Alvin and the Chipmunks fanfic "Imperfect Castaway"
Chapter 7: Aftermath – This chapter describes the Seville's, Miller's, UCLA and everyone else at Alvin's funeral.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own the songs: Amazing Grace (John Newton), Beautiful Memories (Alvin and the Chipmunks), and Dreaming of You (Selena).
Sorry it took so long, but 4th of July weekend was a BLAST!
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It was a quiet, cloudy and windy day on the streets of El Segundo, as friends, family and fans were paying homage to the recent death of Los Angeles' very own: Alvin Seville.
Many fans would hold up candles and flowers, as well as autographed picture frames and CD's of Alvin. Fans would also hold up autographed basketballs and basketball jerseys.
The streets were paved with LA natives paying respect for not just Alvin but to the Seville's, who had lost a family member, and the Miller's, who had lost a very good friend.
Dave had planned a traditional, public burial at sea ceremony for Alvin. He invited everyone he knew, those Alvin knew and of course thousands of (were) screaming fans. He also invited the mayor of Los Angeles, Mr. Antonio Villaraigosa, to speak on behalf of Alvin's terrible loss.
The Seville's were dressed in black suits with black dress shirts. The Miller's were dressed in black dresses, with Brittany dressed in a mourning dress, as Alvin was considered her boyfriend. Everyone else was dressed in either funeral attire or something red, as that was Alvin's signature color.
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Mr. Mayor took the podium and began to speak.
"Fellow citizens of Los Angeles County, exactly one month ago our very own UCLA Bruins won the NCAA National Championship, led by their star point guard, Mr. Alvin Seville".
A huge applause then swept through the humongous crowd.
"Exactly two weeks ago, there was a day in which we will all live in infamy. Alvin had lost his life in a daring disaster at sea. My people, Alvin didn't just die a singer, basketball player and worldwide humanitarian, he died… A HERO!"
Another huge applause swept through the crowd, louder than the last one.
"I now ask you all to bow your heads, remove your hats, and please refrain from speaking… for a moment of silence".
Silence…
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"Thank You. I would now ask if Mr. Dave Seville could come up to the podium and speak in honor of his son", said Mr. Mayor.
Dave took the podium, bit his lip a little bit, then began to speak.
"What can I say about Alvin, well, he wasn't very bright at first, but he was always honest and noble, and his bravery is what I loved the most about him. I remember days of him coming home from school with a failing grade in his backpack, or days where I would receive a phone call from his school informing me that he's done something terrible again. As the years went by, I've seen Alvin mature and grow more sophisticated. He's grown to do his chores and tell the truth, some things he's never wanted to do as a child. As Alvin grew more and more each day we've grown to love him even more as well. I could tell he never stopped dreaming and believing in what he loved the most, which was not just basketball, singing or philanthropy, but his family. I was always proud of everything he's done. He's achieved so much throughout his whole life, and has done things even we are self's couldn't dream of doing. That Alvin... he always said he wanted to reach the stars some day…" suddenly Dave was getting a little teary eyed, "And he made it. An NCAA Champion, a Grammy-nominated artist, and a HERO in all of us. We shall never forget you Alvin, I love you like the son I've always wanted, and you roam in our hearts, always and forever! Thank You!" Dave left the podium, wiping his eyes and feeling very lightheaded.
Simon and Theodore now took the podium to speak on behalf of their loving brother.
"Alvin," said Simon, "well, he wasn't the cleanest person, if you know what I mean, (chuckle)".
Laughter would erupt from the audience, as Simon felt that they shouldn't feel hurt for most of the ceremony.
"But we loved him very much", said Theodore.
"His shenanigans and tomfoolery in the past would turn into loving compassion in the present. His ideas of wrecking my experiments would transform into ideas of helping me complete my experiments", finished Simon.
"And his ideas of bribing me to do ridiculous things would change into ideas of him helping me cope with my problems and understandings", finished Theodore.
They would explain about Alvin and his actions a little more, and then talked about the swell times they all had. They also said that they were so proud to have a big brother like Alvin, and then left the podium.
Next up was the Miller's and Olivia. They, too, talked about the nasty things Alvin did in the past, as well as the things he did to make it up, more good times and what a wonderful friend they all had in Alvin.
"Alvin, you will always be my knight in shining armor!", said Brittany, "we now ask you all to turn your attention to the building behind you, as we will share with you all our fond memories with Alvin".
Everyone turned their attention to the big corporate building behind them, placed with a giant screen, as the Chipettes were going to be showing a full slide show of all of the great times the Seville's, Miller's, UCLA Bruins, and friends shared with Alvin.
"And while you all enjoy the clips, I will be singing a song dedicated to my one true love".
