I am so excited. I love the Chipmunks movies. I've only seen the original chipmunks a couple times; they are cool too. This idea came to me one day. I wrote this before I knew anything about the development of the fourth movie. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to give commentary. Note: I wrote it like a movie so sometimes I give directions how the camera would be positioned and stuff like that. By the way, I own nothing!
The screen is dark, but you can hear music beginning to play and the crowd roaring with intensity. The screen showed the title Alvin and the Chipmunks: Munk Up. Simon, Jeanette, Theodore, and Eleanor sang 'da, da, da' repetitiously in the background. Alvin walked onstage as a single light shined on him. (Don't Stop Believing/ Livin' on a Prayer by Journey & Bon Jovi. Mash up done by me.)
Alvin: Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Brittany walked on stage. It got brighter.
Brittany: Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Alvin: A singer in a smoky room
Brittany: A smell of wine and cheap perfume
Both: For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
All (Alvin & Brittany sing lead): Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
All (Alvin & Brittany Lead): Whooaaaaaa! We're half way there
Whooooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand- we'll make it - I swear
Whooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
Brittany: Tommy got his six string in hock
Alvin & Brittany: Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Alvin: Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday
Alvin & Brittany: We've got to hold on to what we've got
it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot
All (Alvin & Brittany Lead): Whooaaaaaa! We're half way there
Whooooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand- we'll make it - I swear
Whooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
Livin'on a prayer
Both of the best guitar solos!
All: Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlights people
Whooaaaaaa! We're half way there
Whooooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer
All (Alvin lead): Don't stop believin'
All (Brittany Lead): Whooaaaaaa! We're half way there
All (Alvin lead): Hold on to that feelin'
All (Brittany lead): Whooooaaaa! Livin' on a prayer All (Alvin & Brittany lead): Streetlights people Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear Don't stop Livin' on a Prayer!
The crowd went wild. Jeanette and Simon had their arms around each other. Eleanor and Theodore also had their arms around each other. They waved to the adoring crowd. However, Alvin stood in front of the stage waving to his many (lady) fans. They screamed, as he was only inches away from them.
"Thank you everyone. I love you all!" Alvin said winking.
The girls in the front screamed even louder.
Brittany stood off to the side waving alone. She looked between her sisters and their boyfriends and Alvin. She sighed. Backstage on the way to the dressing rooms, Dave was commenting the Chipmunks and Chipettes on their great work.
"You guys were great! Alvin you were hogging the spotlight too much, but you sang a beautiful duet," Dave said.
"Thanks Dave," Eleanor giggled.
"Thanks," Theodore said.
"We were a little fast with the music, but I blame the drummer. He always seems to be too excited," Simon said.
"I love how much you pay attention to detail," Jeanette said.
Simon blushed.
"Only the important details," Simon said adjusting his glasses and still blushing.
Jeanette blushed and giggled lightly. Brittany looked up feeling melancholy; she sighed, but no one noticed. Some reporters followed them to ask them questions. Alvin was eager to answer their questions.
"Okay, back off. The Chipmunks and Chipettes don't want to answer any questions," Dave said.
"But Dave it can't hurt to answer just a few questions. I mean my fans demand it," Alvin said posing for some pictures.
"Alvin, get in the dressing room," Dave ordered.
"Kill joy," Alvin said.
Some security men escorted the reporters away. A slightly husky man walked over. He had a moustache, but no beard.
"Sorry sir, the Chipmunks and Chipettes aren't answering any questions," Dave said.
"I'm not a reporter. I'd like to talk to Brittany if that's okay," the man said.
"Look I already said…" Dave began.
"No, Dave its alright. I don't mind listening to him. I'm sure it's important," Brittany said.
"Its very important," the man said.
"Alright, we'll be in our dressing rooms. If anything goes wrong I'll be around the corner," Dave said.
"I'll be fine," Brittany said.
"But I want to talk to the nice… wealthy looking man," Alvin said.
"Alvin, get in the dressing room," Dave said.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes walked around the corner into their dressing rooms (the Chipmunks in one and the Chipettes in the other). Brittany jumped onto an amp, so she was about at the same height as the man.
"So who are you? Why'd you want to talk to me?" Brittany asked.
"My name is Ford Fire. I own Stereo Fire Records," the man said.
"Ford Fire? I've heard of you," Brittany said.
"I'm sure you have. Anyone who's anyone has heard of me," Ford Fire said.
"Why are you here? I already have a record company," Brittany said.
