Rio the Darkness 3

Jeff117: Uh, you're going over 9000? I really do not understand what you mean. Or do I? ;)

Kraft58: Well, even though Blu isn't really the violent type and would never say stuff like that, he wanted nothing more to avenge his wife. And I don't think Blu will try and stop Rico. I think he'll be doing the complete opposite of that.

Arlene The Scarlet Macaw: YAY! Nexus is dead indeed. And it was a good battle, it's good to see you again too. Oh I didn't cut my hand on purpose, I was at work and I wasn't paying attention and slam my hand into some glass.

RIO2lover100: Yeah, Nexus is no more and cannot do anymore harm. And can he bring Jewel back to life? Let's find out.

Rapper the red macaw: Thanks, it was a great battle. And Nexus has got what he deserved at long-last. And let's fine out what Rico is planning.

bobi4500: Yeah, the beam part was just like Iron Man 2. (that's where I got the idea). And I think we all know what Rico is gonna do. :)

MCGamemaster90: Thanks! And I too hope Jewel can be brought back to life. I miss her too (believe me, it's hard to write stories without Jewel).

Leo the Hyacinth: Yeah, we all know who's coming back to life. And teamwork has saved the day! ("I wonder what would've happened if the Angelus wasn't helping Blu?")

Blu Razgriz: Don't be too sure yet, friend. Yeah it was a great battle. Usual I write battles with music, but this time I did it without action music. And it's cool that you reviewed late. Oh and you were playing on Xbox live with TheGowmaster14? Glad you both got along okay. :)

rio craziness: Yep, Nexus has finally died for good. And yes, it does like a bit (well a lot) obiovus who Rico is gonna try and bring back to life. And thanks.

Francisco the Golden Macaw: YA! Nexus is dead indeed. And don't worry, with Rico's healing power, he isn't gonna bring Nexus back to life. Or is he? I'm kidding. :D

mnero1996: Yes, Nexus has finally died. And let's hope Jewel can come back to life. And thanks.

Blu100-Jewel100: YA! Nexus has been killed. And you're right, Rico is gonna try and bring Jewel back from the dead.

killhell: Yep, Nexus is dead, and you're right, Rico will try and bring Jewel back.

Blu, Rico, Arlene, Nico, and the Angelus all returned back to the World of Light. When they had arrived, they all went into the room where Jewel's deceased corpse was laying on the bed.

Blu stood right next to Jewel. Rico stood beside him and was ready to try and bring Jewel back to life with his power. Arlene, Nico and the Angelus stood a few feet behind them watching carefully. Blu's children however, were sleeping peacefully on the other bed besides them.

"Ok, here goes nothing." Rico said, as he placed his wing on Jewel's head with his eyes closed and began to concentrate.

"Please, please, please." Blu silently begged.

"I hope this works." Arlene hopped, with a slightly worried and excited face.

After a few minutes, Rico had finished passing the power into Jewel's DNA and opened his eyes and took his wing from Jewel's head. "Ok, I did it."

Jewel was still unresponsive as the others watched her very closely."..."

They waited, waited and waited, but nothing had happened. Well, at least they tried. I guess they all had to expect; Jewel is gone. Blu shredded a tear and turned back to his friends. "...Well, I-"

Blu was cut off when he heard coughing behind him. Everyone gasped and looked at Jewel's corpse, however, Jewel was moving. She fully opened her eyes only to see her mate in front of her. "Oh...Wha...Blu? What happened?

"Jewel...Jewel?..." Blu said, making sure his eyes were not messing around with him. A huge smile jumped on Blu's beak, before he suddenly grabbed Jewel into a hug. "JEWEL!"Oh, Jewel, you're alive."

Jewel had no idea what Blu was talking about and raised a curious eyebrow. "I'm alive? Blu, what happened? Where did you get those tattoo's? Where are the kids.

The Angelus, who was smiling with Nico and Arlene, walked over to Jewel and placed Here wingtip on Jewel's forehead. "Here, this'll help you remember."

Jewel's eyes widen-eyed after the Angelus had transferred her memories into Jewel's mind so she knew what had happened. "Oh, my...Nexus, stabbed me.

"Don't worry, Jewel. It's over, and we're going home soon." Blu reassured, still holding Jewel in his dark blue wings.

"Yep. It's all over and everything is back to normal." Arlene replied, smiling.

Nico sighed in relief and joined his friends. Jewel managed to summon the strength to lean up and stand back on her talons. While they were all together again, Rico suddenly collapsed to the ground, landing back first. The impact of thud had caught everyone's attention.

Blu let go of Jewel and him and Arlene helped Rico up and laid him down on the bed Jewel was laying on. Blu stood by Rico and quickly asked: "Rico, what's wrong?"

"Yeah, there's another thing I forgot to mention." Rico replied, slightly grunting. "If I use the power on someone else, the spell will kill me."

Blu could not believe what Rico had just said and began to panic. "No. Please, no. Rico, don't die."

Arlene quickly ran to the other side of the bed and looked down at her friend-like-brother. "Yeah, Rico. You can't, die."

"Sorry, Arlene...I had to give up my life...For Jewel..." Rico said, as slight tears were filling up in his ocean blue eyes.

Arlene began crying heavily and moved herself closer to him. "No...please."

"Blu, Arlene..." Rico said, as he knew he didn't have long left. Rico extended both his wings and held Arlene's left wing in his right wing and held Blu's right wing in his left wing. "...I love your guys...You're my family..."

Arlene began crying even more and held his wing a little harder. "You're part of our family, too."

Blu, who was now like Arlene, crying his eyes out, placed his other wing on Rico's left wing. "You're my Brother..."

"It'll be okay, guys...It'll be okay." Rico promised, managed to put on a smile, and with his eyes closing

Arlene whimpered and struggled to get her words out. "We'll see...you soon..."

"At least this time we get to say goodbye..." Blu said, as he dropped tears onto Rico's chest. "Goodbye, Ricardo."

"Goodbye...Blu...Arlene...Jewel...I love you all." with that last sentence, Rico closed his eyes and quietly passed away in peace.

Blu burst into tears as Jewel hugged Blu for comfort. Arlene covered her face in her wings as more tears were dropping out of her eyes.

Jewel beckoned for Arlene to come over to them. Jewel hugged both Blu and Arlene. Blu hugged both Arlene and Jewel, and Arlene hugged her friends, too. Nico joined in the hug and him too, was crying out tears.

The Angelus could only watch as the four friends hugged each other in their wings in sadness. Even thought the War may be over and everyone is free, Blu knew he had one last job to do.

And that was to give Rico a proper burial.

Jewel has been put back to life, but with the cost of their friend...Goodbye, Rico. At least this time Blu got to say goodbye to his best friend. Final chapter coming next. Stay tuned.