Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story! This is purely fan based.
This story was inspired by a song, Appreciation and the Bomb, which my friend Emily (xTheTwilightPrincessx) showed me. It made me think of the idea and plot for this fanfiction, so .. yeah. xD Just a warning, this is going to be a depressing tear-jerker. Well, obviously I can't control your emotions, so I don't know if you'll actually be upset, but yeah.
PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AND LISTEN TO THE SONG AS IT IS MENTIONED IN THE STORY. It will add to the effect and help you understand what's going on better. (Click to see my account, and in my description will be the video link.)
Enjoy:)
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Appreciation and the Bomb
Brittany hung up her hot pink cellphone and placed it back into her purse. Breathing in deeply, holding back her tears, she gently zippered it closed, looking up at the four chipmunks that surrounded her.
"There's ... still no sign of Alvin." She whispered, her gaze moving to the floor. "The police have been searching for 3 days. They've looked everywhere that he might have gone," She paused, a small gulp escaping down her throat, "...But they still haven't found him."
"But they haven't given up yet, right?! They can't just forget about him!" The youngest of his brothers cried.
Brittany shook her head, "Don't worry, Theodore. They haven't given up. They won't."
It all started 5 nights ago. It was the first time in their teenaged life that the Chipmunks and Chipettes had decided to go on a date; a ... "triple" date. The girls had been ready, excited to see their boyfriends. The most excited, though, was Brittany. She knew that her and Alvin had always gotten into feuds over the dumbest things, but being able to have a chance with him made up for all the pointless fights.
With their hearts pounding rapidly in their chests, they knocked on the Chipmunks' front door, waiting for an answer-
But the answer they got was not what they expected.
Simon came to the door, his glasses fogged as tears fell from his eyes, he hurried the girls inside before collapsing on the couch next to Theodore, who had also been sobbing. They weren't dressed up or ready to go- and where was Alvin?
Finally, that's when it happened. Dave instructed the girls to have a seat next to the boys on the couch. He softly cleared his throat, before speaking words that Brittany never imagined to hear.
"Alvin's gone missing."
Eleanor and Jeanette let out a gasp, looking over to their male counterparts, and embracing them in hugs for comfort. Brittany didn't move a muscle, though. She sat silently and expressionless, mainly because she didn't believe what she had heard.
"You're really funny, Dave." Brittany said, glancing to the man standing in front of her.
Dave sighed, placing his hand on Brittany's back, shaking his head. "I'm sorry, Brittany. It's ... true."
Brittany suddenly stood up off the couch, her face was red with anger as she stomped her foot on the floor. "WHAT'S WRONG WITH ALL OF YOU?! WHY AREN'T WE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS!?"
"The police have been contacted, Brittany. Don't worry! It's going to be fine. Alvin has done this before and returned safely." Dave answered, trying to calm down the overreacting chipette.
Brittany fell back on the couch, staring at the ceiling in disbelief. Was it because of her that Alvin had run away? Was his true feelings that he never loved her like she had loved him, and not knowing what to do, ran away? She was so confused. Brittany knew that she'd give up everything for Alvin in a heartbeat.
Now, 4 days later, they all stood around in the Chipmunks' room, not knowing what to do. They would of had a concert that night, but it was cancelled due to their missing friend.
"Fellas? Girls?" A voice said from the hall. It was Dave.
"What is it, Dave?" Simon asked, walking over to the door, opening it slightly and staring out.
"Dinner's ready downstairs."
"Okay. Thank you." Simon turned to Theodore, and gestured for him to follow. Theodore listened without hesitation. Being in their room only brought back painful memories of Alvin. Soon, Eleanor and Jeanette followed too.
"Are you coming, Brittany?" Jeanette asked, looking back at her sister, who was seated on Alvin's untouched bed.
"I'm not hungry." Brittany replied, never looking up from the floor.
Jeanette sighed, giving her a hug, "Please don't worry, Britt. We'll find him."
Brittany only shrugged as her sister left the room, leaving her alone. The silence didn't help the pain she felt inside of her. It only made it worse. She was so worried about Alvin. She wasn't able to sleep at night. She wasn't able to concentrate in school, if she ever went to class. She wasn't able to listen to music, or all the lyrics would remind her of her beloved, lost love.
Gently, Brittany layed back on Alvin's bed, creeping up slowly to his pillows. She closed her eyes as her head met the soft cushions, a small tear falling from the corner of her eye. Softly, very softly, she began humming the tune to a song that her and Alvin had written together. Just thinking about it made the tears multiple faster.
As she went to roll over, she felt something hard under the pillow. Carefully, she lifted it up to find that there was nothing there.
Maybe the pillowcase... Brittany thought to herself, sliding her hand into the cold pillowcase, nervously.