"No you don't. The Chipmunks and the Chipettes do," Ford Fire said.
"I don't understand," Brittany said.
"I want to represent you, and you alone. You're an amazing singer. You deserve to be a solo artist and not have the rest of them pulling you down," Ford Fire said.
"They're my family. They aren't pulling me down," Brittany said.
"Look I see bands all the time, the Beatles, the Jonas Brothers, all good bands that break up. Sooner or later, your band isn't going to be a band anymore. It starts with them cutting you out, pushing you down so you don't have a part. Taking all the light for themselves," Ford Fire said.
"Are you talking about Alvin? He's always done that," Brittany said.
"I'm talking about all of them. Everyone in your band will give you smaller parts that diminish you to nothing, just singing la, la, la in the background. Dave will have the others sing more than you, because he knows you're not going anywhere. You think this is all you have, but you could have so much more," Ford Fire said.
"Thank you for your time Mr. Fire, but I think I'm good where I'm at," Brittany said.
Ford Fire sighed. He took something out of his pocket.
"Take my card, I had it made smaller for you just in case you declined," Ford Fire said handing her the card.
She took it looking at the number and name.
"Thank you," Brittany said.
"Remember what I said. I can make you a bigger star than you already are. Beyonce could be opening for you," Ford Fire said.
He turned around and walked away. Brittany walked to her dressing room, putting the card in her purse. She sat down at in her chair.
"So what did the man want?" Jeanette asked.
Brittany looked in the mirror deep in thought.
"Brittany. Brittany. Brittany?" Eleanor said.
"Oh what?" Brittany asked snapping out of her trance.
"What did the man ask you?" Jeanette asked.
"Nothing, just wanted to indorse some product. It was weird," Brittany said.
"What was it?" Eleanor asked.
"I-I don't know how to explain it," Brittany said.
"Oh well, strange," Jeanette said.
Brittany laid her head down on her counter.
"Yeah strange," she said.
The scene changed to her seating in a mini desk on top of a regular desk at school. She was still in the same gloomy position. Students were throwing paper airplanes and talking, and the teacher was sitting at her desk reading. Simon sat behind Jeanette.
"Hey Jeanette," Simon said almost whispering.
"Yeah Simon," Jeanette said.
"Do you know whats wrong with Brittany?" Simon asked.
"No, she's been like this every since the concert yesterday," Jeanette said.
"I wonder what's bugging her," Simon said.
"I think it had to do with the man she talked to," Eleanor added.
"She seemed gloomy before that though," Jeanette said.
"Maybe she's in a daze, something's on her mind," Simon said.
"Like what?" Theodore asked.
"I don't know, anything," Simon said.
Theodore silently said Oh.
"I'm going to talk to her," Jeanette said.
She jumped down to Brittany's desk.
"Brittany is something wrong?" Jeanette asked.
"No," Brittany said plainly.
"Come on Brittany you can tell me anything. That's what sisters are for," Jeanette said.
"You wouldn't understand," Brittany said.
"How do you know?" Jeanette said.
"Because you don't have the same problem," Brittany said.
She sat up placing a head under her chin.
"Try me," Jeanette said.
Just then Alvin walked into the room. He jumped on a desk in the front.
"What are we all doing? We should be partying!" Alvin cheered.
Everyone cheered and got out of their seats.
"Because you don't have a crush on someone who is afraid to like you back. Maybe he doesn't like me at all," Brittany said.
Jeanette looked back from Alvin to Brittany, but Brittany didn't notice. She was looking off into space. Jeanette jumped to the ground and back to her desk.
"So what did she tell you?" Simon asked.
"Alvin. She thinks he doesn't like her," Jeanette said.
"That's crazy! Of course Alvin likes her. I mean I think he does, right?" Eleanor said.
"I believe he does, but I guess he's not ready to be tied down to one girl," Simon said rolling his eyes.
"That's too bad, by the time he comes around I don't think Brittany will like him anymore," Jeanette said.
"I think she will," Theodore said.
"Trust us, Brittany won't wait forever. She always into the next new thing," Eleanor said.
"Then let's hope Alvin doesn't wait long," Simon said.
"I got an idea," Jeanette said.
"What?" Theodore asked.
"Why don't you talk to him, you know without mentioning the whole Brittany likes you part," Jeanette said.
"Yeah because that always goes well," Simon said.
"He does listen to you, even if it's not right away," Eleanor said.
"Ok fine," Simon said.
Simon jumped down to the ground and to where Alvin was flirty with some girls.
"Alvin can I talk to you for a second?" Simon said.
