Author's Note: Just to let you know, from now on Dave's scenes will be written from his point of view. It'll be easier for me to write for him in the long run and you'll get more of idea of how I've always thought of him.

Chapter 22: Affections, Thoughts and Dreams

It was night time and everyone had settled in for the night. Aaron and Vinny had settled into Brittany's old room for the duration of their stay, which everyone was hoping wouldn't last long. It had been an exhausting day, with Dave and the Chipmunks keeping an extremely watchful eye on the unwelcome visitor. Stanley seemed to have decided to stick around and had settled himself into the oak tree in the backyard. It was unusual for the eagle seeing as he had never visited for more than a few hours at a time.

To relieve some stress, Alvin decided to spend some quality bonding time with his mate before they called it a night. Brittany sighed in content as Alvin gave her a tongue bath. The chipmunk had her lying on her stomach while he slowly groomed her back, licking her fur down in brush stroke movements. So far, this had proved itself to be the most effective bonding technique because it killed two birds with one stone. Not only did Brittany enjoy it, but Alvin could keep his 'dominance' in check as well.

Every now and then, Alvin would graze his cheek against Brittany's fur to rub his scent in. Normally he wouldn't be fussed with it, but with his psychotic father on the loose, Alvin needed to be sure that it was clear that Brittany was already taken.

"Mmm, that feels nice," Brittany whispered to herself. She loved the sensuality of the activity as well as the intimacy. Every moment she and Alvin had alone together was golden. Surprisingly, they hadn't actually mated since the first time and Brittany was hoping Alvin would be in the mood again sometime soon.

"What was that Brittany?" Alvin asked between licks. He had begun to work on her shoulder blades.

"This feels wonderful," sighed Brittany. She propped herself on her elbows and flicked her tail so that it brushed against Alvin's nose, "It's even better than a spa."

Alvin chuckled softly, "I'm glad you like it. There are not many chipmunks out there that would happily do this, even if it does mean that their mates stay naked the whole time."

Brittany giggled and looked over her shoulder at Alvin with dreamy eyes, "I am one of the lucky few aren't I? So are my sisters. You know, if someone had told me few months ago that you and I would become mates, I would've told them to go live in an asylum. But here we are! A lot of strange things have been happening lately haven't they? First Dave turns into a chipmunk, we've become mates and now your parents have turned up out of nowhere!"

"Yeah, well the latter isn't exactly a good thing," Alvin said almost bitterly. He finished bathing her and they got under the covers, Brittany's head once again lying on Alvin's shoulder, "I'm really pleased to see Mum again, but Aaron can go and jump off a cliff for all I care."

"What makes you say that?" Brittany asked, "I was having a laugh with Aaron this morning. He's a nice guy."

"On the surface maybe, but underneath that kind smile is a sadistic murderer and rapist," Alvin warned her firmly, "I'd do anything to get Mum away from him. He was probably perving at your body the whole time you were talking to him."

"Are you serious?" Brittany squealed. She pulled back from Alvin in alarm and clamped her paws to her mouth.

Alvin nodded solemnly, "Yes I am. And that's why Simon, Theodore, Dave and I are going to try to create a plan to get rid of him and save Mum in the process. In the meantime, Simon and I have a condition for you and Jeanette to keep you safe from Aaron."

"And what is it?"

"One very simple rule," Alvin explained firmly, "From now until Aaron is gone, you are not to leave my side for any reason. Not even if it's just for a trip to the bathroom or to get a drink of water. If I can't be there for you, then you are to stick with Dave or Stanley if he's around at the time. There's no telling when Aaron could lose control and attack you."

"Okay, fine. Staying by your side is something I should be doing anyway," Brittany agreed. She looked very worried as she asked, "What about Eleanor? She'll be even more appealing to Aaron seeing as she's a virgin!"

"She won't be for much longer," Alvin reminded her, "Theodore is planning on claiming her at the next full moon, which I'm pretty sure Simon said would be on Wednesday next week."

Brittany gave a look of relief and smiled, "Well, that's okay then." Her smile widened to a grin, "I can't wait to see the look on Ellie's face when she tells us! She'll be just as happy as I was...and still am."

Alvin chuckled and softly nuzzled his counterpart, "What would you say if I suggested we relive that night? You know...to experience that happiness all over again?"

Brittany's eyes widened in surprise, but then quickly changed to look seductive. She leaned into Alvin and used a finger to trace small circles on his chest. It sent shivers down Alvin's spine. She whispered slyly, "Then, I'd say bring it on hot stuff."

No further encouragement needed, Alvin growled huskily and rolled over. He clambered over the top off Brittany and pulled his pyjama top over his head, throwing it in a heap on the floor. Brittany giggled at his enthusiasm and found herself tracing his muscles with her soft paws. Both the young lovers felt that lustful desire growing fast, like a spark turning into flame. It consumed them and left them hungry for more.

