You're My Brother
Hi hi, This is my first fanfiction story and I'm really excited to share it with you. I've been planning this one out for a few days along with a whole lot of other stories. So please enjoy!
Chapter 1: First Day of School
The sun brightly rose up, shining the little town in its glory. Cars honked and buzzed by, the people eager to get to work. The birds chirped their songs as they took flight. Kids walked together to school, happy to see their best friends after the long hot summer. It seemed that everyone was all up and happy to start the new day, all except three young boys.
"Come on Alvin, we're going to be late for the first day of school!" Shouted a young boy. He wore a blue shirt, jeans, and blue glasses, with chocolate brown hair and deep blue eyes. In his hands, was a blue backpack, already being tossed of his shoulders. But this wasn't any ordinary boy, no this was a young chipmunk. The second-oldest of his brothers.
"No! School is nothing but a prison," retorted another young chipmunk, except this one wore a red hoody with the letter A on it, dark jeans, and a red cap. He had dirty blonde hair and crystal blue eyes. He was the oldest of his three brothers.
"Alvin, for the hundredth time! School isn't a prison, it's a place where we all learn the glorious lessons of our world," sighed the blue-covered chipmunk.
The one called Alvin answered back, "You don't know that Simon! Maybe they could be brainwashing us to think that. It could be controlled by aliens! Or it could be a secret base to trap all the little kids and use them for their army!"
"Alvin there are no such things as aliens. It's scientifically impossible. Now hurry up!" The blue shirt kid named Simon exclaimed.
"But it's not fair! Why should I spend my life wasting time on learning stuff when I could be out, partying, singing, and traveling the world!"
"Because Alvin, we're just kids, not only that but talking chipmunks! We need to at least a have a normal life like other young kids! Besides I don't hear Theodore complaining!"
"That's because Theodore doesn't know what he wants! Right Theo? You think going to school is unfair, right?" Both boys soon turned to their youngest and littlest brother of the group, Theodore.
Theo was a small chipmunk with blonde shaggy hair and hazel brown eyes. He wore a green sweater and light blue jeans.
Looking up from handing his brothers' lunches, Theodore just shyly smiled, "Well actually Alvin, I think Si is right. I think it'll be nice to go to school and try to be like a normal kid. I don't think it's unfair, I think it's a great opportunity for us."
Alvin gapped at his little brother, utter betrayal showed in his eyes.
"What?! Are you serious?! Come on Simon is all wrong!" He exclaimed.
Simon just smirked. "Well said Theo! I guess it's 2 to 1 now Al. Your out voted."
"I demand a recount! What about Dave, huh? What does he say about this? Because I'm pretty sure he would agree with me and not go to school," the oldest brother argued.
Simon slapped his paw onto his forehead, swiping down his face and nearly knocking his glasses off.
"Alvin. Dave is the one who applied us to school. I'm pretty sure he wants us to go to school."
Right on cue their door creaked open, revealing a 35 year old man with jet black hair and caramel eyes. He opened the door all the way, with a flustered look on his face, he put his hands on his hips.
"Why aren't you boys down stairs yet? You'll be late for school." He questioned.
"That's what I said, but big baby over here, won't stop whining," grumbled Simon, already tired of the conversation.
"But Dave, it's not fair. How come we get to go to school and you don't huh?" Alvin whined trying to put on his baby face. School is for losers he thought, I'm a rock star. I shouldn't go to school.
Both of his younger siblings groaned. They would never get to school if Alvin keeps whining. It's just school for Pete's sake.
"Alvin, how many times have I told you. You guys are just kids, you should be going to school. Besides while you guys are at school I'll be working at my studio. So we'll both be working." Dave turned around, about to walk downstairs calling back, "Now come on boys. First day of school should be a fun one."
Simon and Theodore both quickly grabbed their backpacks and put on their shoes. Walking out the door, Theodore turned back to see Alvin trying to tiptoe into his closet.
"Alvin come on, we have to hurry," Theodore said.
"Yes, please hurry up Al. I will not be late for my first day because of your fussing. And don't even think about hiding in the closet," Simon peeked his head back inside the room.
Alvin stuttered. "I-I-I wasn't going to hide in the closet. I was merely getting my shoes and backpack."
