Webweirdo332= If you wait for someone's story, it feels bad. But when you let people wait for your story, it feels good. Not in a bad way, of course. Cliffhangers can give a good effect.

MunkyRob = Wow, how wrong was I in that test?

Ally

They've entered the ship about a several minutes ago. The whole area seemed new for the children, and not only Ally, but all of them. Not being able to head out of the house - staying as far as the lawn - made them lost all opportunity to explore the outside, thus making them lack experience. Even the travel here was a whole new experience.

The dining area was huge, even bigger than their house. Ally never thought she'd seen any room this big before. Their was a big light that hanged above them. What did they call it again? Chandelier? Yeah, that's right. It gave the big room a yellowing glow, and there were tables everywhere. There were people everywhere, and they realized they were the only ones not wearing a Tux or a dress.

The stage was right in front of them. They saw it as soon as they opened the door.

The whole family was seated on a rectangle chipmunk sized table. It was a large one, a big one. Everyone was seated there, the whole family except uncle Simon who'd gone backstage. He said he was going to make a special performance for them. Then finally, after a few hours, a round of applause burst and uncle Simon finally appeared on stage, and there was a chipmunk sized piano at the middle of the stage.

"Good afternoon, everyone." He greeted and waved with a smile. He then stepped closer to the piano. "To start this event, I'd like to... uh... dedicate this piece to my wonderful children and my beautiful mate, Jeanette."

Ally looked over at Uncle Simon's family, and they gave claps and had smiles on their faces. He stepped closer to the piano, sat on the stool and started to position his fingers on the notes. Behind him, there were two people - one on the drums and one on the bass, setting to accompany the piano. Uncle Simon started with the intro, and the drums followed.

Ally felt the whole crowd silence as the performance began. The song was melodic, repetitive beats, and the drums added a classical beat to it. After the first part, the bass followed, giving the piano a muddy, yet ear-relaxing sound.

After the performance, the whole room gave another applause as uncle Simon stood up from the stool and took the microphone again. Ally saw him smile to his family. "That piece was a French piece called "Ballad Pour Adeline", and it was made by a melodist dedicated to his first born daughter. I found this piece as melodic as Jeanette's voice..." He explained and flashed a smile toward his family. Ally saw aunt Jeanette blushing. "... this piece is dedicated to my mate and our first born children. Thank you." He bowed down and returned backstage.

A few seconds later, Ally felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned back and saw her mother smiling at her. "Ally. It's your turn." She told her.

Ally felt the huge wave of nervousness struck her. She gulped down, hoping to ease the unusual feeling. "W-Will I really do good, mommy?" She asked.

Her mother leaned in and kissed her on the forehead. "You'll do good. Remember what I told you. When you fall, get up quickly and no one will notice." She smiled but it strangely turned serious. "But Ally, if I were you, I'd be more concerned of Alienelle and your brothers." She told her.

"Why is that?" She asked.

"Because you're a family. You don't worry about yourself, but you worry about those who're standing next to you. If you do that, they'll do the same and you'll end up worrying about each other. That's one of the things you should remember about family, Ally. Since you're the eldest, you're responsible for your siblings no matter what."

She took time for the words to sink into her mind. As a kid, it took longer than an adult, but as smart as she is, she got it. "Even Alvin?" She was referring to her younger brother.

"Yes, even Alvin. Like it or like it, he's still your brother."

"Alright, mommy."

"Good. Now get Alienelle and your brothers. Tell them that I believe they can do it too."

She stood up from her chair and started walking towards her siblings. But then she heard her mother calling her again.

"And Ally..."

She looked back and faced her. "Mommy?"

"I want you to say it to Alienelle and Bryon. But I want you to tell it to Alvin specially."

She slouched and dropped her elbows with a sigh. "Mommy, do I have to?" She complained.

Then her mother gave her that look. Something she can never argue with. But fortunately, she rarely uses it. "Don't worry. Tomorrow, we're taking a swim in the beach if you do it."

Ally's face lightened up. "Really?"

"Yep. Everyone was planning about it. But if you don't do it, then we're not going."

Ally sighed. "Alright, mommy. I'll do it."

Her mother gave her a smile as she walked away towards her siblings. Alienelle was sitting next to Elisha, talking about random things. That doesn't surprise anybody, though. They ARE best of friends, and Elisha likes to describe Alienelle as The Best Cousin. Bryon and AJ were seated next to their dad, playing. With Alienelle closer, she walked towards her.

"Hey, Nelle." She called.

She and Elisha looked up and gave their sights on her. "What is it?" Alienelle asked.

Ally pointed to the stage. "Uh,... it's our turn."

