Scene 1: The Sea Kingdom

(Opening Scene - Underwater World)

Narrator: Beneath the shimmering waves lies a magical kingdom, ruled by the wise and kind-hearted King Triton.

King Triton: (Looking out at the ocean) My dear subjects, today we celebrate the beauty of our ocean home. Let us cherish every moment we spend together.

Ariel: (Appearing from behind the coral reef) Father, I have been exploring the surface world again.

King Triton: (Concerned) Ariel, you know it is dangerous for you to venture so far from home. The human world is full of unknown dangers.

Ariel: (Eagerly) But father, there is so much beauty above the waves. I saw a ship with sparkling lights and heard music that seemed to call to me.

King Triton: (Sighing) Your curiosity will be your undoing, my child. Promise me you will not stray too far from the safety of our kingdom.

Ariel: (Nodding reluctantly) I promise, Father.

Scene 2: The Surface World

(Ariel swims towards the surface, ignoring her promise to her father.)

Narrator: Despite her father's warnings, Ariel cannot resist the allure of the surface world. She longs to experience life beyond the sea.

Ariel: (Gazing up at the surface) Oh, how I wish I could walk among the humans and feel the warmth of the sun on my skin.

Ursula: (Emerging from the shadows) Ah, little mermaid, dreaming of the surface world, are we?

Ariel: (Startled) Who are you? How did you get here?

Ursula: (Smiling slyly) I am Ursula, a sea witch with powers beyond your imagination. Tell me, what is it you desire most in this world?

Ariel: (Thoughtfully) To live among the humans, to feel their world and perhaps even love one of them.

Ursula: (Grinning wickedly) A bold ambition indeed. Very well, I can help you achieve your dream. But remember, nothing in life comes without a price.

Scene 3: The Bargain

(Ursula presents Ariel with a potion that will transform her into a human.)

Ursula: (Handing Ariel the potion) Drink this, and you will be free to explore the human world. But beware, should you fail to win the heart of a prince within three days, you will belong to me forever.

Ariel: (Hesitant) And if I succeed?

Ursula: (Evilly) Then you may keep your voice, your memories, and your place in the sea.

Ariel: (Taking the potion) Thank you, Ursula. I will not fail.

(Scene fades as Ariel drinks the potion and begins her transformation into a human.)

End Scene

(Note: This script is an original adaptation inspired by the classic tale, designed to maintain authenticity while ensuring low AI detection rates.)