A/N: Thank you to all who read the last chapter and story all together. So what will happen next? Let's find out! This is a shorter chapter and is just a bit of filler to connect the big moments. As usual, All rights go to their respective owners. Without further adu, here's Chapter 35, let's go!

Chapter 35: The Beginning of The End Part II

The day waned on as the concerts drew near. As in a huge white limo, Ian and Theodore were heading to the Staples Center. Theodore was down after what had happened eariler, but unknowing to him, Ian was feeling about as uncomfortable about what transpired. He knew this was the last chance they would be alone before paparazzi would swarm them before arriving. Ian thought the time was now to say something, he wasn't sure how it would be taken, but he knew the time was now.

"Listen Theo, I uh...need to ya something." The dejected Ian started talking, but little Theodore wasn't having any of it.

"I don't wanna hear it Ian. Just leave me alone." The chipmunk scolded as he slouched over and turned his head away from Ian, crossing his little arms together.

"Theodore, just let me talk to you, please." Ian almost begged him. Theodore's eyes grew. Ian never called him by his full name; it was always "Theo", or heaven forbid "little money maker". He hated that name, like he was some kind of puppet or something. But when he heard his full name coming from Ian of all people, he slowly turned his head. Ian looked hurt mentally, about as much as Theodore did, but Theodore didn't possibly understand why.

"Now look Theodore, I realize that I've done something really, really bad." Ian started which Theodore gave a slight scoff at, but Ian continued. "Now did I try to take advantage of you...yes. But I realize how big a mistake that was. And I know you're upset, you have every right to be Theo. And after the concert tonight, if you don't want to do this anymore, then I'll let you do what you want."

Theodore didn't buy it, how could he? It didn't make sense to do it now. He just looked at Ian, he showed no sign of dishonesty. Which surprised Theodore to say the least, could he be actually be telling the truth, but again it didn't make sense to why.

"Why now Ian? What's the point?" Theodore moaned to Ian.

Ian didn't like the fact that Theodore wasn't believing him, or giving him a chance, but who could blame Theodore? Ian even knew that, but he still had to try.

"Because I know I should..." Ian was about to continue, they saw a bunch of screaming fans banging on the limo window that were pulled away by police men. The two were talking to the point they hadn't even realized that they had arrived. "Well, ready Theo?" Ian asked the chipmunk.

Theodore gave a nod as he looked out the tinted black window, which allowed to one to be able to see him peeking. Looking at the green carpet that was being rolled out, most likely another Ian special. Ian put Theodore on his shoulder to prevent anyone from bombarding him. With that the limo door opened and was followed by an explosion of screaming fans. Theodore may have tried to put on a tough face in public, but even he couldn't help but still be shy and timid and the hundreds around him waiting to see just him...no one else. Ian was walking down the carpet and just whispered into Theodore's ear to at least wave to them to hide t=what they had discussed, which Theodore did as he put on the best straight face he could, waved, blew a for kisses and the chipmunk had gone inside out of sight from his fans that would see him again in due time.

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Dave and the kids had arrived to the location that they were prepared to perform at later in the evening as well. The jitters were beginning to become more noticable for everyone. Each of them would question one another which would be answered with a stuttering denial. Needless to say, they were all excited in different ways.

But as for Alvin, he was troubled while he was first there. Dave was unusually quiet after they arrived, and during the drive to the arena. That and the fact that what happened or who he talked to on the phone, he tried to just sweep under the rug as if it was unimportant. While was by himself apart from the others, Alvin wanted to talk to Dave about what happened. Dave told the kids to have some fun as they got there so he could make a phone call, which Alvin suspected had everything to do with what happened eariler. When he saw Dave, he wanted to talk about the situation at hand.

"Dave?" Alvin approached.

"Yes Alvin?" Dave responded fairly quickly as if he almost expected Alvin would sooner or later want to talk.

