Chapter 15

It was Monday morning and the boys were eating cereal for breakfast. Simon was tired from being unable to comfortably sleep after Freddy Krueger's latest attack on him.

"Are you okay Simon?", Dave asks the blue wearing chipmunk.

"I'm just a bit tired. I'll be fine though," Simon responds.

"That's good," Dave then says.

Alvin then says, "We have to stop Krueger or else none of us will be able to sleep comfortably again."

"Can't argue with you about that. Plus, he is most likely looking for more victims," Simon says.

"Without a doubt he is looking for more victims," Theodore adds.

"I am really hoping we find a way to stop him, especially before a lot more people die," Dave says as he is making the boys' lunches.

Theodore then says, "I hope the Chipettes are okay. Freddy could have gone after them last night too."

"Ms. Miller would've called us had something really bad happened to any of them. Plus we would've heard it on the news," Dave replies.

"That's true," Simon then says. He then adds, "When we meet them at school, we'll find out if Krueger attacked one of them last night."

Later at the school, the Chipmunks meet up with the Chipettes. The boys notice that Jeanette looks very tired.

"Did Freddy Krueger attack you last night Jeanette?" Alvin asks the purple clad chipette.

Jeanette answers, "Yes he did. It was horrible!" She then asks, "Did Krueger come after one of you last night?"

"Yes. He came after me," Simon answers.

Eleanor then says, "This needs to stop! We can't keep living like this!"

Alvin replies, "Tell that to Freddy."

Nathan then comes up to the group. He is looking tired and has bandages poking out from under his shirt.

Alvin, noticing the bandages asks Nathan, "Did Freddy come after you last night?"

Nathan answers, "Yes he did. He slashed me here on my chest." Nathan then shows the Chipmunks and Chipettes his injury.

The group collectively gasped. Nathan responds to the gasps, "I know it's bad. Freddy needs to be stopped."

Simon speaks up, "We found additional information about Freddy. He is Freddy Krueger, a serial killer who killed 20 kids in Springwood, Ohio."

Nathan responds, "Freddy Krueger? That's that creep's full name?"

Alvin says, "Yes it is."

Nathan then asks, "How did you find this out?"

Before Alvin could answer, the bullies Derek and Bobby came over to the group.

"We overheard what you were saying about this killer. Where is he?", Derek says.

"He's dead," Alvin says.

"If he's dead, then how come Derek and I have seen him?", Bobby asks.

Simon responds, "He is apparently some sort of demonic spirit that can invade dreams."

Derek and Bobby laugh.

Bobby then says, "Nice joke. Derek and I bet you're responsible for these events by using your nerdy smarts and are trying to cover your tracks. We see through your lies."

Nathan says angrily, "You two must be stupid or something! If that's the case, how come two students that came here were murdered in similar fashion to how you guys were attacked?! Also, why would Simon supposedly have attacks not just on us, but himself?! Explain that!"

Derek responds, "Obviously covering his tracks. If this Freddy Krueger is a real entity, how did you guys find out who he is?"

Alvin answers, "I pulled his hat out of my dream and it had his name written on it."

"So where's the hat now?", Bobby asks accusingly.

"He got it back," Alvin responds.

"You obviously just made that up," Bobby says.

Derek joins in, "Yeah, you're trying to make something out of yourselves since you're a bunch of wimps!"

Alvin, now angry says, "Why would we want to be well known that way you idiots?! The Chipettes and my brothers and I are already well known in the music scene! None of us are killers! Besides I bet you're secretly jealous of our success!"

"Oh whatever," Derek says. He and Bobby then leave to go into the school.

Alvin, his face red with anger, goes and punches a tree. He then says, "The nerve of those lowlifes! Accusing Simon of being a murderer and us of covering for him! Just aggravating!"

Jeanette says, "Alvin calm down. I know that made you mad, but you can't let it control what you do or say."

Alvin replies, "I know. I just don't like one of us being accused of things so horrible like murder as well as terrorizing other people."

Nathan then says, "We better get going or we'll be late for class. We'll talk more at lunch."

Alvin responds, "Alright, see you at lunch."

Later on in history class, Mr. Watson is going over the end of World War 2 with the class.

"Anyone recall what it was that gave the U.S. the victory over Japan in the war? This will be on the final test," Mr. Watson said.

