Chapter 1: The Beginning

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My name is Miles, I'm...a Cyndaquil. I know whoever hears this will look at me as if I'm crazy, but I'm telling you, this is a true story. This is how I went from becoming a Human to a Pokemon, and the trifles and hardships I went through. I will try and explain every bit and detail I remember. I will re-call the facts, and I will explain how I made the decision of...oops, heh, I shouldn't spoil it all for you.

I want you to see things through my eyes...the eyes of someone who has been through the impossible. Be ready, whoever's reading or watching, your about to enter. This all takes place...well, ironically, it begins right here...

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Mile's POV

...I feel like I'm going to be sick. I had...no idea what had transpired. My mind feels like it had been washed away, I don't remember what I did, or what had happened that made me feel this way...maybe I'm dreaming...yeah...that's it...

"Hello?"

Voices...why am I hearing voices? That's not a voice I know...

"You okay?"

I'm sure of it...I know I am...this isn't a voice I recognize, its...someone else, something else. Who is it?

"HELLO!"

Relax...whoever you are...I think I feel my body again...I didn't know what was going to happen the minute I opened my eyes, but...I could only guess something amazing, or something terrible was about to happen.

Normal POV

"Ugh..." Miles eyes fluttered a bit, awakening from his deep state of slumber. He winced a bit at the rays of sunlight pouring down on his face. It was strange, he never remembered the sensation of the sun on him. Then again, he doesn't remember a thing. He struggled a bit to open his eyes more, then, to his surprise, he saw someone walking in front of him, blocking the rays.

Miles couldn't tell who it was, his focus having not cleared completely. But it was getting there, to his relief. The previous pain was going as well, so his heart was at ease, though he couldn't help but wonder who was in front of him.

"Hey there, you okay?" The figure asked, still standing in front of him, the voice having a worried tone. Miles eyes fluttered even more, then his focus began to clear, and he was slowly depicting who it was...or...what it was.

"Ah...what...?" Miles struggled onto his feet, kind of awkwardly, he didn't know why, it was never this hard to stand...unless, he was on four legs! Miles almost fell back over, if not for the figure having caught and grabbed him, helping him back up.

"Guess a Pokemon must've roughed you up or tired you out, you seem beat." The person commented, tilting its head in a confused expression. Miles shook his head a bit, then looked up again, only to find himself face-to-face...with a Treecko.

"WAH!" Miles jumped back, then tumbled a bit, looking down to see what the heck was wrong. He had felt awkward from the start, he shouldn't be having this much trouble walking, it wasn't like he was beaten up or had a broken leg...but it was then he saw the problem. "What??" Miles stared in horror at his own body.

He still had his own voice, his own emotions. But the offish thing was his appearance, a very shocking one at that. He had the body of a Cyndaquil, a four-legged, Fire-Type Pokemon, whose back usually has fire burning from it, at least when it was in battle. Compared to most small four-legged Pokemon like Rattata and such, it was quite a bit bigger, though Miles was only about as half as big as the confused Treecko in front of him.

Treecko was a gecko-like Pokemon, except of course, on two-legs, though it can travel on four-legs as well. It has a slim figure, and was chewing on a twig a bit. It took it out however, as he asked. "Uh...are you alright?" He asked.

Miles's eyes widened a bit. 'I-It talked!' He thought amazingly. It was a surprise, a creature like Treecko being able to talk like that. Catching his breath, the Cyndaquil sighed softly, and spoke. "Yeah, I am." He said back, embarrassed a bit at how he reacted earlier, though who wouldn't have reacted like that, he was a Pokemon for god's sakes!

'I'm...a Cyndaquil...' Miles thought, astonished. He was looking at himself, then took a few steps. It was a bit awkward, but he was getting accustomed, as if he's done it before. Of course, Miles found his thoughts kind of silly, even letting out a soft chuckle. Treecko stared with a raise brow, then chuckled a bit.

"Okay...your a bit weird," He commented. Miles blushed a bit, not believing how much he was embarrassing himself. "But that's cool. I'm Treecko, nice to meet you." The Grass Pokemon said with a smile, obviously just feeling relieved that Miles was even okay, it seemed as if he was badly injured, considering he was laying in the middle of the woods...

