Hello everybody! I'm back with another chapter, and I'm sorry I couldn't beat the deadline for the movie, but that's just how things go I guess, plus I'm busy with many things while fighting an unexpected sore throat. I've been asked to update more often, because some people are just wondering how the Chipmunks and Chipettes are going to save Dave. Well, no need to wait any longer, because the answer is revealed in this chapter. Enough chatter, seeing many of you have been waiting for this moment for too long. Here's chapter nine!
Over two long hours passed, after finding out the truth about Dave's whereabouts. Out of all six of them, Theodore took the biggest toll, knowing his dad was in danger, and despite Alvin or Simon's attempts to calm the young chipmunk down, Theodore was in a state of shock that he would have a hard time coming out of. During the two hours, Theodore chomped down large amounts of food provided by Sophia's chefs, which seemed to calm the young chipmunk, but not entirely.
Sophia had gathered up her best agents, preparing for an infiltration of the mysterious warehouse Dave was being held hostage in. The Chipmunks and Chipettes didn't even question staying and despite all the possible dangers, were going to rescue their guardian from whoever was holding him hostage. Ashly found the Chipmunks and Chipettes' bravery foolish yet bold, which matched her personality quite well, something she'd thought she'd never see in another chipmunk.
Ashly aided the Chipmunks and Chipettes in preparation for their mission, teaching them the basics to what they'd need to know to remain safe. She dressed each of them in bulletproof vests, along with another layer of special clothing designed to protect the body from being punctured by anything such as knives or any sort of sharp object. Sophia preferred this mission to be mainly based on stealth, so only certain agents were provided with weapons, only to be used if necessary.
After two hours of preparation, the Chipmunks and Chipettes were ready for the mission, looking as if they were the main characters of a Call of Duty game. Alvin was pretending to shoot bad guys, using his paws as improvised guns, while the others awaited Sophia's next call in the mission.
"Pew, pew, pew!" improvised Alvin, attempting to irritate Simon.
"Alvin, knock it off," said Simon. "This is serious business, not another one of your video games."
Alvin saw that Simon was serious, so he stopped bugging Simon.
"Sorry, Si," said Alvin. "I guess I'm just a little nervous."
"We all are, Alvin," replied Simon.
"Yeah, I've got butterflies in my stomach," added Jeanette.
"Me too," said Eleanor.
At that moment, Sophia walked into the room, along with Ashly and another agent they didn't recognize.
"Allow me to introduce one of my best agents, James Drago," stated Sophia. "He'll be your head guide in this mission."
James looked at the Chipmunks and Chipettes, giving them all a stern look.
"Listen up, chipmunks," said James. "I'm only going to say this once. Follow my orders, and everything will be fine. I will not repeat myself."
"Understood," agreed the Chipmunks and Chipettes.
"Good. Now, let's get moving," concluded James.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes agreed, and followed James, along with Ashly out of the mansion.
Outside, James led the Chipmunks and Chipettes to what looked like the helicopter that Alvin used to rescue the Chipettes from Ian's grasp years ago.
"A remote-controlled helicopter?" questioned Alvin.
"Not just any remote-controlled helicopter," stated James. "This is a special ops helicopter, similar to drone technology. It has the ability to capture infared signals, can capture body temperatures, and can be manually controlled from over a thirty mile radius by my fellow colleagues. Plus, it's very silent, so we can enter the area undetected by whoever we are up against."
"Sounds like something from one of Alvin's war games," claimed Brittany.
"You could say that," replied James. "Grab onto the the bars on the helicopter, hold on, and whatever you do, don't look down if you are afraid of heights."
"How high can this baby go?" asked Alvin.
"Only one way to find out," stated James.
The Chipmunks and Chipettes walked onto the helicopter's outer deck, and grabbed onto the bars on the side of it, along with James and Ashly. James pressed a button on one of his wrists, and spoke what sounded like a command to his colleagues.
"The eagle is loaded", said James. "Let her fly."
The helicopter suddenly started to move, startling the Chipmunks and Chipettes, noticing it start to ascend from the ground.
"Hang on, girls and boys," commanded James, as the helicopter reached up to the height of the mansion, making all of Las Vegas visible.
The helicopter flew out, away from the mansion, high above Las Vegas. The view was beautiful, but the Chipmunks and Chipettes were too focused on holding onto the bars to admire the view, as they made their way toward the Las Vegas strip, lit with tons of neon. However, where they were heading was dark and desolate, which was actually a perfect place to hide a hostage. The Chipmunks and Chipettes had butterflies in their stomachs, but they remained brave for Dave, ready to do whatever they needed to rescue him from the clutches of whoever had kidnapped him.
"So, how do you like the view?" asked Ashly jokingly.
"Not something we see everyday," replied Brittany.
"Well, believe it or not, we do this on a weekly basis," stated Ashly.
"Really?" asked Brittany.
"Yeah, you wouldn't believe some of the messed up stuff that goes on in this town."
Brittany was blown away at Ashly's words, staring at Ashly like an idol, despite all their previous encounters.
"How did you end up in a position like this?" asked Brittany.