"It was dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that made Japan surrender," Simon answers.

"That's correct," Mr. Watson said. He then continued, "Like I said; this will be on the final exam, so remember this."

Simon says to Alvin, "I'm sure you'll remember this as well as the other material we've learned, right?"

Alvin responds, "Of course I'll remember it. I'm not dumb."

"I'm just making sure," Simon says.

In Brittany's drama class, they are going over the material that will be on the final exam.

Mark said to Brittany, "I heard that you and your friends got into a pretty heated conversation with Derek and Bobby this morning."

Brittany responds, "We did because those two were accusing Simon of being a murderer because of what's happened with Freddy Krueger."

Mark then asks, "Krueger? You say this dream guy has a last name now?"

Brittany then says, "Yes he does. We'll talk about it at lunch later."

Later on at lunch, the Chipmunks and Chipettes are talking with Nathan.

"Freddy Krueger was a serial killer who killed 20 kids in Springwood, Ohio. He was known as the Springwood Slasher," Alvin told Nathan. Alvin also said, "He committed most of his murders with a glove fitted with knives."

Nathan responds, "That's definitely Freddy from our dreams."

Mark comes over to the table and says, "Brittany told me that she and you guys know about someone named Freddy Krueger."

Simon asks, "How do you know Brittany?"

Brittany says to Simon, "This is Mark. He's in my drama class."

Simon responds, "That explains it." He then asks, "How did you hear about Freddy?"

Mark answers, "I first heard about him when Brittany said that this guy killed Caroline. I'll admit, I didn't believe it and I still have a hard time believing that a guy who is in dreams can kill you."

Jeanette says, "This guy, Krueger, can kill you. We all know because we've all been attacked by him in our dreams and woke up with injuries."

Simon then says, "Apparently he is some sort of dream demon that can inflict harm on you with some strange powers he has."

Nathan then asks, "Wasn't he a regular serial killer? How did he become like this?"

Alvin responds, "He basically got away with murder due to improper police procedure and the parents of his victims tracked him to the boiler room where he worked and also used as a murder chamber. They then doused the place in gasoline and lit it on fire with Molotov cocktails. He was burned alive."

Mark then says, "So this guy is supposedly dead. How are you seeing him in your dreams?"

Nathan responds, "Like Simon said, he somehow became a demonic spirit that can invade dreams."

Mark then asks, "If he died in Springwood, how is he here in Los Angeles?"

Alvin answers, "He told me that he built up enough power to break ties with Springwood, and now he can go wherever he wants."

Mark asks, "How did you find out his name and this information about him?"

Alvin answers, "I pulled his hat out of my dream and it had his name on it. We searched his name on our computer and found this information."

Mark says, "This sounds too crazy. A dead guy getting in your dreams and trying to kill you. It's completely insane!"

Brittany replies, "I know it does, but it's the truth."

Mark says, "I'll believe it when I see this Krueger guy myself."

Theodore then says, "I hope that doesn't lead to you becoming his next victim."

"I'm pretty sure it won't because this sounds way too strange to be real," Mark says to Theodore.

Nathan then says, "I'm willing to believe it since I have been attacked by this creep multiple times."

"It still sounds too strange to me," Mark replies.

The rest of the school day goes by smoothly with the boys able to do some studying and homework in their study hall period.

Later on at home, the Chipmunks unwind from the events of the day by playing video games. Afterward, the boys and Dave have dinner.

"How were things at school today?", Dave asked his boys.

"I just about want to beat some sense into Bobby and Derek. They keep accusing Simon of having some invention that is making people see Freddy," Alvin responds.

"They obviously don't believe that Freddy is real," Dave says.

"I get that. What's frustrating is they are basically saying Simon is a killer and that we're helping him cover his tracks," Alvin says.

Dave replies, "I know you want to look out for your brothers Alvin, but don't start a fight you don't need to."

"I would hate to see those thugs hurt you over one of us," Theodore chimes in.

"I have to stand up for you and Simon since you're my younger brothers. Derek and Bobby are one matter, Freddy Krueger is a completely different animal," Alvin says.

"That's true what you said about Freddy," Simon says. He then continues, "You also have to keep in mind that Nathan has stood up for not just me and Theodore, but you and the Chipettes because he wants to stand up for us. He seems better equipped to physically deal with Bobby and Derek."

