What up everyone? Hopefully, you had a great Halloween, and speaking of Halloween, this chapter takes place on Halloween night! Will Jeanette keep her promise, or will her curiosity take over, and cause her to go to Oak Street? Also, just what could Simon be? Read and find out! I'll stop talking, so here's chapter three.
Jeanette stood straight like a soldier in the army, as Brittany zipped up the back of her costume, and adjusted the wings on her fairy costume. She felt silly, but at the same time was excited, because tonight was going to be her first time trick or treating. Brittany and Eleanor had told her where the best houses were, and that the person who lived there always gives out the best candy, and most of them she heard, were close to Oak Street. The place Simon told her not to go near tonight.
She hadn't told her sisters yet, because she was afraid of them saying something to Alvin or Theodore. She didn't know what she was going to do when they got near Oak Street tonight, but she knew she had to think of something, before whatever Simon was referring to as dangerous showed itself. She had thought about asking Simon if he would be able to come with her tonight, but that could get him in trouble, so she left that idea in the past. Suddenly, she started to get a strike of fear, not realizing Brittany had caught her fear.
"Something wrong, Jean?" asked Brittany.
Jeanette shook her head, to snap her out of her daze. "I'm just nervous, that's all," she lied.
"There's no need to be nervous. It's going to be fun, you'll see."
If only you knew what I know. Jeanette expressed fear on her face again, which worried Brittany.
"Jean, you're scaring me. What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Brittany didn't want to start any trouble, so she returned to adjusting Jeanette's wings. Jeanette was still in a mode of fear, and knew that tonight she had to keep her sisters away from Oak Street, no matter what it takes.
Jeanette walked down the stairs, with Brittany at her side, in their costumes. Jeanette was dressed as a fairy, while Brittany was a pink-clad witch, and Eleanor was a green-clad princess. Miss Miller was holding a camera, to get a photo of them in their costumes. The first one that will have Jeanette in it, along with the rest of the girls. As much as Jeanette hated getting her picture taken, she had to participate, because it was a tradition for Miss Miller to get a Halloween photo of her daughters.
"Okay, girls. Gather around, so I can take a picture," said Miss Miller.
Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor listened and stood next to each other. Miss Miller adjusted the camera and prepared to take the photo.
"Smile, girls," commanded Miss Miller.
All three of the girls smiled, and awaited the flash from the camera.
"Everyone, say cheese."
"Cheese!" said all three in unison.
Miss Miller snapped the photo, nearly blinding the girls with the flash, then sat the camera down on a table. Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor were rubbing their eyes from the impact of the flash, as Miss Miller handed each of them baskets for the candy. All three grabbed their baskets, labelled by their signature colors, and made their way toward the door. Just as Brittany was about to open the door, Miss Miller stopped them.
"Remember, girls. I want you home by ten."
All three of them agreed then exited the house, into a night of adventure.
"Next Door"
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore stood before their father, awaiting their father's commands.
"My son's, the night has come. Tonight, you will feed, you will give your offerings to him, and Simon will receive the key to his destiny. After centuries of waiting, a new chosen one will rise."
Simon gulped, knowing that what was going to happen tonight, will change him forever. He only prayed that his beloved would follow his orders, and not go near Oak Street.
"How many offerings shall we give him, father?," asked Alvin.
"As many as you want. Mostly, more mature offerings."
"We shall, father," said Alvin.
"Good. Good, my son. Now, go, and do what was always destined to happen."
"Yes, father," said all three in unison.
All three of them escorted themselves out of the living room, and prepared themselves for the night. Simon could feel his blood start to flow faster, meaning it was almost time. Jeanette. Please don't go there.
Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor had made a lot of progress up the streets, grabbing as much candy as possible. By the time they had hit the houses near their home, their baskets were barely heavy, so they started to make their way toward the houses that gave out the best candy. Jeanette knew that she had to find a way to stop her siblings from going near Oak Street, but what could she do to get them to listen to her. What was she going to do?
The houses near Oak Street were dark, and there were no trick or treaters anywhere. The porch lights were off, no vehicles were running through the streets, and there was no sound. It was dead silent, which scared Jeanette, and knew that it was no coincidence that the streets and houses were dead. Something was wrong. What Simon had referred to, was happening, and immediately, Jeanette started to get the chills.
"What's going on? This street is usually crowded on Halloween," said Brittany.
"Strange," said Eleanor.
"Let's go girls. This street is no good," persuaded Jeanette. Hoping her sisters would agree.
"Drat! I was looking forward to this night, and this street is dead," exclaimed Brittany.
"Ah well," said Eleanor. "Let's go, Britt."
Jeanette was relieved, and started to turn back, away from Oak Street. Her sisters followed her lead, until they were stopped by the sight of a disturbing image. Only a few yards from them, stood Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, drenched in blood.
They were covered with blood stains, and their eyes glowed with hatred. Brittany and Eleanor remained calm, thinking it was just their Halloween costumes, but Jeanette knew that they were not in any costume. She knew that they were in danger, because the trio only looked at them, as if they were prey. She was froze, and she couldn't move. Brittany and Eleanor saw Jeanette, and immediately they started having second thoughts on if this was just their neighbors in costumes, or if they were in danger.
Simon stared at Jeanette with his blood-red eyes, then what happened next made Jeanette unfreeze. Simon gritted his teeth, and started making the same sound Jeanette had heard the night before. Her breathing grew rapid, and her heart was beating so fast, it was going to jump out of her chest. "Girls, RUN!" she yelled, and without hesitation, all three of them dropped their baskets, and ran down the street faster than ever before in their lives.
