Logan Stephenson

Logan Stephenson is the main character of *Healing in Hoenn* and *Kickin' It In Kanto*.

As of the beginning of *Kickin' It In Kanto*, he is age 13.

### Background

Logan was born in Driftveil City, but because of his parents' divorce, he frequently moved between Driftveil and White Forest until the age of 7. From age 7 he moved to Nuvema Town to live with his aunt, Professor Juniper. When he turned 10, he received a Tepig from his aunt. Alongside Tepig and his childhood friend, Luna Devons, he traveled throughout the Unova region. He was able to earn all eight badges necessary to enter the Vertress Conference where lost in the semi-finals to his friend and rival, Mao Li. During his travels in the Unova region, he had multiple encounters with Team Plasma, and with Luna, Mao, and their friend, Aaron Nora, they were able to thwart the evil team's plans.

After Logan and Luna both lost at Vertress Conference, the two decided to go to Alola. Logan went with only his Zorua, but he was quickly given a Litten by Samson Oak. Logan and Luna were able to collect all six of the badges necessary to qualify for the Manalo Conference. After winning his sixth badge from Gym Leader Kala Māhoe, Logan and Luna were asked to help battle against the evil Enhalus and Necrozma. They were successful in helping Kala to beat Necrozma, and they were able to recover Cyan Kokura from Ultra Space. At the Manalo Conference, Logan and Luna battled in the semi-finals, and Logan lost. This made Logan angry with Luna, who he saw as cold-hearted and ruthless. He also didn't enjoy constantly being compared to her everywhere they went. This led him to want to separate from Luna so they could go on their own adventures.

### Healing in Hoenn

Logan showed up to Hoenn with no Pokemon and no plans for battling. Once in Hoenn, Professor Juniper asked him to visit Professor Birch in Littleroot Town. On his way there, he came across a pack of wild Poochyena attacking one of their own members. He interfered before they could deal the final blow, and he took the weakened Poochyena to the Oldale Pokemon Center. Although he wanted Poochyena to return to the wild, the Pokemon was persistent and followed him to Littleroot. On Route 101 is where they first met and battled Yuta Kato, which ended in a draw. Upon arriving in Littleroot Town, he immediately went to Professor Birch's lab. At the lab is where he met Yurie Kawahara, who had just received her Torchic from the professor, but had every intention of giving it back. Professor Birch asked if Logan would help him research mega evolution, and he offered to give a Mudkip to Logan for his assistance. After awhile of thought, Logan agreed to take the Mudkip and help Professor Birch. This inspired Yurie to give her adventure a try. Logan battled with Mudkip to officially capture Poochyena, adding the Dark-type to his team.

Still with no official plans of taking on the gyms, Logan and Yurie went to Rustboro City, where Logan met with his old friend Mao, who was now a teacher at the Rustboro Pokemon School. After meeting the head teacher, Tsutsuji (Roxanne), Logan was inspired to battle again. He battled against Tsutsuji in what he believed to be a regular exhibition match, but after winning and earning the Stone Badge, he became rejuvenated and claimed that he'd take on the Hoenn League. Later on, in Petalburg Woods, he caught his third Hoenn Pokemon, Vigoroth.

Logan met Steven Stone in Dewford Cave, only to be surprised that Yurie had already met him. Logan challenged Touki (Brawly), but lost their first bout. In their rematch, which took place on Dewford Beach, Logan was able to pick up the victory and earn the Knuckle Badge. He later caught an Electrike on 110 which is where he met his second rival in Hoenn, Camille Beaulieu. The two battled, and Logan lost. Logan was successful in defeating Tessen (Wattson) and earning the Dynamo Badge, on his first attempt. Afterwards, Logan and Yurie were joined by Tessen's grandson, Himawari Wattson, on their journey through Hoenn.

