Cyan Kokura

Cyan Kokura (青緑 小倉) is the main character of *Awakening Alola*, *Awakening Alola - Rescue on Mt. Silver*, *Overcoming the Orange Islands, Igniting in the Isle of Armor, and Awakening Alola Finale! Championship Battle!*

As of the beginning of Awakening Alola Finale! Championship Battle, he is age 14.

### Background

Cyan was born in Pallet Town where he lived until the age of 10. His mother was a housewife, and his father was a Pokemon Professor who's main field of study was regional variants. At the age of 9, Cyan began to study under Giovanni Sasaki, the Viridian City Gym Leader and secretly Team Rocket's Boss, who had been Cyan's father's childhood friend and rival. The two became close, and Cyan eventually met and trained with Giovanni's daughter, Okane. After Giovanni was defeated by Cyan's sister, Aoi Kokura, he was outed as the boss, which devastated Cyan. Giovanni disappeared, and Okane went with him.

Disaster struck Cyan's family once again after Aoi won the Indigo Conference in her rookie year. Aoi left for Mt. Silver to train to take on the Elite Four, but never came back. Cyan was left in a depressive slump, and even after receiving his starter Pokemon at the age of 10, he didn't have the energy or drive to go on his own journey. Aoi's disappearance didn't just affect Cyan though, as his father passed away after being struck with grief. This left only Cyan and his mother alone in Pallet Town. Eventually, Cyan started to feel better, and he asked to go on his own adventure only to be declined by his now over-protective mother.

A couple of weeks before Cyan turned 11, the two moved to Alola in an effort to get past the disappearance of Aoi and the death of Mr. Kokura.

### Awakening Alola

Cyan, alongside Kala Māhoe and Lilo Kalani, were asked to help Professor Kukui establish a Pokemon League. Cyan was given an Alola starter Pokemon, Popplio, and then told to adventure through the region. Cyan was all for going on an adventure, but he had repressed a lot of what he learned from Giovanni's lessons. He needed a quick refresher, and he had his first ever official Pokemon battle at the Melemele Island's trainer school against Lilo, which he lost. Afterwards, he asked his mother if he could go on an adventure. Although reluctant, she allowed Cyan to do so as long as Bulbasaur never left his side. Kala also decided to join him for his first trial, eager to help guide him through it. Cyan was successful in his battle against the Totem Gumshoos, using a two on one tactic, which earned him his first Z-Crystal, Normalium Z. After his battle was when he first met Enhalus, a mysterious man who was interested in Alola and its light. Cyan still lacked a Z-Ring, and he went with Kala to get one from the Z-Ring maker on Melemele Island. On their way there, Cyan caught Rockruff. Even after receiving his Z-Ring, Cyan was unable to perform a Z-Move for mysterious reasons. Despite this, Cyan still managed to defeat the island kahuna, Hala, in a Grand Trial after Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur.

With Kala by his side, Cyan was off to Akala Island where they met Professor Burnet and learned about the basics of Ultra Space and alternative dimensions. In his battle with the Totem Wishiwashi, Popplio evolved into Brionne, securing Cyan the victory. Cyan and Kala then took part in a Battle Royale, reuniting with Lilo and meeting Emma Minami for the first time. Lilo defeated all three of the other trainers to win their Battle Royale. Cyan's next trial was on Wela Volcano, which is where he rescued a female Salandit from a bunch of crazed males. Although he didn't know any of Salandit's moves, she helped him secure the victory against the Totem Marowak and then officially joined his team.

On their way to Cyan's next trial, they met a boy who worked for the Aether Foundation who was trying to help a Vulpix get back to good health. Cyan and his Pokemon played with the Vulpix, and he offered to take the Pokemon with him but was refused. Cyan's next trial was his most difficult, but he was able to barely defeat Mallow's Totem Lurantis. Cyan wasn't comfortable with how close the battle was, so he trained in the Lush Jungle where he had an encounter with an Oranguru. The Pokemon stole Cyan's hat as a practical joke, which Cyan did not take lightly. Cyan managed to retrieve his hat and then capture Oranguru with a Great Ball. Afterwards, Enhalus made his presence known again, congratulating Cyan on his recent string of victories.

Cyan continued his winning ways when he battled against Olivia. After his Rockruff evolved into Lycanroc (Dusk form), he was victorious, earning himself another stamp on his amulet. Olivia asked why Cyan was unable to do a Z-Move, and he was unable to give her a straight answer. Olivia told Cyan to accept the past, and once he was able to finally accept the deaths of his sister and his father, he was able to successfully do a Z-Move on Hano Beach.