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore ran after the girls, knowing they were the perfect offerings for the one. The girls ran to end of the street, into the trees, hoping to lose Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. While running, all three were looking for any place they could hide, or a tree they could climb. Behind them, they could hear the boys growling that horrid sound, and were closing in on them, fast. Brittany and Eleanor found a tree they could climb, and quickly rushed up the tree, hoping Jeanette had the strength to climb the tree.
Jeanette was only about twenty feet from the tree, until she tripped over a log and fell hard onto the ground. She had twisted her ankle, so she couldn't stand herself back up. She groaned from the pain, but was froze, as Simon stood over her, gritting his teeth. He was still a chipmunk, but two of his teeth had grown longer, and all he could think of was killing Jeanette. His strength had increased, and was dominant in every way. Jeanette was stuck and done for.
She started to cry. "Simon! Simon! It's me! It's Jeanette! Don't you remember?!", she yelled. Hoping Simon would hear her, but he wasn't showing any sign of remembering, and instead lunged in, toward her neck. Jeanette was able to block the strike with her hand. "Simon, please! Please! Don't kill me! I love you!"
Simon stopped growling, and looked down at her in sorrow. Simon rose from Jeanette, then ran deep into the woods, ashamed of what he had done. Alvin and Theodore retreated as well, and ran after their brother. Brittany and Eleanor descended from the tree, and ran to their sister's aid.
"Are you okay, Jean?" asked Brittany.
Jeanette didn't respond, and instead, fainted.
"Jean! Jean!" yelled Brittany, desperately.
"Brittany, she's passed out. We need to get her home," said Eleanor.
"Okay," replied Brittany, shedding tears. "What just happened?"
"I have no idea. All I know is that I'm scared to death."
"I'll carry her, Ellie. Let's just get home. I'm afraid they might come back."
"What was it that Jean said to make Simon snap out of it?"
"I thought I heard her say she loves him."
"Me too. Was she faking it?"
"No. I don't think so. We can talk more when we get to the house, so let's focus on getting out of here."
"I agree."
Brittany lifted Jeanette into her arms then walked out of the woods, back home.
"Seville Dormant House"
"What is wrong with you!," exclaimed Alvin, angry at Simon.
"I-I... Before Simon had any chance to answer, Alvin slapped Simon so hard, it knocked him to the ground.
"Father is going to kill you! You have fallen in love with that-that girl?! You idiot!" Alvin kicked Simon multiple times in the stomach.
"So what?! Father can kill me for falling in love! I don't care!"
Theodore broke into the fight. "Stop! Simon's task wasn't a total failure."
"What?," exclaimed Alvin in confusion.
"You will see in due time."
Alvin looked down at Simon, gasping for breath. "You got lucky this time, but next time, there will be consequences."
Simon rose from the ground, still coughing his lungs out, with some chunks of blood.
"Children. Children."
The trio immediately bowed down to their knees, as the one manifested itself. The sight surprised the three chipmunks, knowing they were in the presence of the original being. The original Remagorah.
"Master," said all three in unison.
"As you know, my time is nearing it's end, and the next chosen Remagorah shall become the next master. Will the chosen one please step forward."
Simon stood off his knees, then walked toward the Master.
"Ah. This one is strong. Strong indeed. Yet, something corrupts him. Something forbidden. An emotion. Love."
Simon stood still, trying to keep his emotions hid, but it was no use. "You are correct."
"My child, it is time to rid your mind of that wretched emotion. You shall be gifted your seal."
The Master grabbed the medallion around his neck, then presented it to Simon.
"Now, you shall be given the Seal of the Ancients." The Master slips the Seal over head, around his neck.
Simon awaited a surge of power, but nothing came. "I don't feel any different."
"When you turn 16, I shall pass, and pass the power of the ancient Remagorahs to you. Soon, our kind shall rise again, and rule. Now, go. The end is near."
Simon bowed. "Yes, Master."
Simon, along with Alvin and Theodore exited their Master's domain, and returned home.
Jeanette woke up from her sleep, and looked around, only to see she was in her bedroom. She had a severe headache, and her mouth was dry as a desert. She rose from the bed, shaking her head. "Was that real?" She made her way to the bedroom door, and opened it, and struggled to make it to the bathroom. She shut the door and locked it. Her head was pounding, and she felt like she was going to throw up. In an attempt to vomit, Jeanette lifted the toilet lid up, then quickly threw up.
The vomiting went on for over two minutes, then Jeanette stood up. What was in the toilet disturbed her, and made her panic; bits of blood and yellow liquid filled the toilet. "What the?" There was a knock at the door, so she quickly flushed the toilet.
"Jean?" It was Brittany.
"Leave me alone. I need time to myself," said Jeanette.
"But, Jean...
"I said leave me alone!" Jeanette didn't care if she hurt her sister.
"Okay. Okay." Brittany retreated from the door, leaving Jeanette alone.
Jeanette turned on the sink and shoved handfuls of cold water into her mouth. She swirled the water in her mouth, then she spit it out. Once her mouth was clean of vomit, she shut the water off, and looked at herself in the mirror. In her reflection, she saw something in her eyes, so she removed her purple glasses, and took a sharper look at her eyes. Her eyes were horribly bloodshot, and looked as if she had pink eye.
She decided to ignore the symptoms she was experiencing, and made her way out of the bathroom, feeling weak. In the hallway, she stood, almost ready to collapse. Suddenly, a surge of pain struck her right paw, so she took a look at her right paw. What she saw was a large laceration, swollen, but not bleeding. It glowed red, and stung like a bee sting. She gripped her paw, wondering if it was the cause of her symptoms. She didn't want to know the answer to that question.
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