"Welcome to Earth"

"Welcome to Earth" is the first episode of season 1 and the pilot episode of Spylights. It was released August 11th, 2018. The premise is centered around teenage super spy, Navi Callisto getting sent to the planet Earth after she wreaks havoc on her home planet of Taurus. Her life changes when she meets Link Cornell, an Earthling boy who couldn't be less optimistic about the girl's entrance into his life. That is, until, he learns a little bit more about where she comes from and the world she inhabits.

## Synopsis

Navi Callisto is an energetic girl who leads an...interesting life. Her and her family are an elite group of super spies from the planet Taurus, sworn to protect the galaxy from the evil Pluto. But Navi has a tendency to create more problems then she solves. Snatched away from Taurus for some "serious straightening out" her world collides with a timid but caring boy named Link. As their worlds start to connect, Link soon discovers that with Navi, comes an entire universe of adventures. Faced with some of the most terrifying monsters in the galaxy, the unlikely duo find themselves wrapped up in a fearless mission to stop the universe's most evil being from taking control and to battle a prophecy as old as time itself.

## Plot

The episode opens on the vast, violet landscape of the planet Taurus, located in the far away Zodiac Galaxy. Teenage super spy, Navi Callisto narrates her life, explaining how her and her family are the Callistos, the most famous and renowned super spies in the galaxy. She introduces Pluto, the antagonist as an evil mastermind who continuously tries to take over Taurus but is always met and defeated by Navi. As her narration concludes, Navi blows up a mountain and sends Pluto back to where she came from via a portal.

Upon arriving back to headquarters, Bellatrix, the secretary of the Callisto family, is intently watching something on the computer until Navi interrupts her by scaring her. As Navi gives a rundown of her mission, Bellatrix tells her, much to Navi's dismay, that she is being sent away to the planet Earth. Horrified, Navi demands to know her parents' reasoning for sending her away to which Bellatrix tells her that they have grown tired of Navi's constant destruction of the planet and her rebelling. She dismisses her, telling her to meet with her sister Luna to get ready to leave.

As Luna helps Navi pack her clothes, the sisters discuss the circumstances of Navi's departure. Navi, still in denial, claims that her parents and everybody else in the organization is merely exaggerating. Frustrated, Luna details only a few examples of Navi's antics, namely, blowing things up when she shouldn't be, inciting panic among the citizens, and overall creating unnecessary chaos. All of which, Navi responds with fond recollections, proving that she truly does not see any harm in her "fun." Luna gives up, telling her that this will ultimately be good for her and sends her off.

On the way to Earth, Navi attempts to look on the bright side of things with the help of her guide cat Celeste. Celeste reassures her that not only is this a new adventure for them both, but that Navi is finally departing Taurus, something she has never gotten to do by herself before. As things start to look a little brighter, Celeste reminds Navi that this is also a chance to make new friends to which Navi smiles.

Link Cornell is introduced as a shy boy from Earth, doodling in his notebook during class as he admires his crush Rose from afar. Link's teacher calls upon him and informs him that the principal is looking for him. As Link gets ready to leave, he accidentally knocks the books off of Rose's desk. He hastily picks them up for her, clearly nervous. Rose, ever the sweetheart, tells him not to worry about it and to go ahead and meet the principal.

Walking down the hall to meet the principal, Link catches sight of Navi for the first time and is smitten for a split second...until Navi tears a poster down from the wall and begins eating it. The principal enthusiastically introduces the two and requests that Link be Navi's host during her stay, a notion that Link is immediately against. The principal departs, however, before he can protest, leaving Link to show Navi around the school. As they walk around, Link decides to learn a little bit more about this strange new girl he's been stuck with. Navi explains her origins and how she's spent a lifetime fighting Pluto and defending the galaxy from her clutches. All of which, Link immediately dismisses and instead tries to run away from her.

Link gets Navi settled into his sister Hannah's bedroom, who he explains, is studying abroad in Paris. As Navi unpacks, Link gives rather obvious hints that he'd rather she leave and find someplace else to stay. It is then that he is introduced to Celeste, prompting him to panic at the sight of a talking cat. Navi reassures him that Celeste is with her and that she's harmless which Link is instantly skeptical of. Link tries to leave only to be stopped when one of Navi's laser guns acts up and begins firing all over the room. He tackles her to the ground, demanding that she fix it. Unfortunately, Navi only makes it worse, accidentally setting off a rocket that knocks Link out the window. Fed up, Link yells at her to leave him alone and storms off.

Navi finds Link walking around and apologizes for her actions, explaining that she too, did not want to come to Earth initially. But due to her parents' insistence, she decided to try to make the best of it and make some new friends. Navi then tells Link that she'll leave if he wants her too, a comment that softens Link to her situation as he realizes how surprisingly human Navi is.

Their conversation is cut short by a vengeful Pluto who threatens Navi to "give her what she wants" or else have to face her mutant cat. Navi challenges her and fight ensues. Much to both Navi and Link's surprise, Link leaps in front of Navi, using Navi's favorite weapon, her staff, to defend against the cat's attack. Filled with adrenaline and newfound confidence, Link stays by Navi's side to face Pluto. Eventually, a chase begins, Navi pulling Link onto a hover scooter she brought from Taurus as Pluto pursues them atop the mutant cat. Navi quickly comes up with a plan to get rid of Pluto and the mutant by driving them over a dock into a nearby lake. Pluto swears revenge as they sink into the water, leaving Navi and Link alone.

Link expresses his amazement at what just occurred, as well as an interest in partaking in it again. Navi agrees that it was indeed exciting before sadly walking away. Link, in a split second decision, stops her, telling her that he's changed his mind about her staying. A grateful Navi hugs him happily, catching Link off guard. He smiles and hugs her back. As they start to head back to Link's house, Link asks if Pluto will return and if so, that the idea is both exciting and terrifying to him. The two walk off side by side into the night, an aurora borealis visible in the sky as a shooting star streaks past.

## Characters

Amy McDonald as Navi Callisto

Josh Anstrand as Link Cornell

Erin Shukis as Bellatrix

Mo Augello as Celeste

Amy McDonald as Pluto, Luna, and Rose