Semi-Finals
The concert was being held at a huge stage. The audience sat outside under the sun. Backstage the Chipmunks and Chipettes were finishing getting ready.
"Chipmunks and Chipettes you're up next. Be ready," a stagehand said.
"This is so exciting," Jeanette said.
"Yeah, I wish Brittany was still in our group," Eleanor said.
"I moved on," Brittany said.
"Brittany? So you really did enter the contest," Simon said.
"Of course I did. I'm here to win," Brittany said.
"Well that's too bad, because we're going to kick butt," Alvin said.
"Psh, fat chance. You guys are no match; we're not even in the same league. I'm going to win, and when I do, your career will be done," Brittany said.
"This is why you're doing this? To stop our careers?" Jeanette asked.
"I'm doing this to become the biggest star. Ending your career is just a perk," Brittany said.
"Why are you so mean?" Theodore asked.
"Mean? I call it motivation," Brittany said.
"We're your family. Why are you doing this?" Eleanor said.
"Family? Some family you guys are. You left me, let that guy treat me like dirt. Well now it's your turn. We may be sisters by blood girls and I may have lived in the same house with you guys, but we are not family," Brittany said.
"Chipmunks, Chipettes. It's time to go," a stagehand said.
"Good luck, you're going to need it. Well more of a miracle," Brittany said.
They left all steamed at each other. The host, on stage, just walked on stage after the previous group ended.
"Thank you guys. Now remember at the end of the show you will vote for your favorite group and the top five will advance to the final round. Up next, we have the Chipmunks and Chipettes!" the host said.
The crowd cheered as the music began. (Live While We're Young by One Direction.)
Alvin: Hey girl I'm waiting on ya, I'm waiting on ya
Come on and let me sneak you out
And have a celebration, a celebration
The music up, the windows down
Simon: Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool and we know it too (know it too)
Yeah, we'll keep doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool, so tonight
All: Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend its love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (and live while we're young)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Tonight let's get some
Alvin: And live while we're young
Hey girl it's now or never, it's now or never
Don't over think, just let it go
And if we get together, yeah get together
Don't let the pictures leave your phone (oh oh)
Theodore: Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool, so tonight
All: Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend its love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (wanna live while we're young)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Tonight let's get some
Alvin: And live while we're young
Theodore: And girl, you and I
We're about to make some memories tonight
I wanna live while we're young
We wanna live while we're young
All: Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'til we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend its love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Crazy, crazy, crazy 'til we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live while we're young
(C'mon, young) wanna live; wanna live (wanna live while we're young)
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live while we're young
Tonight let's get some
Alvin: And live while we're young
The crowd was loud and nonstop. They took their bows while the host walked on stage.
"What an awesome performance by the Chipmunks and Chipettes. Remember all groups are singing covers of famous songs sung by professional singers. And don't forget to vote at the end of the show. While the next group prepares to come up, let me take this time to remind you some important things," the host said.
Brittany was waiting for the Chipmunks and Chipettes to come off.
"Did you see that? We were awesome! Top that!" Alvin said.
"I intend to. Our song is much better," Brittany said.
"J&B, you're up. Places!" a stagehand said.
"I'm coming up. I better go, but I'll see you later. That is if you even make it the finals," Brittany said.
Brittany walked away.
"There is no way, we are losing to that girl," Alvin said.
"Come down Alvin. We don't want to crush her so badly she doesn't want to come back," Simon said.
"We're going to make it so she has to beg to come back," Alvin said.
"Why are you so angry?" Jeanette asked.
"I think it's more of a hurt," Alvin said.
"Give it up for J&B!" the host said.
The lights went dark as the music began playing. (By the way Jessie is a great dancer and singer! So when Jessie and Brittany sing together it is an amazing performance, and they dance so great together).(Witch Doctor 2.0)
Jessie: I told the Witch Doctor: I was in love with you
I told the Witch Doctor: I was in love with you, and
Then the Witch Doctor, he told me what to do
He said that. He said that. He said that. Said that
Said that. Sa-Sa-Sa-Sai-ai-ai-ai-aid tha-a-a-a-t
"That chipmunk is doing our song!" Alvin said.
