Authors Note: Happy New Year Everyone! :) I am SO SO Sorry that it has been so long since I have published a new Chapter! Life has been SUPER BUSY! However, to make up for the delay I have made this my longest Chapter ever AND I left a nice little cliffhanger for you guys! ;) I would also like to thank a reviewer that goes by Danny Dowd. Thank you, Danny Dowd, for ALL of your great reviews on this story! It means so much to me that you left a review on every Chapter! I really appreciate it! :) Thank You to everyone for your support throughout 2019! Here's to a GREAT 2020 and a GREAT New Decade! :)

Chapter 44

Unexpected Help

Theodore: Well this is disappointing.

Dave: What is it, Theodore?

Theodore: Well the man who gave it to me said not to open it till I got back here and that when I read it our conversation would make sense but now I am even more confused. All it says is Username: Guest Password: Letme0n and it has a link to a website.

Sam: Can I see that Theodore?

Theodore then hands Sam the paper.

Sam: I wonder what happens if I go to this site.

Sam pulls out his phone and types in the website.

Website: PLEASE ENTER CREDENTIALS

Sam then enters in the info.

Website: Authorization Accepted!

Sam: It's loading. 98%, 99%, 100%. Just then Sam's eyes get big.

Dave: What is it, Sam? What's wrong.

Sam: It's…. It's

Dave then goes and grabs Sam's phone. Dave then goes into shock and loses his grip on the phone as it starts to fall to the floor Theodore races to catch the phone. He catches the phone and sees why Dave and Sam are in shock.

Theodore: SIMON! THAT'S SIMON!

Sam then tries to take the phone from Theodore but Theodore backs away from Sam.

Theodore: What have they done to him!? He isn't moving and he is hurt badly!

Just then a message pops up on the screen.

MESSAGE: I will pay $125 for you to take a hammer to his knees and shatter them.

Theodore reads the message out loud.

Sam then manages to get the phone away from Theodore.

Sam: I am sorry you had to see that Theodore.

Theodore: What were they doing to my brother!? Why are people paying to see him get hurt!? He says sobbing uncontrollably.

Sam bends down to Theodore's level.

Sam: That doesn't matter right now Theodore. What matters is your brother is still alive! I promise you Theodore we will save Simon!

Sam then stands back up.

Sam: I am going back to the station, Dave. Are you going to be all right?

Dave: I… I think so. Um, what….. what happens now?

Sam: I am going to turn this over to our IT Department at the Station. I hope they can trace the stream and we can go save Simon.

Dave: Do what you have to save Simon.

Sam: I will keep you posted.

Theodore: Dave I am going to go be with Alvin.

Dave: Theodore he needs his rest.

Theodore: I know Dave I am just going to go sit by him.

Theodore then runs off before Dave can say anything.

Theodore then quietly and slowly opens the door to Alvin's room.

Theodore grabs Alvin's hand.

Theodore: Alvin. Simon is alive. Sam is working on bringing him back to us. Soon we will be a family again. He says wiping a tear from his eye. Just keep resting Alvin. You will need to be strong for Simon. We both will.

Theodore continues holding Alvin's hand and watching him sleep.

Back at the Police Station.

Sam: Where is Tim? I have something I need him to look at immediately!

Police Officer: He is in the Chiefs Office.

Sam then goes and barges into the Chiefs Office.

Sam: Tim I need you to track the location of this stream immediately.

Tim then grabs the phone from Sam.

Tim: That's Simon Seville!

Sam: Yes, and I need to know where he is fast!

Tim then turns to the Chief.

Chief: Go.

Sam and Tim then go and start work on tracking the stream.

Back to Simon.

Scarlet: Wake up! She says slapping Simon in the face.

Simon: What do you want!?

Scarlet: Same thing as always…. MONEY! And I don't get any when you are sleeping!

Robert: Scarlet someone is willing to pay $2000 for this type of torture. Another person will pay $125 if you break his knees. He says as he hands Scarlet a piece of paper.

Scarlet then smiles and chuckles.

