Chapter 4: Alone in the Dark
Back in their bedroom, Alvin, Simon and Theodore were hanging out on their beds. Theodore had put his bed sheets back on his bed, and now all three chipmunk brothers were trying to figure out a solution to their costume dilemma.
Several days went by as the Chipmunks were having a hard time deciding what costume to wear. By Wednesday, they still hadn't come up with anything. They were having dinner when Dave said: "Hey fellas, I need to going to the studio after dinner because I need to go do some things. Would you be okay staying here for a few hours until I come back?" The three chipmunk brothers looked at each other, then back at Dave.
Simon looked at Dave before replying: "Sure. We'll be just fine." Dave was glad to hear that, and after dinner, Dave cleaned up the kitchen, got his keys and coat, said goodbye, and went out the front door. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore now were all alone in the house. They passed the time by playing a board game. It had only been a hour, and Alvin was winning so far. However, there was a wind storm blowing outside. The chipmunk brothers didn't pay much attention to the wind because they figured nothing would happen. Alvin won the game, and just as they were putting the board game back, something happened.
The wind blew hard creating a howling sound, and suddenly, the light went out. "Ahhhhhhh!" Alvin, Simon, and Theodore screamed. Thankfully, they had flashlights with them in case something like this had happened.
"The power must have gone out by the wind," Simon said since there was no other way that the lights would be off. They tested all of the light switches in the house. None of them worked. The flashlights were now their only source of light.
"Simon, I'm scared. Do you think there are ghosts in the house?" Theodore asked looking around the living room, before hugging his brother. Simon hugged his little brother back, and replied: "Don't worry, Theodore. Ghosts don't exist. There is nothing to worry about." After Simon said that however, all three chipmunks heard creaking, and a bunch of other scary noises.
"Oh no, it's the ghosts!" Theodore screamed before hugging Simon an second time. Simon patted Theodore's back and exclaimed: "We don't know that for sure. We need to investigate!" Alvin couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Wait a minute. Are you suggesting that we split up? Don't you think that's a big risky?" Alvin asked knowing Simon normally would have them still together.
"Alvin, it's our own house! Nothing is going to happen to us! Besides, we'll be able to cover more ground if we split up! Theodore, you check the kitchen, Alvin can check the basement, and I'll check upstairs!" Simon answered calmly.
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