Chapter 16: Search for Simon!
LATER THAT AFTERNOON!
Dave nervously looks out the window then at the clock on the wall. It will be nightfall in a couple of hours. He peers over to the basement door with wonder if the Vampire woman can be trusted. Next he began to worry about Simon's fate. Dave's _expression grew serious. He is determined not to let Dracula harm him, or any other of his boys.
Just then, he hears the front door being pushed open and the Chipmunks rushing in a frantic tone.
"Dave!!" Alvin and Theodore cry out.
"Boys? Where's Simon?" Dave asks when he pokes his head out of the kitchen.
"Dave, we've got trouble!" Alvin says with wide eyes.
"And here I thought it was bad enough with letting a Vampire stay in our basement..." Dave mutters to himself. "What's going on?" He then asks.
"Simon is missing, Dave!" Theodore cries out next.
"What? Where did he go?"
"We don't know. Jeanette and Eleanor saw him running out of the school. They also think that Brittany might have already encountered Dracula." Alvin explains.
"Yeah, she's been acting strange all day. Not only that, she doesn't look that well either." Theodore adds.
"This doesn't sound good. We need to find Simon before nightfall.
"Jeanette and Eleanor said they could meet us later to help find him." Alvin said as he remembered his discussion with Jeanette earlier.
"Ok, Alvin grab your walkie-talkies and lets go!" Dave didn't waist another minute.
After Alvin grabs his walkie-talkies they run back out the front door.
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MEANWHILE...
Jeanette and Eleanor started walking home with Brittany dragging behind. Brittany is tied up with a leash attached. Both Jeanette and Eleanor have a tight grip on the other end of the leash. It was the only thing they could think of in order to make sure that their sister wouldn't run off again.
"Jeanette, what are we going to do with Brittany?" Eleanor asks.
"I don't know. Tying her up is the best I can think of right now." Jeanette replies.
"Release me you insignificant life forms! The Master will see to it that you all suffer under his power!" Brittany spat.
"You don't suppose we could have tapped her mouth up before leaving the school?" Eleanor whispers to Jeanette.
"Sorry, I have a lot on my mind. I feel bad for Simon, and after we take Brittany home, we have to help Alvin and Theodore find him."
"I hear ya, Jeanette, but don't you think we should be dealing with our own problems...namely Brittany." Eleanor pointed out.
"But Eleanor, by helping to find Simon we can also help to find a cure for Brittany's condition and also Simon's."
"How do you know that Simon was bitten by a Vampire?"
"I don't think he has. All I know is that the changes started showing last weekend when he was in the hospital."
"So, what are we going to do?"
"What I was thinking is that we can lock Brittany up in the basement that way we know she can not get into any mischief."
"What about Miss. Miller? How are we going to explain this to her?"
"Well, we are just going to have to tell her the truth. She can make sure that Brittany doesn't leave the basement, while we help the boys in the search."
"Ok, I just hope what ever plan we come up with will work. For all of our sakes." Eleanor shakes her head in uncertainty.
"Wibbly-Wobbly-Woo, Dracula is coming for you! Hee, hee, hee!" Brittany sings.
"PUT A SOCK IN IT, BRITTANY!!" Jeanette and Eleanor yelled.
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TWO HOURS LATER!
In order to find Simon everyone felt that it would be best to separate in three groups. After catching up with the boys, Jeanette and Eleanor took one of the walkie-talkies from Alvin and headed off in one direction. They searched at one of Simon's favorite spots where he tends to go, the Library. Dave and Theodore checked out the museum, while Alvin headed near the school where the statue of Tomas Edison stood.
Hours had passed, and stress was beginning to peek in this search. Time was running out, and the sun was already starting to set.
To Alvin's luck, he spots Simon up in a lookout tower by the school. Simon stood noticeably on the ledge looking up at the sky as it glowed beautifully with its orange and pink light.
Alvin brings the walkie-talkie in his hand up to his mouth and speaks into it. "I found him, he's in the school lookout tower near the statue."
