So it has begun two magical items that will forever change the lives of the Chipmunk Brothers…and Chipettes. They happen to be on their way…for now…things are getting uneasy already…
CH 1: Blue Fireworks
Simon Seville sat on his bed with a book propped on his knee, his blue eyes studying every formula, every pattern…until he blinked. He wore his blue night shirt and pants and in the other bed sat his Chipmunk brother donning a red night shirt and pants. "Alvin…shouldn't you have been asleep 2 minutes ago?" Simon asked.
"How can I Simon? Tomorrow is the 4th of July…the one year I'm allowed to use the banned fireworks! The magical colors lighting up the night sky…all by the light of fire-."
"And do you know why Dave allows you only then to light those components of entertainment?" Simon knew why, but it was best to hear his brother's tortured voice…seeing as he kept him up a majority of his life.
"Huh…oh right…because I set off a firework in the living room…but in my defense how was I going to know it was going to go through the ceiling?! If you ask me the-."
"Oh no Alvin…you are not going to blame the people who made them," Simon set his book down and got off his bed. As he preceded to the chalk board a look of boredom crossed Alvin's face. "The firework you chose was tall and lean, from the position you aimed it…the following trajectory would lead to the ceiling. Had you perhaps aimed it out the open window…or maybe not-."
"Simon…my dear older brother," Alvin began as he joined Simon, "fireworks are meant for celebration right?"
"Yes…but-." He felt a sock shoved in his mouth, mainly because he calculated that was the only item to keep him from talking…at least for a few seconds.
"And…seeing as I had just got an A…it seemed the right time as any. Plus…I didn't want the fireworks to go to waste. I mean seriously…why wait till the 4th of July?"
Simon took the sock from his mouth and coughed; as he glared at his younger brother he tried another approach of logic. "Alvin…the 4th of July is a celebrated holiday not just here…but across the whole globe. I know the urge to see those big shiny exploding points of light are strong…but next time remember to do it on the day of Independence-."
"I liked that movie…all those Aliens and who can say that movie didn't have too few explosions?"
"Again Alvin, it appears I must remind you that what you see on T.V. is merely made up for your entertainment," Simon looked over at Alvin and folded his arms. "Aliens for the last time…do not exist-."
"Where's the proof they don't exist Simon?" The sound of a car pulling up made Simon forget his 2 page counter-argument and as they pushed up their window they saw Dave…and he carried a bag. "Oh boy…I hoped he got me fireworks-."
"You never cease to amaze me Alvin," Simon walked away from the window and plopped onto his bed, "your fascination started when Dave took us to the park to watch them…I'd rather spend my 4th of July studying the stars-."
"You have no problem picking apart my hobby…but you fail to realize that star gazing has its dull points too!" Alvin pointed a finger at Simon and Theodore stirred in his bed. "What's the point of staring at millions of points of light until your feet are numb and your eyes are bulging out of their-."
"Alvin the stars hold many answers that clearly won't reach your tiny sized brain of reasoning. You can form shapes out of stars called constellations, find planets that hold new facts, not to mention the scarce shooting stars-."
"Well you've certainly changed my opinion Simon," Alvin said, of course, it was then that Simon found himself amazed and stupefied. "You know…instead of what I said about it…you know being dull…I'd like to say its rather pointless and mind boggling crazy-."
"Alvin…I have endured your many mindless schemes for many years, have even took part in them…and do you know who's saved your neck?! I have Alvin…by using logic and science. By staring at stars we can branch our future-."
"More like branch the end of our sanity," Alvin said under his breath. He however didn't expect Simon to hear and within a moment he was staring up into his fiery blue eyes. Alvin wasn't one to back down from any confrontation, especially when it came to his smarter brother. "Is there something wrong with what I said Simon?"