"Long story short, I was born into a terrible family that despised me, so I took off with my sister, tried to make it big in Las Vegas, lost everything, but after seeing my skills in defence against others, Sophia took me in as her second-in-command, and I've been working for her happily ever since," confessed Ashly.
"Seems that I underestimated you," said Brittany. "Here I thought you was just a runaway teenager, who caused nothing but trouble, but you are more than that."
"Perhaps you shouldn't judge others before you get to know them," said Ashly.
Brittany thought hard of Ashly's words, staring at Alvin.
"Perhaps I shouldn't," she said in a silent tone.
"I hate to interrupt your conversation, but we are getting close to our destination, so get ready for departure," interrupted James. "First, we need to scan to the area for threats."
James spoke into the microphone on his wrist, asking his colleagues to scan the area for threats. After waiting a few minutes for clarification from James' colleagues, there was a response.
"Area is clear. Proceed"
"Copy that," said James. "Lower the eagle."
Suddenly, the helicopter started to lower to a rooftop halfway into the alleyway.
"This is where we get off, chipmunks," said James. "Stay quiet, and await my command."
The Chipmunks and Chipettes agreed, as the helicopter made a soft landing, following all eight of them hopping off the helicopter, and awaiting James command. Once all of them were off the helicopter, the helicopter suddenly departed from the alley, immediately confusing the Chipmunks and Chipettes.
"Now, how are we going to get out of here?" asked Simon.
"Don't worry," replied James. "That's already arranged. Now, I need you to be as quiet as possible. There could be noise detectors in here, and seeing this is a stealth mission, we need to act like shadows."
"Alright then," replied Simon.
"What's the next move?" questioned Eleanor.
James examined the area, planning out their next move. He grabbed what looked like a gun of some sort from his belt, and shot out a hook, hitting another rooftop about fifteen yards from the rooftop they were standing on.
"You chipmunks ever been on a zipline before?" asked James.
"Ugh. Don't even remind me," said Brittany. "We had to ride on one in a jungle, and in the end it only caused one of my sister's pain."
"I see. Well, I hate to tell you, but you are going to have to do the same here, but don't worry. You're totally safe from falling, seeing the gloves you are wearing have a special feature."
"What kind of special feature?" asked Brittany.
"Well, if you push a button on your wristband, it'll make it so the gloves will stick to the bars you'll be holding onto," stated James.
"Which button?" she asked, staring at the wristband.
James assisted her, pushing a small button on her wristband.
"Alright, now, who wants to go first?" asked James.
Alvin was the first to volunteer, so he was the first to be strapped onto the zipline, using a hook attached to his vest.
"Once you reach the end, just push this button on your chest to detach yourself from the zipline," instructed James, pointing to the button on his vest.
James gave Alvin a good push, causing Alvin to catch speed to the next rooftop. Alvin followed James' instructions, and detached himself from the zipline. After all eight of the chipmunks had managed to ride the zipline to the next rooftop, James gathered up his zipline gun, and focused on finding a new route. The only route he could see was more of an advanced route in his and Ashly's level of expertise, so he looked around for an easier route, but couldn't see any other route.
"Well, now what, smart guy?" asked Ashly.
"The only route I'm seeing is a little more advanced for our friends, otherwise it would be easy for you and me," replied James.
"Just try me!" snapped Alvin.
"Not that simple, my friend," said James. "I can get a clear shot through that broken window on that warehouse, but it'd be one heck of a climb upward."
"Do you know who you are talking to?! I'm Alvin Seville, and I'm not afraid of anything!" exclaimed Alvin.
"You may not be, but what about the rest of your friends?" questioned James.
"Good point," agreed Alvin. "What about this? While you, me, and Ashly take a higher vantage point, why don't the others take a lower vantage point?"
"That's... not a bad idea," said James. "Where did you come up with that?"
"Call of Duty: Black Ops," replied Alvin. "It's common for squads to work from different vantage points, to get a better advantage."
"Unbelievable," spoke Simon.
"Well, I can't just leave these five to fend for themselves," stated Ashly. "I'll lead them in the lower position, while you and Alvin take the higher point."
"Alright," agreed James. "Be careful."
"I will, but when you get into that warehouse, wait for me," commanded Ashly.
"Fine, but two minutes is all I'm giving you," claimed James.
"Fair enough," agreed Ashly. "Now, let's get going."
"Right," concluded James, as the rest of the group moved to a lower point. "Okay, Alvin. I'm going to go first, then I'll give you a signal if it's safe. Got it?"
"Yeah. I got it," said Alvin.
"Alright. Await my signal," said James, grabbing the zipline gun from his belt, and firing it through the broken window of the warehouse.
James secured the zipline, hooking himself to the line, and starting climb up the line, into the warehouse. Alvin awaited James' call, which didn't take long, as James waved his paw, signalling Alvin to proceed. Alvin didn't waste time and hooked himself to the zipline, starting his climb upward, which didn't take very long, surprising James. James signalled Alvin to be quiet, as he steadied himself on a narrow wooden beam, noticing some figures at the bottom of the warehouse.
One was in a cage, being mocked by another figure outside the cage.