"Oh okay. It's just that I hate for those lowlifes to accuse us of something like murder, especially when it's being done by a monster like Freddy Krueger," Alvin says.

After the boys finish dinner, they do what homework they have left as well as study some more before watching some TV before bed.

At bedtime, Dave is tucking the boys in for the night.

"Try to get some sleep boys, you have school tomorrow. Goodnight," Dave says.

"Goodnight Dave," the boys respond.

At the Miller house, Ms. Miller is doing the same with the girls.

"Goodnight girls," Ms. Miller says as she turns off the light.

"Goodnight Ms. Miller," the girls respond.

At the Seville house, the boys are having trouble falling asleep due to their fears about Krueger. After a while though, they are fully overcome with fatigue and fall asleep.

Later on, Theodore is awakened by the feeling of the sidewalk under him. He also realizes he is close to the ice cream shop.

"How did I get here?", Theodore wonders. He then says, "I'm close to the ice cream shop so it's not all bad!"

Theodore then walks inside the shop and sees the man behind the counter.

"Hi there. Would you like to try our special blood orange sorbet today?", the vendor asks.

"That sounds really good! Yes I would like to try some!", Theodore says excitedly.

The vendor says, "Okay, it's coming up," before bending into the freezer.

With his back turned to Theodore, the man asks, "You want to know what makes our blood orange sorbet special?"

"Sure thing," Theodore answers.

The vendor's voice suddenly changes when he says, "It's made with real blood!"

The vendor turns around and Theodore screams at what he is looking at. It's Freddy Krueger!

"Let me add some of yours to make it frighteningly tasty!", Freddy rasps before letting out a terrifying raspy laugh.

Theodore runs screaming in fear out of the ice cream shop. He looks and realizes he has run into the boiler room.

"Where are you, Krueger?", Theodore calls out in fear.

"Right here butterball," Freddy says as he scrapes his knives on the grated metal wall he is standing near.

"Why do you kill people?", Theodore asks.

"I do it because it's fun. It'll be especially fun when you become one of my children," Freddy says before running at Theodore.

Theodore then runs with Freddy close behind him.

"There's no escape Teddy!", Freddy says before laughing evilly. Theodore's heart races as he hears Freddy's terrifying laugh. He then finds a furnace and looks to hide behind it.

Theodore believes he has lost Freddy when he hears the sound of Freddy's knives clicking and turns toward the sound.

"I've got you now!", Freddy shouts before trying to slash Theodore. Theodore is able to avoid the blades and runs again.

As he is running, Theodore trips over a toolbox he didn't see and falls to the floor. Freddy runs up, grabs Theodore, and slams him into the wall.

Chuckling evilly, Freddy says, "Here's something you and ice cream are about to have in common: being cold since you're about to die and be a cold corpse!"

Freddy raises his right hand and Theodore screams in terror. Theodore then wakes up in his bed screaming in complete fear. Alvin and Simon are awoken by Theodore's screaming.

"Did Freddy come after you again Theodore?", Alvin asks his youngest brother.

"Yes, it was him," Theodore stutters out in fear.

Dave runs into the bedroom after being woken up by Theodore's scream.

"Theodore are you okay?", Dave asks the youngest of the 3 boys.

"Freddy Krueger tried to kill me again," Theodore says while shaking in fear. Dave then hugs the chubby chipmunk in a comforting way.

"At some point, Freddy Krueger is going to have to be stopped. No one should have to live this way," Dave says.

"We couldn't agree with you more," Simon says.

"I know Freddy comes for you when you're asleep, but try to get at least some sleep," Dave says to the boys.

"We'll try, but it will be far from easy," Theodore says.

"Goodnight again boys," Dave says.

"Goodnight again Dave," the boys respond.

Alvin and Simon are able to go back to sleep while Theodore is unable to sleep for the rest of the night.

At the Miller house, Eleanor hears a knock on the door. She sees that Brittany and Jeanette aren't getting up so she goes downstairs to answer the door.

When she opens the door, she is surprised to see Theodore standing at the door.

"Theodore, do you know what time it is? What's wrong?", Eleanor asks.

Theodore responds, "Sorry Ellie, I just came to check on you. I was thinking Freddy came after you."

