Chapter 12 is here readers. Firstly, thanks to all who have read, and bigger thanks to all who have reviewed. As always, All rights to go their respective owners. Without further ado. Here it is.
Chapter 12: The Truth Hurts Part I
Day had turned into night in Los Angeles as the Sevilles were sitting by the TV. Dave decided to lift their ban of the television as long as he was present with them and chose what they could or couldn't watch. The family found out that Theodore's big release song was planned to be shown in a music video and the chipmunks who had only heard bits and pieces of his song wanted to hear it in full, so Dave decided they could at first opportunity. Simon and Jeanette sat on one side of Dave who sat in the middle as Alvin and Brittany sat on other side, though not nearly as close as Simon and Jeanette were. Eleanor decided to sit in Dave's lap, she was still a bit in the dumps after what happened eariler in the day and she chose not to tell any of the others what had happened. She felt seeing Theodore's face would bring a smile to her being only able to hear his voice before, and also in the tone of his voice in their talk made it even worse. Simon and Jeanette looked over to her every now and then and wondered why she didn't look as happy and giddy as usual, but they suspected she just felt a bit of loveache. The chipmunks and Dave waited until the opening of the music video show began with the host appearing on screen which got them all anticipated. They were all proud of their brother and/or friend and seeing him having so much fun made them feel better about him being with Ian who all of them were fearing of.
"One of the biggest stories that has swept not just L.A., but the entire country is the sudden emergence of Chipmunk star Theodore Seville. His hit song "L-O-V-E" rose to the top of the charts almost instintly and a media bang quickly followed the singing senation. When young Theodore was asked where the insperation came from for the song, he said quote, "I made it for someone I really, really care for; and she knows who she is."The others all look over at Eleanor knowing that's who he meant in the line as she blushed at the comment as in the background the host introduces the song.
The song started and as the quick paced song went on, with every line, every word, the chipmunks gazed in awe of their young sibling's performence. None more than Theodore's best friend who with every lyric felt more soothed, yet more guilty about what she said to him as she slouched in Dave's lap while the others still had their eyes glued to the screen.
When the song finished, the music video ends with Theodore drawing out an outline of a heart on the camera with the outline appearing on screen and then blows a kiss through the screen as it fades to black. When it end four of the five chipmunks along with Dave applaud and cheer while one remained silent.
Brittany sighed after viewing. "He really cares about you Eleanor..." But all Brittany heard was sniffling which when she turned around saw tears forming in her sister's eyes.
"Eleanor, what's wrong?" Dave looked down asking her with worry as her sisters ran over, Alvin and Simon stood up in confusion.
"Ellie, what's wrong?" Brittany asked also.
"I talked to Theodore earlier, I told him to come back, I should never have told him the truth... Now he thinks I lied to him about saying he he should leave." Eleanor said to them shaking her head.
"But why did you tell him?" Jeanette asked puzzingly.
"That's not important." Alvin butted in walking over. "Hey, don't worry Eleanor. I'm sure he understands, besides, I'm sure you'll see him soon to tell him why." Alvin told her.
Just then there came a knock on the door as Theodore had arrived home and called out to them, though they didn't quite seem to notice the tone in his voice as Eleanor jumped off the couch to see him as quick as she could.
"See, what did I tell ya." Alvin called out over his shoulder as Brittany looked to him.
"Oh can it with the sarcasm Alvin." Brittany hushed him before him got full of himself.
Dave then helped Eleanor with the door as Theodore was standing in the shadows by himself as she ran over to him and hugged never seeing his face.
"Theodore, I'm glad you've come home, I need to...Theodore?" Eleanor stopped as she looked into Theodore's eyes as the shadows turned into light and Eleanor saw a look that was upset and something clearly was troubling him as he walked in the doorway with a stone face unlike any of them had seen before. Eleanor could tell as soon she saw he something was wrong. She backed away as she tried to gather herself as she noticed Theodore and what he was wearing seeing the yellow "T" on his shirt as he had yet to say a word to her as Alvin in typical Alvin fashion approached and saw what she saw.
"Woah ho bro. What's with the new sweater? Trying to soak in your fame and fortune?" Alvin joked trying to act funny, but Theodore didn't answer, in fact his eyes only became more narrow as he was clearly getting upset as little Theodore wasn't in the mood for Alvin's wise cracks.