"Feeling it yet?" Alvin murmured in her ear.

"It's gonna take a lot more than that!"

That was fine for Alvin, who was now kissing every part of his mate's body that he came across. Brittany moaned as he nipped at sucked at a sensitive spot on her neck, which quickly turned into a hickey. They took in turns to pleasure each other until Alvin finally clambered into a suggestive position. Brittany adjusted her hips, ready to accept her mate.

And why wouldn't she? She was Alvin's girl after all.

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Dave's POV

I knew things had gotten more serious than just a few fights with some school bullies. Right now, there was a murderer making himself at home in my house. My family was in danger and on a level I knew I was in trouble too. Aaron looked like he could take on a lion and come out of it without even as much as a scratch. How could I even begin to fight him if he decided to try and kill me for my 'territory'? What would happen to the girls? What would happen to the boys?

Good thing that was never going to happen then, wasn't it? If he was going to destroy my family, he'd have to do it over my dead body! I loved them too much. I didn't spend the last five years taking care of my kids to have them taken away from me. I'd do anything for them. I knew that they trusted me with all their hearts and I wasn't about to let them down.

As I lay in bed, I mauled over the many possibilities I could think of to get rid of Aaron. The most obvious one had to be Stanley. Somehow that bird knew that there was danger and had possibly flown to our rescue. All I would have to do is say the word and Stanley would grab that little bastard and fly him miles away until it was impossible for him to find us again. But, as stupid as this will sound, it didn't seem fair to go for the easiest choice.

And by fair, I meant fair to us. This chipmunk had destroyed the lives of many people and by all means deserved to be punished. That led me to the second option: the Chipmunks and I show him how it feels to live in misery by taking away his most prized possession. Poor Vinny had been living such a terrible life for fifteen years. No one deserves to be treated like dirt, except for people like Aaron. A taste of his own medicine would leave a very bad taste in his mouth. And just when he was at his weakest, we could finally take him down.

But then another rogue thought pushed itself into my mind. What was to become of Vinny if we did get rid of her mate? Would she be able to cope with all the freedom or would she push herself even further into her defensive shell? She had been through so much in her life that it could just be too late to rehabilitate her and teach her how to be her own person. The Chipmunks would definitely do their best to make life for their mother a happy one.

Somebody needed to show her that a real relationship is based on love and not pain and ridicule. Little did I know on this particular night that the person who could prove that to her was me.

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A little later in the night, Theodore was woken up by the sound of someone jumping on his bed. A dark shadow was cast on his wall by the moonlight making its way through the gap in the curtains. Theodore jumped in fright and pulled his blanket up to his chin while his eyes were as wide as saucers. Almost nightmarish thoughts of his biological father popped in his mind and he started to shiver with every step the dark figure took towards him.

"Teddy?" questioned a soft voice.

Immediately, Theodore calmed down as he automatically recognised the voice of his soon to be partner. He quietly sat up and met her soft gaze. Eleanor fell onto his lap and he caught her in an embrace. Even in the darkness, her eyes sparkled with that motherly glow she had always held. Still no words between them, Eleanor rested her head into his chest and listened to her boyfriend's steady heart beat. He smelled like apples and blackberries.

"Teddy?" she asked again.

"Yes, my gumdrop?" Theodore replied lovingly.

"Do you believe dreams can come true?"

"Of course I do. I'm living one right now."

"What about nightmares?"

Theodore looked taken aback at such an odd question, "I'm not sure. Why do you ask?"

Eleanor sighed sadly and stared down at her toes, "It's your dad. Ever since you told me about what he's done to people, especially to girls, I've been scared. What if he comes after me?"

When Eleanor looked back up, it hurt for Theodore to see tear stains from under her eyes down to her cheeks. He reached up and caressed her face, pushing back a stray strand of hair in the process. "Don't you go worrying about that," Theodore said warmly, giving her a kiss on the nose, "As long as Stanley is around, I doubt that Aaron will even lay a finger on you or your sisters."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure that I'm sure," Theodore reassured her. He pulled back the area of blanket on his left side and patted it, indicating for her to join him under it. Eleanor hopped from his lap and happily lied down and snuggled into his side. She felt a wave of warmth crash over her and for the first time since the sun went down, she felt content.

"As long as we're together, we'll both be safe, right?" Eleanor asked softly.

"Exactly," Said Theodore with a curt nod. The green clad couple came together for an innocent kiss before snuggling even closer together to the point that they were almost counted as one person. Slowly, they nodded off into a deep sleep, full of dreams that only expressed happiness and the love they had come to knowing ever since they had escaped off the deserted island.

Author's Note: Well, there you go. That was a short and sweet chapter, with a short and sweet Theonore moment at the end.

Just before you go off and disappear, I was wondering, does anybody on here have a account? Are you good as drawing if you do? Is there anyone who thinks that they could draw a picture of chipmunk Dave or one of the scenes from this story? Because that would be awesome!