"Is that your guardian, Alvin?" whispered James.
Alvin stared in horror at Dave in a cage, being mocked by another figure he couldn't depict.
"That's him," said Alvin, starting to become angry.
"Calm down, Alvin," commanded James. "We have to wait for the others."
Alvin clenched his fists, noticing a perfect route to knock the person mocking Dave out of the way.
"How can I remain calm, when my dad is being mocked by some jerk!" snapped Alvin in a silent tone.
"Just hold your position," said James. "The others will be coming in a minute."
Alvin could hear everything being said to Dave by the figure. Causing his anger levels to rise.
"Why would you do this?" asked Dave.
"Silence! You fool!" spoke the unknown figure. "Your children will never survive the harsh temperatures of California, and that one named "Alvin" will never hurt anybody ever again. You are going to lose everything, Seville, and once I get rid of you, you'll be wishing that you never took in those rats you call your children!"
Alvin couldn't take it anymore. His patience had met its end, and he had heard enough.
"That's it!" he spoke in a silent tone, wanting to maintain the element of surprise.
Alvin jumped outward toward a chain before James could stop him, and swung out far enough to where he could hit the figure mocking Dave.
"Alvin, no!" said James in a silent tone.
It was too late. Alvin had gained enough momentum from the chain swinging downward, jumped off, and knocked down the figure mocking Dave.
"YOU DO NOT INSULT MY DAD!" snapped Alvin.
Dave was surprised to see Alvin.
"Alvin? How did you get here?" asked Dave.
"No time to explain, Dave," said Alvin. "Where's the key?"
"Alvin, you don't understand," said Dave. "It's a trap! Run!"
Suddenly, the warehouse echoed with the sound of a single set of hands clapping.
"What the?" said Alvin, noticing a figure appearing from the darkness of the warehouse.
"Well done, Seville," spoke the figure. "You may have survived the temperatures of California, but I'm afraid you've walked right into a trap."
Alvin was confused.
"Who are you?" asked Alvin.
"Allow me to shed some light on your curiosity," said the figure, coming into the light.
"What the?! Sam?!" exclaimed Alvin, confused.
"Oh goody. You remember me," said Sam. "I figured you wouldn't, after someone with an ego as high you bullied me in my sophomore year, along with that careless jerk, Ryan."
"Look, Sam. I'm sorry for what I did to you," apologized Alvin. "I was stupid and a big jerk."
"I'm afraid it's not going to be that easy, Seville," said Sam. You see, now the tables are turned, and I have something you want, but there's only one way you're getting him back, or should I say freeing him?"
"What are you talking about, Sam?"
"You see. Your dad is in a pretty desperate situation, and so are your friends."
At that moment, two heavily armed guards walked into the warehouse, carrying a cage with his brothers, Ashly, and the Chipettes in it.
"I have a flight scheduled for tomorrow, and it will take your dad and friends to somewhere you'll never find them," explained Sam.
"What do you want?" pleaded Alvin.
"Simple," said Sam. "In exchange for their freedom, you must agree to take your dad's place in that cage, and have your friends walk away from this, as if nothing ever happened. You'll be taken to somewhere far away, and be never heard from ever again. If you refuse, they will be taken far away instead. So, what's it going to be, Seville? Your choice."
Alvin looked at his family and friends locked in the cages, knowing he had no choice. For the first time in his life, he thought more of his family and friends than himself.
"You win, Sam," surrendered Alvin. "I will surrender my freedom for theirs, but you must promise not to hurt them."
"If that's what you want, I will honor it," said Sam with an evil laugh. "Let the others go. I have no use for them anymore."
The guards did as Sam said, and freed Dave and the others from their prisons.
"Alright, Seville," said Sam. "Your turn. In you go."
Alvin didn't refuse and walked into the cage, staring at his loved ones starting to shed tears. Alvin waved goodbye as the cage was shut and locked.
"Alvin!" yelled Brittany, breaking free of the guards grip, and running toward the cage, landing a kiss on Alvin's lips, surprising Alvin, but he didn't reject, and accepted Brittany's kiss.
"Aww, how cute," mocked Sam. "You actually have someone who loves you, Seville. Too bad you'll never see her again. Get her out of my sight."
The guards grabbed hold of Brittany and pulled her from Alvin, shoving everybody out of the warehouse, never to see Alvin again. The door to the warehouse slammed, trapping Alvin from his family and friends that he'd never see again.
"Say goodbye to your family, Seville," said Sam. "You'll never see them again."
Alvin sat in the cage, knowing Sam was wrong. His family would come back for him, because family doesn't get left behind no matter what, but for now, he was Sam's prisoner.
That's all for now, folks! Hopefully you enjoyed, because I enjoyed writing this chapter! Do you think Alvin is right, and that there is still hope for him, before Sam's plan succeeds? Let me know in a review what you guys think, also I hope I've managed to make this interesting for all of you. I don't know if it's better than the official movie, because I haven't seen The Road Chip yet, but plan on seeing it soon! I promise to update when I can, but things have gotten very busy! Follow and favorite this story for the latest update! Until next time, take care guys!
