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Chapter 8 – Music Mania
In a tremendous storm of black energy Aaron, Simon, Theodore, Alvin and Toby vanished from the eagle enclosure. Just as the cops rushed into the clearing where they had just been...
Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Aaron and Toby where making their way through the hallways at West Eastman. After rescuing Theodore they had gone back home and talked. Simon and Alvin where surprised to find that Theodore had been using his crystal and known about lunarium long before Simon found his. When questioned on how he had discovered it all Theodore had gone silent and refused to say anything.
Alvin and Simon had immediately decided not to push him. No matter what they discovered he was still their brother. Next had come Toby's explanation. Which needless to say went far easier after he had experienced most of it just hours before. If Toby was surprised to find anything he heard he hid it very well. After they had talked Toby had made them a late dinner and they had sat at the table just eating and talking quietly. Aaron looked clearly uncomfortable.
No matter how many times Simon, Alvin and Theodore told him he was family he still felt slightly out of place. Talking and joking around in his chipmunk form was something he had not done in a long time. His human form had become almost his permanent home as he hunted Tainted. But here he belonged for who he truly was, not what he could do. A few hours later they had headed to the school which found them where they were now.
Wandering through the hallways...
As they approached the entrance to the auditorium a loud ringing sound echoed from Toby's coat. Toby pulled out his phone and frowned at the caller-ID. Why on earth would Ian Hawke be calling him of all people. Alvin noticed his strange look and glanced over at the phone. Seeing the caller-ID he motioned for Toby to hand him the phone. Alvin held the large phone in both paws and hit 'answer' with his paw.
"What do you want Ian?" questioned Alvin his tone of voice anything but friendly.
"A..alvin," whispered Brittany over the phone.
"Brittany! What's going on?" questioned Alvin with a frown.
"We need you to cover for us, we...we aren't going to be able to make it," said Brittany sadly.
Alvin frowned and gently asked why they wouldn't be able to come. He was quickly informed of everything that had happened to Brittany since she left after watching Simon try and kill him. She had gone home to find Ian talking with a strange man she had never seen before. Her sisters where on the table held down by duct-tape. They had snapped out of their daze and yelled at Ian. He had captured them and was planning on totally wiping their minds clean to bring them under his control.
Well Ian was talking to the man she had attempted to get to her sisters. Only to be seen and captured as well. Ian had immediately tried to mess with their minds. But it obviously hadn't worked because he had grown angry and yelled at the strange man. They had than watched as Ian was effortlessly driven to his knees by the strange man. The man than proceeded to tell Ian exactly what he wanted him to do.
The girls hadn't heard what that was. But they were now in a cage in some forest they had never seen before. Alvin nodded and asked them if they could see anything that might help him find them. Brittany nodded and told him they were caged in front of two hand-made graves. Alvin asked Brittany what names were on the cages.
"One says Natherion and the the other said Tommy, both have the word 'sorry' carved into them," Alvin blinked in shock and turned to look at Aaron.
Aaron's eyes where glowing bright black. He snarled and gathered his energy around himself. Alvin reached forward and grabbed Aaron's arm. They immediately vanished from the empty hallway in a storm of black energy. Simon blinked and picked up the phone to assure Brittany everything was going to be okay.
Alvin and Aaron appeared in the middle of a large clearing. Alvin immediately heard Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette's voices and scurried over to them. Aaron though looked over to the trees to his right. In a flash of energy Aaron's human form was standing with a sword held in the air in front of him. Black energy whipped around him like a thousand snakes and a single look in Aaron's eyes told you all you needed to know. Aaron was mad...really mad.
"How dare you step foot in this place...Tainted," snarled Aaron.
A laugh echoed around the clearing as a clearly changed Ian Hawk stepped out into view.
"He told me you would be angry," said Ian with a sickly smile.
