One month later…

In the Ranger Union's Conference Room, Prof. Hastings is awaiting the arrival of three individuals; two of whom are the Rangers who saved the Oblivia region from the catastrophe brought on by the Pokémon Pinchers, and the third is to serve as their escort to Oblivia.

"How much longer must I wait before they arrive?! Hurry, hurry, hurry!" the professor shouted at no one in particular. Just as he finished doing so, the entrance to the room slid open and three youth walked in, all with an apologetic expression on their face.

"We're sorry we're late! We got sidetracked because Murph wanted to visit the top of Altru Tower." a boy, approximately 13 or so years old, said. He wore a uniform consisting of red goggles, a red vest, a yellow scarf, a blue-and-white t-shirt with the sleeves rolled up so that they were only covering his shoulders, blue shorts, blue fingerless gloves, and red-and-blue tennis shoes. On his right arm was a device shaped like a top set in a red-and-yellow case.

Prof. Hastings looked at the boy and smiled, which was pretty rare for him to do. "I understand, Ben. However, I ask that you keep a close eye on the time so that it doesn't happen again."

"Will do!" Ben replied. Next to him, a girl about Ben's age chuckled. "You're as enthusiastic as ever, Ben!" she said. She wore the same uniform as Ben, albeit a bit more feminized. Behind her was her Partner Pokémon, a Pichu carrying a wooden ukulele that had been painted blue.

The professor looked at her with a stern expression. "Now Summer, you know he has every right to be excited. As do you and Murph." With this statement, Summer nodded.

"Ooh, I can't wait to find out what we're expected to do!" a third voice said. The owner of the voice was a stout young man about 20 years old. He was wearing a white jacket with green sleeves, green pants, and brown loafers.

"Then let me start, Murph." the professor said impatiently. "Oh boy!" Murph simply said in response.

"We have received intelligence that mysterious people are appearing all over Oblivia. Furthermore, these individuals have been seen with what can only be described as humans with the physical attributes of Pokémon. Ben and Summer, I want you to return to Oblivia with Murph aboard The Union and investigate these occurrences."

The trio nodded. "Yes, sir!" they said in unison. With that, they exited the Ranger Union and raced towards the huge ship at port in Pueltown.