Glass and the Bow: Gone in a Flash

Chapter 1

I got this idea from a few of the movies I have been watching today. (That's what I get for having today off and being sick at the same time!) I had another story similar to this that I decided not to finish. So look upon this one as a revise I suppose. And please- please- please review!

Tears flooded her vision "Don't leave us again…" she sniffled clinging to her mother.

Brittany sighed "We'll be back before you know it sweetie. Uncle Simon and Aunt Jeanette will keep a close watch on you. I promise."

Alex pulled away shooting Brittany a death glare "Not again!"

Brittany stood up wiping the tears from the six year olds cheeks "Yes again." She paused, "Braden?"

"Yes mom?" the chipmunk asked fixing his little rectangular glasses.

"Keep an eye on your sister. I mean it this time. No crazy ideas or schemes. She gets into too much trouble as it is."

He stood up straight and nodded.

Alvin came down the stairs with a few suite cases "Ok I think that's it."

Alex sprinted toward her dad clinging to his feet as her dragged her along the ground trying to walk to the door. She kicked and screamed.

Braden ran toward her and yanked her off "Just think Alex. Spending time with Uncle Simon and Aunt Jeanette!"

"Oh joy! More time with brainiacs! Aren't you enough!" she snapped harshly shoving him away.

"Alex!" Alvin scolded just as the two of them walked in.

Brittany gathered Alex into a hug to distract her "Why do you always have to leave me?" she whimpered.

Braden rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath "Drama queen." Alvin gave him a warning look then patting him on the head.

"See ya soon Braden. You too Alex."

Braden smiled up at Alvin "Bye dad!"

Alex didn't say goodbye to either of them. She was mad. They always were gone. They seemed to like work more than their own children.

***

"That was real harsh Alex- not saying good bye to dad? Or even mom?"

Alex turned her head not wanting to meet her brother's eyes from across the room. "Don't you understand? They like the lime light more than us!"

"You're wrong!"

"Am I Braden!? You're the smart one! Put the puzzle together…" she hissed drifting off to sleep.

Braden stared up at the ceiling absorbing Alex's observation. Perhaps she's right… they do seem to leave a lot, never taking us with them.

***

The floor boards creaked in a careful matter. The intruder dressed in black, their dark brown eyes observing the Chipette as she slept peacefully. They let out small shallow breaths- they would have to be really careful with this one. Being caught by any Seville would put them in the slammer for sure. As they reached for her she stirred and realized what was happening. She opened her mouth to let out a scream but the kidnappers hand covered her mouth and nose with a cloth soaked in chloroform. Her muffled screams faded and her flailing body turned limp. The masked figure smirked and lifted her up carrying her out of the house. He stood on the sidewalk staring back at the house he had just broke into chuckling to himself.

"Boy oh boy! Aren't Alvin and Brittany in for a surprise when they get home?"