Babette is overjoyed to meet the mermaids, who are eager to learn the art of dance. But her excitement quickly turns to dismay when things take an unexpected turn. The mermaids, proud and egotistical divas, become jealous of one another, and their rivalry escalates into a chaotic fight.
How could such beautiful creatures transform into an ugly, warring force? Babette, unfairly blamed for the conflict, is sent away to face trial.