Brittany took the mic' and started to sing, while her sisters and Olivia played the clips.
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Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you,
And I wish on a star
That somewhere you are thinking of me too
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Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight
till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight,
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be,
Than here in my room
Dreaming about you and me
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Wonder if you ever see me and I
Wonder if you Know I'm there,
If you looked in my eyes
Would you see what's inside would you even care
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I just wanna hold you close but so far
all I have are dreams of you
so I wait for the day and the courage to say
How much I love you
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I'll be dreaming of you tonight
till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight,
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be,
Than here in my room
Dreaming about you and me
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Various clips would feature the times they all went to the beach, Disneyland, Majestic Movie Studios, Las Vegas, New York, the hot-air balloon race around the world, of concerts, dates, and of UCLA winning the NCAA Championship and Alvin holding up the Championship Trophy. Dave and everyone else would smile at the following clips, knowing that those were very fond memories that they would cherish forever.
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Ahh-Ahh
I cant stop dreaming of you
I cant stop dreaming
I cant stop dreaming of you
late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
and I still cant believe
That you came up to me and said
I love you
I love you too
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Now I'm dreaming with you tonight
Till' tomorrow and for all of my life
and there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly
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Final clips would show Alvin and the Chipmunks at the 50th Grammy Awards, Alvin and the UCLA Bruins at Santa Catalina Island, Alvin helping out earthquake victims in China, and, of course, Alvin and Brittany holding hands and sharing a passionate kiss.
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And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly.
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As Brittany walked off the stage, she wiped the tears she was holding back from her eyes.
Later, though it was still early in the year, The Mayor awarded the Seville's with an award for Alvin. It was the Citizen of the Year Award, as he felt that Alvin truly deserved it. He would give the award to the Seville's at the end of the year, when the award itself is completed.
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The ceremony would continue for another three hours, when The Mayor launched the signal for the 'releasing of the doves'.
Frankie was carrying a large carrier filled with doves. The Mayor gave him the signal, and then Frankie opened the carrier, releasing dozens of beautiful white doves as they flew in the sky. A tear then shed from Frankie.
Last, and definitely not least, Dave would carry a large box and placed in onto the shore. The box read, IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALVIN SEVILLE (1986-2008), DEAR SON, BROTHER, TEAMMATE AND FRIEND, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET YOU. FAREWELL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
Dave placed a copy of Alvin's Get Munk'd album into the box. It would be something to remember him by, as he was so proud to be not only his record producer, but his loving father. Simon would put his old microscope into the box, Theodore his old teddy bear, Brittany a picture of her and Alvin at the Pier, something she considered her 'best date ever'. Jeanette put in her old Beauty Pageant ribbon, something Alvin helped her win, Eleanor her old soccer trophy, Vinny an old song she and Alvin wrote, Frankie an old program of when Alvin and the Chipmunks used to play at the Studios, Olivia a stuffed kangaroo Alvin gave her, Coach Howland a small UCLA basketball with everyone's signatures on it, and Jake his old shark tooth necklace Alvin helped him make.
As soon as everyone placed their items in the box, Dave sealed it and released it into the ocean, leaving it to float away into the ocean.
Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor took the stage again to sing a sweet serenade for Alvin. Brittany took the lead microphone, as her sisters would sing back up.
She took a deep breath, hoping not to screw this up.
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That sav'd a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind but now I see
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'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears reliev'd
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believ'd
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While they were singing, Dave would look up at the sky, knowing that Alvin would be looking down on him from Heaven. He let out the tears he held back.
Simon, with his hands behind his back, watched the box float away into the horizon. He knew that Alvin may have been lost at sea, but his soul lives forever in his heart. He was starting to get a little teary eyed.
Theodore closed his eyes and pictured all of the good times he and Alvin had together. He shed tears while his eyes were shut.
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When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining like the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun.
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That sav'd a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind but now I see
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Everyone else would then release the tears they held back, except Jake.
Alvin meant a whole lot to him and he felt that he should have a 'say' in all of this. So, as soon as the Chipettes ended their serenade, he made his way onto the stage, took the mic and began to harmonize.
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We should remember all past faces,
Fond recollections none can compare,
If someone leaves us, just remember,
Your so much richer for all that you shared
So look back with love, don't despair
Everyone turned their attention to Jake, especially Dave, Simon and Theodore, who immediately recognized the song he was singing.
Beautiful memories, last a lifetime
they're beside you everyday
Beautiful memories, of our old friends,
Goes to our hearts, they will stay
Jake asked Simon and Theodore to come join him sing the song. They made their way onto the stage and continued.