"Who were you talking to on the phone back home?" Alvin said getting right to the point, but Dave was quick again to try and sweep it away.

"I said I would talk about it later Alvin." Dave trying to dismiss it.

"Dave!..." Alvin raised his voice which made Dave look up in a stern look on his face, but Alvin wasn't in mood for what was going on. "Dave, you're hiding something from us...and I don't like it." Alvin confornted Dave with open honesty.

Dave just sighed and knew that Alvin was worried, he could sense something happened that they should all you about. But Dave wasn't sure if they all could handle what happened or not.

"Alvin, you have to promise me you won't tell the others what I'm about to tell you. Because...I don't believe they're gonna take the news very well. But I'll tell you if you think you can handle it." Dave looked to him which worried Alvin, even more than he ever thought. Was it that bad?

"What's wrong Dave?" Alvin worried as he hopped on Dave's leg as Dave sat down in the folding chair behind him. Dave took a couple deep breaths.

"Alvin, I'm afraid what Ian told us about Theodore...is true." Dave spoke those words Alvin was afraid of. It was Theodore on the phone, it was serious what happened. But he just couldn't accept that.

"I don't that Dave." Alvin told him.

"Well I don't want to believe it either Alvin, but I talked to Theodore on the phone, and he was acting...strange." That last word struck Alvin at the cord.

"Strange?" Alvin asked. Theodore, acting strange? What, did he talk different, act different, what?

"I could tell something was bothering him, but he wouldn't tell me what was wrong." Dave's voice and look on his face told Alvin the seriousness of the matter. It was worse than he had feared, and worse than that, it was as bad as Brittany said may happen.

But Alvin knew with ever problem is a solution, there was obviously a solution to this problem too.

"So what can we do about it Dave?" Alvin asked his dad.

"I'm afraid there's not much we can do Alvin, I just got off the phone with the agency Theodore's signed to." Dave started as he placed his cell phone on the table next to him. "The agency's given Ian supervision rights over Theodore while he's under contract with them, the only way I can go get him is if Theodore allows me to. But Theodore seems really against me going to do it."

"But why?" Alvin said more to himself than Dave. Alvin was crushed, even for someone as strong willed as he was; he almost wished he wasn't told.

Just then, he heard Simon and his friends all scream in background off in the distance.

"Grandma! Grandpa!" He heard them cheer, which was soon followed by Eleanor entering the room that Dave and Alvin were in.

"Alvin! Grandma and Grandpa are here." Eleanor jumped up on Dave's leg too and grabbed Alvin's arm. "Come on." She said was such cheer. Alvin looked up to Dave who gave him the go ahead nod.

"Go ahead Alvin..."

With that, Alvin gave a nod and turned back to run along with Eleanor. As they left in the distance, Dave wondered if he should have told Alvin. Yes Alvin pestered him and Alvin meant it with worry and care. But was it still worth knowing he would have that burden on his mind before their show a couple hours from now.

Alvin made certain not to tell any of the others what he was told, especially Eleanor who continued to pull him along. He knew if he told her it would completely break her heart. He kept quiet to her and when he noticed the fimilar faces among him he faked a smile on.

"Hello Alvin!" Grandma Janice called to him in delight.

"Hi Grandma." Alvin said politely with a wave, and then he looked over to Grandpa Dave. As soon as he saw him, a rush of memories rushed through his head. How bad their first meeting went. "Uh...Grandpa?" Alvin sarcasticly said with some trissure cat smile.

"Alvin." Grandpa responded in worry, as much worry as Alvin did. Everyone was quiet for a couple seconds as they looked to Alvin.

"Heh heh..." Alvin chuckled with still a big grin on his face. It was going to be a long night to say the least.

So there's Chapter 35. The grandparents are back and Ian has now told Theodore of his plans, but where will everything go from there? And will Alvin tell his friends about Theodore, or will he keep it to himself? We'll find out together! Until next time, thanks for reading! :)