The final chapter.

Okay, while I did look at Genesis to see how long the flood lasted, it may have been a little tough to keep track of it correctly. But there was one part where it said Noah opened the window of the ark at the end of the fortieth day. So maybe it would be appropriate if this story had only four chapters.

Ch.4

At the nest area, many of the bird pairs were trying to sleep but had a little trouble due to the thundering get worse. But they soon got used to it. Joya, however, wasn't. Thirty minutes past since the party ended, and Indy and Joya had to each rest at the only nests they could reach, which were very close together. Nothing in between them except for three or four inches of space. The two birds did blush amazingly when they realized they had to stay like that and share, but knew that every place else was full so they soon got used to it.

Joya was awake because of the thunder, and she noticed that Indy was too, making her assume that he was trying to make sure he wouldn't do something stupid in his sleep like rest his head on her shoulder. So she giggled.

"Hey Indy?"

"(drozzy)…yes? Uh, yes?"

"Are you okay? You look like you haven't shut your eyes for hours."

"Oh sorry. Sometimes I like to sleep when it's even more late at the night. Plus, since…(gulp)…since I think we're each going to sleep a little too close together, I don't…uh…"

"Wanna accidentally kiss me again? Haha."

"Hey, let's not-"

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Haha. I understood what happened and remember I was the one who overreacted, not you. So it's okay."

"If you say so, ha. But what about you? I noticed you haven't exactly gone to sleep either."

"Oh? Well, since we're friends I think I should tell you honestly that…" she moved her wingtips, gesturing Indy to come closer so he would hear her. "…ever since I was a kid, I've always been afraid of thunder and lightning."

"Really? Well, why whisper that? There's nothing to be ashamed of with a fear like that."

"Yes. But I haven't really gotten over it. And sometimes, when the biggest blast of thunder popped, I-" Then real thunder came and disturbed everyone, especially Joya who jumped making a silent yelp and hugged Indy for her own protection. "-I usually do something foolish like jump and scream, and hold tight to the closest thing near me. Sorry."

"Wow." Indy whispered, and blushed even more. "Hey, hey. It's okay. I even had the same problem when I was growing up."

"Oh. Then I'm guessing you had it worse, didn't you?"

"Sometimes. At other times, I didn't really have anything to worry about. Because I remembered that I had Heavenly Father by my side. Just as he's by your side too."

Joya felt touched by that statement, and knew he was right. He sounded like a bright and kind religious follower, and she remembered that she and her parents were also like that too. And reminding herself of that made her feel even better than she thought.

She got a new friend and was able to know that she still had her six other friends to call family. So…she didn't let go of Indiana, instead she blushed and just hugged him like she was trying to cuddle with him.

"Whoa. Joya?"

"Sorry but…but again I just wanted to say thanks. Thanks again for being such a great friend today. Which makes bring up this question: what do you hope in the future?"

"The future? Gosh, I-I honest never thought of that. Not once in my life, but…do you mean with the plan? With how everything on earth will continue on when the flood is done?"

"Yes…"

"Man…when the message was brought to me like everyone else, it was a lot to take in. All I did know was that I had to take it, and soon enough, be grateful for what it would lead to. The chance to meet someone special who understood me and would allow me to support her…and we would be happy together. Even if we were never going to be in a romantic relationship, at least we would be best friends forever. That would be good enough for me. So yeah…that's pretty much what I thought about before we came here. A little crazy, right?"

"Crazy? Indiana…you're with me now. I believed in the wonders from heaven same as you do and so did my parents and every other animal. We were chosen to help make the earth go on when this phenomenon is over, and the fact that you and I were chosen to be here now…it's not crazy. To me it's a total blessing to be grateful for. Forever. I…I don't ever wanna let go of that, and as long as we're together here and now…I want us to be true friends and soulmates."

"Really?"

"Yes. Do you want that?"

"I don't know but…if it means I'll feel a whole lot less alone than before…then definitely."

"Oh, Indy."

Joya was very overjoyed indeed. She didn't kiss him but did hug him tighter before he did it back. Both of them were all to happy, knowing that they would be together with each other and the friends that were currently spying on them from the top floor of the nest area.

"Oh this so adorable." Said Susie.

Abbi, "I know, right? Though don't you think we should leave them alone?"

Eda, "As much as I wanna say no, you're right. We should go."

Rallen, "I concur."

The six birds quietly flew off to their nests and went to sleep, happy to see their best friend found someone special. And it all made Joya wonder how long it would last.

When the next morning passed, as well as all the days to come, Noah's family and every animal in the ark had a great time figuring out how to pass the time and endure with the storm that still commended for months and months. During the whole time…

The yellow canary pair and the red cardinal pair were all able to set up more parties and even games for everybody and they never stopped being entertaining for them.

Rallen and Eda took every chance they had to support Joya and Indiana as they were getting even more closer into becoming a pair of true lovers. Things for them were all great as they tried going on double dates and each different pair always comforted each other through the nights. Though Joya would always have fun with Indy by snuggling his neck silly every time he kept blushing. But the two blue macaws had no real issues for they were still friends and did become soulmates. When Joya cried from a nightmare or bad reminder, Indy always hugged with consideration, and at times when Joya decided to yell at him again, Indy did his best not yell at her back. And she always repaid his kindness by getting more food and comforted him just as much.

