A/N: Thanks to all read the last chapter. Lots of people tuned in this week which is great to see. Here is Chapter 21 and some questions maybe answered in this one and we'll see where everyone stands. But what's going to happen after the shocking news that was announced. Here we go. All rights go to their respective owners. Without further adu, let's go!

Chapter 21: The Betrayal?

Day turned to night, but the news was still stinging. Theodore and Eleanor wanted to be alone to comfort one another while Simon and Jeanette were off gathering their thoughts also. Alvin walked up to their bedroom where he knew Theodore was, he didn't go in though. None of this was making any sense, why would Ian do such a thing to them? They would obviously find out, so what would be the point...unless Theodore did know about it...Alvin couldn't and wouldn't believe that. This was Theodore, he wasn't selfish, he would never do such a thing. Brittany walked up behind while Alvin looked deep in thought.

"It just doesn't make sense, how could he not know Alvin?" She asked him which he turned his head around though his feet still pointed to their room.

"I don't know, but I believe him. Don't you?" He responded, the way a brother would stepping up for his younger brother. Brittany didn't seem as sure as her friend as she just shook her head at the ground.

"I don't know. How can you be so sure?" Her voice almost quivering which made Alvin turn to her completely.

"Brittany...it's Theodore. I don't think he can lie." Alvin pointed out with sureness and slight agression.

"Anybody can lie Alvin." Brittany though reminded him, he stopped to think of her words and shook his head. It wasn't true...no way it could as he looked right in her eyes.

"Look Britt, I know you don't really like Theodore, and I know you think your sister deserves better, but..." Brittany stopped him and cut him off with a point of the finger.

"That is not true Alvin." She interrupted, her offended by his words. "Don't put words in my mouth." Brittany almost threatening.

"Then what's the reason Brittany?" Alvin she asked point blank which soon after they both heard a opening of the door.

"What's what reason?" Theodore asked as he walked out not sure what they were talking as they turned around to him in a bit of startledness. Theo walked out his fur slightly wet; it was clear that some tears had been shed between himself and his friend.

"Theodore, well we uh..." Alvin worked around his words but Brittany up and slightly moved him aside and just chose to get her two cents out of the way as Alvin looked to her.

"Theodore...no offense, but lately on TV, I think you've been acting like a jerk." As honestly as she could put, Theodore though didn't seem upset by her words.

"I understand..." He nodded in acceptance.

"Y-You do?" Brittany befuddled in reply to him. He nodded again.

"Yeah...I was telling that to Alvin eariler." Theodore said which she turned to Alvin who gave a little wave and a half smile. "But I really don't know what Ian is doing...you do believe me, don't you?" Theodore finished which made them turn back to him.

"Of course we do..." Without hesitation Alvin told him. He then looked to Brittany. "...right Britt?" He then asked her to tell him also.

Brittany though didn't answer, she didn't want to hurt his feelings, but truely didn't know where she stood; and she wasn't going to play a puppet because Alvin painted her in a corner. Theodore hung his head realizing her position and just started to walk past them.

"Forget it..." Theodore blankly stated walking past them nearly bumping into Brittany, though she backed up giving him space and Alvin hopped up slightly looking over. She felt bad about not saying anything, but Alvin had a hard time seeing that.

"Theo!" Alvin screamed out getting no reply and turned back to Brittany. "Nice going Britt!"

"ME?" She defensively responded.

Theodore was walking down the hall as he could hear Alvin and Brittany arguing in the background, and it was all because of him...again. He wondered when this was going to end and things would be back to normal. Simon and Jeanette then walked up and then spotted him. Theodore looked down and saw them holding paws and then looked up to them mouth slightly open.

"Theodore..." Jeanette said and then noticing what he was looking at and chuckled "...guess some things have changed since you've been here." She proudly said.

"But, they're not bad changes of course..." Simon finished looking over to her and pushed up her glasses which made her blush.