"Who is he?" Simon asked.
Jessie: Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing bang
Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing (bang, bang, bang)
(Repeat)
Brittany walked on stage.
Brittany: I told the Witch Doctor: you didn't love me too
I told the Witch Doctor: you didn't love me nice, and
Then the Witch Doctor, he gave me this advice
The Chipmunks and Chipettes went wide as they saw Brittany singing with the chipmunk. Alvin got very mad.
Jessie & Brittany: Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing bang
Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing (bang, bang, bang)
(Repeat)
Jessie: Now you've been keeping love from me
Yes, you've been keeping love
You've been keeping love from me, and that's not very smart!
Brittany: I've been keeping love from you
Yes, I've been keeping love
But I will tell you how to win my heart
Jessie & Brittany:
My friend, the Witch Doctor
He told me what to say (yes he did)
My friend, the Witch Doctor, he told me what to do (tell me, baby)
I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you
Oh baby. Oh, oh baby. Oh baby. Oh, oh baby
Oh baby. Baby, baby. Ba-a-a-a-a-a-a
(Oh...ba...by)
Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing bang
Ooh eeh ooh aah aah
Ting tang walla-walla bing (bang, bang, bang)
(Repeat 3x)
The audience was so loud and they would not quiet down. They were crazier than ever before.
"I know, I know. They were awesome! Now the lines for voting are open! You have thirty minutes to vote for your favorite group. The top five make it to the final round," the host said.
Brittany and Jessie walked offstage. Jessie had his arm around Brittany. The Chipmunks and Chipettes were frozen.
"Top that," Brittany said. "Let's go Jessie we have to freshen up to take our first place trophy."
"When did you meet him?" Alvin asked.
"Jealous? He came to me a couple days ago. His talent was too great to pass up. I've always wanted a partner. And isn't he just to die for," Brittany said. "I could just listen to him all day."
"Oh honey, I'd be too busy staring into your beautiful, sparkling eyes," Jessie said poking Brittany's nose.
She blushed. Alvin rolled his eyes.
"See you later, well maybe," Brittany said.
They walked away.
"I do not like him!" Alvin said through his teeth.
"Jealous?" Jeanette asked.
"No," Alvin said. "I just don't trust him."
"I think he's cool," Theodore said.
Later.
"Welcome back to the show and the votes are in," the host said. "Fifth place goes to the Devilish Twins."
The crowd clapped and cheered.
"Fourth place goes to Janis Cassidy," the host said.
The crowd clapped and cheered again.
"Third place goes to… the Chipmunks and the Chipettes," the host said.
The crowd cheered and clapped, but the Chipmunks and Chipettes were a little disappointed.
"I thought we did better than that," Theodore said.
"Much," Alvin said.
"Second place goes to… Rock Tower," the host said.
The crowd clapped and cheered.
"And first place goes to… J&B Munks!" the host said.
The crowd cheered and clapped loudly. Jessie and Brittany went on stage to take their trophy.
"Have any words to say?" the host asked.
"Thank you so much. We couldn't do it without you," Brittany said.
"We're looking forward to competing in the next round with all these amazing singers," Jessie said.
"We're looking forward to seeing more of you guys. Good luck," the host said. "There you have it folks. The Devilish Twins, Janis Cassidy, The Chipmunks and Chipettes, Rock Tower, and J&B Munks are competing in the final round. Join us in two weeks to see who wins the million dollars and gets on the cover of StarLife magazine," the host said.
Jessie and Brittany walked offstage.
"I guess we'll see you at the finals," Brittany said.
They laughed as they walked away.
"We are so crushing those two," Alvin said.
"Alvin, calm down. We will. We just need to practice," Simon said.
"I don't think those two will get any more popular in two weeks," Eleanor said.
"She makes a point. We've been popular for years. That can't change in a matter of days," Simon said.