Cyan challenged his next trial at the Mount Hokulani Observatory and was able to manage a victory. On the way down from the mountain, he battled with a gang of Geodude and their leader, Graveler. Upon capturing and releasing Graveler, he was able to put the group to a stop. The duo then returned to Malie City to find Team Skull, led by Guzma, making trouble at Malie Garden. Cyan battled with Guzma, but despite Venusaur evolving, Cyan lost. Afterwards, he took on the Ghost-type trial at the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. With the help of Oranguru's Instruct and a save by the previously caught Graveler, Cyan was able to continue his winning streak. This streak would come to an end once Cyan battled with Team Skull's leader, Guzma in Po Town. They still managed to drive Team Guzma from the dilapidated town, but Cyan took the loss personally. As a personal thanks for helping out Ula'ula Island, Nanu allowed Cyan to battle him for the Grand Trial. After Brionne evolved into Primarina and learned Sparkling Aria, Cyan was able to pull off another win, earning himself a Primarium Z and his third stamp.

The trainers on Poni Island were a lot more intense than Cyan had anticipated, so he and Kala visited Exeggutor Island to train. There, Cyan befriended the herd of Exeggutor, and they trained together for three weeks. During this time, Salandit evolved. After leaving and returning to Poni Island, Cyan battled the Totem Kommo-o for his final trial, winning barely. He was now set to battle with the Island Kahuna, Hapu, but when he set out to challenge her, he found Lilo already in his place. Hapu promised to battle the next day, and they returned to the Pokemon Center where they reunited with Emma, who was getting ready to challenge Kommo-o. When the group were off for their respective challenges, they noticed that Poni Island's sky was black.

The group went to the Altar of the Sunne and Moone to find Guzma and his Team Skull comrades. They battled, and Cyan and his friends won. Afterwards, Solgaleo emerged from an Ultra Wormhole. Perceiving the legendary Pokemon as a threat, Cyan and his friends teamed up with Team Skull and fought against Solgaleo, defeating it. Enhalus then returned, revealing that he planned on using Solgaleo as a sacrifice for his master, Necrozma. The legendary Necrozma then came through an Ultra Worhmhole, and they battled once again. Cyan and his friends managed to wear down Necrozma but not destroy it. Enhalus and Necrozma escaped, and Cyan, leaving behind Lycanroc, Salazzle, Oranguru and Golem, followed with Solgaleo. Cyan, using Venusaur and Primarina, teamed with Solgaleo and defeated Necrozma and Enhalus. Necrozma and Enhalus retreated into Ultra Space, and Solgaleo, who had used up all of his energy, reverted back its original form. Cyan, with no way to return back to Alola, was stranded in Ultra Space.

Months after Cyan's disappearance, Professor Kukui creates the Alola League's Manalo Conference. Kala, Lilo, Emma, and Guzma participate in, and Lilo ends up winning the whole thing. She declines the position as champion and instead asks that Cyan is recognized as the first official champion for his sacrifice. Kala and Lilo still join the league, Kala taking a position as a gym leader and Lilo becoming an Elite Four member.

#### Awakening Alola - A Nightmare Prism

Two years after the battle at the Altar of the Sunne and Moone, Kala, who runs a gym on Poni Island, is challenged by Logan Stephenson for his final badge. Logan wins the battle, and then Luna Devons challenges her the next day. Before their battle can begin, there is a violent earthquake. Cyan's Lycanroc senses that something is wrong, and she races to the Altar of Sunne and Moone. Kala, Logan, and Luna follow to find that Enhalus had returned. Using a device, he was able to summon dozens of violent Ultra Beasts to Alola, leaving the gym leaders, kahunas, and Elite Four members to battle them. He then brought forth a weakened Lunala and his master, Necrozma. Necrozma ended up absorbing Lunala and taking on its Dawn Wings form. The three trainers battled against it, and managed to weaken it. Enhalus taunts Kala and goads her into following him into Ultra Space. She takes the chance, and Logan and Luna go along with her. Once in Ultra Space, the three have one final battle against Necrozma, who has taken its Ultra form. The three manage to win, and Enhalus was arrested by the Ultra Recon Squad who ultimately let Necrozma go, claiming that it'll die with time. Kala, Logan, and Luna roam the foreign planet, and they find Cyan's Venusaur, who lead them to a weakened and famished Cyan.

