Atomos Infinity: This is my very first fanfic. So I hope you enjoy it. This is an AU tale of Alvin and the Chipmunks. Please tell me what you think

Disclaimer: I don't own the Chipmunks, the Chipettes or any other character you recognize from the television show.

The Destiny Star

The Ritual

Across the warm night sky, the stars, which appear before the world to shine their timeless illuminating beauty, were watching. As if they knew that something unnatural, something extraordinary was going to happen, they were watching with great expectation. As for the events that would take place, none of them knew what would happen…except for one. One star that stood out unmatched in its beauty shining brighter than all of them, knew of the events which would follow and its brightly shining light started to flicker as if…as if it were trembling...But why? This star…was well known to the world and the moment for which this star could affect the outcome of this planet was closely at hand.

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In a small village located deep within a dark forest, you could hear bells and cheers of celebration. The villagers danced and sang around a huge fire while they played instruments and songs. A village so lively in passion and so joyful in spirit had the ability to change this seemingly sinister forest into a wonderland of great emotions. The voices of children joined together in song as the adults clapped their hands and conversed together. However, the villagers were immediately silenced when a man raised his hand to quiet them down. He stood in the centre of the village just in front of the fire. His dark black hair swayed in the blowing winds. He looked so calm and stern, yet you could see a great love in his eyes. A love for all things innocent, a love for the world. And this man had gained the respect of, not only the villagers, but many other living things in the forest; plant and animals alike.

His nimbly caring eyes looked over to a group of twenty children no 'older than thirteen' who were sitting down in the centre of the celebration. You could tell by just one look that the entire celebration was somehow focused on them, for they were decorated in special clothing and were given all sorts of magnificent gifts. The quiet, bright-eyed children gazed at him with great fascination and respect.

The man looked down on them the same way a bird looks at its baby just before releasing it out into the world. So many emotions were bottled up in his heart as well as in the hearts of all the villagers. Pride. Love. Fear.

"It is time," he said sensing the winds of change that surrounded the peaceful village. Then he looked out to the villagers and drew in a deep breath in preparation for his speech. "The new generation is upon us and our time, like the ever burning sun just before the night arises, is fading. Now as our time of glory sets, a new time filled with youth and dreams and wonder arises. It is time indeed. It is time for our children to carry the burden of the future and receive the glory of ever-lasting life."

The crowd cheered for they knew it all and had waited for this moment for such a long time. How proud they were at the innocent and quiet group of children who sat still with their hearts filled with high hopes and some with a lust for adventure.

The man sensed their enthusiasm along with many other emotions like fear of the unknown and tension of the glory that awaited them. He waited for the village to calm down before he continued. "I will recite the mythic chant to begin the quest, but before I do this, I must see my boys."

Two chipmunks rose from the group of children. They walked towards him slowly, each with different views on the adventure that was forthcoming. "Logic and knowledge," were the views of the chipmunk wearing a blue turtleneck and big glasses that covered over his sparkling blue eyes. Yet the one thing that stood out the most from this innocent looking boy, the one thing that looked as if it didn't belong was the giant axe he carried on his back.

"Fear and kindness," were the views of the other chubby looking chipmunk. His soft and sensitive smile made him so cute, and his green eyes made him look really cheerful. Wearing a green, partially torn sleeveless shirt, he looked extremely uncomfortable carrying a bow and arrows which seemed to go against his loving nature.

Both chipmunks approached their father with great respect and bravery. He smiled and patted both of them on their heads. Then he looked around expectantly to see if there was another face in the crowd that should have rose and approached him, but there was none to be found. The man growled lightly under his breath. "I should have known he wouldn't come," the man whispered to himself.

At this moment, many didn't see a young chipette leave from the group of kids. "My children, I have chosen you to be the Guardians of the Gathering. You will lead and guard the group to reach their destination" he said as he placed his hands on both of their heads and then began to chant.

"The Gathering has been assembled, the leaders have been chosen. They accept the quest for the Destiny Star. They shall journey through any obstacles and pass through any perils to reach their destination. As the leader of our village I officially claim them worthy for the right to search for the destiny star. Our hearts will be with them as we ask you to grant them the power to survive any difficulties they may encounter. Powers of Fire, Wind and Water unite and enter the spirits of my boys so they can lead The Gathering to the Destiny Star" the man chanted as he raised his hands into the air.

The wind blew fiercely, but the fire that burned in the centre of the village didn't go out. Three lights came down from the sky and two of the lights had hit the two chipmunks. They began to illuminate with a strange glow. The older son started to glow with a blue light and the other son started to glow with a green light.

"I have given both of you, the power of the elements" the man said. He looked at his older son and put his hand on his shoulder. "Simon, leader of the Water."

