Hello. My name is Shady. I became a Poke'-fan at a very young age. Since then I have been quite an expert on Pokemon. Though I have grown out of it considerably in my adulthood, I still fine it interesting and fun. 'Mystery Dungeon' was my personal favorite, and I thought this would be a fine story. It can be a little angst and intense, but it's still good, I think. I hope you like it.

Plit walked through the hospital. His parents were beside him. He was scared. Scared because of what he was going through. At just eleven years old, he was getting a spinal tumor removed. He walked, silently, he didn't even notice that his father was talking to him.

"Are you okay, Plit?" he asked. Plit was still silent. He looked up at his father.

"Dad? I'm gonna be okay, right?" he asked sheepishly. His father smiled comfortingly.

"Yeah, son. You're gonna be awright."he said smiling. Still, Plit was a little unsure. He was afraid of what might happen. Then again, there didn't seem to be too much to life. It was all same-old same-old, prices for everything were still rising, school was harsh, he and others were picked on, and it all seemed that there was no point to it anymore. Still, he had a feeling that there was point to life. Somewhere. His father put his hand on his shoulder. His mother was still silent. Finally, he came to the operating room. After changing into a hospital gown and taking the tranquilizer, he was ready for the procedure. He smiled at his mother and father as they left the room. The doctor came over to him just then.

"Okay, then. I'm gonna just talk with you until you fall asleep, okay?"

"Awright, Doctor."Plit answered.

"Tell me a little about yourself."

"Okay."

"Do you like school?"

"Does any kid?"

The two were silent for a second, then they both began to laugh.

"I guess you're right, Plit"the Doctor said."Where do you like to go for vacation?"

"Camping, Beach, both..."Plit moaned

"Okay. Do you like video games?"

"Sometimes..."

"Do you..."the Doctor began, but Plit was already asleep before the question was finished. Plit fell into the darkness, deeper, deeper, and deeper.

Plit awoke to a lush field around him. He stood up and looked around. It was so vast, the sky so blue. A few trees dotted the plains, and a lake was close b.

"Where... where am I?"Plit wondered. He couldn't have just woken up from his operation. Where was he? He heard foot steps suddenly. He turned and saw a Marill. He stood up and saw that it was quite big.

"Wow! You're huge for a Marill"he said. To his surprise, the Marill laughed... with a humans voice!

"Well, ofcourse I'm big to you. You're just a little Larvitar." she said. Plit was at a loss for words. Not only did a Marill speak to him, but it told him he was a Larvitar! He ran over to the lake and looked at his reflection. Sure enough, he was a Larvitar. He just stared. Then got an idea. He jumped into the water. He began to thrash around and couldn't swim no matter how hard he stroked! Just then, the Marill jumped in and put its tail next to him. He grabbed on tight as Marill swam to shore.

"What did you do that for?"she asked quite puzzled. Plit couldn't explain anything. He wasn't dreaming. Not at all! It was all real!

"Are you okay?"Marill asked. She apparently wasn't going to give up.

"You are a Pokemon... right?"Plit asked.

"Well, yeah. Why?"Marill responded. Plit didn't know what else to say.

"I'm not really a Pokemon. I'm a human"Plit said. Marill just laughed at this.

"How can you be a human?"she asked"you look exactly like a normal Larvitar."

He couldn't understand what was going on. He turned to Marill. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came. He just mumbled to himself.

"What's your name, anyway?"Marill asked.

"Plit"he responded.

"Even your name's kinda funny"she giggled. Plit just sighed. He walked off in the other direction. Marill began to follow him, asking over and over again where he was going. Suddenly, he felt a pull at his arm. Marill was trying to stop him.

"What are you doing?!"Plit shouted.

"Look where you're walking"Marill said. Plit looked, and sure enough, there was a deep fissure in the ground. Plit turned to Marill.

"What the heck happened?"

"Well, there have been a lot a natural disasters going around. A lot of earthquakes have been happening, floods have been flushing out whole towns, even fires have been stating for no reason in the middle of fields. So, a lot of Pokemon have been getting together and starting Rescue Teams, to save other Pokemon in trouble. I've been wanting to start one, but I haven't been able to find a partner. Y'know, you do seem like a good partner. You think you could form a Rescue Team with me?"

"Provided I don't wake up, yeah"replied Plit. Just then, the ground began to shake. Plit and Marill lost their balance and fell into the fissure. Down, down, down they fell. Finally, they hit the bottom. It was oddly soft. They looked around and saw many trees had fallen down into the fissure aswell, and that they landed on the fallen leaves.

"So this is what's going around a lot?" asked Plit. Marill nodded. Plit wondered to himself if this world was real, would it really need him? Suddenly, there was a wail from deep in the cavern. It sounded like some one were in trouble.

"I think someone's down here. Maybe... maybe we should help"said Marill.