"Thanks...where is this, anyways?" He got his composure, looking at Treecko wonderingly. It seemed shocked as Miles question, responding. "This is Tiny Woods...how could you not know about this place? Its the closest place to town." He added. Miles seemed confused even more, then said.

"I'm sorry, I don't know about this town. You see, I shouldn't even be here. I'm a Human, not a Pokemon." He said. Silence...

"Human...?" Treecko repeated the word, looking at Miles with a look that just CLEARLY says 'Your Insane'. Miles nodded, then said with a frown. "I'm telling the truth, I swear." He added. It still didn't seem convinced, at least not that much.

"That's kind of hard to believe, if you get what I'm saying..." He said with a snicker. Miles sighed and nodded a bit, knowing that it probably was a bit funny, considering the situation. Treecko smiled and crossed his arms over his chest, changing the subject.

"So, what's your name?" He asked. Miles smiled and responded easily. "Miles." He said. He was only glad that he could even remember what his NAME was. Treecko bit his lip, grinning a bit as he continued.

"I see...well I'd hate to say it but..." He started, obviously catching Miles attention as he looked at Treecko worriedly. It then laughed a bit as he finished. "That name sounds kind of funny!"

A sweat drop came down Miles's face, giving Treecko a weird look, then snorted a bit as well. "I guess it is, kind of." He said. They both got in a few more laughs, their fears finally leaving them. Miles felt better about the situation, and Treecko knew Miles was okay. The Grass-Type liked helping people, it just did for some reason. Maybe because he knew he was doing the right thing. Well, the first right thing he'd do with Miles was about to commence...

"HELP! SOMEONE!"

Miles and Treecko both jumped at this, and turned around quickly. It was then, to their surprise, spotted a Butterfree, flapping over to them, beads of sweat coming down her head, and obviously rushing to try and reach them. Treecko tilted its head in confusion, looking at Miles behind him. "I wonder what's wrong with her." He commented, the Cyndaquil nodding his head a bit in agreement.

Butterfree by this time was up to them, panting softly at the hard flying. "P-Please, you have to help me!" She said, looking at Miles and Treecko alarmingly. Treecko raised a brow, then asked, still a bit shaken by her sudden appearance in this area of the woods. "Um, sure, with what?" He asked. She took a breath and continued, trying to stay even a bit calm, though it was hard.

"M-My baby! I-I lost him!" She practically screamed. The two Pokemon were instantly alarmed at this. "WHAT?" Treecko exclaimed, shocked at this predicament. Butterfree nodded her head, tears coming out of her eyes. "I-I was on my usual flight, when my poor Caterpie slipped from my paws! I-Its somewhere in the forest. Please, help me find him!" She begged, shaking a bit. Treecko looked at Miles, and he looked back. It was from there he could tell, Treecko wanted to help.

"Mile! Let's find her kid, its not too safe for someone young to be all alone, even in this forest." He commented. Despite the hesitancy he has, and the nervous feeling in him, plus the fact he had just figured out a bit ago he was a Pokemon, he knew what he had to do, he felt a sort of...calling. Miles nodded to Treecko, and said.

"Alright, let's go."

Treecko smiled bright, obviously happy that I agreed, then looked at Butterfree. "Don't worry, we'll bring your kid back!"

As he said that, Treecko and Miles ran towards the deeper area of the forest, knowing they were going the right way as Butterfree didn't stop them as they ran. What would start as a simple rescue, would turn into something much more...

The pair made their way through bushes, trees, and mud, looking around, trying to find the missing Caterpie. Miles grunted as he moved his way through a particulary thick batch of mud, commenting worriedly. "Its going to be impossible finding Caterpie in a forest like this."

Treecko chuckled weakly, and the Cyndaquil wondered what was so funny as the Grass-Type commented. "This is 'Tiny' Woods remember? Its not that big, we'll find him..." He said assuringly. Miles looked at Treecko for a bit, un-sure, then nodded his head, reluctantly agreeing. He was sure hoping the 'gecko' was right.

For about ten minutes they walked, looking around, calling out Caterpie's name. They were growing a bit tired, especially Miles. Considered his condition earlier on, it was no surprise. Noticing this, Treecko took his pack from his back, which the Cyndaquil didn't pay much attention in spotting, and took out a berry. It had a light-blue color to it, and it gave a slightly sweet smell. He handed it to Miles, who took it confusingly.

