"The Brave Little Goby" is the first segment of the eleventh episode of Ariel. It premiered on August 30, 2024 alongside "Kid Triton".
Plot[]
Ariel and Flounder recap exploring a new shipwreck, and are glad to be adventure buddies. Flounder is thirsty, and decides to grab a juice at Ravi's. Ariel then meets up with King Triton, who states that a family of Goby Fish have come to see the palace today, and their daughter, Bembe, is glad to meet Ariel. Triton thought Ariel could show Bembé around and take her to the Crystal Cavern, to which Ariel agrees.
Ariel shows Bembé around Atlantica and introduces her to Fernie, Lucia, and Flounder. Bembé is excited to see the Crystal Cavern, and Fernie, Lucia, and Flounder will catch up later. Flounder thinks he needs to start wearing a hat after seeing Bembe with one. Ariel and Bembé arrive at the Crystal Cavern, and Ariel mentions how great it is with the land treasures, as each one reminds her of an adventure. Bembé is excited about it, and shows a rock. She wishes she could go on an adventure with Ariel to see if she can find a treasure of her own. Ariel has a clam-azing story about another treasure as Bembe decides to go on an adventure.
Meanwhile, Flounder is searching for a perfect hat as Ariel arrives, having been unable to find Bembé. She was going to take her on her first adventure. Clamila arrives, having seen Bembé a while ago, as she went to find a treasure. Flounder states that they never go exploring without bringing a friend. Fernie wonders why Bembé would go without a friend, and Ariel explains why. However, she never told her that she wasn't all by herself on the adventures. Ariel and her friends then go to find Bembe.
Flounder then sees Bembé's hat, and Fernie knows what direction she went. Bembé then offers help, having been trapped in seaweed. As Ariel and her friends free her, Bembé apologizes for all the trouble, as she wanted to go on an exciting adventure like Ariel. Just then, the rock rumbles, as it is revealed that the seaweed is placed on a whale, which then swims away. Ariel and her friends follow the whale. They eventually catch up, and the whale goes above the water to get some air, releasing the seaweed, which forms into a big ball and traps them and Bembé.
Bembé apologizes, and Ariel states that when she was telling her all of the stories, she forgot to mention that she never goes on adventures without her friends. Lucia and Fernie support the idea. Ariel states that they can go adventuring with Bembe anytime. Ariel wonders what needs to be done to get out of the seaweed when Flounder arrives, having following them the whole time. Flounder then frees Bembé, followed by Ariel, Fernie, and Lucia. Flounder then returns the hat to Bembé, who thanks Ariel and her friends for the help. Ariel mentions that it was a big adventure, and they head home. Bembé still needs to find the treasure, which reminds her of her first adventure, and chooses seaweed to remember the adventure and her buddies. Flounder states that he has got to get a hat before following the others.
Cast[]
- Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
- Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
- Cruz Flateau as Fernie
- Gracen Newton as Flounder
- Taye Diggs as King Triton
- Madelyn Skyler Tee as Bembé
- Somali Rose as Clamila