Just like Ally's expression earlier, Alienelle's eyes widened and her mouth opened. "What? Already? B-but, I'm not ready yet. Wh-what if-"

"I know, I said the same thing to mommy." She said. "Mommy told me that she believes that we'll all do great. It doesn't matter if we fail."

For a while, Alienelle gave a smile. "Tell mommy that really helped coming from her." She stood up from her chair and gave Elisha a quick embrace.

"Good luck, Nelle." Elisha said.

"Thanks, Ellie." She thanked, then faced Ally. "Let's get Alvin and Bryon."

Ally nodded and took her sister's paw, leading towards the other side of the table. Bryon and Alvin were talking with their father, laughing and joking. As much as Ally wanted to join, they have to perform. "Hey, Al, Bry." She called them by their short names. AJ and Bryon looked at her. "Let's go. It's our turn."

Just like her's and Alienelle's expression, their eyes widened, mouths agape. They turned to their father. "Dad, are you sure we're really going to blow them off?" AJ asked.

Their father caressed their heads before giving them a kiss. "Of course you will. Your mom and I will be cheering for you. You can do it guys." And then he faced her and Alienelle. "Ally, Nelle, good luck." He waved.

"Thanks, Daddy." Ally and Alienelle said in unison.

They watched as the boys got out of their chair and approach them. As soon as AJ was in close length, Ally gave a sigh. Reluctantly, considering what her mother said, she placed a paw on her brother's shoulder and with effort, she placed a smile. "Listen, Alvin. I know that we didn't have a lot of time to practice..." She felt like she was proposing, and only some of the words came out wrong. They DID get a lot of time to practice.

"Excuse me?" AJ raised an eyebrow. "We had like one week, and dad was with us the whole day."

Ally blushed and then sighed again. "I know. I- I can't believe I'm saying this, but..." She bit her bottom lip before saying. "...other than mommy, I think you can do it too."

AJ and Ally held their gaze for a while, staring unbelievably into each other's eyes. Ally wanted to cough the pretend out, but like her mother said, he's still her brother, and brother is family. Worry about him, he worries about you, then you'll end up worrying about each other. That's family. A moment later, AJ grinned.

"Mom told you to say that, didn't she?" AJ assumed.

Ally sighed. "Yes, she did. How'd you know?"

"I know only the sweetest person in the world would say that to stop someone from getting nervous."

For the first time in AJ's presence, Ally smiled. "Yeah, but I still mean it."

AJ raised an eyebrow again.

"You're still my brother, Alvin. Whether I like it or not, I still love you and you're still my responsibility." Ally removed her paw from his shoulder and faced the rest of her siblings. "The same goes for you too, guys."

They held their gazes on each other for a few more moments before Ally felt a light tap on her shoulder. She looked back and saw AJ trying to tell her something. "Um... Al? We should go."

. . . . . . .

Brittany's Point Of View (Miss me?)

I watched as Ally led her siblings to the stage. Yes, I have seen and heard everything Ally did and said. Making her do that made me feel more like a mother trying to make peace between her children. Chipmunk ears are sensitive, and I heard exactly what Ally had said. I told Ally to tell Alvin that he'll do good, but I heard she told him more than that. I have to say, I'm the proudest mother in the world. I can't believe myself. Is this really happening? Or am I just stuck in a coma and this is all a dream? I'm only nineteen years old, and I'm already a mother, the one who can't contain her pride. I felt my joy turning into tears, and then with a finger, I wiped it off my eyelids. I bit my bottom lip to keep myself from expressing this pride and happiness, but I know I can't hold it for long.

"Brit? I heard Alvin's voice calling me. At the same time, every muscle in my body relaxed and I gave a sigh as soon as I felt his arms around me, his chest pressing against my back. "I saw what you did there." Even from behind, I can feel him grinning. And then I gave a soft moan as I felt him blew softly on my ear. His breath was warm and natural.

I played with the bangs on my hair and turned back to him with a seductive grin. "You mean what I did that made you want me so bad last night? Or what I just did today." I teased.

I felt him kissing me on my neck, an few millimeters close to my collar bone. I couldn't help myself. My body wanted to moan, and I did. My fur stood on one end, making me feel... feel like I want to nuzzle his face wildly while running my tongue along his fur. But with people watching, I did everything to hold it back.

"Both." Alvin told me. "I'm the luckiest one to ever deserve you as a mate."

"I should be the one saying that."

"Nope, I should be. You know, Alvin and Bryon told me that you're the sweetest person in the world. I not only have the best mother in the world, but also the most hottest and seductive mate who makes me go nuts with just a wink of an eye."

I placed my best seductive face, licking my upper lips. "You're just saying that in hope that I'll rip your clothes off."