"And Theodore, leader of the Wind" the man said to the younger son. He saw a red light heading in another direction. The man growled. He knew all too well where the last light was heading. He then looked at the villagers and smiled.

"The ritual is complete."

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Far away from the cheers and celebration, a thirteen-year-old chipmunk laid down on the branch of a high tree with his eyes closed. He was chewing some sort of barley as he rested with his hands behind his head. He wore red pants and a light red vest with golden lining along the sides. He also wore a red cap and T-shirt with a very familiar letter on it. What was very noticeable was the silver sword with a golden handle sheathed in his back.

The young chipette from before, who had left the group, approached him.

"Hey sleepyhead" she said with a smirk.

"…."

The chipette became annoyed at the chipmunks' evasion. She went and got a stone from a path and threw it at him. The stone hit his arm and woke him up with a start making him lose his balance and crashing down to the ground. It was quite a big drop, but he was fine just the same.

The chipmunk looked at the chipette as he tried to regain his focus. With a bit of blurry vision, he saw a cute chipette wearing a pink skirt and a light pink top. Her hair was brown and her eyes sparkled like the stars. The chipmunk started to chuckle as he shook his head.

"I should have known it was you" the chipmunk said as he checked if he had a bump on his head. Once he was convinced that he didn't, he looked back at the chipette.

"Alvin, you missed the ritual" the chipette said putting her hands on her hips.

"Darn it. And that was on my to do list too," Alvin joked.

"You're going to get in trouble."

"So what else is new? By tomorrow, it won't matter. Besides, this whole immortal stuff is just stupid, Brittany."

"But think about it, we will be able to feel no more pain…no suffering…" Brittany started before she began to cry. Alvin went and gave her a hug.

"Brittany, being immortal won't be an escape from your inner emotions. Their will always be pain and suffering. You can't escape it…I'm sorry, I never meant to…" he started.

"It's ok, Alvin. Your right… besides, my mother is always in my heart…actually that is the real reason why I'm willing to sacrifice everything to reach the Destiny Star. I can't stay under the protection of our village when my mother could be out there…somewhere." Brittany said as she looked into the sky.

Alvin smiled and nodded still in the embrace. They both looked into the sky. The Destiny Star was shining back at them as if to give them hope. Suddenly, a bright red light beam came from the sky and hit Alvin engulfing him in a bright red glow.

"I guess the ritual is over," Alvin said after a moment of silence as the glowing slowly faded from his body.

"Then we should head back" Brittany said wiping the tears from her eyes.

"It's time for me to face a very very angry father."

"Well I hope he really yells at you. You made me miss the ritual too!"

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When Alvin entered his house, he looked up and right in the doorway was the man who had performed the ritual glaring at him.

"ALVIN! Where were you?" the man roared.

"Calm down Dave, I went for a walk and lost track of time," Alvin said calmly.

"Alvin Seville! You missed the ritual!" Dave yelled.

"That was today? I guess I forgot" Alvin lied as he shrugged his shoulders. He could see that Dave was really enraged. At this time, Simon and Theodore came down from upstairs.

"I can't believe you could be so selfish! The ritual is not just for you, it's for the whole Gathering! It is meant for the children who you are meant to protect until they reach the star! What kind of confidence will they have in you now; now that you don't even attend the actual ritual? How can I trust you to take care of all the villagers' children, Alvin? How can they trust you? It just amazes me to see how selfish you can be! Please tell me, I'm curious, do you even know how important this is, do you even know anything about the Destiny Star? I have been telling you this for your whole life! I have repeated this day after day!"

"Here we go again" Alvin said as he sat on the couch with his brothers ready to hear the tale of the Destiny Star once again.

"Created before time itself, the Destiny Star was here to shine its light upon the Universe. Every thirty years, when a new generation is ready to take hold of the Destiny Star, it lands on a specific spot in the world. If one from our village touches the Destiny Star, it will give them immortality. Each generation has gone on the quest with their own guardian or guardians to protect them and now it is your turn. A guardian is a sacred duty which is bounded to protect the Gathering from all dangers. This moment is special…because you are the Millennium Generation. Your Gathering will probably face difficult challenges, but I have faith in you that you'll make it through, as long as you possess the will to believe that there is nothing you can't accomplish," Dave finished with a smile.

"Well Alvin…?" Simon asked.

"What choice do I have…?"

"…it's time for you boys to get to bed. Tomorrow's the big day," Dave said as he sent them to bed. The three chipmunks slowly went upstairs, did their regular routines and then went to sleep. Throughout the village, none were aware of a pair of eyes watching them through some clouds in the sky.

"Tomorrow will be a very big day" a voice said.

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To be continued….

Author's Notes: So tell me what ya think. Like it? Hate it? Let me know. I hope I have everyone in character. Don't worry, Simon and Theodore will have bigger parts in the chapters to come. Please Read and Review.