Prelude to the Journey

**"Prelude to the Journey"** is the 2nd episode of *Theory of Eeveelution*, and the 2nd episode of Season 1*.* The episode premiered on March 8, 2023.

## Synopsis

As the news of the attack on Capital Evolutia begins to spread throughout the globe, the Eeveelution Guild reach the final day before they head out on their mission given to them by Light Lord Rayquaza. As they prepare for the journey ahead of them, Umbreon and Sylveon most both confront their own self-doubts about their roles in the mission.

## Cast & Crew

### **Voice Cast**

* Ultimatum Productions as-Umbreon, Espeon, Leafeon, Glaceon, King Lucario, Dark Lord Giratina, all other supporting roles
* Misty Breeze as-Sylveon, Flareon, Queen Lilligant
* Emerald Star Productions as-Vaporeon, General Sirfetch'd
* Sarcastic Slowking as-Jolteon, Light Lord Rayquaza

### **Crew**

* Directed by-Ultimatum Productions
* Written by-Ultimatum Productions
* Edited by-Ultimatum Productions

## Character Debuts

* Shiny Umbreon
* Marill
* General Sirfetch'd
* Altaria (first speaking role)
* Mismagius
* Cherrim Twins (Overcast Cherrim & Sunshine Cherrim)
* Prison Warden Marchamp
* Kabutops

## Major Events

* News of the Attack on Capital Evolutia begins to spread throughout all the Type Kingdoms
* Marill, a Water Kingdom soldier and childhood friend of Sylveon, shields her General from a Capital Flux airstrike
* The Eeveelution Guild begins to prepare to depart for their journey in 1 day's time
* The Evolutia High Council begin to speculate that there is a mole on the inside secretly working for Capital Flux
* Umbreon and Sylveon both consider backing out of the mission due to their own self-doubts, but are convinced otherwise and fully commit to the journey ahead
* Queen Lilligant and King Lucario are revealed to have been lifelong friends. When the two were kids training together, they made a vow to always protect one another
* Umbreon's estranged father - Shiny Umbreon - is revealed to be imprisoned in Capital Evolutia for past extremist actions that violated the trust of Light Lord Rayquaza
* The Eeveelution Guild leaves the Guild Dojo to depart for their mission
* King Dusknoir is alerted of the Eeveelution Guild's mission

## Trivia

* This is the 1st episode to include a "Previously on..." recap segment at the beginning of the episode
* Capital Flux's army, consisting mainly of Dark & Ghost type Pokemon (including multiple Gastly & Shuppet), make their 1st appearance in this episode.
* Once more, there are easter eggs related to prior Ultimatum Productions projects, as well as references to shows created by the voice cast, all taking place during the Guild's stroll through the Castle grounds:
	+ Skiddo & Bidoof from Sarcastic Slowking's series *The Island Strikes Back* make background cameos
	+ Delcatty & Starmie from Emerald Star Production's series *The Andy X Challenge* also make cameos as background characters during the same scene
	+ A Shiny Buneary appears in the garden, a reference to the scrapped Ultimatum Productions series *Reeling in the Years*
* This is the 1st episode to contain a dream sequence and a flashback sequence
* A picture of the Sacred Eevee is added to Sylveon's bedroom, showcasing Sylveon's sorrow over her lost friend.
* Umbreon's father: Shiny Umbreon appears in the episode, marking the 1st appearance of a family member of one of the main cast.
* The holographic communicators used by the characters throughout the episode are a direct reference to comlinks, communication devices in *Star Wars*.