Just then, the screen was covered with magazine covers, news segments, pictures, and videos of Jessie and Brittany together. They held hands, wrapped arms around each other, sang, dance, and had several interviews.
"Everyone is calling J&B Munks the most popular singing group ever to perform in many years. Many predict these two will win not only the Carlson and Company Competition, but also the heart of everyone out there," the reporter said on the TV.
Alvin turned off the TV. No one was in the room with him. He groaned and face planted his face into a pillow. Simon was in the next room with the others talking on the phone with Dave.
"So anyway. Brittany doesn't seem to be coming back anytime soon," Simon said.
"I'm sorry to hear that guys. I wish I could be there, but my sister isn't out of the hospital yet," Dave said.
"But you'll be here for the finals right?" Theodore asked.
"Well, I'll try. It'll be close, but I know you guys will do great. You always do," Dave said.
"Thanks Dave, but it's just not the same without Brit," Jeanette said.
"I tried calling her, but I wasn't very successful. She told me she was still angry with you guys… and me," Dave said.
"We know you tried," Eleanor said.
"How is Alvin handling everything?" Dave asked.
"Well, he's… he's here," Simon said.
"I believe he just face planted into a pillow," Jeanette said.
"Ah, well make sure he has his "A" game for finals. Make sure to wow the judges and the audience. Sing from the heart," Dave said.
"I always sing from the heart," Theodore said.
"Good, you'll need a lot of that. I better go, the kids are waking up," Dave said sacredly.
"Okay Dave call us when you can," Eleanor said.
"Bye guys," Dave said.
"Bye," they all said in unison.
They hung up.
"You better talk to Alvin," Jeanette said.
"Why am I always the one to do it?" Simon asked.
"He won't listen to us," Eleanor said.
"Plus you know what to say," Theodore said.
"Okay fine," Simon said.
He walked over to Alvin, who was still face planted to the pillow.
"Alvin?" Simon said.
"What?" Alvin asked.
"Can I talk to you?" Simon asked.
"Sure," Alvin said. "What do I have to lose." He said, but was hard to understand.
"Can, can you stand up?" Simon said.
Alvin groaned as he stood up.
"Yes?" Alvin said.
"We need to talk about Brittany and…Jessie," Simon said.
"They make me so mad!" Alvin said.
"Look Alvin, just admit you like Brittany. Everyone knows it, but her," Simon said.
"But I don't like Brittany, not like that," Alvin said looking away.
"Alvin, I know you better than that. Why can't you admit you like her?" Simon said.
"Because I'm afraid if I say it out loud, it's true. And I'd have to tell her. What if she doesn't like me back?" Alvin said.
"Why wouldn't she like you?" Simon asked.
"I told you what she said about me. She thinks I'm tough and get offended if I'm not the big shot, good looking one. I'm scared all the time and I hate change. She said I was selfish and immature and that I didn't know her at all," Alvin said.
"But Alvin, everything she said was true," Simon said.
Alvin closed his eyes and looked down.
"I know, and I hate it. I pushed her away. No wonder she doesn't like me," Alvin said.
"Alvin, I'm going to tell you something. Brittany, she did… like you," Simon said.
"She what! Why didn't you ever tell me?" Alvin asked.
"We thought you'd man… munk up and tell her you'd like her. Jeanette and Eleanor did say if you didn't hurry you were going to lose her," Simon said.
"We? You all knew?" Alvin asked.
"Everyone knows Brittany likes you, and everyone knows you like her! Well everyone except Brittany and you," Simon said.
"Man, I'm so stupid," Alvin said.
"Look. Maybe you can fix this. Just tell her how you feel before its too late," Simon said.
"What if I'm already too late?" Alvin said.
"It's never too late," Simon said.
"Okay, I just have to tell her how I feel. That I like her, maybe even love her," Alvin said.
"There you go! So how are you going to do it?" Simon asked.
"Hmm," Alvin said thinking. "I got it."
