Chapter 2 When it Started

Five Days Earlier

Everyone sat in a reserved room of a resturant. It was the sixteenth annivsersy of Tyler's death, so they we all getting togeather to remember him. The chipmunks left their kids with Dave and Claire, since they didn't really know Tyler. Alvin was using his powers to make everyone human that saw them think they were human. After all, they weren't in their own universe, and didn't want the attention.

Sarah and her her twin kids Sandra and TJ sat on one end, while all the chipmunks sat on the other end. TJ just had his face in his Ipod, not caring about anything else. Everyone one of the chipmunks were amazed at how TJ looked. He was a mirror of Tyler, the same short dark blonde hair, green eyes, and fairly built arms. Sometimes he looked so much like Tyler, it sometimes brought Sarah to tears.

"Can we go soon?" whinned TJ, sounding pretty board. "We are here to remember your father" said Sarah. "My father" growled TJ, "the man who never was there for us". "Your father was a great man" said Alvin looking up at TJ, "he gave his life so that you and your family, including mine can live".

"If he was smart" snapped TJ, "he wouldn't have given up his powers to you". Everyone shook their heads, they all knew TJ dispised his father because he was never there. But they all felt that TJ had the wrong idea about him. "That is enough" said Sarah coldly. "I will not have you talk about your father like that. He was a great and caring man who was always there for everyone. Don't hate him because he's dead".

"Whatever" said TJ as he stood up, "I have to use the washroom". TJ then stormed off, with Sarah shaking her head. "I don't know what to do Alvin" she said sadly. "When I try to tell him about his father, he doesn't want to listen". Alvin nodded his head slowly, "Yeah, it is not fair to Tyler's memory when TJ does this".

TJ moved away from the urinal to the sink. He looked in the mirror and felt his blood boil. Everytime he looked in it, he didn't see himself, he saw his father. He looked down as he turned on the taps and began to wash his hands. Just as he did, a man walked in.

TJ could see him out at the corner of his eye, he was about five feet tall, with long thick dirty blonde hair, and a slim face. The man quickly finished his buisness, them moved over to the sink next to TJ. "It's a beautiful day today, isn't it?" the man said. "I guess" said TJ as he grabed some paper towel and began to dry his hands.

The man looked back at TJ, then spoke, "That is a nice ring on your hand, where did you get it?". TJ looked at the golden ring he had on his hand, then at the man. "It was something that belonged to my father, before he died". "I'm sorry to hear that" said the man as he moved to dry his hands.

"Don't be" said TJ with an uncaring shrug, "I never knew him". The man looked at TJ and gave a gental smile. "You know, I have expirence in jewelry, I can tell you if that ring is worth something". "Nah" said TJ, "I already know it is junk". "Are you sure?" said the man, reaching out, almost touching the ring.

TJ pulled back, "Listen buddy, if I want input, I will ask for it. Just back off". Tj then stormed out of the bathroom, leaving the man behind.

TJ made his way back to the private room and found only the chipmunks and his sister sitting at the table. "Where did mom go?" he said as he sat back down. "She went to get the bill" said Sandra as she continued staring at the chipmunks. "Finally" groaned TJ, "I'm so bored".

Before anyone could reply, a voice spoke from behind. "That thing may be worth a lot kid. Your making a mistake". TJ's face turned red as he slowly turned to see the man from the bathroom standing behind him with his arms crossed.

"Listen buddy, what is it about the word NO that you don't understand. Why don't you go and annoy another person that needs it". The man just gave a chuckle, "You are your fathers son". Everyone's head instantly shot up and looked to the mysterious man.

"And how do you know who he is?" said Alvin as they all glared at the man. "The same way I know who you are Alvin Seville". Everyone's eyes instantly widened as they stared at the man in shock. "Who are you?" said Jeanette.

No sooner did she say that when they heard a name from somewhere else, "Mark?". Everyone turned to see Sarah standing at the enterance to the room, her mouth open in shock, staring at the mysterious man. "Wait" said Brittany turning to Sarah, "You know this man?".

Sarah just gave a small nod as she looked back at the man. "I haven't seen you in almost twenty years. How come you weren't at the funeral?". The man just looked down sadly. "I was begining my military at the time, I couldn't get home".

"Wait, you, in the military?" said Sarah in shock, "Tyler and I always through you would become a actor". The man smiled as he stroked his chin. "Not every plan goes the way you want it. Plus, I didn't really join the Canadian Forces, I joined the intelligence agency". "Hold on for one moment" said Alvin pointing to the man, "Who is this guy?".

The man smiled as he extended his finger to shake the chipmunks paws. "My apollogies. I'm Mark Pauwel, Tyler Pauwel was my big brother". "Him again" groaned TJ. Everyone glared at TJ only briefly, then back to Mark.

"You don't really look a lot like Tyler" said Simon, "other than the dark blonde hair". Mark chuckled as he slowly sat down on a empty chair. "Yeah, he looked a lot like our dad, I looked a lot like our mom". "So how do you know who we are?" said Alvin as he looked up at Mark.

He smiled as he turned to Alvin. "Tyler always spoke really highly of you and your family. He told all the adventures he had with you guys". "So you probably know what he was then" said Brittany as she looked at Mark as he gave a small nod.