"Hello. We're in a huge ditch! We ARE in trouble too, y'know?"Plit said. Marill shook her head.

"Don't worry. This is Red Cavern. We just need to head south to get out. It's a common place where Pokemon are given their final exam for a Rescue Team. I know everything about this place. I study"

"Really. Well, if you get us outta here, I'll join you in a Rescue Team." Marill's face lit up.

"You really mean it?"she asked. Plit nodded."Well, okay, but only if you help me save whoever's in trouble, got it?"

"Awright, awright"Plit said."I'll help you save whoever's here." Marill cheered so loud, the whole cave echoed. Plit grabbed her mouth.

"Cheer later. We gotta Pokemon to save." And with that, they were off. They ran down a tunnel until they found a small clearing. Plit saw something. It was a Geodude. Plit walked over to it and tapped on it's shoulder. It still floated there, motionless. Then, without any other movement, it attacked. Plit stumbled back and tripped. Just as it was about to use Bodyslam on Plit, it was hit by hundreds of tiny bubbles, and it fell backward, out cold. Plit and Marill walked over to it. It was still KO'ed.

"Well, that was interesting"said Plit. Marill, however looked confused.

"Hey. Are you okay, Marill?"asked Plit. She looked up at him.

"Th-that Geodude just attacked us. B-but why?" She still stared at it. Plit could see, she was truly puzzled. He put his hand, er, claw on her shoulder, or whatever she had, to comfort her. The two then continued through the cavern, until they found a big clearing. There on a rock, was a Spearow. He looks like he's hurt, but not badly.

"Oh, it's you, Spearow. Are you okay?"asked Marill. He simply nodded.

"Well, let's just get you outta here"said Plit. He began to walk over to Spearow, then... BAM! He felt a sharp pain shoot through his side. It instantly became evident to him that this was not a dream. Straining, he looked over and saw a Beedrill flying just above them.

"Sooooooooo"said the Pokemon, in a cold voice"what are you planning to do with my feast?"At this, Spearow moaned in fear."You must be a Rescue Team. I've seen better"the wasp cackled. Plit stood up. He could tell this wasn't going to be easy. He stood up. Marill ran over to his side.

"Plit! What are we gonna do?"

"I'll tell ya what we're gonna do. We're gonna squash that bug, we're gonna save Spearow, then we're gonna start a Rescue Team." Plit felt his confidence rise. He was ready for this. He jumped for a Tackle. CRASH! He and Beedrill fell to the ground. The wasp was not happy. He flew up high and charged for a Twinneedle attack. Plit dodged, just in time. Marill, finally see what Plit was saying, used Watergun and soaked Beedrill. The hornet became furious and stung Mariil, who flew back a few feet.

"You two will be my appetizer and dessert!"the bee cackled. Plit swung his tail hard for a Rockslide. They flew into Beedrill, who became even more furious. He began to swing and swing at Plit, but Plit was quick. He kept dodging. But he couldn't keep it up. He was beginning to loose his breath. Finally, Beedrill caught him. With one sharp sting, Plit fell down. Beedrill began to cackle once more, then started to fly slowly for Spearow. Plit lifted his head and saw Marill struggling up.

"Marill! Use your Watergun over here infront of me! HURRY!"

Merill was confused, but still listened. She blew water infront of Plit, who stood up slowly. He started to kick mud at Beedrill's wings. The bee was having trouble staying up. Finally, he crashed into the ground. He wasn't able to fly with all the mud on his wings. Plit walked over to him, smirking.

"So. You like my Mudslap?"

"YOU! I'LL GET YOU AS SOON AS MY WINGS ARE CLEAN! I'LL GET YOU!"

"Says you, Pointy Head!"called Marill. She charged and rolled at Beedrill.

"ROLLOUT!"she called as she rolled over him. He was still trying to crawl toward Spearow. Finally, Plit used Rockslide one more time. This time, Beedrill was out cold. Plit, Marill, and Spearow all cheered.

The sun was setting as the three came out of the cavern. Spearow was able to fly, now that he was given an Oran Berry.

"Thank you for all your help"he said. Plit just waved his hand.

"No problem"he said.

"It's what a Rescue Team does"said Marill.

"Well, I'll remember about you guys, okay?" And with that, Spearow flew off. Plit and Marill turned to each other.

"So, when do we begin?"asked Plit.

"First, we need to get a Rescue Team badge, first thing tomorrow"she said."Let's head off to the town." The two started for a small town a bit away.

"I'm starvin"said Plit.

"I'll get you some chow when we get there"said Marill.

"An' I need a place to crash."

"Yer on yer own!" The two looked at each other for a moment, then the both began to laugh uncontrollably.

So... what did you think of Chapter one? It's going to take me a while to finish all the chapters, but just be patient. I'll make a new chapter soon. Peace Take it easy.