Before the three could enter into the Hoenn Desert, they were stopped by Finn Denholm, an old friend and rival of Logan's. He sold them Go-Goggles, which allowed them to traverse the desert safely. In the desert is where Logan caught his fourth Hoenn Pokemon, Vibrava. Afterwards, the group ran into the Golem Hunter, Arakan, and his brother, Kouki. Arakan managed to capture Regirock, but with the surprise rescue by Mao, they were able to save the legendary Pokemon.

Before the three could go to Lavaridge Town, they fought with Team Magma on Mt. Chimney. Logan and friends were able to thwart Team Magma's plans once Electrike evolved into Manectric. He earned his fourth badge from Asuna (Flannery), and immediately after learned that Luna had followed him to Hoenn. She no longer saw him as a friend though, and swore to defeat him if ever given the chance. This sent him into a panic attack, which affected him for awhile. When the three were heading towards Logan's fifth badge is when they met John Manson. After a battle against the veteran trainer in which Logan lost, John gifted the group with an egg, which would eventually hatch into a Turtwig. Logan battled against Senri (Norman), and earned his fifth badge after Mudkip evolved into Marshtomp to beat Slaking.

After Turtwig had hatched, the group wanted to decided on who should raise her. Logan and Yurie battled to determine Turtwig's trainer, and Logan lost. In Fortree City, Logan challenged Nagi (Winona) and won his sixth badge with Vibrava's help. The three met with Yuichi once more on Route 120, and the four of them battled against Team Aqua on Mt. Pyre. Afterwards, Logan caught a Duskull. The four traveled together to Lilycove City, and once Yurie finished her contest, Finn left again. Logan eventually challenged Fu and Lan (Tate and Liz) for his seventh gym badge, but because of his lack of experience with double battles, he lost. The next day, Logan met with Steven once more, and he helped train Logan and Yurie. Logan rechallenged Fu and Lan, now with Yurie as his partner, and the two managed to win with Logan's newly evolved Swampert.

Before Logan could challenge for his eighth gym badge, Team Aqua and Team Magma started their disastrous plans. Logan (alongside Yurie, Himawari, Yuta, Mao, and Michika Imamura) joined the gym leaders in an effort to stop them. During these battles, Vibrava evolved into Flygon and Swampert gained the ability to mega evolve. While there were no major casualties, Logan did suffer a broken leg in the midst of the action.

Once cleared to leave the hospital, Logan battled against Adan (Juan), and earned his fifth badge. He postponed his training so he could watch Yurie in the Hoenn Grand Festival. Afterwards, he started intense training once again, and Duskull evolved into Dusclops.

Logan entered the Ever Grande Conference where he managed to get to the finals. He battled and defeated in order Camille (Top 32), Mao (Top 16), Yuta (Top 8), and Luna (semi-finals). He lost against Kenta Itou in the finals.

In "Chapter 71 - Goodbye" Logan said goodbye to Himawari and Yurie and returned to Unova momentarily to think over his next steps as a trainer. There, he met with Aaron, and the two discussed their next move. In "Chapter 72 - Macha" Logan once again went to Hoenn to ask Yurie to join him for one more year of adventuring. The two decided to go to Kanto together.

### Kickin' It In Kanto

Upon arriving in Kanto, Logan and Yurie met Professor Oak, who updated their Pokedexes. They also reunited with Haruto Kawahara, who then battled and defeated Logan's Mightyena. Haruto wasn't interested in traveling with Logan and Yurie, so he went on to Saffron, leaving Logan to challenge the Viridian City Gym. But before the battle, Logan wanted to train with Mightyena, which led to Logan catching a low level Nidoran. Afterwards, he battled and defeated Lt. Surge, earning his first badge in Kanto. On their way to Fuchsia City, the duo ran into a sleeping Snorlax, which blocked their path. With a little bit of help from a mysterious boy named Sora, they were able to wake the Snorlax, and Logan managed to capture it. During a small fishing break, Yurie reeled in a wild Squirtle. In her pursuit of the Pokemon, they met Seshiru Egawa, who also wanted the Squirtle. After Yurie captured it, Logan invited Seshiru to join their group while they visit Fuchsia City, despite Yurie's apprehension. In Fuchsia City, Logan won his second Kanto gym badge from Anzu. He and Yurie accompanied Seshiru to her first Kanto Battle Frontier challenge, and afterwards, they decided to let her join their group permanently.