The four all return to Alola to discover than Cyan hadn't aged two years like Kala and the others, instead finding that he was only in Ultra Space for a week. Now in what feels like a different world, Cyan begins to have doubts about what kind of future he wants to have. He didn't appreciate being given the title of champion, and he struggled with returning back to normalcy, finding it hard to believe that he actually returned to his own world. At the end of *A Nightmare Prism*, Cyan was unsure of what to do with his life.

#### Awakening Johto - Rescue on Mt. Silver

A couple of months passed since Cyan returned to Alola, and he had begun to get used to life once more. He still remained quiet and reserved, but he now believed that if he could come back, then so could his sister. He asked his mother if he could venture to Mt. Silver to search for Aoi, but she requested that he brings someone with her. Cyan's first option was Kala, who had to decline him because of her duties as a gym leader. In the caverns of Mount Lanakila, on his way to ask Lilo, Cyan had an encounter with the Vulpix that he had met two years prior, and he asked if she would like to join his team; she agrees. Upon arriving to the Elite Four's castle, Cyan is initially denied entry, but once the guards realized who he was, he's granted access. Lilo, although hesitant, decides to go with Cyan to Mt. Silver, but only for a week.

When the two arrive in the Johto region, they had a few hours to waste before they could take the ferry to the Indigo Plateau. They paid a visit to Professor Elm's lab, who was giving two of his students their starter Pokemon. As a gift for coming to the lab, he offered Cyan a Cyndaquil, but Cyan declined, saying that they were going somewhere dangerous. Cyan offered to take the Cyndaquil if he were to return. Upon getting to the Indigo Plateau, the two were told that they couldn't enter Mt. Silver. Lilo mentioned that she was an Elite Four member and that Cyan was the former champion of Alola. While Cyan was upset with Lilo's abuse of power, he was happy to get into Mt. Silver. Only thirty minutes into their journey up the mountain, the two were attacked by a wild Tyranitar. They battled the beast, and Lilo captured it using an Ultra Ball. After a day of traveling, Cyan and Lilo decided to make their journey through the inside of Mt. Silver's caverns instead of the outside. During one of their breaks, a hiker named Genichiro, who gave their Pokemon food and advised them to leave Mt. Silver as soon as possible. Cyan, wanting to continue looking for his sister, asked Genichiro where the strongest trainers go to train. Genichiro mentioned the peak, so that's where Cyan and Lilo decided to go.

Once they reached the peak, they watched the sunset and enjoyed the mild weather. It was then that Cyan was surprised to find his older sister still alive. She explained that she remained on Mt. Silver to protect Moltres from any threats like Team Rocket. Cyan begged her to come back to Alola with him, but she refused. He offered to battle with her, saying that he can take her home if he were to win. The two had a full battle, but Cyan was unable to win. Distraught, he gave up on bringing his sister home. However, she had a change of heart and after getting permission from Moltres, decided to return to Alola with her brother. Once in Alola, Aoi reunited with her mother, and after a short rest, she claimed that she'd challenge the Alola Elite Four. Cyan, now happy to have brought his family back together again, was unsure if he'd continue training.

### Overcoming the Orange Islands

After a year of relaxing and finding peace within himself, and inspired by his sister's success against the Alola Elite Four, Cyan decided that it was time for him to begin traveling again. He and his Pokemon were out of shape from a lack of battling, so Cyan wanted to take on adventure that would help get them all back into physical and mental shape. This brought him to the Orange Archipelago, which he had visited frequently with his family when he was younger. Upon arriving, he met with Professor Ivy, who was once a close colleague of his father's. She encouraged him to take his journey slow, and let him capture a Pokemon from her lab. He chose an Orange Island's Butterfree, which he battled and caught with the help of Cyndaquil.

Cyan was unsure of his exact purpose on the islands until he met Skylar Hayes, a trainer from Unova with no sense of direction. Cyan decided that instead of challenging the gyms himself, he'd help guide Skylar through the islands. When the two were spending time on Mandarin Island, they first encountered two members of Daidai Rocket, Eri and Tatsuya. Cyan found himself unable to focus on the battle, distraught at the supposed reemergence of Team Rocket. However, through Skylar's skills they win. It was then that Cyan started suffering from nightmares of his past with Enhalus, Necrozma, and Giovanni.

On Fukuhara Island, Cyan and Skylar had another encounter with Daidai Rocket (Eri and Hajime), who were trying to steal the fossils that were abundant on the island. They battled, which resulted in the fossils coming back alive, and the island began to sink. Wailmer, in an effort to save both Cyan and Skylar, evolved into Wailord, and one of the Kabuto decided to join Cyan's team. On Kinnow Island, Cyan and Skylar decided to have a sparring session with each other, which led to Cyan performing his first Z-Move in a year. He was successful in performing the move, but it took a lot out of him. It was on the Seven Grapefruit Islands where both Cyan and Skylar opened up with one another. The two promised to keep no more secrets from one another, but Cyan decided that he only wanted to share his experiences in Alola and Ultra Space, keeping his past with Giovanni a secret.