"Your already wearing your shoes and your backpack is over here doofus" pointing to near the door, Alvin glared at Simon.
"Well aren't you Sherlock Holmes, in fact if your so smart, then you should know by now not to talk to me," Alvin quickly snatched his backpack and harshly grabbed his lunch from Theodore's hand before stormed downstairs to the car in front of the house. Not even bothering to wait for his younger siblings.
Simon just sighed, he grabbed his little brothers hand and walked downstairs. "Come on Theo, wouldn't want Dave to yell at us instead of Alvin."
Theodore let Simon walk him downstairs and head to the car. In silence, Theodore tried to hold back his tears. Why must they always fight? Don't they know that whenever they fight, it scares me to death? I keep thinking my nightmares will come true and they'll leave me. Sadly keeping these thoughts inside his head, the little chipmunk kept on walking.
Simon was seething with mixed emotions. Deep inside he felt angry, annoyed, tired, and even sad. Of course he didn't let it show in front of his little brother, he didn't want to worry him. But something caught his eye; turning his head, he focused on Theodore's eyes and posture. He noticed a sad depressing look in his brothers eyes, his shoulders were slouching, and his head was hanging a bit low. What's wrong with him? Did our fight scare him again? That Alvin, of all brothers I had to get the cocky hothead. Why must he be so difficult! All I'm trying to do his help him and he just thinks I'm insulting him! He thought. No matter, I won't let him ruin my day.
Still holding Theo's hand, he walked to the car, opening the back door and climbing into the seats. Out of nowhere Dave opened the driver side and hopped in, starting the car.
"Is everybody excited for their first day of school? Alvin? Simon? Theodore?"
"Ya," whispered Theo, still looking quite down.
"Yep, you bet Dave," Simon quickly answered.
"Oh yes, can't wait to hang out with the nerds and hippies. Somebody just pinch me." Alvin answered sarcastically up in the passenger seat.
Completely ignoring the sarcasm, Dave drove off. "Well then everybody buckle up."
The drive took at least 5 minutes to get to their middle school. Everybody seemed quiet inside the car. Nobody saying a word, except the occasional hum from Theodore, as he tried to brake the tension between his two older brothers. Alvin and Simon were both surprisingly silent, completely ignoring each other. Dave was kind of spooked by all the silence. Usually his boys would be chatting his ears off and nearly driving him off the road, but today just seemed like the world had just ended.
Slowly pulling to the sidewalk, Dave looked over at his boys, smiling, "Here we are boys, have a great day. Don't get into any trouble, especially you Alvin. I don't want to hear another call of detention on your first day like last year."
" Lighten up Dave, this is me were talking about. I don't even know what your talking about. I never get into trouble." With a goofy smile, Alvin opened the door and hopped out.
His brothers soon followed, turning around they waved at Dave.
"Bye Dave! We won't get into trouble!"
"Don't worry I'll keep a close eye on Alvin! Bye now!"
"Bye kids, have a good day at school! I'll pick you guys up after school!" Dave shouted through the window, before driving off and disappearing around the corner.
The three brothers soon turned around to look at their school. Kids were running around, laughing, and talking. Some kids were riding around on skateboards while a bunch of girls were putting make-up on each other. There was a group of kids playing some football out in the field and a table of teachers talking and drinking coffee before they went and set up their classes.
Simon put on a brave face and took a step forward. Turning his head back to the others, "Come on guys!"
"Ugh, let's just get this day over with," Alvin walked off with a roll of his eyes, disappearing into the busy crowds of kids. Simon was about to follow but then remembered Theodore behind him. He turned around, his brave face still showing until he saw the worry in the little chipmunks eyes. His smile dissolved, replaced with concern, he reached out and put his hand onto his brothers shoulder.
"Theo, what's wrong, are you alright?"
Theodore quickly looked back at his intelligent brother, forcing a small smile, "Nothing's wrong, I'm just a little nervous about school. What if I fail class, what if no one wants to be my friend, what if I get sent to the principals office?"
With his head ripped down, tears started to form in his hazel eyes. He sniffed and tried to wipe away the tears. He was scared.
Simon became concerned, he hated when his little brother cried, it just broke his heart. Offering up a comforting smile, Simon lifted up his brothers head and wiped away a stray tear on his brothers face with his thumb. "Hey, don't cry, look at me ok. Everything is going to be alright, I'm nervous too and so is Alvin. Besides you won't fail class. Do you know why?"