### Personality

Logan loves Pokemon more than he loves most humans. He's grown up with a fascination for battling and an obsession with becoming the champion of whatever region he's in. He always puts his Pokemon first, even if it means his own personal sadness. He never makes his Pokemon do anything that they don't want to do. Logan isn't great at talking to new people. He considers himself an introvert, but he wants to be extroverted. Deep down he is very shy, and it takes him awhile to get used to and come to like people. However, if the conversation is about battling, he's more than open to talk all day. He's not very good at talking about his own emotions, and he doesn't like to bother people with his stories. One of his philosophies is not tell if he's not asked. When he can befriend another person, he will get very attached, and he'll fight to defend that person with his life. He loves to tease those that he cares about, but he doesn't like to see those that he loves teased by other people.

In battle, he prefers a quick style with multiple defensive techniques. He also relies on his Pokemon having varied movesets, and he often teaches his Pokemon rare techniques by use of HM and TM's. Being a fan of champions from around the world (particularly Alder, Steven, and Lance), he believes in a classic style of battling. He's often blindsided by Pokemon that take advantage of weather, and when he's up against opponents that implement brute force, he can get flustered. Sometimes he finds himself thinking with his heart in battles, which has led him to his biggest victories (against Mao and Luna) but also his most devastating loss (to Kenta).

Logan collects various kinds of Poke Balls. He likes to mix up what balls he uses to capture wild Pokemon, but he has an aversion to using Ultra and Great Balls, because he thinks it makes it too easy.

### Pokémon

#### **Kanto**

Nidoking (caught in KiiK Chapter 2 - Bacon Cheeseburger - evolved first in Chapter 13 - Zero Calorie Cola and next in Chapter 37 - Mizusawa Udon) (Level Ball)

Snorlax (caught in KiiK Chapter 4 - Pokechiki) (Heavy Ball)

Charmeleon (caught in KiiK Chapter 13 - Korokke - evolved in Chapter 33 - Mos Burger) (Poke Ball)

Grotle (received from Yurie in KiiK Chapter 22 - Hakarime) (Poke Ball)

Electabuzz (caught in KiiK Chapter 23 - Katsuura Tantanmen) (Dark Ball)

#### **Hoenn**

Mightyena (caught in HiH Chapter 2 - Motsunabe - evolved in Chapter 17 - Basashi) (Poke Ball)

Swampert (joined team in HiH Chapter 2 - Motsunabe - evolved in Chapter 29 - Bento) (Poke Ball)

Slaking (caught in HiH Chapter 9 - Onigiri - evolved in Chapter 68 - Healing in Hoenn) (Luxury Ball)

Manectric (caught in HiH Chapter 16 - Tamagoyaki - evolved in Chapter 23 - Lava Cookies) (Premiere Ball)

Flygon (caught in HiH Chapter 20 - Rice Ball and Berries - evolved in Chapter 46 - Rush! Save the Primal Pokemon!) (Speed Ball)

Dusclops (caught in HiH Chapter 34 - Kurobuta - evolved in Chapter 57 - Train! Power Surge!) (Poke Ball)

#### **Alola**

Incineroar

Raichu

Crabominable

Toucannon

Golisopod

Lycanroc (Midnight Form)

#### **Unova**

Emboar

Zorua

Emolga

Excadrill

Seismitoad

Fraxure

### Trivia

Logan's namesake is taken from Marvel Comics' Wolverine.

Logan loves professional wrestling. He's a Crasher Wake and Masked Royal fan. He dislikes baseball, thinking it's too slow of a sport.