"This is an Oran Berry, it'll bring back your strength." Treecko said, smiling. The Fire-Type looked at a bit more, then smiled, popping it in his mouth. A bit of chewing, and all of a sudden, Mile was overwhelmed with the great flavor in that ONE berry alone. He gulped it down, feeling his strength slowly coming back to him.

"Wow!" Was all he could say, amazed. Treecko grinned and smiled what would be his trademark smile. "Glad you like it. Oran Berries are the best thing to cure stress and lost endurence." He noted. Miles smiled, amazed still, then commented.

"You know a lot about berries?" He asked. Treecko laughed a bit and said. "Its hard not to, you see, Rescue T---" He started, but he never finished his sentence, as a rustling suddenly came from behind him. Miles had been the first to notice it, and quickly had shushed his friend, pointing at where it was coming from.

Treecko looked over his shoulder, wondering what it was. He knew something was there, just not sure what. 'Hm...' Treecko wondered, then, as he took a step forward...something jumped out straight at him.

"Treecko!" Mile exclaimed, coming forward and pushing Treecko to the side, making his own dive back as the attacker slid on the ground. The two quickly got back on their feet to see who their attacker was. To their surprise, it was simply a Wurmple, a red and white bug-type Pokemon. Miles raised a brow and laughed, a bit weakly.

"We got scared of that?" He questioned, laughing a bit more. Treecko laughed a bit as well, then was alarmed as it shot its string-shot at Miles...and got a direct hit. The thick webbing surrounded, and covered the Cyndaquil, him gasping out a bit in surprise and falling over on his side. Growling a bit, Miles opened his mouth, and at the same time, fire spurted from his back, burning the webbing. "Ember!"

"Whoa, nice..." Treecko murmured as he watched Miles blast Wurmple back, the attack being cut off and the Wurmple taking heavy damage from the attack. Treecko then came forward, quickly tackling the Wurmple. It winced, and tumbled back into the bushes, the attack having been pretty powerful. Miles whistled a bit, surprised at Treecko's strength.

"Wow, that was some Tackle." He said, impressed, while his partner came over to him. Treecko smirked and helped Miles up, saying. "Well, that was some...well...you looked funny in a cocoon." He said with a snicker, about to burst into laughter. The Fire Pokemon rolled its eyes as he responded. "Yeah, yeah...let's just find Caterpie okay?" He said. It was then another rustle came from the same bushes, and the two instantly came at attention, ready to fight the Wurmple that will come out...

To their surprise, what had crawled out wasn't a Wurmple...it was...

"Caterpie!" They both exclaimed, glancing at each other happily as the little Pokemon asked timidly. "A-Are you here to rescue me...?" He asked. Treecko nodded and smiled, glad to see the little Pokemon.

"Yeah, we are. I'm Treecko and this is Miles. Just come with us, your mom, Butterfree is a ways over there." Treecko said, pointing in the direction. Caterpie smiled bright, and it seemed to trust them. After-all, they did just save him. "Okay! But um..." It started, embarrassed. Miles tilted his head curiously.

"What's the matter?" He asked. Caterpie looked at him, then smiled sheepishly. "Uh, can you carry me back? The mud's..." It started, but was surprised as the Cyndaquil nudged the young Pokemon gently onto his back. Caterpie smiled bright, and Treecko started to say something before Miles said..

"Its okay, its not like I know how to attack much of anything yet. The flames won't pop out or anything." He said. This relieved both Treecko and Caterpie. It was then from there, that they started to make their way to Butterfree. It took about 5 or 10 minutes this time, before they made it back to the clearing, where the worried mother was waiting.

Her eyes had glanced once at them, and once she saw Caterpie, her heart practically leaped with joy. "My baby!" She exclaimed, coming over. Miles gently tilted his head down, letting the young Bug Pokemon slide down his head, and crawling right up to his mother. Butterfree hugged Caterpie tightly with her paws, which still were a bit moist from the beads of sweat she wiped from her head from worriedness, then looked at Miles and Treecko.

