Chapter 9: A Strange Feeling
Alvin and his siblings were relieved that they made it back home. Now they could have some fun! Since the weather was nice, they all decided to go play in the backyard. They played hide and seek, freeze tag, and a bunch of other games. They were in the middle of freeze tag when Alvin thought he sensed another animal nearby. "It's your turn, Alvin!" Brittany said to Alvin reminding him about the game. "You guys, wait. I think there is something nearby!" Alvin stated now looking all around the backyard. Simon smelled the air, and said: "Alvin's right! There is something nearby, and it's not a chipmunk!" Everyone froze upon hearing what Simon said. "Well, if it's not a chipmunk, then what is it?" Jeanette asked nervously. Alvin saw the tree that was in front of them, and ran over to it.
"I'll be right back. I want to see what this animal is!" Alvin said to the others before climbing the tree to the top. Alvin looked at their neighbor's backyards and saw nothing, but a few feet away from their backyard was an animal that both surprised and scared Alvin. It was a wolf. A big, black, furry, strong wolf that was sniffing around the area looking for food. Alvin froze on the spot, not sure what to do. He wanted to warn his siblings, but he didn't want to draw the wolf's attention. Alvin quietly and quickly climbed down the tree, and ran over to the five other chipmunks. "It's a wolf! We have to get into the house, now!" Alvin said in a serious, yet scared voice.
Nobody had to be told twice, since they all knew a wolf was dangerous. The six quickly ran to the house, through the cat-flap in the doorway, and ran to the living room. Once they all calmed down, Simon said: "Well, now that we know that a wolf is in the area, I think we should tell Dave!" The rest of his siblings nodded, agreeing with what he said. They all checked to make sure the doors and windows were locked, and then went to go watch some TV. Dave was on the couch watching the news. Simon jumped up on the couch, and said: "Dave, we need to tell you something!"
Dave turned his attention to his kids and asked what was wrong. "There is a wolf outside in our neighborhood. I saw it from the tree in our backyard!" Alvin answered, still shaking a little from what he had seen. "You saw a wolf? But wolves don't even live this close to the city!" Dave replied. "I agree with you Dave. However, I also sensed another animal nearby. The fact that Alvin only saw a wolf probably means that's what we sensed. Still, having a wolf nearby isn't good!" Simon said trying to reason with Dave. Dave sighed before saying: "Okay. I will inform the police about this, and I'll take your word for it. Hopefully this doesn't become a problem!"
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