"I'm a little busy right now," Alvin said.
"Can't it wait," Simon said.
"Sorry my ladies always come first," Alvin said winking.
The girls giggled.
"Okay, hey girls. Did you know Alvin sleeps with a –," Simon said.
"—Okay. Hold on a second girls," Alvin said.
They walked a few feet over. The girls sighed.
"What is so important?" Alvin asked.
"Have you noticed anything? Anything wrong with Brittany?" Simon asked.
"She seems…sad?" Alvin asked.
"No really," Simon said sarcastically.
"What does this have to do with me?" Alvin asked.
"Who better to cheer her up? You two are best friends. Or are you not anymore?" Simon asked.
"We are but I don't know. Can't you ask her?" Alvin asked.
"Alvin, if you push her away, you're going to lose her. Is that what you want?" Simon asked.
"No, I'll talk to her," Alvin said.
The bell rang. Brittany got up still in her state of emotion. She jumped off her desk to the ground. Alvin watched her.
"You know you have to walk up to her and talk to her, right?" Simon asked.
"Yes, yes. I'm just waiting for my legs to move," Alvin said.
"Oh dear brother," Simon said.
Simon walked away. Brittany walked out the door. Alvin's eyes lit up realizing what he was supposed to do.
"Wait!" he called.
Brittany walked down the hall weaving in between legs. Alvin ran up to her studying her.
"What are you doing?" Brittany asked.
"Not on the cover? Need more clothes? She looked at you the wrong way? A guy? A pimple!" Alvin said.
"What!" Brittany asked concerned and alarmed touching her face.
"I'm trying to guess why you're so glum. I'm still debating," Alvin said.
"You better hire a detective, because it's going to take you awhile. Don't want you to hurt yourself," Brittany said.
"Funny maybe you should join the circus and become a clown," Alvin said.
"You know you should come to," Brittany said.
"To be a clown?" Alvin asked.
"No someone has to clean the elephant poop," Brittany said.
"Low," Alvin said.
"Not as low as you'll be in poop," Brittany smirked.
"You're right the circus isn't cut out for you, you should work at the zoo and feed the lions," Alvin said.
"Are you suggesting I feed them you?" Brittany asked.
"Or you could work as a crime-scene cleaner. Bet you'll love the smell," Alvin said.
"Why are you the one laying on the ground?" Brittany asked.
"Maybe you're suited to be prison guard. You know where they guard murderers, thieves, and horrible people," Alvin said.
"And you'll be there behind bars with the murderers, thieves, and horrible people," Brittany said.
"Wow, you know you really are getting better at this sarcasm-insult thing," Alvin said.
"I learned from the best…. You always know how to cheer me up," Brittany said.
"Its one of many talents, its why you like me so much," Alvin said.
Brittany shook her head grinning. They smiled, but then Alvin was serious.
"Is something troubling your mind?" Alvin asked.
Brittany shook her head.
"It is forgotten," Brittany said.
"Good, because today is a special day. We can't be sad or upset," Alvin said walking away.
"What is today?" Brittany asked.
Alvin turned around to answer her.
"Tuesday!" Alvin called back.
Brittany smiled and then carried on.
Back at home, the Chipmunks and Chipettes were acting wild and excited. They usually were after school. The Chipmunks were in the game room playing video games, while Jeanette and Eleanor watched and painted their nails. Brittany sat on the edge of her bed.
"Hey Brittany, what are you doing on your bed? Come here, we've having fun," Jeanette said.
"Yeah it'll be fun," Eleanor said.
"No thanks, watching the boys fight over who's the biggest, badest racer doesn't seem fun," Brittany said.
"We're painting our nails," Eleanor said.
"No thanks," Brittany said.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Brittany. Simon even spit out his drink he was drinking and started coughing.
"What!" Jeanette and Eleanor said.
"The world must be coming to an end!" Alvin said.
"What happened to Brittany?" Theodore whispered to the group.
"It's no big deal. I'm just in no mood to paint my nails," Brittany said.
"Whats wrong?" Jeanette asked.
"Nothing," Brittany said.
"Are you sure?" Eleanor asked.
"I'm sure. I'm just tired from the concert," Brittany said.
"Not that tired. Prison guards have to stay awake," Alvin winked.
"I don't know what that was about, but I hope you're not too tired for rehearsal tomorrow," Simon said.
"Rehearsal? What are we rehearing for?" Alvin asked.
"Nothing, but we have to keep practicing before we lose our touch," Simon said.
