Okay, here's the reason why I'm writing this story which is very much based on the games of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon (the version I have is the red one for GBA). I'm hoping this'll help me fight off writer's block for other stories and I'm bored. Think of this as kind of a spoiler for those who have not played either game. You have been warned.

I don't own Pokemon, but I have a Torchic named Hope (a plushie and a Pokemon on Pokemon Emerald.) and the Chikorita is just me, and nobody owns me except me.

Where am I? Am I dreaming this? I feel a pleasant breeze...I hear a voice from somewhere...I wonder who is is?

Somewhere beyond these thoughts, the voice called.

"...Excuse me...Please, wake up. Come on, wake up."

After a pause, the induvidal whom was being called opened her eyes. She blinked. What she found in front of her was a worried Torchic. The tiny fire Pokemon looked relieved once he saw her eyes.

"You're finally awake! Great!"

(Wh-where is this...?)

She looked around frettfully. Her current companion smiled.

"I found you passed out here. I'm glad you came to! I'm Hope. Happy to meet you! ...And, you are? I don't think I've seen you around before."

"Why, I'm a human."

This declearation only confused the Torchic.

"Huh? Did you say human? But you look like a normal Chikorita from every angle?"

Also confused, the supposed Chikorita looked around, cheaking herself out. She was horrified to find that what the fire Pokemon had said was true.

(It... It's true...I have turned into a Chikorita! ...But why? I don't remember anything...)

Hope gave her a strange look.

"Um...You're kind of weird...Your name? What's your name?"

(My name...? That's right, my name is...)

"Chelsey."

"Ok. You're named Chelsey? Well...Isn't it a funny name!"

Chelsey's reply was to sweatdrop. Suddenly, a cry split the air.

"Somebody! Please! Help me!"

Alarm came from both the Chikorita and Torchic.

"Huh? I hear shouts from over there..."

A Butterfree fluttered towards them.

"What's wrong?" Hope piped once she stopped before them.

"It's horriable! My Caterpie fell into a cavern! My poor baby!"

"What?!"

"A huge fissure opened in the ground, and my Caterpie fell in! He's too young to crawl out by himself! When I went to get my baby, Pokemon suddenly attacked me!"

This last statement alarmed Hope even more.

"Huh? You were attacked? By other Pokemon?"

"They must be enraged by the fissure...and out of control! That's what I think. I'm not strong enough to fend off those wild Pokemon...What will become of my baby? Oh! What am I to do?! Oh dear, oh dear..."

Hope turned to Chelsey.

"This sounds bad! We have to go help!"

With that, both Pokemon hurried to find the lost Caterpie, and that would not be easy. Several times, they were attacked by angry Pidgey and Wurmple. Finally, with a bit of navigation, they found Caterpie hiding in a place unocuppied by other Pokemon, weeping.

"Mommy...Where are you...?"

Hope stepped forward, Chelsey stayed back, allowing him to do the talking.

"We came to rescue you."

The confused and teary-eyed Caterpie turned to them.

"Huh?"

"Your mom's waiting. Let's get you out!"

"OK."

Within a few moments, they came back to the distraught Butterfree. She was relieved to see her baby safe and sound.

"My baby's safe...I'm sorry, I don't know how I could ever thank you properly..."

"Oh, that's OK! It has been dangerous lately with sudden quakes and fissures like that one. It was great to find your little boy unharmed."

"Please, may I have your names at least?"

"I'm Hope. And this is Chelsey."

Caterpie became starry-eyed.

"...Cool..."

(He's, uh...Staring at me adoringly...Those sparkly eyes...It's a little embarrassing...But, this doesn't feel bad, either. It's like I'm a hero. Helping Pokemon in trouble might be a good experience.)

"Thank you! Hope and Chelsey!"

"I know it isn't really enough, but this is a token of our thanks. Please accept it."

Butterfree come closer before handing Hope an Oran berry, a Pecha berry, and a Rawst berry.

"Thank you so much. Good-bye."

With that, Butterfree fluttered off, followed closely by Caterpie. Chelsey and Hope watched them go. Finally, the Torchic turned to her.

"Thank you for helping! You're very tough. I was sure impressed. So...What are you going to do? Do you have any plans?"

A sad frown was all she gave as reply. It seemed Hope got the message.

"...Listen, Chelsey. If you don't have a place to stay, you should come with me."

Chelsey gave no objections, but followed Hope. Finally, they came to what looked like a house in the shape of an onion. There was even a mailbox.

"Well, this is the place..."

Chelsey's eyes sparkled instantly.

(Wow! I can't explain, but I'm happy! I'm a human being, but I like this place. I feel weirdly happy! It might be an instinct thing for Pokemon...Maybe this is what it feels like to want to wag your tail...It doesn't matter! I'm happy! Maybe I feel that way because I'm Chikorita!)

Hope saw the look in Chelsey's eyes and beamed.

"Oh, Chelsey. You're impressed, aren't you? I thought so. I thought this would make a good place for you to live, Chelsey. I was sure you would like it."

He walked in front of her, suddenly a bit serious.

"Just like the fissure Caterpie fell into...There have been all sorts of natural disasters recently. Many Pokemon are suffering from these natural disasters. I want to do good. I want to help Pokemon like that. I want to help make the world a safer place for Pokemon. So, um...Well, I saw how good you were when we rescued Caterpie...Would you like to form a rescue team with me? I think we could become the world's number-one rescue team, Chelsey. What do you think?"

"Let's do it."

Hope gave a jump of excitement.

"OK! Done deal! From now on, Chelsey, we're partners in our rescue team! I'm so glad you joined! The team's name is...I haven't decided on one. Listen, Chelsey. What would be a good name for us?"

The Chikorita blinked and thought a moment.

"How about...Titans? We could be Team Titans!"

"Titans! I like it! It's a good name! It's prefect for us! Rescue Team Titans! Let's do good starting tomorrow!"

Both grinned and struck a pose.

And that is how Chelsey and Hope began their careers together as a rescue team.

The next morning...

Chelsey awoke from a sweet sleep in a bed of leaves.

"...I'm still the same. The way I look...I'm still Chikorita. But why would I be transformed into a Pokemon? Hmm... I don't understand this at all... I feel groggy and sleepy... Not feeling well... I need more sleep..."

She lay back down and, with a small yawn, drifted back to sleep.

To be continued.

Please R&R. One more note, I took out the instructions for playing, such as when one's partner tells you about your mailbox, or how to do certain actions like linking moves and whatnot. Let's hope this plan works as well.

Mini-Marianne