Aaron howled with rage and his aura flared brightly as he took a step forward. Ian laughed insanely and snapped his fingers. Yellow lines flared to life all around Aaron, Alvin and the Chipettes. Aaron immediately recognized the symbol and howled loudly in pain and rage. Aaron was quickly forced to his knees pain flooding through his entire being.
"Alvin, don't use lunarium," ground out Aaron as he struggled back to his feet.
Ian looked shocked.
"How are you still able to stand, you should be unable to even breath!" Ian exclaimed in shock.
"Nexium Symbols are indeed powerful and if Alvin were to use lunarium that would certainly happen, but I'm afraid this will not work so easily on me," snarled Aaron walking forward again.
Ian took a step back and turned to run away. Only for Aaron to suddenly appear in front of him. Ian let out a howl of pain as Aaron's sword slid through his chest. Aaron looked into Ian's eyes as if looking for something. His eyes flashed brightly white before becoming black once again.
"You deserve no redemption," whispered Aaron.
Deadly black lunarium flooded through the Tainted Ian. His eyes began to burn and in an instant his body went up in flames before turning into ash. Aaron allowed his sword to shatter into uncontrolled lunarium and absorb back into himself. Walking forward he slashed transformed back into his chipmunk form. Reaching out he wrapped his hands around the bars and pulled. With a snap the entire side of the cage ripped apart.
Aaron motioned for the chipettes to get out as he dropped the cage bars. Holding out his hand he listened absently as Alvin told them to take it. As he felt four paws wrap around his Aaron willed them away in a cyclone of black energy. He didn't want to stay here any longer than absolutely necessary.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore stood offstage waiting with baited breath. The girl that was singing was almost done. Once she finished they would have to go on if the chipettes weren't back yet. Not that they minded going on, they would just rather the girls get to sing. Alvin let out a small laugh of happiness as a black swirl of energy appeared in the room. Aaron, Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette stepped out with big grins on their faces.
They chatted for a few minutes and than looked at each other when the girl stepped singing. As the announcer who they hadn't had time to inform the chipettes were back called them onto the stage. Alvin, Simon and Theodore looked at each other and nodded. Alvin grabbed Brittany and Jeanette's arms and dragged them towards the stage. Theodore grabbed Eleanor's arm and they made their way towards the stage.
Toby who had figured out what they were planning rushed to go tell the announcer. Aaron smiled happy that the chipmunks and chipettes were going to get their moment to shine. Turning around he started walking towards the audience. Only to stop as Simon's paw wrapped around his arm. Turning to look at Simon he raised an eyebrow in question.
"You're family too Aaron," said Simon dragging him towards the stage.
Aaron's eyes widened. What were they thinking, he couldn't sing to save his life. As he heard the announcer say that the chipmunks and the chipettes along with their friend were going to sing he frowned. He couldn't leave now. Sighing he leaned into the small circle and listened to Alvin and Brittany decided what they were going to sing. He laughed slightly when Alvin and Brittany both suggested 'We Are Family' at the same time.
Alvin made some weird motion to Toby who nodded and rushed over to the musicians. Music started to play and they all jumped apart. Aaron allowed himself to start dancing alongside everyone else and took a deep breath preparing to sing.
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
Ev'ryone can see we're together
As we walk on by
(FLY!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
(ALL!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
(HIGH!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(WE!) no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We...are...famiillllyyyy
Aaron breathed heavily as the song ended. He blushed when he realized everyone was looking at him. He must have sounded really bad from the looks they were giving him. Turning to get off the stage he stopped as Simon grabbed his arm again. Turning he looked at Simon and once again raised an eyebrow.
"Why didn't you tell us you could sing so well?" question Simon
Aaron blinked and stuttered, "I...I can't sing Simon."
Simon laughed loudly and patted Aaron on the back.
"If that's not singing than I have no idea what it is we do," said Simon before turning around.