Though she went in empty handed, she came out holding a clear CD case and also, falling out of the pillow, was Alvin's red cap.
Alvin's cap?! He'd never go anywhere without this! She grabbed it and held it tightly in her hands, a tear falling over it. She had almost forgotten about the CD that was also in her hand. Slowly, she opened it, making sure not to ruin anything important that might be contained. Attached to the inside was a note, and labeled on the CD was "To Everyone". Gulping, Brittany unfolded the note, and finished by smoothing it out and placing it on the bed to read.
Dear whoever finds this,
I'm guessing this is either Simon or Theodore, because you two are the only ones who really look through my things. If it's anyone else, well, hello either way. Please, take the time and listen to this song. Make sure that you are all listening. All of you. Simon, Theodore, Dave, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. Especially Brittany. Okay? I'm sorry, but you'll all understand everything someday.
Missing you already,
Alvin Seville
Brittany's eyes widened as she gently removed the CD from the case, stood up off the bed, and placed the CD into a nearby stereo.
Just then, Simon, Theodore, Eleanor, and Jeanette entered the room in that order. They had finished eating dinner and decided to come check on Brittany. They knew that she must be the worst out of all of them.
"Are you feeling better, Britt?" Jeanette asked, watching as her sister began pressing buttons on the stereo. Brittany ignored her, pausing the song before it started playing. She turned to look at Simon.
"Go get Dave."
"Why?"
"Simon, please. Trust me."
Simon nodded and disappeared, soon appearing again with Dave following behind him.
"What's wrong?" Dave asked, looking at Brittany curiously.
Brittany, without speaking, pressed play on the stereo. The music started playing, and everyone looked around, confused. Brittany only sighed, sitting back down on Alvin's bed as she listened.
Alvin's voice began echoeing through the room.
I gathered you here to say my last piece.
A few final words before I am deceased.
Don't change your plans, this won't take long.
I packed it up nice into this little song.
"Deceased?" Theodore asked outloud, holding his breath to stop a tear that was about to fall from his eye.
"Hah, don't worry. He probably doesn't mean anything by that." Simon reassured, he himself trying to hold back tears.
If I could have your attention, observe this fuse.
Leads to these explosives that I'm about to use.
Before you freak out, just let me explain.
This bomb is the answer to all of my pain.
"Explosives?! Bomb?!" Dave cried, holding his head with his hands. "Why would he?! Where is he?!"
"Maybe he's ... joking?" Eleanor said, sighing. "Maybe he's trying to scare us?"
"He's never been this serious, Eleanor." Dave replied, collapsing on the floor in disbelief.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we never feel the heat until we get burned.
But we try so hard not to die.
Sometimes we forget to appreciate life, oh no.
"Since when did Alvin feel this?" Theodore asked, sobbing into his hands.
When the spark reaches powder, I will blow up.
I'll become the mist you breathe into your lungs.
All of my love will then turn into yours.
And you will feel hope bleeding out from your pores.
Everyone's eyes widened, gasping as tears fell from their eyes. The only one not crying was Brittany. She sat emotionless, letting the lyrics soak into her mind.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we never feel the heat until we get burned.
But we try so hard not to die.
Sometimes we forget to appreciate life, oh no.
As the music grew quieter, so did everyone else.
Dad, you were there when nobody was.
I followed your lead, now I'm proud of what I've become.
Dave stood up, trying to hold back his tears as best as he could.
Brittany, you never cease to amaze me.
Maybe someday we'll get another chance to be.
Brittany couldn't take it anymore. Tears began racing out of her eyes as she lunged herself at her sisters, holding them close.
Mom, I wished you would try a little harder.
Maybe catch a show or two, would that be such a bother?
Simon and Theodore looked at each other, sighing and shaking their heads.
To all my friends, where do I start?
I know I'd be dead without you in my heart.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we never feel the heat until we get burned.
But we try so hard not to die.
Sometimes we forget to appreciate life.
"No. This can't be happening. THIS ISN'T HAPPENING. I WON'T LET THIS HAPPEN!" Brittany screamed, clenching Alvin's cap in her hands, her eyes closed and hysterically crying.
"Brittany, calm down. We're all having trouble believing this but-"
She quickly cut Dave off. "CALM DOWN?! DON'T YOU GET IT?! ALVIN'S GONE. HE'S ABOUT TO KILL HIMSELF." She took a deep breath in before looking around the room at everyone. "...And if no one is going to do anything about it, then I will."
And with that, she began darting out of the room, and downstairs out the front door.
Brittany was determined. With Alvin's cap in her hand, and the knowledge of his love for her, she believed that more than anything, she could find the reason why Alvin would do this to himself, and exactly where he was.
Running away was only the first step.
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END Chapter 1
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