"Ok, we're on our way." Dave's voice was heard through the little voice box.
"Us too." Jeanette's voice came next.
While Alvin climbed the stairs to get to his brother, Simon stood peacefully watching the sunset. It wasn't that Simon doesn't notice that his brother was coming up for him; it's just that he has a lot on his mind. Right now, he just wanted to capture as much beauty of the sun setting as he could before he meets his fate later tonight.
"Hay Simon, what are you doing up here?" Alvin asks as soon as he reaches the top step.
To his surprise, Simon does not answer, but continues to stare at the sunset.
"Earth to Simon...? Hey!" Alvin calls out to try to get his brother's attention.
"Shh! The sun is almost down." Simon finally spoke. "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Oh, that is just great!" Alvin sarcastically replies. "Maybe we can have tea and crumpets while holding hands too."
Simon simply ignored his brother's sarcasm and stays focused on the setting sun. He feels that this will the last time he might see it in its full beauty. As soon as the sun fully sets and darkness swarmed the land, Simon takes off his sunglasses. He let out a deep sigh as he puts the sunglasses back into his pocket.
"There, are you happy now? You got to see the sun set." Alvin spat.
"I guess..." Simon answered, not really knowing what to say next.
"Say, I have an idea what we can do now... Why don't we get down from here and catch up with Dave and the others?" Alvin Suggested.
Simon looked down to the ground and began to smile mischievously. "Not a bad idea."
"Good, then lets go." Alvin smiles as he holds out his hand to Simon.
Simon turns and faces Alvin with a smirk. He stretches his arms out as if he is preparing to fly.
"Hey, Alvin. Watch this..." Without warning, Simon starts to fall backwards from the ledge.
"NOOOO!!" Alvin screams.
He runs to the ledge and sees his brother safely landing on his feet.
Simon looks up, "Ta-da! Cool huh?"
"'Cool' does not describe what you just did...more like 'heart attack', a-a- and 'early age retirement!!'" Alvin screams frantically at the top of his lungs.
"Gee, I really scared you didn't I?" Simon replied with a more serious tone.
Alvin runs down the stairs as fast as he could and heads straight for Simon who stood calmly for his brother to come down the stairs.
"What were you thinking?" Alvin spat. "Being half-Vampire suddenly makes you feel immortal too?"
"I'm not immortal...not yet anyways. I don't know why I decided to jump that ledge... Sigh, I guess I'm just really scared about this whole situation." Simon admits sorely. "It's not everyday that you are going to be turned into a Vampire."
"Look, don't talk like that. Perhaps if we reason with Dracula, or something, he could let you stay the way you are now?"
"Are you nuts? Do you know what Dracula is capable of doing? I've met him last night in person. The power radiates from him like a chemical reaction chamber. You do not just go up and 'reason' with him."
"Well, we will think of something. I for one am not going to just sit back and watch my brother become a Vampire."
"What's the matter, Alvin? I thought you would rather enjoy having a monster as a brother...?" Simon asked as he turned around and gave Alvin an evil look.
The look Alvin was getting from Simon made him feel very nervous. "N-n-now Simon, lets not get carried away."
He became extremely concerned with Simon's fast mood swings.
"Why not?" Simon asked with his head cocked to one side.
"B-b-because you would never hurt me?" Alvin tries to make the most innocent _expression on his face in order to help prove his point to Simon.
Simon responded by looking sad and turning away. Alvin was right, but how long is he able to control himself. If Dracula turns him over to become a Child of the Night, there will be very little, if not, absolutely no control over his craving. Simon looks up to see Dave, Theodore, Jeanette, and Eleanor running up to him. Suddenly he finally felt an over whelmed sense of emotion. The thought accrued to him that this might be the last time he will see his family and friends.
The first one that reached Simon was Dave. He kneeled down to give his son a hug, while Simon simply started crying.
"It's ok Simon. We will work this out... Let's go home." Dave says reassuringly.
Dave picks Simon up and carries him back home with the Chipmunks and Chipettes following close behind.
