It took some doing, and it took some negotiating, but somehow, Alvin has convinced the school to allow him and his brothers and the chipettes to perform for the end of year special assembly. The show they were going to put on? A concert of course, but not just a normal concert. Apparently, the theme for the concert is what bought the principal. It will be a memorial concert to all the families and children who had to live through the suffering that Chase had to. This would be a concert nobody would forget, especially a "special guest" that the chipmunks and chipettes had no idea about.
The auditorium was full, parents and teachers seated and waiting. Children also had seats, waiting with baited breath for the show. The school choir was behind the stage, all of them dressed like angels (Brittany's idea, which proved to be a nice touch), waiting for the final number. The chipmunks and chipettes went through one last instrument run through before the concert, making sure everything was sounding right and working. When they all felt that the instruments and equipment was at satisfactory level, Alvin went up to the curtains, peeking his head out to see the crowd. He could see Dave sitting in the front row, a proud smile on his face. Miss Miller sat behind Dave, or, at least, looked like she was trying to sit. He could recognize some of his teachers seated throughout the audience, but he couldn't see this "special guest" the principal invited.
"Where is he" Alvin asked to himself before withdrawing back behind the curtain. He checked back behind the stage, to make sure that his guest didn't get lost. Still, nobody. "Lose something" asked Simon. "Yeah, his marbles. We're on in a few minutes, and he's playing hide and seek with his imaginary friend." Alvin only gave a dirty look at Brittany, before going back to center stage.
"I can't believe he pulled this off" said Eleanor as she set up her drums. "I'll say, chances like this happening must be around, I don't know, a billion to one." "Actually Jeanette" corrected Simon "the chances of our school, in fact, any school allowing a student run concert with fund-raising aspects, but without profit, are more in the ballpark of 14,492,783,329.22 to1 against." The two girls were speechless, more then surprised that Alvin was able to do this. Looking over at him, they understood more about this rather eccentric chipmunk, and how he's able to practically make the impossible possible.
At last, it was time to start the show. Mr. Rochelle approached from the right of the stage. Standing under the spotlight, he had the audience's undivided attention. "Ladies and gentlemen" he began "thank you all for coming this evening. Now, normally, at the end of the school year, and freshmen and sophomore students would usually put on a play. However, seeing as how one of these students saw a need that needed identifying urgently, he put it upon himself, his siblings, and his friends to educate us on what will be seen tonight. Tonight, we are to pay tribute to a certain kind of action, an action this is most commonly ignored or unnoticed. This is the action of intervention, and this intervention is to the act of domestic violence. In case you don't know, domestic violence is a truly sad and upsetting action. Each day, approximately only one third are reported here in the United States. These kids saw first hand what happens, and are meaning to put a stop to it. And so, without further ado, I present to you, one child's six miracles: Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. The Chipmunks and Chipettes!"
A applause ran throughout the auditorium as the curtain rose, showing the six performers on stage. Brittany was first to the microphone. "Thank you all for coming. This first song, well, we heard it on the radio, and it seems to fit the motif of our show. This could have been that poor kid if we haven't helped." As she took the microphone off the stand, the boys began to play a slow and sad country song. Alvin was playing the guitar, Simon was on the drums, Theodore was playing bass. Jeanette and Eleanor were also playing along, each one on either a keyboard or with a turn table.
Brittany:
She walks to school with a lunch she packed
Nobody knows what she's holding back
Wearing the same dress she wore yesterday
She hides her bruises with the linen and lace
Oh
The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask
It's hard to see the pain behind the mask
Bearing the burden of a secret storm
Sometimes she wishes she was never born
Through the wind
And the rain
She stands hard as a stone
In a world that she can't rise above
But her dreams
Give her wings
And she flies to a place where she's loved
Concrete angels
Somebody cried in the middle of the night
The neighbors hear but they turn out the light
A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate
When morning comes it'll be too late
Through the wind
And the rain
She stands hard as a stone
In a world that she can't rise above
But her dreams
Give her wings
And she flies to a place where she's loved
Concrete angels
A statue stands in a shaded place
An angel girl with an upturned face
A name is written on a polished rock
A broken heart that the world forgot
Through the wind
And the rain
She stand hard as a stone
In a world that she can't rise above
But her dreams
Give her wings
And she flies to a place where she's loved
Concrete angels
The audience applauded Brittany. Some of them having tears in their eyes. And for good reason, the song was so powerful, it even put tears in Brittany's eyes. With a shaky "thank you" she placed the mic back on it's stand. Next, Alvin came up. "Okay" he said, adjusting the stand. "This next song, we also heard on the radio. It's more to our style, unlike the last song. But, even though it's still rock, we feel that this song best reflects how a victim of this problem wishes to act." Then a powerful rock song began to play, the very same song they all heard on their drive to the record company.
Alvin:
Circling your, circling your, circling your head
Contemplating everything you ever said
Now I see the truth, I've got no doubt
A different motive in your eyes and now I'm out
I'll see you later
I see your fantasies, you want to make it a reality paved in gold
See inside, inside of our head (yeah)
Well now it's over
I see your motives, inside, decisions to hide
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
(Whoa)
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong, we're headstrong
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong, and this is not where you belong
I won't give everything away
Theodore:
Conclusions manifest, your first impressions got to be your very best
I see you're full of it, and that's alright
That's how you play, I guess you'll get through ever night
Well now that's over
I see your fantasy, you want to make it a reality paved in gold
See inside, inside of our head (yeah)
Well now it's over
I see your motive inside, decisions to hide
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
(Whoa)
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong, we're headstrong
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong, and this is not where you belong
(Where you belong) I won't give everything away
Simon:I know, I know all about
I know, I know all about
I know, I know all about
I know, I know all about
Your motives inside, and your decisions to hide
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
(Whoa)
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong, we're headstrong
Back off, I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong, and this is not where you belong
(Where you belong)
(This is not where you belong)
Usually, when Alvin hears the audience applaud, he would try and show off, raise more applause. Instead, he simply walked back beside his siblings, letting Simon take the mic. "Statistically speaking, the number of families like the one we saved are fairly low. However, even though there is a low percentile present, it is still present. Also, it's been proven that families with a violent history have a tendency to act violent compared to one without. This next song is for those families that have lived through their violent history, and not repeat it."
