Chapter 14

It was Sunday morning and Alvin was tired after being unable to sleep after Freddy Krueger's latest attack on him. He then remembers Freddy retrieving his hat in the dream and looks in the drawer where he put the hat. It's gone. Simon notices Alvin looking in the drawer.

"Where's the hat?", Simon asks. "It's gone. Freddy got it back," Alvin responds.

Theodore notices this and asks, "How did Freddy get his hat back if it was here and he is in the dream?"

Alvin answers, "I don't know. Somehow he was able to do it." Simon then says, "With the abilities Krueger has, it's not really that much of a stretch for him to do something like this."

"Boys! Breakfast is ready!", Dave calls from downstairs. "Oh boy, breakfast!", Theodore says excitedly. He then runs downstairs. "We better get breakfast," Simon says to Alvin before they also go downstairs.

As the boys and Dave are having their omelettes for breakfast, Dave asks Alvin, "Are you okay after what happened last night?" "I'm still shaken up, but anyone would be after being attacked by Freddy," Alvin answers. Alvin then says, "I looked in the drawer that I put Freddy's hat and the hat was gone. He got it back."

"After what's been happening, that's not much of a surprise," Dave responds. The phone then rings and Dave goes and answers it. "Hello? Hi Ms. Miller," Dave says. "Band practice you say? Okay I'll ask them," Dave then says. He then says to the Chipmunks, "You want to go do band practice with the Chipettes? They want to have some practice."

Simon responds, "Sure, we've got to stay in good musical shape for the shows we'll be doing over the summer as well as the next recording session." "Ah sure, why not?", Alvin says. "Of course," Theodore responds.

Dave goes back to the phone and says, "They said yes. They'll be over after breakfast. Okay, bye."

He then hangs up the phone and says, "Good thing you boys agreed because you've got to be as proficient as possible for the concerts you'll be doing and also for the recording of the album."

"I think it would also help us take our minds off of Freddy Krueger for a while," Simon adds.

The boys finish breakfast and go over to the Miller house.

"Hi there, how are you?", Ms. Miller asks after answering the door. "We're good. We heard the girls want to have band practice," Simon answers. "They do. Come in," Ms. Miller says.

The girls then come into the living room. "We thought it would be a good idea to practice for our upcoming recording session and the concerts we'll be doing over the summer," Jeanette says.

Brittany adds, "Yes. I definitely need to keep my beautiful voice in shape." "It's not just you Brittany, it's all of us," Eleanor says. "I know. I was just pointing that out," Brittany replies.

Simon then speaks up, "We all need to be in good musical shape. It would also help us take our minds off of Freddy Krueger for a while since he came after Alvin again last night." Alvin then adds, "Not only did he attack me last night; when I looked in the drawer I put his hat, it was gone."

"I hope you're okay now Alvin," Ms. Miller says.

"I'm fine considering I'm still alive," Alvin says. "Okay, let's get started. We definitely know how much of a monster Freddy Krueger is," Brittany says.

The Chipmunks and Chipettes practice for two hours.

"Good thing we practiced, you were shaky at first," Simon told Alvin. Alvin replies, "What did you expect? I was still a little tired due to Freddy attacking me last night, so of course I would mess up a few chords and not be able to sing the right notes. But of course I came through and showed why Alvin Seville is the great rock star he is!" Simon, Theodore and the Chipettes roll their eyes.

"Alvin, it's not just you," Simon says. "I know, I know. But I'm still great," Alvin replies. "Oh boy," Simon says to himself.

"That was a good practice session," Jeanette said. "Oh yes," Eleanor says in agreement. "We better get back home," Simon says to his brothers. "See you later," Theodore says to the girls and Ms. Miller. "See you later," Ms. Miller responds.

The boys play video games for a while before Dave has them study for their upcoming final exams.

Later at dinner, Dave asks, "How did band practice go with the Chipettes?" "It went great!", Theodore responds. "It definitely went well, but Alvin at first was a little off his game," Simon adds. "I was still a bit tired and shaken from Freddy attacking me, but I got it together," Alvin says defensively. "I know you got it together after a bit, but I was just pointing it out," Simon replies.

"You know, any one of us would have been off on band practice just after an attack from Freddy," Theodore says. "True, but I just don't like being musically off. I have a reputation and image to maintain," Alvin says back. "The main thing is how you perform in concert and in the studio Alvin," Dave says.

"I just want this thing with Freddy Krueger to be over. Not just for us, but for anyone else that he could attack and even kill," Alvin says. "I agree with you there Alvin," Dave replies.

Later on, the boys are tucked into bed for the night. "Try to get some sleep because you have school tomorrow," Dave tells the chipmunks. "We'll try Dave," Alvin responds. "Goodnight," Dave says. "Goodnight Dave," the boys respond before Dave goes to bed.

Later in the night, Simon feels something hard under him and opens his eyes and realizes he is on the basement floor. "How did I get down here? Did I sleepwalk?", Simon wonders. He hears a bubbling noise and sees his chemicals that he keeps in the basement bubbling. He immediately rushes over to try to stabilize them.

He picks up a beaker full of a chemical liquid and it burns his hands. "Ouch!", Simon says as he drops the beaker and it breaks on the floor. "Oh great, a mess," Simon says in frustration. "Better clean it up."

As Simon goes to another area of the basement to get some cleaner he kept down there, a figure rises from the spilled liquid. Simon hears an evil chuckle that sends chills down his spine and turns around only to see Freddy sticking out from the spilled chemical. "Come on in, it's nice and scalding," Freddy rasps before laughing evilly.