LATER THAT AFTERNOON!
Dave nervously looks out the window then at the clock on the wall. It will be nightfall in a couple of hours. He peers over to the basement door with wonder if the Vampire woman can be trusted. Next he began to worry about Simon's fate. Dave's _expression grew serious. He is determined not to let Dracula harm him, or any other of his boys.
Just then, he hears the front door being pushed open and the Chipmunks rushing in a frantic tone.
"Dave!!" Alvin and Theodore cry out.
"Boys? Where's Simon?" Dave asks when he pokes his head out of the kitchen.
"Dave, we've got trouble!" Alvin says with wide eyes.
"And here I thought it was bad enough with letting a Vampire stay in our basement..." Dave mutters to himself. "What's going on?" He then asks.
"Simon is missing, Dave!" Theodore cries out next.
"What? Where did he go?"
"We don't know. Jeanette and Eleanor saw him running out of the school. They also think that Brittany might have already encountered Dracula." Alvin explains.
"Yeah, she's been acting strange all day. Not only that, she doesn't look that well either." Theodore adds.
"This doesn't sound good. We need to find Simon before nightfall.
"Jeanette and Eleanor said they could meet us later to help find him." Alvin said as he remembered his discussion with Jeanette earlier.
"Ok, Alvin grab your walkie-talkies and lets go!" Dave didn't waist another minute.
After Alvin grabs his walkie-talkies they run back out the front door.
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MEANWHILE...
Jeanette and Eleanor started walking home with Brittany dragging behind. Brittany is tied up with a leash attached. Both Jeanette and Eleanor have a tight grip on the other end of the leash. It was the only thing they could think of in order to make sure that their sister wouldn't run off again.
"Jeanette, what are we going to do with Brittany?" Eleanor asks.
"I don't know. Tying her up is the best I can think of right now." Jeanette replies.
"Release me you insignificant life forms! The Master will see to it that you all suffer under his power!" Brittany spat.
"You don't suppose we could have tapped her mouth up before leaving the school?" Eleanor whispers to Jeanette.
"Sorry, I have a lot on my mind. I feel bad for Simon, and after we take Brittany home, we have to help Alvin and Theodore find him."
"I hear ya, Jeanette, but don't you think we should be dealing with our own problems...namely Brittany." Eleanor pointed out.
"But Eleanor, by helping to find Simon we can also help to find a cure for Brittany's condition and also Simon's."
"How do you know that Simon was bitten by a Vampire?"
"I don't think he has. All I know is that the changes started showing last weekend when he was in the hospital."
"So, what are we going to do?"
"What I was thinking is that we can lock Brittany up in the basement that way we know she can not get into any mischief."
"What about Miss. Miller? How are we going to explain this to her?"
"Well, we are just going to have to tell her the truth. She can make sure that Brittany doesn't leave the basement, while we help the boys in the search."
"Ok, I just hope what ever plan we come up with will work. For all of our sakes." Eleanor shakes her head in uncertainty.
"Wibbly-Wobbly-Woo, Dracula is coming for you! Hee, hee, hee!" Brittany sings.
"PUT A SOCK IN IT, BRITTANY!!" Jeanette and Eleanor yelled.
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TWO HOURS LATER!
In order to find Simon everyone felt that it would be best to separate in three groups. After catching up with the boys, Jeanette and Eleanor took one of the walkie-talkies from Alvin and headed off in one direction. They searched at one of Simon's favorite spots where he tends to go, the Library. Dave and Theodore checked out the museum, while Alvin headed near the school where the statue of Tomas Edison stood.
Hours had passed, and stress was beginning to peek in this search. Time was running out, and the sun was already starting to set.
To Alvin's luck, he spots Simon up in a lookout tower by the school. Simon stood noticeably on the ledge looking up at the sky as it glowed beautifully with its orange and pink light.
Alvin brings the walkie-talkie in his hand up to his mouth and speaks into it. "I found him, he's in the school lookout tower near the statue."
