I wanted to try something a little different :) enjoy

Chapter 1 - The Nevada Region

The Albarn residence bustled with activity, as Maka Albarn hurried to get everything ready. She was about to embark on a brand new adventure filled with wonder.

Kami stood at the door once her daughter was ready, smiling warmly. "Now, are you sure that's everything?" she asked.

"Yes, yes I'm sure!" Maka exclaimed, eager to begin her adventure in the Nevada region.

A note about Nevada. This region is never really counted as a region like the others - it contains no new Pokémon. However it is extremely diverse, with Pokémon from all six other regions living in the wild and alongside humans.

Maka hugged her mother. "I'll come visit home soon!" she giggled, pumped up for her new journey.

She was about to leave when Kami called. "Don't you want to say bye to Spirit?"

There was a moment of silence as Maka scratched her head. "Uh... BYE MUM!" she cried hurriedly, sprinting outside.

Safe from the thought of being tackled by Spirit, Maka began to walk up the path towards the exit of Desu Village. She walked slowly, slightly reluctant to leave her home behind.

But she had made her choice. She was going to be a Pokémon Trainer, and become the Champion of the Nevada region.

She looked around. The village was surrounded by tall, withering trees. It was well known for it's abundance of Dark and Ghost type Pokémon. It wasn't strange to see villagers hand-feeding wild Murkrow. The wild Mightyena and Houndoom even offered protection to the village in exchange for berries.

Maka reached the entrance, and one of the female Houndoom that guarded the entrance stood, pacing over happily. She gave a gentle growl as Maka pulled out and threw her a Pecha berry.

Maka kneeled as the Houndoom began biting into the berry. "I'm leaving today, buddy. Keep Kami safe for me ok?" she smiled.

The Houndoom nodded, nuzzling Maka. She giggled and stood. "I'll miss you too Kim."

She turned, her village behind her and the path to Desica Town ahead.

It was about another five minutes to get to the Town when a slow set of footsteps sounded behind her.

"Maka, that you?" said a young male voice.

She stopped, already smiling as she turned. "You finally caught up Kid."

The boy before her smiled and, not for the first time, her heart did a small flip as she drunk in his features. His formal attire, his perfect bangs with some not-so-perfect white striped in his hair. His smile made her heart melt every time she saw it.

But the best thing about him?

His eyes. Pools of caramel gold met my minty green, and she was drawn to him...

"Maka? You're staring at me."

She blushed and looked away for a moment. "S-sorry!"

She mentally scolded herself. Pokémon now. Staring at Kid's body later.

Kid smiled. "Well, just one more of us to go..." he smiled.

She groaned. "Do we have to wait for him..."

Kid sighed. "We did promi-"

Kid was interrupted by an all to familiar cry...

"YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

And there you have it! Chapter 1 is finished! I hope you enjoy, please remember to give any feedback you like. Next time... the trio will get their new Pokémon!