Alvin and the Chipmunks fanfic "Imperfect Castaway"
Chapter 8: A Future Without Alvin – In this chapter, Brittany still can't take the fact that Alvin is gone forever, but luckily Jake and her sisters are there to comfort her.
Also, Jake asks Brittany out on a date.
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It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. Brittany had just woken up, trying to remember about the dreams she had last night. While stretching, she had totally forgotten about Jake, who decided to spend the night.
He was still sleeping and lying on the floor. Trying her best not to wake him up, she tiptoed over to her bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. It was all good until Eleanor announced that breakfast was ready. Jake was woken by the smell of sausages Eleanor cooked up for breakfast. He stretched and made his way downstairs.
"Good morning, Jake! Had a good sleep last night?" asked Eleanor, pouring some apple juice onto five glasses.
"I sure did!" replied Jake, "an' may I say thaut those sausages smell divine".
"Thank You. Wait a minute did you brush your teeth?"
"Naw, where I come from, we eat first, then we brushes our teeth" Jake said with a grin.
"Oo-kay" said Eleanor with an uneasy look on her face.
"(Yawn) morning y'all", said Brittany, making her way into the kitchen. "Morning Britt", replied Jeanette while reading the newspaper, "I'm surprised you're still breathing".
"Shut up, Jean!" yelled Brittany while also giving her a glare and then glared at Jake, "and what are you still doing here?!"
Jake wiped his face with a napkin and replied, "Jus' hauvin' me a lil' breakfast, and by the way… I'm the reason why you're still breathing".
Brittany shook her head in annoyance and headed for the fridge.
"Want some sausages Britt?" asked Eleanor.
"Blech! Those greasy, disgusting things? No thanks, I'll just settle for some French toast and orange juice".
"Glad to see you're still eating, too", blurted Jake, sipping some apple juice.
Brittany stopped what she was doing, and glared angrily at Jake.
"What… the hell… is that supposed to mean?" she said angrily.
Jake put down his glass of juice and continued.
"Well, it's obvious when a person goes into a depressed state they either discontinue eating or think of another way to end their lyfe, which me and my boomerang will prevent, yet again".
"Look, you Steve Irwin wannabe, I'm not that depressed that Alvin is gone forever. Sure, I miss him with all my heart, but I'm not going to start cutting myself or wear black for the rest of my life. I don't know what I was thinking last night… but if it wasn't for you, I'd… I'd…"
"You'd whaut? Let's naut forget thaut I waus the one who hooked you two up and halted you and Aulvin's so-called competitive states. Also, need I remind you thaut your so-called 'Best Date Eva' was my idea".
Brittany just glared at him for a while longer, then picked up her plate of French toast and headed for the living room, hoping a little TV would clear her mind off of things. She turned on the TV and it showed a documentary of Alvin titled Alvin: Heart of a Champion on ESPN Classic.
Brittany eyes would be glued to the television set watching all of Alvin's accomplishments, then she saw the documentary showing a past concert of Alvin and the Chipmunks at Madison Square Garden. The song they were performing was the original version of Only You (And You Alone). The TV also showed Alvin yelling into the microphone, "This one's for you, Brittany".
Brittany's eyes would immediately be filled with tears. She and her sisters did not attend that concert, but she was so glad to be watching it on TV right now. She saw Alvin strum his guitar and sing softly.
Only you can make this world seem right.
O-Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for o-only you Only you can make this change in me,
F-for its true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
Yeah baby! Oo!!
She couldn't take it any more. She released the tears she held back, making it noticeable for Jake, who sat in the recliner on the other side of the room.
"You still love him, don't you?" Jake said gently.
Brittany didn't answer. Her crying eyes were still glued to the television.
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for only you
O-Only You, oo, Yeah.
The chipmunks were given a loud, standing ovation. Fans knew it was obvious that Alvin had dedicated that song to Brittany.
"Thank You, New York City! Good night and stay true!!" Alvin yelled to the Madison Square Garden crowd. The documentary then went into a commercial.
Brittany still sat there crying her eyes out. Jake offered her a handkerchief. Brittany gladly accepted it, wiping the tears from her eyes.
"Aulvin meant a lot to all of us, Britt. I understaund how you're feeling, and I wish thaut I can reverse all of this".
"But you didn't love Alvin the way I did. Face it Jake, you don't understand what I'm going through. Alvin was only your cousin and nothing more".
"Nothing more… NOTHING MORE!!"
