Hello guys! I'm back with chapter eight! I see that many of you enjoyed the last chapter, and that you already think that it's better than the Road Chip! I'm glad I'm succeeding in my goal, and thanks to all of those bothering to review, and sorry it's taking. me so long to update, but I've been busy with many things like my novel, the Munkcast, and coming up with more ideas for this, because I felt as if I was rushing, so I took time off to brew new ideas!
As for Halloween, check out episode 29 of the Munkcast for more info! Also, special thanks to everyone who has read my fanfics, because thanks to your support, my first fanfic has hit over 20,000 views, which was my goal! This story by far, is the most successful though, so thank you everyone! One last thing. This story might have a sequel, but if so, will not be up for a couple years, due to a series of MLP fanfics I'll be doing, as my next big project! On with the story! Here's chapter eight!
It was late, and the Chipmunks and Chipettes were fast asleep as Nate's driver pulled up a large estate, guarded by a gate. The sound of a voice on the other side of a PV sound box connected to the gate aroused the Chipmunks and the Chipettes.
"Where are we?" asked Alvin, noticing the large house.
Nate peeked into the back seat, noticing the six chipmunks waking up from their short naps.
"You'll find out soon," replied Nate.
The six chipmunks were confused, as the gate to the estate creaked open, piercing their small eardrums. The van pulled up to the estate, with a fountain just outside of the entrance to the large mansion. It looked similar to Ian's old home that the Chipmunks stayed in after Ian tricked them into believing that Dave had called them "rats" behind their backs, only to be Ian's way of separating them from Dave, so he could make a profit without nobody getting in his way, or so he thought.
"Welcome to the Enterprise Estate, chipmunks," said Nate.
After the driver helped Nate out of the van, Nate exited the vehicle, and slid open the van doors, greeting the Chipmunks and Chipettes out of the van. In their minds, the Chipmunks and Chipettes wondered who this estate could belong to, and how had someone like Nate ever come to know the owner. Brittany was astonished at the sight of the mansion, despite it being dark, as she made her way out of the van, along with her sister's and the Chipmunks, all curious to meet the owner.
"Holy nuts!" exclaimed Alvin. "Who in the world owns this place?!"
"A friend of mine, but she prefers to stay out of sight, and dwells in this monolith of a mansion," replied Nate.
"So, it's a girl?" questioned Alvin.
"And, what's wrong with girls?" added Brittany.
"YEAH!" snapped Jeanette and Eleanor in unison.
"Nothing!" claimed Alvin, babbling his words. "It's just usually boys are more likely the gender to be wealthy."
"Says you," said Brittany. "There are many wealthy women in the world, Alvin! Just look at books written by women that have been turned into massive blockbusters, such as Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and even the Twilight Saga. All of them are women, making a ton of money off of their masterpieces."
"I never took you as a bookworm, Britt," said Alvin.
"I'm not, but I do love the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is one beautiful-yet-deadly character."
"Much like you, whenever I tick you off," said Alvin with a chuckle.
"Hold on a sec. Alvin, you think I'm beautiful?" she said blushing.
"I-I...
Alvin couldn't answer, knowing he had managed to trap himself in one awkward situation. Eleanor and Jeanette expressed shocked looks on their faces, because Alvin was never the one to call a girl "beautiful." Brittany was blushing to the point of where it was visible through her fur, and felt happy yet embarrassed as well.
"Britt, you okay?" asked Jeanette.
Brittany shook her head, trying to snap herself out of her daze.
"I'm fine, Jeanette," replied Brittany. "I'm not sure about Alvin though."
Alvin was still trying to find an answer, but due to his own fault, he was stuck, speechless.
"You girls go ahead," interrupted Simon. "We'll handle Alvin."
The Chipettes agreed, and followed Nate into the gigantic estate, while Simon attempted to help his brother through his struggle.
"Theodore, you go ahead too," ordered Simon. "I can handle this, and I think it's best if I do, seeing you don't know much about the "L" word yet."
"Is Alvin okay?" asked Theodore.
"He's fine, Theodore. He's just in need of some mental help right now, and with Dave not here, I'm his only help," comforted Simon.
"Ok, I guess. See you inside," said Theodore, as he scurried into the estate.
After Theodore was out of sight, Simon returned to aiding his brother in his struggle.
"You okay, Alvin?" asked Simon.
"I-I'm not sure, Si," replied Alvin in a shaky voice.
"What are you not sure about?" asked Simon.
"Well, I feel as if I am in l-l-l...
"In what, Alvin?"
"L-L-Love."
Simon was a bit shocked, but kept his mind focused at the task at hand.
"In love with Brittany?" questioned Simon.
"Yes and no," confessed Alvin.
"Why do you doubt you are in love with her, Alvin? Usually, if somebody is in love, it's best not to doubt it, because that only makes the struggle worse."
"I know, but come on, Si! You know me!"
"Yes, and when it comes to love, you are as stubborn as a mule."
"Exactly! It's like my personality forbids me from admitting it!"
"Uh, that would be your pride, Alvin," corrected Simon.
"Not the time, Si," said Alvin in a stubborn tone.