Aaron blinked before shrugging his shoulders. He listened absently as the announcer decided that West Eastman definitely deserved the 25 000 dollars. Dr. Ruben ran onto the stage and happily accepted it. Music started playing and all the chipmunks looked at each other. Alvin nodded and they all began to sing once again. Aaron struggling to dance and sing alongside the talented chipmunks and chipettes. It had been a long time since he had done anything but fought. But he put all the effort he could into what he was doing.
Shake Your Groove Thing (yeah).
C'mon.
The door to the auditorium opened and Dave walked in. His casts and everything were going showing he was fully healed. Walking into the crowd Dave started shaking to the beat as he made his way towards the stage.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Let's show the world we can dance(dance).
Bad enough to strut our stuff.
The music gives us a chance(chance).
We do more out on the floor.
Groovin' loose or heart to heart.
We put in motion every single part.
Funky sounds wall to wall.
We're bumpin' bodies. Havin' us a ball,y'all.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore caught sight of Dave behind him. They stopped singing and scurried off the stage to jump onto Dave. Dave stumbled back a step laughing slightly. He patted his sons on the back and smiled down at them. Looking out onto the stage his eyes widened. There were three girl chipmunks singing on the stage...and...and Aaron of all people. Blinking he looked down at the boys and they just shrugged at him.
"We'll explain later," whispered Alvin.
"I didn't know he could sing?" questioned Dave
"He dosen't think he can," whispered Alvin back.
Without Alvin, Simon and Theodore's voices mixing in with the chipettes singing Aaron's voice was even more noticeable. His voice was an interesting deep rumble that sounded slightly out of place coming from a chipmunk's mouth.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Do it now,shake it down. Shake your body all around. Do it now,upside down. Come on y'all,let's show them how.
Do it now,shake it down. Shake your body all around. Do it now,upside down. Come on y'all,let's show them how.
We got the rhythm tonight(night).
All the rest know,we're the best.
So,shadows flashing in the light(yeah).
Twistin',turnin',we keep burnin'.
Shake it high,shake it low.
We take our bodies,where they wanna go.
Feel that beat,never stop.
Oh,hold me tight,spin me like a top.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore done speaking with Dave jumped back onto the stage and seamlessly blended themselves back into the song.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Do it now,shake it down. Shake your body all around. Do it now,upside down. Come on y'all,let's show them how.
There's nothing more(nothing more)
that I'd like to do(like to do)
than take the floor(take the floor)
and dance with you.
Keep dancin',let's keep dancin'.
Let's keep dancin'.
Shake your groove thing.
Shake your groove thing.
Shake your groove thing.
Shake it now.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Shake your groove thing,shake your groove thing. Yeah,yeah.
Show 'em how you do it now.
Aaron breathed heavily as the last of the music faded out around him. That had been...fun. It had been a long time since he had done anything but hunt and he had enjoyed it. Looking out into the slowly dwindling crowd he wondered what his life would have been like if he hadn't have found his crystal. Shaking his head Aaron turned and headed over to Dave was was kneeling on the ground talking with the chipettes.
"So if you are going to come live with us you have to understand the danger you'll be in," said Dave sadly.
Brittany nodded in complete understanding but Eleanor and Jeanette who didn't know as much just nodded. Dave happy with the girls acceptance smiled and welcomed them to the family. Aaron happy that everything had finally gone well spun around and started heading away from the group. Only to stop as Dave called out to him.
"Where are you going Aaron?" questioned Dave
"I'm leaving, you are all able to take care of yourself and you will only be in danger if I remain around you," answered Aaron quietly trying to hide the tears in his eyes.
Everyone immediately began yelling at Aaron. They didn't care what would happen if he stayed. He was family and belonged with them not moving from place to place without happiness. Aaron smiled sadly at them and waved. Simon immediately sensed what he was going to do and started moving forward. But by the time he had taken a step Aaron had already disappeared in a flare of black lunarium.
He was gone...again...
It was a sad quiet drive home as no one quite felt like talking. As Dave pulled the car into the driveway he absently turned it off and pulled out the key. Opening the backdoor he let out a sigh as the chipmunks and chipettes jumped out of the car. Dave closed the car door and made his way towards the front door. Unlocking it he let everyone in and didn't even notice as Simon showed the chipettes to the bedroom.