"Alvin…if Theodore weren't here…I'd surely knock some of my smartness into you," Simon glowered and noticed Theodore turned in his sleep. He was probably dreaming about candy and roast beef…to be so innocent…
"Theodore is asleep Simon…so I'll have no trouble doing this to you!" Alvin turned a quarter away, then sent his rolled up fist smack into Simon's gloating face. Simon back pedaled into Theodore's bed and raised his hand to his face…had his younger brother just unleashed his held in anger all these years?
"Your hit was just a little too low…here let me show you a proper hit!" Simon swung his arm and hit Alvin right in the eye sending him onto his bed. Then with a yell he jumped onto the bed and tried to wrap his arms around Alvin's neck. As they rolled around on the bed Theodore finally awoke with a start. "This'll teach you for picking on me!"
"Simon…Alvin…what's going on?" Theodore rushed out of bed holding his teddy bear and had a look of fright upon his young face. He reached a hand out to try and stop it…but got kicked to the ground. Tears sprang into his eyes as the event he had feared finally occurred.
"Picking on you…I'm the one ridiculed for my smarts and helped out by you!" Alvin was under Simon and was staring up into his blue eyes…he then reached up and tore the glasses from his face and tossed them over the bed.
"Hey…those don't cost your dime's worth!" Simon tossed Alvin over onto his back on the floor and panted from the bed. Everything was a blur to him now…but the pain on his face was nothing but.
"Alvin, Simon, Theodore…I'm home!" David Seville had taken a taxi from the airport and was now in the home he had lived in most of his life. The Chipmunks had granted him something to do in life…and at times he admitted it was a handful. Ms. Miller happened to be raising the Chipettes, and they like the Chipmunks had their rowdiness. He put the bag down and gazed up at the stairwell, where were his boys?
"I'm going to tell on you two," Theodore said between sobs, "you two are supposed to be examples for me…but now you're just…mean…" He stumbled over his feet and retreated out the door.
Simon felt ashamed now; he never knew that all this anger over Alvin was just waiting to burst forth. All his logic should've seen this very action as wrong…but just now he had delivered a punch to ruin his perfect image in Theodore's eyes…for good. Alvin watched Theodore retreat from the room and saw his fireworks abandon him. "Look what you did Alvin-."
"What I did…you could've let the hit pass…but then you had to hit me back," Alvin got to his feet and saw Simon looking back.
"Dave…Dave!" Theodore raced down the stairs and saw the caretaker, the very person he called father looking up at him. As he saw him concern flooded his eyes and as Theodore leaped off the last step he caught him fatherly grace. "It was awful just awful-."
"Slowdown Theodore…what was awful?" Dave carried Theodore, the youngest of the Chipmunks to the kitchen where he set him down in a chair. As he took one himself he knew something was wrong, and as his hand went to his cheek he noticed it scratched…no bruised.
"At first it was nothing, I heard Alvin arguing with Simon," Theodore began fumbling with his hands, "and then…then…" Theodore usually got emotional when the two older Chipmunks argued, so Dave went to the fridge and got out some ice cream. As he set it before him he got a spoon…no sooner had he done that then Theodore began eating.
"Take your time Theodore…do you know what happened after the arguing?" He didn't really ask what it was about, maybe it was another one of Alvin's schemes and Simon trying to point out the flaws of it. Over the years it had been getting quite to the point where he was going to put them in separate rooms.
"Well," Theodore scooped some ice cream into his mouth and some went down his chin, Dave got a napkin and wiped it up and then he continued, "Simon hit Alvin and-."
"Wait…Simon hit Alvin?" This didn't make sense, Dave as a parent, more like adoptive parent should know how to deal with this, but in his years taking care of them…it never came to this. "Wait…I'm missing something…Alvin must've thrown the first punch…that much I know. But what happened next Theodore?"
"Then Simon jumped onto Alvin and the two wrestled, I tried to stop it but got kicked in the face," he was now playing with the ice cream and Dave patted him on the back.
"Cheer up Theodore…I'll make sure the hostilities end before the 4th of July tomorrow, ok?" Theodore nodded his head and then Dave marched up the stairs. He hesitated at the door and wondered what he would say…what punishment or threat he'd lay on the line for them to listen to and obey. Punishments he had dealt before consisted of banning items from their everyday use, or grounding…but could he really punish them from having 4th of July?
