Chapter 11: Blu and Princess Jewel
When Blu was still just a little boy, his father decided to take Blu with him on one of his visits to King Eduardo's castle, Blu was actually quite excited to go with his father, he heard about the very young, beautiful princess that the royal couple had.
As Blu and his father were waiting for the drawbridge to come down, David told his son how to act when they meet the king and queen.
"Now son, when you go before the royal couple, you don't stand up and walk, you have to bow first and then walk slowly towards them while bowing the whole time, and then you bow once more when you reached them. And you don't stand up until the king says so, understand?"
"Yes dad." Tiny Blu replied.
David and Blu then went in after the drawbridge came down and was greeted by none other than Mimi.
"Hello Sir David." Mimi said as David got off.
"It's good to see you again too Mimi." David said and bowed.
Blu was struggling to get off Sally, his pony, while David was talking to Mimi.
"Dad, a little help please." Blu said as it was tough to get off.
"Sorry my son, let me help you." And David turned around and helped Blu off.
"So this is Blu." Mimi said, looking down at the little chick.
"Yes and I'm proud to say he will become a knight one day."
"I hope so too, he will be a good friend to my little wild flower. Now let's not keep the majesties waiting."
"I would not like that." David said. "Come on son."
"Coming dad." Blu said and walked beside his father.
When the two got to the door, David looked at Blu.
"Do you remember what I told you my son?"
"Yes dad, I'm try my best." Blu stood up as straight as he can.
"Okay let's go in."
And two soldiers opened the door and David and Blu bowed and walked in, Blu followed his dad's instructions as best he can. When the two reached the royal couple, they bowed one more time to them.
"Your majesties." David said, still bowed.
"You may rise my friend." Eduardo said in a happy tone.
David stood up and received a hug from Eduardo.
"It's good to see you again David."
"Likewise your majesty, I brought my son Blu with me."
"It's a pleasure to meet you your majesty." Blu said in his tiny sounding voice.
Eduardo's lovely queen, her name being Crystal, than spoke up.
"So you are the little Blu David keeps talking about." Crystal asked.
"Yes my queen." Blu said, while blushing.
"I think I know someone who wants to meet you." Crystal said and got up and went out.
David and Eduardo then went back to their conversation while Blu wondered where the queen went.
In a few minutes Crystal came back with a tiny girl in a dress which Blu knew had to be Jewel.
"Ah, there is my little girl." Eduardo said and hugged his daughter.
"It's a pleasure to meet you again, my princess." David also said. "Blu you want to introduce yourself?"
"Oh, hi." Was all Blu could say as he was taken aback by how beautiful Jewel looked, he was blushing so much, that his cheeks actually started to go red.
Jewel giggled at Blu's statement. "It's nice to finally meet you Blu. Your father told me so much about you."
And Blu looked up at his dad to see him smiling.
"He did?" Blu said still amazed by Jewel's beauty.
Jewel than got an idea. "Mom, can me and Blu go out on our ponies."
"That sounds like a great idea, what do you think Eduardo?"
"I'm not sure." Eduardo said.
"I think that's also fine, your majesty." David said. "I'm sure my son can protect her from harm, right son."
"Yes dad." Blu said confidently.
"Well alright, but don't be out for too long." Eduardo told Jewel.
"Yes daddy." Jewel said and gave her father a kiss.
"Come on Blu." Jewel said to Blu who was still being amazed.
"Alright." Blu replied and followed Jewel to the stables where their ponies were.
"Hello Edward." Jewel said to a brown little pony. "How is my big boy doing?"
Edward replied by licking Jewel's face happily.
Sally also did the same with Blu.
The two then went out of the castle to a field outside where they rode their ponies together and then stopped by a small stream.
"Okay Blu let's relax."
"Okay." Blu replied and then got off Sally. "Good girl." Blu said as he patted Sally's head.
Jewel, however, had a little trouble getting off Edward.
"Let me help you." Blu said as he helped Jewel down.
"Thanks Blu." Jewel said.
"It was my pleasure my princess." Blu said and bowed to Jewel.
Jewel giggled at Blu. "Do you always have to be funny?"
"Why, do I make you laugh too much?" Blu said worrying that Jewel thought she did not like him.
"Yes, but I like it." Jewel said, giving Blu a small kiss on the cheek.
Blu again blushed and sat down with Jewel by the stream where they talked to each other about their lives and family, enjoying each other's company.
When they would say something beautiful about each other, Blu and Jewel turned away and blushed a little at each other's comment.
When it was time to go back the two rode back and joined their parents for dinner.
Crystal greeted them. "You two little ones had fun?"
"Yes mom, we did."
"Good and I see Blu kept you safe, thank you Blu."
"You're welcome, my queen." Blu said politely and bowed.
"Well let's go eat." Crystal said and the three came to dinner.
Blu and Jewel sat down next to each other and the two had more fun together as they played sometimes with their food, making funny faces with it.
The royal couple allowed them to have fun and smiled as the two got along with each other.
Next morning it came time for David and Blu to go back home.
"Thank you, your majesties, for inviting me to your home." David said and bowed to the royal couple.
"It was a pleasure to see you again my friend." Eduardo told David.
"Have a safe trip back." Crystal said to David.
"Thank you my queen." David replied.
Blu and Jewel also were saying goodbye to each other.
"Well I guess this is goodbye for now Blu." Jewel said. "I really enjoyed my time with you."
"I did too Jewel." Blu said.
And Jewel came up and gave Blu another kiss. "Something to remember me by."
Blu stood as still as a stone, but then bowed. "Thank you, my princess." Blu said and blushed.
Jewel again giggled. "You're welcome."
"Come on Blu." David said. "Time to go."
And Blu got on Sally and started riding alongside his dad. The two then turned around and waved goodbye at the royal family.
Once outside the castle, David asked a surprising question to Blu.
"So Blu, do you like Jewel?"
"Very much dad, thanks for bringing me." Blu said with the biggest smile.
"You're welcome." David replied and the two continued riding home.
"And that is how I met Jewel for the first time." Blu said to Rafael in the present time."
"That's amazing, young love, I love that." Rafael said to sum it up.
"Yes it is." Blu replied with a sigh.
