Another day came as another search was underway for Blu, who was lost without a word. Jewel decided that until they found Blu she would sleep with the children at Rafael and his friends. He, that he was very friendly agreed to this, by the way he didn't have much choice as his house was on the Spix Macaw tribe land that belonged to Jewel's father.
When morning set in Eduardo was already on even feet. He had not been able to get a good, decent night's sleep because of Blu's disappearance. He knew well how Jewel felt, because his wife had also died...
Consequently, Eduardo announced to his army to start looking for Blu. This was not done by the whole army of course, because after a more thorough arrangement with Roberto they agreed that 1/4 of the army would do the search.
First thing in the morning, as soon as it brightened up Eduardo put Roberto on his feet. They met at the main lookout point of the settlement where they could talk quietly.
"Why do you want to talk to me?" asked Roberto in a sleepy voice when they reached the spot.
"Don't pretend you don't know, Blu is missing" replied Eduardo in a hard voice.
"Yes and what about it?" asked Beto. Eduardo hearing this lowered his eyebrows and looked at his friend with angry eyes.
"I mean... If I got any news from the army you know I would share it with you... " corrected Roberto.
"Actually, fact... You need to double up on the searchers."
"What, no! Eduardo, remember that Blu is not the whole herd. I know you want him to be found, but someone has to guard the settlement. We didn't defend it for someone to rip them from our wings now!" Roberto stated while gesturing with his wings. Eduardo sighed at which he nodded with a movement of his head.
" Yes... You're right... " confirmed Eduardo nodding his head.
"Don't worry, he'll find himself, it's only a matter of time " said Roberto seeing his friend's spirits dropping.
"I hope... I don't want it to end the same way as No...you know what I mean" stated Eduardo.
"Yeah, I know I know, don't be scared, it's definitely not that bad... We just need to penetrate these jungles... All of it... Which is huge... Yeah...we'll just be fine" laughed Roberto nervously losing himself in his words.
"Good... It's time for me to go to headquarters, you take care of the search for Blu" said Eduardo after which he flew away. Roberto was left alone.
Meanwhile, Rafael with Nico and Pedro were trying to get back to their daily routine by coming up with a new dance routine for the party.
"The combination of crocodiles and monkeys was pretty good," Rafael pointed out as Nico and Pedro leaned with their wings against the table nodding every time Rafael said something. They didn't pay any attention to Rafael's words, they nodded every time he said something.
"All in all the turtles are a bit out of tune for me...we should find an alternative" Rafael added, but still the response was the same, nil, to which Rafael pointed out. Toucan got the idea to test the attention of his friends, whom he decided to ask about a thing they would surely not agree to if they were themselves.
"Eva will be playing the lead role from now on," Tukan said loudly, but the only response was a nod with a movement of his head.
"Oi, what's the matter? I said Eva would be playing the lead!" repeated an upset Rafael being at the same time surprised by their behaviour. Nico and Pedro looked at each other and looked as if they had only just realised that Rafael was speaking to them.
"No, no... Sorry, but we couldn't sleep, it's been a rough night" Nico said to which only Rafael growled quietly.
"I understand, but we're not bringing anything to the matter at the moment. We have to deal with...
"Is Eduardo here?" a solid spix Macaw suddenly flew into the house standing at attention.
"Hm? He's not here... Who are you?" asked Rafael seeing the stranger.
"I'm Ralf, half colonel of squad B"
"Alright... What are you coming here for?"
"We found something about Blu's disappearance, something interesting" communicated the half-colonel, to which Rafael, Nico and Pedro responded by looking at each other with a slight smile.
Blu had slept well after a rather long campfire with Vici despite his broken wing. At the campfire they got to know each other a little by introducing themselves a little, although Vici seemed a little more eager for curiosities than her interlocutor. Blu slept so well that she had to wake him by Vici tugging on his arm.
"Get up!" came the soft voice of Vici Blu lazily opening his eyes.
"What, what's going on?" sighed Blu trying to sleep a little longer, but Vici wasn't letting him up.
"You slept so long I thought something happened to you" giggled Vici letting go of Blu's arm. He himself was no longer tied to the bed, allowing him to move more comfortably, although he also had to remember that he had a broken wing.
"What could have happened to me?" asked Blu.
"I could have given you poison or something..." replied Vici smiling gently.
"You don't look like that to me."
"No?"
"No, and if you did you would have me on your conscience" laughed Blu sitting down on the bed.
"Turn your head" asked Vici giggling.
"I'm not in pain anymore, so I think I'm okay" said Blu as Vici examined his head. The wound was still visible, but the blood was no longer flowing and the injury itself was already healing.
"Believe me it's better for you" said Vici applying the wet cloth she had prepared for herself earlier to the wound.
"Ouch! Is this still necessary?" asked Blu feeling a freezing chill on the side of his head.
"If you want the wound to fully heal then yes, it is necessary" returned Vici's attention. After a few firmer compressions she let go of the wound placing the scrap of cloth on the bookcase.
"You know quite a bit about... Dressing"
"Yeah... I know something there... Everyone should know that shouldn't they?" Asked Vici walking into another room.
"Yes...And anyway, What shall we eat?" asked Blu leaning out of the bedroom where his bed was.
"Eat?" repeated Vici.
"I don't want to complain or anything, but I'm a little hungry," said Blu.
"You see, I've been so busy looking after you that I only had provisions for yesterday, I'll fly over in a minute to get something for us" said Vici.
"I wouldn't disdain some mangoes,or..."
"Hey, I'll remind you that I'm flying for food. Don't complain and don't leave the house" said Vici walking towards the exit.
"Why shouldn't I go out?" asked a curious Blu.
"Well... So you don't fall into the river again?" laughed Vici then walked out.
Before she flew off she walked over to the pole that the rope was tied to.
"'Hm, actually why not' thought Vici as she cut the rope, resulting in tree branches bending around the house completely covering the house as if there was nothing here.
I'm back! I don't know for how long, but I'm back. Hopefully for longer! If anyone is interested in my activity on FanFiction, I'd like to invite you to a new story about the super dog from the movie "Bolt". See you there!