Author's Notes: The following is a collaboration between myself and fellow author SimonsChipmunks. She get's the same amount of credit as myself, if not more. The story was inspired by WordWizard1's ''Paralyzed'' Story and was even supposed to be a sequel to that story, but it has now evolved into much more than that and we would like to submit it as an independent story. The beginning is heavily influenced by that story, so please don't be surprised if you see any similarities. Now, without further ado, I present to you the result of a week's work. ''Do You Believe In Miracles?''

Chapter 1- That Fateful Night

''Tag! You're it!'' Alvin said as he poked his brother Simon in the side.

''Alvin! We don't have time to play tag! We're going to miss our concert if you keep this up!'' Simon complained.

''Whatever, Simon. You're just scared you wont be able to catch me!'' Alvin responded to his brother's protests.

''Oh yeah?'' was Simon's answer. He quickly spun around and ran after his brother.

''Oh, come on fellas! We don't have time for games!'' Dave said when he opened the door to the chipmunk's room and saw they were just goofing off.

''We need to get going!'' Dave continued. ''Go get in the car. I'll be right there'' He added.

Simon and Alvin were about to protest, but realized that that would be pointless and began on their way downstairs. When they stepped off the staircase onto the living room floor, Alvin spun around and poked his brother on the shoulder.

''Tag! You're it!'' He said and sprinted out through the door.

Simon took off in the same direction, running as fast as he could. He ran after his brother out onto the small concrete path that lead from the sidewalk to the front door and was about to catch his brother, but stopped suddenly. On the other side of the street, he could see the Chipettes getting in their car with Miss Miller. He noticed Jeanette and her beauty captivated him. His face turned red and he felt all warm inside. He waved to her and she waved back. Alvin, who was already in the car by then called back to Simon when he noticed this.

''Stop flirting with your girlfriend, Simon! You said yourself we're going to be late!'' He called.

''She's not my girlfriend, Alvin, and I wasn't flirting!'' Simon responded defensively.

''Yeah, whatever'' was Alvin's reply.

Simon didn't feel like arguing with his brother anymore. He waved to Jeanette again, who smiled and waved back as she got in the car with her sisters. Simon sighed and got in the car with Alvin and Theodore. He could still see Jeanette through the window and he sat there looking at her, and she sat in the other car and looked at him. This went on for about a minute before Dave finally showed up and got in the car.

''Alright fellas. Ya ready for the concert?''

''Yeah!'' the three chipmunks responded in unison.

Dave turned the key in the ignition and the engine started. They took off down the street on their way to the stadium where they were scheduled to perform.

Miss Miller slammed her foot on the accelerator and followed the Seville family to the stadium.

The group arrived at the concert and after 3 hours of non-stop music goodness, the concert was over and it was time to go home. Backstage, Simon was helping Dave pack up the gear they had brought with them. Jeanette walked past him on her way outside. Simon stopped what he was doing and walked over to her.

''HeyJeanette?'' He asked nervously.

''Yes Simon?'' Jeanette responded, equally nervously.

''I was thinkingmaybe you would like toermwell...go out sometime?'' Simon proposed, with extreme caution.

''I'd love to!'' Jeanette quickly responded.

''Ggreat'' Simon stuttered and smiled. He was about to say something when Alvin interrupted.

''Are you coming or what?'' Alvin said impatiently.

''Yeah...yeah...I'm coming, Alvin'' Simon said. His mind was on something else. He wasn't thinking about Alvin or getting home. He was thinking about Jeanette.

The two groups got in their cars and soon they were on their way home.

''You boys were great!'' Dave said excitedly. He was ecstatic. The night had gone so well and nobody had caused any trouble. Alvin and Brittany only fought a little bit and didn't cause a scene.

''Thanks Dave!'' Theodore replied to Dave's compliment.

''Yeah! Thanks Dave!'' Alvin said, cheerfully.

''Yeah...thanksDave'' Simon said, sighing between every word. His mind was elsewhere, and he couldnt help but think about Jeanette.

They got to an intersection. To their left, the city road suddenly cut off and there was a small dirt path leading into what looked to be a forest. Simon just assumed it was a park or something. He couldn't really think about that assumption clearly. Jeanette was still on his mind.

To the right of them, was a busy city road. To their front, they could see the road that would lead them on the correct course back home.

The traffic light turned red and they stopped. Simon looked out the window and noticed another car speeding towards them. He didn't think much of it at the time.

''He's just in a hurry. He'll slow down when he turns'' Simon thought.

But the car didn't slow down. In fact, it sped up. Simon didn't notice until he saw the car turning into the wrong lane. The light had turned green and Dave was already easing forward to drive across the road and onto the familiar road that would lead them home, but the strange car was traveling too fast.

''LOOK OUT DA-'' was all Simon could get out before the strange car hit them.

There was a loud *CRASH* sound and Simon felt his glasses fly off his face. They flew through the open window on Alvin's side of the car and landed in a bush in the woods nearby. The left glass cracked as it hit the ground, but still reflected the gruesome scene that was unfolding on the road. There was a sudden and very intense pain that shot through Simon's legs and back. There was a scream and a yell, the screech of tires and then everything went black.

Dave, Alvin and Theodore sat quietly by Simon's hospital bed. Simon had a bandage around his head and his left arm. The doctor came into the room and introduced himself.

''Hello, Mr. Seville. I am Dr. Martin. I've taken a look at your boy, and found that he is quite alright, except for one thing. Now...before I continue...how would you feel about...a wheelchair?'' The doctor whispered, quietly.

Dave's face went pale. He knew what that meant. He sat down and buried his face in his hands.

''I'm sorry, Mr. Seville, but it appears that your son has been paralyzed bellow the waist'' The Doctor needlessly explained.

Dave just nodded, but didn't look up. Theodore started crying. Alvin removed his cap and began to cry too.

''I'll leave you alone now'' the doctor said, with a sad expression of empathy and compassion as he left the room.

Simon began to stir and opened his eyes. He looked around, confused and dazed.

''Where am I?'' He asked.

''You're at the hospital'' Dave said softly.

''Oh, yesI remember. There was a car accident. Is everyone alright?'' Simon asked, unaware of his fate.

''Yes, Simon were fine''

''Dave?'' Simon began. ''I can't feel my legs'' he continued. ''Why can't I feel my legs?''

A tear slipped down Dave's cheek. ''Youyou've been paralyzed Simon''

Simon's eyes widened. He looked at his brothers and saw they were crying. Alvin was too. Alvin. THE Alvin Seville was crying. It was then that Simon knew that they meant it. This wasn't just a sick little joke they were playing on him. This was for real.

''NoNo! NO! NO THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!'' Simon yelled at the top of his lungs. He immediately burst into tears and covered his face with his hands.
This wasn't fair. It just wasn't. Why was Simon being punished? What did he do to deserve such a fate?

The worst thing wasn't even the fact that Simon would never walk again. The worst thing wasn't even the fact that this would probably ruin his career. The worst thing of all was that suddenly, he didn't feel like going on that date with Jeanette.

Simon cried and he cried, but eventually, Dave, Alvin and Theodore had to go home, but Simon had to stay. Dave and the other two Chipmunks left and Simon was all alone with his thoughts. He never stopped crying. He kept crying and crying until finally, he had exhausted himself so much that he couldn't keep himself awake. That night, Simon slept alone and cold, with naught but his unpleasant dreams.