A/N: Happy New Year Everybody and Thank you to all who read the last chapter and story all together. So what will happen next? Let's find out! As usual, All rights go to their respective owners. Without further adu, here's Chapter 34, let's go!
Chapter 34: The Beginning of The End
Morning came over LA again, but to the Chipmunks and Chipettes, it wasn't ordinary morning. In fact, it wasn't like any morning they were ever going to experience. Alvin was the first to wake up as the jitters just overwelmed to the point of no longer being able to sleep. He sat up, wiped the sleep from his eyes and then looked out the window. It was a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, but that was far from what Alvin had on his mind.
"Today's the day...that it ends." He murmured to himself and then proceeded to look around to his fellow siblings who were still sound asleep, looking to Theo's bed which was empty, still made, and not slept in for days. Alvin hopped out of bed and began to make his way to the kitchen where he began to catch the aroma of food, almost aquiring his inner Theodore as he slowly crept his way in. To his surprise, he saw Dave in front of the stove with several pots on as he looked like he was preparing something way over his head. He soon glanced over to see his son who kinda just frooze in amazement at what Dave was doing, or trying to do at least.
"Morning Alvin." Dave told Alvin as he began using his mitted hand to remove smoke from atop the stove. "Not like you to be up this early."
"I just couldn't sleep anymore. I just can't believe that tonight...is it." Alvin glumly responded to Dave's words as Dave continued to cook.
"I know, you kids have come so far since you first started." Dave said giving the best compliment anyone could ever give. Not bad seeing how rough things started at first, but where they all got to. Alvin knew deep down that Dave was just as much a reason for it as themselves. Of course, Alvin would never admit it. He's Alvin of course.
"Dave? We're not done for good are we?" He asked to his dad.
"Of course not. I would never take away something you guys are so good at, but the constant shows was becoming a bit too much for us." The answer inside releaved Alvin. "Anyway, I'm making a big breakfast for you guys, wanna help?" Dave asked as he was still stirring the pot in front of him.
"I would, but the suspense is making me shake, I might drop something if I help." Alvin told Dave as he held up up his paws showing the jitters he has. Dave nodded and accepted.
"Fair enough, I'll call you when everything's ready." Dave contined working on breakfast.
Alvin headed back into the bedroom to look at his peers and looks over to the Chipettes' bed. Then he looked to Brittany who was sound asleep, every meaning of the name "Sleeping Beauty". As she was sleeping, a curious thought went into Alvin's head: Brittany was..."Sleeping Beauty"...and how did the prince wake Sleeping Beauty? A Kiss. Then he remembered another thing that happened the night of the announcement was made.
"They said Theodore and Eleanor were going to kiss that night..." He thought to himself as he rubbed his chin. "Hmm...Sorry Theo, but if anyone's gonna get the first kiss, it's gonna be The Love Doctor."
Alvin hopped up on Brittany's bed and leaned over her. "Rise and shine Sleeping Beauty." Alvin whispered as he leaned in and closed his eyes. But suddenly he heard a yawn...
"I'm not ready to wake up yet Dave..." Brittany said with a big yawn until she opened her eyes and saw Alvin within an inch from her face. The two were bugged eyed an inch apart, with the aukward silence that occured for a spilt second until...
"AHHHH!" Screamed Brittany.
"AHHHH!" Screamed Alvin.
"AHHHH!" Screamed Jeanette, Simon, and Eleanor as they jolt up in shock.
The screaming in the kids' bedroom causes Dave to drop a pot of boiling in his lap...
"AHHHH!" Dave screamed in pain as everyone in the house is in complete panic.
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Back at Ian's estate, Theodore was preparing for his special night too. Theodore was in another room as Ian was outside of it pacing back and forth, after a while Ian knocked on the door.
"Theo, come on out, let me see what it looks like." Ian called through the door.
"No! I look dumb..." Came a voice from the other side of the door.
"Theo..." Ian repeated himself which soon came a sigh from the other side. Ian backed up to let Theodore come out.
When he came out, Theodore came out wearing a neon glowing green sweater with a "Really?" looking stare directed to Ian. But Ian just gasped in shock.
"Oh my god! Theo you look awesome. How does it feel." Ian said in amazement.
"Like I don't deserve this." Theodore whined.
"Theo buddy, look at me. You earned everything you got today. Don't think you don't deserve this." Ian gave his words of wisdom trying to cheer Theodore up, but Theo just shook his head.
"No, I mean I don't deserve "this"." Pointing to the goofy glowing green sweater. Ian then looked at it again and then nodded
"You're right, you deserve something way better than that. I'm gonna be right back, I'm gonna call my clothing company and get you something special. Be back in a sec." Ian then in a flash bolted out the door as fast as he could.
Theodore was just glad that Ian was gone, even if it was for a second. All morning, Ian had been babying and pampering him from the moment he woke up. When he looked over to his side, he saw a phone in plain sight. No Ian, and a chance to call for help. He knew if there was ever a chance to tell his friends, it was now.
