After settling in Green Hills, SpongeBob is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Plankton returns with a new partner, Larry, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. SpongeBob teams up with his own sidekick, Sandy, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.