Author's Notes:

Hello everyone, I would like to give a big shout out to all of you guys who take the time to read and review, you make doing this even better than I could have imagined. You guys are the real V.I.P's, and I can not thank you enough. Anyways on with this chapter, Blu and Jewel have just been married, I wonder what kind of trouble they'll get into this time?

Chapter 14:

No sooner had the ceremony come to an end did the sky grow pitch black and block out the day light. Thick heavy storm clouds bruised the sky darkening the world Forked lightning pierced through the sky causing Blu to jump with fright. He eyed his new wife and held her wing. His wings trembled as the crackling of thunder erupted through his ears. His talons shook as she swallowed a large lump from deep within the back of his throat. Jewel peered at him through her peripheral vision, but she could feel his immediate fear. "Are you okay?" Jewel asked. "I don't think I have ever seen you afraid of anything other than heights, but that was because you couldn't fly." Blu nodded his head still trembling as his fear continued to take hold. It paralyzed him, keeping him rooted to the spot.

"I-I-I-I Just don't like thunderstorms." Blu frowned. "They really scare me, and I mean really badly scare me."

Jewel wrapped her wings around her husband and hugged him reassuringly. She listened to his rapid heartbeat, his nervous breathing and his beak which chattered beyond his control. Her eyes widened as she noted his fear. She had never seen him like this before. Her wings wrapped around him tighter and without wasting a moment, she leaned in and planted a kiss upon his cheek. "Hey, Pet," she soothed, "I am sure everything will be just fine. I will not let anything happen to you, I promise."

Blu eyed the darkening the sky and watched lightning strike the horizon. He shuddered as he listened to the crackling thunder. He could not seem to calm himself down. He swallowed a lump of anxiety, gulping as he tried to catch his breath, "Are you sure?" he asked, "In Minnesota, there are stories about these things called tornadoes. They're powerful funnels of wind which can rip buildings to shreds. I have never seen one, but I know for sure that I don't ever want to see one"

Jewel smiled reassuringly. She hugged him tighter. "I have never heard of a tornado ever hitting Rio, you are very safe here."

"Yeah, but most experts-"

Jewel rolled her eyes and silenced his nervous antics by pressing a wing against her beak. She smiled and peered into his soft chocolate brown eyes. "Instead of being afraid of the rain, why don't I show you how romantic it can be? Come on, Pet." Jewel stepped out into the rain and let the rain water splash against her feathers. She started to sway her body and tapped her talons against the ground, letting them splash in the mud and puddles. "Come on, Blu," she smiled, "Dance with me."

Nico and Pedro who stood behind the duo, nodded their heads. They started to dance, throwing their wings through the air, they pointed to the quartet. "Come on you guys, this is a party. We need music." Nico yelled, cupping his hands together.

Harmonious melodies erupted through the jungle as every bird present started to dance. Blu watched a little anxiously, his eyes moving off the darkened sky to the lovely dancing figure of Jewel. She watched him. Her eyes glistened amplified by the lightning. She laughed as she held her wings out. Her voice called out to him. "Dance with me, Blu." She smiled, "Come on, you can do it." Blu could not resist. He stepped out from the protective tree which sheltered him. The rain splashed against his body, soaking his feathers. He formed a nervous smile as he stared into Jewel's drenched sapphire eyes. Her smile deepened. "Welcome to the party, Blu." She soothed, hip checking him. Blu stumbled backwards but found his wings wrapped around Jewel's torso. "Oh no, Pet. You're not getting away from me this time."

Blu swung his body around, enjoying the feel of Jewel's drenched feathers upon his own. Both birds stood eye to eye, their bodies swayed as the moved simultaneously. The music awakened the rhythm of his heart. His soul seemed to fly, drowning his fear. "Yes," Jewel giggled. "You're doing it. Please don't stop now. Keep dancing!" Blu spun Jewel who became entangled in his grip. His wings wrapped around her further. Her body seemed to become an extension of his. "Yes, Blu!" She smiled, "Keep dancing!" Blu nodded his head. His beak stopped chattering. His eyes reflected the lightning which caught his interest. "No, Blu!" Jewel said to him. "Don't worry about the storm. Look at me, focus only on me."

"Um, okay." Blu nodded, he spun her one final time before the song came to end.

Nico flew through the air, spinning his bottle cap hat in a professional manner. He eyed the group of creatures. "Let's slow things down a bit. This little song should be on the list of Blu and Jewel's greatest hits. I like to call it... Fly Love." The canary begun to whistle the familiar little tune, he landed upon the ground and placed his bottle cap hat upon his head before singing the lyrics to one of Blu's most cherished songs.

"Wasn't really thinking, wasn't looking, wasn't searching

For an answer

In the Moon Light

When I saw your face!

Saw you looking at me, saw you peeking, from under moon beams

Through the palm trees

Swaying in the breeze.

I know, I'm feeling so much more... than ever before

And so I'm giving more to you than I thought I could do.

Don't know how it happened, don't know why but you don't really

need a reason.

When the stars shine

Just to fall in love.

Made to love each other, made to be together for a life time.

In the sun shine

Flying in the sky.

I know I'm feeling so much more than ever before.

And so I'm giving to you than I thought I could do.

Oh yeah.

Now I know love is real

So it's sky high as the angels try

Letting you and I

Fly Love."

Blu wiped a tear from his eye and looked into Jewel's sapphire eyes. The rain continued to fall around them. But they didn't seem to notice. They seemed lost in their own world... lost in time and unaware of anything else around them. "I remember when I heard that song for the very first time," Jewel admitted, "It was on the trolley cart going to Luiz's garage."

