Time line May 3, 1938

Since I was young all I could think about was flying. My dream to fly is so close I can
feel it! Though I am only twelve I wish that some how I could get papa bear to let me fly
more often. I sleep and think about flying every ten seconds of the day. If only I had a
plane of my own I would calm down a bit, although I know papa bear just wants the best
for me. So as I keep on dreaming I hope to one day be as good of a pilot as my papa bear.
Oh how I wish I had a plane of my own. For my birthday all I want is a plane and my
papa bear to adopt me that is all I ask.

-Kit Cloudkicker-

Intro:

On the day of his birthday Kit Cloudkicker came home from his last day of school and
was surprised to find his papa bear and Miss Cunningham waiting for him. Kit was
shocked, he knew it was his birthday, but he usually did not want to make a big deal out
of it. What was going on? Kit thought, but nothing could have prepared him for the bomb
shell his papa bear was fixing to tell him.

Chapter One: A Party to Remember

Higher for Hire: 3:00pm
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Kit looked in shock as he rode up to Higher for Hire. What's going on? The small cub

thought. Kit knew today was his birthday, but he had told everyone that it was not a big

deal. Something must be up, Kit thought. When he got off his bike he asked Baloo what

was going on.

"Hi, little britches" Baloo replied. "Bet your wondering what's going on?"

"Yes, papa bear" Kit said.

"Well" Baloo stated "I know you wanted to be alone on your birthday, but Miss Cunningham and I decided to give you a little surprise party. What do you think, kiddo?"

"Oh, papa bear, you shouldn't have". The brown cub ran and hugged baloo.

Rebecca, who also hugged Kit said "I hope you like the party we set up for you."

Kit looked at Rebecca and Baloo and started to cry. "Thank you" Kit cried!

"Don't cry, little britches" Baloo said. "You're welcome, now come inside and we'll get this party started"

"Ahem" Rebecca stated. "Forgetting something, Baloo?"

"Oh yeah your right, Becky, sorry" Baloo said. "Sorry Kit, I have to blindfold you for a sec."

"Why, papa bear?" Kit asked, confused.

"You'll see, now hold still", Baloo said. Baloo then tied the blindfold over Kit's eyes. "There we go, it's not too tight is it?"

"No, it's just right" Kit replied. "I just don't understand why I have to wear this."

"Sorry Kit, Rebecca exclaimed. "Now just grab our hands and we'll go inside."

"Okay", Kit replied, as he grabbed their hands.

"Here we go!" Rebecca shouted, as the three of them walked through the door. Kit, even blind folded could hear whispers after going through the door.

"1 2 3… happy birthday", everyone shouted as baloo removed his blindfold.

"What is all this?" Kit asked.

"Well, Kit, we invited a few friends over just for you. Happy birthday, son" Son? Kit thought Baloo had never called me that before.

"Son?" Kit asked.

"Oops that must have slipped out."

"Wait a minute, papa bear, what is going on?" Kit asked.

"You might as well tell him, honey, Kit will be asking us all night." Rebecca said.

"What's going on?" Kit asked. "First Baloo calls me son and now you just called him honey?"

"Well it's like this", Baloo started, "a few weeks ago I went to the orphanage you ran away from and told them that you were living with me and we had gotten so close that I wanted to adopt you. The day that I was gone so long was the day of my hearing and Kit I want you to know that I am now your adoptive dad, you are now my son!"

"Oh, papa bear, thank you so much", Kit cried! Kit hugged his dad and cried tears of joy.

"Should I tell him the rest?" Rebecca asked.

"No, not yet", Baloo said, as he let a tear fall down his cheek and hugged his son.

Mean while all the guests, which included Wildcat, Louie, Molly, and others cheered on the new father and son. "Thanks guys", said Kit and Baloo.

"Now, how about some gifts son?"

"Sure, dad", Kit said.

"Baloo, my main man, congrats! So that's why you haven't been by in so long. Way to go and may you and Kit always be happy." "Hey, Kit here's a gift from me."

Kit opened the present. "Oh thank you, Louie, I love it!" Kit held up a model airplane that was a P-15 thunderbuster.

"Your welcome", Louie said "I know how much you wanted one."

"Hey, like this is from me" Wildcat said.

"Wow! Thank you, Wildcat."

"No problem, man, I like knew how much you like comics so I got you all the newest ones of all your favorites."

"Me next, Kit!" Molly shouted.