"Yeah, since are mom was a drinker, we only talked to each other about what was bothering us, or anything else. He told me he was a Prime". "So why did you come and try and find us" said Sarah as she sat down with her kids. Mark smiled as he leaned back and crossed his arms. "Tyler sent me to find you" he said quickly.

Everyone twitched their heads in confusion. "He's been dead for sixteen years" said Theodore quietly. "I know" replied Mark, "it was more of a message. You know his house was made into a museum for fallen cops. Since I'm his brother, they let me into his attic to look at his belongings. While rumaging through all the junk, I found a DVD marked in my name. I went home and played it. It was a message Tyler left for me".

"What did he say?" Eleanor said. "He said that he wanted to me and all of you to find his spark". Alvin shook his head, "That is impossible. He gave me his a week before he died". Mark gave a small smile, "In his message, he said that he gave you a copy, not his real one. But he didn't say why".

Alvin was speachless, unable to believe what he heard as Mark continued. "He said that he hid it somewhere in the world, to keep it safe from any evil". "And how does he expect us to find it?" said Sandra as she looked at her mom. "The key is in TJ's hand" said Mark.

TJ's head shot up as he looked at Mark. "What?" he said, completly dumbfounded. "Your ring" said Mark, "Your ring is the key. Here, hand it to me". TJ looked at the ring, then quickly pulled it off and droped it into Mark's hand. Mark held the fing in his fingers as he grabed a small pin and began to poke the inside.

Everyone watched closely as as soft glow began to form in the centre of the ring. Mark then handed the ring back TJ, "Here, put it back on". TJ rolled his eyes as he grabed the ring and put it back on his hand. As soon as he did, his hand began to glow a soft orange as a image began to form.

Everyone watched in amazement as a image of the world slowly rotating, followed by weird symbols orbiting it appeared. "It's a storgae device" said Mark. "It is genetically encoded to your father, and therefor, to you". TJ just stared at his glowling hand as he looked back at Mark.

"And why do I want to find my fathers spark?" he said with strong annoyance in his voice. "Because" said Mark, "in Tyler's message, he said that between all of you, you would be able to find it. And if it is found, and touched by someone pure of heart, the course of history would change. Possibly one where Tyler is alive".

Everyone gasped as they heard it, Alvin could see the joy in everyone's eyes, including Mark's, but TJ just sat there, looking uninterested. "He had his chance at life and blew it. There shouldn't be any second chances". Everyone stared at TJ, their eyes burning with anger.

"Listen TJ" said Alvin, his voice dripping in anger. "Your father didn't deserve what happened to him. If there is a chance to bring him back I think we should take it. It is time for you to stop running away". Mark then looked to the front of the resturant, his face turning white. "Well, I think it is time we start running".

Everyone looked at Mark confused, and saw him gesturing to the enterance of the resturant. Everyone turned and saw men wearing black suits and black glasses enter, slowly looking around. "What do those men want?" said Sandra as she turned to her uncle.

Mark the slowly began to pull out a odd looking gun, looking almost like a ray gun. "They want you guys, the same way I want you, only dead". "Come on" scoffed TJ, "how do you know they want us dead". TJ then stood up, as soon as he did, the men instantly saw them and pulled out their guns, and began to shot.

Everyone ducked down as Mark kicked the table forward for cover and began to shoot back, with green energy bolts shooting out. The shots didn't even hit the attackers, but they seemed to disappear into a puff of smoke.

Balls of energy formed in Alvin's paws as he jumped into the air and shot them out at the attackers, sending them flying into walls. "Everyone run for the back" yelled Mark as he continued firing. Without hestiating, everyone ran for the back door way, with Mark and Alvin slowly following, still shoting at the remaining assailants.

Everyone ran out the back door and found a heavy military jeep sitting there. Before they knew it, Mark and Alvin stormed out, with Mark getting into the driver seat. "Get in" he yelled. Everyone jumped in, just as Mark started the jeep and threw it into gear.

Everyone held on tight as the jeep plowed out of the alley way and onto the street. "We have to get to the airport" said Mark, "I have a aircraft there waiting for us". No sooner did he say that, then left mirror shattered, followed by the pop of a gun going off.

Everyone looked back and saw two cars following close behind, with a armed man leaning out the passanger window. "You know how to drive?" said Mark as he looked at Sarah, who was sitting next to him. "Of course" she said. "Then take the wheel" he said as he let go. Sarah grabed the wheel, just as Mark pulled himself out of the driver side window and sat on the door.

Mark carefully aimed his gun at the closest car, then pulled the trigger. A bolt of energy shot out, heading straight for the cars engine. The font half of the car desolved as the rest of it flipped foreward onto it's roof.

Mark aimed his gun at the last car and pulled the tigger, but nothing happened. "Come on" he growled as he batted the gun with his other hand.

Alvin could see Mark struggling and turned to Brittany. "I'll be back". He then flew into the air and out the rear window. Alvin flew high into the air, high above the attacking car, then dove down, aiming for the front. The attacker barely saw what hit them as the front of their car collapsed inward, causing it to fly through the air.

Mark sat back down in the drivers seat, just as Alvin flew back into the jeep. "I see you like the hands on meathod like Tyler did" said Mark as he quickly looked back to make sure there were no more followers. "I think it is cheating if you use the full extent of your powers to deal with a problem".

"Who were those men?" said Brittany as everyone tried to calm themselves down. "I'll explain once we arrive at the airport" said Mark as he continued to drive.