Immediately, Jake stood up with a raging look on his face and his hands curled up into fists.
"Aulvin was everything to me! Now, I don't know about romaunce, but I loved him more than just a distant cousin. He was more like a lost, forgotten brother to me. Eva since I came to this country, he taught me how to cope to the Americaun way of lyfe. If it wausn't for him, I don't know where I would be or whaut I would be doing this instant. So don't just say he was 'nothing more' Brittany, because he taught me everything I needed to know!!"
Brittany could sense the fire in his eyes. Yes, he had every right to be angry, but he still missed Brittany's point. Brittany stood up, drying the last tears from her eyes.
"You're missing the point, though! Alvin said he would always be there for me whether in times of joy or tribulation. Okay, so he was more like a brother to you, but I bet Simon and Theodore have as much right to be as miserable as you'll ever be. They didn't just lose a brother, they lost the lead singer of their band, unlike you who's never sang a day in his life until yesterday; and we didn't just lose a best friend, but someone that if it wasn't for him, The Chipettes would be just another talent less, bubblegum-pop, one-hit wonder girl group still living in that crappy, termite infested tree house. Face it Jake, you have NO idea of what it's like to lose a loved one!!"
Jake stood there astonished at Brittany's words, but he was not speechless.
"No idea of whaut it's like? (Chuckle) Pop quiz Brittany… do you know where my father is??"
"No", replied Brittany.
Jake shook his head and answered, "Neither do I. So don't tell me that I hauve no idea of whaut it's like to lose a loved one, because believe me I've been in worst situations like…"
Brittany interrupted him, "Oh, please! Like you would know what it's like living in a damp orphanage with a heartless, 500-pound caretaker who wanted to expose your singing talent just so she could make a quick buck, or sleeping in Central Park during the coldest time of the year and having nothing but a newspaper to cover yourself with!!".
"I was going to say being beaten up by a ruthless gang of Bloods who took everything you haud and left you lying haulf-dead and haulf-nude in the forest, or risking your life to fend off wild coyotes and bears to protect the ones you care about!!"
"You know what, Jake?" Brittany said as she was coming face to face with Jake, "you're nothing but a-a…"
"A whaut? Say it to my face, then!"
Their noses were touching as Brittany continued.
"A selfish, egotistical, self-centered, and careless" Brittany was about ready to push him away, but stopped when her hands were feeling Jake's ripped chest.
"Jerk? Just like Aulvin?" finished Jake.
Brittany took her hands off of Jake's chest and sat back down on the couch. She was staring to get teary-eyed again. Jake sat down next to her, also putting an arm around her.
"Look, I know it's going to be hard trying to cope without Aulvin, but we shouldn't let it affect our lives and careers. Remember, only one more month and you'll be grauduating UCLA with an MFD (Master of Fashion Designer). You hauve a wonderful career ahead of you Britt, and you shouldn't let thaut go to waste just because we lost someone near and dear to all of us".
Brittany looked up into Jake's eyes, knowing that Jake was being positive about all of this.
"He's right, Britt", answered Jeanette, as she and Eleanor wanted to know what all the fussing was about.
"Alvin wouldn't want you to weep forever, instead he would want you to move on and pursue your goals and dreams".
"That's right Brittany", said Miss Miller coming down the stairs, "why if I didn't know better, you said that fashion and modeling were your two most favorite things in the world. You do have a bright future coming, and you shouldn't let one tidbit get in the way of your wonderful future".
Soon, Jeanette, Eleanor and Miss Miller joined in on comforting Brittany.
"Alvin may be gone forever, but remember that his love and memories live in your heart. Don't waste the rest of your life beating around the bush, because I'm sure that's not what Alvin would want you to do", finished Eleanor.
"So Britt… whaut do you say?" said Jake, with everyone's attention at Brittany.
Brittany didn't know what to say, but suddenly a smile appeared on her face.
"You're right. Alvin wouldn't want me to stay down and out forever. He would want me to get back on my feet and 'Go for it!' or something like that, but you know what I mean. He would want me to move on and pursue my goals and dreams. I motivated him before his games, and now he's motivating me to live a bright and wonderful future", she quickly stood up, dried the last of her tears and continued, "… and that's exactly what I'm gonna do!"
"That's the spirit!" yelled Miss Miller.
Jeanette and Eleanor couldn't help but hug their big sister.
"Glad to have you back to normal, Britt", said Eleanor.
