Chapter 4: Big Brother

Meanwhile, with the group of Pokémon, Charizard was soaring through the air, with Pikachu, Lucario, Greninja and Jigglypuff on his back.

But as they flew towards the Pokémon Stadium, both Pikachu and Jigglypuff closed their eyes, shuddering as the horrible moments back in Melee came back to them.

-Flashback-

A town was being destroyed in the distance as Pichu, Pikachu's past self, his older brother Pikachu and Jigglypuff were beyond the horizon, watching on in complete shock.

"No! The city!" Pichu gasped, as Bowser, Ganondorf and Mewtwo's attacks raged on.

"Mewtwo, how could you betray us?" Melee Pikachu snarled as he and Jigglypuff nodded, before he faced Pichu and ordered. "Pichu, you stay here!"

"What? No. I am coming with you! I am not leaving you on your own big brother!" Pichu said back.

"You'll get involved if you come!" Jigglypuff pointed out.

"But I cannot leave you guys!" Pichu said, concerned for Jigglypuff and his brother.

However, before Pichu could react, hating himself for it, but wanting to protect his little brother, Melee Pikachu used his tail, slamming it hard into Pichu's head, knocking Pichu out cold.

"Sorry but this isn't the place for kids." Jigglypuff said, earning a nod from Pikachu, who looked upon Pichu's unconscious form.

"I am sorry, bro. But I never forgive myself if anything happened to you. If I die, I know you be the one to protect the Pokémon and this world." Melee Pikachu told Pichu, just before he and Jigglypuff took their leave.

-A while later-

Entering the city, Melee Pikachu and Jigglypuff found Mewtwo standing on the top of an old building, his stoic expression looking upon the destruction he had caused.

"Mewtwo? Why are you're doing this?" Jigglypuff questioned as she and Melee Pikachu faced off against Mewtwo. "Why are you teaming up with Bowser and Ganondorf?"

"Humanity disgusts me. I need power so I can wipe humanity out once and for all. And all who stands in my way will be eliminated, even if it means you!" Mewtwo replied vengefully, turning to face the Pokémon that opposed his plans.

"I cannot believe you think that way." Melee Pikachu said, disgusted, before he stated. "Then we will stop you, and if I die, someone else will take my place to stop you!"

"Fine. I'll kill the both of you." Mewtwo said in reply as he, Melee Pikachu and Jigglypuff leapt in the air and begun their fight to determine whether Mewtwo would be successful in his plans.

-Hours later-

Having woken up, recovering from the blow to the head, Pichu quickly ran through the rain, looking for his dear friends.

But eventually, Pichu came to a sudden halt and was shocked at what he saw before him.

Jigglypuff was trying to get up despite her heavy injuries, however, Melee Pikachu was lying in a puddle, dead.

Pichu's tears flowed down his eyes and down his cheeks, causing Jigglypuff to face the Pichu and say in a weak tone. "I'm sorry, Pichu. Pikachu... he fought hard. But Mewtwo..."

"No, it can't be...!" Pichu said, refusing to believe what Jigglypuff was trying to tell him, to which he rushed to Melee Pikachu, still crying, cradling his head.

"Big brother… Big brother…! BIG BROOOTTTHHHHHHEEERRRRR!"

As he screamed, Pichu began to power up, and through his despair came hope as he flashed with a huge bright light and Evolved into Pikachu.

At this, Mewtwo returned and saw what was happening.

"What this? The little kid all grown up has he? But even if you Evolved, you think that still be enough?" Mewtwo asked coldly as Jigglypuff saw him and bellowed. "Mewtwo!"

Pikachu turned towards him with a hated fire in his heart, angered at his brother's killer.

"What's with that look? That Pikachu deserved death. He was a fool to begin with." Mewtwo said, continuing to enrage Pikachu.

"MEWTWO… I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!" Pikachu roared as he entered powered up more as he was surrounded by a ball of electricity shocking Mewtwo, where Pikachu charged at him with his Volt Tackle, going straight through Mewtwo, ending his reign of terror.

With Mewtwo defeated, Pikachu collapsed from the huge burst of power, causing Jigglypuff to pull herself up and rush over to check on the new Pikachu.

-SSB4 Timeline-

"What!?" Pikachu gasped as he, Charizard, Greninja, Jigglypuff and Lucario looked in shock as they saw Mewtwo above him.

"Mewtwo? But that is impossible! Pikachu killed you!" Lucario said.

"Yes, he did. But Lord Ganondorf was kind enough to bring me back to life." Mewtwo said as he rose his hand, showing a dark aura as he then told his foes. "And now I am back for revenge."

"Revenge?" Charizard questioned.

"Yes, against you, little one." Mewtwo said as he glared at Pikachu.