"Yes, I am. Am I doing it?''

I giggled. "Close enough." I faced him and leaned in for a kiss. "Come here."

I grinned. As soon as he leaned in, his lips were prepared, but I wasn't going for that. My lips came contact with his nose, and I leaned back facing him with a grin. He frowned. I love it when he does that. I love it when I tease him. It makes him more excited for our next mating session, and it makes him more wild and passionate that'll increase the pleasure we feel.

"You know, if you keep teasing me like that, you'll be saying my name tonight louder than you ever had."

''I'd love that. Each night are for us, and I'm willing to make each one unforgettable."

"And what if the kids get a new batch of siblings?"

"Is that a problem?"

"No, of course not. You know, if you get pregnant, then we're going to have to stop."

I grinned seductively, then licked my lips. "Stop? Beatrice told me it'd be all right if we keep mating even if I'm pregnant. She said there's nothing wrong with it, and it's actually very healthy. According to human standards, that is."

"Are you sure? Or are you just saying that 'cause you can't get enough of me." He grinned. God, I always loved to see that.

"Both."

Alvin and I gave a few soft laughs, our voices matched and harmonized each other, turning it into a melody even better than Simon's previous performance.

. . . . . . .

Ally

A round of applause have been presented as Ally and her siblings stood on stage. Ally has never felt this nervous in her life. She'd never met any humans before, now she has several human eyes on her. She breathed in hard, looking at her brothers. Alienelle stood beside her. Just like everyone else, she has a microphone connected to her headphones. Bryon stood beside Ally, looking as nervous as her. Beside Bryon was Alvin, holding a chipmunk sized electric guitar. He begged daddy to let him play a solo at one part of the song, so he did. But no, he's even shaking with the pick in his paw.

"Ready, guys?" Ally asked.

The rest of them, as if sharing a mind, gulped at the same time. "Ready."

Then suddenly, the lights went off, and the spotlights lit up, giving the room a colourful glow. Then, the music started with the back up pianist playing the synthesizer. Ally could feel her own breathing through her mouthpiece. The murmurs in the crowd silenced as the announcer introduced us to the crowd.

"Ladies and gentle. Alvin and Brittany's first children - Ally, Nelle, Alvin, and Bryon." The round of applause was louder this time.

As soon as the synthesizer died down and the rest of the back up band played their instruments. AJ kept his foot of the distortion pedal and started playing the first part. The intro's singer was Bryon.

"Yeah..." His high pitched voice somehow managed to harmonize with the song perfectly. "You are my fire..." He stepped forward. The red spotlight focused on him. "The one desire. Believe when I say... that I want it that way."

Bryon stepped back, the spotlight shifting from him to AJ with him about to sing the next part. Ally found herself hoping that daddy taught him how to sing while playing. "But we..." He stepped forward. "Are two worlds apart..." He made an extra noise with the guitar by bending the string for a fill-in. Ally rolled her eyes, thinking that the original song didn't have that. "... Can't reach to your heart... when you say..." AJ saw her mother smiling at her, and he couldn't help but smile along while singing. "...That I want it that way." Ally got ready, knowing that this is the chorus part, where everybody harmonizes with the previous singer. "Tell me why..."

The lights from the spotlight connected, creating four orbs focusing on them as they sang. "Ain't nothing but a heartache..."

"Tell me why" AJ recited the verse again.

"Ain't nothing but a mistake. Tell me why..."

"I never wanna hear you say..."

"I want it that way."

The first chorus ended. The second verse was Ally's this time. She took a deep breath, and luckily, the verses contained only low notes. The rest of the spotlights turned off, and the stage was entirely dark. The only illumination was the spotlight focused on Ally. "Am I..." Alienelle harmonized with her in the second part. "... your fire" She and Alienelle recited that part. "Your one... desire..."

"Desire..." Alienelle filled in.

"It's too late... but I want it that way." Ally breathed in for her part of the chorus. "Tell me why..."

"Ain't nothing but a heartache." The rest harmonized.

"Tell me why..."

"Ain't nothing but a mistake. Tell me why..."

"I ain't never wanna hear you say." Ally stretched the last word beyond the normal tone from the original version of the song.

"I want it that way..."

The whole stage went dark for a few seconds. Ally took this time to take a deep breath in and out, taking away all the nervousness. Even in the dark she could still see her siblings doing the same thing. As the music continued, she could see them giving each other thumbs up and nods. She nodded at them back. He caught a glimpse of AJ smashing his foot against the distortion pedal. In an instant, the amplifier's gain maximized, and the distorted guitar began to build up before AJ started his solo. As soon as he gave one quick strum, the spotlight, faster than the speed of light, focused on him as he moved about bending, pressing, and sliding the strings and following a certain pentatonic scale.