Alvin whispered in his ears. Simon smiled.
"Perfect," Simon said.
Meanwhile, Jessie and Brittany arrived at the Carlson Hotel.
"OMG! This place is totally awesome!" Brittany said.
It was a huge fancy hotel. It was spectacular and grand.
"You can say that again! This place is wicked!" Jessie said.
"And romantic," Brittany said.
"About that, are we really an item, or is that just for the media. I mean that'd be fine, but I think I like you more than that. Unless this is just for publicity then that's cool. But I really do like you," Jessie said.
Brittany grabbed Jessie's hand and intertwined their fingers. She kissed him on the cheek. Jessie blushed.
"Does that answer your question?" Brittany asked.
Jessie nodded and smiled.
"Professional," Jessie said.
Brittany rolled her eyes and hit him on the shoulder.
"Funny," Brittany said.
"I know I am," Jessie said.
They laughed as they walked through the doors to the lobby. The lobby was huge and fancy. The check in/out stand was to the left. It seemed endless. To the right were numerous couches and seats. Behind the seats was a beautifully, carved fountain made from marble.
"Whoa. And I thought the outside was awesome," Brittany said.
"I know right," Jessie said.
"I can't wait to see the pool," Brittany said.
"You and I both," Jessie said.
"Let's check in, take our stuff to the room, and check out the place," Brittany said.
"Great idea," Jessie said.
They went over to the check in counter. They left their luggage on the ground while they jumped on the counter.
"Hello sir, we'd like to check in," Jessie said.
The guy jumped from excitement.
"Oh my gosh! You're… you're…. you're," the man said.
"Jessie?" Jessie said.
"Brittany?" Brittany said.
"Yes, yes, yes! I LOVE you guys. I went to some of your concerts. I also was at the Carlson and Company Competition round one concert. I voted for you two like a thousand times!" the man said.
"Well thank you…. Um can we have our room key?" Brittany said.
"Of course! How foolish of me. Would you one room or two?" the man asked.
"Do you have a room with two beds?" Brittany asked.
"Yes, of course," the man said.
"We'll take that," Jessie said.
The man typed some things on the computer.
"Okay room R38," the man said handing them the two keys. "Would you like someone to take your luggage up?"
"No thanks, we can do it," Jessie said.
"Very well, enjoy your stay," the man said.
"We will. It was nice meeting you," Brittany said.
"Do you guys think you could autograph this paper for me?" he asked nervously.
"Of course," Brittany said.
They both took pens and signed their names on the paper.
"Thank you," the man said.
"No problem," Jessie said.
They jumped off the counter and grabbed their luggage. The elevators were down a ways. A hotel worker pressed the up bottom as he walked by. When the doors opened, Jessie and Brittany walked in.
"What floor?" the man asked.
"We're in room R38," Jessie said.
"Floor eighteen," the man said pressing the button.
"Thank you," Jessie and Brittany said.
The man nodded and left the elevator as the doors closed. They looked behind them to see the back was glass. They could see the middle of the hotel all the way up. The door opened on the eighteenth floor. They took their suitcases and ran down the hall to their room. They opened the door to a beautiful room.
To the immediate left was the bathroom. Inside was a bathtub and separate shower. There were two separate counters with a sink, and a toilet. To the immediate right entering the room, was a big kitchen with plenty of counter space, a fridge, and a microwave. Straight head, from entering the room, was the living space. There was a corner sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. On opposite sides of the living room was a separate bedroom with a bed and a nightstand. From the living room was a balcony that overlooked the back of the hotel. In the back was a huge pool and spa with a beautiful garden.
"This room is…" Brittany said stunned.
"AWESOME!" Jessie said.
"My thoughts exactly!" Brittany said.
They dropped their stuff and ran around the room looking at each room. They ended their tour on the balcony. They looked around dazed.
"Look at the pool!" Brittany said.
"And the spa!" Jessie said.
"And the garden!" Brittany said.
"Oh… my… gosh," Jessie said.