"Theodore is everything alright?" Dave walks over looking down.
"Theodore?" Eleanor followed up still puzzled as Ian walkedbehind his star and was ready to spill the beans to all of them.
"Oh my little guy's not real happy to see any of you guys. Turns out little Theo found out about what you all thought about him." Ian told them which they were all puzzled now.
"Ian, what are you talking about?" Dave said in confusion shaking his head while talking believing what he heard as the kids began to jump in.
"Theodore, what is he talking?" Simon wondered.
"Yeah. We've supported you from day one." Jeanette followed up walking up by Simon as Theodore looked over to them not changing his expression as Ian butted in.
"Ah, but support and belief are two entirely different things." Ian pointed out also pointing down to each of them saying it. Alvin walked out amongst the group ready to put his foot down.
"What mumbo jumbo are you putting in our brother's head?" Alvin accused Ian of pointing up at him.
"That would be called the truth Alvin." Ian responded back to him not backing down to him.
"What!" Alvin questioned. "Oh come on Theodore, you possibly believe that!" Alvin told Theodore as he grabbed him by the shoulders trying to snap him out of it.
"Ian. This is rediculious." Dave stepped back in walking up to Ian. "Why are you trying to do this?" With this Theodore spoke his first words since coming in as he looked up.
"Well, did you think I could do it Dave?" He asked as Eleanor and Alvin stood in front of him.
"Well of course I did." Dave acknowledged, but Ian called him out on previous statements.
"But did you not tell me that you thought the pressure would be too much for him?" Ian asked Dave point blank.
"Well yes I did, but..." Dave started but he then saw the broken hearted look on Theodore's face at those words as Dave paused after what he said.
"Then you didn't think I could it. You lied to me too." Theodore whined as he backed away from Alvin and Eleanor looking at all of them looking at them about to break down. "Why do you guys keep lying to me?"
"Theodore it's not like that...Not in the way..." Dave began to reason, but Theodore then looked to the rest of them.
"What about all of you? Did you think I could do it." Theodore asked them.
They paused, as most of them were hesitant in giving their answer.
"Well sorta..." Simon slowly said pulling his collar. That response didn't make Theodore feel any better though in his own mind, he lowered his head and slightly turned away as he gave a strong exhale gritting his teeth. "So Ian was right."
"What? What has Ian been telling you Theodore?" Brittany questioned in a strong tone.
"Everything!" Theodore said back in an equal which drew Brittany back. "He told me that none of you believed in me, you all thought that I would give up because the pressure would be too much for me, that..." Alvin cut him off as Alvin had seen and heard enough of these mind games that Ian was trying to pull, watching Ian brainwash his brother before his eyes..
"Theodore...will you wake up? Ian's messing with your head. He's using you to get at all of us." Alvin slightly shaking Theodore's shoulders.
"Hey I'm standing right here, I resent that remark!" Said Ian in denial. Theodore spoke up again though.
"How is he messing with my head by telling me the truth? While my whole family's lying to me?" Theodore declared to his brother, but in a way speaking to all of them.
"We...didn't wanna hurt your feelings Theodore." Alvin admitted as he still had a hold of his brother though every attempt to try and convince him he was being used.
"Why are you guys treating me like a baby? Can't you guys just tell me the truth?" Theodore begged them more than told them as the living room started to fill with tension.
"Of course we will Theodore." Simon promised him making his brother look to him with still a unhappy look as the others looked on, Theodore then looked back to his brother in front of him.
"We promise." Alvin told him also. Theodore started to think with intent as he looked around.
"Okay then... Are you jealous of me Alvin?" Theodore asked his brother who still clenched him by the shoulders as Alvin looked right at him and others looked on behind seeing Alvin begin to turn pale under his fur and as he started to tremble.
"And don't lie to me Alvin...you promised!" Theodore warned him.
"I..." Alvin hesitated...
There is Chapter 12. My first cliffhanger I have pubbed. In a slight request, I'd like anyone that has read the whole story so far to give any kind of review, even if it's a couple words long. I'd personally like to see how viewers think of the story so far. Thanks for reading!
