festival
starting soon?

Swampy, I would never
go without you.

That's why we made you this.

With this new tank,
you can go anywhere.

-[gasps]
-Even if there's no water.

-We hope you like it.
-It's not too heavy.

It's got your cool,
marshy style.

And I made a sidecar
for Gilbert.

See? He loves it.

Oh, my marsh.
It's amazing.

I can't believe
you did this.

Do you think it'll really
get me to the Firefly Festival?

Bat-solutely.

[squeals]

We're finally here.

Just in time.

Come on, you can leave
your cauldron here.

Really? But what about
my gillies?

That won't be a problem.

I gave Mama and Papa a new idea
for the seating arrangements

that had more of that Hauntley
touch they were looking for.

Frogs and fins,
this is amazing.

The Firefly Festival
is most fun

when everyone
can watch together.

And we never leave
a ghoul behind.

Or a ghoul pool.

[laughs]

Trust me,
on a hot summer day,

this is much more
comfortable.

For swamp monsters
and humans.

Over here, girls and ghouls.

[all laugh]

Well, Hauntleys,
I have to say,

this is an interesting
interpretation of chairs.

But people do seem to enjoy it.

Actually, it was all
Vee's idea.

Aren't you going
to take a dip?

Well, I don't know
if it's very dignified

for the organizer
of the festival to, you know--

Oh, who am I kidding?
I'm just going to go on in.

-Whoo-hoo!
-[all laugh]

Swampy.

Thanks for making

my first-ever trip
to Pennsylvania swamp-tastic.

Of course. When we're together,
we always make a splash.

[laughs]

[Vampirina]
"The Spelling Vee."

Oh, batkins, what's my busy bat
up to this week?

Well, Mama took me
to the library yesterday,

and today Poppy and Bridget
are coming over.

What about you, Nan?
What's going on back home?

Oh! I'm going to one
of my favorite

Transylvanian events
this weekend.

Which one? The Broomstick
Bluegrass Festival?

Oh, oh! The Cauldron Cook-off?

If they're serving chili,
I'm in.

[laughing] It's the
Transylvania spelling bee.

-What's that?
-Young monsters

use their most magical wands
to cast spooktacular spells.

The monster with
the best spell wins.

-That sounds bat-tastic.
-Oh, it is.

I competed in the spelling bee
myself when I was a little bat.

Wow! Look at your wand.

I wish I could compete
in the spelling bee.

Well, you know, batkins,
it's not too late to enter.

Oh! You should do it, Vee.

I bet you'd be scary good.

Okay. I'm in.

[Poppy]
A spelling bee?

That's so cool.

I can spell
lots of words.

Bat, cat, mat, banana.

[giggles]
Actually,

this spelling bee
isn't about spelling words.

It's about casting spells
with a wand.

You should be good at that,
right, Vee?

I hope so.

I haven't worked on my spells
in a while.

Scare package delivery for Vee.

Ooh!

"Dear Batkins,
this rule book

"will help you get in tip-top
shape for the spelling bee.

Sending love and magic your way.
Nan."

Oh, wow, that's a lot of rules.

Oh, no, the first 400 or so
are just basic stuff:

no creepy-crawly spells,
no help from invisible spirits.

Ahem, okay.

"You must use a wand
that truly shows who you are."

Where will I find
a wand like that?

Maybe there's an old Hauntley
family wand you can use.

Uncle Dieter,
any chance we have a family wand

lying around anywhere?

Hm.

If my wand really
has to show who I am,

maybe I should make it.

Great idea, Vee.

Yeah. We can help.

♪ Grab that twig
It's a spooky thing ♪

♪ For the ghoulish girl I am ♪

♪ Wrapped in my
Spookylele string ♪

♪ o add some Ghoul Girl glam ♪

♪ Show my true personality ♪

♪ A wand that's totally me ♪

♪ Dandelions
From Poppy's yard ♪

♪ To the wand
They must be tied ♪

♪ I can't possibly disregard ♪

♪ My Pennsylvanian side ♪

♪ Representing me perfectly ♪

♪ A wand that's totally me ♪

♪ Here's the final ingredient ♪

♪ It's a bracelet
Bridget made ♪

♪ 'Cause I just couldn't
Be content ♪

♪ Without my friends displayed ♪

♪ All the factors
That make me Vee ♪

♪ A wand that's totally me ♪

♪ Now watch the magic at work ♪

♪ Combining each little quirk ♪

♪ I'm gonna win that bee ♪

♪ With a wand
That's totally me ♪

Wow. I love my wand.

It might be homemade,
but it's me.

It has something
from Transylvania,

Pennsylvania,
my best friends,

even my music.

I can't wait
to start using it.

Okay, next rule
of the spelling bee.

[clears throat]

"You must use your wand
to create a spooktacular spell."

Hm. Any ideas?

How about a spell
that summons dancing ponies?

Or dancing unicorns.

Or a parade of dancing cakes.

[giggles]
Oh, never mind.

What inspires you, Vee?

Well, I like the idea
of dancing.

And my best friends
always inspire me.

Maybe I can make a spell that
makes Poppy and Bridget dance.

That would be so fun.

And kind of scary.

But mostly fun.

Totally.

Perfect. Okay, I think
I've got it.

Alakazam, alaka-zair,

a beautiful dance
performed in the air.

Whoa.

[Demi] Oh! Everyone quick,
duck behind the couch.

