Arlo the Alligator Boy

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In the depths of a New York City sewage system, Arlo Beauregard (half-human and half-alligator) was abandoned as an infant, swept away by the currents into the ocean. Eventually, he found solace in a swampy haven, where Edmée took him under her wing and raised him as her own. As Arlo approached adolescence, his desire for human connection intensified, but his alligator appearance instilled a deep-seated fear of societal rejection. On his 15th birthday, Edmée gifted him his birth wristband, revealing his true identity as a New Yorker, unaware that he was actually abandoned. Consumed by curiosity, Arlo set out to find his biological father, Ansel Beauregard.

As he traversed the landscape, Arlo's path crossed with Bertie, a fellow teenager who would become instrumental in his journey. Ruff and Stucky, two ruthless alligator hunters, were hot on their heels, seeking to capture Arlo using an ancient creature known as "the Beast". Luckily, Bertie intervened, saving Arlo from their clutches. The pair soon found themselves among a group of misfits at a wrestling club, where they befriended Furlecia, Teeny Tiny Tony, and Alia. The group's camaraderie was put to the test when they banded together to rescue Marcellus from an aquarium.

Upon arriving in the city that never sleeps, the group set their sights on Ansel Beauregard, a charismatic entrepreneur with a vision to reshape the seashore area of New York City. After a brief encounter, Arlo discovered that his biological father was not interested in reconnecting, leaving him feeling disillusioned and alone. In an attempt to lift his spirits, Ansel unveiled his grand plan to transform the city's coastline into a thriving metropolis, but his words only served as a harsh reality check for Arlo. Crushed and adrift, he retreated to the very sewers where his journey began. It was there that his friends found him, at the same seashore site where Ansel's project would soon take shape. Together, they imparted valuable wisdom: it is our unique flaws that define us, making us who we are.

As the evening's festivities at the Met Gala reached their climax, a clandestine entourage of Ruff, Stucky, and the Beast discreetly tailed Arlo and his companions. Unbeknownst to the revelers, the group's leader, Arlo, would soon interrupt the glamorous affair in a bold display of defiance. It was then that Ansel (his true identity still shrouded in mystery) attempted to enlighten Arlo regarding the gravity of their situation. However, before any truths could be revealed, Ruff and Stucky swooped in, capturing Arlo and leaving him at the mercy of his captors.

In a stunning turn of events, Ansel would ultimately rescue Arlo from his predicament, only to reveal a shocking truth: he was not only Arlo's father but also harbored a half-bird identity. The weight of this revelation hung heavy in the air as Ansel confessed that he had relinquished parental rights solely to protect his true nature and pleaded with Arlo for forgiveness. With a mix of emotions, Arlo finally forgave his father, embracing him warmly. Though initially hesitant, Arlo ultimately declined his father's offer to start anew, instead choosing to continue his life among friends and welcoming Bertie into their fold.

In the aftermath, Ansel made the selfless decision to permit the group to relocate and rebuild the coastal sector of the city, deeming it a more suitable environment. With this newfound freedom, Arlo formally accepted the seashore as his true home, marking a profound shift in his identity. As the dust settled, the curtain closed on this chapter of Arlo's life.

In a post-credits epilogue, Edmée received a tantalizing postcard, hinting at Arlo's new existence and whetting her appetite for further adventures to come.