"Sorry, but let me put it to you this way, your pride is what is causing you to struggle, and only you can overcome your pride to end the struggle."
"Yeah, but how do I do that?!"
"That's something that only you can do, Alvin. I can't give you any advice there."
Alvin paused for a second to think of what Simon told him.
"I know it must be confusing right now," said Simon. "But, when the time comes, you'll know what to do."
Alvin smiled. "Let's catch up to the others, before we get lost in this mansion looking for them!"
Simon chuckled, as the two chipmunks made their way into the mansion.
The inside of the mansion was overwhelming, especially to the Chipmunks and Chipettes, seeing they are only eight inches tall. The ceilings were at least twenty feet high, decorated with artwork similar to the Renaissance era, and slick marble tile as flooring. Simon and Alvin managed to catch up to the rest of the group standing next to what looked like an elevator.
"Good, everybody is here," said Nate. "I'm going to take you to meet my friend on the penthouse level of this mansion."
"I'm very curious to meet her," said Brittany. "Her taste in design is of the highest level, in my book."
"Well, she has been around the world, and studied many things, giving her plenty of inspiration for designing this mansion," said Nate.
"Interesting," replied Brittany.
"Enough chitter chatter. She's waiting for us, so would everybody please step into the elevator?" asked Nate.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes obeyed, and stepped into the elevator, following Nate, setting the elevator to travel to the penthouse level. Alvin and Brittany kept their distances, as the elevator ascended to the penthouse, both still leery of their previous encounter. The elevator arrived at the penthouse level quickly, so the Chipmunks and Chipettes stepped out of the crowded elevator, into a top-luxury room, decorated with all sorts of paintings, and a design similar to the President's office in the White House; a circular room, a desk, and a beautiful view of Las Vegas from the window behind the chair, which was turned from them.
The furniture in the room was small, and fit to what seemed like a chipmunk's level, immediately intriguing the Chipmunks and Chipettes, as the chair behind the desk rotated, only to reveal another female chipmunk. She was dressed in black clothing and her hair was sky-blue; almost an exact copy of Brittany as far as features.
"Well, Nate, you've really managed to surprise me this time," said the chipmunk.
"I told you that they were important enough," objected Nate.
"Indeed they are," replied the chipmunk. "My name is Sophia, and I hear that you six are in need of assistance."
"We need to find our guardian, Dave," stated Simon. "He's been supposedly kidnapped."
"Do you know how he was kidnapped, so my agents can possibly find him easier?" asked Sophia.
"For starters, he was taken in a tour bus!" exclaimed Alvin.
"That's helpful, but seeing there's tons of tour buses in Las Vegas, it would be pretty hard to find the one he was taken in," said Sophia.
"She has a point," said Eleanor. "It'd be like trying to find a needle in a haystack."
"Any other key aspects that could narrow the odds?" asked Sophia.
"Well, the tour bus didn't have a bathroom," said Jeanette.
"Seriously? What tour bus does not have a bathroom?" said Sophia.
"Apparently, that one," said Brittany. "Not to mention that the tour bus smelled disgusting!"
Sophia paused for a second. "That does help narrow the odds."
At that moment, a familiar face walked into the room.
"Well, I didn't think I'd ever see you again, chipmunks," said Ashly.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes turned around, surprised to see Ashly. Brittany's anger rose at the sight of her.
"What are you doing here?!" exclaimed Brittany, walking closer to Ashly.
"Uh, I live here," replied Ashly.
Brittany paused, shocked at Ashly's words.
"There is no way that a rebel like you could live in a place like this!" she snapped.
"Just ask Sophia," said Ashly.
Brittany looked at Sophia, only to be surprised as Sophia nodded her head.
"See. Now, if you wouldn't mind, BACK OFF!" snapped Ashly.
Brittany backed away from Ashly, as commanded.
"Thank you, and if you want my help, I suggest you start being nicer to me," concluded Ashly.
Brittany didn't respond, and just looked at Ashly with an expression on her face.
"Did you need something, Ashly?" asked Sophia.
"Yes, I've got some strange activity happening along the Las Vegas strip," said Ashly.
"Oh. What type of activity?" asked Sophia.
"Well, a couple of mysterious figures were carrying something into an old warehouse," said Ashly.
"That's all? Could be just somebody working in secrecy," claimed Sophia.
"That's just the thing. It looked like whatever the figures were carrying was struggling to escape, and before you say it could be a slaughterhouse, I've already checked. The warehouse was a storage place for things such as old slot machines from the casinos, and was abandoned long ago."
The Chipmunks and Chipettes were starting to get curious.
"Wait," said Simon. "Were the figures coming from a bus, carrying the struggling victim?"
"Yes," confirmed Ashly.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes immediately realized that Ashly had just confirmed Dave's whereabouts.
"Well, guys, I think we know where Dave is," said Simon shedding small tears.
That's all for now, guys! I promise that I'll update the next chapter soon, and sorry that this was so short, but due to my seizures going off, I needed to cut it short! In the next chapter we will explore more of Alvin's struggle, meaning more Alvittany! Remember to like, favorite, and keep an eye out for the next update, which will be soon! Who is Dave's captors and what do they want?! Keep reading to find out, and until next time, take care! :)