During a visit at Moro Island's museum, Daidai Rocket make an appearance and stole the first Winner's Trophy. Using the trophy, they brought up Captain's ship from the depths of the ocean. Cyan and Skylar battled with Eri and Tatsuya, and Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava to help even the odds. They were able to retrieve the trophy while knocking all three members of Daidai Rocket into the sky and out of view, and Cyan decided to give the trophy back to Captain's Gastly, thinking that it's the place where the trophy truly belongs.

The duo arrived on Shamouti Island during their yearly festival. While eating a restaurant, it was announced that they'd choose "The Chosen One." Cyan began to have a panic attack, as he didn't want to be chosen, and after Skylar claimed that he was overreacting, he had an outburst at the restaurant. He ran away from the restaurant and Skylar, who was forced to try to calm him down. Cyan then claimed that if he was given the chance, he'd do anything he had to stop Giovanni, even if it meant breaking his own moral code.

### Personality

Although his life has had its fair share of tragedies, Cyan is a naturally friendly and positive person. He believes in co-existing with one another despite differences. Cyan is an environmentalist, and he doesn't like removing Pokemon (especially legendaries and rare ones) from their natural habitats. He doesn't like to interfere with the natural order of things, thinking that it's the best way to find peace. Ultimately, he is a carefree individual that believes in "live and let live."

Cyan doesn't particularly love battling, but he rather enjoys the adventuring that comes along with being a Pokemon trainer. He enjoys battling with a rather unconventional style, and is an expert in double battles. He believes that his Pokemon work best when they can play off of one another's strengths, and when he challenged the various Totem Pokemon, he often chose to battle two on one. He has shown to not be as strong when it comes to singles battles, as seen in his bout against Aoi.

Cyan suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from the various tragedies that have occurred within his early childhood, but it was being lost in Ultra Space that sent him into a downward spiral. Cyan's PTSD mostly comes in nightmares, and it leads him to freezing up during stressful situations.

Cyan is a big baseball fan, having been a fan of the Viridian City BayStaryu since he was a baby. When he catches Pokemon, he uses a fastball pitch, and when he sends his Pokemon out for battle, he throws curveball pitches.

### Pokemon

#### **Current Team**

Venusaur (obtained prior to *Awakening Alola* - first evolved in AA Chapter 6 - "Like in Sumo Wrestling." and next in AA Chapter 23 - "Explain Yourselves!")

Vulpix (caught in AA-RoMS Chapter 1 - "Don't Say Dead.")

Quilava (received in AA-RoMS Chapter 7 - "Oceanic Operetta!" - evolved in OtOI Chapter 11 - "Let's Go Before The Feds Come.")

Butterfree (caught in OtOI Chapter 2 - "Just Live Slowly")

Kabuto (caught in OtOI 7 - "It's Our Motto, And It's Cool!")

#### **In Alola**

Primarina (received in AA Chapter 1 - "You Must Be Cyan?" - first evolved in Chapter 9 - "Remember Patience!" and next in Chapter 29 - "You're Beautiful, Dude!")

Lycanroc (Dusk Form) (caught in AA Chapter 5 - "Afraid of Heights?" - evolved in Chapter 18 - "Get In The Air!")

Salazzle (caught in AA Chapter 12 - "Bring It, Sucka." - evolved before Chapter 31 - "Take Him For A Ride!")

Oranguru (caught in AA Chapter 16 - "Enhalus.")

Golem (caught and released in AA Chapter 22 - "I Can't Do That. It's Against The Rules." - officially joined team in Chapter 25 - "Can You Handle Horror Movies?" - evolved in Chapter 37 - The Coldest It Gets In Alola.")

### Z-Crystals

#### **On Hand**

Normalium Z

Fightinium Z

Waterium Z

Grassium Z

Rockium Z

Electrium Z

Ghostium Z

Darkinium Z

Primarium Z

Dragonium Z

Groundium Z

### Trivia

Cyan's last name, Kokura, comes from the ancient castle town Kokura-shi, which is located in the center of Kitakyushu, Japan.

When Cyan meets a new person, more often than not, they will greet him with "You must be Cyan?"

Cyan dislikes professional wrestling.

Cyan's birthday is in the summer.