What If? Episode II: What if the Chipmunks Met Noah in Ireland?
Christmas Morning, usually a day of love, of happiness, of family. For the three Seville brothers Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, this was true. But still, they felt that something was missing. Each chipmunk had his own special gift, but it was a gift he could not share with his brothers. Simon had amazing intellect, Alvin was extremely athletic, and Theodore was an amazing cook. Each Seville brother wished for the same thing each Christmas: another brother, one who possessed a little bit of each brother's gift, so he could have a good time with each brother.
A week later, the Chipmunks got a call from an elderly Orphanage caretaker in Ireland named Mr. McPherson. The young children of the Orphanage loved the Chipmunks' songs and asked for the concert. Alvin, the eldest Seville brother thought that, since they would perform at the Orphanage, they should do it for free. Simon and Theodore agreed and a few hours later, they were on a plane, headed for the Emerald Isle.
When they arrived, a young chipmunk, about their age, approached them. He had emerald green eyes, blond shoulder length hair, and he was wearing a ragged green sweater that reached all the way to his bare feet. "Hello, Seville brothers. My name is Noah. I'm your escort to your concert. I'm a huge fan of your music, by the way." He said. Simon smiled. "Thanks, Noah. So, what do you like to do with your spare time?" He asked. "Well, as an orphan, I have lots of spare time. In that time, I like to sing, write, cook, experiment, read, or play soccer with my friends." Noah said.
They approached a huge castle-like structure. On the front lawn, a sign was posted. "The McPherson Home for Gifted Youngsters. Our doors are always open to God's lost ones." Noah led the Chipmunks up the stairs to a huge wooden door. "'I'm afraid you guys will have to bunk with me. All the other rooms are full." He said. The room was big! Four bunk beds were on one end end of the room and on the other side was a 40 inch plasma screen complete with DVD player, Blu-ray player, and Xbox 360. "Oh, damn. We don't mind bunking here, Noah. Not at all." Alvin said. "We'll, I only got 4 beds. One of you dudes has gotta bunk with me. Whoever gets chosen gets first dibs on which bunk they want." Noah said. Alvin and Theodore called the bunk beds to the left so Simon and Noah got the other bunks. Simon called top so Noah slipped down to the bottom one. "G'night, Chipmunks. Get plenty of rest. Concert tomorrow. Can't wait." Noah yawned.
At about dawn, the Chipmunks were awakened by the sound of Noah moaning in his sleep. Simon hopped down from his bunk. Noah was sweating, he was fidgeting like crazy, and eyes were squeezed shut. Theodore and Alvin gently shook him. Noah eyes snapped open. "Chipmunks...? Oh, God, I had a nightmare, didn't I?" He asked. "Yeah, looked like a freaky one." Simon said. Noah nodded. "It was." Theodore sat on Noah's bed. "Wanna talk about it?" He asked. Noah nodded. "I saw my home in Blarney Forest get engulfed in flames. I saw my parents...choked by the flames. That's all I ever see. My parents' deaths over and over." Noah said, tears falling down his face.
Theodore hugged Noah. "It's okay, Noah. It's over now. Just try and get some rest, okay? Tomorrow's a new day." He said. Simon put his hand on Noah's shoulder. "That's right. Maybe tomorrow after the concert, we can hang out. We don't have to leave just yet. We wanna see the sights. Mind showing us around?" He asked. Noah nodded sleepily then passed out. The Chipmunks looked at Noah then at each other. "He's smart." Simon said. "He's athletic." Alvin said. "He's a culinary artist." Theodore said. The three brothers looked again at Noah and back to each other. They came to a silent agreement: After the concert, after seeing the sights, Noah was coming home with them.