Chapter One - A Sad Life
Ok, I'm now doing some stories for Rio now. I always wanted to do a Rio story and now, my chance has come. This story is set after the arguement Blu and Jewel had after the game in the pit of doom. This is my thoughts of what Blu thought before going back to tell Eduardo that they can fight for their home. This story will reveal some details on our favorite character, including his life before he came into Linda's life. The main song for this is If We Hold On Together. The OCs for this will be Santiago, Blu's dad, Mary, Blu's mother, and Max, Blu's childhood friend. This will be a sad story so be warned.
Blu's POV
What did I just do?
Did I just lose everything again?
I started to feel tears welling up as I flew off to find Linda and Tulio.
What Jewel said to me really got to me.
I always thought of them, even when I didn't deserve them.
As I was flying, many thoughts filled my head, many tear jerking memories came flooding back.
No matter how hard I try, I couldn't stop myself from crying.
I lost everyone before, now, I feel like I just lost everyone again.
I then remembered a song that always made me cry, it was a song sang by a human named Diana Ross called If We Hold On Together.
Every time I heard that song, I started crying, making me remember my sad past.
Jewel knew a little of it but I never could tell her everything.
Every time I tried, I would break down crying.
That was when that song came into place, I would sing it to myself, remembering all the hard times I've been through.
I had to take a stop on a branch, feeling everything was falling apart.
I began to sing the song, ignoring the tears that ran down my face.
Don't lose your way
with each passing day
You've come so far
Don't throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Live your story
Faith, hope and glory
Hold to the truth in your heart
I wiped the tears from my face, as I continued to sing
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by, for you and I
Every bad memory came flooding back to me, me losing my parents, my home and getting captured by humans.
My voice was trembling with sadness as I continued to sing, getting to a part that always make me break down.
Souls in the wind
Must learn how to bend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Then came the day when Linda picking me up for the first time ever.
Feeling her hug me was something I missed feeling.
Valley...Mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears all away
Words are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come home to stay
I remember waiting for Linda every single day to return from School.
When she did return, we always hugged me, making me feel so loved.
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
All that time with Linda helped mended my broken spirit, but deep down, I was still a broken bird.
That was until she came into my life... Jewel
When we are out there in the dark
We'll dream about the sun
In the dark we'll feel the light
Warm our hearts...everyone
Kissing Jewel helped healed everything, making me feel whole again.
That kiss also awakened the rhythm of my heart.
The more I thought, the more I realize, that even if I did lose Jewel, I couldn't abandon her
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
As high as souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I
Then came the happiest moment in my life, when Bia, Carla, and Tiago were born.
I was so happy to see them, like I dreaming but it was no dream.
After I stopped singing, I pulled myself together, knowing that I have a responsibility for my family.
I loved them dearly and would never ever replace them, not even Jewel.
After a few minutes, I starting flying towards Linda and Tulio.
I left everything behind, including the GPS I was using.
My family comes first, even though Linda was the closest thing to real family I have left.
I found what appears to be Tulio's broken CB Radio.
Then it hit me, something must've happened to them, making me feeling worried.
I was soon tackled to the ground by an someone, all I heard was someone very familiar calling me traitor.
My vision got back to normal and I saw an angry Roberto standing over me, calling me a traitor.
Is he still angry about that game, then I remember Eduardo not trusting me because I was taken care by a human.
It wasn't long till a tractor came crashing through the jungle, aiming at me and Roberto.
Roberto was freaking out while I was trying to figure out a way to save all of my family.
I pushed Roberto out of the way, saving his life.
As the tractor passed by, Roberto kept freaking out about crackers and humans.
I told him to warn the tribe while I went and search for Linda and Tulio.
As I search for Linda, I saw a sight that brought back many bad memories, making teary again.
Before more tears came, I began searching the area for any signs of Linda and Tulio.
After flying around a bit, I eventually heard Linda scream out my name, making me happy that I found them.
No harm was done, making me relieved that nothing was done to them.
They were only tied to a tree.
Knowing my responsibility to protect my family and my Jewel, I had to free them and somehow persuade Eduardo to fight for his home.
After cutting them free, I flew back towards the tribe, not knowing how to face them after my failure in the pit of doom.
As I was flying back, I began to think of my old family, remembering them.
I closed my eyes as tears began streaming down my face.
This is Blu's past, and will lead to him getting capture at the beginning of Rio
Southern part of the Amazon, 20 years ago
Blu's POV
I was sound asleep as my mother, Mary sang softly to me.
