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Chapter 4-Hope
Jack walked with his son through the village. He smiled at the look of wonder on Alvin's face. "Amazing isn't it?"
Alvin nodded. "Yes Father. It is."
It had taken months of beatings, starvings, and getting left outside at night to finally break that wild spirit. Now with winter approaching it was time for Alvin to meet his future wife.
Jack had worked hard to break those horrible, human habits but he had in time. Alvin never mentioned his old life. He smiled remembering the look of horror and tears one night early on when he had burned the suitcase. The clothes, cap, and something called a harmonica was tossed in.
He had no idea about the hidden picture Alvin kept in his pillow at night that got put in a pocket during the day. He also didn't know that Alvin had never forgotten his family and vowed that he never would.
"If I might be so bold Father, but where are we going?"
Jack turned to him. "I suppose you should know. We are going to see Chief Lukan. You are going to meet the princess."
Alvin just nodded in understanding. "It must be something special Father."
Jack smiled. "Oh yes it is. You see you've been betrothed since the day you were born to Princess Nicara."
Alvin's eyes widened. "M-me? Why?"
Jack shrugged. "We made a deal before you were born." He got into Alvin's face. "You will marry her at Springtime."
Alvin just gulped and nodded. Inside, he felt his stomach drop and his heart begin to beat rapidly. Marriage?! The only girl he ever really thought about marrying was Brittany!
Jack turned around satisfied.
They arrived at a large temple like structure.
A guard stepped out. "State your name and business."
"I am Jack and this is my son, Alvin. The Chief is expecting us."
The guard eyed Alvin. "Follow me." To himself he mumbled. "Scrawny little thing…"
Alvin had to bite back the retort he sooo wanted to say.
Once there they bowed before the chief.
Chief Lukan was actually a very kind chipmunk. His brother had been the tyrant and arranged this whole thing. He watched as they kneeled. "Today is the day eh Jack?"
Jack looked up. "Yes Your Majesty. Allow me to introduce my son, Alvin."
"Ah yes. Please stand Young Munk."
Alvin did and held his head high.
Chief Lukan looked into his deep, blue eyes and saw things he certainly hadn't expected to see. He smiled kindly. "A very handsome child Jack. I wish to speak with him in private. I must see if he truly is a natural, born wild chipmunk."
Jack looked nervous. "I assure you…"
Lukan stared at him. "I am not my twin Jack. I will not allow this marriage to continue if he truly does not know the history of our people…or if Nicara objects." With that he took Alvin to the back garden. He looked at the lad. "Alvin, do you know the history? Your father should have taught it to you your whole life."
Alvin looked down. "No Your Majesty. I only know human history."
"Human history? You were not raised by your Father?" Lukan asked clearly surprised.
"No Majesty. I-I was raised by a human until I reached twelve years old."
Now Lukan shut his eyes and motioned to the bench. "Sit down son."
Alvin did.
"You are not here by choice are you? You were forced by that old chipmunk law."
Alvin was surprised and hopeful for the first time in months. "Yes Majesty."
Lukan stared at the boy deep in thought. He took his hands and pulled Alvin to his feet. "Come with me." He led him into another door. "Roshan," he called.
A tall, elder chipmunk came. "Yes Chief Lukan." He bowed.
"Show Alvin to the guest quarters. He is to be treated as if he were royalty until everything settles down."
Alvin was startled. "Sire, I…"
Lukan put his hands on his shoulders and gave him a gentle smile. "Everything will be all right. You are free to wonder the village but you must stay within the village grounds for your safety."
Alvin could only nod and bow. He followed Roshan out.
Lukan returned to the throne room. He sat down on his throne and looked at the nervous chipmunk. "Jack, kneel."
Jack knew that he would be given a command. "Yes Sire?"
"Jack I want you to return to your home and stay there until you are called back. Is there anyone who knows where the human lives?"
"Yes. Vinnie but…"
"You will not see your son until a court decides custody. I shall send word to Vinnie for her to bring the human as well as any siblings he may have grown up with. The siblings shall be allowed to stay with Alvin while you and the human battle it out. In the end the decision shall stand with one chipmunk."
Jack gulped. He was dismissed and left.
Lukan turned to the guard. "Send the messenger to get Vinnie. Bring her to me."
Meanwhile…
Alvin sat on his new bed in a beautiful room. He was startled by a knock. "C-come in."
A young, lady Chipmunk came in wearing a white dress and a gold crown. She was very lovely and looked his age. She smiled. "I am Princess Nicara. You must be Alvin."
Alvin gave her a weak smile. "Hi. Yeah I am."
She sighed sadly and her smile fell. "We are to be wed."
Alvin thought a moment. "I dunno. Chief Lukan is up to something. I don't think we will be." He grinned cheekily. "Sorry Toots."
She grinned. "Oh you are a rascal aren't you?"
"I've been called worse."
A week later…
Alvin was fast asleep when his door opened and closed softly.
"Alvin? W-wake up."
Alvin turned over and opened his eyes. He shot up when he saw two beaming chipmunks he thought he'd never see again. "No way!"
Simon jumped on the bed. "Yes way, it's us!"
Alvin touched them both in the face and shoulders before breaking down into sobs. He felt his brothers embrace him and cry too.
The Chipmunks were back together again.
TBC…
Coming up next: Dave Verses Jack over the custody of Alvin! Who will win? Who is the Chipmink that makes the final decision? How will Dave react when he finds out how Alvin was treated? Tune in next time!
A/N: Yes I know I'm moving really fast on this. I just wanted to get Alvin back to his bros at least. BTW, just curious, but I was wondering if anyone would mine doing an illustration of any of my Chipmunk stories? Please?