"Oh…there go my fireworks!" Alvin threw himself onto his bed and buried his head into his pillows. "The red, the blue, the green…oh how could I do such a thing?"
"Well…I…I guess I should ask the same thing," Simon picked up his glasses and retreated to his own bed and sat on the edge. "Logic dictates not to throw a punch…even when the situation asks of it. Your punch alone should be punishment…but here I am…guilty…"
"Boys…I heard what you did from Theodore downstairs," Dave was leaning against the door frame and the Chipmunks screamed in fright. Dave was not happy, anger traced his face and as he stepped into the room he saw the guilt evident in their young faces. "Alvin…hitting Simon was not the best way to solve this situation. And Simon…you're the oldest…I thought you'd know by now that to put fire on anything will only make it unstable. Your actions both scared Theodore…you know he looks up to you two-."
"But Dave-." Alvin saw the look Dave was wearing and didn't further his argument. As much as it hurt him…he knew the punishment would be severe. Truthfully…he didn't want Theodore to be like him…it'd be like a copy of him…there could be only one him. He felt his own tears coming at his actions.
"Well…I guess science camp is out of the question," Simon said as he looked over his shoulder at the picture above his bed. It was an event he had wanted to attend for a month, Dave had said if he got good grades he'd be able to go, but this would just shove that aside like Alvin's untidy covers. Jeannette had also been planning to go…the two couldn't spend a lot of time together…what perfect excuse other then that granted them the freedom to talk?
"Listen…here's how the situation is," Dave pulled up a chair and looked at the two of them, "Simon…science camp is out of the question, I am sorry. As for you Alvin…the next movie you wish to see in Theaters will have to wait. Your actions have consequences…the next time you wish to duke it out…try a more subtle manner. Theodore is downstairs eating ice cream…tomorrow you'll clean up and get ready for 4th of July…if you behave all day…you may get a surprise at the end…ok?"
"You mean it…really?!" Dave nodded his head and Alvin jumped off his bed and gave him a hug, Simon did so as well…mainly because his guilty conscious begged him to. "Oh Dave…you don't know how happy-."
"I think I have an idea," Dave said with a playful smile, he kissed their heads then let them get ready for sleep. Theodore after another 10 minutes clambered into bed content with the ice cream and Dave's talk. Alvin was gleeful with joy, Simon was still a little torn from Science Camp, and Theodore was smacking his lips. By the time the sun rose the following day Alvin sprang from his bed and landed on his knees on the floor.
"Oh yeah…tonight is the festive night where I get to light those joyous noisemakers into the night sky!" He got up on the heels of his shoes and did a spin; Theodore was all smiles too and joined him on the floor. Simon on the other hand didn't seem too thrilled. "What's wrong Simon…don't you want to celebrate 4th of July with us?"
"I'll admit you got the date right Alvin," Simon said taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes, "but what can I possibly look forward to? Dave went to China; unless he took something from one of the ancient temples…I highly doubt there is anything scientific and rare to have got me-."
"Simon chill…let us celebrate now!" Alvin began snapping his fingers and Theodore began backing up with vocals:
Tonight is the night to celebrate the works
The very works that make us jump with joy
There lights race across the sky, let me here you say!
Blue fireworks exploding across the sky
Hear their powder on the ground, watch their
Explosions of color delight your little mind tonight!
"Alvin I find the whole sing and dance routine nothing but a waste…I was planning so much for Science Camp-."
"Ah c'mon Simon…you know you were just going because of Jeannette," Alvin teased as he spun on his head then laid on his side. Theodore was surprised by this and Simon was in denial.
"N-No I wasn't…science is all about the search for logic and bettering your self…besides Jeannette was only going because she wanted to learn more-."
"Big brother," Alvin said as he got to his feet and swayed to some music, "you have to get out of your blues and dance!'
