A/N: Hello readers! this is my second fanfiction, as my first one is on hold due to writers block (again, I apologize)! I hope you guys enjoy it, since it is probably one of only like nine Harry Potter/Ranger's Apprentice crossovers. I wish that I was able to write both stories at the same time, but I simply don't have the skill for such a feat. Therefore, I will alternate every two chapters and try to get as many in as possible. Just hang in there, guys, and enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or Ranger's Apprentice, nor do I own them in any remaining chapters in the story.

Chapter One: A Strange New Land

Harry watched in horror as Sirius was swallowed by the Veil. He leapt forward, ignoring Remus' cry of, "Harry, NO!" He grabbed a hold of Sirius' foot as he disappeared, and felt an unbearable tugging sensation. Harry felt as if water was slowly filling his lungs, but it caused no discomfort, as he felt no need to breath. Suddenly Sirius' voice rang out.

"What the HELL do you think you are doing here, Harry?" Harry opened his eyes to find himself lying on the ground of what seemed to be a large, pure white sitting room with Sirius standing over him. Harry leapt up pulled Sirius into a hug, and started crying unashamedly. Sirius, who had little experience in such matters, patted him awkwardly on the head until he had cried himself out.

"I thought I had lost you, Sirius." He whispered. Sirius gave him a stern look, which was uncharacteristic of the normally joking and fun Sirius. Suddenly, a voice boomed around the room, causing both Sirius and Harry to jump.

"The Veil has made it's judgement," it said, "Due to a hard life, indomitable courage and dying at the right time, Sirius Orion black will be joining his friends and family in the afterlife. Due to determination, loyalty, and dying before his time, Harry James Potter will be transported to another world with the appropriate survival instincts and resources where his skills will be of use. After you complete your mission, then and only then will you join your family." Harry looked at Sirius in horror, terrified at being parted with him, but Sirius gave him a hug and whispered, "Don't worry, pup, you'll join us soon." Then an invisible wall forced them apart, and the last thing that Harry saw was Sirius' sad smile, before whiteness filled his vision and he blacked out.

A/N: Here's the first chapter of my new story! I sincerely hope you guys like it; I put a lot of effort into figuring out that scene. Next up: Harry will find out just what world he dropped into, and that he has to hide his magical gift.