"You are impossible," Alvin said.
"I think it's cute the way you talk about responsibility and agility," Jeanette said.
"Ha, thank you," Simon blushed.
Just then Dave ran in.
"Guess what news I have for you," Dave said.
"What is it Dave?" Eleanor asked.
"I just got off the phone with Mr. Carlson," Dave said.
"You mean the Mr. Carlson, from Carlson and Company?" Brittany asked excitedly.
She had entered the room.
"Yes the same one. He's throwing a huge concert competition. Winner gets a million dollars and their faces on the cover of StarLife magazine," Dave said.
"A million dollars!" Alvin exclaimed.
"StarLife magazine!" Brittany exclaimed.
"Concert!" Simon exclaimed.
"That's what you find exciting?" Alvin asked.
"Yes, I do," Simon said.
"I love how you don't care about the money or fame," Jeanette said.
Simon blushed and chuckled.
"And the best part is, we get to stay at his new, opening hotel in San Diego," Dave said.
"San Diego!" they all exclaimed.
Dave nodded.
"We leave in one week for the semifinals," Dave said.
His phone started ringing.
"One second," Dave said. "Hey you've reached Dave Seville."
He walked out of the room.
"Can you believe it? We're going to San Diego!" Jeanette cheered.
"We can see all the historical sites!" Simon said.
"No Simon, we can see all the stars and girls," Alvin said.
Brittany rolled her eyes. Just then Dave came back in the room.
"You guys start rehearsal tomorrow after school. I hired a new choreographer and vocal coach. Listen to what he says. He knows what he is doing," Dave said.
"Why do you sound like you're not going?" Brittany asked.
"Are you leaving us Dave?" Eleanor asked.
"I have to. My sister is sick and she asked me to watch her kids for awhile," Dave said.
"Your sister?" Alvin asked.
"She lives in Montana," Dave said.
"Do you have to go?" Theodore asked.
"I'm afraid so, but you guys will do okay. I'll probably be back before finals," Dave said.
"Probably?" Simon asked.
"Finals!" Jeanette said.
"Yeah, she's not doing to good, but you guys can do it. Just stick together and try not to get in any trouble. I'm talking to you Alvin," Dave said.
"Me? What have I ever done?" Alvin asked.
"Well you trashed my house," Dave said.
"Went to a party instead of going to a concert," Simon said.
"Dave got hit by a giant you and was thrown off stage and ended up in the hospital," Theodore said.
"Got us in trouble for sneaking out to go to the casino," Jeanette said.
"Got us stranded on an island because you couldn't just sit still," Brittany said.
"And almost got us killed on the island," Eleanor said.
"Several times," Brittany added.
"Well, just a few… minor things I guess," Alvin said.
"Yeah Alvin you better behave, I'm putting Simon in charge," Dave said.
"Whenever you put Simon in charge it goes wrong," Alvin said.
"Like when?" Simon asked.
"When Dave was in the hospital and the time we went to the casino," Alvin said.
"That was your fault," Simon said.
"You didn't have to follow me," Alvin said.
"I'm going to hurt you," Simon said through his teeth.
"Guys, guys please. Simon is in charge, Simon don't abuse your power. I'm leaving to my sister's after I drop you guys at school tomorrow, so make sure you get to rehearsal on time," Dave said.
"No babysitter?" Brittany asked.
"You trust us that much?" Jeanette asked.
"I trust that Simon will call me if anything goes wrong and then I will hire a babysitter," Dave said.
"Thanks Dave," Simon said.
"That's Simon for you. The responsible, party-pooper, boring one," Alvin said.
"And you're the exciting, get us in trouble and in jail one," Brittany said.
Everyone laughed. The next day at rehearsal, the Chipmunks and Chipettes stood on the stage listening to a man talk to them about their song.
"Okay hello everyone. My name is Crush as in I will crush you if you don't do what I say," the choreographer/vocal coach said.
"Mr. Crush?" Jeanette asked nervously raising her hand.
"Yes you… girl with the glasses," Crush said.
"When you say crush us, do you mean our career or us physically?" Jeanette stated.
"Yes. Now are there any other questions? Good, now we'll begin our first song. Alvin take the lead. Simon be the second lead with Theodore closely behind. Jeanette and Eleanor are background vocals. Okay everyone from the top," Crush said rather speedy.
"Wait Crush!" Brittany said.
"Yes… pink girl," Crush said.
"My name is Brittany and what am I supposed to sing?" Brittany asked.
"Well you took the last lead, it didn't go too well. I think you should seat this one out vocal wise," Crush said.