"Did Freddy come after you?", Eleanor asks.

"Yes, he did and I thought he would come after you next so I wanted to make sure you were okay," Theodore answers.

"That's really nice Theodore. I'm fine, but it was still very nice," Eleanor says.

Theodore then gets a strange look on his face and says, "Oh, okay. I'll still think of you in case you need a hand." Theodore raises his right hand up and reveals that he is wearing a glove with knives on it.

Eleanor gasps and runs by Theodore. She stops at a house and says to herself, "That wasn't Theodore, that was Freddy! I need to wake up!"

"Too late Eleanor!", she hears Freddy's snarling voice say. She looks up and sees Freddy about to slash her. Eleanor avoids the slash attempt and runs.

Freddy runs after her and points with his gloved hand. Eleanor is stopped in her tracks by a wall of fire that erupted in front of her.

"I'm gonna get you now!", Freddy says as he walks toward Eleanor. "You will now become one of my children," Freddy says before laughing a raspy evil laugh.

Eleanor tries to run around Freddy, but he grabs her with his left hand.

"You're mine now. Sweet dreams," Freddy says as he prepares to slash Eleanor.

Eleanor wakes up screaming in her bed, which wakes up her sisters. "What's wrong?", Brittany asks Eleanor with great concern.

"It was that creep, Freddy Krueger. He came after me again," Eleanor says.

Ms. Miller runs in the bedroom and asks, "What happened? Who screamed?"

"I did Ms. Miller," Eleanor answers.

"Eleanor dear, was it Freddy again?", Ms. Miller asks.

"Yes. He was trying to kill me. I'm scared," Eleanor says.

Ms. Miller hugs Eleanor comfortingly and says, "It's over now, he didn't get you."

"I know, but what if he comes back?", Eleanor asks.

"I know this creep is trying to kill you, but you need to try to get at least some sleep. You've got school in the morning," Ms. Miller says.

"I know, but it was scary," Eleanor says.

"Freddy Krueger is a scary monster, but maybe if you don't think about it, he won't come back tonight," Ms. Miller says.

"I hope that works, but he might come back anyway," Eleanor says fearfully.

"It's okay. You got away. If you have gotten away from him twice, you probably can keep doing it," Ms. Miller says in an assuring manner.

"I hope so," Eleanor responds.

"At least try to get some sleep," Ms. Miller says.

She then says, "Goodnight again girls."

"Goodnight again Ms. Miller," the girls respond.

Brittany and Jeanette are able to go back to sleep but Eleanor is unable to sleep for the rest of the night.

At the Green house, Mark is awoken by intense heat around his bed. He looks around and is surprised to see fire surrounding his bed. The bed then falls through the floor and into the boiler room.

"What on Earth is this place?", Mark wonders out loud.

"It's where you will die," Mark hears a raspy voice say. He looks in the direction where the voice came from and sees Freddy standing by a boiler.

"Who are you?", Mark asks Freddy.

"Those munks told you about me. You should know," Freddy says with a sick smile.

Mark gasps and says, "You're Freddy Krueger?!"

"You got it! Now you die!", Freddy says before running at Mark. Mark immediately runs and gets in between two walls to hide.

"Wow, he is real!", Mark says to himself.

Freddy's gloved hand suddenly comes between the walls and the knives slash Mark's shoulder. Mark then kicks Freddy's hand and is able to get out from between the walls and run.

"This is going to be real fun!", Freddy says to himself before running after Mark.

Mark is able to find a knife on a work table and hides behind a boiler. Freddy appears and tries again to slash him, but Mark uses the knife to stab Freddy in the face.

Freddy chuckles evilly and pulls the knife out of his face and says, "If that was your best shot, it was not nearly good enough!"

Mark tries to run again, but Freddy slashes Mark on the back and Mark falls to the floor. Freddy then goes over to Mark, turns him over, and slashes him on the chest.

Freddy drags Mark over to another boiler and opens it.

"Sweet dreams," Freddy says before tossing Mark into the boiler. "Looks like you have met a fiery eternal sleep, kid," Freddy says before laughing evilly.

In reality, Mark is in his bed, slashed and on fire, dead.

Freddy has claimed another victim! How many more will fall to this killer? Please review!