Chapter 12

It's morning and the boys were unable to comfortably sleep after Freddy's latest attack on Theodore. They still come downstairs for breakfast and Dave quickly notices the tired looks on the Chipmunks' faces; especially Theodore.

"I know it was frightening for you last night, but did you boys get any sleep at all?", Dave asked the boys.

"Barely any," Alvin responds.

"Same here," Simon says.

"I couldn't sleep at all," Theodore adds.

Dave then says, "I hope something is done soon about Freddy because I definitely know how frightening and evil he is." "Not only that. We don't want Freddy to kill anyone else," Alvin says.

"I most certainly don't want anyone else to die at the hands of this creep," Dave adds. He then says to the boys, "Maybe to get your minds off of him and to wake up a bit, you boys can help me with chores around the house after we finish breakfast."

"That sounds like a good idea Dave," Simon says.

"I'll just sit this out," Alvin says.

"Alvin. This will include you too," Dave reminds the red wearing chipmunk. Seeing no way out of it, Alvin begrudgingly says, "Oh okay. I'll help."

Alvin winds up washing the dishes, taking out the trash, and cleaning the kitchen table while Dave and Simon clean the boys' room and the bathroom. Theodore handles the vacuuming, dusting, and with some help from Dave, mopping the kitchen floor.

"Good job boys. Thanks for the help," Dave says. "No problem," Theodore says. "It was a pleasure," Simon then says. "Yeah, it was alright," Alvin then adds.

"I know it's Saturday, but I think you guys should study for your exams for a while so you'll have a better chance at a good grade," Dave suggests.

"Sure. The more the merrier," Simon says. Alvin then says to Simon, "How did I know you would say that? You sure like having your nose in a book."

"I actually care about what grade I get. You should too," Simon defends. "Yeah Alvin. You don't want to be held back do you?", Dave then says. "No I don't," Alvin sighs. "Good. Now go study with your brothers," Dave says. "Yes Dave, I will," Alvin responds.

"I'd hate to see you held back Alvin," Theodore says to his oldest brother. Simon adds, "So would I. There will be times where you have to do something you don't want to do." "I know," Alvin says exasperated. The boys do study for a good while.

Later on, the Chipmunks eat lunch and are watching TV. Alvin, still tired from not sleeping much, falls asleep on the couch with Simon and Theodore who, despite their tiredness are able to watch the program on the TV.

Alvin feels something bump him and move around. Wanting to see what it is, he opens his eyes only to see Freddy's ugly disfigured face looking at him with an evil smile.

Alvin screams and runs for a window, but is unable to get it open. Freddy runs after him as he runs for the back door and discovers it's locked. "You're trapped like a rat. It's just you and me now, chipmunk," Freddy says before laughing a raspy evil laugh.

In reality, Alvin is squirming on the couch and is moaning out, "Get away. Get away!" Simon, noticing this, immediately starts shaking Alvin. "Alvin wake up! Please wake up!", Simon says frantically as he is shaking Alvin.

In the dream, Freddy knocks Alvin down and goes to slash his face, but Alvin is able to get his right arm up to shield himself and as a result, gets his arm cut by Freddy's blades. Alvin kicks Freddy in the leg and scrambles for the stairs but Freddy quickly catches him by his shirt and flings him back into the living room. "Now, you die!", Freddy rasps.

In reality, Theodore is in a panic after seeing the cuts form on Alvin's arm. "Please Simon, wake him up!", Theodore says in a state of panic. "I'm trying, but he's not waking up!", Simon shouts in fear. Dave, hearing the commotion, runs into the living room from his music room and says, "What's going on?" "Help me wake Alvin up! It's Freddy, he's attacking Alvin!", Simon says as he continues to shake his brother who is still squirming in fear.

Back in the dream, Freddy has Alvin by the throat pinned against the wall. Alvin is scratching at Freddy's face to try and make him let go. Freddy laughs evilly as he raises his right hand.

Back in reality, Dave has retrieved a lighter from the kitchen and runs to the couch where Simon and Theodore are frantically trying to wake Alvin up. "Sorry Alvin, but this has to be done," Dave says as he lights the lighter and puts the flame to Alvin's hand.

"OUCH!", Alvin yells after Dave burned his hand. "Why did you do that?", Alvin then asks Dave.

"Sorry Alvin, it was the only way I could think of to wake you up," Dave answers. "Thanks for that. Freddy was attacking me," Alvin says gratefully. "We could see that," Simon said as he was still panting from the panic.

Theodore sees something in Alvin's hand and asks, "Where did you get that?" Alvin looks in his hand and sees that he is holding a dark brown hat and says, "I know this is going to sound crazy but I pulled it out of my dream. I was scratching at his face and inadvertently grabbed the hat and pulled it off his head."

Dave looks at and feels the hat in Alvin's hand. "After what we've been through recently, I don't think that sounds crazy," Dave says.

Alvin looks inside the hat and says, "There's something written here." The Chipmunks look at the writing and see that it's a name: Freddy Krueger. Simon then says, "This hat obviously belongs to someone named Freddy Krueger." "Who could that be?", Theodore asked. "One way to find out," Simon replies.

The boys are at the computer. Simon is looking and then says, "Here's something." He then reads, "Freddy Krueger is a serial killer that murdered 20 kids in Springwood, Ohio. He was known as the Springwood Slasher." "That's terrible!", Alvin exclaims. "I know it is," Simon says.

Theodore then asks, "What happened to him?" "I'm getting to that," Simon answers. Simon continues reading, "He was caught and put on trial for his crimes, but due to improper police procedure, all of the evidence against him was thrown out and he was free."

"Oh my goodness! Where is he now?", Alvin then says. Simon scrolls further down the page and then his face turns pale as he says, "This can't be right. It just can't be right!"

"What's wrong?", Alvin asks with worry. Simon then says, "The parents of Krueger's victims were outraged by the outcome and tracked him to the boiler room where he worked, which is also where he took those kids and killed them, and lit the place on fire."

Alvin's and Theodore's faces then turn pale. "Y-y-you mean…?", Alvin stutters. Simon then says in a fearful tone, "Yes, he's dead." Theodore then starts shaking in fear and asks, "Are we dealing with a g-g-g-ghost?" Simon replies, "I'm not sure what we're dealing with."

The Chipmunks have discovered the identity of the tormenter who's been attacking them, the Chipettes, Dave, Ms. Miller, and others. His name is Freddy Krueger. What does this mean since he is dead? Find out in the next chapter! Please review!