Goofy ghoul, we're ducking
from the couch.

Oops.

Let me try to reverse it.

Whoa!

I got you, Vee.
And the wand.

Let's just give it
a reverse flickity-flick.

[both gasp]

-Demi!
-That's not right.

[gasps]
Look at me!

I'm-I'm-I'm green!

Oh, sorry, Demi.

Still getting used
to my new wand.

Don't worry, Vee.

You just need to practice
a little more.

Yes, and you can start
by reversing this spell.

Quickly, please,
if you don't mind.

[laughs]
Okay.

Alaka-zair, alaka-zost.

Turn this frog
back into a ghost.

Ooh!

I'm back to my gorgeous self.

And let me tell you,
green is not my color.

Vee, you reversed the spell.

I did, didn't I?

Maybe I can get the hang
of my wand after all.

Try your original spell again.

Alakazam, alaka-zair,

a beautiful dance
performed in the air.

[both]
Whoa!

Are we dancing?

It's not exactly dancing,

but it's something.

Hold on.

-Whoa.
-That was fun.

See, Vee?
You're getting the hang of it.

You're right.

And if I keep practicing,

I know I'll be ready
for the spelling bee.

[Poppy]
This is so cool!

Oh, hi, Nan.

Hello, girls.

Ooh, is that your wand?

I made it myself.

It's fangtastic.

I'll be flapping my wings
from the front row.

-Hey, Vee.
-Frankie!

Is that your wand?

Yup. I special-ordered it
months ago from FAO Shrieks.

Check it out.

-Wow.
-That's awesome.

It's monster-ific, Frankie.

Hi, Vampirina.

Want to see my wand?

Hi, Phoebe. Sure.

It's been passed down through
generations of Ravenson witches.

It's made with sh**ting stars
and the roar of a griffin.

That's amazing.

You haven't seen
my wand yet.

So, you know how
I love the moon?

Whoa.

That's a real
moonbeam in there.

My grandwolf summoned this wand
from a full moon.

-Where'd you get your wand?
-I...

[sighs]
I-I made it.

From dandelions
and a spookylele string.

Don't forget
the bracelet.

Which aren't
very powerful

magical wand ingredients
like your wands.

That's okay.
Mine's got lightning,

because it's totally me.

Your wand is still you, right?

I guess so.

Well, we'd better get ready
for the competition.

Good luck, Vampirina.

Did you see how spooktacular
their wands are?

They were all right.

Okay, they were really cool.

And amazing.

But, Vee, your wand is too.

It's perfect for you.

Not as perfect
as their wands.

Or these.

[gasps]
They must be wands

from past spelling bee
champions.

Whoa! Yep, I think this one
will do spookily.

Isn't it better
to use your own wand?

There's no way my homemade wand
is magical enough

for the competition.

I'll just borrow this wand
for my one spell.

It's the only chance
I have to do well.

Hello, and welcome
to the spelling bee.

I'm Madame Spook.

Now, let the competition begin.

[mewls]

[audience member]
Wow.

-Nice spell.
-What a wand.

[howling]

Oh, my. Excellent.

Yup, that is clearly
spooktastic.

[applause]

-We're up next.
-I'm so nervous.

We're going to do great,

especially now
that I have this wand.

It feels way more magical.

And now our final contestant:

Vampirina Hauntley.

[applause]

Ahem.

I'm going to perform
a friendship spell.

Thank you.

Alakazam, alaka-zair,

a beautiful dance
performed in the air.

Are we dancing?

I don't think so.

Alakazam, alaka-zair,

a beautiful dance
performed in the air.

Come on, wand.

Do the spell.

[audience groans]

Oh!

I'm sorry.
I need a time-out.

Vee.

Vampirina, are you
all right?

I'm sorry, Nan.

I thought I could compete
in the spelling bee.

But I can't.

Turns out I'm not
very good with a wand.

My spell didn't work.

Well, of course
it didn't work, batkins.

This isn't your wand.

I know.
I switched it.

-But why?
-The other kids' wands

were super magical,
monster-y and amazing.

But mine was none
of those things.

So I switched it with a wand
that seemed more special.

But, batkins,
your wand is special.

Because it's about you.

-Your home.
-Your friends.

Your music.

Your own wand is special
because you're special.

That's where the magic truly is,
my spider.

I do love everything
I put into this wand.

It really is me.

Okay, I'll give it
another try.

With my wand this time.

That concludes
our competition--

[Vampirina]
Wait!

Madame Spook, I'd like to try
my spell one more time.

If that's okay.

Of course it's okay.

Everyone, please welcome
Vampirina...

-again.
-[applause]

[inhales and exhales]

Alakazam, alaka-zair,

a beautiful dance
performed in the air.

Whoo-hoo!
We're dancing.

-That's my batkins!
-Whoo-hoo!

[Nanpire]
Incredible.

[Nanpire laughs]

That was a total blast.

How did you get the spell
to work this time?

I thought about
what Nan said,

how my wand really is
a part of me.

I felt the magic.

And now, the winner
of the spelling bee is...

Phoebe!

I won!

-[cackles]
-Wow!

Oh, Batkins,
I'm so proud of you.

Thanks, Nan.
You were right.

All I had to do
was use my own wand.

Remaining true to yourself

is the most magical thing
you can do.

This calls
for a celebration spell.

[giggles]

Oof! Oh, just--

[croaks]

--great.

-[all laugh]
-Oh, Demi!