Watch the fireworks fill the sky, feel them inside
Clap your hands and enjoy the night
I tell ya, the 4th of July only comes once-
Simon sighed and finally gave in, he joined Alvin and Theodore in their line before their bed and began clapping and spinning. He let out a laugh of joy and both brothers joined him, then they started in the finale of the song:
Tonight is the night to celebrate the works
The very works that make us jump with joy
There lights race across the sky, let me here you say!
Blue fireworks exploding across the sky
Hear their powder on the ground, watch their
Explosions of color delight your little mind tonight!
"I'm hungry," Theodore rubbed his stomach and began to race out of the bedroom to where Dave was currently setting up the fireworks. As Alvin and Simon were left alone they were left with an awkward silence. As Alvin went to throw his covers over his side of the bed Simon spoke:
"Do you think she notices me?" Alvin smiled as his brother finally came over to his side of reasoning. The Chipettes were many things to them, friends, allies, rivals, and possibly girlfriends. They had flirted constantly for years; even during their trip around the world…there was chemistry in their rock and roll. Simon and Jeannette, Alvin and Brittany, and Theodore and Eleanor; it was a match made in heaven.
"Look Simon…you two go together like jam and jelly," Alvin smirked as Simon blushed and knew his reasoning hit him.
"Alvin…don't you mean peanut butter and jelly?" Simon looked out the window and wondered then what the Chipettes were doing.
"What do you mean we can't go to the Chipmunks house tonight?!" Brittany was in the kitchen and was outright furious when she received the news from Ms. Miller their caretaker and adoptive mother.
"You heard me missy…you were going to use Jeannette's hard earned money to buy a dress. There have to be some rules I won't bend to…and that is one of them. Jeannette was going to use that money for that camp where they teach-."
"It's Science Camp Ms. Miller," Jeannette said quietly from one of the stools. Today she wore her usual blue dress and her brown hair was done in bun like fashion, her green eyes were not trained on the guilty Brittany; rather the text book.
"It doesn't make a difference what camp it is…it still won't change what you did Brittany," Ms. Beatrice Miller had some experience dealing with kids like Brittany, and knew that if you stopped them early…they'd behave. The phone then rang and Ms. Miller walked over to it, still giving Brittany a look that dared her to try and argue. "Hello? Oh hello Simon…oh…Jeannette it's for you."
"For me…oh it must be Simon," she said putting her textbook down and as she accepted the phone she was all smiles, "hi Simon…is everything alright?"
"Uh hi Jeannette," Simon pulled at his collar as he always hated this part, "Dave won't be allowing me to go to Science Camp this year-."
"What…but why?" Eleanor had just come out of her room and smiled politely at Ms. Miller and accepted the plate of pancakes. As she sat at the table she noticed Jeannette sounding worried.
"I…I…punched Alvin," he looked over at his brother and noticed his bed was unoccupied. The sound of rushing water made him immediately think of the bathroom and he sighed.
"You punched Alvin?!" Jeannette's squeaky voice made Eleanor drop her fork, Ms. Miller hold her hand to her mouth, and Brittany let out a cry. "What made you do it Simon?"
"Oh I don't know…maybe because he takes my smarts as a joke," Simon heard the water stop and Alvin was standing in the doorway with his arms crossed. "What you do?"
"Is Alvin alright…you know…it's not like I care," Brittany said, though as she caught her sister's looks she felt like she was caught in a lie. In truth the dress would've been worn to impress Alvin at the fireworks festivities, but now she was grounded from that. There was a possible attraction to Alvin's bad boy image, but their rivalry always seemed to butt in.
"I know how much you were looking forward to it," Simon continued, though it was now with Alvin close by. He made motioning gestures with his hand and Simon sighed as he asked the next question, "so are you girls coming to the Fireworks tonight?" He asked…but due to the stress level in Jeannette's voice, he deducted it wouldn't be so.
