The story revolves around SpongeBob and his friends embarking on a journey to rescue Gary, SpongeBob's pet snail, who has been taken by King Poseidon to use his slime to remove wrinkles. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a robot named Otto, a zombie pirate cowboy named Machete, and the villainous Plankton. The group eventually reaches Poseidon's palace, where they stage a rescue mission and, in the process, teach Poseidon the value of friendship and inner beauty. In the end, Poseidon has a change of heart, frees the snails, and returns Gary to SpongeBob.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. SpongeBob is a character in the story who is loved by kids.
2. SpongeBob lives in a normal life with his friends, including Patrick, Gary, Squidward, and Mr. Crab.
3. Mr. Crab buys a robot called Oto to make work easier at the Krusty Krab restaurant.
4. Plankton, Mr. Crab's rival, tries to steal the secret formula of the Krabby Patty.
5. Karen, Plankton's robot wife, insists that SpongeBob is to blame for their failures.
6. Gary, SpongeBob's pet snail, is kidnapped by Gary to take to King Poseidon's palace.
7. King Poseidon wants snail slime to disappear his wrinkles.
8. SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a journey to rescue Gary.
9. They meet a spiritual guide who gives them a challenge coin to help them on their journey.
10. The challenge coin is only symbolic, and its true power is revealed later.
11. SpongeBob and Patrick are captured by Machete but escape with the help of a meanwhile window.
12. They see Gary in King Poseidon's palace and try to rescue him.
13. The group faces various obstacles, including a zombie pirate cowboy and a casino.
14. Sandy arrives with their friends to save them during the trial.
15. Flashbacks show how the characters met SpongeBob and how he changed their lives.
16. The group sings a song dedicated to SpongeBob, and they escape with the help of Acaray.
17. Poseidon forgives them and enjoys the show they put on.
18. SpongeBob reminds Poseidon of the importance of inner value, and Poseidon realizes he is alone.
19. Poseidon begins to cry and takes the opportunity to tell SpongeBob he can be his first friend.
20. The story ends with Poseidon freeing the snails, and everything returns to normal in Bikini Bottom.