Scarlet: $2000 beats $125 any day! Let's give them what they want!

Robert then walks off to get what they need.

Simon: What are you going to do to me now!? He says in an angry tone.

Scarlet then puts her finger over Simon's mouth.

Scarlet: Shhhhh. You will ruin my favorite part of the torture. There is nothing I love more than keeping you in suspense. She says with a chuckle.

Simon then bits down on Scarlet's finger hard!

Scarlet: OW! WHY YOU PIECE OF SH….

Simon then bits down even harder! Scarlet manages to pull her finger out but has lost quite a bit of the skin.

Scarlet: YOU WILL PAY DEARLY FOR THAT! She says as she gets in his face.

Simon then smiles and spits the skin out of his mouth onto Scarlet's face.

Scarlet: I hope you enjoyed that as it will be the last thing you ever enjoy!

Robert: What happened here!?

Scarlet then turns to Robert and grabs a leash out of his hands.

Simon: What are you going to do? Take me for a walk? He says smiling.

Scarlet: Oh, you would like that wouldn't you! She says chuckling.

Simon: Well I do need to go to the bathroom but I am housebroken so you don't need to walk me. He says smirking at Scarlet.

Scarlet then put the leash around his neck.

Scarlet: Take this you smart aleck!

Scarlet then starts making the leash tight then tighter and tighter! She then starts pulling back on the leash and ties it up.

Simon: CAN…..T BR…ATHE!

Back to Sam and Tim:

Sam: How much longer Tim!?

Tim: I don't know. They are using a VPN masking their location and every time I think I lock on to their IP Address it changes.

Sam: Is there anything I can do?

Tim: If I could figure out the pattern to the IP Address changes I could predict the next change and lock on.

Just then Sam's phone rings.

Sam: Paul? He says in a confused tone.

Paul: Hey Sam I am at the airport can you come pick me up along with my 2 "guests"?

Sam: This really isn't the time for a social call or trip for that matter Paul. I am working on Simon's kidnapping.

Paul: I figured as much. That's why I am here. I think I have a way to help.

Sam: Ok I am on my way. He then hangs up the phone. Tim I…..

Tim: I heard. Go on, if something changes I will let you know.

Sam: Thanks, Tim.

Sam then heads to the airport.

Paul: You remember our deal don't you Alan?

Alan: Yes, and as long as you hold up your end of the bargain there won't be a problem.

Paul: You have my word. Ah, there is Sam now.

Sam: Paul it's good to see you again!

Paul: It's been far too long Sam.

Sam: So, who are these "guests" of yours?

Paul: This is Alan. He is a hacker.

Alan: GRAY HAT Hacker.

Sam: What is a Gray Hat Hacker?

Alan: someone why violate laws and ethical standards, but does not have malicious intent.

Paul: I caught him hacking into a bank's server. I told him I would let him off with a warning if he helped us out.

Sam: I see. Now, where is this other guest of yours?

Paul: They had to go to the bathroom. They should be here any minute now.

Just then someone comes running out of the airport dresses head to toe in Chipmunk clothing with a Chipmunk suitcase.

Sam: I am going to go out of a limb here and say your son is your other guest.

Paul just nods his head.

Sam: It's good to see you again Bobby!

Bobby: Hi Sam!

Paul: I couldn't find anyone to watch him so I had to bring him along.

Bobby: I am so happy I get to see The Chipmunks again!

Paul: Bobby…

Sam: Paul can I talk to you for a sec.

Paul then walks over towards Sam.

Paul: I thought I made it clear to him that….

Sam: Paul I think Bobby going to the hospital and spending some time with Alvin, Theodore, and Dave will be good for them.

Paul: Do you think they will really want to see people?

Sam: Alvin just woke up a bit ago and we just found Theodore. And think of what Dave has been going through. I think this will do them good. Besides the only other option is to take him to the station and sit him on a bench while we working on locating where Simon is.

Paul: Well….. If you think it will do them some good.

Sam: Thanks, Paul. I really do think this will do them a world of good.