"Yeah," Blu nodded, "I remember that day as if it only happened yesterday."

Jewel's smile deepened further as she admired Blu's memory of that one single moment. The sunset that night, as he tried to confess his undying love to her, his attempt had been ruined by a single cherry blossom leaf. But this time there was no leaf falling from the sky. She leaned her head in and rested it upon Blu's shoulder. "I love you," she cooed.

Blu went bright red in the face. "Eu Amo Voce," he said a little sheepishly. "Thank you for getting my mind off the storm, Jewel."

"You're welcome, Blu." Jewel sighed, hugging him. "You're very welcome."

Blu and Jewel looked at each other one final time before pulling each other into one of the most passionate kisses ever experienced by the young couple.

#

Far from where Blu and Jewel had held their wedding ceremony, five sets of eyes watched the gathering storm. Roger chuckled to himself as his eyes reflected the fierce lightning, illuminating his dark irises. The bright purple mark upon his arm glowed like wildfire amongst the darkness. His bloodshot eyes deepened into furious pools of hatred. "Ah, what perfect weather," he mused breathing inwards. "I always admired a storm before a decisive victory."

Amber stepped forward and eyed the scarlet macaw. Her eyes filled with rage as she pointed an accusing wing at him. Her face darkened with rage and her voice shot out as a cruel monstrous hiss. "I told you to stay out of it," she growled. "This is my fight, not yours. You better learn your place before I get angry and rip your throat out. I would be doing the rest of us a favor. I don't think any of us would actually miss you."

The scarlet macaw laughed insanely turning towards the young macaw. He grabbed her face and threw her to the ground. "Amusing, perhaps it is you who should learn her place. What makes you think for one second you can order me around?" he asked, "Stupid girl, if it was not for me, you would be dead. You would not even be around to pursue your revenge. Don't for one second forget that."

Amber peered away from the evil macaw for a moment. Her beak curled as her eyes shined with conflict. "…I know…" she hissed, "But what made you think I wanted revenge in the first place?"

"Because of your mark," Roger pointed out. "Everyone who has one has had their life darkened by an event where they can have revenge. Remember, dear girl, you play a pivotal role in this little game. Your sister is the sweet caring good guy, while you play a more tainted role in the grand scheme called destiny."

Amber rolled her eyes and stormed off. She peered back one last time and spoke to the scarlet macaw. "I never wanted any of this, Roger." She said. "I want a normal life... the life that was ripped from me. You'd better stay away from the battleground. I don't need you or the others interfering."

The monkey dressed in yellow chuckled as he watched the spix macaw slip off through the jungle. "That girl still isn't aware of the role she'll play in the upcoming events. Should I chase after her?"

"No," Roger shook his head, "It makes no difference. Whether she wins or loses her desired fight, her purpose will be fulfilled and then she will be of more use to anyone. She's nothing more than a stupid Spix Macaw, same as the rest of them."

"What are you suggesting?" The monkey asked.

Roger's bloodshot eyes glistened. "After their little sisterly rivalry is finished, we'll simply get rid of both sisters." Roger laughed clenching his wing together into a fist. "Then we'll be one step closer to completing our goals. We'll soon rid the world of two Spix Macaws, not just one."

#

Blu and Jewel danced through out the remainder of the afternoon. Lost in the rhythm of the music they failed to see the three sets of eyes watching them. Rafael, Nico, and Pedro all watched in amazement. "Wow, they're really into it aren't they?" Pedro smiled.

"Aw come on, amigo. There isn't anything wrong with open displays of affection. They're on their honeymoon after all."

Nico nodded his agreement. His smile grew deeper as he toyed with his hat. He couldn't peel his attention away. "They really love each other don't they?"

"Yes," Rafael nodded, "Blu really made her change for the better."

The three stopped dead in their tracks as Jewel's laughter cut through the air. They jumped startled by the sudden noise coming from the duo. "My stomach," Rafael sighed, "Those two are giving me grey feathers."

"You say that about everything, Rafe," Nico grinned.

"Yeah, bird. You need to chill." Pedro nodded.

Blu and Jewel finally stopped dancing as the sun began to set upon the sky. The storm had passed, and left a pleasant evening in its wake. Both macaws sat with their three onlookers, who continued to serve them cheerfully. "We should start off by thanking you guys." Blu smiled. "I never would have had friends who would be willing to do this back in Minnesota."

Rafael, Nico, and Pedro bowed their heads respectfully towards the male macaw. Their smiles never faded. "It was a pleasure, Amigo." Rafael replied.

"Yeah it was fun," Pedro squawked.

"Anytime you want a bit of romance, we're your dream team." Nico added.

Blu and Jewel nodded their heads, and eyed each other for a moment. Their expression turned serious. "Actually we need your help with something."

The trio of birds let their smiles disappear. They listened to Blu who retold the story of Amber and the scarlet macaw Roger. "So you need our help to take down a great evil?" Rafael asked, swallowing a large lump in his over-sized throat.

"Yeah," Blu nodded, "I can't risk anything happening to the eggs Jewel is carrying. I need you to assist me in protecting her."

"Consider it done," Rafael nodded. "I can't let you two lose your children. We'll protect them, no matter what."

Jewel held up a wing in protest. She peered at Blu and put up her phony facade. "Who says I need protecting? I can handle my sister."

"We know you can," Blu soothed, "We're just worried about the eggs and then there is the question of how many creatures do these guys have at their disposal?" As soon as Blu spoke, a cold chill crept down the backs of every creature present. There were still too many unanswered questions about this entire ordeal. Questions, which probably would never be answered.