"Oh thank you two, so much..." She murmured. Treecko shook his head and smiled warmly. "Its no problem, we're just glad to have helped." He said. Caterpie looked at them as his mother released him for the minute. His eyes seemed to sparkle a bit with amazement. "You two are so cool, Miles...Treecko..." He commented.

Mile and Treecko laughed a bit and scratched the back of their heads at the same time as each other. "Its really no big deal." Miles said, embarrassed. Butterfree shook her head, and smiled, flying over to them.

"But it is, I thought I lost Caterpie forever...here, take these, I insist." She said, dropping some berries of various colors in front of them. Miles eyes widened at the blue Oran Berries, his hunger catching up to him as he kept himself from eating all those berries right then and there. Butterfree giggled and then came to Caterpie, smiling. "Time to head back to the town Caterpie." She said. Caterpie went 'Aw', then nodded slowly, looking at Miles and Treecko one more time.

"Thanks for saving me!" He said, before crawling into his mother's paws. She then flapped off, smiling as Treecko and Miles waved to her. The two continued waving as they flapped towards the town. At that point, Miles felt something inside of him, something that made him feel...good about the whole ordeal. He felt happy on helping that mother finding her child. And it was obvious Treecko did too, as he had a cheery look as well. He then glanced at Mile.

"That was great! I'm glad we were able to help her." He churped, practically saying the same thing Miles was thinking. The Cyndaquil nodded, agreeing with him on every word. "Yeah..."

The two looked out towards where Caterpie and Butterfree disappeared a bit ago, then, after a bit of silence and watching, Treecko looked at Miles. "You know, we make a pretty good team." He commented. Miles looked at him, then said with a frown. "But I...didn't do much." He said. The Gecko Pokemon shook his head, and said assuringly.

"Of course you did, that Ember attack was good! You must have a pretty high skill level to be able to do that." He noted. Miles couldn't help but be embarrassed, seeing how he impressed Treecko.

"Well, uh, thanks." He said, unsure of what else to say. Treecko didn't seem done talking however, as he continued. The tone in his expression changed, to more of a curious one. "You know...we both felt good saving Caterpie, and well, a lot of Pokemon can use our help." He said. Miles looked at Treecko, wondering where he was going with this. Treecko glanced back at the Cyndaquil, then finished, cracking a smile.

"We should make a Rescue Team!"

Miles was surprised, then confused, then surprised and confused. "A...Rescue Team?" He questioned. Treecko gaped a bit, then said again. "Yeah, a Rescue Team! You know, a team of Pokemon who go on jobs to save Pokemon? Even escort them or get them items? Its like a job." He said. Miles, as he heard the explanation, quickly got a grasp on what Treecko was talking about, though he was still a bit confused.

Then again, he wouldn't know what would happen until he tried. The creature was also the most friendly one Miles has seen, and he might even get some answers as to why he turned into a Pokemon. He thought for a bit longer, then looked up at Treecko, who was waiting for an answer. Miles cracked a smile as well, then said, to BOTH of their excitement.

"...Sure, let's do it."

Boy would the answer changed both of their lives forever.

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That was how me and my new friend Treecko started our rescue team. Sure, I was surprised at the offer, and heck, I was even confused on what the heck he was talking about. But it seemed fun, and I needed answers. I needed to know, why was I here? How did I turn into a Pokemon? How can I become human again and even more so, how can I go back home...wherever home is? My brain is still fuzzy on what my life was as a human. I can barely remember what my life was even like. All I remembered, strangely, was that I was a Human named Miles...heck, I can't even remember my family, which is really freaky. Maybe I don't even have a family, maybe I'm an orphan.

I don't know what's going on, but I'm determined to find some answers. And hopefully, with my new friend Treecko, maybe I will find the truth...but...I didn't know how being around Treecko would change me...so much...you'll just have to see and wait...

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Next time, A Heartfilled Decision; Team Fields Is Born.

Author's PN: Well, this is Chapter 1 of my soon to be next big project. I wanted to get this off my back, and give you Mystery Dungeon fans a taste of what's to come. Anybody whose fans of my other work, dont' get my wrong, I'm going to work on them as well, I'm just brain-dead at that point. I'm really proud of this first chapter, and I've had a Mystery Dungeon obsession for a while. Well anyways, I'm done yapping, kudos!