My mom was a strong Blue Spix Macaw who had a soft personallity, for which I had gotten from her.
Her voice soothed me , her brown eyes not leaving my sleeping form.
My dad, Santiago was on gaurd duty, protecting the area from any harm.
They said there was no perfect couple until they met my parents.
They loved each other very much and would do anything for each other.
The next day, I learned how to fly, but I kept falling.
I did this for a whole week, and then it happened.
A wolf named Scar came and attacked everyone.
My dad was the first to die.
I was so scared that my mother quickly picked me and gently placed me in a high tree where I could be safe.
She only told me to stay here until she got back.
She left and it was a very long wait till she got back.
An hour turned into three hours, then turned into a whole day.
After waiting a whole day, I knew that my mother was not coming back.
I couldn't even see my best friend, Max anywhere.
I was indeed alone and I was so scared.
All I wanted was to get some sleep and go from there on what to do.
Morning came and I was awakened by the sounds of music outside.
I looked outside and saw all the birds dancing, singing, and flying around to the song.
I liked what I heard and wanted to join in but it ended with Humans capturing most of the birds.
Too scared to do anything, I just fell from tree where my mother placed me.
I got up and in the shadows, I saw a slight glimpse of a dead female blue spix macaw, very similiar to my mother.
One of the humans captured me in a cage and I saw one of them grab the dead body.
I teared up when I saw it was my mother.
Her body was all cut up and dried blood was everywhere.
I was soon fed by the humans, although the food they gave was not good at all.
Little did I know, the path I was on was going to bring me to Jewel.
Back to reality
I was still flying towards the tribe when I noticed I was heading straight for a tree.
I moved to the right dodging it complete.
I also felt the tears streaming from my eyes.
Losing my entire family was hard, especially when I didn't know how to fly properly.
In the background, I heard Roberto screaming, meaning I was near.
I got there just in time to see Jewel not wanting to leave me behind.
The look in her eyes was enough to tell me she still loved me, making me smile.
I did pick the right girl and I'm so glad it's her.
Once I said something, Jewel rushed over to my side, holding me tightly as our beaks touched.
Eduardo looked shocked to see me again, but I could tell he was happy to see me again.
Eduardo did love his daughter, but he just wanted what was best for her.
I guess seeing her like this told him that I was the one for her.
Regardless of how he treated me in the past, I loved Eduardo, he was my father in law and I still have to try and get close to him.
Jewel wanted me to do that, and I know she would have done the same if my dad was alive.
More tears were starting to come out but I managed to hide them.
After a great touching speech, I managed to get everyone to fight for their home.
Before going to fight, I decided to wash up my face where Roberto was standing.
He seemed nervous about the battle but it must be done.
I stepped on a twig, alerting Roberto of my presence.
"Hey Blu, about earlier... I wanted to say... thanks for saving my butt back there," Roberto said, staring at me.
Something about him reminded me of my old best friend Max.
He was a very sweet bird, so caring, and he took care of everyone, regardless of who.
I missed him big time and wish he was still alive.
I didn't even notice that the tears I hid were starting to come out, making Roberto worry.
"Um... Blu... you ok? You're crying..." Roberto said, hoping he didn't make me cry.
"Yeah, I'm fine... just a lot of bad memories coming back... I'll be fine," I said, wiping the tears from my eyes, "Please don't tell Jewel, ok... I don't need her to worry about me."
"Ok, I won't tell her but why?" Roberto asked, getting me uncomfortable.
"I rather not talk about it... at least not now... I don't want to be emotional before the fight..." I said, trying to stop myself from crying more.
"Too late..." Roberto said, giving an ashamed look, "I'm sorry if I pushed my boundaries..."
"No, it's ok, it just my past... that's all, besides, I got to stay strong for Jewel," I said, pretending to be strong and tough.
Roberto laughed at my expression, "You know, Eduardo was so wrong about you, you're not a bad bird after all... and I see why Jewel picked you, you have a good heart."
For the first time in a long time, I smiled.
I heard Jewel call my name, knowing it was time to go.
Me and Roberto flew off, knowing we both understood each other and that I have found a bird I could call my brother.
A:N/: How was it? Tell me how you think, if you enjoyed what you read, then check out my other stories. I am a huge fan of Rio and loved it since I saw it. Loved Rio 2 and saw it 3 times in the theaters. This is my first story outside the Alpha and Omega archive so tell me how it is?