"Oh well we were…but Brittany got in trouble," Jeannette looked over her shoulder and saw Brittany's pink face. "You see, Brittany found it in her best interest to buy a dress with my saved money-."
"Hey don't tell him that!" Brittany placed her hands on her hips and then rushed over to the phone and tried to grab the phone.
"Did Brittany really do that? Well, sorry you can't come," Simon held his ears as he heard Alvin's scream. "Alvin…I'm on the phone!"
"Brittany let go of the phone!" Jeannette moved back and Brittany backed away…the two were tugging the phone in a tug o war and then Ms. Miller snatched the phone and spoke as calmly as possible:
"Hello Simon," Ms. Miller said with her body blocking Brittany's faces at Jeannette, "the girls wish you a very kind 4th of July…and tell David to enjoy himself, bye bye." As she hung up she held the top of her hair and then glared down at Jeannette and Brittany. "Now girls…what have I said about phone privileges?"
"Only one person on the phone at the time," they both said in unison. Brittany marched into the room and Jeannette was close behind. Eleanor had finished her pancakes and gave quick thanks before following her sisters.
"Must you always talk about my troubles with Simon?!" Brittany fumed at her; her auburn hair was hanging in her eyes. Jeannette had a look of surprise flit across her face, then she huffed up her face.
"But you're the reason why we're not going to the 4th of July celebration tonight…and now I won't see Simon for a long time," Jeannette took off her pink rimmed glasses and wiped a tear from her eyes. "You always seem to ruin things Brittany-."
"Brittany, Jeannette…will you two stop your fighting?" Eleanor was the shortest of the three…and also the youngest. She had been picked on because of her weight, but she showed everyone on the soccer field, or any sports related field that weight or size didn't count…it was how far the heart was willing to go. "Can't we put aside the fact that our 4th of the July over at the Chipmunks is over…and enjoy our time together?"
"I ruin things…your klutzy like nature seems to always lead us into problems," she walked forward and stared up at Jeannette. Jeannette met her stare and then with a yell the two of them grabbed each other's hair. As they pulled and kicked at each other Eleanor broke the yelling:
Look at you two, fighting and yelling
Isn't it enough that we were banned from the party?
Together we're a team, apart we aren't…so why don't you
Two stop…and listen to me.
It doesn't matter who is right or wrong,
It only matters what is here
And that is we are sisters…so why don't you two stop
Fighting!!
"Easy for you to say Eleanor," Brittany said and let go of Jeannette's hair, "you always seem to be the odd girl out. So why don't you leave and let us settle this our way-."
No, you don't understand what I'm trying to say
It's bad enough that you two are fighting, but
Worst yet…you have me yelling!
Brittany you have to apologize for your actions,
Jeannette you shouldn't have started in on her.
Some problems are meant to be shared, while others
There rather…left alone…
"She has a point Brittany," Jeannette said as she took a seat on her bed, "I'm sorry for telling Simon about your problem," she looked over at Eleanor and she smiled.
"Yeah…I guess I should apologize too…I just get so jumpy at the chance to look my best," she accompanied Jeannette on the bed and Eleanor sat behind them and hugged them. Outside night had crept out and at the Seville's the fireworks were about to begin.
David Seville was all smiles that night, the feud between Alvin and Simon seemed settled and Theodore was laughing at the tiny sparklers on the grass. He hated being away from them, and tonight they truly were a family. "Alright boys…time for your gifts."
"My fireworks…ooh pick me first Dave!" Alvin shoved Simon and Theodore aside forgetting about their differences.
"No pick me…he hit me first!" Simon put his arm in front of Alvin; to which he struggled and pushed.
"I think Theodore should get his first, seeing how he isn't as pushy as you two," Dave said with a grin. He handed Theodore some wrapping and as he unwrapped it his eyes lit up with delight at the panda bear he got. The next thing he got was some food from china.
"Oooh my favorite. Thank you Dave!" Theodore gave Dave a hug then began to dine on his food with a smile. Orange chicken, noodles, pork, rice, it was quite a feat for one his age…but he had a big stomach; and he clung to the panda bear all the while.
