So, I'm going to rewrite this story, because I think it's terrible. Hopefully, this one will at least slightly better than the original. I'm going to add few twists, but ending will be same, I guess. There will also be less chapters. I'm going to link some chapters together. *sarcasm* I'm so genius *Sarcasm* Sigh...

Short chappie this time... -_-

Updates will be either fast or slow. I'm not sure...

It was rather restless evening in the city of Rio De Janeiro. Samba music hollered everywhere in the city and peoples, who were dressed in different kind of costumes, were either dancing or cheering. Yep, the carnival was still an ongoing party. Luckily, the loud music and ear-piercing cheers didn't reach the edge of the town where the bird sanctuary currently rested.

In isolated artificial jungle, Jewel, female Spix's macaw with light blue plumage and ocean colored eyes, sat on the branch in her own thoughts. She had white cast covering her entire left wing, which had broken earlier that day. She didn't like it at all. It tickled and was uncomfortable. She just wished it would be taken off soon.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard distant flapping. She turned around to see Blu, her male counterpart, landing next to her.

''Hey, Blu,'' she greeted, forming a smile. ''You're back already.''

Blu, dark blue male Spix's macaw with amber eyes, smiled at Jewel.

''Yeah, I ran into Tulio, and guess what. He informed that your wing should heal in a week. And if we're lucky, he might remove the cast in few days-'' At this, Jewel's smile widened. Blu gulped and finished his sentence.

''But he said you can't fly until it's fully healed, which might take couple more days,'' he mumbled the last few words. Jewel's smile slowly faded, and she lowered her head, staring the floor below.

''I hate for not being able to fly,'' she murmured, clearly depressed. Cautiously, Blu moved closer to her and draped a gentle wing around her shoulder. He felt nervous, but she needed some comforting now.

''I know you do, but... uh... but cheer up! Most likely after a week, you'll be flying above the clouds again,'' he beamed and made a dramatic motion with his wing. Jewel faced him abruptly, with incredulous look plastered on her face.

''What do you mean most likely?''

Blu's mind just registered what he had said. He rubbed the back of his neck, smiling stupidly.

''W-Well, i-i-it might take longer, b-but that's v-very unlikely,'' he stuttered and mentally slapped himself. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

Jewel let out an audible groan, and lowered her head again. Blu hastily tried to figure something. Seeing strong bird like Jewel in this condition was a rather difficult situation.

''B-But don't worry. Week is not that bad. I promise,'' he assured, trying to sound encouraging. It seemed to work and Jewel faced him again, this time with a faint smile.

''Really?''

''Of course. Besides, I'm here with you the whole time.''

Her smile widened.

''Thanks Blu, you're a true friend,'' she said and hugged him. He froze for a second, feeling heat creeping into his cheecks. He hugged her back gently, careful not to hurt her broken wing.

Only a friend.

Jewel studied her surroundings, but didn't find what she was searching. She pulled away from Blu.

''Hey, where's that mango?'' she asked.

He stared her few seconds, before replying.

''Mango? What mango?''

''The mango you went to get us for an evening snack.''

Blu quickly recalled the past minutes. He remembered that he was supposed to get something to eat. He slapped his forehead.

''Oh shoot! I probably forgot when I ran into Tulio!''

She rolled her eyes.

''Well, go get it. I'm starving.''

''Yeah, yeah. I'll be back in a minute!'' he chuckled nervously, taking off towards the metal hatch on the opposite end of the room. Jewel watched him go. She smiled and shook her head.

''What a goofball.''

Blu rolled onto his stomach and frowned. He and Jewel were at the separate hollows. Blu tried to get some sleep, but it seemed futile. His mind was racing with different thoughs.

A week or more until Jewel gets free. I should be happy for her, but what about me? Do I stay here or go back to Minnesota with Linda? I don't want to leave her, but if I stay, I have to most likely live in jungle. I would be dead in a minute. Oh, cheese and sprinkles, what should I do? I wish I could just tell her that I love her and spend rest of my life with her. If it just would be that simple. He rolled onto his side and stared the hollow entrance.

''I love you Jewel.'' He whispered before closing his eyes, trying to catch some sleep.

I miss cookies and hot chocolate.

In the opposite end of the room, Jewel was in her own thoughts too.

Stupid cast tickles. I can't sleep with this thing on. She adjusted her position for an umpteenth time, growling in frustration. Come on, Jewel, you're a strong bird. You can survive a week without flying. Oh, who am I kidding? Well, at least I have Blu here with me. She rolled onto her back and stared the ceiling. Blu, where I would be without him? She closed her eyes and smiled. In a week, I'll be flying again, but this time with him. Oh, I can't wait. She opened her eyes and her smile faded. But... will he stay here with me? Or will he go back to minisoda. And what was in that mango? My chest feels weird.

She and Blu fell into dreamless sleep at the same time.

Sorry for the shortness. Can't say when next chapter will come out. Soon probably. If you can, tell me if there's any mistakes or odditys.

snoitseuq ksa t'nod dna dlrow laer eht kcehC

Lol, what the heck was that? Try to translate that nonsense.

(Read it backwards, though it's nothing special)