Sam: Ok everyone let's get going. Bobby, you sit upfront with me.

Bobby: Cool!

Everyone then gets into the police car.

After a short drive, they arrive at the Hospital.

Sam takes them up to the floor that Alvin, Theodore, and Dave are on.

Dave: Sam what are you doing back here? Did you locate Simon!?

Sam: No but I come with some good news. Sam then motions for everyone to come over.

Dave: That's Paul and Bobby but I don't recognize the other man.

Paul: Dave this is Alan. He is a hacker and he is going to help us locate Simon.

Dave: Sam I thought you had the IT department at the station working on locating Simon?

Sam: They are but…

Alan: But they are not good enough to handle something this complex. I am the best around.

Paul: As much as I hate to admit it he is telling the truth.

Sam: We have gotten nowhere so far.

Dave: But that paper had login info on it how can that not tell you anything.

Alan: I have not seen this paper but most likely it is a login to just view the stream. You can't learn much from that unless you are an expert at cracking security like me.

Dave: Well thanks for the update Sam but why did you bring him here?

Paul: We were hoping you could watch Bobby for us?

Dave then smiles.

Dave: I would be happy to!

Paul then bends down to his son.

Paul: Bobby please be good and do as your told.

Bobby: I will Dad! He says with a big grin on his face.

Paul: Thank you for this Dave.

Dave just nods his head.

Sam: I hope to bring you better news the next time I see you.

Dave: I know you will. He says smiling at Sam.

Sam: Ok Paul and Alan lets go locate Simon.

The 3 men then leave and head for the police station.

Dave: Bobby let's go see Alvin and Theodore.

Bobby: Ok!

Dave and Bobby then go to Alvin's room and see Theodore holding Alvin's hand.

Dave: Theodore look who's here. He says whispering.

Theodore: Bobby!

Dave: Shhhhhh! Don't Wake Alvin!

Alvin: Wh..at is go…ing on?

Theodore: Sorry!

Dave: Bobby has come to see us you two. His Dad is helping Sam locate Simon.

Bobby then walks over to Alvin's bed.

Bobby: Are you going to be ok Alvin?

Alvin nods his head.

Bobby: I am so glad to hear that! The Chipmunks are the best band in the entire world! I save up all the money I can to buy anything that has you guys name on it.

Alvin: We can s…..ee that. He says with a slight chuckle followed by coughing.

Theodore: Take it easy Alvin! Theodore says in a very concerned tone.

Alvin: I am fi…ne Th…eo….dore.

Bobby: Alvin why do you keep talking like that?

Alvin: I can't se…em to he..lp it.

Just then Dr. Riley enters the room.

Dr. Riley: Well Alvin I am glad to see you are awake!

Alvin: Who are y…ou?

Dave: She was one of the surgeons who helped save your life, Alvin.

Alvin: Than…..k y…ou.

Bobby: Dr. Riley why does Alvin keep talking like that.

Dave: Dr. Riley this is Bobby he is a good friend of ours.

Dr. Riley: Ah! Well, it's nice to meet you, Bobby. What Alvin is doing is called stuttering. Alvin hit his head hard and on the edge of something when he fell. During surgery, Dr. Keith commented that he wasn't sure what Alvin's quality of life would be like due to the injuries he sustained. So if all he has is a stutter at this point I would say he is extremely lucky. However, I will talk with Dr. Keith and see what he says. She says with a smile on her face.

Bobby: Will he still be able to sing? He says in a concerned tone.

Dr. Riley: I honestly don't know.

Alvin: I won't gi…ve up!

Everyone then smiles at Alvin.

Dr. Riley: Alvin you need to go back to sleep now. You need your rest.

Alvin nods his head and shut his eyes.

Everyone then goes back out into the waiting room.

Sam, Paul, and Alan arrive at the police station. Sam takes them straight to the IT Room.

Sam: Tim this is Alan he is a…. What did you call it? Sam askes with a puzzled face.

Alan: A grey hat hacker! Honestly is it that hard to remember!?