"Now for you Alvin…the fireworks are set up…they only need your permission to light the sky." Dave handed Alvin some matches and his blue eyes lit up. Fumbling with the match he ignited the fireworks sending them surging into the sky with delight.
"Alright…look at those beauties light up the sky…do you see them Simon?" He clapped and began to sing the faint song they had sung before. Theodore hummed as he ate his food and Simon waited expectantly for his gift.
"Now Simon…this gift may not be what you expect…but happy 4th of July." Dave handed over the relic like antique and as Simon devoured the Chinese words he nearly didn't believe it. Dave thought for a minute something was wrong, but then he saw that grin and smiled. Then of course he was reminded of something he had bought. "Simon will you watch over Alvin and Theodore for a bit…I have to get the Chipettes their gift."
"Oh sure Dave," Simon said absently. These Chinese words don't make sense, a portal to a new world, magical powers bestowed upon the oldest, betrayal of family; he looked at the blue orb and then was distracted by Alvin's cheers. "Alvin…you aren't supposed to light all the fireworks!"
"It's 4th of July Simon…it's my right to celebrate with big bangs and blue fireworks." Alvin lit a blue firework even as he spoke and watched it spiral into the air releasing the pretty lights stored within. Theodore had finished his food and was getting worried about the conflict arising yet again.
"David…what are you doing over here at night?" Ms. Miller stood in the threshold wearing a night gown and her hair was everywhere.
"Sorry to disturb you Ms. Miller, but while in China I bought the boys some gifts, and I thought I'd pick them up something as well. Will you give them this for me?" He pulled out the box with pink gems and Ms. Miller looked doubtful.
"I guess I could…after all I did punish them and forbade them to attend the festivities at your house." David understood, being an adoptive parent had been a handful on him…but also a joy. For Ms. Miller it gave her something to be glad for as well.
"Thank you…and have a wonderful 4th of July," David began heading back; unaware that things were set in motion for disaster.
"Girls…David Seville came over to give you a gift," she didn't see anything so special about a box…but it was a gift. In her days a gift meant having nothing bad to say, perhaps this would make up for their punishment. Brittany was ahead of Jeannette down the stairs and as she took the box her blue eyes sparkled with joy.
"A gift…oh look at the pretty gems," she tried to pry one off, but Jeannette snatched the box from her and examined the wording on the side.
"Brittany…this looks like a warning," Jeannette lifted her glasses to make sure she wasn't seeing things. Eleanor merely stood to the side just beaming at the gift.
"Ugh…you and your warnings…what good do they serve when gems are at stake?" Brittany seized the jewel once again and Ms. Miller smiled as she headed up to bed.
"Now you two remember your bedtime right?" She heard their high voices and knew they said they knew.
"Uh…maybe Jeannette is right Brittany," Eleanor took a step forward to try and ease her hand off, but Brittany snapped.
"No she isn't…these are mine!" Finally snapping one off she held it in love…but then the lights went off and all was heard was three screams.
"Alvin…I'm warning you!" Simon walked forward, the last firework remained unlit and he was the only thing standing before it. Alvin had a greedy look on his face and his cap lay snug on his head. Theodore held his panda bear and looked scared.
"Oh what are you going to do…zap me with your present?" Alvin laughed, but Simon didn't…as he aimed the blue orb at him it let out an electrical surge confining Alvin to some crystal. The energy release didn't stop there…soon they were all caught in its field and sent out of the yard…sending the last firework through the house.
"Ok guys…I'm back-." David felt his jaw drop as he saw the damage to the house…but when he saw his boys weren't there he let out a panic like scream. The same was being let out by Ms. Miller. And to where did the Chipmunks and Chipettes left to, that will be left for later.
Authors note: One of my longer chapters, again I know my songs aren't that good, the beat alone you'll have to find. Hope to see many reviews and with that I'm off to write another long chapter. See you all later.