"You just caught me by surprise little one. Last time we faced I underestimated you. But this time, I will pay you back! After I killed you, I will continue my plans to eliminate every human on this planet!" Mewtwo then said, preparing to end Pikachu's life.

"Oh yeah? Well, I've gotten stronger since we last faced. And I still haven't forgiven you for killing my brother!" Pikachu said, charging his being with sparks of electricity as he stated. "And I'll be glad to defeat you again!"

"And this time we'll help you." Lucario said as all the Pokémon sided with Pikachu prepared to fight.

"And now, let my revenge begin!" Mewtwo called as all charged at each other.

-End Flashback-

With the past memories still fresh in their minds, Pikachu and Jigglypuff opened their eyes in sadness.

"I am sorry, Pikachu. I know you cannot take the place of your brother but you have to. It's for your past self's sake. If he knew if the past Pikachu was killed." Jigglypuff said.

Pikachu could only remain in silence util Lucario's hand was put on Pikachu's head as he looked up to see Lucario smile.

"Don't worry. We'll all support you." The aura Pokémon told Pikachu, who nodded silently.

"Guys look! It's the stadium! We're close!" Charizard suddenly called, spotting the stadium not far from their current position and knew they soon would arrive at their desired destination.

-At the stadium-

"Hey, are you alright? Wake up!"

Pichu slowly open his eyes.

He remembered his older brother knocking him out, but that was all he remembered.

He then looked up to see Squirtle and Ivysaur looking down on him.

"Squirtle? Ivysaur? You two aren't Smashers, what are you two doing here?" Pichu asked with a confused expression.

"We're all Smashers now." Ivysaur pointed out.

"Is the Pichu ok?" Asked a voice, where all turned to see Red and Leaf walk towards them, making Pichu ask. "Pokémon Trainers? Here? Now?"

"Yeah. You see, I guess you've been brought here from the past to the future." Red said, where he then explained. "I received word from Snake about it. All fighters from the past has returned to take part in a new tournament."

"A new tournament? The Hands are back again? I'm in the future? Wait... what about Jigglypuff? And my older brother? They went off to fight Mewtwo did they? Are they ok?" Pichu then asked hopefully.

Squirtle, Ivysaur and Red were not too sure how to explain what had happened during the Melee incident until they heard a familiar roar, to which Squirtle looked up and cheered. "It's Charizard!"

Charizard then landed before them, where the other Pokémon then got off of Charizard's back, before Charizard then charged forward and tackled Red to the ground, showing a great amount of affection as he nuzzled Red's cheek.

"Whoa, easy Charizard. It's good to see you again." Red laughed as he then sat up, before he saw the Pokémon and said with joy. "Pikachu! Lucario! Jigglypuff! You're here too!"

"Hi, Red." Pikachu said with a smile as he, Lucario and Jigglypuff were glad to see the Pokémon Trainer.

"Man, it's been years since we last seen you two." Squirtle said, smiling at the three, remembering he them from the Brawl/Subspace Emissary incident, before he spotted Greninja, curiosity filling him at seeing the new Pokémon and asked. "Who is that?"

Curious as well, Leaf asked. "Red, do you know what this Pokémon is?"

Red shook his head and said in reply. "No. He seems all new to me. I've never seen him before."

"My name is Greninja. I am a Water and Dark type Pokémon from another Region." Greninja said, his voice full of respect toward the Trainers.

"He joined the fourth tournament after you left. He's a tough opponent who uses both speed and stealth to strike his foes down, so don't underestimate him." Charizard said.

"A fourth? You mean there was a tournament after Brawl?" Ivysaur then questioned, shocked that he missed out.

"Yes, which is why there is a fifth new tournament coming up." Lucario said, adding with a friendly tone. "And you're all in it."

Though it was good news, Pichu, however looked at Pikachu in shock as like Snake said, he thought the Pikachu before him was his older brother, not his future self.

"B... Big Brother? Is that you?" Pichu asked with a voice filled with hope, which Pikachu noticed, but kept silent about it, unsure exactly how to reply, so Jigglypuff cut in and lied.

"Yeah. It's him, Pichu. He survived Mewtwo's attack and he's here." The Balloon Pokémon said.

Pikachu glared at Jigglypuff, not one who took lying so well, but Pichu believed her.

Filled with joy, Pichu dashed into Pikachu's arms and hugged him tightly.

"Oh big brother! I was so worried about you! I thought you were a goner!" Pichu sobbed.

As Pichu held him, Pikachu wanted to tell the truth but saw all the other concerned faces, before he sighed and gave in.

"Sorry to worry you... little brother" Pikachu said, making Pichu smile as he hugged him back.

"Big brother, is it true you have a twin sister now who loves cosplay?" Pichu then asked.

"Sister?!" Pikachu asked with a confused voice and expression, before something appeared before them.