Yes we will miss them, but remember,
All of the good times, all that you've done,
Their warmth and their laughter, heartfelt moments,
These should be savored like golden sun
The best of your dreams are to come
Beautiful memories, last a lifetime
They're beside you everyday
Beautiful memories, of our old friends,
Goes to our hearts, they will stay
"Come on everybody!" Jake yelled to the crowd. Soon everybody was singing along, knowing in their hearts that even though Alvin was gone forever, his heartfelt moments and memories will stay in their hearts forever.
Beautiful memories, last a lifetime
they're beside you everyday
Beautiful memories, of our old friends,
Goes to our hearts, they will stay Goes to our hearts they will stay.
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Pretty soon, the funeral was over and everyone left, except for the Seville's.
"Goodbye Alvin", Dave said, staring into the horizon. Simon and Theodore also stared, as it was going to be very hard coping life without Alvin. They would all stare for a little more, and then took off. Dave drove Simon and Theodore home, which would be a very silent drive.
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At Vinny's residence, Vinny was busy cooking up some soup.
"Oh fiddlesticks! Jake, honey!" yelled Vinny.
"Yes Vinny!" said Jake who was just in the middle of painting the living room.
"Can you please drive over to the Miller's and see if Eleanor has any spare tomato sauce?"
"Okey-dokey then" he dropped his paintbrush, washed his face, grabbed the keys to his Buick and took off.
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He drove to the Miller's, still having thoughts about today in his head. He pulled up to their residence and knocked on the door.
"Jake! What a pleasant surprise", answered Eleanor".
"'Ello Eleanor. Vinny's making soup, 'an I wandered if you haud any spare tomato sauce".
"Sure! Come on in".
They made their way into the kitchen as Eleanor found the last jar of tomato sauce hidden in the cupboard.
"Good thing Jeanette and Miss Miller are out grocery shopping" said Eleanor.
"They're gone, so it's just you an' Brittany?" asked Jake.
"Yup. Here you go", said Eleanor, handing Jake the tomato sauce.
"Thaunk You. How is Brittany by tha way?" asked Jake
"Well, the day she discovered about Alvin, she completely went berserk. She even trashed her room pretty well, too. I'm really worried about her; she's never been this emotional before".
"May I go and check on her?"
"I don't see why not".
Jake walked upstairs to Brittany's room. It was very quiet in her room, so Jake decided knocked on the door to see if she was there.
"Brittany, are in you there?"
He knocked again and still no reply, so he decided to walk right in.
"Eleanor says she's worried abou… HOLY SHH… NUTS!!"
Jake saw Brittany standing on a stool, with one end of a rope tied to her ceiling fan and the other end wrapped around her neck.
"Brittany!! Just... stop what you are doing this instant!!"
"I can't Jake!" yelled Brittany, tears pouring from her face, "Alvin's dead… and I don't think I'll ever love again!!"
"Brittany, please! I can help you!!"
"It's too late for that Jake! Since the day we've met, I knew we were going to be together forever… and I can make that happen... right now!!" she raised her left leg in the air, and was about to raise her other leg.
Thinking quickly, Jake got his trusty boomerang and launched it at the rope.
Brittany was completely off the stool; however, the boomerang snapped the rope, leaving her to fall hard on the floor. The boomerang then returned to Jake.
"Good thing I carry this wit' me!"
He then rushed over to where Brittany was laying.
"Brittany! Are you okay?"
"Am I okay? AM I OKAY!! The love of my life is gone forever and you're asking me if I'm okay!!"
"Listen, I'm depressed that Aulvin is gone, too, but you shouldn't go around killing yourself about it".
"And why not!"
"Because your sisters care about you Brittany and so do I!!"
Brittany was calm for a moment then tried to shrug off Jake.
"LET GO OF ME!!" yelled Brittany.
"You're only making things worse for yourself!"
Brittany tried desperately to shake Jake off, when all of a sudden, Jake smacked Brittany across her face so hard that Brittany stopped shrugging and came to a halt.
"I'm sorry, but you left me with no otha' choice" said Jake.
Brittany looked into Jake's big, brown eyes, then broke down crying. She squeezed Jake so tight and had mascara running down her face.
"It's okay Britt, I here… I here".
Jake and Brittany would hold each other tight for the rest of the night then dozed off to sleep on the floor.
Thoughts of Alvin laid in Brittany's mind. For some reason, she was thinking of Alvin, but she was sure glad Jake was here; otherwise she would have been dead by now, but she loved it when Jake kept her company. She laid her head on Jake's rock-hard abs and thought about her future the rest of the night.
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There you have it, Chapter 7!! Criticism for this chapter is allowed, and please tell me what you think of the story so far.