Theodore shooked his head.
"Because I'll be right by your side helping you. And so will Alvin. We're all in this together ok. If something is bothering you or your having troubles you can come to either one of us, preferably me. And you don't need to worry about going to the principals office, that's Alvin's special spot."
Theodore giggled softly, knowing what his brother was saying about Alvin was true. No matter where they went, Alvin always seemed to find trouble. It was just the way he was and his brothers loved him for it. Sure it would drive Simon crazy, but they all loved each other. They always had. Even when their parents left, they took care of each other. And they still do.
"You see Theo you'll never be alone. You have us. And brothers stick together, no matter how annoying the other one can be. So don't be nervous about school, just remember that you'll never be alone, ok." Simon hugged his brother closely. He hoped that he at least helped curved Theodore's anxiety.
"Sniff. Ok Simon I believe you. Thanks for staying with me bro." Theodore hugged Simon back tightly. His anxiety was washed away by Simon's comfort.
"Anytime Theo, now let's find Alvin before he causes any trouble." Grabbing the green chipmunks hand, they hurried off, not noticing a young boy hiding in the bushes behind them with an evil smirk on his face. Before he slipped away to join his friends he chuckled, he had just found his prey.
Alvin swiftly avoided being trampled by thousands of kids. His heart pinged with guilt for ditching his brothers so quickly after Dave left. But he had to get away from Simon. After all, he was still angry at him. What is his problem? Why must he always be such a killjoy? I just want to have fun! And who is he to boss me around? After all, I am the oldest. So lost in his thoughts, that he didn't realize that he was heading to a group of kids playing football. "Watch out!" Someone shouted.
Alvin barely had any time to look up before he was barreled over by a young blonde boy, causing both boys to flip over with a loud Thud!
Alvin groaned feeling his back slightly pop as he pushed himself up in a sitting position. He quickly shook his head to clear away the fuzz around his eyes. He didn't even realize that the fall knocked some of the breath out of him until he started to cough. "Ugh, I feel like I got crushed by an elephant."
"Who are you calling an elephant you dweeb?" A voice hissed behind him. Turning his head, Alvin matched the voice to the fallen boy next to him. The boy turned over onto his back and narrowed his eyes at the red chipmunk. "You better watch it where your going shrimpy, no one trips Derek."
The blonde brushed himself as he stood up, glaring at Alvin. Some of his friends rushed over to check on the kid, before staring down at Alvin with dirty looks.
"Well excuse me Mumbo Jumbo, but I it isn't exactly my fault for being at least 1 foot tall. One would think that you would look where you were going." Alvin tolerated.
"Says the squirrel, that couldn't notice a football game playing in the field. But no you just had to pass through and mess me up from my catch," the young boy, Derek, growled. He already didn't like this cocky chipmunk.
"Oh I'm sorry, was that a football game you were playing. Funny, cause I thought it was just the hippies rolling in the grass like pigs," Alvin smirked, ignoring the squirrel comment. "I mean you guys really need to work on your skills. With all that twirling, people would think you were taking dance classes. Which will probably explain the hairdo."
Derek huffed, narrowing his eyes, curling his hands into fists as he tried to calm himself. He was so ready to punch this little twerp into the dirt, but two voices soon interrupted his thoughts.
"ALVIN!"
Derek looked up from calming his breathing, while Alvin mentally flinched as he heard his two brothers shouts call his name. Oh great, things just can't get any worse.
Derek sneered looking at two other chipmunks running towards them, a tall one wearing a blue shirt and glasses, and the other short and chubby, wearing a green sweater. "Well well, what do we have hear? Are these your sisters, little red?"
"What? Of course not, we're his brothers. I'm Theodore and this here is my older brother Simon," the little chubby green chipmunk said. Both of his older brothers groaned slapping a paw onto their foreheads. Way to go Theo, Alvin thought, Why don't you just tell them where we live too.
Derek laughed, "Brothers? You guys look nothing alike to this little rat here."
Simon growled, "Just because we don't alike, doesn't mean we're not related. We're talking chipmunks for crying out loud!"