The toucans also a good time with each other too. Proud that they helped bring a new good pair together and enjoyed each other's company, talking and like everyone else, thinking about what their future was going to be. And at some times Rallen hosted a little boys club for his friends, and Eda did the same thing but for the girls. Through the trip, they never once argued and still had a good time, and were able to introduce their friends to another pair…of bulldogs.

The pairs were never bored, did nothing wrong, all had good times with each other with family parties, games, storytelling, and reminding themselves to be thankful for all the good that came from their "friend from above." And no other animal pair remembered that better than Indiana and Joya.

Then came the day when it finally ended. The storms ceased, and a while after that, the clouds cleared up and the level of water from the surface began to decrease before Noah opened the windows of the ark. That was when all birds were ready to be released. They all came out and were ready before mountains and solid ground was shown again. Some of the birds flew off to find new homes, and the others stayed behind. And the eight known pairs were the ones to stay and admire the entire scenery.

"Wow…" Said Abbi. "I'll be honest, there were times when I forgot what the sun and the mountains looked like."

"My dear, I think many of us felt the same way." Manto replied with a mutual tone.

"Well now, thank heaven, I don't think we'll forget about it ever again. We are home." Indiana proudly said and with the smiles his friends had on their beaks, they seemed to agree, especially Joya who held his wing tight and rested her head on his shoulder.

"You got that right." She said to him. And then to them, "Hey guys? Since it actually is all over now, do you think we should do now? Do we…all split up and say goodbye?"

Another good question said by her, and before replying it did make them all wonder what to do next. So they gave her the best answer in unison.

"Not a chance!"

"What?"

Susie, "We've all had a great time together these past months. Playing, talking, and bonding. You think after all of that, each of us pairs are just gonna split up."

Rallen, "Yeah. I don't think even I'm ready to split up this gang yet."

Everyone else smiled in agreement, which made Joya look very happy and Indiana the same.

"Plus, your Indiana here is gonna more friends than a girlfriend." Manto joked before they all laughed. The news was all too good for them, so the eight together flew off the ark when it was time to go. They were air heading toward what might be the best looking forest. But Indy looked back at the ark for a second while still hovering.

"Whoa…" He whispered, and Joya noticed him. "Hey, you okay?" "Yeah. I just wanna enjoy the look at this thing one last time." "The ark? Oh yeah. What do you suppose will happen to it and Noah and his family?" "I don't know. The ark was built for one purpose. To protect all of us while the flood goes on, and now that that's done, I think they'll just leave it where it is. As for Noah and his family…? They are righteous people, so all we can do is hope that they will be safe and that the many generations that come after them will be just as righteous." "Hmm. Maybe you're right. But I think for now, we can all enjoy our time to ourselves." "Yep." They nuzzled their beaks, and flew further, following their friends to find the best home. Until, after a long journey, they did it. Indiana, Joya, Rallen, Eda, Johnto, Susie, Manto, Abbi, and many other friends that they met in the ark, were able to find a totally swell and untouched forest. All big and strong trees of green and beautiful plants, healthy and ripe fruits and vegetables, and plenty of water and amazing mountains.

So without any second thoughts, they all settled down. Choosing the best trees and hollow before they noticed it all being just right. Indy and Joya were the first to find the best, and only helped out their neighbors, who were their six friends. Together, they all became a friendly neighborhood, and the last blue macaws on earth did their best to help others and each other before they brought own family to the world.

"The end. That was the story of how our ancestors went through the ark with Noah and everyone else." Said Blu, who was done telling his thirteen month old triplets his own made up story in their family hollow at Rio. Jewel was right to next and like the kids, she had an impressed expression. "Wow, dad that was very good!" Said Bia.

"Yeah. I just wish you didn't have all that mushy junk in it." Tiago said (which was no surprising there).

"Oh hush up, little bro." Carla gave him a quick noogie.

Bia, "Is there anything else that happened to grandpa Indy and Joya after that?"

Author's Note: Everyone knows she doesn't mean actual grandparents but farther back.

Blu, "I think that's a story for another time. Now it's time for bed. Goodnight, kids."

"Goodnight, daddy."

The five blue macaws gathered up for their usual group hug and the parents watched their chicks sleep. "Love you, kids." Jewel whispered and kissed each of them on the head before flying out to a branch with her husband to watch the moon.

"Wow, Blu. I'll admit that was a pretty interesting story."

"Thank you."

"Though the next time you decide to make a story based on us, don't make the female behave like I used to."

"Right, sorry."

"Hehehe. But still it was good." She kissed his cheek."

"It was nothing. I just thought a story like that, like ours, would be fun for the kids to hear. And I'll admit this…no matter how ours went, good or bad, I'm just glad it lead to this."

"Me too. And know that no matter what happens, whether we are or aren't the last blue macaws on earth, we'll still be chained-to-each-other-birds, right?"

"Always."

So they kissed, and knew that that was how their relationship was gonna go…for some may already guess what might come for them in the future if their kind is proven to not be endangered.

The End

Love and thankfulness are just two of the strongest keys that make us who we are.