Until another arrangement could be made the chipettes could sleep in the beds and the chipmunks in the living room chair. The mood in the house was silent and sad. No one felt like talking and everyone was depressed. Alvin and Simon more so than anyone else. Aaron had spent the most time with them before he died and they had been the most hurt by it. They had finally gotten him back and he had just disappeared again.
It was as if Aaron believed he didn't deserve happiness. Like Aaron thought he should be alone and lonely forever. Slowly everyone began heading to bed with finally Simon being the only one awake. Simon walked to the front door and opened it. He caught a flash of black light out of the side of his eye and smirked. Gathering lunarium he shifted into his human form and focused on locating any flicker of Aaron's presence. Finally something spiked in his senses and he smiled widely. In a swirl of blue lunarium Simon disappeared.
He was going to go talk some sense into Aaron...
Aaron stood on a large slope in the forest outside of town. He frowned and sighed quietly when he felt Simon appear behind him. He knew he shouldn't have gone back to the house to make sure everyone was still okay. Footsteps echoed behind him and Aaron turned around a sharp reprimand for following him on his face. Only to reel back in shock as a fist connected with his face sending him crashing towards the ground.
Aaron stares up at Simon in shock. Simon was glowing with barely restrained energy a large frown on his face. Aaron starts to climb to his feet only to be punched painfully in the stomach. Clutching his stomach Aaron collapsed against the ground.
"Do yourself a favor and stay down, you aren't going anywhere until I've had my say," says Simon harshly.
Aaron blinks in shock and stares at Simon in wonder. What in the world had he done to cause the normally logical and reserved Simon to go off on him. Aaron leaned against the ground silently as Simon started yelling at him. Gradually the tone of his voice lightened and the yelling turned more into a disappointed scolding.
The main point of Simon's anger was Aaron's lack of faith in them. So what if Aaron believed he would cause a problem. Simon was sure he and his brothers and Dave could take on anyone who challenged them. Together they could stand up to any enemy. Aaron blinked and opened his mouth to counter that claim. Only to shut it and wisely keep quiet as Simon glared at him. Finally the conversation slash lecture ended with Simon telling him exactly what was happening.
"You're coming home with me and being part of our family, screw the consequences," snarled Simon in a tone that indicated that was the end of the conversation.
Aaron nodded and accepted Simon's hands to held him to his feet. Once that was done they both gathered their energy and warped back to the house. Simon walked through the door and stopped to look at Aaron. Aaron had stopped in the middle of the lawn and wasn't moving another inch. He was struggling with himself to not disappear again. He was a danger to everyone if he stayed here.
Simon seeming to sense his thoughts walked back outside and grabbed his arm. Aaron didn't struggle as Simon pulled him into the house. Suddenly all the lights went on and Aaron found himself wrapped in Dave's arms and being hugged tightly. After a few seconds Dave let go and Aaron was hugged tightly by Alvin who had taken his human form.
The chipettes who didn't know him as well just nodded and smiled at him. Aaron slowly allowed a smile to spread over his face. It was interesting being welcomed so easily to a place where everyone could be killed by him being there. With a small grin Aaron came up with a solution to his problems. He turned towards Alvin, Simon, Theodore and Dave and looked at them.
"I'm not comfortable with this, but Simon has managed to convince me you four working together can take any opponent," said Aaron with a raised eyebrow.
"We can," answered Dave and the chipmunk's instantly and at the same time.
Aaron nodded and allowed a smirk to spread over his face. The boys and Dave looked slightly worried as they saw the grin. What in the world was Aaron planning that would give him such a pleased smirk.
"To prove this we are going to have a test, if you fail I leave, if you pass I will stay," explained Aaron.
"What's the test?" questioned Simon
"You will all fight me...simultaneously," deadpanned Aaron before smiling and walking out of the room.