Sam: Sorry. Anyway, Tim, he thinks he can locate Simon.

Tim gets out of his seat.

Tim: All yours. I am not having any luck. The IP Address keeps changing and I….

Alan then sits down and starts typing away on the keyboard.

Sam, Paul, and Tim just stand back and watch him.

Alan: Well I figured out the pattern to the IP Changes and... Were in!

Sam: Amazing! Where is Simon at!?

Alan: Slow down. I just said we are in. I still have to dig around in the server to find out where it is really hosted.

Paul: Keep going Alan we are counting on you.

Sam: At this point, you're our only option.

Alan: Quite I need to concentrate in order to get past this firewall.

Alan than starts trying to break past the firewall.

Alan then lets out a little chuckle.

Alan: That was almost too easy! The server is hosted by International Web Hosters. You're in luck. They use a unique form of encryption.

Sam: How are we lucky? I am not the smartest person when it comes to computers but isn't encryption a bad thing in this case.

Alan: Normally but because it's so unique it's easy to distinguish it from other forms of traffic. Do you have any idea where Simon is? Anything at all would help speed this up.

Sam: I don't think that they would have left town with him. But that's just a hunch.

Alan: Well then let's see if any of the Internet Service Providers have this type of encryption running across their network.

Meanwhile at International Web Hosters

ALARM: WARNING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS! INTRUDER ALERT! WARNING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS! INTRUDER ALERT!

Man 1: Oh this is not good! The man reaches over and makes a phone call.

Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!

Robert: Hello.

Man 1: Hey man you need to get gone and fast!

Robert: Why what happened!? He says in an angry tone.

Man 1: They got past the Firewall. It's only a matter of time till they figure out where you are at! I will do everything I can to stall them but you need to move NOW!

Robert: You incompetent fool! You guaranteed no one could find us! If we get caught I am telling the police you were in on this! He says yelling at the top of his lungs.

Robert then hangs up the phone and goes out to Scarlet who is with Simon.

Robert: Scarlet we have to go now! They got past the firewall! It's only a matter of time till they find us!

Just then Benjamin walks in.

Benjamin: I am sorry but I could not get to Theodore fast enough. I couldn't have been more than a few feet away when the police found him and took him away.

Scarlet: Did they see you!?

Benjamin: No, I hid behind a wall and ran when their backs were turned.

Robert: What doe it matter if they saw him! This place could be raided any minute! We have to go NOW Scarlet!

Benjamin: What happened?

Robert: They got past the firewall! Now hurry up and let's pack everything up and get out of here!

Simon starts laughing.

Simon: I told you they would find you! My family and friends never give up!

Scarlet: Benjamin, Robert start packing.

Benjamin: What are you going to do?

Scarlet: I am going to get the dead weight ready! She says with a sinister laugh.

Simon: What does that mean!?

Scarlet then walks off and gets something. She quickly returns with something on her back.

Benjamin: Scarlet what are you going to do to him? He says in a concerned tone.

Scarlet: I told you to go pack!

Benjamin sighs and walks off leaving Simon and Scarlet alone.

Scarlet: I won't lie Simon it was more fun torturing you than I thought it would be. I mean we really wanted Alvin but I did make more money off you than I thought I would. It's almost a shame it has to end.

Simon: I won't lie either I despise you and I think you're a piece of…

Before Simon can finish his sentence, Scarlet reviles what's on her back.

Simon: Is that a sword!?

Scarlet: Yes, it is. I hardly ever get to use it. You see we prefer to kill people slowly with different forms of torture which was how we were going to kill you but since we are in a rush… SAY GOODBYE SIMON! She says with an evil laugh.

Scarlet then jams the sword right through one of Simon's lungs.

Simon then starts choking and his mouth starts filling up with blood.

Benjamin: Scarlet Robert says we are ready to go when you….. WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM!?

Scarlet: Oh, shut up and put him in the Van! She says as she pulls the sword out of Simon.

Scarlet: And destroy his phone!

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