"Yeah..." Theodore weakly moaned, Simon noticed that Theodore wasn't into the moment like Theodore would have been and suspected a problem.

"What's wrong Theodore?" Simon asked Theodore with a mellow look on his face which his brother sighed at.

"Nothing..." He moaned. Simon went over and put a paw on his brother's shoulder to support him through this rough time.

"What did Alvin do Theod..." Simon started but Theodore was quick to stop him.

"It's not Alvin..." He interrupted. "It's... Brittany." Admiting with her sister there which put a uneasy look on her face as Simon turned to her.

"Brittany? "What did Brittany do?" Jeanette in shock asked to the green clad chipmunk which he sighed again.

"I think she hates me." He opened up as he looked up, not really sure of any other way to put it. Upon saying it, Simon jolted back and took his paw away. It was such a strong thing to say.

"Hates you? Why would you think that?" Simon befuddled out. Theodore shook his head, he wasn't sure why he thought that, he could only go by what he saw and heard.

"She thinks I am acting like Alvin." He started which Simon kinda chuckled at to which his brother looked at him.

"Oh Theodore, that doesn't mean she hates you." Simon joked around to him which Jeanette also smiled and nodded, but Theodore shook and quickly followed up.

"She doesn't believe what I said today either." Those words got through as Simon and Jeanette's expression changed.

"Oh...well...I can...understand why you think that then." With comfort Jeanette told him trying to shake off with was said about her sister.

"Oh...don't worry Theodore, once she finds out, I'm sure she'll change her mind." Simon cheered to brother trying what he could to change his tune. He looked up to Simon and nodded his head a smile. Simon was right...as usual, once Brittany found out the truth, they were sure she would be forgiving.

Just then they all heard a knock on the door, a knock that they were all waiting for a good while for. Dave walked down the hall and opened it to see the person they were all waiting to see...Ian Hawke. Ian was in a joyful mood and was ready to start conversation with the family.

"Dave! What's up, gimme me some...fist?" Ian talked with his fist extended out looking for a fist bump, but Ian then saw Dave's expression and realized that Dave didn't look to be in a joyist mood.

"Ian, what are trying to do?" Dave called out Ian upon his sight. Ian looked a bit confused by the gesture and gave Dave a side eyed look.

"You don't seem very happy to see me." Ian said in a half kidding, half serious tone, until then he looked down and saw the kids running up.

"There he is, the worm!" Alvin blurted out.

"The rat!" Eleanor quickly followed.

"Woah, woah, woah." Ian defensively sounded with arms extended out. He looked around dumbfounded at the sight, wondering what the heck had gotten into the Seville family. "What's this all about?" He harshly asked wanting answers.

"The concert!" Alvin yelled. "You made Theodore have his concert the same night as the Fareware Concert!" Which soon afterwards the other four starting rambling insults towards Ian until Ian cut them all off.

"Hold up! What does this have to do with me?" Ian's tone getting sharper and louder with every sentence until Theodore came out from the rest of them and stood right in front of Ian.

"You lied to me Ian!" Theodore pointing at his so called "friend". Ian just looked at Theodore in distain and then facepalmed and then looked back down at him.

"Theo...you didn't tell'em did you?" Ian point blank said. The others started looking at each other as Theodore looked up at him in utter confusion.

"Tell us what?" Dave asked to Ian as when as Theodore for the matter.

"Theodore told us he didn't know anything you were doing today." Simon continued which the others nodded and yelled out agreeing with Simon.

"Oh is that so?" Ian mockingly asked standing up with his arms crossed with purpose. "Well I got news for you little chipmunks, and for too Dave." Pointing at each one of them, starting with the boys, to the girls and then to Dave. "Not only did your little know about it...but this was his idea." He finished pointing down at Theodore who gasped in shock.

There is Chapter 21. What the heck is going on? What's going to happen next? Chapter 22 is coming soon, so stay tuned. Thanks for reading! :)