"Ok, we're on our way." Dave's voice was heard through the little voice box.
"Us too." Jeanette's voice came next.
While Alvin climbed the stairs to get to his brother, Simon stood peacefully watching the sunset. It wasn't that Simon doesn't notice that his brother was coming up for him; it's just that he has a lot on his mind. Right now, he just wanted to capture as much beauty of the sun setting as he could before he meets his fate later tonight.
"Hay Simon, what are you doing up here?" Alvin asks as soon as he reaches the top step.
To his surprise, Simon does not answer, but continues to stare at the sunset.
"Earth to Simon...? Hey!" Alvin calls out to try to get his brother's attention.
"Shh! The sun is almost down." Simon finally spoke. "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Oh, that is just great!" Alvin sarcastically replies. "Maybe we can have tea and crumpets while holding hands too."
Simon simply ignored his brother's sarcasm and stays focused on the setting sun. He feels that this will the last time he might see it in its full beauty. As soon as the sun fully sets and darkness swarmed the land, Simon takes off his sunglasses. He let out a deep sigh as he puts the sunglasses back into his pocket.
"There, are you happy now? You got to see the sun set." Alvin spat.
"I guess..." Simon answered, not really knowing what to say next.
"Say, I have an idea what we can do now... Why don't we get down from here and catch up with Dave and the others?" Alvin Suggested.
Simon looked down to the ground and began to smile mischievously. "Not a bad idea."
"Good, then lets go." Alvin smiles as he holds out his hand to Simon.
Simon turns and faces Alvin with a smirk. He stretches his arms out as if he is preparing to fly.
"Hey, Alvin. Watch this..." Without warning, Simon starts to fall backwards from the ledge.
"NOOOO!!" Alvin screams.
He runs to the ledge and sees his brother safely landing on his feet.
Simon looks up, "Ta-da! Cool huh?"
"'Cool' does not describe what you just did...more like 'heart attack', a-a- and 'early age retirement!!'" Alvin screams frantically at the top of his lungs.
"Gee, I really scared you didn't I?" Simon replied with a more serious tone.
Alvin runs down the stairs as fast as he could and heads straight for Simon who stood calmly for his brother to come down the stairs.
"What were you thinking?" Alvin spat. "Being half-Vampire suddenly makes you feel immortal too?"
"I'm not immortal...not yet anyways. I don't know why I decided to jump that ledge... Sigh, I guess I'm just really scared about this whole situation." Simon admits sorely. "It's not everyday that you are going to be turned into a Vampire."
"Look, don't talk like that. Perhaps if we reason with Dracula, or something, he could let you stay the way you are now?"
"Are you nuts? Do you know what Dracula is capable of doing? I've met him last night in person. The power radiates from him like a chemical reaction chamber. You do not just go up and 'reason' with him."
"Well, we will think of something. I for one am not going to just sit back and watch my brother become a Vampire."
"What's the matter, Alvin? I thought you would rather enjoy having a monster as a brother...?" Simon asked as he turned around and gave Alvin an evil look.
The look Alvin was getting from Simon made him feel very nervous. "N-n-now Simon, lets not get carried away."
He became extremely concerned with Simon's fast mood swings.
"Why not?" Simon asked with his head cocked to one side.
"B-b-because you would never hurt me?" Alvin tries to make the most innocent _expression on his face in order to help prove his point to Simon.
Simon responded by looking sad and turning away. Alvin was right, but how long is he able to control himself. If Dracula turns him over to become a Child of the Night, there will be very little, if not, absolutely no control over his craving. Simon looks up to see Dave, Theodore, Jeanette, and Eleanor running up to him. Suddenly he finally felt an over whelmed sense of emotion. The thought accrued to him that this might be the last time he will see his family and friends.
The first one that reached Simon was Dave. He kneeled down to give his son a hug, while Simon simply started crying.
"It's ok Simon. We will work this out... Let's go home." Dave says reassuringly.
Dave picks Simon up and carries him back home with the Chipmunks and Chipettes following close behind.