Jake looked upon the hugging sisters, especially Brittany. Knowing that Alvin was gone didn't mean that she was going to be lonely forever, but that she may never find another person who would care deeply about her. Yes, she was very attractive, but that's all that guys go for these days: looks, never emotions. He has helped out The Chipettes a couple of times in the past, feeling that they, too, were like family to him; however, seeing as though all four of them originated from Australia, he was not related to them. The girls spoke perfect English, while his accent was more native and fairly Australian. He thinks that he might have been born somewhere in the Outback, while the girls were probably born in a nice, coastal city like Sydney or Melbourne. He cared deeply for the girls, and he thinks that, maybe, Brittany might need someone to be there for her to get over her slight depression. He was going to make sure that Brittany has a future, no matter what.
As the girls were still hugging, Jake finally spoke up on what he was going to say.
"Uh, Brittany, might I hauve a word with you, privately?"
Brittany released her sisters and replied, "Sure Jake".
They headed for the kitchen. Jake was feeling kind of nervous about this, but he decided to speak up anyway.
"Listen, Brittany. I know that you're not into another relationship right now, but… I-uh… well… I was hoping… thaut you would let me… uh, hauve the liberty to, uh… take you out to, uh… uh… dinner… sometime this weekend, maybe? Hehe", Jake said, while rubbing the back of his neck.
Brittany didn't know what to say, but staring at Jake's big brown eyes, she knew he wasn't kidding. Next to Alvin, Jake was another person she adored. He had Alvin's charisma and fearlessness, but he was way more 'buffer' than Alvin, plus since he came to the U.S. he has never dated anyone other than her. He was right about her being unready for another relationship, but she didn't want to turn him down like that. She thought 'what the heck' and would be more than happy to give him a chance.
Jake still stood there waiting patiently for a reply.
Brittany looked down at the ground then back up to Jake with a smile.
"Saturday… 7:00… Benihanas… your late, you die. Got that!" Brittany said with a sly smile.
Jake couldn't help but smile back, "Got it!"
"Oh Jake" said Eleanor making her way into the kitchen, "I believe the reason why you're here is because you asked for a spare something?"
Eleanor picked up the tomato sauce Jake left on the counter last night. Then it hit him.
"Oooh… Snapp!!" Jake yelled. He took the tomato sauce from Eleanor and continued.
"Listen, thaunk you for the lovely breakfaust but I should get going now". He made his way to the front door. "Until next time girls… oh, and Brittany… Sauturday night, I won't forget". He pointed at Brittany, gave a little wink, and then he was off.
Jeanette closed the front door and then stared at Brittany with a sly smile.
"I see what's going on" she said, "…you like him, don't you?"
Brittany was a little shy to say. "Yeah I like him, but I don't like him-like him".
"Not yet that is", Eleanor said with a giggle.
"Shut up you guys! I'm just giving him a chance. Besides, I didn't have anything planned this weekend".
"It's okay, Britt. I'm sure Alvin would've wanted you to move on, especially with a sweet guy like Jake", finished Jeanette.
"It's just a date and nothing more, understand. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go pick something out for this Saturday", finished Brittany as she headed to her room.
The two sisters saw her leave to her room.
"Nothing more, she says", said Eleanor with a grin.
"That's Brittany for ya", finished Miss Miller. --
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Meanwhile, back on Ocker Island, there stood Alvin waiting patiently for Ocker, also known as his master.
He had spent the whole week eating and exercising a little, as today would be the day his master would teach him the 'Way of the Munk'. He had torn the sleeves from his shirt, thinking that this 'Way of the Munk' would be a little challenging.
Out of nowhere appeared Ocker. He stood on a boulder looking down at Alvin from about 50 feet high. He had his hands behind his back and a staff laid next to him. He could tell by the look in Alvin's eyes that he was ready.
"Young Jackaroo, your 10 days of relauxation and preparation are up. And now I leave you with this simple question… Are you up for the chaullenge??"
Alvin stood there and picked out the wisest words he could think of. "Three words old munk… BRING..IT..ON!!"
"An' I three words for you…"
Both were staring at each other eye to eye. Alvin was ready to learn and Ocker was ready to teach.
"… LET'S GET STAURTED!!"
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There's Chapter 8 for ya, which leaves two very good questions….
Will Alvin learn the Way of the Munk?
Will Brittany all of a sudden fall for Jake??
Keep reading and find out!!