"What?" Brittany said.
He pointed down and Brittany followed his finger. Her jaw dropped.
"O…M…G…" Brittany said.
They were looking at a small amusement park.
"And I didn't think this place could get any cooler," Jessie said.
"You were wrong. You were so wrong!" Brittany said.
"We should go there first," Jessie said.
"My thoughts exactly," Brittany said.
"Race you to the lobby!" Jessie said.
They laughed as they got to the elevators. Two opened at the same time. They looked at each other smiling. They each took a different one. They pressed the lobby button as they raced to the lobby. Since it was glass, they could watch each other. The Chipmunks and Chipettes stood in the lobby waiting for an elevator.
"This place is pretty cool," Simon said breaking the silence.
"Very I like the fountain," Theodore said.
"I can't wait to see the rooms," Jeanette said.
"I can't wait to see the view," Eleanor said.
"I want to explore this place. We could go to the pool. Or I hear they have a small amusement park," Alvin said.
"Awesome!" they said.
Suddenly, the elevator made the noise indicating that the elevator was there. Alvin stood right in the middle in front of the elevator. When the doors opened, Brittany came running out and ran into Alvin causing him to fall and her right on top of him. She smiled, as they looked right into each other eyes. Jessie came running out of his elevator.
"Awkward…" Simon whispered.
They breathed heavily as they continued to look in each other's eyes.
"Sorry," Brittany said as she got up and ran.
"I won," Jessie said.
"I won!" Brittany said.
They laughed and giggled till they couldn't be seen. Alvin got up still stunned.
"That was…" Simon said.
"…Let's go," Alvin said.
They rode the elevator to their room. It was similar to Jessie and Brittany's room.
"What should we do first?" Simon asked.
"I don't know about you, but I'm going to the amusement park," Alvin said.
"Yeah!" they all cheered.
"Race you! Last one there is a rotten egg!" Alvin yelled as he ran out the door.
Simon, Theodore, Jeanette, and Eleanor were closely behind. As they got to the elevators all three opened. Alvin entered the first, Simon went into the second, and Jeanette and Eleanor rode the third together. Theodore decided to take the stairs. His eyes were wide when he saw how many there were. Alvin, Simon, and Jeanette and Eleanor were close together. Suddenly, Alvin's stopped to pick up another passenger. Simon stuck his tongue out. Alvin was frustrated, so he left the elevator and went to the stairs. He slid the whole way down on the rail. He jumped into the lobby. The elevator doors opened.
"I won!" Alvin exclaimed.
"You cheated Alvin, you took the stairs," Simon said.
"I didn't say how you could get to the lobby, just that the first person would win," Alvin said.
"Fine, whatever. You can take the stairs on the race up to the room," Simon said.
"Ha, funny," Alvin said.
"So that makes you in first place, me in second place, and Jeanette and Eleanor in third. So, Theodore is in… where's Theodore?" Simon said.
Everyone looked around. Theodore came out from the staircase painting and sweating.
"Sixteen… flights… of… stairs," Theodore said falling on the ground. "Why is the room spinning?"
The group ran over to him.
"Are you okay Theodore?" Eleanor asked concerned.
"Fine. Have you always had six eyes?" Theodore replied.
"Oh dear," Eleanor said.
"He'll be fine. He just needs a break," Simon said.
"And a vending machine," Alvin said.
"Should we cancel going to the amusement park?" Jeanette asked.
"NO WAY! I came here to have fun! I'm going to the amusement park, with or without everyone," Alvin said.
"You just want to go to spy on Jessie and Brittany," Simon said.
"Why would I want to spy on Jessie and Brittany. Ha that's so stupid," Alvin said.
"Whatever, Alvin. We'll meet you there," Simon said.
"Okay, I'll have fun without you," Alvin said.
Alvin ran to the back door, through the garden and passed the pool and spa. He stopped at the grand entrance.
"Wow. Be prepared to have fun. Jessie and Brittany, you are so going down," Alvin said entering the park.