Simon:
Memories Consume
Like opening the wound
I'm picking me apart again
You all assume
I'm safe here in my room
(Unless I try to start again)
I don't want to be the one
The battles always choose
'Cause inside I realize
That I'm the one consumed
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I know it's not alright
So I'm
Breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
Tonight
Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door
I try to catch my breath again
I hurt much more
Than anytime before
I had no options left again
I don't want to be the one
The battles always choose
'Cause inside I realize
That I'm the one confused
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
A memory alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm Breaking the habit
Tonight
I'll paint it on the walls
'Cause I'm the one at fault
I'll never fight again
And this is how it ends
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
But now I have some clarity
To show you what I mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
Tonight
Next up at the microphone was Jeanette, sweating with anxiety and excitement. "Um, well" she stuttered "this song, I heard from a friend. It seemed so sad at the time, but now, I feel like there's a message in it."
Jeanette:
How can you see into my eyes like open doors
Leading you down into my core
Where I've become so numb
Without a soul, my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
Simon:
Wake me up
Jeanette:
Wake me up inside
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Wake me up inside
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Call my name and save me from the dark
Simon:
Wake me up
Jeanette:
Bid my blood to run
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Before I come undone
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Save me from the nothing I've become
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breath into me and make me real
Bring me to life
Simon:
Wake me up
Jeanette:
Wake me up inside
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Wake me up inside
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Call my name and save me from the dark
Simon:
Wake me up
Jeanette:
Bid my blood to run
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Before I come undone
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
Simon:
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Jeanette:
Bring me to life
Frozen in time without your touch
Without your love, darling
Only you are the life among the dead
Simon:
All this time I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but you were never far from me
Jeanette:
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Simon:
Without a thought
Without a voice
Without a soul
Both:
Don't let me die here
Simon:
There's got to be something more
Jeanette:
Bring me to life
Simon:Wake me up
Jeanette:Wake me up inside
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Wake me up inside
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Call my name and save me from the dark
Simon:
Wake me up
Jeanette:
Bid my blood to run
Simon:
I can't wake up
Jeanette:
Before I come undone
Simon:
Save me
Jeanette:
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
Simon:
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Jeanette:
Bring me to life
The concert continued on late into the evening, the choir singing "Amazing Grace", Theodore performing a non-vocal number, and Eleanor playing her own. Everyone felt so moved by this concert, and as the night went on, the feeling grew. At last, near midnight, and it was time for the final number. However, before they could announce it, the music already began to play, and a voice was already singing. Then, as the singer walked on the stage, the chipmunks and chipettes gasped.
It was Chase. Somehow, Chase was in the concert, and that's when it all clicked. The principal got into contact with Chase's foster house, and allowed him to come back for one final day. What really surprised Alvin about all this was that Chase was wearing HIS cap, his signature red baseball cap. But, for once, Alvin let it slide. Knowing Chase, he needed all the luck he can after what kind of life he had. And besides, this song he chose was a perfect choice. It really showed power, heart, and a faith that things will get better.
Chase:
Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we knew we could
There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
Where prayer often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer bird
Too swiftly flew away
Yet now I'm standing here
With heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fears
But when your blinded by your pain
Can't see your way clear through the rain
A small but still resilient voice
Says hope is very near
Choir, Chipmunks, and Chipettes:
There can be miracles
Chase:
Miracles
Choir, Chipmunks, and Chipettes:
When you believe
Chase:
Lord, when you believe
Choir, Chipmunks, and Chipettes:
Though hope is frail
Chase:
Though hope is frail
Choir, Chipmunks, Chipettes:
It's hard to kill
Chase:Hard to kill, oh yeah
All:
Who knows what miracles, you can achieve
When you believe
Choir:
Somehow you will
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
Somehow, somehow, somehow
Choir:
Now you will
Chipettes:
You know, you know you will
All:
You will when you believe
Chase:You will when you
Alvin and the Chipmunks:You will when you
Chipettes:
You will when you
Chase:
Believe
Just believe
All:
You will when you,
BELIEVE
The audience applauses, rising to their feet. Cheers and whistles erupted through the seats, and there was not a dry eye throughout. Chase looked over to the audience, a smile on his face. He turned his attention towards Alvin, raised his cap, and threw it back to him. At last, Alvin had his signature cap back. Looking over at Chase, he wanted to say some form of a thank you, but Chase was paying more attention to the audience. Shrugging it off, Alvin put the cap back on his head, and proceeded to the front of the stage, absorbing the cheers from the audience with the others.
Thank you all for reading Miracles starring Alvin and the Chipmunks.
This story is based on the truth that is Domestic Violence.
I have never experienced this nor have anybody I knew.
However, I have read about it and seen it in the news, and find it appalling.
If you wish to help stop domestic violence, or help a victim of domestic violence, please contact your nearest anti-violence foundation.