"Ya, talking chipmunks that don't know when to shut up," Derek shifted his gaze back to Alvin, taking a step forward and squatting down to take a closer look at his opponent.
"Well that's actually only Alvin."
"Hey!" Simon ignored Alvin.
"Anyway, my brother didn't mean for you too fall. You guys just bumped into each other by accident," Simon tried to clear, to at least save his annoying brothers fur.
"Oh ya, well this little maggot caused me my game."
"Your game? Dude, you need to have something called 'skills' to play. It's no wonder your clumsy feet tripped over me." Simon was boiling with frustration at this point. Is he trying to get socked in the face?! Can't he see I'm trying to save his skin?!
Alvin was clenching his fist tightly that if he didn't have fur, his knuckles would be white. Who does this punked up kid think he is?! He ran into me, if it's anyone's fault it should be Derek's fault for having clumsy feet! And Simon ain't exactly helping! I don't need his help, I can handle myself! I don't need a babysitter! Alvin tipped his head up and puffed out his chest, staring Derek in the eye.
Derek and Alvin continued their stares as if challenging each other to make the first move. Simon and Theodore both tensed, praying that Alvin didn't do something that he would regret later; and on the first day of school! The silence was broken by a loud chuckle from Derek as he stood up from his squatting position. Straightening himself to his full height. His friends gave him a confused look, wondering what happened that made their hothead friend laugh.
Derek just simply sneered at the three baffled chipmunks. His prey. He would enjoy making them cry.
"You think I don't have the skills, huh? Well you'll be pretty mistaken when I mop the floor with you later on." Simon and Theodore both gasped in fear.
"Is that a threat?" Alvin narrowed his eyes.
"Why of course not," the blonde boy cooed, patting the red chipmunk on top of the head, "I would just watch your back when your in the halls. Hate for something bad to happen."
"Now you leave him alone mister, our brother did nothing wrong to you. There's no need to be rude," Theodore interrupted, stepping forward. After hearing his brother and this snotty boy insult each other, he had just about enough. Gathering up his courage, he looked into Derek's eyes. Behind him, Alvin and Simon were both stiff of shock as Theodore stood up for their cocky brother.
Derek was trying so hard not to laugh at young chipmunk, that tears of laughter were starting to form in his eyes. Taking a deep breath, he bent down and picked up the green chipmunk by his backpack. He let Theodore dangle in front of his brothers as he stood up, bringing Theodore closer to his face.
Theodore flinched as he was brought closer to the blonde's grinning face. He could feel his older brothers' eye's staring up at him with fear. He couldn't help but release a small whimper, all his courage drained.
"Ha, what's this? No more courage I see. Well serves you right tubby," Derek poked Theodore hard in the chest, still holding the poor chipmunk by his backpack.
"Put. Him. Down." Alvin growled threateningly. Simon was by his side with a look of hatred in his eyes. Nobody touched their little brother. Ever. And the fear of just seeing Theo hurt only fueled their anger even more.
"Or what?" Derek challenged. He tossed Theodore up in the air. The green chipmunk let out a squeal as he flew into the air before he was caught. "You'll try and fight me? Ha, fat chance! It'll only lead to Tubby here getting hurt." Derek shook his hand with Theodore hanging from it to emphasize his point.
"Leave him alone! Your fight is with me, not him!" Alvin was getting angrier by the second. The look of fear on Theodore's face was just pulling his heart.
"Just give him back, or we'll tell the principal!" Simon exclaimed.
"Oh no! Not the principal; anybody but the principal!" Derek's friends chuckled at their buddies mocking.
"You chipmunks don't scare me. Although it wouldn't be right to get in trouble already, so I'll put Tubby down."
Squatting down, Derek was about to place the frightened chipmunk down before he whispered, "Don't think this is over fatty. This is only the beginning."
Theodore shuddered. His brothers rushed towards him, not letting Derek get near him again. They were about to walk away before they heard the blonde's voice again.
"Oh and just because I'm letting your brother go doesn't mean I still won't go after all three of you. Thanks to little red, your all on my target list. And I never miss."
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore froze. Derek smirked before hearing the school bell ring and running to his friends. "See you twerps in class!"
Well that's one way to start school, Simon thought.
Ok well there's the first chapters! I hope you guys liked it! I'll try to update again soon. Please review, I would like to know what you think!