A.N.- I will probably write a lot less author's notes in these stories.

Disclaimer- I do not own Pokemon.

I wake up just as the sun is rising, at the base of a tree. But it is not the same tree. Or the same forest. When I start to fully realize this and am freaking out, I notice something even more startling. I do not appear to have a body, and I am floating above the ground. "Oh my gods! Oh my gods! What the heck happened!" I scream, with the inability to react much physically adding to my hysteria.

"Hey Gastly! Some of us are trying to sleep! Though I don't suppose that you need any of that, being a ghost," a feminine voice from above me shouts. I turn to look, and it is a weird bug, like I've never seen before.

"This has to be a dream… Why else would I be missing my body, and have a bug talking to me? I just have to wait until I wake up," I say, starting to feel a little calmer.

"Since when do dreams let you realize that they are dreams? Your body isn't missing either. You are a floating ball gas, like all Gastly. I don't even want to know what you took last night to be this delirious," the bug says.

"I am an orc! If I am a floating ball of gas, then this is definitely a dream! Wait… Is this Ranumta?" I ask.

"Of course it is. Where else would you be unless a powerful psychic teleported you from somewhere else?" the bug says, looking very confused.

"I had a voice speak to me last night. It asked if I wanted to be a hero. I said yes, and it said it would send me to Ranumta. It also said that it would send someone to meet me. Is that you?"

"Nope, and you are starting to scare me," the bug responds.

"Hey, sorry I'm a bit late! Didn't expect you to wake up so early," a weird black and red fox (with a feminine voice) says, dashing towards me.

"Are you the one the voice promised to send?" I ask.

"That depends, is your name Comgal?" the fox creature inquires.

"Yes it is! Thank goodness. Can you explain what is going on?" I question, feeling flooded with relief.

"I'd like to hear this as well. I want to see if this is just some prank, or if you guys are just plain crazy," the bug says.

"First off, I want to know some names. Of the voice, and both of you. I don't like it when everyone knows my name, and I lack theirs. I also want to know what you are," I say.

"My name is Alina, and I am a Weedle," she says.

"My name is Sylviane, and I am a Zorua. All of the different creatures you will meet during your time here are Pokemon. I am not allowed to give you my master's name. We have humans here too, but where we live, humans can't reach unless brought here by an inhabitant," she says.

"So why was I brought here? I wanted to help out my home region of Racnovur," I say.

"Well, you said it yourself. You were powerless to do so. Here, you can make a difference. My master has sent someone from here over to your universe. That someone will be able make a difference. For everything to work out, a swap had to be made. Anything else you want explained?" Sylviane asks.

"Yes, I have a question. This Comgal, he is here to help fix the problems that we've been having lately? Also, what is an orc?" Alina questions.

"Correct. An orc is like a human, but bigger and stronger. But not as prone to studies and researching. Imagine a shiny Machoke fused with a human," Sylviane answers.

"Sounds weird, but okay. Well, I don't care if this is a prank, or if you are crazy. I want to try and help too. I won't pass up this opportunity," Alina says.

"So what exactly do we need to do to help out?" I ask.

"Well, I'm sure you aren't used to your new body yet, and I know that you lack any sort of experience in battle here. The best way to get stronger, find information, and gather resources is to create a Rescue Team. Whether that be as part of a guild, or individually through the main HQ. The first means you'll have more jobs available, and will get a place to stay. However, you'll pay a good portion of the monetary rewards to the guild. Plus, you can never work outside the law. With working individually, you get the full rewards, and can do whatever needs to be done. But, you have to try and find and maintain a fairly permanent residence, and it takes a while to get the good jobs flowing in steadily," Sylviane explains.

"I'm guessing I need to decide which one I want to be part of," I say.

"You could decide on neither. I don't recommend that personally, but it is an option," Sylviane says.

"I know that I may not have much of a say in it, since I'm joining without even asking, but I'd prefer working in a guild. More stability, even if you need to pay a portion of your rewards," Alina states.

"Well, then let's go with that. I would prefer to work inside the law as much as possible anyway, so the only real benefit to the other is a bit more cash. If we even got enough jobs," I say.

"Well, I had forms with me for either, so I don't mind either. Here, just fill this out, and we can turn it into the guild when we get to town," Sylviane says.

"You certainly came prepared. You also don't seem to have a bag, but I just saw you pull something out of one. You are pretty good with illusions for being just a Zorua," Alina comments.

"My master sent me for this job for a reason. Sometimes a more subtle touch is required," Sylviane responds.