"Okay", Kit said.

"I couldn't find anything, Kit, but I can give you this, big bro" Molly said as she kissed Kit.

"Thanks, Molly, but what did you mean by calling me "big bro?"

"Oops, did I say that out loud? Sorry, Kit I ment nothing by it."

"Okay", Kit replied, but thought, first Mizz Cunningham calls my dad "honey" and now Molly calls me "big bro." "Okay, before I open any more gifts I want to know what's going on", Kit said.

"Sorry, Kit, for keeping you in the dark on this for so long,", Rebecca replied. "Here's the rest of the story. After I heard that Baloo had adopted you we talked and Baloo and I have decided to get married. I'm going to be your mom, Rebecca said."

Kit's mouth dropped open in shock as he started to cry. "Thank you", Kit said "this is the best gift I could ever get!"

"Your very welcome, here this gift is from me", Rebecca said as she handed Kit the package. Still crying, Kit took the present and opened it.

"Oh, mom, you shouldn't have!" Kit held up a new green sweater and a pair of blue jeans. "Thank you so much, mom! I'm going to go put this on, Ill be right back."

Kit, ran upstairs and put on his new clothes and took one last look at his old sweater as he took it off. He had always loved it, but he now had a family again and his old sweater was now just part of his past. Kit decided to let that part of his past go, but knew he

would wear it again someday.

Seconds later, Kit came running down the stairs. "Hi, everyone, I'm back. How do you like the new me?"

"Looking great", everyone replied.

"Is that even you, son?" Baloo asked.

"Oh, come on , papa bear, I may look a little different, but it's still me! "Oh, I see, I forgot my hat. Kit pulled his hat from his pants pocket and put it on backwards, just as his dad had taught him. "Sorry, dad, I'm me again."

"Oh, son, I knew all along it was you!"

"You look so cute", Rebecca replied.

"Aw, mom" Kit said sheepishly, "stop it your embarrassing me."

"Sorry, Kit, glad you like it. Before we have cake your dad and I have one more gift for you, if you can come with us for a second."

"Okay", Kit said.

"Okay, son, close your eyes and come with us" said Rebecca.

Seconds later, Kit could hear he was outside by hearing a plane fly in and land. The sound of the planes engine was like thunder. Kit had never heard anything like it before.

"Okay", Rebecca said "you can open your eyes now."

"Wow!" Kit shouted, as he saw the blue Con-wing L-17. "These just came out, who does it belong to?" Kit asked Baloo, who was in the cockpit of the plane. Baloo rolled down his window, "why she's yours, son!"

Kit, in shock again replied "do you mean it?"

"Yes", Rebecca said, "she's all yours. Happy birthday, son, were glad your like it!"

"But, how could you and dad afford it?" Kit asked.

"It's a long story, we'll explain it to you later."

"Sure thing, mom, you can tell me later."

"So, little britches, what are you going to call her?"

"I'm calling her the Blue Thunder, Kit replied.

Rebecca removed some paper that reviled the words "To our son, Kit Cloudkicker, Ace of the Skies. Love mom and dad."

"Thank you so much!" Kit cried, "I love it!"

"Oh, hold on what's this?" Baloo said, as he handed Kit an envelope stamped with the F.L.A.P. logo. "Go ahead and open it."

Kit opened the envelope to find a folded letter inside. The letter read the following:

Dear Kit Cloudkicker,

We here at F.L.A.P. would like to give you a temporary permit. We know that you just turned thirteen and we just started a new learners program for teens. As a gift from us to you, here is your learners permit. This permit allows you to fly your plane with your dad when ever you would like. Thank you for joining the F.L.A.P. for teens learning program.

Your Friends at F.L.A.P.

After Kit read the letter he ran over with tears in his eyes to his mom and dad, who were just cutting the first piece of cake for him. Kit jumped up his dads arms. "Thank you, dad", Kit cried.

"Hey, don't cry, son, your very welcome and were gong to go flying in your new plane very soon. I'm glad you liked the gift", Baloo said.

"Thanks, dad, this has been the best day of my life. I now have a family and my own plane! All my dreams have come true", Kit cried.

"Your welcome, son, your mom and I love you so much", Baloo replied.

"I love you and mom both and I will never forget this day", Kit said.

The party went on all night as the new family celebrated not only Kit's birthday, but also the start of their new life as a family.

End of Chapter 1

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