It was a Libre costumed Pikachu with a heart shape tail, showing it was a female.

"Hi, so you are Pichu's older brother. I am Pikachu Libre." Pikachu Libre said, greeting him.

"Whoa. This is new. Now male and female Pikachus are in this one." Jigglypuff commented.

And while Pikachu was stunned as well, he shook his head, smiled and said with a kind voice. "It's nice to meet you."

"Lucario, are you sure this is a good idea putting the pressure on Pikachu since he's not really Pichu's older brother?" Greninja whispered, causing Lucario to whisper back. "I know but don't worry. We help him out any way we can. And besides, if Pikachu is ever in despair, I'll ask my sister to help cheer him up."

"Well, at least we're all together again." Ivysaur then commented with a smile on his face.

"Not true. We have a problem. Mewtwo's back as well and he's after revenge on Pikachu." Charizard said.

"What!? Mewtwo? But I thought Pikachu defeated him back in Melee." Squirtle questioned, shocked at hearing the genetic Pokémon had returned.

"Ganondorf resurrected him in the fourth tournament. And now he's in this new one too" Greninja explained in reply.

"Alongside Pikachu, we managed to beat him back at the previous tournament, but it was not enough to kill him again and now he rejoined the villains to extract his revenge once again." Lucario then said, a determined expression appeared on the Pokémon's faces, with Pikachu Libre saying. "Then we just have to stop him together."

"I agree. I won't hold you back this time, big brother. We'll defeat Mewtwo together!" Pichu said with a confident smile.

Pikachu just remained silent, but then he smiled at his past self and nodded.

"I know you won't." He then said, petting Pichu on the head as his big brother had done.

Lucario closed his eyes for a while, before opening them again and spoke to Pikachu.

"My sister is on her way towards Snake's group. If anyone can help you, she can." He informed.

"Calling upon my Lucario girlfriend now, Lucario?" Pikachu asked with a smirk as Lucario smirked back and shrugged as he thought. 'At least he is feeling better.'

With all the Pokémon sided, Red spoke up and suggested. "Now we're all together, let's go back to the others."

As they all nodded and walked for the exit, Pichu asked Pikachu many questions , including."You've got a girlfriend now? And she is a Lucario? What is she like? Is she beautiful?"

"Yeah, and sexy too if I am honest." Pikachu said, comfortable enough to admit his attraction to the female Lucario, unaware they were being watched by Ganondorf and Mewtwo.

"What a sickening sight. Not only that I have two humans to worry about but Pikachu, Lucario and Pichu together could be trouble." Mewtwo commented.

"Indeed. But don't forget, you've gotten stronger too." Ganondorf said, smirking wickedly as he added. "And if Pikachu is any problems, you can kidnap Lucario's sister or crush his younger self."

Mewtwo nodded and thought with a vengeful bitterness. 'This time, Pikachu, be prepared cause I plan to crush the life out of you and your past as well.'

-Several hours later, come nightfall-

On their way back, everyone was asleep near a cave, all expect Pikachu who was still awake as he looked at Pichu, his past self, sleeping happily, snuggling against Charizard's belly.

He felt saddened about being his past self's brother and wondered what happens if he knew the truth.

"What's the matter, bro? Shocked to be by your past self?" Came a familiar voice as Pikachu turned in shock to see a ghost of his older brother, Melee Pikachu.

"Big brother? Why are you here?" Pikachu asked, shocked to see the spirit of his brother.

"I was brought from the afterlife to see you. You beat Mewtwo twice. That is impressive." Melee Pikachu commented, smiling at Pikachu, proud of how strong he had gotten.

"Maybe, but he may go after my past self now." Pikachu said.

"Don't worry. You are more stronger than you realise. You can take my place, no problem. Just promise me both of you will be alright." Melee Pikachu assured him.

"Brother... I am sorry. If only I was stronger I could..." Pikachu said, only to be cut off by Melee Pikachu put his right paw on his head and rubbed it gently.

"Don't worry about it. Stop dwelling on the past and live in the present and look forward to the future. That is what I always wanted you too. Besides..." Melee Pikachu then said, smiling at him as he added. "I know you can do it. After all, you... You are my living legacy. My dreams, my honour, my friendship and courage, they're yours now."

Pikachu was shocked, but from feeling comfort he began to smile as he had been accepted by his older brother's permission.

"Remember what I've told you. Do what you can to save the Smash world!" His older brother said as he faded, taking his leave.

Pikachu looked in the sky and smiled.

"Of course. I am your living legacy. I won't let you down." He whispered, promising to keep making his big brother proud.

Lucario, who was also awake, saw the whole thing and he smiled, knowing Pikachu should be just fine now.

And sensing Pikachu's aura, he continued to smile, feeling it was freed from the guilt and all the negativity Pikachu had been holding onto.