At the last part of his solo, AJ used his two paws and tapped on the frets of the guitar. It's surprising how he learned that in just a few days. His paws weren't even shaking, or hitting the wrong frets, or accidentally hitting a half-note. Then finally, AJ exited by tapping the F pentatonic scale slowly.

Ally and the others breathed in again as the bridge of the song came. It was Alienelle's turn to sing this part. She stepped forward and as soon as she sang the first word, the spotlight focused on her. "And now I can see that we're falling apart... from the way that it used to be, yeah."

Ally harmonized with Alienelle's low note by singing the high one. "No matter the distance, I want you to know. That deep down inside of me..."

Then Bryon sang the last part of the bridge. He stepped forward and the spotlight focused on him. "You are... my fire... the one... desire. You are..." Bryon prolonged his low tone for the last part.

"You are..." AJ followed, prolonging his tone also.

"You are..." Alienelle followed, gradually getting higher.

"You are..." Ally sang the medium alto. She then preserved her breath for the stretchy parts of the song which contain high notes. Ally counted 1... 2... 3... "Don't wanna hear you ssaaaayyy..."

"Ain't nothing but a heartache... ain't nothing but a mistake, tell me why." The others made a choir-like harmony.

"I an't ever wanna hear you say." Ally stretched her voice at the last part. "I want it that way..." The others stretched also.

Ally prepared for another stretching, and this part, it was the highest, and the longest. "Tell me why... . . ."She felt herself in relief as she hit that note. Now all she had to do was maintain that voice until the others finish with the last part of the song.

"Ain't nothing but a heartache... ain't nothing but a mistake... Tell me why."

Ally recovered from her stretching and joined along with the others. "I ain't ever wanna hear you say... that I want it that way."

Bryon's part was the last part of the song, hitting a low note. "...'cause I... want it that way."

The song finally ended. The back up drummer hit the open hi-hat a few times before the lights and applause came in almost at the same time. Ally couldn't help but smile wildly at the crowd and wave at them as if her arm extended quite a length. She looked at her other siblings and smiled at them. "Guys, that's for us!" She looked over at the crowd. "Thank you so much!"

They gathered at one area and gave a group hug before bowing together to the crowd. "Ally, that was great! I think we found our lead singer." Alienelle praised. Ally couldn't help but blush. "Thanks, Nelle." She gave her sister a warm, thankful embrace.

"Ahem, guys, I did the solo here. Don't I get at least a hug?" As soon as AJ held his guitar up, the others gasped as they noticed the first string was in half, one hanging from the bridge, and one hanging from the neck. "See? Do you have any idea how hard it is to do a guitar without the first string? Let alone a solo?"

Alienelle looked at her unbelievably. "A-Alvin, what happened?"

"The string snapped in the middle of the solo. That's why I turned to tapping. Dad taught me that."

"B-but we didn't even notice you stopping, or at least cut for a moment." Bryon said.

"If you get up fast enough, no one will notice you fell down. That's what mom always says."

Ally was smiling, proud of her little brother despite herself. She doesn't want to be proud of him because of all they had done to each other in the past, like killing each other. Yep, they hate each other, but he's still her brother, and brother is family, and family is love. Her foot started walking towards her little brother, and her arms greeted him with a warm embrace. "I'm proud of you, Alvin."

"Ally? Um... Al, what's the catch here?" Alvin asked, not believing her sister's praise.

"No catch, little brother. I'm proud of you, and I mean it."

"Uh... did you hit your head or something?''

Ally frowned. She released her arms from her brother and glared at him. "You better enjoy my adulation while it lasts, Alvin. Don't push yourself."

"Uh... okay. I guess..."

Ally's frown turned into a smile again. She gave her brother a sisterly kiss on the cheek. Nothing special, just a brother/sister friendship. But nothing good ever lasts long with these two. This is more like a truce.

And... that's a wrap. Thank you for reading, guys, but this is just the calm before the storm. The real storm is in the next chapter, so get ready.

And now, I have people telling me that the villain here is Ryan. I can't tell you that you're wrong, or correct.

I have four choices here...

A. Ryan

B. Ian

C. The reporter from Spring Break Chapter "Enraged".

D. A hater who got expelled for posting bad comments about the school and the chipmunks.

Sorry for the long post. Here's a potato. Hehehe...

The song's name is "I Want It That Way" By Backstreet Boys. In the original song, there are five singers, and there's no guitar solo.

If you think a fast guitar solo is impossible for a slow song, you haven't heard of "Bohemian Rhapsody" yet.