Simon immediately runs up the basement stairs to escape from Freddy. Simon slams the basement door shut behind him and goes to walk away only to walk right into Freddy. Freddy tries to slash him, but Simon is able to avoid the blades and quickly runs to a window and opens it. He is able to get through the window and goes to run when he sees that he's not outside, he's back in the boiler room.

Simon starts shaking in fear. "Krueger! Where are you?" Simon shouts in fear. "Over here munk boy!", Freddy says as he stands on a flight of stairs. Simon looks in that direction at Freddy smiling evilly at him from the stairs. "Your time is up. Now you die!", Freddy snarls at him. Simon screams and runs for it. Freddy runs after him.

Simon runs by some pipes and Freddy comes out from behind them and continues his pursuit. Simon then sees a furnace and hides behind it. Freddy runs by the furnace and Simon breathes a sigh of relief thinking he gave Krueger the slip.

Simon goes to run away from the furnace, but runs right into Freddy, who picks him up by his shirt with his left hand and slams him into the furnace. "Did you think you'd get away from me that easily?", Freddy says darkly as he gets in Simon's face. Simon nearly gags from the smell of Freddy's burned flesh. "If you thought it would be that easy, you're dreaming!", Freddy says before letting out a sinister evil laugh.

"It's lights out for you," Freddy says as he raises his right hand to slash Simon. Simon screams in terror as Freddy goes to slash him.

Simon wakes up in his bed screaming in fear. "What happened Simon? Was it Freddy?", Theodore asks. "Yes it was," Simon answers.

Dave runs in the bedroom and asks, "Simon are you okay?" "I'm freaked out. Freddy Krueger came after me," Simon answers. Dave then hugs Simon to comfort him and says, "It's over now, he didn't get you." Simon responds, "Thank goodness, but what if when I go back to sleep, he attacks me again?" "Or even kills you?", Alvin adds. "Alvin, he's scared already. Don't scare him more," Dave says.

"Alvin actually has a point, I don't want this creep to kill me!", Simon says. "I know, Freddy is a murderous monster, but you have school in the morning. I know he's terrifying, but at least try to sleep a little bit," Dave says. "I'll try," Simon says fearfully. "Goodnight again boys," Dave says as he walks out of the bedroom. Simon however is unable to sleep comfortably for the rest of the night.

At the Miller house, Jeanette hears a small rock hit the bedroom window. Another one quickly followed. She looks out the window and sees Simon standing there and opens the window.

"Simon, what are you doing here? Do you know what time it is?", Jeanette asks. "I'm sorry, I need to talk to you. It can't wait," Simon answers.

Jeanette goes downstairs and outside to where Simon is. "What is it?", Jeanette asks. "I was making sure Freddy Krueger didn't get you. I actually really care about you," Simon replies. "That's really nice Simon," Jeanette says. She then asks, "Did Freddy attack you?" "Yes, and I immediately thought he would come after you and kill you. I just had to make sure you were okay," Simon answers. He then says, "I care for you." He grabs her face affectionately and says, "I love you." Jeanette smiles and the two chipmunks kiss.

When Jeanette pulls away, she is horrified to see Freddy looking back at her. "What was that? How about a REAL kiss?", Freddy says before kissing her. Jeanette pushes Freddy away and runs away screaming. Freddy smiles evilly and says to himself, "Her fate has been sealed: with a kiss." He then chuckles evilly as he goes to chase Jeanette.

Jeanette is running down the street and stops at a tree to catch her breath. "Come on, wake up!", Jeanette says to herself. "I'll make sure you never wake up again," she hears Freddy say from the side. She turns and Freddy tries to stab her with his knives, but she is able to avoid his attempt and runs again. She sees Freddy running after her and begins running even harder.

She then runs to a house and starts banging on the door. "Help me! Please help me!", she screams as she bangs on the front door. Fortunately for her, a man opens the door and lets her in.

"Thank you so much!", Jeanette says gratefully. "There's a psycho chasing me, you've got to help me!", she then says frantically. The man puts a hand on Jeanette's shoulder and says, "Don't worry, I'll help you all that I can." He then grabs Jeanette's nightgown and she struggles to get free.

"What are you doing?!", she asks as she tries to get free. She looks up and sees that Freddy is holding her smiling evilly at her. "I'll help you sleep forever in eternal darkness!", Freddy says before laughing evilly. "Sweet dreams," Freddy says as he goes to slash Jeanette.

Jeanette wakes up in her bed screaming. Brittany and Eleanor are woken up by the terrified scream. "Jeanette, was it Freddy?", Eleanor asks. Jeanette answers, "Yes, and he almost got me!"

Ms. Miller runs in the girls' room. "Jeanette, what happened?", she asks the terrified chipette. "A nightmare. Freddy attacked me," Jeanette answers. "Are you okay now?", Ms. Miller asks with concern. "I'm scared," Jeanette replies. "It's okay, it's over," Ms. Miller says as she comfortingly hugs the scared Jeanette.

"Would you like to sleep with me tonight?", Ms. Miller asks Jeanette. Jeanette replied, "No thank you, I'll try to go back to sleep here." "Okay, but if you want to, you can come and sleep with me," Ms. Miller says. Ms. Miller then goes to the door and says, "Goodnight again." "Goodnight again Ms. Miller," the Chipettes responded. Brittany and Eleanor are able to go back to sleep, but Jeanette is too terrified to sleep for the rest of the night.