"So what am I supposed to do?" Brittany said.
"Just stand there, move to the left, move to the right. Can you handle that?" Crush asked rudely.
"Excuse me? I'm part of this group, I demand that I have a part," Brittany said.
"Wow, what a diva," Crush said.
The others laughed.
"Laugh all you want. I'm calling Dave," Brittany said.
She dialed Dave's number. Meanwhile, Dave was at is sister's house in Montana. He was running around the house chasing wild kids.
"No Randy put that down, put that down! Charlie that doesn't belong there! Anna, no, no! Don't knock over the… vase," Dave said.
The kids were destroying stuff and going crazy. That's when the phone rang. Dave searched for the phone everywhere.
"Does anyone know where the phone is?" Dave asked frantically.
He looked under pillows, in the couch, and everywhere. He found it under some broken pieces of something breakable.
"Hello?" Dave asked.
"Hello Dave, its me Brittany," Brittany said.
"Is there something you need? Is everyone okay? Is Alvin already in trouble?" Dave asked.
"No Dave, he's fine… for now. I wanted to talk to you about Crush, our new coach or whatever. I don't think he's right for us, and… and… what is that noise?" Brittany asked.
The kids were getting louder and louder.
"The kids," Dave said. "Could you guys keep it down I'm on the phone!"
"Look Dave, about Crush…" Brittany said.
A kid came up to Dave and hit him hard with a pillow.
"That's it!" Dave said. "Sorry Brittany I have to go before they destroy the rest of the house. But try to listen to Crush, he's highly recommended and has won many awards."
"But Dave," Brittany started.
"Sorry got to go, send my love to everyone," Dave said hanging up.
"Bye," Brittany said.
She seemed sad.
"So what does Dave say?" Crush asked.
"You can stay, but I still think you're no good," Brittany said.
"Okay perfect!" Crush said. "Alvin front and center. Simon and Theodore just slightly behind him and next to him. Jeanette and Eleanor stand off to the side almost to the front. And pink girl… stand back there, out of sight."
"Yeah, okay," Brittany said.
Alvin looked back to where Brittany was standing.
"Are you sure that's where she should be?" Alvin asked.
"I've won more awards than years you've been alive. I'm sure I know what I'm doing," Crush said. "And… Go!"
The drum started and the rest of the band followed. (Jeanette and Eleanor sing in the background). (We So Fly by Atticus Mitchell).
Alvin: Here we go.
Caught me sneaking out the back
Daddy chased me down the street
Good thing I've been running track
Simon and Theodore singing in the back:
He'll ground me till I'm 83
Gotta meet up with my homies (meet up with my homies)
Party like we've VIP (party like we're VIP)
You'll be glad to say you know me (glad to say you know me)
Satisfaction guaranteed
So rock with us tonight
We so fly… we so fly… we so fly…
We hate your b.s. we so fly we so fly
Brittany was singing a little in the background and dancing to the beat. That's when Crush stopped everything.
"Stop! Stop, stop, Stop!" Crush said.
"Did we do something wrong?" Simon asked.
"I thought we sounded awesome!" Alvin said.
"Of course you were! You rock!" Crush said. "It is she! Rachel!"
"My name is Brittany! And I wasn't doing anything wrong," Brittany said.
"Nothing wrong! You were doing everything wrong. Just do what I told you and nothing more," Crush said. "Let's start up at the next verse."
Alvin: Gonna wait till its dark
If the neighbors only knew
Creeping in your backyard
Simon and Theodore singing in the back:
Cannonball into the pool
Then we'll party back at your place (party back at your place)
You don't even understand (don't even understand)
We'd be drowning out the dj (drowning out the dj)
Yeah we'll scream until we cant (scream until we cant)
So rock with us tonight
We so fly… we so fly… we so fly…
We hate your b.s. We so fly
While the others were singing (when the chorus started, you could hear them singing in the background), Brittany left her spot undetected to behind stage.
"You want rock, I'll give you something that will rock," Brittany said.
She grabbed one of Alvin's guitars and plugged it in. Brittany got back out in time for the guitar solo. Everyone watched her. Alvin was impressed and smiled. Crush's eyes widened angrily.
Alvin (with the others in the background):
Girl you know we got that mad swag
Baby we know where it's at
Girl you know we got that mad swag
Baby we know where it's where it's at
We so fly… we so fly… we so fly…
We hate your b.s. We so fly… we so fly… we so fly…
We hate your b.s. We so fly we so fly