The Adventures of Team All-Stars

By: MadFearow a.k.a. Mr. Snorlax1986

Author's Notes: This story is based off the characters in my Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team video game for the Game Boy Advance. However, I'm assuming that Blaze, the hero character, has always been a Pokemon and was never a human. Also, this story takes place in the same setting as the main games (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, etc.)

Prologue

"A Pokemon Civilization! Can you believe it?"

"It's far from our cities, towns, or whatever humans call home. We found this marvel 250 kilometers southwest of Cinnabar Island…on an island as large as Kanto itself!"

"Here Pokemon not only exist in the usual wild habitats, like forests and lakes, but they have also created buildings and other structures previously only thought to be man-made."

"We haven't been able to monitor the customs of these Pokemon close enough, but perhaps we can investigate further with your permission, sir?"

"Oh yes, the opportunity to catch them would be nice too!"

Chapter 1: On a Rescue

Blaze's POV

Larvitar, Bagon, and I were sitting around a campfire, quite far from home. My two All-Stars teammates accompanied me on this rescue mission as part of their training exercise, in hopes that they will be leaders of their own someday. They were not my only trainees; I rotated our expeditions between the almost 400 members of Team All-Stars.

"So how much longer until we reach Oddish?" Larvitar asked.

"We're only about a day's hike from the rendezvous point," I answered.

"Oh great," Bagon muttered. "More hiking…."

"Tell me about it," Larvitar replied.

"Hey, c'mon guys," I began. "You'll never be good leaders unless you put in the effort."

"I know," Bagon replied. "But still…."

I laughed. "Oh well. Let's get some rest, shall we?"

As I lay down on the moist soil, I contemplated our trip tomorrow as I slowly drifted off to sleep.

A scrawny Charmander –me – and his friend, a bright young Chikorita, founded Team All-Stars. We were part of a bigger team headed by a Lucario. Just like Larvitar and Bagon, Chikorita and I were mere trainees under Lucario as well. Once I had enough confidence, we decided to form our own rescue team with Lucario's permission. We started small, but as we continued our exploits, we gained more members. Now, All-Stars is comprised of almost 400 Pokemon.

The next day, we continued our hike through the vast forest in our search for Oddish. I led the group, with Larvitar and Bagon behind me, trying to keep pace. As we trekked through the forest we enjoyed looking at the dense, verdant foliage and trees as well as the innocent Pokemon watching us from their nests. The forest Pokemon were comprised of Mankey, Sudowoodo, and various bug Pokemon such as Caterpie and Pinsir.

"Y'know, maybe we should ask the locals if they've seen Oddish…." Bagon suggested.

"I doubt they would be of much help," I said. "Don't bother. They might be dangerous."

We saw a small Caterpie slither near us curiously. Bagon caught sight of the Pokemon and ventured near it. "Well it wouldn't hurt to ask this one…."

"I repeat…DON'T!" I whispered loudly to Bagon.

Too late. Bagon spoke to the Caterpie. "Hey little guy! Have you seen a lost Oddish around?"

The Caterpie grunted in response, turning its head sideways as if confused.

"Well sorry, little fella!" Bagon said. "See Blaze?" he said while petting Caterpie. "He wasn't any help, but at least he didn't –"

"BEE – FREE!"

Larvitar, Bagon, and I quickly turned in the direction of the noise and saw an angry Butterfree hovering near us. Its antennae were glowing with a purple light.

"RUN!" I shouted to my teammates. We ran away from the Butterfree, who flew after us, firing Psybeams from its antennae.

"Go on ahead!" I shouted to Larvitar and Bagon. "I'll deal with her!" They nodded as they continued to run.

I stopped to face Butterfree, and she stopped her chase and glared at me. I glared back. The Butterfree fired a Psybeam at me, which I quickly dodged. I didn't want to kill the Butterfree because I knew she was protecting her child, so I fired a small but bright Ember from my mouth to try to scare her away. As she dodged my attack, I fired another one. I kept firing Embers until she finally gave up and flew away.

After dealing with Butterfree, I walked and eventually found my teammates – who were with a Pokemon with leaves on its head.

"Woah! You guys found Oddish!" I said. "Good job!"

"Yeah!" Larvitar and Bagon said as we gave each other hi-fives. "We just chanced upon him as we were running."

I turned toward Oddish. "Oddish, how are you?"

"I'm still feeling ill…" Oddish began. "But I'm better because you were able to find me. Thank you."

"No problem." I dug in my satchel for an Oran Berry and found one. "Here…this will make you feel better."

Oddish took the Oran Berry from my paws and ate it. After a few seconds he suddenly felt better. "Thank you!"

I turned towards my teammates as we walked again, heading back for the All-Stars base. "Good job guys. But…"

Bagon looked down and sighed. "I know…."

I smiled and patted Bagon on the back. "Don't worry Bagon, it's just a learning experience. Just don't make the same mistake next time."

"Okay, I promise."