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"Everybody in the car, I have to get one more thing." Dave called to his kids who were getting dressed in their clothes for the show. Breakfast was eaten and the morning went on without any "real" damage being done, other than Dave walking a little gingerly after dumping boiling water on himself amid his kids screaming. Dave had walked over to grab his keys and prepare to head out. Until...
[RING]
Dave then turned around and noticed the phone ringing and walked over to check the Caller ID, and on the identification label popped out...Hawke, Ian. Which put a grim look on Dave's face.
"Ian..." He said under his breath and then slowly picked up the phone to a sigh. "What do you want Ian?"
After a slight delay, he heard a voice on the other end of the line...a high pitched voice.
"Dave? It's me." It said.
"Theodore? Are you alright?" Dave said in a bit of a surprise.
"I'm fine Dave." Theodore told him, Theodore had regreted calling as soon as he did it. He knew he was putting everyone in trouble doing it, but it was too late now.
"Are you sure? Ian's been treating you okay?" Dave talking with still a bit of worry, hoping his son was okay.
"Mmm-Hmm." Theodore complied, also nodding as he answered. But now came the part that Theodore had regreted when he did this as Dave continued talking.
"Theodore, I need to tell you something about Ian. We found out that he lied about the million dollars that we were both suppose to get from Jett Records, and we think Ian may have..." Dave was stopped as he heard Theodore talk through the phone.
"I know Dave." Theodore said in shame. Dave didn't understand how he could have known though.
"Wait...you know? How did you know that?" Dave questioned Theodore.
"Because Ian...told me." Theodore replied.
"What!?" Dave said in shock. It didn't make any sence. Why would Ian tell Theodore and Theodore not speak up sooning? Dave began to think something was wrong. "What about all those things you said in that interview about us? Did Ian tell you to say those things Theodore?"
After a slight pause, Dave could hear a high pitched gulp through the phone followed by a bleek. "...N-no."
Dave knew something was wrong now, and he wanted answers. And he wanted Theodore to tell him. "I can tell by your voice something's wrong Theodore. What is it?"
But just then, Theodore could feel the presence of someone behind him...it was Ian. Though Ian didn't mean him any harm and let him talk to Dave. Theodore wouldn't have known and paniced.
"I can't tell you." Theodore told Dave, talking as if he had seen a ghost. Dave was almost taken about at his son's words.
"Theodore, I'm coming to get you, I'm bringing you home." Dave told him as he was set to hang up, but something stopped him.
"NO!" Theodore cried out through the phone. Thinking if Dave did so, they would all be doomed. "Please don't, please...don't." He repeated with lack of breath as he began breathing heavy.
"Theodore...I'm asking you..." Dave stopped to gather his words to show how much he cared. "...as your dad, what's wrong? You can tell me."
Theodore paused and turned around to see Ian who was just looking him. Not with anger, or shame, it was just an unemotional pathetic look. Little Theo was truely realizing that meaning of being stuck between a rock and a hard place.
"No...I can't." Theodore said to Dave. He couldn't them, he just couldn't. But before he hung up, he did wanted Dave to tell them something. In a slow slurring pace "Dave...tell everyone...I'm sorry."
[CLICK]
Dave then heard nothing but a dial tone and his eyes became wide and fearful.
"Theodore? THEODORE!?" He called out, though knowing he wasn't going to get an answer.
Back at the estate, Theodore slowly placed the phone back as Ian remained standing behind him. Theodore then started to get upset and spin around to Ian.
"Are you happy now!? Is that what you wanted?" Theodore vented to Ian who just continued to stand there. "They'll never want to talk to me again."
Theodore hopped off the counter and whiped his eyes and nose on his sleeve and slowly walked away, in complete shame of his actions.
"Well...time to be a superstar." He whined to himself and disappeared from Ian's sight. Ian burried his hand into his face; he knew the longer this went on the more difficult it was going to be for everyone involved. Ian then made a decision, after the concert was over that night, he would tell Theodore the truth and let him choose what he wanted to do. Yeah, he knew that Theodore would rather go back home, but as Theodore's emotions and feelings begin to become clear to the public, his hands would be tied and forced to come out anyway. He would probably lose everything...again, but he hoped that he could be forgiven again.
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Back at home, the boys ran into the house as Dave stood next to the phone and slowly hung it up.
"Dave? Is something wrong? We heard you yelling..." Simon asked in concerned. Alvin noticed the phone in Dave's hand and began to get curious if he was yelling at someone through the phone.
"Who was on the phone?" Alvin asked Dave. Dave didn't answer though, he just turned around and slowly began to walk to the door.
"We'll talk about it later guys..." Dave said in almost a whisper, with that he picked up what he needed to get and headed out the door and walked right past the both of them. Alvin and Simon then looked to each other and knew that whoever Dave was talking to, nothing good came out of it.
So there's Chapter 34. A lot of mixed feeling now are going through everyone's head, but how will everything turn out be handled as everyone's concerts draw near? We'll find out together! Until next time, thanks for reading! :)
